A new update has arrived in GTA 5, predominantly relevant to GTA Online, but there is a new feature for the base game too. PC players with the necessary Nvidia hardware may be able to start playing with higher frame rates after installing the new patch.

As detailed over on Rockstar's website, players with the PC Enhanced edition of the game that have the latest Nvidia driver update installed can now make use of DLSS 4 in both GTA 5 and GTA Online. Enabling DLSS 4 with this newly added support allows for both Multi Frame Generation and Frame Generation. It's worth noting that both of these options will only work on Nividia's newer 40- and 50-Series GPUs. This is also only for the Enhanced version of the game, but the post from Rockstar does note that anyone who owns either GTA 5 or Online can still upgrade to it for free, as long as you meet the minimum system requirements.

The bulk of the rest of new additions in this update are just for GTA Online, mostly focused on vehicles as a part of the game's Drift Week. With this update, you'll be able to pick up the Declasse Drift Walton L35 (Off-Road) for free through the in-game Southern San Andreas Super Autos website. Alternatively, you can pick it up at the Premium Deluxe Motorsport’s showroom with a small upcharge for some "select modifications." The car is only available to pick up for a short while though, until August 27, so your best bet is grabbing it immediately.

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Although handhelds are getting more powerful chips, they still lag behind the hardware that can be found in desktop and laptop PCs. However, one modder has created their own handheld system based on high-end laptop hardware.

Billibilli creator Qingchen DIY (via Videocardz) has a built a portable device that has a huge 12.5-inch 4K IPS display panel. In their video, the custom handheld is shown to be running on Windows 11, while the system settings shows that it contains an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 laptop GPU as well as an Intel Core i9-149000HX CPU. It also contains 64GB of DDR5-5600 memory and 2TB of storage.

It appears that this was a laptop that has been converted into a gaming handheld, with a light green shell containing the usual thumbsticks and face buttons, as well as a number of ports and a cooling vent at the top.

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Chrono Trigger celebrated the 30-year anniversary of its US release this week. Below, we explore how its innovative New Game Plus feature set it apart as an all-time classic.

I spent almost an entire summer vacation repeatedly replaying Chrono Trigger. At the peak of the dog days, when I was content to stay indoors with the air conditioning (and my parents were content to let me), I was completing a full playthrough every few days. This was a welcome proposition thanks to New Game Plus, which still stands as a major part of Chrono Trigger's legacy and a critical, irremovable piece of its brilliant design.

Chrono Trigger was not the first game to feature an optional way to continue playing after beating the game. Other games, like The Legend of Zelda, featured second quests or post-credits challenges. But Chrono Trigger did coin the term New Game Plus, and it popularized the idea as it's currently understood. As opposed to an extra challenge for those who had mastered the game, Chrono Trigger's NG+ allowed you to start the game again with all of your experience, skills, and any items or equipment that wasn't critical to the plot. Rather than challenge you to complete a second quest with your newfound mastery, it rewarded you by making the game easier and faster--a breezy romp through a story you already knew and probably loved.

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Pocketpair had to make two quick fixes for its hit game Palworld this week, and PS5 users may notice that the game is now taking longer than normal to load.

Palworld version v0.6.5 only targeted two bug fixes. The first was an issue on PlayStation 5 where players' save data could become unstable while engaging in multiplayer. The second fix was the elimination of mission pop ups when fans were hosting in single-player or co-op modes.

However, Pocketpair had to immediately release hotfix v0.6.5.77643 because PlayStation 5 users were reporting that the v0.6.5 update made the game freeze. The hotfix may have addressed that issue, but Pocketpair has warned fans that it may now take "longer than usual" to start. Pocketpair notes that a fix for this issue will be released in a future patch. The devs also noted that other PS5 technical issues will be addressed as well.

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Sea of Thieves Season 17 has officially begun, tasking pirates with seeking out members of a mysterious new faction, the Smugglers' League. The smugglers have coin to trade for certain treasures--but some of it is risky cargo to haul across the high seas.

To start your dealings with the League, you'll first have to find them, tracking down one of the well-hidden and booby-trapped Smugglers' Hideouts scattered across the map. While the League has interest in more standard treasures including fine art and fine rum, their main focus is on explosive Black Powder Barrels--a risky cargo to be carrying on your ship.

Once players have tracked down a Hideout, they'll be able to pick up Smugglers' Route Runs, delivering often-dangerous cargo from one point to another. Smugglers' Runs can also be picked up from a message in a bottle bearing the Smugglers' mark.

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Blizzard has released a tantalizing teaser trailer for World of Warcraft's upcoming expansion Midnight, ahead of its official reveal at Gamescom next week. The brief clip shows the gathering Void Storm threatening Azeroth--and our world, too.

"The shadows descend and Azeroth stands on the brink of its darkest hour," the teaser description reads. The video itself shows darkness gathering over Azeroth, cutting between clips of the growing Void Storm and a closeup of Xal'atath. Warning that the Void is coming, the teaser cuts to real-world footage, showing the Void Storm over the iconic Cologne Cathedral--near to where Gamescom will take place next week.

Other than brief teasers, Blizzard hasn't shared many details about Midnight--though we do know that the expansion will once again offer a paid early-access period. While the player housing update is also due out soon. Blizzard has suggested that the highly anticipated feature will be dropping before Midnight launches in full.

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The Diablo 4 Public Test Realm (PTR) is returning soon to preview the new content and changes inbound for Season 10, including an Infernal Hordes revamp, a new boss, and a new unique armor type, Chaos Armor. The Season 10 PTR will be available from August 19 to August 26 for PC players.

Where Season 9 brought a revamp to Nightmare dungeons with Horadric Strongrooms and Escalating Nightmares, Infernal Hordes is next on the list for a refresh. The Season 10 PTR will introduce new Chaos Monsters that provide shrine-like buffs when defeated, as well as optional Chaos Waves that will dramatically up the difficulty of a wave in return for a higher Aether reward.

The Fell Council is also getting a rework--one member of the Council will be designated as Council Speaker each time you fight them, gaining enhanced abilities along with the title promotion. Players will also have the option of ignoring the Fell Council altogether and opting into a brand-new boss fight with Vizjerei Warlord Bartuc--formerly the Warlord of Blood, now the Warlord of Chaos. Players will have to spend Aether to fight Bartuc, but the punishing boss fight promises increased rewards if the party successfully defeats him.

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In 2022, Pokemon Legends: Arceus reimagined the long-running series' catching mechanics. For the first time ever, capturing a wild Pokemon required you to sneak through tall grass, line up a throw, and chuck a Poke Ball. As fresh as the catching mechanics were, the battle system was largely untouched. Yes, there were the new Agile and Strong Style moves, but the turn-based formula was intact. Now, much in the same way that Legends: Arceus reinvented the catching mechanics, Legends: Z-A is attempting to do something similar with battling.

My 20-minute hands-on demo consisted of two standalone segments: One centered around trainer battles and the other pitted me and Lucario against a Rogue Mega Evolved Absol.

The first portion took place at night during the Z-A Royale, a battle competition that transforms Lumiose City into a labyrinthine battle arena where trainers will essentially jump you in dark alleyways, a return to form for trainer battles after the series stepped away in Scarlet/Violet and made the player the initiator. I wasn't able to explore the city during my play session, but I was able to challenge four different trainers backed by a Chikorita, Mareep, Weedle, and Fletchling. My Pokemon were around level 5, so this was likely very early in the game.

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Fans of old-school dungeon crawlers should get ready, because Black Lantern Collective and WildArts Games have set a release date for the new psychological horror game Caput Mortum. This slow-burn horror adventure will officially launch on Steam on August 27.

This game drops players into an abandoned alchemist's tower from the 16th century and forces them to find a way out while confronting "stomach-turning secrets" and "death-defying horrors" that have been locked away for ages. Forbidden knowledge will also be discovered, assuming the players' characters live long enough to use it. The monsters in this game won't show any mercy, but there may be options beyond battling the creators or sneaking past them. However, healing items will be limited, so combat may not be the preferred path. You can check out a new Caput Mortum trailer below.

"Caput Mortum was inspired by my first time playing [From Software's] King's Field 4 and the anxiety that comes with getting familiar with a game’s control scheme in a hostile environment," said WildArts Games art director Gabriel B. Dufour. "I also took inspiration from Amnesia: The Dark Descent when thinking about the monster encounters and puzzles. I hope fans of these classic games find something familiar to love in Caput Mortum, but that doesn't mean there won’t be surprises."

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As you browse Steam, adding various titles to your wishlist in the hopes they get a deep discount during the next big sale, you might soon notice that the pages for these games have a different look to them. Valve has announced a new update in the Steam client beta that changes how game pages look, with two major changes, the first being that store pages will be a lot wider.

The whole game page is wider in general, but the carousel containing trailers and screenshots will be a good bit wider too, allowing for some bigger images and videos. Because the whole page will be wider, Valve notes that there's more room to describe a game's features, so alongside the visual change you might start to notice some pages having more information than you're used to.

Arguably the biggest change with this Steam store page refresh is the ability to upload video files in the page's description section. A lot of game pages currently use animated GIFs to give an in-motion look at specific features or sections to better illustrate what the included text might not be able to. The problem with GIFs is that they aren't always the best quality, so allowing for videos will potentially mean clearer looks at specific parts of the games that might not work for a trailer. As long as there are no major hiccups, it's possible we'll see these changes rolled out for everyone in a few weeks time.

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Humble Bundle's Summer Sale 2025 has kicked off, discounting hundreds of recent PC releases and older games. The sale runs through September 4, so don't miss out on a chance to score some bargains--including one of the biggest games of the year, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which is on sale for $45 (was $50), or you can grab the Deluxe Edition that comes with extra DLC content for $54 (was $60).

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The recent premiere of the new Alien: Earth TV series makes now a great time to revisit the franchise with two noteworthy games. Alien: Isolation is on sale for $10 (was $40) and is a survival horror masterclass that captures the terror of Ridley Scott's original film. At the other end of the spectrum is Aliens: Fireteam Elite, which nails the Alien-blasting action of James Cameron's sequel. It's on sale for just $6 (was $30).

If you haven't visited Cyberpunk 2077's Night City yet, consider grabbing the game's Ultimate Edition for $40 (was $80). This gets you the base game, exclusive DLC, and the award-winning expansion Phantom Liberty, all in one package. If you already own Cyberpunk 2077 but haven't played the expansion yet, Phantom Liberty is on sale for $21 (was $30). The Batman: Arkham Collection also a great pick while it's on sale for just $9 (was $60). The bundle includes Batman: Arkham Asylum, Arkham City, and Arkham Knight--three of the best Batman games of all time--plus a stack of DLC for each title like bonus missions, challenge modes, and alternate costumes.

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Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)

$39 (was $60)

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Amazon has a limited-time deal on Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog: The Complete Series. Longtime Sonic fans can pick up the classic cartoon's 65-episode run on Blu-ray for $39 (was $60). Adventures of Sonic premiered (and ended) in 1993, just two years after the Blue Blur introduced himself to Sega Genesis players for the first time. Even though this Blu-ray collection released back in 2022, Amazon's deals on Adventures of Sonic still tend to sell out. While you're there, check out some of the other Sonic animated series available on Blu-ray for cheap.

Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) $39 (was $60)

The Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog Complete TV Series Blu-ray set includes all 65 main episodes of the series, plus a bunch of extras like the Sonic Christmas Blast Episode, pilot episode, and all the "Sonic Says" PSA bumpers that originally aired alongside each episode. All the content is presented in its original standard definition resolution and 4:3 aspect ratio. There are also commentary tracks on select episodes featuring storyboard artist Milton Knight.

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Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog is notable as one of the first high-profile adaptations of a Sega game, capitalizing on the character's popularity in North America. The series stars Jaleel White--best known for playing Urkel in the sitcom Family Matters--as the voice of Sonic, and features a long list of familiar sidekicks and villains, including Tails (Russi Taylor) and Dr. Robotnik (Long John Baldry). While subsequent TV shows, comics, and movies have filled Sonic's backstory even more, back in the '90s, this show gave fans their first look into the Sonic universe beyond the video games.

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Dragon Ball Super: Complete Series Steelbook Box Set (Blu-ray)

$130 (was $200)

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Dragon Ball Z: Complete Series Box Set (Blu-ray)

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Dragon Ball Super's Collector's Edition box set is discounted to a fantastic price at Amazon right now. Fans can grab the complete Dragon Ball Super run with 10 collectible steelbook cases and a fancy display box for only $130 (was $200). Dragon Ball Z's Amazon-exclusive Blu-ray box set isn't as stylish, but you can revisit all nine seasons of the beloved anime for $118 before diving into Super's follow-up story arc.

Dragon Ball Super: Complete Series Steelbook Box Set (Blu-ray) $130 (was $200)

The entire Dragon Ball Super arc is collected across 20 discs, two in each steelbook case. That's right, this gift set comes with 10 steelbooks and a premium metal display case. The box has dedicated slots for each steelbook and a lid featuring the dragon Shenron.

At the $130 deal price, you're paying $13 per steelbook, which is quite cheap compared to standalone anime Blu-rays with steelbook cases.

All told, you're getting over 54 hours of anime across 131 episodes in this set. You can watch the series in English with Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround Sound or in the original Japanese with Dolby TrueHD 2.0 audio and English subtitles.

The even number discs in the box set have multiple textless opening/closing songs as well as interviews, expo panels, and other featurettes as bonus features.

Dragon Ball Super takes place during a 10-year period following the Majin Buu arc in Dragon Ball Z. So if you want to refresh your memory before diving in, you may be interested in the box set below, too.

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This Amazon-exclusive 36-disc collection carries a $190 list price, though this year prices have typically ranged between $125 and $145.

The Seasons 1-9 Box Set includes all 291 episodes on 1080p Blu-ray--roughly 115 hours of content--with English and Japanese audio tracks.

Dragon Ball Z takes place immediately after the events of the original Dragon Ball anime series and follows the Earth's greatest fighter, Goku, and his allies as they take on super-powered enemies like Frieza, Cell, and Majin Buu. This box set deal is a great way to add the series to your collection.

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• Dragon Ball: A Visual History (Hardcover) -- $30 ($40)
• Dragon Quest Illustrations: 30th Anniversary Edition (Hardcover) -- $20 ($35)
• Akira Toriyama's Manga Theater (Hardcover) -- $19.55 ($35)
• Dragon Ball Complete Box Set (16 Volumes) -- $96.58 ($170)
• Dragon Ball Z Complete Box Set (26 Volumes) -- $164.60 ($280)

For some reading material, Amazon has Dragon Ball Complete Box Set for $96.58 (was $170). All 16 volumes of Akira Toriyama's beloved manga are included in trade paperback format. Inside the display box, you'll also find an exclusive double-sided poster. Dragon Ball Z's Complete Box Set is available for $164.60 (was $280). The 26-volume set comes with a display box, collector's booklet, and a double-sided poster.

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Arcane: Season 2 Steelbook Editions

4K Blu-ray: $46 (was $60) | Blu-ray: $43 (was $55)

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Arcane: Season 1 Steelbook Editions

4K Blu-ray: $30 (was $60) | Blu-ray: $28.49 (was $55)

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Arcane Season 2's upcoming pair of Limited Edition Steelbooks are on sale at Amazon. Just like with Season 1, the second and final season of Netflix's animated League of Legends series is getting two unique collectible editions. Arcane Season 2's 4K Blu-ray Steelbook Edition is discounted to $46 (was $60), and the standard Blu-ray Steelbook Edition is on sale for $43 (was $55). Arcane Season 2 releases on Blu-ray October 28. Amazon is also offering some pretty steep discounts on Season 1, in case you need to complete your collection of Arcane Steelbook Editions.

Season 2's Steelbook Editions were designed to match last year's versions for Season 1. The 4K Steelbook for both seasons features Jinx on the cover, and the Blu-ray Steelbooks have Vi on the cover. Where the designs differ--beyond color schemes--are with the back covers. For Season 2, GKIDS added a second character on the back, essentially making these reversible display cases. With Amazon's preorder price guarantee, you're eligible for any additional discounts offered after placing your order.

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With certain parties targeting payment processors as a way to control what kinds of games are allowed to be sold, paying for games on services like Steam is a little bit weird right now. In fact, if you've tried to pay for something on Steam using PayPal recently, you might've noticed that the option isn't available. This is apparently isolated to certain countries, and now Valve has offered an explanation.

"In early July 2025, PayPal notified Valve that their acquiring bank for payment transactions in certain currencies was immediately terminating the processing of any transactions related to Steam," Valve wrote on its Purchasing Issues support page, as reported by RockPaper Shotgun. "This affects Steam purchases using PayPal in currencies other than EUR, CAD, GBP, JPY, AUD and USD."

"We hope to offer PayPal as an option for these currencies in the future but the timeline is uncertain," the page continues. "We are also evaluating adding additional payment methods on Steam for the customers affected by this. In the meantime, please use one of our other current payment methods during checkout. If you can't use any of the available options, you can consider using a Steam Wallet code to add funds to your account."

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Original Soundtrack

$78 (was $112)

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Original Soundtrack Collector's Edition

$114 (was $158)

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Amazon is offering a steep discount on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's Collector's Edition Soundtrack. Fans can get the nine-disc, 344-track box set for $114. That's still expensive for a collection of CDs in 2025, but the Collector's Edition version of the soundtrack originally sold for $194 at Amazon last year. The list price has since dropped to $158 on Amazon, but it's a huge price regardless. The Collector's Edition includes a Master Sword USB drive loaded with additional 5.1 surround sound tracks. The only downside with this deal is that Amazon currently estimates a one- to two-month wait for delivery. In any case, you won't be charged until your order ships.

If dropping over $100 on a box of CDs doesn't feel right, the standard edition is also on sale for a substantial discount. You can pair it with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's Original Soundtrack for $38.71.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Original Soundtrack $78 (was $112)

Tears of the Kingdom's approximately 11-hour soundtrack is spread across 344 tracks on nine discs. Each disc has unique The Legend of Zelda iconography. All of the discs are stored in a large digipak featuring Tears of the Kingdom key art. A booklet with the track lists is included, too.

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The Collector's Edition comes with a Master Sword USB drive containing 15 songs with 5.1 surround sound audio. The Master Sword USB stick has a Sacred Pedestal cover with the Hylian Crest emblazoned across the front, so it doubles as a small display piece.

The digipak in the Collector's Edition has scenic artwork featuring the Sky Islands on the front and back. The digipak and an oversized box for the Master Sword USB are packaged in an exclusive case with the Ultrahand ability symbol on the front. The box matches the aesthetic of the game's Collector's Edition.

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If you want a much larger Master Sword to display in your game room, Bandai Namco's Proplica Master Sword is in stock at Amazon for $186 (was $200). Yes, it's pricey, but it measures 42 inches and looks really cool. It also happens to have sound effects and rumble. The Master Sword replica can be displayed on the included stand with or without its decorative sheath.

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With the arrival of new endgame content in a Monster Hunter Wilds update earlier this week, a pesky crashing bug also snuck into the game. But Capcom has stated that the issue has now been addressed with a hotfix. The patch notes also point to a couple of other problems getting rectified with version 1.021.01.00.

The crashing bug could be triggered by fainting or utilizing fast-travel to get back to camp. Capcom quickly became aware of the problem after releasing the major update for the action-RPG on August 12. That patch actually saw the company move up endgame content--such as tempered versions of monsters like Rey Dau in nine-star quests--from the still-planned Title Update 3 in September.

This new hotfix also ensures that the Wide-Range skill works as promised while playing online. In addition, the patch helps gunlancer players, since the weapon's "Focus Strike would sometimes not chain into the finishing attack." This should work properly now.

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Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden has said he believes Microsoft is at a "fork in the road" and is questioning whether the company will keep releasing consoles.

Speaking to GI.biz, Layden said there will certainly be more console generations to come, but Microsoft may not be part of that story. "Watching what Xbox has been doing recently, I do get Dreamcast flashbacks," he said, referencing how Sega got out of the console business after the Dreamcast and became a software company.

"I think Sega realized they just were better off being a software house. I think Microsoft is in that same sort of fork in the road. And I don't think their hardware offering is persuasive enough to make up the ground they've lost," he said.

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Diablo 4's next class could be the long-awaited Paladin, if the name of an internal build recently spotted on Blizzard's servers is to be believed.

As originally spotted by Spanish site DiabloNext (via Icy Veins), an internal build for Diablo 4 named "2.5.Xpaladin.67961" allegedly made its way to Blizzard's servers, seemingly hinting that a Paladin class could be in the works.

The 2.5 numbers in the build name appear to be referring to patch 2.5, which would line up with Diablo 4 Season 11, since Season 9 is currently on patch 2.3. Though it seems unlikely Blizzard would release the Paladin before a major expansion (which would see the build number jump to the 3.0 designation), it's possible some part of a Paladin class might be included as part of the patch 2.5 update, even if the class isn't fully playable or is only included for testing purposes.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's campaign could include a brand-new element that brings together single-player and multiplayer. According to Insider Gaming, the game's final campaign mission will morph into a 32-player multiplayer experience that could take the form of some kind of "extraction-based" experience.

The report said a map called Avalon was initially set to be the newest Call of Duty: Warzone map, but it's now being used for the final campaign mission in Black Ops 7.

"It was said that the mission will be 'hardcore' and similar to other extraction shooters on the market; if you're killed and your squad is wiped, you will lose all your character's progress," the report said.

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