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Several games have released new updates and trailers. Aethermancer - Alchemical Awakening has a launch trailer, DAMON and BABY has released its Ver 2.00 update, and Gecko Gods has a free Forgotten Cove update. SnowRunner also has a new season update.
Crimson Desert’s Post-Launch Support is About How the Team “Can Give More Back to the Community”
Crimson Desert is receiving extensive post-launch support from Pearl Abyss, including free game systems, armor sets, and abilities, with plans for more updates until September and future DLC. This approach focuses on rewarding the player community rather than solely on increasing sales. The developers aim to enhance the game with story improvements and cutscene updates to provide a better experience for both new and existing players.
Everything is Crab 1.1 Update Released
The first update for the roguelite game Everything is Crab has been released, introducing new evolutions like Tracker and Lick Wounds, along with specializations for existing skills. Meta-progression has been tweaked to make unlocks easier, and new cosmetics have been added for challenge runs. The update also includes quality-of-life improvements and a Twitch extension, with future content planned including a paid DLC and a collaboration.
Path of Exile 2 showcases a new endgame-centric passive tree arriving in its next patch
Path of Exile 2 is introducing a new endgame-centric passive tree in its upcoming patch 0.5.4. This atlas passive tree will offer 24 unlockable points to customize encounters and expeditions. The patch also includes an update to unique items, allowing them to be used at minimum level requirements and scale their power down for lower-level characters.
GRAY ZONE WARFARE RECEIVES A MAJOR PATCH TO CELEBRATE 1.5 MILLION COPIES SOLD
MADFINGER Games has released Patch 0.4.5.0 for Gray Zone Warfare, introducing significant changes to its Warfare mode (PvEvP) and adding NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 support. The update aims to make PvP engagements more organic and rewarding, with new respawn logic and conflict zone mechanics. The game has also surpassed 1.5 million copies sold, coinciding with a Steam Summer Sale discount and a Twitch Drops campaign.
After mysteriously vanishing from the game, Dota 2's Axe has been 'replaced' by a fake
Dota 2's hero Axe mysteriously disappeared from the game and was replaced by a placeholder, only to return with a new 'Axe?' designation and a mechanical, clockwork design. This change, along with new ability icons and a hammer replacing his axe, is speculated to be part of an upcoming 'Dark Carnival' in-game event, possibly related to the character Ringmaster. Valve has since fixed crashes associated with the new hero.
New Path of Exile 2 update adds yet another skill tree on top of making unique items easier to use in order to "open up a whole bunch of builds" in the action RPG
Path of Exile 2's latest update introduces the Atlas Passive Tree, offering players more customization options for character builds. This update also makes unique items scale with character level, allowing powerful gear to be used earlier in the game. Developer Jonathan Rogers stated this aims to "open up a whole bunch of builds available to play much earlier."
Arc Raiders makes changes to expedition rewards, making life a bit easier after the wipe
Embark Studios is adjusting the expedition reward structure in Arc Raiders with the upcoming Frozen Trails update. Starting with the fourth expedition, players will earn blueprints and Raider Tokens instead of skill points, aiming to make the post-wipe grind more appealing. These changes are intended to provide a more enticing incentive for players to restart and engage with the game's progression systems.
My favourite new roguelike is all about evolution and crabs, and it's celebrating 500k sales with a big update
The action roguelike Everything is Crab has surpassed 500,000 sales and received a significant update titled Evolution 1.1. The update introduces a new evolution called Tracker, a Lick Wounds ultimate for self-healing, and various balance and quality-of-life improvements, including new cosmetics and environmental enhancements.
Guilty Gear Strive's next major update is coming next week after EVO 2026
Arc System Works announced that Guilty Gear Strive's next major update will be released on July 2, 2026, shortly after EVO 2026. The update will introduce the new playable character DLC Robo-Ky, a new Blazing Pass with rewards like Ky's classic Thunderseal weapon skin, and fresh balancing. Robo-Ky's gameplay trailer will premiere at EVO 2026.
Xbox May Have Just Solved A Major Annoyance About Huge Game Updates
Microsoft has released an update for Xbox Insiders that allows players to use cloud gaming to play titles that are currently updating. This feature, available for Game Pass subscribers, addresses a major annoyance for console players who previously could not access games during lengthy update downloads. The update also includes improvements to Gamertags and game hubs for Xbox 360 titles.
Elder Scrolls Online discusses the arrival of Nowhere Vault, antiquities updates, and solo dungeons in U51
ZeniMax Online Studios detailed upcoming features for The Elder Scrolls Online's Update 51, including UI customization for PC players, streamlined antiquities system, a new multi-stage Nowhere Vault dungeon launching July 8th, and solo dungeons with selectable difficulties. The update also brings transmutation stations to Imperial City and Cyrodiil, alongside UI improvements for housing.
Civ 7 adds new maps, hotseat multiplayer, and more impactful governments - plus another pricey DLC bundle
Civilization 7 has received a new update (1.4.1) that introduces new maps, a revamped Happiness system, and hotseat multiplayer. Alongside this, the 'Brush and Blade Collection' DLC has launched, adding Japanese and Korean factions and leaders, though its $29.99 price point has drawn criticism from players.
Somehow this Payday 3 alternative is still getting massive free updates three years after release
Crime Boss: Rockay City, a co-op heist shooter, is continuing to receive significant free updates three years after its initial release. The latest 'Version 2.0' update introduces a new linear story campaign, two new heists, and incorporates content from previous expansions. Ingame Studios has teased that more content is planned, suggesting the game's narrative is not yet complete.
Dune Awakening adds five new Landsraad missions and nerfs ornithopter joyride cheesing in today’s patch
Dune: Awakening has received a large patch, version 1.4.10.0, introducing five new Landsraad missions across Hagga Basin and Smuggler's Run. The update also addresses various gameplay issues, including ornithopter physics, cargo container weight, and player-to-player damage in PvE zones, alongside performance optimizations.
Patch 1.0.3 for Nocturne for Cyl-Hestia
Nocturne for Cyl-Hestia has received its first update, patch 1.0.3, introducing several quality of life improvements and new features. The update includes options for font size adjustment, deactivating camera auto-follow, a focus input for highlighting interactions, and new or improved in-world interactions.
Star Fox updated to Version 1.1.0 (patch notes)
Nintendo has released Version 1.1.0 for Star Fox, a day-one update for the game launching tomorrow on Nintendo Switch. This update introduces new features like Battle Mode, Avatar settings, and an Easy Campaign Mode, alongside bug fixes.
The Daily Grind: What’s the best improvement your MMO made this past year?
The Elder Scrolls Online has seen significant improvements over the past year, including a seasonal model, subclassing, class proficiencies, and overland difficulty adjustments. This article asks players to share the single best improvement their own MMORPG has made in the last 12 months, whether it's a technical upgrade, quality-of-life change, expansion, new system, or business model shift.
Marathon Vaultbreaker PvE Mode Explained — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Bungie is introducing a new PvE mode called Vaultbreaker for Marathon, allowing players to explore endgame maps with minimal risk to collect vault data. This data can be used to upgrade Sponsored Kits and earn gear for regular modes. The article also discusses upcoming Season 3 content, including a rework of the Perimeter map and new additions to the Cradle system, while noting the game's ongoing struggles with player accessibility and launch issues.
Marathon Mid-Season Update Introduces New Endgame PvE Mode
Bungie announced that Marathon's mid-season update, launching July 21, will introduce a new experimental PvE endgame mode called Vault Breaker. This mode allows players to explore the Cryo Archive map and its vaults solo or in a crew without encountering other players, with unique progression and rewards. The update also includes improvements to the Cradle Evolution system and increases progression speed, with Season 3 set to begin on September 22 with further early game changes and new content.