Tag: Updates
News No Man's Sky Beyond Patch 2.04 Fixes Some Nasty Crashing Issues on PS4
Smooth sailing
No Man's Sky's Beyond update launched yesterday, bringing a new lease of life to the divisive space exploration game. While it adds all kinds of new features to the already huge experience, some players - including this author - ran into some pretty glaring problems. Namely, hard crashes when playing on an old save file. However,...
Guide PS4 Copying Update Files - Why Does It Take So Long?
Why is copying patches so slow on PS4?
A little while ago, the PlayStation 4 swapped to a new method when it comes to downloading and installing patches for your favourite games. Once you've downloaded an update, the PS4 will then begin the infamous "copying" procedure, and this can take quite some time. It's quite a frustrating part of updating...
News No Man's Sky Beyond Is Available to Download Now on PS4
Huge update is ready for launch
The latest enormous update to Hello Games' No Man's Sky is now available. Titled Beyond, the free update is a jam-packed revamp of the space exploration game, with some major new features that people have been asking for since launch. To summarise, the key new additions to No Man's Sky are: Full PlayStation VR...
News Firewall Zero Hour Takes to the Dark Web in Next Operation, Launching Tomorrow
New maps and contractors
Firewall Zero Hour has to be the best supported PlayStation VR game out there, right? Despite middling reviews last August, developer First Contact Entertainment has stuck with the PSVR shooter through thick and thin, and it's planning on enhancing the experience yet again with more content. Titled Operation: Dark Web, check...
News No Man's Sky Beyond Introduces Multiplayer Social Space, the Nexus
Check out the launch trailer
No Man's Sky has been through substantial changes since its rocky arrival on PlayStation 4. Hello Games has been updating the title with huge new features and extra content, and the new Beyond update is no different. Launching on 14th August, it brings expanded multiplayer, PlayStation VR support, and more besides to the...
News Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled Microtransactions Are Rolling Out on PS4 Now
Prices for Wumpa Coin bundles revealed
When the current Grand Prix event Back N. Time was detailed, Activision took the opportunity to also reveal that microtransactions will be making their way to Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled. This will allow players to purchase packs of Wumpa Coins, the in-game currenc
News Assassin's Creed Odyssey's New Lost Tales of Greece Quest Is Live
Old flame
Assassin's Creed Odyssey has received its latest The Lost Tales of Greece quest. Titled 'Old Flames Burn Brighter' this mission sees Alexios or Kassandra "reconnect with an old friend". Given that Odyssey's season pass content has now come to an end, it's nice to see that the game's still getting new stuff -- and as always, it's totally...
News Rocket League Is Ditching Paid, Randomised Loot Boxes
Nice shot!
Rocket League sure has gone through a lot of changes, hasn't it? Since it exploded in popularity right off the bat in 2015, developer Psyonix has been admirably committed to improving and expanding the quirky sports game. At one point, that included the introduction of Crates -- paid loot boxes you had to buy keys to open. For some, they...
News Huge Incoming Red Dead Online Update Adds Three Unique Character Roles and 'Much, Much More'
Yeehaw
There's a big old update on the horizon for Red Dead Online -- Red Dead Redemption 2's multiplayer component. The update, which is "coming soon" according to Rockstar, will introduce three distinct character roles to the game: bounty hunter, trader, and collector. Each role focuses on different gameplay mechanics, subsequently leading you...
News No Man's Sky's Beyond Update Launches 14th August Along with PSVR Support
Three big updates in one
No Man's Sky's next big update, titled Beyond, will arrive on PS4 in just a few short weeks on 14th August. It also brings with it one of the community's biggest requests - PlayStation VR support. The patch, free for all players, is said to be three huge updates rolled into one large content offering at once that is a mix...
News Woah! Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled Is Going Back N. Time in Latest Grand Prix Event
Time warped
With the Nitro Tour Grand Prix now over, it's time to look to the next seasonal event coming to Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled. Called Back N. Time, the upcoming season adds a whole host of new bits and pieces to the kart racer remake. Top of the list is an all-new track named Prehistoric Playground, which will see players drifting
News PS4 Exclusives Cross Paths with Free Uncharted 4 Bike Skins in Days Gone
Ride it like you stole it
Bend Studio seems to be putting an awful lot of effort into post-launch support for its popular PlayStation 4 exclusive, Days Gone. The open world survival game has been getting regular new challenges lately, adding even more to do in the already huge adventure. Its latest addition to the game is a set of new skins for...
News Classic DOOM PS4 Ports to Have BethesdaNet Login Requirement Removed
Publisher working on an update
Last week, Bethesda released DOOM, DOOM II, and DOOM 3 on PlayStation 4 as part of its 25th anniversary celebrations. The surprise arrival of the trilogy was naturally well received, but a symptom of modern games got in the way of playing the classic shooters. It was quickly discovered you first have to login to...
News Free Update for PSVR Shooter Blood & Truth Adds New Game Plus, New Challenges, More
Lovely jubbly
Cor blimey, it's hot, innit? On the hottest day of the year, London Studio has released a cool new update for its brilliant PlayStation VR action title, Blood & Truth. The free update adds a couple of new features to the game, making it an even more complete package for fans of VR firefights. The headline addition is New Game Plus...
News Stardew Valley Multiplayer Could Finally Arrive on PS4 'Later This Week'
If it passes certification
Stardew Valley, the popular farm life sim, has been on PlayStation 4 for a while now, but it's been missing a game-changing component: multiplayer. The free update hit other platforms months ago, and thankfully, a PS4 version is very close indeed. The man behind the game, Eric Barone, recently reassured fans the update is...
News Ghost Recon: Wildlands' Last Update Before Breakpoint Adds PvPvE Mode
Coming to PS4 tomorrow
Ghost Recon: Breakpoint is the next big Ubisoft release, but that doesn't mean its predecessor is going to be forgotten about just yet. Ghost Recon: Wildlands is set to receive one more major update before its sequel hits PS4 that adds a PvPvE mode named Mercenaries. Releasing tomorrow, it's an eight-player free-for-all that...
News The Division 2 Dates Its First DLC Episode, Doesn't Go Down Well with Fans
PTS turns sour
The Division 2 has dated its first post-launch DLC episode. Named Expeditions, D.C. Outskirts is the first of three planned for 2019 and it comes to PS4 in a couple of weeks on 23rd July. It brings with it Title Update 5, which includes new exotic weapons, flashlights, gear balancing, and even more crafting options and skill builds...
News Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled Patch 1.06 Fixes a Few More Bugs
But we don't know which ones
We're still rather enjoying Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled here at Push Square Towers, but it's no secret that there are a few bugs here and there. We've ran into several that, although not game breaking, leave the Activision remake feeling rough around the edges. Fortunately, a new patch has just arrived on PlayStation...
News World War Z's Latest PS4 Update Adds Extreme Difficulty Mode
Even more content coming in late July
The popular World War Z is back again with yet another free update on PS4, with the main headline this time around being the addition of a sixth tier of difficulty. It's available for download right now, so see it in action in the video above while you wait. While The Six Skulls update does indeed make the...
News The Nitro Tour Grand Prix Event Is Live Now in Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled
May the best bandicoot win
Start your engines and grab some wumpa fruit: the first seasonal content has arrived in Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled. The Nitro Tour Grand Prix is now live in Activision's rejuvenated kart racer, but you'll need to download the latest patch for the game first. Patch version 1.04 is ready for download, weighing in at...
News Apex Legends Season 2 Is Out Now on PS4, New Battle Pass Detailed
Three new content types
Apex Legends kicks off its second season of content today, introducing the likes of a new Legend named Wattson, ranked leagues, a new LMG, and animals that roam the Kings Canyon map. A new Battle Pass is also part of the line-up and the video above details how it has improved since the game's first season. Three new content...
News Stardew Valley Creator Reassures Fans Multiplayer Update Is Still Coming to PS4
Not long now
So, hands up: who's still hopelessly addicted to Stardew Valley? This relaxing farming sim is a bit of a slow burn, but it'll eat away at your time as much as anything else on PlayStation 4 and Vita. Last year, the game's creator, Eric Barone, said multiplayer may take a while on PS4, and he wasn't kidding. The ability to play the game...
News Rainbow Six: Siege Heads to the Wild West in Time Limited Event
3 v 3 action
Rainbow Six: Siege is solid proof of the Games as a Service concept done right, and that support continues today with a free-time limited event that shakes up its setting in a major way. Titled Showdown, the new mode takes players to the times of cowboys and Indians in the wild west. The 3v3 event is available right now and lasts for...
News Rocket League and Borderlands: Handsome Collection Lead July's PlayStation Now Update
Nice shot!
A new month means a fresh lineup of games added to Sony's on-demand gaming service, PlayStation Now. As usual, the roster of new titles differs slightly between North America and Europe, so let's go through everything below. Most, like
News Spider-Man PS4 Gets Two New Suits from Spider-Man: Far From Home Movie
More free outfits incoming
Update: The patch, version 1.16, should be live right now for everyone. It's about 380MB, and adds the two below suits into the game for free. It doesn't look like the update makes any other changes. Original Story: Insomniac Games has gone above and beyond when it comes to adding in new costumes for the web head in...
News Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled's First Seasonal Grand Prix Content Outlined
Start your engines on 3rd July
In case you weren't aware, Beenox is going to be supporting Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled with seasonal post-launch content. The kart racer has a ton of customisation options from the off, but starting on 3rd July, you'll be able to earn even more in the game's first Grand Prix event. Called the Nitro Tour Grand...
News Upcoming Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled Patch to Fix PS4 Save Corrupting Issues
All players to receive some free Wumpa Coins
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled launched just over a week ago on PlayStation 4, and while it's generally a great remake, it's had its fair share of issues. Perhaps the most notable problem is a nasty bug that's seen many players lose their save data. According to Beenox, your save could corrupt "if the...
News Gran Turismo Sport Adds New Circuits, Vehicles for Free This Week
No mention of wet weather
Gran Turismo Sport’s next big update will leave the workshop 27th June, but there’s no mention of the recently teased wet weather conditions in the big 1.40 patch. Instead, there’ll be six new circuits, all based upon the Sardegna Road Track. This is located in roughly the same area as the existing Sardegna Windmills...
News PSVR Adventure Moss Updated Today with Free Twilight Garden Content
Expands the miniature world
One of the only real criticisms we had of PlayStation VR title Moss was that there isn't more of it. Over a year later, developer Polyarc has now released a content expansion for the cutesy adventure, and it's available to download now as a free title update. Coming in at about 3GB, the update adds the Twilight Garden to...
News Here's a Better Look at Gran Turismo Sport's Awaited Rain Update
Wet and wild
Update: Above is direct-feed footage of Gran Turismo Sport's tasty rain update from an ongoing tournament taking place in Germany this weekend. Are you impressed? Gran Turismo Sport is almost unrecognisable from the racer that released a few years back, but developer Polyphony Digital is not done expanded on the ever-evolving...
News Kombat League Brings Seasonal Ranked Mode to Mortal Kombat 11
Koming to PS4 tomorrow
Ranked mode is something most fighting or service-based games shouldn't be without, and now it's the turn of Mortal Kombat 11 to get in on the action. Kombat League is coming to the game tomorrow as a free update, and it presents players with competitive, seasonal ranked online play. Each season will last four weeks, and...
News Sign Up to Test 16 Player Party Chats in Latest Firmware Update on PS4 Now
E-mails going out now
Just over a week ago, Sony detailed an upcoming update coming to PS4 that will double the number of participants a party chat can hold. Boosting the total to 16, this latest firmware test will also include improved audio quality for voice chat and better overall network connectivity. You can now sign up to be a part of this...
No finish line in sight
Developer Beenox is really going all-in on Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled, It's just revealed that the game will be getting seasonal content, complete with new characters, tracks, and cosmetic items. These seasonal events will be completely free. A post on the official PlayStation Blog explains all: "What is a Grand Prix...
E3 2019 Build Your Own Quests in Assassin's Creed Odyssey with Story Creator Mode, Out Now
A new odyssey
Ubisoft has officially confirmed that the rumoured Story Creator Mode is coming to Assassin's Creed Odyssey... Right now. Yep, all you have to do is hit up the official Assassin's Creed website, and you can access the all-new quest creation program for free. You can utilise characters from the game, create individual quest steps, place...
E3 2019 Fallout 76 Is Getting a 52 Player Battle Royale Mode
The storm closes in
Fallout 76 is finally getting NPCs, dialogue choices, and a free trial starting today, but it's also getting a Battle Royale mode in an upcoming update. 52 players will duke it out for first place in the apocalyptic wasteland, with the likes of nukes to co
E3 2019 Fallout 76 Is Actually Getting Non-Playable Characters and Dialogue Choices
What a twist
Remember when the complete lack of non-playable characters in Fallout 76 was a key selling point? Seems so long ago doesn't it? Well later this year, everything's going to change. Coming as part of a free update titled 'Wastelanders' this Fall, NPCs will be added to the open world game along with new quests, storylines, and even...
E3 2019 The Sims 4 Brings Island Living to PS4 Next Month
Speaking simlish
The Sims 4 took to the stage at EA Play 2019 today to announce its latest expansion pack, Island Living. It's coming to PS4 next month on 18th July, and fans will want to check out the announcement trailer above. The island of Sulani will play host to a ton of activities, from work to relaxation. There'll be alcoves to explore, an...
E3 2019 Battlefield V Enters the Pacific Theatre of War with Chapter 5, Coming This Fall
Intimate infantry
After shining the spotlight on its fourth season of content, Battlefield V turned to the future as part of its section at EA Play 2019 in order to unveil a new theatre of war. The world war 2 shooter is heading to the Pacific with chapter 5 at the end of this year. The new season of content will kick proceedings off with three new...
E3 2019 Apex Legends Season 2 Kicks Off 2nd July, New Legend Named Wattson
Lots of new content
Apex Legends took to the EA Play stage today to announce its second season of content. Season 2, named Battle Charge, brings with it a new battle pass, a new weapon, and a new Legend. This all starts next month on 2nd July. First and foremost, a new Legend is joining the line-up. Titled Wattson, her abilities are all about team...
News Days Gone's Free DLC Starts Today with New Survival Difficulty Mode
Challenges in two weeks
Days Gone has just detailed its first batch of upcoming DLC, which kicks off today with the new survival difficulty mode. It's available for download right now, weighing in at 16GB. Then, on 20th June, challenges become a part of the Days Gone experience. Rotating on a weekly basis, these will test your shooting, driving,...
News Rocket League's Radical Summer Event Brings 80s Themed Cars, Items, and Modes
Ghostbusters, Knight Rider, and more represented
Rocket League is one of PlayStation 4's less talked about service games, but it's been brilliantly supported over the years. Psyonix has provided near constant updates to its crazy game about cars playing football, with all kinds of themed events, DLC, new modes, and more. It's just unveiled the...
News Battlefield V Reveals a Summer's Worth of Content with Chapter 4: Defying the Odds
Four new maps, and Operation Metro
Battlefield V is a video game that continues to exist, but to be fair to the World War 2 shooter, its latest chapter of content is looking rather impressive. Titled Chapter 4: Defying the Odds, it's bringing a whole bunch of new content to the title across the summer months. Starting on 27th June, a new map will...
News Sony Is Testing 16 Player Party Chats in Latest Firmware Update, Sign Ups Coming Soon
Share the update with 20 friends
It looks like Sony is set to shake up its party chat function in a big way, as the platform holder has announced a new update to its preview program that will double the number of participants a room can hold. Alongside an increase from eight participants to 16, member of the preview program will get the chance to...
News New Content, Social Features, and Optimisations Coming to Dreams in New Update
Arrives this week
Media Molecule has said it will go over the contents of its new update for Dreams in a livestream later today. However, you don't need to wait around for all the info. A new PlayStation Blog post goes through everything in the patch, which is due to hit the early access PS4 title on 6th June. While
News PlayStation Now Update Adds Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, LEGO City Undercover, More
June's additions outlined
It's time once again for the monthly PS Now update. As usual, Sony has detailed the new games coming to its streaming service for both Europe and North America, and the lists are slightly different. Both regions are getting the following: Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor LEGO City Undercover Desert Child I Am Bread
News Media Molecule Livestream to Show Off 'First Big Update' to Dreams Early Access
Dreaming big
Since the middle of April, PlayStation 4 users have been able to purchase Dreams in Early Access, and we've already seen countless amazing things. That number is only going to get bigger as Media Molecule takes the game to its eventual full release. After hinting at the first major update to the PS4 exclusive, it seems the patch is...
News World War Z's Undead Sea Update Is Out Now on PS4
And it's free
After a surprisingly successful launch in April, World War Z has been doing really well for itself in terms of sales and collective mindshare. Now, its first major update has arrived as detailed in the post-launch roadmap, and it's completely free. Titled 'Undead Sea', the
News Good News? ANTHEM's Cataclysm Event Is Still Coming
BioWare not done yet
We were going to start this article with a hearty helping of snark, but to be honest we just feel sorry for ANTHEM these days. The game may have sold a substantial number of copies out of the gate, but frankly it’s been a disaster, and there’s no use in us rubbing further salt in the wound. If you did happen to buy it –...
Rumour PSVR Support Could Be Coming to Dreams Early Access Today
Update: Scratch that
Update: Never mind. Original story: Well, this came out of nowhere. It's been common knowledge that Media Molecule's Dreams will be getting PlayStation VR support further down the line, supposedly when the final game launches. However, we're now seeing reports that it could turn up much sooner than that. The developer...
News Bungie Promises to Detail 'New Era' of Destiny 2 Following Season of Opulence Launch
"Buckle up and stay tuned"
The start of the year saw a big change for the Destiny series. Bungie and Activision parted ways, with the developer keeping hold of publishing rights for its shared world shooter. However, for players, it's more or less been business as usual. With Bungie pledging long term support for the franchise, Destiny 2
