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Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection Crossplay Update Also Adds VRR Support via Patch 1.09/1.000.010

Alex Co — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:01:23 +0000

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The most-requested feature for Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection is finally here, and we’re referring to crossplay (krossplay?)!

Players will see the download appear as Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection update 1.09 on last-gen, and version 1.000.010 for current-gen consoles. This should be a significant download, and players will be glad to know that it also slots in VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) support.

For the complete info on crossplay, VRR and the other changes, read on for the official patch notes.

Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection Adds Crossplay in Latest Update Released in April

Krossplay

Krossplay is the Mortal Kombat series’ term for cross-platform online gameplay. When you’re in the mood to test your skills online against your best friends and favorite foes, you can now match up against opponents from any platform – PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, PC – no matter which platform you’re playing on!

Krossplay is supported in both Quick Play and Online Arcade modes. In Online Arcade, all players can join a hosted room, regardless of which hardware they’re using. The room code system implemented in the previous update makes this easy – just share your unique code with the folks you’d like to play with.

Krossplay is off by default, but can be activated under Online Options.

2-on-2 Kombat Online

Four games in the Kollection support 2-on-2 matches, where one player can use a team of two fighters against an opponent doing the same. These modes were previously only offered for offline play (officially, anyway, though we were impressed with the creative workarounds some players figured out), but we’re happy to confirm that 2-on-2 online kombat is now officially supported for online in Ultimate MK3 (Arcade), Ultimate MK3 (SNES), Mortal Kombat Trilogy (PS1), and Mortal Kombat 4 (Arcade).

Variable Refresh Rate

Variable Refresh Rate is now supported as a user-selectable option for certain platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One X, Xbox One S, Nintendo Switch 2 (in handheld mode), and PC.

When your system’s VRR option is set to off (the default setting), the games are rendered at their native frame rate, but the monitor or TV being used ultimately dictates the frame rate players see, which is usually 60 Hz.

When your system’s VRR option is turned on, we can sync the monitor to the non-standard frame rates that were used on the original arcade games, which was usually around 53 Hz.

The result is a more accurate presentation that is preferred by some players. When VRR is turned on, you may also perceive an improvement in input latency. If you’re using hardware that supports VRR, toggle it on and try it out! If you’re not sure if your hardware supports VRR, here’s some helpful information.

Changelog

Krossplay now enables players across all platforms to play online with other MK fans. PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and PC gamers can now meet and play in the same online lobbies or Quick Play sessions. (Note: Due to technical limitations, Mortal Kombat Trilogy is not available for online Krossplay matches when playing on original Switch consoles.)
The 2-on-2 modes featured in Ultimate MK3 (Arcade), Ultimate MK3 (SNES), Mortal Kombat Trilogy (PS1) and Mortal Kombat 4 (Arcade) are now available for online play. These modes are designated with the words “2 on 2” when they are played in online rooms.
In all supported games, players can select their level before an online match.
Variable refresh rates (VRR) are now supported for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One X, Xbox One S, Nintendo Switch 2 (handheld mode) and PC.
Fixed an issue where the minimum connection strength option for rooms was not always working properly.
Fixed an issue with Kombat Kard where replays could be accidently erased if unfavorited.
Updated localization for various languages.
Added various bug fixes and small improvements.

With the introduction of crossplay, VRR support and 2v2 Online, Digital Eclipse has delivered on the game’s three major features. While an update or two might still be released for bug fixes and the like, don’t expect any other new features to be introduced.

Even without crossplay available when it was released eight months ago, we spoke highly of the Legacy Kollection in our review.

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The Blood of Dawnwalker Releases Sept. 3; PC Requirements and Gameplay Showcase Revealed

Alex Co — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:43:55 +0000

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As expected, given the studio’s announcement, Rebel Wolves has finally revealed when we’ll be able to play The Blood of Dawnwalker, and it’s on September 3, 2026!

Alongside the release date, Rebel Wolves also revealed the PC requirements, a long look at gameplay and a new story trailer.

There’s also a long look at the game where the devs show off the combat, bits of the story and a lot more.

The Blood of Dawnwalker New Gameplay Demo Shown Off by Devs

Over 10 minutes of captured footage of the most recent PC build is showcased, and this focuses on narrative-driven open-world activities. “Players were shown how exploration can unlock new abilities, reveal hidden secrets, or introduce unexpected challenges that may alter the course of their journey. The gameplay also demonstrated how player actions influence the balance of power within the valley, reinforcing the game’s core principle: in The Blood of Dawnwalker, every action carries consequences,” per Rebel Wolves.

All of the presented features, gameplay mechanics, and story details are explained in depth by members of the Rebel Wolves team, including Piotr Kucharski (Writer), Daria Bury-Zawada (Lead Gameplay Animator), Maciej Wiśniewski (Senior Level Designer), and Dorota Rutkowska (Producer).

The developers also prepared a behind-the-scenes video featuring former UFC champion Jan Błachowicz, who contributed to motion capture performances for one of the game’s antagonists, Bakir, a vampire from Brencis’ clique. In the feature, Błachowicz explains how his combat expertise helped bring authenticity and weight to the game’s fight sequences, ensuring that every swing, stab, and punch feels impactful and believable.

The first The Blood of Dawnwalker story details have also been pushed out stating, “The new The Blood of Dawnwalker story trailer introduces a cast of characters that game protagonist Coen will encounter on his journey: Some will become allies, others enemies, yet all of them play a crucial role in the game’s story. Rebel Wolves also showcased never-before-seen locations across Vale Sangora, a mysterious region in the Carpathian Mountains, and offered deeper insight into the creative process behind bringing the game’s open world to life.”

Finally, the RPG’s PC requirements have also been revealed officially.

The Blood of Dawnwalker PC Requirements Revealed

MINIMUM

Target Performance: Native 1080p @ 30 FPS
Quality Preset: Low
CPU:

Intel Core i7-8700K
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

RAM: 16 GB

GPU:

NVIDIA RTX 3050 / GTX 1070
AMD RX Vega 56
Intel Arc A580

VRAM: 6 GB

Storage: 60 GB SSD

OS: Windows 10, DirectX 12

RECOMMENDED (1080p @ 60 FPS)

Target Performance: Native 1080p @ 60 FPS
Quality Preset: High
CPU:

Intel Core i5-13600
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X

RAM: 16 GB

GPU:

NVIDIA RTX 5060
AMD RX 6800 XT

VRAM: 12 GB

Storage: 60 GB SSD

OS: Windows 10, DirectX 12

RECOMMENDED (1440p @ 60 FPS)

Target Performance: Native 1440p @ 60 FPS
Quality Preset: High
CPU:

Intel Core i5-13600
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X

RAM: 16 GB

GPU:

NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti
AMD RX 7800 XT

VRAM: 12 GB

Storage: 60 GB SSD

OS: Windows 10, DirectX 12

ULTRA (1440p @ 60 FPS)

Target Performance: Native 1440p @ 60 FPS
Quality Preset: Ultra
CPU:

Intel Core i5-13600K
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X

RAM: 16 GB

GPU:

NVIDIA RTX 4080
AMD RX 7900 XTX

VRAM: 16 GB

Storage: 60 GB SSD

OS: Windows 10, DirectX 12

ULTRA (2160p / 4K @ 60 FPS)

Target Performance: Native 2160p @ 60 FPS
Quality Preset: Ultra
CPU:

Intel Core i5-13600K
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X

RAM: 16 GB

GPU:

NVIDIA RTX 5090

VRAM: 16 GB

Storage: 60 GB SSD

OS: Windows 10, DirectX 12

With The Blood off Dawnwalker’s release now set, we should be getting a lot more info in the coming weeks and months. Our coverage of the game has talked about time as a currency, and why the developers are targeting a smaller open world compared to other games in the genre.

Rebel Wolves’ debut game will be released on September 3 on the PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, and we can’t wait to see more of it.

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The Sims 4 Update 2.32 Addresses Community Feedback

Alex Co — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:30:31 +0000

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After the release of the marketplace on consoles earlier this month, Maxis has today pushed out The Sims 4 update 2.32, which addresses community feedback.

This is another minor patch, though one that resolves a few nagging issues and should be something appreciated by the community.

The Sims 4 Update on April 28 Targets Console Issues

Base Game Update

[EA Forums] When using the Gallery, some players realized that the results did not match expectations. Due to an issue with our filtering, the incorrect responses were being returned in some situations. No uploads to the Gallery were removed and are still available to view, engage with and download.

Console Updates

[EA Forums] At launch, some PlayStation Simmers who purchased Moola found that it did not reflect in their wallet balance in-game. We identified the issue and rolled out an update on our backend and confirmed with impacted players that this was now working. Any purchases from the PlayStation Store that hadn’t shown up in-game will automatically reflect the next time you play.
[EA Forums] Some Simmers with packs noticed that every time a new session was started, the new content notification screens would display. We know you are excited when you buy a new pack, but this reminder was not intentional and has been resolved.
[EA Forums] Simmers using a controller reported that opening an upload while the Gallery was still populating would put the game into a soft lock requiring a restart. This should no longer happen.
The 200 Moola tier was missing for our Simmers on the Japanese PlayStation Store. This is available on all platforms in all territories.
PlayStation Simmers may have noticed that when going to the PlayStation Store from the Marketplace, you wouldn’t have seen information about the pack you wanted to know more about. This has been updated and you will be presented with the pack details on the PlayStation Store once again.

Once another patch is out, we’ll be sure to let our readers know.

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Fallout 76 Update 2.23 Released on April 28 Addresses Status Bar Issues

Alex Co — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:55:36 +0000

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As expected, given the maintenance downtime for Fallout 76 today, Bethesda has released a new game update for the online game, and this fixes a significant issue.

Console gamers will see this as Fallout 76 update 2.23, and this should be a small download across consoles and PC, though we’ve heard reports that this download appears to be bigger for PlayStation platforms than it ought to be.

For the complete details, read on for what’s new and what other issues we’ve noticed remain unaddressed.

Fallout 76 New Update 2.23 Applied on April 28

The only item acknowledged by Bethesda regarding today’s patch mentions, “Today’s update addressed an issue where the status bar displayed statuses that players were not currently afflicted with.”

While that major issue has been resolved, there are still a handful of known bugs that have yet to be touched by the devs, and these include:

Power Armor helm lamp doesn’t work
Sniper Rifle scope doesn’t work
Crashing issues that happen in various instances
Feed the People enemy bug
Weapon wheel freezing issue

There are more than just the bugs listed above, but of the top of our head, these are the ones that need to be addressed ASAP. If anyone notices any other changes made, leave a comment and let us know.

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WWE 2K26 New Update 1.009 Addresses Moves Issues via Version 1.09

Alex Co — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:47:56 +0000

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Visual Concepts has released a new minor patch for WWE 2K26 on all platforms on April 28, and this addresses issues players have reported about certain moves in the game.

Called the version 1.09 patch, console gamers will see this as WWE 2K26 update 1.009 (complete version 1.009.000), and this is a small download.

Read on for the official patch notes straight from Visual Concepts.

WWE 2K26 Update on April 28 Addresses Jackhammer Pin Combo Concerns

Here’s what’s fixed in today’s update per Visual Concepts:

Stability and Performance improvements
Addressed reported concerns with the Jackhammer Pin Combo
Addressed reported concerns with the Corner Springboard Spear

In case you didn’t see it, the patch released earlier this month was the biggest we’ve seen for the game so far. For reference, here are some of the gameplay fixes/improvements made:

General

Stability and Performance Improvements
Addressed reported concerns of changes reverting after relaunching the game when the prompt to save to multiple modes appears

Gameplay / Play

Added new move – Chelsea Green’s Un-Pretty-Her 2 (Standing Rear Grapple and motion captured by Chelsea Green herself)
Added new move – Aleister Black’s Spinning Back Elbow 4 (Standing Front Heavy & Rebound Attack)
Added new move – Triangle Crossbody 1 (To Ringside > Corner Springboard Standing Attack)
Added new move – Triangle Crossbody 2 (To Ringside > Corner Springboard Running Attack)
Added trios entrance for Alpha Academy (Maxxine Dupri, Otis, Akira Tozawa)

This is but the tip of the iceberg, as that patch also included Create-a-Wrestler fixes, MyGM and more.

Visual Concepts also confirmed they are working on another major patch, and once that’s live, we’ll let our readers know.

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Marathon Version 1.0.6.2 Released on April 28 for Update 1.014

Alex Co — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:28:58 +0000

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As part of today’s maintenance for Marathon, Bungie has released version 1.0.6.2 on all platforms, and this is the version that should show up on the game’s main menu screen after applying the patch.

For those on consoles, you’ll see this download as Marathon update 1.014 (complete version 01.014.000), and it brings changes to item economy, combat and more.

For the complete patch notes, read on.

Marathon Update on April 28 Applies Combat Fixes via Patch 1.014

Item Economy

One free Cryo Archive Sponsored Kit can now be claimed each week.
Fixed an issue preventing Rooks from spawning with the updated 6 Depleted Shield Charges and Depleted Patch Kits that sponsored kits now have.

Combat

Weapons

WSTR Combat Shotgun
- Increased damage from 78 to 85.
- Reduced critical multiplier from 1.15x to 1.05x.
- Slightly reduced the rate at which damage falls off.
- Added 75% damage bonus against AI targets.
- MIPS Slug Converter Prestige mod
  - Fixed an issue that caused the slug to hit geometry when aiming around corners, vents, ladders, or nearby cover.
  - Increased critical multiplier from 1.15x to 1.9x.
  - Reduced projectile velocity and increased bullet drop.
  - Reduced aim assist cone radius by 48%.

User Interface and Experience

Fixed an issue causing the reinforced shield to use the incorrect base shield icon. The reinforce icon now correctly shows a “+” inside the shield.
Fixed an issue causing the Armory HUD to disappear when hovering over offered items.
Fixed an issue that was causing an empty space to show instead of a grid in the Overflow inventory screen.

Contracts

Outpost
- Fixed an issue that could cause Runners to get stuck behind barriers in the Drone Wing while completing the Mida Truth/Lies 2/6 contract.

Zones

Cryo Archive
- Added vent covers in Biostock and Preservation that prevent early access from the hub until security clearance 2 is unlocked. Security clearance 1 is needed to open the vents for those who infil on the Biostock or Preservation side.
  - Developer Note: Our previous update began the process of ensuring teams cannot bypass the security doors separating the wings from one another without appropriate clearance, this patch continues that effort. We’ll continue to monitor and be on the lookout for more instances like this to ensure we keep spawns in a fair state.
- Fixed an issue that prevented scan terminals from reliably revealing battery locations on the map.

General

Fixed an issue causing inconsistencies when using the push-to-talk toggle setting for crew voice chat on controllers.

Stability

Fixed an issue that could cause players to receive an error and be unable to join the game when starting their run.

Localization

Fixed an issue causing the C.A.R.R.I. commendation description to display incorrectly in some languages.

Chances are, there’s another patch dropping next week, and if there is one, expect it here on MP1st.

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Fallout 76 Down on April 28 to Fix Status Bar Issue

Alex Co — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:51:53 +0000

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Just a week after releasing a significant update for Fallout 76, Bethesda is taking the game’s servers down today, April 28, across all platforms. Players will also be prompted to download a title update today, and this is to fix a nagging issue that surfaced from last week’s patch.

Same as in past maintenance downtimes, Fallout 76’s servers will be offline for a few hours, which means the entire game will be unavailable.

For the schedule and details on the patch, read on.

Fallout 76 Down on April 28 for New Game Update

Players can expect the servers to be down on April 28 at 10am ET/9am CT/7 am PT/10 pm HKT. While Bethesda hasn’t said how long it’ll last, it’s expected to run from 2-4 hours based on past maintenance downtimes.

Regarding the title update, Bethesda hasn’t shared the patch notes but did mention, “This update will address an issue with the status bar displaying statuses that the player is not currently afflicted with.”

Of course, the status bar bug isn’t the only thing players have issues with the game. Some of the other bugs that need to be squashed include:

Power Armor helm lamp doesn’t work
Sniper Rifle scope doesn’t work
Crashing issues that happen in various instances
Feed the People enemy bug
Weapon wheel freezing issue

Of course, the big concern here is whether Bethesda will break something from this update, which has been the case in the last few patches we’ve received. We’re hoping the devs don’t, but based on history, we wouldn’t be surprised if they did.

Expect more details about the patch to be linked out once it’s live.

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Marathon Servers Down on April 28 to Apply Update 1.0.6.2

Alex Co — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:55:54 +0000

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For those having issues connecting to the Marathon game servers, it’s not just you, as Bungie has taken it down on April 28, in order to conduct maintenance, where a new game update is expected to roll out.

For the complete schedule and what to expect, read on.

Marathon Down on April 28 for Patch 1.0.6.2

Update: The complete patch notes for today’s update is now live!

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 — Update 1.0.6.2

5:00 AM PDT	UTC-7	Marathon will undergo maintenance. Sign-on will be unavailable. Players actively in runs will be able to complete them.
5:30AM PDT	UTC-7	Marathon will begin being brought offline for expected maintenance. Players will start being removed from activities.
7:00 AM PDT	UTC-7	The latest Marathon update is expected to become available across all platforms and regions.
8:00 AM PDT	UTC-7	Players are expected to be able to log back into Marathon. Players logging into the game may be placed in a queue and may experience sign-on issues as background maintenance is still ongoing.
9:00 AM PDT	UTC-7	Marathon maintenance is expected to conclude. Console players who encounter issues updating should restart their console and try downloading the update. Players who observe issues should report to the Marathon Help Forum.

If the maintenance is extended, we’ll be sure to update the article to let our readers know. While it rarely happens, there are instances of Bungie’s downtime extending beyond what’s listed.

For the update patch notes, we’ll be sure to add that in once it’s available.

Another extraction game has seen a massive patch today, and it’s none other than ARC Raiders, which just received its Riven Tides content drop.

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PlayStation’s New DRM for Digital PS4 and PS5 Games Is Real, Console Needs Internet Every 30 Days

Taha — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:18:58 +0000

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Digital games have always been convenient because you can buy them instantly and keep your whole library on one console. However, one of the biggest problems with digital gaming has always been DRM.

Digital Rights Management (DRM) is a system that controls access to digital games and content, often requiring online verification to confirm ownership. This means that even if you buy a game, access to it can still depend on online checks and platform rules.

PlayStation Confirms New DRM for Digital PS4 and PS5 Games

Xbox players already know this well, as being offline can limit access to a large part of the catalog. Now PlayStation players are facing a similar situation, as Sony has confirmed a new rule for digital games on PS4 and PS5.

If you buy a digital game from the PlayStation Store, your console now needs to connect to the internet at least once every 30 days. If it does not, the game license can be disabled, which means you may not be able to play until the console goes online again. It does not matter if you are still using a PS4 or if you have already moved to PS5. Sony confirmed that this is not a mistake, but part of a new policy introduced with a recent update.

PlayStation Support confirmed this directly to a user, explaining that all digital games bought from March 2026 onward now require a monthly online check. If your PlayStation stays offline for more than 30 days, access to those games may be blocked until the system reconnects.

Setting your console as “Primary” also does not remove this 30-day requirement. However, there is at least one good point. Older digital purchases made before March 2026 seem to be free from this rule, so they should continue working normally.

Even without a full public statement from Sony, the message is still clear. If you want to keep playing your digital games, your PlayStation needs to connect to the internet at least once every 30 days.

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Lost Soul Aside New Update 1.103 Adds New Content and Features on April 28

Alex Co — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:43:29 +0000

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After five months of no updates from Ultizero, the developers have released Lost Soul Aside new update 1.103 (complete version 1.103.000), and this is more than just a bugfix patch, as today’s title update adds new content and features.

Today’s Lost Soul Aside patch adds a new Draconic series appearance, players can now use the controller d-pad for weapon switching and a bunch of other quality-of-life features.

For the complete patch notes, which also include optiomization improvements, read on for the official patch notes.

Lost Soul Aside New Features Added for Free on April 28

PS5 & PC

New Content and Features：

Added “Draconic” series appearances: includes Kaser appearance, Fusion Blast appearance, and corresponding weapon appearances.
- – Kaser appearance can be purchased at Liana’s Shop, with the Fusion Blast appearance and “Glory” form appearance available for purchase after completing the first playthrough.
- – Corresponding weapon appearances can be crafted at Liana’s Workshop using Phantom Cards.
Introduced Liana’s “Meow” series appearances, available for purchase at Liana’s Shop or crafted at Liana’s Workshop using Phantom Cards.
Added five types of weapon accessory effect appearances, which can be crafted at Liana’s Workshop using Phantom Cards.
Fusion Blast appearance now supports individual change: the “Metamorphosis” (Fusion Merge white-haired appearance) will be unlocked after completing the first playthrough.
Introduced controller D-pad weapon switch functionality: this operation mode can be adjusted in “Options – Controls – Weapon Switch.”
Increased Auto-Save slot limit, allowing up to the lastest six auto-saves.
Added a scoring system to story mode: includes combat ratings and chapter settlement screens.
Added enemy name display: elite enemies and bosses will now display their names.
Introduced high-difficulty accessory: “Pact of Arrogance” can be purchased at Liana’s Shop, increasing game difficulty when equipped.

Optimizations:

Optimized Bag and Storage capacity logic: item limits (for selling and crafting) now calculate as the total number allowed in “Bag” and “Storage.”
Optimized Morph icon display: new icons for morphed weapons and weapon accessories, clearly showing their morphed appearance.
Introduced dialogue skipping feature: allows players to hold to skip dialogue during standing conversations.
Added rewards of Healing Potions for defeating elite enemies.
Increased the purchase limit of Phantom Cards at Liana’s Shop to 300.
Optimized the mini-game in Buckhorn Palace where Arena collects balls; now you can dash by pressing the dodge button.
Reduced the difficulty of the rotating laser platforming section in the Entropis Dimension in Hard mode, adjusting the countdown duration.
Disabled camera buffering when entering aiming mode with the Poleblade while locked on, enhancing battle rhythm.
Increased Poleblade attack damage by 15%.
Improved the interaction experience when entering and exiting Liana’s Preparation menu.
Refined consistency in Upgrades descriptions, adding clarifications on the prerequisites for Sync Finishers after using all weapons.
Voidrax Pathfinder can now assist with the totem puzzle at the entrance of the Fourtides Coliseum.
Enhanced guidance within the maze of the Hall of Wisdom in the Royal Court of Frosthold.
Optimized the laser trap layout during the chase battle with the White Dragon.
Optimized monster hit animations to enhance the feeling of impact.
Optimized lighting, animation, and sound issues in certain cutscenes.
Pre-recorded video cutscenes have now been replaced with 60FPS versions.

Bug Fixes:

Fixed an issue where a small number of tutorial entries remained locked and the Sword appearance “Spark of Justice” was not granted properly when choosing “Skip Prologue.”
Fixed a problem in SkyMirror Lake where the lower half of the document “Gethya” could be missing due to a specific sequence of actions after unlocking the three stone monuments.
Fixed an issue on PS5 where, after customizing button settings, there was a chance that game controls would malfunction when re-customizing buttons.
Fixed a game crash issue when entering Challenge Mode teaching room right after a new game Story Mode save.
Fixed a minor issue in Buckhorn Palace where the scene might not load completely under certain conditions.
Fixed a potential damage loss issue when using Sync Finisher in Fusion Blast state.
Fixed an issue where pressing R2 during the charging phase of the Greatsword would interrupt the charge.
Fixed UI stuttering when switching weapons after Backstep Reap with the Scythe, preventing a connection to subsequent attacks.
Fixed UI stuttering when quickly switching weapons, preventing Burst Pursuit from being executed.
Fixed a rare issue where enemies would not disappear properly after death.
Fixed an interaction state issue before the Torch battle in story mode, which occasionally did not terminate properly.
Fixed a problem during the Squall fight in story mode where the character could land outside the battle area during phase transitions.
Fixed an issue in the Buckhorn Spirit-Dragon fight during Boss Rush where the enemy could fall out of bounds after perfectly blocking certain skills.
Fixed an issue where Kaser’s appearance “Ocean’s Embrace” could display incorrectly in cutscenes.
Fixed fabric and collision problems with Kaser’s appearances “Origin” and “Primal Light.”
Other miscellaneous bug fixes.

PC

Bug Fixes:

Fixed an issue in the PC version where the “Skip Prologue” popup option could not be selected with the mouse.
Fixed a problem where, after defeating the Buckhorn Spirit-Dragon in Buckhorn Palace, using keyboard and mouse to enter the Poleblade tutorial and exiting would prevent camera rotation during dialogue.

Aside from a new hotfix or two, don’t expect another patch for the game anytime soon, as for all intents and purposes, Lost Soul Aside is a finished experience.

In other PlayStation-related news, it seems Sony has slotted in new DRM restrictions in some of its newer games released this year.

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EA Sports FC 26 Version 1.5.4 Kicks Out for Update 1.23/1.000.022

Alex Co — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:34:22 +0000

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The latest title update for EA Sports FC 26 is live, and this brings the game to version 1.5.4 across all platforms. For console gamers, you’ll see this appear as EA Sports FC 26 update 1.23/1.000.022, and this should be another mid-sized download.

Expect improvements and fixes to Ultimate Team, Career Mode and more.

EA Sports FC 26 Update on April 28 Applies Fixes via Patch 1.23/1.000.022

Ultimate Team

Made the following changes:

Improved UI selection when viewing Player Items in a New Releases tab.
The Actions button callout was unavailable in New Releases when using the Compare Price function.

Career Mode

Addressed the following issues:

Addressed an issue where CPU Slider settings would reset to default after relaunching the game and loading a save.
An incorrect team would display when starting a new Manager Career with an Icon Player.
Youth player height generation has been adjusted to ensure more realistic and balanced prospects.

Clubs

Addressed the following issues:

The Objectives button opened the FC HUB instead of the Objectives screen.
Addressed instances of misaligned text.

General, Audio, and Visual

Made the following changes:

Updated some trophy images, boots, kits, ad boards, overlays, crests, logos, star heads, hair, backdrop sponsors, anthems, stadiums, hair, banners, flags and scarves
[PC] Addressed some specific cases that caused game performance to drop to low frame rates after the second half.

Addressed the following issues:

Addressed various stability issues that could have occurred.
Addressed instances of text not appearing.

That’s about it for this title update. Once another one is released, we’ll be sure to let our readers know.

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ARC Raiders Update 1.000.038 Brings Riven Tides Content for Version 1.26.0 on April 28

Alex Co — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:27:29 +0000

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The latest content drop for ARC Raiders is here and it’s for the Riven Tides content! Console gamers will see this as ARC Raiders update 1.000.038, and this will show up as version 1.26.0 on the game’s menu screen once applied.

Players will be able to experience the Riven Tides map, a new map condition, a new enemy in the ARC Turbine, new items and more.

There’s also a new chunk of bug fixes, as well as PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) support for PS5 Pro owners. For the complete info on everything new, read on for the patch notes.

ARC Raiders Riven Tides Unleashed on April 28

What’s New?

Riven Tides Map
Beachcombing Map Condition
- New minor Map Condition, exclusive to Riven Tides
- Search for buried treasure on the beaches of Riven Tides, just make sure you have the right tool for the job and be prepared for unexpected discoveries.
New Enemy – ARC Turbine
Expedition Window

New Items

Epic Gadget – Powered Descender
Uncommon Throwable – Crash Mat
Common Deployable – White Flag
Common Gadget – Dockmaster’s Detector

New Player Project – Avian Alarm

Last Resort Event: Earn merits by Collecting ship models and via XP across the different maps to earn rewards

“Wind Sprite” Ship Model
“Twilight Compass” Ship Model
“Velocity” Ship Model
“Sirena Dorata” Ship Model
“Leviathan’s Crown” Ship Model

Trials Season 4

The Solare Set
The Rachetta Set
New Augment: Tactical Mk.3 (Smoke)

- Dev note: With the addition of another Tactical Augment in this patch it is worth stating that we are aware that some Augments, particularly the Combat Augments, are not performing as well in their roles as we would like. We are working on a general balancing pass for Augments to buff some of those that are underperforming, most especially the Combat Mk. 3 (Flanking) Augment which has yet to find its place to shine. It is also a goal to develop the full roster of Augments to ensure that all categories are well represented.

ARC Raiders Riven Tides Balance Changes

Weapon Economy Adjustments

The weapon economy has increasingly started looking more and more unbalanced, where players engaging in heavy PVP have to make a lot of difficult decisions around their weapons while the most friendly players have ended up in a chronic state of weapon accumulation. We want to balance this out so that all players are challenged by weapon attrition, as well as introducing new ways to combat it.

New feature: Repair on upgrade

Weapon upgrading becomes very expensive when you feel like you have to repair the weapon beforehand, making it less accessible than we would like. To give more ways to repair low durability weapons and elevate the upgrade loop:

Upgrading weapons will now repair 25% of the weapons max durability

Weapon drop & durability

We’re reducing weapon spawn around the outskirts of the maps to increase value and tension of high tier areas and locked rooms.

We’re also increasing the range of durability a weapon can spawn with, as well as reducing the average outside of locked rooms. This should be easily recouped by the new repair on upgrade.

Avg durability on spawned weapons: 50 -> 30

These changes mean that you might find a weapon on the outskirts with 15 durability but will still find weapons around 60 durability in locked rooms.

Weapon durability loss on shot

We’ve heard a clear frustration that maintaining high tier weapons is very expensive compared to the lower tier ones. We want high tier weapons to have more longevity compared to low tier weapons, so we’re adjusting durability loss on shot to match this:

- Common weapons: +75% durability loss on shot

Uncommon weapons: +50% durability loss on shot
Rare weapons: +35% durability loss on shot
Epic weapons: -5% durability loss on shot
Legendary weapons: -10% durability loss on shot

Weapon durability loss on being knocked out

We want heavy PVP to be a viable way to play ARC Raiders, and to align this playstyle with other ways to play, we’re reducing durability loss on weapons when a player is knocked out by 50%.

Durability loss on weapons of knocked out player: -30% durability -> -15% durability

ARC

Removed Comets from standard sessions in the Dam Battlegrounds.
Reduced Firefly presence heavily in Dam Battlegrounds.
Reduced Comet presence in Buried City.

Dev note: The addition of Comets and Fireflies raised the difficulty in beginner-oriented sessions a bit too much, and to bring that experience back to the intended level we opted to reduce their presence in the sessions that were affected the most.

Gameplay

Stella Montis

Adjusted Exodus recyclables loot distribution to be more evenly spread across containers.

Items

Vaporizer Regulator

Stack size increased 1 -> 3

Trigger ‘Nade

Dev Note: You can no longer throw a new grenade at the same time as triggering a previously thrown one, and will instead have to wait for the animations to finish. This should reduce Trigger ‘Nade spam by increasing the delay between each grenade, and effectively remove the ability to prematurely detonate a second grenade with the first one.
Added a 1s delay after using the throw action, before allowing the next throw/trigger action
Added a 1.3s delay after using the trigger action, before allowing the next throw/trigger action

Photoelectric Cloak

Increasing weight of Photoelectric Cloak from 1 -> 3 to bring it more in line with its rarity/cost.
Increased Power use rate from 2.5/s to 10/s
Dev Note: The Photoelectric Cloak has been quite aggressively over-performing, especially in regards to the length of time it can be activated. This change is intended to add more intentionality between uses; it still has the same strength while activated, but now you might need to find cover sooner, or think more about how you approach areas heavily contested by ARC.

Weapons

Bettina Balancing

Dev Note: The Bettina has been buffed to push it closer to its rarity. The base damage and damage against ARC armor has been increased to get more value out of each bullet, but the base fire-rate has also been reduced. The dispersion has been adjusted to support firing the weapon in longer bursts before losing accuracy, and the stack size of heavy ammo has also been increased to make it less punishing to bring the ammo you need. These changes should make each shot matter more, while also providing the ability to land more shots if you control your bursts well.

Base Damage increased from 14 to 16
Base Fire-Rate reduced from 285 to to 235
Per Shot Dispersion reduced by around 40% (Making it bloom slower)
Dispersion Recovery Time improved by around 30%
Damage against ARC armor increased by around 33%

Heavy Ammo

Stack Size increased from 40 to 60

ARC Raiders Riven Tides Content and Bug Fixes

ARC

General

Fixed aim assist not targeting leg joints and weak spots on Bastion, Bombardier, Queen, and Matriarch.
Fixed an issue where Vaporizer and ARC Surveyor patrols could stop moving until alerted.
Fixed an issue where ARC enemies did not react to nearby breaching sounds.

Bastion

Fixed a bug where the Bastion could be too accurate when switching targets mid-fire.

Vaporizers

Added to more maps and conditions.

Animation

Emotes

We have reworked the emote system to allow even more emotes to be played while running. Give it a try!

Audio

General

Fixed a potential crash related to voice-over data.
Fixed an issue where Trader voice lines at the start of a round could trigger too frequently.
Updated voice effects for cosmetic helmets.
Fixed an issue where emote previews in the Store could play without their voice lines.
Fixed an issue where footstep sounds could stop playing.
Fixed footstep and impact sounds on various surfaces (e.g. bridges) that were playing the wrong surface audio.

Emotes

Fixed an issue where objective and emote sounds could persist or double after reconnecting to a match; audio now stops correctly.

Voice Chat

Added a noise suppression option for voice chat for clearer communication.
Fixed voice chat breaking after opening platform UI.

Cosmetics & Customization

Character Customization

Fixed an issue where facial hair and face masks could briefly glitch when changing faces or outfits.

Gameplay

General

Fixed a bug where deployables could be placed inside extraction elevators before they opened.
Fixed an issue where bullets would spawn from an incorrect position when shooting while standing on rotating or movable objects (e.g., Rocketeer debris).
Fixed an issue where the “Death from Above” achievement could be completed by standing on destroyed Rocketeer parts.

Expedition

Fixed an issue where players signed up for an Expedition would not depart as scheduled.
Introduced a late departure option.

Items

Binoculars

Fixed an issue where binocular zoom levels did not work.

Zipline

Fixed an issue where entering a zipline from above could cause fall damage and could push the player into the ground when attaching.
Fixed an issue when zipline anchors would sometimes end up invisible upon placement.

Vita Spray

Fixed an issue where using Vita Spray to simultaneously heal self and others increased healing speed.

Maps

The Blue Gate

Fixed multiple environment issues:

- Corrected floating/clipping props.
- Restored wind damage and indoor/outdoor detection.
- Resolved severe culling near the church.
- Addressed a spot where players could get stuck under an ARC wreck.

Fixed an issue where some supply call stations couldn’t be interacted with.

Buried City

Fixed spots where players could clip through walls and resolved some flickering on roofs.
Fixed an issue where some supply call stations couldn’t be interacted with.
Fixed an issue where players could take shield damage inside a building during Hurricane.
Removed a problematic zipline in Old Town.

Spaceport

Fixed places players could get stuck, improved collision near the Launch Towers, and resolved texture flickering.
Fixed an issue with multiple ladders in the trench where players could end up launching themselves high up in the air.

Dam Battlegrounds

Fixed multiple environment issues, including:

- A stuck spot near the cargo elevator.
- Clipping trees.
- Floating grass.
- Misaligned cafeteria props.
- Incorrect concrete materials.

Fixed several common stuck spots to improve navigation.

Movement

Crouch movement speed is now capped to forced walk speed when using items.
Fix an issue where heavy landing could be triggered at incorrect times.

Performance

Further general performance improvements.
Upgraded Intel XeSS to SDK version 3.0.0.
Reduced rubber-banding when reaching the edge of the playable area.

Quests

Fixed an issue where eliminations with the Seeker Grenade did not count toward progress in the “Safe Passage” quest.

Added a popup when trying to use Voice Chat when in a PlayStation Party, as they cannot be used at the same time.
Report reasons are now flattened instead of a dropdown, displaying all the reporting options available more clearly.

Stability

Fixed a server crash that could happen after a round ended, particularly when players disconnected and reconnected.
Fixed issues around missing an Expedition departure that could make the game unresponsive on load or cause your character to appear missing.
Fixed a rare crash that could occur when certain items triggered visual or audio effects.
Fixed a crash that could occur with certain outfits

UI

General

Enabled multi-select in inventory by default on Project screens.
Updated scrollbar styling in the customization panel.
Added challenge previews to the practice range so you can review challenge details before starting.
Gave crafting suggestions priority over recycle suggestions when trying to acquire resources.
Fixed “Ping Destination” sometimes displaying the wrong message in text.

Expedition

Updated the departure screen with a progress bar that tracks your Expedition quest and added catch-up information.
Moved the sign-up status to the left side of the main menu and reduced how many Quests and Feats are shown.
Updated the Late Departure notification to display only the number of rewards and catch-up rewards.
The progression display no longer shows the final step.
Moved and updated the sign-up status widget in the menu to fit the new carousel layout.
Fixed an issue where the Expedition screen could fail to advance to the final stage after completing Step 5, causing the Departure view and Skill Points progress to be missing.
Fixed an issue where quest tracking could appear in the map menu for players who hadn’t started an Expedition.
Updated text on the Expedition explanation screen for clarity.
Added a countdown timer and refined visuals to the Confirm Departure prompt in Expeditions.
The Expedition screen now displays the timer across all steps for clearer progress tracking.
The Expedition About page now shows only Expedition Rewards and no longer displays skill points.
Enabled step previews in Expeditions
Fixed Expedition quest titles, descriptions, and objectives not displaying correctly in the departure screen and tracker.
Added proper departure notification and corrected Expedition icon behavior.

Projects

Fixed an issue where using a controller in the Projects screen could prevent returning to reward previews after selecting the Close button.
Event preview now shows the project button only when the event is active and unlocked.
Fixed an issue where project goals could appear selected when previewing future or past steps in the Projects screen.
Fixed an issue where the Seasonal Project panel in the Home menu could show an outdated step.

Inventory

Added a Show/Hide Tooltip prompt to the Inspect tab in the Inventory.

Surge Coil

Fixed the Surge Coil tooltip to correctly display the actual range of the item (10m) instead of the very wrong number it had before (75m).

Emote Wheel

All emote wheel slots can now be rebound to any emote.
Added a button to reset the emote wheel to default state on the emote selection screen.

Raider Den

Fixed an issue where the weapon display sometimes didn’t account for all stash slots.

Workshop

Fixed an issue where the Acquire Resources menu could show suggestions from locked Workshop stations.

VFX

Bullet holes will now properly follow any shot moving object.
Reduced visual popping on character clothing when changing camera distance, improving consistency during movement and zoom.
Improved the visual effect of the ARC Surveyor beam that calls in the Assessor.

There are still a fair number of known issues, which means we should get a follow-up patch either this week or next to fix these issues.

Riven Tides is the last part of the roadmap for Q1, and this means we should hear more about the next wave of content that’s set to drop for ARC Raiders in May, and in the coming months. Once we know more about that, we’ll let our readers know.

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Helldivers 2 Update 1.006.202 Ushers in New Biomes, Enemy Variant and More via Version 6.2.0

Alex Co — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:53:47 +0000

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Arrowhead Game Studios has just released Helldivers 2 update 1.006.202, and this delivers a mess of new content for free on all platforms this April 28! Players can expect two new Biomes, a new enemy variant, balancing changes and more.

Alongside the new content, players can expect the balancing changes to affect Stratagems, enemies and even weapons.

There are also a good number of known issues that have been resolved, which should make the game a smoother experience for everyone.

Helldivers 2 Major Update Adds New Content via Patch 1.006.202

Overview

The beauty of our most Democratic galaxy is truly unparalleled. As we push into new territories, we have discovered planets with lush, tranquil forests with winding paths and shade from massive trees.

Underneath the peaceful tree canopies, our Citizens can take time to unwind and reflect on the glory of Managed Democracy and the good, achieved by Super Earth’s most illustrious heroes.

However, not everything on these planets is what it seems. We have detected several of our Un-Democratic foes on the perimeter and there have also been some alarming signals on Gloom-infested planets–larger than the typical Terminid convoys, bearing a striking resemblance to some of the Bile Titan signals detected in other regions.

It is time to arm yourself with the new Exo Experts Warbond* equipped with new exosuit designs well-suited for close combat and fire-based offense. Originally deployed to clear land for a six‑star holiday resort, these suits have since been repurposed to leave enemies with nowhere left to hide.

Stay alert, Helldivers–these forests have eyes.

Patch Highlights

2 new Biomes
One new enemy variant
Major Exo Suit rebalance
Enemy rebalances
Side-Arm and Stratagem rebalances
Several known issues resolved

Resolved known issues

Defend city events appear Super Earth controlled again
Destroying the Air Base Control Tower with a portable Hellbomb no longer blocks objective progression.
Enthusiastic Mirth emote sound has been fixed, laughter is once again permitted on the battlefield.
Fleshmobs are no longer able to clip through various objects when charging.
We have restocked the fireworks for the celebration when players have completed the tutorial (good job, you have earned them)
Gunships and Shriekers are now spawning during operations with the appropriate effect present.
The Double-Edged Sickle no longer emits a high-pitched drone when firing.
Players will no longer be redirected to the Python Commandos Warbond instead of Redacted Regiment and vice versa when selecting ‘Acquisitions’ in the Ship Management menu.
Sparks and bug spawner smoke now have higher material resolution.

Balancing

General changes overview

Exo suits rebalance

We agree with the community that the Exosuits can take too little damage and break too easily, especially against the Automaton faction. Therefore we have made a bigger balance pass to increase its durability.

Increased main health pool from 850 to 1600
The Exo suit will only die if the main healthpool is depleted. Before it could die if specific healthzones were depleted.
Increased vulnerability to acid attacks by 50%
Fixed so parts of the cockpit healthzones are not blocked by the ragdoll actor. Now the cockpit zones will be damageable in the right way.
Increased Exo suit arms health from 350 to 600
Exo suit arms now also have a 50% explosion resistance (just like the main body)
Removed constitution and bleedout on the Exo suit arms.
Exo suits no longer lose all mobility when both legs are broken.
Can now be staggered, have stagger strength 45. Stagger does not affect the ability to shoot.
Removed most health zones that do not affect the main health and are mainly visual effects. The reason is to improve performance. For example tow cables and similar items can not be damaged or destroyed anymore.

Enemy damage against vehicles

We think automatons and illuminates do damage reasonably well against the vehicles especially now with the changes to the Exo suits, the Terminids however have fallen behind a bit in their ability to deal with vehicles so we have made some buffs to their damage against durable targets.

Gas effects

Now it also slows the enemies with 25% when they are confused by the gas, the slow of course also affects you. Larger enemies like the Bile Titan and factory strider that do not become confused also are therefore not slowed.

Weapons

CQC-30 Stun Baton

Decreased stamina cost from 5% to 3%
Increased damage from 75 to 120
Increased durable damage from 38 to 60

CQC-19 Stun Lance

Decreased stamina cost from 5% to 3%

CQC-2 Saber

Decreased stamina cost from 5% to 3%

CQC-5 Combat Hatchet

Decreased stamina cost from 5% to 4%

CQC-73 Entrenchment Tool

Decreased stamina cost from 5% to 3%

Stratagems

CQC-9 Defoliation Tool

Increased and moved damage hit box to make it easier to hit the enemy
Longer window for when damage hit box is active
Armor penetration increases twice as fast
Moves slower when it does damage to an enemy
Decreased stamina cost from 10% to 5%

CQC-1 One True Flag

Decreased stamina cost from 5% to 3%

SH-20 Ballistic Shield Backpack

Increased health from 600 to 1000

FAF-14 Spear

Increased amount of missiles in the backpack from 3 to 4

A/FLAM-40 Flame Sentry

Increased range from 20m to 34m
Increased damage by 50%
Increased how fast it panics enemies

A/LAS-98 Laser Sentry

Increased heat capacity from 200 to 250

TX-41 Sterilizer

Updated gas spray VFX
The Gas lingers for longer and has longer range

Enemies

Terminids

Bile Titan

Spew explosions are smaller to match the visuals better
Decreased Explosion inner radius from 2.25 to 1
Decreased Explosion outer radius from 3.5 to 2.2

Hive guard

Increased armor on head and front legs from Medium to Heavy (3 to 4)
Decreased armor on body and claws from Light to Unarmored (2 to 1)
Decreased health on body from 500 to 375

Bile Spewers

Increased durable damage on melee attack

Stalkers & Prowlers

Increased durable damage

Shriekers

Increased durable damage

Scavengers

Increased durable damage

Hunters

Increased durable damage

All Warrior variants

Increased durable damage

Charger

Slight increase in durable damage of its melee and charge attack

Hive Lord

Increased durable damage on many of its physical attacks

Dragon Roach

Increased durable damage on its flame attack

Impaler

Increased stagger force needed from 45 to 50
Slight increase in durable damage on its melee attack

Automatons

Raiders

increased durable damage of the melee attacks
Small arms fire from raiders, turrets, devastators, slight increase in durable damage

Berserkers

increased durable damage

Devastators

increased durable damage on melee attack

Heavy Devastators

Shield is destructible and dropped when destroyed
Armor heavy (4)
Health 800
Durable 0.7

Rocket Devastator

Decreased stagger strength on rockets projectile from 50 to 35

Hulk

Increased durable damage on flamer attack

War Strider

Leg hip joints decreased armor from Heavy to Medium (4 to 3)

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All Tanks main body (bottom part)

Increased health on Main health pool from 3000 to 4000
Increased health on back vents from 750 to 1500
Increased armor on back vents from Medium to Heavy (3 to 4)
Remove tracks damage zone when the zone is dead
Removed damage cap to carry through from tracks to main health (so if you overkill it more damage goes to main health)
Reduced durable resistance on tracks (1.0 to 0.8)
Reduce overlap damage zones when its driving to match visuals better and do less damage

Shredder Tank turret

Reduced turn speed

Barrager tank turret

Increased health on weak spot on front and back from 750 to 1500

Illuminates

Fleshmobs

Increased durable damage

Tesla tower

Lower destruction strength needed to destroy it from 30 to 20
Added health function with 200 health and armor 2

Fixes

Crash Fixes

Fixed a rare AI crash
Fixed a crash which could occur when using underbarrel firing modes
Fixed a rare crash that was happening whilst fighting enemies, predominantly against the Illuminates
[PS5 Only] The title no longer crashes when selecting a language after purchasing a PS Plus membership on the upsell screen

Weapons & Stratagem Fixes

Added missing haptics feedback when firing the Automaton MG Emplacement
SEAF Artillery will no longer let you insert a shell and then immediately remove it, thus softlocking the gun
Destroying the Air Base Control Tower with a portable Hellbomb in a multiplayer session, no longer blocks objective progression

Enemies

Fleshmobs now can deal damage to vehicles
Destroying a Terminid egg while standing against it, can no longer send the Helldiver flying
Shooting marks on the Exomech will now appear on the correct body part that was being shot at
Fixed bug where certain enemy kills would not count towards order progression
Factory Striders will no longer count as Fabricators in the Destroy Automaton Fabricators mission
Stratagem hellpods can no longer land on the Air Control Tower during the Evacuate Priority Citizens missions

Miscellaneous Fixes

Fixed a bug where the Helldiver could get soft-locked in the loadout menu, if they had less than 4 total stratagems, where one or more was temporarily disabled
Fixed squares sometimes appearing in the minimap if Terrain Quality was set to low
Extraction shuttle now flies straight upon extracting from cities
Fixed an instance where the Helldiver head twitched when leaving the Hellpod
Fire should now more consistently scorch the terrain under it. Note: This has no changes to gameplay
Fixed several floating items on a magma planet
Fixed a gap in the terrain in the tutorial area
Optimized performance of Strafing Run particles for DSS Eagle Storm and Air Support stratagems
A message will be displayed in the stratagem HUD when stratagems fail to be called in
Tutorial: Flag celebration now has been fixed with proper fireworks timing and lighting
Players can no longer fall through the ship roof in Illuminate invasion missions
Fixed a bug where the Helldivers head twitched in the end screen, before and after using Victory Poses
Tremor ambient sound now fades out properly
The Burier of Heads title has been thoroughly investigated, and since no signs of alleged dissident connections could be discovered, the title has been reintroduced. Helldivers who have unlocked this title through the Dust Devils Warbond should now find it among the other titles in the customization menu
Fixed issue where the player could interact with the Hive Core Drill terminal from behind
Enemy visibility and hearing should now be affected more by different weathers. This means enemies should generally have a harder time spotting and hearing helldivers in more intense weather scenarios

With a patch this big in terms of new content and changes, don’t be surprised to see a follow-up update released soon.

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Diablo 4 Update on April 27 Applies Patch 2.06 Fixes

Alex Co — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:44:33 +0000

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Ahead of the release of the Lord of Hatred DLC for Diablo 4 tomorrow, Blizzard has a new Diablo 4 update on April 27, and this brings the game to version 3.0.1, wich players can see on the start screen.

Console gamers will see this as Diablo 4 update 2.06 , and this brings fixes to the game’s DLCs, as well as the base game.

For the complete info on what got changed, read on.

Diablo 4 Expansion Fixes via Update 2.06

Bug Fixes

Fixed an issue where Holy damage reflected by the Reprisal Monster Affix did more damage than intended.
Fixed an issue where the tooltip for the Seal of the Second Trumpet did not mention that Judicator’s Oath needed to be active.
Fixed an issue where recasting Fortress could disable player movement on Controller.
Fixed an issue where passives in the Mercenary Skill trees could not be selected by the D-Pad on controller.
Fixed an issue where enemies could become unreachable during the In His Footsteps quest.

Diablo 4 Base Game Changes via April 27 Update

Miscellaneous

Monsters with the Shielded Affix are now more visually pronounced, and the immunity to other monsters can be more easily removed by defeating the source monsters.
Monsters with the Reprisal Affix are now more visually distinct, and the reflected damage is now a lobbed projectile.
Loot rewards from the Tower have been improved across the board.
The Tower has been renamed The Artificer’s Tower.
All Gems have new multiplicative damage bonuses when socketed into weapons.
- Amethyst: Damage over Time→ Shadow Damage
- Diamond: Ultimate Damage → All Damage
- Emerald: Critical Strike Damage → Poison Damage
- Ruby: Overpower Damage → Fire and Holy Damage
- Sapphire: Vulnerable Damage → Cold Damage
- Skull: Life on Kill → Physical Damage
- Topaz: Basic Damage → Lightning Damage
A new option for Chromatic Aberration has been added to the Accessibility settings.

Alongside that, there are a slew of bug fixes applied in the patch as well.

Accessibility

Fixed an issue where the Screen Reader announced incorrect information when initially entering game.

Gameplay

Fixed an issue where the Bone Breaker Legendary Paragon Node for Barbarian granted more damage than intended.
Fixed an issue where Necromancer’s Soulrift would persist after mounting.
Fixed an issue where the Sorcerer’s Flame Shield enchantment did not trigger when taking damage from damage over time effects.
Fixed an issue where defeating Belial did not grant experience.
Fixed an issue where Obducite did not drop from all expected enemies in Nightmare Dungeons.
Fixed an issue where Experience Wells could not be used by both players in Local Co-Op play.
Fixed an issue where multiple Horadric Portals would spawn when completing a Horadric Strongroom while in a Party.

User Interface and User Experience

Fixed an issue where some items on the ground displayed incorrect names.
Fixed an issue where some skills with very high skill ranks could display incorrect damage values.
Fixed various instances where bonuses granted by items did not display in the Stats panel properly while in Town.
Fixed an issue where the Barbarian Glyph Might displayed increased damage to Healthy enemies when it actually increased damage to Injured Enemies.
Fixed an issue where Infernal Hordes was not an option for an Activity in the Party Finder.
Fixed an issue where various instances of Damage while Fortified and Damage Reduction while Fortified displayed inaccurate information.

Quests

Fixed an issue where the Slay the Ghouls objective would not progress if the enemies were defeated too quickly during the By Three They Come quest.
Fixed an issue where the Blood of the Mother side quest was inaccessible at certain points of original Campaign progression.
Fixed an issue where the Blood Sermon side quest could not be completed before completing the campaign quest Light’s Protection.
Fixed an issue where the player could get stuck during the In Her Wake quest by using a Mobility ability such as Leap or Teleport.

Miscellaneous

Fixed an issue where some items purchasable at Vendors did not have level requirements.
Fixed an issue where Unique Focuses could not be acquired from the Purveyor of Curiosities.
Fixed an issue where the Nahantu Folk Hero challenge did not unlock as expected.
Fixed an issue where the loot from the boss in Crusader’s Monument could drop much lower quality items than expected.
Fixed various instances where item appearances did not unlock as expected when Salvaging an item.
Fixed various instances where unsalvageable appearances showed as locked in the wardrobe.
Various UI, visual, audio, performance, and stability improvements.

We are expecting bug fixes and possibly tuning changes to be applied to Lord of Hatred when the masses get their mitts on it. Once a patch or two for that is out, expect it here on MP1st.

Speaking of theDLC, you can read our review of Lord of Hatred to see if it’s something you’ll want to purchase or not.

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Diablo 4 New Update 1.106 Slots in Expansion, Base Game Fixes via Build 3.0.1

Alex Co — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:39:11 +0000

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Ahead of the Lord of Hatred DLC release tomorrow for Diablo 4, Blizzard has pushed out a game update today across all platforms, bringing the game to build version 3.0.1.

Console gamers will see this as Diablo 4 update 1.106 (complete version 1.106.000), and this brings fixes to the game’s DLCs, as well as the base game. Speaking of DLC, you can read our review of Lord of Hatred to see if it’s something you’ll want to purchase or not.

For the complete info on what got changed, read on.

Diablo 4 Expansion Fixes via Update 1.106

Bug Fixes

Fixed an issue where Holy damage reflected by the Reprisal Monster Affix did more damage than intended.
Fixed an issue where the tooltip for the Seal of the Second Trumpet did not mention that Judicator’s Oath needed to be active.
Fixed an issue where recasting Fortress could disable player movement on Controller.
Fixed an issue where passives in the Mercenary Skill trees could not be selected by the D-Pad on controller.
Fixed an issue where enemies could become unreachable during the In His Footsteps quest.

Diablo 4 Base Game Changes via Patch 1.106

Miscellaneous

Monsters with the Shielded Affix are now more visually pronounced, and the immunity to other monsters can be more easily removed by defeating the source monsters.
Monsters with the Reprisal Affix are now more visually distinct, and the reflected damage is now a lobbed projectile.
Loot rewards from the Tower have been improved across the board.
The Tower has been renamed The Artificer’s Tower.
All Gems have new multiplicative damage bonuses when socketed into weapons.
- Amethyst: Damage over Time→ Shadow Damage
- Diamond: Ultimate Damage → All Damage
- Emerald: Critical Strike Damage → Poison Damage
- Ruby: Overpower Damage → Fire and Holy Damage
- Sapphire: Vulnerable Damage → Cold Damage
- Skull: Life on Kill → Physical Damage
- Topaz: Basic Damage → Lightning Damage
A new option for Chromatic Aberration has been added to the Accessibility settings.

Alongside that, there are a slew of bug fixes applied in the patch as well.

Accessibility

Fixed an issue where the Screen Reader announced incorrect information when initially entering game.

Gameplay

Fixed an issue where the Bone Breaker Legendary Paragon Node for Barbarian granted more damage than intended.
Fixed an issue where Necromancer’s Soulrift would persist after mounting.
Fixed an issue where the Sorcerer’s Flame Shield enchantment did not trigger when taking damage from damage over time effects.
Fixed an issue where defeating Belial did not grant experience.
Fixed an issue where Obducite did not drop from all expected enemies in Nightmare Dungeons.
Fixed an issue where Experience Wells could not be used by both players in Local Co-Op play.
Fixed an issue where multiple Horadric Portals would spawn when completing a Horadric Strongroom while in a Party.

User Interface and User Experience

Fixed an issue where some items on the ground displayed incorrect names.
Fixed an issue where some skills with very high skill ranks could display incorrect damage values.
Fixed various instances where bonuses granted by items did not display in the Stats panel properly while in Town.
Fixed an issue where the Barbarian Glyph Might displayed increased damage to Healthy enemies when it actually increased damage to Injured Enemies.
Fixed an issue where Infernal Hordes was not an option for an Activity in the Party Finder.
Fixed an issue where various instances of Damage while Fortified and Damage Reduction while Fortified displayed inaccurate information.

Quests

Fixed an issue where the Slay the Ghouls objective would not progress if the enemies were defeated too quickly during the By Three They Come quest.
Fixed an issue where the Blood of the Mother side quest was inaccessible at certain points of original Campaign progression.
Fixed an issue where the Blood Sermon side quest could not be completed before completing the campaign quest Light’s Protection.
Fixed an issue where the player could get stuck during the In Her Wake quest by using a Mobility ability such as Leap or Teleport.

Miscellaneous

Fixed an issue where some items purchasable at Vendors did not have level requirements.
Fixed an issue where Unique Focuses could not be acquired from the Purveyor of Curiosities.
Fixed an issue where the Nahantu Folk Hero challenge did not unlock as expected.
Fixed an issue where the loot from the boss in Crusader’s Monument could drop much lower quality items than expected.
Fixed various instances where item appearances did not unlock as expected when Salvaging an item.
Fixed various instances where unsalvageable appearances showed as locked in the wardrobe.
Various UI, visual, audio, performance, and stability improvements.

We are expecting bug fixes and possibly tuning changes to be applied to Lord of Hatred when the masses get their mitts on it. Once a patch or two for that is out, expect it here on MP1st.

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Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred DLC Review – Let Hate Devour You

Alexander Lataillade-Nguyen — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:23:20 +0000

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You can feel it in your soul that evil is once more making your life more miserable than it is. But even so, are you ready to take on a Prime Evil once more, wanderer? From the moment Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred begins, Sanctuary feels like it’s already losing, crumbling under the creeping weight of Mephisto’s influence, darker and more desperate than anything the base game dared to attempt. He will stop at nothing to take everything and make it his from Litlth’s death to Eru betraying Neyrelle. You saw at the end of Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred that Mephisto has taken over Akarat’s corpse.

MP1st went hands-on with the full DLC ahead of release, and before diving deeper, it’s worth flagging that what follows contains light story spoilers, and some details may still shift between now and launch. Don’t worry, any major spoilers or lore will not be revealed to let you experience the incredible work the game devs put into it. With that caveat out of the way, what we played paints a remarkably clear picture of what Blizzard is building here.

Lord of Hatred arrives with something you don’t always expect from a second major expansion: excitement and anticipation of where this will lead. With the ending trailer for Vessel of Hatred and the latest trailer revealing a paladin fighting Mephisto in his demon form, you cannot help but be in awe of the absolute cinematic and of what the story will unfold. You feel it in the way the campaign refuses to hold your hand, in the heavier tone that lingers long after each session, and in the deliberate pacing that trusts players to sit with the weight of what’s unfolding around them.

New mechanics, two new classes, and the continuation of the story where it left off. So let us get into it.

Two Classes, One Exploration to Uncover

Want to try a new class? How about two new classes: behold the warlock and paladin, both of my favorite classes that I played in World of Warcraft, now brought into Diablo 4. I can say it was very awesome to play both.

The warlock class immediately stood out to me as the more exciting of the two, even though I spent time with both. There’s something satisfying about bending demonic power to your will rather than simply destroying it. The class thrives on controlled chaos. You summon, sacrifice, and re-summon constantly, creating a loop that feels aggressive and deliberate at the same time (try to achieve a balance; you will see what I mean). You can also bind or become a demon yourself. What makes the Warlock click is how active it feels. You’re actively cycling through abilities, making split-second decisions that can either push your power further or push you too far into corruption. That tension gives the class a unique rhythm that kept me engaged longer than expected.

The paladin is exactly what it sounds like: a heavily armored, shield-bearing holy warrior trained by the Wardens of Light. What makes it interesting beyond the obvious fantasy is the Oath system. Four oaths define your playstyle, pushing you toward different approaches to combat, from absorbing punishment and protecting allies to laying down righteous judgment without hesitation. So play around and feel what the holy path has in store for you. Will you deliver retribution, be a defender, or be a holy walking bashing machine? So properly equip yourself and take on the challenge.

Not to worry if you want to stick to the characters that you already have, as they have new skill variants, level increase, and a few other perks to enjoy continuing to play what you have.

Skovos is a remarkable setting. The ancient birthplace of the firstborn civilization, former home to both Lilith and Inarius, it carries a mythological weight that feels genuinely earned rather than manufactured. Every corner of Skovos tells a story, and the environmental storytelling does a lot of heavy lifting to pull you deeper into the lore before the campaign even has a chance to fully lay its cards on the table. There is a lot to discover, so I recommend focusing on the region’s main quest, then completing the rest of the side quests to get a slightly bigger picture of what is happening for those who are more story-focused.

The main campaign itself is a highlight, even if you don’t do any side quests. The continuation of the Diablo 4 saga picks up with real momentum, and the writing does justice to Mephisto as the Lord of Hatred. He isn’t just a looming threat or a name dropped in loading screen text. His presence is felt throughout, and the story builds toward its confrontations with genuine urgency. I found myself invested in every chapter, pushing forward not just to level up or grab better loot, but because I actually wanted to see what happened next.

For players jumping in fresh, the expansion also bundles in Vessel of Hatred, meaning you won’t be walking into Skovos missing context from the first expansion. It’s a smart move that keeps the full arc of the Diablo 4 saga accessible without making newcomers feel like they’re catching a movie halfway through.

New System, New Discovery

The combat system has not changed much from the usual spamming and rotating your abilities and skills, while dodging and staying alive. The game runs smoothly throughout my playthrough, with no hiccups. If you are experiencing an issue, please make sure the game fully downloads before starting.

Lord of Hatred layers in a number of new systems, and I won’t pretend the first hour or two doesn’t come with a bit of a learning curve. Between the Talisman, the Horadric Cube, overhauled skill trees, new skill variants, set bonuses, a new Loot Filter, and level cap increases, there is a lot being introduced in a relatively short window. It can feel overwhelming at first glance. However, if you want to min-max your character, this is probably a good start to learn a bit of what the new system has to offer. It is pretty straightforward for those who have been playing since the base game, but for those like me who have been away for a long break, it can be a lot to take in.

The Talisman is a standout addition. It functions as an equippable customization layer where you slot Charms to activate bonuses and build toward set rewards. Set Charms carry the most potential, and stacking multiple Charms from the same set unlocks additional bonuses that can meaningfully shape your build. You will be given one in the early part of the game, and be sure to equip and swap out charms as you collect them.

The Horadric Cube, unlocked near the end of the campaign, slots naturally into the endgame loop. Through a range of recipes, you can upgrade gear, forge new items tailored to your build, and refine your loadout in ways that feel purposeful rather than busywork. It’s a cornerstone of late-game customization and a welcome callback to Diablo history. I did not get a chance to explore most of this function, but I am happy the devs added it to the endgame.

Skill tree reworks across all eight classes also freshen things up considerably. New skill variants give veteran players a reason to revisit builds they thought they knew, and the level cap increases add room to grow without making progression feel stretched. While I did not play older classes, I have heard from those who did mention that there was an improvement in the class they played.

Those who want to rush through the game, especially in Brutal mode, where you will lose your character, I highly recommend to properly equip yourself. I can say I lost my one character the first time I went into the fray. I had to change equipment and respec some of my skills for a more survival-focused build.

Endgame That Keeps You Coming Back

If you have survived till the end, then do not worry; there is more to do, and you can enjoy the endgame content the game devs have created.

War Plans are the centerpiece. After the epilogue, players can craft custom endgame playlists of up to five activities, pulling from The Pit, Infernal Hordes, Helltides, Nightmare Dungeons, Lair Bosses, and Kurast Undercity. As you complete activities, you earn progression through a unique activity tree with its own reward track. It puts control in your hands rather than funneling you down a single path, and that flexibility makes a real difference in keeping the grind from feeling like a grind.

Echoing Hatred brings a more punishing option for players who want to test their limits. A hyper-rare event that deploys endless waves of enemies with escalating difficulty, it demands a rare item called a Trace of Echoes to access and rewards players who can push deep into its increasingly brutal waves. It’s the kind of content designed for a specific type of player, and it’s better suited to those who know exactly what they want.

And then there’s fishing. Yes, fishing. Available early in the game, so make sure not to miss out on it. Fishing is an optional side activity spread across the waterways of Skovos, and even the molten rock if you’re feeling adventurous. It’s a breather, a palate cleanser between the intensity of the main and side quests, and a surprisingly satisfying way to collect rewards and explore the world at a slower pace. I found myself returning to it more than I expected, and that says something about how well it fits into the overall texture of the experience. Yes, I spent quite a bit of time trying to collect different fish.

It can be a lot to take in at first, and some players may need a few sessions before everything clicks. But once it does, you will not stop until you finish it. Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred is set to be released on April 28 on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 & 5, and Steam.

Pros

Warlock and Paladin both bring distinct and rewarding playstyles
Endgame offers real player agency with War Plans and Echoing Hatred
New systems like the Talisman and Horadric Cube add meaningful depth
Fishing is a surprisingly welcome breather from the chaos
Incredible storyline that made it more epic and rewarding

Verdict

9.5/10

Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred cements this game's identity in every way. Skovos is a rich new region, the campaign delivers a worthy confrontation with Mephisto, and the two new classes bring genuine variety to an already strong roster. Meaningful new systems, a revamped endgame, and thoughtful smaller additions like fishing show a level of care that goes well beyond padding out a runtime.

Cons

New systems can feel overwhelming in the opening hours
Lots of grinding for those who don't like to grind

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Hades 2 New Update 1.004 Applies Hotfix 2 on Console Versions

Alex Co — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:59:36 +0000

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Developer Supergiant Games’ latest games, Hades 2, just got updated on consoles. While PC players were able to download the game’s Hotfix 2 patch since last week, it’s now making its way to consoles — you can thank certification and all that for updates hitting later for consoles.

Players will be able to download Hades 2 update 1.004 (complete version 1.004.000) now, and this new patch applies a slew of fixes affecting game balance and more.

Potential spoilers for the game’s story are listed, so proceed with caution before diving into the patch notes.

Hades 2 Update 1.004 Released on Consoles to Apply Gameplay Fixes on April 27

Note: Spoilers are unmarked, and this is your final warning for it.

During Dream Dives, increased the chance of Boons being offered in Shops in Tartarus or the Summit if either of these is the first or second Region
During Dream Dives, slightly increased how much Gold you will earn from Encounters in Tartarus or the Summit if either of these is the first or second Region
During Dream Dives, Chronos and Unrivaled Chronos have slightly reduced Life
During Dream Dives, Charybdis Tentacles in the Unrivaled Scylla Encounter have reduced Life
Fixed certain sound FX playing louder than expected
Fixed Braid of Atlas (Charon) not improving Cast damage as expected for most Olympian Cast effects
Fixed Hazard Boom (Icarus) not dealing damage to Melinoë as expected
Fixed Proper Upbringing (Hera) continuing to apply its effect if you fell below the element requirement
Fixed the effect of Anvil Ring (Hephaestus) being interrupted by the effect of Death Defiance
Fixed sometimes gaining Rallying Cry (Ares) from All Together (Hera) prior to having met Ares
Fixed Success Rate (Hermes) sometimes being offered if you have Profuse Bleeding (Ares), in light of the rework in Post-Launch Patch 2
Fixed Moon Beam (Selene) sometimes not raising the likelihood of finding a Path of Stars while using Aspect of Selene if you equipped it between Regions
Fixed Shimmering Moonshot (Daedalus – Staff) not increasing Omega Special damage as expected
Fixed foes in Thessaly sometimes starting to attack too soon if you had Corrosion on Sight (Medea)
Fixed the effect of Vow of Void (Oath) not persisting as expected after a Chaos Trial
Fixed the effect of Rarify persisting on Boons of Chaos over multiple attempts at the same Chaos Trial
Fixed an interaction between Rapid Onslaught (Daedalus – Blades) and Latest Model (Icarus)
Fixed an interaction between Mirrored Thrasher (Daedalus – Staff) and Flood Gain (Poseidon)
Fixed an interaction between Extra Dose (Apollo) and certain strikes from the Black Coat
Fixed an interaction between Exceptional Talent (Apollo) and Aspect of Anubis (Staff)
Fixed an interaction between Cardio Gain (Hestia), Wave Flourish (Poseidon), and the Sister Blades
Fixed Softness upgrade for Total Eclipse (Selene) unexpectedly activating Origination (Arcana)
Fixed text for Death Warrant (Artemis) not displaying an improved chance from Success Rate (Hermes)
Fixed flames from Lubber barrels interrupting the Psychic Leash from Aspect of Circe (Staff)
Fixed Satyr Supplicants not playing their death animations as expected when slain by Winter Harvest (Demeter) during the Unrivaled Chronos Encounter
Fixed Melinoë being unable to use Attacks for longer than expected if grabbed by Polyphemus while using the Moonstone Axe Omega Attack
Fixed the option to Alter offerings in a Pool of Purging becoming inactive if you purchased all goods from a Well of Charon in the same Location
Fixed Melinoë confiding to Frinos about having had a rough night after a restful Dream Dive
Fixed a certain instance where Hermes would not talk to Melinoë when expected, preventing entry to the final battle on the Surface route that night
Fixed certain conversations with Moros occurring unexpectedly if Melinoë declines his advances
Fixed a certain conversation with Hephaestus occurring sooner than expected
Fixed Headmistress Hecate commenting on the Aspect of Selene when you did not have it equipped
Fixed a couple of cases in which Dora could not be interacted with when expected
Fixed letterbox artwork remaining visible at certain resolutions after interacting with the Music Maker
Fixed an issue where closing the Steam Overlay by clicking the X button locked Melinoë into her Sprint
Fixed a visual issue related to Melinoë’s Sprint animation when striking and sprinting in different directions using mouse-and-keyboard input
Fixed a visual issue where the marked-target indicator during Heracles encounters could remain visible during Melinoë’s Return to Shadow sequence
Fixed a visual issue when rapidly switching from using Special to Attack using Aspect of Nergal (Axe)
Fixed a visual issue where foes could rotate unexpectedly after being stunned by Hecuba
Fixed incorrect portrait appearing in rare instances when speaking to Persephone
Fixed incorrect portrait appearing when Chronos speaks in Tartarus during Dream Dives
Fixed some out-of-context voice lines in the Unrivaled Typhon Encounter during Dream Dives
Fixed a visual issue that could occur during Melinoë’s exit from Elysium after vanquishing Zagreus
Fixed several rare crashes
Other minor fixes

That’s one big changelog for a hotfix! If we get another one, expect it here on MP1st.

In other console news, it seems Sony has silently launched a new DRM in initiative on PS5 and PS4 games, and it’s not sitting well with gamers.

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Saros Day-One Update 1.003.002 Released as Game Enters Early Access

Alex Co — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:41:40 +0000

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Same as with other games, Housemarque’s latest title, Saros, has a day-one update available the day of its release. While the shooter’s official release date is April 30, it is available today via early access for those who bought the Deluxe Edition.

Players will be prompted to download the Saros day-one update 1.003.002 file as part of the game’s entire package, and it clocks in at 12 GB.

Saros Day-One Update Is a Hefty Download Size

As one might expect, Housemarque hasn’t released any official patch notes for the day-one update, and we don’t expect them to. Some have mentioned that, based on some reviews, the patch is set to apply a nerf to a weapon or two. That said, without Housemarque confirming it, we can’t really verify.

One fix we’re hoping that was implemented was the suspend feature not working as intended, and every time it was enabled, if a player put the PS5 in sleep mode, it would show a pop-up message on how the game isn’t compatible, and it would need a restart to run properly again.

Given Housemarque’s reputation and how polished their games are, we aren’t expecting a lot of patches for Saros unless it’s to add a new feature or piece of content. While there are bugs to be sorted out, it’s nothing major that’ll require multiple patches consecutively,

If we spot something specific regarding the patch, we’ll update the article with the info.

In other PlayStation news, the “Big Games, Big Deals” promotion is out, in case you’re looking for something new to play at a discounted price.

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Valve Says It Is “Hard at Work” on Steam Deck 2, But It’s Still Too Early for a Release Date

Taha — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:57:55 +0000

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Valve is already working on Steam Deck 2, but if you’re waiting for a release date, you’ll need a little more patience.

The company has already confirmed that Steam Deck 2 is part of its future plans, along with other devices like Steam Machine and Steam Frame. Still, Valve appears to be moving step by step and wants to make sure everything is ready before announcing launch dates.

Steam Deck 2 Is Coming, But Fans Will Have to Wait Longer

Speaking to IGN, Pierre-Loup Griffais, a Valve programmer, shared details about Steam Deck 2. Griffais said that Valve is “making sure that it’s a worthwhile enough performance upgrade to make sense as a standalone product.”

He explained, “We’re hard at work on it. And obviously every step of the way, if you look at our hardware projects over the years, you can draw a straight line from the original Steam Controller and Steam Machine to Steam Deck, to everything that we’re announcing and shipping this year. And we expect Steam Deck 2 will be a lot of the same where a lot of what we’re doing here will be learnings that build up to it”

According to him, many of the devices Valve is working on now will also help with the development of Steam Deck 2. Even though he could not confirm a release date, he did explain what Valve wants from the new hardware. “We’re not interested in getting to a point where it’s 20 or 30 or even 50% more performance at the same battery life,” he said. “We want something a little bit more demarcated than that. So we’ve been working back from silicon advancements and architectural improvements, and I think we have a pretty good idea of what the next version of Steam Deck is going to be.”

At the same time, he admitted that reaching true next-generation performance is still a big challenge. Even with better chips and improved architecture, Valve feels that current technology is not yet strong enough to deliver the kind of major performance jump they want for Steam Deck 2.

For now, Steam Controller will be the first of Valve’s new hardware devices to launch, with its release set for May 4. After that, Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and the new Steam Deck model are expected to follow, although fans may need to wait a little longer for those.

In other news, Playnix has introduced a new Steam Machine alternative with an RX 9060 XT GPU, Ryzen 5 5500 CPU, and 16GB RAM, priced at $1,139.

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Nioh 3 Major Update Version 1.05.00 Released for New Elements via Patch 1.050

Alex Co — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:21:23 +0000

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Team Ninja has released a major update for Nioh 3 that adds a slew of new content for free, as part of the game’s version 1.05.00 patch. Console gamers will see this as Nioh 3 update 1.050 (complete version 01.050.000), and this adds new elements, feature enhancements, bug fixes and a lot more.

Given the scope of the patch, it’s a lot longer than the other title updates we’ve seen for the game, and it also applies weapon balance changes. platform-specific fixes and more.

For the complete patch notes, read on.

Nioh 3 Receives New Content via Major Update 1.05.00/1.050 Released on April 27

New/Additional Elements

Added the new Stone of Penance element.
This feature will be unlocked from the opening mission Escape from Hitokoto Slope onward in the Shogun’s Journey difficulty level and can be used at shrines. The player can exchange an accessory for a Stone of Penance, which will strengthen enemies and also slightly increase the drop rate of high-rarity equipment while it is in use. Defeating enemies under these conditions will increase the Stone’s Penitence level. Once the Penitence is maxed out, the player can offer the Stone in exchange for rewards and their previously offered accessory, with the accessory potentially receiving enhanced traits.
- During multiplayer sessions, the effects of strengthened enemies and increased drop rates activated by the Stone of Penance can be enabled or disabled via the room settings.
Added new missions to Battle Scrolls.
– Within Time Everlasting in “1622 CE – Final Battle of Edo” (Unlocked by completing the main game.)
– Rampant Temptation in “1622 CE – Final Battle of Edo” (Unlocked by completing the main game.)
– Supernatural Shrieks in “1622 CE – Final Battle of Edo” (Unlocked by completing one of the new missions.)
– Gathering of the Greats in “1622 CE – Final Battle of Edo” (Unlocked by completing three of the new missions.)
– Demonic Duels in “1622 CE – Final Battle of Edo” (Unlocked by completing three of the new missions.)
Added a Stone of Penance category to Gameplay Records.
Added new skills as missions rewards for some of the new missions.
Added character creation presets for the six winning entries in the My Takechiyo campaign.

Adjustments/Feature Enhancements

Made it possible to open photo mode while interacting with Kodama, Chijiko, Scampusses, and hot springs.
Made adjustments so that if Bloodedge Demons return to their Graves during battle and are then summoned again, their Health will not be fully replenished.
Made it easier to unlock the Skill Vigorous Spirit.
Made it easier for the status enhancement Auto Life Recovery to remain in effect for longer periods while the stackable auto-recovery effect is active.
Increased the amount by which the effect value of the Honda crest protection Active Skill Damage scales based on position.
Made it easier for Crucible weapons with Sudama Blessings to drop.
Made it easier for Nekomata’s Guardian Spirit Skills to land.
Increased the effect value limit of special effects during Level Sync.
Made it possible to loop between the lowest and highest setting in categories of the System menu with a sliding scale option, and increased the speed when holding the input.

Adjustments and Bug Fixes for Set Bonuses

Increased the bonus granted by the effect Attack Bonus (Strength) for the set bonuses Grace of Vaisravana, Kintaro, First of the Four Guardians, and General of Ruin.
Increased the effects of Bow Damage for the set bonus Grace of Hachiman.
Increased the effects of Untouched Projectiles for the set bonus Grace of Hachiman.
Fixed an issue that prevented the set bonus Grace of Hotei from increasing damage based on the number of auto-recovery stacks.
Fixed an issue that occasionally prevented the effect Activate Living Artifact (No Life) for the set bonus Quick-Witted Courage from activating.

Adjustments and Bug Fixes for Weapons

Samurai weapon: sword

Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented the Martial Art Frost Moon: Humanity from landing.
Fixed an issue that allowed the Martial Art Tempest to hit downed yokai enemies.

Samurai weapon: dual swords

Fixed an issue that prevented Combination Input Martial Art 1 and Combination Input Martial Art 2 from being triggered following the Martial Art Deflecting Cut.
Fixed an issue that prevented the Martial Art Frost Moon from being triggered following Winter Wind in the same stance.
Fixed an issue where pressing the input for the Martial Art Demon Thrust consecutively would trigger a Quick Attack instead.

Samurai weapon: odachi

Fixed an issue where performing the Martial Art Imperative Strike twice in a row while activating Arts Proficiency during Living Artifact would cancel Living Artifact.

Samurai weapon: spear

Fixed an issue where performing a Strong Attack in mid-air would sometimes greatly deplete the player’s Ki.
Fixed an issue where assigning the Martial Arts Windmill and Windmill Wind to certain keys would cause those Martial Arts to end prematurely.

Samurai weapon: axe

Fixed an issue where the accumulation of the negative effect Reduced Movement activated through the Martial Art The Adamantine would not decrease properly through the use of the Samurai Skill Advantageous Deflect.

Samurai weapon: cestuses

Increased the interval during which the player can cancel after successfully performing the Martial Art Iron Grip.
Fixed an issue preventing the player from connecting Martial Arts following a successful Iron Grip.
Fixed an issue preventing additional inputs from triggering attacks with the Martial Art Opportunist.
Fixed an issue preventing the Martial Art Fists of Reckoning from triggering if the player’s Ki fell to a certain level at a certain point.
Fixed an issue where holding the input for Combination Input Martial Art 1 just after a Strong Attack with the Martial Art Kick Cycle set would result in unintended behavior.

Ninja weapon: splitstaff

Fixed an issue preventing Quick Attacks or Strong Attacks from being performed if the player was moving during a Dodge following an attack.

Ninja weapon: kusarigama

Fixed an issue that sometimes caused the Martial Art Black Vines to transition to the Martial Art Blade Spin when using incorrect controls.

Ninja weapon: hatchets

Fixed an issue preventing the Martial Art Advancing Storm from being performed when bestowed with the status enhancement Faster Movement.
Fixed an issue preventing the visual effects and sound effects from being displayed when performing a Burst Break in mid-air.

Ninja weapon: ninja sword

Fixed an issue causing strange behavior when landing on slopes and other such terrain after performing a Strong Attack in mid-air.

Ninja weapon: tonfa

Fixed an issue causing the wrong mission to be set as an unlock condition for the Martial Art Demon Dash.
Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented elemental damage from being inflicted with the Martial Art Mountain Breaker Lightning.

Other

Shortened the interval during which the player can cancel an action using Guardian Spirit Skills when using weapons other than the Samurai weapon the spear, or the Ninja weapons the dual ninja swords and talons, to make all weapons have uniform intervals.
Made it easier to perform Martial Arts following Quick Attacks during Dodges using the Ninja weapons the splitstaff and the talons.
Fixed an issue making it impossible to perform Martial Arts following Quick Attacks while running in some Stances while using the Samurai weapons the spear, dual swords, and cestuses.
Fixed an issue making it impossible to perform Martial Arts if the player held the input for Strong Attacks while changing stances during Dodge Attacks in High Stance with the Samurai weapons the sword, dual swords, spear, or axe.
Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented Strong Attacks from being performed in mid-air with the Samurai spear or odachi sheathed.
Fixed an issue where holding Combination Input Martial Art 1 after a Quick Attack or Strong Attack would unleash a different Martial Art when using certain weapon types.
Fixed an issue preventing the use of some mid-air Martial Arts right after a mid-air Dodge in Ninja Style.
Fixed an issue that triggered a falling attack if the player pressed the inputs for a mid-air Combination Input Martial Art 1 or mid-air Combination Input Martial Art 2 following the Martial Art unleashed by holding the Strong Attack input in mid-air while in Ninja Style.
Fixed an issue that prevented certain Martial Arts from being performed after a Dodge following a Guardian Spirit Skill.
Fixed an issue causing the incorrect Martial Art to be triggered if the player pressed Combination Input Martial Art 1 after using Onmyo Magic when using certain weapon types.

Bug Fixes

Fixed an issue that sometimes made it impossible to jump or Dodge while moving.
Fixed an issue making it impossible to perform a Burst Break while sliding.
Fixed an issue where if the player was Paralyzed and downed while in mid-air, they could recover by jumping or Dodging.
Fixed an issue that prevented some attacks from hitting enemies in the Crucible who had inflicted the Inferno status ailment on the player.
Fixed an issue that prevented some Bloodedge Demon attacks from hitting enemies if the player used Summoning Seal: Bloodedge Demon while equipped with a Lightning-based Guardian Spirit.
Fixed an issue preventing Hellfire Talismans from hitting some floating enemies.
Fixed an issue preventing some of the special effects of the Ninjutsu Infernal Calamity, Glacial Calamity, Thundering Calamity, and Tempestuous Calamity from working properly.
Fixed an issue where if the Demon of Obsession died in a certain location, the animation wouldn’t play and it would become impossible to progress.
Fixed an issue that sometimes made it impossible to progress depending on the player’s location following the battle against Master Nasu no Yoichi.
Fixed an issue that sometimes caused the player to take damage after the boss’ transformation animation during the boss battle in the mission Dark Roots.
Fixed an issue causing the bodies of enemies to become stuck in mid-air if the player used a gatling gun to push their enemies toward the cliff and then defeat them there in “1864 CE – Bakumatsu.”
Fixed an issue that sometimes made it impossible to defeat Himiko during multiplayer mode in the mission The Spirit Tree Village.
Fixed an issue preventing the Snowclops from dropping the Snowclops Loincloth.
Fixed an issue occurring after defeating a Bloodedge Demon, where the level of items dropped from nearby Bloody Graves were lower than they should have been.
Fixed an issue causing fewer item drops or item drops of lower rarities for some bosses/Masters.
Fixed an issue causing Amrita or Elixirs to drop when calling upon warriors in the Battle Scroll Training Ground.
Fixed an issue occurring after defeating some bosses while playing as a visitor, where the level of item drops were lower than they should have been.
Fixed an issue allowing the player to obtain Glory from enemies defeated in the opening battle animations at the Inner Gate when playing Co-op in the mission A Sinister End.
Fixed an issue where the compass showed enemy locations without any enemies present at Mikatagahara in “1572 CE – Warring States.”
Fixed an issue that sometimes caused the camera to lock on to the ground in certain locations.
Fixed an issue that sometimes made it impossible for guests to progress following the defeat of Kajiwara Kagetoki in the mission Subterfuge at the Abandoned Shrine in the Story Mode of Expeditions.
There was a bug that prevented the doors before the boss battle from opening during The Spirit Tree Village in “247 CE – Antiquity” in Shogun’s Journey, making it impossible to progress. If the player experienced this bug and then moved to an era other than “247 CE – Antiquity” via Story Mode in Expeditions, they would become unable to return to “247 CE – Antiquity.” We have made changes that will resolve this issue the next time the player loads their save data.
There was a bug that made it impossible to progress if the player fast traveled to the Eternal Rift during the interval where the Masters would not appear. We have made changes that will resolve this issue when selecting Continue or moving to the Eternal Rift using the affected save data.
Improved an issue occurring in the cutscene Kunimatsu’s Wish, where the sleeves of some equipment obscured Takechiyo’s face.
Fixed an issue where the character separating the chapter title and mission title within the save data title would not appear.
Fixed an issue causing incorrect values to be displayed under Melee Attack in the Level Up menu.
Fixed an issue occurring after setting the Skill Shadow Art Superiority, where the special effect name on the Status screen was incorrect.
Fixed an issue occurring after buying back equipment via Buy Back at the Merchant, where the Tsukumo Fragments obtained when selling the equipment remained in the player’s inventory.
Fixed an issue where the Chijiko summoned via the special effect Summon Chijiko (Ranged Weapon Hit) would not appear above the head of the enemy hit with a ranged weapon.
Fixed an issue where if the icon for a large Scampuss appeared on the map despite there being no Scampuss present, and then the player talked to the Scampuss after it finally appeared, the ! mark would not disappear.
Fixed an issue where, if the player reset their weapon category points after learning the Marial Art Rising Dragon for the Samurai weapon the spear, or the Martial Art Dawn’s Light for the Samurai weapon the odachi, they would receive one additional Samurai Point.
Fixed an issue causing the status enhancements Empowered Martial Art, Withering Blow, and Ki Pulse: Heaven to be canceled by actions like Deflect that do not deal damage.
Fixed an issue causing items that were not obtained to be displayed as re-completion rewards for the missions The Way of the Warrior, The Way of the Ninja, The Way of Onmyo in the Shogun’s Journey.
Fixed an issue where the item level limit in the Select All option did not match the max level of items possessed by the player.
Fixed an issue occurring when enhancing a melee weapon during Soul Matching, where the details on the right side included the Attack of the currently equipped Melee Weapon 1 instead of the pre-enhancement version of the weapon.
Fixed an issue that sometimes caused screen lag if the player set Exposure Correction to a larger value in photo mode.
Fixed an issue occurring while searching under Mission Mode in Expeditions, where if the conditions were set to Friends, the Allow Drop-In Mid-Mission parameters were incorrect.
Made other minor bug fixes.

PS5-Specific Fixes

Fixed an issue preventing the search function from working properly during room searches in multiplayer mode if the search conditions were set to Friends Only and if the player had multiple friends.
Fixed an issue where, if a network connection error occurred in the Hidden Teahouse, the game would sometimes fail to reconnect.

Steam-Specific Fixes

Fixed an issue causing strange reflections on the surface of water in the Eternal Rift.
Fixed an issue that sometimes caused the game to crash under certain conditions if the player had selected FSR3 Frame Generation via Frame Generation under Resolution Advanced Settings in Visuals.
Fixed an issue occurring when the screen was supposed to turn black, where players could still sometimes see the background if HDR was enabled under Visuals.
Fixed an issue causing the lock-on camera’s rotation speed to change based on FPS.
Fixed an issue occurring when moving the mouse cursor on the map, where selecting Return to Current Location would not move the cursor to the location of the player’s icon.
Fixed an issue that made it impossible to toggle the options button on the Exploration Level tab with the mouse when the list of shrines was displayed on the map screen.
Fixed an issue making it impossible to progress while connected to the network if the player had played with a companion, visitor, or acolyte a certain number of times and then selected Appearance of Encountered Players in Character Creation.

Don’t be surprised to see a follow-up hotfix be released to fix any balancing or bug issues that arise from this major update.

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