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The Witcher 3 Remastered Overhauls Skills, Combat and More — Here’s What’s Changing
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered is launching tomorrow as a free update for existing owners, featuring significant overhauls to skills, combat, and more. Comparisons show visual differences between the remaster and the current version.
The Witcher 3 Remastered Patch Notes Detail PlayStation 5 Enhancements & New Features
A new patch for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered introduces significant enhancements for PlayStation 5, including multithreaded rendering, improved lighting, and enhanced motion blur. The update also brings substantial gameplay changes like a reworked skill system, equipment reforging, polished combat, and UI/accessibility improvements, alongside expanded Photo Mode features. The remaster is set to release on September 29, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.
The Witcher 3 Remastered Patch Notes Detail PlayStation 5 Enhancements & New Features
A new patch for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered introduces significant enhancements for PlayStation 5, including multithreaded rendering, improved lighting, and enhanced motion blur. The update also brings substantial gameplay changes like a reworked skill system, equipment reforging, polished combat, and UI/accessibility improvements, alongside expanded Photo Mode features. The remaster is set to release on September 29, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Arc Raiders devs break down Reward Pass ahead of player progression revamp in Frozen Trail
Embark Studios is revamping player progression in Arc Raiders with the upcoming Frozen Trail update, introducing a new Reward Pass to replace Raider Decks. The developers aim to create a more satisfying progression path that encourages sustained engagement with in-game activities and rewards.
Control Resonant ska få "New Game++" och ett fotoläge
Remedy Entertainment is planning future updates for Control, including a 'New Game++' feature that will allow players to replay the game multiple times with unlocked abilities, expected in October. A highly requested photo mode is also planned for a November release. The studio has not yet commented on potential story expansions.
Stellar Insurgency - Demo 6.6
Stellar Insurgency has released Demo 6.6, which overhauls the game's universe behavior with several new enhancements. This update focuses on improving the overall cosmic simulation within the game.
Delta Force's second anniversary update brings a 5v5 Detonation mode, with a new map to come
Delta Force is celebrating its second anniversary with a new 5v5 Detonation game mode, featuring attackers and defenders vying for control of explosive sites. The update also includes limited-time rewards, new Operator Archives content, and upcoming maps like Siege: Valkyrie built with Unreal Engine 5. The game's esports scene is also gearing up for a showcase at DreamHack Stockholm.
Hell is Us on Nintendo Switch 2 Delayed Again to October 27th Along With Major Update
The release of Hell is Us on Nintendo Switch and a major game update have been delayed to October 27th due to logistical issues. While the Switch port is technically sound, the developer cited distribution problems for the delay. The update will add ten new enemy types to address a lack of enemy variety.
Minecraft Confirms Ice Caves as Next Game Drop, Adds Frozen Zombies, Ice Balls, and More
Mojang has provided a preview of Minecraft's upcoming update, which will introduce Ice Caves, Frozen Zombies, and Ice Balls. This drop focuses on new content and features for players.
Marvel’s Wolverine Update Finally Lets You Turn Off (Most) Hand-Holding Features
Insomniac Games has released an update for Marvel's Wolverine that allows players to disable most of the game's hand-holding features, such as scent trails and audio clues. While story-critical elements remain, this update addresses community feedback and includes several crash fixes and bug resolutions. The game is available on PlayStation 5.
The eyes of Valve's creepy portrait are glowing again
Valve is preparing to release a major content update for its game Deadlock, indicated by a glowing portrait in the game's hub. This follows a previous update that significantly improved the game. A developer confirmed the update is planned for early next week, though details remain scarce.
Hytale’s Update 7 brings a new dungeon and tweaks to items and enemies October 12
Hytale's Update 7, also referred to as the second wave of Chapter 1 content, is set to release on Monday, October 12th. This update introduces new features including reality-warping enemies, underground regions, a new dungeon with a boss named the Gobliterator, and numerous adjustments to items, combat, and enemy behavior.
Space Marine 2 Roadmap for Year 3 Inc. Classes, Chaos & More
Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive have revealed the Year 3 roadmap for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, detailing content updates through 2026 and 2027. The plan includes new features like Chaos Siege, an Apothecary class, additional Operations, weapons, and gameplay reworks, with major gameplay additions offered as free updates.
Ultima Online marks 29 years of operation with a livestream and New Legacy Season 2 details
Ultima Online is celebrating 29 years of operation with a special anniversary stream and the announcement of New Legacy Season 2 details. The MMORPG will offer veteran players a gift for logging in, and the stream discussed upcoming additions like tutorial updates, a new Chivalry skill line, more heirlooms, and new items for Mages. The Reaping event is also live on Sakura and Legends shards.
The long-awaited Terraria crossplay update is finally in "the finishing touches" stage
Re-Logic has announced that the long-awaited crossplay update for Terraria is in its final stages of development and is expected to be submitted for release soon. The update, referred to as Crossplay Phase One, aims to bring PC, console, and mobile versions of the game to feature parity. The company also teased additional content and updates planned for the future.
Crimson Desert Hotfix Addresses Story Progression Issues and Other Bugs
Pearl Abyss has released a hotfix for Crimson Desert addressing critical bugs that affected story progression, including issues with character appearances and map icons. The update is live on all platforms except Mac, with the studio continuing its strong post-launch support.
Control Resonant is Adding New Game++ in October, Photo Mode in November
Remedy Entertainment has announced upcoming updates for Control Resonant, including a New Game Plus mode in October and a Photo Mode in November. The developer also mentioned plans for additional cosmetics for Dylan in future updates. The game has received positive reception from critics and players.
Mortal Online 2 heralds ‘the Era of Refinement’ as it shifts its patch cadence and focus
Developer Star Vault is shifting its patch cadence for Mortal Online 2 to a faster, monthly rate as part of an 'Era of Refinement.' Future updates will focus on balancing, tweaking, and smaller content additions to existing systems. The first patch under this new era is scheduled for the PTR on October 14th.
Arc Raiders Is Finally Testing A PvE Mode
Embark Studios announced that Arc Raiders will test a PvE mode from October 13-20, offering players a cooperative-focused experience. While not guaranteed to become permanent, the test aims to gauge player interest, with a significant portion of the player base expressing a desire for PvE options. This initiative comes as the game faces dwindling player numbers and a shift to bi-yearly updates.
Dungeons and Dragons Online welcomes you into the Court of Strahd next month
Dungeons and Dragons Online is launching its Court of Strahd event on October 14th with Update 82. This spooky in-game event will task players with combating the Darklord and his associate, the Caller, offering various rewards. Update 82 also includes significant changes to weapon combat, Reaper difficulty, enhancements, and monster resistances.
