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Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections 1.70 update announced, patch notes – new character Uchiha Nanashi and more
An update version 1.70 for Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections has been announced, adding the playable character Uchiha Nanashi for free on August 20. The patch also includes costume color additions, new features for Ninja Battle and Special Challenges, an increased level cap to 130, and various battle balance adjustments. Bandai Namco plans further updates for the winter and next spring.
Stalker 2: Cost of Hope pushes The Zone to new heights
The Cost of Hope DLC for Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl offers a focused narrative experience, while Update 2.0 significantly enhances immersion with improved visuals, AI, and extensive customization options. The update is free for all players and introduces new weapons and gear, encouraging exploration of the revamped Zone.
EverQuest Legends has revamped the classic Mistmoore Castle with today’s update
EverQuest Legends has received a significant update that revamps the classic Mistmoore Castle zone. The patch guarantees named NPCs will spawn with loot, introduces new items with stat bonuses, and designates all named enemies as rare creatures. Additionally, creature aggression has been adjusted, and various other fixes and improvements have been implemented, including adjustments to grouping experience and UI scaling.
Among Us reveals new Judge role with 18.0.0 update
Among Us has introduced a new 'Judge' role in its version 18.0.0 update, allowing players to overrule votes during Emergency Meetings. This powerful ability can be used once per game, with a penalty of ejection if the overruled player is not the Impostor. The update also includes a Match Info Guide and a cooldown for the Detective's Interrogate ability.
TMNT: Splintered Fate announces Slash DLC, major update, more
Super Evil Megacorp has announced new content for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate, including the Slash DLC character and a major update called The King's Gambit. The update concludes the main story arc with the Rat King as the final boss and introduces Pepperoni as a new Home Lair Ally. The Slash DLC adds a powerful new playable character with unique abilities and an 'Enraged' mode.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Update 2.0 – 10 Ways the Zone Is About to Get Better
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl's upcoming free Update 2.0, launching alongside the Cost of Hope DLC on August 20, 2026, will introduce significant enhancements. These include major visual upgrades to lighting and foliage, a reworked A-Life system with more dynamic NPC and mutant interactions, fog as a gameplay mechanic, new weapons, and custom difficulty options.
Det här kommer i 2.0-uppdateringen av Stalker 2
GSC Game World has detailed the upcoming 2.0 update for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, which will be released alongside the Cost of Hope expansion on August 20th. The update includes significant visual improvements to lighting and terrain, enhanced AI with more dynamic encounters and improved enemy behavior, new weapons, and extensive difficulty customization options. The expansion will be paid, while the update is free for all players.
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl's meaty 2.0 update brings functional fog, a suite of A-Life improvements, and more when it arrives next week
GSC Game World is releasing a major 2.0 update for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl next week, introducing functional fog, significant A-Life system improvements for more believable NPC behavior, and enhanced lighting. The update also adds custom rules for players to tailor their experience, new weapons, binoculars, and expanded modding tools. This update coincides with the release of the Cost of Hope expansion on August 20th.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Update 2.0 Launches August 20 With Major Visual Overhaul | Invision Game Community
GSC Game World announced that Update 2.0 for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl will launch on August 20, introducing a major visual overhaul, enhanced A-Life systems, new weapons, and custom difficulty options. The first major expansion, Cost of Hope, will also release on the same day, focusing on the conflict between the Duty and Freedom factions.
Arc Raiders' next major update will present players with a 'new high-level challenge' with a frozen map and arcs which will 'challenge the ways you've learned to move'
Embark Studios has detailed the upcoming 'Frozen Trails' update for Arc Raiders, set to release in October. This major update introduces a new frozen map with explorable locations, new enemy types called 'arcs' designed to challenge player movement and combat, and a new high-level Arc Operation for experienced players. The update aims to enhance the core experience with meaningful decisions and dynamic encounters.
Star Wars The Old Republic formally reveals GU 8.0 and its new era, Masters of the Force
Broadsword has officially revealed Game Update 8.0 for Star Wars: The Old Republic, titled Masters of the Force. This update introduces a new era with the Galaxy in Chaos storyline, the world of Ryloth, new difficulty modes, Ventures, a 3-boss operation, an increased level cap, new abilities, and gearing updates. While a specific launch date is not yet set, the update will follow an extensive Public Test Server cycle.
Jeff The Land Shark Now Able to Swim in Marvel Rivals
Marvel Rivals has updated its Season 9.5 with a new ability for Jeff the Land Shark, allowing him to swim in the water on the Hellfire Bay-Beach map. This update enables the character to traverse water areas automatically without requiring special emotes, though it is currently limited to non-combat maps.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2’s Update 2.0 Overhauls Lighting and Terrain, Adds Fog, Bolsters A-Life, and More
GSC Game World has released a free update for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, overhauling lighting, terrain, and adding new weather effects like fog and light rain. The update also enhances the A-Life 2.0 system, introduces custom difficulty rules, and adds new weapons and binoculars. This update coincides with the release of the game's first paid story expansion, Cost of Hope.
Momento version 1.1 update out now, patch notes
Fat Alien Cat & Nomo Studio, in collaboration with Silver Lining Interactive, have released Update 1.1 for Momento on Nintendo Switch. This update enhances loading times, expands Creative Mode with new backgrounds and furniture, and introduces alternate room versions and new puzzles to the game.
Arc Raiders Frozen Trail update gets October release date
Embark Studios announced that the 'Frozen Trail' update for Arc Raiders will be released on October 8. This update is described as the game's largest yet, introducing a new icy map, new missions, new threats, and adjustments to character progression with the addition of Outposts.
Helldivers 2 NPCs Will Hug You Back Now, Even When No One Else Will
The latest Helldivers 2 update, Devoid of Liberty, introduces significant improvements to SEAF soldiers, allowing them to join players in combat and interact with emotes like hugging. The update also adds new Illuminate enemy types, the Wretch and the Crusher, increases the level cap to 300, and includes balance changes and a Warhammer 40K crossover Warbond.
WoW 12.1 is finally here, and there's a brand new talent tree and instance type
World of Warcraft patch 12.1, titled Curse of Ula'tek, is now live, introducing the new Lair instance type and the Venomous Abyss raid. The update adds an all-new talent tree with effects like Venomwalking, a new dungeon called Altar of Fangs, and new rotations for existing dungeons. Player housing features have been expanded with shareable Blueprint codes, and players can now place pets in their homes.
Genshin Impact collabs with Crunchyroll as update 7.0 and Snezhnaya finally arrive tonight
Genshin Impact's 7.0 update, featuring the new region Snezhnaya and characters Odette and Alyosha, has launched. Coinciding with the update, Crunchyroll subscribers can claim exclusive in-game rewards, including Primogems and a unique pet gadget, until September 22nd.
Pokémon Pokopia's free 2.0 update is here, and it's making a splash with new underwater features and improvements
Pokémon Pokopia has released its major 2.0 update, introducing underwater exploration and building mechanics. This free update also brings numerous quality-of-life improvements, gameplay enhancements, and new customization options, including new Pokémon and biomes.
Marvel Rivals introduces the Hood with its Season 9.5 update August 7, releases new roadmap
Marvel Rivals' Season 9.5 update introduces the new character The Hood, a gun-mage Vanguard who transforms into a gun-demon. The update, scheduled for August 7, also includes a roadmap, new swimsuit cosmetics, a texture compression overhaul, and the return of the Krakoan reels event. Lady Loki will also receive animation toggle options.
