Exploits
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Destiny 2 players end the game exactly as they started it: driving Bungie mad by pushing bosses off a cliff
Destiny 2 players have discovered a new exploit in the Pantheon raid challenge, allowing them to defeat bosses by pushing them off ledges, a long-standing tradition in the game. This method, utilizing the Ward of Dawn Titan Super and heavy crossbows, can be used to farm loot and spoils, though it may be patched by Bungie due to its impact on the raid economy.
Embark is finally cracking down on Arc Raiders' cheaters and duplication antics: 'Our commitment to anti-cheat…
Embark is implementing Denuvo Anti-Cheat in Arc Raiders to combat cheaters and duplication exploits. The developers are taking strict measures against those involved in exploiting the game's economy and are building safeguards to prevent future occurrences. Players will be notified when reported cheaters are banned and when lost loot is returned.
Bank Balances Rolled Back for Forza Horizon 6 Players Who Used Exploit to Amass a Billion Credits
Playground Games has confirmed that most credits amassed by Forza Horizon 6 players through a recent exploit will be removed. The exploit allowed players to gain a billion credits.
Path of Exile 2 director says Temple farming ruined his Christmas and "destroyed" him, and he loves "obliterating" it: "I don't care if it's a mid-season nerf"
Path of Exile 2 co-game director Mark Roberts expressed his strong negative feelings about the Vaal Temple farming exploit, stating it ruined his Christmas and left him traumatized. He is gleeful about recent nerfs to the exploit, even if they are mid-season, and has lost sympathy for players who continue to use it. Despite his strong stance, he clarified he doesn't want to make the game bad but acknowledges the lasting impact of the exploit.
We all know Arc Raiders' loot chase is broken—but this creator proved how bad the duping exploits and…
YouTuber The Gaming Merchant has investigated the significant duplication exploits plaguing Arc Raiders, a live service game. The investigation revealed players selling duped in-game items for real money, particularly on Asian servers, impacting the game's economy and PvP lobbies. Developer Embark has been patching these bugs, but the issue persists.
The Witcher 3 dev says a "designer's job is to create fun, not delete it," which is why CD Projekt Red "raised the stakes" instead of patching out an exploit it could have easily fixed
A quest designer for The Witcher 3, Paweł Sasko, explained CD Projekt Red's decision to add a Chort to deter players from exploiting cow hide farming instead of patching the exploit. Sasko stated that a designer's role is to create fun and escalate gameplay, not remove it. This philosophy also influenced later additions like a Gwent card and an in-game event related to the cow hide trade.
New Diablo 4 patch notes stamp out 'infinite goblin' War Plans exploit
Blizzard Entertainment has released a new patch for Diablo 4 addressing various quest progression issues and exploits, including one that allowed for infinite loot goblin spawns using War Plans. The update also fixes a method to repeatedly summon the Amalgam of Rage boss and resolves several other player-favoring exploits. The patch, version 3.0.3, also includes corrections for Obols drops and quest blockers, with some changes specifically related to the upcoming Vessel of Hatred expansion.
Forza Horizon 6 Players Are Using Exploits to Farm Easy Credits and Unlock Every Car
Players of Forza Horizon 6 are reportedly using in-game exploits to rapidly earn credits and unlock all available vehicles. This issue allows for accelerated progression through the game's car collection system.
Forza Horizon 6 players waste no time finding a money glitch that lets you unlock all the cars and other rewards in mere…
Players have discovered a money glitch in the newly launched Forza Horizon 6 that allows for rapid progression by exploiting custom tracks designed for high XP and cash rewards. This exploit, which enables players to purchase all cars, is expected to be patched by developer Playground Games soon.
Star Citizen's latest alpha update brings a 'full reset' to its universe, as Cloud Imperium Games promises to crack down on player exploits and duplication issues
Cloud Imperium Games has released an update for Star Citizen that includes a universe-wide reset to address widespread player exploits and item duplication issues. The update aims to fix the game's economy, which has been disrupted by players using exploits to gain in-game currency and ships. While this update introduces new missions and features, the game's full release and its single-player component, Squadron 42, remain uncertain.
Evening Safety Dance
A zero-day exploit has been discovered that completely bypasses Windows 11's default BitLocker encryption. Separately, security experts are skeptical of claims made by "Canvas" attackers that they deleted stolen student data.
Star Citizen confirms a full wipe is coming with alpha 4.8 after players report widespread exploits and duping
Cloud Imperium Games has confirmed that Star Citizen will undergo a full data wipe with the upcoming Alpha 4.8 update, addressing widespread exploits and duping issues. This wipe will reset credits, in-game resources, and all purchased ships, including those earned through in-game trading, with only cash shop entitlements and earned blueprints being retained. The update is scheduled to launch today, May 13th, coinciding with the DefenseCon free fly event.
Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
An exploit in the Marathon raid has led to 'heinous' griefing on the Cryo Archive. The article discusses the impact of these exploits on the game's community and player experience.
Nobody believes Blizzard meant to give Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred players a 900% gold boost, but that hasn't stopped them from exploiting it until someone sticks a decimal point in there
Players are exploiting a bug in Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred that grants an unintended 900% gold boost, allowing them to accumulate billions of in-game currency. This exploit, likely caused by a forgotten decimal point in an item's stats, is being widely used despite Blizzard Entertainment's likely intention to fix it soon. The bug involves rerolling seals in the Horadric Cube and equipping specific charms, leading to massive gold gains in a short period.
Blizzard forgot to turn off x-ray vision in World of Warcraft's new prop hunt mode, so you can imagine how fair the…
Blizzard Entertainment's new prop hunt-style mode in World of Warcraft, Decor Duels, launched with an unintended "x-ray vision" exploit. Players can use a "track humanoids" ability, normally disabled in the mode, or find ways to clip through walls to gain an unfair advantage. This issue is particularly frustrating given the housing decor rewards associated with the mode.
Rust has a 'horse shield' meta problem, so one enterprising player has come up with a 'horse…
The game Rust is currently experiencing a 'horse shield' meta problem where players on horseback with shields have a significant advantage. While developer Facepunch Studios is working on a fix, a YouTuber named Fyx has devised several creative trap methods using in-game items like landmines and shotguns to counter this strategy.
Players have already found exploits for the Sulfur Cube in Minecraft, including using it as a mode of transportation
Players have discovered an exploit in Minecraft's upcoming Chaos Cubed update that allows the new Sulfur Cube to be used as a rapid mode of transportation. By attaching a lead to the cube and a boat, combined with a potion of slow falling and a spear, players can achieve speeds faster than existing in-game transport methods. This exploit is likely to be patched in future updates.
Arc Raiders stamps out another duplication exploit in Embark's latest hotfix that also fixes some annoying PS5…
Embark Studios has released a hotfix for Arc Raiders addressing a duplication exploit and issues with players rejoining rounds. The patch also resolves crashing problems specifically on the PlayStation 5. The studio continues to monitor for further issues and encourages player feedback.
New Arc Raiders patch takes another swing at Stella floor exploits, and stops you from spontaneously combusting
A new patch for Arc Raiders addresses several exploits and bugs, including issues with floor clipping on Stella Montis and unintended damage from Trigger Nades. The update also fixes problems with Assessor loot platforms and a bug that caused players to spontaneously combust near the Medical Research door.
Crimson Desert players are speed-gliding using this "game changer" of a trick that may or may not be a bug:…
Players of Crimson Desert have discovered a "game-changing" trick that significantly increases gliding speed and distance, which many believe to be an unintended bug. While some players are pleading with developer Pearl Abyss not to patch the exploit, others anticipate it will be fixed due to its overpowered nature and potential conflict with the game's design.
