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STALKER 2 Patch 2.0.5 notes bring over 200 fixes following the release of Cost of Hope
GSC Game World has released STALKER 2 Patch 2.0.5 for PC, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5, implementing over 200 bug fixes and improvements following the launch of the Cost of Hope DLC. The update focuses on enhancing performance, rebalancing gameplay elements, and addressing numerous issues across the game world.
The Nintendo Switch 2 just got a major power boost thanks to new update
Nintendo has released an update for the Nintendo Switch 2, adding Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support which automatically improves frame rates for games with uncapped limits. This update is expected to enhance gameplay smoothness, particularly for third-party ports. The update also includes a full system transfer feature between consoles.
Vampire Survivors 1.16.100 update out now, patch notes
A new update (version 1.16.100) for Vampire Survivors is now available on Nintendo Switch, coinciding with the release of the Legacy of the Bloodmoon expansion. This update includes performance and quality-of-life improvements, such as a persistent banish option and reworked framework features for better CPU and memory usage. The Legacy of the Bloodmoon expansion adds over 10 new characters, 16 new weapons and evolutions, a new stage, and new music.
Embers Adrift releases a tiny patch after being defeated by vegetation improvements
The latest patch for Embers Adrift is notably small, as planned performance improvements for vegetation did not yield the expected results and remain disabled. Key updates include tooltip comparison for tools, the ability to learn three professions simultaneously, and a chance for non-standard Blighted spawns. The development team is currently prioritizing work on the upcoming Forgotten Depths III expansion.
Pantheon Rise of the Fallen is apparently polishing its tropical zone and improving performance
Visionary Realms provided an update on Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen, detailing ongoing work on the Badia de Cara tropical zone, including bug fixes and visual enhancements. The developers are also focusing on improving server performance and scalability to enable new gameplay features.
Crimson Desert Update 1.13.01 Patch Notes - All Changes
Pearl Abyss has released Crimson Desert Update 1.13.01, a patch focused on addressing bugs and improving performance across all platforms including PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. Key fixes include resolving crashes when riding bears, incorrect character rendering on consoles and AMD systems, and issues with quest progression and reward granting. The update also includes frame rate improvements in certain environments.
Atelier Yumia 1.6.1 update out now, patch notes – Nintendo Switch 2 performance settings option, frame rate improvements, more
Koei Tecmo has released update version 1.6.1 for Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land on Nintendo Switch and the new Nintendo Switch 2. The update introduces a performance settings option and frame rate improvements for the Nintendo Switch 2, alongside various bug fixes for both platforms, including issues related to lag and crashes in specific areas and during fast travel.
As its much newer sequel struggles, the 13-year-old Payday 2 is getting a 'massive engine upgrade' that improves performance and cuts the install size in half
Starbreeze Studios and Sidetrack Games are releasing a major engine upgrade for the 13-year-old game Payday 2. This update will port the game to a 64-bit architecture, upgrade to DirectX 11 rendering, and reduce the install size by more than half, improving performance and stability. A public beta for the engine overhaul is scheduled to begin on June 30.
Styx: Blades of Greed Gets New Game+ Mode in Latest Update
Cyanide Studio has released a new update for Styx: Blades of Greed, introducing a New Game+ mode that allows players to carry over skills, inventory, and upgrades. The update also includes significant performance improvements, reducing CPU usage by approximately 80 percent, and bug fixes. The game, which launched in February for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, focuses on the goblin Styx's quest for the resource Quartz.
Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition finally announced for Nintendo Switch 2, out now, trailer
Sonic Frontiers Definitive Edition has been announced for the Nintendo Switch 2 and is available now. This version includes performance enhancements, improved graphics, reduced loading times, and all previously released updates and DLC compared to the original Switch version. A launch trailer has also been released.
Two years later, Dragon's Dogma 2's pointless MTXs are finally going away, and it's getting a "permanent discount"
Capcom is removing most microtransactions from Dragon's Dogma 2 and will offer a permanent discount on the base game. This move coincides with the upcoming Dark Arisen expansion and aims to address player concerns about performance and in-game purchases. Some DLC items will be removed on June 24/25, while others, like the Explorer's Camping Kit, will remain available.
After Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom wants to redeem Dragon's Dogma 2: "performance improvements," Dragonsplague changes, and more in free updates 2 years after launch
Capcom is releasing free updates for Dragon's Dogma 2, including the 'Ascendance' expansion for Monster Hunter Wilds, to address performance issues and improve gameplay. Updates include quality-of-life changes, balance adjustments, and performance enhancements, with a focus on PC and console stability. The Dragonsplague mechanic is also being toned down with a new cure item.
Fallout 76 is finally getting native PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions with improved graphics and performance, but Bethesda needs to test them first
Fallout 76 is set to receive native versions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S this summer, featuring performance and graphical enhancements. Public testing will begin in June, with the final update planned for later in the summer if testing is successful. The upgrades include targets of 60 FPS, improved draw distances, better shadows, and 4K resolution on certain consoles, though base PS5 and Series S will have limitations.
Fallout 76 Gets Native PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series Ports This Summer | Console Creatures
Fallout 76 will receive native PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S ports this summer, featuring targeted 60 FPS performance, improved draw distances, shadows, and 4K resolution on compatible displays. An open testing period for these enhanced versions will be available this month.
Fallout 76 launches for Xbox Series X|S and PS5 this summer
Bethesda Softworks and Bethesda Game Studios announced that Fallout 76 will receive its current-generation console ports for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 this summer, targeting 60 FPS and 4K resolution on compatible displays. The update will also include improved draw distances and shadows, with VRR support on compatible systems.
Mouse: P.I. for Hire 1.0.6 update out now on Nintendo Switch 2, patch notes
PlaySide and Fumi Games have released update 1.0.6 for Mouse: P.I. for Hire on Nintendo Switch. This update addresses various bug fixes, including crashes, menu sound distortion, and quest issues. A larger update is planned to introduce quality-of-life enhancements and further performance improvements.
Mouse: P.I. For Hire Switch 2 performance improvements coming in future update
Fumi and PlaySide have announced that Mouse: P.I. For Hire on Nintendo Switch will receive performance and optimization improvements in an update coming in a few weeks. The first patch for the game is now live, addressing numerous bug fixes, crashes, and graphical issues.
Mouse: P.I. For Hire Is Getting Performance And Optimisation Improvements On Switch 2
Fumi and PlaySide have released the first patch for Mouse: P.I. For Hire on the Nintendo Switch 2, addressing various bug fixes including crashes and quest blockers. A second, larger patch is planned for the system, which will include further quality-of-life enhancements and significant performance and optimization improvements.
Fallout 76 Gets Test Versions of PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, Full Release Set for Later This Summer
Bethesda is testing current-generation versions of Fallout 76 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, with full releases planned for later this summer. These versions will include performance enhancements such as 60 FPS, improved draw distances, and 4K resolution on select consoles. The studio is also investigating the possibility of cross-platform multiplayer, though it faces significant technical hurdles.
Billbil-kun spills the beans on Sonic Frontiers Definitive Edition
Retail leaker Billbil-kun has revealed details about the unannounced Sonic Frontiers Definitive Edition for the Nintendo Switch 2. This edition will include all post-launch updates and DLC, along with performance and graphical enhancements. The Definitive Edition is expected to cost $50, though a release date remains unconfirmed.
