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New Marathon update bolsters free kit meds, and solo runs are all the better for it
Bungie has released a new update for the extraction shooter Marathon that increases the stack size of depleted medkits and shield charges, and expands the number of meds found in Standard Sponsored Kits. These changes aim to improve survivability for players, especially those using free loadouts or playing solo. The patch also includes bug fixes and improves the accuracy of the radial menu selections.
Marathon’s latest update makes a major quality of life change to in-match looting
Marathon's latest update, version 1.0.6.1, introduces significant quality-of-life improvements, primarily focused on in-match looting and bug fixes. Key changes include doubling the stack size for Depleted Patch Kits and Depleted Shield Charges to six, increasing daily stock limits for certain Sponsored Kits, and improving the drop rate of healing items from Recruits. The update also addresses several combat and user interface issues.
Runescape Dragonwilds' Fishing skill is finally here, and it's got a magical touch to it
Runescape: Dragonwilds has released a significant update introducing the Fishing skill with magical enhancements like Fishing Frenzy, Infernal Rod, and Fishnado. The update also includes three new quests, two new activities, and several quality-of-life improvements such as an auto-run toggle and an auto-magnetize feature for items.
Hades 2 Gets Game-Changing Free Update Following PS5 Launch, Available to Download Now
Supergiant Games has released a significant free update for Hades 2, coinciding with its PlayStation 5 launch. The update introduces new content, including Fated Prophecy conclusions, expanded gifting options, new dialogue events, and an entirely new 'Dream Dives' game mode with randomized regions. It also features numerous balance adjustments, new animations, updated artwork, and bug fixes.
Crimson Desert’s Momentum Continues With 10 Incredible New Changes
Crimson Desert has received another significant update, introducing numerous changes and improvements based on player feedback and previously discovered bugs. Key additions include toggling weapon visibility, faster dialogue progression, improved targeting and fast travel systems, and new aerial movement options. The update also brings enhanced skills for companions Damiane and Oongka, official Intel Arc GPU support with XeSS 3.0, and various quality-of-life improvements to the world map, font size, camera options, and inventory management.
Crimson Desert’s Redemption Arc Is Becoming a Masterclass in Listening to Players
Crimson Desert is being lauded as a masterclass in developer response to player feedback, implementing numerous requested changes in recent patches. These updates address issues like stamina consumption, inventory management, and character visibility, significantly improving the player experience. The developer's swift and substantial actions have transformed the game's post-launch trajectory, earning significant goodwill and demonstrating a commitment to player satisfaction.
"Feels a bit like Elder Scrolls": Starfield is finally "starting to feel like a solid Bethesda title," fans say following Free Lanes update with exploration improvements
Following the recent Free Lanes update, players are reporting that Starfield is finally beginning to feel like a solid Bethesda title. Improvements to exploration, including a new cruise mode for flying between star systems and reduced point-of-interest repetition, have significantly enhanced the player experience, drawing comparisons to the open-ended exploration found in The Elder Scrolls series.
Crimson Desert Dev Update to Add Boss Rematches, Difficulty Options, and New Features
Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss has announced upcoming updates planned between April and June, including boss rematches, re-blockading mechanics, and a new difficulty selection system with easy, normal, and hard modes. The update also features UI improvements, expanded storage, new outfits, and an original soundtrack release. The game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, having sold over four million units.
Crimson Desert is fixing its biggest long-term problem, and that's just the start of a packed new roadmap
Pearl Abyss has released a roadmap for Crimson Desert detailing upcoming improvements and new features planned for April, May, and June. Key updates include addressing enemy scarcity in the late game, introducing difficulty settings, adding new combat content, and implementing significant quality-of-life improvements such as specialized storage and expanded customization options for controls and equipment visibility.
A Crimson Desert update will add control remaps, new content, and more
An upcoming update for Crimson Desert will introduce significant new content and quality-of-life improvements. Players can expect features such as boss rematches, difficulty settings, new character skills, outfit updates, expanded storage systems, and enhanced visual and control customization options. A free original soundtrack DLC will also be released on Steam.
Crimson Desert Is Finally Getting Summonable Mounts
Developer Pearl Abyss is rolling out several updates for Crimson Desert between April and June, addressing player feedback and adding new content. Key additions include summonable mounts, new difficulty modes for bosses and locations, and various quality-of-life improvements such as expanded storage and a wardrobe system. The game has sold over 4 million copies since its March 19 launch.
Starfield's Free Lanes update comes with a quality-of-life feature fans have spent months begging Bethesda for, and…
Bethesda has released the Free Lanes update for Starfield, which includes the highly requested "Always Show Landing Camera" feature and other quality-of-life improvements. The update also addresses mission bugs and introduces new modifiers for legendary enemies, indicating Bethesda is responsive to community feedback and modding trends.
Crimson Desert Delivers Again With New Patch – 5 Things That Stand Out
Crimson Desert has received a new patch, 1.02.00, focusing on quality-of-life improvements. Key additions include a significant expansion of storage chest slots to 1000, new basic and classic control options for sprinting and movement, and enhanced headgear visibility settings. The update also brings graphical improvements for PC and console players, including FSR Frame Generation and DLSS RR enhancements, along with various bug fixes and minor feature additions.
Palworld v0.7.3 Update Finally Fixes Those Annoying Blueprint and Building Bugs
Pocketpair has released Palworld version v0.7.3, addressing significant blueprint storage and building bugs. The update allows blueprints stored in chests to be used for crafting and fixes issues where structures would float due to incorrect pillar placement. These quality-of-life improvements aim to reduce player frustration and improve the overall building experience in the survival game.
Crimson Desert patch now available – here's what's new
Pearl Abyss has released a new patch for Crimson Desert, introducing features like Headgear Visibility, expanded private storage up to 1000 slots, and a new Movement Controls option. The update also includes numerous fixes and improvements for gameplay, UI, graphics, and stability across PC and consoles, with specific enhancements for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.
New Crimson Desert patch brings a huge storage upgrade, but waves goodbye to its best flight trick
Pearl Abyss has released a new patch for Crimson Desert, significantly increasing private storage capacity from 240 to 1,000 slots and reintroducing a helmet visibility toggle. The update also allows players to revert to classic movement controls and fast travel to Abyss Nexuses while moving, though a popular flight trick has been removed. The patch is now live on PC platforms including Steam and the Epic Games Store.
Battlefield 6’s Hunter/Prey is Live on April 14 Alongside Progression Updates and Ping Improvements
Battlefield 6 is releasing its Hunter/Prey update on April 14, 2026, which includes progression system improvements and ping enhancements. The update will make the VL-7 Smoke and Night Mode permanent additions from the previous Nightfall update and marks the final phase of Season 2.
Arc Raiders patch protects your precious custom loadouts by lowering the odds of spawning late in a server full of freeloaders
Embark Studios has released a significant update for Arc Raiders, titled Flashpoint. This update introduces new weapons, a new enemy type, a new map condition called Close Scrutiny, and various quality-of-life improvements. A key change aims to improve matchmaking by prioritizing players with custom loadouts into fresher servers to prevent late spawns into depleted lobbies.
Crimson Desert Review | NoobFeed
Players are impressed with the rapid updates and quality-of-life improvements being implemented in Crimson Desert shortly after its release. The game is noted for its extensive collection of animal companions and generally playable state, with ongoing development focusing on enhancing the player experience.
Crimson Desert's New Patch Addresses One Of The Game's Biggest Annoyances
Pearl Abyss has released patch version 1.01.00 for Crimson Desert on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, addressing several player-reported annoyances. The update significantly reduces loading times for fast travel and revival, decreases stamina costs for movement abilities like Flight and sprinting, and introduces quality-of-life improvements such as batch cooking and UI enhancements. Additionally, five new mounts have been added, and visual assets have been updated.
