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Tower of Fantasy brings a new story and a new character in the Between Twilight and Dawn update
The gacha RPG Tower of Fantasy has received its 'Between Twilight and Dawn' update, introducing a new story quest of the same name and a new character, Zoey, who wields a spellbook. The update also includes new seasons for Evolution Frontier and Sequential Phantasm, additional instance levels, and Warp Server updates.
The Stream Team: Checking out changes in No Man’s Sky’s Cosmos
Massively OP's MJ Guthrie is exploring the new features in the 'Cosmos' update for No Man's Sky, which includes interactive star maps, space station construction, alliances, and new outposts. The update also allows for orbital base building and adds tractor beams to corvettes.
Guild Wars 2 Visions of Eternity Reaches Its Climactic Finale With Code of Creation | Invision Game Community
ArenaNet has announced Code of Creation, the final major update for Guild Wars 2 Visions of Eternity, concluding the expansion's storyline with new areas, rewards, and challenging group content. The update introduces the Leyspring Hollows zone, new armor and weapon sets, and the Wages of Stars legendary sword. It also adds a new 10-player raid, a five-player fractal, and a 50-player convergence encounter.
Mario Kart World 1.8.0 update out now, patch notes – new content, features, changes, more
The version 1.8.0 update for Mario Kart World is now available on Nintendo Switch, introducing new SNES courses like Mario Circuit and Ghost Valley, along with Propeller Rally and Turnip Rally for Knockout Tours. The patch also includes numerous gameplay improvements, fixes for various issues, and enhancements to features like Time Trials and Photo Mode.
Duet Night Abyss opens a new area and a pistol and sword-packing pyro character in its latest patch
Hero Games and Pan Studio have released a new update for the multiplayer gacha RPG Duet Night Abyss, introducing a new area called Arcano Town, a new pyro character named Falsi who wields pistols and swords, and additional activities. The update also includes an extraction-style mode, a new combat instance, co-op missions, and various in-game events.
Palworld Update Adds New Missions And A Much-Needed Feature
The v1.0.4 update for Palworld has been released, introducing two new sub-missions that continue the game's narrative. A highly requested search feature has been added to the Palpedia, making it easier to find specific Pal information. The update also includes improvements to the fishing mechanic, various bug fixes, and stability enhancements for PlayStation 5 and Xbox One consoles.
Civilization 7 will finally enter the Atomic Age with a free update, followed by a space race DLC
Firaxis Games announced future content for Civilization 7, including a free 'Arc of Tomorrow' update in 2027 that will extend the game's timeline into the Atomic Age with new civilizations and gameplay systems. The first paid DLC, 'Earthrise,' will launch in 2027 and focus on the space race. A patch in September 2026 will introduce quality-of-life improvements and the 'True Start' Earth map.
Warframe of Mind: Reacting to everything unveiled in the Iceblade of Narin preview
This preview discusses the upcoming Warframe update, Iceblade of Narin, focusing on the Banshee rework and the new character Narin. The author expresses mixed feelings about the Banshee rework, finding it conservative but effective, and views Narin as an interesting offensive support. The article also touches on the controversial decision to require pre-made groups for new six-person missions, citing potential issues with player matchmaking.
What Is The Blox Fruits Sun Face?
A mysterious face appearing on the sun in Blox Fruits' First Sea is a countdown to Update 30, scheduled for September 5th. This major update will revamp the First Sea map, introduce the Magnet Fruit, a new Island Secrets mechanic, and other UI and NPC changes. The face is only visible during daytime and cannot be reached.
John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando gets a brand new mode in a big free update
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando has received a significant free update introducing a new Retrieval Mode where players must collect relics and extract before being overwhelmed by zombies. The update also adds new enemies like Goblins, weapons such as the Le Clairon assault rifle and Flamethrower, a Dash ability, and improvements to vehicles and AI bots. A separate cosmetic DLC and a promotion involving Fortnite are also available.
Neverwinter’s latest update brings madness-causing monoliths, new items, and a multi-eyed cat
Neverwinter's latest update, Monoliths of Madness, introduces a 12-week in-game event featuring strange altars that corrupt zones and cause madness. Players can participate in a campaign, face corrupted enemies and bosses, and earn rewards including a new mount and companion. The update also includes item stack increases, the ability to equip two combat enhancements, and new gear.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced now lets you save the stranded dog, as Ubisoft fixes the greatest crime in the…
Ubisoft has released an update for Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced that allows players to rescue a stranded dog. Previously, players could only pet the dog on a remote island, but now it can be transported to the player's hideout in Grand Inagua, accompanied by a letter explaining its journey. This addition is seen as a positive quality-of-life improvement.
Pikmin 3 Deluxe 1.2.0 update out now, patch notes – new benefits for Nintendo Switch 2 players
Nintendo has released version 1.2.0 for Pikmin 3 Deluxe, specifically targeting Nintendo Switch 2 players. The update enhances image sharpness in both docked and handheld modes and introduces GameShare support, including options for 'Play with people nearby' and 'Play via game chat' in Bingo Battle.
Mario Tennis Fever 1.1.1 update out now, patch notes
Nintendo has released version 1.1.1 of Mario Tennis Fever for the Nintendo Switch. This small update includes an adjustment to high ball returns and a bug fix for the Amp Racket. The previous 1.1.0 update was a larger patch that added a new court, racket, and balance changes.
Gravity Storm v3.0 Update is OUT news
The game Gravity Storm has received a significant update, version 3.0, which includes new levels, enemies, bosses, and music, alongside tweaks to existing levels for increased length and challenge. The update also introduces UI improvements, faster vertical acceleration for players and enemies, and adds new achievements and leaderboards, with a price increase to $9.99. Old save files from version 2 are not compatible, but Steam achievements are retained, except for one specific achievement.
Albion Online showcases the Dragon Sanctuary launching with next week’s Dragonfire update
Sandbox Interactive's Albion Online is launching the Dragonfire update next week, which includes the new Dragon Sanctuary PvE encounter. Players can access this high-tier challenge by obtaining a waystone, facing bosses like Maeve and Azaryon the Fire Dragon, and earning rewards such as new armor and rare drake eggs.
Crimson Desert's 2.0 update's most surprising change is an effort to make Kliff a fully realised character…
Pearl Abyss has released the 'Crimson Desert Enhanced' update for PC, focusing on improving the main story and character development, particularly for the character Kliff. The update introduces new skills for Kliff, UI tweaks, and bug fixes, alongside a re-tuning of the game's narrative to address player feedback about the opening hours.
Crimson Desert Enhanced is a free upgrade that's out now and revamps the story, adds new skills and comes with all previously-released updates
Pearl Abyss has released Crimson Desert Enhanced, a free upgrade that includes all previous updates and adds new story cutscenes, narrative moments, and skills. The update also introduces a revamped skill system with Abyss Links and Abyss Artifacts, and launches with new voice languages for German, French, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and Japanese. The game is currently on sale with a 20 percent discount.
Nine Chronicles Update 200470 Overhauls Adventure Boss and Cuts Monster Difficulty by 20%
Nine Chronicles released update 200470 on August 25, 2026, which overhauls the Adventure Boss and reduces general monster difficulty by 20%. The update introduces a new material called Distorted Essence, expands player progression with new collections, and improves cross-title integration within the Nine Chronicles Universe.
EverQuest II releases GU132 aka Revelations of Malice today with fabled dungeons and UI scaling
Daybreak Game Company has released Game Update 132, titled Revelations of Malice, for EverQuest II. This update introduces fabled dungeons, experimental UI scaling, and various improvements to character creation, mount training, mercenary AI, and the tutorial. Players can revisit dungeons like the Ossuary and Castle Highhold for new loot.
