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Evening Consolidation
A leaked PlayStation 5 trophy list for Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II suggests that some content may be missing from potential future releases. Separately, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader has received a significant update on Nintendo Switch following a disappointing launch.
Genshin Impact sends players to the moon and back with this week’s Luna VIII update
Genshin Impact's latest update, Sunny Summer Fontinalia, introduces a new event story featuring the return of Sandrone as a playable character. Players will embark on a journey to the moon, exploring a vast new region with unique sights and a space station.
World of Warships: Legends celebrates U.S. Independence Day with new destroyers and battleship Indiana
World of Warships: Legends is celebrating the 250th anniversary of U.S. Independence Day with its 'Born to Sail Free' update. The update introduces a new campaign to unlock the U.S. Tier VIII Premium battleship Indiana, a line of U.S. alternative destroyers in Early Access, and the U.S.A. 250 event featuring new activities and U.S.-themed content.
Monster Hunter Stories 3 Gets Rudy DLC and Royal Monsters Update
Capcom has released new content for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, including the paid "Additional Side Story: Rudy" DLC and a free update that adds "Royal Monsters." The DLC, available for $9.99 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, focuses on the origins of the Royal Felyne and features an encounter with Nergigante. The free update introduces a higher difficulty for the Final Battle, unlocking Royal Monster versions of creatures for experienced players.
Palworld Publishing Manager is “Losing My Mind” Because of Nearly 27 Pages of Patch Notes for 1.0
Pocketpair's publishing manager Bucky expressed the challenge of compiling the extensive patch notes for Palworld's upcoming Version 1.0 release, which will feature a new end-game scenario, Pals, and weapons. The update, described as the game's biggest yet, will be available on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and PC, with Pocketpair committed to ongoing post-launch support.
Monster Hunter Stories 3’s Additional Side Story: Rudy DLC, Royal Monsters Update Out Now
Capcom has released the paid DLC "Additional Side Story: Rudy" for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, which includes a new adventure with Rudy and a battle against Nergigante. A free update is also available, adding a more difficult final boss version and new "Royal Monsters" that are significantly stronger than regular monsters. The game is a turn-based RPG available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.
"Classic Sonic" Joins Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds In A Free Update This Week
Sega has released a free update for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, adding "Classic Sonic" as a playable character to celebrate the blue blur's 35th birthday. The update also includes a new Sega Music Collection, with Axel and Amigo scheduled to join later in August and September respectively. This content follows the announcement of Season Pass 2, which will feature DLC packs based on Godzilla, Evangelion, Pac-Man, Minecraft, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Battlefield 6 Introduces A Familiar Call of Duty: Ghosts Mechanic to Cap Off Season 3
Battlefield 6's Season 3 update introduces the High-Value Target system, similar to Call of Duty: Ghosts' Field Orders. This new mechanic, called Contracts, allows players to pick up mid-mission objectives from fallen enemies for undisclosed rewards. The update also includes various gunplay and vehicle adjustments, alongside a new menu for tracking event objectives.
Morning Patches
Several games have received recent updates, including Crimson Desert with patch notes version 1.12.00, Farmer's Dynasty 2 with its Riverside Sawmill update, and PRAGMATA adding Hugh's Scribble Suit. Sea of Thieves has also launched its Season 20.
Two Point Museum gains Dave the Diver collaboration with 10.0 update, full details
Two Point Museum has received its 10.0 update, introducing a collaboration with Dave the Diver. This update adds new exhibits, aquarium decorations, and the ability to build a Bancho Sushi Bar within the museum. The collaboration is available on all platforms, including Nintendo Switch and PC, and a discounted Steam bundle is also offered.
Battlefield 6's next update is bringing back a classic mechanic… from Call of Duty: Ghosts
Battlefield 6's upcoming update, arriving June 30th, will introduce a new 'Contract' system in its 'Wet Work' event, which bears a strong resemblance to the 'Field Order' mechanic from Call of Duty: Ghosts. Players will pick up contracts dropped by eliminated enemies to complete mid-match objectives for rewards. The update also includes changes to gunplay, vehicle balance, and a new event menu.
Mobile MOBA Honor of Kings Drops Massive Update HOK Plus 2.0
Honor of Kings has launched its major HOK Plus 2.0 update, introducing a new Indian-inspired hero named Devara, along with characters from Arena of Valor. The update also features a new game mode called Super Flow Brawl, a player-driven economy system called Grand Venture, and ongoing in-game rewards until July 26th.
Voll die Seuche! Neuer Content für John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando dank dem kostenlosen Update „Städtische Verseuchung“
Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment have released the free "Urban Blight" update for John Carpenter's Toxic Commando on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. This update introduces a new urban mission, a challenge mode called Trials, new enemies like the Hornet, vehicles such as the forklift and Thrasher MTW, and six new weapons. Additionally, a cosmetic DLC pack offers new skins and vehicle customization options.
Genshin Impact Luna VIII Adds Sandrone and the Frost Moon
The Genshin Impact Luna VIII update, arriving July 1, 2026, will feature new character Sandrone and reruns of Columbina and Raiden Shogun. The update also introduces a new Frost Moon location and several in-game events, including the Sunny Summer Fontinalia event which may offer Charlotte and her new costume. The update is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PC, and mobile devices.
Morning Patches
Several games have received official updates. Euro Truck Simulator 2 has released its 1.60 update, while Hubert Demo has added new languages and combat improvements. Steam Deck has updated to SteamOS 3.8, and World War Z: Aftermath has received a patch.
Morning Multiplex
Steam Next Fest is returning with limited-time recipes, and the World War Z game is receiving a 'Limitless Strain' update. The article also mentions official trailers being released.
Digimon Story: Time Stranger free update launches July 9, adds Terriermon Assistant, Graphics Mode options, more
Bandai Namco and Media.Vision are releasing a free update for Digimon Story: Time Stranger on July 9 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC, and July 10 for Nintendo Switch. The update adds Terriermon Assistant as a playable character, a Photo Mode, and a Graphics Mode selection option, allowing for up to 60 frames per second on consoles.
Genshin Impact Version Luna VIII update ‘Song of the Welkin Moon: Scherzo – Sunny Summer Fontinalia’ launches July 1
miHoYo announced that Genshin Impact Version Luna VIII update, "Song of the Welkin Moon: Scherzo – Sunny Summer Fontinalia," will launch on July 1 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series. The update introduces a new character, Sandrone, a new Cryo-Electro reaction called Stellar-Conduct, and a permanent new area on the moon with ancient ruins and unique exploration mechanics. The update also features the Fontinalia Film Festival event, summer-themed content in Miliastra Wonderland, and gameplay enhancements for the Craftspeople editor.
STING Releases Major Update for Viractal: Will You Trust Your Party?
STING has released a major update, Version 1.3.0, for their board game RPG Viractal: Will You Trust Your Party?, now available on Steam. The update adds Sword Maiden Yggdra from Yggdra Union as a playable character, a new high-difficulty stage called Sky Harmonia+, and an Instant Card system. The game is also currently on sale on Steam.
How to get War Prime in Warframe
This guide details how to acquire the War Prime heavy blade in Warframe, a Primed version of Hunhow's legendary weapon. Players must first complete the Jade Shadows quest and then purchase Hunhow's Trinket from the new vendor on Pontis Tower using Emerald Talent and Crimson Talent. The Trinket can then be built in the Foundry with specific resources, taking 12 hours to complete.
