All articles tagged with #update
Apple is testing iOS 26.3.1, a likely minor bug- and security-focused update due in about two weeks, potentially timed with a March Apple Experience preview of new products (such as the iPhone 17e); it serves as a stopgap before iOS 26.4, which is expected to bring broader features across Apple Music, Podcasts, and CarPlay, with no confirmed macOS 26.3.1 update yet.
Arc Raiders’ Shrouded Sky update arrives Feb 24, 2026 (likely with the same regional release times as prior patches) and is expected to be a free content patch for existing players, with possible paid cosmetic packs. The update adds a wind-affected Map Condition, a new airborne Arc Threat/enemy type, a Trophy Display project, a Raider Deck, plus map updates and an Expedition window, per Embark Studios’ Escalation Roadmap.
Minecraft's Java Edition receives Snapshot 9 as part of the 26.1 update, announced by the Java Team on February 18, 2026.
Obsidian's Avowed marks its first anniversary with a sweeping update adding three new playable races (Dwarves, Orlans, Aumauan), a Magic Mirror to switch races, a New Game+ mode with tougher enemies and expanded stat caps, a Photo Mode, a new quarterstaff weapon, and various QoL tweaks, plus a PS5 launch bringing the latest content to more players.
Capcom confirms Monster Hunter Wilds will receive a large-scale expansion to be revealed this summer, with a February–March update adding new Arch-tempered and apex monsters, a Monster Hunter Stories 3 collaboration quest, and a fan-designed great sword.
Sony will remove the Netflix streaming app from the PlayStation 3 on March 2, 2026, effectively ending the console’s last major streaming feature and signaling its formal sunset; while PS3 online play and the Store remain with minimal support, Netflix can be watched on other devices.
Marvel Rivals’ February patch goes live Feb 5, 2026 (UTC) with no downtime and adds new content: Groot-Mecha-Flora and Magneto-Seats bundles, a Groot emoji bundle, a Take a Seat emote bundle, and a Deadpool animation, plus a free The Thing's Helmet Ready Emote available Feb 8–22. The Loki: Lady Loki bundle is extended to Feb 20. Across platforms, fixes include Hydra Charteris achievement counting, Clobberin' Club format alignment, Loki’s Mastery no longer sharing Proficiency, and improved Times Square Cloak physics. Console gains feature memory optimizations at pre-match hero select, and Angela’s portal interaction is corrected to keep Doctor Strange in place. Stay tuned for more updates.
Firaxis’s Civ VII is getting the Test of Time update to rework controversial changes: players can play one civilization through all three ages with an apex kit, replace legacy paths with a flexible 'triumphs' system, and allow early-age victories, aiming for a more open, sandbox-like experience while addressing endgame complexity; planned additions include a city connections view and hot-seat multiplayer, and the studio is expanding external testing and community workshops to better incorporate feedback.
Square Enix released a fresh update for Octopath Traveler 0 on Switch and Switch 2, boosting sound quality and overall performance while fixing issues such as the museum interior not updating after upgrades, achievements not unlocking on some platforms, and save data problems; a demo remains on the eShop, and save data carries over to the full game.
Gearbox's first major 2026 update for Borderlands 4 boosts loot drops via higher UVHM difficulty, reworks Harlowe's Zero-Point, and adds a photo mode, while a revamped roadmap outlines a Pearlescent gear update, a second Bounty Pack, and the Mad Ellie story DLC. Despite these improvements, the piece remains concerned about the game’s live-service momentum and long-term viability.
Microsoft confirms a Windows 11 bug that can crash Explorer.exe on sign-in when certain startup apps are configured, causing the desktop and taskbar to disappear; the fix is in the optional January 2026 update KB5074105 and is being rolled out gradually. The update also restores proper desktop.ini folder naming, fixes File Explorer hang, and addresses lock-screen and earlier black-screen issues tied to a Windows Update.
Marvel Rivals drops a January 29, 2026 patch introducing the Museum of Contemplation map, a new 1v1 mode called The Clobberin' Club, and the Flight Mode World Tour event with a free Hela outfit (Disco of the Dead) and premium Spider-Man (Groovy Swing) and Psylocke (Psychedelic Pulse) costumes. The Times Square Disco Night offers a first-join reward of 100 Units, plus in-store bundles, animation upgrades, costume visuals, and cross-platform fixes, all with no downtime.
A broad warning urges millions of iPhone users to install iOS 26.2.1 to fix a critical issue and improve device security.
ARC Raiders announces the Headwinds update for January 27, adding a Solo vs Squads matchmaking option, a Trophy Display system to showcase earned ARC trophies, Bird City loot opportunities, and two new Sandwalker cosmetics, signaling tougher challenges and greater rewards ahead.
Bethesda says Fallout 76 is addressing issues from the latest update, including the disabled Weekly Raid Challenge and various quest, UI and combat glitches, with a fix planned for the first week of February. The patch notes outline several fixes and a few undocumented changes, including a Charged melee mod in the Gleaming Depths raid and other weapon mods, but no firm date beyond early February. The Fallout TV series Season 2 is boosting interest in the game.