All articles tagged with #update
Microsoft says a Windows 11 update causes crashes and freezes due to interactions between games and RGB peripherals, linked to drivers like inpoutx64. The current workaround is to disable the inpoutx64 driver via the Windows Registry, which can disrupt RGB functionality, and a proper fix is still being developed.
Fortnite’s servers are down for scheduled maintenance ahead of version 42. Epic Games says the game will be back online around midday UK time (7am ET). The update introduces map changes, new weapons and items, new loot, and gameplay tweaks including a “cheat code” feature, plus bug fixes and performance improvements (notably on Nintendo Switch). Players have mixed reactions, with some criticizing a monetization move that gates exclusive content behind gifting a Battle Pass and ongoing complaints about matchmaking and other changes.
Square Enix released a Final Fantasy XIV update focused on Nintendo Switch 2, speeding up data loading to reduce screen transitions in duties and fixing a broad list of issues—from quest notifications and boss visuals to touch-screen input and duty logout glitches; the patch includes Switch 2–specific fixes and adds the game to the Nintendo eShop.
Nintendo released Splatoon Raiders version 1.1.1 on Switch 2, its first post-launch patch, fixing several bugs and adding a limiter-release tweak—no longer needing to hold A, fixes to UI behavior, explosion damage from Splatchets, movement after a Squid Roll, Fish Stick issues on Soyu Cliffs, the Exploration Bot in HOPPING, and a touchscreen crash, plus other gameplay adjustments.
Minecraft version 26.40 is out with bug fixes, gameplay tweaks, and a batch of experimental features: Abandoned Camps and the Dappled Forest (with Poplar trees), Cushion blocks and Straw Beds, Shelf Mushrooms, and Red Shrubs; boats now take fewer hits; numerous accessibility improvements; plus performance and UI fixes, Realm/Marketplace updates, and Switch-related notes.
Square Enix has confirmed longer loading times on the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy 14, especially when the screen fades to black in crowded areas or during dungeon transitions. The delay is linked to data reloading and cache clearing in these scenarios, and an update is in testing to optimize these processes and improve load times.
Pokémon Pokopia’s 2.0 patch marks a major update for the mod, delivering a wide array of new content, balance adjustments, and quality-of-life improvements, signaling a significant expansion of the game’s features and offering players fresh content to explore.
Splatoon Raiders 1.1.0 is out as a small day-one patch that mainly tunes music in certain scenes and fixes several bugs, with pre-load access available now and a full release on July 23. Nintendo notes several gameplay tweaks to improve the experience, but this update is lighter than the Star Fox Switch 2 launch.
Epic Games adds three new Fortnite Sprites—Air, Batman, and Seven—in the v41.20 ‘New Sprite Day’ update on July 16. Air Sprite boosts sprint speed and jump height, negates fall damage, and its jump height increases with level; it’s found in random chests. Batman Sprite’s powers aren’t fully disclosed yet, but marketing labels it Mythic with several variants, and it’s unlocked through Weekly Quests, defeating the Catwoman NPC, or chest drops. Seven Sprite makes enemy foot trails visible to your squad for longer durations, scaling with level, and is found in random chests. The update brings the total Sprites to 19 (plus variants); Epic confirmed Batman and Air on July 16, with Seven’s debut appearing in some materials, and the patch coincides with the Summer update and Batman-themed skins.
Rockstar's Kortz Heist update for GTA Online adds two trees on a hill near a mansion shortcut, sparking an online backlash as players debate whether the foliage blocks shortcuts or simply guides players along the road; tests suggest the trees don't block the shortcut and may steer players away from the Tennis Court of Shame, with no official confirmation yet.
Rockstar teases a continued flow of GTA Online content after The Kortz Center Heist, including regular Community Mission Series creations, more zombies/ghosts/ghouls later this month, a fall seasonal mission series, and a drip-feed of vehicles (including drift-capable models). The updates are free, though fans have mixed feelings about payout changes, as GTA Online stays active ahead of GTA 6.
Palworld’s 1.0 update adds 72 new Pals, new locations and a higher level cap, but also reworks several existing Pals to look less Pokémon-like (notably Grintale and Robinquill). Pocketpair hasn’t commented on the changes, and fans speculate the edits could relate to the ongoing Nintendo lawsuit, while Hoodle debuts with a design that nods to Astro Bot and Mimikyu.
GTA Online runs a July 9–13 Event Week ahead of the Kortz Center Heist update, offering Independence Day rewards, hats and apparel, and heavy discounts on bunkers, agencies, and vehicles. It also launches the Fine Art Collector Program with login bonuses (GTA$ in 72 hours and a free Benefactor Turreted Limo) and a hefty heist-related reward path, plus double FIB file rewards, podium and prize-ride vehicles, test-track options, and new gun-van contents. GTA+ members get extra spins and perks as more content heads toward the next major update.
Unknown Worlds’ Subnautica 2 patch Adaptive Measures adds a stun-capable Sonic Resonator, fish recoil feedback, more Biomod slots, improved wreck puzzles, and PDA/storage updates, plus a roadmap for co-op features (voice chat, revives) and a future world/story expansion.
Google released the July 2026 Pixel update—the first monthly patch since Android 17 stability—packing fixes across apps, framework, system, and UI, with a notable boot-loop fix; the update covers Pixel 6 through Pixel 10 series (including 10a) and will roll out OTA, with factory images and OTA files available for manual flashing.