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Firefox 160 Releases With New Mini Floating Windows and UI Improvements

Mozilla has officially released Firefox Browser version 160, which brings with it both a number of under-the-hood and user-facing changes to improve the average browsing experience. Aside from a few technical changes, like support for MKV playback with FLAC, MP3 or PCM audio, the biggest new user-facing changes are the new Mini Windows and an updated UI for the PiP (Picture-in-Picture) video player.

Mini Windows is a new early implementation of a feature that allows users to move a tab or a part of a page into an always-on-top window. To access Mini Windows, you right-click a tab, and select "Move to Mini Window," and you can then right-click any section of page content and select "Move Section to Mini Window," which will bring up a new UI to select and isolate a particular section of a page for use in the mini window.

Valve Adds Steam Deck FPS Data To Game Compatibility Screen in Latest Update

Valve recently announced that it was adding an opt-in toggle to enable data collection in Steam for the Steam Deck, with the idea behind the new feature being that developers could analyze the reported framerate data using Steam's built-in tools to better optimize their games for the handheld's hardware. In a new Steam Client update, however, Valve has confirmed that it will start sharing that same average Steam Deck framerate data with players before they buy the game, so that they can get a relatively accurate idea of what to expect from the gameplay experience before spending money on the game.

The framerate data will be displayed as an average at the bottom of the Steam Deck compatibility screen as an FPS figure specific to the player's current hardware. The figure will also cite the date the average was last updated. Clicking or tapping the dropdown arrow next to the framerate note will expand a histogram showing the game's average framerate distribution across gaming sessions as a percentage. This should, with relative certainty, convey how often players ran into gameplay hitching.

Googlebook Update Frees Up RAM From On-Device AI

Google has started rolling out the November update for Googlebook, and the biggest change is how much memory the platform's on-device AI takes up. On the Acer Googlebook 14, ASUS Googlebook 14, and Lenovo Googlebook 15, Google's release notes say it has improved memory usage for on-device AI to make multitasking more stable on 16 GB devices. Apparently, this comes down to updated memory management in the NPU driver, which reportedly frees up between 3 GB and 6 GB of system RAM and lets the OS claw back memory when Chrome needs more of it. The Help Center notes don't put a number on it, though, and the 3 GB to 6 GB figure comes from Google's announcement on Reddit.

The update, build CL3B.260622.286.R2, carries the November 1 security patch and around 30 fixes in total. Among them are keyboard and trackpad input dropping out on convertibles, black screens with DRM-protected video on external monitors, external USB microphones not working, Zoom crashes with background effects, and bootloops when an update gets interrupted. HP and Dell owners also get a fix for Bluetooth audio lip-sync issues, and the Linux Terminal gets several reliability fixes. All three models getting the memory fix ship with 16 GB of RAM. Freeing up to 6 GB on those machines is a big deal, since that's over a third of the total memory. The update is rolling out gradually, and owners can check for it under Settings > System > Software updates > System update.

ASRock Radeon RX 7900 XT/XTX VBIOS Update Bricks Some Cards

When ASRock joined the group of AIBs patching Radeon RX 7900 XT/XTX GPUs late last month, everything seemed fine for a few days. However, multiple users are now reporting that their ASRock GPUs have been bricked after updating the firmware with the latest VBIOS. ASRock has released VBIOS updates for ten of its Radeon RX 7000 series graphics cards, joining Sapphire and GIGABYTE. The new firmware, version 1.0.5, was made available on ASRock's support pages on October 29 and includes updates for the RX 7600 XT Challenger and Steel Legend, RX 7700 XT Challenger, RX 7800 XT Challenger and Steel Legend, RX 7900 XT Phantom Gaming (including the White version), and the RX 7900 XTX Phantom Gaming and Taichi, along with the Taichi White.

However, several users have reported that VBIOS version 1.0.5 bricked their cards. The issue occurs when users start the ASRVBFlash 1.0.5 utility; Windows begins its reboot sequence, and the system then fails to boot. A solution to this problem appears to be reinstalling an older VBIOS, which some users have downloaded from TechPowerUp's VBIOS hosting. This can help if your PC is bricked by any VBIOS update, and you need to find an older version to flash.

NVIDIA App Update Adds DLSS Override Support to 19 More Games

NVIDIA has released NVIDIA App 11.0.9.585, a small update that adds DLSS Override profiles for 19 games and Optimal Settings profiles for six. The list mixes older titles like PUBG: Battlegrounds, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and Dragon's Dogma 2 with Control Resonant, Silent Hill: Townfall, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, Gears of War: E-Day, and Star Wars: Galactic Racer, all of which were scheduled to launch in September or October. Oddly enough, 007 First Light was already listed in the main 11.0.9 release, and Active Matter showed up back in 11.0.8. NVIDIA doesn't explain the repeats, and it doesn't say which overrides each game supports either.

The changelog otherwise only mentions "various stability/security fixes" without any details. This build follows two bigger ones that added significantly more features. The main 11.0.9 release brought DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction and per-game Resizable BAR controls, while 11.0.9.565 added RTX Spark support, a local MCP server for AI agents, and a faster Performance Mode for DLSS Frame Generation. As a refresher, DLSS Override lets GeForce RTX owners use newer DLSS models, or modes like DLAA, that a game may not offer on its own. It sits under Graphics > Program Settings > Driver Settings. Below is the full list of games.

New Xbox PC App Claims 60% Faster Launch Times and UX Improvements

Epic Games's recent proclamation of significantly faster launch times on its new vibe-coded Epic Games Launcher, followed by a Steam update making similar performance improvements, seems to have inspired Microsoft's Xbox to put in the work to improve its Xbox app for PCs, with a new announcement making several claims about improved performance.

Although the claims for the new Xbox App for PC are more ambiguous, with no startup times claimed and no test data supplied, Microsoft says that the new Xbox App launches up to 60% faster, while Home, Store, and Game Pass pages load up to 50% faster, and in-app windows are claimed to launch 65% faster. Perhaps more important than the performance improvements, however, Xbox has streamlined the app, with "simpler navigation, updated filters, and new ways to organize your games," in addition to a more prominent placement for the Friends tab, wider search that covers installed games, add-ons, and people, as well as a cleaner aesthetic that "make the app easier to scan and navigate."

Microsoft Adds Cloud Rebuild Recovery to Windows 11 in Latest Preview Update

Microsoft has introduced Cloud Rebuild, a recovery option that can wipe and reinstall Windows 11 by pulling a fresh image and the PC's drivers from Windows Update, even when the system refuses to boot. It ships with KB5127936, the optional preview update released on October 28 for Windows 11 25H2 and 26H2, and it's rolling out gradually. If Windows still loads, the option sits under Settings > System > Recovery as "Rebuild PC." If it doesn't, the PC falls back to the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) after a few failed boots, where Cloud rebuild shows up under the Troubleshoot menu.

The "Reset this PC" menu has had a Cloud download mode for a while. According to Microsoft, Cloud rebuild goes a step further by grabbing drivers as well and by not depending on the installed copy of Windows being intact. It is a clean slate, though. The system drive gets reformatted, wiping apps, settings, user accounts, and local files, and only data synced to services like OneDrive survives. Anyone handing the PC off can pick a sanitize mode that has the drive securely erase itself first, and IT admins can kick off a rebuild remotely through the Recovery CSP.

Intel Nova Lake-S Promises Up To 17% Single-Thread and 20% Gaming Performance Improvements

A lot of information relating to Intel Nova Lake-S has emerged leading up to the official launch in early 2027, including official information from Intel detailing the Nova Lake architecture and a recent benchmark leak that promised significant single-thread performance improvements on a 28-core Nova Lake-S part. However, a recent leak out of @Haze2K1 on X, shared by VideoCardz, purports that the real-world performance improvements for Intel's Nova Lake desktop CPUs are in the double digit range.

While the leaker has been around for a while, there is no guarantee that this information is accurate, since the only cited source is "circulating chatter," however, the claim is that Intel's Nova Lake will outperform comparable last-generation Arrow Lake CPUs by 8-17% in raw single-thread performance, 15% in general-purpose workloads, and up to 20% in gaming. There is some nuance to these claims, with the 17% improvement figure exclusive to the higher-end CPUs that feature bLLC, while the 17% boost allegedly comes from the implementation of Intel's new Advanced Performance Extensions.

Mchose Launches Updated Ace68 V2 HE Keyboard as $69 Wooting 60HE Alternative

Mchose has officially updated its Ace68, its fan-favorite affordable alternative to the Wooting 60HE. The Ace68 V2 features the same 68-key layout and 60HE-inspired design—replete with a strap and an angled front edge—as the old Ace68, but there are a few additions that make the Ace68 V2 stand out. For one, there is now a dedicated hardware rapid trigger button on the back edge, making it much easier to switch between different tasks, like gaming and work or between different games where different rapid trigger configurations may be beneficial. In addition to the functional changes, there is also a new metal strip along the edge for a bit of visual flavor.

The Mchose hasn't specified a case material for the Ace68 V2, but the weight and price suggest it has a plastic bottom case, although it lacks the flip-out feet of its predecessor. The Ace68 V2 comes in white, black, or pink, with each featuring matching frosted translucent PC keycaps. The pink and white versions are available with Star Ring or Royal Steed magnetic switches, while the black keyboard is restricted to the Royal Steeds. Both switches are linear, but the Star Ring features a box stem and 33 gf actuation force, while the Royal Steed has a cylindrical stem with 35 gf actuation force. The switches are fitted in an aluminium switch plate that is mounted in a tray-mount configuration.

Hitscan Hyperlight X Launches: 35-37 g Wireless Gaming Mouse with SPDT Switches and Updated Internals

Hitscan has announced an update to its Hyperlight wireless gaming mouse from 2024, both reducing the weight of the symmetrical mouse and updating its internals in the name of faster clicks and lower response times. The Hitscan Hyperlight X will use the same shape as the original Hyperlight, but the Hyperlight X will allegedly weigh in at 35-37 g, depending on whether you're using full-size or dot skates. While Hitscan itself hasn't shared all that much about the new mouse, aside from its October 28 launch date, @jakeufps on X shared some information about the new hardware.

[Editor's note: Our in-depth review of the original Hitscan Hyperlight is live]

While the Hyperlight X will allegedly have the same shape, it will feature new SPDT switches—nominally closed mechanical switches that send a click when the circuit is opened, effectively reducing the actuation distance and click latency substantially. The Hyperlight X will also launch with the PixArt PAW 3950 sensor, an update from the prior 3395, and a Nordic nRF54L15 MCU. It will also ship with an 8K receiver, enabling 8 kHz polling from the factory instead of requiring an additional accessory purchase.
Update Oct 29th: Hitscan has updated the product page of the Hitscan X with official $109.99 pricing and a proper spec sheet.

No Man's Sky Forsaken Update Adds "Spooky Biomechanical Ships" and Wealth of New Exploration Content

No Man's Sky had a rough start to life, with Hello Games having had to put in nearly a decade's worth of work to right the ship and get the game to "Very Positive" reviews on Steam. Now, following a handful of significant gameplay and content updates since that success, Hello Games has announced the Forsaken update, a new content update to No Man's Sky that builds on the game's exploration, building, and research mechanics.

The Forsaken update, officially version 7.10 of the game, adds a minimal HUD mode for a more immersive experience, minimizing the compass, hazard protection bars, and mission notifications. Hello Games says this mode is especially suited for experienced players. On the gameplay and content side of things, however, the update also introduces "Haunting Mementos," a new set piece that sees gamers searching the abandoned wrecks, infested outposts, and derelict freighters in deep space for "bizarre, horrifying biological samples."

Ubisoft Ends Major Content Support for Black Flag Resynced With Update 1.0.8

Ubisoft is wrapping up major content support for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced with Title Update 1.0.8, which went live on October 27 across all platforms. The main draw is the New Game+ mode Ubisoft promised back in July and confirmed last week. It lets players restart Edward Kenway's campaign while keeping almost everything, including unlocked weapons, outfits, the Jackdaw's upgrades and pets, and the Kenway fleet. Quest items, recruited officers, and captured forts do reset, though. Difficulty climbs with each run, as Elite Soldiers appear more often and max rank ships start patrolling the seas, up to New Game+++++.

Players after a tougher fight get Nightmare Mode, where enemies deal 1.8x damage, parry timing is tighter, and the one-shot kill safety net is switched off. Stealth gets harsher too, with faster detection and enemies hearing anything quicker than a walk. A new currency called Escudos, earned from challenges and from chests that were already looted, unlocks outfits and items exclusive to the mode. The patch also restores hidden blade, unarmed, single sword, and gunblade takedown animations from the 2013 original, and Ubisoft has hidden new community chests without offering any hints.

Surface Laptop Ultra Gets Its First Firmware Fix for Flickering and Slow Reboots

Microsoft has rolled out the first firmware update for its RTX Spark-powered Surface Laptop Ultra, less than a week after the laptop started shipping on October 16. Listed in Windows Update as "System Hardware Update 200.0.7.0," the October 22 release fixes three problems spelled out in Microsoft's update history: extended reboot times, screen flickering, and unexpected restarts. It also bundles unspecified bug fixes and general performance improvements. The update is arriving in stages, so not every owner will see it right away, and like other Surface firmware, it can't be rolled back once installed.

These issues had already surfaced in early reviews and owner reports. Windows Central noted reboots long enough to roughly double the time it took to install updates, while some owners saw the Mini-LED panel flicker, in a few cases only when the display sat idle. However, the update doesn't address everything reviewers flagged. Notebookcheck measured a sluggish 57 ms black-to-white response time with visible ghosting, no local dimming, and a grayish 0.61-nit black level, and it seems unlikely that firmware can do much about those. Some owners have also reported the laptop running hot under light workloads, which Microsoft hasn't mentioned.

SteamOS 3.9.0 Preview Launches With KDE 6.7.3 and Linux Kernel 7.2

Following a recent small patch to the beta branch of SteamOS, which heralded fixes to many of the Linux distribution's desktop and gaming mode features, Valve has announced the SteamOS 3.9.0 Preview, which upgrades the Desktop Mode to KDE 6.7.3, from 6.4.3, and updates to the Linux kernel version 7.2.

Both the updates to KDE and the Linux kernel bring noteworthy improvements—from improved Krunner search functionality, clipboard pinning, and better support for drawing tablets, to Linux 7.2's Intel Arc B390 performance improvements and USB4Stream support for device-to-device sharing over USB4—But Valve has apparently also made some changes to the configuration that make SteamOS easier to live with.

Update Oct 26th: SteamOS 3.9 has officially released to the Stable SteamOS update channel, bringing the aforementioned updates and expanded hardware compatibility to those who prefer a stable system over being on the bleeding edge. Full update notes here.

ASUS Rolls Out FSR 4.1 Preview for ROG Xbox Ally Handhelds

ASUS has started rolling out a preview GPU driver that brings AMD FSR 4.1 upscaling to the ROG Xbox Ally X and ROG Xbox Ally X20. Owners can grab it through Armoury Crate SE under Update Center, then Preview Updates. This follows AMD's announcement earlier this week that FSR 4.1 is expanding to Radeon RX 6000 series GPUs, APUs, and Xbox. According to ASUS, the handheld version runs on a lighter model that is less than half the size of the original INT8 model, built with the Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme in mind. FSR 4.1 works in over 400 games that support FSR 3.1 or newer. Handheld owners have waited a while for this, as AMD previously had no definitive decision on RDNA 3.5 APUs before confirming FSR 4 for APUs by the end of 2026.

Once FSR is enabled in a game's settings, users also have to add the FSR tile in Command Center and switch it on. ASUS warns that RSR, the system-level upscaler, should not be combined with it. Neither AMD nor ASUS has shared any performance numbers yet, and ASUS notes that preview updates may still have bugs. As for the regular ROG Xbox Ally, ASUS says it will also get support through a GPU driver update coming soon, though there's no date yet. The Xbox Series X|S consoles are next in line and will reportedly get FSR 4.1 in the coming weeks, while FSR Diamond has already been teased for Project Helix.

Steam Deck OLED Finally Gets HDR Streaming Back in Latest Update's "Big Revamp"

Valve disabled HDR during Remote Play game streaming on the Steam Deck OLED in early October alongside its Big Art Mode update. Although it was never specified why the feature was disabled, there were reports of bugs and issues with HDR support on the Steam Deck OLED, and it seems as though Valve had been working on revamping HDR support on the Steam Deck OLED altogether, according to a recent Steam Client beta update.

The update notes for the latest Steam Client preview/beta update cite an overhaul for Remote Play, adding a host of features and options as well as re-enabling HDR support on the Steam Deck OLED. In addition to HDR being re-enabled, there are now options to switch between automatic mode, which only enables HDR when HDR content is detected, and an always-on mode that allows for higher brightness when viewing SDR content.

Cyberpunk 2077 Joins Xbox Play Anywhere as Update 2.5 Goes Live

CD Projekt RED's Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.5 went live yesterday on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Mac, with the Switch 2 and Mac App Store versions due in the coming days. The studio announced the update on October 20 with just two confirmed features, and a YouTuber's early video filled in most of the rest. The leak was mostly right, though a few things changed.

Dual-wielding isn't limited to pistols, since the Double Trouble perk also covers revolvers from the Power category and comes with four extra perks. The mystery Night City tour is called Welcome to Paradise and is narrated by Richard Night, while the Clampdown prequel quest rewards a five-piece gear set based on King. Glamdocs also handle the Monowire and Projectile Launch System, and 12 new Minor Arcana tarot cards are hidden around the city, something the leak didn't seem to mention. Mods come through mod.io as a curated selection, and the official notes list Switch 2 alongside PC, Mac, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, although the leak suggested otherwise. Modded console saves can't earn achievements or trophies.

PSA: Critical Security Flaw in PHP Exposes Millions of Website, Update Fast

For fellow infrastructure maintainers, today marks just the beginning of what could be a series of AI-driven security challenges. Two critical security flaws have been discovered in all variations and implementations of the PHP programming language used for the web. With millions of websites relying on PHP, this security flaw affects all installations handling web requests, including PHP-FPM, Apache with mod_php, php-cgi, FrankenPHP, and LiteSpeed. The highest risk is currently associated with mod_php, as the exploit can trigger an unauthenticated request before any application code runs. PHP versions 8.5.12, 8.4.27, 8.3.36, and 8.2.35 include fixes for these vulnerabilities, and users are strongly encouraged to update their PHP versions across their entire infrastructure.

The discovery of this vulnerability was aided by OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol LLM, which is part of the "Patch the Planet" initiative. This initiative helps software maintainers worldwide discover, patch, and test software for vulnerabilities. It supports many software maintainers by running extensive formal verification and checks with agents to ensure software behaves as intended and that there are no side channels to bypass modern software security. As a result, we can expect more of these discoveries in the future.

Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.5 Leaks Early, Brings Console Mods and Dual-Wielding Pistols

CD Projekt RED's Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.5 isn't out until October 22, but most of its content has already leaked. YouTuber WesNemo apparently published a video covering the update too early, and while it has since been pulled, players on r/GamingLeaksAndRumours had already summarized it. According to WesNemo, CD Projekt gave him and other creators early access to the update ahead of its official presentation. The studio itself has only confirmed dual-wielding and cyberware customization so far, so treat the rest as unofficial until the patch notes go live.

Apparently, dual-wielding is limited to pistols and comes through a new "Double Trouble" perk in the Cool skill tree. The leak also lists a new Edgerunners 2 gig called "Clampdown," which reportedly acts as a prequel to the anime that premiered on Netflix on October 20, plus a mystery Night City tour sidequest. Glamdoc shops will let players change the look of arm cyberware like Mantis Blades and Gorilla Arms, and there are five new clothing sets, new hairstyles for both male and female V, Quadra skins through Twitch Drops, and a radio station playing Edgerunners music.

Warframe Alters Gameplay Metas Again with Riven Mod Rework and End of Infinite Ammo Builds

When Digital Extremes introduced the powerful Riven mods system, the weapon-specific mods all had dispositions that would be adjusted quarterly as a balance for the resulting high damage output and subsequent popularity of specific weapons due to Riven mods, and the Riven system has seen a number of changes and reworks since it launched, mostly in an attempt to encourage build diversity and experimentation. However, metas have still emerged in the game, many of which came as a direct result of Riven mods. Now, Digital Extremes has decided to rework the Riven system again, doing away with Riven disposition entirely and capping ammo efficiency, resulting in what appears to be a more easily manageable and understandable system that should again encourage build diversity and be more new-player-friendly, to boot.

The high-level overview of the change is that, with a few temporary exceptions, ammo efficiency will be capped at 75%, meaning the best-case scenario is that a weapon will only consume one ammo every four shots, and Riven mods will all be reset to new base values that would represent a disposition of 1.2 in the outgoing system. This means that all new weapons will start out with powerful mods available from the get-go, and existing Rivens may see significant swings in viability in the game. These changes will be introduced in an October 22 update, and Digital Extremes has also said that it will provide all Warframe players with an inbox reward in order to offset whatever impact this may have on builds that relied on those mods for high damage output. Players who used the Riven Splicers and Trait locking that was introduced earlier in 2026 will receive double the rewards as a thanks for testing the new system.

Cyberpunk 2077 Gets a Surprise Update This Week, Tied to Edgerunners 2

CD Projekt RED has announced Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.5, a free patch arriving on October 22 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The Switch 2 version will follow "shortly," though there's no date for it yet. The update ties into Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, which premiered all ten episodes on Netflix on October 20, and brings new items and features inspired by the anime. So far, CDPR has only teased cyberware customization and a new dual-wielding playstyle. A first look is coming during a REDstreams broadcast on October 21 at 5 PM CEST, and the official patch notes will go live the same day.

This one is quite a surprise, since Cyberpunk 2077 hasn't received an update in over a year. Update 2.3 arrived in July 2025 with FSR 4, XeSS frame generation, and VRR for consoles, and it looked like the game's final major update at the time. A smaller 2.31 patch followed in September 2025, and the studio has since put most of its focus on The Witcher 4, which has a 2028 release window. Interestingly, 2.31 launched on Switch 2 alongside the other platforms, so the staggered release this time is a bit unusual. CDPR hasn't said anything about PC-specific changes like new upscalers or ray tracing tweaks, so it's reasonable to wait for the patch notes on October 21 before expecting anything on that front.

Arc Raiders Launches to 6-Month High After Free Weekend, PvE-Only Test, and Frozen Trail Update

Arc Raiders's Embark Studios has been busy lately, first dropping the Frozen Trail update and kicking off a free weekend, updating its anti-cheat systems, and then starting testing for the PvE game mode that is slated to run from October 13 to 20. Apparently, all of these changes have had an impact on player count, as Arc Raiders just recorded its highest daily active user count in six months, according to data from Alinea Analytics.

The analytics firm estimates that on the launch date of the Frozen Trail update, which was the same day as the start of the free weekend, Arc Raiders saw a sizeable bump in daily active users, from around 599,000 to 944,000, with that climbing to as high as 1.6 million DAUs by October 12, when the free weekend ended. Almost unexpectedly, however, the extraction shooter's highest daily active user count was on October 14, the day after the start of the test period for the new PvE game mode, suggesting that this may have been a strong driver for gamers who have previously picked up the game only to drop it again later.

The Blood of Dawnwalker Update 1.1 Arrives Next Week With Skill Respec and New Difficulty

Rebel Wolves has confirmed that Update 1.1 for The Blood of Dawnwalker arrives next week, a little later than the "early October" window the studio mentioned last month. There's no exact date yet. The biggest addition is the Draught of Mind Rebirth, an item that lets players reset their Swordmastery, Witchcraft, and Vampirism skills and get back the in-game time spent learning them, which matters a lot under the game's 30-day limit. There's also a new Story difficulty with extra combat assists, while the existing Story mode gets renamed to Forgiving. Combat targeting, lock-on, and disengaging have been improved, Shadowstep and Planeshift should feel more responsive, and the camera has been tweaked. Players can also pet dogs and cats now, using the directional combat system, of all things.

For PC players, frame generation is getting an update along with its own dedicated settings, though Rebel Wolves hasn't shared any specifics. The game already supports NVIDIA DLSS, and in a September interview, game director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz said broader optimization work was still ongoing, so it's reasonable to hope some of the 1,100+ improvements and fixes target performance. The update also adds larger font sizes and subtitles for all dialogue, and it removes blood and gore censorship from the Japanese version. The Blood of Dawnwalker launched on September 3 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, and sold a million copies within days, on a budget that is reportedly just $40 million.

Enshrouded Gets 1.0 and PS5 Launch Date After 2 Years in Early Access

Enshrouded, the open-world survival and base-building game by Keen Games, released to Early Access on Steam in January 2024, and now, more than two years after the Early Access release, Keen Games has announced its full 1.0 launch date. As per the announcement on Steam, Enshrouded 1.0 will launch on October 15, 2026 for both PC via Steam and on Sony's PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro. At its height, Enshrouded managed to attract as many as 160,405 concurrent players on Steam, and the expansion to PS5 is expected to grow its player count. The developer has yet to announce a firm launch date for an Xbox version, but has confirmed that an Xbox launch is planned for spring 2027.

The developer has not yet made any grand promises of content for the official 1.0 release date, but the announcement is accompanied by a release date trailer that hints at some of the updates, and the developer has promised news about "improvements, optimization, QoL changes," and new content ahead of the October launch. Some eagle-eyed users on the r/Enshrouded subreddit have noted that there appears to be a new floating island biome and improvements to the overall lighting and aesthetics. The full announcement and the release date announcement teaser follow.

Update Oct 15th: Enshrouded 1.0 has officially launched on Steam, with a slew of updates coming to the game at the same time. According to the update changelog, Enshrouded 1.0 fleshes out the map with new areas: Cinder's Cradle features barren lava fields and a series of floating islands with all-new enemies, fauna, and flora; two new Hollow Halls have appeared in Albaneve Summits and Veilwater Basin; and there are new areas to explore several other areas of the map. The player level cap has also increased, and there is a new Sparkworks logic system for creating custom areas, traps, and other interactions. The full update notes are available on Steam, and an update highlight follows.

Sony Electronics Updates its Premium Walkman Digital Media Player Lineup

Sony Electronics Inc. today announced new premium Walkman digital media players - NW-WM1ZM3, NW-WM1AM3, and NW-ZX900. Designed for music enthusiasts and audiophiles, the new Walkman models are engineered to deliver exceptional sound and incorporate a wealth of premium audio components throughout their design.

The NW-WM1ZM3 and NW-WM1AM3 bring together Sony's most advanced audio technologies, including key components made from oxygen-free copper, for uncompromising sound quality. The WM1 Series is designed to convey the artist's original intent, delivering detailed, high-resolution sound. Developed in pursuit of exceptional sound quality, it captures subtle nuances throughout a performance, while maintaining clarity, scale, and dynamics at higher volumes.
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