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WWE 2K23 is a video game that’s playable on various devices and allows you to play with others over the internet. Today, we’ll address two key questions: Does WWE 2K23 support crossplay, meaning can players on different devices play together? And, can you transfer your game progress from one device to another?
WWE 2K23 is an excellent game with multiple gameplay options and realistic wrestling experiences. This option attracted more gamers to give it a try. However, some people are curious about the game’s crossplay feature, which lets you play with friends on different devices, and the ability to carry your game progress to another device.
Is WWE 2k23 Cross Platform?
If you want to move your saved game from WWE 2K23 on an older game system to a newer one or switch between playing on a PC and Xbox, you can do that. WWE 2K23 allows you to continue your progress on different platforms.
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In the game’s official FAQ, 2K Games said this, “Yes, Cross-Progression and Shared VC Wallet apply to Xbox and PlayStation console families – PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5, and Xbox One to Xbox Series X|S. However, DLC items won’t carry over from one generation to another.”
WWE 2K23 Crossplay: Can You Play With Friends on Different Platforms?
If you want to play WWE 2K23 with your friends on different devices, like teaming up or battling one-on-one, sadly, it won’t work. WWE 2K23 doesn’t let players from different platforms play together.
This has been a common problem in WWE 2K games, and there’s no clear reason why it’s like this or if it will change in the future. But remember, things can change, so don’t give up hope. Take a look at some more helpful guides for WWE 2K23 like WWE 2K23 Locker Codes.
Gamers, we’ve got some great news for you! With the upcoming expansion of Phantom Liberty and a big update in the works called Patch 2.0, there’s much more to come. The game makers say this patch will hugely and fundamentally improve the game and the experience of playing Cyberpunk 2077.
Even if you don’t intend to purchase the expansion, Cyberpunk 2077 will still get a major free update that will improve the game in numerous ways. So, let’s see when this update will drop.
Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 Update Release Date
In the newest Night City Wire presentation, CD Projekt Red told us when Update 2.0 was coming out! This free update will be available on September 21, just five days before the Phantom Liberty expansion. Check out the Cyberpunk 2077 update 2.0 date reveal trailer.
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Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 2.0 Content
These are all things you’ll get for free in Patch 2.0, even if you don’t buy the new DLC “Phantom Liberty”:
Skill System Makeover
Weapon and Loot System
Cop System Overhaul
MaxTac changes
Vehicle-to-Vehicle combat
More things to do in the open world
Updated combat system
The Skill Tree gets a makeover.
Perks are redesigned.
New content like weapons and fashion
New radio stations
Better computer opponents
Be careful with cyberware
In a show called Cyberpunk: Edgerunner, they introduced something called “cyberpsychosis.” It’s when people who use cyber enhancements start having problems like feeling really sad, not caring about anything, seeing things that aren’t there, and getting hooked on stuff like gambling.
Now, they want to put this idea into a video game. It means if you use cyber enhancements in the game, you could have these problems. It makes the game more challenging.
I think it’s a great change because it makes you think carefully about what cyber-enhancements you use. It’ll be interesting and exciting if they do it well, just like in the show! Take a look at the latest cinematic trailer.
UFC 5 has just released a new trailer that shows how the game is played. For about 20 years, UFC has become very popular as a sport. People really like watching skilled fighters compete, and it’s not just limited to UFC.
Boxing has been huge for many years, and professional wrestling has millions of fans. Now, UFC is one of the top sports. It only makes sense that game companies would want to make games about it.
THQ made some UFC games in the late 2000s that people liked. But when THQ went out of business, EA took over and started making good MMA games.
After waiting for three years since the last UFC game, UFC 5 is almost here. We got a teaser of the game earlier this month, but now EA is giving us a detailed look.
They’ve released a new gameplay trailer that explains the differences in this year’s game, and it seems like EA has put in a lot of effort to improve the series compared to the last four games.
They’ve introduced new presentation options that let you watch important moments of a fight in a cinematic replay with better graphics and fancy lighting.
The ground combat has been made smoother and less confusing. Moreover, the Frostbite engine has greatly enhanced the level of detail, resulting in more realistic impact and damage to the fighters.
In addition, damage to certain parts of your fighter’s body will affect the way you play. For example, if your eye is injured, your body will have a hard time protecting its sides.
It sounds like a lot of possibilities, but we’ll have to wait and see if EA can deliver, especially considering their recent criticism of other sports games.
UFC 5 Release Date
UFC 5 will come out on October 27, 2023. You can play it on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. EA Sports said they won’t release it for PS4 and Xbox One, and you can’t play with friends on different consoles.
Ubisoft is making a new Star Wars game called Star Wars Outlaws, and it seems really cool. They say it’s the first Star Wars game where you can explore a big open world. In the gameplay trailer, they showed some things you can do that look super fun.
You can fly from a planet to space without any loading screens, sneak around quietly, and even have a cute little furry friend who can do things in the game world. The game uses a special game engine called Snowdrop, which makes everything look really good.
A video game engine is like a special software that helps game makers create video games. It’s kind of like a toolbox that has lots of useful things inside, such as pictures, tools for designing game levels, and tools for creating characters.
Game developers use this toolbox to build their games from scratch and make them work. Ubisoft has been using its own special software called Snowdrop for some of its big projects.
They’re going to use an updated version of Snowdrop in a new game called Star Wars Outlaws. But Snowdrop has been around for a long time, even though not everyone may know about its history.
The Snowdrop Engine in Star Wars Outlaws
Massive Entertainment started making the Snowdrop engine in 2009. They wanted it to be a tool that game developers could use to make games faster and easier.
The first game to use Snowdrop was The Division, which was shown at E3 in 2010. People were impressed by some of the engine’s features. One of the best things about it was the lighting system, which made the game look very realistic.
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The way the light worked with objects in the game was really cool. The engine also had great physics for destroying things in the game, and people liked that too.
Right from the beginning, it was obvious that the Snowdrop engine made by Massive was really good. The company let Ubisoft use it for many different games. The first game that used Snowdrop after The Division was Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle, which came out in 2017 and got great reviews.
Other games like South Park: The Fractured but Whole, Starlink: Battle for Atlas (which didn’t get as much attention but was still good), and The Division 2 also used the Snowdrop engine.
Over time, a computer program called Massive’s Snowdrop engine has been getting better with each new version. In 2021, the company Ubisoft said they were making it even better for a game called Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.
The new Snowdrop engine will make things in the game look more real by using a special lighting technology called ray tracing. It will also make the computer-controlled characters in the game act more like real people, and it will make the game world look even more detailed.
The Snowdrop engine got a makeover for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. This improved engine will probably be used for Star Wars Outlaws too. Star Wars Outlaws will make the most of the engine’s great lighting, which suits Star Wars’ colourful places.
But it’s not just Star Wars Outlaws; Ubisoft’s Splinter Cell remake will also use the Snowdrop engine, and it’s a great match because lighting is super important in Splinter Cell games.
Hey, if you really like Star Wars, you’re in for something awesome! Right now, there are lots of new Star Wars TV shows you can watch on Disney Plus. And guess what? They’re also getting ready to release some really exciting Star Wars movies soon.
But that’s not all! Many different companies are making Star Wars video games now, not just EA. After the success of “Star Wars Jedi: Survivor,” we’re getting ready to go on a big adventure in the galaxy’s criminal underworld with a game made by Ubisoft Massive.
This is a big deal because it’s the first time Ubisoft Massive is making a game in George Lucas’ amazing sci-fi world, and it’s going to be a super cool experience! Disney is planning to make lots of Star Wars video games, not just one.
They want to release a big one every year, along with some smaller ones. One of these games is being made by Respawn Entertainment, and it’s a follow-up to Jedi: Survivor. In this article, you can find out everything we know about the Star Wars Outlaws.
Star Wars Outlaws Release Date
Star Wars Outlaws is planned to come out in 2024. You can play it on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC (Windows). But the company Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment, haven’t said exactly when in 2024 it will be out. This isn’t unexpected because another game they’re working on, Avatar: Frontier of Pandora, was delayed by a year from 2022 to late 2023.
In this two-and-a-half-minute video, we get to see a different side of the Star Wars universe. It takes us to a busy and morally uncertain place that we haven’t explored much in previous Star Wars stories.
After the first Star Wars Outlaws trailer, they showed another one during Ubisoft Forward. This time, they didn’t just show fancy movie-like scenes, but they showed more of the actual game in action.
In the ten-minute gameplay trailer, they showed how you can play the game while walking around and also when flying. They showed fighting in the game, and they also highlighted how sneaky you can be in some parts of the game, especially at the beginning of the trailer.
Star Wars Outlaws Gameplay
Star Wars Outlaws is a new Star Wars game that lets you explore a huge world freely. It’s the first game in the series to make you feel like you’re in a big open world like modern games. Because it’s made for the latest game consoles (which are very powerful), you can smoothly go from exploring planets to having exciting space battles.
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Star Wars Outlaws is a lot like those regular action-adventure games you’ve played before. It’s similar to other games made by a company called Massive. They really like making parts of the game where you hide behind things and shoot your enemies.
Plus, they add some cool gadgets you can use. But in this game, you can also sneak around quietly because the main character, Kay, is a sneaky person. She has a cute friend named Nix who can help her sneak around even better.
Star Wars Outlaws Story
Star Wars Outlaws happens at the same time as The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. It’s another Star Wars game during the Galactic Civil War, but it’s going to explore that time even more.
During this time, the Empire was pretty strong, but there was a group called the Rebel Alliance that was giving Emperor Palpatine a hard time because he was not a very nice ruler. At the same time, some bad guys are trying to make a lot of money from all the problems happening in the galaxy, like unfairness and confusion.
That’s where Kay Vess, played by Humberly Gonzalez, comes into the picture. She’s a bit of a troublemaker who wants to be free and start a fresh life. She’s got a friend named Nix and a reprogrammed robot soldier called ND-5 to help her out.
In the Star Wars Outlaws video game, there are different groups of bad guys and other teams that fans of Star Wars know about. Some of them are the Pyke Syndicate, who are really dangerous, and some alien dealers who are not very trustworthy.
The main character, Kay, will go to famous planets like Tatooine, Cantonica, and Kijimi, but there will also be new places you’ve never seen before, like Akiva (from the Star Wars: Aftermath books) and Toshara.
EA Sports FC 24 is coming out on September 29, or if you pre-order the Ultimate Edition, you can play it on September 22. The game developer, Electronic Arts, has some exciting things planned.
One big thing fans are eager to know about is the new legendary players coming to EA Sports FC 24’s Ultimate Team mode. These players are some of the very best you can get in the game’s card-collecting mode, so people are really excited about them.
There’s a rumor going around that all eight of these new legendary players have been leaked before EA’s official announcement. A person on Twitter named Fut Sheriff, who’s known for sharing inside info about EA Sports FC/FIFA games, has shared some new information.
While we should be a bit cautious, Sheriff is usually right about this information. Also, it’s the first time women’s Icons will be in EA Sports FC 24, and they’re the biggest part of the new Icons this year. Let’s see who we can expect to see.
EA Sports FC 24 New Icons
As we said before, in the latest EA Sports FC 24 game, there are more famous female players than male players. This makes sense because it’s the first time you can have both men and women on one team.
Some of these female players became really popular during the 1999 and 2003 Women’s World Cups when soccer was becoming more popular.
The male players who are now Icons in the game include some who just retired and some who were legends in soccer’s past. Here’s a list of all the new Icons that were revealed for EA Sports FC 24:
Hamm (93 OVR)
Prinz (92 OVR)
Charlton (92 OVR)
Zico (91 OVR)
Sawa (91 OVR)
Abily (90 OVR)
Smith (89 OVR)
Ribéry (88 OVR)
This year, most of the new players are good at attacking in the game. But don’t worry, there are also some strong defenders among the new heroes. These are just some early rumors, but it’s unlikely that they’ll change. Sheriff has been right about most of EA Sports FC 24’s announcements this year, so they’ll probably be right about this one too.
EA FC 24 Release Date
EA FC 24 is coming out on September 29th, but if you’re super excited and can’t wait, there are two ways to play it a week earlier. You can either buy the fanciest version called the Ultimate Edition or if you have Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, you get EA Play for free.
Starting on September 22nd, if you’re an EA Play member, you can try out EA FC 24 for 10 hours before everyone else gets to play it.
Good news! You can now get the Teal Mask DLC for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Nintendo made a cool new trailer showing what happened in the main game and telling us about the Expansion Pass.
Just like in Pokémon Sword and Shield, the Expansion Pass for Scarlet and Violet has two parts: The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk. These parts will take you to new places to explore, like Kitakami in The Teal Mask and Blueberry Academy in The Indigo Disk.
New Pokemon in The Teal Mask DLC
Before The Teal Mask came out, The Pokemon Company showed us some new Pokemon we can catch. There’s Okidogi, Munkidori, and Fezandipiti, and they’re called the Loyal Three.
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The DLC will mainly be about Ogerpon. In Kitakami, you can also find Dipplin, which is like a new form of Applin, and Poltchageist, a Pokemon kinda like Sinistea. There might be more new ones to find too!
In the first part of the DLC, they talk a lot about Ogerpon, but in The Indigo Disk, they focus on a new Pokemon called Terapagos. There’s also a new form of Duraludon called Archaludon.
In The Indigo Disk, you’ll meet special versions of some Legendary Pokemon called Paradox versions. One of them is Raging Bolt, kind of like a different Raikou, and there’s also Walking Wake, a Pokemon we saw earlier this year that’s similar to Suicune.
People are guessing there might be a Paradox version of Entei, but we don’t know how it looks or what it’s called yet. These Paradox Pokemon will be in Pokemon Scarlet, while versions of the Swords of Justice will show up in Pokemon Violet.
We’ve already seen Iron Leaves, which is like a different Virizion, and Iron Crown, a different Cobalion, but we don’t know about Terrakion or Paradox Entei yet.
Blueberry Academy Introduces New Elite 4
In the new Indigo Disk DLC, players will take on a new Pokemon League. You’ll be like students from another place at the Blueberry Academy, which is in an underwater spot called the Terarium. At the academy, you’ll meet a special group called the Elite 4, made up of new characters named Lacey, Crispin, Amarys, and Drayton.
The DLC for Pokemon Sword and Shield was really liked by fans and made people happier about that generation of Pokemon games. It’ll be interesting to see if fans feel the same way about Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s DLC, but they can try it out starting today!
Lots of people who play GTA Online are excited about the 10th-anniversary of Grand Theft Auto 5. Some people who like to find hidden information in the game have discovered new clothes that are connected to this event.
According to a new update from Rockstar Games on September 7, 2023, the special anniversary update will be available in the game on Thursday, September 14, 2023. But if you play on a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X, you can already get the clothes that were accidentally revealed.
Some of these clothes were shown by mistake when a new DLC came out for the game Grand Theft Auto Online on PC. Now, people who play on consoles can also see and use these clothes before they are officially released.
Rockstar Games to Release New Clothing Items in GTA Online
On September 12, 2023, Tez2 (who knows a lot about GTA) posted a video showing all the new clothes in GTA Online that are coming soon. As per Tez2, Rockstar Games will bring out five new outfits for the game.
Rockstar Anniversary Clothing
Additional items only available on PS5 / XSX
– Rockstar Gothic Sweater
– Rockstar Red Logo Sweater
– Rockstar Atomic Logo Sweater
– Rockstar Festive Boom Sweater
– Rockstar Warp Hoodie
All the things will be shown in a list called “Rockstar Anniversary,” and here are their names:
Rockstar Gothic Sweater
Rockstar Red Logo Sweater
Rockstar Atomic Logo Sweater
Rockstar Festive Boom Sweater
Rockstar Warp Hoodie
But in the video, they also showed more clothes, like the ones listed below:
Rockstar Says Relax Tee
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Rockstar Silver Jubilee Tee
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Rockstar Lion Crest Tee
Image Source @TezFunz2
Rockstar NY Hoodie
Image Source @TezFunz2
How to Get GTA Online’s 10th Anniversary Clothing
Since the 10-year anniversary falls on a Sunday, Rockstar is putting new stuff in the game on September 14th. An insider named Tez2 showed us 14 new shirts, hoodies, and sweaters that are coming to the game.
If you play on the newer PlayStation and Xbox consoles, you’ll get six extra shirts. These shirts will be given to players as a reward. So, on September 14th, log in and play for about 30 minutes, and you should see some of these new shirts in your in-game closet.
Some shirts might be put in stores for you to get. If that happens, just go to a store, look for the Rockstar Anniversary section, and pick the shirts you like. Take a look at our guide that lists all the 188 cars that Rockstar Games removed from GTA Online.
Is Xbox Game Pass going to have Mortal Kombat 1? People are excited to see if the Mortal Kombat 1 game will be on Game Pass, along with all the cool fighting moves and action.
In a world where there are more and more streaming and subscription services every day, Xbox Game Pass stands out as one of the best and most loved. It has lots of popular games, so people are wondering if NetherRealm’s new fighting game will be available on it.
The fighting game category is going to be really popular this year because Street Fighter 6 did really well in 2023. In 2024, there will be a new Tekken game called Tekken 8.
NetherRealm, the company making a new fighting game, has a lot of other games to compete with. It might be a big success if they put their game on Game Pass. Now, let’s answer your question right away.
Is Mortal Kombat 1 on Xbox Game Pass?
As of now, there is no official confirmation or even a hint from either Microsoft or NetherRealm Studios that Mortal Kombat 1 will be heading to Xbox Game Pass anytime soon.
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There are two clear indications that the game is not available on Xbox Game Pass. First, Microsoft hasn’t officially announced it or shown it in the game’s videos. Second, the game’s page on the Microsoft Store doesn’t have the usual Game Pass symbol, which shows that it can be played with a Game Pass subscription.
We don’t know exactly why Mortal Kombat 1 isn’t available on the paid service, but there could be various reasons, like legal problems or other choices by the company. But one thing is clear: fans who wanted to play Mortal Kombat 1 on Xbox with Game Pass are probably really disappointed because it’s not there.
In the world of video games, things can change anytime. Even though you can’t play this game on Xbox Game Pass right now, there might be a chance that they could put it there in the future. It’s like how they added Mortal Kombat 11 to the service later on. So, the game you’re thinking of might come to Xbox Game Pass too, but not right away.
Mortal Kombat 1 Release Date and Platforms
Mortal Kombat 1 will come out on September 19, 2023. If you buy the special versions of the game ahead of time, you can start playing it early on September 14. You can play the game on your computer, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
But it won’t work on PS4 and Xbox One. Surprisingly, Mortal Kombat 1 will also come to Nintendo Switch as a complete game. Shiver Entertainment and Saber Interactive are making it, with NetherRealm keeping an eye on it. And for the PC version, QLOC is the team working on it.
The Teal Mask, a big addition to the Pokémon Scarlet & Violet games, is about to be released soon. It comes with a new story in a different place than the main game, and it introduces new Pokémon while bringing back some old favourites.
This new adventure connects to the main game’s story. We’ll tell you when you can start playing Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: The Teal Mask in your time zone.
What is The Teal Mask DLC about?
The Teal Mask DLC takes players to a mysterious island called Area Zero, where a hidden civilization lives under the rule of a masked leader. The island is home to many rare and exotic Pokémon, some of which are exclusive to the DLC. Players will also encounter a new rival, a mysterious girl named Lila, who is searching for the secrets of Area Zero.
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The Teal Mask DLC will feature a new story, new characters, new locations, new items, new moves and new Pokémon. Players will also be able to access the Area Zero Pokédex, which contains over 100 Pokémon from previous generations and new forms of existing Pokémon.
The Teal Mask DLC Release Date and Time
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: The Teal Mask will be available to play at different times around the world on September 13, 2023. Here’s when you can play it in different time zones:
In the United States:
On September 12 at 6:00 PM if you’re on the west coast (Pacific Time)
On September 12 at 8:00 PM if you’re in the central part of the country (Central Time)
On September 12 at 9:00 PM if you’re on the east coast (Eastern Time)
In Europe:
On September 13 at 2:00 AM if you’re in the UK (British Summer Time)
On September 13 at 3:00 AM if you’re in Central Europe (Central European Summer Time)
– In India:
On September 13 at 6:30 PM (Indian Standard Time)
In China:
On September 13 at 9:00 AM (China Standard Time)
In Japan and South Korea:
On September 13 at 10:00 AM (Japan Standard Time/Korea Standard Time)
In Australia:
On September 13 at 11:00 AM if you’re on the east coast (Australian Eastern Standard Time)
On September 13 at 1:00 PM if you’re in New Zealand (New Zealand Standard Time)
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: The Teal Mask Preload
Right now, there’s no news about being able to preload the DLC for Pokemon Scarlet & Violet in advance. Even though you can do this for the main game on the Nintendo eShop before it’s released, it’s not something that usually happens for extra content. There were a few times when they did allow pre-loading for DLC as they did with Xenoblade Chronicles 2.
This weekend, there will be a beta version of Payday 3 to try out. The goal is to make sure the servers can handle a lot of players before the official game comes out on September 21st.
If you tried the special beta version of the game earlier this year, there won’t be any new content for you. But now, more people can play, so if your friends want to join, invite them!
Here’s how you can try out Payday 3 early on Xbox and PC, and I’ll tell you when it begins and ends. Even though Payday 3 will be available on PlayStation 5 later, right now, you can only test it on Xbox and PC.
Payday 3 Open Beta Release Date and Time
Payday 3’s open beta starts on Friday, Sept. 8. Here are the launch times for different regions:
7 a.m. PDT – North America (west)
10 a.m. EDT – North America (east)
4 p.m. CEST – Western Europe
3 p.m. BST – U.K.
11 p.m. JST – Japan
Just like with beta versions of games, you might encounter wait times and problems with the game’s servers when trying to find matches and play. There will be two specific times when they’re really testing the servers (you can find those times and dates later on this page). So, don’t worry if things don’t go perfectly. You can play the game all weekend if you run into any issues.
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Payday 3 Open Beta End Date and Time
The open beta ends on Monday, Sept. 11. Here are the closing times for different regions:
1 a.m. PDT – North America (west)
4 a.m. EDT – North America (east)
10 a.m. CEST – Western Europe
9 a.m. BST – U.K.
5 p.m. JST – Japan
If you’re in the Americas or Europe, you’ll have until Monday morning to play. So don’t miss this chance to join the heist!
Payday 3 Open Beta: How to Get Access?
Unlike the previous test version, anyone can try out Payday 3’s new version without needing to pre-order, sign up, or get special keys.
Here’s how you can do it:
If you’re using a PC, go to the Payday 3 page on Steam and click ‘Request Access.’ The game will show up in your library soon.
If you’re playing on Xbox, first, get the Xbox Insider app. Then, go to the previews section and choose Payday 3.
Please remember that you can only download the game once the test version is available. There’s a chance that Xbox access might be limited, so if you want to play on Xbox, start the download as soon as possible.
What’s Included in the Payday 3 Open Beta?
The Payday 3 open beta has:
One heist
Four heisters
“Most, but not all, weaponry and cosmetics”
Infamy level cap of 22
Some important things to know about the beta test are:
The version of the game in the beta is the same as the one from April, but the full game has gotten better with performance, gameplay, balance, design, and quality improvements since then. So, when the game releases on September 21, you can expect it to be different from the beta.
There’s no tutorial available in this beta, but there will be one in the full game to help you learn how to play.
Your progress in the beta won’t carry over to the full game, and there are no rewards for participating in the beta.
There are a few known problems in the beta, like friends not always showing up on your friends list, weapon prices sometimes taking the wrong amount from your in-game inventory, and some lighting issues on Xbox.
You’re allowed to record and share your gameplay from the open beta.
Cyberpunk 2077 is getting a new update called the Phantom Liberty DLC. This update includes new story stuff, places to explore, cool weapons, smarter police in the game, and many other improvements.
Some players of the game Cyberpunk 2077 are disappointed because they think it didn’t meet their high expectations and didn’t give them everything it said it would. But now, Phantom Liberty is working on a big update for the game that they hope will be even better.
This update will bring lots of new stuff and improvements, but you’ll need to pay for it. This will happen because of two things: one is a paid add-on called Phantom Liberty, and the other is a big free update called 2.0.
The good news is that everyone can enjoy the new stuff in the game, whether they pay for Phantom Liberty or not. Now, let’s dive into all the exciting things coming to the game!
Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty DLC: Release Date, Price, and Platforms
The Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty DLC is going to be priced at $29.99 and will be available on September 26th for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. If you have Cyberpunk 2077 on older gaming systems, you won’t receive updates like version 2.0 or the DLC.
This DLC is the only extra content we’ll see for Cyberpunk 2077. The game developers have said there won’t be any more DLCs in the future because they’re focusing on their next Cyberpunk game, which is called “Project Orion.”
Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty DLC New Area, Missions, and Characters
In Cyberpunk 2077, there’s a cool new area called Dogtown. It’s where the exciting Phantom Liberty DLC story takes place. In Dogtown, players will find lots of new main missions, side jobs, and some new and familiar characters to meet.
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Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty DLC Adds New Abilities
In a surprising change, instead of adding more stuff to the game’s skill system and special powers, CD Projekt Red is actually making it smaller. They’re reducing the number of things you can do to make the game easier to understand for both new and experienced players.
Plus, they’re adding some new abilities, cool body enhancements called Cyberware, and special perks for your character V to try out.
Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty DLC New Weapons and Vehicles
One thing that will definitely get better is the weapons and vehicles part of the game. They’re adding new weapons like the Order Shotgun, Grit Handgun, Warden SMG, Osprey Sniper Rifle, the Hercules, and more.
You can also go to the chop shop to get lots of new cars. There will be sports cars, tough armored vehicles, and even fancy six-wheeled ones. You’ll have lots of choices, and you can also dress up in new clothes that you can customize.
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Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty 2.0 Brings New Level Cap
In simpler terms, in the game Cyberpunk 2077, there’s going to be an update called Phantom Liberty 2.0. One of the cool things it does is it lets you reach a higher level in the game, like going from level 50 to level 60. So, you can earn more experience points, aim for new goals, and unlock extra skills as you play.
Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty DLC Improves AI for More Exciting Combat
In the beginning, the game Cyberpunk 2077 got a lot of criticism for its artificial intelligence (AI). People didn’t like how the computer-controlled characters acted in fights because there were problems like mistakes and errors.
But now, the game is making these things better. You can look forward to more exciting combat situations with things like obstacles, stronger law enforcement, and battles involving vehicles.
Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty DLC: Improved Graphics and Radio Stations
We haven’t seen a lot of it yet, but CD Projekt Red has said they’ve changed how the game looks on the screen. Plus, when you’re driving in your car, you can switch between different radio stations that play music that makes you want to move.
When will Street Fighter 6 AKI come out? In the first year of Street Fighter 6’s release, they’ll add four extra characters. One of them is AKI, who’s different because she’s not been in previous games. The others are from different games.
AKI’s announcement had to be made earlier because her information got leaked in June 2022, along with the rest of the character lineup. Street Fighter 6 is now considered one of the best fighting games ever. When a new character named AKI joins the game, she’s expected to be a big deal. But, we don’t know exactly when she’ll be added.
Street Fighter 6 AKI Release Date
On August 30, 2023, the Street Fighter Twitter account shared news about a brand-new character named AKI. She is set to become available in the game on September 27, 2023.
A.K.I. slithers her way into #StreetFighter6 on September 27! 💅🏻
Feeding off orders from her master, she injects poison into enemies that dare stand within striking distance. You can’t fix her, but she will fix you. pic.twitter.com/azqsn51lS3
In the game’s story, AKI is connected to another character named FANG, and she uses poisons to hurt her enemies. She has some unique ways of moving to figure out how poisons work and to defeat her enemies.
When it comes to how she plays in the game, it’s a bit different from other characters. When she’s really close to her opponents, she can quickly attack them with her clawed fingers.
AKI Release Date
If they’re far away, she uses a whip-like weapon to hit them. She can also move close to the ground to avoid getting hit and then surprise her enemies with her own attacks.
AKI is like a mix of different ways to play in a video game, kind of like characters from Street Fighter. She can hurt her enemies slowly over time, kind of like how FANG does with his poison attacks. So, even if she’s not hitting them directly, she can still cause damage.
In August 2023, we got a gameplay trailer that showed a lot about her poison powers, just like many people thought she’d have.
Street Fighter 6 AKI Trailer
AKI’s trailer first appeared at EVO 2023, where they showed her on the World Tour. We got to see her strange and unusual character. In the World Tour, she seems like a bad guy. Capcom describes her as someone who really loves poisons and acts a bit crazy.
In late September, A.K.I. will become available in a video game. If you already bought the Year 1 Character Pass or the fancier Deluxe or Ultimate editions of the game, you can use her right away.
But if you didn’t, you can still get her by buying her separately as extra content. Also, if you’re not sure about getting her, you can test her out first using a Rental Fighter Ticket before deciding if you want to pay to unlock her.
Not long ago, a sneak peek of Y8S3: Operation Heavy Mettle came out for Rainbow Six Siege players to test. Now, the full version is almost ready to launch. In this new game update, there will be changes to make sure all the characters, tools, and weapons are fair.
But the most exciting part is the new character named Bo-Ram Choi. Ram (Codename) has a special tool called the BU-GI Auto Breacher, which is like a little tank that can break things and create chaos.
If you’re excited about playing the new season of Rainbow Six Siege and trying out a new character, Ram, you should find out when the game will be available and when they will fix the game servers. Look at the schedule for when Rainbow Six Siege Y8S3 will be released.
Rainbow Six Siege Y8S3 Update: Release Date and Start Time
The new Rainbow Six Siege update, called Y8S3: Operation Heavy Mettle, is coming out on Tuesday, August 29th. It will be available at 6 AM PT, 9 AM ET, 1 PM UTC, and 2 PM BST.
The game servers will be turned off for about an hour and a half around that time so that Ubisoft can prepare everything for the new update.
Rainbow Six Siege Update
Players will get a message to download and put in a new update when the game’s server is not working. Ubisoft hasn’t told the size of this update for all the different devices the game works on.
Rainbow Six Siege Y8S3 Update: Patch Notes
Ubisoft hasn’t given the official list of changes for the Y8S3 update. However, one of their designers has published a new blog post. This post explains all the things that will be in the update. Take a look at the information below:
OPERATOR BALANCING
FUZE
CLUSTER CHARGE
It can be used on Deployable Shields and Talon Shields
Now that Fuze can use the Cluster Charge on reinforced walls, we’re also letting him use it on deployable and Talon Shields. This small change will make Fuze work better with Osa, and they can use the charges in new spots. But there’s a downside. The Cluster Charge will break the shields if the drilling works.
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ARGUS CAMERA
You can go through both Deployable Shields and Talon Shields.
This won’t make a big difference in how the games are played, but it will make the rules about penetrating things more consistent. If a tool can go through strong walls, it should also be able to go through certain shields. The Argus Camera can’t break a special window, so it also can’t break these shields.
GRIM
KAWAN HIVE LAUNCHER
Change how the ability works to either Sticky (the usual way) or Bouncy.
One big problem with Grim is that you have to be able to see the place where you want to use the Hive. But now, they’re making a change to fix that. Grim will have a new way to shoot things. You can decide if what you shoot will stick to where it hits or if it will bounce off. This change and other things they did last season will make it easier for you to affect your target.
LESION
Basic Stats
The time it takes for the gadget to refill is now shorter. Instead of waiting 30 seconds, you only need to wait 20 seconds.
You can now have more resources at once. Before, the maximum was 8 mines, but now you can have up to 9 mines.
GU MINE
The gadget is now mechanical so that EMPs won’t harm it. It now starts with five health points of damage instead of none. The damage caused by poison has increased to 12 health points from 8.
The poison’s effect will kick in after 2 seconds instead of 2.5 seconds. The ability to turn invisible is no longer available, and the icon on the screen showing information is also gone.
If someone steps on a GU Mine while already affected by one, it will reset the timer for the poison and immediately deal the poison damage. A new feature also provides feedback for an area where the gadget has an effect.
LOADOUT
Included the Super Shorty as a choice for a second weapon
Dying because of something you can’t see is frustrating. That’s why, in Year 5, they took away the initial damage from the invisible GU mines. But this also eliminated a situation they wanted to bring back: the fear of stepping on multiple mines in a row.
Ubisoft added the initial damage, making it more interesting if you step on multiple mines together. So, if you’re already hurt by one mine and set off another, you’ll get hurt by the first one again and also get hurt by poison from the one on your foot.
This means you have to be more careful. These two changes make the mines dangerous again. They’re also changing some other things, like how much the poison hurts and how long it takes, to make getting rid of it more important.
Because of all these changes, they decided to make the mines always visible. So, you won’t get frustrated by invisible mines anymore. This makes the game more challenging because you must find good spots to put your mines. Also, these changes mean that IQ can’t find the mines anymore, and Brava can’t control them either.
Gadget Balancing
DEPLOYABLE SHIELD
Basic Stats
Bulletproof glass: The windows will break if you hit the shield with something like your hand or a weapon.
Ubisoft changed the Shattered Glass System for shields to be put up and taken down. Also, they updated Fuze. Now, if someone hits the shield with their hand or something, the glass on the windows will break.
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Weapon Balancing
SHOTGUNS
Basic Stats
All shotguns except the BOSG 12, TCSG12, and ACS12 have undergone some changes. Their ranges have been divided into 3 stages that are made the same.
Close range (0-5 meters): Shots do full damage.
Medium range (6-10 meters): Shots do 75% of the damage.
Long range (13 meters and beyond): Shots do 45% of the damage.
If a shot hits the head, it does 1.5 times more damage than normal, based on the range it was shot from.
The way the bullets spread when shooting without aiming has been adjusted for all shotguns.
When aiming down sights, the bullets spread less, which has been increased to be more effective than before. This is to reward players who aim down sights.
If you move while shooting, the bullets spread more than if you’re standing still.
They’re making significant improvements to all the regular shotguns in the game. These updates will make things more consistent and easier to understand. The shooting distances have been adjusted to match the average distance for kills in the game, especially for the m590A1 shotgun many players like.
The idea is to encourage players to aim carefully, like going for headshots or guarding specific spots. These changes are meant to make shotguns less about random shooting and more about making smart choices while still keeping what’s currently effective.
Playlist Ecosystem Update
QUICK MATCH
As Ubisoft mentioned about year 8, they’re trying to make Quick Match even faster. To do this, we’re changing other playlists to improve the new Quick Match.
Screenshot By Game Empress
Basic Changes
1. The time for the main actions in the game is now a bit shorter. Instead of lasting 3 minutes, these actions only take 2 and 45 seconds.
2. Players have less time to decide when they pick their characters. It used to be 30 seconds, but now it’s only 20 seconds. If no one switched roles in the previous round, then the time to pick characters is only 15 seconds.
3. The time to prepare for the game at the beginning is also shorter. It used to be 45 seconds, but now it’s only 30 seconds.
4. At the start of the game, attackers can see where they need to go to complete their objectives.
5. Players can now access more features in the game when they reach a certain level. This level used to be 10, but now it’s even higher at level 10.
6. We changed how the game finds opponents for you in Quick Match. This should help you find a game to play more quickly.
7. We adjusted how the game calculates your skill level in casual matches. This should bring players with different skill levels closer, which means you’ll find matches faster.
We’re using this opportunity to add two new ideas to the Quick Match games: Pre-Setups and Attacker Safeguard.
Pre- Setup
Now, for each location in the map selection, we’ve created two sets of pre-made arrangements for the bomb sites. These arrangements involve already-placed barriers, paths to move around, and holes in walls.
These setups are only available for the bomb game mode. With these new setups, defenders can quickly get into action without spending time setting up the site.
Safety for Attackers
In Quick Match, attackers won’t worry about surprise attacks from defenders at the start of the round. We’re introducing a 10-second period where attackers cannot be harmed at the beginning of the Action Phase.
Once these 10 seconds are up or if an attacker enters the building, they can be hurt again. This way, attackers can approach the building without constantly checking windows.
We’re also giving defenders an extra 10 seconds during the “Red Walls” phase, which prevents them from leaving the building as attackers approach.
These changes are designed to make Quick Match mode in Rainbow Six: Siege, where you can quickly jump into exciting matches without dealing with the usual setup tasks. Our goal is to let players enjoy the game more easily without the repetitive parts of a regular match.
Furthermore, we understand that some older, classic maps won’t be part of the new Quick Match. We know losing access to these maps can be disappointing, and we’re actively working to bring them back with their new pre-made setups as soon as they’re ready.
Rainbow Six Siege: Unranked Mode
Some changes are happening in Rainbow Six: Siege as part of this update. The mode that used to be called Unranked is getting a new name and role in the game.
We realized that with the updates to Quick Match, there wasn’t a good place for players to experience a regular Siege match without the pressure of Ranked play.
So, we’re moving Unranked into what we’re now calling the “Standard” playlist. From now on, the Standard playlist will also be recommended for new players just starting the game.
Here are the main changes:
You won’t be able to ban Operators or Maps anymore.
There will be just one instead of three overtime rounds.
New players can access this playlist with Clearance Level 0, which means they can play it immediately.
We’re changing the name of the competitive group to “Tactical” so that players understand better what types of playlists they can find inside the game.
You can look at our guide about the latest changes in Apex Legends through the Patch Notes Update. It’s all about getting a big boost in power for gamers like you.
The Honkai Star Rail update 1.3 will be available for certain devices on August 30, 2023. This update is exciting because it has many helpful changes to make the game better and more fun.
The people who make the game, called HoYoverse, are nice because they let you install the update before it officially starts. This helps you save time and ensures the game servers aren’t too busy on the big day.
The article will explain everything about what happens before you download something, including its size and more.
Honkai Star Rail 1.3 Pre-Download
The Honkai Star Rail 1.3 pre-download is now available. You can get it in two ways, depending on your platform.
The official Honkai: Star Rail Twitter account announced that you can download Version 1.3 before it’s released.
Version 1.3 Pre-Download Is Now Available!
PC and mobile pre-downloads are now available. Trailblazers can follow the instructions below to pre-download some resources and enhance your resource download speed after the version update. Due to the large size of the download, it is… pic.twitter.com/QLC4nzM73D
2️⃣ Click the Pre-Installation button for the game.
3️⃣ Then, click the Get Now button to begin downloading the game.
4️⃣ Once the download is finished, the game will install independently.
Honkai Star Rail 1.3 Pre-Download
If you’re using a mobile phone to play Honkai Star Rail 1.2, follow these steps:
1️⃣ Open the game and get to the screen where you log in.
2️⃣ On this screen, find a button at the bottom-right corner that says “Resource pre-download” and tap on it.
3️⃣ Choose all the things you want to download in advance.
4️⃣ Start the download. Once it’s done, the updates will be applied automatically.
Honkai Star Rail 1.3 Pre-Download File Size
As usual, whether playing on a PC or another device, you must ensure enough space for the pre-download. If you’re playing on a PC, you must download about 9.62 GB of stuff. To use this, you’ll need even more space, around 20.51 GB, to unpack it.
But for people who play games on their mobile phones, they’ll need to get about 7 gigabytes (GB) of data by downloading. We’re not sure exactly how much space it will take when it’s set up, but ensuring you have enough room is a good idea.
Honkai Star Rail 1.3 Update: What to Expect
Here’s an explanation of what’s coming in the next update:
1. On August 30th, a strong 5-star character named Imbibitor Lunae will be available in the first part of the update.
2. On September 20th, another powerful 5-star character, Fu Xuan, will be available in the second part of the update.
3. In the second part, there will also be a new 4-star character named Lynx, and you can get them in the same update where Fu Xuan is available.
4. There will be new parts of the story to enjoy.
5. The game world will get bigger with an expansion that adds more places to explore.
6. Your in-game abilities will increase, like having more power to do special things.
7. Something called “Trailblazer Power” will have more capabilities, and there will also be a new “Reserved Trailblazer Power.”
EA Sports is getting ready to release a closed beta of the new UFC 5 game, and they’re inviting fans of MMA to try it out. The development team of the UFC 5 video game is letting fans of MMA (mixed martial arts) and others try out the game before it’s finished.
EA Sports will soon let a few individuals try a test version of the new UFC game. This version will have online play and all the other features in the final game. Here’s a guide on how to join the closed beta.
UFC 5 Closed Beta: How to Sign Up?
If you want to try out the UFC 5 closed beta, here’s what you need to do:
3️⃣ Pick the gaming system you want to use: PlayStation 5 (for North America or other regions) or Xbox Series X|S.
4️⃣ Find the little box at the bottom of the page. Put a checkmark there to show you agree with the EA Rules.
5️⃣ Then, press the “Submit” button to finish signing up.
UFC 5 Closed Beta
EA says that signing up for the UFC 5 closed beta doesn’t make sure you can play the unfinished version of the game. The info on the website shows that some people will get a code by email in late August if they’re chosen.
But remember, this is like a trial version of the game and not the real finished one. And you need to be aware that there are rules about showing the trial on streaming or sharing pictures.
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It’s not allowed to share pictures or videos of the trial on social media or anywhere else as per the rules of the trial. If you do this, you might get kicked out of the testing.
UFC 5 Release Date
The release date of UFC 5 has not been officially confirmed yet. However, we expect it to be released in late 2023 or early 2024. EA Sports announced they will reveal more details about the game in September. If you want to learn more about UFC 5, you can read our guide for all the details.
