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Arc Raiders To The Skies Quest Guide
This guide details how to complete the 'To the Skies' quest in Arc Raiders, which was added in the Frozen Trail update. Players will need to scan ARC Probes and ARC Couriers, and then gather four repair items (ARC Performance Steel, ARC Synthetic Resin, ARC Thermo Lining, and ARC Pop Trigger) to fix a gondola prototype on maps like Riven Tides.
Popular PlayStation Plus PS5 Action Game Drops Major Update
The PlayStation Plus action game Hell Is Us has received a major content update, adding 10 new enemies and various bug fixes. Developed by Rogue Factor and published by Nacon, the game also launched on Nintendo Switch and has surpassed two million players.
Star Wars Zero Company Has Sold 1 Million+ Copies, New Update Coming Next Week
Bit Reactor has confirmed that Star Wars Zero Company has sold over one million copies, a milestone achieved shortly after the studio rehired some furloughed staff. The developer also announced that Patch 1.2 is launching next week, with further continuous updates planned. The game is available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Skate’s mid-season update opens new skate parks, adds more missions, and tests proximity voice chat October 13
Skate's mid-season update, scheduled for October 13th, will introduce the new Parry Point Skatepark and open the S.U.M.R. Camp location to all players. The update also includes new missions, music tracks, improvements to no comply tricks, and a technical test for proximity voice chat.
Anime MMO NosTale celebrates 19 years of operation with events, freebies, and a returning raid
The anime MMORPG NosTale is celebrating its 19th anniversary with various in-game events, including login freebies, a collector's event, and the return of the Grasslin Raid. The latest patch also introduces automatic gear upgrades and expands the Celestial Spire Catacombs.
Albion Online tests a wide array of changes to the Ancient Lands, dragon fights, and weapons
Albion Online is testing a wide array of changes in its upcoming Patch 3, which is part of the Dragonfire content update. These adjustments include increased spawn rates for Ancient Lands portals, tweaks to enemy health and rewards, and updates to dragon mechanics like the Maeve fight. The patch also introduces combat balance changes for various weapons and armor, new combat targeting options for mobile players, and a buff to the Firewing Drake mount's fire breath attack.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Cost of Hope Review – Back Into the Zone | Invision Game Community
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope, the first major expansion for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, significantly enhances the game's atmosphere and gameplay, especially when combined with the free Update 2.0. This update brings substantial improvements including an engine upgrade to Unreal Engine 5.5.4, enhanced lighting, reworked foliage, improved A-Life simulation, new weapons, binoculars, fog, and custom difficulty settings. The expansion itself adds new areas like the Iron Forest and Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, along with a new story that delves into faction conflicts. Despite some remaining rough edges and occasional bugs, the combined package makes the Zone a more immersive and dangerous place, earning a score of 9/10.
Company of Heroes 3 drops a bumper update, including a new game mode for Last Stand
Company of Heroes 3 and its Final Stand expansion are receiving a significant 3.0 update, adding new maps, weather effects, AI improvements, and a new three-player mode for Final Stand. The update also introduces new abilities, passives, and enemies, with refreshed classic maps and enhanced visuals.
Mortal Online 2 previews its first ‘Era of Refinement’ patch ahead of an October 14 PTR run
Star Vault has previewed the first patch for Mortal Online 2's 'Era of Refinement' update, focusing on core feature improvements. The patch includes changes to stamina regeneration, parry mechanics, a new Mental Fortitude skill, improved debuff visuals, and expanded loot tables. Players can test these changes on the Public Test Realm starting October 14th.
Why Does Playing Dota 2 Feel So Hard to Stop, Yet Surprisingly Easy to Forget After Just One Break?
This article analyzes why Dota 2 is difficult to stop playing, attributing its addictive nature to unpredictable matches, the constant pursuit of self-improvement, and ingrained player routines. Conversely, it explores why taking a break makes it surprisingly easy to forget the game, as the reasons for playing diminish and returning requires relearning significant updates.
Pokemon Home 4.1.0 update out now, patch notes
Pokemon Home version 4.1.0 is now available, adding compatibility for Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen on Nintendo Switch. This update allows players to transfer creatures from these Game Boy Advance titles into Pokemon Home, though transfers are one-way. The Premium Plan storage has also been increased to 9,000 Pokemon.
Escape from Tarkov rewards veteran players for teaming up with newbies in latest update
Escape from Tarkov's latest update, patch 1.2.0.0, introduces the 'EXFIL Brothers' feature designed to reward veteran players for teaming up with new players. This PvPvE FPS update also includes improvements to bot interactions, a new prestige system for PvE players, and various quality-of-life enhancements.
Baba wins the second Deadlock City Never Sleeps update character vote
Baba Yaga, referred to simply as Baba, has won the character vote for the second new character in Deadlock's City Never Sleeps update. She is now playable in the game, featuring abilities like Threadsap, Granny Long Legs, Baba's Brew, and Feed The Birds. The next character unlock is scheduled for next week.
Insomniac Finally Lets Players Toggle Wolverine's Scent Trails on and Off
Insomniac Games has released a new patch for Marvel's Wolverine, adding an option for players to toggle the game's visible scent trails on and off. This feature was highly requested by the player base.
New Dragon's Dogma 2 Update Adds Hard Mode and More Features Supporting its Expansion
Dragon's Dogma 2 is receiving a free update that introduces a new Hard Mode and other features. This update is being released ahead of the launch of the Dark Arisen expansion.
THE FINALS Aims To Make Its Arenas “More Alive Than Ever” With The New Dynamism Upgrade
THE FINALS is receiving a 'Dynamism Upgrade' on October 20th, introducing new mechanics to make its arenas more destructible and unpredictable. This update will feature enhanced environmental destruction, with explosions causing structures to crumble and creating damage loops in real-time. Changes to smoke and poison gas bombs will also make their effects blockable by walls, adding new tactical layers to gameplay.
ARC Raiders is Swapping its NPC Models With New Ones That Look Like Their Voice Actors
Embark Studios is updating ARC Raiders' NPC models to better reflect the performances of their voice actors, starting with Celeste based on Diana Gardner. This change aims to improve character expressiveness and integrate human performances more deeply into the game. The update, coinciding with the Frozen Trail content drop, will also introduce Reward Passes and dynamic loot zones.
Orbitals 1.0.5 update out now, patch notes
The Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive game Orbitals has received its version 1.0.5 update, which primarily focuses on bug fixes and minor adjustments. The patch addresses numerous collision, camera, and localization issues, alongside specific gameplay elements like puzzle mechanics and audio balancing.
RuneScape Dragonwilds takes a deep-dive into December’s Luminance update and 2027’s two chapter saga
RuneScape: Dragonwilds revealed details about its upcoming December Luminance update, which continues the story past Kuldra's defeat and introduces new mechanics like songstone interaction and elven character customization. Jagex also provided a glimpse into the 2027 Blood Crystal Saga, a two-chapter narrative focusing on elven rebellion and direct conflict with the Nos Clan, alongside plans for modding support in early 2027.
Star Wars The Old Republic talks up its Masters of the Force and DirectX 12 updates
Broadsword provided an update on the upcoming Masters of the Force update for Star Wars: The Old Republic, detailing features like the Galaxy in Chaos storyline, Ryloth, new operations, and a level cap increase to 85. The studio also discussed progress on the game's move to DirectX 12, with the UI ported and further steps including shader updates and character customization. Phase five of the update is now available on the Public Test Server.
