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Pragmata's Latest PS5 Update Adds Hugh's Best Outfit and Nerfs One of the Hardest Challenges
Capcom has released a new patch for Pragmata on PlayStation 5, adding Hugh's 'Scribble Suit' outfit and making the final training mission, 'Stand or Die,' significantly easier. The update also includes minor text corrections.
Sea of Stars “Sunset Edition” update announced, the game’s final content update
Sabotage has released the final content update for Sea of Stars, titled "Sunset Edition." This update introduces a new cinematic intro, expands a key flashback with sprite-based storytelling, and includes difficulty balancing adjustments for Normal and Hard modes. The "Sunset Edition" is available now, and the Nintendo Switch version also launched worldwide today.
Mega Crit are tinkering with Slay the Spire 2's difficulty in a new patch, while weighing further changes to everybody's favourite villain, the Doormaker
Mega Crit is releasing a beta patch for Slay the Spire 2 that adjusts the game's baseline difficulty to be more accessible while maintaining high challenge for expert players. The developers are also re-evaluating the boss 'The Doormaker', acknowledging its mechanics can be abrasive despite its current winrate being in a good place. Future updates may include new modes, potentially incorporating competitive or multiplayer elements.
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is leveraging player feedback to deliver the strategy RPG I've longed for…
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era developer Unfrozen is incorporating extensive player feedback for its Early Access release on April 30, 2026. Changes include renaming the Sylvan faction to Grove and redesigning the user interface to be more reminiscent of older titles. The team is also focusing on difficulty balancing, drawing inspiration from original creator Jon Van Caneghem's 'Fun AI' concept.
