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A generous demo, a big expansion, and "pricing measures": What Capcom is doing to get Monster Hunter Wilds' sales to "surpass" Monster Hunter World
Capcom is implementing strategies to boost sales for Monster Hunter Wilds, aiming to surpass the success of Monster Hunter World. These measures include ongoing technical performance improvements, a generous free demo available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the upcoming expansion, Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance. The company has also implemented a permanent price drop for the base game.
Monster Hunter Wilds Team Isn’t Giving Up, Aims to “Drive Total Sales Beyond Monster Hunter World”
Capcom is committed to improving Monster Hunter Wilds' performance and aims to surpass Monster Hunter World's total sales. Despite initial sales figures not meeting expectations, the publisher is encouraged by the response to the upcoming Ascendance expansion and recent price adjustments. Future updates will focus on technical enhancements and new content, including Master Rank quests and a new region, with the Ascendance expansion slated for a 2027 release.
Marvel Rivals Season 9.5 patch notes add The Hood and storage compression
NetEase Games has released patch notes for Marvel Rivals Season 9.5, introducing the new hero The Hood and implementing storage compression optimizations across all platforms. The update also features new lore, a PYO Bundle store format, the Creed of Akabba event offering The Punisher's Sandstorm Soldier costume, and Twitch Drops including an Elsa Bloodstone costume.
Diablo IV opens up the 3.2 test server with soul splinters as leaks indicate an impending Switch 2 launch
Diablo IV has released a test server update featuring elements like soul splinters and challenge dungeons, with some content being held back for BlizzCon. Leaks suggest a Nintendo Switch version is planned for September with a $70 price tag.
Minecraft Is Coming To Switch 2 In October, With An Upgrade Path For Switch Owners
Minecraft is set to launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 on October 27, featuring enhanced 'Vibrant Visuals' with improved lighting and shadows. Original Nintendo Switch owners will have an upgrade path to the new version, and save data will carry over. Mojang, now reporting directly to new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, is focusing on Minecraft amidst recent organizational changes at Microsoft.
Black Desert Mobile continues content streamlining by removing instances and rescheduling PvP activities
Black Desert Mobile is continuing its content streamlining efforts by removing several instances and rescheduling PvP activities. Rewards from removed instances have been relocated to other in-game activities, and PvP modes will now feature weekly rotations. Additionally, treasures can now be used across all characters on an account.
Pokemon Pokopia Ver. 2.0.0 patch notes add Dive and underwater building
Pokemon Pokopia has received its largest post-launch update with version 2.0.0, introducing the Dive move for underwater exploration and allowing underwater building. The update also adds new items, emotes, hair colors, and various quality-of-life improvements, alongside bug fixes.
Roadmaps and Plans
Game Freak is planning a series of continuous updates for Beast of Reincarnation, beginning with adjustments to story pacing and text size. These changes aim to improve the player experience based on ongoing feedback.
Beast of Reincarnation is getting some "story pacing improvements" in its first patch, as part of "ongoing adjustments" from Game Freak
Game Freak is planning a series of continuous updates for their action RPG Beast of Reincarnation, with the first patch expected within a week. This initial update will include "story pacing improvements," camera adjustments, and larger text size, with further ongoing adjustments planned. The game, which released on August 4th, also features performance mode as a default setting.
Marvel Rivals’ next update drastically reduces the game’s install size on PC and console
Marvel Rivals is implementing a significant update on August 7th that drastically reduces its install size across PC and consoles. The update will shrink the game by approximately 15GB on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, and over 40GB on PC, without compromising visual fidelity. Players will need to re-download the entire package for the update, which will result in a much lighter final install size.
Minecraft now says Minecraft For Nintendo Switch, suggesting Switch 2 Edition coming soon
A recent change in how Minecraft is listed on the Nintendo Switch, now appearing as 'Minecraft for Nintendo Switch,' suggests a potential upcoming release or update related to the Nintendo Switch 2. This subtle alteration has led fans to speculate about a new edition of the game for the next-generation console.
Splinterlands Weekly Patch Lands as the Escalation Pack Sale Counts Down
Splinterlands has released its weekly update, which includes a new ruleset, gameplay fixes, and quality-of-life improvements, coinciding with the final days of the Escalation pack sale. Players can still earn a free Mage Wagon by purchasing 20 packs, with staked cards contributing to the next Legendary Airdrop. The sale's revenue is directed to the SPS DAO, with future proposals aiming to transfer IP ownership to the DAO.
Pokémon Pokopia’s New Update Introduces Diving, Underwater Activities, Bug Fixes
Pokémon Pokopia has received a free update alongside its first DLC, Bubbly Basin, for Nintendo Switch. The update introduces underwater exploration with the Dive ability, new settlement building options, and various quality-of-life improvements including motion-sickness reduction and enhanced Pokémon interactions. The Bubbly Basin expansion adds a new town, aquatic-themed upgrades, and new recipes.
Pokemon Pokopia – 10 Biggest New Features, Changes, and Expansion Details
Pokémon Pokopia is receiving a free Version 2.0.0 update and the first part of a three-chapter expansion pass. The update introduces underwater swimming for Ditto and underwater building, while the expansion pass adds new underwater areas like Bubbly Basin, the ability to farm melons underwater, and new Pokémon-powered machines. The expansion also includes a Sharpedo Submarine base and new Pokémon, outfits, and gameplay items.
Morning Patches
Several games have received new updates, including Aether & Iron with version 1.2.105, Battlefield 6 with update 1.4.1.5, The Legend of Khiimori with The Corruption Update, and Star Wars: The Old Republic with Game Update 7.9.1.
Elder Scrolls Online has begun public testing part of Update 52, now due out September 28
ZeniMax Online has launched the public test server for Update 51 of The Elder Scrolls Online, with the full release scheduled for September 28th. The update includes the Nowhere Vault challenge, a rumor system, and various quality-of-life improvements, though some content like the High Seas of Tamriel event and season 2 content will roll out later. Game director Nick Giacomini provided a roadmap for upcoming content, including updates planned for 2027.
Our long Caribbean nightmare is over: You can hide the blow pipe in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced now
Ubisoft has released a patch for Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced that allows players to hide Edward's blowpipe from his character model. This update addresses player feedback regarding the visual integration of the weapon with various outfits. The patch also includes numerous other fixes and improvements, such as doubling the number of autosaves and restoring the ability to toggle the hood during a Leap of Faith.
Evening Patches
Several games have received official patches and updates. Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag received Resynced Title Update 1.0.6, while Escape from Tarkov released Patch 1.1.0.0. Additionally, Focus Entertainment has removed Denuvo from Atomic Heart.
Battlefield 6’s Latest Update Fixes Crashes Affecting Nvidia RTX 50-Series GPU Users
EA has released update 1.4.1.5 for Battlefield 6, addressing a GPU driver crash issue that affected players using Nvidia's RTX 50-series graphics cards. The problem, which seemed to occur on maps with large bodies of water, has now been resolved. The update also includes general gameplay reliability improvements and fixes for various other aspects of the game.
Ultima Online’s summer roadmap includes a new event, 29th birthday gifts, and New Legacy season 2
Ultima Online's upcoming Publish 124 update, codenamed Shardfall, will introduce a new event celebrating the defeat of Mondain the Wizard and the destruction of the Gem of Immortality. The update also includes improvements to the Melisande peerless event, new stealable items, a hair dye unlock system, and lays the groundwork for the game's 29th anniversary celebration. Additionally, the article mentions the start of weekend events, continued work on the classic client, and the second season of New Legacy.
