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Battlefield 6 Season 3 completely transforms vehicle damage and repairs, in the name of "calculated risks"
Battlefield 6 Season 3 will introduce significant changes to vehicle damage, repairs, and overall gameplay mechanics, according to DICE Game Designer Chris Matte. These updates aim to make vehicle combat more consistent, readable, and responsive, encouraging more active and tactical playstyles. The changes include rebalanced health pools, modified repair systems, improved handling, and adjustments to Engineer loadouts, with a focus on supporting calculated risks and objective play.
Bungie promises changes for Marathon’s Ares, the WSTR, and grenade spam
Bungie has acknowledged player concerns regarding grenade spam and weapon balance in the upcoming game Marathon. The developers confirmed on Twitter that they are implementing changes to grenade stock counts and stacks. Additionally, adjustments are being made to the Ares railgun's effectiveness against shielded enemies and the WSTR weapon's damage, with a focus on more nuanced balance changes.
Slay The Spire 2 Is Fantastic, So Why Is It Being Review-Bombed?
Slay the Spire 2 is experiencing a significant review bombing on Steam, shifting from "Overwhelmingly Positive" to "Mostly Negative" ratings. This backlash appears to be primarily driven by Chinese players, who are frustrated with recent balance changes, particularly those affecting "infinites," and perceive review bombing as a primary communication channel with developers. The article explores the cultural nuances and community practices that may contribute to this phenomenon, while also questioning the effectiveness of such tactics.
After Slay the Spire 2 update led to negative Steam review spike, Mewgenics lead jokes releasing balance patches for popular games is "the scariest thing a human can experience"
Mewgenics co-creator Tyler Glaiel commented on the stress of releasing balance patches for popular games, citing the negative Steam review spike for Slay the Spire 2 after its recent update. Glaiel joked that releasing such patches is a scarier experience than drowning, as player reactions can be intense even for single-player titles.
15 Things We’d Love To See Added To Crimson Desert
This article outlines 15 desired additions and improvements for Crimson Desert, based on player feedback since its launch. Suggestions include gear transmog, more dedicated content for companions, better camera controls during boss fights, and enhanced navigation and reputation systems. The authors hope these features will be considered for future updates to enhance the player experience.
Neverness to Everness gives out S-class character selector after devs get "an incredible amount of feedback and…
Neverness to Everness is providing free in-game currency and characters to players following a significant amount of feedback received since its launch. This compensation plan aims to support players while developers address issues, bringing the global version in line with a similar initiative previously announced in China.
‘This is beyond frustrating’: ARC Raiders players are angry with nerfs in Riven Tides update
Players of ARC Raiders are expressing frustration with the recent Riven Tides update, particularly concerning significant nerfs to the Photoelectric Cloak and weapon durability. While the new map is well-received, the balancing changes have overshadowed positive aspects and led to community backlash, despite a temporary increase in active players on Steam.
Arc Raiders' new Riven Tides update is "probably the best" yet with its Bettina buff and weapon upgrade change, fans say, but durability nerfs leave others cold: "Completely killed my enthusiasm"
The Riven Tides update for Arc Raiders has been met with mixed reactions from players. While many praise the new map, the Bettina weapon buff, and improved weapon upgrading, significant nerfs to weapon durability have drawn criticism, with some players expressing a complete loss of enthusiasm. Embark Studios is also planning future adjustments to Augments and the skill tree.
EVE Vanguard explains its testing methodology, feedback, and preparations for alpha
CCP Games discussed the testing methodology for EVE Vanguard, detailing its VIP test and the transition to an alpha state. The developers emphasized the importance of player feedback, particularly from former DUST 514 fans, and outlined plans to integrate features like weapon fitting to enhance the EVE Online shooter experience.
Helldivers 2 Dev Promises Action and Communication After Players Deliver 'Fair' and 'Painful' Criticism During Reddit AMA
Arrowhead Game Studios has acknowledged player criticism regarding Helldivers 2, describing it as both 'fair' and 'painful to read.' The developer has promised to improve communication with the community and take action in response to the feedback.
Slay the Spire 2 devs say the Doormaker boss that sparked so many negative Steam reviews is actually "slightly…
Developer Mega Crit has addressed player feedback regarding the Doormaker boss in Slay the Spire 2, which has led to a wave of negative Steam reviews. The company stated they are monitoring the situation and analyzing in-game metrics, noting that the boss's overall difficulty is currently in a good place, though they aim to reduce its abrasiveness against certain playstyles.
‘There will be blood, and it will not be a paid DLC’: Ubisoft already scrambling to course-correct on Black Flag remake
Ubisoft is addressing player feedback for the upcoming remake, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, after initial reveals lacked blood effects and featured criticized audio cues. Producer Justin Ng confirmed that blood will be included and will not be a paid DLC, and that VFX and audio are being adjusted. The remake is scheduled for release on July 9.
Battlefield 6 Dev Continues Communication With Post Addressing Roadmap Feedback
Electronic Arts and Battlefield Studios have provided additional details regarding the Battlefield 6 roadmap for 2026. This follows recent major announcements and promises made to players, addressing feedback on the game's development path.
Windrose players thank the devs for avoiding item durability, a divisive survival game feature: "Possibly the most…
Players of the piracy survival game Windrose are expressing gratitude to the developers for omitting item durability, a feature they consider to be one of the least enjoyable mechanics in video games. This sentiment has been widely shared and discussed within the game's community.
Game Update Adds Bassie Interactions, Wins Over Critics
A recent game update that initially drew criticism has won over players by adding more interactions with the character Bassie. This turnaround highlights the impact of developers listening to community feedback and focusing on character-driven content. The positive response suggests that such personal moments are key to building a loyal player base and fostering a collaborative relationship between developers and their audience.
Arc Raiders Players are Disappointed in the New Expedition Changes
Players of Arc Raiders are expressing disappointment following Embark Studios' latest announcement regarding changes to the game's Expedition window. Many players who have accumulated significant in-game currency are concerned about the impact of these changes on their saved progress.
Arc Raiders players blast new Expedition system that requires you to play on specific days and ignores the money…
Players of Arc Raiders are expressing frustration with a new revision to the game's Expedition system, particularly the requirement to play within a specific five-day window. This change, implemented by developer Embark Studios, invalidates previously saved in-game resources and has led to concerns about FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) among the player base.
"Attrition is the core of the game": Original Heroes of Might and Magic creator's "Fun AI" approach is helping Olden Era developer Unfrozen balance PvE difficulty
Developer Unfrozen is balancing the PvE difficulty for Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era's upcoming Early Access launch, drawing inspiration from original Heroes creator Jon Van Caneghem's "Fun AI" approach. Changes include AI rebalancing and UI improvements based on player feedback, such as renaming the Sylvan faction to Grove.
Overwatch players beg Blizzard to revert changes to a popular mode after removing perks and 5v5 matches: "Who asked…
Overwatch players are expressing dissatisfaction with recent changes to the Mystery Heroes mode, particularly the removal of perks and the shift to 5v5 matches in Season 2. Fans are urging Blizzard Entertainment to revert the mode to its previous state, citing a loss of fun and variety. Blizzard has indicated they are listening to player feedback regarding these alterations.
Smart Fortnite Crew Idea Lets Subscribers Pick Their Monthly Bundles
A community member proposed a concept for Fortnite Crew that would allow subscribers to choose their monthly bundle instead of receiving a set one. This idea aims to address player dissatisfaction with recent changes to the subscription service's value and cosmetic offerings. The proposed system could also benefit Epic Games by attracting new subscribers who are interested in specific items.
