➀ Escape from Tarkov is set to release V1.0 this year; ➁ The game will be available on Steam starting November 15th; ➂ The game has been released through Battlestate Games' launcher until now.
Recent #PC gaming news in the semiconductor industry
➀ Activision suspended Call of Duty: WWII servers after hackers exploited unpatched RCE vulnerabilities, gaining unauthorized PC control;
➁ The 2017 game's P2P matchmaking system and outdated anti-cheat tech (pre-Ricochet) amplified security risks;
➂ Hackers triggered Notepad pop-ups, forced shutdowns, and illicit content injections, prompting Microsoft Store removal despite Steam/Game Pass availability.
➀ ShadPS4 emulator has made significant progress in bringing Driveclub to PC; ➁ The game has seen improvements from version 0.8 to 0.9.1, now running at 60fps; ➂ Despite ongoing issues, the emulator is making strides in compatibility.
➀ A leaker claims an enhanced port of 'Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled' called 'Grand Prix Edition' is coming to current-gen consoles and PC in 2026; ➁ The game is said to include new characters, a new track, and the Grand Prix; ➂ The title will reportedly feature cross-play support for all current-gen platforms.
➀ GOG has announced the addition of over a dozen games to its preservation program, including Devil May Cry 1-4 and more. The program aims to preserve classic games for future generations. ➁ The latest additions include titles like Leisure Suit Larry: Reloaded, Star Wars Rebellion, and Populous. ➂ GOG has ensured compatibility with Windows 10 and 11 for some games, and all are DRM-free.
➀ Stellar Blade sold 1 million units in 3 days on PC; ➁ The game has surpassed 3 million units sold across all platforms; ➂ 1/3 of the sales came from the PC platform in just 3 days.
➀ Stellar Blade, launched last year on PS5, has seen great success and high player counts on PC with nearly 200,000 concurrent players. ➁ The game set a new record for PlayStation published titles on PC with over 100,000 CCU, surpassing Ghost of Tsushima. ➂ Despite not being the highest CCU title from Sony, it is still a significant hit for the PlayStation brand.
➀ Atomic Heart 2: A sequel to the bizarre and adult-themed game set in an alternate-history Soviet Russia.
➁ Scott Pilgrim EX: A new game inspired by the original Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, with new characters and levels.
➂ Code Vein 2: A vampire-themed Souls-like game with a time travel premise.
➃ Sonic Racing Crossworlds: The latest Sonic Racing game with cross-platform online play and guest characters.
➄ Acts of Blood: A brutal 3D brawler set in modern-day Bandung, Indonesia.
➅ Stranger than Heaven: A noir-flavored game from the Ryu ga Gotoku Studio, set in pre-war and wartime Japan.
➆ Resident Evil 9: Requiem: A new Resident Evil game with a departure from the series' third-person and first-person action styles.
➀ Shift Up has released the official system requirements and key features for Stellar Blade's upcoming PC launch; ➁ The game will utilize Denuvo's anti-tamper technology and support modern upscaling and frame generation technologies; ➂ It will be available on PC on June 11th.
➀ This article highlights a prebuilt ABS gaming system with significant savings;
➁ The system features AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU;
➂ It offers 32GB of DDR5 6000MHz memory and a 2TB M.2 NVMe SSD.
➀ Sea of Thieves, launched in 2018, is set to arrive on Battle.net with a '6 Days Early Access' offer; ➁ The game has already been available on Xbox, PC, and PS5, with over 40 million players; ➂ Microsoft's decision to bring the game to Battle.net is intriguing and may indicate a stronger focus on the platform.
➀ Cyberpunk 2077 has sold over 30 million copies, with 63% of sales coming from the PC platform; ➁ The Witcher 3 saw a more even distribution of sales across systems, with PC at 40.3%; ➂ The popularity of Cyberpunk 2077 on PC is attributed to its advanced technology and graphics, as well as a poor console launch.
➀ Capcom's Monster Hunter Wilds introduces a £6 voucher for character editing after setup, which is bypassed by PC mods; ➁ Modders can freely edit player characters and Palico's appearance; ➂ PC players can also adjust game shading and color balance with mods, and there are other tools available like SFX replacement and game balance mods.
➀ Monster Hunter Wilds is demanding on PC performance, requiring a modern gaming PC and SSD for optimal experience.
➁ Capcom has provided troubleshooting tips for issues like game failure to start or black screen.
➂ Tips include updating drivers, running Steam as admin, closing background apps, and adjusting graphics settings.
➀ Rockstar has released a major graphics update for GTA 5 on PC; ➁ The update includes features like ray tracing, AMD FSR1 and FSR3 support, and NVIDIA DLSS 3; ➂ It also offers faster loading times, enhanced support for higher resolutions, and dualSense controller support.
➀ The Lenovo Legion Go S offers an improved design over its predecessor, but its performance and value are questionable.
➁ The device features a new AMD processor and a smaller display, which impacts its gaming capabilities.
➂ Battery life, audio quality, and upgradeability are also discussed, with some drawbacks noted.
➀ Valve更新了其Steamworks文档，新增了专门的“Steam上的广告”页面，进一步阐明其反对在Steam上投放广告的立场；
➁ 官方页面明确指出，开发者不应将付费广告作为其游戏业务模式，如要求玩家观看或参与广告以进行游戏，或将游戏玩法与广告隔离；
➂ 虽然Steam上仍允许有限度的广告，但这些广告通常是产品推广、交叉推广和Steam外游戏的付费广告。
➀ Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick discusses the importance of PC gaming in the context of the Grand Theft Auto franchise, noting that PC versions can account for over 40% of a game's sales.
➁ Zelnick acknowledges the upcoming console generation and its potential impact on development and publishing strategies.
➂ He hints at a possible delay for the PC release of GTA 6, suggesting it may not be available at the same time as the console version.
➀ Capcom has released a standalone PC benchmark tool for the upcoming game Monster Hunter Wilds; ➁ The tool is available on Steam for those who plan to purchase the game; ➂ The benchmark tool is based on a newer build and should provide a more accurate reflection of the game's performance at launch.
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