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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced's final major update adds long-awaited New Game Plus, new Nightmare difficulty and much more
Ubisoft has released a final major update for Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced, introducing a highly requested New Game Plus mode and a new Nightmare difficulty setting. The update, available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, also includes new community chests, cosmetics, and bug fixes.
The Blood of Dawnwalker Update 1.1 adds an easier Story mode, a respec potion and animal petting
The upcoming 1.1 update for The Blood of Dawnwalker will introduce a new Story mode with enhanced combat assist, a respec potion called the Draught of Mind Rebirth, and the ability to pet dogs and cats. The patch, expected next week, also includes technical improvements like a FrameGen update, combat and camera enhancements, and uncensored blood and gore for the Japanese Steam version.
The Blood of Dawnwalker update adds respec, directional animal petting, an even easier difficulty mode, and "over…
Developer Rebel Wolves is releasing update 1.1 for its vampire RPG, The Blood of Dawnwalker, which will introduce a highly requested respec option, directional animal petting, and an even easier difficulty mode. The update also includes over 1,100 general improvements and fixes to combat, traversal, and camera, alongside new subtitle and frame-generation options.
The Blood of Dawnwalker's next update will add character respec
The Blood of Dawnwalker is set to receive Update 1.1 next week, which will introduce the Draught of Mind Rebirth item, allowing players to respec their abilities and masteries. The update will also add new difficulty options for Story Mode, including one with additional combat assistance and a more forgiving mode, along with the ability to pet animals.
007 First Light gets free new DLC today, adding New Game Plus and Photo modes, new TacSim missions and more
IO Interactive has released a free 'Extended Operations' DLC for 007 First Light, adding highly requested features like New Game Plus, a harder '00' difficulty, and a photo mode. The update also includes improved weapon handling and new TacSim missions, serving as a thank you to players.
007 First Light’s Free Expansion Gives Bond A Driving License To Kill
IO Interactive has released a major free update called Extended Operations for 007 First Light, available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The update introduces new missions like Valhalla Protocol and Jungle Heist, a photo mode, New Game+, new weapons, outfits, and a challenging 00 difficulty mode. While the game has sold well, its Nintendo Switch 2 version has been delayed to March 2027.
Following a strong start, Rebel Wolves line up The Blood of Dawnwalker's first big patch for next month, adding in a new, easier difficulty mode and more
Developer Rebel Wolves is preparing the first major patch for The Blood of Dawnwalker, which will introduce an easier Story mode and address combat and performance issues. Game director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz confirmed the new difficulty option is in response to player feedback, and the team is also working on improving combat fluidity and addressing PC performance concerns.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve’s Highest Difficulty Requires “Split-Second Decisions” for Victory
Bandai Namco Entertainment has detailed the difficulty modes for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, which launches on October 2nd for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game will feature four difficulty settings, including 'Elite,' which requires split-second decisions and intimate battlefield understanding for victory.
Should You Play Casual Or Classic Mode In Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave?
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave offers players a choice between Casual and Classic modes for handling character permadeath, alongside Normal and Hard difficulty settings. Classic mode features permadeath, while Casual mode has fallen allies retreat. Difficulty modes affect enemy levels and resource costs, with Hard mode presenting a greater challenge for experienced players.
Phantom Blade Zero Gets New Trailer Showcasing PS5 Features
S-Game has released a new trailer for Phantom Blade Zero, highlighting its utilization of PlayStation 5 features such as DualSense adaptive triggers, 3D audio, and haptic feedback. The article also details the game's various difficulty modes, including a unique permadeath option called '66 Days', and outlines the PC system requirements for features like ray tracing.
Crimson Desert Drops New Massive Patch, Brings In Difficulty Modes And More | Console Creatures
Crimson Desert has received a significant update, version 1.04, introducing new difficulty modes (Easy, Normal, Hard), new skills for characters Kliff, Damiane, and Oongka, and an overhaul of housing and storage systems. The update also includes UI, control, and accessibility improvements, along with visual upgrades and platform-specific optimizations for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PC, and Mac.
Crimson Desert's biggest update yet has arrived, adding three new difficulty modes and storage content, as Pearl Abyss teases a new way to 'face off against the bosses of your choice' soon
Pearl Abyss has released Crimson Desert version 1.04.00, its largest update to date, introducing Easy, Normal, and Hard difficulty modes and new storage content. The update is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, with a Mac rollout planned later. Pearl Abyss also teased an upcoming boss replay feature.
How to unlock Lunatic difficulty in Pragmata and how it works
This guide details how to unlock and play Pragmata on its hardest difficulty, Lunatic mode, which becomes available after completing the game once. While enemies are tougher and deal more damage, players receive a significant head start with access to advanced gear and hacking abilities from the beginning of a new save file.
Crimson Desert Patches Are Delighting Fans, but Some Say They're Making the Game Too Easy and Now Want a Hard Difficulty Mode
Players are enjoying recent patches for Crimson Desert, but some feel the game has become too easy and are requesting a hard difficulty mode. This has sparked discussion about the game's current difficulty balance and the desire for more challenging options.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Dropping a Major PS5 Update Alongside PC Launch
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is receiving a significant free update for PlayStation 5 on March 19th, 2026, coinciding with its PC launch. The update includes a new 'To The Wilder' difficulty mode, replayable boss fights, restored cutscenes, and ultrawide monitor support for the PS5 version. Hideo Kojima shared these details during a Japanese radio broadcast.
Death Stranding 2's PC Release Also Brings Updates for PS5 Players, Including Live-Action Cutscenes, Harder Difficulty and More - IGN
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is receiving a significant update on March 19, coinciding with its PC release, which will also be available for PlayStation 5 players. The update includes a new hard difficulty mode called 'To The Wilder,' replayable boss fights, new items, and live-action cutscenes that were originally cut from the PS5 version. Additional features for PC include uncapped framerates, 21:9 ultrawide support, and 32:9 Super UltraWidescreen support in 4K resolution.
Death Stranding 2's PC port adds a harder difficulty mode, new live-action scenes, and much more, Hideo Kojima teases – and PS5 players are getting them too
Hideo Kojima has revealed that the PC version of Death Stranding 2, launching this week, will include a new harder difficulty mode called "To The Wilder," alongside new live-action scenes and ultrawide support. Updates based on player data from the PlayStation 5 release, including the ability to replay boss fights, will also be available to PS5 players.
RE9 Insanity mode - all differences, items, and how to unlock
This guide breaks down the Insanity mode in Resident Evil Requiem, detailing all its differences from standard play, available items, and the requirements to unlock it. Insanity mode presents the game's greatest challenge.