Game Updates
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Football Manager 26’s International Management is out now for the World Cup
Sports Interactive has released a free update for Football Manager 2026, Football Manager 2026 Touch, and Football Manager 2026 Mobile, adding International Management features for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The update includes official broadcast graphics, team kits, branding, new tools, and introduces women's national team management for the first time. While some kits may be added later due to licensing issues, the update offers save game compatibility with previous titles.
EVE Online posts a video digest for Cradle of War’s features as Capsuleer Day reaches its zenith
EVE Online has released a video digest showcasing features for the upcoming Cradle of War expansion, including new starter space, military campaigns, ships, and achievements. The game's Capsuleer Day anniversary event is also reaching its peak with extended rewards and new challenges before the expansion's release.
Marathon Season 2 begins on June 2
Marathon's Season 2 begins on June 2, introducing the Night Marsh zone, a new Sentinel Runner shell, new weapons, and improved progression systems. The update also adds survival-horror elements with new mechanics and equipment for navigating dark environments. An Open Play Week will run from June 2-9 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam, allowing players to try the full game with progress carrying over to Season 2.
Elite Dangerous confirms June 30 release date for its multiplayer operations and a lighting refresh
Frontier Developments has announced that the new multiplayer operations feature for Elite Dangerous will launch on June 30th. This update includes a ship-based rescue mission called Firestorm Rescue, with adjustable difficulties and potential for bonus rewards. The patch also introduces significant improvements to the game's stellar lighting.
New No Man's Sky The Swarm update threatens the universe with a murderous, robotic hive - not the bees!
Hello Games has released 'The Swarm' update for No Man's Sky, introducing a massive robotic hive threat that players must collectively defeat. The update features large-scale space battles, faction-based gameplay, and new rewards including armor and weapons. This update marks a significant addition to the game's decade-long evolution.
Indie MMORPG Villagers & Heroes previews a great big quality-of-life patch for this week
The indie MMORPG Villagers & Heroes is releasing a significant quality-of-life patch this week. The update includes improvements such as proper search filters for classes, enhanced auction settings, better chat display for international languages, and PC-specific target filtering. While not adding new content, the patch aims to make existing gameplay more accessible and streamlined for players.
RuneScape updates boss drop rates and material rendering, Old School RuneScape adds the Red Reef
RuneScape has received graphical updates, enhancing the gleam on metallic armors and surfaces. Additionally, drop rates for specific bosses and items have been adjusted. Old School RuneScape introduced the Red Reef location for the Sailing activity, featuring new pirate encounters and ship repair mechanics, with future plans for mining XP and crafting updates.
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.
Arc Raiders just knocked 2 million coins off the price of the new Expedition Vault slots because nobody was buying them
Embark Studios has adjusted the pricing for Expedition Vault slots in Arc Raiders, reducing the cost of higher tiers to encourage more players to use the storage feature. The developer stated that the previous pricing was too expensive, leading to low adoption rates. Player feedback suggests mixed reactions, with some finding the new flat pricing still problematic.
Crimson Desert’s Latest Update Is Better Than Expected
Crimson Desert has received its latest update, patch 1.08, which introduces several significant changes and improvements. Key additions include a dedicated tool slot, the ability to construct ponds for fish, and the introduction of new small animals like a baby Wyvern. The update also enhances gameplay with new firearm options for Kliff, improved UI features like reassignable input keys, and graphical enhancements such as ray-traced sun/moon light shadows.
Crimson Desert's latest patch adds 20 new types of small animal and then hands Kliff a shotgun
Pearl Abyss has released a new patch for Crimson Desert, introducing 20 new small animal species and new weapons like muskets and shotguns. The update also adds a dedicated item slot for tools, new ponds for fishing, and the ability to tame and ride baby wyverns as mounts. Further improvements include adjustments to photo mode, controls, and fish traps.
RavenQuest Rise of Tyrants expansion launches with new content today
The MMORPG RavenQuest has launched its 'Rise of Tyrants' expansion, introducing five new endgame bosses that require groups of five players. The update also includes significant reworks to mechanics like Rangers Company and Pet Awakening, alongside new features such as Shiny RavenCards and an enhanced Adventure Journal. The expansion aims to add depth and replayability to the game's endgame content.
Rust console wipe (May 2026) countdown: Exact date and time
A countdown has begun for the May 2026 console wipe of the game Rust. This regular event resets player progress and server data for the popular survival game across its console platforms.
Diablo II Resurrected begins Ladder Season 14 and makes sweeping changes to the Warlock and heralds
Diablo II: Resurrected has launched its 14th ladder season, introducing significant updates to the Warlock class and heralds. The changes affect various aspects of the Warlock's abilities, including sigils, hit delay, and summoning. Heralds have also seen adjustments to their spawn rates, loot tables, and overall strength.
World of Warcraft Midnight events have moved. Is Blizzard taking more time for its next patch after the 12.0.5 disaster?
The release of World of Warcraft patch 12.0.7, 'Revelations,' appears to be delayed as the Turbulent Timeways event schedule on the Public Test Realm has been pushed back. This follows a problematic launch for patch 12.0.5, leading to speculation that Blizzard Entertainment is taking more time to ensure the quality of the upcoming update. The delay raises questions about MMORPG patch cadences and the balance between frequent content updates and stable releases.
In Crimson Desert's latest update, you can pick up baby wyverns as pets, throw your fish in a pond, and shut those pesky outlaws up
Pearl Abyss has released a new update for Crimson Desert, adding a baby wyvern pet that can eventually be used as a mount. The update also introduces a pond feature where players can release caught fish, with options for breeding and temporary legendary fish housing. Additionally, tool equipment slots have been added, and players can now mute annoying outlaw NPCs.
Star Fox will have a day one update on Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo has confirmed a day one update for the upcoming Star Fox game on Nintendo Switch 2, scheduled for release on June 25, 2026. This patch will introduce full support for Battle Mode, featuring 4-vs-4 dogfights, and GameChat character avatars with AR filters that mirror player expressions.
Crimson Desert Version 1.08.00 patch notes brings in raiseable pets & gives Kliff a gun
Crimson Desert has released update version 1.08.00, which introduces the ability for players to raise 20 species of small animals as pets. Some of these pets are intended to grow into mounts in a future update.
Inazuma Eleven INA-DAI Stream Focuses on 2 Games
Level-5 will host an Inazuma Eleven INA-DAI presentation on May 29, 2026, to provide updates on Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road and the new mobile game Inazuma Eleven: Cross. Victory Road is currently available on multiple platforms including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC, with ongoing content updates. Inazuma Eleven: Cross is set for a Japanese mobile release in June 2026, with a worldwide launch date yet to be announced.
Black Desert makes adjustments to bartering on PC and tests yet more transcendence classes on mobile
Black Desert has received several updates for its PC version, focusing on bartering with new routes, reduced material costs, and adjusted purchase limits. The mobile version is testing new transcendence classes including Mystic, Wizard, Archer, Scholar, and Nova. Both versions also received minor UI updates and bug fixes.