A new update for ****** Myth: Wukong makes significant performance improvements, but brace yourself for a mammoth 93.3GB download. On PS5, you'll need the install space to download the huge update, but during the install process that follows the game itself is rewritten, resulting in the same install footprint or perhaps even lower than before. As a result, if you're playing on PS5 and short of space, it may be worth uninstalling the game then downloading it again, rather than downloading the update on top of the game itself. For the PS5 version, patch 1.0.20.21756 improves the game's loading speed, the clarity of certain textures, CPU and rendering performance in numerous scenarios, memory usage, and the quality of motion blur to mitigate the aliasing issues that occur when the camera pans. On PC, the patch adds integrated AMD FSR4 support, improves Compatible Mode, and "significantly" improves the lighting quality when Global Illumination is set to low, making it closer to the effect when Global Illumination is set to high. In a quick overview on social media — and a more detailed outline on developer Game Science's official website — the studio advised that, as well as the usual bug fixes, the "considerable number of underlying changes" coming in to boost performance not only impacts PS5 hard drives, but also PC mods, which "may cause compatibility issues" and "prevent you from launching the game or triggering error pop-ups during gameplay." Consequently, the team recommends players uninstall all mods and verify the integrity of files before restarting the game after you apply the latest patch. The update rolls out across all platforms from today (October 13). Here's the full list of changes. ****** Myth: Wukong Patch Notes 1.0.20.21756What to Know Before Patch Installation Due to the platform's update mechanism, your computer will need to reserve a certain amount of free disk space (not necessarily on the same disk if you are a Steam user) for temporary storage of the update files. (PC) If you have installed any mods in the game, installing the patch may cause compatibility issues. This could prevent you from launching the game, loading your saved games, or triggering error pop-ups during gameplay. We recommend uninstalling the installed mods and verifying the integrity of the game files before restarting the game. (PC)The performance optimization this time involves a considerable number of underlying changes, which results in a relatively larger patch size. If the update fails due to insufficient storage or other reasons, please try redownloading the game. (PS5)If you encounter unusually large update sizes during patch installation, or if the game gets stuck, crashes, or fails to start after installation, please refer to the Installation/Patch FAQ on our official website.This update may require shader recompilation. If you experience crashes during shader compilation, please try restarting the game until the compilation is complete or skip shader compilation. Experience ImprovementsBosses Improved the combat experience against Yaoguai King "Giant Shigandang". InteractionJourneyer's Chart interface will guide the Destined One to Travel with Keeper's Shrine before any Journeyer's Chart has been obtained.Improved the readability of the "Cleared" label in the "Load Journey" interface.PerformanceIntegrated AMD FSR4. On compatible hardware, it will be available in the in-game Settings after updating the driver and enabling FSR4 in the driver settings. (PC)Improved Compatible Mode. Now, with Compatible Mode enabled, ray tracing, frame generation, and some super-resolution functions will be temporarily disabled to help players avoid game launch failures caused by driver, hardware, or system abnormalities. (PC)Adjusted the default graphics settings for certain graphics cards to match the various graphical changes in the current game version. (PC)Significantly improved the lighting quality when Global Illumination is set to low, making it closer to the effect when Global Illumination is set to high. (PC)Adjusted Performance Mode back to 60Hz, reducing input latency and achieving higher resolution than before. However, the lighting quality level has been adjusted to enhance performance. The original Performance Mode is still retained and renamed "Performance Mode (Legacy)". (PS5)Improved the game's loading speed. (PS5)Improved the clarity of certain textures. (PS5)Improved CPU and rendering performance in numerous scenarios.Improved memory usage in numerous scenarios.Improved the quality of motion blur to mitigate the aliasing issues that occur when the camera pans.LocalizationAdded language support for Czech.Bug FixesBossesFixed an issue where Yaoguai Chief "Top Takes Bottom & Bottom Takes Top" became undefeatable under certain conditions.Fixed an issue where the iron ball failed to display properly during battles against Yaoguai Chief "Top Takes Bottom & Bottom Takes Top" under certain conditions.PerformanceFixed several issues that caused screen ghosting and edge flickering. (PS5)Fixed an issue where XeSS 2.0 failed to enable frame generation on some displays. (PC)Fixed an issue where the game might ****** on launch when both DLSS 4 frame generation and ray tracing were enabled. (PC)Fixed multiple rendering errors in NXSR that caused ghosting and edge flickering, and improved NXSR's rendering quality. (PC)LocalizationFixed text overlapping in the "Make Medicine" interface for certain languages.Fixed voiceover and subtitle errors in certain cutscenes.Fixed an issue where some text in Settings was not properly localized.Corrected translation errors and fixed issues with spelling, capitalization, and terminology consistency in several languages. IGN's ****** Myth: Wukong review returned an 8/10. We said: "Despite some frustrating technical issues, ****** Myth: Wukong is a great action game with fantastic combat, exciting bosses, tantalizing secrets, and a beautiful world." It enjoyed enormous success and set sales records. A follow-up is in the works, although it's early days. Vikki Blake is a reporter for IGN, as well as a critic, columnist, and consultant with 15+ years experience working with some of the world's biggest gaming sites and publications. She's also a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually High Chaos. Find her at BlueSky. View the full article
Many Pokémon TCG expansions, although not all of them, feature Mini Tins: little metallic tubs containing two boosters and some added extras. The newest Pokémon set, Mega Evolution, continues this trend, with chunkier booster boxes and ETBs releasing alongside a "Mega Heroes Mini Tin". Naturally, like all other Pokémon products on the planet, most retailers have either already sold their stock of these tins, or they're only available at a wildly higher rate than their recommended retail price of $9.99(£7.50). But are these odd little boxes worth a buy, or you better off ignoring them? Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: This Gen 5 Pokémon card's price spiked 500%, but fans aren't sure it's worth it The 8 biggest chase cards in Pokémon Phantasmal Flames All Pokémon sets in order of release View the full article
Wizards of the Coast's upcoming MTG Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover has received a frosty response from some Magic: The Gathering players. Just like other Universes Beyond offerings before it, disgruntled fans have been quick to dismiss this Ninja Turtles release as a cash-grab. Love it or hate it, though, you can't deny the sheer power of many of the TMNT cards revealed at New York Comic **** last Friday. And one creature in particular stands out as one of the most aggressive ****** two-drops that we've ever seen. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: I want to love MTG's new 5 color Ninja Turtles commander - but it's such a mess MTG Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles includes co-op game mode and pizza lands Magic: The Gathering release schedule 2025-2026 View the full article
Moduwar is an adaptive organic RTS where you control an alien creature, it's quite unique and looks really interesting. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article
A fresh batch of fixes have landed for running Windows games on Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck with GE-Proton 10-18 now available. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article
Screenshots of Rare and Xbox’s cancelled Everwild have surfaced, via the portfolio of an artist who worked on the game. The images, first highlighted by MP1st, mainly showcase the UI elements proposed for the game, which was only ever shown via short teaser trailers during its lengthy development. Little was ever shown publicly of Everwild, and its development is understood to have included many twists, including a reboot of the project and its leadership in 2021. Read More... View the full article
Студия Game Science собирается представить крупное обновление ****** Myth: Wukong. Патч создаётся с целью улучшения производительности игры на всех платформах. Релиз ожидается завтра, 13 октября. View the full article
Half a dozen screenshots from Rare's Everwild have surfaced online. The images offer the clearest look yet at the game's interface and in-engine presentation, providing some context about what Everwild might have looked like in the lead-up to its cancellation. View the full article
Hideo Kojima, the creative mastermind behind Death Stranding 2: On The Beach and the Metal Gear series, is also one of the most influential figures in the gaming industry. The manner in which he sees storytelling through games and even the subjects he portrays has been widely complemented by players and partners alike. For example, Norman Reedus praised Hideo Kojima as a genius. View the full article
Broken Arrow has struggled to find a balancing sweet spot since its launch in June, and new stats show that, despite the dev's best efforts, one side continues to win out. Striking that fine line between factions is a challenge faced by even the best RTS games, and Steel Balalaika's realistic, modern-military effort is no different. In an attempt to alleviate community concerns, it's been tracking metrics behind the scenes and has now published some more detailed win rates, but the deck still seems to be slightly in one team's favor. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Anti-cheat is "a top priority" for devs behind faltering RTS Broken Arrow Now's the time to try Broken Arrow, Command and Conquer's most brutal successor Struggling RTS game Broken Arrow finally implements better anti-cheat View the full article
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 needs no introduction at this point, and developer Sandfall Interactive's journey through its creation has been tremendously well-documented. The stunning, surrealist adventure will live long in the memory for its gloriously executed narrative (and my clumsily executed parries). But looking back after five million copies sold, is there anything the team would have liked to have done differently? We spoke with CEO and creative director Guillaume Broche and COO Francois Meurisse to find out. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Expedition 33 developer is obsessed with Megabonk: "It's my life, help me!" Expedition 33 reveals its biggest update, with more "crazy projects" incoming Hades 2 just became 2025's highest-rated PC game, surpassing Expedition 33 View the full article
We've rounded up the best deals for Sunday, October 12, below, so don't miss out on these limited-time offers. Wuchang: Fallen Feathers for $39.99 Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is available on ***** for the first time since launch. In our 8/10 review, we wrote, "Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is yet another great soulslike to add to the ever-increasing pile, featuring excellent combat, wonderful level design, an incredible skill tree, and fearsome bosses." Death Stranding 2: On The Beach for $49.99 Death Stranding 2: On The Beach has hit a brand-new all-time low price today on Amazon, sitting at $49.99 for a physical copy. Months after the events of the first game, Sam Porter Bridges sets off on a new journey to link together the continent of Australia in hopes of connecting it to the recently established UCA. The sequel upgrades gameplay tremendously, with a fantastic narrative and score that are sure to be memorable for any player. Apple AirTag 4-Pack for $64.99 Apple AirTags are some of the best products out there for numerous reasons. While they aren't necessarily exciting, AirTags can make your life so much easier. Throw one in your luggage, backpack, or even Nintendo Switch 2 case for easy tracking. Apple 2024 MacBook Air 15-inch Laptop with M3 chip Amazon has the M3 MacBook Air available for just $1099, marking a $600 discount. This laptop packs in 24GB of unified memory, 512GB of SSD storage, and a 15.3-inch display. Powered by the M3 chip, this is a laptop that is capable of anything you throw at it. Gears of War: Reloaded for $34.99 Gears of War: Reloaded was released this August, marking the series' debut on PlayStation consoles. This release brings support for 4K and 60FPS, which are essential for a premium experience. In our review update, we wrote, "I can say that the glowing review of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition and its few faults still stand true with Reloaded. The story begins by throwing you into the thick of a losing war. Things go from ***** to shittier for Marcus Fenix and crew as they try to accomplish one task that spirals out of control, and while that may not be fun for them, it sure is exciting to play, especially with the technical updates." Final Fantasy Physical Switch Pre-Orders Square Enix announced this week that Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy VIII Remastered are heading to Nintendo Switch in the form of a physical pack. While this collection was available outside of North America, this is the first time it sees an official release in the United States. A separate Final Fantasy IX physical release was also announced, following the same pattern. Both physicals are set to drop on December 9, so get your pre-orders in now. Crucial P310 4TB PCIe Gen4 2280 NVMe M.2 SSD Amazon has this Crucial P310 4TB SSD available for $201.99. This is perfect for PC owners looking to expand their Steam library, but it's also amazing for PlayStation 5, as a built-in heatsink is included. Spider-Man 2 for $39.99 Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is one of the premier PlayStation 5 games, and you can take it home this weekend for just $39.99. Following the events of both Marvel's Spider-Man and Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Spider-Man 2 pits Peter and Miles against Venom in a wild narrative that takes place across new areas of New York City. Intel Arc B570 Graphics Card for $199.99 The Intel Arc B570 Graphics Card is just $199.99 this weekend at Amazon. This is a solid card that seriously provides solid 1080p performance. In our 7/10 review, we wrote, "for people that just want to play lighter weight indies, esports, older games, or don’t mind turning down the settings a bit, the Intel Arc B570 is an incredible little graphics card, and the best thing you’re going to get at this price." View the full article
Battlefield 6 offers you plenty of freedom to construct your loadout, but you should always opt for the most meta choices. Going for the meta has some obvious advantages, since you'll have a competitive edge over your opponents. Your choice of class is essential, and so is the setup that you run in the battle. This guide will help you understand a perfect build for every class in Battlefield 6. Best loadouts to use in Battlefield 6AssaultCategoryChoicePrimaryNVO-228E Assault RifleSiidearmM45A1Gadget OneM87A1Gadget TwoHigh Explosive LauncherThroweableFrag GrenadeField SpecAdrenaline Injector Screenshot by Destructoid The Assault class offers you the highest scope for experimentation due to how the abilities work. However, NVO-228E is the best assault rifle in Battlefield 6. It takes a fair time to unlock but offers great damage, reload speed, and more. The only limitation is the range, but that can be managed quite easily. With Assault, you can carry another primary as a gadget, and my choice is the M87A1. This shotgun is unlocked by default. I see no reason to change it. For the Training Path, you should go with Frontliner. The Frontliner spec can heal faster and better, and works well with the Support class. Don't forget to equip the High Explosive Launcher, which allows you to sweep objective areas and open up new paths to destruction. Very little can go wrong with the Assault class if you opt for the build above. SupportCategoryChoicePrimary weaponKTS100 Mk8Secondary weaponP18Gadget 1DefibrilatorGadget 2Grenade Intercept SystemThrowableSmoke GrenadeField SpecializationCombat Medic Screenshot by Destructoid The Combat Medic spec in Battlefield 6 is one of the best options for every game mode, and you can master it quite easily. Unlike other specs, your objective is clear: stay alive and close to your allies to save them. Use the Defib gadget to revive your allies when they're down instantly. The KTS100 Mk8 is the best LMG in the current meta, and it offers low recoil with high ammo capacity. You can use it to suppress enemies from a distance and lay down cover fire for your allies. Use the Smoke Grenade to hide your teammates on the map, while the Grenade Intercept System makes it easier for your squad to survive. While your primary task is to heal, always use the Defib since it can insta-revive. If a downed ally is in the open, drag them to a hidden spot. ReconCategoryChoicePrimary M2010 ESRSidearmM45A1Gadget OneC4 ExplosivesGadget TwoAP MineThrowableFrag Grenade or Proximity DetectorTraining PathSniper The Recon is the only class in Battlefield 6 that comes with the best weapon from the get-go. The M210 ESR is accurate, can one-shot enemies with a headshot, has great range, and you can customize it further as you unlock different attachments. It's the most stable rifle, and you can get the most out of it with the Sniper spec. For gadgets, you'll want to have C4. Plant it strategically, and it can take out enemy vehicles without the need for an Engineer class. You can also use it as a defense to protect yourself from enemies who might close in on your position. You can do the same with an AP mine, and the Proximity Detector will further help you by marking enemies who are close to you. EngineerCategoryChoicePrimary PW5A3 (MP5)SidearmM45A1Gadget OneMAS 148 or RPG-7V2Gadget TwoAV Mine ThrowableFrag Grenade Training PathAnti-Armor Screenshot via EA The Engineer becomes a must-pick if you're not playing CQB, and the Anti-Armor choice is clear. It provides you with multiple abilities to take down opposition vehicles. You have more effective damage against them, along with additional ammo. For your primary, the PW5A3 is your best bet. There are other good choices, but you'll always be close to the enemy. The PW5A3 suffers from poor recoil, so that's one area you'll have to improve. For your secondary, opt for the RPG-7V2 if there are plenty of tanks to take down. Otherwise, the MAS 148 is a better choice in larger maps where there are choppers. Make sure to use AV Mine and replace AV Grenades with Frag options. This provides better synergy with the other items in your loadout, as far as taking down enemy vehicles is concerned. The Anti-Armor path provides you with buffs that accelerate your potential to take down the vehicles anyway, and all you have to do is use the above build to aid your efforts. Like our content? Set Destructoid as a Preferred Source on Google in just one step to ensure you see us more frequently in your Google searches! The post Best loadouts in Battlefield 6 appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Watching a bunch of Path of Exile 2 players step into the ring against a giant land shark is a lot like watching those videos where someone mods in several Elden Ring bosses to fight each other. You think you have an idea of how it'll go and then realize that some enemies are just unbeatable... Read more.View the full article
Borderlands 4 fans will soon have more content to check out, as the game's first seasonal event, Horrors of Kairos, will go live on October 23 with plenty of rewards for players to earn. Borderlands 4 also confirmed that the game's first Invincible Boss, the plant-like Bloomreaper, will arrive in another free update sometime in December. View the full article
Battlefield 6 has officially pushed a change to a frustrating bug plaguing the newly-released shooter, properly adjusting the jump momentum when using some weapons. The highly-anticipated launch of the new shooter from EA and Battlefield Studios has seen plenty of fans diving in to try out the hot new game in the long-running series. Battlefield 6 serves as the first new entry in the franchise since 2021's Battlefield 2042 and has already peaked at more than 700,000 players on Steam. However, the launch of the shooter has not been completely free of issues. View the full article
Nickelodeon parent company Paramount is teaming up with video game developer Gameplay Group to launch a brand-new fighting game based on the smash-hit animated television series Avatar: The Last Airbender, tentatively titled Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game. Set to launch in 2026, Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game will immerse fans into the world and action of Avatar: The Last Airbender in a brand-new way. View the full article
The Midfield Spark evolution is now live in FC 26, allowing you to reignite the middle of the pitch with some significant boosts to a card of your choice. The new evolution is cheap and only costs 10,000 coins to unlock. Certain requirements determine which cards can be used. With new playstyles, roles, and stat upgrades on offer, let's look at the best possible options for this evolution. Table of contentsFC 26 Midfield Spark evolution requirementsFC 26 Midfield Spark evolution upgradesBest players for the FC 26 Midfield Spark evolutionFC 26 Midfield Spark evolution requirements Here are the requirements of the Midfield Spark evolution in FC 26. Overall: Max 80PlayStyle: Max 4Not Rarity: World Tour Silver StarsPosition: CAMFC 26 Midfield Spark evolution upgrades The evolution has three levels of upgrades, and there are certain conditions to fulfill. Level 1 upgrades Overall: +6|84Defending: +8|70Curve: +15|84Long Passing: +15|84Short Passing: +15|85Vision: +15 Level 2 upgrades Agility: +5|82Balance: +5|82Ball control: +4|84Crossing: +15|84Dribbling: +10|84PlayStyles: Long Ball Pass|5 Level 3 upgrades Acceleration: +7|83Free Kick: +15|84Sprint Speed: +7|83Weak Foot: +1|3Skills: +1|3PlayStyles: Tiki Taka|5 Level 1 upgrade requirements Play 3 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game. Level 2 upgrade requirements Win 2 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game. Level 3 upgrade requirements Play 2 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game.Win 1 match in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game.Best players for the FC 26 Midfield Spark evolution Here are some of my best recommendations for this evolution. Frank KessieRuben Loftus-CheekMarcel SabitzerKoneeJoao FelixKenneth TaylorFran LavarezCurtis Jones While the upgrades are decent, you can include these cards in future evolutions to create a chain and upgrade their stats further. Like our content? Set Destructoid as a Preferred Source on Google in just one step to ensure you see us more frequently in your Google searches! The post Best players for FC 26 Midfield Spark evolution appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
The Papin vs Bompastor vs Guti Base Hero Matchday Pick SBC is an exciting challenge to complete in FC 26 if you're looking to add a guaranteed Hero to your Ultimate Team squad. There are five tasks to complete, and you get to pick an one of the three legends listed above. This guide will help you complete the SBC and then make the most critical decision. Table of contentsHow to complete Papin vs Bompastor vs Guti Base Hero Matchday Pick SBC in FC 26Which card should you pickHow to complete Papin vs Bompastor vs Guti Base Hero Matchday Pick SBC in FC 26 Here are the five tasks, their requirements, and solutions. 83-Rated Squad Min. Team Rating: 83 Top Form Min. 1 Players: Team of the WeekMin. Team Rating: 83 84-Rated Squad Min. Team Rating: 84 84-Rated Squad Min. Team Rating: 84 85-Rated Squad Min. 1 Players: Team of the WeekMin. Team Rating: 85 Here are the solutions for completing the challenge. 83-Rated Squad Viiggosdottir 84Catarina Macario 83Rrahmani 83Kamara 83Zubimendi 83Le Normand 83Golovin 79Torreira 83Coman 83Trossard 83Muller 80 Top Form Any 80-rated TOTW itemLattwein 83Rrahmani 83Pedro Goncalves 83Janssen 83Gordon 83Aleix Garcia 83Bowen 83Mane 83Trossarrd 83Kovacic 83 84-Rated Squad Vivian 84Hjulmand 83Gwinn 84Fernandez 84Greenwood 84Lawrence 84Ruben Neves 84Locatelli 84Maddison 84Joaoa Cancelo 84de Vrij 84 84-Rated Squad Vivian 84Hjulmand 83Gwinn 84Fernandez 84Greenwood 84Lawrence 84Ruben Neves 84Locatelli 84Maddison 84Joaoa Cancelo 84de Vrij 84 85-Rated Squad Vivian 84Hjulmand 83Gwinn 84Fernandez 84Greenwood 84Lawrence 84Ruben Neves 84Locatelli 84Maddison 84Joaoa Cancelo 84de Vrij 84Which card should you pick The first deciding factor should be your squad-based requirements. If you need an LB, go for BompastorIf you need an ST, go for PapinIf you need a CM, go for Guti If you care solely about the meta, you should go for Bompastor. Her playstyles and stats fit well for the LM and LB positions, especially if you have a taller striker in your team. My second favorite choice is Guti. His card has great stats and playstyles, and he can also fit well into the CAM position. Incisive Pass+ is a fantastic choice when it comes to meta playstyles. I won't bother taking Papin from this SBC, as there are better strikers to pick from the market if you choose to complete using coins. Like our content? Set Destructoid as a Preferred Source on Google in just one step to ensure you see us more frequently in your Google searches! The post FC 26 Papin vs Bompastor vs Guti Base Hero Matchday Pick SBC: Who should you select appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
One of Arc System Works' longest-running fighting games is set to receive some major updates soon, with Dragon Ball FighterZ getting not only a balance update but a new character. The fighting game has been a darling among fans of both Dragon Ball Z and Arc System Works since it first released in early 2018. Dragon Ball FighterZ has continued to receive infrequent updates, releasing a new version of Android 21 in 2022 and launching a PS5 and Xbox Series X/S version last year. Now, even more new content is coming to FighterZ. View the full article
biotic Factor might seem like a goofy sendup of Half-Life with its balding science guys and story centered around an iconic disaster ending in the word "cascade," but behind the silly facade is one of the best, most atmospheric survival games in recent memory... Read more.View the full article
Games can be a great way to learn real-life skills. Minecraft is often held up as a fantastic tool for encouraging creativity, and Stardew Valley teaches good habits for time management. The Farmer Was Replaced is one of the cleverest examples of this I've experienced in a while. It takes the joy of automating a farm and watching it all play out in true Factorio fashion, and turns it into a way to learn basic coding. If you're a budding programmer or, like me, haven't attempted it in years and fancy going back for another shot, developer Timon Herzog's creation has just hit 1.0 after two years in early access, and it'll cost you less than $10. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Modern warfare RTS Broken Arrow finally opens up on faction balance struggles New Abiotic Factor roadmap lays out story DLC and major free updates into 2026 Supervive isn't shutting down, but its player count is "taught" View the full article
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A new update for ****** Myth: Wukong makes significant performance improvements, but brace yourself for a mammoth 93.3GB download. On PS5, you'll need the install space to download the huge update, but during the install process that follows the game itself is rewritten, resulting in the same install footprint or perhaps even lower than before. As a result, if you're playing on PS5 and short of space, it may be worth uninstalling the game then downloading it again, rather than downloading the update on top of the game itself. For the PS5 version, patch 1.0.20.21756 improves the game's loading speed, the clarity of certain textures, CPU and rendering performance in numerous scenarios, memory usage, and the quality of motion blur to mitigate the aliasing issues that occur when the camera pans. On PC, the patch adds integrated AMD FSR4 support, improves Compatible Mode, and "significantly" improves the lighting quality when Global Illumination is set to low, making it closer to the effect when Global Illumination is set to high. In a quick overview on social media — and a more detailed outline on developer Game Science's official website — the studio advised that, as well as the usual bug fixes, the "considerable number of underlying changes" coming in to boost performance not only impacts PS5 hard drives, but also PC mods, which "may cause compatibility issues" and "prevent you from launching the game or triggering error pop-ups during gameplay." Consequently, the team recommends players uninstall all mods and verify the integrity of files before restarting the game after you apply the latest patch. The update rolls out across all platforms from today (October 13). Here's the full list of changes. ****** Myth: Wukong Patch Notes 1.0.20.21756What to Know Before Patch Installation Due to the platform's update mechanism, your computer will need to reserve a certain amount of free disk space (not necessarily on the same disk if you are a Steam user) for temporary storage of the update files. (PC) If you have installed any mods in the game, installing the patch may cause compatibility issues. This could prevent you from launching the game, loading your saved games, or triggering error pop-ups during gameplay. We recommend uninstalling the installed mods and verifying the integrity of the game files before restarting the game. (PC)The performance optimization this time involves a considerable number of underlying changes, which results in a relatively larger patch size. If the update fails due to insufficient storage or other reasons, please try redownloading the game. (PS5)If you encounter unusually large update sizes during patch installation, or if the game gets stuck, crashes, or fails to start after installation, please refer to the Installation/Patch FAQ on our official website.This update may require shader recompilation. If you experience crashes during shader compilation, please try restarting the game until the compilation is complete or skip shader compilation. Experience ImprovementsBosses Improved the combat experience against Yaoguai King "Giant Shigandang". InteractionJourneyer's Chart interface will guide the Destined One to Travel with Keeper's Shrine before any Journeyer's Chart has been obtained.Improved the readability of the "Cleared" label in the "Load Journey" interface.PerformanceIntegrated AMD FSR4. On compatible hardware, it will be available in the in-game Settings after updating the driver and enabling FSR4 in the driver settings. (PC)Improved Compatible Mode. Now, with Compatible Mode enabled, ray tracing, frame generation, and some super-resolution functions will be temporarily disabled to help players avoid game launch failures caused by driver, hardware, or system abnormalities. (PC)Adjusted the default graphics settings for certain graphics cards to match the various graphical changes in the current game version. (PC)Significantly improved the lighting quality when Global Illumination is set to low, making it closer to the effect when Global Illumination is set to high. (PC)Adjusted Performance Mode back to 60Hz, reducing input latency and achieving higher resolution than before. However, the lighting quality level has been adjusted to enhance performance. The original Performance Mode is still retained and renamed "Performance Mode (Legacy)". (PS5)Improved the game's loading speed. (PS5)Improved the clarity of certain textures. (PS5)Improved CPU and rendering performance in numerous scenarios.Improved memory usage in numerous scenarios.Improved the quality of motion blur to mitigate the aliasing issues that occur when the camera pans.LocalizationAdded language support for Czech.Bug FixesBossesFixed an issue where Yaoguai Chief "Top Takes Bottom & Bottom Takes Top" became undefeatable under certain conditions.Fixed an issue where the iron ball failed to display properly during battles against Yaoguai Chief "Top Takes Bottom & Bottom Takes Top" under certain conditions.PerformanceFixed several issues that caused screen ghosting and edge flickering. (PS5)Fixed an issue where XeSS 2.0 failed to enable frame generation on some displays. (PC)Fixed an issue where the game might ****** on launch when both DLSS 4 frame generation and ray tracing were enabled. (PC)Fixed multiple rendering errors in NXSR that caused ghosting and edge flickering, and improved NXSR's rendering quality. (PC)LocalizationFixed text overlapping in the "Make Medicine" interface for certain languages.Fixed voiceover and subtitle errors in certain cutscenes.Fixed an issue where some text in Settings was not properly localized.Corrected translation errors and fixed issues with spelling, capitalization, and terminology consistency in several languages. IGN's ****** Myth: Wukong review returned an 8/10. We said: "Despite some frustrating technical issues, ****** Myth: Wukong is a great action game with fantastic combat, exciting bosses, tantalizing secrets, and a beautiful world." It enjoyed enormous success and set sales records. A follow-up is in the works, although it's early days. Vikki Blake is a reporter for IGN, as well as a critic, columnist, and consultant with 15+ years experience working with some of the world's biggest gaming sites and publications. She's also a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually High Chaos. Find her at BlueSky. View the full article