Game updates
Game updates
Games keep changing after launch: developers ship fixes, rebalance things and add content. In this section we cover new and updated sections of this reference and explain how to read patch notes yourself so you know what's changed in your game. You'll also find release dates for a few upcoming games, based on official announcements.
Patch notes are the most underrated guide. Five minutes of reading can explain why yesterday's strategy stopped working.
How this section works: here we announce new and updated sections of the reference. We don't retell game patches in detail — we only explain how to read them. Check update contents and dates with official sources.
What's new in the reference
The latest changes to sections of the reference.
Boss fight breakdown
The tips section now has a step-by-step fight breakdown: from recon to dealing with phases.
Glossary of terms
The key terms of combat, online games and community slang, all in one place.
Reading guides without spoilers
The guides section describes the types of guides and how to check whether one is out of date.
FAQ
Answers about this reference, difficulty in games and account safety.
How to read someone else's review
A new section on what to look for in reviews of hard games.
Game catalogue updated
Added cards for online games and upcoming titles with dates from official announcements, plus a note on age ratings.
How to read patch notes
Find the official source
Read patch notes on the developer's website, in the launcher or on the game's official page. Summaries on social media can be incomplete.
Check the version
Make sure the update applies to your platform and region: versions sometimes roll out at different times.
Start with the big changes
New content and major rule changes are usually listed first, with minor fixes at the end.
Look for what affects you
Search for your character, class, weapon or mode. Balance changes often explain why a familiar technique now works differently.
If you rely on a particular skill, search the patch notes for its name.
Update your guides
After a major patch, check whether the guides you rely on are now outdated.
Related sections
- Game catalogue
Games known for their difficulty and popular online games: studio, release year and what makes them hard — no scores or rankings.
- Guides and walkthroughs
Types of guides, how to use them without spoilers and how to check a guide is still up to date. Plus the article catalogue.
- Tips and mechanics
Core mechanics of hard games, a boss fight breakdown, difficulty and accessibility settings, and account rules.
Sources
- Official websites of developers and publishers
- Rockstar Newswire
- NCSOFT — official Aion 2 news
Game information is based on the official websites of developers and publishers. Release dates, update contents and game rules change, so always check them with official sources.