Guilty Gear Strive Reveals Patch Notes for Update 1.50

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October 8, 2025

Arc System Works has revealed patch notes for Guilty Gear Strive update 1.50, which launches on October 9 with new Cyberpunk: Edgerunners collaboration colors. The Digital Figure mode now includes Lucy, and the update also adds Brazilian Portuguese language support.

Patch notes for Guilty Gear Strive update 1.50 can be read below, via Arc System Works:

Guilty Gear Strive Update 1.50 Patch Notes

General / All Modes

Added “Collaboration Colors” for the following characters:

Sol, Ky, Axl, Sin, Unika

Happy Chaos, Bridget, Ramlethal, Elphelt, A.B.A, May

- - Added the following avatar parts:
    - 8 new avatar “Skin Colors” (Colors 16-23)
      - These items will be automatically unlocked with this update and will not appear in the in-game “FISHING” feature.
  - Added Brazilian Portuguese to the available languages.
    - Please note that for the PlayStation versions, this update applies only to Guilty Gear Strive distributed in Europe, North America, and South America, and is not available for the Asian versions of the game.

Digital Figure

- - Added content related to Lucy.
    - These items will be automatically unlocked with this update and will not appear in the in-game “FISHING” feature.
    - Adjusted the camera to focus on the character’s face when changing “Masks/Glasses, etc.” settings.

Network Mode

When selecting “Search for Another Opponent” in RANKED MATCH, players will no longer be matched with their previous opponent for a certain period of time.

- - Lowered the Rollback frames threshold for the “Vote to Cancel Match” button to appear.

Issue Fixes

Adjusted an issue where the screen could temporarily freeze when closing the pause menu after changing settings in Training Mode.

- - Fixed an issue causing multiple Delilah to appear in Bedman?’s Arcade Mode.
  - Corrected the wording of certain Trophies/Achievements descriptions. The unlock conditions remain unchanged.
  - Corrected typographical and text display errors in several languages.
  - Fixed minor visual presentation issues.

Battle Related

- - Updated the Battle Version from Ver. 4.08 to Ver. 4.09
  - This update includes only minor adjustments to improve visibility and several bug fixes. Please see the details below.

Universal

- - Changed the visual effects when guarding against various Wild Assaults.
  - Guarding a Wild Assault will now display the same guard effect as normal attacks.

Sol

- - Fixed an issue where performing certain inputs after landing a ground throw could cause the subsequent cinematic to display incorrectly.

Ky

- - Adjusted the color tone of certain visual effects for Foudre Arc.

Axl

- - Adjusted the color tone of certain visual effects for Far Standing S.

Happy Chaos

- - Fixed an issue where multiple reticles could appear if the opponent’s health reached zero while Happy Chaos was in At the Ready and then performed Roll.

Venom

- - Fixed an issue where balls would sometimes fail to collide with each other under specific conditions.

Details

The following specifications regarding the behavior of the balls are intentionally implemented:

1. 1. When balls collide with each other and one is deflected, that ball will have a certain period of “interval” during which it will not collide with other balls again.
  2. This specification is intended to prevent situations where balls continue to collide with each other repeatedly in a short interval.

On the other hand, balls struck by Venom do not have this interval and can immediately collide with other balls.

In this issue, the property described in (1) remained even in case (2), causing balls deflected by Venom to also have an interval.

With this fix, balls struck by Venom will now, as originally intended, immediately collide with other balls.

When balls collide and are deflected by other balls, the interval will still occur as before.

Lucy

- - Fixed an issue where, on certain stages, performing Live Wire on an opponent in the Short Nerve Circuit state and causing a Wall Break could result in an unintended visual appearance during the Wall Break sequence.
  - As a result of this fix, the opponent’s position upon being hit by Live Wire during Short Nerve Circuit may differ slightly from before.

Guilty Gear Strive is available now for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Windows.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake with Power-Up Kit Announced

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October 8, 2025

Koei Tecmo and Kou Shibusawa have revealed Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake with Power-Up Kit for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC in the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu. The game launches on January 29, 2026 for 10,780 yen in Japan, and the “Power-Up Kit” can be purchased as a standalone upgrade for 4,730 yen.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake with Power-Up Kit includes several new content additions and features. These features include Gems to further enhance abilities, the dramatic Turning Points system in combat, five additional fictional scenarios, and additional traits. What’s more, there were various improvements, including significantly improved combat and tempo, algorithm revisions, UI enhancements, and more.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake launched on October 24, 2024 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. Final Weapon reviewed Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake and gave it a 4 out of 5 score, noting that the game is “a great modernization of the classic title, with a solid platformer for both new and returning players. History fans are in for a treat with rich historical lore to discover. Additionally, the soundtrack was a real highlight.”

Koei Tecmo and Omega Force recently announced Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered, a remaster of Dynasty Warriors 3 and Dynasty Warriors 3: Xtreme Legends developed in Unreal Engine 5. Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered launches March 19, 2026 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

INDIKA is Coming to Switch on November 17

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October 8, 2025

11 bit studios and Odd Meter announced third-person story-driven game INDIKA is coming to Nintendo Switch on November 17. What’s more, a physical edition of INDIKA for Switch is available to pre-order now at Silver Lining Interactive.

INDIKA is available now for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Lastly, here’s an overview via PlayStation Store:

Meet a Non-So-Ordinary Nun

INDIKA is a third-person, story-driven game set in a strange world where religious visions clash with harsh reality. It tells the story of a young nun who sets off on a journey of self-discovery with the most unusual, horn-headed companion by her side.

On the outside, Indika seems to be a typical nun attempting to adjust to a difficult and monotonous monastery life. Humble and innocent in her appearance, do not be deceived as this young girl has also made a highly unlikely acquaintance—as she speaks with the devil himself.

Indika’s unusual connection with the Evil One leads her on an errand beyond the safe walls of the monastery. The world she discovers can only be described as a wild combination of comedy and tragedy straight out of the novels by Dostoyevski and Bulhakov.

Enjoy An Indie Game Where Everything Goes

The subjects of religion and authority are prevalent throughout Indika’s journey and she’ll be faced with many questions along the way. Guide her to find the answers one by one before she can finish her life-defining odyssey.

Odd Meter is a small, independent studio formerly based in Moscow and now operating out of Kazakhstan. Its members put aesthetics at the forefront and aren’t afraid to tread the fine line of ethical norms. Their game is a great testament to that, as INDIKA constitutes an open challenge to the industry’s established approach to creating video games.

Farming Simulator: Signature Edition Coming to Switch 2 on December 9

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October 8, 2025

GIANTS Software announced Farming Simulator: Signature Edition is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on December 9 featuring the new Mercedes Benz Trucks Pack. Pre-orders for the new game are now available for $59.99 on Nintendo Switch 2 via the Nintendo eShop.

Farming Simulator: Signature Edition will support HDR, cloud saves, and touch screen controls on Nintendo Switch 2, according to the new Nintendo eShop page. The game also supports Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, and Traditional Chinese language options. The game’s file size is 21.8 GB.

Lastly, here’s an overview of the game, via the Nintendo eShop:

This Farm is Your Farm!

Switch your daily routine for a relaxing farming adventure!

In a picturesque North American setting with wide open land and clear rivers, a Central European location with green fields between ponds, or a lush East Asian landscape filled with water-flooded rice paddies. Grow your farm, produce goods, and cultivate the agricultural empire of your dreams!

Key Features:

- - Grow with Agriculture! 25 Crops to cultivate on your fields
  - Branch out into Forestry! Or constructions & farm shops!
  - Tend to Livestock! Adorable animals need your care
  - Operate 400+ Machines! From 150 real brands

Fallout Day 2025 Broadcast is Set for October 23

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October 8, 2025

Bethesda Softworks announced the Fallout Day 2025 broadcast is set for October 23 at 10:00 a.m. PDT / 1:00 p.m. EDT on YouTube and Twitch. The Fallout Day 2025 broadcast will feature the latest news and updates on Fallout games, along with community and fan events.

📅 Save the date! Our annual #FalloutDay Broadcast will be streaming live on October 23 at 1pm ET, with the FalloutforHope post-show immediately following.

Tune in for the latest news about our existing Fallout games, community celebrations, and upcoming fan events! pic.twitter.com/hOSbioXena

— Fallout (@Fallout) October 8, 2025

What’s more, Bethesda revealed multiple new events for Fallout 76 themed after Halloween, including the return of Mischief Night and Spooky Scorched. Fallout 76 players can participate in these limited-time events to earn XP and free Halloween themed rewards.

Get the full details below:

Halloween C.A.M.P. Contest (through October 29)

Get your cauldron, spooky sound machine and Jack-o’-lanterns ready because it’s time to build the creepiest C.A.M.P. in the Wasteland! Through October 29, players can submit Halloween-themed C.A.M.P. builds for a chance to win in-game items and rewards!

Mischief Night (October 7 – 21)

Mischief Night is coming back, now with a new location and upgrades! Players can grab a costume and join JES-2R, an Eyebot that seems to have had a few wires knocked loose, and other troublemakers on the hill at Rapidan Camp to wreak havoc while earning rewards along the way. Hit JES-2R’s mischief quota to earn XP, loot and even score new themed rewards!

Spooky Scorched (October 21 – November 4)

The annual Spooky Scorched event returns! Fans will need to keep an ear out for the spine-tingling music that accompanies these Legendary costumed scorched and take them out to get their Spooky Treat Bag, Mystery Candy and Legendary items. Players can also don their own costumes and go trick-or-treating in Appalachia by visiting their neighbor’s C.A.M.P. to get Mystery Candy from their Spooky Candy Bowl.

Night at the Morgue Mini Season (October 21 – November 4)

Mischief Night brought the tricks, so now it’s time for treats. Players will have a chance to welcome candy-hungry wastelanders to their C.A.M.P.s and go trick-or-treating at their fellow player’s C.A.M.P.s for the chance to earn spooky rewards. Stay tuned for more details soon.

Lastly, Fallout 76 is available now on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.

Street Fighter 6 Reveals Trailer for Banshee’s Last Cry Collaboration

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October 8, 2025

Capcom released a trailer for the new collaboration between Street Fighter 6 and the Banshee’s Last Cry adventure novel, which arrives on October 15 with a new scenario in World Tour in the “One Fateful Day” menu. All players who log-in during the event will receive new collaboration items, and the collaboration will last until April 30, 2026.

The Banshee’s Last Cry collaboration will be available alongside Street Fighter 6 DLC character C. Viper. A character guide trailer for C. Viper was released to prepare fans for what’s to come soon. Specifically, the trailer showcased C. Viper’s gadgets that allow her to use a mix of fire and electric-based attacks. Additionally, it also reveals her classic outfit, which returns from her first appearance in Street Fighter IV.

Recently, Capcom revealed that Street Fighter 6 has now sold over 5 million copies, according to the game’s X (formerly Twitter) account. This marks another significant milestone for the game, so the developers revealed an illustration to celebrate this achievement.

Street Fighter 6 is available now on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. On Nintendo Switch 2, Street Fighter 6 features a new Local Wireless mode. Local Wireless also includes Avatar Matches, allowing players to use their custom avatar from World Tour. What’s more, the Nintendo Switch 2 version supports tabletop mode with single Joy-Con play, Gyro Battle using dynamic motion controls. There’s also Calorie Contest Mode, which allows players to test their strength and endurance with exercises.

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2 Reveals Battle Key Visual

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October 8, 2025

The official website for Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2 revealed a new “battle” key visual for the upcoming anime. The Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2 key visual depicts Stark, Frieren, and Fern in their winter outfits as they prepare for a battle.

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2 premieres on January 16, 2026 at 11:00 p.m. JST on NTV’s “Friday Anime Night” programming block. The first season of the anime is streaming on Crunchyroll and Netflix in the US, Canada, and Latin America. 17 episodes of the Magic of ?? mini anime episodes are streaming on YouTube as well.

Tomoya Kitagawa directs the anime with support from Keiichirō Saitō. Daiki Harashina is the assistant director, and Tomohiro Suzuki handles series composition. Takasemaru, Keisuke Kojima, and Yuri Fujinaka are the character designers, Seiko Yoshioka is the concept artist, and Evan Call is the music composer. Madhouse returns to animate the series.

Lastly, here’s an overview, via Crunchyroll:

The mage Frieren defeated the Demon King alongside the hero Himmel’s party after a 10-year quest. Peace was restored to the kingdom. Because she is an elf, she is able to live over a thousand years. She promises Himmel and the others that she will be back to see them and then sets out on a journey by herself. Fifty years later, Frieren goes to visit Himmel and the others. She remained unchanged, but Himmel and the others have aged and only a little of their lives remain. Later, she witnesses Himmel’s death. Frieren is pained by her desire to have spent more time getting to know people. With that regret in her heart, she then goes on a journey to do just that. On her journey, she meets many people and many events await her.

Monster Strike: Deadverse Reloaded Anime Reveals Opening Theme Song

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October 8, 2025

A new promotional video for the Monster Strike: Deadverse Reloaded anime series was released to preview the opening theme song “Monster” by Da-ICE. YZERR performs the ending theme song.

The Monster Strike: Deadverse Reloaded anime premieres on October 21 and run for a single cour on Tokyo MX and more than 40 other channels in Japan.

The main cast members of Monster Strike: Deadverse Reloaded are:

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Jugemu
Kana Ichinose as Rinne
Kana Hanazawa as Yakumo
Inori Minase as Neo

Masao Ōkubo (Record of Ragnarok anime series) is directing the anime at studio Yumeta Company, and ARCH is producing the anime. Noriyuki Nakamura is the assistant director, and Hayato Kazano (Classroom of the Elite Seasons 1 through 3) and Jin Haganeya (Azur Lane) are both overseeing and writing the series scripts. Kazumi Inadome is the character designer.

Additional staff members include:

Creature Design: Takaaki Sekizaki
Color Design: Aiko Yamagami (T.D.I.)
Background Art: Hideyasu Narita (Kusanagi)
Art Director: Shingo Kanai (Kusanagi)
3DCG Director: Takema Sawamura (Felix Film)
Director of Photography: Takeo Ogiwara (Graphinica)
Editing: Yūji Kondō (REAL-T)
Sound Director: Yasunori Ebina
Sound Production: Magic Capsule
Music Production: MIRACLE BUS

Monster Strike Deadverse Reloaded key visual — ©MIXI

MIXL launched the original Monster Strike game on iOS and Android in 2013 in Japan, and the English version launched in 2014. The English version only stayed in service for three years ended in 2017. The series would go on to receive multiple short anime adaptations and a Nintendo 3DS title in Japan.

Pokémon GO Reveals Halloween 2025 Part II Event Details

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October 8, 2025

Niantic and The Pokémon Company announced the “Halloween 2025 Part II” event will be held in Pokémon GO from October 27 at 10:00 a.m. to November 2 at 8:00 p.m. local time. Continuing directly after Halloween 2025 Part I, the new Pokémon GO event introduces costumed Teddiursa and Noibat, new event bonuses, and so much more.

The following costumed Pokémon will make their debut in wild encounters:

Teddiursa wearing a witch hat
Ursaring wearing a witch hat
Ursaluna wearing a witch hat
Noibat wearing a headband
Noivern wearing a headband

On October 31, costumed Pokémon will have a small chance to give Rare Candy or Rare Candy XL when caught with Nice Throws or better during Pokémon GO Halloween 2025 Part II. There will also be an increased chance to encounter Shiny costumed Pokémon in raids.

Reach Major Milestones with the GO Pass: Halloween 2025 to unlock the following bonuses:

Major Milestones Bonuses

Tier 1
- 2× Catch Candy
- GO Pass Deluxe: 3× Catch Candy
Tier 2
- Increased chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL for catching Pokémon with Nice, Great, and Excellent Throws
Tier 3
- 2× Candy for transferring Pokémon
- Increased chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL for transferring Pokémon
- GO Pass Deluxe: 3× Candy for transferring Pokémon
- GO Pass Deluxe: Even greater chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL for transferring Pokémon

Raids and Shadow Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids:

One-Star Raids
- Pikachu wearing a Halloween Mischief costume
- Piplup wearing a Halloween Mischief costume
- Sinistea
- Poltchageist
Three-Star Raids
- Gengar wearing a Tricks & Treats costume
- Drifblim wearing a Halloween Mischief costume

The following Shadow Pokémon will debut in Shadow Raids.

One-Star Raids
- Shadow Yamask
- Shadow Phantump

Field Research Task Encounters

The following Pokémon will appear after completing Field Research Tasks from the event:

Pikachu wearing a Halloween Mischief costume
Teddiursa wearing a witch hat
Froakie wearing a Pokémon Halloween costume
Noibat wearing a headband
Rowlet wearing a Pokémon Halloween costume
Spiritomb

Complete certain Field Research tasks to earn Mega Energy for the following Pokémon:

Gengar
Houndoom
Sableye
Banette
Absol

Lastly, Pokémon GO is available now for Android and iOS, and more updates can be found at the official blog.

Genshin Impact Version Luna II Special Program Set for October 10

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October 8, 2025

HoYoverse announced the Genshin Impact Version Luna II “Song of the Welkin Moon: Reprise – An Elegy for Faded Moonlight” Special Program livestream will be held on October 10. The upcoming livestream will reveal all the new information Genshin Impact players need to know about the Version Luna II update, such as new events and playable characters.

The Genshin Impact Version Luna II Special Program livestream will air on October 10 at 8:00 a.m. EDT (UTC-4). This program will reveal all the new story content, playable characters, and in-game events in Version Luna II. Fans may tune into the livestream on the official Genshin Impact Twitch channel and official YouTube channel.

Here are the exact start times for the live stream in western time zones:

Pacific Daylight Time: 5:00 a.m. PDT
Mountain Daylight Time: 6:00 a.m. MDT
Central Daylight Time: 7:00 a.m. CDT
Eastern Daylight Time: 8:00 a.m. EDT
Greenwich Mean Time: 12:00 p.m. GMT

Promo codes containing Primogems and other goodies will be distributed during the Genshin Impact Version Luna II Special Program as well. These promo codes usually expire shortly after the broadcast concludes. In this case, the codes will likely expire on October 11 at around 12:00 a.m. EDT (UTC-4). Players may redeem these codes within the game or by heading to HoYoverse’s official gift site. Once logged in, select the server, select the character linked to a HoYoverse account, and copy and paste the code to redeem those rewards.

Lastly, Genshin Impact is available now for Android, iOS, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Windows and Epic Games Store. A Nintendo Switch version is currently in development, but a release date has not been announced yet.