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Huzzah! Satisfactory version 1.2, now in beta, lets you actually pause your game, and you can take selfies now too
Satisfactory version 1.2 is now available in beta, introducing significant updates including improved weather effects, dynamic gamepad swapping, and a complete overhaul of vehicle path automation. Players can now pause the game properly, utilize a new selfie mode in photo mode, and access a rebranded Creative Mode.
Palia Spring Spectacle: Toadstool Tales Update Adds Zendruu Tree, New Events, and Froggy Rewards
The Spring Spectacle: Toadstool Tales update for Palia introduces new story content centered around the Zendruu Tree in the Elderwood, featuring Echolings and lore about the Umbraan people. The update also adds seasonal activities like the Open Season community event and Spring Bounty Bundle Board, along with frog-themed cosmetic rewards and improvements to Photo Mode and Ranching.
Weyrdlets 2.0 Launches, moving from Free-to-play to Paid While Removing Monetization
Malaysian studio Weyrdworks has launched Weyrdlets 2.0, transitioning its cozy desktop pet game from a free-to-play model to a paid one while removing all in-game monetization. The update, available on PC via Steam, introduces multiplayer, photo mode, desktop roaming, and makes all items earnable through gameplay. Players who previously downloaded the game will retain permanent access.
Starfield PlayStation 5 Release Date Officially Announced
Bethesda Softworks and Bethesda Game Studios have officially announced that Starfield will launch on PlayStation 5 on April 7, priced at $49.99 for the standard edition and $69.99 for the Premium Edition. This release coincides with the "Free Lanes" update and the "Terran Armada" story DLC, bringing significant new content and features to the game.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Dropping a Major PS5 Update Alongside PC Launch
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is receiving a significant free update for PlayStation 5 on March 19th, 2026, coinciding with its PC launch. The update includes a new 'To The Wilder' difficulty mode, replayable boss fights, restored cutscenes, and ultrawide monitor support for the PS5 version. Hideo Kojima shared these details during a Japanese radio broadcast.
Bethesda reveal Starfield's Terran Armada DLC: it's about a space robot army and drops alongside a beefy free overhaul of the base game
Bethesda Game Studios has announced two major updates for Starfield: the Terran Armada DLC and a free overhaul called Free Lanes, both launching on April 7th. The Terran Armada DLC introduces a space robot army and new story content, while the Free Lanes update adds features like free ship travel between planets and a cruise control mode. The updates also include new points of interest, customization options, and the ability to upgrade Starborn powers without starting a New Game+.
Starfield till PS5 7 april – med rymdresor och nytt story-DLC
Starfield is releasing on PlayStation 5 on April 7, ending its exclusivity on Xbox. The release coincides with the free 'Free Lanes' update, which adds inter-planetary travel, and the new story DLC 'Terran Armada'. Bethesda has also set a new lower price point of $49.99 for the base game.
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This article rounds up recent video game trailers and content updates. It features trailers for "Bus Bound" and "Street Fighter 6", a content update for "Farming Simulator 25", and a trailer for "Helldivers 2" on PlayStation 5 and PC.
Starfield’s next massive update is free for everyone, with tantalizing prospects: ‘There are places the team still wants to explore’
Starfield is receiving a massive free update called Free Lanes, which adds new content, mechanics like Cruise Mode for system exploration, and quality-of-life improvements. The update will launch alongside the game's release on PlayStation 5 on April 7. Bethesda's lead creative producer, Tim Lamb, indicated that while this is the last major named update, there are still plans for future content and exploration of the game's lore.
The Future of Bethesda's Starfield Revealed | Console Creatures
Bethesda has revealed upcoming content updates for Starfield, including the Free Lanes update and the Shattered Space expansion, which will add new features like ship autopilot, weapon and armor customization with X-Tech, and enhanced outpost building. These updates aim to address player feedback and improve existing systems rather than being a 'Starfield 2.0'. The Free Lanes update is scheduled for April 7, 2026, with the Shattered Space expansion also launching on the same date.
Starfield Free Lanes & Terran Armada – Everything to know about the biggest updates yet
Bethesda is releasing two major updates for Starfield on April 7th: the paid Terran Armada expansion and the free Free Lanes update. Terran Armada introduces a new questline with a massive fleet threatening the Settled Systems, new characters, and ship customization options. The Free Lanes update adds Cruise Mode for seamless travel between planets, X-Tech for weapon and gear upgrades, a Quantum Entanglement Device for New Game Plus, new companions, and outpost customization.
Starfield Free Lanes and Terran Armada Preview – Bethesda Might Finally Be Giving Me the Version of
Bethesda provided a preview of Starfield's upcoming major update, Free Lanes, and the Terran Armada story DLC, both launching April 7. The update introduces a new cruise mode for space travel, new resources, enemy modifiers, and companions. The Terran Armada DLC adds a new questline focused on robotic forces. Starfield will also be released on PlayStation 5 on the same date, with support for the console's hardware features.
We Saw Starfield's Big Overhaul and DLC - Is It Enough to Revive Bethesda's Space RPG? - IGN
Bethesda Game Studios is releasing a major update for Starfield on April 7, coinciding with the game's PlayStation 5 launch. The update introduces foundational changes, including free-form interplanetary space travel, improved inventory management, and new ship upgrades. A story DLC, Terran Armada, will also launch, featuring a new robotic faction and questline. These enhancements aim to improve the core gameplay experience and provide more engaging post-launch content for players.
Starfield Free Lanes update: From interplanetary travel to improved customization, here's the 5 biggest changes…
Bethesda has released the free Starfield Free Lanes update, introducing significant changes based on player feedback. Key additions include interplanetary travel between systems, increased Points of Interest variety on planets, improved outpost management with cross-outpost storage, a new X-Tech resource for finer upgrades, and a more rewarding New Game+ mode that allows players to carry over inventory items.
Starfield expansion Terran Armada coming this April alongside Free Lanes update with new planetary travel, Todd Howard says Bethesda knew "we needed to do something that affects the game flow on a meta level"
Bethesda is releasing the Starfield expansion Terran Armada and the Free Lanes update in April 2026. The Free Lanes update introduces interplanetary travel, new resources, and expanded customization, while Terran Armada offers a new story-focused DLC with additional locations and enemies. Todd Howard stated these changes aim to significantly impact the game's meta flow.
Bungie reveals exclusive loot on Marthon’s Cryo Archive map
Bungie has released the Cryo Archive map for the game Marathon via a new patch. The update introduces exclusive loot for the map, including new loadout items like build implants and weapon mods. Additionally, the patch addresses quality-of-life improvements, bug fixes, and adds new Codex challenges.
New Marathon update adds new map, mods, perks, and a whole bunch of bug fixes
Marathon has received update 1.0.5, introducing the new Cryo Archive endgame map, along with numerous bug fixes, quality-of-life improvements, new Codex challenges, and several new Implant perks and weapon mods. The update also includes balance adjustments to the WSTR shotgun and other weapons, and various fixes across combat, UI, and stability.
New PlayStation Portal Update Adds 1080p High Quality mode | Console Creatures
Sony has released a new update for the PlayStation Portal, introducing a 1080p High Quality mode for Remote Play and Cloud Streaming to enhance visual fidelity. The update also brings usability improvements, including better game invite notifications, enhanced trophy alerts, a refined search interface, and an easier account onboarding process. Cloud streaming usage has seen significant growth, with over 50% of PlayStation Portal users now subscribing to PlayStation Plus Premium.
New PlayStation Portal Update Adds 1080p High Quality mode | Console Creatures
Sony has released a new update for the PlayStation Portal, introducing a 1080p High Quality mode for Remote Play and Cloud Streaming to enhance visual fidelity. The update also brings usability improvements, including better game invite notifications, enhanced trophy alerts, a refined search interface, and an easier account onboarding process. Cloud streaming usage has seen significant growth, with over 50% of PlayStation Portal users now subscribing to PlayStation Plus Premium.
Palia Toadstool Tales update patch notes – Zendruu Tree exploration, photo mode improvements, Ulfe quests, and more
The Toadstool Tales update for Palia introduces new content including Zendruu Tree quests, Ulfe friendship quests, and improvements to the photo mode. The update also adds a new reward track called Path of the Tadpole, the Spring Bounty Bundle Board, new cosmetic items, and a Ranching Retirement Acres feature to preserve animals.