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ARC Raiders Patch 1.17.0 Unleashes Hurricane Content, New Enemies, and Weapon Tuning
gaming3 days ago

ARC Raiders Patch 1.17.0 Unleashes Hurricane Content, New Enemies, and Weapon Tuning

Patch 1.17.0 adds hurricane map conditions, two new ARC enemies, seasonal weather features, and a raft of balance and QoL tweaks. Weapon tuning targets the Stitcher, Kettle, Venator, Jupiter, and Aphelion to adjust TTK, headshot multipliers, reloads, zoom, and handling, with Jupiter and Aphelion receiving ADS and swap-time improvements. Feats can be rerolled three times daily for free, PvP Feats are removed, and new ARC parts are introduced at crafting cost; item values and costs are adjusted accordingly. A broad slate of bug fixes spans gameplay, audio, UI, maps, progression, crafting, and anti-cheat enforcement, alongside known issues noted by the team.

Marvel Rivals Patch Drops Two Events, New Bundles and Cosmetics
gaming8 days ago

Marvel Rivals Patch Drops Two Events, New Bundles and Cosmetics

Patch 2026-02-19 for Marvel Rivals introduces two events (Faulty Dream and Twisted Nightmare) granting Doctor Strange Phantom Sorcerer and Scarlet Witch Twisted Conjurer costumes, plus new in-store bundles (Iron Man Iron Mariner, Emma Frost Black Queen of the Marauders) and cosmetic upgrades (Scarlet Witch Twisted Conjurer chroma and Ultimate Ability VFX), plus new Groot and Elsa Bloodstone animations. Items go live Feb 20 (02:00 UTC); next-week bundles for Moon Knight and Phoenix arrive Feb 27. No downtime patch.

Dragon Ball Sparking Zero Gets Switch 2 Update With New Modes and Online Maintenance
gaming9 days ago

Dragon Ball Sparking Zero Gets Switch 2 Update With New Modes and Online Maintenance

Bandai Namco's Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is getting a new update on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, rolling out as version 2A013.012.003.009.011 for Switch 2 and 2013.012.003.009.011 for Switch. The patch adds Extreme Warrior Time Attack (a limited-time mode), makes all stages available in Versus in Battle Together when played on Switch 2, adds new selectable scenarios, cutscenes and text options in Custom Battle, and improves usability and overall stability. Online play requires the patch, and there will be a maintenance window during launch with Ranked Match and World Library temporarily unavailable; a new DLC was announced.

Monster Hunter Wilds' final patch before DLC brings Arch-tempered Arkveld and 10★ hunts
gaming9 days ago

Monster Hunter Wilds' final patch before DLC brings Arch-tempered Arkveld and 10★ hunts

Patch 1.041 is Monster Hunter Wilds’ final update before the upcoming DLC, adding Arch-tempered Arkveld as a permanent event quest, 10★ permanent hunts for Arch-tempered Rey Dau, Uth Duna, Nu Udra, and Jin Dahaad, and a Monster Hunter Stories 3 collaboration; it also brings Melding Pot and Ingredient Center improvements, Timeworn Charms, more Pop-up Camps, Barrel Bowling tweaks, UI/QoL enhancements, and offline availability for many online-only event quests, along with general performance optimizations and a teaser of a large expansion later this year.

Skyrim Switch 2 Gets 60fps Boost With New Performance Mode in Patch
gaming9 days ago

Skyrim Switch 2 Gets 60fps Boost With New Performance Mode in Patch

Bethesda’s Skyrim update for Nintendo Switch 2 adds a 60fps mode via a Display setting (Prioritize Performance) alongside a 30fps Visuals option. The patch includes extensive crash fixes, performance tweaks across several locations, UI and input improvements, and localization updates, delivering broader stability and smoother gameplay on the Switch 2.

Skyrim on Nintendo Switch 2 Adds 60 Hz Mode and 30 FPS Lock in Version 1.2 Update
gaming9 days ago

Skyrim on Nintendo Switch 2 Adds 60 Hz Mode and 30 FPS Lock in Version 1.2 Update

Skyrim on Nintendo Switch 2 has been updated to version 1.2, adding a 60 Hz display mode with options to Prioritize Visuals or Prioritize Performance; in Visuals mode the game runs at a locked 30 FPS, while performance has been improved across various areas, and a broad patch notes list fixes crashes, audio, UI, controls, and localization issues.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows delivers a Switch 2 patch with manual jump and deeper gear stats
technology10 days ago

Assassin’s Creed Shadows delivers a Switch 2 patch with manual jump and deeper gear stats

The Switch 2 version 1.1.8 patch for Assassin’s Creed Shadows adds a Manual Jump feature, a Detailed Stats Sheet for gear and loadouts, improved critical-hit visuals, and a new Animus entry point, alongside extensive bug fixes and platform tweaks (notably for Switch 2 touchscreen, docked water reflections, and quest/XP stability).

ARC Raiders Patch 1.15.0: Shared Watch Co-op, Winter Return, and Fresh Cosmetics
gaming17 days ago

ARC Raiders Patch 1.15.0: Shared Watch Co-op, Winter Return, and Fresh Cosmetics

ARC Raiders’ February Update 1.15.0 adds the Shared Watch co-op event (Feb 10–24) with merits for destroying ARC (no merits from PvP), reintroduces the Cold Snap map condition with frost damage and higher loot, and brings new cosmetics (Vulpine and Slugger sets). It also tweaks the Trailblazer Grenade, fixes various gameplay and UI issues (including weapon cycling, reconnects, rewards timing, and end-of-round displays), and notes ongoing patch-note improvements and known issues.

Splatoon 3 Update Accidentally Ships Balance Changes Planned for a Future Patch
gaming17 days ago

Splatoon 3 Update Accidentally Ships Balance Changes Planned for a Future Patch

Nintendo's Splatoon 3 version 11.0.1 fix inadvertently included balance changes meant for a future patch. The changes affect Rapid Blaster and Rapid Blaster Deco (ink-radius increase of about 10%) and the R Blaster Elite/Deco/WNTR (ink consumption up by about 14%). Nintendo won't revert them, as they’re intended for a future update; these tweaks aren’t listed in the 11.0.1 patch notes. A follow-up update will include additional balance changes, and Splatoon 3 will continue receiving updates on Nintendo Switch.

gaming18 days ago

Fallout 76 Patch Squashes UI Glitches and Combat Bugs

Bethesda's February 9 patch for Fallout 76 fixes several high-priority issues—C.A.M.P. Module build menu, New Pip-Boy category behavior, 1-Star status for Grunt/Head Hunt, display of C.A.M.P. items bought with Gold Bullion, Cryo damage application, and an evasion exploit tied to the Reflex Legendary Mod—while more fixes are being investigated for armor resistances, bows (damage/repair), and Burning Springs damage balance.

Embark CEO Defends ARC Raiders Roadmap, Promises Continuous Updates
technology19 days ago

Embark CEO Defends ARC Raiders Roadmap, Promises Continuous Updates

Embark Studios CEO Patrick Söderlund addressed backlash to ARC Raiders’ roadmap, saying the team will continue to update the game with detailed patch notes and transparency, even as development schedules are kept private. He argued ongoing content and a $40 price tag justify the approach, noting new maps and features are in the works and that updates will roll out as they are ready, while inviting player feedback via Discord and promising further roadmap details from Insider Gaming.