Bungie releases update 7.3.5.1 for Destiny 2, which fixes a number of issues related to the Crucible, the new Skimmer vehicle, as well as the Aurora Sacrifice armor ornament. Unfortunately for players, yesterday wasn't the smoothest during the weekly Destiny 2 reset. While the reset is set to refresh the rewards, challenges, and weekly activities, yesterday's deployment hit more than a few snags, resulting in extended downtime and maintenance on the servers which were taken offline, preventing players from logging in for a bit longer than usual.
Part of the rush to jump online is the second week of Guardian Games AllStars, as players attempt to finish off challenges, earn platinum rewards, as well as get in the top 10% of Nightfall scores to unlock a permanent version of the newly added Skimmer vehicle. While players get access to a temporary one during Guardian Games, there's a quest that can be completed through a variety of different methods to unlock a permanent version which will remain after the games come to a close in a couple of weeks. Even as players push the limits of what the skimmer can do, it seems Bungie has identified one bug which allows the vehicle to simply climb walls.
To deal with recently discovered issues, Bungie released update 7.3.5.1. during the Destiny 2 Weekly Reset. While the update did cause disruptions to the normal weekly procedure, the patch aimed to address a variety of bugs impacting the game currently. In terms of the Skimmer vehicle, it fixed a bug that could cause the game to crash when performing tricks. In addition, there was also a bug in the game which allowed players to essentially jump on the side of walls, which Bungie deemed as unintended functionality. The other big fix was made to the Aurora Sacrifice armor ornament for the Titan Hallowfire Heart exotic, which caused the environment to glow red while in third-person view.
In terms of activities, the update addressed two issues specific to the Crucible. The first fixed an issue with Glaives, which were only getting one round of special ammo. For those playing in the Guardian Games specific Supremacy game mode, this update also addressed an issue where it wasn't actually using the recent Destiny 2 Crucible sandbox updates introduced earlier in the month. The same issue was apparently happening inside of Private Matches as well.
While the wall bug fix may be a bummer for some players, many in the Destiny 2 community continue to test the limits of the Skimmer. With the ability to grind on elemental rails and performing skateboard-like tricks, players have been able to chain together these movements to float over large gaps in certain activities like the Prophecy Dungeon. Players have also discovered that Strand
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Helldivers 2 releases a new and bigger update for players which brings new gameplay elements, balancing to missions and weapons, as well as general adjustments and quality of life tweaks. The live service shooter from Arrowhead Game Studios continues to evolve since its launch back in February. Helldivers 2 has managed to achieve this through a combination of new updates and a dynamic world that is constantly in flux thanks to the push and pull of the players and enemy factions across the map.
A brand-new update for Killer Instinct: Anniversary Edition is coming soon for Xbox consoles and PC, and the patch notes have revealed an extensive list of upcoming changes and additions to the beloved fighting game. The new update will adjust the overall game balance of Killer Instinct and give the community more unlocks to pursue by reaching higher player and character levels.
Responding to fan feedback over the slow rollout of all 12 Brave Weapons for Destiny 2 Into the Light, Bungie announces changes to its release plan and a few other gameplay related tweaks. As Season of the Wish rolls on, all eyes have turned to a unique new event coming to Destiny 2 called Into The Light. Over the past couple of weeks, Bungie has given fans a good look at what they can expect from this event once it launches on April 9.
Larian Studios releases hotfix 23 for Baldur's Gate 3, which aims to continue improving the player's experience by addressing various bugs, crashes, and other oddities. It's been a bitter-sweet week for fans of the massively popular RPG, as Larian Studios boss Swen Vincke confirmed that Baldur's Gate 3 isn't getting any expansions, DLC, or even a sequel. The studio instead intends to move on to new projects, with many speculating that the popular Divinity series could be Larian's focus going forward.
Embark Studios releases update 2.2.0 for The Finals, adding a special variant game mode of Power Shift called Bunny Bash, balancing a variety of weapons, while also fixing many remaining bugs. Following the massive changes from the Season 2 update for The Finals, Embark has continued to release new updates on nearly a weekly basis for the online shooter.
Epic Games releases update 29.10 for LEGO Fortnite, bringing new vehicle builds, custom designs, new crafting tools, as well as bug fixes as well. The Mechanical Mayhem update follows suit with another recent LEGO Fortnite patch earlier in March which added Kit Bundles to the experience. Using prebuilt designs, players could essentially purchase new building designs like Beachside Boulevard or Durrr Burger to spruce up their map.
Nintendo launches update 7.1.0 for Splatoon 3, which addresses a long list of bugs to various game modes including Side Order, as well as tweaking Salmon Run and the upcoming Splatfest. Originally launching in September 2022, Splatoon 3 continues to prove itself as one of the fastest selling games on the Nintendo Switch. Splatoon 3 not only became Japan's best-selling game in 2022, but over the first three months, it also flew by 10 million copies sold worldwide.
Rocksteady reveals the full Season 1 patch notes for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, along with a look at all of the new weapons, maps, activities, and other content launching on March 28. It's been a fairly tough road for the game following it's launch in early February. Warner Bros has previously confirmed that Suicide Squad: KIll the Justice League has failed to live up to sales expectations, leaving most to wonder how and even if Rocksteady can turn the game around.
Embark Studio releases Update 2.1.0 for The Finals, further fleshing out the Private Match mode, fixing a ton of recent bugs, and making other general improvements to the rest of the game. Season 2 of The Finals has seemingly given new life to Embark's online shooter, a game which saw massive growth out of the gate but had started to experience a lot of drop off from players. However, season 2 provided a big refresh to the core experience, and so far, seems to be a hit with fans.
343 Industries has revealed Halo Infinite's update 31 patch notes, introducing a slew of enhancements, bug fixes, and new features to the game. Among the highlights are significant updates to Halo Infinite’s networking model, the introduction of Easy Anti-Cheat on PC, and experimental changes to Competitive Skill Rank payouts.
The highly anticipated 1.6 update is officially live on PC, bringing an unexpectedly large number of changes to the 2016 indie smash hit. Developed by only a single person, has received astounding post-launch support for years, though it was previously thought the 1.5 update would be the last major addition to the farming and life sim. While 1.6 is not as large as its predecessor, the patch notes reveal that it still brings a significant amount of new content to the game.
If you’ve been looking for a reason to head back into the game, you’ll be glad to hear that the Stardew Valley 1.6 update is set to go live today (19th March)!