Video Game Patches
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Destiny 2’s next patch is delayed into next week thanks to Bungie’s mass layoffs
Bungie has delayed the next patch for Destiny 2 into next week due to recent mass layoffs impacting the development team. The patch, which focuses on bug fixes, was originally scheduled for Tuesday. Some of the fixes included in the delayed patch were being worked on by employees who were let go.
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No Man's Sky has received an official patch update, version 6.45.1, referred to as 'The Swarm'. Additionally, a new HD Texture Pack for Crimson Desert has been released, overhauling the game's trees.
Samson: A Tyndalston Story Has Had Tons of Patches, But Is It Actually Fixed?
Samson: A Tyndalston Story, developed by Liquid Swords, has received numerous patches since its troubled launch, addressing technical issues, performance, and gameplay friction. While the game is now technically stable and more playable, the article discusses whether these fixes have fundamentally improved the experience and if the game's core vision is now realized. The developers have taken ownership of the shortcomings and are actively working to refine the game, making it a distinctive but still slightly rough experience.
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This article notes game updates for '007 First Light' and 'Doloc Town', with the latter also receiving a permanent pricing adjustment. It distinguishes between official patches and unofficial mods, mentioning 'The Witcher 3 Online'.
Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 scene in shambles & celebrating after patch breaks Dark Phoenix
Capcom released an unexpected update for Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 on PC, which has broken the Dark Phoenix transformation for Jean Grey and rendered PC mods non-functional. While the patch notes mention Windows 11 compatibility and bug fixes, players are reporting significant issues with the game's mechanics. This update has caused concern and discussion within the fighting game community regarding Capcom's potential future plans for the title.
Forza Horizon 6 players advised to apply new patch to avoid losing save data and progress
Playground Games is investigating a critical issue in Forza Horizon 6 where players are losing or having their save data reset. A patch has been released for PC and Steam, and players are advised to update to version 37.114.10001.0 or higher. Xbox players are also advised to disable Quick Resume and follow specific steps to prevent data loss, though some players report continued issues even after applying the patch.
GOTY Candidate Pragmata Gets Even Better Visuals on PS5 Pro with New Patch
A new patch, version 1.21, has been released for the game Pragmata, enhancing its visual presentation on the PlayStation 5 Pro. The update increases the internal resolution from 864p to 1080p, leading to sharper reflections when using Sony's PSSR2 upscaling technology to reach 4K. While this may cause minor frame rate fluctuations, VRR displays should mitigate the impact.
Assassin's Creed Shadows Patch 1.1.10 Pushes PSSR 2 on PS5 Pro, Unshackles the Bo Staff
Ubisoft is releasing patch 1.1.10 for Assassin's Creed Shadows, which will enable PSSR 2 support for the PlayStation 5 Pro, enhancing visual quality. The update also unlocks the Bo staff for all players and includes various bug fixes and improvements across gameplay, UI, weapons, and quests.
Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition Gets First Update Mid-April, Improves Rewind & Saves
Ubisoft has announced an upcoming patch for Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition, scheduled for release in April. This update will address issues with input lag, the rewind feature, and save data, while also improving the fluidity of the rewind function and reducing input lag on the Jaguar version. The patch notes also detail fixes for game progress loss, sound effects, and graphical choppiness.
The remastered collection of the first Tomb Raider games just got a controversial patch with some truly terrible-looking new outfits: 'Lara deserves better than this'
A recent patch for Tomb Raider I-III Remastered introduced a new challenge mode and 10 new outfits, sparking controversy among players and the original development team. Concerns have been raised about the art direction of the new assets and the potential use of AI, following a previous incident where AI voice lines were removed.
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A patch for Assassin's Creed Unity reportedly enhances the game's resolution to 4K on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Additionally, an announcement trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks was released for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X.