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Marathon's biggest PvE update goes live today

9 hours ago Fyra Frost Gaming News Updates & Patches

Bungie tweaks Marathon with an experimental PvE mode that offers players a new way to get into the game's universe.

Marathon is taking a break from making every encounter a showdown against other players. Bungie's latest update officially lands today as part of Season 2, and with it comes Vault Breaker, the game's first dedicated PvE mode. It's one of the most requested additions since launch and offers a completely different way to explore Tau Ceti IV, where the biggest threat comes from the environment and AI enemies rather than another squad waiting to ruin your extraction. What is Vault...

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta schedule revealed

10 hours ago Fyra Frost Beta Access Beta Access Events

Do you want to try the game before its official release? Mark the following beta dates on your calenndar.

The official announcement of the game left the fans eager to know more, and now the countdown to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 has officially entered its next phase. Activision has unveiled the full schedule for the game's multiplayer beta, giving eager recruits two chances to hit the battlefield before the shooter launches later this year. Whether you're the type to pre-order on day one or prefer to test the waters first, August will be a busy month...

Fallout 3 and New Vegas remasters officially confirmed

Jul 20, 2026, 11:45 PM Fyra Frost Gaming News

Bethesda promises two exciting remasters while Fallout 5 is still in the oven. Lets hope the resulting products are at the level we expect.

Bethesda has finally done what countless Fallout fans had almost given up hoping for: it has officially confirmed that Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas are being remade. After years of leaks, wishlist threads, and every gaming showcase spawning a fresh wave of speculation, the wasteland's worst-kept secret is now out in the open. Two of the most celebrated RPGs ever made are preparing for a return, giving longtime Vault Dwellers and a whole new generation of players a chance...

This Week's Video Game Releases - July 2026 (Week 30)

Jul 20, 2026, 10:40 PM Fyra Frost New Game Releases Release date

Nothing like a new week full of exciting releases to make video game fans happy.

If your gaming backlog wasn't already overflowing, this week's release schedule is here to make that problem even worse. Between July 20 and July 26, players can look forward to a wide variety of experiences , ranging from horror and anime-inspired fighting to strategic mayhem and crime scene investigations. There's no shortage of fresh adventures arriving over the next few days. July 20 - 26 releases The action begins on July 22 with Shift At Midnight, a co-op horror game that...

The Duskbloods prepares for its Network Test

Jul 16, 2026, 3:30 PM Fyra Frost Beta Access Beta Access

Register now if you want a chance to try FromSoftware's new multiplayer experience for a limited time next month.

The moon is rising a little earlier for Nintendo Switch 2 owners. Nintendo and FromSoftware have officially unveiled the full details for The Duskbloods Network Test, giving players their first chance to experience the studio's upcoming multiplayer action title before its planned launch. While the event only lasts a few days, it marks one of the first opportunities to see how its ambitious online systems perform under pressure. Network Test details Unlike an open beta where anyone can jump in, this will...

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced drops its first major patch

Jul 16, 2026, 2:30 PM Fyra Frost Gaming News Updates & Patches

Ubisoft has addressed important problems that could have ended with gameplay data lost for many players.

The Caribbean has become a little calmer, at least from a technical standpoint. Ubisoft has rolled out Update 1.0.4 for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, marking the first major patch since the game's incredibly successful launch. Depending on your platform, you'll need to download up to 15 GB, but the reward is a far smoother pirate adventure packed with bug fixes, stability improvements, and a long list of gameplay refinements. Technical polish Rather than stuffing the update with flashy new features,...

Dying Light: The Beast won't launch on PS4 nor Xbox One

Jul 15, 2026, 3:00 PM Fyra Frost Gaming News

Another game that the older consoles can't handle, even though Techland has definitely tried to make it possible.

The infected aren't the only ones getting left behind. Techland has officially cancelled the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of Dying Light: The Beast, admitting that the decade-old consoles simply can't keep pace with the ambitions of the upcoming standalone adventure. Instead of squeezing the game onto aging hardware through heavy compromises, the developer has opted to abandon what it seemed like an impossible mission. Can't keep up with modern software According to the studio, the decision wasn't taken lightly. Bringing...

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse arrives in October, also for Nintendo Switch

Jul 15, 2026, 1:00 PM Fyra Frost Gaming News Release date

Evil Empire and Motion Twin will not need extra time to squeeze in the Nintendo Switch version of the game, which is great for the fans.

After leaving Nintendo fans wondering whether they would have to wait a little longer, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse has finally put the rumors to rest. Konami has officially confirmed that the highly anticipated action-platformer will launch on October 15, 2026, arriving on Nintendo Switch the very same day as its PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC counterparts. No staggered release, no extra months of waiting, just a synchronized return to Dracula's gloomy playground. The announcement is a welcome surprise for Switch...

Dragon's Dogma 2 finds new life on Switch 2

Jul 14, 2026, 11:00 PM Fyra Frost Gaming News

Good news about the Switch 2 version and details about the expansion. It's a good week for the fans of Dragon's Dogma 2.

Capcom might have accidentally discovered one of Dragon's Dogma 2's biggest monsters hiding in the most unexpected place: a handheld console. The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 version of the action RPG is reportedly running so well that it has actually surpassed the development team's expectations, turning what could have been a technical headache into a surprisingly promising port. When Dragon's Dogma 2 launched, players quickly fell in love with its chaotic battles, unpredictable Pawn companions, and wonderfully strange open world. However,...

Capcom teases a massive expansion for Resident Evil Requiem

Jul 14, 2026, 8:30 PM Fyra Frost Gaming News Updates & Patches

The release of Veronica next year will not stop the developer from expanding Requiem in an appropriate manner.

The mansion doors may have closed on Resident Evil Requiem, but Capcom is already hinting that another nightmare is waiting behind them. While fans are busy dissecting every twist in the latest chapter of the survival horror saga, the developer has quietly confirmed that an ambitious DLC is on the way. The catch? Players will have to survive a very long wait before they can return. Not before Veronica According to Capcom, the planned expansion won't arrive until sometime after Resident...

Black Flag Resynced has sold more than 2 million copies at launch

Jul 13, 2026, 2:30 PM Fyra Frost Gaming News Industry

The huge number of concurrent players on Steam pointed at spectacular numbers that Ubisoft is celebrating with a gift.

Edward Kenway has done it again. More than a decade after first setting sail across the Caribbean, the legendary pirate-assassin has returned in spectacular fashion. Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has officially crossed 2 million copies sold on its launch day, confirming that Ubisoft's gamble on rebuilding one of the franchise's most beloved entries has paid off in record time. More than a simple remake The milestone hardly comes as a surprise after the game's explosive Steam debut....

This Week's Video Game Releases - July 2026 (Week 29)

Jul 13, 2026, 1:30 PM Fyra Frost New Game Releases Release date

With no big blockbusters on sight this week has room for interesting alternatives to shine.

This week may not have a blockbuster capable of bringing the internet to a standstill, but that's hardly a bad thing. In fact, it's one of those refreshingly unpredictable release windows where cosmic nightmares, forgotten PlayStation curiosities, K-pop dreams, and a cartoon bat all somehow end up sharing the same calendar. If your gaming tastes extend beyond the usual AAA suspects, the next few days could be packed with pleasant surprises. July 13 - 19 releases The Crimson Maid (July 14) The releases...

The impact of Xbox restructure is deeper than it seems

Jul 10, 2026, 8:00 PM Fyra Frost Blog Industry

The recent, massive number of lay offs will significantly change the video game development panorama. Was it the right move?

The video game industry has spent the last few years building an empire of impossible proportions. Publishers bought studios like they were collecting Pokémon cards, promising creative freedom, bigger budgets, and a golden age of game development. Microsoft was one of the biggest collectors of them all, turning Xbox into a sprawling family of developers that included Bethesda, ZeniMax Online, Obsidian Entertainment, id Software, and many others. Now, however, the company appears to be reaching for a very different tool:...

Mortal Shell 2 Arrives This August

Jul 10, 2026, 7:00 PM Fyra Frost Gaming News Release date

The sequel to the cult Soulslike takes a slightly different direction that may put Mortal Shell 2 in a very good position this Summer.

The shell-shattering nightmare is almost ready to return. After years of waiting, Cold Symmetry has finally revealed that Mortal Shell 2 will launch on August 20, 2026, bringing back its grim fantasy universe with a much bigger playground, sharper blades, and plenty of new ways to make players question every decision they make. A bigger challenge with a more accessible design The original Mortal Shell was a fascinating little beast. It took the Soulslike formula, threw it into a gloomy blender,...

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is crushing Steam

Jul 9, 2026, 11:00 PM Fyra Frost Gaming News Industry

Although it was expected, the huge success of the game leaves one wondering if its because it's a remake or Edward Kenway's adventure.

Who would have guessed that Ubisoft's newest Assassin's Creed success would be a game players had already finished over a decade ago? Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has burst onto Steam with a launch that's impossible to ignore, already surpassing the peak concurrent player count of Assassin's Creed Shadows. It's an impressive milestone for any remake, but it's even more notable considering Shadows was supposed to represent the franchise's next big chapter. Instead, the loudest cheers are coming from a...

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 reveals explosive gameplay video

Jul 9, 2026, 10:30 PM Fyra Frost Gaming News Gameplay

New mechanics offer exciting tactical options and denote a significant change in the franchise's direction.

For years, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 has refused to fade into the background, surviving on a steady stream of updates, DLC, and a fiercely loyal community. Now, its successor is finally stepping into the spotlight. Bandai Namco has released a six-minute gameplay showcase for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, and it's less of a teaser and more of a guided tour through the sequel's biggest ideas. Exciting mechanics and a new social hub The developer-commentated video wastes little time getting to the...

Palworld Nears 1.0 after reaching 40 million players

Jul 8, 2026, 2:00 PM Fyra Frost Gaming News Early access Industry

Pocketpair announced this impressive milestone, confirming that the game has surpassed all expectations despite the controversy.

There was a time when Palworld seemed destined to be remembered as little more than a viral meme. The internet dubbed it "Pokémon with guns," social media dissected every creature that looked suspiciously familiar, and many expected the controversy to burn bright before fading just as quickly. Instead, Pocketpair's unlikely hit has done the exact opposite. Just ahead of the game's long-awaited Version 1.0 launch on July 10, the developer has announced that Palworld has surpassed an astonishing 40 million players. Not...

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is getting a second chance on Switch 2

Jul 8, 2026, 1:05 PM Fyra Frost Gaming News Updates & Patches

Owlcat Games makes amends for the launch with an unusual gift that includes extra contents.

Launching a massive cRPG on a handheld is no easy feat, but the debut of Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader on Nintendo Switch 2 was rougher than traversing the Warp without a Navigator. Technical issues overshadowed what is otherwise one of Owlcat Games' most ambitious RPGs, leaving many players frustrated from day one. Now, the developer is attempting to rewrite that first chapter. Owlcat Games has announced a substantial update for the Nintendo Switch 2 version that doesn't just tackle performance problems—it also throws...

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced: Global release and preload times

Jul 6, 2026, 9:30 PM Fyra Frost Gaming News Release date

The official release times are locked in. Are you ready to follow Edward Kenway in an epic adventure once more?

The Caribbean is calling once again, and this time it offers shinier waters, sharper swords, and a whole lot more pixels. Ubisoft has officially dropped the worldwide release schedule for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, giving players a clear timeline for when they'll be able to step back into the boots of legendary pirate Edward Kenway. Get ready to return to the Caribbean Whether you're planning to commandeer enemy ships on console or chart a course on PC, the wait is nearly...

This Week's Video Game Releases - July 2026 (Week 28)

Jul 6, 2026, 8:30 PM Fyra Frost New Game Releases Release date

Pirates, vampires, demons, and touchdowns collide this week in the gaming world.

If your backlog was finally starting to look manageable, this week's release schedule has other plans. From hellish battlefields and haunted villages to the Caribbean Sea and packed college stadiums, the next few days deliver a lineup that's anything but predictable. Whether you're looking for relentless action, a cozy escape, or a nostalgic return to a fan-favorite adventure, July's second week is stacked. July 5 - 12 releases Things kick off on July 7 with DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations,...

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