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Marvel’s Wolverine’s Physical Disc is Fully Playable, But Downloading the Day 1 Patch is “Encouraged”
Insomniac Games has confirmed that Marvel's Wolverine will be fully playable on its physical disc at launch, though downloading the day-one patch is encouraged for polish and bug fixes. The game is set to release on September 15th for PlayStation 5, focusing on a world where mutants are outsiders and Logan grapples with anger management issues.
007 First Light's Opening Moments Officially Revealed as Physical Copies Arrive Early
IO Interactive has released the opening 13 minutes of 007 First Light in response to some physical copies arriving early. While some players have received the game ahead of its May 27th release, most of the campaign requires a day one patch download, limiting the potential for widespread spoilers. The game will be officially available on May 27th, with early access for pre-orders.
Crimson Desert FAQ confirms no cross-save and day-one patch
A new FAQ for Crimson Desert confirms that the game will not feature cross-save functionality. Additionally, players will require an internet connection for a day-one patch and initial setup. The game is set to launch on consoles, PC, Mac, and GeForce NOW.
Crimson Desert PS5 Concern as Physical Copies Won't Run without Download
Upcoming RPG Crimson Desert will require an internet connection and a day one patch download to be fully installed on PlayStation 5, even for physical copies, as the Blu-ray disc does not contain the complete game. While the game can be played offline after the initial update, this requirement is a concern for game preservation advocates. The full game is expected to be around 150GB.