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The upcoming Stardew Valley 1.7 update will introduce a new farm type, enhanced social features, and more content, with details to be revealed soon. Additionally, a Switch 2 Edition is planned, featuring mouse controls and local co-op, with an announcement expected shortly.
Pokémon GO is introducing Weekly Challenges starting October 12, 2025, allowing players to form groups of up to four trainers to complete challenges for rewards like XP, Stardust, and Friendship progress. The new Social tab will facilitate creating or joining groups, tracking progress, and making new friends. A future matchmaking feature will help players find groups with other trainers in the community.
Google Play Games profiles are being redesigned with new social and customization features, including a more public-facing profile, follower system, and new avatar options, accessible directly from the Play Store, with rollout starting September 23 globally.
Google is updating its Play Games service on Android to display gaming stats, achievements, and social features, allowing users to showcase their progress and connect with others. The update, rolling out globally from September 23rd and in the EU/UK from October 1st, will automatically enhance user profiles and integrate them with the Google Play Store, similar to Steam's profile features.
Google is updating its Play Games platform on September 23 to introduce Steam-like public gamer profiles that display gaming stats, milestones, and social features, with privacy controls, enhancing the social and competitive aspect of Android and Windows gaming. The update will roll out to the EU and UK on October 1.
Spotify has introduced a new in-app direct messaging feature for mobile users in select markets, allowing users to share music, podcasts, and audiobooks with friends and family, enhancing content discovery and social interaction within the platform. The feature supports text and emojis, is optional, and is designed to complement existing social media sharing options, with privacy and moderation measures in place.
Spotify is rolling out a new direct messaging feature in select markets that allows users to share music, podcasts, and audiobooks directly within the app, supporting text and emoji reactions, with privacy and safety measures in place. The feature aims to centralize content sharing and enhance user interaction, especially among free and premium users aged 16 and older.
Spotify has introduced a new messaging feature allowing users to chat with friends they have shared content with, aiming to enhance its social capabilities. The feature is initially available on mobile for users over 16 in select markets and will expand globally, enabling conversations within the app and outside via shared links. While it promotes more interaction, some users may find the app cluttered, but they can disable the feature if desired.
Tinder has launched a new Double Date feature allowing users to team up with friends for group chats with potential matches, aiming to reduce dating anxiety and boost engagement amid declining subscriptions. The feature, tested in select markets with promising results, is set for a global rollout in July and taps into the growing trend of group-oriented dating experiences.
The developers of Pikmin Bloom, the mobile spinoff of the Pikmin series, discuss new features added to the game since its launch, including weekly challenges, flower planting challenges, and event challenges. They also mention their plans to release more social features in the future and hold real events to connect players. The developers emphasize the game's accessibility and its ability to appeal to both Nintendo fans and casual gamers. They also address the absence of Bulborbs in Pikmin Bloom, stating that the game aims for a more peaceful experience compared to the mainline Pikmin series. The developers express pride in creating a hands-free experience that can be enjoyed by players of all ages.
Ubisoft Connect PC Beta is launching with a new gaming library, social features, and an entire technological overhaul to keep up with increasingly complex updates to Ubisoft's games and services. The new app is focused on accessibility, ease of access, and making sure that it's clear to the user how to find what they are looking for. The Beta is now live and Ubisoft is eager to hear player feedback.
Fitbit has shut down its fitness gamification features, Fitbit Challenges and Adventures, as well as its Open Group social feature, citing limited use. The features were removed to enhance and streamline the app. Fitbit users can still create closed groups or connect with other users on its Health & Wellness forums. Google's $2.1 billion deal for Fitbit was completed in 2021 after Google promised not to use health data for targeted ads.
Google is shutting down Fitbit's popular fitness gamification features, Challenges and Adventures, as well as the Open Group social networking feature. The Fitbit community has expressed anger over the removals, with some calling to cancel their Fitbit Premium subscription. Google's acquisition of Fitbit in 2019 has led to the shutdown of several Fitbit products and services, leading to concerns that Fitbit will be slowly killed.