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Evening Patches
Recent updates include the July hotfix for Conan Exiles Enhanced (2.0.2) and Marathon's 1.1.5.1 update. Mirror's Edge also received DLSS and Frame Generation support on PC, 17 years after its initial launch.
Ball x Pit getting “Naturalist” update
A free "Naturalist" update is coming to Ball x Pit on August 6, 2026, adding two new characters, Ballbearer and The Hoary Hoarder, along with eleven new balls and five new passive abilities. The update aims to expand gameplay possibilities with new character mechanics and items.
Palia’s Beauty and the ‘Beach’ update offers so much more than this provincial life
Palia's latest update, 'Beauty and the Beach,' introduces new cosmetic items, a two-person dance emote, and a 'Petite Province' landscape inspired by fairy tales. The update also includes a limited-time shimmerfly migration questline, the Path of the Briar lunar path, a community bug-catching event, and the flutterfox ranching critter.
Midday Patches
Several games have received new updates. Dragonkin: The Banished has launched its crossplay update, Fallen Aces - Episode 2 is now available, and Sintopia has released its Imployee Retention Update.
Disney Dreamlight Valley “Pixel Perfect” update out this week, patch notes
The "Pixel Perfect" update for Disney Dreamlight Valley is now available on Nintendo Switch, with other platforms receiving it soon. This update introduces Ralph from Wreck-It Ralph, new friendship features, expanded decorating options, and various in-game events like the Pop City Star Path and Summer Sizzle. A "Clear Biome" feature has been temporarily removed from some versions due to a critical bug.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope Expansion — Release Date, Update 2.0 — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
GSC Game World announced that S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl's first expansion, Cost of Hope, will launch on August 20, 2026, for PC and consoles, adding new story content, locations, enemies, and weapons. The expansion will launch alongside a free Update 2.0 for all base game owners, which will include various new content and improvements.
Vindictus adds the new Golden Tree Hill raid along with new Eriu gear in its latest update
Vindictus has released its latest update, introducing the Golden Tree Hill raid and new Eriu gear. This four-person raid, designed for level 125 players, features a challenging boss named Esras. The update also includes new Hero's Leap mission content, character balance adjustments for Lynn, Lann, Delia, Evie, Sanyaa, and Arisha, and a revamped aggro system.
Palia is launching a Beauty and the, er, Beach themed update next week
Singularity 6 announced that Palia's next update, 'Beauty and the Beach,' will launch on July 28th. This Sunkissed Summer update introduces new features like shimmerfly migration, two-person dancing emotes, a bubble glider, and a new landscape called Petite Province, alongside cosmetic items and gameplay enhancements.
Evening Patches
Several games have received recent updates. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has released its Season 05 patch notes, while Killing Floor 3's Season 4: Operation Shadow Hunter is now live. Additionally, StarCraft II is offering a 15-day Co-op XP boost on Battle.net.
Big PlayStation 5 Update for Popular 2017 PS4 Action Game Leaked
A leaked Xbox store listing indicates that Ubisoft's 2017 action game, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands, will receive a substantial PlayStation 5 update. This unannounced update is expected to include 4K resolution, 60 frames per second support, and a new mission titled 'Last Rites', likely offered free of charge.
Super Battle Golf Free Weekend
The Attack on City update for Super Battle Golf is now live on PC via Steam. This update introduces a new biome, a new team mode, and additional items and maps to the game.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Team is Working on Option to Hide the Blowpipe
The development team for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is working on an update to allow players to hide the blowpipe, according to game director Richard Knight. Knight also discussed the challenges of implementing such features and mentioned that a New Game Plus mode is also in development. The game, released on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, has performed well despite early criticism regarding DLC.
Mario Tennis Fever gets free Super Mario Galaxy-themed update
Nintendo has released a free update for Mario Tennis Aces, themed after Super Mario Galaxy. The update adds a new Galaxy Court, a Black Hole Racket, a Polari skin for Luma, and support for GameShare via GameChat. A new Galaxy Court Match is also available in Mix-It-Up mode.
Midday Patches
Several games have received official patches and updates. Bus Simulator 27 released a new trailer, while EA SPORTS FC 26 received version 1.6.4. The Outlast Trials also launched its Season 7 update, introducing new content and trials.
GTA Online The Kortz Center Heist release time and how to start the heist
Grand Theft Auto Online is releasing a new heist called The Kortz Center Heist, serving as a final major update before Grand Theft Auto VI. The heist involves staking out and stealing exhibits from a museum, and requires players to purchase the Art Studio expansion for their Mansion via the Dynasty 8 Executive website. The update is expected to go live around July 14, 2026.
Octopath Traveler 0 update announced, adding new foe and resident
Square Enix announced a new update for Octopath Traveler during a series anniversary live stream, which is slated for release by the end of the year. The update will introduce a new formidable foe to the Monster Arena and a new resident, potentially Elliot from The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales. Octopath Traveler is available on Nintendo Switch, with native Nintendo Switch 2 versions planned for Octopath Traveler 1 and 2.
Multiplayer sandbox Minecraft is finally adding the ability to sit in chairs
The latest update for Minecraft introduces the ability for players to sit in chairs, a feature previously absent from the game. While the update also includes a new biome and straw beds, the addition of sitting mechanics is highlighted as a significant technological advancement by developers and players alike.
Evening Patches
Two games have received significant updates. Against the Storm has released its Over-Haulers Update (1.10), while Tempest Rising has launched its Map Editor Update.
Neverness to Everness whisks players away to a fantasy RPG tale in its 999 Nights update
Neverness to Everness has released its '999 Nights' update, introducing a high fantasy storyline where players are transported to the Warren Continent to help Fuzzy villagers fight a dragon. This update adds new areas, classes, characters Shinku and Iroi, a motorcycle mount, and various events. The update shifts the game's tone towards a more traditional JRPG experience.
Super Battle Golf: Attack on City Update Launches July 16th, With New City Biome, Teams Mode, Items, and a Free Weekend
Developer Brimstone and publisher Oro Interactive announced the 'Attack on City' update for Super Battle Golf, launching July 16th. This free update introduces a new City biome with 18 holes, team modes, new items like Jumbo Burger and Rail Gun, and cosmetic rewards. A free weekend on Steam will run from July 16-20 to celebrate the update.