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News The Brilliant Atari 50 Adds 12 More Games in Free Holiday Update, Available Now
What's old is new again
Atari and Digital Eclipse have just released a major update to Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration. The Holiday Content Update is now available for free to all owners of the game, and adds a dozen extra playable classics to the already impressive collection. The 12 games being added include a bunch of extra 2600 classics,...
News The Crew Motorfest Season 2 Brings Hoonigan to Hawaii on 6th December
Vroom vroom
The Crew Motorfest has been plugging away in the background since its launch in September. Ubisoft's typically fantastic post-launch support has kept the open world racer packed with things to do and rewards to earn. Now, though, Season 1 is drawing to a close as the game prepares for Season 2, which gets started tomorrow, 6th December...
News 12 Extra Atari 2600 Games Are on the Way to Atari 50, Even More in Further Updates
All available for free next week
A bonus 12 Atari 2600 games will be added to PS5, PS4 compilation Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration in an update arriving on 5th December 2023. The free patch is just the first in a series of updates planned that will add more classic titles to the experience we named one of 2022's Best PS5, PS4 Remake, Remaster,...
News K-Pop Ultrastars BLACKPINK Make an Effort to Bring KartRider: Drift Back from the Brink
How you like that?
It’s been a little time since we heard about free-to-play racer KartRider: Drift, but just like Overwatch 2 and LE SSERAFIM recently, publisher Nexon is calling upon the power of k-pop to put the release back in the limelight. And it’s not short-changing players with Kep1er or ALICE here: it’s bringing out the big guns, with...
News Arendelle Arrives on PS5, PS4 as Disney Speedstorm Lets It Go
Hopefully it won't get a frosty reception
The glacial backdrop of Arendelle will bring a touch of winter to Gameloft’s free-to-play kart racer Disney Speedstorm starting today, as the game’s latest season gets underway. Let It Go will bundle in a bunch of new racers, including Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Kristoff, and Hans. As always, they’ll all have...
News The Batman Movie Suit Coming to PS4's Arkham Knight Next Month
Free update on 15th December
Batman: Arkham Knight is being updated next month with the suit worn by Robert Pattinson in last year's film The Batman. Arriving on 15th December 2023, the suit will actually be available first in the new Nintendo Switch version of Batman: Arkham Trilogy, but will then be offered as a free download to PS4 players and...
News Cult of the Lamb Looks Like It'll Embrace Animal Instincts in Sins of the Flesh Update
Coming soon
Cult of the Lamb is a cracking mix of roguelike and life sim/management that walks a dangerously thin tonal tightrope. The art style makes it look like a Saturday morning cartoon, with adorable animal characters and cute, colourful environments. However, it has a more mature edge — sacrifice, death, the dark arts, and more are happily...
News PSVR2's Ghostbusters Receives New Mode, Skins, and Update Today
Catch ghosts in Heist & Seek
PSVR2 experience Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord is being treated to its first major update today that patches in a number of quality-of-life features and a new mode named Heist & Seek. If you own the season pass in addition to the base game, there are the new Keymaster and Gator skins to grab now also. The new...
News Another EA Sports WRC Update Is Available Now on PS5, Here Are the Patch Notes
More performance improvements
It was only last week that Codemasters released a major patch for EA Sports WRC, but another one has just arrived. The latest game update is available to download and install now, coming in at about 1.1GB on PS5. It looks like the main focus continues to be on improving the game's overall performance, combating...
News New Game+ on Its Way to Assassin's Creed Mirage Next Month
Part of a December update
Ubisoft has announced a New Game+ option will be part of a PS5, PS4 update for Assassin's Creed Mirage arriving at some point in December. The update will also add a new permadeath mode across all difficulties in the game, making your assassination attempts that little bit more intense. The series' Twitter account then...
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5 Update Available Now, Here Are All the Patch Notes
Thwip
Insomniac Games has just released a new update for Marvel's Spider-Man 2. Taking the game to version 1.001.005, the 460MB patch is yet another effort to squash a host of pesky bugs. It's available to download and install now. The patch includes various fixes, such as collision errors, missions failing to trigger, losing the ability to jump,...
News EA Sports WRC Update 1.3 Targets Performance Problems and Much More
Here are all the patch notes
Less than a week after release, EA Sports WRC is getting its first major patch in a bid to fix a number of issues. Arriving today, 8th November 2023, the 1.4GB update will bring the game to version 1.3, and it's setting its sights on technical hiccups and a laundry list of minor bugs and errors. As mentioned, the main...
News Hydro Archon Furina Finally Arrives in Genshin Impact's Huge PS5, PS4 Update
Fontaine expands east
HoYoverse is continuing to expand upon Genshin Impact’s recently added Hydro region Fontaine, and the release’s upcoming v4.2 update – dubbed Masquerade of the Guilty – will see new underwater regions incorporated. Crucially, it’ll plot the arrival of the Hydro Archon, Furina, a five-star sword wielder whose Elemental...
News Honkai: Star Rail's First Major PS5 Update Gets Spooky This Month
Assemble a ghost hunting squad in major new event
If Honkai: Star Rail is your first foray into the wonderful world of HoYoverse, then welcome to the party – and the seriously impressive churn of new content updates. Following the game’s release on PS5 a few weeks ago, it’s time to get ready for v1.5, the game’s next major expansion which...
News Huge PS5 Update Makes Immortals of Aveum Better Than Ever
You can also play for free
Ascendant Studios has today announced it'll be deploying a huge PS5 patch for Immortals of Aveum on 16th November 2023 that adds new playable content, New Game+, and an even tougher difficulty mode in Grand Magnus. On that same day, the PS5 game will also be available for anyone to play for free up until the third chapter...
News Latest Alan Wake 2 PS5 Patch Applies 200+ Fixes
Bugs thwarted, improvements made
Another PS5 patch has just gone live for Alan Wake 2, introducing over 200 improvements and bug fixes to the game. It is available to download now, bringing the title up to version number 1.000.008. A complete roundup of all the changes and additions can be found on the official Alan Wake website. The top-level...
News Another Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Update Available Now, Here Are the Patch Notes
Bug spray
Insomniac Games has just released a new game update for the popular Marvel's Spider-Man 2. Taking the title to version 1.001.004, the 922 MB patch makes a few more fixes as the developer aims to squash all those pesky bugs. This patch fixes a variety of issues, such as examples of the player getting stuck, bosses getting stuck, player...
News Biggest Gran Turismo 7 Update Ever Adds Cars, Tracks, Modes, Challenges
Welcome to SPEC II
As teased over the weekend, Gran Turismo 7 studio Polyphony Digital has today revealed the PS5, PS4 racer's biggest update yet. Dubbed SPEC II, it adds a four-player split-screen Couch mode, seven more cars, a new track in the Lake Louise Snow Circuit, the chance to try SOPHY AI in Quick Race, and an extra 50 challenges. All of...
News Gran Turismo 7 Promises Major PS5, PS4 Update Next Week
At least seven new cars incoming
Gran Turismo 7 has been growing on a monthly basis, but series creator Kazunori Yamauchi promises a “big update” is coming for November, with at least seven new cars. The industry veteran posted his traditional silhouette picture on Twitter, seemingly confirming the upcoming addition of the Lexus LFA, Nissan...
News Synth Riders Spooky Update Adds Yet More Free Content
A new song, and a few extras
The parade of new content for VR rhythm game Synth Riders continues! To celebrate the first Halloween since the launch of PSVR2, Kluge Interactive is once again celebrating the scariest time of year with free content. The 2023 Spooky Update includes one free song, Nightmare Cure by DanyloM & Electro Swing Thing...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley Won't Be Free-to-Play When It Launches After All
New plan
The Animal Crossing-esque Disney Dreamlight Valley has been in early access since September 2022, and it's soon to be making its full, proper launch in the very near future. However, plans have changed regarding its payment model; when it releases, it'll cost $39.99 instead of, erm, zero. Initially planned to be a free-to-play game,...
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Update Fixes Flag Issue and More, Here Are the Patch Notes
Puerto Rican flag restored
Insomniac Games has released a new patch for its smash hit superhero sequel, Marvel's Spider-Man 2. The game has been out for just under a week, and in that time a handful of bugs and errors have been raised. This 551 MB patch amends a few of those, most notably the issue surrounding an incorrect flag present in Miles...
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Post-Launch Updates to Add New Game+, Mission Replay
Expected before the end of the year
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is about to glide into our lives tomorrow, 20th October 2023. While it does have the odd bug or two (meaning technical issues, not the protagonists), a day one patch should tidy things up — but it's largely a very complete and polished game out of the box. Insomniac Games isn't finished...
News Improved PSVR2 Rails Shooter The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR Adds Horde Mode
Free update available now
The dramatically improved PSVR2 rails shooter The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR – which was a dismal experience on day one – has quietly added a Horde Mode in a free post-release update. The press release teases: “New horde mode! Will you survive the rooms of doom?” It adds: “On this s
News Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2 Support Simply Never Ends as Major Update, PS5 Version Announced
Celebrates 7th anniversary
Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2 is getting yet another major update on the 12th October — and as if that wasn't enough, Bandai Namco has announced that a PS5 version will release in 2024. If you can believe it, it's actually the game's 7th anniversary, and to say support for XenoVerse 2 has been impressive would be a serious...
News Honkai: Star Rail's PS5 Launch Update Brings Big Waifu Energy
Jolted awake from a winter dream
Honkai: Star Rail’s next scheduled update will coincide with the game’s release on the PS5, and Chinese developer HoYoverse is going big on the waifus to keep existing fans engaged – and pull in new punters on its brand-new platform, too. Three new characters will debut starting 11th October with v1.4,...
News New Cuphead Update Skips PS4, Will Be Exclusive to Xbox, PC
Made to celebrate sixth anniversary
An anniversary update will be available for Cuphead later today, but your PS4 version of the game won't be downloading it. StudioMDHR has dedicated its latest slice of content to the Xbox community — describing it as a "love letter" — since it was the first to play the game upon its original launch. Cuphead...
News Amy, Knuckles, and Tails Playable in Last Sonic Frontiers Update, Out Now
Available on PS5, PS4 for free
The final content update for Sonic Frontiers is available now on PS5, PS4, and it's one of the most important of the lot, making Sonic the Hedgehog's side-kicks Amy, Knuckles, and Tails all playable. As part of an additional narrative timed before the final battle on Ouranos Island, the three characters search for...
News Gran Turismo 7's September Update Adds Fast Cars and Flashy Scapes
Time for a tune-up
Gran Turismo 7's next update is out today, 28th September, and it brings with it some speedy new vehicles, which has to be the real draw here. There are also some Extra Menus being added, as well as new Scapes, with some 29 additional Spots having been added to Brand Central's Nissan section, but it's the cars we think you'll like...
News Spooky Fishing Adventure Dredge Gets Boat Customisation in Latest Free Update
Dredging it back up
One of the many indie hits this year is Dredge, a fishing game with an eerie twist by Black Salt Games. Since its launch back in March, the title has received a couple of free updates, adding extra content and features as the year's gone on. Today, 18th September 2023, the latest of these updates is now live. The emphasis in...
News Genshin Impact's Huge 4.1 Update Expands Fontaine and Adds New Characters
Fontaine edges upwards
Is it really time for the next big Genshin Impact update already? Well, almost – it’s due out on 27th September, so a little over a week away. As you’d expect from v4.1, there’ll be updates to new Hydro city Fontaine, which will expand upwards to the Fortress of Meropide. It’s there the Archon Quest will continue, as...
News A Huge, Free Update for C-Smash VRS Has Arrived on PSVR2
New music, modes, more
PSVR2's most stylish game, C-Smash VRS, has just received a big content update. Announced back in August, the minimalist racket sport is now even bigger and better with the latest patch, which introduces all kinds of new stuff to do. Infinity mode has you hitting blocks with the ball as they move towards you, the goal being...
News Free Beauty and the Beast Expansion Available in Disney Dreamlight Valley Now
Play as Belle and the Beast in new Friendship Quests
Gameloft has today launched the latest Disney Dreamlight Valley expansion on PS5 and PS4, arriving free of charge and themed around Beauty and the Beast. You'll be able to accompany both Belle and the Beast himself in a new realm offering more Friendship Quests to complete and items to collect...
News The Porsche 911 Turbo Hacks into Rocket League Season 12 Starting Today on PS4
Tech the next left
Can you believe Rocket League is up to its 12th season? The ever-popular arcade game is still plugging away with regular updates, and the latest season begins today, 6th September. This time around, the free-to-play Soccar game is going rogue with hacker-themed content. One of Rocket League's most recognisable arenas, Neo Tokyo,...
News Star Wars Jedi: Survivor PS5 Update Available Now, Here Are the Patch Notes
Performance improved, bugs squished
We had a great time with Star Wars Jedi: Survivor when it arrived earlier this year, but let's be honest, the technical performance wasn't great. The game's performance mode, which targeted 60 frames-per-second at a reduced resolution, was inconsistent, and it even struggled to keep it locked to 30 if you used the...
News New Modes, More Stages for PSVR2's C-Smash VRS in September Update
Over 40 new levels included
PSVR2 hit C-Smash VRS will receive a huge overhaul on 14th September 2023 that adds new modes, more than 40 new stages, and a host of other features in a free update. The big highlight is an Infinity mode, which as the name suggests, tasks you with keeping the ball in play for as long as possible while avoiding oncoming...
News No Man's Sky's PSVR2 Visuals Take a Massive Leap with Foveated Rendering
See space more clearly
Hello Games’ unprecedented ongoing commitment to No Man’s Sky has continued this week with its enormous Echoes update, adding an entirely new alien race and massively expanded space-based combat. But one other feature buried in the patch notes is the inclusion of foveated rendering for PSVR2, which has had a colossal...
News Park Beyond Receives Major Free Update, First DLC Pack in September
For your amusement
Bandai Namco's theme park management sim, Park Beyond, didn't exactly set the world on fire when it launched back in June. While the game's focus on larger-than-life rides is a neat hook, it's unfortunately full of technical problems that leave the experience feeling undercooked. However, developer Limbic Entertainment is far from...
News No Man's Sky Echoes Update Adds New Robotic Race, Improved Space Combat, Much More
Another huge update
Hello Games is clearly far from done with No Man's Sky, as it's just dropped the latest in a long string of massive, meaningful updates. The sci-fi explore-'em-up has now received its next free expansion, Echoes, teased last week, and it's another literal game-changer. The headline addition this time is a brand new race of...
News Sonic Frontiers: The Final Horizon Story DLC Arrives for Free in September
Super Duper Sonic
SEGA and Sonic Team have been doing a pretty great job with Sonic Frontiers. The open zone platformer has been receiving a steady flow of updates and DLC, filling out the game with new things to see and do. The latest effort, called The Final Horizon, is very nearly here, releasing on 28th September, and it'll be free for everyone...
News Sifu Gives You One Last Reason to Fight on PS5, PS4 from 7th September
Final fight
The final content update for Sloclap’s strongly supported martial arts hit Sifu will punch PS5 and PS4 from 7th September – and it’s not going down without a fight! “The Arenas Mode expands its boundaries unveiling more unseen locations and introducing ferocious battles against familiar goons, bosses, and unexpected faces,” the...
News Drive the Gran Turismo Movie's Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 ‘18 for Free on PS5, PS4
This actually happened
As expected, Gran Turismo 7’s next major update – scheduled to release on 7th August, 2023 – will add promotional content from the upcoming movie in the form of a free Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 ’18. Those who login after installing the patch will be able to add the car to their in-game garage for free, until 28th...
News Genshin Impact's Gigantic Fontaine Expansion Plunges PS5, PS4 from 16th August
Along with improvements on PlayStation platforms
The Genshin Impact update you’ve been waiting for, Fontaine, is less than two weeks away: 16th August is the all-important date for the addition of the fifth region in HoYoverse’s hit gacha game. The upcoming 4.0 update, named As Light Rain Falls without Reason, will add a ton of new content to...
News Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Reveals Five Months of Paid DLC, Free Updates
Two more expansions on the way
Team Ninja has expanded its post-launch plans for Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty by giving a full rundown of what users can expect month to month, including both paid DLC and free updates through until 2024. With one expansion available on PS5 and PS4 already, the second and third will arrive in September and December...
News Hitman to Add First New Elusive Target in Over Two Years on PS5, PS4
Real-life DJ Dimitri Vegas to cameo
Hitman: World of Assassination, the compiled stealth sandbox trilogy from IO Interactive, will receive its first new Elusive Target on PS5 and PS4 in over two years soon. Starring real-life DJ Dimitri Vegas, the mission – named The Drop – will feature his likeness and voiceover work. We’re going to assume...
News PS5, PS4's Superb Sim Racer Gran Turismo 7 Grows Again Next Month
Four new cars incoming
With the Gran Turismo movie right around the hairpin bend, Sony will be expecting sales of sim racer Gran Turismo 7 to increase. Polyphony Digital, reliable as ever, has announced that its next free update will release next month, on 7th August. Teased on series creator Kazunori Yamauchi’s social media feed, there’ll be...
News PSVR2 Hit C-Smash VRS to Receive New Modes, Music in Major August Update
And it's free
One of the most striking, and best-received, PSVR2 titles to date is C-Smash VRS, a virtual reality reboot of SEGA's cult classic Dreamcast game, Cosmic Smash. While we really rather like it, one of our only criticisms is that it felt a little light on content at launch. However, it appears a big update arriving next month will go some...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley Adds Competitive Photography Mode This Week
Wreck-It Ralph's Vanellope von Schweetz also moving in
Disney Dreamlight Valley, with its live service content pipeline, is quickly shaping up to be a real contender to Animal Crossing’s crown – in fact, with this kind of update cadence, it’ll be difficult for Tom Nook to catch up when he does eventually decide to set up a new town. The cosy...
News Brilliant PS Plus Puzzler Humanity Expands Its Level Editor in Latest Update
More toys
Humanity, which launched on PS Plus Extra back in May, is a surreal but wonderful puzzle game that we definitely recommend. While the main campaign is the major draw, little has been said of its robust level creation mode, which lets players construct their own stages and share them online. Developer Enhance Games has just released a new...
News New Usage Terms Let You Use Creations Outside of Dreams as End of Live Service Approaches
Update 2.60 available now
Media Molecule is on the verge of sunsetting live service for Dreams, but until that time, the creation sandbox is still getting updates. The latest of these has just arrived, and is available to download and install now. Version 2.60 is about 455 MB in size, and includes several bug fixes as well as some interesting new...
