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Prime Evolution: The Biggest Update in Shard Squad History Has Arrived!
The Root Studios has launched 'Prime Evolution,' a major update for their game Shard Squad, introducing a comprehensive progression system that grants all 28 playable Shards unique evolved forms with new abilities and visual appearances. Players can choose to enable full evolution, gameplay-only evolution, or disable it entirely, adding new strategic depth to matches. The update is now available for Shard Squad.
There are 63 new Grand Theft Auto 6 screenshots to pore over, giving us our first look at some of the key mechanics of…
Rockstar Games has released 63 new screenshots for Grand Theft Auto 6, offering a glimpse into key mechanics such as extensive vehicle and character customization, including clothing stores, hairdressers, and tattoo parlors. Pre-order bonuses, like the Vintage Vice City Pack, are also highlighted, featuring nostalgic outfits and weapons.
Blending my way through Hive Tertium's tunnels as a towering murderbot might make the Skitarii my favorite Darktide…
The new Skitarii class in Warhammer 40,000: Darktide offers a unique and imposing playstyle, standing taller than other human classes and featuring customizable cybernetic enhancements. Players can choose from various abilities and weapons, including the Chordclaw and Galvanic Rifle, with a unique radial skill tree that provides more player freedom and encourages experimentation with charge mechanics and elemental effects.
Get Ready: Prime Evolution Is Coming!
Shard Squad is set to receive its largest update yet, titled Prime Evolution, on June 25, 2026. This new progression system will allow all 28 playable characters, including DLC, to unlock a powerful evolved form with unique abilities and appearances during matches. The update will also feature multiple customization options for the Prime Evolution feature.
Crimson Desert Update Lets Damiane and Oongka Pilot Blackstar, Adds 58 New House Items
Pearl Abyss has released a new update for Crimson Desert, Version 1.12.00, which allows characters Damiane and Oongka to pilot the Blackstar mount and access different memories. The update also adds 58 new house items, allows for exterior housing decoration, and introduces new crafting stations. Additionally, new headgear and armor sets for Kliff and Damiane have been added, with more updates and DLC planned until September.
Fantasy Waifu Collector Reveals Massive Art Redraw Update Ahead of August Launch
Fantasy Waifu Collector has received a major Art Redraw Update, replacing its original pixel art with a detailed illustrated style. This overhaul includes redesigned characters, enhanced customization, and a refreshed demo available on Steam. The game is a premium gacha and team-building RPG set for full release on August 31st, 2026.
Palia: Clothing Dye System Explained
The Palia Color and Dye system allows players to customize character makeup, hair, and outfit colors. The recently added clothing dye option, introduced with the Royal Highlands Expansion, functions differently from makeup and hair customization, as outfits are dyed using entire Palettes rather than individual colors. Tailor Tickets, earned through daily quests or purchased from the premium store, are the currency used to acquire these Palettes.
SOLASTA II ROLLS A NATURAL 20 ON CHARACTER CREATOR UPDATE
Tactical Adventures has released a significant update for Solasta II's character creator, incorporating player feedback from its Early Access period. The update introduces enhanced body and facial customization options, new presets, hairstyles, voice pitching, and a character save system. This update aims to provide players with more tools to craft unique heroes and improve the overall presentation of their creations.
AION 2 Just Announced Its Launch Window at Summer Games Fest - Here's Why MMO Fans Should Be Paying Attention
AION 2, the sequel to the 2008 MMORPG, is set to launch on PC in September, as announced at Summer Game Fest. Developed by NC and powered by Unreal Engine 5, the game features a world 36 times larger than its predecessor, extensive character customization, and skill-based, real-time combat without auto-play. The game aims to provide an immersive experience with deep lore and engaging missions.
Everyone in Rust is getting a new face
Facepunch Studios has overhauled the player model in Rust, introducing improved meshes, more realistic proportions, and expanded head and hair options. While the new update changes character faces, race and gender seeds remain intact. The studio also hopes to implement a player customizer by the end of the year.
The next Warframe update lets you control two Warframes at once - but they keep fighting each other
Digital Extremes revealed details for the upcoming Warframe update, Jade Shadows: Constellations, launching June 17. The update introduces a new two-in-one Warframe pair, Sirius and Orion, who can be swapped between on the fly and feature unique abilities and a shared ultimate. The update also includes the Stayanax Prime Warframe and new Railjack missions.
The Crimson Desert update streak continues with new skills, faster farming, and a wealth of extra pets
Pearl Abyss has released another update for Crimson Desert, introducing new character-specific finishing moves for Damiane and Oongka, approximately 30 new pet species, and faster farming mechanics. The update also includes full controller remapping and improved lighting for character customization.
Type Soul Essences Guide – All Types
This guide for Type Soul details the various Essences available to players, explaining how to obtain them through Ranked matches, Culling Games, AFK World, and Clan Wars. It outlines Essences for all factions, as well as specific ones for Soul Reapers, Quincies, and Arrancars, noting the skill point requirements for each.
Unearthly - A simple sci-fi ARPG allowing players to create their own alien and power up selected weapons and abilities, coming soon to Steam
Unearthly, a sci-fi Action RPG, is set to release on PC via Steam in late 2026. Players can create unique alien characters with customizable weapons, armor, and abilities. The game features procedurally generated areas, a crystal-based loot system for stat upgrades, and a scalable invasion level that increases difficulty and rewards.
Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen gives spellcaster outfits the glow-up they deserve
Visionary Realms is reworking the armor system in Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen to improve spellcaster outfits. Players had provided feedback that the existing robes were not visually appealing. The update will introduce new robes and an overlapping clothing/armor mesh system to eliminate clipping and enhance visual flair.
How to Change Clothes in Forza Horizon 6
This guide explains how to change your character's outfit in Forza Horizon 6, covering customization options available in the Garage or Horizon Festival areas. It also details how to access character customization via Fast Travel while exploring the map. Players can unlock new clothing items through in-game credits, clothing vouchers, wheelspins, and seasonal rewards.
The Daily Grind: Have you paid to change your MMO character’s race, gender, or look?
This opinion piece questions players about their experiences paying for in-game services like character race or appearance changes in MMORPGs, using Final Fantasy XIV's 'fantasia' potions as an example. It asks whether players were satisfied with these purchases or if they believe such features should be included by default.
Yes, Conan Exiles Enhanced did indeed improve its ‘endowment slider’
The enhanced version of the survival game Conan Exiles has indeed improved its controversial endowment slider, a feature that was present since its early access launch in 2017. Funcom confirmed that the slider received significant attention, allowing for further customization. Additionally, remastered songs from Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures have been added to Conan Exiles Enhanced.
Phasmophobia – Player Character Update Overview
The recent Phasmophobia Player Character Update by Kinetic Games has received mixed reactions, with many players expressing disappointment. While the update introduced higher quality character models, a wider array of cosmetics, and new animations, it also brought issues such as glitchy textures, awkward character movements, and limited customization options. The author notes that the update prioritized animations over general performance, negatively impacting the gameplay experience.
Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
Funcom developers discussed the attention received by the endowment slider in Conan Exiles, explaining the decision to increase the size of character private parts. This feature has been a notable point of discussion among players.