Patch note desk
Numbered patches and hotfixes, reduced to verified facts, essential changes, and the practical consequences for players. Major announcements without a patch-note signal stay in the broader latest-updates feed.
Counter-Strike 2's July 29 update moves Boulder, Fachwerk, and Shelter to their latest Community Workshop versions. It also fixes map scripts failing to load in tools mode, restores some Collection Catalog XP claims, and closes a bug that let malicious players avoid VACnet processing.
Read analysisLudus Magnatus 0.93.0 adds gladiator ageing, a Very Hard setting, a revised Champions Cup, randomized fixtures, and new roster tools. The update also adjusts experience and training rules, improves equipment selection and localization, optimizes loading and multiplayer synchronization, and fixes campaign joining and save-state problems.
Read analysisHeroes of Hammerwatch II launches the Celestial Ruins expansion with the Priest class, two Focus weapons, Survival Mode, Spirit Boons, new loot, and pets. A simultaneous free update adds several trinkets and pets for all players while rebalancing critical stats, spell scaling, classes, weapons, elite enemies, status effects, and mercenaries.
Read analysisTears of Metal 0.9.57408 adds a save-recovery system, improves Castle Records tracking, and revises the second Swamp biome and Birchtrees level. The patch also fixes combat, interface, spawning, and boss-state problems, but temporarily disables crossplay compatibility on the current version.
Read analysisPhasmophobia 0.18 gives 13 Willow Street a full visual rework, adds the Deildegast ghost, PC equipment-slot hotkeys, better media prioritization, faster Journal behavior, new movement animation, VR improvements, and a broad fix pass. Version 0.18.0.1 addresses camera, hiding-spot, item-drop, challenge, and VR defects, while a later follow-up makes slots 1-3 follow pickup order, leaves Igniters on slot 4, and removes the fixed Flashlight slot.
Read analysisWar Thunder 2.57.1.50 fixes aircraft fuel, crosshair, turret, missile reload, armor-analysis, radar-control, mission, and customization defects. Nuclear Escalation also gets a larger vegetation-free airfield zone and adjusted corvette anti-aircraft settings intended to make anti-ship missile attacks easier.
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ARC Raiders is turning a common extraction-shooter argument into a live experiment: fighting back no longer counts against your matchmaking profile.
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Two new arenas are only the headline: Patch 14 removes the PvP gear gate and lets every player enter Eternal War with the complete arsenal.
Read analysisGo-Go Town! 1.0.25992 fixes a broad set of online co-op, storage, vehicle, worker, controller, spawning, and interface problems. It also changes build-menu camera behavior, expands some bug and fish spawn windows, and marks one music track as unsuitable for streamer-safe playback.
Read analysisFunnel Runners 0.35.15 adds automatic and manual voice-chat region selection, improves tornado shelter states, and fixes lobby, inventory, interaction, crash, and push-to-talk problems. It follows 0.35.4's accessibility filters, unstuck tools, private whiteboards, and broader launch-week stability work.
Read analysisKingdom of Ashes - Fallen Era 0.16.0 adds continuous auto-saving, a manual run save, Steam Cloud continuation, 56 cards, restored traits for all 20 heroes, revised draft weighting, curse rewards, and large visual and interface reworks. Pre-0.16 runs do not migrate, but meta-progression remains intact.
Read analysisMECCHA CHAMELEON 3.3.0 adds a Plump character body type, following updates that added 12 emotes, a collaboration map, broader controller operation, a medium shadow setting, GPU work, and a security patch for mod maps. The developer says unrelated file execution is no longer possible and that Steam Support confirmed the resolution.
Read analysisGrim Dawn's Fangs of Asterkarn expansion adds Ascendant Mode, the Berserker mastery, a large western region, potion customization, item systems, factions, enemies, and endgame content alongside free patch 1.3.0. The 1.3.0.1 hotfix then repairs multiplayer crashes, item loss, rendering, balance, and Asterkarn progression.
Read analysisDatabase Detective 1.05 preserves created tables when a player retries or switches cases, but only for cases loaded after installing the update. It follows updates that added case switching, more direct hints, Linux SQLite and Steam Deck fixes, and an emergency removal of an unintended developer window.
Read analysisThree Project Boneyard hotfixes revise Invasion combat, improve Escalation connectivity, restore resumable Weekly saves, and fix several crashes. The latest July 25 post specifically removes an out-of-memory path caused by repeatedly opening the loadout menu in Invasion cameras.
Read analysisDesktop Explorer 1.0.46 fixes Tower entrance and Storyteller+ softlocks, restores Wormhole access after buying The Copper Box, and closes an infinite-flags issue. It is the latest state after six patches that also repaired NextRooms, Maze, M4x1ne, NextSocial, Chronolog, file handling, and cutscene blockers.
Read analysisTears of Metal 0.8.57278 changes hero unlocks, weapon costs, rewards, challenges, settings, and many battle or interface defects. Crossplay compatibility is temporarily disabled on the current patch; players who need it can use the named Crossplay beta branch to remain on the older build.
Read analysisWar Thunder 2.57.1.48 adds a Nuclear Escalation Battle Rating bracket, updates radar controls, adds FIAT 6616UB ammunition, and fixes several aircraft and vehicle display or protection issues. The complete 2.57.1.33-to-.48 sequence also expands nuclear carriers, guided-munition behavior, anti-air logic, matchmaking presets, and rewards.
Read analysisICARUS Week 242 introduces the Inaris Flashlight as the first Workshop-purchasable light source and enables a double-experience event. The build also adjusts Irradiated Mutation, repairs posters, shadows, item-weight displays, and Beachhead balance, while previews of Elysium and Livewire remain future content.
Read analysisCrimson Desert patch 1.15.00 fixes crop growth and harvesting, a cross-save loading crash, gear-lock persistence, combat actions, HDR interface rendering, and several quest or world-state problems. Pearl Abyss says the patch is available for Steam on PC and Mac as part of an all-platform rollout.
Read analysisShift At Midnight's first patch lets hosts select lobbies of up to six players, fixes joinable lobbies in Russia, lowers Marionette health, increases Jack-in-the-box volume, and removes the profanity filter. The developer warns that the game is designed and balanced for no more than three players.
Read analysisMarvel Rivals' July 23 patch adds the Thebes map, tournament subscriptions and calendars, Blood Hunt gear enhancement and refining, Dew of Insight drops, and Nightmare floors through 300. It also adds a Team-Up effects toggle and fixes spectator UI, Punisher ammo display, and costume weapon assets.
Read analysisFINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles version 1.5.2 fixes two mouse-control problems on the Equipment and Abilities screen. Clicking lower rows should select the intended entry, and the details window should follow the item or ability under the cursor.
Read analysisAssassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced title update 1.0.5 is a PC-only patch intended to alleviate stuttering experienced by some players. Ubisoft says it has received confirmations of improvement but asks users to report cases that persist.
Read analysisWhere Winds Meet's July 23 Version 2.0 update adjusts underperforming Paths, revises Arena hit validation and combat flow, adds gear tuning reset tools, and fixes quests, rewards, controls, and display issues. It replaces the older deferred 1.8 fix note as the latest complete official state.
Read analysisEA SPORTS FC 26 version 1.6.5 addresses an error that could appear when attempting to start an online Clubs match. EA says the change should resolve the ongoing matchmaking issue, without listing other modes or fixes.
Read analysisFarming & Supermarket Simulator 1.1.3 completes a three-patch repair sequence for the new production worker, farmer, restockers, and production interface. The underlying update also added Steam Cloud, three save slots, Alex, two production machines, new craftables, expansions, plants, languages, and worker improvements.
Read analysisDELTARUNE Chapter 5 version 0.0.250 adds two carryover or accessibility behaviors and fixes save-dependent town state, TP display, gamepad input, blank item slots, ACT-menu exploits, crashes, movement, and bullet grazing. The update is available for PC, Mac, and PlayStation.
Read analysisGo-Go Town! 1.0.25917 fixes an endless Arcade dance, worker item handling, local co-op errors, train-station placement, rare GPU crashes, and several sandbox or vehicle interactions. It follows 1.0.25886's first-train recovery, tutorial blockers, fishing loot, title-exit crash, graphics, network, and tourist fixes.
Read analysisThe Mound: Omen of Cthulhu patch 1.01 adds password-based session discovery, PC performance profiles, a first-launch camera choice, persistent bindings, and inventory organization. It also rebalances enemies and equipment, fixes multiplayer state, movement, saves, settings, and a fog crash, while listing two unresolved issues.
Read analysisDead by Daylight 10.0.3 changes The Slasher, updates Cross-Examination and six add-ons, prepares the three-week Summer Screams rotation, and revises Lights Out and Chaos Shuffle. It also fixes a wide set of 2v8, audio, character, map, perk, interface, and queue issues while listing one unresolved Doctor interaction.
Read analysisCounter-Strike 2's July 21 update reveals the bomb-damage health preview as soon as the bomb becomes audible and lets the explosion interact with smoke clouds and incendiary fire. It also refreshes three Workshop maps and adds two Steam China menu links.
Read analysisForza Horizon 6 Series 3 Hotfix 1 restores clutch kicks while drifting with Manual w/Clutch and fixes Horizon Drifting Sessions that could end immediately after starting. The official Steam version number is 403.798.
Read analysisRising Storm 2: Vietnam update 1.7.1 addresses VOIP failing when a new round begins and closes two exploit paths. Rapid weapon pickup and dropping should no longer crash the game, and traps can no longer be placed during the start countdown then cancelled to remove suspension.
Read analysisDatabase Detective: Minor Crimes Division update 1.01 optimizes column-name syntax highlighting to prevent a reported Linux crash. It also clarifies the seventh case's premium-member wording and makes rent payments consistent across players.
Read analysisThe Odyssey's first major update in nine years modernizes performance while preserving the game's original timing and visual presentation. The official release adds smooth 60 FPS play, high-refresh support on compatible monitors, improved frame pacing, and broader support for modern PCs and high-resolution displays.
Read analysisGo-Go Town! hotfix 1.0.25859 repairs achievements that were not unlocking for multiplayer clients. The same short release also fixes a rare crash and save-corruption issue, without listing a reproduction condition or recovery procedure.
Read analysisDesktop Explorer 1.0.22 prevents paint.img from being deleted accidentally and adds unspecified stability and performance work. It arrived less than an hour after 1.0.21, whose fixes covered CopperBox mini-games, two black-screen cases, a Maximus Prologue maze trigger, language selection at launch, localization, and stability.
Read analysisCut to the Core 1.0.1.0 adds Simplified Chinese localization across text, the interface, and a small set of drawn images. The patch also introduces first-run language detection, limits font options by language, and fixes localized panel variants that were not displaying correctly.
Read analysisDesktop Explorer patch 1.0.16 addresses a softlock at the beginning of M4x1mus' chapter. The issue could occur when the Windows screensaver had been changed to Maze before Desktop Explorer was installed.
Read analysisFunnel Runners patch 0.34.19 adds a profanity filter for session names and an optional microphone activity indicator. It also fixes two tornado-related crashes and slightly reduces the duration of Acid Storm.
Read analysisParalives hotfix 0.1.6b adds a group-meal variation for every recipe. The compact update also fixes an issue that caused multiple Paras to sleep in the same space in a bed.
Read analysisCat Mail Co.'s third post-release patch adds storage tags and a clearing effect while making late-stage piles empty faster. It also reorganizes save slots and fixes parcel behavior, old demo saves, lobby re-hosting, localization, and visual effects.
Read analysisPearl Abyss’ official 1.14.00 notes add cross-save support across PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, and Epic Games Store while addressing a blocked quest and a range of gameplay issues. The Steam PC patch was available at publication, but the developer said the Steam Mac release was still in progress.
Read analysisValve’s official July 15 Counter-Strike 2 update moves Fachwerk, Boulder, Shelter, and El Dorado to their latest Community Workshop versions. The same brief post also reports stability and security fixes, without assigning a game version or detailing the individual map revisions.
Read analysisThe official 1.7.0 quality-of-life update restores microphone controls and addresses several VIVOX voice-chat problems. It also closes an infinite-ammo exploit involving dropped weapons, while the developer says additional unspecified work is planned for a later hotfix.
Read analysisRed Barrels’ official Project Boneyard notes introduce the Prison Farm, a new Coyle Trial, two MK-Challenges, and additional progression and customization systems. The same update substantially revises Invasion and Escalation Therapy, making it a broad seasonal change rather than a small content drop.
Read analysisOstriv’s official Alpha 5 patch 9 hotfix 59 adds controls for cart-parking use, improves multi-output production handling, and adds a bindable demolition hotkey. It also fixes stuck farming interfaces, resource-slot behavior, and a crash triggered by pressing Enter.
Read analysisSquare Enix’s official 1.5.1 announcement allows every buried item to be discovered again in a newly started New Game+ run. The update also adjusts Traditional Chinese text and fixes minor issues, but the buried-item change does not apply retroactively to existing New Game+ save data.
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