Fortnite update today (4th December): What changes in the patch notes?
We hardly go a fortnight without a Fortnite update.
With the introduction of Chapter 7 Season 1, there’s plenty of new content to try out, but even more is coming thick and fast, as can be seen in the Fortnite Update today on 4th December 2025. We’ve got the full patch notes and what changes have been made, including those from the last update. Just around the corner, we’ve got Fortnite Winterfest 2025 to look forward to, which is rumoured to feature a Harry Potter skin and Hatsune Miku skin. And if you somehow missed it, there’s a lost Kill Bill chapter that was added to the game. Though you might feel inclined to boycott it if you’re a Paul Dano fan… But as for what’s new in Fortnite, read on! What changes in the Fortnite update today (4th December)? Quite a lot of new content is coming to Fortnite on 4th December 2025, with the Fortnite X (formerly Twitter) account giving us a quick overview. View oEmbed on the source website For Fortnite Realod, players can expect the following: Quality of life improvements New POIs: Sus Studios, Sweaty Shores and Divey Dam. Wingsuit New Reload Map Rank Reset Mastery Quest and rewards In Fortnite Blitz, we’re also getting a good deal of new content: New Kickstart quests (Battle Pass only) New loot pool with Self Revive, Wingsuit, Iron Pump Shotgun, Twin Hammer Shotguns, Arc Lightning Gun and Grenade New POIs: Holloway House, Ritzy Redux and Boutique Bay Even more was announced in the patch notes from 29th November, which you can check out further down this page. Full patch notes for Fortnite v39.00 Though today (4th December) is just a hot-fix, below are the full Fortnite V39.00 patch notes, courtesy of the official Fortnite site, as it pertains to much of what is becoming available today: New Battle Royale Map - Golden Coast On the Island, explore a sun-soaked paradise on foot, by car, or through the air in new hot air balloons. These locations are your next backdrop: Battlewood Boulevard Sandy Strip Wonkeeland Humble Hills Bumpy Bay Classified Canyon And more to explore! New Battle Pass Purchase the Battle Pass and seek revenge as The Bride, rep the future as Marty McFly, and unlock Fortnite originals like Miles Cross and Cat Holloway...plus a new version of Dark Voyager! In addition to their other unlockable Styles, the Battle Pass includes special Styles for three of the Outfits: Cat Holloway, Carter Wu, and Dark Voyager (Reality Redacted). You can only unlock these additional Styles by completing Quests in Blitz Royale, Reload, and Battle Royale respectively. New Loot Pool Weapons & Mobility New weapons are more responsive with layered recoil and smoother ADS transitions. Reload progress is now saved when your magazine is empty. Start a reload, and if you swap weapons or get interrupted, pick up right where you left off! Iron Pump Shotgun: A new heavy-hitting Pump to usher in a new Chapter. Twin Hammer Shotguns: Dual-wielded Pump Shotguns that can tear through the competition at close range. Deadeye Assault Rifle: Scoped, automatic, and built for those who hit headshots at middle-to-long ranges. Holo Rush SMG: Scoped, fast, and dangerous in tight quarters with a fancy new reload animation. Vengeful Sniper Rifle: Reaps opponents with bolt-action precision. Arc-Lightning Gun: Zap players, vehicles, and builds with electricity. Forsaken Vow Blade: Dash in (or out) faster than with the Kinetic Blade, and unleash a flurry of lightning-fast strikes. Wingsuits are a featured mobility item this Season. Grab one, launch up, and glide wherever the action takes you. No lessons required! View Green Video on the source website Unvaults (Everyone Loves a Classic!) The All Terrain Kart returns, along with your usual sports cars and SUVs. The Enforcer AR, Tactical Pistol, and Dual Micro SMGs are back in the pool. Bounce in or blast out with Shockwave Grenades and Clinger Grenades. Heal yourself with: Chug Jugs Shield Kegs Med Kits Bandages Shield Potions Mini Shield Potions Zero Build only: Shield Bubble Jrs and Port-a-Bunkers. Stay in the Game We've added several new features for those totally uncommon moments when you're downed: Joyride in a Reboot Van Commandeer a Reboot Van like it’s a chase scene! Drivable Reboot Vans have rolled onto the Island, letting you transport your next potential reboot wherever it’s needed. New Self-Revive Device If a Self-Revive Device is in your inventory, you can revive yourself while Down But Not Out (DBNO). Knocked? Don’t Stop New DBNO movement options have been added across Fortnite Battle Royale: Roll & Tumble: Roll to dodge fire or throw yourself down a slope to tumble away from danger. DBNO Sprint: Move faster while downed by using Energy. Stay on the Move: While DBNO, you can now use ziplines and ascenders, and even hop into a car’s passenger seat! Reboot Revive: Crawl, or be thrown, into the back of a Reboot Van to be revived while knocked down New Gameplay Defeat the Boss, Be the Boss Defeat Human Bill, Hush, or Beach Brutus to claim their loot and powers, and to transform into them! Becoming a boss grants full Health and Shield, bonus max Health and Shield, infinite Energy, and a powerful ability. However, your position remains visible to nearby opponents at all times. Detecting Anomaly… Things May Not Be Quite As They Seem This Season, each phase of the Storm has a chance to flip the script in real-time. Rift anomalies may summon loot, grant powerful effects to everyone in the match, and more. Expect more rift anomalies to be added and shake things up throughout the Season. Gold Bar Overhaul To make sure everyone's on equal footing at the start of a match, Bars will no longer carry over from one match to the next. So, spend them before your match ends to reboot your teammates, hire Characters, or grab powerful gear from Vending Machines with a new item stock. Additionally, you will now be able to drop Bars for your teammates to share resources and help your squad succeed. New Setting: Simple Build New to building? We’ve got you covered (literally). Similar to Simple Edit, Simple Build is an option in the settings (Game > Building) that makes learning how to build simpler. Turn on the setting, look in the direction you want to build, and just… build! View Riddle on the source website Quality of Life Improvements More Expressive Hitmarkers: Redesigned hitmarkers now provide clearer combat feedback and improved visibility. Ammo Status Indicators: Weapons in your inventory now clearly display that they're out of ammo. Jump Shot Capability: Aiming down sights while jumping has been added for more dynamic combat movement options. Chiller Characters: Characters won’t turn hostile as quickly after accidentally shooting them. Improved Spectator Mode: When you’re eliminated, you'll now automatically spectate your nearest teammate for better squad coordination. Emote Wheel Overhaul: The Emote Wheel has been upgraded with a fresh look, expanded capacity (6 → 8 slots), a new Collections view for browsing your full Emote and Jam Track library, and improved sorting and filtering for faster access to your favorites. Once the Battle Bus is back in commission on December 4, Reload will come back online with the new Surf City map, Blitz Royale will light back up with the new Starfall Island, and Ranked will return. Fortnite OG will return on December 11 with Season 7 and Delulu will return on December 12! ⁠Keep the party going with new developer made islands and updates, inspired by Pacific Break and brought to you for Chapter Seven in partnership with Epic. Find them in the Inspired by Chapter Seven row in Discover. 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CoD BO7 Season 1 patch notes: What changes in the update today?
As we have come to expect, there are a dizzying number of new features, tweaks and bug fixes in the Call of Duty BO7 Season 1 patch notes, but we’ve got all the changes in the update laid out for you! If you want a more bite-sized version of what to expect in the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 1 patch notes, you can check out the Black Ops 7 roadmap ,which goes over when you can play it and what’s being added to the update. To make sure you get the most out of the update, be sure to read up on when and where to get Double XP tokens and codes in CoD BO7. It's also worth noting that before you dive into the new Zombies map, Astra Malorum, you'll want to unlock all CoD BO7 Zombies Relics. That’s quite enough waffling on from us, however. Read on to get the scoop on the full CoD BO7 Season 1 patch notes! What’s new in the CoD BO7 Season 1 patch? The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 1 patch brings a whole slew of content, from new maps, challenges, weapons, game modes and more. The following maps have been added to the rotation: Utopia (6v6) Fate (6v6) Odysseus (6v6 / 2v2) Standoff (6v6) Party games make a return too, with the following modes available to play: Prop Hunt One in the Chamber Sharpshooter Sticks & Stones (Week 2) Gun Game (Week 2) CoD Zombies gets a new map, Astra Malorum, that features a new enemy, the Observation System and Carnifex Adjudicator Robot (O.S.C.A.R.). But to take them on, you can use these new weapons: Kogot-7 - SMG (Battle Pass) Maddox RFB - Assault Rifle (Battle Pass) Ballistic Knife - Melee (Weekly Challenge Reward: Week 1) NX Ravager - Special Weapon (Event Reward: Week 2) There’s also a great deal of tweaks, buffs and nerfs to weapons, attachments and perks, as the community gets to grip with new and emerging metas. But if you want to see it all in full, read on! CoD BO7 Season 1 patch notes Below are the full patch notes for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, courtesy of Activision: Weekly Challenges Complete challenges every week of the season to unlock new Loadout items, Camo rewards, and XP. Beginning with Season 01, the Weekly Challenges Menu, accessible via the Lobby or the Challenge Hub in the Career Menu, gives you the chance to earn new Attachments, Scorestreaks, Weapons, and more by completing Challenges in all modes. At the start of Season 01, immediately check the Weekly Challenge menu to see the available rewards and the challenges required to access them. Complete any six challenges across any (or all) of the four supported modes — Co-op Campaign/Endgame, Multiplayer, Zombies, or Call of Duty: Warzone (Warzone Patch Notes) — to unlock the weekly Loadout reward. Check the menu again the following week for the next gameplay reward. Completing challenges also rewards XP, and this is a great way to rise through the Levels. Don’t worry if you miss a week; as long as you’re playing Black Ops 7 during any part of Season 01, all the previous Weekly Challenge Challenges and rewards are still accessible, up to the point the season concludes. Week 1 Reward: Ballistic Knife: For the first week of Season 01, a brand-new Melee Weapon is your reward: Make sure you’re rapidly completing Weekly Challenges to unlock the Ballistic Knife! New Weapons Kogot-7 - SMG (Battle Pass) Full-auto submachine gun. Excellent mobility and fast fire rate, but shorter-range capabilities and moderate recoil. What the Kogot-7 lacks in punch, it makes up for with speed and mobility. This fast-firing, quick-handling SMG is perfect for Operators looking to get into the thick of things. Prestige Attachment: MFS Kogot-7 Akimbo A Dual Wield toggle that lets you swap between holding one or two SMGs. Damage range and hipfire spread suffer a slight penalty, overcome by the deluge of firepower at your fingertips. Blocks Underbarrel Attachments. Maddox RFB - Assault Rifle (Battle Pass) Full-auto assault rifle. Fast fire rate with a large ammo pool. A favorite from Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, the Maddox RFB returns to action in Black Ops 7. The weapon’s manageable recoil, fast fire rate, and large ammo pool make it ideal for sustained fights. Prestige Attachment: 13” MFS Echo-Fire Barrel A firing blowback system that increases the fire rate for every second bullet, granting a boost in firepower at the expense of some slight accuracy loss. Ballistic Knife - Melee (Weekly Challenge Reward: Week 1) Spring-action knife launcher. High melee damage and can fire retrievable blades as projectiles. The Ballistic Knife returns, a staple Black Ops weapon that lets you pull off deadly ranged attacks with surprising speed and accuracy as the blade is fired from the handle, eliminating unarmored targets on contact. NX Ravager - Special Weapon (Event Reward: Week 2) Launches high damage bolt projectiles. Can be configured to fire explosive bolts that detonate a short time after impact. Take aim with the NX Ravager compound bow, featuring quick loading bolts in a device that shoots accurately to great distances New Attachments Akita Scorchlink Akimbo (Weekly Challenge Reward: Week 2) Why wield only one full-auto Shotgun when you can have two? With this Attachment equipped, you’re granted dual capabilities coupled with Belt Fed Ammo Capacity and an Overheat mechanic, with a slight dip in damage range and hipfire spread to compensate for the barrage of rounds. Blocks other Magazines. New Multiplayer Scorestreak Deadeye Drone (Weekly Challenge Reward: Week 3) Take to the skies remotely with the Deadeye Drone to harass and eliminate enemies with its onboard rifle. Soar over the environment and look for target indicators marking the position of enemy Operators. Overclock Abilities Extended Mag: Larger magazine allows for more shots. Grenadier: Attached grenade for aerial bombing. New Multiplayer Maps The following maps are available at launch, with more coming in-season. Utopia (6v6) Once a cutting-edge Guild research facility, this site now serves as the nerve center of Project Synapse under Alden Dorne’s command. Towering structures pierce the skyline, remnants of a forgotten future now repurposed for ruthless ambition. Fate (6v6) David is dragged back into the nightmare he’s tried to forget: a fractured memory where fear and regret over Raul Menendez take physical form. Step into a warped vision of Menendez’s Nicaraguan compound, now twisted beyond recognition: colossal machetes carve through the sky, and shattered pieces of reality hang suspended as if time itself has splintered. Odysseus (6v6 / 2v2) The team steps into a distorted hallucination aboard the scarred deck of a familiar carrier etched deep into David’s past. Close-quarters combat dominates as you fight across the deck overlooking a runway frozen in chaos: aircraft locked mid-explosion, debris suspended in time, and a crimson mist bleeding across the sky. Standoff (6v6) Remastered for Black Ops 7, Standoff returns with greater visual fidelity than ever before. Revisit your favorite spots on this classic mid-sized map from Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 that played a huge role in casual and competitive play. View Green Video on the source website Party Games Return Prop Hunt Disguise yourself as a prop and evade notice from searching Operators in this fan-favorite Party Mode challenging players to notice what’s not quite right in the environment. Props whistle every 30 seconds, so be ready to move and even change shape or drop a decoy if the enemy is on to you. Teams switch roles between rounds, from hiding as props to seeking them out before the round timer is up. One in the Chamber Each Operator spawns with a pistol, one bullet, a Combat Knife, and three lives. The only way to earn another bullet is to eliminate another Operator. In this free for all, every shot that lands counts as an elimination, so keep your aim steady and start dancing when encountering enemy fire. When only two players remain, a UAV begins to scan the area, forcing the remaining targets into a fight. Sharpshooter Put your skills to the test in this free-for-all match where every Operator is given the same randomly selected weapon. Every 45 seconds, the weapon changes to a new random weapon for all players, and this cycle continues throughout the match. Sticks & Stones (Week 2) Armed with a Crossbow, Ballistic Knife, and Combat Axe, players battle in a free-for-all earning points for each elimination. Keep slaying to outscore the enemy but beware — those who fall victim to the Combat Axe lose all their points. Watch your back and aim your own axe to take down players with the highest scores. Gun Game (Week 2) Eliminate enemies and be the first to cycle through every weapon tier in this party mode where every Operator starts out with the same weapon. With each elimination, your weapon is advanced to the next tier. Eliminating enemies with a melee attack will demote them to the previous tear and vice versa, so don’t let anyone get up close! New Zombies Map: Astra Malorum The heroes continue their perilous journey in search of another Shadowsmith, with their path leading them to a mysterious observatory, a relic ripped from the early 20th century now drifting silently within the shimmering rings of Saturn. Once a beacon of human curiosity and discovery, the observatory has become a ghostly monument suspended in time, its rusted domes and fractured telescopes watching endlessly over the planet’s swirling bands. Within its hollow corridors, secrets of the past, and the next step in their quest awaits. New Enemy: O.S.C.A.R. (Astra Malorum) This sentinel robot — a remnant of mid-20th Century cinematic imagination — has somehow become an animated, stalking menace that roams the dark halls of the Observatory. Known as the Observation System and Carnifex Adjudicator Robot (or O.S.C.A.R. for short), this Elite entity seems to be persistent in assessing and neutralizing threats, slowly hover-patrolling areas where a disturbance has occurred. New Wonder Weapon: LGM-1 (Astra Malorum) The Little Green Menace launches saucer squadrons that exterminate enemies like the lower life forms they are. Shoot for the stars! A retro-sleek artifact with unique target acquisition and annihilation qualities, the LGM-1 shoots out partly autonomous saucer-like projectiles that swarm nearby targets with miniature (but potent) laser fire. This small squadron of independent spacecraft prioritizes the closest targets and depends on weapon aiming. These flying discs then track and circle enemies, before returning to the LGM-1 for replenishment. New Survival Map: Exit 115 Welcome to Reba’s Diner! Survive as many rounds as possible in this isolated location from Ashes of the Damned with everything you need to put up a fight. The more rounds you survive, the more rewards you can earn: “Chef’s Special” Animated Emblem and 1,000 XP (reach Round 10) “Ravaged” Charm and 2,500 XP (reach Round 25) “Perkaholic” Ultra GobbleGum and 5,000 XP (reach Round 50) Returning Perk-A-Cola: Mule Kick Drink to carry an extra weapon. Unlock 15 total Augments to begin this Research. If you’re concerned about bringing too few guns to face down unruly undead hordes, take a swig of Mule Kick and increase your weapon capacity with room to carry an additional Primary Weapon, along with some additional augmentations to your ammo and Equipment carrying capacity. Major Augments Pack Mule: You can carry more stock ammo. This applies to all your Primary Weapons, and the amount varies depending on the type of weapon. Includes Wonder Weapons. Free Throw: Chance to keep Equipment when used. Does not apply to the Combat Axe. This means when you throw non-retrievable equipment, like a Decoy or Molotov, there’s a chance your ammo count remains the same. Ol’ Reliable: Your third Primary Weapon is recovered when you repurchase Mule Kick. Does not apply to limited-quantity weapons (like certain Wonder Weapons). Your weapon now no longer falls to the ground and is instead stored within a realm out of your grasp… until Mule Kick is used again. Multi Pack: Pack-a-Punching a weapon might cause another weapon you are carrying to upgrade to the same PAP level. This includes your dedicated Melee Weapon. If the upgrade doesn’t happen, the chances of it happening in the future increase. Minor Augments Fully Equipped: You can carry more Equipment. This allows you to carry one additional Tactical, and one additional Lethal. Plate Hunter: You can carry an extra Armor Plate. Note this adds one to your Plates in reserve, not currently worn and protecting you. BOGO: Crafted Equipment grants an additional Equipment up to the maximum capacity. This allows you to craft one item and get another one for free, if you have the inventory capacity. Kick Back: Get a discount on Perks. This applies to purchasing Perks at machines, and the discount is significant. Returning Ammo Mods Light Mend Bullets deal Light damage. Each bullet has a chance to transform a Normal or Special Enemy’s health into a Healing Glyph that moves to nearby injured allies. Unlock 21 total Augments to begin this Research. Any Augment Research undertaken in Black Ops 6 is brought into Black Ops 7. Major Augments Antibiotic: The Healing Glyph damages enemies that touch it, but this also reduces its lifetime. Big Game: Light Mend can activate on Elite Enemies, dropping three more Healing Glyphs and doing more damage. Dual Action: Consuming a Healing Glyph will temporarily allow you to heal faster. Booster Shot: The Healing Glyph can now overcharge health. Minor Augments Longer Life: The Healing Glyph lifetime is increased. Extra Strength: The Healing Glyph replenishes more health when consumed. Express Remedy: Increase the range that the Healing Glyph will move to an ally. Mitosis: Each activation has a chance to create an extra Healing Glyph. Shatter Blast Bullets deal explosive damage. Each bullet that hits a Normal or Special Enemy has a chance to create an explosion that destroys armor. Unlock 21 total Augments to begin this Research. Any Augment Research undertaken in Black Ops 6 is brought into Black Ops 7. Major Augments Big Game: Shatter Blast can activate on Elite Enemies. Blast Chain: Shatter Blast has additional detonations. Blast Repair: When Shatter Blast destroys enemy armor, some of your armor is restored. Blast Shield: Damaging multiple enemies with Shatter Blast temporarily mitigates damage you receive. Minor Augments Blast Zone: Increases the size of the explosion. Blast Boost: Increase the explosion damage. Blast Wave: Normal Enemies are knocked down by the explosion. Blast Through: Weapons with Shatter Blast deal more damage through armor. Returning Field Upgrades Tesla Storm You and nearby allies will generate electric fields that stun and damage enemies. Unlock six total Augments to begin this Research. Any Augment Research undertaken in Black Ops 6 is brought into Black Ops 7. Major Augments Transformer: The field’s damage is increased by the number of allies that are connected. Shockwave: On activation, release an explosion that stuns and deals Electric damage to nearby enemies. Static Discharge: On activation, create a lethal surge of electricity around you. Haywire: Periodically send out electric charges that stun and damage enemies while the Tesla Storm is active. Minor Augments Power Grid: increase the range that the electric tether can connect to allies. Overclocked: Your movement speed is increased during Tesla Storm. Lithium Charged: Increase Tesla Storm duration. Amped: Increase the Tesla Storm stun and damage radius. Frost Blast Create a blizzard that deals lethal Frost damage on activation and slows enemies that enter it. Unlock 9 total Augments to begin this Research. Any Augment Research undertaken in Black Ops 6 is brought into Black Ops 7. Major Augments Ice Slick: Enemies within the blizzard may be knocked down. Flash Freeze: Normal Enemies within the blizzard will be frozen solid and are killed when damaged. Frost Cast: The blizzard moves forward when activated. Stone Cold Stronghold: Incoming damage is mitigated while you’re inside the blizzard. Minor Augments Extension: Significantly increase the blizzard’s duration. Frostbite: Increase damage to frozen enemies. Extra Charge: Increase Max Charges by one. Deep Chill: Enemies continue to be slowed after leaving the blizzard. Mister Peeks Summon Mister Peeks to our reality. Unlock 21 total Augments to begin this Research. Any Augment Research undertaken in Black Ops 6 is carried forward into Black Ops 7. Major Augments Dance Party: Mister Peeks becomes the life of the party. Arcane Fury: Mister Peeks becomes a master of the elements. Apex Hunter: Mister Peeks focuses all attacks on the strongest nearby enemy other than bosses. Peek Health: Heal rapidly while near Mister Peeks. Minor Augments Social Butterfly: Increase Mister Peeks’ attraction radius. Peeks’ Favor: Mister Peeks is good to have around near Mystery Box locations. Party Animal: Increase Mister Peeks’ dance duration. V.I.B. Discount: Mister Peeks will offer an ammo discount to VIBs (Very Important Buddies) New GobbleGums Crack a tooth and bring the elements to your next Zombies encounter, as well as some memorable tunes, with the following two new GobbleGums: Elemental Exposure (New, Epic GobbleGum) Type: Instant. Zombies Description: [Lasts 3 Minutes] Your weapons will always inflict damage of the target’s Elemental Weakness. DOA 4 Description: For the next ten minutes, you are invulnerable to all hazards. Not effective in the Boss Arena. Slaylist (New, Whimsical GobbleGum) Type: Instant. Zombies Description: Plays a random Zombies song. Directed Mode: Ashes of the Damned Return to Ashes of the Damned with a guided Main Quest experience. Rounds advance with progression with a maximum round cap of 15. Recommended for casual or new players. Complete to obtain the following: The “Bushwalker” Skin for Maya, as well as a Calling Card and 5,000 XP. There’s also an additional Calling Card and 10,000 XP for obtaining all necessary Intel New Endgame World Events You’ll need to face down threats and build up your Operators’ Combat Rating, Skills, and Abilities, as Season 01 brings new multi-stage World Events into the mix to challenge players. You’re advised to be at least Combat Rating 45, call up your squad, and bring your highest Rarity Colossus of Avalon (Launch) A giant mechanical contraption towers over the Avalon terrain, leaving a bloody path in its wake. To claim the bounty of rewards on offer for defeating this behemoth, you may need reinforcements outside of your own squad. Tool up, study the giant for weaknesses, expose its core, and take it out! Fail, and the Colossus will blast off into orbit, so don’t delay in your aggression. Toxic Tyrant (Launch) A second major threat to Operators within the Avalon theater of combat. A severe neurotoxin outbreak occurring in Avalon. With time running out, you’ll need to focus on finding the source of this terror and try not to lose your mind entirely when facing the final, large-scale threat let loose by this hallucinatory biological weapon. New Endgame Exotic Skills Unlock eight new Exotic Skills that change up gameplay in a variety of strategically viable ways. Exotic Skills are powerful additions acquired by completing World Events via a special Exotic Skill Case, which randomly awards you one of the following Exotic Skills. You can equip and upgrade one Exotic Skill from the following : Mega Punch: Replaces your weapon butt with a deadly punch that knocks back enemies and deals more damage. Conjuration: Kill enough enemies to summon Toxin Butterflies that harass and damage enemies. Echo Shell: Significantly reduces damage taken from behind. Celebration: Enemies damaged or affected by Equipment have a chance to trigger Mortar Rounds that target enemies. Frost Cloud: Enemies damaged or affected by Equipment have a chance to trigger a Frost Cloud that slows enemies. Resurrection: On fatal damage, become temporarily invulnerable instead of dying. Available once per match. Shattered Shield: Stun and damage nearby enemies when Armor Plates break. Graviton Reaction: Taking melee hits can spawn a Black Hole that damages and displaces enemies. New Endgame Exotic Weapons Two new Exotic Weapons are out there to be found: Killswitch: Full-auto assault rifle modified for raw power and aggression. Affinity for Shrapnel Rounds. Swarmforge: Full-auto submachine gun adapted for ultra-dynamic and ruthless CQC. Affinity for Photon Rounds. New Seasonal Events Season 01 kicks off with the Astra Malorum Zombies Leaderboard Event in Week 1, followed by the Rally Point Community Event in Week 2, which tasks all players to work together to complete community missions to unlock rewards for all. Participate in other Events throughout the season to earn additional rewards, including new Weapons, Blueprints, Camos, Operator Skins, and more. It’s up to the community to work together in the Rally Point Event. Take on Personal Missions unlocked over the course of the Event to unlock rewards for yourself, while also contributing to Community Missions alongside the global Call of Duty community that all players progress together. When Community Milestones are reached, all players who’ve participated in the Event will receive the reward, including the all-new NX Ravager Crossbow Special Weapon. GLOBAL RICOCHET ANTI-CHEAT For Season 01, we’re rolling out stronger detection tools and upgraded protections built to support fair play across both Black Ops 7 and Warzone. This includes improved boosting detections designed to catch unfair progression, the expansion of TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot requirements to Warzone, and a new tool coming later in the season to help players quickly verify that their PC meets our security requirements. TPM 2.0 & Secure Boot are required to play Warzone starting S01. Watch our tutorial videos or read our step-by-step guide on enabling these features on our Player Support page. Stronger boosting detections: Removing cheaters gaining unfair progression. REWARDS Email Verification Rewards Players who verify their email account to strengthen their account security will unlock the following rewards when Season 01 goes live, whether they’ve previously verified or are verifying for the first time: “Veiled Aurora” Universal Weapon Camo 5x 1-hour Double Level XP tokens 5x 1-hour Double Weapon XP tokens 5x 1-hour Double Battle Pass XP tokens Challenges Added the option to “Go To Challenge” when selecting a Calling Card in the Reward Feed that lets players quickly navigate to the Calling Card Challenge that unlocked that specific Calling Card. Addressed an issue that was incorrectly displaying Mastery Camo progress and the next Mastery Camo Challenge in the Camo Hub for all modes. Addressed an issue that was causing some Challenge amounts to overlap with the progress bar in the Lobby Challenge Tracker widget. Weapons Bullet Penetration We are making general changes to bullet penetration in Season 01. The goal of these changes is to increase penetration overall, while keeping damage reasonable. Additionally, we would like to maintain a level of consistency and predictability when it comes to bullet penetration. Up until now, a weapon’s penetration was driven entirely by the maximum distance it could pass through a given surface type. Penetration damage would decrease based on the thickness of the surface until the maximum distance. This limited our ability to tune distances without also affecting damage. It could also lead to some extreme edge cases, such as a weapon’s falling off to just a few points of damage. Starting with Season 01, penetration damage and distance have been decoupled. Weapons will still have a maximum distance they can shoot through for each surface type, but now the damage falloff they experience will be a flat percentage regardless of how thick the surface was. This lets us push the penetration distance further while still ensuring that cover feels advantageous. We’ll be carefully monitoring feedback and adjusting specific surface types as necessary to make sure that penetration feels fair on both sides of combat engagements. Slightly increased distances at which bullets can penetrate through many surface types. Bullets that successfully penetrate through a surface now experience a flat percentage of damage falloff regardless of the distance that was penetrated. FMJ will now increase distance penetrated as well as reduce the penetration damage falloff. Addressed an issue preventing FMJ from improving penetration damage as intended. Weapon Tuning We're planning to release a larger weapon balance patch once we're a couple of weeks into Season 01 and have collected plenty of feedback and data on the first batch of new weapons and attachments. This timing will help us ensure the S01 weapon meta is in the best state possible heading into the holidays. The attachment adjustments below are very focused and not intended as a comprehensive balancing pass. We often revisit and tweak attachment tunings as we add new weapons to the game and the relative balance of weapons within a class evolves, which is the case here. Assault Rifle Adjustments M15 MOD 0 Attachment Adjustments 16.5" Fusion Barrel Damage Range improvement decreased from 20% to 18.5%. AK-27 Attachment Adjustments Strider Handstop Movement Speed improvement decreased by 0.05m/s. Flowguard Foregrip Movement Speed improvement decreased by 0.05m/s. Caliban Light Stock Hipfire Movement Speed improvement decreased by 0.075m/s. Sprint Speed improvement decreased by 0.075m/s. Viktor-7R Stock ADS Movement Speed improvement decreased by 0.06m/s. Pugil Heavy Stock ADS Movement Speed penalty increased by 0.075m/s. MXR-17 Attachment Adjustments Quickstep Foregrip Movement Speed improvement increased by 0.025m/s. EAM Steady-90 Grip Movement Speed improvement increased by 0.025m/s. Winch Stock ADS Movement Speed penalty increased by 0.05m/s. X9 Maverick Attachment Adjustments Quickstep Foregrip ADS Movement Speed improvement increased by 0.025m/s. Removed unintended Sprint Speed improvement. Ethereal Wave Stock Hipfire Movement Speed improvement decreased by 0.025m/s. Strider Overstep Stock ADS Movement Speed improvement decreased by 0.025m/s. H01-90 Full Stock ADS Movement Speed improvement increased by 0.025m/s. DS20 Mirage Attachment Adjustments Strider Handstop ADS Movement Speed improvement increased by 0.04m/s. Assault Division Stock Hipfire Movement Speed improvement decreased by 0.05m/s. Sprint Speed improvement decreased by 0.05m/s. Weighted Stock ADS Movement Speed penalty increased by 0.05m/s. Redwell Carrion Stock ADS Movement Speed improvement increased by 0.04m/s. Peacekeeper Mk1 Attachment Adjustments Quickstep Foregrip Now correctly improves ADS Crouch Movement Speed by the same amount as regular ADS Movement Speed. Swift-B Guard Stock Movement Speed improvement increased by 0.13m/s. Submachine Gun Adjustments Ryden 45K Attachment Adjustments 11" Rauch 6L-R Barrel Bullet Velocity improvement increased from 25% to 27%. 10.5" Greaves Whiptail Barrel Bullet Velocity improvement decreased from 12.5% to 13.5%. EAM Lightpath Foregrip ADS Movement Speed improvement increased by 0.075m/s. Collapsible Stock Movement Speed improvement increased by 0.025m/s. Hipfire Movement Speed improvement increased by 0.025m/s. Crouch Movement Speed improvement increased by 0.025m/s. Sprint Speed improvement decreased by 0.025m/s. SKE-02 Stock ADS Movement Speed improvement increased by 0.075m/s. RK-9 Attachment Adjugments Quickstep Foregrip Movement Speed improvement decreased by 0.025m/s. ADS Movement Speed improvement increased by 0.05m/s. Envoy Foregrip Movement Speed improvement decreased by 0.025m/s. Alliance Extended Mag Ammo count increased from 40 to 42. Ascot Drum Mag Ammo Count increased from 55 to 57. Compact Void Mag Ammo Count Increased from 25 to 27. Nightfall Rapid Stock Movement Speed improvement increased by 0.025m/s. Hipfire Movement Speed improvement increased by 0.025m/s. Crouch Movement Speed improvement increased by 0.025m/s. VQ-45 Harpy Stock ADS Movement Speed improvement increased by 0.05m/s. Razor 9mm Attachment Adjustments EAM Lightpath Foregrip Movement Speed improvement decreased by 0.025m/s. ADS Movement Speed improvement increased by 0.06m/s. EAM Steady-90 Grip Movement Speed improvement decreased by 0.025m/s. Serpent Pad Sprint Speed improvement decreased by 0.05m/s. Renegade Pad ADS Movement Speed improvement increased by 0.06m/s. Dravec 45 Attachment Adjustments 19" EAM Horizon Barrel Damage Range improvement decreased from 30% to 27%. 14" Verse Barrel Damage Range improvement decreased from 15% to 13.5%. EAM Heritage Stock Movement Speed improvement decreased by 0.075m/s. Hipfire Movement Speed improvement decreased by 0.075m/s. Crouch Movement Speed improvement decreased by 0.075m/s. Sprint Speed improvement decreased by 0.075m/s. Serval Q-Step Stock ADS Movement Speed improvement decreased by 0.025m/s. Carbon 57 Attachment Adjustments 14" Rockleigh Barrel Damage Range improvement increased from 27% to 30%. 11" Greaves Repose Barrel Damage Range improvement increased from 13.5% to 15%. Quickstep Foregrip Movement Speed improvement decreased by 0.025m/s. ADS Movement Speed improvement increased by 0.06m/s. Sapper Guard Handstop Movement Speed improvement decreased by 0.025m/s. Graph-Aero Stock Movement Speed improvement increased by 0.25m/s. Hipfire Movement Speed improvement decreased by 0.025m/s. Sprint Speed improvement decreased by 0.13m/s. Bowen Resolute Pad ADS Movement Speed improvement increased by 0.06m/s. MPC-25 Attachment Adjustments 13.1" Razorback Barrel Bullet Velocity improvement decreased from 27% to 25%. 10.4" Hydra Barrel Bullet Velocity improvement decreased from 13.5% to 12.5%. Quickstep Foregrip Movement Speed improvement decreased by 0.025m/s. ADS Movement Speed improvement increased by 0.1m/s. Flowguard Foregrip Movement Speed improvement decreased by 0.025m/s. Viper Wire Stock Sprint Speed improvement decreased by 0.025m/s. K-1 Pedal Stock ADS Movement Speed improvement increased by 0.025m/s. Arid Full Stock ADS Movement Speed improvement increased by 0.075m/s. LMG Adjustments MK7.8 Attachment Adjustments 17" Bowen Moon Barrel Damage Range improvement increased from 25% to 30%. 18.5" Titan Hybrid Barrel Damage Range improvement increased from 12.5% to 15%. Quickstep Foregrip ADS Movement Speed improvement decreased by 0.025m/s. Charon Light Stock Sprint Speed improvement decreased by 0.025m/s. SwiftGuard Stock ADS Movement Speed improvement decreased by 0.025m/s. XM325 Attachment Adjustments 24" Fractal-LRB Barrel Damage Range improvement decreased from 30% to 25%. 20" Rist-76 Nova Barrel Damage Range improvement decreased from 15% to 12.5%. VG-0 Light Stock Hipfire Movement Speed improvement increased by 0.05m/s. Strider Handstop ADS Movement Speed improvement decreased by 0.025m/s. 2R-Mobility Stock ADS Movement Speed improvement decreased by 0.025m/s. Miscellaneous Weapon Updates Addressed various issues with attachment names, descriptions, and pros/cons. Addressed several issues causing weapon reload prompts to not show up at the correct time for multiple weapons and magazines. ENDGAME / CO-OP CAMPAIGN World Events Colossus of Avalon and Toxic Tyrant World Events added to Endgame. Exotic Skills Exotic Skills are powerful additions acquired by completing World Events via a special Exotic Skill Case, which randomly awards you one of the following Exotic Skills. You can equip and upgrade one Exotic Skill from the following : Mega Punch Conjuration Echo Shell Celebration Frost Cloud Resurrection Shattered Shield Graviton Reaction Exotic Weapons Two new Exotic Weapons added: Killswitch: Full-auto assault rifle modified for raw power and aggression. Affinity for Shrapnel Rounds. Swarmforge: Full-auto submachine gun adapted for ultra-dynamic and ruthless CQC. Affinity for Photon Rounds. Addressed an issue with Exotic Weapons missing certain attachments. Addressed an issue with some Exotic Weapon effects not triggering correctly. Weapons Underbarrel Launchers damage will now scale with weapon rarity and character damage upgrades. Addressed an issue with players being able to enter Endgame with two of the same Weapon in their Loadout. Addressed an issue with Optics and other attachments added in Create a Class not appearing on weapons in-game. Addressed an issue with Dedicated Melee not receiving Damage Upgrades Endgame - General Updates Addressed an issue with Kinectic Jump failing to consume a charge and trigger fall damage protection when used while stepping off of a ledge. Addressed an issue with the Escape activity showing 0 time remaining if it was triggered with an Assignment active. Addressed some rare instances of the Escape VTOL not appearing when summoned. Addressed a rare issue where players would not get a 3rd Skill Track to choose from. Various stability and performance fixes. CO-OP CAMPAIGN - General Updates Controls Improved mouse navigation in Campaign puzzles. Exposure Mission Added unlimited uses for Kinetic Jump. Added in fail-safe pull forward for multiple deaths in Nicaragua. Escalation Mission Improved logic for Key Card drop during boss encounter. UI Campaign Missions now indicate percentage completion for players on the “Leave Mission” screen. “Leave Mission” screen now has long press prompt for exiting missions. MULTIPLAYER Playlist & Modes Season 01 introduces several new and returning playlists and game modes to Multiplayer, including the return of Sticks & Stones for the first time since Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. Based on all the new content coming to Multiplayer in Season 01, we’re making some updates to our playlist structure and UI. The first playlist tab will now be Featured playlists, where we’ll highlight various styles of experiences, such as the Season 01 Moshpit featuring our S01 maps Utopia, Fate, Odysseus, and Standoff. This is also where you can find Standard Moshpit, where skill is an important consideration. We’ve continued to see increased engagement with Standard Moshpit, so we’ll be featuring it in the Featured tab for players who prefer an experience with more similarly skilled opponents. With the main tab changing to Featured, the other tab will now become Party Games, which will include Prop Hunt, Sharpshooter, One in the Chamber, and Gunfight at the launch of Season 01, as well as the debut of Sticks & Stones and Gun Game in Week 2. In addition to Standard Moshpit, all Multiplayer playlists feature Open Matchmaking where skill is minimally considered, for a more varied experience. Season 01 Moshpit (NEW) & Hardcore Season 01 Moshpit (NEW) Maps Utopia Fate Standoff Odysseus Modes Team Deathmatch Kill Confirmed Domination Hardpoint Overload Face Off Team Deathmatch (Odysseus) Face Off Kill Confirmed (Odysseus) Prop Hunt (NEW) Nuketown 2025 24/7 Face Off Moshpit (+ Odysseus) Skirmish 20v20 Standard Moshpit (+ Utopia, Fate, and Standoff) Party Games (NEW) Prop Hunt (NEW) Sharpshooter (NEW) One in the Chamber (NEW) Gunfight (+ Odysseus) MODE UPDATES Overload Overtime has been added to Overload. At the end of the first half of the match, a player carrying the EMP device will get an additional 30 seconds to overload or be killed. This can also happen at the end of the match, but only if the EMP carrier is on the losing team and losing by 1 point. Players are now forced to their Pistol when carrying the EMP device. If the player does not have a Pistol Secondary, a backup Pistol is provided. Addressed an issue where players would not be respawned during sudden death. Addressed an issue where the Killed Device Carrier and Station Overloaded score events were not properly displaying in the score feed. Skirmish Added new High Value Objectives in Mission: Tide. Best Play feature added to Skirmish. Addressed an issue where there would sometimes be 1 or 0 objectives on Mission: Tide. High Value Objectives will now spawn roughly 25% faster than before. Removed the Helicopter from Mission: Tide. Raised the wingsuit redeploy spawns in Mission: Tide. Addressed a rare bug where the nearby Objective Widget would display wrong information. Addressed an issue where CUAVs were more difficult to destroy in Skirmish than intended. MAPS New Maps Utopia, Fate, and Standoff added to all 6v6 playlists. Odysseus added to Face Off Moshpit. Exposure A new path and interior has been added to help players navigate from the Loading spawn area which connects to the Solar Panels and Salt Storage container. Toshin A new hanging monorail has been added that connects the middle Monorail section to the upper Station section. Equipment Addressed an issue where being stuck with a Sticky Grenade could result in low performance. Scorestreaks Significantly increased the rate of Overclock progression for the Scout Pulse Scorestreak. Addressed an issue where the Skewer would sometimes not kill its target upon impact. Addressed an issue where the D.A.W.G. could display erratic movement. UI Addressed an issue that was causing the first Winner’s Circle Emote input to be ignored. The “Bait Taken” Medal (Killed an enemy with a hacked Care Package) now appears in the Medal Collection. Addressed an issue where players were unable to add bots to FFA private match games. Addressed multiple cases of text running outside of intended spaces. Addressed an issue where clan tags would reset between game sessions on PC platforms. ZOMBIES MAPS New Maps Astra Malorum New Round-Based Zombies map available at Season 01 launch. Exit 115 (Survival) New Survival map available at Season 01 launch. Ashes of the Damned Main Quest The Ashes of the Damned boss battle in Cursed Mode has been reverted to its original, harder difficulty. Addressed an issue where players may fall through the map if they dive at a certain location in Veytharion's Sepulcher. Addressed an issue where players could get stuck in the repair animation if Veytharion picked up Ol' Tessie while players were repairing it. Addressed an issue where Ol' Tessie could teleport out of Veytharion's Sepulcher during the Fight. Players in other events will now be warped to a Main Quest step that requires all players after a 5-minute delay. Addressed an issue where the light on the Trap Switch does not turn off after fully extracting the energy from the Aether Generator during the Wonder Weapon Quest in Vandorn Farm. Addressed an issue where the dining room skeleton’s skull would not reset. Addressed an issue with collision near the Film Reel found outside the deck in Blackwater Lake making it difficult to shoot. Addressed an issue in which the Main Quest would not progress if the Widow's Lantern spores are spread on Round 999. General Addressed an issue with collision on a red truck in Vandorn Farm. Addressed an issue where small areas in Orda Graveyard and Crashed Rocket locations did not have player collision. Addressed an issue with a mantle prompt not appearing correctly in Vandorn Farm. Closed an exploit spot in the second floor of the Farmhouse in Vandorn Farm. Adjusted the position of floating Overgrown Hoard Husks. Addressed collision on the boathouse rafter in Blackwater Lake. Addressed an issue where players would take out of bounds damage when standing on a crate in Zarya Cosmodrome. Addressed an issue where players could take out of bounds damage when diving off the bridge towards the garage in Ashwood. Addressed an issue where the Jump Pad VFX would not clear if players died in the flight path. Addressed an issue with players not being able to mantle a section of the fence in Vandorn Farm. Addressed an issue with collision near the toolshed in Blackwater Lake creating a safe spot. Weapons Updated the Pack-a-Punch version of the AAROW 109 to fire grenade projectiles. Addressed an issue with the Flatline MK.II equipped with Shock Blade skin doing double damage to the pustules on the Aether Generator. Addressed an issue where the base weapon name would still appear in the loot card after the weapon is upgraded at the Pack-a-Punch Machine. Addressed an issue where weapon Wall Buys were visible through the player's scope. Some scopes that were affected are: Vas Strix 6x Thermal, Bowen x-25 IR, RistRauch 7x, Circuit-Z Rangefinder, Kepler Custom WVT-08. Addressed an issue where certain weapon attachments could glow brightly when standing near a light source. Adjusted the fire rate for the DS20 Mirage. Underbarrel Launcher damage will now scale with weapon rarity and Pack-a-Punch upgrades, rather than rounds. Mystery Box Items from the Mystery Box will now drop on the ground when players melee the box. The items can be picked up by anyone. Modes Survival The Necrofluid Gauntlet can now be acquired from the Mystery Box in Survival. T.E.D.D. Tasks are now enabled in Survival. Chompy will now remain active in Survival except for Special Rounds and during Exfil. Cursed Reduced the amount of Essence earned from trap kills in Cursed. Addressed an issue with players using a Time Out GobbleGum to unlock a Relic portal. Closed an exploit that allowed players to spam the interact on the phone to get a Relic portal to appear. Addressed an issue where the Wine Bottle for a particular Relic could appear to float in the air. Closed an exploit involving loading a Solo save after Round 60 to unlock a Relic after completing the Main Quest at an earlier round. Added a playlist image for Cursed. Read more: CoD BO7 missions: Full list and all rewards Will CoD BO7 have SBMM? Skill-based matchmaking decision confirmed CoD BO7 Zombies mode: Confirmed maps and what to expect Yellowstone boss revealed to be working on epic Call of Duty movie adaptation – full details here Perks Armor Plates are now automatically applied to your vest with Vulture Aid Armor-matic if down a full plate or more. Addressed an issue where Deadshot Daiquiri would not lock onto a zombie's head when aiming through certain doors in Ashes of the Damned. Closed an exploit with Augments that returned all Perks from last stand. Closed an exploit using PhD Flopper with Stuntman Minor Augment to reach high rounds rapidly. Updated Wisp Tea Fetcher Augment description. Equipment Addressed an issue where players would not be able to purchase Klaus from his callbox after loading a save. Addressed an issue with a wall not having equipment collision in Zarya Cosmodrome. Addressed an issue with Chompy sometimes not eating Sticky Grenades. Addressed an issue where players could teleport back to Veytharion’s Sepulcher with a Kazimir after defeating it. Hunter Bots will now be destroyed by the Shock Mimic's EMP blast. Support Addressed an issue where the player's health bar would disappear when bleeding out and spectating another player activating Disciple Injection. Addressed an issue with players being able to place a Sentry Turret in the Vault of Flesh. Addressed an issue where the D.A.W.G. could obstruct the start of the ARC-XD race. Addressed an issue where the ARC-XD may be pushed forward at the start of the ARC-XD race. Addressed an issue where the VFX for the Mangler Cannon would disappear when swapping between 1st and 3rd Person. Vehicles Addressed an issue where Ol' Tessie could be used to break the pathing for Uber Klaus. Adjusted the distance Klaus follows behind Ol' Tessie to avoid him clipping into the camera of the driver. Addressed an issue where players could become invincible if they were kicked out as soon as the player teleported into Ol' Tessie. Adjusted the score event to match when killing zombies with the auto DG-2 Turret fire and when manned. Addressed an issue where long weapons would clip into Ol' Tessie. Added handbrake to Ol' Tessie HUD. Addressed an issue where the incorrect button prompt would appear for the Abomination beam when using Driver Control settings. Addressed an issue when exiting Ol' Tessie near map boundaries could create an exploit spot. Power-Ups Addressed an issue where the timer from a Power-Ups would occasionally not appear. Addressed an issue where the score event will be incorrect when players convert GobbleGums with Double Points active. Loot Reduced drop rates for high-value items in early rounds from Aether Plants fertilized by Toxic Growth. Addressed an issue with the Aether Canister ping not clearing after players picked up the item. Addressed an issue that prevented players from pinging the Abomination Carcass item. Addressed an issue where the Aether Canister could clip into players when being carried while climbing. Addressed an issue where players could receive two Ray Guns from an Overgrown Hoard Husk. Addressed an issue where the DG-2 Turret could respawn after loading a save. Enemies Addressed an issue with certain zombies still appearing alive after being eliminated with High Contrast Mode on. Addressed an issue with idle zombies in certain locations in Ashes of the Damned. Addressed an issue with zombies clipping into the roof in McDougal's Garage during a death scene. Addressed an issue with zombies going through an APC when attempting to climb on top of it. Addressed an issue where blood can be seen when shooting directly at a fallen hat from a zombie. Addressed an issue with zombie animations not playing correctly when climbing up ledges. Addressed an issue with zombies getting stuck in a climbing animation loop in multiple locations. Addressed an issue where a Ravager's portal VFX were missing when spawning near a wall in Zarya Cosmodrome. Addressed Veytharion's collision so that zombies will not go through it if thrown by a player using Disciple Injection. Addressed an issue where Veytharion would clip the ground when throwing Ol' Tessie in the middle platform. Addressed an issue where the quest zombies in Exit 115 would hold up the round if they were the last zombies alive. Addressed an issue where the quest zombies in Exit 115 would not spawn after loading a Solo save. Addressed an issue with Mimic items getting stuck on the doors in the Diner in Exit 115. Addressed an issue where a zombie may get stuck out of bounds in Vandorn Farm Survival. Addressed an issue where dead Ravagers still had glowing eyes. Activities Addressed an issue with a T.E.D.D. Task requiring zombie eliminations not tracking correctly in Zarya Cosmodrome. Addressed an issue with a T.E.D.D. Task requiring players to remain in a location not tracking correctly in Service Station Rooftop in Exit 115. GobbleGums When swapping GobbleGum packs, the first three gums will swap once one of the following conditions are met: The player uses a gum in any slot. The player takes a gum from the GobbleGum machine. 3 minutes of total match time have passed. Addressed an issue where a Special Round would occur on the next round after the player used the Time Out GobbleGum during a Special Round. Addressed an issue where the progress from converting a GobbleGum to Essence would be saved on the slot with a new GobbleGum. Challenges Removed the Daily Challenge for killing Special Zombies. Sticky Grenades and Cluster Grenades now count toward Challenges that require Lethal Equipment. UI The Entity subtitles will no longer appear on screen if players have Subtitles off. Adjusted the text for certain Intel descriptions in the Intel Menu. Adjusted the "Drop Aether Canister" prompt to no longer overlap with subtitles. Addressed an issue where the menu in the Der Wunderfizz machine does not update immediately after buying a perk with Soda Fountain GobbleGum active. Addressed an issue with Power Doors Icon appearing again on the mini-map after loading a save. Addressed an issue with pings not clearing from a Door Buy after purchasing. Addressed an issue where the Spray prompt would not clear immediately after spraying a plant. Addressed an issue where the objective showed the incorrect step after failing to clear the pustules on the Aether Generator and loading a save. Quest objective HUD is now disabled when players are attempting the Zursa Attack or Dempsey Easter Eggs. Addressed an issue with the ARC-XD HUD staying on screen if it explodes as soon as it is deployed. Addressed an issue where the Flavorless GobbleGum was missing its icon. Addressed an issue where the incorrect playlist type would appear in the Scoreboard menu while in Cursed. Wonder Weapons no longer appear locked in the Mastery Badge list. Corrected the number of chevrons that appear for Ultra Weapon Rarity at the Arsenal Machine in Cursed. Addressed issues with unclear loadout restrictions in Cursed. Addressed an issue that was causing the XP reward to not display after picking up Intel. Graphics Addressed an issue with the garage lighting when driving toward Ashwood. Adjusted the timing for the white flash once players complete the Main Quest defense event in Vandorn Farm. Addressed an issue where players would briefly see Janus Towers Plaza when loading into Vandorn Farm Survival. Audio Ammo drops now play sound FX when picked up. The Freezer Key now plays sound FX when picked up. Added an Announcer VO for when players earn an Eternal Perk. Addressed an issue where zombie sound FX could disappear for some time. Addressed multiple Operator VO lines. Stability Addressed a performance issue when destroying a Hoard Husk using the DG-2 Turret. Addressed various stability issues. Dead Ops Arcade 4 New Modes & Playlist Updates Full Leaderboard reset. Hardcore Playlist added. First-Person Mode added to Normal Playlist. Gameplay Improvements Improved enemy targeting for more natural proximity-based behavior. Adjusted enemy melee behavior. Crawler zombies now expire 8 seconds after dismemberment. Boss health rebalanced. Updated barrel damage values. Pole hazard lethality tuned. Addressed an issue where the Abomination enemy could spawn outside the map. Player collision improved when boosting. SlayerMart & Items Multiple SlayerMart bug fixes. Various SlayerMart price adjustments. Added cooldowns and restrictions to select gums and store items. Fates & GobbleGums Fate of Firepower tuning updates. Divine Shield Fate bug fixes. Fate upgrades no longer apply to purchased temporary Fates. Various GobbleGum fixes. Stability & Controls General stability fixes. Improved save/load reliability. Resolved some controller input issues. Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
GTA Online Mansion update: Release date and what to expect
It feels odd to talk about anything to do with Grand Theft Auto and release dates without mentioning GTA 6, yet here we are. Here's everything you need to know about the GTA V Online Mansion update release date and what to expect. Dubbed 'A Safehouse in the Hills', the GTA Online Mansion update brings about – you guessed it – a number of mansions for players to buy in Rockstar’s long-running crime-sim MMO. If you want to be a member of the Very Important Prix, as Rockstar is calling them, you’ll need to start saving your pennies, as prime real estate in San Andreas is not kind on the wallet. GTA fans will want to keep an eye on their finances both in and out of the game, too, with the rumoured GTA 6 budget prompting concern that the forthcoming sequel could carry an inflated price tage when it eventually comes out. Still, at least we’ve got something new to occupy us until GTA 6! When is the GTA Online Mansion update release date? The GTA Online Mansion update 'A Safehouse in the Hills' release date is Tuesday 9th December 2025. Updates here in the UK usually take place around 10AM GMT, so unless you’ve got the day off, you’ll need to wait until you come home from work or school before you can dive in. But if the GTA fanbase is good at anything, it’s waiting… What to expect in the GTA Online Mansion update A Safehouse in the Hills will bring new properties for players to buy, as well as a number of missions tying into the story of the new developers, Prix Luxury Real Estate. According to GTA Base, it appears there will be two construction sites: East Vinewood Hills – The area overlooking the casino. West Vinewood – Next to Miguel Madrazo’s house. It’s expected that the new mansions will become permanent fixtures, with the landscape changing to reflect this, as opposed to being simple interiors, such is the case with apartments. It’s also been hinted at that Devon Weston’s mansion, which frequently pops up in the GTA V singleplayer campaign, may also become a purchasable property. We currently don’t know what the price of these mansions will be, but it’s safe to assume that they won’t come cheap. You can get a discount of $2 million if you complete the three New Listings missions by 7th December, and another $1 million cash bonus within 72 hours of completion. These missions were added back on 13th November and are: New Listings – Due Diligence New Listings – Fixes & Fittings New Listings – Hard Deadlines View Green Video on the source website Read more on GTA: Full list of GTA 5 cheat codes Full list of GTA Vice City cheat codes Full list of GTA San Andreas cheats Full list of GTA 3 cheat codes Full list of GTA 4 cheat codes GTA 6 release date - all the latest rumours Fastest car in GTA 5 - how to get it GTA 5 mods - all our favourites GTA 5 voice actors - the full cast Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Clash Royale codes: Full list and how to redeem code explained
After first releasing in 2016, Clash Royale is still enjoyed to this day by millions of players, and you can improve your odds of beating them by using Clash Royale Codes. We’ve got the full list of Clash Royale codes, QR codes, and how to redeem them explained! And if codes are your thing, then do be sure to check out our pages for other games, such as Hunty Zombie codes, Bleach Soul Resonance codes, Grow a Garden codes and The Forge codes. If you’re after something else to play, then have a gander at the best mobile games to play now. With that all said, let’s get to all the Clash Royale codes! Full list of Clash Royale codes for December 2025 Below is the full list of working Clash Royale codes for December 2025: TRUSTYTURRET – Hero Musketeer emote WHENHOGSFLY! – Flying Royal Hogs emote REINABARRIGA – Snoring Dragon banner set When more codes are added or the above are no longer valid, then we will update this page. Keep your eyes peeled! And if you want to know how to redeem Clash Royale codes, read on. How to redeem codes in Clash Royale To redeem codes in Clash Royale, you need to head to the official Supercell store and follow these steps: Log in with Supercell ID Scroll down to the bottom until you reach ‘Redeem a Store Code’ Enter the code in the text box below Press ‘Submit’ If you don’t have a Supercell ID, in the app, select the burger menu (the button with three horizontal lines) and select ‘Supercell ID’ at the bottom, which is in yellow. From there, you can create your Supercell ID and then proceed with the steps above. View Green Video on the source website Full list of Clash Royale QR codes for December 2025 As well as traditional codes, there are also QR codes that you can scan with your phone's camera app. Doing so will take you to the rewards page in Clash Royale. Alternatively, you can just click on the image and it will take you to the reward. The full list of Clash Royale QR codes for December 2025 can be found below: Snowcapped Summit Banner Creator Showdown Magic Lucky Chest Mr Brightside Banner Creator Showdown Two Magic Lucky Chests Creator Showdown Two More Magic Lucky Chests Magic Lucky Chest 1,000 Gold Hot Hog Balloon Banner Frame Hamelia Hoghart Banner Decoration 67 Emote Royal Ghost Boo Emote And that's all! Once more QR codes are added, or some are removed, we will update this page accordingly. Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
PS Plus free games: New games revealed for December 2025
If you were burned by Xbox Game Pass and its recent price hikes, you'll be glad to know that PS Plus still provides great value to gamers, and that doesn't look like it will stop anytime soon, going by all the new PS Plus games for December 2025. But, with new games in, out must go the old ones. Sadly, we are past the point of claiming November's tranche of games, so our condolences if you missed the boat with those. There's plenty to be looking forward to in PlayStation land, though, as rumours gather apace around a much-leaked PlayStation handheld, with many suspecting the recent PlayStation power-saving mode acting as a testing ground to get PS5 titles ready for it. Not only that, but we got a proper look at the upcoming Marvel's Wolverine from Insomiac Games. PlayStation fans are certainly eating good! If you're not yet a subscriber, then be sure to have a gander at the best PS Plus deals! But, as for those new PS Plus games for December 2025, read on. PS Plus free games for December 2025 confirmed PS Plus Essential members will get the following free titles as part of December's monthly games: LEGO Horizon Adventures (PS5) – 2nd December Killing Floor 3 (PS5) – 2nd December The Outlast Trials (PS4, PS5) – 2nd December Synduality: Echo of Ada (PS5) – 2nd December Neon White (PS5) – 2nd December LEGO Horizon Adventures is certainly worth your time for the grand sum of free. We dubbed it a "silly demake" in our review, and found it features many of the motifs of the mainline games, but in a more streamlined, more approachable form that is, of course, imbued with classic LEGO games humour! Killing Floor 3 is a much more intense affair, featuring waves of deadly monsters to dispatch with, with over-the-top gory results. Whilst poorly received at launch, the game has seen a steady slew of updates, and an injection of new players will no doubt be a good thing! The Outlast Trials continues the stressful monster theme. This 2024 first-person psychological horror affair will be sure to give you nightmares, and it doesn't help that (for those in the northern hemisphere), we're experiencing constant darkness. Monsters could be hiding in every shadow, you know! Synduality: Echo of Ada is a PvPvE extraction shooter, featuring mechs, an anime aesthetic and a whole lot of aliens that want you dead. Rounds will see you and a humanoid AI companion scavenge for AO crystals that will help you upgrade your gear and stats. Neon White is another total tonal shift. The game is a first-person shooter puzzle platformer that oozes style. It's extremely addictive, especially if you have an affinity for speedrunning. You're given a stack of playing cards that represent weapons, which can be exchanged for special movements such as double-jumps and the like. View Green Video on the source website What's leaving PS Plus this month? There are three games leaving PS Plus 1st December 2025: Stray (PS4, PS5) EA Sports WRC (PS5) Totally Accurate Battle Simulator (PS4, PS5) Make sure to claim them before it's too late! undefined What do you get with the other PS Plus tiers? Even more games are available with the higher tiers of PlayStation Plus (Extra and Premium). We're still unsure what else will be added to the other tiers, but we'll update this guide as and when they're announced. What to play on PS Plus – our recommendations If you're looking for some other great games to play in the PS Plus Game Catalogue, we'd recommend these ones for sure: Control: Ultimate Edition Death Stranding Director's Cut (PS5) Days Gone (PS4) Demon's Souls (PS5) DOOM Eternal (PS4, PS5) Horizon Forbidden West (PS4, PS5) As well as all the games included in the other tiers, PS Plus Premium lets you download and play older titles from PS1, PS2, PS3 and PSP to harken back to a simpler time and relive your younger years. PS3 games are only available via cloud streaming and this is region-dependent, but the UK is included in this list so we don't miss out. See below for a selection of classics you can revisit: Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee (PS1) Ridge Racer Type 4 (PS1) Resident Evil Director's Cut (PS1) The Jak and Dexter series (PS2) Dark Cloud (PS2) The God of War Collection and God of War Ascension (PS3) inFAMOUS and inFAMOUS 2 (PS3) Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice (PSP) Killzone: Liberation (PSP) As a PS Plus Premium subscriber, you also have access to time-limited trials, which lets you try before you buy and download a full game and play it for a set amount of time. The length of the trial varies depending on the game. What’s also great here is that the progress you make on these trials will carry over if you end up buying the full game. We’ve got a selection of just a few below. A Plague Tale: Requiem – Two hours Baldur's Gate 3 – Two hours Cyberpunk 2077 – Five hours God of War Ragnarok – Three hours The Last of Us: Part I – Two hours Hogwarts Legacy – 45 minutes Spider-Man 2 - Two hours As you can see, longer RPGs and story titles get longer trials, so you can get a good sense of what you’re getting into before you fish out your wallet. Make sure to check out our more comprehensive list of all PS Plus games so you don't miss out on any games you've been meaning to play. And that's your lot! We'll update this page as and when new PS Plus games are announced. For more info, check out our guide to the latest PS Plus offers to walk away with some cheap deals on the subscription. Read more on PlayStation: The very best PS5 games PS5 controller charger - best ways to charge your DualSense Can you play PS4 games on PS5? Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. 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FC 26 reveals free preview mode and 10 classic squads
And they say there's no such thing as a free lunch...
Perhaps feeling festive, EA has announced a new free FC 26 preview mode, alongside ten Classic XI Teams for Kick Off and Kick Off Rush, featuring teams with legendary players. The preview mode lets players dip their toes into EA FC 26 without having to pay a penny, and have access to a limited selection of modes and clubs to try out: Kick-Off Mode with a limited set of top clubs. Clubs Rush with limited progression. Learn to Play. If you do decide to purchase the full game, you can carry over your stats progression, meaning you won’t have to start from scratch all over again. The press release states that “EA SPORTS FC 26 Showcase will be available to play on PlayStation 5, PC, Xbox Series X|S, Amazon Luna, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One”, but curiously makes no mention of Nintendo Switch or Switch 2. The ten classic XI Teams are comprised of Icon, Hero and standout players of today for a number of different teams from famous leagues. Check them out below: Classic XI: Bayern Munich Manuel Neuer | GK Philipp Lahm | DF Franz Beckenbauer | DF Lúcio | DF Bixente Lizarazu | DF Bastian Schweinsteiger | MF Lothar Matthäus | MF Jamal Musiala | MF Michael Olise | FW Thomas Müller | FW Franck Ribéry | FW Classic XI: Chelsea Petr Čech | GK Reece James | DF Marcel Desailly | DF Ricardo Carvalho | DF Ashley Cole | DF Claude Makélélé | MF Gianfranco Zola | MF Frank Lampard | MF Cole Palmer | FW Didier Drogba | FW Eden Hazard | FW Classic XI: Juventus Gianluigi Buffon | GK Lilian Thuram | DF Fabio Cannavaro | DF Giorgio Chiellini | DF Gianluca Zambrotta | DF Manuel Locatelli | MF Andrea Pirlo | MF Zinedine Zidane | MF Roberto Baggio | FW Gianluca Vialli | FW Alessandro Del Piero | FW Classic XI: Liverpool Alisson Becker | GK Jeremie Frimpong | DF Virgil van Dijk | DF Jamie Carragher | DF John Arne Riise | DF Mohamed Salah | MF Xabi Alonso | MF Steven Gerrard | MF John Barnes | MF Kenny Dalglish | FW Ian Rush | FW Classic XI: Real Madrid Iker Casillas | GK Dani Carvajal | DF Fabio Cannavaro | DF Fernando Hierro | DF Roberto Carlos | DF Toni Kroos | MF Claude Makélélé | MF Jude Bellingham | MF Zinedine Zidane | FW Raúl González | FW Kylian Mbappé | FW Classic XI: Bundesliga Oliver Kahn | GK Philipp Lahm | DF Franz Beckenbauer | DF Jürgen Kohler | DF Bixente Lizarazu | DF Lothar Matthäus | MF Tomáš Rosický | MF Toni Kroos | MF Jay-Jay Okocha | FW Thomas Müller | FW Zé Roberto | FW View Green Video on the source website Classic XI: La Liga Iker Casillas | GK Carles Puyol | DF Fernando Hierro | DF Ronald Koeman | DF Luís Figo | MF Xabi Alonso | MF Andrés Iniesta | MF Paulo Futre | MF Johan Cruyff | FW Raúl González | FW Zinedine Zidane | FW Classic XI: Ligue 1 Petr Čech | GK Lilian Thuram | DF Marcel Desailly | DF Laurent Blanc | DF Bixente Lizarazu | DF Robert Pirès | MF Blaise Matuidi | MF Eden Hazard | MF Zlatan Ibrahimović | FW Ronaldinho | FW Thierry Henry | FW Classic XI: Premier League Peter Schmeichel | GK Jamie Carragher | DF Vincent Kompany | DF Rio Ferdinand | DF Ashley Cole | DF Patrick Vieira | MF Frank Lampard | MF Steven Gerrard | MF Alan Shearer | FW Wayne Rooney | FW Thierry Henry | FW Classic XI: Serie A Gianluigi Buffon | GK Cafu | DF Paolo Maldini | DF Fabio Cannavaro | DF Gianluca Zambrotta | DF Ruud Gullit | MF Andrea Pirlo | MF Zinedine Zidane | MF Alessandro Del Piero | FW Ronaldo Nazário | FW Diego Maradona | FW And that’s that! You can check out the Pitch Notes from the official page to see all the new changes made. Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Pokémon Go Winter Holiday events 2025: Confirmed dates and what to expect
With the year winding down to a close, you might naturally want to slip into hibernation mode, but we’re afraid to say that it’s all systems Go, as there is going to be plenty to keep you busy as part of Pokémon Go Winter Holiday Events for 2025. We’ve got all the confirmed dates of all the events and what to expect so that you don’t miss a beat of Pokémon Go holiday goodness. That is, of course, you aren’t too preoccupied playing through the Pokémon Legends Z-A DLC when it drops this December, which adds new Pokémon to the Legends Z-A Pokédex, including fearsome Mega Evolutions. Better polish up the ol’ Master Ball! It might just then be enough to tide us over until Pokémon Pokopia, if you have a Switch 2, that is, as playing Pokopia on a Switch 1 is a bit complicated… So much Pokémon, so little time! With that said, let’s get straight to it and see what awaits in the upcoming Pokémon Go Winter Holiday events. When are the Pokémon Go Winter Holiday events for 2025? There are two Winter Holiday Events taking place in December 2025 in Pokémon Go, and these are: Winter Holiday Part 1 – Thursday 18th December to Wednesday 24th December Winter Holiday Part 2 – Wednesday 24th December to Monday 29th December Around these dates are other experiences which can be found below: Journey to Paldea – Tuesday 2nd to Tuesday 9th December December Community Day – Saturday 6th to Sunday 7th December Well Armed – Thursday 11th to Tuesday 16th December Max Battle Day – Sunday 14th December Research Day – Saturday 20th December Winter Weekend – Saturday 27th to Sunday 28th December New Year's 2026 – Thursday 31st December to Sunday 4th January What to expect from the Pokémon Go Winter Holiday events Typically, Holiday Events feature a whole range of activities for Trainers to get up to. Last year, which was also split into two parts, we got: 2x Catch XP Themed Pokémon spawns increased Themed Pokémon in Raid Battles Themed Field Research Timed Research available Collection Challenge available PokéStop Showcase available New avatar items There were also two PokéStop showcases and new avatar items. For this year, we’re expecting much of the same, but as soon as we know more, we’ll update this page with all the official details! View Green Video on the source website Read more on Pokémon: Pokémon Go Raids schedule - upcoming battles Best Pokémon gifts - the greatest merch Best Pokémon games on Switch - our ranking Best shiny Pokémon - the coolest creatures Best Dragon-type Pokémon - who's your fave? All cat Pokémon - the felines to catch Pokémon natures guide - all you need to know Pokémon type chart - strengths and weaknesses explained Legendary Pokémon - the full list Pokémon Scarlet and Violet cheats - handy hacks Pokémon Emerald cheats - what you need to know Pokémon Fire Red cheats - all codes Pokémon Go friend codes - and how to find them Pokémon games in order - where to start Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Sims 4 cheats: Full list of cheat codes for Xbox, PS4, PS5, PC and Mac
Live your best life by breaking the rules with these cheats for The Sims 4.
Life can be hard enough, and that includes virtual life, but to remedy this, we've got the full list of Sims 4 cheat codes for Xbox, PS4, PS5, PC and Mac. Be it that you want some extra Simoleons, eradicate any Sim you don't like or take away the pool ladders, there is a cheat for just about everything in the Sims 4. More and more codes are added with each Sims 4 expansion pack, and we've got codes for all of them down below, as well as how to use them on each platform. If cheats just don't quite go far enough, however, there is also Sims 4 custom content and Sims 4 mods that can range from vanilla-like content, all the way up to completely game-changing custom mods. Whatever tickles your pickle, we'll take anything to help pass the time until The Sims 5 rolls around, one day. Maybe. But as for now, read on for all the Sims 4 cheats and how to use them! Best Sims 4 cheat codes Our favourite Sims 4 cheat code is motherlode, which immediately grants you 50,000 Simoleons to spend on whatever you desire. Alongside this classic Sims cheat, here's some more of the best cheats out there: Cheat Need > Make Happy - will improve your Sim's mood and motives. bb.showhiddenobjects - makes all locked or hidden items in the catalogue available. modebb.moveobjects - place items wherever you want (including overlapping). Modify in CAS (cas.fulleditmode) - alter any Sim of your choosing in the Create-a-Sim menu. sims.fill_all_commodities - fills all the needs of your Sims. Of course, there are plenty of other cheat codes available. To help you get to where you need to go quickly, we've provided a table of contents with jump links. Jump to: How to enable The Sims 4 cheats How to use The Sims 4 cheat codes Full list of The Sims 4 cheat codes The Sims 4 Interaction cheats The Sims 4 Money cheats The Sims 4 Build Mode cheats The Sims 4 Live Mode cheats The Sims 4 Skill cheats The Sims 4 Career cheats The Sims 4 Romance and Friendship cheats The Sims 4 Killing and Unkilling cheats The Sims 4 UI cheats The Sims 4 Get to Work cheats The Sims 4 Parenthood cheats The Sims 4 Island Living cheats The Sims 4 Dine Out cheats The Sims 4 Cats and Dogs cheats The Sims 4 Vampires cheats The Sims 4 Werewolves cheats The Sims 4 High School Years cheats The Sims 4 Horse Ranch cheats The Sims 4 For Rent cheats The Sims 4 Lockstruck cheats The Sims 4 Life and Death cheats The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies cheats The Sims 4 Enchanted by Nature cheats The Sims 4 Adventure Awaits cheats How do you enable cheats on Sims 4? To use cheat codes in The Sims 4, you first need to enable cheats in the game itself. Be warned, though: enabling cheats will mean that achievements or trophies will be turned off in this particular save, so it's worth making a backup save before turning them on. On PC, bring up the cheat menu by pressing Ctrl + Shift + C. Once there, enter testingCheats true and cheats will be enabled in this particular save. On Mac, you can bring up the cheat menu by pressing CMD + Shift + C. Then enter testingCheats true to enable cheats on that particular save. On Xbox One or Xbox Series X/S, you can access the cheat menu by pressing and holding LT + RT + LB + RB for a couple of seconds. This will bring up the cheat menu, into which you need to type testingCheats true to enable cheats in this save. On PS4 and PS5, you need to press and hold L1 + L2 + R1 + R2 to summon the cheat menu. When it appears, type in testingCheats true and cheats will then be enabled in this world. How to use The Sims 4 cheat codes Enabling cheats is one thing, but using The Sims 4 cheats is another kettle of fish. The main way you'll use cheat codes in The Sims 4 is: Open the game and load up a world Bring up the cheat menu (by pressing Ctrl + Shift + C on PC, or holding down all the shoulder buttons on console) Enter testingCheats true and press Done, if you haven't already Type the relevant cheat code into the little text box in the top-left corner of the screen Press Done, and the cheat will take effect The only exceptions to this system are the Interaction Cheats, which are activated in a slightly different way. You still need to be in a world with testingCheats true activated, but then you need to follow the steps below (depending on your platform of choice). View Affiliate Playlist on the source website To use The Sims 4 Interaction Cheats on PS4 or PS5, with testingCheats true already activated, hover the cursor over a Sim or an object, hold down Circle and then press X to bring up the Interaction Cheats menu. On Xbox One or Xbox Series X/S, once you have testingCheats true turned on, hold down B and then press A to summon the Interaction Menu. On PC, after activating testingCheats true, hold shift and then click on the Sim/item in question - this will make the Interaction Cheats menu appear, and you can choose from a variety of cheats that it will list for you. All the other cheats in the game can just be typed into the cheat console as we discussed before. For the full list of what you can do, read on! Read more: Sims 4 mods - tweak the game today Sims 4 expansions - what to buy Sims 4 challenges - test your skills The Sims 4 pronouns - how to change them The Sims 4 free - is the game free? Full list of The Sims 4 cheat codes for PC, Xbox and PlayStation While each new expansion tends to come with its own cheat codes, in this part of the article we're mainly going to focus on the main cheats in The Sims 4 base game. Whether you want more money or skills, or simply want to potty train your virtual toddler, these cheats in The Sims 4 will help you live your best life. Check out the full list below! The Sims 4 Interaction cheats Cheat Need > Make Happy - make all your Sim's motives full and set their mood to Happy Cheat Need > Enable Need Decay or Disable Need Decay - either allows or stops your Sims from Need changes Reset Object - Reset the status of Sims or objects. Add to Family - Have a Sim not in your family? Use this cheat to change that. Modify in CAS - allows you to alter the Sim in Create-a-Sim Make Dirty or Make Clean - either cleans an object or makes it dirty Teleport Sim - allows you to move your Sim to a place of your choosing Make head - will make any item your Sim's new head The Sims 4 money cheats kaching - receive 1000 simoleons rosebud - receive 1000 simoleons motherlode - receive 50000 simoleons Money- type any number after the word money to receive that precise amount of dosh FreeRealEstate on or off - all the lots in this area become free household.autopay_bills true or false - this one enables or disables monthly bill payments The Sims 4 Build Mode cheats modebb.moveobjects - lets you put items wherever you want bb.showhiddenobjects - reveals hidden objects and lets you buy them bb.enablefreebuild - lets you build wherever you want bb.ignoregameplayunlocksentitlement - lets you get items that are usually locked into certain careers The Sims 4 Live Mode cheats resetsim [firstname lastname] - this will reset a stuck Sim, as long as you spell the name right aspirations.complete_current_milestone - completes the Sim's current aspirational goal sims.give_satisfaction_points [#] - type any number you want, your Sim will get that many satisfaction points fillmotive motive_Bladder or Energy or Fun or Hunger or Hygiene or Social - fulfils the specified motive sims.fill_all_commodities - fulfils every motive in the household The Sims 4 skill cheats To max out your Sim's skill level in any of the major skills in the game, these are the convoluted codes you'll want to use: stats.set_skill_level Major_Logic 10 stats.set_skill_level Major_HomestyleCooking 10 stats.set_skill_level Major_GourmetCooking 10 stats.set_skill_level Major_Bartending 10 stats.set_skill_level Major_Charisma 10 stats.set_skill_level Major_Comedy 10 stats.set_skill_level Major_Fishing 10 stats.set_skill_level Skill_Fitness 10 stats.set_skill_level Major_Gardening 10 stats.set_skill_level Major_Guitar 10 stats.set_skill_level Major_Piano 10 stats.set_skill_level Major_Violin 10 stats.set_skill_level Major_Handiness 10 stats.set_skill_level Major_Mischief 10 stats.set_skill_level Major_Painting 10 stats.set_skill_level Major_Photography 10 stats.set_skill_level Major_Programming 10 stats.set_skill_level Major_RocketScience 10 stats.set_skill_level Major_VideoGaming 10 stats.set_skill_level Major_Writing 10 Or for child Sims, use these to advance their skills to the max: stats.set_skill_level Skill_Child_Creativity 10 stats.set_skill_level Skill_Child_Social 10 stats.set_skill_level Skill_Child_Mental 10 stats.set_skill_level Skill_Child_Motor 10 stats.set_skill_level_Toddler_Communication 5 stats.set_skill_level_Toddler_Imagination 5 stats.set_skill_level_Toddler_Movement 5 stats.set_skill_level_Toddler_Thinking 5 stats.set_skill_level_Toddler_Potty 3 The Sims 4 career cheats There are four main Sims 4 Career cheats you'll want to be aware of: careers.promote - your Sim gets promoted careers.add_career - gives your Sim a new career of your choice careers.remove_career - removes a career of your choice from your Sim careers.retire - your Sims retires from your chosen career and will get a weekly pension instead To use any of those Sims 4 Career cheats, type the bold wording above followed by the official designation for your career of choice. The list of Careers and their designated cheat code words is below, with the part you need to type in bold: Politician - Activist (requires The Sims 4 City Living expansion) Acting - Actor (requires The Sims 4 Get Famous expansion) Astronaut - Astronaut Athlete - Athletic Business - Business Criminal - Criminal Critic - Careers_Adult_Critic (requires The Sims 4 City Living expansion) Culinary - Culinary Detective - Detective (requires The Sims 4 Get to Work expansion) Doctor- Doctor (requires The Sims 4 Get to Work expansion) Entertainer - Entertainer Painter - Painter Scientist - Scientist (requires The Sims 4 Get to Work expansion) Secret Agent - SecretAgent Social Media - SocialMedia (requires The Sims 4 City Living expansion) Style Influencer - Influencer Tech Guru - TechGuru Writer - Writer For example, you would enter careers.promote Actor into the cheats console to promote a Sim that is pursuing an acting career. It's also worth noting that teen Sims have some different Career options, instead of the grown-up ones, with the corresponding cheat codes listed in bold below: Babysitter - Teen_Babysitter Barista - Teen_Barista Fast Food Employee - Teen_FastFood Scout - Scout (requires The Sims 4 Seasons expansion) Manual Laborer - Teen_Manual Retail Employee - Teen_Retail The Sims 4 romance cheats and friendship cheats relationship.introduce_sim_to_all_others - your Sim is instantly introduced to all their neighbours relationships.create_friends_for_sim - a friend will automatically spawn for your Sim modifyrelationship [YourSimFirstName] [YourSimLastName] [TargetSimFirstName] [TargetSimLastName] 100 LTR_Friendship_Main - your Sim and the target Sim instantly have maximum friendship modifyrelationship [YourSimFirstName] [YourSimLastName] [TargetSimFirstName] [TargetSimLastName] 100 LTR_Romance_Main - your Sim and the target Sim now have maximum romance With those last two, you can also put a lower number (where the 100 currently is) if you want to reduce your Sim's level of friendship or romance with another Sim. The Sims 4 killing cheats and unkilling cheats death.toggle true - kill your Sim death.toggle false - unkill your sim sims.add_buff Ghostly - your Sim becomes a ghost for four in-game hours stats.set_stat commodity_Vampire_SunExposure -100 - kills a Vampire sim (requires The Sims 4 Vampires expansion) The Sims 4 UI cheats headlineeffects on or off - controls headline effects such as speech bubbles hovereffects on or off - controls the hover effect when you move over a Sim fullscreenToggle - will make the game either full screen or windowed on PC fps on or off - will show or hide the current frames per second on the screen The Sims 4 Get to Work Cheats There are, of course, expansions for The Sims 4 that will bring with them their own cheats – so let's break those down too! Before you can use these, a new sim must be created and added to the neighbourhood. Use the cheats with that sim, hire them for your store and you're done! As for what the cheats are: stats.set_skill_level retail_workethic (number from 1 to 5) - Adjusts Work Ethic skill. stats.set_skill_level retail_maintenance (number from 1 to 5) - Adjusts Maintenance skill. stats.set_skill_level retail_sales (number from 1 to 5) - Adjusts Sales skill. And if you own a retail store and have at least one item for sale, you can activate these perks for every active sim in your household! bucks.unlock_perk AdditionalWorker_1 true - adds Additional Employee #1 bucks.unlock_perk AdditionalWorker_2 true - adds Additional Employee #2 bucks.unlock_perk CheckoutSpeed_Large true - Faster Checkouts (large) bucks.unlock_perk CheckoutSpeed_Small true - Faster Checkouts (small) bucks.unlock_perk CustomerBrowseTime true - Curious Shopper bucks.unlock_perk CustomerPurchaseIntent true - Serious Shopper bucks.unlock_perk DescreaseRestockingCost true - Cheaper Restocking bucks.unlock_perk ImproveRetailSocials true - Slick Salesman bucks.unlock_perk InstantRestock true - Instant Restocking bucks.unlock_perk PedestalMimic true - Provocative Pedestal bucks.unlock_perk RegisterMimic true - Register of Tomorrow bucks.unlock_perk RestockSpeed_Large true - Faster Restocking (large) bucks.unlock_perk RestockSpeed_Small true - Faster Restocking (small) bucks.unlock_perk RetailOutfit true - Snazzy Shirt bucks.unlock_perk SignageMimic true - Stunning Sign bucks.unlock_perk StorePlacard_1 true - Placard: My First Simoleon bucks.unlock_perk StorePlacard_2 true - Placard: Fobbs 500 bucks.unlock_perk SureSaleSocial true - Sure Sale DecreaseRestocking_Temporary true - Superfluous Surplus ImprovementManagementSocials true - Mega Manager The Sims 4 Parenthood Cheats Replace the X in the cheats below with a value from -100 to 100 here! stats.set_stat lifeSkillStatistic_ConflictResolution X - Adjusts Conflict Resolution. stats.set_stat lifeSkillStatistic_EmotionalControl X - Adjusts Emotional Control. stats.set_stat lifeSkillStatistic_Empathy X - Adjusts Empathy. stats.set_stat lifeSkillStatistic_Manners X - Adjusts Manners. stats.set_stat lifeSkillStatistic_Responsibility X - Adjusts Responsibility. The Sims 4 Island Living Cheats Jut two here and they are: traits.equip_trait trait_OccultMermaid - Turns Sim into a Mermaid. traits.remove_trait trait_OccultMermaid - Turns Sim back to normal. The Sims 4 Dine Out Cheats Every Sim in your household will benefit from these cheats – but you need to own a restaurant first. bucks.unlock_perk AdditionalChef true - Additional Chef bucks.unlock_perk AdditionalWaiter_1 true - Additional Waiter #1 bucks.unlock_perk AdditionalWaiter_2 true - Additional Waiter #2 bucks.unlock_perk CheaperIngredients_1 true - Ingredient Discount (small) bucks.unlock_perk CheaperIngredients_2 true - Ingredient Discount (large) bucks.unlock_perk ChefsHat true - adds The Chef's Hat bucks.unlock_perk EatFaster true - Fast Eaters bucks.unlock_perk ExpensiveOrders true - Well Funded Foodies bucks.unlock_perk IngredientCostDiscount true - Surplus Harvest bucks.unlock_perk IngredientQualityOptions true - Ingredient Quality Options bucks.unlock_perk InspirationalSpeechSocial true - Inspirational Speech bucks.unlock_perk LengthenImpatienceTimeout - Patient Patrons bucks.unlock_perk LowerChangeBadEvents_Small - Well Managed bucks.unlock_perk LowerEmployeeTrainingCost - Lowers the training cost bucks.unlock_perk MoreCustomers true - Meal Rush bucks.unlock_perk RecommendedDishFrequency - Curiouser Customers bucks.unlock_perk RecommendedDishSocial true - Curious Customers bucks.unlock_perk RiskFreeMarkup true - Tidy Tippers The Sims 4 Cats and Dogs Cheats Here are all the Vet Clinic Perk Cheats cheats! bucks.unlock_perk AdditionalVet_1 true - Additional Vet #1 bucks.unlock_perk AdditionalVet_2 true - Additional Vet #2 bucks.unlock_perk Vetperks_InspirationalSpeechSocial true - Inspirational Speech bucks.unlock_perk Vetperks_LowerEmployeeTrainingCost true - Lower Employee Training Costs bucks.unlock_perk Vetperks_LengthenImpatienceTimeout true - Patient Patients bucks.unlock_perk ReducePetStress true - Reduce Pet Stress bucks.unlock_perk SupplyQuality true Unlock - Vet Supply Quality bucks.unlock_perk Vetperks_MoreCustomers true - Vet Rush bucks.unlock_perk UnlockCASItem true - The Vet Coat bucks.unlock_perk Vetperks_LowerChanceBadEvents_Small true - Well Managed The Sims 4 Vampires Cheats Yep, there are bloodsuckers in Sims 4 and here are the basics for turning into one – and then reverting back again. traits.equip_trait trait_OccultVampire - Turns your Sim into a vampire. stats.set_stat commodity_BecomingVampire 2160 - Transitions your Sim into a vampire over a number of days. traits.remove_trait trait_OccultVampire - Turns a vampire Sim back to normal. And here are the cheats! stats.set_stat rankedStatistic_Occult_VampireXP 202 - Ranks up to Minor Vampire stats.set_stat rankedStatistic_Occult_VampireXP 630 - Ranks up to Prime Vampire stats.set_stat rankedStatistic_Occult_VampireXP 1058 - Ranks up to Master Vampire stats.set_stat rankedStatistic_Occult_VampireXP 1486 - Ranks up to Grand Master Vampire stats.set_stat rankedStatistic_Occult_VampireXP 1593 - Caps the Sim's vampire rank The Sims 4 Vampires Rank Cheats Quite a few in this one – and look at the rank level at the end of each one, as that is where you will need to be to use them. bucks.unlock_perk DetectPersonality true 40961 [Sim ID] - Unlocks Power: Detect Personality (Req rank: Fledgling) bucks.unlock_perk BatForm true 40961 [Sim ID] - Unlocks Power: Bat Form (Req rank: Fledgling) bucks.unlock_perk Hallucinate true 40961 [Sim ID] - Unlocks Power: Hallucination (Req rank: Fledgling) bucks.unlock_perk AlwaysWelcome true 40961 [Sim ID] - Unlocks Power: Eternally Welcome (Req rank: Fledgling) bucks.unlock_perk PotentPower_3 true 40961 [Sim ID] - Unlocks Power: Occult Master (Req rank: Fledgling) bucks.unlock_perk AlluringVisage_3 true 40961 [Sim ID] - Unlocks Power: Vampiric Fascination (Req rank: Minor) bucks.unlock_perk VampiricStrength_Level3 true 40961 [Sim ID] - Unlocks Power: Vampiric Might (Req rank: Minor) bucks.unlock_perk Command true 40961 [Sim ID] - Unlocks Power: Command (Req rank: Minor) bucks.unlock_perk GarlicImmunity true 40961 [Sim ID] - Unlocks Power: Garlic Immunity (Req rank: Minor) bucks.unlock_perk VampireCreation true 40961 [Sim ID] - Unlocks Power: Vampire Creation (Req rank: Minor) bucks.unlock_perk Mesmerize true 40961 [Sim ID] - Unlocks Power: Mesmerize (Req rank: Prime) bucks.unlock_perk NocturnalAffinity_Level3 true 40961 [Sim ID] - Unlocks Power: Master of Darkness (Req rank: Prime) bucks.unlock_perk IrresistibleSlumber true 40961 [Sim ID] - Unlocks Power: Irresistible Slumber (Req rank: Prime) bucks.unlock_perk ManipulateLifeSpirit true 40961 [Sim ID] - Unlocks Power: Manipulate Life Spirit (Req rank: Prime) bucks.unlock_perk VampiricSlumber_Level3 true 40961 [Sim ID] - Unlocks Power: Vampiric Trance (Req rank: Prime) bucks.unlock_perk EmotionalDampening_Level3 true 40961 [Sim ID] - Unlocks Power: Deadened Emotions (Req rank: Master) bucks.unlock_perk VampireRun true 40961 [Sim ID] - Unlocks Power: Supernatural Speed (Req rank: Master) bucks.unlock_perk NeedsNaughtiness true 40961 [Sim ID] - Unlocks: Deprive Needs (Req rank: Master) bucks.unlock_perk ResistanceSolis_Level3 true 40961 [Sim ID] - Unlocks Power: Perfect Sun Resistance (Req rank: Master) bucks.unlock_perk LoseHumanity_Hygiene true 40961 [Sim ID] - Unlocks Power: Odorless (Req rank: Master) bucks.unlock_perk EmotionalBurst_3 true 40961 [Sim ID] - Unlocks Power: Control Emotion (Req rank: Grand Master) bucks.unlock_perk MistForm true 40961 [Sim ID] - Unlocks Power: Mist Form (Req rank: Grand Master) bucks.unlock_perk TameTheThirst true 40961 [Sim ID] - Unlocks Power: Tamed Thirst (Req rank: Grand Master) bucks.unlock_perk LoseHumanity_Social true 40961 [Sim ID] - Unlocks Power: Beyond the Herd (Req rank: Grand Master) bucks.unlock_perk LoseHumanity_Fun true 40961 [Sim ID] - Unlocks Power: Immortal Pleasures (Req rank: Grand Master) The Sims 4 Werewolves cheats In the recent The Sims 4 Werewolves pack, these are the cheats you can use: traits.equip_trait trait_OccultWerewolf_Temperaments_Lunar_NightMark - Get Mark of the Night Trait traits.equip_trait trait_OccultWerewolf_AspirationTraits_BetterFuryContro - Get Refined Lupine Trait traits.equip_trait trait_OccultWerewolf_AspirationTraits_BetterTurning - Get Chomp Champion Trait traits.equip_trait trait_OccultWerewolf_AspirationTraits_FormerLycan - Get Werewolf Ally Trait traits.equip_trait trait_OccultWerewolf_AspirationTraits_FriendlyWolf - Get Fanged Friend Trait traits.equip_trait trait_OccultWerewolf_AspirationTraits_MoreFear - Get Threatening Presence Trait traits.equip_trait trait_OccultWerewolf_DormantWolf - Get Dormant Wolf Trait traits.equip_trait trait_OccultWerewolf_GreaterWolfBlood - Get Greater Wolf Blood Trait traits.equip_trait trait_OccultWerewolf_InitiationBonusTrait - Get Lunar Confidant Trait traits.equip_trait trait_OccultWerewolf_Temperaments_AntiCapitalistCanine - Get Anti-capitalist Canine Trait traits.equip_trait trait_OccultWerewolf_Temperaments_BigBadWolf - Get Big Bad Wolf Trait traits.equip_trait trait_OccultWerewolf_Temperaments_Carnivore - Get Carnivore Trait traits.equip_trait trait_OccultWerewolf_Temperaments_EasyExcitable - Get Easy Excitable Trait traits.equip_trait trait_OccultWerewolf_Temperaments_FeelsOutcasted - Get Feels Outcasted Trait traits.equip_trait trait_OccultWerewolf_Temperaments_Frisky - Get Frisky Trait traits.equip_trait trait_OccultWerewolf_Temperaments_GrumpyWolf - Get Grumpy Wolf Trait traits.equip_trait trait_OccultWerewolf_Temperaments_HatesBeingWet - Get Hates Being Wet Trait traits.equip_trait trait_OccultWerewolf_Temperaments_HungryLikeTheWolf - Get Hungry Like the Wolf Trait traits.equip_trait trait_OccultWerewolf_Temperaments_Lunar_ForestMark - Get Mark of the Forest Trait traits.equip_trait trait_OccultWerewolf_Temperaments_Lunar_HuntMark - Get Mark of the Hunt Trait traits.equip_trait trait_OccultWerewolf_Temperaments_Lunar_WolfMark - Get Mark of the Wolf Trait traits.equip_trait trait_OccultWerewolf_Temperaments_MustBeClean - Get Must Be Clean Trait traits.equip_trait trait_OccultWerewolf_Temperaments_NightWolf - Get Night Wolf Trait traits.equip_trait trait_OccultWerewolf_Temperaments_Prideful - Get Prideful Trait traits.equip_trait trait_OccultWerewolf_Temperaments_RestlessAnimal - Get Restless Animal Trait traits.equip_trait trait_OccultWerewolf_Temperaments_SensitiveHearing - Get Sensitive Hearing Trait traits.equip_trait trait_OccultWerewolf_Temperaments_SurvivalInstincts - Get Survival Instincts Trait traits.equip_trait trait_OccultWerewolf_Temperaments_Territorial - Get Territorial Trait traits.equip_trait trait_OccultWerewolf_Temperaments_WolfBrain - Get Wolf Brain Trait traits.equip_trait trait_OccultWerewolf_Temperaments_WrackedWithGuilt - Get Wracked With Guilt Trait traits.equip_trait trait_WerewolfPack_FriendA - Get Friend of the Moonwood Collective Trait traits.equip_trait trait_WerewolfPack_FriendB - Get Friend of the Wildfangs Trait The Sims 4 High School Years cheats Now that The Sims 4 High School Years Pack has come out, players with that DLC installed should also be able to use these cheats: traits.equip_trait trait_hsexit_dropout - Drop out of school traits.equip_trait trait_hsexit_expelled - Get expelled from school traits.equip_trait trait_hsexit_graduate_early - Graduate Copperdale High early traits.equip_trait trait_hsexit_graduate_honors - Graduate Copperdale High with honors traits.equip_trait trait_hsexit_graduate_valedictorian - Become Valedictorian stats.set_skill_level adultminor_entrepreneur <insert number from one to five here> - Set skill level for 'entrepeneur' trait traits.equip_trait trait_entrepreneur_theknowledge - Give an entrepreneur 'The Knowledge' trait traits.equip_trait trait_dauntless - Give 'Dauntless' trait traits.equip_trait trait_highflier - Give 'Highflier' trait traits.equip_trait trait_iconic - Give 'Iconic' trait traits.equip_trait trait_relatable - Give 'Relatable' trait careers.promote teen_simsfluencersidehustle - Promote influencer side hustle (teen) careers.promote parttime_simsfluencersidehustle - Promote influencer side hustle (adult) careers.demote teen_simsfluencersidehustle - Demote influencer side hustle (teen) careers.demote parttime_simsfluencersidehustle - Demote influencer side hustle (adult) careers.promote teen_streamersidehustle - Promote streamer side hustle (teen) careers.promote parttime_streamersidehustle - Promote streamer side hustle (adult) careers.demote teen_streamersidehustle - Demote streamer side hustle (teen) careers.demote parttime_streamersidehustle - Demote streamer side hustle (adult) careers.promote hsteam_cheerteam - Cheer team promotion careers.promote hsteam_chessteam - Chess team promotion careers.promote hsteam_computerteam - Computer team promotion careers.promote hsteam_footballteam - Football team promotion traits.equip_trait trait_reward_hsteam_cheerteam - Cheer team reward: Cheer Champion traits.equip_trait trait_reward_hsteam_chessteam - Chess team reward: Chess Master traits.equip_trait trait_reward_hsteam_computerteam - Computer team reward: L33T Hacker traits.equip_trait trait_reward_hsteam_footballteam - Football team reward: Star Player traits.equip_trait trait_teenpranks_prankster - Give 'Authentic Prankster' trait traits.equip_trait trait_untroubled - Give 'Untroubled' trait modifyrelationship [Sim 1] [Sim 2] 100 sentimenttrack_bitter_st_hsprom_noprominvite - Add 'Bitter About No Prom Invite' sentiment modifyrelationship [Sim 1] [Sim 2] 100 sentimenttrack_close_lt_iknowtheyvegotmyback - Add 'They’ve Got My Back' sentiment modifyrelationship [Sim 1] [Sim 2] 100 sentimenttrack_close_lt_theyunderstand - Add 'They Understand' sentiment modifyrelationship [Sim 1] [Sim 2] 100 sentimenttrack_close_lt_twopeasinapod - Add 'Two Peas in a Pod' sentiment modifyrelationship [Sim 1] [Sim 2] 100 sentimenttrack_close_st_goodfirstimpression - Add 'Good First Impression' sentiment modifyrelationship [Sim 1] [Sim 2] 100 sentimenttrack_close_st_throwfootballbondingmoment - Add 'Bonding Moment' sentiment modifyrelationship [Sim 1] [Sim 2] 100 sentimenttrack_crush_lt_generic - Add 'Crush' sentiment modifyrelationship [Sim 1] [Sim 2] 100 sentimenttrack_guilty_st_hsprom_brokenpact - Add 'Guilty about Broken Prom Pact' sentiment modifyrelationship [Sim 1] [Sim 2] 100 sentimenttrack_hurt_st_hsprom_brokenditchpromise - Add 'Hurt about Broken Prom Promise' sentiment The Sims 4 Horse Ranch cheats The Sims 4 Horse Ranch DLC brought all sorts of equine shenanigans, including some handy cheat codes to improve your horse-adjacent skills. However, you will need your horse's ID for these codes to work. To do this you type the following: sims.get_sim_id_by_name [HorseFirstName] [HorseLastName] Once you've got this, you can use the codes below: stats.set_skill_level AdultMajor_EquestrianSkill 10 [HorseID] - Improve Horse Riding up to max level 10 stats.set_skill_level AdultMinor_RanchNectar 5 [HorseID] - Improve Nectar Making up to max level 5 stats.set_skill_level Horse_Temperament 10 [HorseID] - Improve Horse Temperament up to max level 10 stats.set_skill_level Horse_Agility 10 [HorseID] - Improve Horse Agility up to max level 10 stats.set_skill_level Horse_Jumping 10 [HorseID] - Improve Horse Jumping up to max level 10 stats.set_skill_level Horse_Endurance 10 [HorseID] - Improve Horse Endurance to max level 10 The Sims 4 For Rent cheats Currently, there is only one cheat available for The Sims 4 For Rent expansion pack. Once more are added from EA or modded in by fans, we'll make sure to update this list. bb.increaserentalunitcap off – Removes the rental unit cap on lots, so over six units can be featured in one Residential Rental bb.increaserentalunitcap on – reverses the rental cap The Sims 4 Lovestruck cheats Lovestruck introduces a few new features - you can get a job as a Romance Consultant, make a Sim more fickle when it comes to romance and complete Aspirations that reward you Satisfaction Points to spend on a Rewards Stone. With cheats, you can bypass a lot of the busy work (or make things harder). We've got them all listed below! careers.promote romanceconsultant – Give yourself a promotion as a Romance Consultant careers.demote romanceconsultant – Give yourself a demotion as a Romance Consultant modifyrelationship [YourSimFirstName] [YourSimLastName] [TargetSimFirstName] [TargetSimLastName] [1-100] LTR_Romance_Main – Increase or decrease a romantic relationship between two Sims stats.set_skill_level Major Romance [1-10] – Increase or decrease your Sim's romance skill traits.equip_trait trait_RomanticallyReserved – Make a Sim harder to win over aspirations.complete_current_milestone – This will complete your Aspiration milestones sims.give_satisfaction_points [amount] – Give yourself a desired number of Satisfaction Points The Sims 4 Life and Death cheats Life and Death is one of the biggest recent The Sims 4 expansions, bringing with it a life after death, new traits, careers and the Soul Journey system. Along with those additions come plenty of cheats to help you play around with what the expansion has to offer. aspirations.complete_current_milestone – Completes your Sim's current Aspiration Milestone careers.promote mortician – Gives yourself a promotion as a Mortician careers.demote mortician – Gives yourself a demotion as a Mortician careers.promote active_reaper – Gives yourself a promotion as a Reaper careers.demote active_reaper – Gives yourself a demotion as a Reaper sims.give_satisfaction_points X – Gives your Sim Satisfaction Points stats.set_skill_level minor_thanatology X (1-5) – Increases your Thanatology Skill traits.equip_trait trait_grief_anger – Gives the 'Anger Grief' trait traits.remove_trait trait_grief_anger – Removes the 'Anger Grief' trait traits.equip_trait trait_chasedbydeath – Gives the 'Chased By Death' trait traits.remove_trait trait_chasedbydeath – Removes the 'Chased By Death' trait traits.equip_trait trait_grief_denial – Gives the 'Denial Grief' trait traits.remove_trait trait_grief_denial – Removes the 'Denial Grief' trait traits.equip_trait ghostwhisperer – Gives the 'Ghost Whisperer' trait traits.remove_trait ghostwhisperer – Removes the 'Ghost Whisperer' trait traits.equip_trait grimborn – Gives the 'Grimborn' trait traits.remove_trait grimborn – Removes the 'Grimborn' trait traits.equip_trait grimdescendant – Gives the 'Grim Descendant' trait traits.remove_trait grimdescendant – Removes the 'Grim Descendant' trait traits.equip_trait trait_macabre – Gives the 'Macabre' trait traits.remove_trait trait_macabre – Removes the 'Macabre' trait traits.equip_trait trait_grief_depression – Gives the 'Sadness Grief' trait traits.remove_trait trait_grief_depression – Removes the 'Sadness Grief' trait traits.equip_trait trait_skeptical – Gives the 'Skeptical' trait traits.remove_trait trait_skeptical – Removes the 'Skeptical' trait The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies cheats A big switch from Life and Death, the Businesses and Hobbies expansion introduces a bunch of, you guessed it, businesses and hobbies! To help you get started with your new life as a small business owner, here are all the cheats available for this expansion: traits.equip_trait trait_beloved - Adds the 'Beloved' trait traits.remove_trait trait_beloved - Removes the 'Beloved' trait traits.equip_trait trait_idealist - Adds the 'Idealist' trait traits.remove_trait trait_idealist - Removes the 'Idealist' trait traits.equip_trait trait_shady - Adds the 'Shady' trait traits.remove_trait trait_shady - Removes the 'Shady' trait traits.equip_trait trait_speaker - Adds the 'Motivational Speaker' trait traits.remove_trait trait_speaker - Removes the 'Motivational Speaker' trait stats.set_skill_level major_pottery X (1-10) - Increases your Pottery skill stats.set_skill_level major_tattooing X (1-10) - Increases your Tattooing skill traits.masteryperk_auraactive - Unlocks 'Active Aura' Mastery Perk traits.masteryperk_aspirationalcreator - Unlocks 'Aspirational Creator' Mastery Perk traits.masteryperk_aspirationalthinker - Unlocks 'Aspirational Thinker' Mastery Perk traits.masteryperk_creativeaura - Unlocks 'Creative Aura' Mastery Perk traits.masteryperk_inthezone - Unlocks 'In the Zone' Mastery Perk traits.masteryperk_auramental - Unlocks 'Mental Aura' Mastery Perk traits.masteryperk_mentalexercise - Unlocks the 'Mental Exercise' Mastery Perk traits.masteryperk_pigeonholedactive - Unlocks the 'Pigeonholed (Active)' Mastery Perk traits.masteryperk_pigeonholedcreative - Unlocks the 'Pigeonholed (Creative)' Mastery Perk traits.masteryperk_pigeonholedmental - Unlocks the 'Pigeonholed (Mental)' Mastery Perk traits.masteryperk_pigeonholedsocial - Unlocks the 'Pigeonholed (Social)' Mastery Perk traits.masteryperk_powerfulperformer - Unlocks the 'Power Performer' Mastery Perk traits.masteryperk_secondwind - Unlocks the 'Second Wind' Mastery Perk traits.masteryperk_secretspice - Unlocks the 'Secret Spice' Mastery Perk traits.masteryperk_skillfulsleep - Unlocks the 'Skillful Sleep' Mastery Perk traits.masteryperk_spacebender - Unlocks the 'Spacebender' Mastery Perk traits.masteryperk_strongerwithage - Unlocks the 'Stronger With Age' Mastery Perk The Sims 4 Enchanted by Nature cheats The Enchanted by Nature expansion gives you everything you need to create a magical woodland world filled with fairies and toadstoods alike. To get you into the groove of forest life, here are all the cheats you can use in this expansion: careers.promote naturopath - Gives yourself a promotion as a Naturopath careers.demote naturopath - Gives yourself a demotion as a Naturopath stats.set_skill_level major_apothecary X - Increases your Apothecary skill stats.set_skill_level skill_nls X - Increases your Natural Living skill stats.set_stat rankedstatistic_fairyoccult_fairyxp X - Gives yourself X exp to your Fairy Sim traits.equip_trait trait_mystical - Adds the 'Mystical' trait traits.remove_trait trait_mystical - Removes the 'Mystical' trait traits.equip_trait trait_rogue - Adds the 'Disruptive' trait traits.remove_trait trait_rogue - Removes the 'Disruptive' trait traits.equip_trait trait_plantlover - Adds the 'Plant Lover' trait traits.remove_trait trait_plantlover - Removes the 'Plant Lover' trait traits.equip_trait trait_naturesbestbud - Adds the 'Nature's Best Bud' trait traits.remove_trait trait_naturesbestbud - Removes the 'Nature's Best Bud' trait traits.equip_trait trait_naturalmeds_healswithpills - Adds the 'Well-Balanced Practitioner' trait traits.remove_trait trait_naturalmeds_healswithpills - Removes the 'Well-Balanced Practitioner' trait traits.equip_trait trait_fairystories_initiation_intothepixieland - Adds the 'Everdew Reward' trait traits.remove_trait trait_fairystories_initiation-intothepixieland - Removes the 'Everdew Reward' trait traits.equip_trait highfaelineage - Adds the 'High Fae Lineage' trait traits.remove_trait highfaelineage - Removes the 'High Fae Lineage' trait traits.equip_trait problemfairy - Adds the 'Problem Fairy' trait traits.remove_trait problemfairy - Removes the 'Problem Fairy' trait The Sims 4 Adventure Awaits cheats The Sims 4 Adventure Awaits introduced getaways for your Sims to visit, replete with new activities to do on their holidays, such as archery, diving, entomology and papercraft. It also added imaginary friends to the game, which can only be seen by the child who imagines them! But, to get the most out of your holiday, here are all the Sims 4 Adventure awaits cheats! stats.set_skill_level skill_archery X - Sets your archery skill (1-5) stats.set_skill_level diving X - Sets your diving skill (1-5) stats.set_skill_level entomology X - Sets your entomology skill (1-5) stats.set_skill_level major_papercraft X - Sets your papercraft skill (1-10) traits.equip_trait Trait_Competitive - Give your sim the Competitive trait Traits.remove_trait Trait_Competitive - Removes the competitive trait careers.promote parkworker - Promote you Sim if they are a Park Worker careers.demote parkworker - Demote you Sim if they are a Park Worker aspirations.complete_current_milestone - Complete your current milestone trait_simpreference_likes_activities_archery - Make your Sim like archery trait_simpreference_dislikes_activities_archery - Make your Sim dislike archery trait_simpreference_likes_activities_divingboard - Make your Sim like diving trait_simpreference_dislikes_activities_divingboard - Make your Sim dislike diving distrait_simpreference_likes_activities_entomology - Make your Sim like entomology trait_simpreference_dislikes_activities_entomology - Make your Sim dislike entomology trait_simpreference_likes_activities_papercraft - Make your Sim like papercraft trait_simpreference_dislikes_activities_papercraft - Make your Sim dislike papercraft traits.equip_trait trait_nature_ep20_asp_critterhunter_critterenthusiast - Give your Sim the Critter Enthusiast trait traits.equip_trait_trait_aspiration_ep20_asp_coolkid - Give your Sim the Cool Kind on the Block trait When future DLC packs come to the game, we'll try our best to keep this article updated with all the latest cheats. 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Fortnite Winterfest 2025: Start date speculation and Harry Potter rumours explained
‘Tis the season, which means that in short order, we’ll be dashing through the snow in Fortnite Winterfest 2025, and we’ve got all the start date speculation you can shake a wand at, as well as the Harry Potter rumours explained! What’s more, there are video clips that point to there being more snow on the map! Unimaginable, really… But speaking of snow, one winter-themed Hatsune Miku could also be making an appearance if leaks are anything to go by. What we do know for certain is that Winterfest 2025 will be part of Chapter 7 Season 1, which features many famous faces from Hollywood, and even a Kill Bill chapter of all things. But if we harp on and on, we might end up on Santa’s naughty list, so let’s get straight to it! Read on for some Fortnite Winterfest 2025 release date speculation! When is Fortnite Winterfest 2025? Start date speculation Fortnite Winter Fest 2025 will likely start between 14th and 20th December. Every Fortnite Winterfest to date has launched during this window, and nothing points to it being any different this year. Known Fortnite leaker Blortzen took to X (formerly Twitter) in November to say that Fortnite Winterfest will “drop on Chapter 7 Season 1, some days after December 11th”. View oEmbed on the source website Epic Games is yet to make any official announcement though, and whilst uncommon, something happening internally could see some sort of delay, but Epic Games will probably only announce a date when it feels confident that Fortnite Winterfest 2025 will be ready. When we hear something more official, we will let you know as soon as possible! What to expect from Fortnite Winterfest 2025 According to Fortnite leaker HYPEX (who is rarely wrong), there will be a Harry Potter collaboration in Fortnite, which will include skins and a Broom Mythic at least. View oEmbed on the source website A broom would let players fly around the map, and we wouldn’t be surprised if there was a Golden Snitch to catch during rounds, either. We already had the Witch’s Broom way back in Chapter 2, so we’ve already got an idea of how a Nimbus 2000 might function in Fortnite. View Green Video on the source website The aforementioned Blortzen also points to a Winterfest Hatsune Miku, based on Snow Miku, going by a leaked Fortnite LEGO hairpiece model that closely resembles Snow Miku’s hair. And HYPEX also shared news that, judging from footage from the Naruto collaboration trailer, more of the map will be covered in snow, based on analysis from SpushFNBR, who spotted the change in the video, and KPMisParrot, who geolocated where in the map it was. So all in all, we’ve got Harry Potter, Snow Miku and snow. What a time to be alive. View Riddle on the source website Discover more with Fortnite creative map codes: Fortnite horror maps | Fortnite action-adventure maps | Fortnite hide and seek maps | Fortnite Zone Wars maps | Fortnite fighting maps | Fortnite parkour maps | best Fortnite creative maps | Fortnite Squid Game map codes | Fortnite Monopoly code | Fortnite I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here code | Fortnite Doctor Who map code Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Is Pokopia on Switch 1? Nintendo’s weird loophole explained
For those who love Pokémon and Animal Crossing, Pokopia seems like a dream come true. Alas, for those still on the Switch 1, it might be something of a nightmare, as playing it isn’t exactly straightforward. So, is Pokopia actually on Switch 1? It’s complicated. There is a weird Nintendo loophole, but beware, there are some hoops you need to jump through (more on that below). Still, with more exclusive games coming out, such as Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Kirby Air Riders, the Switch 2 is becoming more worth it with each passing day. If you’re yet to pick one up, be sure to check out all the best Switch 2 Black Friday deals and where to buy the Switch 2. If you do pick up a Nintendo Switch 2, then you’ll be able to play Pokopia with up to three friends in four-player co-op, as well as a host of other Switch 2 titles. If you don't and still want to try Pokopia on Switch 1, read on and all shall be revealed! Is Pokopia on Switch 1? Pokopia is not on Switch 1, but you can play it via Switch 2 GameShare. GameShare streams a version of the game to another Nintendo Switch 2, or a Switch 1. Think of it like split-screen of yore, but separated across two devices, where the main Switch 2 console will be doing all the heavy lifting, and outputting that to another device, which can use its own controls to interact with. Something to note is that you can only use GameShare with a Switch 2 and Switch 1 via a local wireless connection, and you cannot do it online. This means if you want to use GameShare with someone on a Switch 1, they have to be with you in person. Fellow Switch 2 owners can make use of GameChat to use GameShare online. View Green Video on the source website Read more on Pokémon: Pokémon Go Raids schedule - upcoming battles Best Pokémon gifts - the greatest merch Best Pokémon games on Switch - our ranking Best shiny Pokémon - the coolest creatures Best Dragon-type Pokémon - who's your fave? All cat Pokémon - the felines to catch Pokémon natures guide - all you need to know Pokémon type chart - strengths and weaknesses explained Legendary Pokémon - the full list Pokémon Scarlet and Violet cheats - handy hacks Pokémon Emerald cheats - what you need to know Pokémon Fire Red cheats - all codes Pokémon Go friend codes - and how to find them Pokémon games in order - where to start Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
High on Life 2 release date, gameplay and Justin Roiland news
After the success of the 2022 original, all eyes are on the sequel, and as such, we've got everything you need to know about the High on Life 2 release date, gameplay and the situation surrounding Justin Roiland. If anything, it's remarkable that we are getting a sequel so soon after the original, which is extremely refreshing in an age where some developers are only putting out one game per generation, given the rising cost and complexity of developing games. Who knows, maybe we'll be in a third before the 9th generation bows out! But when exactly is High on Life 2 coming out? Can we expect to see Rick and Morty creator Justin Roiland? Read on, and we shall tell all! High on Life 2 release date speculation High on Life 2 will release 13th February 2026. Announced first during the June 2025 Xbox Games Showcase with a release window of winter 2025, High on Life 2 was bumped back a little to February, as revealed by an Xbox Wire. In the world of delays, it's fairly minor, but it does put it up against some early 2026 heavy-hitters, such as Resident Evil Requiem, Mario Tennis fever, Nioh 3 and Dragon Quest VII Reimagined. It's certainly a different game from the rest of those titles, so it probably won't be competing for much of the same mind share. What platforms is High on Life 2 on? High on Life 2 is confirmed to be launching on Xbox Series X/S and PC, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass. While Xbox has made more of an effort to get its games on other consoles in recent years, that doesn't appear to be the case with High on Life 2. Neither the PlayStation nor Nintendo Switch 2 logos were anywhere to be seen in the game's reveal trailer, suggesting an Xbox and PC-exclusive launch. That being said, High on Life came to both PlayStation and Nintendo consoles later down the line, so if it doesn’t launch on the PS5 or Switch 2, it will almost certainly come to both consoles at some point. Is Justin Roiland in High on Life 2? Justin Roiland was a major player in the creation of the first High on Life, having originally come up with the idea for it, as well as working on the design and voice acting sides of development. However, due to allegations of violence and sexual assault against him, Roiland was removed from various projects, such as Rick and Morty. Roiland was also cut from High on Life's 'High on Knife' DLC, with his character Kenny surreptitiously killed off-screen. While the game's cast and crew have not been confirmed yet, it's likely that Justin Roiland will not be in High on Life 2. In March 2023, domestic violence charges brought forward in 2020 were dropped due to insufficient evidence. Roiland released a statement to social media at the time stating he was "thankful the case has been dismissed", adding, "I’m still deeply shaken by the horrible lies that were reported about me during this process." In September 2023, Roiland faced allegations of sexual assault from several individuals, as well as "pursuing young fans, some underage". In response to the claims, Roiland's lawyer Andrew Brettler said that all allegations were "false and defamatory". View Green Video on the source website High on Life 2 story and gameplay We don't know much about the High on Life 2 story right now, but here's what Squanch Games has to say about it. "You've done it. You've taken down an intergalactic cartel, brought humanity back from the brink of extinction, and hunted dangerous bounties to the far corners of the galaxy. "Bounty hunting has brought you fortune, fame and love; but when a mysterious figure from your past reappears and puts a price on your sister's head, your cushy life gets thrown into chaos. "Do you have what it takes to risk it all and bring down an intergalactic conspiracy that once again threatens your favourite species (humans)? "High on Life RETURNS as you and your beloved rag-tag team of alien misfits shoot, stab, and skate your way through gorgeous, dangerous worlds all across the galaxy to blow up the EVIL pharmaceutical conglomerate hell-bent on putting price tags on HUMAN LIFE!" As for gameplay, it appears to be most of the same action fans loved from the first game, with a few new twists to keep things fresh. The most prominent new addition is a skateboard, which Squanch Games promises you can use to "kickflip alien cops in the face and grind your way to freedom", which sounds pretty great if you ask us. Is there a High on Life 2 trailer? Yes! The first High on Life 2 trailer was released as part of June 2025's Xbox Games Showcase, and you can watch it below: View oEmbed on the source website Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Bleach Soul Resonance codes: Full list and how to redeem codes explained
For members of the Soul Society looking to get the most out of their shiny new mobile game, we’ve got all the Bleach: Soul Resonance codes, with a full list and how to redeem them explained. Regarding the latter, it's certainly easier than watching Bleach in order or figuring out which filler episodes you can skip! The Android and iOS action RPG has already proven popular with players, offering more content at launch than your typical Gacha, and what’s more, you can extract extra goodies by using Bleach Soul Resonance codes! But you’re here for the codes, not our yapping, so read on to get the full list of Bleach Soul Resonance codes! Bleach Soul Resonance codes: Full list of codes for November 2025 Below are all the codes that are currently valid for Bleach Soul Resonance: ICHIGO2859 - 5x Member's Insight, 5x Tamahagane I, and 3K Kan BLEACH11 - 50x Spiritual Jade, 1x Captain's Insight, and 10K Kan BSR666 - 5x Member's Insight, 5x Tamahagane I, and 3K Kan BSRSEAKOL - 2x Full Assault Omamori, 2x Tactic Omamori, and 2x Support Omamori BLEACHOB - 50x Spiritual Jade, 1x Tamahagane III, and 5K Kan BLEACHOBT21 - 100x Spiritual Jade, 2x Captain's Insight, and 10K Kan BLEACH1121 - 50x Spiritual Jade, 1x Captain's Insight, and 5K Kan BSR666X - 5x Member's Insight and 6K Kan BSR333Z - 3x Tamahagane I and 4K Kan BLEACGS13 - 5x Member's Insight, 2x Tamahagane I, and 3K Kan BLEACHHD31 - 5x Member's Insight, 5x Tamahagane I, and 3K Kan The codes are case-sensitive, so take care to enter them properly! How to redeem codes in Bleach Soul Resonance To redeem codes in Bleach Soul Resonance, you have to follow these steps: Complete Stage 1-6, which makes up the tutorial Complete the mission that takes place on the high school roof, which immediately follows the tutorial After this, you’ll be able to select the ‘Event’ menu button on the top right, which is a star bursting out of a box Select the ‘Treasure Reddem’ button Enter the code and exit the Event Menu Next, press the circle button in the top-right of the screen Select the mailbox You should see an “Exchanged Successfully” message. Select ti and then press claim. And that’s it! A little convoluted, but once you’re past the opening area of the game, it becomes a breeze. View Green Video on the source website All expired Bleach Soul Resonance codes For your sanity’s sake, we’ve included all the expired Bleach Soul Resonance codes so that you can quickly figure out if yours will work or not. Check them all out below! BLEACHCBT16 When more codes become invalid, we will update the list so that you're not caught out. Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Benedict Cumberbatch confirmed for major role in World of Tanks
The Sherlock star joins an ever-growing list of celebrities who have donned the tanker helmet in the name of crossovers.
As part of World of Tanks Holiday Ops 2026, there will be a familiar face in your holiday garage, and it won’t be Santa Claus offering up ho-ho-homing missiles, but none other than Benedict Cumberbatch. The Sherlock and Doctor Strange star will give players special assignments that can earn them exclusive in-game rewards, such as a Cumberbatch-voiced tank commander. Cumberbatch joins the likes of Jason Statham, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Vinnie Jones and Milla Jovovich, who have made Holiday Ops appearances in years gone by. Speaking to his involvement, Cumberbatch said: “I’m thrilled to be part of World of Tanks’ Holiday Ops this year.” He added: “It’s a game that celebrates strategy, teamwork, and thinking a few steps ahead. I really enjoyed collaborating with the team and bringing a new flavour to that world – along with a bit of festive spirit. Wishing all the players a fantastic holiday season.” For those concerned about the thousands of hours you have poured into World of Tanks, you can tell them that ol’ Benedict wished you a Merry Christmas. A bit more impressive than the ChatGPT-generated Christmas cards from your work. To usher in this new era of Cumberbatch combined arms, the World of Tanks team released a new Holiday Ops short film following a shy office worker, Sebastian, who seeks guidance from his therapist, played by Cumberbatch. View oEmbed on the source website Holiday Ops 2026 runs from 5th December 2025 to 12th January 2026, so there will be plenty of time for you to work towards unlocking all the rewards, though we’ll have become so used to seeing Benedict in the holiday garage that we’ll sorely miss him when he’s gone. But if you unlock the Benedict Cumberbatch tank commander, you can keep him forever! View Green Video on the source website Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
How much could the Steam Machine cost? Our prediction
Could the hype train run out of steam if it costs too much?
We wish we could tell you outright how much the Steam Machine could cost, but sadly, Valve has not provided any figures, so we’ve put on our detective hat to give you our prediction on how many of your pretty pennies you will have to cough up. Dubbed by many as the ‘GabeCube’, the Steam Machine offers gamers an exciting proposition: a more powerful Steam Deck hooked up to your TV. One of the primary pillars of the Deck’s success was its affordability, and Valve has indicated it wants to continue this tradition with the Steam Machine, but stormy clouds are gathering on the PC horizon that are causing the cost of certain components to skyrocket. With no official word then, it’s up to us to read the tea leaves of interviews, and which market segment Valve is positioning the Steam Machine for, to figure out how much the Steam Machine will cost. How much could the Steam Machine cost? Our prediction Speaking to Linus Sebastian of Linus Tech Tips, Valve said that the Steam Machine will be “competitively priced with a PC”, but notes that it will be “priced like a PC rather than like a console”. This is very telling on where to expect the cost of the Steam Machine to land, as entry gaming PCs are typically more expensive than consoles, at least in their base configuration as opposed to specialist SKUs such as the PlayStation 5 Pro. Something Sebastian also points out is that console manufacturers typically sell consoles at a loss, knowing that they will recoup money from selling games, but the Steam Machine is a PC, that could just be bought in bulk by companies to be deployed as enterprise computers, with no games sold, meaning that Valve does have to price it in a way that they won’t lose money for sustainability. A trick Valve has up its sleeve compared to typical prebuilt PCs is that it has designed the Steam machine in-house, meaning Valve only has to spend money on exactly what it needs. They will also be able to negotiate pricing directly with suppliers such as AMD, who produce both the CPU and GPU featured in the Steam machine, and can reduce the costs further by the fact that Valve will be buying components in bulk. Looking at pre-built PC suppliers such as AWD-IT, a similarly specced PC, such as the Mars, comes in at £569.99 on sale. The Mars features an AMD Radeon 7600 8GB GPU, which is slightly more powerful than the “semi-custom” AMD RDNA3 GPU found in the Steam Machine, and an AMD Ryzen 5500 6-core CPU, which is a generation older than the Zen 4-based 6-core CPU of Valve’s home console, and as such, is slower. Performance-wise, the Steam Machine will probably be faster overall, given the improved CPU, but not by a huge margin. The Steam Machine might be more performant with similar hardware; however, as testing by multiple vendors has shown some games running better under Linux, but one could just put Linux on the AWD-IT PC and call it a day as well. As such, we speculate that the Steam Machine could cost in the region of £500-600 if Valve intends it to be competitively priced. View Green Video on the source website Add in the fact that you will be getting a controller as well, then this value proposition goes up. There is something to consider, however, and that is the ever-increasing cost of DRAM and NAND modules used for system memory and SSDs, respectively. The big push for AI is the driving factor here, as large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT gobble up memory. There is also the tariff situation to take into consideration, which will primarily affect prospective buyers in the US, but Valve could spread the burden internationally so as not to lose out on one of the biggest gaming markets. Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders were delayed in the US due to tariffs, so disruption here for consoles is not unprecedented. At this point, Valve itself probably doesn’t know exactly how much the Steam Machine will cost. Hopefully, deals and contracts have already been signed ahead of time, but given that no price has been announced, this seems unlikely. When we know more, we will update you as soon as we can. Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Valve reveals Steam Machine home console, new controller and VR headset
Following the success of the Steam Deck, Valve has announced a plethora of new hardware: the Steam Frame VR headset with new controllers, the Steam Machine home console, and a new Steam Controller. The new Valve hardware is coming in early 2026 and is available to wishlist on Steam. Starting with the Steam Frame, the VR headset is more akin to VR devices such as the Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3s, in that it features an onboard SoC (system on a chip) that is capable of running its own games. The SoC is a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 with 16GB of RAM, and runs an ARM version of SteamOS. The headset features two 2160x2160 LCD screens that are capable of reaching 144Hz in an experimental mode, but typically runs between 72-120Hz, which is the same as Valve’s previous VR headset, the Index. Unlike the Index, the Steam Frame has inside-out tracking by way of four wide-FOV, meaning you won’t have to set up base stations in order to track the headset and controllers. SteamOS now has a new translation layer known as Fex, which enables the Steam Frame to natively run x86 applications (your typical PC applications) in an ARM environment (like the chip your phone uses), meaning low-requirement games could run off the headset. For more premium VR experiences, the Steam Frame features a Wi-Fi 6 dongle that provides a low-latency connection, meaning you can run more demanding games on a different system, such as the Steam machine, and stream it to the Steam Frame. Two eye-trackers enable the Steam Frame to know exactly where you are looking and utilise a technology Valve is calling "foveated streaming", which prioritises streaming quality to the exact area of the display you are looking at. The Steam Frame also has new controllers, which will be familiar to anyone who has used Meta Quest or PSVR2 controllers. The Steam Machine is Valve’s second attempt at a dedicated gaming console, but unlike the Steam Machines of 2015 that were made by third-party vendors such as Alienware, Valve is building and designing them in-house, much like the Steam Deck. As for the experience that players can expect, Valve describes it as a console that is over six times more powerful than the Steam Deck. Like the Steam Frame and Steam Deck, the console runs SteamOS, Valve’s custom Linux distribution. This means that you can swap between Gaming and Desktop mode, making the Steam Machine a PC-console hybrid, which many expect the next Xbox to be as well. Valve describes the console as being capable of 4K 60FPS gameplay, with it using a semi-custom AMD Zen 4 CPU and semi-custom AMD RDNA3 GPU, but with the GPU only having 8GB of RAM and being equivalent in specification to the AMD Radeon RX7600, it will struggle with more modern titles. View Green Video on the source website One could stream the aforementioned demanding VR titles from the Steam Machine to the Steam Frame. There is also a MicroSD card slot, and users can transfer them between the Steam Machine, Steam Frame and Steam Deck to To go with the Steam Machine, there is the new Steam Controller, which can be thought of as a Steam Deck with the screen removed. It features all the same controls, including the trackpads and internal gyro, making games that are better suited to mouse controls, such as RTS’ and FPS’ more feasible. There is a puck that acts as a dongle and magnetic charging station, and can connect via Bluetooth to a wide range of devices. Overall, it’s a clear statement of intent from Valve that the company wants to make further inroads into the PC and console market. With Steam recently reaching a concurrent peak of 41 million players, there will be many who are enticed by having a dedicated box that plays all their games. Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Will there be a Dispatch season 2? What the developers have said
With the final Dispatch episodes out now, fans of the episodic superhero workplace comedy will now be wondering “Will there be a Dispatch season 2?” We’re right there with you, so we’ve taken a look at what the developers AdHoc have said to try and figure that out! As well as scouring the web to see what the devs have said, we have also received an official statement from the horse's mouth. With such a stellar cast, it’s hardly a surprise that Dispatch has been such a big hit, with fans clamouring for more. But with all that said, read on for our Dispatch news dispatch! Will there be a Dispatch season 2? It has not yet been confirmed that Dispatch will get a second season, but there are some positive signs of hope to cling to. Dispatch reached a peak player count of 131,074, according to SteamDB, with many more playing on PlayStation, and according to Gematsu, it sold one million copies in 10 days, making it quite the success. Taking that into consideration, it would behove developers AdHoc Studio to keep it going. With the final episodes out now, in short order, we’ll be twiddling our thumbs, wondering what to do with our lives, so we can only live in hope that AdHoc have been cooking something up in the background to surprise us in short order. But until then, we’ll just have to wait and see! But let’s see what the developers have said… View oEmbed on the source website What have the developers have said about Dispatch season 2? After reaching out to the developers, AdHoc replied to RadioTimes.com with the following: “We couldn’t have imagined such an incredible response to Dispatch and we appreciate the enthusiasm from fans. “While there’s nothing to announce regarding Dispatch 2 at this time, we definitely will have conversations inside the studio about what could come next.” This isn’t the first time they’d said as much, however. As spotted by Forbes, Nick Herman, co-founder of AdHoc Studio, said: “We’re going to have to at least think about a season 2. That was a question mark three weeks ago, so that’s great. It’s a very cool problem to have” on the Friends Per Second podcast. Aaron Paul, who plays protagonist Robert Robertson, said: “I hope that you and I get to do multiple seasons of this game. I hope we get to do more” during a conversation with YouTuber Moist Critical. It seems like the will is certainly there, but creating a game takes a huge amount of resources, especially those that feature branching narrative paths such as Dispatch. Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
When is the next Nintendo Direct? Confirmed date, time and what to expect
The day of the Switch 2 Direct is upon us!
While Nintendo Directs typically focus on new games for the Nintendo Switch 2, the next one is set to be a bit different. While upcoming titles like Kirby Air Riders and Metroid Prime 4 are still on everyone's minds, Nintendo is choosing to use the next Nintendo Direct to share some more information about another of its media ventures. So, with a big trailer set to drop, here's what you need to know about when the next Nintendo Direct takes place, how and when to watch it, and what to expect! When is the next Nintendo Direct? Nintendo has confirmed that the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct will take place on Wednesday 12th November 2025. This was announced by Nintendo itself via its social media channels on 10th November. View oEmbed on the source website Keep reading for more key details! What time will Nintendo Direct start in the UK? The Nintendo Direct will take place at 2pm UK time on Wednesday 12th November 2025. It will exclusively cover information about the upcoming The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, set to release in cinemas in 2026. Nintendo has explicitly confirmed that "No game information will be included in this presentation." How to watch Nintendo Direct in the UK View oEmbed on the source website Today's Nintendo Direct will be shown on the official Nintendo YouTube channels. We've included the UK channel above, so you should be able to tune in there. When 2pm arrives, click into that player and prepare to be blown away (hopefully). What will be shown at the next Nintendo Direct? The next Nintendo Direct is focused on The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, the sequel to the hit 2023 animation from Nintendo and Illumination. The Direct will show off the premiere of the first trailer for the film, during which we expect to see some new characters join the series. Some leaked promotional materials appear to suggest that Yoshi will play a rather prominent role in the movie – or at least in the movie's merchandise. It should be made clear that this Direct will not include any content about upcoming Nintendo games! View Green Video on the source website Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Pokémon Legends Z-A DLC: Release date confirmed and what to expect
Though it feels like Pokémon Legends Z-A just launched – because it kind of has – that doesn't mean we have to wait very long for the Pokémon Legends Z-A Mega Dimension DLC release date, as it has just been confirmed! The announcement came with a new trailer that dives into more details of what to expect in the upcoming DLC. Be sure to check it out below. You can already access part of the DLC, as it comes in two parts: cosmetics and story content, with the former being available right now when you pre-order the Mega Dimension DLC. There's still a wee wait until the DLC, though, so be sure to peruse everything new with Pokémon Legends Z-A Ranked Battles Season 2 to help pass the time until then. And for those who have already ticked off their Legends Z-A Pokédex or got every Mega Evolution, then you'd better dust off that Master Ball, as the DLC is going to bring some new 'Mons to catch! But as for the Pokémon Legends: Z-A Mega Dimension DLC release date, read on! When is the Pokémon Legends Z-A DLC release date? The Pokémon Legends Z-A DLC release date is 10th December 2025. This is something of a break from previous games, which typically saw their DLC receive a Spring launch, but hey, we're not complaining! The Mega Dimension DLC is currently available to order on the Nintendo eShop, and doing so will instantly get you Holo-X and Holo-Y Apparel Items. These can be worn throughout the base game, but the real draw of the DLC is the story content! View Green Video on the source website What to expect from the Pokémon Legends Z-A DLC View oEmbed on the source website We’ve already seen a glitzy trailer starring two Mega Evolution versions of Raichu, and as the name suggests, this DLC will be focused on Mega Evolutions, but the second trailer linked above goes into more detail. A "Mysterious Girl", Ansha, and their mysterious Hoopa Pokémon can transport players into an alternate dimension of Lumiose City called Hyperspace. The trailer description tells us, "Just when Team MZ’s efforts seem to have restored peace to Lumiose City, something strange begins to happen—mysterious distortions start forming all around town. You’ll also meet a mysterious young girl named Ansha, who is accompanied by the Mischief Pokémon, Hoopa." The trailer shows your trainer entering through these rifts, into different "pockets of Hyperspace". You can explore more as you help Ansha create more special doughnuts for Hoopa to eat. The Pokémon inhabiting Hyperspace are very strong too, with a level 164 Marohawk chasing the player at one point. There's also a new Trainer who will help you on your journey, Korrina, who is something of a Mega Evolution guru. On that, there are new Mega Evolutions to battle and for your Pokémon to evolve into, such as Mega Chimeco and Mega Baxcalibur. Raichu X and Raichu Y aside, dataminers have spotted references to new Mega evolutions for classic creatures like Wigglytuff, Golbat, Persian, and many, many more. Given how impressive some of the Pokémon mainline DLC updates have been in recent years, we’ve got high hopes for this one. At the time of writing, Pokémon Legends Z-A is sitting at a 77 rating on Metacritic. For more on Pokémon Legends Z-A, be sure to check out our guide to the three starter options, as well as free mystery gifts. Read more on Pokémon: Best Pokémon gifts - the greatest merch Best Pokémon games on Switch - our ranking Best shiny Pokémon - the coolest creatures Best Dragon-type Pokémon - who's your fave? All cat Pokémon - the felines to catch Pokémon natures guide - all you need to know Pokémon type chart - strengths and weaknesses explained Legendary Pokémon - the full list Pokémon Scarlet and Violet cheats - handy hacks Pokémon Emerald cheats - what you need to know Pokémon Fire Red cheats - all codes Pokémon Go friend codes - and how to find them Pokémon games in order - where to start Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
GTA 6 fans react to shock delay: "My therapist will hear about this"
The Internet, the gaming world, and the world at large even, are in mourning, as yet again we are faced with another GTA 6 delay. It’s safe to say that some are taking it better than some, with others in emotional freefall. Whilst we and the rest of the gaming world wonder just what on earth we’ll be getting up to come May, we’ve taken to social media to see just how the community at large is taking the news. Redditor Disastrous-Rip-2552 puts it rather succinctly in the Official GTA 6 Release Day Delay Discussion Thread on Reddit, pointing to the ever yawning gap between GTA games, with chefslapchop and Food_Library333 chiming in. It almost feels as if we’ve been waiting for the game to come out forever at this point, leaving us wondering when was GTA 6 announced. Was it ever announced? Did it ever have an original release date, or are we suffering through cosmic horrors beyond our comprehension? View Green Video on the source website Well it turns out that GTA 6 was first properly announced on 5th December 2023, with the reveal of Trailer 1. That trailer said we’d be getting GTA 6 in “Fall 2025”, but lo and behold, that hasn’t panned out. Trailer 2 then came out shortly after the first delay, with a very (at the time) definitive-sounding 26th May 2026. Oh, how naive we were… Given the situation, the aptly named Miserable-Sleep-2644 doesn't mince their words, but we honestly wouldn't be surprised if their therapist called in sick over the news. It's not just pundits on Reddit, either, with even the official Cyberpunk 2077 X (formerly Twitter) account getting in on the action, poking fun at its own release date woes. View oEmbed on the source website Sometimes, a picture paints a thousand words, and that is certainly the case with how QmVu chose to respond to the news. It certainly encapsulates all our feelings. FlightFramed suspects that we may have entered something of an abusive relationship with Rockstar. How can we keep falling for their trickery? Some, such as Incognito-Person, can see the brighter side, but Too-Hood-95 is quick to point out their fallacy. It felt that we were finally cresting the final wave on the way to launch, but the Grand Theft Auto 6 odyssey has thrown us yet another tsunami... Read more on GTA: Full list of GTA 5 cheat codes Full list of GTA Vice City cheat codes Full list of GTA San Andreas cheats Full list of GTA 3 cheat codes Full list of GTA 4 cheat codes GTA 6 release date - all the latest rumours Fastest car in GTA 5 - how to get it GTA 5 mods - all our favourites GTA 5 voice actors - the full cast Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
GTA 6 release date, trailer and latest news
The biggest name in gaming has a new confirmed release date.
Time is a flat circle, folks, for we are here yet again to give you an update on the GTA 6 release date, which sadly, has seen another delay. The latest on Grand Theft Auto 6 trailers, gameplay and story details will have to do until we get our hands on the game itself. At least we'll maybe get another trailer or two in before the eventual GTA 6 release date, which will no doubt break even more YouTube records, if not our hearts. The delay also means we'll have to wait longer to find out if GTA 6 leaks and rumours hold any water, including speculation that GTA 6 Online could potentially have almost 100 players in a server, causing bedlam across the Vice City map. And though we can quite clearly see how gorgeous the game is when we compare GTA 5 and GTA 6's graphics, we sure could do with some extra screenshots as a chaser for the metaphorical drinking of the cold sick that is another delay. But, nonetheless, it is our sworn duty to truck on and report on all the latest Grand Theft Auto shenanigans, so without further ado, let's get to that new GTA 6 release date! Not that we need to rush, mind... GTA 6 release date GTA 6 will release on 19th November 2026. This was confirmed via a social media post from developer Rockstar Games, announcing that the game was being delayed from its previous release date of 26th May 2026. "We are sorry for adding additional time to what we realize has been a long wait, but these extra months will allow us to finish the game with the level of polish you have come to expect and deserve." View oEmbed on the source website Before the previous delay, the GTA 6 release date had been on track for autumn 2025. This all comes as Rockstar Games and parent company Take-Two have been accused of union-busting, after firing over 30 employees that Take-Two said were "leaking information". Either way, it spells trouble at Rockstar, which no doubt will have an effect on development. It's worth noting that pretty much every Grand Theft Auto has been delayed at least once, with Rockstar's previous release, Red Dead Redemption II, delayed three times. Considering the scale of this game, it's hardly a surprise to see another delay. If that's too long to wait, there have been some rumours of a potential GTA 4 remaster in the works, although this is not confirmed. Why is GTA 6 taking so long? With the massive size and scope of the latest Grand Theft Auto game, there are numerous reasons why GTA 6 is taking so long to come out. For one, game development has only grown more advanced over the last decade, so creating a game of this magnitude naturally takes more time. Another reason that is being cited is that Rockstar Games wants to be sure it is satisfied with the final product before launching, hoping not to disappoint fans. What's more, the company feels safe to do this since the anticipation of GTA 6 puts it in a position to be a monumental best-seller whenever it comes out. View oEmbed on the source website A former developer on the series, Obbe Vermeij, previously stated (via X) that the sixth instalment has no competition, so Rockstar has no need to panic about launching the game until it is absolutely happy with the final product. Can you pre-order GTA 6? No, pre-orders for GTA 6 are not yet available. Going off past releases, pre-orders will likely not go live until a good six months or so out from the game. The likes of Amazon, GAME and such will likely upload placeholder pages in the meantime. Once Rockstar announces a specific release date for GTA 6, pre-orders will shortly follow. Is there a trailer for GTA 6? Yes, Rockstar officially released the first GTA 6 trailer on 4th December 2023. However, it leaked several hours earlier than scheduled, forcing the developer to publish ahead of time. The 90-second trailer provides a decent look at the state of Leonida, the main protagonist Lucia and her unknown male partner. During this, Tom Petty's Love Is a Long Road provides the GTA 6 soundtrack, potentially hinting at what sort of music will feature throughout. View oEmbed on the source website We then had nearly a year and a half of radio silence when it came to new info on the game, until the second trailer was released out of nowhere in May 2025. The second trailer has much more of a focus on story, with us getting our first real look at Lucia and Jason and their life of crime: View oEmbed on the source website Where will the GTA 6 map be set? The trailer confirmed that the map of GTA 6 will be set in Leonida, a fictional state based on Florida that includes the iconic Vice City – the fictional version of Miami previously featured in the original Grand Theft Auto, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories. It remains to be seen whether this means GTA 6 will cover the whole of Leonida's version of Florida beyond Vice City at launch or will be added as post-launch content. A Bloomberg report claims: "Rockstar’s plan is now to continually update the game over time, adding new missions and cities regularly," so we'll have to wait until we get further clarification. Punters have long suggested that the map will still be larger than both GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2, and supposed GTA leaker Tez2 has noted that a 2022 GTA+ survey has asked select players if they'd use a fast-travel feature – which is therefore likely being considered for GTA 6. Will GTA 6 story include first female protagonist? Grand Theft Auto 6 will have two playable characters, one of whom is Lucia - the first playable female protagonist since the first top-down two-dimensional game. A Bloomberg report from December 2023 claimed that GTA 6 "will include a playable female protagonist for the first time, according to people familiar with the game". The report goes on to note: "The woman, who is Latina, will be one of a pair of leading characters in a story influenced by the bank robbers Bonnie and Clyde." Touching on how this new instalment could modernise the GTA tone, the report adds: "Developers are also being cautious not to 'punch down' by making jokes about marginalised groups." It's expected that players will be able to swap between the two protagonists, like in GTA 5, with Lucia and her partner Jason both being core characters to the story. What platforms will GTA 6 be on? The GTA 6 trailer and the game's website confirm that the game will be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. There is currently no news on a GTA 6 PC port or its release date. Nevertheless, we're certain Rockstar has one in the works, given the huge player base Rockstar Games would be missing out on if they went console-exclusive forever. As for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and the Nintendo Switch, it's fair to say that GTA 6 won't come to any of these older platforms due to their underpowered hardware. The same is likely for the Switch 2 with GTA 5 having a better chance of coming to that console. GTA 6 leaks GTA 6 leaks keep giving us new details about the game before its launch. The latest supposed leaks suggest that GTA Online will feature up to 96 players, made possible by some fancy server tech. Another leak points to some impressive weather tech. From the sounds of said leak, dynamic weather in GTA 6 could affect NPCs' behaviour and activities, with temperature even playing a part. As with all leaks and rumours, it's worth taking everything with a hearty pinch of salt. GTA 6 Countdown later reported that the new page was taken down but the code remains. Speculation says that Rockstar was likely preparing the page with more information before getting ready to launch digital purchases (pre-orders), which were also mentioned. Whatever the case, the company isn't ready to reveal its content to the public just yet. Our original report on the September 2022 leaks remains unchanged below: 90 videos of what is to be believed early development footage of GTA 6 leaked in September 2022, meaning we have some idea of what the game might entail. Before being taken down, the footage seemed to confirm the new female and male protagonists, alongside showcasing some open-world gameplay. Rockstar subsequently confirmed the validity of the leaks, and added that it is "extremely disappointed to have any details of our next game shared with you all in this way". Despite the leak, though, Rockstar claims that its "work on the next Grand Theft Auto game will continue as planned". The full statement can be read below: "We recently suffered a network intrusion in which an unauthorised third party illegally accessed and downloaded confidential information from our systems, including early development footage for the next Grand Theft Auto. "At this time, we do not anticipate any disruption to our live game services nor any long-term effect on the development of our ongoing projects," said Rockstar. "We are extremely disappointed to have any details of our next game shared with you all in this way. Our work on the next Grand Theft Auto game will continue as planned and we remain as committed as ever to delivering an experience to you, our players, that truly exceeds your expectations. "We will update everyone again soon and, of course, will properly introduce you to this next game when it is ready. We want to thank everyone for their ongoing support through this situation." As Reddit user u/Tobbelobben30 spotted in the GTA 6 subreddit, publisher Take-Two has patented an animation system that allows for "highly dynamic and realistic animations." They went on to explain in layman's terms what this means. "Based on this patent, it seems like they're using a clever system. They've built a library of small building blocks for character movements. These blocks can be combined in various ways to create a wide range of animations." All these "building blocks" could be combined to infer how the player and other characters should move and react. "Think about a character in the game walking in the rain, feeling tired or getting injured. Instead of designing separate animations for each of these situations, they use these building blocks to put together the character's movements naturally." Very exciting stuff, then! Red Dead Redemption 2 already has an extremely reactive animation system, and given the amount of obsessive detail that is in that game, a Rockstar release six or so years on from then should be a visual powerhouse. Grand Theft Auto 6 is set to launch on 26th May 2026 across PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Will there be CoD BO7 early access? Speculation and potential access details
When it comes to ranked multiplayer games, getting ahead of the wider competition by a few short days can make all the difference, and so you’ve got the lay of the Call of Duty land, we’ve got all there is to know about the purported CoD BO7 early access, along with release date speculation and how you supposedly can get in. What we do know about Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is whether or not it will include skill-based matchmaking (SBMM). We also have all the details about Black Ops 7 pre-orders, something that might be pertinent to any early access period, if such a thing should exist. But, if you’re a little confused about where Black Ops 7 fits in (there have been seven of them, after all), be sure to check out the Call of Duty timeline. But, will there be CoD BO7 early access? Read on to find out! Will there be CoD BO7 early access? Release date speculation Currently, there is no confirmation of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 early access, but rumours and potential leaks suggest it would be a 72-hour period beginning 11th November 2025, three days before the CoD BO7 launch date. This date came by way of Forbes, which reported that a 72-hour early access would take place. The article was then updated to say “Originally, the article stated there would be a 72-Hour early access period beginning 11/11/25. Per Activision, that is incorrect. The release date is [14th November] “ In the world of generative AI, it’s becoming easier for dates and information to be hallucinated, even when looking up something on Google, meaning it is becoming easier than ever for simple facts to get bungled. Whether or not an Activision representative told Forbes that such a thing was happening, by mistake or otherwise, but wanted it to remain a surprise, remains to be seen. How might you get CoD BO7 early access? There is no way to get Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 early access, as currently, such a thing does not exist. However, rumours, leaks and potentially made-up information suggested players who had pre-ordered the Vault Edition of Black Ops 7 would gain access to CoD BO7 early access. This isn’t without precedent either, as titles in the past have included early access, but last year’s Black Ops 6 only included early access to the multiplayer open-beta. If any announcement is made, then we will, as always, update you as soon as possible. But for now, sit tight until 14th November! View Riddle on the source website Read more: Call of Duty games order Best gaming chairs - pick your CoD throne Best gaming headsets - improve your audio Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Pokémon Legends Z-A season 2: Release date, what to expect and rewards
After what felt like an eternity of waiting, Pokémon Legends: Z-A is here, and we’re already getting into Ranked Battle Season 2. So that you don’t miss a beat, we’ve got everything you need to know about the Pokémon Legends Z-A season 2 release date, what to expect and all the season 2 rewards. If you’ve already squared away your Z-A Pokédex, caught all the Legendary Pokémon and wrangled every Mega Evolution, multiplayer, ranked battles are a great place to flex Pokémon muscle. But the season is open to all, with multiple ranks to cater to every player. It’s certainly a great way to pass the time until the Pokémon Legends: Z-A DLC comes out, that’s for sure! Hopefully, as we’re whittling away in ranked battles, Game Freak are able to address some of the “known issues” that have plagued Pokémon Legends: Z-A. But, as for all things Pokémon Legends Z-A season 2, let’s get to it! When is the Pokémon Legends Z-A season 2 release date? The Pokémon Legends Z-A season 2 release date is Thursday 6th November 2025 at 6am GMT. Pokémon Legends Z-A Ranked Battles Season 2 will run until 5:59am GMT on 26th November 2025, giving players three weeks to compete and work their way up the ranks. Once 26th November rolls around, season 3 will commence, giving players another chance to compete and earn rewards. But as to what we can expect to get up to, read on! What to expect from Pokémon Legends Z-A season 2 Pokémon Legends Z-A Ranked Battles Season 2 brings about four-player real-time three-minute battles, where you can go head-to-head with other trainers from across the world. Before hopping in, you need to create a Battle team by selecting three Pokémon from your Boxes and pressing X twice to cycle to your Battle Team. If you want any Pokémon in your party to compete, you will need to move them to your Boxes first by selecting one and pressing X. As you compete, you will go up in rank, of which there are 26, ranging from Z to A. You’ll also receive items such as Mega Stones, Exp, Candies and more. Players who reach rank S will receive a Delphoxite Mega Stone, which is used to Mega Evolve Delphox into Mega Delphox. If you reach rank Y, you will receive a Greninjite Mega Stone, which you need to Mega Evolve Greninja into Mega Evolve Greninja. Check out all the rewards in the next section. All Pokémon Legends Z-A season 2 rewards Below are all the Pokémon Legends Z-A Ranked Battle Season 2 rewards, straight from the official Pokémon page! How far do you think you’ll go? Rank A Dream Ball ×3 Gold Bottle Cap ×1 Bottle Cap ×3 Seed of Mastery ×3 Big Nugget ×1 Rank B to Rank E Dream Ball ×2 Gold Bottle Cap ×1 Bottle Cap ×2 Seed of Mastery ×2 Nugget ×2 View Riddle on the source website Rank F to Rank K Bottle Cap ×1 Seed of Mastery ×1 Nugget ×2 Rank L to Rank R Seed of Mastery ×1 Nugget ×1 Rank S and Below Nugget ×1 View Green Video on the source website Read more on Pokémon: Pokémon Go Raids schedule - upcoming battles Best Pokémon gifts - the greatest merch Best Pokémon games on Switch - our ranking Best shiny Pokémon - the coolest creatures Best Dragon-type Pokémon - who's your fave? All cat Pokémon - the felines to catch Pokémon natures guide - all you need to know Pokémon type chart - strengths and weaknesses explained Legendary Pokémon - the full list Pokémon Scarlet and Violet cheats - handy hacks Pokémon Emerald cheats - what you need to know Pokémon Fire Red cheats - all codes Pokémon Go friend codes - and how to find them Pokémon games in order - where to start Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Grow a Garden codes: Full list for November 2025 and how to redeem them
If you're in desperate need of seeds, or perhaps a less desperate need for swanky cosmetics to do up your farm with, our Grow a Garden codes have you covered. We've got you covered for all sorts of games, actually! You can check out our other codes pages for the likes of 99 Nights in the Forest, Mugen, Weak Legacy 2 and even Fortnite Steal the Brainrot. But you're here for Grow a Garden codes, and we're here to help! You can read on for the full list of active codes for November 2025. Full list of Grow a Garden codes for November 2025 Codes in Grow a Garden will typically reward you with some seed packs and other helpful items to give your crops a big boost. Here are all of the currently available Grow a Garden codes: Active Grow a Garden codes RDCAward – 1x RDC Award cosmetic (NEW) BEANORLEAVE10 – Green Bean Chamber cosmetic Expired Grow a Garden codes torigate LUNARGLOW10 BIZZY25 BUZZYBEES25 BEES10 BUZZINGEVENT20 3BILLION 2BILLION 9MCCU LOCKFRUIT10 New codes are regularly shared via the game's official Discord server, especially to celebrate events and milestones. We're monitoring the official channels regularly, and will be updating this list as and when we have more codes, so be sure to check back on this page often, especially when new events go live. How to redeem codes in Grow a Garden View oEmbed on the source website Redeeming codes in Grow a Garden is simple, as you can see in the video above. Here's how to do it: Launch Grow a Garden in Roblox Open the 'Settings' menu by clicking the gear icon in the top left corner Under the 'Redeem Codes' heading, type or paste your code into the text box Click 'Claim' That's everything you need to do! As soon as you hit 'Claim', you'll get your rewards immediately. Grow a Garden codes not working There are a few reasons why your Grow a Garden code might not be working, but luckily it's very easy to figure out the issue. If you receive the error message 'Code Is Not Active!', then that unfortunately means the code in question has expired – nothing you can do there, we're afraid! On the other hand, if you receive the message 'Code is Invalid!', then it likely means you haven't entered the code correctly. Double check that you've copied the code from our page directly, and make sure you haven't accidentally added in an extra character like a space. If you've definitely entered the code in correctly and it's still showing it as invalid, then it likely means there's something wrong with the game's servers. Wait for a while and try again to see if the code goes through later. Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
FM26 release date: New features, pre-orders and latest news on Football Manager 26
After two years of waiting and a couple of weeks of beta, Football Manager 26 is finally about to release, with the full launch times now confirmed. We've already given our thoughts on the game in our FM26 review, but if you've been waiting to try it out for yourself, there's not long to go. So, here's what you need to know about the FM26 launch, including release times, pre-order info, platforms and more. When is the FM26 release date and launch time Football Manager 26 will release on 4th November 2025 at 4pm GMT. Sports Interactive provided a handy graphic above to show what time the game will release in your time zone, but for clarity, here's what time the game will arrive in your time zone: US West Coast (PST) – 8am US Mountain (MST) – 9am US Central (CST) – 10am Mexico (CST) – 10am US East Coast (EST) – 11am Colombia (COT) – 11am Argentina (ART) – 1pm Brazil (BRT) – 1pm Central Europe (CET) – 5pm Türkiye (TRT) – 7pm Singapore (SGT) – 12am, 5th November China (CST) – 12am, 5th November South Korea (KST) – 1am, 5th November Japan (JST) – 3am, 5th November Australia East Coast (AEDT) – 5am, 5th November New Zealand (NZDT) – 7am, 5th November SI has also confirmed that FM26 Mobile will be released one hour later than the main game. We still have a bit longer to wait for FM26 Touch, however, with it coming to Nintendo Switch on 4th December 2025. Can you pre-order FM26? Yes, you can pre-order Football Manager 26. Currently, it is only available for pre-order on PC for a number of different storefronts. Pre-order Football Manager 26 from Fanatical (Steam key) Pre-order Football Manager 26 from the Epic Games Store Pre-order Football Manager 26 from the Microsoft Store Pre-order Football Manager 26 from Steam On the Football Manager website, you can see that the game will be available for pre-order for consoles sometime soon, but the Football Manager website says it Which consoles and platforms can play FM26? FM26 will be available to play on PC, Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5. FM26 Touch will be coming to Nintendo Switch as well, with FM26 Mobile releasing on Netflix. So you'll be able to play FM26 just about anywhere then! View Green Video on the source website Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Resident Evil Requiem release date: Everything we know about Resident Evil 9
Although it's sad for it to miss Spooktober, Resident Evil Requiem, AKA Resident Evil 9, isn't far off now, and we've got everything you need to know about Capcom's upcoming entry in the long-running series, from the Resident Evil Requiem release date, pre-order information, gameplay and story details to trailers! After going hands-on with Requiem at a preview event, we have to say the game is shaping up to be quite something, and we're raring to get back to it, especially after Silent Hill f whetted our appetite for Japanese-made horror games. Mere mortals who can't play the game ahead of launch recently caught another glimpse of Resident Evil Requiem during the Road to Requiem showcase, which announced quite a few new surprises, such as a limited edition Resident Evil Requiem Switch 2 Pro controller and Amiibo, a first for the series. Capcom also gave us an update on pre-orders, so be sure to keep reading if you want to be there on day one! But with all that said and done, let's see what there is to know about Resident Evil Requeim! When is the Resident Evil Requiem release date? Resident Evil Requiem releases on 27th February 2026. This release date was revealed as part of the game's reveal trailer, which was first shown at the end of Summer Game Fest 2025. This will mark just under five years since Capcom released the last game in the series, Resident Evil Village, and a return to a fan-favourite locale – more on that below. Can I pre-order Resident Evil Requiem Yes, Resident Evil Requiem is available for pre-order. The announcement came as part of the Road to Requiem video, which detailed the series so far, as well as what goodies we can expect depending on which version of the game we buy. There are three versions: the Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition and the physical steelbook Deluxe Edition, and we'll go over each below. Resident Evil Requiem Standard Edition If you pre-order the Resident Evil Requiem Standard Edition, you will receive the following: Resident Evil Requiem base game Grace's Costume: Apocalypse And if you want to pick the Standard Edition up, you can pre-order it from the following retailers: Pre-order Resident Evil Requiem Standard Edition for PC (Steam) from Loaded Pre-order Resident Evil Requiem Standard Edition for PS5 from GAME Pre-order Resident Evil Requiem Standard Edition for Xbox Series X/S from GAME Pre-order Resident Evil Requiem Standard Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 from GAME Resident Evil Requiem Deluxe Edition If you pre-order the Resident Evil Requiem Deluxe Edition, you will receive the following: Resident Evil Requiem base game Grace's Costume: Apocalypse Five costumes, including Grace Costume: Dimitrescu Four weapon skins, including S&S M232 Apocalypse skin Screen Filter: Apocalypse Two charms, including Mr. Raccoon Charm Resident Evil Requiem base game Grace's Costume: Apocalypse Audio Pack: Raccoon City Classic Files: Letters from 1998 You can pre-order Resident Evil Requiem Deluxe Edition from the following retailers: Pre-order Resident Evil Requiem Deluxe Edition for PC (Steam) from Loaded Pre-order Resident Evil Requiem Deluxe Edition for PS5 from the PlayStation Store Pre-order Resident Evil Requiem Deluxe Edition for Xbox Series X/S from the Microsoft Store Pre-order Resident Evil Requiem Deluxe Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 from the eShop Resident Evil Requiem Steelbook Deluxe Edition If you pre-order the Resident Evil Requiem Steelbook Deluxe Edition, you will receive all of the above and the following: Premium Steelbook Limited edition lenticular card You can pre-order Resident Evil Requiem Steelbook Deluxe Edition from the following retailers: Pre-order Resident Evil Requiem Steelbook Deluxe Edition for PC (Steam) from Amazon US Pre-order Resident Evil Requiem Steelbook Deluxe Edition for PS5 from The Game Collection Pre-order Resident Evil Requiem Steelbook Deluxe Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 from The Game Collection Pre-order Resident Evil Requiem Steelbook Deluxe Edition for Xbox Series X/S from The Game Collection What platforms is Resident Evil Requiem on? Resident Evil Requiem will launch on PC via Steam and the Epic Game Store, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5. Unfortunately, this means anyone still playing on a last-gen console will need to upgrade if they want to play RE9, but considering how hard Capcom is going on the graphics for this entry, it's hardly a surprise. Resident Evil Requiem story and gameplay View oEmbed on the source website Resident Evil Requiem appears to focus the series back in on Raccoon City following on from the t-Virus outbreak and city's apparent annihilation-by-nuke (although some argue it was a thermobaric missile instead, not that it probably mattered much to the denizens of Raccoon City). The game's protagonist is one Grace Ashcroft, who appears to be the daughter of Alyssa Ashcroft, journalist and only survivor of the events of Resident Evil Outbreak. Unfortunately, we don't know much more about the story than that it seems to centre around Grace's trauma and her attempts to exorcise it. The video above, from YouTube channel ENFANT TERRIBLE, features almost ten-minutes of a mixture of first and third-person gameplay, and gives us a good idea of what to expect, and concludes with the second trailer. Here's what the official Resident Evil website has to say about Requiem: "Prepare to escape death in a heart-stopping experience that will chill you to the core. "A new era of survival horror begins in 2026. Technological advancements combined with the development team's depth of experience combine in a story with rich characters and gameplay that's more immersive than ever before." Is there a Resident Evil Requiem trailer? The Resident Evil Requiem reveal trailer was first shown during Summer Game Fest 2025, and you can watch it below: View oEmbed on the source website Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
GTA 5 cheats: Full list of cheat codes for Xbox, PS5, PS4 and PC
Have more fun with these GTA 5 cheat codes on Xbox, PC, PS4 and PS5.
As much as we wish it were so, there is no cheat code to bring forward GTA 6, but there are plenty of GTA 5 cheat codes for Xbox, PS5, PS4 and PC. Said cheats can help stretch a little more fun out of the latest Grand Theft Auto, which came out a whopping 12 years ago in 2023. Time flies, and so can you with some GTA 5 cheats! Given GTA 5's vintage, we reckon it's not a gaming faux pas to indulge in some cheating. But, if cheats don't break the game quite enough for you, there is a whole world of GTA 5 mods to explore, which can change the game entirely into things such as GTA RP, a project which developers Rockstar have taken under its wing. If a game from 2013 is a little too cutting edge for your sensibilities, we also have cheat codes for other GTA games, namely GTA 3, GTA 4 and GTA San Andreas. But, without further ado, let's get to those Grand Theft Auto 5 cheat codes! Best GTA 5 cheat codes Our favourite GTA 5 cheat code is 1-999-BUZZOFF, which spawns a Buzzard attack chopper. Armed with miniguns and rocket pads, it's one of the best ways to cause chaos and have some mindless fun in the world. However, the best GTA 5 cheats to keep on hand are those focused on your health, weapons, and wanted levels. Regardless of the platform, bring up the phone number and enter the listed number of your cheat of choice. These are the cheat codes you'll want to know about: 1-999-887-853 [1-999-TURTLE] – Max Health and Armour 1-999-866-587 [1-999-TOOLUP] – Weapons and Ammo cheat 1-999-3844-8483 [1-999-FUGITIVE] – Raise Wanted Level 1-999-5299-3787 [1-999-LAWYERUP] – Lower Wanted Level 1-999-759-3483 [1-999-SKYDIVE] – Parachute cheat These cheats guarantee players don't run out of health, ammo, armour or weapons, and can keep those pesky cops away when they take offence to you eliminating half the population of Los Santos – or will even let players goad them into a high-stakes chase, just to demonstrate their immense power. A GTA money cheat would definitely make it into this list, but you'll need to find other ways to make money in GTA 5 as Rockstar hasn't added any money cheats. Stuck in a tight spot? These are also some handy ones to keep close: 1-999-727-4348 [1-999-RAPIDGT] - Spawn a sports car 1-999-762-538 [1-999-ROCKET] - Spawn a motorbike 1-999-2899-633 [1-999-BUZZOFF] - Spawn a helicopter 1-999-332-3393 [1-999-DEADEYE] - Gain slow-motion aim 1-999-7246-545-537 [1-999-PAINKILLER] - Become invincible If these didn't quite cut it for you, check out every GTA 5 cheat code you could imagine below. Jump to: How to use GTA 5 cheat codes GTA 5 cheat codes on Xbox 360, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S GTA 5 cheat codes on PC GTA 5 cheat codes on PS3, PS4 and PS5 Is there a GTA 5 money cheat? How to use GTA 5 cheat codes While most GTA games allow players to type in a cheat code while the character walks around, GTA 5 has a few different ideas to mix up that formula. Depending on the platform, here's how to use GTA 5 cheat codes: On Xbox, PC or PlayStation, input the code on the controller at any time while wandering around the game world. On PC, press one keyboard button (¬ in the UK or ~ in the USA) and then type in the cheat code. On Xbox, PC or PlayStation, enter cheat codes on the in-game phone. Press up on the D-pad to bring up the phone, then enter the unique code. Activate the Black Cellphone cheat by dialling 1-999-367-3767, for example. This will cause a random explosion somewhere overhead, change the phone's colour, and make it a touch bigger than normal. View oEmbed on the source website GTA 5 Xbox cheats For those looking to use GTA cheat codes on Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S, here are all the button combos players will need to activate GTA 5 cheats. Invincibility: RIGHT, A, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, RB, RIGHT, LEFT, A, Y Max Health and Armor: B, LB, Y, RT, A, X, B, RIGHT, X, LB, LB, LB Raise Wanted Level: RB, RB, B, RT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT Lower Wanted Level: RB, RB, B, RT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT Fast Run: Y, LEFT, RIGHT, RIGHT, LT, LB, X Fast Swim: LEFT LEFT LB RIGHT RIGHT RT LEFT LT RIGHT Recharge Ability: A, A, X, RB, LB, A, RIGHT, LEFT, A Give Parachute: LEFT, RIGHT, LB, LT, RB, RT, RT, LEFT, LEFT, RIGHT, LB Skyfall: LB, LT, RB, RT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LB, LT, RB, RT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT Explosive Melee: RIGHT, LEFT, A, Y, RB, B, B, B, LT Explosive Bullets: RIGHT, X, A, LEFT, RB, RT, LEFT, RIGHT, RIGHT, LB, LB, LB Flaming Bullets: LB, RB, X, RB, LEFT, RT, RB, LEFT, X, RIGHT, LB, LB Slow Motion Aim: X, LT, RB, Y, LEFT, X, LT, RIGHT, A Drunk Mode: Y, RIGHT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, X, B, LEFT Weapons: Y, RT, LEFT, LB, A, RIGHT, Y, DOWN, X, LB, LB, LB Super Jump: LEFT, LEFT, Y, Y, RIGHT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, X, RB, RT Moon Gravity: LEFT, LEFT, LB, RB, LB, RIGHT, LEFT, LB, LEFT Change Weather: RT, A, LB, LB, LT, LT, LT, X Slidey Cars: Y, RB, RB, LEFT, RB, LB, RT, LB Slow Motion: Y, LEFT, RIGHT, RIGHT, X, RT, RB Spawn Buzzard: B, B, LB, B, B, B, LB, LT, RB, Y, B, Y Spawn Comet: RB, B, RT, RIGHT, LB, LT, A, A, X, RB Spawn Sanchez: B, A, LB, B, B, LB, B, RB, RT, LT, LB, LB Spawn Trashmaster: B, RB, B, RB, LEFT, LEFT, RB, LB, B, RIGHT Spawn Limo: RT, RIGHT, LT, LEFT, LEFT, RB, LB, B, RIGHT Spawn Stunt Plane: B, RIGHT, LB, LT, LEFT, RB, LB, LB, LEFT, LEFT, A, Y Spawn Caddy: B, LB, LEFT, RB, LT, A, RB, LB, B, A Spawn Rapid GT: RT, LB, B, RIGHT, LB, RB, RIGHT, LEFT, B, RT Spawn Duster: RIGHT, LEFT, RB, RB, RB, LEFT, Y, Y, A, B, LB, LB Spawn PCJ-600: RB, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, RT, LEFT, RIGHT, X, RIGHT, LT, LB, LB Spawn BMX: LEFT, LEFT, RIGHT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, X, B, Y, RB, RT Read more: GTA 6 could cause delays to live-service game updates, as release date still remains up in the air GTA 6 release date absence explained by Take-Two CEO as fans clamour for news Full list of GTA Vice City cheat codes Full list of GTA San Andreas cheat codes Full list of GTA 3 cheat codes Full list of GTA 4 cheat codes Fastest car in GTA 5 - how to get it GTA 5 voice actors - the full cast GTA 5 PC cheat codes Players need to type a word in to use a GTA 5 cheat code on PC - maybe it'll be the same if we get GTA 6 on PC too. Here are the question words for those playing the game on Steam, Epic Games Store or the Rockstar Launcher. Director Mode: JRTALENT Super Jump: HOPTOIT Flaming Bullets: INCENDIARY Explosive Melee Attack: HOTHANDS Explosive Bullet: HIGHEX Give Parachute: SKYDIVE Moon Gravity: FLOATER Drunk Mode: LIQUOR Recharge Ability: POWERUP Slow Motion: SLOWMO Skyfall: SKYFALL Spawn BMX: BANDIT Spawn Comet: COMET Spawn PCJ-600 Motorcycle: ROCKET Spawn Sanchez Dirt Bike: OFFROAD Spawn Rapid GT: RAPIDGT Spawn Limo: VINEWOOD Spawn Trashmaster: TRASHED Spawn Buzzard Attack Helicopter: BUZZOFF Spawn Stunt Plane: BARNSTORM Slow Motion Aiming (enter 3 times for full effect): DEADEYE Invincibility: PAINKILLER Slow Down Gameplay: SLOWMO Max Health & Armor: TURTLE Fast Run: CATCHME Fast Swim: GOTGILLS Raise Wanted Level: FUGITIVE Lower Wanted Level: LAWYERUP Change Weather: MAKEITRAIN Slippery Cars Drifting: SNOWDAY GTA 5 PlayStation cheat codes If you want to bend the rules on PS3, PS4, or PS5, these GTA 5 cheat codes will show you how to do it. Invincibility: RIGHT, X, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, R1, RIGHT, LEFT, X, TRIANGLE Max Health and Armor: CIRCLE, L1, TRIANGLE, R2, X, SQUARE, CIRCLE, RIGHT, SQUARE, L1, L1, L1 Give Weapons: TRIANGLE, R2, LEFT, L1, X, RIGHT, TRIANGLE, DOWN, SQUARE, L1, L1, L1 Super Jump: LEFT, LEFT, TRIANGLE, TRIANGLE, RIGHT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, SQUARE, R1, R2 Moon Gravity: LEFT, LEFT, L1, R1, L1, RIGHT, LEFT, L1, LEFT Raise Wanted Level: R1, R1, CIRCLE, R2, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT Lower Wanted Level: R1, R1, CIRCLE, R2, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT Fast Run: TRIANGLE, LEFT, RIGHT, RIGHT, L2, L1, SQUARE Fast Swim: LEFT, LEFT, L1, RIGHT, RIGHT, R2, LEFT, L2, RIGHT Recharge Ability: X, X, SQUARE, R1, L1, X, RIGHT, LEFT, X Give Parachute: LEFT, RIGHT, L1, L2, R1, R2, R2, LEFT, LEFT, RIGHT, L1 Explosive Melee Attacks: RIGHT, LEFT, X, TRIANGLE, R1, CIRCLE, CIRCLE, CIRCLE, L2 Bang Bang (Explosive Bullets): RIGHT, SQUARE, X, LEFT, R1, R2, LEFT, RIGHT, RIGHT, L1, L1, L1 Flaming Bullets: L1, R1, SQUARE, R1, LEFT, R2, R1, LEFT, SQUARE, RIGHT, L1, L1 Slow Motion Aim: SQUARE, L2, R1, TRIANGLE, LEFT, SQUARE, L2, RIGHT, X Drunk Mode: TRIANGLE, RIGHT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, SQUARE, CIRCLE, LEFT Slidey Cars: TRIANGLE, R1, R1, LEFT, R1, L1, R2, L1 Slow Motion: TRIANGLE, LEFT, RIGHT, RIGHT, SQUARE, R2, R1 Spawn Buzzard Attack Helicopter: CIRCLE, CIRCLE, L1, CIRCLE, CIRCLE, CIRCLE, L1, L2, R1, TRIANGLE, CIRCLE, TRIANGLE Spawn Comet: R1, CIRCLE, R2, RIGHT, L1, L2, X, X, SQUARE, R1 Spawn Sanchez: CIRCLE, X, L1, CIRCLE, CIRCLE, L1, CIRCLE, R1, R2, L2, L1, L1 Spawn Trashmaster: CIRCLE, R1, CIRCLE, R1, LEFT, LEFT, R1, L1, CIRCLE, RIGHT Spawn Limo: R2, RIGHT, L2, LEFT, LEFT, R1, L1, CIRCLE, RIGHT Spawn Stunt Plane: CIRCLE, RIGHT, L1, L2, LEFT, R1, L1, L1, LEFT, LEFT, X, TRIANGLE Spawn Caddy: CIRCLE, L1, LEFT, R1, L2, X, R1, L1, CIRCLE, X Spawn Rapid GT: R2, L1, CIRCLE, RIGHT, L1, R1, RIGHT, LEFT, CIRCLE, R2 Spawn Duster: RIGHT, LEFT, R1, R1, R1, LEFT, TRIANGLE, TRIANGLE, X, CIRCLE, L1, L1 Spawn PCJ-600: MotorcycleR1, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, R2, LEFT, RIGHT, SQUARE, RIGHT, L2, L1, L1 Spawn BMX: LEFT, LEFT, RIGHT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, SQUARE, CIRCLE, TRIANGLE, R1, R2 Is there a GTA 5 money cheat? There's no money cheat code in GTA 5. The developers from Rockstar like players to have some fun with cheating, but they have not provided a way to make a ton of free cash, which is not in the least bit surprising. This applies to both single-player and multiplayer, with no GTA money cheat available for either. While that makes sense for GTA Online considering that's the big incentive for the mode and players are competing against each other, it's surprising not to see unlimited money in single-player. Previous games like San Andreas featured a cheat code to unlock $250,000, which could then be repeated endlessly. If Rockstar decides to roll out a money cheat, we'll make sure to update this piece. In the meantime, there is an infinite money hack workaround that is worth trying out to get some extra cash. Check out this video courtesy of IGN for the details below: View oEmbed on the source website Grand Theft Auto 5 is available across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Xbox 360 and PC. Get more from games with cheat codes: Little Alchemy cheats | Pokémon Emerald cheats | Age of Empires 3 cheats | RDR2 cheats | The Sims 4 cheats | LEGO DC Super Villains cheats | LEGO Star Wars codes | Roblox promo codes | Age of Mythology cheats | KotOR cheats | Shindo Life codes | Cookie Clicker cheats | Sims 3 cheats | Sonic Origins cheats | Sonic Origins Blue Spheres codes | Subway Surfers codes | Saints Row 2 cheats | KotOR 2 cheats Looking for something to watch? Check out our TV Guide or Streaming Guide. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
ARC Raiders player count and Steam charts: How many people are playing?
After numerous playtests and betas, ARC Raiders is finally here, and we’ve got the ARC Raiders player count and Steam charts to tell us just how many people are playing. Developers Embark Studios, the same team behind The Finals, certainly picked an interesting time to launch the game, as it lands between the launch of Battlefield 6 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. On top of this, EA launched Battlefield 6 Season 1 as well as the battle royale mode, RedSec, which is free-to-play, and could divert attentions elsewhere, especially if the friends you were going to play ARC Raiders with are swayed. It won’t be easy then, but given the popularity of ARC Raiders, it’s sure to carve out its own niche, much like The Finals did before it. But without further ado, let’s see just how many people are playing ARC Raiders and aren’t stuck at work like us! ARC Raiders player count and Steam charts: How many people are playing? As of writing, ARC Raiders has reached an all-time peak player count of 158,141, according to SteamDB. At launch at 9AM BST 30th October 2025, there were immediately 95,000 players in the game, and the number continued to climb over the next few hours, before settling around the 150,000 mark. With the game having only just launched, this number is likely set to increase as we approach the weekend, people return home from work or school and people in North and South America wake up. In terms of numbers, we don’t have the full picture either, as we only have eyes on the Steam version of the game; there will no doubt be many more players playing via different services such as the Microsoft Store or Epic Games Store, as well as on Xbox Series consoles or the PlayStation 5. Also reported by SteamDB, the ARC Raiders playtest reached an all-time peak of 189,668, so there’s some ways to go before the real deal catches up. But that playtest was free, and the full-fat retail version of ARC Raiders costs £30.99 ($39.99), which could see some players not returning. View Green Video on the source website Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
ARC Raiders release date: Price and platforms for new extraction shooter
We've had technical tests, we've had the Server Slam open beta, and now, the ARC Raiders release date is almost upon us. Set in a post-apocalyptic world wherein humanity has been forced underground by ruthless, sky-borne robots, ARC Raiders is an extraction shooter truly unlike any other. It's from Swedish developer Embark Studios, creators of fellow innovative shooter The Finals, and looks like it's going to be another hit for the team. So, when is the ARC Raiders release date, is it free-to-play and what actually is it? For the answers to all those questions and more, read on. What is ARC Raiders? ARC Raiders is an upcoming extraction shooter from Embark Studios, the developer of multiplayer FPS The Finals. The game is set in a future version of Earth that has been "ravaged by a mysterious mechanised threat known as ARC". Players take the role of a Raider living in the underground settlement of Speranza, who ventures out to the planet's surface to complete quests and scavenge for loot. Anything found on the surface can be traded for new gear and upgrades to your base, giving you a means of progression over time. ARC Raiders release date View oEmbed on the source website ARC Raiders is currently scheduled to release 30th October 2025. This was confirmed during Summer Games Fest 2025, which showed off some cinematic footage of the game's world. With there now being a big GTA 6 release date-sized hole in autumn, we can most likely expect to see more and more games rush to fill this vacuum. There are already some big hitters dropping in the spookiest of months, such as Pokémon Z-A, Ninja Gaiden 4 and The Outer Worlds 2. To better plan your gaming, be sure to check out all the upcoming video games in 2025 and beyond! Is ARC Raiders free-to-play? No, ARC Raiders is not free to play. Developers Embark Studios announced as much in a blog post on Steam, stating that "ARC Raiders will be released as a $40 premium title". For those of us in the UK, that equates to roughly £30 at the time of writing. Embark Studios' previous title, The Finals, is free-to-play, which led many to believe that the same would be true for ARC Raiders, but in the blog post, Embark Studios says that "a premium business model is a better fit for the type of game we’re building", adding that a "premium model allows us to create a more focused, balanced, and engaging action-survival experience". Given the positive reception of ARC Raiders, it should hopefully avoid a similar fate to that of Concord, another $40 multiplayer game. What platforms is ARC Raiders on? ARC Raiders is coming to PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. Now that the Nintendo Switch 2 is out, many are wondering if the game could come to the shiny new hybrid console. While there has been no official announcement of this, nor one at Summer Game Fest 2025, we wouldn't entirely rule this out. The Switch 2 is a much more capable device than the OG Switch, with faster memory, storage and power powerful graphics. Given the game is to be released on the Xbox Series S and it has fairly humble minimal requirements on PC, there may be wiggle room yet for developer Embark Studios to optimise the game further for the Switch 2. If such a feat is possible, it could be announced during a Nintendo Direct. This is all speculation on our part, however, but one can dream! Is ARC Raiders crossplay? Yes, ARC Raiders is crossplay! On the official website, Embark Studios states that "ARC Raiders supports seamless social play across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC". You can always disable crossplay if you would rather not mingle with those not on your platform of choice. As it is a competitive game, you may not want to deal with PC players and their pesky mouse aim, or on the other hand, have to live with any sort of aim-assist. But if you have friends on the other side, you will be able to enjoy the game together! Is there another ARC Raiders beta? ARC Raiders no longer has an ongoing beta. The last beta ran from 17th-19th October 2025. View Green Video on the source website Is there an ARC Raiders trailer? View oEmbed on the source website Yes, there are a few trailers, actually! We've already included the release date reveal trailer further up the page, but just above is a six-minute gameplay trailer Embark released in November 2024, showing off everything the game has to offer. Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
FC 26 Ultimate Scream: Release date and what to expect
I scream, you scream, we all Ultimate Scream Team!
‘Tis the season to be spooky, and EA Sports is getting in on the frightful festivities with FC 26 Ultimate Scream and we’ve got the release date and what to expect explained! Ultimate Scream has been a yearly fixture since FIFA 17 and has persisted through to the EA FC era. And so you don’t miss out on other timed rewards, be sure to check out the FC 26 Pepsi promotion! FC 26 pre-season rewards also came out recently, and while not game-changing, they are a nice boost to your Ultimate Team. If Career Mode is more your bag, you’ll definitely want to get the lay of the land on who’s who when it comes to FC 26 Wonderkids, as getting a high-potential player early on can prove to be an excellent investment. But as for FC 26 Ultimate Scream Team, read on to find out all you need to know! FC 26 Ultimate Scream release date The FC 26 Ultimate Scream release date is 6PM BST Friday 24th October 2025. This was confirmed by EA in a post on X (Formerly Twitter). View oEmbed on the source website The event will last for two weeks, with Ultimate Scream Team One becoming available from 24th October to 31st October, and Team Two becoming available from 31st October to 7th November. Team One will remain available throughout the second week. FC 26 Ultimate Scream: What to expect Over on X (formerly Twitter), @FC26News_ revealed ahead of the Ultimate Scream launch what players we can expect. View oEmbed on the source website For a full list of the players, check them out below! Vini Jr | ST | 90 | Brazil Joshua Kimmich | RB | 89 | Germany Debinha | RW | 89 |Brazil Javier Mascherano | CDM | 89 | Argentina Antonio Di Natale | LW | 89 | Italy Sakina Karchaoui | LB | 88 | France Jorge Campos | GK | 88 | Mexico Marek Hamsik | CM | 88 | Slovakia Bryan Mbeumo | ST | 87 | Cameroon Peter Crouch | CAM | 87 | England Nathan Tella | CAM | 86 | Nigeria Rafael Leão | ST | 86 | Portugal Thomas Muller | ST | 86 | Germany Juan David Cabal | CB | 85 | Germany Pablo Fornals | CM | 85 | Spain Alex Berenguer | CAM | 85 | Spain Madison Haley | RW | 85 | USA Desire Doue | CB | 85 | Ireland Danny Da Costa | RB | 84 | Germany As for how Ultimate Scream works, these players will receive time-limited boosted stats via Halloween-themed upgrades, and they can be unlocked either by booster packs or by way of Squad Building Challenges or special objectives. View Green Video on the source website Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Huggy Wuggy in Fortnite: Release date, UK time and what to expect
It's Poppy Playtime playtime in Fortnitemares!
It’s Poppy Playtime time in Epic Games's Halloweenified battle royale bonanza, as Huggy Wuggy is coming to Fortnite, and we’ve got everything you need to know, from the release date, UK launch time, to what to expect from the bundle. We should expect to see Huggy Wuggy in Fortnite fairly soon, unless Amazon Web Services decides to implode again, resulting in Fortnite going down… Huggy Wuggy is coming to Fortnite as part of Fortnitemares, which has already introduced Scoody-Doo and the gang. There’s still time to pick up the K-Pop Demon Hunters collab as well, which also brought about neq quests and modes for us to play. But safe to say, you are here for Huggy Wuggy, and we shan’t keep you any longer. Read on to find out all you need to know! Huggy Wuggy in Fortnite release date The Huggy Wuggy in Fortnite release date is Thursday 23rd October or Friday 24th October depending on where you live. From that date onwards, you can expect to see the Poppy Playtime character appear in the Fortnite shop as part of Fortnitemares, along with any unique items they have. This is done by way of a leak, however, so there is every possibility that it could be wrong, or the release date is subject to change. However, reputable Fortnite leakers are on the money more often than not. Huggy Wuggy in Fortnite UK launch time Huggy Wuggy will come to Fortnite 1AM BST Friday 24th October 2025. #That is, according to @iFireMonkey on X (formerly Twitter), who also revealed the release dates of prior and upcoming Fortnitemares crossovers. View oEmbed on the source website Sadly, unless you are something of a night owl, you will probably just have to wait until you wake up on Friday morning before being able to buy the skin bundle. If you do decide to stay up to nab Huggy Wuggy as soon as possible, we at RadioTimes.com are not liable if you get grounded! Huggy Wuggy in Fortnite: what to expect Even before Huggy Wuggy comes to the Fortnite shop, the clever folks at Fortnite.gg have laid it all bare, and we can see exactly what will be included in the Huggy Wuggy bundle when it arrives in the Fortnite Shop. Huggy Wuggy Outfit Grabpack Back Bling Slappy Sledge Pickaxe Ready to Pop emote Wuggy Welcome Loading Screen Huggy Horrors Loading Screen The only thing we don’t know is how much the bundle will cost. So far for Fortnitemates, individual skins have ranged from 800-1,500 V-Bucks, with bundles costing anywhere between 2,000-3,400 V-Bucks. Seeing as there is only one skin, it will probably land somewhere around 2,500 V-Bucks mark, but we will update you as soon as we know more! View Riddle on the source website Discover more with Fortnite creative map codes: Fortnite horror maps | Fortnite action-adventure maps | Fortnite hide and seek maps | Fortnite Zone Wars maps | Fortnite fighting maps | Fortnite parkour maps | best Fortnite creative maps | Fortnite Squid Game map codes | Fortnite Monopoly code | Fortnite I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here code | Fortnite Doctor Who map code Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.