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Elder Scrolls wannabe Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon gets a 'huge' update overhauling its weaker third act with new locations, quests, enemies and more
Questline has released a major update, version 1.20, for Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon. This update overhauls the game's weaker third act with new locations, quests, and enemies, alongside rebalancing late-game items and introducing an optional stat cap to ensure a more consistent player experience.
RuneScape shares updates to auras and Dungeoneering, OSRS tweaks the cow boss and talks raids
Jagex has announced upcoming updates for RuneScape, including adjustments to auras and a "refresh and remaster" for the Dungeoneering skill. Meanwhile, Old School RuneScape is receiving tweaks to a new cow boss, UI improvements, and details on the upcoming Fractured Archive raid, with character switching on mobile also confirmed.
Path of Exile director Mark Roberts isn't afraid to change "very ancient and often low-quality content"
Grinding Gear Games director Mark Roberts discussed upcoming changes to Path of Exile, specifically the Mirage update which will integrate Keepers into the core game and replace the old Breach league. Roberts stated the studio is not afraid to update or replace older, lower-quality content.
You can literally become The Butcher in next week’s Diablo IV’s Season of Slaughter
Diablo IV's Season of Slaughter launches March 11, introducing the ability to play as the iconic villain The Butcher. The season also includes new quests, events like Helltide and Fields of Hatred, a Killstreak system, and a collaboration with DOOM. A trial for the Paladin class is available up to level 25 for players who haven't purchased the expansion.
Marvel Rivals is bringing back Chrono Rush, among other fixes, in its latest patch: 'With no cap on how many points…
Marvel Rivals has reintroduced the Chrono Rush event, allowing players to earn unlimited Chrono Tokens for battle pass tiers and cosmetics. The event runs for two weeks and also offers a way to exchange surplus tokens for in-game units, though with a cap. The latest patch also includes fixes for bugs related to Angela's Assassin's Charge and Doctor Strange's portal.
DAMON and BABY demo launches March 19
Arc System Works will release a demo for their action adventure game DAMON and BABY on March 18 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC. This demo will be available indefinitely, unlike a previous limited-time PC version. The company is also addressing user feedback from the earlier demo, planning improvements to save/retry mechanics, item collection, and weapon switching, with new characters and stages planned post-launch.
Guilty Gear Strive 2.0 Trailer and New Character Drop March 22nd at Arc World Tour Finals
Arc System Works announced that a trailer for Guilty Gear Strive 2.0 and the next playable character will be revealed on March 22nd, following the Top 8 finals of the Arc World Tour. This news has generated significant excitement within the fighting game community, though some players express concerns about potential game balance changes and the cost of new content.
ARC Raiders Gets Hotfix For Security Flaw That May Expose Private Discord DMs in Plaintext
Embark Studios has released a hotfix for ARC Raiders to address a critical security flaw that exposed private Discord direct messages in plaintext logs. The studio confirmed no data was sent externally and has disabled Discord SDK logging while conducting an audit. The update also includes adjustments to rare blueprint drop rates from First Wave Caches.
Fortnite’s Mysterious ‘Battle Ready (5)’ Tab Has Players Going Absolutely Feral
Epic Games has introduced a mysterious new tab labeled 'Battle Ready (5)' in Fortnite, sparking widespread community speculation. Players are theorizing about potential new game modes, collaborations, or events tied to the tab, especially with a scheduled downtime approaching. While some are excited by the tease, others express concern that it might focus on competitive features over casual content.
Elden Ring: Nightreign Players Are Begging For Another Major Update... or Just Everdark Heolstor - IGN
Players of Elden Ring: Nightreign are expressing frustration over the lack of new content updates since the Forsaken Hollows DLC three months ago. Fans are particularly eager for the addition of an "Everdark" variant of the boss Heolstor and are hoping for confirmation from FromSoftware and Bandai Namco Entertainment about future updates, though recent patch notes only promise continued balance adjustments.
Marvel Rivals Shows How Game Updates Should Work With New Patch
Marvel Rivals has implemented a new patch update that requires no server downtime, allowing players to update their clients and continue playing immediately. This approach is highlighted as a significant technical achievement and a demonstration of long-term commitment to the game, setting a new standard for how online multiplayer games should handle updates and respect player time.
Lord of the Rings Online preps new missions and its spring festival
Lord of the Rings Online is preparing for its spring festival and new content with Update 47.1, currently on the test server. This update will introduce 10 new Mûr Ghala missions and extend the Monster Player reward track duration to three months. The Spring Festival is scheduled to begin on March 12th and run until the end of the month, with additional rewards and content related to Clegur's Tavern planned.
Warhammer Online releases scenario matchmaker updates, a mentor system, and dungeon changes
The February update for the Warhammer Online rogue server Return of Reckoning introduces significant improvements to the scenario matchmaker, including archetype balancing and UI updates. A new mentor system has been implemented, rewarding players who help newcomers with special currency. Additionally, the update features reworked dungeons, boss adjustments, new mount drops, and class balance changes.
Skate Season 3 brings ’70s style, speed challenges, new tricks, and the Isle of Grom March 10
Skate's Season 3, titled 'Fluid Flashback,' launches March 10th, introducing '70s-inspired style, new speed challenges, and advanced tricks. The season also expands the Isle of Grom area and features a 100+ tier battle pass with free and paid cosmetic items.
Lost Ark sets its End of the Abyss update – with balance tweaks ported from Korea – for March 11
Amazon announced that the Lost Ark update 'The End of the Abyss' will be released on March 11th. This update includes a progression update, Paradise season 3, balance tweaks ported from the Korean version, and the conclusion of the first chapter's story. The patch also overhauls guardian raids with changes to revival limits, UI, HP scaling, and introduces a new stagger system.
Marvel Rivals Unveils New Game Content, Collaborations, and More at Marvel Rivals Assemble Fan Event - GameHaunt
NetEase Games and Marvel Games revealed the 2026 roadmap for Marvel Rivals at the Marvel Rivals Assemble event. The "Avengers: Doomsday" update is set for December 2026, with movie-themed events planned for April, June, August, and October. A new "Loki Mode" will pit one player controlling Loki against six heroes, and new skins for Psylocke and Captain America are launching March 6.
Morning Patches
Several games have received new updates and patches. Delta Force has launched its mid-season update, EA SPORTS FC 26 released Title Update v1.5.0, Highguard has received its final patch, and Human Fall Flat added a new free Viking-themed level.
NO MAN'S SKY - Will the "NEXT" update finally make it worth playing?
The "Next" update for No Man's Sky, releasing July 24, 2018, introduces a true multiplayer mode, graphical improvements, and enhanced planetary generation. Despite these additions, the author remains unconvinced, arguing the game lacks a soul and compelling incentives for long-term engagement.
Spirit Crossing makes adjustments to storms, rainbow time, and waystations in latest patch
Developer Spry Fox has released a new patch for the MMO Spirit Crossing, introducing adjustments to storms and waystations. Storms in the wilderness will now occur more frequently, leading to increased 'rainbow time' buffs. Waystation storms will still occur but with reduced buff durations, and the game has seen renamed 'waystation size' to 'waystation capacity' along with new alerts and bug fixes.
Fallout 76 and Bigfoot welcome you to The Backwoods with the game’s spring content drop
Fallout 76's spring content update, titled The Backwoods, introduces reworked activities with improved rewards and pacing, including a new Bigfoot cryptid boss. The update also features an armor balance pass, a more responsive Pip-Boy, and a new season titled Rip Daring and the Cryptids Beyond the Cosmos.