Game Updates
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Star Wars Galaxies rogue server SWG Legends just overhauled its housing tools for Star Wars Day
The rogue server SWG Legends for Star Wars Galaxies has released a significant update for its housing tools, coinciding with Star Wars Day. The new decoration mode gizmo offers free-movement, rotation, and snapping capabilities, greatly improving the user experience for players customizing their in-game houses. The patch also includes new systems for bounty hunting, guilds, and various bug fixes.
Windrose gets a new patch today – here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening to your save filesin the pirate ’em-up
The pirate simulation game Windrose has received a new patch, version 0.10.0.5.120-073042fb, which overhauls its save system. This update introduces automatic backups every 10 minutes, improved cloud syncing, and a data recovery UI to help players restore progress from corrupted save files. The patch also includes a system to migrate older save files to the new format and addresses other minor issues, though game settings will be reset.
Blizzard No Longer Forces Warcraft 3 Fans To Launch A Worse Version
Blizzard Entertainment has made the original Warcraft 3 client, now called Warcraft 3 Legacy, available directly through Battle.net. This allows fans to play the classic version without needing to launch the often-criticized Warcraft 3: Reforged. While the Legacy client supports offline and LAN play, some players are reporting issues accessing it and with custom maps and cinematics.
Crimson Desert's latest patch will help with your post-game buff build boredom through boss fight do-overs and more
Crimson Desert's latest update introduces new features to enhance the post-game experience for players looking to test their builds. The update includes a Rematch feature allowing players to refight bosses and a Re-blockade system for strongholds, alongside new legendary pets and other quality-of-life improvements.
MMO Week in Review: Guild Wars in your pocket
ArenaNet announced a mobile port of Guild Wars Reforged with cross-progression, coinciding with the game's 21st anniversary. This week also saw Final Fantasy XIV patch 7.5, Pearl Abyss selling EVE Online studio CCP Games to its management, and Star Wars The Old Republic revealing the planet Ryloth for its 8.0 update.
Crimson Desert’s Patch Version 1.05.00 – 10 Biggest Improvements
Crimson Desert has released patch version 1.05.00, introducing several significant improvements and new features. Key additions include boss rematches with 'Reminisce' and 'Resonate' modes, re-blockades for forts and quarries with adjustable frequency, and the introduction of two new Legendary Animals. The update also brings enhancements to crop harvesting, mission dispatch, UI elements, NPC dialogue, and visual features like Dynamic Multi-Frame Generation on PC and sharpness enhancement on consoles.
Why Crimson Desert Deserved A Re-Review So Soon
This article discusses the rare decision to re-review Crimson Desert just one month after its initial release, highlighting the significant impact of rapid and effective patches. While the original review scored an 8/10, subsequent updates addressed major issues like clunky controls and UI problems, leading to a revised score. Despite improvements, the narrative and gear systems still present areas for development, but the game is now more recommendable due to its enhanced gameplay experience.
Crimson Desert rolls out huge patch to address end-game combat – here's what's new
Pearl Abyss has released a significant patch for Crimson Desert, introducing new end-game combat features like Rematch and Re-blockade systems in response to player feedback. The update also adds new legendary pets, creatures, and numerous quality-of-life improvements across all platforms, including PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.
You're not crazy, that one sewer puzzle in Half-Life 2 really did used to be harder
A YouTube analysis by Ocelot highlights that a specific buoyancy puzzle in Half-Life 2's Route Kanal level was indeed made easier over the game's 20-year history. Earlier versions required more attempts to use floating objects as platforms to reach dry land after raising the water level. The video also touches on differences in console ports and a rare Japanese arcade version.
Crimson Desert Patch Adds Rematches for 69 Bosses, Re-Blockades for 23 Forts and Mines, and More
Crimson Desert's latest patch, version 1.05.00, introduces major features like Rematch for bosses and Re-blockade for forts and mines. Players can now re-challenge cleared bosses with scaled stats and must re-liberate forts and mines. The update also adds new legendary animals and creatures, and includes various quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes.
Pantheon Rise of the Fallen puts its combat and progression tweaks to the test on May 6
Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen will test its combat and progression updates on its public test realm starting May 6. Visionary Realms will roll out changes incrementally each Wednesday, including class adjustments, attribute modifications, and combat formula updates. Players can expect bugs and unfinished elements as it is an early access MMORPG test build.
New Crimson Desert update lets you 'rematch' defeated enemies and adds new legendary creatures
Crimson Desert has received a new update introducing a 'rematch' feature that allows players to refight previously defeated bosses with adjusted difficulty. The patch also adds new legendary pets, a disguise shop, and numerous bug fixes, continuing the game's ongoing post-launch support.
Diablo 4 update removes Lord of Hatred's loot-snatching portals, with War Plans fixes to come
Blizzard Entertainment has released a hotfix for Diablo 4 that removes the controversial automatic exit portals from endgame activities like The Pit and Towers, which were causing players to lose loot. The update also addresses issues with War Plans progression in co-op play, with further improvements planned for Season 14. These changes aim to improve the endgame experience and address player frustrations.
Crimson Desert Update 1.05 Adds Rematch Mode, Re-blockade System, and New Creatures
Pearl Abyss has released update 1.05 for Crimson Desert, introducing new features like Rematch Mode and the Re-blockade system, along with new creatures that can be tamed as pets. The update also includes numerous bug fixes and gameplay improvements across combat, controls, UI, and graphics. Crimson Desert is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, and has sold over five million units.
A new Crimson Desert update just fixed its empty world problem, and added two legendary pets
Pearl Abyss has released Crimson Desert update 1.05, addressing player frustrations by adding 'rematch' and 're-blockade' features. The update allows players to re-fight defeated bosses with adjustable difficulty and increases the frequency of stronghold enemy respawns. Additionally, two legendary pets, the Iron Eagle and Hyacinth Macaw, have been introduced, along with other minor improvements and bug fixes.
Crimson Desert Patch 1.05 Live on PS5, Adds Boss Fight Replays and More
Pearl Abyss has released patch 1.05 for Crimson Desert on PlayStation 5, introducing features like Rematches for boss fight replays and Re-Blockades for conquering strongholds again. The update also adds new legendary pets, a new creature, and a shop for disguises.
Crimson Desert Gets Major Patch Designed for Players Who'd Made Pywel Too Peaceful Because They'd Killed All the Enemies
Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss has released a major patch (1.05.00) introducing new features for endgame players. This update is specifically designed for those who have cleared the game's world of enemies and are looking for new challenges.
Evening Patches
Several games have received updates, including Clone Hero version 1.1.0.6085 with leaderboard changes. Heroes of Might and Magic - Olden Era released Patch #1, focusing on template tweaks and bug fixes. Additionally, UnderMine 2 has been updated to version 0.7.0 with the Duskfall Update.
Diablo Immortal introduces an autoplay feature, open captain selection, and new legendary affixes
Diablo Immortal has introduced an auto-battle feature, allowing players to automate monster grinding, though it is less efficient than manual play. The update also includes new legendary affixes for Inferno XII difficulty, open captain selection in PvP, a new challenge rift season, and combined matchmaking for overseas regions.
PS5 Gigaflop Mindseye Gets a Permanent Price Reduction, Free Update and PS Plus Premium Trial
Build a Rocket Boy has permanently reduced the price of their game MindsEye to $34.99 and is offering a two-hour trial for PlayStation Plus Premium members. A new free mission, BLACKLISTED, has been released as part of the game's ongoing support, delivered through its ARCADIA user-generated content platform.
