Helldivers 2 server and rewards patch released then rolled back to fix “significant” performance issues Mission reward fixes should still be live, however Image credit:PlayStation PC LLC Much like a lone Super Earther descending from orbit, only to Nope The Heck back to their spaceship after glimpsing the insect hordes, Arrowhead have released and swiftly pulled a Helldivers 2 patch designed to address the new shooter’s server capacity and progression issues....

Here’s what’s happening in PC games this week The Maw Image credit:Innersloth What in the name of jumping jellybeans is happening to The Maw? Our grizzled regular column summarising all the latest game news is going through some sort of midlife crisis and doesn’t know what it wants to be. I can hear it grinding its molars, squelching its many news bladders, and unfurling its long, insipid tendrils. The usual Mawkeeper, Edwin, is away today, so it’s up to me to soothe the beast and tell you all the new games being released on PC this week, as well as a hint for some anticipated strategy game news from Paradox Interactive....

High On Life 2, Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Romeo Is A Dead Man go head to head in another crowded week for PC games What we’re feeding the Maw Image credit:Grasshopper Manufacture Happy this week all! Peeling back the curtains, I discern traces of blue advancing through sallow clouds, a hint of stray sunshine gracing the soggy leaves in the drive. All signs point to the onset of spring, but I will not be fooled....

Hollow Knight Silksong walkthrough: Part 16 (Exhaust Organ) Conquer the Exhaust Organ and its main boss for the alternate route into Act 2 Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Team Cherry Found yourself inside the Exhaust Organ in Silksong? Even by Hollow Knight: Silksong’s standards, “Exhaust Organ” is rather a strange name for a region of the world. But it’s very apt, in more ways than one. This area is small, but dense with difficulty, and houses a couple of easily missed secrets to boot....

Homeworld 3 delayed till May to incorporate player feedback to War Games demo Seeing game played publicly was “equally thrilling and nerve-wracking”, say devs Image credit:Gearbox Publishing Homeworld 3 ’s release date has been pushed back from March 8th to May 13th 2024, in order to build on player feedback to this week’s Steam Next Fest War Games demo , which will be available till February 12th, 10am PT or 6pm GMT....

Horizon Forbidden West’s system requirements don’t want a sci-fi PC Promising signs, though true porting success remains to be seen Image credit:Guerrilla/Nixxes Software/PlayStation PC LLC Considering it’s one of the most gawwwwjuss games you can get one o’ them PS5 machines, Horizon Forbidden West ’s upcoming PC version has some pretty fair-looking system requirements. The newly released specs , which you can find below, suggest that pushing the open world , robosaur-slaying sequel to its most extreme settings will take a burly graphics card – but likewise, lower settings and resolutions can get by with much creakier hardware....

How drift racing came to World Of Warcraft Blizzard chats about the Undermine(d) update’s biggest attraction Image credit:Microsoft World Of Warcraft ’s Undermine(d) update launches tomorrow, 26th February 2025, as part of the long-hauling MMO’s War Within expansion. It adds a whirring underground goblin city complete with nickel-plated palm trees and quarrelsome cartels, a new raid, a new four-boss dungeon, a PvP arena and a host of smaller, systemic adjustments. I do not play a lot of World Of Warcraft, so when Blizzard came knocking about an interview, my reaction was a blend of being caught dozing off in history class and being casually asked to defuse a bomb....

How to change the time of day in Infinity Nikki Here’s how to change the time of day in Infinity Nikki Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Papergames Need to pass the time in Infinity Nikki? Don’t worry, there’s no need to hang around as you wait for the time of day to change organically. If you’d like to skip time until nightfall or morning, whether it’s for a quest or just for fun, there’s an easy way to do so....

How to defeat Impermanence Heron in Wuthering Waves Take down the three-headed bird as fast as possible Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Kuro Games Wondering how to beat the Impermanence Heron boss in Wuthering Waves? Located in Desorock Highland’s Camp Overwatch , the Impermanence Heron is a three-headed Havoc bird that’s likely one of the first bosses you’ll take on in Wuthering Waves . It’s definitely an easier boss to get the hang of, but if you’re underprepared or unfamiliar with its attack patterns, it can be a tricky fight....

How to fast travel in V Rising Here’s how fast travel works in V Rising Want to know how to fast travel in V Rising? The vast and densely populated world of V Rising is dotted with the occasional Vampire Waygate - a special structure which can be used to teleport instantly to other similar Waygates in the world. However, it’s not quite as simple as just pressing a button in the survival RPG from Stunlock Studios ....

How to format a microSD card on the Steam Deck Wipe the slate clean. Then slap games on it Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun Steam Deck Academy brings together all our guides and explainers on getting the most out of your Steam Deck, no student loans or sweaty dormitories required. Knowing how to format a microSD card on the Steam Deck is as essential as the card itself....

How to get Leather in V Rising Learn how to craft Leather out of Animal Hide in V Rising Want to know how to get Leather in V Rising? V Rising is an MMO filled with vampires stalking their prey from the shadows, hunting under the dark night sky. That’s just one side of the vampire life, though. Vampires aren’t always vicious, and sometimes they just need to slow down, relax, and spend time fixing up a new set of clothes....

How to get Spine Nubs in Grounded 2 Time to hunt some very hungry caterpillars Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Xbox Game Studios Wondering where Spine Nub locations are in Grounded 2? Several early pieces of armour require this particular resource, but there’s a strong chance you’ve yet to find any on your travels. As with Weed Stems , the vague name of ‘Spine Nubs’ doesn’t immediately tell you where they comes from - but know that these materials are sourced from a rare (but ultimately harmless and easy to hunt) insect....

How to recover max health in Dragon’s Dogma 2: Loss Gauge explained Here’s a rundown of Loss Gauge in Dragon’s Dogma 2, including how to recover max HP Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Capcom. Looking to regain your Loss Gauge in Dragon’s Dogma 2? Loss Gauge in Dragon’s Dogma 2 is essentially the reduction of your maximum health bar. This means, when active, your Loss Gauge can limit the maximum amount of HP you can recover from healing....

How to recruit and increase Retinue in Manor Lords Here’s what you need to know about Retinues in Manor Lords Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Hooded Horse Trying to figure out how Retinues work in Manor Lords? There are a few different types of fighting units in Manor Lords , and when you’re in need of professional soldiers to defend your town, you need a Retinue. These fighting fellows boast better stats than the peasants who enlist in your Militia, and they’re a constant presence as opposed to Mercenaries, who cost a fair bit of coin and leave your settlement when disbanded....

I followed this ox around in Manor Lords for a day to see what wisdom it could teach me Quite a lot, it turns out Image credit:Slavic Magic While playing Manor Lords for review, I kept making mental notes to spend time watching the individual routes its villagers and beasts take each day. It’s one of those interestingly granular games that actually becomes more so by remaining a bit mysterious in ways I’m sure will annoy some, so I reasoned some people-watching would be illuminating....

I made the witchy cottage of my dreams in Tiny Glade I could listen to these clicky clacks all day Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Pounce Light If you love cosy games where the biggest challenge is choosing between which farm utensil to place next to your barn doors, then Tiny Glade may be just the game for you. It’s a creative building game like The Sims 4 but with none of the fuss of actually controlling lives - and no quests, combat or arbitrary challenges of any kind....

I was terrified of answering the door before playing this freaky-faced apocalyptic horror, and honestly it hasn’t helped No, I’m Not a Human, I’m just a Fraid Image credit:Critical Reflex They took him! They took the butt ugly bloke who was squatting in the bathroom! The one who kept insisting that the sun’s burning heat was cleansing the Earth of sin and, totally unconnected from that I assume, was divorced. Those hazmat-suited fiends!...

I’m certain the pirates in strategy game Menace are laughing at my mistakes How was I to know an APC could carry personnel… armoured-ly? Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun / Hooded Horse / Overhype Studios My Menace campaign hasn’t been a rousing success. In my first mission , I failed a string of optional objectives and saw one of my squads gunned down by a group of heavily-armed, jetpack-wearing space pirates. I got revenge by running them over with an APC....

If you think open worlds are too big, play Shrinko / if you think open worlds are too small, play Shrinko We shouldn’t have to choose Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun / ntesh The open world dislikers bundle through the door of Dr Shrinko’s office like mardy harlequins, fuming and shrieking in their oversized licensed gear. One is wearing GTA 6 brand trousers so long they reach to her eyes. Another sports an Elden Ring hat that extends to his ankles....