Game Patches
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Champions Online’s Nightmare Invasion, Star Trek Online’s freebies, and Neverwinter’s borked patch
Cryptic Studios is running multiple in-game events across its titles in June. Champions Online features the Nightmare Invasion and Qliphothic Bonus Event, while Star Trek Online offers daily freebies during the Festival on Risa. Neverwinter received a patch on June 4th with adjustments to Dungeon Jotunskar and other fixes, though some changes were unintentionally not implemented correctly.
Morning Patches
No Man's Sky has received an official patch update, version 6.43, referred to as 'The Swarm'. Additionally, a new mod for Starfield has been released that adds over 200 hand-placed light sources to Anchorpoint Station.
Morning Patches
This article lists recent patches and updates for various games including 9 Kings, Marathon, and RUNNING TRAIN. It also mentions unofficial game releases, patches, and mods, highlighting the Quake 30th Anniversary Jam release.
Star Trek Online’s latest patch fixes pistol and boss issues on PC and console after all
Star Trek Online's latest patch, initially planned for a later release on Xbox, has been deployed to both PC and console players. The update addresses issues with the MACO Phase Pistol's alt-fire, a spawning problem with muHwi', and a bug that allowed the Crystalline Entity to be killed before completing its absorption/release phases.
Evening Patches
This article provides an update on recent game patches and unofficial modifications. It mentions official patches for Battlefield 6 and Slay the Spire, alongside a new mod that allows players to experience Morrowind within Fallout 4.
Morning Patches
A new patch, Xeno Arena 6.36, has been released for No Man's Sky. Additionally, the Fallout 1 Remake for Fallout 4 has received an update adding new locations, quests, characters, and weapons.
Crimson Desert is just more proof that waiting to play games is the best
This article argues that waiting to play new games, especially after initial patches and bug fixes, leads to a better overall experience. The author uses Crimson Desert as an example, noting how the game has improved significantly since its March 19 release due to developer updates addressing AI assets, controls, and bugs. The piece suggests that patience is rewarded with a more polished and enjoyable gaming experience, especially for titles with complex development cycles like those from Ubisoft and Bethesda.
Overwatch director confirms Nintendo Switch 2 port fixes “in next few days”
Overwatch director Aaron Keller confirmed that fixes for performance issues on the Nintendo Switch 2 version of the game are being worked on and are expected to be deployed within the next few days. The initial release of the free-to-play title on the platform suffered from framerate problems.
Samson's Launch Woes Deemed "Unacceptable," Incoming Patch Aims To Beat Down Bugs
Liquid Swords is preparing to release a patch for its debut title, Samson: A Tyndalston Story, to address significant bugs and performance issues that have plagued the game's launch. Studio founder Christofer Sundberg acknowledged the problems as "unacceptable" and stated the upcoming update will focus on fixing game-breaking bugs, crashes, and performance problems, while also adding more save file slots.
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.
Gamers Are Fed Up With Broken Patches — Here’s What They Want Fixed
Players are expressing frustration with the current state of game patches, where updates often introduce more problems than they solve. There's a growing demand for greater accountability from developers and platform holders like Steam to implement mandatory testing and clear rollback procedures before patches are released to the public.
Baldur's Gate 3 gets a new hotfix to fix the old hotfix that fixed corrupted saves but started causing crashes
Larian Studios has released a new hotfix for Baldur's Gate 3 to address issues introduced by a previous update. The latest patch aims to resolve performance problems and crashes that occurred after the fix for corrupted saves was implemented. This hotfix also includes further bug fixes for PC, Xbox, and Mac versions of the game.
Switch 2 Still Outpacing Most Consoles in US Despite Reported Demand Slowdown
Despite reports of a slowdown in demand, the Nintendo Switch 2 is reportedly still outselling most other consoles in the US. The article also touches on user reviews for a specific game, noting a rise in positive scores on Steam and the developer's responsiveness to feedback through patches.
'The Jumping, Movement, and Attacks Are Way More Responsive': Crimson Desert PS5 Patches Fix Crashes and Controls
Pearl Abyss has released two patches for Crimson Desert on PlayStation 5 to address critical errors and improve controls. The updates, v1.00.03 and v1.00.04, fix various bugs, enhance gameplay elements like quests and fast travel, and significantly improve input responsiveness for jumping and movement. The developer is also working to replace generative AI assets used in the release.
GE-Proton 10-34 brings fixes for God of War Ragnarök, Assassin's Creed, Final Fantasy XIV
GE-Proton 10-34 has been released, introducing fixes for several games including God of War Ragnarök, Assassin's Creed 1, and Final Fantasy XIV on Linux and SteamOS. This community-run compatibility layer update also includes new features for Wayland monitor detection and general Wine improvements.
Crimson Desert Patch Adjusts Some Keyboard/Mouse Controls, Adds Storage
Crimson Desert has received a patch that adjusts some keyboard and mouse controls and adds storage functionality. The studio stated that they will continue to improve both controller and keyboard/mouse controls in future updates.
Evening Patches
The latest update for Ready or Not, version 1.4.2, has been released, coinciding with the 'Ink-Stained Spring' update for Realm of Ink. Additionally, a VR mod has been released for Resident Evil Requiem.
Blocked Intel graphics cards, failed Xbox App booting, and 120GB patches hit Crimson Desert as launch woes continue
Crimson Desert is experiencing multiple launch day technical issues across platforms. PC players with Intel Arc Graphics cards are unable to launch the game, while some Xbox App users on PC face booting problems. Additionally, Xbox Series X/S players are encountering massive 120GB updates instead of smaller patches.
Crimson Desert patched on PS5 as players complain of crashes and blurry graphics
Pearl Abyss has released multiple patches for Crimson Desert on PlayStation 5 to address player complaints regarding crashes and blurry graphics. While the game experienced a rough launch with performance issues, the developer is actively working on fixes. Patches are also planned for Xbox Series X/S and other platforms at a later date.
‘Crimson Desert’ Review (PC): I’ve Never Seen Anything Like This - The Forbes
The review for Crimson Desert on PC highlights its unique qualities, with players discussing upcoming patches for Cyberpunk 2077 and the potential impact of PlayStation 5 Pro's PSSR 2.0 technology on older and newer games. There is also a mention of a bug in Jedi Survivor preventing progress on the PlayStation 5 Pro.
