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Blizzard surprises with meta-shaking StarCraft 2 update after years of quieter support and fixes - "Some of these changes are wild"
Blizzard Entertainment has released a significant update, version 5.0.16, for StarCraft 2 on the Public Test Realm. The update aims to extend the early and mid-game by reducing starting workers and altering resource node counts, while also overhauling the Protoss Warpgate. This meta-shaking change is intended to increase strategic diversity across all three races.
Battlefield 6 Weapon Tier List (Season 3) | TAG
This guide provides a weapon tier list for Battlefield 6 Season 3, focusing on weapons viable for casual players after a recent patch introduced random recoil. The M4A1 carbine is highlighted as the best gun for beginners due to its reliability and early unlock. Carbines and SMGs are generally favored over assault rifles this season.
A new Path of Exile 2 hotfix makes sure you won't run out of maps in the endgame
Grinding Gear Games has released a hotfix for Path of Exile 2 to address concerns about Waystone sustain in the endgame. The update increases Waystone drop rates from map bosses and also includes fixes for quest progression, Atlas wound maps, and ability cooldowns, alongside a nerf to Kelari's Deception.
Bungie spills the beans on combat tuning for Marathon Season 2, and it's bad news for shotgun lovers and thermal…
Bungie has detailed combat changes for Marathon's upcoming Season 2, focusing on rebalancing weapons and introducing new mechanics. Shotguns will not receive further nerfs, but thermal scopes will be removed from sniper rifles. New weapons like the KKV-9SD SMG and D54 battle pistol, along with new throwables, will also be added to the extraction shooter.
It seems Terraria's developer is as bad at making small updates as it is final ones, as it says its latest balance patch is much more than 'adjusting a few numbers'
Developer Re-Logic has announced that Terraria's upcoming balance patch, 1.4.5.7, will include more than just number adjustments, adding several new features like a portable sentry and an ammo randomizer. The studio also confirmed that further major updates beyond 1.4.6 are planned, alongside the previously announced crossplay functionality.
Deadlock's Urn chaos continues as Valve steps in again following tournament drama
Valve has issued another update to the MOBA Deadlock to address ongoing issues with the Soul Urn item, which recently caused controversy in a competitive tournament match. The latest patch modifies the Urn's resistance aura and deposit mechanics to prevent exploitative strategies, following previous adjustments. Player Sobhan 'AVG' Pirasteh cited the game's experimental state as his reason for forfeiting a match due to the controversial tactic.
The next Terraria update "is not just about adjusting a few numbers"
Re-Logic is making significant progress on the next Terraria update, focusing on substantial balance changes rather than minor number adjustments. The upcoming patch will introduce new mechanics, such as a deployable and portable Flameburst Sentry for summoners and a randomized ammo system for ranged players. The studio is also actively discussing the implementation of crossplay and has confirmed that updates will continue beyond version 1.4.6.
Diablo 4 Season 14 brings controversial Mythic Unique changes and heavy nerfs, but hey, at least Blizzard is finally…
Diablo 4 Season 14 is set to introduce significant changes, including controversial modifications to Mythic Uniques and substantial nerfs to popular builds like the Whirlwind Barbarian. While new features like Pandemonium Ruptures and the Corrupted Reaper boss are being added, player feedback on the Mythic Unique system, which allows any Unique item to become Mythic, has been largely negative due to concerns about RNG and stat consistency. The update also includes the long-awaited addition of Solo Self Found Mode and the ability to rename pets.
Tekken 8 Really Is Getting Back on Track After a Truly Terrible Start to the Year
Tekken 8's latest patch, version 3.01, continues the positive trend of addressing player concerns following a poorly received Season 3 update. The patch further tones down the controversial Heat system, nerfing specific moves and removing Heat regeneration for many characters, which is seen as a significant win for game balance. Bandai Namco has also introduced new online features like random stage select.
Street Fighter 6 05.28.2026 Battle Change update patch notes
The latest update for Street Fighter 6 addresses bugs and makes adjustments to fighter balance. The patch notes detail specific changes implemented in the game.
V Rising’s content development may be done, but Stunlock is still releasing patches
Stunlock Studios has released a new patch for V Rising that does not introduce new content but includes significant balance changes for PvE and PvP. The patch fine-tunes spell effectiveness and alters mechanics like Corrupted blood summons. Developers are continuing to support the game while working on their next project.
New TFT patch brings some much-needed consistency to Arbiter and Psionic
Teamfight Tactics patch 17.4 focuses on rebalancing conditional strategies and improving consistency for traits like Arbiter and Psionic. Live Balance Lead Tim Jiang discussed the team's approach to balancing conditional comps, aiming for a scale that adjusts based on content type. The patch streamlines Arbiter modifiers and makes Psionic traits more flexible, while also adjusting various unit and trait strengths to address meta dominance and underperformance.
Valve just completely changed the Deadlock Urn again, days after its rework spawned a weekend of mayhem
Valve has released an emergency update for Deadlock, significantly altering the mechanics of the Soul Urn after a weekend of chaotic gameplay. The update moves the Urn's drop-off location, enhances the carrier's movement speed, and adjusts the 'favored' Urn mechanics and deposit timers to create a more balanced experience.
FC 26 version 1.6.0 early patch notes: Bruiser nerf, Token system, and more
Early patch notes for FC 26 version 1.6.0 indicate a nerf to the 'Bruiser' mechanic and changes to the token system. Further details on game balance adjustments are expected.
Deadlock gets hotfix update after Urn change turned mid-lane into an all-out brawl
The game Deadlock received a hotfix update following player frustration with a recent change to the Urn item. This modification had inadvertently turned the mid-lane into a highly contested area, prompting the developers to issue a quick patch to address the imbalance.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero releases May 2026 update, patch notes
Bandai Namco has released a new update for Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, bringing version 2A013.012.003.009.011.009.011 to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The update includes the new First Demon World stage, numerous balance adjustments, and system changes to combat mechanics, Ki recovery, and character abilities. New DLC for Daima and Shallot are also mentioned.
A new Deadlock update reworks the Urn into a more chaotic, powerful comeback engine
A new update for Valve's MOBA Deadlock introduces a significant rework to the Soul Urn item, aiming to make it a more powerful comeback mechanic. The update also includes a new Vitality item called Grit and numerous balance adjustments to heroes and other items, with a focus on encouraging early aggression and slowing down late-game base pushing.
Subnautica 2 hotfix makes silver more common early on and stops Hammerheads from following players all the way home
Unknown Worlds has released a second hotfix for Subnautica 2, making silver and Troilite resources more common in early and late game regions, respectively. The update also adjusts Hammerhead behavior to prevent them from excessively following players' Tadpole vehicles, even back to their bases. Additionally, revisions have been made to the game's Terms of Service, with further changes addressing creature balance and graphics performance planned.
Diablo 2 Season 14 brings WASD support and Warlock nerfs designed to enhance "mechanical awkwardness"
Diablo 2 Resurrected Season 14 introduces WASD support and significant balance changes, particularly for the new Warlock class. Blizzard has also refined controller support and adjusted Terror Zones for more rewarding loot drops. These updates aim to enhance gameplay mechanics and address community feedback from PTR testing.
The first big Mewgenics update is great news for Mages, with a wealth of balance changes
The first major update for the cat-collecting strategy game Mewgenics, version 1.1, has been released, introducing extensive balance changes and adjustments. Developers Tyler Glaiel and Edmund McMillen have focused on rebalancing classes like Mage, Hunter, and Tinkerer, alongside modifications to inbreeding, stimulation, and various in-game disorders and events. The update aims to enhance gameplay variety and address player feedback.
