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NARAKA: BLADEPOINT Gets Thunder Elemental Update During Maintenance
NARAKA: BLADEPOINT is receiving a major update introducing Thunder Elemental mechanics, allowing players to summon lightning creatures and utilize electrical fields in combat. The update includes new Souljades, enhancements to the Fan weapon, and a two-chapter Showdown Event. This update aims to evolve the battle royale genre by integrating complex elemental combat into its martial arts system.
Wild Rift Patch 7.1b Brings Quick Map Fixes After Major Update
Riot Games released Patch 7.1b for League of Legends: Wild Rift to address pressing map balance issues shortly after a major update. The quick follow-up patch indicates the seriousness of the map changes and demonstrates Riot's responsiveness to community feedback, aiming to maintain competitive integrity and player enjoyment.
Crimson Desert has managed to hit 5 million sales in its first month as its constant patches and improvements are…
Pearl Abyss announced that Crimson Desert has sold over 5 million copies worldwide in its first month. The game has seen significant improvements through constant patches and updates addressing player feedback, leading to increased positive sentiment and sales.
Morning Patches
Several games have received new updates, including The Last Caretaker's 3.5 update, No Man's Sky's Xeno Arena 6.33, and the launch of Old School RuneScape's Leagues VI: Demonic Pacts. Titan Quest II also received the Samson Update #2.
No Man's Sky patch tests out improvements to its Pokemon-like battling update, like letting creatures poop more…
A new experimental update for No Man's Sky introduces improvements to the Holo-Arena, enhancing the recently added creature battling system. This feature, reminiscent of games like Palworld, was a long-requested addition by fans of the space exploration simulator developed by Hello Games.
Lost Ark rolls out a new raid with The Shadows Rise update as recent Steam reviews shrivel
Amazon has released 'The Shadows Rise' update for Lost Ark, introducing the Serca, Witch Of Pain Shadow Raid, new Tier 4 progression gear, and other endgame content. This update aims to revitalize the game's community and improve its recent performance on Steam, despite recent layoffs and the potential transfer of the game's management to Smilegate.
New Hades 2 Patch Adds More Romance and Character Updates
Supergiant Games has released a new patch for Hades 2, introducing character updates focused on romance, gifts, and interactions, alongside adjustments to the Fated List of Minor Prophecies. The update adds more voiced lines and narrative details, enhancing character relationships and story elements. This patch is now live on PC and is also available for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X versions of the game.
The First Descendant details the new Onslaught Mode Beta coming in this week’s patch
The First Descendant is launching a new beta for its Onslaught Mode on April 16th, which will run until April 29th. This mode challenges players to defend a target point against waves of enemies and build turrets. The patch also includes character module improvements for Viessa and Harris, weapon balance adjustments for Piercing Light, and new modules.
Highly Suspicious Dragon's Dogma 2 Update Adds to Heavily Rumoured DLC Hype
A large, unannounced backend update for Dragon's Dogma 2 on PC has fueled speculation about upcoming downloadable content, especially following a recent anniversary image from Capcom that hinted at a new region. While Capcom has not confirmed any DLC, the update's size and subsequent removal from SteamDB have intensified player excitement and rumors.
Apex Legends Update Fixes Character Issues & Tests New Ranked System
Respawn Entertainment has released an update for Apex Legends addressing character visual glitches and implementing changes to the matchmaking and ranked systems. The update fixes issues with skins and abilities for Legends like Catalyst, Valkyrie, Fuse, and Wattson, while also improving game stability on the Nintendo Switch 2. Additionally, the developers are testing longer queue times for higher-ranked players to improve match quality and experimenting with a 4-hour ranked map rotation in East Asia.
The Last Caretaker Shadow Drops Update 3.5: SHADOW DROP
Channel37 has released a surprise Early Access update, Update 3.5: Shadow Drop, for their game The Last Caretaker. This update addresses player feedback on issues like broken persistence, unreliable cables, and performance, and introduces new features such as a Photo Drone, PECO minigames, and hidden areas. The studio emphasizes their commitment to fixing player-reported issues promptly, separate from the original content roadmap.
WoW: Midnight's Mythic+ Dungeons Are Too Easy, So Blizzard Is Adding Even More Rewards
Blizzard Entertainment is adding new rewards and achievements to World of Warcraft's Mythic+ dungeons in patch 12.0.5 due to the current season being easier than previous ones. These additions include new mounts for players who reach specific rating thresholds, with the goal of providing ongoing rewards for dedicated players. The update also introduces new solo content like Void Assaults and a prop hunt mode.
Pearl Abyss have sold 5 million copies of Crimson Desert – apparently it’s not slowing down
Pearl Abyss announced that Crimson Desert has sold over five million copies worldwide, marking a significant milestone for the open-world action-adventure title. The game has also achieved a peak of 276,261 concurrent players on Steam. Pearl Abyss is also working on a roadmap of updates for April through June to improve gameplay and systems.
"The most fun I've had in the last week playing" - Marathon players react to the mid-season update, and its new friendly-first features
Marathon has received a mid-season update introducing the C.A.R.R.I feature, which rewards players for assisting others with contracts and extracting together. While some players have embraced the new friendly mechanics, finding it to be the most fun they've had recently, others report that the core playerbase remains largely unchanged, with some even exploiting the system. The update also includes balance changes and a new experimental game mode.
League of Legends Patch 26.8 Drops: Major Meta Shifts Incoming
League of Legends patch 26.8 has been released, introducing significant changes that are expected to shake up the game's meta for both solo queue and professional play. These updates aim to refresh gameplay, potentially making previously underutilized champions and items more viable, and will be crucial for teams adapting to the competitive season.
Grow A Garden Old Servers – Are They Legit?
Players of Grow A Garden on Roblox are warned against offers of access to older, unupdated servers, as these are not legitimate. According to the game's community manager, Roblox automatically updates all servers, making it impossible for legacy versions to exist. Individuals claiming to offer access to old servers are attempting to scam players out of money, Robux, or account information.
Nintendo's GameCube App Has Received A Small Update Today (Version 1.6.1)
Nintendo has released a small update (Version 1.6.1) for the GameCube app on Nintendo Switch, specifically addressing a bug in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness that caused game crashes and save data loss. This update is the only significant change discovered so far, with other GameCube titles like Pokémon Colosseum and Super Mario Sunshine still scheduled for release on the service.
Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake Is Getting Another Switch 2 Patch
Koei Tecmo has announced that Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly for the Nintendo Switch will soon receive update Ver.1.03.04. This patch will address several bugs and improve game stability, including fixing an issue with an unobtainable item on Nightmare difficulty. A demo is available on the eShop, with save data carrying over to the full game.
War Thunder’s Latest Update Fixes Those Annoying Naval and Progress Bugs
Gaijin Entertainment has released War Thunder update 2.55.1.56, addressing several community-reported bugs. Key fixes include restoring the naval vessel rudder to neutral position after scout plane launch and resolving player progress rollbacks. The update also includes sound improvements for aircraft machine guns and tweaks to the referral system, while removing the target designation feature from the weapon tracking camera.
Beat the Heat Update: How Obsidian Built King Dozer – Grounded 2’s Biggest Boss Yet
The Beat the Heat update for Grounded 2 introduces King Dozer, the game's largest boss yet, inspired by medieval dragons and horned lizards. Obsidian Entertainment's Game Director Chris Parker discusses the design process for this formidable foe and the new environmental mechanics players will need to master. The update also adds the Sinkhole Anthill to explore and enhances the Buggy progression system, making these mounts more viable for combat and traversal.
