Tag: Updates
News Vampire Survivors Collabs with SaGa in Biggest Free Content Update Yet on PS5, PS4
Yes, as in Square Enix's SaGa
Vampire Survivors already delivers unbelievable value for money, but it's just grown even bigger with the game's largest ever free content update. First and foremost, the "bullet heaven" action title has crossed paths with Square Enix's SaGa series in what must be the most unlikely collab we've seen in a while. Called...
News New Animated PS5 Wallpapers for Welcome Hub Let You Celebrate PS Studios Hits
And future hits
In case you weren't aware, the PS5's Welcome landing screen can be spruced up with a series of backgrounds, including animated ones — and it looks like Sony is releasing a bunch more. Originally shared online by X user @chi_m02 and spotted by @Genki_JPN, numerous new animated backgrounds have been doled out to some PS5 players, in...
News Zenless Zone Zero Planning a Sequel Sized Update for PS5 Fave's First Anniversary
Gacha get up-to-date
Zenless Zone Zero’s massive v2.0 update will be arriving just in time for the game’s first anniversary, and it looks set to shake up the gacha in an impressive way. As part of an epic info drop, HoYoverse has announced that the main storyline will take Phaethon to the Waifei Peniunsula – and yes, we can already see users...
News Another Crab's Treasure Wants You to Play It Again in New Game+ Update
Every enemy encounter remixed
The developer behind Another Crab's Treasure is issuing an expansive update for the PS5 game to mark the Year of the Crab, which it's made up. The headline feature is a New Game+ mode that transforms every single enemy encounter in the underwater experience, and adds new items and boss moves. Available for free on 21st...
News Don't Be Late to the Hellfire Gala in Marvel Rivals on PS5
Emma Frost, Ultron arrive for Season 2
The second season of hit live service shooter Marvel Rivals is almost upon us, and that means there are two new characters and an avalanche of fresh outfits to look forward to. This teaser trailer gives us our first taste of newcomer Emma Frost and Ultron, as familiar faces descend upon Krakoa for the Hellfire...
News Elden Ring Expands with New Armor, Weapons, More in Tarnished Edition
Arriving in 2025
Elden Ring will be ported to Nintendo Switch 2 in the form of a Tarnished Edition, but the additional content that version brings will also make its way to PS5 and PS4. The Tarnished Edition bundles together the base game along with last year's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. Then, it throws "new armor, weapons and customization...
News Fall Guys Finally Has Ranked Mode in Latest Update on PS5, PS4
Playing for all the beans
Fall Guys has been around for the best part of five years, and has gone through many changes in that time, but now, developer Mediatonic is finally implementing a much-requested feature: Ranked Knockout. Available in the game now as part of the latest update, Ranked Knockout does what it says on the tin — the clumsy...
News PS5, PS4 Users Can Avoid PC Hackers After New Call of Duty Update
Crossplay option restricts to consoles only
While crossplay is an overall excellent feature that every multiplayer game should support, it does introduce some flaws when console and PC players are matched against one another. Hacking is still prevalent on PC despite many measures to stop it, and it can result in an unfair experience for console...
News Mortal Kombat Is Koming to Fortnite This Week, Including Scorpion, Raiden, Kitana Skins
Flawless victory royale
Fortnite is collaborating with Mortal Kombat for its next big update, with several new character skins joining the previously released Sub-Zero. The Scorpion outfit is available now in the Shop, and following a game update arriving tomorrow, 1st April 2025, the character will also feature on the Battle Royale island...
News PS5 RPG Honkai: Star Rail Celebrates Its Anniversary with an Abundance of Free Pulls
Old favourites getting big buffs in the future
Believe it or not, juggernaut turn-based RPG Honkai: Star Rail will celebrate its second anniversary next month – and it’ll be marking the occasion with an abundance of free pulls. Fans will be able to earn 20 Star Rail Special Passes just for logging in, while you’ll be able to pick a companion...
News Another Impressive Gran Turismo 7 PS5, PS4 Update Going Live Today
New cars, events, GT Sophy updated to 2.1
Polyphony Digital will upload its latest monthly Gran Turismo 7 patch on PS5 and PS4 within the next 24 hours, bringing the game up to version 1.57 and adding more cars, events, and an updated version of its AI system GT Sophy. The patch goes live at 10pm PT tonight for racers in the USA, which translates to...
News No Man's Sky Relics Adds Ancient Alien Remains to Unearth in Latest Free Update on PS5, PS4
Alien archaeology
Hello Games has announced and released its latest free update to the ever-evolving No Man's Sky. The Relics update, available today to all players as part of the latest patch, adds palaeontology to the sci-fi game's long list of activities. Planets will now feature skeletal treasures buried beneath the surface, and if you dig...
News Infinity Nikki Lightens the Mood with Massive PS5 Update
A season of revelry
The next update for popular PS5 platformer Infinity Nikki is just days away, and after the gothic vibes of the current patch, you can look forward to something a little more light-hearted with the Revelry season. Due out on 25th March, the main addition here is a kind of dance festival you’ll be participating in, which looks...
News Embrace the Ghoul Within with Fallout 76's Latest Update on PS4
Season 20 will melt your face off
Incredibly, Season 20 of continued support for Fallout 76 on PS4 went live today. In a first for Bethesda's storied franchise, players will be able to shrug off some of that necessary skin to become rad-loving Ghouls if they wish. After undergoing "Ghoulification", players will need to make some adjustments to how...
News Helldivers 2 Delivers Borderline Justice in Upcoming Warbond, New Update Available Now on PS5
Hell of a good time
Support for the popular sci-fi shooter Helldivers 2 continues apace as developer Arrowhead announces the next Warbond, as well as releases a new patch on PS5 and PC. The Warbond is named Borderline Justice, and this loosely Western-themed collection will be available starting 20th March: It contains the usual mix of new...
Get the Dark Odyssey Collection in-game
Santa Monica Studio has shared a new set of classic skins, weapons, and items will be added to God of War Ragnarok next week to celebrate the iconic series' 20th anniversary. For PS5 and PS4, a free patch will introduce a Dark Odyssey Collection that contains a skin inspired by one from God of War 2 that you...
News Collect One Last Special Bot in Astro Bot's Final Free DLC Level, Available Now on PS5
Armored Hardcore
The last of the current batch of Astro Bot DLC levels has gone live today as part of the latest game update, providing players with one last challenge stage to conquer. The level, named Armored Hardcore, presents a tough platforming gauntlet to complete, with Astro wielding the metal ball power-up this time. As with each of these...
News Latest Monster Hunter Wilds PS5 Update Makes Dozens of Fixes, Here Are the Patch Notes
A beastly patch
Capcom has released a new patch for its big new action RPG, Monster Hunter Wilds. Available to download and install now on PS5, the update focuses on fixing numerous issues, including those that were preventing progress through the game. Here's the list of issues addressed in this update, per Capcom's support site: The “Grill a...
News Warzone Brings Back Fan-Favourite Verdansk Map on 3rd April
To mark Battle Royale's fifth anniversary
Activision has announced the original Verdansk map for Call of Duty: Warzone will be returning to the Battle Royale title on 3rd April 2025, as part of its fifth anniversary festivities. The firm says it's "time to revisit a place of unforgettable memories", as Verdansk is the place most Warzone players will...
News Nacon's Not Giving Up on Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown for PS5
New modes, cars, and more
With the highly anticipated Forza Horizon 5 right around the hairpin bend, Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown is about to experience some pretty stiff competition on the PS5. But after a meek launch plagued with problems, Nacon is not pulling the plug on the racer. A revised roadmap will see two new game modes added in...
News Launch Day Character Anby Gets a Makeover in Mega Zenless Zone Zero PS5 Update
Anby go again
It’s hard to find a hook for the latest Zenless Zone Zero update, because in reality this is just more of a very, very fun gacha game. But we suppose the biggest story is that Anby, the burger loving launch day character who appears on the game’s PS5 game tile, is getting a makeover. The character will be upgraded to a 5-Star in...
News Gran Turismo 7's Free PS5, PS4 Update Adds 3 New Cars and More Single Player Content
Keep drivin'
For all the chatter about Sony’s failed live service initiative, Gran Turismo 7’s post-release support has been nothing short of superb. A new free update launches this week with three additional cars and some other bells and whistles for franchise fans. But first, let’s get to when you can expect to enjoy it: <time...
News Assassin's Creed, Dead by Daylight, More Feature in Latest Free Update to Balatro on PS5, PS4
Friends of Jimbo 4 out now
Balatro, the breakout hit roguelike card game is having a good week; not only has its inflated European age classification finally been brought down, it's also just received its latest free Friends of Jimbo update. Available now, this is the fourth batch of cosmetics that have been brought to the game, adding several new...
News Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind Free Update Literally Changes the Game on PS5, PS4
Plus: big online multiplayer update incoming
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind was a perfectly fine retro-style beat-'em-up when it launched back in December, but developer Digital Eclipse has just released a game-changing update that fundamentally changes how it plays. Available now as a free patch for the game, the update introduces...
News Honkai: Star Rail's Adventures in Amphoreus Continue in Next PS5 Update
Titan time
For those of you who didn’t get a chance to play Honkai: Star Rail’s new Amphoreus update, it’s effectively an epic 10-hour JRPG storyline set against a loosely European-inspired backdrop involving multiple deities and an impending cataclysmic event. And that’s just part one of a plot that’s scheduled to run all year long. The...
News Monster Hunter Wilds Isn't Out on PS5 Yet, But Capcom's Already Revealed Its First Free Updates
Lots to look forward to
Monster Hunter Wilds is going to be monstrous on PS5 this month, but even once you’ve worked through the presumably massive amounts of day one content, there’s more to look forward to. As part of yesterday’s State of Play, publisher Capcom confirmed the game’s first free post-release updates. “In the week after...
News Massive PS5 Update Gives You Reason to Replay Ninja Gaiden 2 Black
Here are all the patch notes
Ninja Gaiden 2 Black may have come from nowhere, but it was one of the best-selling PS5 games in the US last month. And now you already have a reason to replay it. A new update, available now, adds New Game+ mode to the popular remaster, allowing you to enjoy the entire campaign again with all of your previous content...
News Human Torch, The Thing Will Join Marvel Rivals Next Week in Season 1 Update on PS5
Fantastic
Human Torch and The Thing will round out the playable Fantastic Four heroes in Marvel Rivals when they arrive in the game next week, on 21st February 2025. Mr. Fantastic and Invisible Woman launched alongside the beginning of Season 1 back in January, and now the other two members of the squad are turning up as part of a mid-season...
News Honkai: Star Rail May Be Planning to Buff Older Characters in Upcoming PS5 Update
Power creep freak
Power creep is phrase that may be familiar to those of you who play live service gacha games. The idea is that older characters slowly get outperformed by newer ones, as developers aim to keep you spending on your roster. This means that, unless you’re investing heavily, it can become difficult to complete endgame content, as...
News Wuthering Waves Pays Homage to Indie Darling Dredge in Major PS5 Update
That looks familiar
Wuthering Waves’ first major update since launching on the PS5 is upon us, with v2.1 due out on 13th February. Ostentatiously named ‘Waves Sing and the Cerulean Bird Calls’, this scheduled refresh features two new five-star characters: Phoebe and Brant. You’ll also find a ton of new content, some of which has clearly...
News Apex Legends Resets the Meta with Its Latest Season
Levelling the playing field
Apex Legends is mixing up the meta with its 24th season, Takeover. As we usher our way into Year 6 of the popular battle royale, Respawn Entertainment is aiming to improve what it already has rather than offering up new dollops of content. And that all starts with a meta reset, as every single weapon is buffed with the...
News Fortnite OG Brings Back Tilted Towers in Season 2, Live Now
Plus original loot update, cosmetic items
Fortnite has brought back one of the most famous locations in the Battle Royale's entire history, Tilted Towers, as its OG mode receives a refresh that includes the original Season 2 offerings. Designed to mimic the origins of one of the most popular titles in the world, the seasonal update is live now and...
News New Gran Turismo 7 PS5, PS4 Update Live Now, More Cars and Events
Latest free patch brings version 1.55
Gran Turismo 7 has been updated in the last 24 hours on PS5 and PS4, adding another monthly cycle of cars and events, as well as general updates. The patch brings the Polyphony Digital racer up to version number 1.55 and is available to download now. You can get a visual feel for what's in store in the trailer...
News No Man's Sky Gets Another Huge, Game-Changing Update with Worlds Part II
Gas giants! Deep oceans! New biomes!
No Man's Sky fans may remember that last year saw the arrival of Worlds Part I, an enormous free update to the space exploration game that made some fundamental changes. Now, Hello Games has revealed Worlds Part II, which is yet another universe-altering update, available free to all players. The update makes...
News The Traveler Takes to the Bathhouse in Light Genshin Impact Update on PS5, PS4
And breathe
Genshin Impact’s big Natlan storyline is largely over, so v5.4 is a lighter update overall. Due out on 12th February, you can look forward to a trip to the bathhouse, a bunch of minigames, and a new experimental event featuring some slice of life events from all over Teyvat. We suppose the highlight here is the addition of Yumemizuki...
News Infinity Nikki Sets Sail to the Firework Isles to Find Free Outfits in Massive PS5 Update
Ignite the light
Infinity Nikki’s update cadence is a lot quicker than other popular gacha games, which means v1.2 is almost upon us already. That means there are new outfits, quests, minigames, and more to look forward to from 23rd January. Named the Firework Season, this update is all about celebration, as our eponymous stylist sets sail to the...
News Marvel Rivals Will Grow Rapidly with a New Hero Being Added Every Month and a Half
Assemble
Hero shooter smash hit Marvel Rivals already has dozens of playable characters to get to grips with, but the developer is far from finished adding to the roster. In a recently published interview with Metro, director Guangyun Chen has described the team's aim for post-launch support, and it sounds like new heroes will arrive with...
News Marvel Rivals' First Proper PS5 Season Starts 10th January
And here's the first trailer
After a brief primer season, Marvel Rivals will get underway proper from 10th January on PS5. As previously teased, Eternal Night Falls will feature the Fantastic Four, although it’s still unclear how all four new characters will be rolled out. Some claim they’ll all be there from day one; others argue there’ll be...
News Honkai: Star Rail's Biggest Ever PS5 Update Will Start a Year-Long Storyline
Amphoreus is almost here
Honkai: Star Rail’s anticipated v3.0 update will launch on 15th January, bringing with it a new location named Amphoreus and a fresh storyline. Said plot will be split into an enormous eight parts and will run all year. Let’s hope it’s good, eh? We won’t get into the full extent of the lore here – you can watch...
The eternal land awaits
Need sobering up after a late night of New Year festivities? HoYoverse should have the goods, as it reveals Honkai: Star Rail’s next major destination, Amphoreus. A livestream, named Paean of Nova Era, will air on 1st January. The life of a gacha game is filled with regular updates, but every year or so, titles receive...
News Lovely Live Service Infinity Nikki's First Major PS5 Update Approaches
Wish upon a shooting star
If Infinity Nikki is your first live service gacha game, then welcome, the work never ends. While you may still be making your way through the initial eight chapters of the main storyline, the release’s first major update is close, and scheduled to release on 30th December. There’s a ton to get through here, so let’s...
News Palworld's Biggest Ever Update Is Available Now on PS5
Here are all the patch notes
An absolutely enormous update for embattled monster collecting game Palworld is available now. The title has been the subject of intense scrutiny since Nintendo and The Pokémon Company aimed its legal team at the indie outing, claiming it infringes on the companies’ patents. It’s since made some slight adjustments
News Tetris Forever Adds Welltris to Playable Collection, More Updates in the Works
Well, well, well
Tetris Forever, the latest retro compendium from Digital Eclipse, has just received an extra playable version of everyone's favourite falling block puzzler. Once you've installed the latest game update, you'll be able to play Welltris — a game previously covered in the interactive documentary, and now you can check it out for...
News Genshin Impact's New Best Girl Rides a Motorcycle Through Teyvat on PS5, PS4
Tons to look forward to in next major update
Natlan’s main storyline will come to a conclusion in Genshin Impact’s next enormous update, scheduled to release on 1st January for both PS5 and PS4. The new content will make the motorcycle riding Pyro Archon, Mauvika, playable for the first time. She’ll headline the first phase of the banner,...
News Alan Wake 2's Latest Update Tackles PS5 Pro Problems, Includes Toggle for PSSR
Here are the patch notes
Developer Remedy has released an update for Alan Wake 2, and it addresses the issues people are having with the game on PS5 Pro. Alan Wake 2 is one of a handful of games that have struggled with teething troubles on Sony's souped-up console. With this latest patch, however, the team hopes to smooth some things out. Perhaps...
News Eve Is a Festive Firecracker in Stellar Blade's Surprise Xmas Update, Out Now on PS5
New minigame and seasonal rewards
The ever-industrious Shift Up is back with another unexpected Stellar Blade update, this time ahead of the holidays. Available from tomorrow, hub town Xion is getting a wintery glow-up, complete with Christmas trees and seasonal decorations. But that’s not all! A new minigame will be added to the area, with...
News PS5 Pro Update on Its Way to Black Myth: Wukong, Arriving Tomorrow
Builds on previously confirmed PS5 patch
The update bringing a challenge mode, in-game maps, and new armour pieces revealed for Black Myth: Wukong earlier in the week has not actually gone live yet, but it's now received a patch itself to include PS5 Pro support. We now know the update goes live tomorrow, 14th December 2024, and works to improve the...
News Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown Takes Us Back to Ibiza in Huge Season 2 Update
A whole new world
Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown has just received a major update, taking the open world racer into Season 2. The most significant addition is an all-new map to explore: Ibiza. A returning location from TDU 2, you'll be able to enjoy a totally different vibe to the main game with a new city and its surroundings to cruise...
News The Plucky Squire's Heavy-Handed Tutorials Reduced in New Streamlined Mode
Coming soon to consoles
Devolver Digital has announced a new mode for its charming action adventure, The Plucky Squire. Dubbed Streamlined Mode, this new way to play essentially strips out some of the tutorials, hand-holding, and less necessary dialogue, taking control away from players less often. The game is clearly geared towards a family...
News Zenless Zone Zero's Next PS5 Update Transforms the Flow of the Game
And adds more events than you can imagine
We liked Zenless Zone Zero a lot when it launched in July, and we’ve stuck with it in the five or so months since. But HoYoverse said it was committed to fan feedback, and it wasn’t kidding – it’s effectively transformed the game in the five or so months since. <related ids="175658"> One...
