The Steam Client Beta has been updated with the following changes: Steam Input Improved controller setting behavior when a controller is disconnected. View the full article
The Free Lanes update is now available on all platforms, and Starfield players can now fly through space and travel between different planets. Unlike the instant jump mechanism that was previously in place, you can now enjoy the adventures of actually travelling in space. At its heart lies the brand new Cruise mode that makes all of it possible. Table of contentsHow to use the Cruise Mode in StarfieldStarfield Free Lanes encounters explainedHow to use the Cruise Mode in Starfield As usual, you'll need to be on your ship. Once it's in space, you'll now be able to activate the Cruise Mode. You'll need to wait for a prompt to appear that allows you to press the L1/LB button to activate the mode. Once activated, you'll now be able to expand your viewing area and decide the direction in which the ship will travel. Press the L3/LS button to accelerate and cover distances more quickly. When you're travelling in Cruise mode, a marker can sometimes appear on the screen. They will usually hint at any item of interest that might pop up in the space. You can select the item and press R1/RB to engage the autopilot mode to travel in a definite direction. Image via Bethesda That way, you can reach a target location without having to fly all the way manually. Once your ship reaches the location, it will automatically slow down for your convenience. During the Cruise mode, you can also exit your cockpit by pressing the Circle/B button. You can then explore the insides of your ship, interact with your crew, and more. Starfield Free Lanes encounters explained When you're flying your ship in Cruise mode, Free Lanes encounters can show up randomly. These are random points of interest that can show up in teh space when you travel. Sometimes, they will allow you to enjoy additional interactions with NPCs. Some of those will be beneficial for your adventures. Others might just be entertaining tales that you'll be able to enjoy. Image via Bethesda Overall, if you have time to play teh game at a slower pace, the Cruise mode and the Free Lanes encounters are a really fun addition that truly brings the joys of space exploration to the front. The post How to use Cruise Mode in Starfield? Free Lanes encounters and more appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Valve is bringing Steam Link, its local network game-streaming app, to Apple's Vision Pro mixed reality headset, allowing Vision Pro users to play traditional games from their Steam library wirelessly from a nearby Mac or PC. We say "traditional games" because it's important to clarify that this does not stream VR games—only the sorts of games you would play on a traditional 2D display like a computer monitor or a TV. That said, this could lay some groundwork for VR games sometime in the future. But to be clear, Valve has not made any announcements about supporting SteamVR games on the Vision Pro. There were previously Steam Link apps for the Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Users could sync controllers with those devices and play Steam games over the local network—not just games from other Apple devices, but also from Windows or Linux gaming PCs. Read full article Comments View the full article
We revisit Starfield on PS5 Pro to see how much it has improved since launch and what sort of upgrade the PS5 Pro delivers compared to PS5, Xbox, and more. View the full article
Maybe it's a coincidence and maybe it's not, but as the Artemis 2 spacecraft comes rolling around the moon like Jimmy Kirk and co. heading off to save the whales, the aging reach-for-the-stars simulator Kerbal Space Program is seeing a major uptick in players on Steam—according to SteamDB, achieving the highest concurrent player count the game has seen since it launched into 1.0 more than a decade ago... Read more.View the full article
Fans of Elden Ring recently got a sneak peek behind the scenes of the upcoming movie from Alex Garland and A24 Films, and it's already blowing expectations out of the water and getting players hyped for what could be a "generational" video game adaptation for the big screen. View the full article
With the prices on imported goods continuing to rise, I don't see as many 20,000mAh power banks under $25 anymore. Fortunately, there's one such deal today, although I don't expect it to last very long. Amazon is currently offering the Iniu 20,000mAh 22.5W Power Bank for just $20.34 after an automatic 45% coupon is applied. Better yet, you don't need to be an Amazon Prime member to get in on the discount. Iniu 20,000mAh 22.5W USB Power Bank for $20.34 This Iniu power bank boasts a generous 20,000mAh, or 74Whr battery capacity. If you factor in 80% power efficiency, here are the approximate number of times you can fully recharge each gaming handheld: Nintendo Switch (16Whr) about 3.7 timesNintendo Switch 2 (19Whr) about 3.1 timesSteam Deck (40Whr) about 1.5 timesApple iPhone 17 (14.3Whr) about 4.1 timesApple iPhone 17 Pro Max (19.8Whr) about 3 times The Iniu power bank has three total ports: two USB Type-C and one USB Type-A. The 22.5W power output from the USB Type-C port is enough to charge the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 at their maximum rate, which means you can play and charge simultaneously. The built-in cable is a popular feature on newer power banks because you no longer have to bring along your own USB Type-C cable. How to Follow IGN Deals Recommendations The IGN Deals team has over 30 years of combined experience finding the best discounts and preorders available online. If you want the latest updates from our trusted team, here’s how to follow our coverage: Sign up for our IGN Deals NewsletterSet IGN as a preferred source in GoogleFollow us on social mediaIGN Deals on XIGN Deals on InstagramIGN Deals on FacebookIGN Deals on Tiktok[/url] Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time. View the full article
The Lost Outpost event is now live in Call of Duty ****** Ops 7, and it brings a fresh set of rewards for you to earn. Unlike the last few events, this one doesn't have any tasks. Instead, you'll be looking for something called "Beacons" on your adventures. Let's first look at how the event works, followed by all the rewards. Table of contentsHow to get rewards in ****** Ops 7 The Lost Outpost eventAll rewards in The Lost Outpost eventHow to get rewards in ****** Ops 7 The Lost Outpost event As I said, there are no tasks to complete in The Lost Outpost event. Instead, you'll need to collect Beacons that are dropped from eliminations. However, these are available in the following modes. ZombiesMultiplayerEndgameWarzone If you're playing Warzone, you can also find them from Supply Caches. Whether you get them or not depends on your luck. You can then trade the Beacons for Care Packages from the Event Page. Each package will provide you with a random reward from the applicable lot. Image via Activision There are three pools of rewards. Five BeaconsTen BeaconsFifteen Beacons Let's now find out all the rewards that are part of each pool. All rewards in The Lost Outpost event The table below has a list of all available rewards that you can get from the event. Required BeaconsRewards5Alpine Operation Large Decal Forest Outpost Weapon Sticker Package Insertion Emblem 3 15 Minute Double Weapon XP Token 4 15 Minute Double XP Token10Signal Found Weapon Charm Rainy Attack Calling Card Emergency Vacancy Loading Screen 45 Minute Double Weapon XP Token 30 Minute Double Weapon XP Token 45 Minute Double XP Token 30 Minute Double XP Token 30 Minute Double Battle Pass XP Token15Strider 300" Sniper Rifle Vandal Akita Blueprint Adrift Animated Camo Southpaw Samuels Skin Battle Pass Token (x2) 1 Hour Double Weapon XP Token 1 Hour Double XP Token If you manage to collect all the available rewards, you'll also obtain an extra item in the form of the Terminal animated camo. With 16 days to go, there's plenty of time for you to grind as many Beacons as possible. The post All The Lost Outpost event rewards in ****** Ops 7 and Warzone appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Single-dev project Road to Vostok is now out on PC in early access, and there's a fair number of visual settings you can tweak to get the best possible results. Compared to the earlier versions of the demo, the day-one performance seems much improved. If you are experiencing stutters or lag, here are some settings you could try. Best graphics settings in Road to Vostok Before I deep dive into the settings, here's my current setup and its components. AMD Ryzen 5600G16 GB of DDR5 RAM12 GB Nvidia RTX 3060 Screenshot by Destructoid Here are the settings that I am currently using to run the game. Display: Fullscreenframes: 60Vsync: OffRender Resolution: MediumLighting Quality: MediumAnti-aliasing: MSAA 4X/OffDetail Shadows: OffWater Reflection: OnAmbient Occlusion: Off Here's a bit of an explainer about the settings that I have opted for. Frames: There are options to go 120 or higher, which also includes Unlimited. However, I have opted for 60 FPS as it ensures no lag on my setup.Vsync: Since you can't cap the FPS with VSync on, I have turned it off. You'll lose very little while reducing the load on your hardware. Anti-aliasing: I have opted for the default MSAA 4X, and the performance has been smooth. If you encounter lag, you should disable it to smooth out the load. While the overall performance is pretty smooth, I am expecting a few post-launch patches to improve the gameplay and other parts of Road to Vostok, and there will be new content during early access. The post Best Road to Vostok graphics settings for no lag and max FPS appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Morbid Metal is coming soon to PCs, and not long is left for it to go live. Set in a dystopian world, you'll need to survive at all costs by slashing everything that lies in front of you. With plenty in store, let's quickly look at when Morbid Metal launches worldwide so that you can jump right in upon launch. Table of contentsMorbid Metal release countdownWhat to expect from Morbid MetalMorbid Metal release countdown Morbid Metal goes live worldwide on Wednesday, April. 8. Since it's releasing in early access, the game will be only available on PC. The following countdown will expire once the game goes live. [hurrytimer id="1202144"] The countdown is based on the following timings. 7:30am PT9:30am CT10:30am ET3:30pm UTC4:30pm CET The timings are based on the information available from Steam and SteamDB. Any last-minute changes will be duly updated on our guide. What to expect from Morbid Metal Morbid Metal is a hack-and-slash action roguelite where you play as the last AI. Trapped in a simulation, every run will bring you closer to finding out what happened with humanity. Death is not a problem because you get to rise again and come back with a better strategy. [Hidden Content] The early access will have around 10 hours of content, as you get to pick from three powerful characters - Flux, Ekku, and Vekta. Each character has its own pros and cons that define its style of gameplay. You can also upgrade them, unlock different skills, and chain powerful combos. Here's a rundown of what to expect at launch during early access. 2 biomes: Sublime Garden and Steel Sanctuary10 enemy archetypes, including Elite Variants2 bossesVoid tutorialVoid HubSkill treeEngaging run progression If you're interested, a free demo is also available for you to check out the gameplay. The post Morbid Metal release countdown: Exact date and time appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Quantic Dream's Star Wars Eclipse was revealed over four years ago, and has yet to receive a second trailer. Set to take place in the High Republic era – a relatively new venture for the franchise at large – Star Wars Eclipse remains almost entirely mysterious except for some narrative leaks reportedly spread by the developer itself. This bit of hype-building may not have paid off, though, as a new report indicates development is moving along very slowly. View the full article
Just last month, Sony announced that Cyberpunk 2077 would be getting a PSSR 2 update, but now CD Projekt Red has followed up with a huge PS5 Pro update that'll drop on April 8. Cyberpunk 2077 famously had a problematic launch when it released on consoles in 2020, and even after it got patched up, it's been far behind the PC version. But since the PS5 Pro came out back in 2024, it's been a question of when, not if, CDPR would launch an update that'd bring the game closer to the PC version. Tomorrow's update will give PS5 Pro players access to three performance profiles: Ray Tracing Pro, Ray Tracing, and Performance. The Ray Tracing Pro mode is where you'll find most of the visual updates made specifically for the PS5 Pro, targeting 30-40 fps, with a new 'BVH8', or 8-way bounding volume hierarchy ray tracing implementation. CDPR didn't detail exactly how this works, but it looks like it'll track up to 8 rays of light to create more realistic reflections, shadows and global illumination. That's not quite to the same level as the Ray Tracing Overdrive mode on PC, but it should bring the PS5 Pro closer to the Ray Tracing Ultra preset on PC. CD Projekt's blog post doesn't say much of anything about the image quality offered by the 'Performance' mode, only that it'll target high frame rates. If it's anything like similar Performance modes on the PS5 Pro, it'll probably look pretty much the same as the base PS5, just with a much higher frame rate. Then, of course the regular 'Ray Tracing' mode will sit somewhere in the middle, targeting a solid 60 fps. We won't know exactly how well this Cyberpunk PS5 Pro update will look and run until it goes live on April 8, but the screenshots on the blog post look promising. Either way, I'll be downloading the update and trying it for myself when it goes live tomorrow morning. If CDPR was able to get it looking as good as the PC version, it'll go a long way to proving the power of PSSR 2. Jackie Thomas is the Hardware and Buying Guides Editor at IGN and the PC components queen. You can follow her @Jackiecobra View the full article
Bethesda Game Studios has published Starfield update 1.16.236 patch notes as it attempts to pull players back in with the Free Lanes update, Terran Armada DLC, and a PlayStation 5 (PS5) version. Details about the planet-sized content drop were published in a blog post on the publisher’s official website today. The list shows additions large and small as players gain access to quality-of-life features they’ve hoped to see for years as Starfield approaches its third anniversary. Free Lanes is the true headline of an already big day for Bethesda, as the company calls it its "biggest update yet." The previously promised free update adds major changes, such as the ability to travel freely between planets and a Cruise Mode, for players on PC, Xbox Series X | S, and now PS5. New space encounters, fleshed-out customization options, a new Database system, the new Moon Jumper land vehicle, additional POIs, and changes to new game+ are just the tip of the iceberg. The list of noteworthy features update is nearly 30 bullet points long and also includes an option to always show the landing camera, the new Château des Étoiles player house, and Muria Siarkiewicz as a crew member. Highlights in the fixes category, meanwhile, include improvements to weapon workbench placement on ships, a variety of squashed quest bugs, and more. The Free Lanes update and everything included in version 1.16.236 patch notes are available to Starfield players on all platforms at no extra cost. Those looking to get a bit more out of the Settled Systems can pick up the Terran Armada story expansion for $10. It comes with new locations and new weapons as players face the robotic, titular Terran Armada. Today, April 7, 2026, marks what could be the most important day for Starfield since its launch September 5, 2023. Although Bethesda’s shot at translating its beloved action-RPG formula released to big player numbers, many believe it failed to live up to its enormous expectations in the long run. Bethesda’s Todd Howard even went on to address some of the post-launch criticism in May 2024, calling attention to those who expected to receive another Fallout or Elder Scrolls but got something different. “Obviously, look, there are areas that… the maps or some other things, gameplay options, that we're adding, other display modes on console that people have asked for,” he said at the time, “and we want to do all that stuff, it takes some time but we're excited to get stuff out there.” Free Lanes, Terran Armada, and the PS5 port are Bethesda’s latest attempt to keep veteran Starfield fans coming back, while also trying to convince newcomers to try it out. While we wait to see what’s next, you can check out the full patch notes below. Starfield Update 1.16.236 Patch Notes The Free Lanes update is Starfield’s biggest update yet! Now available on all platforms, it adds the ability to fly between planets within a star system, improvements to ships and outposts, a new Quantum Entanglement Device to transfer items when going through the Unity, the new X-Tech for better customization, the new Anchorpoint Station, and many more fixes and improvements. Learn more about the update here and read on for the full update notes. Update Notes Features Free Lanes: The player can now use cruise mode to travel in open space or to POI locations between planets inside a star system.Added X-Tech crafting support to Weapons and Armor. This allows players to further customize the legendary effects on their equipment.Added Additional Quality Tiers to weapons and suits.Added Rank 4 Legendary effects for weapons and suits.Added Upgrade modules. These can be installed to improve one attribute of a weapon or Suit.Added New weapon skins that can be applied to select weapons at a workbench.Added a buildable ship optimization terminal. The player can spend X-Tech to improve several attributes of their ship.Added Ship Equipment schematics. This new equipment can be added in the ship builder after it is discovered.Added Legendary Enemy Modifiers. Legendary enemies can now appear with new modifiers that make them more challenging.Added Legendary Enemy Modifiers settings into Gameplay Options, so players can adjust when they start appearing.Added Quantum Entanglement Device. This gives players the ability to transfer some items when they choose to go through the Unity.Starborn Powers can now be upgraded with Quantum Essence.Quantum Essence can now be added to the Favorites menu to for quick access.Starborn ships now reward the player with Quantum Essence when destroyed.Added the Database menu which allows for better location, resource, and recipe tracking based on character’s knowledge of the Settled Systems.Added Outpost Quality of life improvements such as a Shared Outpost Container (allowing players to house and access inventory from various outpost locations), Production Rate information, and a more precise placement mode.New vehicle: Moon Jumper.Added new Player House - “Château des Étoiles”.Added Colony Wars Action Heroes which provide benefits when found.Added Colony War Action Heroes display cases as buildable objects.Muria Siarkiewicz is now available to join player crew.Added an additional 3rd person Ship Camera distance that allows more of the ship to be visible.Added Always Show Landing Camera setting for those who want to see their ship land at known locations.Added Anchorpoint Station, a new POI that can be found in the Algorab system.Added New Dungeons, Space Encounters, and Points of Interest throughout the game.Adjusted the distribution and cooldown timers for placement of points of interest on Planets.Added additional photomode poses for the Rev-8.Terran Armada DLC Now Available. General Steam - Disabled DLC will no longer re-install when launching the game.General ****** and stability fixes. Gameplay Improved loot found in containers with Expert and Master level locks.Reactive Equipment - Resolved an issue with the sound effects for the Reactive legendary effect.Addressed an issue that could cause NPCs to calculate weapon damage inconsistently.Fixed an issue with CombaTech magazine accuracy bonuses not applying consistently.The player can now jump while reloading the XM-2311, Old Earth Pistol, and Livingstone's Pistol.Bounty targets in cities should now be properly interactable.Resolved an issue that could potentially cause non-combat background music to no longer play.Photo Mode - Addressed an issue that could cause issues when entering photomode while also entering an interior.Photo Mode - Addressed an issue that could cause the player's right foot to display awkwardly. Quests Friends Like These - Players should now be able to return the Terrormorph data at the end of the quest.Guilty Parties - Addressed an issue where this quest could possibly not start after completing "Background Checks".Missed Beyond Measure - Addressed an issue that could cause the player to be locked with an invalid companion.One Giant Leap - The player's helmet should now be visible.Refurbished Goods - All weapons required by the quest should now be able to be found.Refurbished Goods - Turning in this quest will no longer take incorrect items from the player's inventory.The Hammer Falls - Addressed an issue that could cause the player to not receive the Star Eagle ship upon completion.Two Tales, Two Cities - Addressed a situation where the player could potentially be control locked if choosing to arrest Tahir. Locations Resolved an issue that could cause some beds in Akila City to not grant Rested Bonus as intended.Characters should now correctly sit in chairs in the Explorer's Refuge. UI Improved and issue that could make Weapons Workbenches difficult to place in houses or ships.Added visual improvements to the Ship Repair UI.Ship Builder - Addressed an issue that could prevent unique or stolen ships from being renamed.Ship Builder - Resolved an issue that could cause a duplicate model of a ship to persist on the landing pad after modifying it.Ship Builder - Hopetech All-In-One Berth 2x2 furnished version is now accessible in game.Ship Builder - Improvements to UI in Large Font Mode.Outpost - Improvements to UI in Large Font mode.Players can now use the escape key to back out of renaming an item in a workbench. (PC)Fixed a typo with the Scan Jammer's description. Shattered Space The Oracle has updated music. Creations A Perfect Recipe: Resolved an issue that could prevent the Ashta from spawning.Updated the description for Plushie Andreja.At Hell's Gate: Plushies can now be placed in Plushie cases.The "Plushie Case - Mount" can now be placed closer to the "Plushie Case - Stackable" variant.Allied Winter Camo Skins will now show up on the Creation menu when installed. View the full article
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The Free Lanes update is now available on all platforms, and Starfield players can now fly through space and travel between different planets. Unlike the instant jump mechanism that was previously in place, you can now enjoy the adventures of actually travelling in space. At its heart lies the brand new Cruise mode that makes all of it possible. Table of contentsHow to use the Cruise Mode in StarfieldStarfield Free Lanes encounters explainedHow to use the Cruise Mode in Starfield As usual, you'll need to be on your ship. Once it's in space, you'll now be able to activate the Cruise Mode. You'll need to wait for a prompt to appear that allows you to press the L1/LB button to activate the mode. Once activated, you'll now be able to expand your viewing area and decide the direction in which the ship will travel. Press the L3/LS button to accelerate and cover distances more quickly. When you're travelling in Cruise mode, a marker can sometimes appear on the screen. They will usually hint at any item of interest that might pop up in the space. You can select the item and press R1/RB to engage the autopilot mode to travel in a definite direction. Image via Bethesda That way, you can reach a target location without having to fly all the way manually. Once your ship reaches the location, it will automatically slow down for your convenience. During the Cruise mode, you can also exit your cockpit by pressing the Circle/B button. You can then explore the insides of your ship, interact with your crew, and more. Starfield Free Lanes encounters explained When you're flying your ship in Cruise mode, Free Lanes encounters can show up randomly. These are random points of interest that can show up in teh space when you travel. Sometimes, they will allow you to enjoy additional interactions with NPCs. Some of those will be beneficial for your adventures. Others might just be entertaining tales that you'll be able to enjoy. Image via Bethesda Overall, if you have time to play teh game at a slower pace, the Cruise mode and the Free Lanes encounters are a really fun addition that truly brings the joys of space exploration to the front. The post How to use Cruise Mode in Starfield? Free Lanes encounters and more appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article