Catch up on game updates, patches, new seasons and expansions. Find out what has changed and which players are affected.
The roguelite action game receives a free update introducing Nine the Phantom as a challenging new elite foe and the Remains stage, home to The Lost Gearhulk boss.
1 min read
NC's turn-based magical girl RPG Astrae Oratio will run a mobile-only closed beta from October 2-6. Players who signed up in August will receive invitations to test two story chapters, mini-stories, raid mode, and 17 playable characters. The game launches
1 min read
Digital Extremes has released the Iceblade of Narin update for Warframe, introducing the 66th Warframe Narin, Citrine Prime, new weapons, and returning locations with fresh content. Players can claim a free Banshee Warframe through October 7.
2 min read
Embark Studios' biggest update since ARC Raiders' October 2025 launch introduces a harsh new mountain map, three new ARC enemies, weapon amplification, customizable outposts, and a revamped reward pass system across all platforms.
3 min read
After nine years as a free-to-play arena shooter, Quake Champions has transitioned to a paid $10 title on Steam with all live-service systems removed, including battle pass, loot boxes, and premium currencies.
2 min read
Beat Games is releasing its largest update ever for Beat Saber next spring, introducing Flux, a new game mode that replaces sabers with hand-based combat, plus full hand tracking support across the game, a rewards system, and a refreshed single-player
2 min read
Aspyr Media is re-releasing Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Game of the Year edition and Middle-earth: Shadow of War definitive edition for Nintendo Switch 2 on September 30, bundled for $70 with a 50% launch discount through October 6.
1 min read
Bethesda has converted Quake Champions to a paid application with version 1.31, removing microtransactions, battle passes, and all seasonal mechanics. Players who accessed the game before September 23, 2026 retain free access; new players must purchase it
2 min read
The proposed EU regulation would impose sweeping restrictions on common online game mechanics if applied to players under 18, including login bonuses, persistent-world penalties, and AI companions designed to create emotional bonds.
3 min read
Creative Assembly acknowledges that Bretonnia is due for an overhaul, comparing its current state to wine that hasn't aged well. The faction's mechanics lag behind other races in Total War: Warhammer 3, though the team says a rework will take time.
2 min read
Microsoft has filed a patent for technology that would pause games to show advertisements, rewarding players with credits to extend play sessions. The system could insert ads at natural gameplay pauses like loading screens and boss fights.
2 min read
Modder ChunkLeChuck has released DLSS-IV, a mod that brings NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR upscaling to Grand Theft Auto 4, along with improved anti-aliasing and HDR support. Performance tests show modest gains across upscaling modes.
1 min read