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PUBG Mobile Light Renamed to PUBG Mobile Flash: Release Date, Pre-Registration and Features

Divyesh Moghe
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PUBG Mobile Light Renamed to PUBG Mobile Flash: Release Date, Pre-Registration and Features

PUBG Mobile Light, the smaller version of PUBG Mobile, now has a new name: PUBG Mobile Flash. The official PUBG Mobile social accounts announced the change on September 24, 2026. The developers say nothing else is changing and the game is still set to launch in November 2026.

If you already pre-registered for PUBG Mobile Light, you don’t need to do anything. Your pre-registration carries over to PUBG Mobile Flash automatically.

PUBG Mobile Flash: quick facts

DetailInformation
New namePUBG Mobile Flash
Old namePUBG Mobile Light
Name change announcedSeptember 24, 2026
Launch windowNovember 2026
PlatformsAndroid and iOS
Pre-registrationOpen on Google Play and the App Store
Existing pre-registrationsCarried over automatically
PublisherLevel Infinite
AccountSame account as PUBG Mobile

What changed with the PUBG Mobile Flash rename

Only the name has changed. PUBG Mobile’s announcement said the game will offer the same experience that was planned under the Light name.

BeforeAfter
NamePUBG Mobile LightPUBG Mobile Flash
Launch windowNovember 2026November 2026 (unchanged)
Pre-registrationOpenOpen and carried over
FeaturesSmaller download, modular mapsSame

The Google Play listing has already been updated with the new branding. Its tagline now presents the game as the original PUBG Mobile “now in a flash.” PUBG Mobile has not said why it changed the name.

PUBG Mobile Flash release date

PUBG Mobile Flash is still set to launch in November 2026. Level Infinite has not announced an exact date.

Some fan sites that track the store listings report that the App Store lists November 12, 2026 as the expected release date. Treat that as unconfirmed until PUBG Mobile announces a date. Our PUBG Mobile Light release date guide has the full timeline up to this point.

How to pre-register for PUBG Mobile Flash

Pre-registration opened on August 25, 2026, when the game was still called PUBG Mobile Light. It is still open under the new name.

  1. Open the official PUBG Mobile Flash pre-registration link. It sends you to the right store for your device.
  2. On Android, tap Pre-register on the Google Play listing.
  3. On iPhone, tap Get on the App Store listing.
  4. The game will download automatically on launch day if you have auto-download turned on.

Only download the game from the official stores. PUBG Mobile has not released any APK files, so third party APK downloads are not official. On Android, the official app ID is com.tencent.igfit.

What is PUBG Mobile Flash?

PUBG Mobile Flash is a lighter version of PUBG Mobile. It is made for phones with less storage or less processing power. It is not a separate game with different content. It uses the same account system as PUBG Mobile.

PUBG Mobile producer Rick Li revealed the game on the final day of the PUBG Mobile World Cup 2026. Our PUBG Mobile Light announcement coverage has the full details from that reveal.

PUBG Mobile Flash features

FeatureDetails
First download sizeUnder 1GB on Android, under 2GB on iOS
Extra download before first matchNone required
Map at installErangel
Download on demandMiramar, Sanhok, Team Deathmatch, Metro Royale
AccountExisting PUBG Mobile account, friends list and game data
Cross-playYes, with standard PUBG Mobile

The main difference from PUBG Mobile is that Flash is modular. Erangel comes with the first install, and you choose which other maps and modes to download. That keeps the app smaller on your phone.

Cross-play means Flash players can squad up with friends on the standard version of PUBG Mobile.

Is PUBG Mobile Flash the same as PUBG Mobile Lite?

No. PUBG Mobile Lite was an older, separate game with its own account system, and it shut down in 2023. PUBG Mobile Flash is a new app that runs the current PUBG Mobile on a smaller install.

PUBG Mobile Lite (old)PUBG Mobile Flash (new)
StatusDiscontinuedLaunching November 2026
AccountSeparateShared with PUBG Mobile
Cross-play with PUBG MobileNoYes
ContentIts own smaller version of the gameSame game, with maps downloaded on demand

PUBG Mobile Flash closed beta test

A Closed Beta Test (CBT) is running in selected countries before launch. PUBG Mobile has said the beta uses an unfinished build, so features and performance may change before release. Pre-registering does not guarantee you access to the beta.

Our PUBG Mobile Light pre-registration and CBT guide has more on how the beta works.

What about BGMI Lite in India?

PUBG Mobile Flash is the global version. Players in India will get BGMI Lite from KRAFTON India instead. KRAFTON India has not announced whether BGMI Lite will also be renamed.

PUBG Mobile Flash FAQ

Why was PUBG Mobile Light renamed?
PUBG Mobile has not given a reason. It only confirmed that the name is new and the experience is the same.

Do I need to pre-register again for PUBG Mobile Flash?
No. Existing PUBG Mobile Light pre-registrations carry over automatically.

When does PUBG Mobile Flash release?
November 2026. No exact date has been officially announced.

Can I use my PUBG Mobile account in PUBG Mobile Flash?
Yes. You can log in with your existing account and keep your friends list and game data.

Is PUBG Mobile Flash free?
Yes. Pre-registration is free on Google Play and the App Store.

CS2 Cologne Major Sticker Shop Closes Next Week

Aritra Patra
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CS2 Cologne Major Sticker Shop Closes Next Week

Counter-Strike 2 players have only a few days left to spend their remaining Cologne Major tokens, with Valve confirming that the event’s sticker shop will close on September 29.

Valve has officially announced the closing date for the IEM Cologne Major 2026 in-game shop. According to Valve, Cologne Major stickers and other tournament items will remain available until September 29, giving players less than a week to use any unused tokens.

The deadline was confirmed through the official Counter-Strike account on X and subsequently appeared in the Counter-Strike 2 client.

Cologne Major introduced a new sticker system

The IEM Cologne Major 2026 marked a significant change to how Major stickers are sold in Counter-Strike 2.

Instead of the traditional sticker capsules, Valve introduced a system in which players could purchase tokens and use them to directly obtain the team or player autograph sticker they wanted. Prices were dynamically adjusted according to demand. Valve’s original announcement said the system was designed so players could select specific stickers rather than relying on a random capsule.

The new approach produced some dramatic price movements. Highly sought-after autographs reached extremely high token prices, with reports of individual stickers exceeding $1,000. In some cases, prices reportedly went beyond Steam’s $2,000 transaction limit.

At the same time, less popular stickers remained significantly cheaper, reflecting the demand-based pricing model.

Valve later added Ranked Series stickers

Following the initial sticker system, Valve introduced a second collection known as the Ranked Series.

These stickers feature a square design and display the team’s final placing at the Cologne Major. Unlike the original dynamically priced stickers, the Ranked Series uses fixed prices, with the most expensive stickers capped at around 6,000 tokens, or roughly $60.

Valve acknowledged that the original dynamic pricing system had not produced what it considered reasonable prices. The introduction of the Ranked Series therefore represented a substantial adjustment to the Cologne Major’s sticker economy.

Both the original Event Series and the newer Ranked Series are part of the Cologne 2026 shop.

September 29 is the final deadline

With the shop now approaching its closing date, players have until September 29, 2026, to spend their remaining Cologne Major tokens on eligible items.

The deadline is particularly notable because Cologne 2026 did not receive the traditional post-Major sticker discount that Counter-Strike players had become accustomed to with previous Majors. Instead, Valve introduced the additional Ranked Series stickers with fixed pricing.

Players who still have unused tokens should therefore check their Cologne Major inventory before the shop disappears.

What happens after the shop closes?

Valve has confirmed that the Cologne 2026 shop will not receive another extension beyond September 29.

The closing date also brings an end to the direct purchasing period for the event’s tournament stickers through the in-game shop. Afterward, players interested in Cologne 2026 items will generally have to look at the existing item market and trading ecosystem rather than purchasing them directly from the Major shop.

The Cologne sticker system has already attracted considerable attention from the Counter-Strike trading community because of its departure from the traditional capsule model. The combination of dynamic pricing, the later introduction of fixed-price Ranked Series stickers, and the absence of a conventional post-Major sale made Cologne 2026 one of the more unusual Major sticker releases in Counter-Strike history.

Players holding unused tokens have only a few days remaining to decide how they want to spend them.

How to Get a Pet Chicken in CS2: Chicken Egg, Hatching and Feeding Guide

Divyesh Moghe
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How to Get a Pet Chicken in CS2: Chicken Egg, Hatching and Feeding Guide

To get a pet chicken in CS2, you claim a Chicken Egg from your Weekly Drop. The egg hatches into a chick after about a week, and the chick grows into an adult chicken once you feed it.

Valve added the pet system in the Rush Hour update on September 22, 2026, but it isn’t in the patch notes. The official September 22 update notes mention chickens only once: they can now take damage from the Zeus x27. Players found the eggs themselves when they opened their weekly rewards.

This guide covers what players have confirmed so far. Valve has not published any official details about the pet system.

CS2 pet chicken: quick facts

DetailWhat we know
Added inRush Hour update, September 22, 2026
How to get oneChicken Egg from the Weekly Drop
CostBoth Weekly Drop reward slots
Account neededPrime Status (required for Weekly Drops)
Hatch timeAbout one week (not confirmed by Valve)
GrowthRequires Chicken Feed
Pets per accountOne at a time
TradableNo
Adult breedsCatalana, Silkie, Polish
Colour variants34 to 35 found in the game files

What you need before you start

Weekly Drops are available only to Prime accounts, so a free account cannot get a Chicken Egg. Players report that the egg appears as a reward option the first time you rank up in a given week.

Some players have not seen the egg in their drop yet. Valve has not said whether every account gets one or whether it is rolling out in waves.

How to get a pet chicken in CS2: step by step

CS2 Weekly Drop screen with the Chicken Egg taking both reward slots
  1. Earn your weekly rank up. Play matches until you gain enough XP to level up for the week.
  2. Open your Weekly Drop. The Chicken Egg shows up as a reward option.
  3. Claim the egg. It uses both reward slots, so you won’t get a case, weapon finish or any other item that week.
  4. Go back to the main menu. The egg sits in a small basket next to your agent. It does not appear in your Steam inventory.
  5. Check on the egg. Hover over the basket to see its status, or open the inspect view to hold the egg up close.
  6. Wait for it to hatch. Early reports say this takes about a week.
  7. Feed the chick. Use Chicken Feed from later Weekly Drops so it can grow into an adult.

So far the Weekly Drop is the only way players have gotten an egg. One report from bo3.gg says eggs are won through bids in the Armory, but no player has shown that working in the current build.

How long does a CS2 chicken egg take to hatch?

Players estimate about seven days. Valve has not published an official hatch time.

Reports also disagree on whether the game shows a countdown. Some players say there is an egg timer on the main menu. Others see only a short message saying the egg will hatch soon, with no timer. When the egg hatches, there is a full hatching animation.

CS2 pet chicken growth stages

StageWhat happensWhat you can do
EggSits in its basket for about a weekInspect it from the main menu
ChickHatches with an animationName it, pet it, inspect it, use the photo booth, perch it on your shoulder in the loadout screen
Adult chickenGrows after regular feedingBring it into lobbies, where your name and its name appear above it
RetirementLeaves once fully grownIts photo stays on your profile and in the Hatchbook

A chick is too young to follow you into matches. Only an adult chicken can join you in lobbies.

How to feed your chick in CS2

Chicken Feed is a separate item that also comes from Weekly Drops. A chick won’t grow unless you feed it, so you’ll need to keep claiming feed over the following weeks.

Valve has not confirmed how much feed a chick needs or whether feeding affects which chicken it becomes.

What is the Hatchbook?

The Hatchbook, called “Pet Book” in the game files, is a photo album for your pets. You can drag and drop photos of your chickens into it. Because chickens eventually leave, the Hatchbook keeps a record of every pet you have raised.

All CS2 chicken breeds and colours

CS2 pet chicken breeds Catalana, Silkie and Polish

The game files contain three adult chicken breeds:

BreedAppearance
CatalanaStandard chicken with a single comb and light feathers
SilkieFluffy chicken with soft, fur-like feathers
PolishChicken with a large crest of feathers on its head

Dataminers found 34 to 35 colour variants across the three breeds. A Reddit thread listing the 35 new chicken skins includes natural brown and white birds along with unusual ones in bright blue, purple, yellow, nuclear red and toxic green.

All chicks look the same, so you won’t know your chicken’s variant until it grows up. Eggs do come in different colours and patterns, and some players think the egg decides the final chicken. Dataminers report that each bird stores its own colour seed, which would make most pets unique to their owner.

Valve has not confirmed a rarity system. Any claim that one chicken is rarer than another is guesswork for now.

Can you trade or sell a CS2 pet chicken?

No. Eggs, chicks and chickens are not in your Steam inventory, so you can’t trade them, sell them on the Steam Community Market or move them to another account.

You also can’t collect several at once. If you already have an egg, a chick or an adult chicken, you won’t get a second egg. Offers to sell eggs or “rare chickens” on Discord or third party sites are not real.

Other changes in the Rush Hour update

The pet chickens arrived alongside several gameplay changes, including the new 3v3 Rush mode and a new Premier map selection process. You can read the full Rush Hour patch notes for every change, or see how CS2’s new silent reloads could affect competitive play.

Minecraft Live September 2026: Date, Time, and What to Expect

Aritra Patra
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Minecraft Live September 2026: Date, Time, and What to Expect

Minecraft Live 2026 returns this Saturday, September 26, marking Mojang Studios’ third livestream event of the year. The show will reveal new content for Minecraft and its spin-off titles. Fans can expect updates on the Dappled Forest biome, the next Minecraft game drop, and more news from the Mojang team.

Here is everything confirmed so far, including the date, what to expect, and other Minecraft news dropping the same week.

Minecraft Live 2026 Date Confirmed for September 26

Minecraft Live 2026 will air on Saturday, September 26. This marks the third Minecraft Live broadcast of the year, following the March and May 2026 shows. Here is the exact time based on your region:

RegionTime ZoneSeptember 26, 2026
US PacificPDT (UTC−7)10:00 AM
US EasternEDT (UTC−4)1:00 PM
UKBST (UTC+1)6:00 PM
Central EuropeCEST (UTC+2)7:00 PM
IndiaIST (UTC+5:30)10:30 PM

Mojang has hosted two Minecraft Live events per year since 2024. The last broadcast took place on May 30, 2026, during TwitchCon Europe. That gap of roughly four months keeps the pace Mojang set earlier this year.

As with past shows, the stream is expected on Minecraft’s official channels, including minecraft.net, YouTube, and Twitch.

What to Expect From Minecraft Live 2026

The Fall 2026 event is expected to focus on Minecraft’s third game drop of the year. Mojang gave an early look at this update during the May 30 broadcast, centered on a new biome called the Dappled Forest.

The Dappled Forest is an autumn-themed woodland biome. It features poplar trees with orange, red, and yellow leaves, along with red shrubs that keep their color no matter where players place them. Poplar wood is the first new wood type added to Minecraft since the Cherry Blossom Update.

The biome also includes Abandoned Camps, small structures with a tent, campfire, lamp, chests, and a crafting bench. The tents are built using wool stairs, a new block use case for builders.

Players have had early access to these features since June 24, 2026, through Minecraft Preview and Beta, ahead of the full Fall 2026 launch.

Recent Minecraft Updates in 2026

Minecraft Live 2026 follows two major game drops already released this year.

Tiny Takeover launched on March 24, 2026. It redesigned 39 baby mobs across the game, added the Golden Dandelion item to keep mobs young permanently, and introduced craftable name tags.

Chaos Cubed followed on June 16, 2026. This update added the Sulfur Caves biome along with the Sulfur Cube, a passive mob that changes its physical properties based on the blocks it absorbs.

The Dappled Forest update is the third and final major game drop planned for 2026.

Minecraft Dungeons II Releases the Same Week

Minecraft Dungeons II launches on September 29, 2026, just three days after Minecraft Live. The action RPG sequel arrives on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. It will also be available through Xbox Game Pass.

The game supports up to four players in co-op, both online and offline. It was developed by Mojang alongside Double Eleven.

Minecraft Dungeons II was first announced during an earlier Minecraft Live broadcast in March 2026, with further details shared throughout the year.

Minecraft Live 2026 arrives this Saturday, September 26, with the Dappled Forest update expected to take center stage. Combined with the Minecraft Dungeons II launch just days later, it is a packed week for Minecraft fans. Stay tuned for full coverage of every announcement once the stream goes live.

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How to Silently Reload in CS2?

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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How to Silently Reload in CS2?

Valve has introduced the highly requested silent reload feature as part of their latest CS2 update, giving players the option to reload their weapons without giving away their positions.

Reloading guns makes a sound that is audible to everyone within a fixed radius, therefore limiting players’ ability to make a move without giving away their position. However, the latest mechanic change allows players to silently reload their weapons at the cost of longer reload time, which adds a layer to tactics, making the game more interesting than before.

Audio cues have always been an important part of Counter-Strike and on many occasions have served as a key element to make or break rounds. Even a minor audio giveaway such as a reload can end up giving away a team’s tactics, making this update one to look out for.

This can come in handy during lurks, 1v1s, and contact plays where sound can give away the entire team’s plan.

Here is how you can reload silently:

  • Find space and time to reload.
  • ⁠Press and hold your reload key for the duration of the reload.
  • ⁠Find a gun full of bullets without giving away your position.

The update also gave scoped weapons similar treatment, where unscoping will not give away a sound, therefore giving AWPers another avenue to make plays, especially for the likes of ZywOo and m0NESY who often spearhead contact plays.

The community continues to accuse Valve of not introducing new features, but micro-adjustments like this make the game a lot more interesting even after a decade since its release. While the update seems minor, professional teams will use it to its limits to strategize their moves, plan their fakes, and design tactics to incorporate the new mechanic to get the slightest possible edge.

New CS2 Update Brings Changes to the Rush Mode, Improves Crosshairs, and More

New CS2 Update Brings Changes to the Rush Mode, Improves Crosshairs, and More

Sonu Banerjee
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New CS2 Update Brings Changes to the Rush Mode, Improves Crosshairs, and More

Only a day after introducing Rush mode, pet chickens, and crosshair improvements to CS2, Valve has deployed yet another update to the shooter, this time focusing on further improvements to the brand-new game mode alongside fine-tuning the new crosshair system.

For starters, various exploits in the Rush mode have been fixed, and the maximum countdown-after-elimination time has been doubled from 7 seconds to 14 seconds on end rooms and Convoy.

The changes to the crosshair system include an added option to draw half-outlines, a static square crosshair style, an adjustment to dynamic crosshair styles, and some bug fixes.

There are also some fixes to silent reloading, and clan tags will now appear in death notices moving forward.

Without further ado, let’s check out the detailed patch notes for today’s CS2 update.

CS2 September 24 Update Patch Notes

Below, we have listed the official patch notes for the September 24 CS2 update, as revealed by Valve:

[ RUSH ]

  • Increased the maximum countdown-after-elimination time from 7 seconds to 14 seconds on end rooms and Convoy.
  • The countdown-after-elimination time does not activate in cases where an entire team dies to suicides, team kills, and/or disconnects.
  • Warmup time once all players have connected, freeze time, and technical timeout time are all reduced.
  • Various gap fixes and clipping adjustments.

[ CROSSHAIR ]

  • Some additional information about the new crosshair system:
    • The new crosshair thickness and length units are in pixels. In the past, the values were defined with an arbitrary scale and converted to pixels based on display resolution so the same value would result in different pixel counts at different resolutions. With the new settings, if you want a 1-pixel wide crosshair with a bar length of 8 pixels and a gap of 4 pixels, then you would set: thickness = 1, length = 8, and gap = 4. 
    • Please be aware that the new crosshair system automatically rescales pixel counts when the display resolution changes. For example, if a crosshair was configured at display resolution 1280×720 with a thickness of 2 pixels and then the display resolution changes to 2560×1440, it will now automatically rescale the thickness to 4 pixels so that it remains proportionally the same as when it was configured.
  • Added option to draw half-outlines. This will only draw the top-left portions of the outline for a crosshair.
  • Fixed a bug preventing 0 gap width from being respected.
  • Added a static square crosshair style
  • Reduced the minimum dynamic spread distance to 64 pixels. The new dynamic crosshair styles will show you the real weapon spread and inaccuracy and the ‘Dynamic Spread Limit’ setting is a limit on how far the crosshair will spread at maximum inaccuracy and spread. There is a baseline spread distance of 64 pixels which covers the weapons with the largest spread so that players can better understand how accurate they actually are with their equipped weapon.

[ MISC ]

  • Fixed a case where left-handed viewmodels would animate incorrectly while silent reloading.
  • Fixed a case where thirdperson player models would animate too fast while silent reloading.
  • Fixed a case where firstperson Dual Berettas would animate incorrectly while reloading.
  • Clan tags now appear in death notices.

Is Ronova Dead in Genshin Impact 7.1? The Archon Quest Ending Explained

Satyam Kumar
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Is Ronova Dead in Genshin Impact 7.1? The Archon Quest Ending Explained

HoYoverse released Genshin Impact Version 7.1, “A Rekviem for the Underworld,” on September 23, with the Archon Quest building toward a showdown with Ronova, the Ruler of Death. The fight ends with Ronova defeated in Snezhnaya. Since then, one question has dominated player discussion: is Ronova dead?

The short answer is that the game does not say. Ronova is beaten and loses her divine authority, but no line of dialogue after the battle confirms that she died.

Is Ronova dead? What the game confirms

The ending is easier to follow when you separate what the story shows from what it leaves open.

Confirmed in Version 7.1Not confirmed in Version 7.1
Ronova is defeated in a two phase boss fightWhether Ronova is dead
She loses her authority as Arbiter of the Heavenly PrinciplesWhere she went after the final blast
She is badly woundedWhat her “parting gift” will do
The people she killed are brought back to lifeWhen her extra, undated scene takes place

How Ronova loses her divine authority

Ronova’s power depends on a rule she has to follow. According to the Genshin Impact Fandom wiki, her killings broke the rules of the Heavenly Principles, so she worked with Rhinedottir to revive her victims before a monitoring cycle ended. That kept her authority from being revoked.

Version 7.1 goes after that weak point. While the fight goes on, the Tsaritsa confronts Rhinedottir, and the six Gnoses she collected activate and lock Rhinedottir inside a cube shaped barrier. Cryo energy slows the passage of time inside it. With Rhinedottir unable to help bring the dead back, Ronova loses her divine authority and becomes open to a fatal strike from Pierro.

The Ronova boss fight: both phases

The boss name on the health bar changes during the fight, and that change tells you whether the Fatui plan has worked yet.

PhaseBoss nameRonova’s state
Phase 1Ronova, Arbiter of the Heavenly PrinciplesFull divine authority
InterludeNoneThe Traveler is pulled into the afterlife
Phase 2Ronova, Paralogion’s OutcastAuthority stripped, Pierro fights alongside you

Phase 1 cannot be won. After a platforming section where the Traveler escapes the afterlife, Pierro arrives with the finished Eye of the Fatui, a purple crystalline Delusion. Ronova warns him that no mortal body can hold that much power. He destroys it anyway, and her authority breaks.

In the final cutscene, Pierro confronts her about the Curse of Immortality she placed on him 500 years ago, drives a crystalline weapon through her, and activates a sealing array that traps her in a huge crystal formation.

What Pierro tells Dainsleif after the battle

The strongest evidence comes from the conversation after the fight. Dainsleif asks Pierro directly whether the final strike killed the Ruler of Death. Pierro does not say yes. He admits she may have left the battlefield without anyone seeing it.

He also says that if she did survive, her injuries would be severe and permanent, and he warns that she could come back for revenge. The Curse of Immortality is still active.

A cursed Pierro is also a clue on its own. If Ronova’s death had removed every curse she cast, the game would likely show it. It doesn’t.

Ronova’s “parting gift” and the Celestial Nails

Ronova does get one last scene. Injured, she retreats to a pillar in the sky, coughs, and says she now understands what dying feels like. She then cracks the celestial spire, calls it her parting gift, and fades into dim light and feathers.

That line sounds like a goodbye. As Game-M points out, a farewell line is not proof of death.

The effects show up across Teyvat. After her defeat, the Nails of Retribution light up in Dragonspine, The Chasm, Inazuma, the Sumeru desert, and Natlan. The epilogue sends the Traveler to check on each one.

LocationCharacter you speak to
Snezhnaya, near the train tracksAlyosha
Dragonspine, Skyfrost NailAlbedo
The ChasmXiao
InazumaYae Miko
Sumeru desertDehya and Candace
NatlanMavuika

The game does not reveal what the gift actually does.

The undated Ronova scene

Ronova also appears in a separate scene that has no clear place in the timeline. It could be a flashback, a memory, or a setup for something later. Because of that, it cannot be used as proof that she survived.

Does the Ronova Weekly Boss mean she is alive?

No. Ronova’s addition as a repeatable Weekly Boss says nothing about her status in the story. Trounce Domains are kept separate from the quest timeline.

For players who want to farm her, here are the basics:

DetailInfo
Resin cost60 Original Resin (30 with a weekly half cost claim)
Weekly resetMonday, 4:00 AM server time
Condensed ResinNot accepted
Epilogue end dateNovember 3, 2026, 14:59 (UTC+8)

The Weekly Boss stays available after the epilogue ends. The epilogue itself does not.

How to unlock the Ronova Archon Quest

The battle is in Chapter VII, Acts III and IV. Both are permanent content, require Adventure Rank 18, and unlock after you finish Act II, “Wraith’s Nocturne.” Clearing the new Archon Quest content gives 620 Primogems.

If you are still on the older client, check the Genshin Impact 7.1 maintenance schedule and compensation details before you log in.

What comes next for Snezhnaya

HoYoverse has not said when Ronova’s story will continue. For now, Vesna and Vodyanitsa’s debut banners run in Phase 1 from September 23 to October 13, 2026. Skirk and Escoffier rerun in Phase 2 from October 13 to November 3.

Unconfirmed information about later patches is covered in our look at the leaked Snezhnaya character roadmap for versions 7.1 to 7.3. Players saving for the new banners can also check the latest Genshin Impact redemption codes for free Primogems.

The full patch announcement is on HoYoverse’s official Version 7.1 news page. Background on Ronova’s earlier appearances is on the Ronova character page on the Genshin Impact wiki. The Genshin Impact Wikipedia entry covers the game’s history and platforms.

FAQ

Is Ronova dead in Genshin Impact 7.1? Her death is not confirmed. She is defeated and loses her authority, but Pierro admits she may have escaped.

What is Ronova’s parting gift? It is the energy she releases into a celestial pillar before disappearing. Celestial Nails across Teyvat light up afterward, but the game does not explain what they will do.

Is the Curse of Immortality broken? No. The curse on Pierro is still active at the end of Version 7.1.

Dynasty Warriors 3 Remastered Demo Is Out Now on PS5, Xbox, Switch 2 and PC

Pranav Nalawade
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Dynasty Warriors 3 Remastered Demo Is Out Now on PS5, Xbox, Switch 2 and PC

Koei Tecmo has released a free Dynasty Warriors 3 Remastered demo, one week before the full game arrives. The demo is available to download now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC through Steam, ahead of the October 1, 2026 release date. On PS5, the demo does not require a PS Plus subscription.

Koei Tecmo and Omega Force confirmed the demo date during Tokyo Game Show 2026, alongside news of an online co-op update.

Dynasty Warriors 3 Remastered demo at a glance

DetailInformation
Demo release dateSeptember 24, 2026
PlatformsPS5, Xbox Series X\S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Steam)
PriceFree
PS Plus required on PS5No
StageSpecial version of the Battle of Hulao Gate
Playable officers6
Save transfer to full gameNo
Full game release dateOctober 1, 2026

What the demo includes

The demo covers one stage. It features the Battle of Hulao Gate, an early Three Kingdoms battle that puts the Allied Forces against the army of Dong Zhuo. Koei Tecmo describes it as a special version of the battle.

Players can pick from six officers, two from each kingdom:

KingdomPlayable officers
ShuZhao Yun, Guan Yu
WeiXiahou Dun, Zhenji
WuZhou Yu, Sun Shangxiang

The Wei, Shu and Wu split matches the build shown at Tokyo Game Show 2026. The public version is the same demo that appeared at the show. According to a hands-on preview from Tokyo Game Show, the stage ends in a fight against Lu Bu.

The demo also includes difficulty settings. Two limits apply. Progress from the demo will not carry over to the full game, and parts of the demo may not match the final release.

How to play the demo on PS5 and other platforms

On PS5, open the PlayStation Store, search for Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered and download the free demo from the game page. PS Plus Premium members also have the option to stream the demo from the cloud. Xbox players can find it on the Microsoft Store, Switch 2 owners on the Nintendo eShop, and PC players on the game’s Steam page.

The demo landed during a busy week for PS5 owners. Sony is currently running a PlayStation Store sale on more than 600 PS5 games, and some players have reported a Wallet Credit promotion on selected PS5 purchases. Silent Hill Townfall also launched on September 24, and our Silent Hill Townfall Pistol-3000 guide covers one of its hardest unlocks.

Gameplay changes in the remaster

Dynasty Warriors 3 Complete Edition Remastered Hulao Gate battle gameplay on PS5

The remaster brings back the full roster of more than 40 officers, with battlefields rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5. The core combat stays close to the 2001 release. Attacks, messages and cutscenes follow the original, but some systems come from Dynasty Warriors Origins: a reworked horse riding system, side step evasion, and a parry that triggers when a block is timed right as an enemy attack hits.

Co-op works differently at launch and after. Two players can play together through local split-screen on day one, and a free update adding online two-player play is planned for release by January 2027.

Release date, price and editions

The full game launches on October 1 for Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam. Pre-orders are open at $39.99 and include Ziluan, the protagonist of Dynasty Warriors: Origins, as a bonus.

EditionContents
StandardBase game ($39.99) plus Ziluan pre-order bonus
Digital DeluxeBase game plus 42 weapons, Six Secret Teachings, Wind Scroll and Tiger Amulet, Officer Concept Art Collection and 42 retro costumes

The Digital Deluxe Edition contents are listed above as announced by Koei Tecmo. There is no version for the original Switch. Koei Tecmo cancelled that version in June.

What Dynasty Warriors 3 Complete Edition Remastered contains

The package combines two PS2 era releases. It is a modern revival of Dynasty Warriors 3 and Dynasty Warriors 3: Xtreme Legends.

The original Dynasty Warriors 3 came out on PlayStation 2 in Japan on September 20, 2001 and in North America on November 26, 2001, with an Xbox version following in 2002. It was the first game in the series to include mechanics that later became standard, such as True Musou Attacks.

The Xtreme Legends content is included as well. That expansion added new stories for seven officers, including Lu Bu, Meng Huo and Yuan Shao, along with bodyguard customization, new weapons and four challenge modes.

Dynasty Warriors 3 Remastered demo FAQ

Is the Dynasty Warriors 3 Remastered demo free? Yes. It is free on all four platforms, and PS5 players do not need PS Plus.

Does demo progress carry over? No. Save data from the demo cannot be moved to the full game.

How many characters are in the demo? Six: Zhao Yun, Guan Yu, Xiahou Dun, Zhenji, Zhou Yu and Sun Shangxiang.

When does Dynasty Warriors 3 Complete Edition Remastered release? October 1, 2026, on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC.

Does the game have online co-op? Not at launch. Local split-screen is available on day one, and online two-player play is due in a free update by January 2027.

Arc Raiders Frozen Trail Update: All Upcoming Changes

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Arc Raiders Frozen Trail Update: All Upcoming Changes

Embark Studios has just revealed the contents of the upcoming Arc Raiders Frozen Trail update, the biggest patch that the game has received since launch, and there’s plenty to dig into.

In addition to a new map and several new Arc enemies, players will also be able to settle in their new Outposts, craft new weapons, amplify their existing weapons, and more.

In this article, we’ll go through everything you need to know about the Arc Raiders Frozen Trail update.

New Map: Pendola Pass

Pendola Pass is the next map to be added to Arc Raiders with the Frozen Trails update. It is a snowy Italian village and Exodus transport hub beyond the Rust Belt, and Raiders will be able to visit a supermarket, a town square, an observatory and a buried train depot.

The main attraction, however, is a fallen Emperor with rare tech inside, and sudden flash freezes make the valley more dangerous. A huge ARC Frigate also patrols the area. Raiders board it and fight through tight corridors against both ARC and rival squads. 

New Arcs: Bully, Skulker, Hydra

The Arc Raiders Frozen Trails update will introduce several new Arc enemies for players to encounter.

  • Bully: A fast machine that attacks Raiders relentlessly.
  • Skulker: A hit-and-run enemy that lurks at the edge of a fight, strikes, then vanishes. 
  • Hydra: A stationary turret aboard the Frigate. Its three independent sections can pressure a whole squad. 

Raider Outposts

Raider Outposts are a personal base between the Rust Belt and the mountains. You can decorate them with modules and furniture. They also house the new Research Workstation, which drives late-game upgrades and amplified weapons.

Amplified Weapons

A fully upgraded Research Workstation lets selected weapons reach a fifth quality level with branching upgrades. A Burletta can go fully automatic, a Renegade can get a scope, and a Rattler can fire incendiary rounds from a 64-round magazine. 15 weapons are supported at launch. 

New Weapons & Gadgets

Alongside the amplified weapons, we’re getting two new weapons with the new Arc Raiders update. The Stiletto is a light-ammo battle rifle and a cheaper alternative to the Renegade, while the Bantam is a heavy-ammo revolver with inaccurate but strong hip-fire.

There are also some exciting new gadgets coming to the game: a Grappling Hook for climbing and swinging, a Tether Launcher that can tether targets together, a Yank Grenade that can be used to pull other Raiders out of cover or slam Arcs into the ground, and a Camera with tons of unique features that can save photos to the Codex. There’s also a Harmonica and a Banjo for players who are looking for more instruments to play in the Rust Belt. 

Reward Pass

Raider Decks are now converted to Reward Passes, with three separate tracks. The Free Pass includes 200 Raider Tokens, five outfits, and 20 cosmetics. The Premium Pass adds exclusive colorways, weapon stencils, and 1,150 tokens. The Legacy Pass is free and merges your existing Raider Decks so past progress carries over. A Collector Set DLC bundles both passes with extra cosmetics and 2,400 tokens.

That’s everything you need to know about the Arc Raiders Frozen Trails update. Be sure to read more about the upcoming patch in the official content preview posted by Embark.

How to Get the Axe in Silent Hill Townfall: Both Locations Explained

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How to Get the Axe in Silent Hill Townfall: Both Locations Explained

The Axe is a melee weapon in Silent Hill Townfall that kills standard enemies in one hit and never breaks. You cannot find it on a first playthrough. It unlocks after you finish the game once, and it only appears once you start New Game Plus.

There are two places to pick it up. This guide covers the unlock requirement, both Axe locations, how it compares to the other weapons in St. Amelia, and what to keep in mind if you are using it during an endings run.

Silent Hill Townfall Axe: quick answer

DetailAnswer
Unlock requirementFinish the game once (any ending)
Game modeNew Game Plus (“New Game +” on the main menu)
First locationGarage east of Shore Wynd, Shorefront District (South), Part 1: Arrival
Second locationBack garden next to Mister Stewart’s house, Part 2: Zoe
DurabilityInfinite
DamageKills standard enemies in one hit
TrophyHere’s Simon (on pickup)

How to unlock the Axe in Silent Hill Townfall

The only requirement is a completed save. Your ending does not matter. Justice, Forever and Abandoned all unlock the Axe.

Most players see the Abandoned ending first. The game gives it when your kill count is higher than your Discoveries, and that is what usually happens on a blind run.

After the credits, a screen tells you the Axe is unlocked. It does not go straight into your inventory, though. You have to go and collect it in the world.

  1. Finish Silent Hill Townfall once.
  2. Go back to the main menu and select New Game +.
  3. Start the new run. The first Axe is available within minutes, during Part 1: Arrival.

If you are new to the idea of carrying progress into a second run, the New Game Plus mode works here much like it does in other survival horror games: you replay the story with extra unlocks available.

Axe location 1: Shore Wynd garage (Part 1: Arrival)

This is the fastest way to get the Axe.

  1. From the starting area, head to St. Amelia’s Shorefront District (South).
  2. Open your map and go to Shore Wynd.
  3. Go through the white gate.
  4. Look for the garage door on your right, on the east side of Shore Wynd.
  5. The door is usually open. If it is closed, walk up to it and use the prompt to open it.
  6. Inside, the room is lit red. The Axe sits on a small table under the light, with a garden gnome next to it.

Picking it up unlocks the Here’s Simon trophy.

This garage has a second use. Once you complete the Sci-Fi ending, a green-lit room opens up in the same spot with a futuristic sidearm inside. Our guide on where to find the Pistol-3000 in Silent Hill Townfall explains the full three-playthrough route. If you only see the Axe in the garage, you have not met the Sci-Fi requirement yet.

Axe location 2: next to Mister Stewart’s house (Part 2: Zoe)

If you skipped the garage, a second Axe appears later in the same New Game Plus run.

  1. Continue the story until you take control of Zoe.
  2. Make your way to Mister Stewart’s house.
  3. Go to the house directly to its right.
  4. Enter the back garden. The Axe is leaning against a wooden shed near the fence.

This one is worth grabbing even if you already have the first. Zoe does not get access to a gun, so the Axe is her strongest option in combat. Both Axes work the same way.

Axe vs other melee weapons

Most melee weapons in St. Amelia are temporary. You pick them up from the environment, and they break after a few swings or blocks.

WeaponHow to get itDurabilityDamage
PlankFound around St. AmeliaBreaks after several hitsLow
PipeFound around St. AmeliaBreaks after several hitsLow
Brick / BottleFound around St. AmeliaSingle use (thrown)Used to hit or distract enemies
AxeNew Game Plus onlyNever breaksOne hit kill on standard enemies

Blocking wears down a plank or pipe. With the Axe, blocking costs you nothing, since the weapon has no durability to lose.

The one hit kill does not apply to every enemy. Larger enemies take more than one hit.

All weapons in Silent Hill Townfall

The Axe is one of five main weapons. Three are available on a first playthrough and two are New Game Plus unlocks.

WeaponWhen you get itRequirement
PistolPart 2, Richard’s Gift box in Town Square (as Simon)None
Flare GunCEG Lockers, Locker 75 (code 184)CEG Lockers Barcode
ShotgunPart 5, on entering CEG TowerNone (automatic)
AxePart 1 garage or Part 2 gardenNew Game Plus
Pistol-3000Shore Wynd garage or Floor 5 BoardroomNew Game Plus after the Sci-Fi ending

The Pistol takes two shots to kill a standard enemy. The Shotgun can do it in one, which makes it the strongest option on a first run.

Using the Axe during an endings run

Silent Hill Townfall has five endings. Justice, Forever and Abandoned are the main three. Dog and Sci-Fi are joke endings, and you can only reach them in New Game Plus.

The main three depend on two numbers: how many enemies you kill and how many Discoveries you collect. Only Clues and Documents count as Discoveries. To get Justice, your Discoveries need to stay ahead of your kills.

This matters because the Axe makes killing easy. If you are going for Justice, you can still carry it for blocking and just avoid finishing off enemies where you can. Run, hide or distract instead. Your current totals are shown in the Statistics tab on the main menu.

For the full requirements, including the New Game Plus steps for Dog and Sci-Fi, see this Silent Hill Townfall endings guide from PowerPyx.

About Silent Hill Townfall

Silent Hill: Townfall is a first-person spin-off in Konami’s horror series. Screen Burn Interactive developed it, and Konami and Annapurna Interactive published it. It released on September 24, 2026, for PS5 and PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store. Deluxe Edition owners got in 48 hours early, on September 22.

The game takes place in 1996 on St. Amelia, a fictional Scottish island. You play as Simon Ordell, who keeps waking up in the water by the town’s docks.

For more help with the game, browse our Silent Hill Townfall coverage or the full TalkEsport gaming guides section.

FAQ

Can you get the Axe on your first playthrough of Silent Hill Townfall?
No. The Axe only appears in New Game Plus.

Does your ending affect whether you get the Axe?
No. Any ending unlocks it.

Does the Axe break in Silent Hill Townfall?
No. It has infinite durability.

Can the Axe kill every enemy in one hit?
No. It kills standard enemies in one hit. Larger enemies take more.

What trophy do you get for picking up the Axe?
You get the Here’s Simon trophy.

Where is the second Axe?
During Part 2 as Zoe, in the back garden of the house to the right of Mister Stewart’s home. It is leaning against a wooden shed.

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