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Here come the Friday news!

SALES /PLAYER COUNT & DEALS

Fanatical has a new Star Deal and a new bundle:

• The new Star Deal is Learn Japanese to Survive Complete Pack, 96% off during 48 hours: https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/learn-japanese-to-survive-complete-pack
• And the new bundle is the Prestige Collection BYOB, with 16 titles to choose from to build your 2, 3 or 4 games bundle: https://www.fanatical.com/en/pick-and-mix/prestige-collection-build-your-own-bundle

SOFTWARE & DRIVERS

INTEL Arc & Iris Graphics Driver 31.0.101.4125
https://videocardz.com/driver/intel-arc-iris-graphics-driver-31-0-101-4125
Highlights
Intel® Game On Driver support on Intel® Arc™ A-series Graphics for:

• Company of Heroes 3
• The Settlers: New Allies
• Atomic Heart
• Wild Hearts
• Like A Dragon: Ishin!

>> There's a lot of known issues listed in the article, but not a single fix is mentioned.

NVIDIA DLSS 2 V3.1.1 & AMD FSR 2 V2.2.0 have been released
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/nvidia-dlss-2-v3-1-1-amd-fsr-2-v2-2-0-have-been-released/
NVIDIA and AMD have released new versions of their upscaling techniques, DLSS 2 and FSR 2. These new versions of these techs aim to improve image quality, and provide some QoL improvements.
Going into more details, DLSS 2 V3.1.1 adds the ability to stay up-to-date with the latest DLSS improvements. Moreover, this new version adds the ability to customize DLSS based on different scaling ratios and game content. Not only that, but it updates DLSS Programming Guide for new API additions, packs performance and optimization fixes, and brings stability improvements.
On the other hand, AMD FSR2 V2.2.0 promises to improve on FSR 2 V2.1.2 in multiple ways. According to AMD, this new version increases overall image quality and significantly reduces artifacts, such as high-velocity ghosting and shimmering.

MODS, EMULATORS & FAN PROJECTS

Elden Ring gets the ultimate Harry Potter Mod, featuring spells & flying broomsticks
https://www.dsogaming.com/mods/elden-ring-gets-the-ultimate-harry-potter-mod-featuring-spells-flying-broomsticks/
Garden of Eyes have just released the ultimate Harry Potter Mod for Elden Ring, featuring Harry himself, numerous spells, and flying broomsticks. This is a must-have mod for all Harry Potter fans, as it will completely change the way you experience the game.
Going into more details, the modding team has added a 3D model for Harry Potter that players can use. Additionally, it has implemented numerous spells, including Expecto Patronum and Avada Kedavra. However, its biggest feature is the flying broomsticks.
Players can use broomsticks to fly and explore the huge environment of Elden Ring. And yes, you can cast spells while riding your broomstick. Not only that, but you can even fight PvP battles in the air.
The only downside here is that this Harry Potter Mod is behind a Patreon-wall. Yeah yeah, this is another paid mod. However, it appears that the team has put a lot of work into it, so we can at least congratulate it for delivering a polished mod.
>> There's a roughly three and a half minutes video of the mod.

GAMING NEWS

Genshin Impact Patch 3.5 releases on March 1st, key features revealed
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/genshin-impact-patch-3-5-releases-on-march-1st-key-features-revealed/
miHoYo has announced that Patch 3.5 for Genshin Impact will release on March 1st. In order to celebrate this announcement, the team shared a new trailer and revealed its key features.
>> PCGamer has the codes from the livestream. Redeem them quick!

Dark Souls-inspired game, Bleak Faith: Forsaken, releases on March 10th
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/dark-souls-inspired-game-bleak-faith-forsaken-releases-on-march-10th/
Archangel Studios has announced that its Dark Souls-inspired game, Bleak Faith: Forsaken, will release on March 10th. In order to celebrate this announcement, the team has also released a new gameplay trailer that you can find below.