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The Thursday gaming news:

SALES/PLAYER COUNTS & DEALS

The Epic Store is giving away two games:

• The Ouroboros King : https://store.epicgames.com/p/the-ouroboros-king-e1d547
• Warhammer 40,000 : Speed Freeks : https://store.epicgames.com/p/warhammer-40k-speed-freeks-12879c

Next week, the free games will be Citizen Sleeper and ROBOBEAT .

GOG has launched new Weekly Deals, with up to 89% discounts during 5 days: https://www.gog.com/en/promo/20260610_weekly_deals_2_june

Steam has two new deals and one Showcase. Oh, and there’s also another thing:

• There is a new GIVEAWAY: Happy's Humble Burger Farm will be free until the 15th of June or they run out of keys: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1433340/Happys_Humble_Burger_Farm/
• HELLMART features a demo and will be 25% off until the 24th of June: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3762550/HELLMART/
• Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash also has a demo, but has a 75% discount until the 24th: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1877020/Jujutsu_Kaisen_Cursed_Clash/
• And the Level Up Student Showcase 2026 features games made by college/university students… and most of them are free. The showcase will last until June 17: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/LevelUpStudentShowcase2026

There are two new Humble Bundles:

• Yuri in Luck: Waifus for Laifus Bundle has up to 11 games to get and will last 20 days: https://www.humblebundle.com/games/yuri-in-luck-waifus-for-laifus
• The Complete Inkle Library has up to 14 games to grab and will last 20 days: https://www.humblebundle.com/games/complete-inkle-library

Last, but not least, there’s Fanatical, that has these two deals:

• The new Star Deal is Yakuza 0 Director's Cut , 38% off during 48 hours: https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/yakuza-0-directors-cut
• The BYO Onyx Bundle has 20 games for your 3+, 5+ or 7+ bundles. It will last the usual 34 days: https://www.fanatical.com/en/pick-and-mix/build-your-own-onyx-bundle

SOFTWARE & DRIVERS

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MODS, EMULATORS & FAN PROJECTS

Grand Theft Auto 4 RTX Remix Update 1.3.1 Released & Detailed
https://www.dsogaming.com/mods/grand-theft-auto-4-rtx-remix-update-1-3-1-released-detailed/
Modder ‘xoxor4d’ has released Update 1.3.1 for his amazing RTX Remix Path Tracing Mod for Grand Theft Auto 4. This mod will let you play this classic GTA game with real-time Path Tracing. So, let’s see what its latest update brings to the table.
Update 1.3.1 brings several improvements and fixes. One of the biggest changes is the switch to DLSS Ray Reconstruction Model D. This should reduce noise in reflections and provide a cleaner image. The update also makes small adjustments to the new tonemapper settings introduced in Version 1.3.0. As a result, nighttime scenes now appear slightly brighter. In addition, Version 1.3.1 fixes an issue with vehicle liveries. In the previous update, incorrect vertex color settings could cause liveries to appear tinted. This problem has now been resolved.
It’s also worth noting that the modder has released a new experimental version. This version adds to a physical atmosphere, volumetric clouds, a new weather system, and new tonemappers. However, right now, this branch is really buggy.
For example, alpha-tested objects such as chain-link fences can cause visual flickering and instability. Some surface effects, including wetness, emissive lighting, and dirt, may also not update correctly because of the new Preserve Path feature. The mod noted that their DXVK-Remix modifications have not yet been fully updated to work with this feature. In addition, rain particles are currently not visible.
This version may give us a glimpse at what the RTX Remix Mod may achieve in the future. Right now, though, you should avoid it if you simply want to play the game. There is a reason it’s called “Experimental”.
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While you're waiting for Valheim 1.0, why not try this map that transforms it into a massive RPG?
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/survival-crafting/while-youre-waiting-for-valheim-1-0-why-not-try-this-map-that-transforms-it-into-a-massive-rpg/
Stepping into a new world in Valheim is an exhilarating feeling: a massive realm surrounds you, wild and untamed in all directions, just waiting for you to grab your hammer and start shaping it.
But—and hear me out on this—what if the world was already shaped, just for you? What if a couple of modders had spent years carving out an adventure filled with quests and characters and hand-crafted locations, and all you had to do was dive in and start playing?
That's the idea behind Adventure Map for Valheim, a huge RPG-like world created by Ninebyte and Dhakhar over the past couple of years. Step into that world and you'll find yourself in a small town with an inn, an arena, and a shop. Speak to the locals (well, read what the locals have to say by clicking the exclamation points hovering next to them) and receive advice and helpful items. Meet a friendly skeleton guide named Bjorn and he'll point you down the road toward adventure. (The road also has a sign with the word "Adventure" on it, with an arrow, so you can't miss it.)
It's Valheim, but it's also something different, more along the lines of a traditional RPG. I've played for a few hours, and it's definitely an adjustment. This is a Valheim where you don't build a base or even do much in the way of crafting: that's all taken care of for you already. It's odd to set foot in a world that's already been manicured for you, but the more time I spent in Adventure Map, the more I enjoyed it.
There are quests and objectives, some big and some small. One early location contained a keep that had been taken over by greylings, and it took me quite a while to clear them out: instead of just charging at me like they do in vanilla Valheim, many had taken up defensive positions in the rafters and on rooftops, pelting me with stones until I could figure out how to reach them.
>> The mod is available through Discord and the article has a close to 20 minutes video.

GAMING NEWS

Halo: Campaign Evolved Runs With 90-120FPS at Native 1440p/Ultra Settings on an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
https://www.dsogaming.com/articles/halo-campaign-evolved-runs-with-90fps-at-native-1440p-ultra-settings-on-an-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5090/
YouTube’s ‘jackfrags’ tested a preview build of Halo: Campaign Evolved, and shared a video showcasing over 20 minutes of gameplay from it. The YouTuber has also enabled a Framerate, which can give us an idea of how the game runs right now on PC.

30-Minute Gameplay Demo Video Released for Fable
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/30-minute-gameplay-demo-video-released-for-fable/
Microsoft has just released a new video, showcasing 30 minutes of gameplay from the latest preview demo of Fable. This extended video gives players a closer look at some of the game’s main features. These include the combat system, the reputation system, and the ability to make choices that affect the world around you.
>> The devs have explained again why there won’t be horns or haloes (link).

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Gets New 7-Minute Gameplay Video
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/resonance-a-plague-tale-legacy-gets-new-7-minute-gameplay-video/
IGN has shared a video, showcasing 7 minutes of brand new gameplay footage from Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy. In this video, we get to see more of the game’s combat, as well as one of the puzzles that will be featured in it.

007 First Light Update 1.0.4 Released – Full Patch Notes
https://www.dsogaming.com/patches/007-first-light-update-1-0-4-released-full-patch-notes/
IO Interactive has released Title Update 1.0.4 for its latest James Bond game, 007 First Light, and shared its full patch notes. So, let’s see what this new patch brings to the table.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 June 10 Patch Released & Fully Detailed
https://www.dsogaming.com/patches/dragons-dogma-2-june-10-patch-released-fully-detailed/
Capcom has released the June 10 Title Update for Dragon’s Dogma 2 and shared its full patch notes. So, let’s see what this latest patch brings to the table.