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Schedule 1's Halloween update v0.4.1 arrives with a spooky sewer system beneath Hyland Point, new ladder climbing mechanics, fresh NPCs, and a 10-15% boost in performance. Multiplayer connection fixes are still incoming ahead of the Shrooms update.

Schedule 1 v0.4.1 Halloween Update Adds Sewers, Ladders and Performance Work

The v0.4.1 Halloween update adds a sewer system under Hyland Point, a climbing and ladder system, new NPCs and a set of optimizations the developer says should improve framerate by around 10-15%. - CPG - Console & PC Gaming

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Embark Studios is compensating ARC Raiders players who lost gear to cheaters by restoring their items. Victims can claim their lost loot before their next run, while the studio works on banning offenders to curb future cheating. It's a smart fix amid rapid game growth.

ARC Raiders players who lost items to cheaters will get those items back

Embark Studios is restoring items lost to unfair play and making them claimable while moving to ban offending accounts - CPG - Console & PC Gaming

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ARC Raiders is experiencing server outages on November 2, causing login issues and disrupting voice chat and party features. Embark Studios is actively addressing the problem. Players unable to connect should share their platform and region to help track the situation.

ARC Raiders servers down on November 2, voice chat and party systems affected

Embark Studios says servers are experiencing issues on November 2 that are disrupting voice chat and the party system - CPG - Console & PC Gaming

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Fortnite's v38.00 update drops a massive Simpsons crossover with Springfield Island, an 80-player map, a Simpsons-themed Battle Pass, and the new Sidekick system. Unlock Homer, Marge, Peely, and more while enjoying animated shorts and exclusive Twitch drops!

Fortnite Update 38.00 Brings Simpsons Crossover, Springfield Map, New Sidekicks and Battle Pass

Patch v38.00 arrives as version 1.000.200 with a Simpsons-themed Springfield island, a new Battle Pass featuring Peels the Sidekick, animated shorts, Twitch drops, and broad ecosystem changes - CPG - Console & PC Gaming

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World of Warcraft's 12.0.0 revamp drastically changes Silvermoon's vibe—darker interiors, no more glowing fel crystals, and major structural shifts like replacing the Ruins with Gardens of Remembrance. Check out the side-by-side video to see how much the city's atmosphere and layout have evolved.

This Video Shows How Much Silvermoon Changed in WoW 12.0.0

A Reddit comparison video shows visual and layout changes to Silvermoon in World of Warcraft 12.0.0, from the removal of fel crystals to the new Sanctum of Light. - CPG - Console & PC Gaming

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Battlefield 6 introduces Casual Breakthrough—a new multiplayer mode blending 8 human players with 16 bots per team. Earn full XP from PvP fights and reduced XP from bots, striking a balance between casual play and progression. Available now on Siege of Cairo and Empire State.

Battlefield 6 adds Casual Breakthrough mode to split real players and bots

Casual Breakthrough is live in the multiplayer tab with 8 humans and 16 bots per side, full XP from player actions and reduced XP from AI, currently on Siege of Cairo and Empire State. - CPG - Console & PC Gaming

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Arc Raiders offers free cosmetics through Twitch Drops and a limited-time Discord Quest. Link your Discord and Twitch to your Embark ID to claim rewards like minor in-game items and a Hiker Backpack cosmetic by watching streams or playing with Discord active.

Everything you can get in Arc Raiders from Twitch Drops and Discord Quests

Arc Raiders is offering Twitch Drops through November 13 and a 15-minute Discord Quest that runs until November 5, awarding a few small cosmetics including the Hiker Backpack Sky Ice. - CPG - Console & PC Gaming

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In ARC Raiders, upgrade your Safe Pocket from one to two slots by snagging or crafting the Looting MK. 2 Augment. Find it sold by Trader Lance or craft it at a Gear Bench to protect more loot from being lost on death or theft topside. Guard your rare finds wisely!

How to add another Safe Pocket slot in ARC Raiders

Buy the Looting MK. 2 Augment from Lance for 6,000 Coins once you reach Level 7 to add a second Safe Pocket slot, or craft it at the Gear Bench if you have the parts. - CPG - Console & PC Gaming

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The Isle's latest update boosts skin textures to 2k, refines pteranodon flight with smoother stamina and sharper turns, and polishes animations, audio, and balance. UI nears completion, while color options get tuned, preparing for more vibrant and consistent visuals.

The Isle DevBlog #64 details 2k skin upgrades, pteranodon flight rework, and multiple dino tweaks

DevBlog #64 on Steam outlines a move to 2k creature skins, lowered aerial stamina and momentum changes for pteranodon, animation and audio work on several species, and a batch of balance and growth adjustments. - CPG - Console & PC Gaming

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Enlisted's Reaper event rewards up to three Silver Chests daily for wins, encouraging skilled repeat play without grinding. Patch fixes pickup bugs, softens elite enemy health, and tweaks wave balance for fairer fights. Teamwork pays off—play smart and claim your rewards!

Enlisted - The Reaper event gives up to three Silver Chests per day

The Reaper event on Steam now hands out up to three Silver Chests per day for wins and includes a small set of bug fixes and enemy balance tweaks. - CPG - Console & PC Gaming

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Battlefield 6's Season 1 patch dropped a bundle of fixes, but not all landed at once. DICE confirmed several bug fixes, including ADS and sprinting glitches, will roll out in future updates—possibly alongside the mid-season drop on November 18.

Battlefield 6 Season 1 Patch Fixes Weren't Applied All at Once

DICE's principal game designer said some bug fixes listed for the October 28 Season 1 update were not included in that download and will arrive in later Season 1 patches. - CPG - Console & PC Gaming

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Master survival in Arc Raiders with three budget-friendly builds that blend firepower, mobility, and utility. Whether you favor stealth with silenced pistols, high-speed chases with rapid fire, or balanced mid-range combat, these setups maximize your chances to loot and escape alive.

Arc Raiders Three Solid Cost-Effective Custom Builds

Five budget-friendly Arc Raiders custom kits ranked with loadout notes, price estimates, and situational tips for PC, PS5, and Xbox players. - CPG - Console & PC Gaming

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Dan Houser reveals Red Dead Redemption 2 almost collapsed amid soaring costs and delays. Morale dipped as doubts crept in during a tough, uncertain development phase. Despite this, the team pushed through to deliver one of gaming's greatest open-world epics.

Dan Houser says Red Dead Redemption 2 nearly failed after budget and schedule problems

In a lengthy interview with Lex Fridman Dan Houser says Red Dead Redemption 2 was behind schedule and over budget, and that those pressures left many doubting the project before it shipped. - CPG - Console & PC Gaming

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The Dante Fortnite skin is back in the Item Shop for the first time since 2020. Available now through November 4 for 1,500 V-Bucks, this reactive, glow-in-the-dark outfit is a rare chance to snag an iconic look before it disappears again—possibly for years.

Dante Fortnite Skin Returns to Item Shop for First Time in Five Years

The Dante outfit, originally released November 2, 2018, reappeared in the Item Shop in November 2025, priced at 1,500 V-Bucks and available through November 4, and is reactive and glows in the dark. - CPG - Console & PC Gaming

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Dune: Awakening is adding a Base Backup Tool that lets players pack up their entire base into an inventory item for safe storage or relocation. Along with upcoming character transfers and server merges, this tool aims to protect your hard-built bases from destruction or theft.

Dune: Awakening will get a Base Backup Tool so players can store their entire bases

Funcom plans a Base Backup Tool that saves your whole base as an inventory item and will arrive alongside character transfers and server merges in the coming weeks. - CPG - Console & PC Gaming

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Saints Row's original design director is eyeing a prequel and hopes to reunite the first game's team. While still early, the pitch aims to bring the series back to its roots after later entries took a wild turn. No official word yet, but the idea is gaining buzz.

Saints Row prequel pitch could reunite original director and team

Chris Stockman says he has been asked to pitch a Saints Row prequel and is attempting to reunite the original team, though no project is confirmed. - CPG - Console & PC Gaming

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Battlefield 6's latest update stops rerolled daily challenges from forcing non-Redsec players into the Redsec battle royale mode. Now, rerolls won't hand out Redsec-only tasks unless you actually play Redsec, easing pressure to switch modes just to complete challenges.

Battlefield 6 update stops rerolled challenges from forcing non-Redsec players into Redsec

A change to Battlefield 6's challenge reroll system prevents players who do not play Redsec from being handed challenges that require the Redsec battle royale mode. - CPG - Console & PC Gaming

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Level up fast in ARC Raiders by exploring to find XP-rich landmarks, completing underground NPC quests, and tagging along with teammates for safer loot runs. Stay in fights for assist XP, secure extractions for big rewards, and looting everything boosts your experience steadily.

A few tips on how to level up fast in ARC Raiders

Looting, assists, surviving longer, and completing quests are the quickest ways to rack up XP in ARC Raiders on PC, PS5, and Xbox. - CPG - Console & PC Gaming

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Around 30-40 Rockstar Games staff in the UK and Canada were fired after participating in a private union Discord chat, sparking accusations of union busting ahead of GTA 6's release. Rockstar's parent company cites gross misconduct, fueling tension in the industry's labor debates.

Report Claims 30 to 40 Rockstar Employees Dismissed After Joining Private Union Chat

A Bloomberg report says roughly 30 to 40 Rockstar staff in the UK and Canada were fired after taking part in a private Discord chat tied to union organizing, while Take-Two calls the dismissals misconduct. - CPG - Console & PC Gaming

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Arc Raiders delivers solid fun whether you go solo or team up. Scavenge light or bring heavy firepower in high-stakes extraction runs against deadly robots and rival players. No revolutions here, just clear systems and tense, rewarding gameplay that keeps you coming back.

Arc Raiders review - solo and co-op runs both land the fun

Arc Raiders offers flexible extraction gameplay that works for solo players and duos/trios, with a large day-one Steam peak and solid progression systems. - CPG - Console & PC Gaming

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Sea of Thieves Season 18 is delayed until December, sparking backlash from players fed up with repeated reskins and minor updates. The devs promise quality over speed, but fans accuse Rare of missing even modest deadlines amid broader Xbox shakeups and calls for bigger content.

Sea of Thieves players roast Rare after Season 18 is pushed to December

Rare says Season 18 is delayed until December because the team is behind schedule, and players have flooded Reddit with harsh responses, - CPG - Console & PC Gaming

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To unlock Scrappy's level three upgrade in Arc Raiders, you need to find a cat bed hidden across the Buried City's Commercial and Residential quarters.

Where to find a cat bed in Arc Raiders

Cat beds spawn in the Buried City - check Plaza Rosa, Main Street, Santa Maria Houses, and Piazza Arbutso, usually on shop shelves. - CPG - Console & PC Gaming

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The Silent Hill 2 remake has been rated for Xbox Series X/S by the ESRB, hinting at a launch beyond its PS5 and PC exclusivity. This could mark the end of its timed exclusivity, suggesting an Xbox release might be on the horizon soon. No official word yet.

ESRB lists Xbox Series X/S rating for Silent Hill 2 remake

A fresh ESRB entry names Xbox Series X/S as the platform for the Silent Hill 2 remake, suggesting an Xbox port after the game’s October 8, 2024 PS5 and PC launch. - CPG - Console & PC Gaming

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The Outer Worlds 2 hotfix 1.0.4.1 is out on PC, PS5, and Xbox, slashing crashes, clearing quest blockers, and smoothing out audio and visuals. Save corruption issues are fixed—jump back in and explore without the hassle!

The Outer Worlds 2 Hotfix 1.0.4.1 Released - Full Patch Notes

Obsidian has pushed Hotfix 1.0.4.1 for The Outer Worlds 2 to fix save-load crashes, multiple rare crashes, several quest progression issues including Inez and Otto, and various audio and visual problems on PS5 and Xbox. - CPG - Console & PC Gaming

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Skate has quietly removed the Peach cargo pants from its Early Access Product Box after players noted they looked too similar to Dickies pants. Those who already own them keep the cosmetic, but new players will get a different free pair soon. Early Access tweaks continue!

Skate removes Peach cargo pants from Product Box

A Steam news post says the Peach cargo pants have been pulled from Skate’s Product Box after players noted they looked too similar to the Dickies pants; claimed Peach items remain with players and a different free pair will replace them. - CPG - Console & PC Gaming

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