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Final Fantasy XIV 4.0 “Stormblood” Notes Revealed

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Final Fantasy XIV‘s long-awaited expansion, Stormblood has been released today for players who pre-ordered the content. It comes with new areas,  jobs/classes and also a major 4.0 update that changes many aspects to the game and how a lot of the classes work. Square Enix has now officially revealed all of the exact changes that will be made to the gameplay elements when it comes to the classes, housing, FATEs and more.

The 4.0 update adds two new major cities with Rhalgr’s Reach and Kugane, also added are new areas like The Fringes and The Lochs. Square has also increased the reward players receive by discovering new areas by giving them more experience points than before. Patch 4.0 has also increased the level cap to 70 for players who have the Stormblood expansion. it will still be 60 for players who do not.

Square Enix has also added new job specific quests for every class in the game and players are required to be level 60 before partaking in these missions. FATEs are having a small change too, in addition to new FATE content, some of them will offer extra experience bonuses depending on when players participate in them. Players will also now be able to complete certain scenario quests that will enable to them to increase the speed of their various ground mounts and will be changed depending what area a player is in.

New player jobs have been introduced to the game with the update. These two new jobs are the Red Mage and the Samurai, both of them being under the category of DPS or Damage-Per-Second. The Red Mage is a class that utilizes magic at a long range but can also come up close with a blade  to perform combos on enemies. The Samurai is a fast, close range DPS job that will utilize a Katana as its weapon.

In addition to the new jobs, Square has also made minor and major changes to class-based abilities for jobs that already exist in the game. For instance, the Paladin job has its tanking stance, “Shield Oath” changed from level 40 to level 30. The White Mage will now gain their healing ability “Cure III” at level 40 instead of level 42. There are changes for all of the game’s jobs and they can be accessed here. 

Final Fantasy XIV Patch 4.0 is currently out but players will need to have the Stormblood expansion to experience most of the new content. Players who do not will still see the class changes and other aspects like the new job gauges for their various roles. The Stormblood expansion will officially be released on June 20, and players who pre-ordered can play right now.

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Helldivers 2 has quickly become one of Sony’s top-selling games in the US

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Helldivers 2 proved to be a surprising success, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the gaming industry. As per Circana analyst Mat Piscatella, it currently ranks as Sony’s seventh highest grossing game in the United States to date, trailing behind a trio of Spider-Man titles, a couple of God of War games, and Ghost of Tsushima. It’s only been on the market for less than three months and is not even being sold at full price.

According to Piscatella, a significant factor contributing to the game’s success is its release on PC. He mentioned that, based on Circana’s Player Engagement Tracker, the game has consistently ranked first in terms of active users on Steam in the US since its launch, including April. The release of Helldivers 2 on both PlayStation and PC has been an extraordinary triumph.

He stated that Helldivers 2 has already become the seventh highest-grossing Sony-published game in history. Without a PC, it would not currently be considered one of the top 20 games. While I’m emphasizing the success of the PC SKU, it’s important to note that I’m not disregarding the success of the PlayStation SKU. I just wanted to clarify that. This launch has proven to be incredibly successful.

Prior to the release of Helldivers 2, Sony made it clear that they would be launching their live service-style titles simultaneously on both the PS5 and PC. The success of this approach will undoubtedly strengthen their strategic vision. It will be intriguing to witness if the company reveals official sales figures in the near future, as the title appears to be one of the platform holder’s most successful sellers to date.

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The developer of Stellar Blade for the PS5 Expressing gratitude to the fans for their unwavering support amidst a recent controversy surrounding censorship

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Shift Up, the Korean developer, seems to be reconsidering its contentious alterations to the Stellar Blade outfit. In a message to fans, they have urged everyone to stay tuned for updates and expressed gratitude for the passionate feedback from players. For those who may not be aware, a petition gained significant attention over the weekend when gamers discovered changes made to a few of the game’s costumes through a day-one patch.

The launch day update includes a fantastic New Game + mode, but some players were disappointed by the changes made to protagonist Eve’s outfit. These alterations sparked debates about censorship. Director Hyung-Tae Kim later clarified that this was the studio’s original vision, but he acknowledged that it may require further persuasion to win over users. Internal discussions were also underway to address any concerns.

There is no definitive confirmation regarding the reversal of the outfits, but considering the language used in the statement and the widespread controversy surrounding the alterations, it is highly likely that a future patch will restore the original costumes. If you want to get a sneak peek at all of Eve’s different outfits and learn how to unlock them, be sure to take a look at our comprehensive guide, All Outfits and How to Get Them.

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Will Stellar Blade be available for PC?

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It’s quite possible. Fans all over the world are interested in Shift Up’s highly anticipated action-adventure game, Stellar Blade. With its captivating post-apocalyptic setting reminiscent of Nier and a compelling protagonist named Eve, it’s no wonder the game has generated such widespread attention.

The game consistently impresses with its stunning visuals and high-octane action, leaving players in awe with each new trailer.

Yet, just like other noteworthy second-party and third-party game releases, fans are pondering: Will Stellar Blade be available on PC?

In this article, we delve into the details to determine the platform availability of the highly anticipated title.

Will Stellar Blade be available on PC? Allow me to provide you with the answer.

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Unfortunately, Stellar Blade will not be available on PC, at least not initially. Currently, the game is only available on PlayStation 5 starting on April 26, 2024.

Regrettably, it appears that there is no indication of a potential PC release for Stellar Blade in the future. In most cases, trailers for PlayStation timed-exclusive titles conclude with a disclaimer that specifies the duration of their exclusivity.

In the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth launch trailer, it is explicitly stated that the game will only be accessible on other platforms starting on May 29, 2024.

Regrettably, when it comes to the stellar blade, there is no indication of such.

It’s important to note that Sony Entertainment Interactive published Stellar Blade, unlike Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. This means that the chances of it being released on PC or other platforms in the near future are even slimmer.

However, it is worth noting that there is a chance the game might be released on PC in the future, given PlayStation’s track record of bringing their exclusive titles to the platform. However, it could be a while before this comes to fruition.

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