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FC 27 Title Update v1.1 patch notes
The first major title update, version 1.1, for FC 27 has been released. The patch notes for this update have been published.
Cyberpunk 2077 Edgerunners 2 Update patch notes
CD Projekt RED has released the patch notes for Cyberpunk 2077 Edgerunners 2, launching October 22. The update introduces dual-wielding for pistols and revolvers, new cyberware, a new side quest, and a radio station featuring music from the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners series. It also adds cross-platform mod support, various quality-of-life improvements, and technology updates including DLSS 4.5 and FSR 3.1 Frame Generation.
The Elder Scrolls Online wraps Greymoor and the Wolfhunter DLC into the base game
The Elder Scrolls Online is adding its Greymoor chapter and the Wolfhunter DLC to the base game, making them free for all players. This includes the Western Skyrim region, the Antiquities system, Kyne's Aegis trial, Moon Hunter Keep, and March of Sacrifices. Update 51 also brings further fixes and adjustments to rare materials and other game mechanics.
Dragon Quest Heroes: Torneko’s Mystery Dungeon – Classic HD second update announced, patch notes
Square Enix has released a second update for Dragon Quest Heroes: Torneko’s Mystery Dungeon – Classic HD on Nintendo Switch. The patch includes various improvements such as adjusted sound effect timing, faster battle message speed, an easier-to-see HP gauge, and numerous miscellaneous fixes for gameplay and stability issues.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered Improves Switch 2 Image Quality With New Patch
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered has received Update 5.01 for Nintendo Switch, focusing on visual improvements like image sharpening and resolution adjustments. The patch also addresses various bugs and performance issues, including optimizations for character lighting and depth of field across all platforms. CD Projekt RED has been actively patching the game following its initial release.
Diablo 4 players spent weeks searching for missing armor only for Blizzard to quietly sneak it into the latest update
Diablo 4 players spent weeks searching for the missing Bovine Foreshanks armor piece, only for Blizzard to quietly add it in patch 3.2.3 without mentioning it in the patch notes. The gloves can now be obtained by petting a hidden cow in Old Tristram, completing the elusive Bovine armor set.
World of Warcraft: Forever patch notes leave fans asking Blizzard "why" and hoping for more class adjustments
A new patch for the World of Warcraft: Forever Beta has introduced changes to looting behavior and class adjustments, but has been met with community backlash. Players are questioning the purpose of reintroducing classic looting mechanics and are dissatisfied with the lack of meaningful class updates, particularly for Rogues and casters.
NBA 2K27 v2.0 patch notes tweak shot contests and shooting
Visual Concepts has released a major v2.0 patch for NBA 2K27, addressing numerous bugs and balance issues across core game modes. The update includes significant tweaks to shooting mechanics, such as fixing 'ghost contests' and rebalancing three-point percentages, alongside improvements to passing, defense, dribbling, and various other gameplay elements.
Arc Raiders Frozen Trail patch notes are full of sentences that players have dreamed of for years: "You can now…
The latest Arc Raiders Frozen Trail update introduces significant changes and additions, including increased stash size, rebalanced loot distribution for bosses, and adjustments to weapon rarity. The patch also adds new animations for player interactions, improved audio occlusion, and new movement mechanics like scrambling up slopes.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered Patch Adds Bloom Toggles on Console and Larger Lighting Changes
CD Projekt has released a new patch for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered, introducing presentation tweaks such as bloom toggles on consoles and larger lighting changes. The update aims to refine the visual experience of the acclaimed RPG.
Moonlight Peaks 1.3.9 update announced, patch notes
Moonlight Peaks has received update version 1.3.9, which is now available on PC and will be soon on Nintendo Switch. The update includes numerous improvements to gameplay mechanics, such as increased sell prices for certain items, adjusted NPC interactions, and guaranteed spawns for specific creatures. It also addresses a significant number of major and minor bugs, including various soft locks, performance issues, and incorrect dialogue or item behaviors.
Big Walk 1.6.0 update announced, patch notes
The latest update for Big Walk, version 1.6.0, has been announced for the Nintendo Switch 2. Key additions include a new First Person Arm Movement setting, improvements to networking, and numerous bug fixes, such as addressing rare connection issues and fixing holes where players could get stuck.
StarCraft II is reverting its deeply unpopular in-game economy changes in latest PTR build
Blizzard Entertainment is reverting unpopular in-game economy changes made to StarCraft II in a recent PTR build. The changes, which altered early game resource costs and amounts, were met with significant player anger. The upcoming patch 5.0.17 will restore the economy to its original state from patch 5.0.15.
New Gears Of War: E-Day Patch Addresses Giant Vomiting Frog Error Codes
The Coalition has released a new patch for Gears of War: E-Day, addressing various stability and performance issues across campaign, multiplayer, and Horde Siege modes. Key fixes include the "Bilefrog-Kalona" error affecting split-screen players and issues in Versus Social matches. The patch aims to improve the player experience ahead of the game's worldwide launch on PC and Xbox Series X|S.
Valve's patch note supremacy
Valve's approach to patch notes, particularly for Deadlock and historically for Team Fortress 2, is praised for its creative and engaging presentation, styled like tourism brochures or comic books. This contrasts with the more functional patch notes of games like Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2, and highlights Valve's past innovation in storytelling and post-launch support for live service games.
World of Warcraft posts the update notes for the upcoming patch 12.1.5
Blizzard Entertainment has released the update notes for the upcoming World of Warcraft patch 12.1.5, which is scheduled to go live on October 14th. The notes detail balance tweaks for various classes, housing changes, alterations to the Prey system, and the sharing of Battle for Azeroth and Legion reputations across a player's warband.
CD Projekt Red addresses divisive lighting changes in a new Witcher 3 Remastered PC patch
CD Projekt Red has released a new hotfix for The Witcher 3 Remastered edition on PC, addressing player concerns about lighting changes. The patch includes visual adjustments to Bloom, vegetation lighting, saturation, and path tracing, alongside fixes for audio issues, save/load problems, and performance with HairWorks enabled.
Poker Night at the Inventory 1.5.0 update out now, patch notes – new tables, Stank Mode, more
Poker Night at the Inventory has received a major 1.5.0 update on Nintendo Switch, introducing new unlockable tables like Toys of Power and Mann vs. Machine, and a new visual filter called "Stank Mode." The update also includes several bug fixes related to gameplay, sound effects, and character models.
Soulframe’s latest patch applies wolfpup fixes and lets players allocate their pup’s stats
Soulframe's latest patch introduces significant updates to the wolfpup companion, allowing players to directly allocate its stats and granting auras new virtues. All wolfpup stats have been reset to accommodate these changes, with respec options planned for the future. The patch also enhances rare chest loot and improves rare resource farming.
New Diablo 4 patch notes fix lost boss fights, infinite loot farms, and unlimited Butchers
Blizzard Entertainment has released a hotfix for Diablo 4 addressing several issues in Season 15, including problems with boss fights, infinite loot farming exploits, and the Butcher. The patch notes detail fixes for quest progression, item rewards, and damage multiplier bugs, aiming to improve the player experience.