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Black Desert makes more PvP tweaks on PC, adds new bosses on console, and tests new skill mods on mobile
Black Desert has received significant updates across its PC, console, and mobile versions. The PC version features final PvP balance tweaks and Arena of Solare matchmaking penalties, while console players get new bosses and siege weapons. Black Desert Mobile introduces a new skill add-on system on its PTR and enhanced Dark Lands encounters in the live version.
Diablo IV’s next season brings new instances, new monsters, and controversial gear changes
Diablo IV's upcoming Season 3.1 introduces new instances, monsters, and a controversial change to unique gear, allowing players to convert any unique item into a "mythic unique" using item quality modifiers. While some players view this as a nerf, others see it as an opportunity for greater customization. The season also includes new Risen monsters, realmwalker encounters, a deathtoll chamber mini-dungeon, and a new seasonal lair boss.
SWTOR delays GU 7.9 Legacy Reborn over ‘issues’ as Broadsword is ‘now targeting early June’
Broadsword, the studio behind Star Wars The Old Republic, has delayed the 7.9 Legacy Reborn patch from its planned late May release to early June due to unresolved issues found during final testing. The update will conclude the Legacy of the Sith storyline, launch PvP season 10, and update the Dantooine dynamic encounter mission.
Formula Legends - 1.6 Update Now Live Plus Xbox Free Weekend and Summer Content Roadmap Released
3DClouds has released the 1.6 update for their racing game Formula Legends, adding new teams, drivers, liveries, and initial console steering wheel support across PlayStation, PC, and Xbox platforms. Coinciding with the update, the game is featured in Xbox Free Play Days from May 29th to May 31st. A content roadmap was also revealed, detailing upcoming features like a Historic Track Pack and an online multiplayer beta.
Demonschool 1.10 update announced, patch notes – New Game+, text log, much more
Demonschool has received a major update to version 1.10, introducing New Game+, a dialogue history log, a Pretzel store, and expanded friendship dialogues. The update also includes numerous adjustments and fixes to gameplay, character interactions, and visual elements, with ongoing improvements detailed across several weeks of development.
Crimson Desert's 1.09.00 patch adds another highly-requested player feature (as well as loads of new pets)
Pearl Abyss has released the 1.09.00 patch for Crimson Desert, adding a highly requested controller remapping feature and approximately 30 new pet species. The update also includes various improvements and fixes to gameplay, UI, graphics, and localization, continuing the developer's rapid post-launch support for the RPG.
Marathon Free Play Week: Play for Free June 2–9 During Season 2 — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Bungie is offering a free play week for its extraction shooter Marathon from June 2 to June 9 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, coinciding with the launch of Season 2. This event includes a seasonal wipe, new content like a night version of the Dire Marsh map, new weapons, and a Sentinel Shell. The free period aims to revitalize the player base and allow newcomers to experience the game before deciding to purchase it.
Crimson Desert Gets More Pets, Controller Button Rebinding, Fixes in Latest Update
Pearl Abyss has released a new update for Crimson Desert, introducing controller button remapping and approximately 30 new pet species. The update also includes various fixes for in-game content, UI, and graphics, including improvements to ray tracing settings on PC and Mac. While the patch is live on PC and Mac, console users will receive it after a short rollout period.
Evening Patches
This article provides a brief overview of recent game updates and patches for several titles. It mentions updates for 007 First Light, Borderlands 4, DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH, and Insurgency: Sandstorm, including details on new raid bosses and patch versions.
In a bittersweet return to form, Destiny 2's final update is giving players reasons to roam its public zones once…
Bungie has detailed the upcoming final update for Destiny 2, titled Monument of Triumph, which will re-emphasize the game's patrol zones and introduce new loot. The update aims to give players reasons to revisit public spaces by incorporating them into the current gear system and adding new challenges like 'Distortions' that empower enemies and offer exclusive rewards. This update marks a shift back to the game's roots before Bungie transitions away from live service development for Destiny 2.
Once Human introduces a sky worm and a new Visional Wheel season that warps gravity
Once Human's latest update introduces Visional Wheel Season 4, featuring a giant sky worm called the Riftwalker and altered gravity mechanics in the world of Nalcott. Players can engage in a new vertical boss battle against the Riftwalker and collect items dropped from above using the lowered gravity. The update also includes server separation, combat adjustments, terrain changes, and various bug fixes.
Marathon talks Season 2, Destiny 2 heralds The Director revival, players plot to crash the servers
Marathon's upcoming Season 2 will introduce a nighttime version of the Dire Marsh map with new enemies and survival horror elements, alongside a new defensive shell called Sentinel. Meanwhile, Destiny 2 players are planning to flood the servers in protest of the game's final update and to agitate for a Destiny 3, while Bungie prepares to reintroduce the Director feature in the Monument of Triumph update.
skate. Drops Season 4 Details: X Games Partnership, San Van Open + More!
Electronic Arts and Full Circle have announced details for skate. Season 4, launching June 2nd and running until August 25th. This season introduces a new skateable arena, the Lucre Financial Stadium, the San Van Open event, and a partnership with X Games. New features include a limited event game mode called X Games Spot Battles, new finger flip tricks, and improvements to social features and core gameplay.
Destiny 2's final update sounds so good that it just makes the game's death hurt even more
Bungie has detailed Destiny 2's final update, Monument of Triumph, launching June 9, which includes a reinstated Director hub, updated destinations with new loot, and a new event called Distortions. Despite the highly requested changes, the article expresses sadness that this is the end of Destiny 2's content updates after nine years.
Morning Patches
This article compiles recent patch notes and maintenance notices for several games, including THE FINALS update 10.9.0, Heartopia's May 27 maintenance, and No Man's Sky updates 6.41 and 6.42. It distinguishes between official patches and unofficial game modifications.
Guild Wars Reforged opens mobile UI testing for all, sends Reforged mode into beta with title revisions
ArenaNet has opened mobile UI testing for Guild Wars Reforged, with a full launch targeted for June 24th, and the Reforged mode is now in beta and default for new characters. The studio has also decided against marking titles earned in Reforged mode to avoid discouraging veteran players, instead introducing a 'Veteran mode' to preserve the classic experience.
Everything new in Marathon Season 2
Marathon Season 2, launching June 2, introduces a new Runner Shell called Sentinel, the Dire Marsh (Night) map, and new weapons like the KKV-9SD SMG and D54 Battle Pistol. The update also features a new Cradle system for stat allocation, increased vault space, and various quality-of-life improvements, alongside a near-full reset of Season 1 progress.
Top-Rated VR God Sim Reveals Second Update in a Series of Art Upgrades
Thoughtfish has released the second art upgrade for their VR-exclusive god simulation game, How to God. This update includes redesigned foliage and upgraded terrain textures for the Meta Quest platform, with a PC version to follow soon. This is part of a series of four planned visual enhancements aimed at improving the player experience based on community feedback.
Destiny 2 devs "confident the servers won't crash" for its final update, though the players planning a huge rally to say goodbye to the MMO might have other plans
Bungie is confident that Destiny 2's servers will remain stable for the game's final update on June 9, despite a history of crashes with previous content releases. Players are planning a large in-game rally to commemorate the end of active development after nine years, with some jokingly challenging the developers' confidence in server stability. The studio has confirmed that active development is ceasing, with the game moving to a static event rotation.
Embers Adrift updates with challenge content, preps gathering and guild banks
Embers Adrift has received its latest monthly update, introducing new challenge content within the Forgotten Depths and preparing for future additions like a challenge on Redshore Bluffs. The update also includes the upcoming implementation of gathering banks and guild banks for testing, with water-based activities still in development.