Dying Light: The Beast’s latest 1.4 update was published on Nov. 27, adding over 400 changes. Included within the patch update was the implementation of New Game+, where players can now replay Kyle’s story while keeping all gear, weapons, and character progression from the first playthrough. Enemy difficulty is increased, but the player will encounter higher-tier weapons and loot to match the challenge

Here are the full Dying Light: The Beast 1.4 update notes, according to the official blog post: 

• NEW CONTENT
  • NEW GAME+
    • You can now replay Kyle’s story in New Game+ while keeping all gear, weapons and character progression from your first playthrough.
    • Enemy difficulty is increased, but you’ll also encounter higher-tier weapons and loot to match the challenge.
    • New Game+ can be repeated multiple times – each completed run further raises the game’s difficulty level and unlocks access to even stronger and rarer weapons, as well as the toughest enemies in Castor Woods.
  • LEGEND LEVELS
    • Legend Levels is the classic Dying Light end-game progression system that extends your character beyond the main skill tree.
    • Once you reach Level 15, all earned XP is converted into Legend XP.
    • Higher difficulty settings and higher New Game+ tiers increase XP gains, so the more you challenge yourself, the faster you progress.
    • Each Legend Level grants Legend Points that you can spend on passive upgrades such as increased health, improved combat stats and stronger Beast Mode performance.
    • Every level also raises your maximum health by a fixed percentage, helping you stay competitive in higher NG+ tiers.
    • Legend Levels also introduce a large set of new rewards to unlock: 22 new weapons (melee and firearms, including vintage guns), 2 complete outfits (12 gear pieces) and new legendary vehicle skins.
  • RAY TRACING
    • Ray tracing is now available, bringing even more realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections to the game, allowing you to experience our immersive and visually stunning world with enhanced atmosphere and depth.
    • How to enable ray tracing?
      • The suggested way to activate Ray Tracing is to set the Video Quality Preset in your game settings to Ultra.
      • If you need more tweaking you can also enable or disable individual Ray Tracing options in the Advanced Video Settings menu to balance performance and visual quality.
    • System requirements:
      • A Ray Tracing capable graphics card (NVIDIA RTX, AMD RX 6000/7000 series, or Intel Arc)
      • At least 8 GB of video memory
      • 16 GB recommended for 4k
    • Performance and Visuals
      • The game is designed so that all settings – from Low to Ultra – preserve the same core look and artistic style.
      • Ray Tracing improves reflections, lighting, and shadows, delivering more realistic visuals, though please note this may impact performance
      • If your system has trouble maintaining smooth performance, try selecting a preset below Ultra and tweak individual Ray Tracing settings for optimal results.
      • Please note when Ultra mode is enabled, Frame Generation is automatically turned on to improve frame rate.
    • VRR, V-Sync, and Input Latency
      • For best results, use a VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) display with a refresh rate of 60 Hz or higher. VRR may be labeled as FreeSync, G-Sync, or Adaptive Sync depending on your monitor.
      • If VRR is detected, the game automatically disables V-Sync to ensure the lowest input latency and smooth frame delivery.
      • If VRR is supported by your setup but disabled, please try to enable it in your system, driver settings or display settings. If VRR is not working still, please enable V-Sync manually in the game menu (Intel and AMD cards) or try enforcing it in the driver (Nvidia) to prevent screen tearing (if observed)
      • Note: Using Frame Generation may increase input lag, especially if V-Sync is on.
      • If controls feel delayed:
        • Enable VRR and disable V-Sync
        • Ensure Latency Reduction is enabled
        • If lag persists, disable Frame Generation or switch to a preset below Ultra
  • NEW FINISHERS
    • We’ve added 3 new finishers to give you even more varieties of bloody execution on enemies.
    • 1 for one-handed blunt weapons
    • 1 for two-handed blunt weapons
    • 1 for two-handed slasher weapons
  • CALL OF THE BEAST
    • With Update 1.4 just released, there’s never been a better time to jump into Dying Light: The Beast. New Game+, Legend Levels, a Double XP event, and an exclusive weapon waiting in your stash should already convince you to dive back in.
    • So don’t wait – team up with the Dying Light community to tackle this week’s challenge, focused entirely on executing brutal finishers on enemies.
    • And while you’re at it, make sure to try out the new finishers added to the game!
    • Community Challenge: Executioner
      • Goal #1: Execute 1,000,000 finishers
      • Reward: Gutsbuster Car Skin
      • Goal #2: Execute 2,500,000 finishers
      • Reward: Rascal
    • Call of the Beast Week 9 runs from Thursday, November 27 at 4PM CEST until Thursday, December 4 at 4PM CET.
    • As always, rewards will be distributed to your in-game stash at the end of the challenge.
    • To track the community’s progress and see how close you are to earning them, head to Dying Light Outpost.
• ADDITIONAL FIXES AND IMPROVEMENTS
  • Environmental & navigational fixes:
    • Resolved over 200 parkour and environment navigation issues, including climbing and ledge-grab problems, as well as blocked traversal routes.
    • Adjusted multiple environmental elements – such as monkey bars, beams and scaffolding – to improve overall parkour flow.
    • Ziplines: fixed mismatched UI/action prompts for a more consistent gameplay experience, and addressed double-jump behaviour that could cause unfair falls.
    • Vault poles: added an interaction prompt to clearly indicate they can be used (similar to ziplines or ladders), and fixed double-jump behaviour that could lead to unintended falling.
    • Fixed a blocker in the High Noon quest that prevented players from progressing due to a specific rock formation asset.
  • Gameplay:
    • Reduced XP loss in Survival Mode through a global rebalance, with additional tuning focused on early-level XP loss and Night modifiers.
    • Streamlined early-game experience:
      • Reworked stamina curves to give players more stamina at the start of the game (total stamina remains unchanged), improving early combat encounters.
      • Added a rare weapon near the first campsite during the HUB1 quest to better reward exploration.
      • Introduced minor UI updates in the Skill Menu to make basic move sets more visible.
    • Reinforcements: adjusted reinforcement amounts when players chain noise-generating actions, especially when using firearms or explosions.
    • Vehicle challenges: improved obstacle destruction logic to prevent players from being blocked by objects that should be destroyed by the vehicle.
  • COOP fixes:
    • Resolved an issue where the host could get stuck on a black screen if another player cancelled and immediately restarted a COOP challenge.
    • Fixed several cases of Convoy activities spawning in front of players.
    • Fixed instances where AI did not exit the surrender animation.
    • Fixed an issue where the Banshee could float in the air when the biters she was standing on were killed.
  • Performance & Stability:
    • Improved overall game stability by addressing frame rate drops, crashes and asserts across multiple systems, with over 35 issues resolved.
  • Graphical improvements:
    • Addressed over 70 visual issues, including incorrect textures, floating assets, clipping models and misaligned architecture.
    • Improved lighting and shadow rendering across multiple environments, including fixes for improperly lit interiors and exteriors, as well as various graphical artifacts.
  • UI and Audio:
    • Fixed a pop-up screen appearing on game launch when Epic and Steam accounts were connected.
    • Resolved discrepancies between VO and subtitles across multiple languages, with over 12 localization issues fixed.
    • Improved Quest Marker functionality by addressing multiple incorrect or missing markers.
    • Corrected instances of debug strings appearing during gameplay and fixed several UI display errors across menu sections.
    • Audio: resolved over 20 issues involving missing or incorrect sound effects, including weapon collision SFX and ambient audio during various missions.
    • Fixed several co-op audio problems, such as missing VO lines and dialogue synchronization issues.

Dying Light: The Beast was originally planned to be downloadable content for Dying Light 2: Stay Human. The now standalone game is set in the post-apocalyptic Castor Woods, following protagonist Kyle Crane. After enduring 13 years of cruel experimentation, Crane seeks revenge against his wrongdoers. 

The latest Marvel Rivals patch update was implemented on Nov. 27 at 9 am UTC across platforms, with phase 2 for the patch launch beginning on Dec. 4. The following events are being added: 

• Event 1: Log in Rewards (total of 1,500 Units across 7 days)
• Event 2: Rivals ASsemble
  • Invitge new or veteran rivals to play to earn up to 600 units. 
• Event 3: Times Square Countdown
• Event 4: Jeff’s Break Time
  • Jump into battles to unlock Jeff the Land Shark – Business Shark costume and unlock Invisible Woman’s Disappearing Dessert costume, Mister Fantastic’s Dad-tastic Reed costume, and more in the premium upgrade.

Here are the full Marvel Rivals patch notes, according to the official blog post: 

Phase Two launches on December 4th, offering more rewards, including 200 units. Stay tuned!

So, during this event, you can earn a total of 2,500 Units, including:

• 1,500 Limited-Time Units from logging in
• 600 Units from the “Rivals Assemble!” event
• 200 Units from the Rivals’ Day Countdown
• 200 Units from sharing your Rivals Rewind report (Phase 2)

New Mode: 18 VS. 18 Annihilation

Battle on the brand-new map, Grand Garden, in a massive 18v18 Domination showdown! Will you rise above the chaos and claim victory?

Season 1 Battle Pass Return

The season 1 Battle Pass makes a limited-time comeback! If you missed out before, now’s your chance. Head to the Battle Pass interface and hit Nexus in the top right corner to open the Reality Link Point, then purchase the S1 Battle Pass – Darkhold to join the fray. Available From: November 27th, 2025, 09:00:00 to December 11th, 2025, 09:00:00 (UTC)

Black Friday Blowout – Store Discounts!

Our first Black Friday sale is here! Score an initial 20% off select items. Every eligible purchase earns you a discount coupon. Use your coupon and get another that offers a bigger discount than the last. Stack those savings like Infinity Stones! Eligible Items: All Season 3 and earlier items that are available to purchase. Sale Period: November 28th, 2025, 02:00:00 to December 2nd, 2025, 00:00:00 (UTC)

New In Store

1. Venom – Gummy Surprise Bundle
2. Blade – Restful Recovery Bundle Limited Time: November 28th, 2025, 02:00:00 to December 26th, 2025, 02:00:00 (UTC)
3. Marvel Unlimited Bundle Available From: November 28th, 2025 at 02:00:00 (UTC)

Fixes

All Platforms

1. Times Square Identity Crisis: Fixed an issue where players and nameplates might not match during Times Square interactions.

Heroes

1. Gambit’s Wild Deck: Fixed an issue where the Ragin’ Cajun’s Healing Hearts deck detection range could misselect targets. Now, every card is a winning hand!
2. Cloak & Dagger’s Dimensional Dilemma: Fixed a quirky issue where Cloak & Dagger could find themselves in a sticky situation during their Ultimate Ability, becoming unmovable in certain scenarios. Light and Dark are back in sync!
3. Peni Parker’s Web Domain: Restored the unexpectedly lost speed boost to Peni’s Ultimate Ability and her Team-Up Ability’s Armored Spider-Nests. Her webs are back to web-slinging warp speed!
4. Mister Fantastic’s Elastic Oddity: Fixed a bug causing Reed’s arms to occasionally not retract after using Distended Grip. Now, he always springs back ready for action. No more arm-stretching mishaps!
5. Rocket Raccoon’s Beacon Bloopers: Corrected B.R.B. beacon throws that were instantly destroyed when tossed at certain angles and locations. Rocket’s gadgets now stick the landing!
6. Jeff the Land Shark Overhealed Encore: Fixed an issue where healing sound effects would play even after teammates were fully healed by Joyful Splash. No more over-the-top encores!
7. Peni Parker’s Trap Trouble: Fixed a bug where deploying Arachno-Mines flush against a wall could make them disappear into the scenery. Mines now stay visible, no sneaky surprises!
8. Doctor Strange’s Cloak Choas: Fixed some special cases where Stephen’s speed would behave abnormally while using his Cloak of Levitation. Sorcerer Supreme, back at normal…for him!
9. Jeff the Land Shark’s Wall Slide: Addressed an issue where Jeff could unexpectedly slide off walls during Hide and Seek. Jeff’s got his grip back, no more surprise slip-offs!

Two Bungie leakers claim that Bungie has begun working on Destiny 3. The claims are still very early on, with one leaker explicitly stating that yes, Destiny 3 is in “extremely early development.”

The leakers have supposedly been sitting on the information for the past couple of weeks, and wanted to wait before starting discourse because the process is in such an early state. More information is said to be coming in the next couple of months as the leakers wait on larger-scale things to develop and take shape. 

The news of Destiny 3’s supposed early development comes during a time when Destiny 2 is struggling. Destiny 2’s pinnacle competitive PvP mode, The Trials of Osiris, is experiencing significant drops in the overall player count, largely attributed to the increasing prevalence of cheaters. According to stats taken from the Destiny Trials Report, from Nov. 11 to Nov. 18, the game mode dropped from 56,667 players to 34,719 players, representing a 39% drop off.  

Sony recorded impairment losses against a portion of Bungie’s intangible and other assets in connection with its flagship title Destiny 2, amounting to 31.5 billion yen, which is approximately $204 million. Destiny 2 is a free-to-play online first-person shooter developed by Bungie. The game was initially released as a pay-to-play title for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on Sept. 6, 2017, and for Windows PC on Oct. 24, 2017.

Alters is celebrating a major content update on Dec. 8, bringing new mechanics, customization options, and new ways for players to shape their playthrough. Part of the update is the addition of Relax Mode, a more lenient difficulty setting which was implemented as a direct response to player feedback. A new save system was added, allowing players to save upon exiting the game for extra flexibility, with autosave triggering after dialogues with other alters. 

Here is what is coming, according to the official blog post: 

Relax Mode: 

“We have received a lot of your feedback about the difficulty of the game. That’s why we decided to add an additional difficulty setting for players who want to focus on exploration and story rather than survival management.”

New Save System:

“We’ve heard you loud and clear, and we’re adding a rehauled save system, which now lets you save upon exiting the game for that extra flexibility. What’s more, autosave now triggers after dialogues with other alters. Please note: saves created during the playtests will not work outside of them.”

New Module – Gamer’s Den:

“A new base module designed by the Scientist. This project was loosely based on a place meaningful to every Jan Dolski. It will unlock new activities where you will be able to play Card Game and raise the mood of Jans as well!”

Card Game: 

Made and tested in Jan Dolski’s kitchen on the 4th floor in our office. Now available in the Gamer’s Den. Play a new mini-game designed to add a bit of downtime and fun between your base duties!

Photo Mode:

You will be able to experiment with angles, lighting, and composition to capture that perfect shot. Recreate iconic scenes from your favorite movies or games. We’ve already seen a few attempts at Titanic-themed photos, and let’s just say Molly is always eager to join a photoshoot…

New Customization Options

Base Customisation:

Now, you will be able to personalize the exterior of every module of your base to reflect your own style! You will find them animated, and many more set designs that you can personalize to your own liking.

Spacesuit Skins:

New suit variations, letting you change your appearance while exploring the planet. We cannot wait to see your reactions specifically about: Molly Spacesuit, Frostpunk Spacesuit, and Deathowl Spacesuit!

The Alters released on June 13, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. As of writing, the title has “Very Positive” overall Steam reviews with over 10,000 users having provided input. The Alters sold 280,000 copies less than a month after its release.

Beyond Good and Evil 2 had news last shared publicly at 2017’s E3. Despite the hiatus in updates, the game is still being developed, with Ubisoft actively hiring new staff to contribute to the project. Specifically, the company posted a job application for a Technical Sound Designer for Beyond Good & Evil 2. 

The job description states that the Sound Designer will be under the supervision of the Audio Director, and will be responsible for providing technical solutions to help integrate and implement audio systems and ensure created audio assets work as intended. The job posting states that the position will start as soon as possible. 

According to the job posting, Beyond Good & Evil 2 is an action-adventure open-world game set in a captivating space opera universe and the direct prequel to the 2003 cult classic, aiming to offer a seamless experience of exploration and space piracy across a solar system full of exotic locations, colorful characters, and mysteries to uncover, solo or with friends. The title has been under development for the past seventeen years.

Embracer Group announced that it will be divesting Arc Games and Cryptic Studios to Project Golden Arc, Inc., with financing from SD Inc. The expected net cash proceeds amount to approximately $30 million after transaction-related costs. Project Golden Arc. Inc. is owned and led by the Arc Games management team. 

The rights to the Remnant franchise are being transferred to THQ Nordic, and the rights to Fellowship will go to Coffee Stain Group, both under the Embracer Group umbrella as of now. However, by the end of 2025, Embracer Group plans to have Coffee Stain Group become an independent, publicly listed company. After Coffee Stain Group spins off and becomes its own company, Embracer will be renamed Fellowship Entertainment, marketed to unite top creators and intellectual properties, fostering creativity to build unforgettable experiences for the fans. 

Fellowship Entertainment will have approximately 6,000 employees across more than 30 countries, and consist of companies such as 4A Games, Aspyr Media, CrazyLabs, Crystal Dynamics, Dambuster Studios, Dark Horse, Deca Games, Eidos-Montréal, Flying Wild Hog, and more.

Sony published the list of PlayStation Plus monthly games for December. A total of five games are available to play beginning Dec. 2, including LEGO Horizoni Adventures for the PlayStation 5. In the game, the player joins hunter Aloy as she battles to save Earth from an ancient digital demon and a gang of sunworshippers yearning to live in a world without shade. 

Here are all the titles available for the PlayStation Plus month of December, according to the official blog post:

LEGO Horizon Adventures | PS5

• Genre: Action/Adventure
• Synopsis: Join hunter Aloy as she battles to save Earth from an ancient digital demon and sunworshippers who want a world without shade.
• Gameplay: Hunt machines. Play as Aloy, or unlock Varl, Teersa, and Erend with unique skills.
• Co-op: Share the fun with another player online or via innovative couch co-op on a single screen.
• Replayability: Replay levels that change to test skills and unlock new surprises, or check the Mother’s Heart Community Board for village help.

Killing Floor 3 | PS5

• Genre: First-Person Action Horror
• Synopsis: The next evolution in the franchise, featuring gut-churning combat against frenzied swarms of bioengineered creatures (Zeds) released by Horzine. Humanity’s hope is the rebel faction, Nightfall.
• Co-op: Pit up to six co-op players against waves of enemies across various maps.
• Combat: Nightfall’s Specialists have unique skills and proficiencies, with merciless weapons and gadgets. Features the new ability to dash and climb across the carnage.

The Outlast Trials | PS4, PS5

• Genre: First-Person Psychological Survival Horror
• Synopsis: You’ve been abducted by the Murkoff Corporation and trapped in their facility. Complete Trials and MK-Challenges to earn the right to be released back into society.
• Gameplay Core: Avoiding enemies, hiding from them, and trying to run away.
• Co-op: Can be played solo or with up to three other players online.
• Tools: Murkoff provides tools to increase stealth, create opportunities to flee, and slow down enemies. Tools must be earned and improved.

Synduality Echo of Ada | PS5

• Setting: 2222, years after The Tears of the New Moon (a poisonous rain) wiped out most of humanity and birthed deformed creatures. Humans live in an underground haven.
• Role: Play as a Drifter collecting the rare resource known as AO Crystals.
• Combat: Collaborate with your artificial intelligence partner (Magus) to face xenomorphic creatures known as Enders.
• Risk: Ride your Cradlecoffin (mecha). One false move can lead to the loss of your mecha and precious supplies, which can be scavenged by other survivors.

 Neon White | PS4, PS5

• Genre: Lightning Fast First-Person Action
• Synopsis: You are White, an assassin handpicked from Hell to exterminate demons in Heaven and compete with other demon slayers for a chance to live there permanently. The other assassins seem familiar.
• Mechanics: Collect Soul Cards to attack foes or discard them to use unique movement abilities.
• Goal: Compete for the best times by cleverly combining cards to discover massive shortcuts.

PlayStation Plus, for the base subscription known as Essential, paid for monthly, costs $9.99. The 12-month price is $79.99, and the three-month price is $24.99. Essential includes multiplayer access, monthly free downloadable games, and more.  Those who claim a free game have access to the title so long as the account is still subscribed to PlayStation Plus.

The kingdom’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), is reportedly running low on cash for new investments, according to a report from The NY Times. Prince Mohammed and his deputies reportedly spent a large portion of the nation’s fund on projects in financial distress, prompting them to frantically attempt to turn circumstances around. This news was sourced to eleven people briefed on its operations. The source includes current employees, board members, investors, and their representatives.

Mohammmed bin Salman is overseeing restructuring of the kingdom’s wealth fund. Mohammed bin Salman told reporters that his nation will invest $1 trillion in America. The PIF is said to hold $1 trillion in assets, but a huge portion of the assets are liquid with no public valuations available. 

In late October, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SOPC) sat down with the Esports World Cup Foundation to officially end their partnership. The PIF is the primary vehicle for Saudi’s coordinated investment in the global and domestic sports ecosystem, which includes within the realm of esports. 

The Public Investment Fund acquired Electronic Arts (EA) for $55 billion in an all-cash transaction in Sept. 2025. It is also the financial backer of the Esports World Cup, an annual tournament held in Riyadh. 

Hytale’s Creative Mode engineer Ktar shared insight on the upcoming game mode, slated to launch during Hytale’s Early Access, which has no set release date yet. Other features said to release alongside the Early Access are Exploration Mode and modding. 

Ktar detailed how to use various functionality within the official blog post, as well as how to access the Creative Mode Quick Settings Panel to quickly edit settings like flight speed, inertia, and more customizability of player tools. Other tool walkthroughs within the blog include: 

• Player Model Changer
• Prefab Browser 
• Paste Tool 
• Machinima Tool
• Flying Modes
• Shape Brush
• Selection Tool
• Ruler / Laser Pointer Tools
• Help Menu

Creative Mode, unsurprisingly, prioritizes the creative side of Hytale. Players can fly around, explore, create, edit, and experiment with the environment. The overall vision of Hytale is for it to become a creator-focused platform, featuring deep modding, community features, player creativity, and custom servers. 

The title was thought to be canceled earlier this year after Riot Games shut down Hypixel Studios in June 2025. On Nov. 17, Laflamme bought Hytale from Riot Games and rehired over 30 former developers, with a growing team of now 50 individuals. Hytale will officially cost $19.99 upon launch, a price point that Hypixel’s founder Simon Collins-Laflamme has set as aggressively low as possible.

Helldivers 2: Python Commandos Premium Warbond is scheduled to launch on Dec. 2, debuting new weapons and Stratagems, armors, capes, patterns, and emotes. Here is all the new content being added in the upcoming premium update: 

Weapons

• M-1000 Maxigun with ultra high ammo capacity
• AX/FLAM-75 “Guard Dog” Hot Dog
• CQC-9 Defoliation Tool (fire/flame thrower)
• AR/GL-21 One-Two assault rifle and grenade launcher combination weapon

Armor Sets: 

• RS-20 Constrictor light armor set
• RS-40 Best of Prey

Both have the Rock Solid passive, making the Helldiver more steadfast against staggering and ragdolling attacks. 

Capes

• Foe Rent Asunder
• Mark of the Constrictor 

The Front-Leaning Rest Position emote is also making its debut, alongside the Chameleon Camo pattern for the players’ FRV, Exosuit, Hellpod, and Shuttle. 

The upcoming Helldivers 2 Python Commandos Premium Warbond, if it follows the previous pricing structures, will cost 1,000 Super Credits, translating to roughly $9.99. Players can earn Super Credits for free by finding small caches during missions, or unlocking them on various Warbond reward tracks. As of writing, Helldivers 2 has “Mostly Positive” overall Steam reviews with over 780,000 users having provided input.