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Foxhole plans updates to aerial gameplay and quality-of-life August 18, promises more content into 2027
Siege Camp is releasing a significant update for the persistent war MMO Foxhole on August 18th, introducing improvements to aerial gameplay and quality-of-life features. The update includes UI enhancements like an ammo indicator, keybinding options for ships, and squad storage, alongside new aircraft and flight mechanics. Future updates are planned for late September and the end of the year, with content development extending into 2027.
New Palworld patch makes building bases over water much easier, and finally lets you earn World Tree Holy Water through…
A new Palworld update significantly lowers the level requirement for building bases over water to level 23, down from 66, encouraging earlier experimentation. Additionally, World Tree Holy Water has been buffed with a longer duration, reduced weight, and new acquisition methods through World Tree expeditions and fishing. These changes aim to improve the overall player experience following the game's 1.0 release.
Pokemon Pokopia’s Expansion Pass is off to a great start with Bubbly Basin – here’s why
The Bubbly Basin DLC for Pokemon Pokopia offers significant value with its underwater exploration and building mechanics, alongside numerous quality-of-life improvements. This first wave of the Expansion Pass introduces new items, around 50 new Pokemon, and a five-hour main story, setting a strong precedent for future content.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Update Brings Ability to Hide Blowpipe, Bug Fixes
Ubisoft has released a new patch for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, adding the ability to hide the blowpipe and numerous bug fixes. The update includes improvements to autosave slots, UI glitches, and quest issues, with file sizes varying across platforms like Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC. Game director Richard Knight previously indicated the team's commitment to long-term support for the successful title.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Switch 2 update finally makes a huge quality-of-life change that JRPG fans were begging for 8…
The Nintendo Switch version of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 has implemented a highly requested quality-of-life feature allowing players to use Blade Field Skills without having the corresponding Blade equipped in their active party. This change, which was not a major selling point for the new edition, addresses a long-standing frustration for fans of the JRPG. The article also briefly mentions other Xenoblade titles and sales figures.
Crystalled Bullets Demo v0.33 Update
The demo version of Crystalled Bullets has received an update, version 0.33, introducing gameplay changes, enhanced visuals, and significant quality-of-life improvements.
Conan Exiles has launched the first chunk of Legacy of the Giant-Kings with new story and QOL
Funcom and Inflexion Games have released the first part of 'Legacy of the Giant-Kings,' a new four-part story arc for Conan Exiles. This update introduces a new dungeon beneath the Unnamed City, new challenges, and numerous quality-of-life improvements including rebinding options, clearer thrall status, more save slots, and FSR frame generation functionality. Future parts of the story arc are still planned.
Phasmophobia’s QoL patch notes adds hotkeys for items and I will never panic scroll and die again
Phasmophobia has received a Quality of Life patch that introduces hotkeys for inventory items on PC, allowing players to quickly select equipment instead of scrolling. The update also includes bug fixes, a rework of the 13 Willow Street map, and the addition of a new ghost type called the Deildegast.
Tales of Eternia Remastered gets huge list of new features and improvements
Bandai Namco has detailed numerous new features and improvements for Tales of Eternia Remastered, including optional speed increases for field and battle, autosaves, a skit player, and a sound player. Players can also switch between remastered and original graphics and sound effects. The game will launch for Nintendo Switch on October 16, 2026, with added quality-of-life features like destination icons, autosave, and quick recovery.
EA Is Finally Trying to Save Your Sims 4 Saves
Electronic Arts is releasing a free base game patch for The Sims 4 on July 21, introducing an auto-save feature and save reminders to prevent progress loss. The update also includes a 'Memory Boost' feature aimed at improving game performance, reducing lag, and potentially fixing memory-related save issues. A further update in September will focus on enhancing Sim autonomy.
Despite adding an eternal fast travel stone, Dragon's Dogma 2 director maintains you don't have to use it:…
Dragon's Dogma 2 director Kenta Kinoshita discussed the addition of the Eternal Ferrystone, an item that allows fast travel. He maintains that its optional nature does not compromise the game's intended challenging exploration experience, offering players a choice between walking, using ox carts, or fast traveling. The article argues that the presence of convenient fast travel may still influence player choices and detract from the game's core design.
Tripwire Interactive Deploys Surprise Quality of Life Update and Deep Discount for Rising Storm 2: Vietnam on PC
Tripwire Interactive has released a surprise quality-of-life update, Patch 1.7.0, for Rising Storm 2: Vietnam on PC. The update includes VOIP fixes, bug squashes for mic muting, and the ability to select audio input devices. To celebrate, the game is available at a 90% discount on Steam until July 26, with all DLC also on sale.
Italic Pig Launches Significant Update for Paleo Pines, Introducing new Dino Colours, Saddlebags, Automated Poop-Scooping, and Ultimate Dino-Tracking
Independent developer Italic Pig has released a major update for their dinosaur ranching simulator, Paleo Pines. This update, stemming from a successful Kickstarter campaign, introduces significant quality-of-life improvements and new content, including advanced dinosaur tracking, saddlebags for dinos, automated poop-scooping, new crops, recipes, and expanded ranch customization options.
Subnautica 2 Update Now Lets You Stun Those Aggressive Fish
Unknown Worlds has released the Adaptive Measures update for Subnautica 2, introducing quality-of-life improvements and new ways to interact with aggressive fauna. The update adds new Biolab locations, enhances wreck exploration, and allows players to stun aggressive fish using the Sonic Resonator or Survival Multitool. Future content drops will include new creatures, progression, and story elements.
Subnautica 2’s Adaptive Measures update brings quality-of-life for wrecks, creature interactions, and progression
The Adaptive Measures patch for Subnautica 2 introduces quality-of-life improvements, including changes to wrecks, creature interactions, and earlier access to the biolab. Future updates will add proximity voice chat and expand game content. Creative director Anthony Gallegos highlighted these upcoming features.
World of Warcraft's on the quality-of-life boost warpath, with fixes including an auto-loot setting that's been mildly inconveniencing alt-lovers for years
Blizzard Entertainment is implementing several quality-of-life improvements in World of Warcraft, including a persistent auto-loot setting that no longer resets for new characters. Other updates include performance enhancements for Silvermoon City, faster Prey hunts, EXP buffs, reduced repair costs for raiders, and profession knowledge point resets. Future additions will make the Voidforge accessible from Silvermoon City and reduce the cost of crafted housing decor.
Forget this GTA 6 stuff, Baldur's Gate 1 and 2 just got a hot new update
Beamdog has released patch 2.7 for Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition, Baldur's Gate 2: Enhanced Edition, and Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition. This update introduces crucial quality-of-life improvements, including functional Steam cloud saves and native support for Apple Silicon Macs. The patch also adds new community-translated languages and various mobile-specific enhancements.
GRIDbeat! Update 1.0 Adds Zen Mode And a Wave of Quality-of-Life Upgrades
Acclaim and Ridiculous Games have released Update 1.0 for their rhythm-based dungeon crawler, GRIDbeat!, adding a new Zen Mode with ten levels, new music, and quality-of-life upgrades. The update, available on Steam and Nintendo Switch, also includes adjustable difficulty, UI improvements, and gameplay enhancements. Zen Mode offers a more relaxed experience for players to enjoy the game's music and mechanics.
Crimson Desert Update 1.11.00 – 10 Things That Changed
Crimson Desert has received update 1.11.00, introducing numerous quality-of-life improvements and fixes. Key changes include an increased pet registration limit, easier discovery of Baby Wyverns with map icons, and resolved mounting issues. Players can now repurchase lost rare equipment, the Pinball mini-game has been adjusted for better playability, and both Damiane and Oongka can now use mining drills and chainsaws. Controller mapping has also been expanded, combat has seen minor improvements, and various UI and localization fixes have been implemented.
The Adventures of Elliot devs were surprised by fan reaction saying Faie talks too much
Developers of The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales were surprised by player feedback that the fairy companion Faie talks too much. In response, Square Enix has added an option to reduce dialogue frequency and implemented other quality-of-life improvements, including increased protagonist movement speed and difficulty options. The game is set to release on Nintendo Switch on June 18, 2026.
