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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Developers Address Time to Kill Criticisms and Tweak Weapons in New Beta Update
Infinity Ward has released a beta update for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, addressing player criticisms regarding the time to kill. The update also includes tweaks to several weapons.
As the Modern Warfare 4 beta goes on, Call of Duty devs reveal plans to ease pain points by tweaking weapons to…
Infinity Ward is addressing player feedback regarding the time-to-kill (TTK) in the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta. The developer plans to release a patch that will increase the minimum TTK for several weapons and include bug fixes. Detailed patch notes are expected soon, with the studio aiming to fine-tune weapon performance based on community input.
Stars Reach is releasing its final pre-early access update to overhaul crafting, weapons, and the UI
Playable Worlds is releasing a final major update for Stars Reach before its early access launch on August 18, 2026. This patch overhauls the user interface, crafting system, weapons, and adds new features like a recipe book and pharmacology groundwork. The update is expected to drop today, accompanied by a seven-hour maintenance period.
Terraria 1.4.5.7 is finally giving my favorite weapon type the love it's deserved for years
Re-Logic is preparing Terraria update 1.4.5.7, which will focus on significant weapon and class balancing, particularly for yoyos. Head of Business Strategy Ted Murphy discussed the upcoming patch, which is described as the largest hotfix in the game's history, and also touched upon ongoing crossplay development and future plans for the sandbox indie game.
Call Of Duty Season 4 Reloaded Patch Notes Detail Major Gameplay Changes For Warzone
The Season 4 Reloaded update for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone introduces significant gameplay changes, including weapon tuning, Zombies map improvements, and adjustments to Warzone's supply boxes, Hot Zones, and equipment. This midseason update, themed as the Summer of Action, also features a Nicolas Cage operator, new weapons, a Zombies map, and a summer-themed Rebirth Island. Key changes include nerfs to dominant weapons like the Voyak KT-3 and Kogot-7, adjustments to the Totenreich Zombies map, and fixes for Endgame. Warzone's Ranked Play restricts certain weapon attachments, while supply boxes will now disable in the gas, and Gulag wait times are dynamic. Equipment like the Point Turret and Stims receive nerfs, and the Grappling Hook is also adjusted, with some Warzone weapons receiving buffs.
Major Helldivers 2 Patch Adds New Galactic Campaigns, New Control Center Terminal, and a Lot More
Arrowhead has released a major update for Helldivers 2, introducing new Galactic campaigns, a new biome, and a Control Center terminal. The patch also includes significant balancing changes for weapons, stratagems, and enemies, with adjustments to durable damage and exosuit cooldowns.
CoD Season 4 Patch Notes Detail SG-12 Nerf, Anti-Cheat Updates, And More
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone's Season 4 update introduces significant changes including an SG-12 shotgun nerf, new anti-cheat measures via Microsoft Azure Attestation, and various weapon and map adjustments. The update also brings new content for Zombies modes, including the Rogue Run roguelite experience and the Totenreich map improvements, alongside a revamped Ranked Play system and new multiplayer modes.
Brotato “All Pain No Gain” update announced, patch notes – Nightmare difficulty, new character, weapon, more
The "All Pain No Gain" update for Brotato introduces a new Nightmare difficulty with exclusive enemies and events, alongside the "Wounded" character and the "Rail Gun" weapon. The update also includes various balance adjustments to existing weapons and items, with detailed patch notes provided for all changes.
Valorant patch incoming, and it is nerf central – here’s what’s in v12.09
Riot Games has released Valorant patch 12.09, focusing on significant balance changes for agents and weapons. Neon's mobility has been adjusted to reduce her evasiveness, and shotguns are now less accurate while moving, jumping, or using ropes. The Bucky, Judge, and Shorty shotguns have also received specific nerfs. Additionally, the patch includes improvements to the text evaluation system for detecting abusive chat and adds support for AMD Anti-Lag 2 on PC.
A new Borderlands 4 update brings massive weapon buffs as Gearbox readies its second raid boss
Gearbox Software has released a new update for Borderlands 4, introducing significant weapon buffs across various categories including shotguns, pistols, and SMGs, alongside improvements to energy shields. This update precedes the arrival of the game's second raid boss and aims to rebalance underperforming weapons and enhance player builds.
Valorant's Neon is losing some pep from her step, and shotguns haven't escaped the nerf hammer
Riot Games is implementing significant balance changes in Valorant, targeting the agent Neon and shotguns. These adjustments aim to align agent abilities with the game's core design philosophy and address overpowered weapon mechanics. Further buffs to Sentinel and Initiator classes are planned for a future patch.
Call Of Duty Season 3 Reloaded Patch Notes Detail Changes To Weapons And Scorestreaks
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone's Season 3 Reloaded update introduces significant changes to weapons, scorestreaks, and Zombies maps. The update also details upcoming anti-cheat measures for PC players, including Microsoft Azure Attestation requirements for Season 4. New game modes, weapons, and events are also part of the midseason content drop.
Marathon’s controversial WSTR shotgun receives further changes in latest update
Bungie has released a new update for Marathon, focusing on further adjustments to the WSTR Combat Shotgun. The update increases the shotgun's base damage and damage against AI targets, while slightly reducing its critical multiplier and damage falloff rate. This patch also includes various bug fixes and other minor gameplay adjustments.
Arc Raiders' new Riven Tides update is "probably the best" yet with its Bettina buff and weapon upgrade change, fans say, but durability nerfs leave others cold: "Completely killed my enthusiasm"
The Riven Tides update for Arc Raiders has been met with mixed reactions from players. While many praise the new map, the Bettina weapon buff, and improved weapon upgrading, significant nerfs to weapon durability have drawn criticism, with some players expressing a complete loss of enthusiasm. Embark Studios is also planning future adjustments to Augments and the skill tree.
CoD: Black Ops 7 And Warzone Patch Notes Detail Weapon Tuning And More Exotic Guns
A new update for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone has been released, detailing significant weapon tuning and the addition of new exotic weapons. The patch addresses feedback on various firearms, including buffs and nerfs to assault rifles, submachine guns, and sniper rifles, alongside adjustments to scorestreaks and Ranked Play in Black Ops 7. Warzone's Black Ops Royale mode receives three new exotic weapons, and several gameplay elements have been tweaked for Battle Royale modes.
Marathon's most popular shotgun is getting nerfed a second time, as Bungie worries it is 'eclipsing a lot of the other short range options that exist in the game'
Bungie is implementing a second nerf to the WSTR shotgun in Marathon, aiming to prevent it from overshadowing other short-range weapon options. The upcoming update will prevent the shotgun from downing enemies with blue shields or higher in two shots, forcing a reload and allowing for more counterplay. The WSTR will still be effective against green-shielded enemies, maintaining its utility for newer players.
Marathon’s WSTR Shotgun Nerf Means No More Two-Shotting Blue Shield (and Above) Users
Marathon's game director Joe Ziegler announced that the WSTR shotgun will receive a nerf on April 21st. The change will prevent the shotgun from downing enemies with blue rarity shields or higher in two shots, aiming to increase counterplay. While still effective against lower-tier shields, the nerf seeks to balance its dominance over other short-range options.
Marathon Update 1.0.6 Patch Notes Highlights – Season 1 Mid-Season Update — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Marathon's Update 1.0.6 introduces the mid-season C.A.R.R.I. event, offering rewards for cooperative exfiltration and new ways to increase faction experience. The update also enhances the new player experience by extending the beginner map duration and adding new contracts, alongside significant weapon balancing that nerfs snipers and certain SMGs while buffing railguns. Additionally, 11 new unique weapons have been added to the game.
Marathon's mid-season patch is a big one: 11 new weapon variants, Recon buffs, and a 'Mercy Kit' for…
Bungie has released a significant mid-season patch for Marathon, introducing 11 new Deluxe weapon variants, buffs to the Recon class, and a new 'Mercy Kit' consumable for reviving strangers. The update also includes a commendation system called CARRI Protocol, new weapon chips, implant perks, and several weapon and optic nerfs, including adjustments to the Bully SMG, thermal scopes, and the Longshot sniper rifle.
Marathon game director says Bungie's rebalancing 'god-like' knife damage, buffing Vandal and Recon shells, and knocking bubble shields down a peg
Marathon game director Joe Ziegler announced upcoming balance adjustments for Bungie's game, including rebalancing knife damage, buffing Vandal and Recon shells, and nerfing bubble shields and sniper rifles. These changes aim to address combat outliers based on developer observations and player feedback, with some updates arriving in the next two patches.
