Quality of Life Update
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Jump Space marks its first year of early access with a meaty quality-of-life update and a free weekend
Jump Space, a co-op spaceship adventure game, is celebrating its first year in early access with a significant update focused on quality-of-life improvements. The update includes reworked character inventories, auto-save functionality between jumps, a revised threat level system for difficulty progression, and enhanced enemy AI. The game is also offering a free weekend from September 17th to 21st.
Monster Hunter Wilds will soon stop charging players to edit their characters as Capcom scraps the game's worst microtransaction
Capcom is removing the controversial microtransaction for character edits in Monster Hunter Wilds, effective December 3. Players will receive free edit vouchers, and future expansions like Ascendance will offer unlimited free edits. While players who previously paid for edits will not be refunded, they will receive a special in-game pendant set as compensation.
Monster Hunter Wilds comes to Nintendo Switch 2 in December
Capcom announced that Monster Hunter Wilds will launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 on December 4th. The game will include quality of life updates and improvements previously seen on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, along with its expansion.
Dragon's Dogma 2 delays August QoL update into early September
Capcom has delayed the latest quality of life update for Dragon's Dogma 2 to early September, with the patch now scheduled for September 1. The update will introduce improvements to the save system, offering players three save slots, and will make the Dragonsplague affliction easier to cure with a new potion. The Dark Arisen expansion is still on track for an October release.
Pokémon Pokopia v2.0 and Bubbly Basin DLC are the perfect reason to return
Pokémon Pokopia has received a free 2.0 update and its first paid DLC, Bubbly Basin, which introduces underwater exploration and building capabilities. The update includes significant quality-of-life improvements such as bulk item transfer and refined placement options. Bubbly Basin offers a large, new underwater area with new quests, collectibles, and building sets, though it is only available as part of the Expansion Pass.
Brighter Shores introduces a treasure seeking quest and makes some quality-of-life updates
Brighter Shores has introduced a new quest involving the Himatik treasure and the NPC Hamish Truefire, requiring players to complete the Spider's Nest quest first. A subsequent patch has also added quality-of-life features, including expanded storage at Himatik Ruins and UI enhancements for the Himatik botanist statue.
Rising Storm 2: Vietnam gets surprise update and 90% Steam discount nine years after launch
Tripwire Interactive has released a surprise quality-of-life update for its 2017 tactical shooter, Rising Storm 2: Vietnam. Patch 1.7.0 focuses on improving voice communication systems and fixing exploits, and is available now for PC versions on Steam and the Epic Games Store. To celebrate, the game is also available at a 90% discount on Steam until July 26.
Camelot Unchained ends spawn camping, balances classes, and applies quality-of-life updates
Camelot Unchained has released a patch addressing spawn camping by implementing safe zones around portals. The update also includes balance adjustments for party buffs, veil abilities, and fighter/performer classes. Additionally, quality-of-life improvements such as a quest log, ambient audio, removal of character collision in towns, and bug fixes have been applied.
18-year-old strategy game King's Bounty: The Legend just got a quality-of-life update, as well as achievements and…
The 18-year-old strategy RPG King's Bounty: The Legend has received a quality-of-life update for modern PCs, including widescreen support, doubled zoom-out distance, and UI readability improvements. The update also adds Steam features like achievements and trading cards, with similar updates planned for King's Bounty: Armored Princess.
RuneScape freshens up Waterbirth Island’s visuals, Old School RuneScape adds bank tags
Jagex has released visual updates for Waterbirth Island in RuneScape, adding more trees, snow, and improved textures. Concurrently, Old School RuneScape received a patch that introduces bank tags for item organization, tweaks to Leagues VI rewards, and adjustments to the item protection mechanic for PvP deaths.
It's wild that Destiny 2's biggest ever quality-of-life update is the one that ends the game
Bungie is releasing the Monument of Triumph update for Destiny 2 on June 9, which is described as the game's biggest quality-of-life update despite marking its end. The patch includes numerous improvements such as simplified portal mechanics, weapon buffs, increased vault and loadout slots, and the ability to save artifact mods to loadouts. The article expresses frustration that these beneficial changes are arriving only as the game concludes its nine-year run.
Factorio's next major update will also be its last, as its developer announces it has 'reached a good place to…
Wube Software has announced that the upcoming 2.1 update will be the final major content release for Factorio, concluding over 13 years of active development. The studio will shift to providing ongoing minor quality of life patches and bug fixes, while also exploring ideas for new game prototypes. The Factorio: Space Age expansion significantly broadened the game's scope, adding interplanetary exploration and new factory-building challenges.
Sudden Strike 5 Charts its Next Offensive with Roadmap Details
Kalypso Media and Kite Games have detailed the post-launch roadmap for Sudden Strike 5, which includes a quality-of-life update, a new Co-op Mode, an upcoming DLC campaign, and a Scenario Editor. The real-time strategy game is available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.
The latest Crimson Desert patch is finally the reason I needed to turn my once-useless house into a cosy haven
Pearl Abyss has released a significant patch for Crimson Desert, introducing numerous quality-of-life improvements. Key updates include the addition of difficulty options, extensive storage solutions with new chest types and wardrobes that offer global storage, and a revamped inventory system with five categories. The patch also enhances map functionality with search and filters, and introduces new pet options like birds and cats.
Evening Patches
A major quality of life update for the game GUN GODZ is now available on Steam. The patch aims to improve the overall player experience.