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This Week's Patch Notes: Marvel Rivals, Battlefield 2042 Updates | Two Average Gamers
This week's patch notes detail significant updates for Marvel Rivals, focusing on enhancing White Fox's survivability and slightly nerfing Deadpool's mobility, which could shift the game's meta. Battlefield 2042 received minor maintenance updates with no substantial gameplay changes.
Riftbound gets 7 banned cards, and other new Unleashed rules that shakes up the Set 2 meta hard
Riot Games has implemented a ban list for seven cards in Riftbound, including Draven, Vanquisher, and Obelisk of Power, to address meta dominance and slow gameplay. Alongside these bans, several Unleashed rules have been updated to ensure consistency and impact deck-building strategies, particularly affecting mechanics like 'May' triggers and cost reductions.
Riot Games Announces First Riftbound Ban List for League of Legends TCG
Riot Games has announced the first ban list for its League of Legends trading card game, Riftbound, effective March 31, 2026. Several cards and battlefields, including Draven and Reaver's Row, have been restricted from the Standard Constructed format due to their impact on game balance and play patterns. The developers outlined their reasoning, emphasizing a commitment to maintaining core game rules and banning cards outright rather than restricting deck composition.
Blue Lock Rivals Ranked UPD Tier List: 🐦⬛UPDATE!
This Blue Lock Rivals Ranked UPD Tier List, updated as of March 30th, 2026, ranks playable characters based on recent balance changes. The list categorizes characters into S, A, B, C, and D tiers, highlighting the best performers and those considered reroll fodder. The article also provides information on new codes for free spins to acquire new styles.
The Next Risk of Rain Is Allegedly in Development...for Deadlock
The recent "Six New Heroes" update for Deadlock has introduced new characters, with the Drifter and Victor reportedly causing balance issues in low-skill matches. The article notes that these heroes are significantly impacting gameplay, leading to concerns about game balance.
Slay the Spire 2 beta patch rolls back some prior changes following player feedback
Mega Crit has released a beta patch for Slay the Spire 2, reverting several changes from the previous update based on player feedback. Co-founder Anthony Giovannetti detailed the design intent behind these adjustments, emphasizing the importance of community input for game balance. The patch includes reworks and reverts for various cards and mechanics, alongside bug fixes and UI improvements.
Slay the Spire 2's 'anti-infinite' balance patch has now itself been patched, much to the relief of some Silent and Necrobinder players
Slay the Spire 2 developers Mega Crit have rolled back several controversial changes from a recent balance patch that aimed to make 'infinites' harder to achieve. The beta patch reverts nerfs to cards for the Silent and Necrobinder characters, with lead designer Anthony Giovannetti explaining the design intent behind these decisions. The update also includes buffs for the Ironclad character and the Regent, alongside adjustments to enemy encounters like the Doormaker and Skulking Colony.
Slay the Spire 2 Dev Adjusts Update That Led To Review Bombing
Developer Mega Crit is rolling back some balance changes to Slay the Spire 2 that led to player backlash and a review bombing campaign. The studio announced the adjustments on social media, acknowledging player feedback and humorously referencing the review bombing. The update also significantly increased the character limit for in-game feedback submissions.
Slay the Spire 2 devs walk back the nerf that sparked 10,000 negative Steam reviews, and shovel buffs at The Regent after fans determine he's the worst class by a mile
Developer Mega Crit is rolling back controversial balance changes in Slay the Spire 2 after a significant negative review bomb on Steam. The team, led by Anthony Giovannetti, is encouraging players to use the in-game feedback tool for balance suggestions rather than Steam reviews. The Regent character is also receiving buffs due to community consensus that it is the weakest class.
Diablo 4 Patch 2.6.1 Nerfs Bloodsoaked Sigils After Players Said They Were Too Much
Diablo 4 Patch 2.6.1 has reduced the difficulty of Bloodsoaked Sigils following player feedback that they were too challenging. Blizzard Entertainment acknowledged that many players were unable to complete these sigils reasonably.
Diablo 4 Patch 2.6.1 Nerfs Bloodsoaked Sigils After Players Said They Were Too Much
Diablo IV's latest patch, 2.6.1, has nerfed Bloodsoaked Sigils following player feedback that they were too powerful. The article also mentions upcoming Free Play Days for titles including Killing Floor 3, Bassmaster Fishing, Worms W.M.D, and Tropico 6 on Xbox platforms.
'We want more for them': Arc Raiders' lead dev reassures players that balance and end-game content are a…
Embark Studios' production director Caio Braga addressed player concerns regarding Arc Raiders' balance and lack of endgame content. He acknowledged the challenges of balancing PvE and PvP elements and stated the team is focused on delivering impactful updates and more engaging endgame experiences for players.
Fortnite Pro Says One Weapon Away From Perfect Competitive Balance
Professional Fortnite player Peterbot believes the game is only one weapon away from perfect competitive balance, identifying the Chaos Reloader as the sole disruptive element. The community is divided on whether to vault or nerf the weapon, with some arguing for its removal to achieve ideal competitive integrity, while others advocate for tuning it to maintain weapon variety.
Whale Captain Patch 1.2.0 with added Localization and More!
Whale Captain has released Patch 1.2.0, introducing UI localization for multiple languages including Spanish, Japanese, and French, accessible via the settings menu. The update also adds a new help screen, quality of life improvements like map progression display and wind trails, and game balance adjustments including decreased Act I difficulty and earlier ghost ship appearances.
Dead by Daylight’s Trickster Gets His Moment as Blood Moon Rises Tomorrow
Dead by Daylight's patch 9.5.1 introduces significant gameplay adjustments for The Trickster, enhancing his S-Rank mechanics to allow for sustained performance. This update coincides with the return of the Blood Moon in-game event, which features transformed trial grounds and integrated Blood Generators with improved perk support. The patch also includes various bug fixes to enhance immersion and character presentation.
Marvel Rivals producer says 'it's not the time' for original heroes, the devs are more concerned with…
Marvel Rivals producer Danny Koo stated that the development team at NetEase is not currently focused on creating original heroes, prioritizing the inclusion of existing Marvel characters and optimizing the game's user interface. The team has enough established heroes planned for the foreseeable future and is addressing concerns about game balance and UI navigation.
Tekken 8 devs promise better after latest patch, but fans are in full doom mode
Players are expressing significant dissatisfaction with the latest balance patch for Tekken 8, with many feeling that Bandai Namco has not adequately addressed community feedback. Recent Steam reviews have shifted to 'Mostly Negative,' indicating a growing concern among the player base regarding the game's direction and the controversial 'Heat system'.
After Tekken 8 Season 3 led to a Mostly Negative rating on Steam, Bandai Namco is working on an "emergency patch" to win fans back
Following a Mostly Negative Steam rating after its Season 3 update, Bandai Namco is developing an emergency patch for Tekken 8 to address player concerns. The company acknowledged that the update did not meet fan expectations regarding game balance and excessive rewards, particularly from the Heat system. An emergency patch is scheduled for release today to fix critical bugs and unintended behaviors, with further minor and major updates planned for April and late Spring.
Tekken 8 Dev Responds to Disastrous Season 3 Backlash, Confirms New Update Schedule
Bandai Namco has acknowledged player backlash regarding Tekken 8's Season 3 update, admitting it has not met expectations. The developer plans to address balance issues and excessive rewards, with an emergency patch releasing soon and further updates scheduled for mid-April and late spring.
Arcade racer Screamer’s first update nerfs AI difficulty, with an "additional balance pass" coming soon
Milestone has released the first update for the arcade racer Screamer, which nerfs AI difficulty in Tournament mode to address player complaints. The update also adds new visual elements to cutscenes and revamps dialogue for better clarity. A future balance pass for difficulty settings is planned, and the game has achieved Steam Deck Verified status.
