The PlayStation Store’s Holiday Sale rolls on, bringing great prices to some of the best PS4 and PS5 games the digital storefront has to offer. That includes this very underrated Capcom action game that was originally released for PlayStation consoles in 2023.
Exoprimal is 84% off on the PS Store
Developed and published by Capcom, Exoprimal is currently 84% off on the PS Store. That brings its usual price of $59.99 down to just $9.59. PlayStation gamers who want to take advantage of this deal will have to act fast. The offer ends on January 22 at 2:59 a.m. ET.
Here is a description and trailer for Exoprimal, giving PS4 and PS5 players an idea of what to expect from the dinosaur action game:
“The year is 2040… Sudden dinosaur outbreaks have engulfed the globe in a crisis that threatens humanity’s very existence. Yet all hope is not lost. The corporation Aibius has developed a hyper-advanced AI called Leviathan that can predict the location of future outbreaks. This technology, along with Aibius’s revolutionary powered suits, or exosuits, gives humanity a fighting chance to stem the tide of the saurian swarms. Exosuit pilots, otherwise known as exofighters, are in high demand. Take the exofighter aptitude test and join the ranks of Aibius’s heroic pilots in their fight to stave off the extinction of the human race.”
When Exoprimal was originally released in 2023, it received mixed reviews. According to the review aggregate site Metacritic, it received an average score of 67 across 52 critic reviews. In our review, we gave it a 7 out of 10.
“Exoprimal’s biggest strength is that it’s easy to get friends into, and you’re basically guaranteed to have a decent time whether you win or lose,” reads our review. “The shooter doesn’t reinvent the genre, but it has enough going for its structure that helps it feel fresh — even when you’re running the same stage for the 20th time.”
PlayStation Plus Extra is always filled with exciting games for PS4 and PS5 gamers to play. Some of these games included with the subscription are ongoing online experiences that regularly receive free updates, bringing brand-new content to the game. That includes the popular fantasy MMORPG, The Elder Scrolls Online.
PS Plus game The Elder Scrolls Online will get free content starting with Season 0
The Elder Scrolls Online is introducing Seasons to the MMORPG. Season 0 will kick things off, which will officially launch on April 2 and runs until July 8. As indicated by that window, each season will last three months long, and feature new rewards, adventures, and ways to play based on a single theme. ZeniMax Online Studios and Bethesda Softworks state that a Season can include new gameplay content, base-game changes and improvements, Tamriel Tome, and rotation of Gold Coast Bazaar items.
The Elder Scrolls Online’s Season Zero is called Dawn and Dusk. Here is everything included in the new seasonal update:
The Night Market Event Zone
The first wave of player experience improvements
The first wave of class and combat refresh improvements
The introduction of Tamriel Tomes with the Tome of Dawn and Dusk
The introduction of the Gold Coast Bazaar
Additionally, The Elder Scrolls Online’s Update 49 will release a few weeks before Season 0, on March 9. This will include a slew of player experience improvements. Here are the first wave of quality-of-life changes coming with Update 49:
The ability to respec Skills and Attributes directly from the UI at no cost
An increase to the speed at which you train your Riding skills
An increase to furnishing limits on half of the game’s player houses
A return to the 30-day listing window for Guild traders
16 mounts of all shapes and sizes moved from the Crown Store to gold vendors
One of these is a brand-new gold purchasable mount: the Ebon Dwarven Horse.
Increases to rarer Antiquities expiration times
A change to make Outfit Slots account-wide
And more!
For non-PS Plus subscribers, The Elder Scrolls Online is available on the PlayStation Store now for $19.99.
Another year, another slate of video games coming to the PS5. If everything releases as scheduled, 2026 will be a solid year for gamers. However, not every release is going to be amazing, and that includes the first PS5 exclusive of the year, which players were hoping would be a regarded spiritual successor to the beloved PS1 series, Dino Crisis.
PS5 exclusive Code Violent couldn’t scratch the Dino Crisis itch
That PS5 exclusive is none other than Code Violet, a third-person action horror game developed and published by TeamKill Media. What drew players to the game when it was originally revealed was its similarities to Dino Crisis, Capcom’s dinosaur survival horror game. According to reviews, the new release doesn’t even come close to being a worthy successor to the PS1 classic.
As of this writing, there are three critic reviews of Code Violet on Metacritic, which means there isn’t a Metascore available just yet. However, the scores are not promising. Each outlet has it rated at 40 out of 100, which is a 4 out of 10 on our scale. The review aggregate site OpenCritic has a few more reviews submitted, but still averages the same score. It seems pretty clear that this game is a huge mess.
For the morbidly curious, here is a description of Code Violet, giving players an idea of what to expect:
“In the 25th century, a cataclysm has left Earth uninhabitable, driving humanity’s survivors to Trappist 1-E. Facing extinction due to sterility, the Aion colony harnesses cutting-edge time-travel technology to abduct women from the past to be surrogates in a dark yet desperate bid to save mankind. But their mission conceals a sinister conspiracy. As Violet Sinclair, torn from your time, you awaken in the Aion Bioengineering Complex, swarming with ferocious prehistoric dinosaurs and hostile forces. Carefully manage your inventory, uncover Aion’s dark secrets, fight to survive, and escape during a chaotic evacuation protocol.”
The long-awaited Capcom PS5 game Pragmatais just a few months from launch. The company recently released a demo on PC, leaving console players eagerly waiting for its arrival on PS5. In a new update, it seems that time will be coming sooner rather than later.
When does the Pragmata PS5 demo release?
In an X (formerly Twitter) post from the official Pragmata account, it is confirmed that the console demo, which should include PS5, “will be arriving shortly.” An exact date is not yet known, but it’s nice to know that console players will be able to check out the long-awaited action-adventure before it launches in April.
Here is a description from Pragmata’s website, as well as a trailer, giving players an idea of what to expect from the upcoming Capcom action-adventure game:
“In the near future. Several years have passed since humanity discovered lunum ore. With it they researched Lunafilament, a material capable of replicating anything, as long as they have its data. One day without warning, they lost all signals to the lunar research station dedicated to the research and development of this Lunafilament. A response team was dispatched immediately. However, a massive lunar quake hit soon after they arrived. Hugh Williams—separated from his team, unconscious and badly injured—is discovered by a mysterious android in the form of a young girl. She is a Pragmata, created using Lunafilament.”
Pragmata will release for PS5 on April 24 on the PlayStation Store. Players can preorder right now for $59.99. The Deluxe Edition, which also includes the Shelter Variety Pack and Hugh & Diana Outfit Set, will cost $69.99.
For players who are unsure if they want to preorder Pragmata, check out our hands-on preview where we said, “from what we played, we’re very excited to try out the full game for ourselves.”
The PlayStation Store‘s Holiday Sale continues on, bringing great prices to some of the best PS4 and PS5 games the digital storefront has to offer. That includes this action-adventure game based on one of the most popular media franchises ever created.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is 85% off on the PS Store
Developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Deluxe Edition is currently 85% off on the PS Store. That brings its usual price of $49.99 down to just $7.49. PlayStation players who wish to take advantage of this offer should act fast. The deal ends on January 22 at 2:59 a.m. ET.
Here is a description and trailer for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, giving PS4 and PS5 players an idea of what to expect from the game:
“A galaxy-spanning adventure awaits in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, a 3rd person action-adventure title from Respawn Entertainment. An abandoned Padawan must complete his training, develop new powerful Force abilities, and master the art of the lightsaber – all while staying one step ahead of the Empire.”
Here is everything included in the Star Wars Jedi: Deluxe Edition:
The Crimson BD-1 skin
The Crimson Mantis skin
Digital Art Book
“Director’s Cut” behind-the-scenes videos, featuring over 90 minutes of footage from the making of the game.
When Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order was originally released for the PS4, it was met with decent review scores. According to the review aggregate site Metacritic, it received an average score of 79 across 70 critic reviews. This was mostly due to technical issues that plagued the game well after launch. However, it seems some of those issues have been ironed out, and it is now in a decently playable state. In our review, we gave it a 9 out of 10.
“Without question, this is exactly the kickstart that Star Wars has been missing for far too long,” reads our review. “There’s no need to consult Yoda, Fallen Order absolutely deserves to appear in your immediate future.”
The upcoming unannounced The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt DLC seems to be the new worst-kept secret in gaming. Details about the new content began to surface last year, revealing that it will bridge the gap between the 2015 RPG and The Witcher 4. The latest report reveals even more details about the DLC, including where it will be set.
What are the new details for the upcoming unannounced The Witcher 3 DLC?
In a new report from IGN Poland, it is revealed that the publication knew about The Witcher 3 DLC years ago, but did not report on it as they only had information from one source. However, now that it seems all but confirmed, they are sharing what they were told about the upcoming DLC.
“We have a confession to make. We’ve known about work on a potential new expansion behind the scenes for a very long time,” reads IGN’s article. We don’t want to reveal exact dates to protect our sources, but the topic first appeared on our radar years ago. Our source — someone who has repeatedly provided us with reliable, insider information — confirmed directly that a new expansion was in the works, albeit at a very early stage.”
“At the time, we were hearing signs that the team was fascinated by a completely different destination than the frozen north,” the article continues. “There were many indications that the developers were keenly interested in exploring Zerrikania.”
For those unaware, in The Witcher series, Zerrikania is a desert region located to the east of the Northern Kingdoms and the Nilfgaardian Empire. Although the article provides some logic behind Zerrikania being the location for The Witcher 3 DLC, they do not that this information was given to them years ago and development could have changed since then.
“However, we must remember that years have passed since we first learned about a potential DLC set in the desert, and concepts in game development sometimes evolve,” reads the article. “Perhaps the new DLC, after evolving the concept, will take us to the same regions as The Witcher 4.”
Will The Witcher 3 DLC be set in the deserts of Zerrikania or the snowy mountains of Kovir? We’ll just have to wait and see.
Sony is closing out the year with its End of Year Deals PlayStation Store sale, which lets players save up to 75% on some of the best PS4 and PS5 games available on the digital storefront. That includes this BioWare RPG that was critically acclaimed when it was originally released in 2014.
Dragon Age: Inquisition is 85% off on the PS Store
Developed by BioWare and published by Electronic Arts, Dragon Age: Inquisition – Game of the Year Edition is currently 85% off on the PS Store. That brings its normal price of $39.99 down to just $5.99. PS4 and PS5 players who want to take advantage of this deal will want to act fast. The offer ends on December 23 at 2:59 a.m. ET.
Here’s a description of the game, as well as a trailer, giving players a glimpse of what to expect:
“When the sky opens up and rains down chaos, the world needs heroes. Become the savior of Thedas in Dragon Age: Inquisition – Game of the Year Edition. You are the Inquisitor, tasked with saving the world from itself. But the road ahead is paved with difficult decisions. Thedas is a land of strife. Factions constantly war with each other even as a larger demonic invasion has begun. And you? You and your band of champions are the only ones who can hold it together. It’s your job to lead them…or fall.”
When Dragon Age: Inquisition was originally released in 2014, it was received well. According to the review aggregate site Metacritic, it garnered an average score of 85 across 45 critic reviews. In our review, we gave it a 9 out of 10.
“The beautiful graphics grabbed me, the detailed characters reeled me in, and the open areas and numerous quests made me fall in love with the game,” reads our review. “Overall, I spent around 55 hours on the game, and while I only recently finished the main storyline, I still have many more side quests that I can play. If you’re an RPG fan, you owe it to yourself to play Inquisition, and somehow, I don’t think you’ll regret it.”
A classic shooter series is making a comeback. Publisher Running With Scissors and developer Goonswarm Games revealed Postal: Bullet Paradise, the latest entry in the long-running Postal franchise, as well as a new trailer showing off gameplay.
What is Postal: Bullet Paradise?
Postal: Bullet Paradise is a first-person shooter releasing on the PS4 and PS5. Players will choose from 11 Postal Dudes from different timelines as they take out hordes of enemies with various weapons and gadgets. The game will feature iconic locations from the series, as well as all-new environments where players will complete objectives to continue to upgrade their kit. Also, up to four players can play together in online co-op.
Here is a description of Postal: Bullet Paradise:
“Everyone’s happy in Paradise…except for the POSTAL Dude. Stuck in a shitty future full of forced positivity, constant surveillance, obnoxiously bright lights, and social credit scores, the POSTAL Dude just wants to relax and drink a few beers. So when Paradise’s automated enforcers flag him as a threat due to a ‘negative demeanor’, the hapless everyman POSTAL Dude is once again pulled off his couch and into the action.”
Goonswarm Games CEO Artem Korovkin shared their excitement about the project, and working with Running With Scissors.
“Postal: Bullet Paradise is all about releasing the essence of Postal and its signature gallows humor into an over-the-top and highly replayable package,” said Korovkin. “Equal parts irreverent and action-packed, we’re thrilled to partner with Running With Scissors to bring this dystopian slice of Paradise to life.”
Postal: Bullet Paradise does not have a release date for the PS4 and PS5 version just yet. However, it is confirmed the PC, Mac, and Linux versions will release in Q3 2026, and the PlayStation versions are planned for a “later date.” When it does launch, it will cost $19.99.
Just before it was supposed to release on PS5, developer TeamKill Media announced that it would delay its upcoming game, Code Violet. Luckily, players looking forward to the upcoming release won’t have to wait too long to get their hands on it.
What is the new Code Violet release date?
In a new X (formerly Twitter) post from TeamKill Media, Code Violet will now launch on January 10, 2026. According to the developer, the decision to prolong the game’s release is due to “stubborn technical roadblocks” with the deluxe and preorder editions of the game. As a result, the developer has decided to release one Standard Edition, which will include everything from the preorder and deluxe editions.
We are thrilled to announce that Code Violet has gone GOLD as we put the final polish on the game ahead of release. We have some exciting news to share—and, unfortunately, a bit of a hiccup along the way.
“During certification, we hit some stubborn technical roadblocks related to unlocking entitlements for the deluxe and pre-order editions,” says the post. “Our four-person team pulled 20-hour days for weeks, exploring every possible fix, but it pushed back our plans for gameplay and story trailers, as well as getting review codes out the door.”
“Though this shift impacts our revenue, the choice was clear: we couldn’t bear to keep our fans waiting,” continues the post. “So, we’re moving forward with one unified Code Violet edition, where every purchase includes all the bonus outfits, items, and perks—no tiers.”
This means Code Violet will now be $49.99 and include all of the content from the deluxe edition. It is currently not listed on the PlayStation Store as the original listing has been removed. TeamKill Media confirmed in replies to fans that it should be back up tomorrow, and users should be able to preorder the game.
When Code Violet was originally announced, it was slated for a July 2025 release. Then, in July 2025, TeamKill Media announced the game would release on November 14, 2025. However, a month after that reveal, the developer announced it would be delaying the game further, to December 12, 2025, to avoid competing with Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.
Developed and published by Bethesda, the ongoing open-world RPG Fallout 76 received a huge update today. Titled Burning Springs, the update will bring a slew of new content, including its largest map addition yet and the appearance of a beloved character, for free.
Fallout 76: Burning Springs is out now
There are several highlights of Fallout 76’s Burning Springs update worth noting. Burning Springs is a new region in southeastern Ohio and is the game’s largest map addition. Players can find the new location by crossing the bridge in Point Pleasant. The new questline can be started once players are level 30, and by tuning into the Ohio Distress Signal.
Currently residing in Burning Springs is the Ghoul, played by the Fallout TV series’ Walton Goggins. Players will be able to pick up bounties and earn loot.
Additionally, like any update, the Fallout 76: Burning Springs update includes several fixes and improvements to the game. Here are Bethesda’s full patch notes:
Fallout 76: Burning Springs patch notes
(Credit: Bethesda)
“A new region of the map is opening for those with enough grit to cross Point Pleasant bridge. It’s time for you to travel westward towards Burning Springs. Taking place in rural Ohio, this is our largest map expansion to Fallout 76 yet!
Become one of the meanest Bounty Hunters around, as the Burning Springs update introduces Bounty Hunting to your Fallout 76 experience. A major new piece of content here to give you the opportunity to find and eliminate some of the area’s largest threats.
We’re extremely excited to share that The Ghoul from the Fallout TV Show on Amazon Prime will be joining us in Burning Springs! Voiced by Walton Goggins himself, The Ghoul will be your guide in all things Bounty Hunting.
The main questline for Burning Springs is just the start of your story in this new region. Planned as the beginning chapter for a story that spans multiple updates, this quest works as an introduction to characters that you’ll end up spending more time with down the line.
With a new questline for you to complete, two new public events, the introduction of Bounty Hunting, plus a load of additional content (including new fish and a local legend to catch), Burning Springs is our largest update since Wastelanders back in 2020.
Welcome to Ohio
Burning Springs, a region of southeastern Ohio rocked not only by the nuclear destruction of the bombs dropping, but also the environmental poisoning from the local Abraxodyne Chemical plant. The area is now a desolate and barren wasteland with poisonous water, and a dust storm coating everything in a toxin known as Rust.
Who would ever want to call this land home? The Rust King is who would. A Super Mutant with just as much brains as brawn, The Rust king is the unrelenting and unforgiving ruler of Burning Springs. He has twisted the land into his cruel kingdom, where the only rule is “might makes right.”
Players will cross paths with this monstrous monarch during the new questline. He will task the player with proving their worth and braving the wilds of his wasteland.
While barren, Burning Springs still holds pockets of life. Highway Town serves as a pit stop for the last of humanity. Built on a section of elevated highway, players will be able to rest and resupply here.
Highway Town serves as the region’s new social hub and a last resort for survivors– speaking of which, The Last Resort saloon at the end of town also serves up Bounty Hunt contracts.
Once you unlock the location, you’ll be able to fast travel directly to the saloon for maximum Bounty Hunt efficiency!
You can wander into Burning Springs by crossing the bridge in Point Pleasant. The questline can be started by tuning into the Ohio Distress Signal once they’ve reached level 30.”
Bounty Hunting
Mosey down to the Last Resort saloon in Highway Town if you’re looking to put your gun to work. The Ghoul has set up shop there, providing piles of bounties to plunder.
To start a Grunt Hunt, just pick up one of the posters off the table. There’s plenty to go around, so you can repeat this activity to your heart’s content.
Each time you start a Grunt Hunt, a random location in Burning Springs will be chosen, and a mutation will be applied to your target. Watch out, though, because these mutations are contagious: enemies near your target will also benefit from the effects of the mutation! Plan accordingly to take out your target without getting overwhelmed. Adjust your build to counteract their mutation or just go for the classic stealth approach.
If you’re lucky, a Grunt Hunt target might drop a premium Bounty Poster. These will allow you to start a Head Hunt– an extra challenging bounty hunt in the form of a public event! (Note: these are granted through the Quest Rewards and not found on the body itself.)
Just place your poster on the bounty board outside of the saloon to send the word wide. All players on the server will be alerted to show up to your aid when you do. Only one Head Hunt can be active at a time, though, so be sure to join in any actives ones before trying to start your own.
There’s dozens of unique Head Hunt targets across a handful of locations. Each has a unique loadout and posse protecting them– some with pretty wild and weird skills, too!
If you’ve got an itchy trigger finger, and caps to spare, The Ghoul would be more than happy to part with a premium poster… for the right price.
Players will be able to track which Head Hunts they’ve completed from their Challenges and earn a variety of unique rewards for doing so.
Speaking of loot, Bounty Hunting is primed to be the premiere path for Legendary Item hunters. Grunt Hunt targets will initially appear as 1-star Legendary enemies. As you complete more, they will eventually make their way toward 2 and 3-star!
Head Hunt targets will always appear as 3-star legendaries and are flanked by a pair of 2-star posse members.
But, most importantly, Head Hunts have a chance to drop items with NEW 1-, 2-, and 3-star Legendary effects. Some of these will offer special bonuses for Ghoul or human players…
New Legendary Mods
As mentioned above, you’ll be able to earn items containing new and exclusive-to-Bounty-Hunting Legendary Mods.
New 1-Star * Mods
Feral (Melee Weapon) – Kills make you more feral.
Sniper’s (Ranged Weapon) – Gain 120% bonus damage to weak-points while aiming down sights.
Adrenal (Weapon) – +10% Damage per kill while on a kill streak. (Up to n%)
Adrenal (Armor) – +10% Damage resistance while on a kill streak. (Up to n%)
Lucid (Weapon) – Increase damage up to 40% based on how full your feral sanity meter is.
Lucid (Armor ) – Increase damage up to 6% resistance based on how full your feral sanity meter is.
New 2-Star** Mods
Pick Pocketer’s (Melee Weapon) – Kills have a 50% chance to award a small amount of caps.
Pain Killer (Armor) – Gain HP Regen based on your kill streak (up to 3 HP per second)
Rushing (Armor) – Gain AP Regen based on your kill streak (up to 3 AP per second)
Elementalist’s (Armor) – +5 All Resistances (up to +25)
Fierce (Armor only, not Power Armor) – Fortify limb resistance while on a skill streak (up to 10%, max 50%)
New 3-Star*** Mods
Glowing (Weapon) – Kills grant a small amount of Rads.
Healthy (Armor) – Max HP increased by 20 (up to 100)
Reflex (Armor) – 2% Evade (up to 10)
Active (Armor) – Max AP is increased by +20 (up to 100)
Barbarian (Melee) – +1 STR per kill while on a kill streak.
New Public Events
Gearin’ Up
Have you ever wanted to help a Deathclaw prepare for its debut in an Arena deathmatch? Now’s your chance!
The Rust King requires a new combatant. Your job is to head over to the Junkyard and help The Beastmaster gather the scrap metal needed to armor up her latest tamed Deathclaw.
During this public event, you’ll fight alongside your Deathclaw-in-training against the wastelands wildest foes. Just be sure to keep the beast alive! It can’t die a glorious death in the arena if doesn’t survive the junkyard first…
Remember: you can heal friendly NPCs using the Medic’s Legendary Mod. Don’t have one? Well luckily a new unique named weapon, the Stimpike, comes with this pre-installed! You’ll have a chance to earn it– alongside many other rewards– by completing this event.
Sinkhole Solutions
Fires rage beneath the surface of Burning Springs and natural gas deposits occasionally breach the surface near places where the ground has broken.
Willow, a resident of Highway Town, needs your help culling Radscorpions and Stingwings that have gathered around a highly volatile sinkhole. These creatures are causing issues for the residents of Highway Town so you’ll need to head over to the aptly named Scorpion Lake to activate a “stomper” device to draw them out of their dens.
Your objective will be to destroy their dens, all while dodging pillars of fire and navigating a blinding sandstorm.
Also, stick around to the end to learn why Radscorpions aren’t an apex predator…
Additional Content
More Fish
Assuming you can even find them, the watering holes around Burning Springs are poisonous and irradiated, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t new fish to catch. Explore this new zone and find new fish (including a Local Legend) to add to your collections.
Side Quest: Dirty Laundry
Keep a sharp eye out for mysterious Abraxodyne intel briefcases hidden all over Burning Springs. Return them to Bodhi in the city of Athens to take part in the Dirty Laundry side quest. Unlike other collectibles, these brief cases appear in specific locations, once per player. You’ll have to search every nook and cranny to find all 150.
(Schoolyard rumors say there’s a 151st one hidden under a red truck, but we’re pretty sure that’s made-up.)
As you turn these cases in, you’ll help Bodhi unravel the mystery of his missing daughter– and earn unique Abraxodyne-themed rewards along the way.
You’ll earn a unique Legendary weapon for completing the quest– which only requires finding about half of the total cases– but you’ll get an even more powered-up version if you find every last one.
Season 23: Blood X Rust
Season 23: Blood X Rust is here to inspire you to unleash your inner raider spirit. Check out the trailer above to get your fix before you head into Burning Springs yourself.
Closing Milepost Zero
The bandits roaming Skyline Valley looking for caravans to rob have proved themselves to be dastardly threats to the Blue Ridge Caravan Company. Scaring poor brahmin into going off track, leaving deliveries incomplete.
For now, Milepost Zero will be closing shop and moving their wares to other vendors across Highway Town. Awaiting a time in the future when things might be a bit safer for their operations.
The rewards from Milepost Zero are now spread across the Wasteland:
Plans for the V63 Laser Carbin and mods have been moved to the Weapon Vendor Splint in Highway Town.
Mac in Highway Town will sell the following items:
Rolled Persian Rug
Persian Wall Rug
Makeshift Wine Rack
Noren Curtains
Park Ranger Supply Box
Persian Rug
Stargazer’s Telescope
Lightning Battery Lamp
Noren Awing
Snow Globes from the Milepost Zero vendors will now be sold by Windy in Highway Town (she is a Gold Bullion vendor).
Spooky Scorched will reward the Lederhosen Outfit & Hat, Redcoat Outfit *Hat, and the Vault Girl/Vault Boy backpacks.
Holiday Scorched will reward all the Skyline Valley specific Snow Globes.
All characters who completed the “A Bump In the Road” Caravan intro quest will receive the title “Caravan Investor” (immediately upon logging in).
We will also be granting a pennant that can be used account wide (any character on the account will have access to this pennant) and characters that have completed the quest will also receive 2K Gold Bullion. The Pennant will be granted during the first week of Burning Spring’s release while players should expect to see the 2K Gold Bullion upon logging into characters who have completed then quest.
We believe that Bounty Hunting delivers on the same promise of on-demand content, with Legendary enemies, and great rewards in a more succinct and satisfying way. We love the Skyline Valley region and have some fun things planned.
New C.A.M.P. Pet – Radhog
One of the new creatures you’ll find in Burning Springs is the Radhog. They’re tough and fiercely protective of their young, so if you get too close expect to be attacked.
What would happen if you brought one to your C.A.M.P.? You would probably have the most adorably disgusting pet this side of the Ohio River!
After purchasing the Radhog C.A.M.P. Pet from the Atomic Shop, the radhog bed item can be found in the “Dwellers” section of the Workshop menu and its Nose Ring is in the “Pet Clothing” section of the Armor Workbench.
New Seasonal Weapon – Dom Pedro
A new weapon is entering the fray.
The Dom Pedro is a Hand Cannon that can fire .50 rounds or be swapped to .308. It has an explosive effect and can pierce enemies too. Really sending a message to anyone foolish enough to stand in your way.
Emote Wheel
Whether you’re hitting your favorite emote at the wandering traveler passing by in the hulking Power Armor skin or trying to convince a level 30 Vault Dweller to pick up the loot you just dropped for them, emoting is core to the Appalachian way of living.
In the Burning Springs update we’re reorganizing emotes so that more emotes can be equipped at once.
We’re doing this by:
introducing 2 new categories, “Social” and “Performance”
removing the “Follow Me” and “Team Up” categories and placing most of their emotes into “Help” and “Social”
reorganizing the emotes in the “Misc” so that more of them live in more appropriate categories like “Performance” and “Taunt”.
With the work done here, you can now equip all your favorite emotes at once with little to no need to go into the Atomic Shop to swap them in and out.
Gleaming Depths
Almost a year after its introduction, Gleaming Depths has proved to be an excellent place for players looking for an endgame challenge to push themselves and their builds to the limit. We’re introducing a new weekly challenge for Gleaming Depths that can be completed by working through all stages of the raid. Your reward for doing so will be a 4-Star Legendary cache that contains a 4-Star Armor, Power Armor, Melee Weapon, and a Ranged Weapon.
To go along with this new weekly challenge, we’re also redistributing the raid rewards so that the farther you progress in Gleaming Depths the more enticing the rewards will be. We know this may cause some disruption to your local EN06 farming group (and you can still farm him for XP), but it was never our intention to have one phase of the raiding experience be the source of some of the most coveted rewards in the game.
In this update we’re also fixing numerous bugs and introducing quality-of-life improvements to make the raiding experience smoother for everyone.
Combat
Combat in Appalachia has experienced a lot of changes since the Skyline Valley update was released last year. For Burning Springs we’re slowing things down to see how it all settles.
We are making a few more adjustments to V.A.T.S. to address the feedback we’ve received after the Fallout 76: C.A.M.P. Revamp update. All in all, you should experience far less instance of V.A.T.S. chance to hit fluctuations and targeting issues.
Fixed cryo slow being applied to players who aren’t in PvP.
Fixed an issue where Hack and Slash could damage players outside of PvP.
C.A.M.P.
All items from the Mischief Night rewards now appear in the Build menu.
Build budgets of various items have been adjusted.
Fixed an issue which could cause the Store/Scrap button to not work when pressed by the player.
Straw Goat decoration plans are now known by default for all players.
Fixed issue where C.A.M.P. Pet interact prompt could sometimes display near the C.A.M.P. when it shouldn’t.
The Bat Plushie reward from Mischief Night should now face forward in all displays when placed.
The Old Glory Fireplace is now buildable.
Removed noticeable seams with the Haunted Mansion prefab.
Fixed an issue which could cause some items to not appear correctly in the “New” tab of the build menu.
Chems from the Fallout First Aid Box can now be used to build C.A.M.P. objects.
Fixed an issue that prevented objects from being moved vertically while building in precision mode.
Feral Ghouls will no longer get stuck on the roof access door during Feed the People.
Gameplay
Switching the equipped grenade will no longer reset the heavy gunner perk stack.
Fixed an issue where the Cryolator wasn’t counting as a valid weapon for challenges requiring an automatic weapon.
Zetan Drones are no longer susceptible to the Bleed DoT.
Uranium extractors in the Uranium Fever Event are no longer susceptible to Bleed DoT.
Fixed an issue which could cause Mole Miners during the event Uranium Fever to appear initially neutral to the player.
Addressed an issue where enemy turrets in The Pitt weren’t hostile to the player.
Camp Liberty: The Glowing Yao Guai in this location now correctly counts towards “Kill a Glowing Creature” challenges.
Fixed an issue where Anglers were considered Mirelurks for a few challenges.
The Satiated Legendary mod now correctly states that it works for Human characters only.
Fixed an issue that prevented floating markers from appearing on targets marked with a recon scope.
Fixed an issue which allows players to add too many players to a raid instance.
Fixed an issue that prevented players from fast traveling from Expedition zones to Appalachia while over encumbered.
Fixed an issue that caused the Assaultrons to spam their head laser attack.
Perks
Ghoul-related Perk card restrictions will now be updated in the Perks menu upon changing into a ghoul without needing to exit the server.
Fixed an issue that caused ‘0 Unused Pt’ to appear above full S.P.E.C.I.A.L. categories in the Perks menu.
Owned perks now appear as intended after exiting and reentering the perk screen.
Curator and Good with Salt now display the correct background in the perk card machine.
Bullet Shield
Removed Rank 4
Bulletstorm: Switching the equipped grenade will no longer reset the heavy gunner perk stack.
Miscellaneous
Nukashine effects won’t display debug effect text now.
Capacitor mods will now appear on the recon version of the weapon sold at vendors.
Fixed an issue that could sometimes cause an infinite loading screen when re-entering the sanctum during the Pitt expedition.
Fixed issue where vertical camera movement is sometimes disabled while in photo mode.
Fixed an issue where controls could become unresponsive when disconnecting and returning to the main menu.
Removed duplicate Tricentennial Stein from Tinker’s Bench crafting menu.
Players should no longer encounter bright lighting artifacts in the Overseer’s Home.
Fixed an issue causing the Ghost Skeleton outfit to scale incorrectly in some cases.
Fixed an issue causing Vera to repeat her greetings to the player unintentionally.
Fixed an issue which could cause players to get stuck in an infinite loop when talking to Oberlin.
The Rusted Coat of Arms and Mad Scientist suits now correctly count as a costume.
Fixed an issue with controllers that would cause players to accidentally active a ping when tracking a quest via the HUD.
Fixed an issue which caused a superhero landing to occur from lower heights than intended when jumping in Power Armor with the Marsupial mutation.
Fixed an issue which caused debug text to display when viewing the Salty title in certain languages in the Atomic Shop.
Fixed an issue that would cause the Epsilon Squad to spawn incorrectly if the player dies while they are exiting their pods.
Screenshots are now color accurate to in game visuals.
Quests
The quest One of Us will now correctly start for Ghoul characters upon completing the Bunker Buster quest.
Fix to quest marker for the Nightclub Poster at the start of Opportunity Knocking.
Weapons
Fixed an issue where the Vampire Samurai Combat Knife could not have its custom skins removed once applied.
Increased the explosion damage done by the Fragmentation Grenade MIRV.
Explosives (Grenades) quantity on the HUD is no longer incorrect after closing the raids reward screen.
Wacker Smacker is now “Whacker Smacker”. Whack.
Addressed an issue where the automatic receiver for the handmade didn’t maintain its proportional fire rate difference between the handmade and other rifles.
Fixed an issue that caused the shield icon to appear and no damage to be done when bashing with certain weapons (Ultracite Gatling, Ultracite Laser, Alien Disintegrator, Tesla Cannon, Alien Blaster, Circuit Breaker, Cryolator, Assultron Head, Flamer, Tesla Rifle, V63 Laser Carabine).
Atomic Shop paints can now properly be applied to the M79.
Workshops
The “Black Bear Recliner ” should now correctly play its Sound effects when interacted with.
Monongah Power Plant Yard Public Workshop now displays the correct resources on the paper map tooltip.
It’s now easier to place workshop objects without getting the “Cannot place item: Item is not visible.” error.
The “Corvega Wall Poster Set” should now appear correctly aligned in the Workshop menu.
UI
The Help menu entry for “Locking Items” is now localized in all languages.
Newly purchased items from the Atomic Shop will now correctly appear in the “New” section.
The Ghoul Dance Emote should now correctly appear in the “Misc” category of the Atomic shop.
The Level 50 Character Boost will now correctly appear Unavailable after it is purchased.
Fixed an issue where some player Titles were not formatted correctly in localized versions.
The message in the confirmation dialog for dropping a Hellstorm Missile Launcher will be more correct if the corresponding recipe is known.
” Updated the Help Messages to state that the environments are dangerous for Humans specifically. “The Mire’s environment is dangerous for Humans. Equip a Gas Mask at the first sign of Toxic Air. Equip a Hazmat Suit before entering water.”
Updated the name of the Glowing Jesters Fasnacht mask.
Fixed an issue that could cause overlapping buttons to display when naming a character in the character customization menu.
Ghoul foiled perk cards should no longer display a specials background square that overlaps the animated background upon inspection or when scrolling the perk card catalogue.
Fixed incorrect silo code piece display names.
Known plans in the players inventory will now sort to the top of the list.
Added a description for the Yao Guai rug in all localized languages.
Sneak HUD stays active when legendary fanfare animates
Fixed an issue that could cause the Pip-boy to display 0 Hitpoints for a player below 1 but not quite dead.
Canned Grilled Fish should now properly display the buffs gained.
The icon showing that a player was hit by Cryo effects now correctly displays as a debuff
Improved the way titles interact with map markers on the paper map.
Fixed an issue which could cause black bars to appear when viewing the Public Team Goal screen from the Social Menu.
Fixed an issue which could cause the item selection highlight to jump to the top of the list when scrapping.
Fixed an issue with could cause sub menus to appear empty if a player selected the “Inspect/Repair” option more than once.
Perks are now sorted into their own group in the Status tab.
Explosives (Grenades) quantity on the HUD is no longer incorrect after closing the raids reward screen.
Known Issues
Various Unicode Characters in Crafting Requirements Block for Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Russian Players
Players with their language set to Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Russian will notice a string of characters in the requirement box of the various crafting menus in the game. The team is aware of this issue and are working towards a solution. We apologize for the inconvenience and please stay tuned for more information.
Blood X Rust Season Items Not Appearing under the “New” section of the Build Menu
We are aware of an issue with the Blood X Rust C.A.M.P. items not appearing under the “New” section of the build menu once claimed. The team is working towards a solution.
Head Hunt Target Cletus Brimstone is Doing More Damage Than Expected
We are aware of two issues with the Head Hunt target, Cletus Brimstone; When his fire attack is triggered on a server, players in The Forest region will also be affected. Additionally, the additional enemies present are using incorrect weapons, resulting in players taking much more damage than designed. We have identified a fix for a future patch.”
Developer Everstone Studio and publisher NetEase Games recently released their open-world action-adventure RPG Where Winds Meet. Currently one of the most played games on Steam, its launch wasn’t without its faults on all platforms, including the PS5. However, the developer announced it is working on fixes, as well as PS5 Pro support in the future.
Open world RPG Where Winds Meet’s update will add support for PS5 Pro PSSR
In a recent update on Steam, the Where Winds Meet developers addressed the issues with the PS5 version of the game and are currently working on implementing those improvements.
“Looking ahead, we’re committed to ongoing improvements in other key issues that concern you most including text localization, PS5 compatibility, and multi-character creation features,” reads the statement.
“For the PS5 platform, we’re working hard to enhance frame rates, stability, and visual quality,” continues the statement. “You can expect to see these gameplay improvements within the year.”
The update continued to list more future goals for Where Winds Meet. One of those goals is to bring PS5 Pro support.
“Over the next two months, we will gradually roll out several updates, including Steam Deck compatibility, optimized multi-timezone display, split outfit customization, PS5 Pro support for PSSR, enhanced audio experience, and more,” says the statement. “Our goal is to create a Jianghu that everyone can enjoy, and we welcome any further suggestions you may have.”
Where Winds Meet was released on November 14 for PS5. It received some mixed reviews. According to the review aggregate site Metacritic, it garnered an average score of 70 across 13 critic reviews. PS5 players seem to agree with that sentiment as its global player rating on the PlayStation Store currently sits at 3.81 stars.
Where Winds Meet is available for the PS5 free-to-play on the PlayStation Store.
Sony Interactive Entertainment regularly brings solid games to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog. Whether it’s beloved classics like Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus or the newly released critically acclaimed titles like Blue Prince, there is something for every subscriber. That now includes an anticipated Devolver Digital PS5 game that will be brought to the service on launch day.
Skate Story available via PS Plus Game Catalog at launch
Announced on the PlayStation Blog, Sam Eng’s Skate Story will be available on the PS Plus Game Catalog on the same day as its release, on December 8. This means PS Plus Extra and Premium subscribers will be able to play the full game as part of the Game Catalog. Since the Game Catalog is not a perk for PS Plus Essential subscribers, it will not be available for those in the lowest subscription tier.
“You are a demon in the Underworld, made out of glass and pain. The Devil has given you a skateboard with a simple deal: Skate to the Moon and swallow it — and you shall be freed,” reads the description.
“Skate fast to destroy vicious demons, help a forgetful frog, and save other tortured souls on your journey from fragile beginner to hardened skater,” continues the description. “Push through hell and discover The Devil’s greatest weakness: humility, perseverance, and a disgustingly sweet backside tailslide.”
PS Plus Extra and Premium subscribers have been treated to day-one releases with the Game Catalog perk for a while now. Just this year, subscribers were able to play Abiotic Factor, FBC: Firebreak, Blue Prince, and Lost Records: Bloom & Rage with their subscription.
Skate Story will be available to purchase on the PlayStation Store when it launches on December 8. As of this writing, it cannot be preordered, but players can add it to their wishlist.
Bandai Namco announced its popular action game, One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4, is now available for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. Owners of the PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch versions are able to upgrade to the newly released current-gen version for free.
What enhancements are in the One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 free PS5 upgrade?
The PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 version of One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 features upgraded visuals, as well as additional onscreen enemies.
Although it is now available on current-gen platforms now, Koei Tecmo won’t stop supporting last-gen versions of One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4. The developer confirmed that all versions will “continue to receive updates as new DLC will be released in the future.”
The launch of the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 of One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 coincides with the launch of the game’s latest DLC, Character Pack No. 7. This includes three new playable characters, Rob Lucci from CP0, S-Snake, one of Dr. Vegapunk’s Seraphim, and Jewelry Bonney, captain of the Bonney Pirates and a member of the Worst Generation. It also includes three exclusive outfits. Koei Tecmo will release Character Pack No. 8 in early 2026.
For PS4 and PS5 players who are unfamiliar with One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4, here’s a description of the game:
“ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4 is the latest evolution of PIRATE WARRIORS action! Based on the concept of ‘experiencing a real ONE PIECE battlefield,’ buildings will come crashing down during the action and attacks will throw up smoke and dust, placing you in the thick of the ONE PIECE world! Injecting fresh elements that couldn’t be achieved in previous entries has now realized an even more thrilling brand of PIRATE WARRIORS action!”
Check out our review of One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4.
Star Ocean: The Second Story R is 50% off on the PS Store
Developed and published by Square Enix, Star Ocean: The Second Story R is currently 50% off on the PS Store. That brings its typical retail price of $49.99 down to $24.99. PS4 and PS5 players who want to take advantage of this deal will want to act pretty fast. The offer ends on November 22 at 2:59 a.m. ET.
Here is a trailer for Star Ocean: The Second Story R, as well as a brief description that gives players a taste of what to expect from the critically acclaimed JRPG remake:
“Space Date 366 – A Federation officer finds himself transported to a mystical planet. While searching for a way home, an encounter with a young girl draws him into a quest to save her people, just as an ancient prophecy foretold… Choose your path and witness an awakened destiny.”
When Star Ocean: The Second Story R was originally released in 2023, it received favorable review scores. According to the review aggregate site Metacritic, it garnered an average score of 86 across 32 critic reviews.
People who have played the game seem to share the same feelings about Star Ocean: The Second Story R as critics. Steam user reviews are currently “Overwhelmingly Positive,” and the global player ratings on the PS Store are currently sitting at an average of 4.79 stars. A whopping 88% of those PS Store ratings are five-star ratings.
Make sure to check here for even more great PS Store deals we’ve recently highlighted.
Today is N7 Day, an annual “holiday” that celebrates the beloved BioWare RPG series, Mass Effect. One way Electronic Arts is celebrating is by bringing free DLC based on the game to the recently released open-world skateboarding game, Skate.
Skate gets more free DLC to celebrate N7 Day
Players who hop into Skate between now and November 11 before the shop refresh can claim a slew of Mass Effect-themed items for free. As seen in the video below, courtesy of @skatedailyshop on X (formerly Twitter), here are all the items available in the free N7 DLC for Skate:
To redeem these items, players just have to visit the shop page, click on the items they want in the N7 Day section, and claim them. Again, these are free and do not require any in-game or premium currency to grab the items.
Happy #N7Day, from all of us at skate. Hop into San Vansterdam to claim your free N7 gear before it’s gone on November 11th 9am PT. Be sure to tag us in any out of this world clips you get with your new gear! pic.twitter.com/sv94XuidIM
Beyond the free Mass Effect crossover items for Skate and Apex Legends, the N7 Day announcements are a bit underwhelming. In BioWare’s official blog post, Mass Effect executive producer Mike Gamble gave brief updates about the next game in the beloved series, as well as a TV series.
“But currently, the team is heads-down and focused exclusively on Mass Effect,” says Gamble. “We have a lot of universe to cover, lots of features to build, and lots of romances to figure out. We’re excited by what we’re building, and we promise you: when we’re ready, it’ll be a lot of fun to show.”
“Beyond the next game, there’s more to get excited about. I haven’t talked about it much, but you might have heard a little something about a TV series,” continues Gamble. “We’ve been partnering closely with Amazon on it, and we’re really excited with what the talented team over there is coming up with.”
Developer Bitmap Bureau and publisher Reef Entertainment recently announced that their highly anticipated arcade-style action platformer, Terminator 2D: No Fate, has been delayed. Reef Entertainment released a statement regarding the reason behind their decision to push the release date just a bit further than expected.
When is the new Terminator 2D: No Fate release date?
In a statement from Reef Entertainment, the Terminator 2D: No Fate delay is attributed to the assembly of the game’s physical edition. The publisher confirms that they do have all the components needed to make all the editions, but will “need some time” to put all of them together.
“First of all, we want to start by saying thank you,” the statement reads. “We know you’ve waited longer than expected for the release of Terminator 2D: No Fate, and we truly appreciate your patience and support throughout this journey.
“The physical components for all editions have now finally arrived, following the ongoing delays that pushed us off our previous schedules. However, we now have to assemble the physical editions, which we need some time to do.”
As a result of this issue, Terminator 2D: No Fate will now release on December 12 instead of its previously scheduled November 26 release date.
Terminator 2D: No Fate was originally supposed to release on September 5, but was delayed to October 31. Then, due to the “ongoing global trade and tariff changes” that delayed shipment of components needed to build the physical Day One and Collector’s Editions, the game was pushed from its October date to November 26.
Terminator 2D: No Fate is an arcade-style platformer that retells the story of the acclaimed James Cameron film, Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Players will be able to experience the original story of the film, as well as new scenarios and multiple endings as they play as Sarah Connor, the T-800, and John Connor.
When Terminator 2D: No Fate finally launches, it will be available for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.
The PlayStation Store continues to bring the greatest deals to some of the very best PS4 and PS5 games the digital storefront has to offer. That includes this 2025 PS5 RPG that is locked as a Game of the Year nominee.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Deluxe Edition is already on sale on the PS Store
Developed by Sandfall Interactive and published by Kepler Interactive, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is currently on sale on the PS Store at a 20% discount. Specifically, it is the Deluxe Edition of the critically acclaimed game. This brings its usual price of $59.99 down to $47.99. PS5 players who want to take advantage of this deal will want to act fast. The offer will end on November 22 at 2:59 a.m. ET.
Here is a trailer of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, as well as a brief description giving players an idea of what the game is all about:
“Once a year, the Paintress wakes and paints upon her monolith. Paints her cursed number. And everyone past that age turns to smoke and fades away. Year by year, that number ticks down and more of us are erased. Tomorrow she’ll wake and paint “33.” And tomorrow we depart on our final mission – Destroy the Paintress, so she can never paint death again.”
Again, it should be noted that this deal is just for the Deluxe Edition of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The standard version is still at its regular list price of $49.99. Here is everything included in the Deluxe Edition of the lauded RPG:
The “Flowers” Collection – Six outfits and hairstyles inspired by the Flowers of Lumière, along with six additional “Gommage” outfit variations. One for each playable character.
“Clair” – A custom outfit for Maelle
“Obscur” – A custom outfit for Gustave
When Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 earlier this year, it was universally acclaimed by critics. According to the review aggregate site Metacritic, it received an average score of 92 across 84 critic reviews. It is nominated for the 2025 Golden Joystick Awards’ Ultimate Game of the Year.
