Heroes of the Storm PTR Patch Notes - April 16, 2024

Diablo 4’s next season, Loot Reborn, kicks off next week and completely overhauls the game’s crafting and loot aspects. Blizzard Entertainment recently released the patch notes to highlight everything players should know. However, it also contains all of the changes from its PTR session in April.

A new Fortnite update is arriving today (Friday 3rd May 2024), bringing a whole load of new Star Wars content into the game.

Bethesda has pulled the curtain back on the big Starfield update that's coming on May 15. Since launch, Bethesda has released multiple updates for Starfield to address fan feedback and squash lingering bugs. However, the next update for the game may very well be the biggest to date, implementing significant improvements that will benefit those playing specifically on Xbox as well as PC players.

The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S upgrade for Fallout 4 is here, with updates rolling out for Xbox and PC players and a new PS5 version of the game available as a free upgrade for owners on Sony’s console – sadly not for PS Plus subscribers.

Against The Storm's latest update adds a a River Kelpie, a "legendary water demon" that can mesmerise villagers in your rain-slick settlements. I've been mesmerised myself by another part of the update, however: the ability to zoom out 66% further than before.

Blizzard has released updated Patch 10.2.7 PTR Patch Notes, noting several user interface and accessibility improvements for the Group Finder, dressing room previews, and Solo Shuffle scoreboards!

Blizzard has released a major update for Heroes of the Storm on the Public Test Realm (PTR), featuring substantial hero adjustments, new additions to Same Hero Mode, balance updates, bug fixes, and more. Alongside these changes, Blizzard also included bug fixes and improvements aimed at enhancing the overall game experience.

The Sims 4 has received a brand new update this week, just a couple days before the new DLC packs release. Next week there are two new pack DLCs coming to the Sims 4 which players can purchase as bonus content, one including a party bundle which provides everything someone would need for their Sim to host the perfect party.

The Empress of Battahl is in trouble. As soon as you arrive in the city of Bakbattahl in Dragon’s Dogma 2, you’ll be sent to aid the Empress. An assassin is hunting the latest leader of Battahl, and saving her is absolutely essential if you want the best ending in the game. There are two quests related to the Empress — Shadowed Prayers and A Candle In The Storm. We’ll cover how to complete both of these quests and get the best possible result in A Candle In The Storm.

Microsoft has revealed the lineup of games that will be added to the Game Pass catalog over the next couple of weeks, and subscribers have some notable titles to look forward to. Most prominent among them is probably Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, Rabbit and Bear Studios’ long-awaited Suikoden spiritual successor, which launches April 23 and will also be available with Game Pass on PC, console, and cloud at launch.

The full patch notes for the Final Fantasy XVI 1.31 patch going live later this week were shared online, detailing balance changes, quality of life improvements, and more.

Patch 29.2, launching on April 16, brings Battlegrounds Duos and Season 7, Once Upon a Tavern!