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technology3 days ago•13 min saved

Arc Raiders Pauses Expeditions for Major Redesign After Community Feedback

Embark Studios is pausing Arc Raiders Expeditions after the fifth run to implement a major redesign, citing feedback about tight departure windows, the reward structure, and accessibility. The pause runs through early 2027, with Expedition 5 being the last before changes return; progress is preserved—buffs from consecutive Expeditions persist, completing all five unlocks the Zenith Outfit, and partially completed Caravans will be replaced with Ermal Vouchers. Details of the new system will be shared in September ahead of the broader return in early 2027.

via TechPowerUp|

#arc-raiders #embark-studios #expeditions

gaming24 days ago•35 min saved

Bethesda Softens Fallout 76 Infestations After Player Feedback

Bethesda has reduced Infestations' boss HP and pacing in Fallout 76, added an option to hide Infestations from the UI and disable related notifications, and plans to roll out updated rewards and clearer indicators later this year to address player concerns about the event.

via insider-gaming.com|

#bethesda #fallout-76 #game-updates

gaming3 months ago•4 min saved

Xbox Launches Player Voice Portal to Push for More Exclusives

Microsoft unveiled Xbox Player Voice, a Reddit-like forum for players to share and upvote feedback on the Xbox brand, with fans urging more first‑party exclusives, backward compatibility, and a multiplayer experience separate from Game Pass; the piece also notes leadership changes, pricing shifts, and ongoing industry debates surrounding the console landscape.

via Eurogamer|

#exclusives #game-pass #gaming

gaming5 months ago•6 min saved

Crimson Desert hits 2 million in day-one sales amid launch hiccups

Crimson Desert sold 2 million copies in its first day, while Pearl Abyss acknowledges launch issues across PC, Xbox App, and PS5 performance, and pledges to listen to community feedback and push quick improvements.

via Eurogamer|

#2-million-copies #crimson-desert #gaming

technology5 months ago•6 min saved

Hunt: Showdown Debriefs Mixed Reactions to Bigger Lobbies, Plans Tweaks

Developers summarize feedback from a test of larger Duos and Trios lobbies in Hunt: Showdown 1896. While 57% of Trios players were satisfied, Duos responses were mixed, with regional and skill differences; the most concern was increased early-game fights near spawns, leading to longer encounters and greater resource strain. They plan to refine spawn control, region-based settings, adjust rewards (notably Bounty Token value), and test further, though no date announced yet.

via huntshowdown.com|

#hunt-showdown #lobby-size #matchmaking

gaming7 months ago•10 min saved

BF6 Season 2 Delayed to February to Polish Content After Player Feedback

Battlefield 6’s Season 2 update has been pushed to February 17 to give developers more time to refine content in response to community feedback; the patch, originally targeted for late January, is expected to bring new maps, weapons, modes, and more.

via GameSpot|

#battlefield-6 #delay #gaming

gaming10 months ago•1 min saved

Battlefield 6 Reverses Conquest Changes Amid Player Backlash

Battlefield Studios quickly reverted a change that lowered ticket counts in Conquest mode after less than 48 hours, returning to 1000 tickets per side to improve match pacing, following player feedback. The game also plans to address XP exploits and improve progression, with Season 1 launching on October 28 alongside rumors of a battle royale mode. Battlefield 6 achieved a record-breaking launch with over 7 million copies sold.

via GameSpot|

#battlefield-6 #conquest #game-updates

gaming10 months ago•2 min saved

Battlefield 6 Reverses Conquest Ticket Changes Amid Community Backlash

Battlefield Studios reversed a recent change to Conquest mode tickets in Battlefield 6, increasing the ticket count back to 1,000 and restoring 45-minute match timers after player dissatisfaction with the previous reduction. The update is expected soon, alongside other gameplay adjustments, including increased XP rates and reduced rank requirements, to improve player experience.

via VG247|

#battlefield-6 #conquest-mode #game-updates

gaming10 months ago•1 min saved

Ghost of Yotei: A Stunning Return to Form for PlayStation

The article discusses initial player impressions of Ghost of Yotei on PS5, highlighting its critical acclaim, positive social media reactions, and the ongoing debate about its similarity to Ghost of Tsushima. Overall, players seem to be enjoying the game, which has received high review scores and praise for its visuals and gameplay.

via Push Square|

#first-impressions #gaming #ghost-of-yotei

gaming10 months ago•2 min saved

Arc Raiders' Fun Declines Before Extraction Switch Despite Developer Experience

Arc Raiders, initially praised for its trailer, was delayed by three years after developers realized the game was not fun in its original form. The team shifted from a PvE focus to a PvPvE extraction shooter, which received positive feedback and increased interest, making it one of the most wishlisted games on Steam.

via PCGamesN|

#arc-raiders #development-challenges #game-delay

gaming11 months ago•2 min saved

Hollow Knight: Silksong Eases Difficulty and Evolves the Genre

Team Cherry is slightly reducing the difficulty of early bosses in Hollow Knight: Silksong following player feedback, aiming to make the game more accessible while maintaining its challenging nature, along with various bug fixes and gameplay tweaks.

via Push Square|

#boss-battles #difficulty-adjustment #game-patch

gaming1 year ago•2 min saved

Bungie Reverses Destiny 2 Portal Nerfs Amid Player Backlash

Bungie has decided to revert recent changes to Destiny 2's Portal rewards after player backlash, including reductions in Power earned and engram rewards, and will share more details on improvements soon, ahead of the September 9 update.

via The Game Post|

#bungie #destiny-2 #game-update

gaming1 year ago•8 min saved

Overwatch 2 Season 18: New Skins, Hero, and Major Updates

Overwatch 2 has shifted its focus back to competitive multiplayer gameplay, moving away from its initial PvE promises, after years of indecisiveness and external challenges. The developers are now embracing bigger risks and new features like perks and Stadium mode to cater to competitive players, aiming to stabilize and grow its player base. Despite a rocky history, the team believes the game is in its best state ever and has more updates planned.

via aftermath.site|

#game-development #game-updates #gaming

gaming1 year ago•5 min saved

Battlefield 6 to Introduce Major Gameplay Changes Based on Fan Feedback

Following the second and final Open Beta for Battlefield 6, DICE announced several gameplay changes based on player feedback, including nerfs to movement speed and adjustments to weapon recoil, aiming to balance speed and skillful movement while maintaining Battlefield's grounded FPS identity. They also plan to test larger maps and team sizes in upcoming Battlefield Labs events before the game's full release on October 10.

via Windows Central|

#battlefield-6 #dice #gameplay-adjustments

games1 year ago•4 min saved

MTG's Universes Beyond and Future Design Directions

Wizards of the Coast has turned Universes Beyond from a controversial product line into a successful and popular addition to Magic: The Gathering, with potential for future changes such as a Universes Beyond free format if player dissatisfaction grows, though such changes seem unlikely in the near term.

via MTG Rocks|

#games #magic-the-gathering #player-feedback