A free upgrade for Mafia 3: Definitive Edition is out now on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S for digital owners of the Xbox One version, listed as a separate game on the Microsoft Store and discounted to £4.99 / $5.99. Visuals show no major improvements over the old Xbox One release, but the frame rate now targets 60FPS and appears mostly locked at 60FPS on both consoles, with Series S running at a slightly lower resolution.
PUBG MOBILE's Brainrot Royale pumpkin-themed update is now live as part of Version 4.6 in World of Wonder. It adds the timed Ghost Ship event, Pirate Coins and the Pirate Captain's Shop, plus the Brainrot Wand and Magic Broom. The update also brings the Star Upgrade fusion system, a 64-Brainrot backpack limit and a Rebirth level cap raised by five levels.
Sony has released another firmware update for the PS Portal, bringing the system software to version 7.3.0 just two weeks after the previous one. The update lets players turn 3D audio on or off during a game via Settings > System > 3D Audio, and reworks search with real-time results and QR code handoff to PlayStation Store on the PlayStation App or a web browser. It also improves system software performance and stability and refines messages and usability on some screens, and is rolling out in phases.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered's Patch 5.01, released Oct. 9, fixed several visual issues including graphics problems on PC and consoles and poor optimization on PlayStation 5. The remaster has been out for less than two weeks and has already received multiple hotfixes and patches.
CD Projekt Red has rolled out a substantial patch for the new Witcher 3 Remastered edition of the game, notably adding more lighting-related options to the console versions of the game, such as Bloom, enabling you to turn them off, should you wish. https://bit.ly/477fp9W
Songs from The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask are now available on #NintendoMusic!
CD Projekt Red says it is working on an update for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered that will bring closer parity with other versions, including the same global changes, and improve Switch 2-specific aspects such as image clarity and sharpness. After the remaster launched on multiple platforms last week, players reported "blurry" visuals on Switch 2, and CDPR said it was also looking to address "bloom effect" issues across all platforms. More information is expected in the following days.
Daedalic Entertainment and developer gameXcite have released the free Roguelite mode "Q's Trials" for Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown, alongside the second DLC "Section 31." The mode is available to all base game owners, while the DLC can be purchased separately or through the expansion pass, adding the U.S.S. Section 31 ship and three exclusive heroes. The content is now available on PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Blizzard announced tweaks to dungeon XP in World of Warcraft: Forever, raising the XP from killing dungeon monsters slightly but not back to WoW Classic levels. The developers said they want Azeroth to be the "main character" and don't want players spending their entire leveling experience in caves, so dungeon cleaving to 60 won't be the optimal way to level.
2K Games has surprise-released a PS5 and Xbox Series X/S update for Mafia III that adds 60 FPS performance and other technical improvements, free for existing PS4 or Xbox One owners. The publisher also revealed Mafia III: Definitive Edition for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, bundling the base game, all story DLC, and bonus packs, also available in the recently released Mafia: The Omerta Collection. The Steam version is receiving a massive patch with fixes and quality-of-life updates.
2K and Hangar 13 announced that Mafia III: Definitive Edition is now available on PS5 and Xbox Series, with a free upgrade for existing PS4 and Xbox One owners and an update for the PC version. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions support 60 frames per second gameplay, with many cinematics rendered in real time at 60 frames per second while some pre-rendered movies play at 30 frames per second.
CD Projekt Red has released Patch 5.01 for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, improving bloom along with tone mapping, character lighting, ray tracing, and path tracing. The patch also fixes PC-specific GPU bugs, including enabling unsupported graphics settings, the game selecting the wrong GPU, DLSS or XeSS being applied on unsupported GPUs, and the GTAO Quality setting resetting after restart. Gameplay fixes cover ladder interaction animations, Geralt colliding with dead enemies on Aard finishers, Vesemir repeating lines after multiple Quen uses, delayed dodging, and stamina drain when sprinting and dodging simultaneously.
Hello Kitty Island Adventure just got Marroncream and a major update involving player and Sanrio character homes. https://www.siliconera.com/3-0-hello-kitty-island-adventure-update-adds-player-and-sanrio-character-homes/
That Weight might not feel as heavy in Silent Hill: Townfall after the patch. https://www.siliconera.com/silent-hill-townfall-patch-1-4-0-nerfs-the-weight/
A native PS5 version of Mafia 3: Definitive Edition with 60fps gameplay and technical improvements is available to download now, free for owners of the existing game or the Omerta Collection. It adds a new set of Trophies, and non-owners can get it for as little as $5.99/£5.00 at 80% off on the PS Store. A native PS5 version of Mafia 2: Definitive Edition was also recently rated by the ESRB, but it doesn't appear ready yet.
Astral Ascent has received a free crossover update with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, revealed at today's Triple-i Initiative showcase and playable now. The update adds three new bosses (Golgra, The Mime and Pétank), three new rooms, and recruitable Expedition ally summons, free for anyone who has beaten Astral Ascent on Destiny Level 0.
Mafia 3: Definitive Edition's Native 60fps PS5 Upgrade Is Out Now, Free for Existing Owners https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/10/mafia-3-definitive-editions-native-60fps-ps5-upgrade-is-out-now-free-for-existing-owners
Astral Ascent x Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 collaboration update 'For Those Who Come After' now available https://www.gematsu.com/2026/10/astral-ascent-x-clair-obscur-expedition-33-collaboration-update-for-those-who-come-after-now-available
Mafia 3 has received a free 60FPS upgrade on Xbox Series X|S, available now for digital owners who may need to search for the Xbox Series X|S version manually on the Xbox Store. Real-time cinematics play at 60FPS while some pre-rendered ones remain at 30FPS, and the patch also addresses Trophy and Achievement tracking, story mission progression, and visual consistency issues. There's no word yet on whether Mafia 2 will get the same treatment.
Disney Lorcana is introducing its own version of the mechanic in the game's fourth year. When Hyperia City arrives at local game stores on Oct. 16 for prerelease events ahead of the wider Oct. 23 launch, ink drops will also arrive as a new way to ramp up ink generation. They are functionally identical to Treasure tokens and, once created, are added to the inkwell and can be removed to generate one ink.
Hibernian Workshop has released a free Astral Ascent update in collaboration with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, adding the latter's main cast and bosses such as Mimes and Petank. The update includes six new summons, three bosses, two music tracks, and three different rooms, plus the ability to hug Esquie. Astral Ascent is available now on PS5, PS4, Switch, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG.
2K and developer Gearbox Software announced that the Risk of Rain 2 DLC 'Hallowed Concepts' is now available on PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. The expansion adds two playable survivors, Acolyte and Enforcer, plus the timed Trials of N'kuhana split into Survival, Predation, and Mortality types that share a single timer. It also includes new stages, bosses, enemies, item types, and music.
Two Point Museum's free crossover update with Little Kitty, Big City is now available, adding three new Points of Interest, new workshop perks, decor options and the Little City Diorama exhibit. Players can collect Shinies to unlock new POIs and build a Ledge Leaper interactive display. The paid 'Rides & Relics' DLC also launches today with new theme park exhibits.
After Arc Raiders launched its major Frozen Trail update, it ranked fifth on Steam's best-sellers list and hit 106,000 concurrent players, the first time above 100,000 since May. Its new cosmetic DLC, the Frozen Trail Collector's Set, sits at No. 8 on the best-sellers list. The update is the first under Embark's shift to a semi-annual cadence, and the game will be free-to-play this weekend on all available platforms.
11-year-old early access survival game gets first update since 2018 🔨 #novusinceptio #survivalgame #earlyaccess #indiegame #news #pcgamer #pcgaming
Riot Games announced a final update for its fighting game 2XKO, with a new character joining the roster this month. Eurogamer's report links to the update and character announcement.
Blizzard has announced it will redo the standard-definition models for World of Warcraft: Forever's new Skyborne race, plus both SD and HD models for all Druid animal forms, early next year to better match the original game's retro look. The Skyborne currently only have an HD model, making them stand out awkwardly next to other races in SD graphics. The change arrives months after the game launches in November, and forum reactions are mixed but largely positive.
Publisher Nacon and developer Rogue Factor announced that Hell Is Us has surpassed 2 million players, and a free update is available now on all platforms. The update adds 10 new enemy types to expand the game's bestiary, with details about the new enemies not disclosed.
Two Point Museum x Little Kitty, Big City collaboration update now available https://www.gematsu.com/2026/10/two-point-museum-x-little-kitty-big-city-collaboration-update-now-available
Rockstar announced that GTA 6 will let players listen to radio stations outside vehicles via headphones and earbuds connected to smartphones, and introduces on-demand podcasts for Jason and Lucia both in vehicles and on foot. It also detailed six radio stations, including Cocoteo FM hosted by Bad Bunny and RaiNao, Back Country Radio hosted by Lana Del Rey and others, AfroBank FM hosted by Burna Boy, The Chamber 106.6 hosted by Kerry King and Tom Araya, Flash FM hosted by Robyn and Alex Consani, and Dirty South Classics hosted by Trina and Trick Daddy. The announcement coincides with another GTA 6 gameplay leak by CyberLeek, with the game still set for a 19th November release.
Riot Games released a final gameplay trailer for 2XKO, confirming the fighting game will be sunsetted later this year and that its last major update goes live on 27th October. Samira had already been confirmed as the game's 16th character, and the trailer also revealed Sett, a long-requested fighter shown with a powered-up state and a super that grabs both enemy characters at once. The game will remain playable for the foreseeable future, with the microtransaction store removed in favour of a one-time purchase unlocking all in-game cosmetics.
The Frigate arrives in Arc Raiders' Frozen Trails update 😦
Hell Is Us Massively Expands Its Roster of Freaky Enemies to Celebrate 2 Million Players
Forza Horizon 6 is teaming up with 7-Eleven on the Horizon Meets update, adding a 7-Eleven-inspired storefront and themed Car Meet to the game's Nangan region. The update also includes a Konbini Prop Pack, Clerk Uniform, and Egg Salad Sandwich Collectible, plus an in-game Toyota Supra GR livery and free Slurpee offer at US and Canadian stores through October 27. A real-life merch collection launches October 8 exclusively on 7Collection.com.
CD Projekt Red has released patch 5.01 for The Witcher 3 Remastered on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series S/X, adding Bloom, Light Shafts and Depth of Field options to consoles and fixing issues such as delayed dodging, stamina draining while sprinting and dodging, and boats moving uncontrollably. The studio also said it is working on a Switch 2 update to bring "closer parity between all versions of the game" and improve image clarity and sharpness, with more information coming in the "following days".
Witcher 3 Remastered patch rolls out on PC and console, with separate Switch 2 patch earmarked to address blurry visuals https://www.eurogamer.net/witcher-3-remastered-patch-bloom-console-performance-switch-2
SEGA and Two Point Studios have released a free update for Two Point Museum that brings Double Dagger's Little Kitty, Big City into the museum's Digiverse, with the rift now open on all platforms. The previously announced paid DLC "Rides & Relics" is also now available, adding coaster building, Gearbox Fairgrounds expeditions, the Riquetti Gardens museum location, and a new five-star story campaign.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered's 5.01 patch adds bloom, light shafts, and depth of field toggles to console graphics settings, plus improvements to bloom, tone mapping, character lighting, and ray and path tracing. The patch is roughly 5.5 GB on console and 8.5 GB on PC, and CD Projekt says a Nintendo Switch 2 update is in the works to bring the versions closer together.
Publisher Dotemu has detailed the second DLC pack for Marvel Cosmic Invasion, titled The Siege of Castle Doom, launching on 10th November 2026. Doctor Doom and the Fantastic Four's Invisible Woman join as playable fighters, and the add-on also adds a new game mode that is still under wraps.
Sega and Two Point Studios made Two Point Museum's newest DLC, Rides and Relics, free to start last week for anyone who owns the base game, ahead of the expansion's full launch on Oct. 8. The DLC's first stage packs a surprising amount of content and leans heavily on nostalgia.