All articles tagged with #free update
Koei Tecmo and Team NINJA will release a free Nioh 3 update on April 27 that adds multiple high-difficulty Battle Scrolls, new skills as rewards for completing those missions, and the Stone of Penance to boost accessory values at higher difficulties. The update also includes balance adjustments for certain Graces, and the team promises further DLC later this year. Nioh 3 is available on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam.
Hades 2 on PS5 receives a substantial free update that adds a Dream Dives mode with randomized regions, along with expanded story content, new dialogue and relationship options, Forever Gifting and Going Steady changes, new animations and artwork, a zoom-in camera, and a host of balance and bug fixes. A new resource, Shiny Stars, unlocks rewards, and there are additional quality-of-life improvements across the Crossroads and training grounds.
A free update (ver. 1.6.0) for Mario Kart World on Nintendo Switch 2 adds Bob-omb Blast as a new Battle mode, allowing up to 10 Bob-ombs; online battles will randomly include Balloon Battle, Coin Runners, or Bob-omb Blast, plus tweaks to the Bullet Bill item.
Pokémon Champions on Nintendo Switch 2 will launch on April 8, 2026 with a free at-launch update that enhances visuals when players connect to the internet; there will be no Switch 2-exclusive edition, just a free upgrade, and the game remains free-to-start with a paid Starter Pack; a mobile release is planned later this year.
Kojima Productions will roll out a free PS5 update for Death Stranding 2 alongside its PC release on March 19, adding the new To the Wilder harder difficulty, replayable boss fights, additional live-action cutscenes with new Nightmare footage, the Chiral Cat in Sam’s private room, 21:9 ultrawide support, new items, and general gameplay tweaks and bug fixes, with full patch notes to follow.
Ghost of Yotei Legends arrives March 10, 2026 on PS5 as a free multiplayer expansion that reimagines the main story with boss-sized encounters and replayable Story, Incursion, and Survival missions, all cosmetics unlocked through gameplay with no microtransactions, plus a four-player Raid slated for post-launch.
Mario Kart World’s 1.5 update adds Knockout Tour team battles, introducing 2-team (12v12), 3-team (8v8v8), or 4-team (6v6v6v6) races online (with CPU substitutes if needed). The mode shifts from a lone winner to a winning group, with features like GameChat for banter, while the game continues to expand beyond its open-world tracks and fans await larger DLC.
Ball X Pit announces its first free major update, The Regal Update, arriving January 26 across all platforms. The patch adds two new playable characters—the Carouser and The Falconer—eight new balls, and several new passives to broaden build variety, plus a teased surprise the developers say players will love.
Nintendo confirms a free 3.0 update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Switch and Switch 2, including visuals optimized for the Switch 2 display and features like Resort Hotel and expanded storage; a paid Switch 2 Edition upgrade improves graphics (4K), adds mouse controls and more multiplayer options, all due January 15, 2026.
A modder has released the Ultimate Cut Content Restoration Mod for Baldur's Gate 3, which restores nearly all cut content such as equipment, abilities, and icons, providing players with a comprehensive experience of the game's full content for free.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Stardew Valley is now available as a free upgrade for existing Switch players, featuring new controls, multiplayer options, and additional content, with more updates and features expected soon.
Bevel, an app that transforms the Apple Watch into a Whoop-style fitness tracker, is now offering nearly all of its features for free, except for its AI-powered Bevel Intelligence, which remains subscription-based. The update makes the app more accessible, with plans for additional features and potential price increases in 2026, though current subscribers will retain their current rates. Bevel consolidates health data from various sources to provide insights on recovery, habits, and more, making it a valuable tool for Apple Watch users.
The article discusses the upcoming free 3.0 update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, launching on January 15, 2026, which aims to improve gameplay by addressing previous frustrations with decorating and terraforming systems, alongside a new Switch 2 Edition that offers additional features.
Team Cherry announced a free major expansion for Hollow Knight: Silksong called Sea of Sorrow, arriving next year, featuring new areas, bosses, and tools, along with a beta update for the original game that improves compatibility and fixes bugs.
Team Cherry announced a major free expansion called Sea of Sorrow for Hollow Knight: Silksong, arriving in 2026, along with an enhanced Switch 2 Edition of Hollow Knight featuring improved graphics and performance. The expansion will introduce new areas, bosses, and tools, and is part of ongoing updates to enhance the game experience across platforms.