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Let's go with the Friday news!

SALES /PLAYER COUNT & DEALS

Fanatical has launched the Safe In Our World Charity Bundle, with 13 games plus 2 DLCs and with all the proceeds going for charity: https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/safe-in-our-world-charity-bundle

SOFTWARE & DRIVERS

AMD Radeon Adrenalin 22.2.1
https://videocardz.com/driver/amd-radeon-adrenalin-22-2-1
Support For

• Dying Light 2
• Lost Ark
• Vulkan 1.3 and Vulkan Roadmap 2022

Fixed Issues

• On some AMD Graphics Products such as Radeon RX 6700 XT Graphics, some users may observe flashing colored lights around their character when playing Fortnite using DirectX 12

>> Download it from here.

Reshade 5.0 is now available for download, improving overall performance
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/reshade-5-0-is-now-available-for-download-improving-overall-performance/
The team behind Reshade has released a brand new version of it that is available for download. According to the team, Reshade 5.0 is a major rewrite of the underlying architecture, for improved performance, easier maintenance and future feature additions. Additionally, it comes with a new, extremely powerful add-on API.
Going into more details, Reshade 5.0 improves performance by automatically disabling GPU statistics gathering if statistics window is not visible. It also improves performance by multi-threading invocation of the HLSL compiler during effect compilation. Furthermore, it improves performance in OpenGL due to better thread local storage management.

MODS, EMULATORS & FAN PROJECTS

Dark Souls Remastered gets a 1.1GB overhaul mod
https://www.dsogaming.com/mods/dark-souls-remastered-gets-a-1-1gb-overhaul-mod/
Modder ‘Orange’ has released an interesting overhaul mod for Dark Souls Remastered, which is 1.1GB in size and is called The Old Lords. According to the modder, this mod aims to provide a fresh and unique experience.
Going into more details, The Old Lords adds plenty of new rings, consumables, armor, and weapons. Moreover, it drastically changes enemy and item placements. Not only that, but it overhauls and remixes boss placements, and adds a lot of cut content.

First AI-upscaled HD Texture Pack released for Final Fantasy 7 Remake
https://www.dsogaming.com/mods/first-ai-upscaled-hd-texture-pack-released-for-final-fantasy-7-remake/
Modder ‘Alezein’ has released the first AI-upscaled HD Texture Pack for Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade. This pack overhauls all the textures, inside and outside 7th Heaven. And, since 7th Heaven plays an important part in FF7R, we highly recommend downloading it.
Now since this HD Texture Pack uses AI techniques, it manages to stay close to the art style of the vanilla textures. According to the modder, this mod upscales a total of 68 textures. Moreover, it overhauls both C textures (color maps) and N textures (normal maps).

First Nude Mod released for Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade
https://www.dsogaming.com/mods/first-nude-mod-released-for-final-fantasy-7-remake-intergrade/
And the time has come. Modder ‘azurebr’ has released the first nude mod for Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade. This mod introduces a high-polygon model for Tifa, alongside a see-through dress. However, and in order to use this mod, you’ll need Tifa’s Purple Dress outfit.

GAMING NEWS

Halo Infinite February 3rd Update released, is 1.1GB in size, full patch notes
https://www.dsogaming.com/patches/halo-infinite-february-3rd-update-released-is-1-1gb-in-size-full-patch-notes/
343 Industries has released the February 3rd Update for Halo Infinite on all platforms. This patch is around 1.1GB in size and packs a number of multiplayer tweaks and fixes.
Going into more details, the February 3rd Update packs multiplayer service improvements for Big Team Battle (BTB). As such, players should find full matches quicker and more consistently. Additionally, fireteam members in BTB matches will have the selected Fireteam Marker color, but may still start the match in different areas of the map.

Here are the official PC system requirements for GhostWire: Tokyo
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/here-are-the-official-pc-system-requirements-for-ghostwire-tokyo/
Tango Gameworks has revealed the official PC system requirements for GhostWire: Tokyo via its Steam store page. According to the team, the game will require 20GB of free hard-disk space, and will be using the DirectX 12 API.
>> And the release date has been confirmed for March.

New GRID Legends trailer showcases its key features
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/new-grid-legends-trailer-showcases-its-key-features/
Electronic Arts and Codemasters have released a new trailer for GRID Legends that showcases its key features. GRID Legends releases on February 25th and promises to feature a blockbuster story mode in Driven to Glory.

New pre-alpha gameplay footage surfaces for Company of Heroes 3
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/new-pre-alpha-gameplay-footage-surfaces-for-company-of-heroes-3/
SEGA and Relic have released a new developer diary for Company of Heroes 3 which packs some never-before-seen pre-alpha gameplay footage.
In this video, Relic’s developers talk about new Mission Types, Improved AI, customizing your forces, and the overall approach to Mission Design.

World War 3 gets a free Open Beta Stress Test this weekend
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/world-war-3-gets-a-free-open-beta-stress-test-this-weekend/
MY.GAMES and The Farm 51 have announced an Open Beta Stress Test for World War 3. This Open Beta will be free to everyone, and will run from February 3 at 13:00 CET/12:00 GMT/04:00 PT/07:00 ET until February 7 at 13:00 CET/12:00 GMT/04:00 PT/07:00 ET.