Stardew Valley received a free upgrade for Switch 2, adding features like mouse control and local co-op, but faces some online multiplayer bugs. Other gaming news includes Star Citizen nearing $1 billion in funding, a new mod for Red Dead Redemption 2 allowing players to wash in rivers, and plans for future content from Marvel Rivals. Additionally, there are insights into GTA 6 pricing expectations and upcoming Pokémon leaks.
Elden Ring Nightreign, a multiplayer spin-off of the popular game, had a strong debut on Steam with over 300,000 players but is facing criticism for its lack of communication tools, difficulty for solo players, and limited multiplayer options, resulting in a mixed reception and a 65% Steam rating.
After a tumultuous launch, Aspyr, the developer of Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection, admits to "critical errors" affecting network stability, leading to high ping, matchmaking errors, and server crashes. The game has received an 'Overwhelmingly Negative' review rating on Steam due to these issues and excessive storage demands. Aspyr is working to address the problems and improve network stability, urging players to report bugs through the official support team request form.
Sony is reportedly offering refunds for digital purchases of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League due to the game's unplayability, similar to their approach with Cyberpunk 2077. Rocksteady is still investigating fixes for the game's multiplayer and online connection issues, and some players have received refunds from Sony despite the platform's usual policy against digital refunds. It's unclear how widespread this refund initiative is, but affected players may consider submitting refund requests. The game's ongoing issues and Rocksteady's prioritization of new content over fixing existing problems have led to a sense of urgency, and the situation is being closely monitored for further developments.
