Major updates for Company of Heroes 3, the native porting of P.T. to PC, and World of Warcraft XP balance adjustments headline today's PC gaming news.
Today marks a significant update for Company of Heroes 3 as the game rolls out its comprehensive 3.0 update. In what is seen as a nod to the franchise’s 20th anniversary, this update enhances several aspects of the real-time strategy game. According to PCGamesN, players can look forward to new maps, improved weather effects, and augmented AI opponents. Additionally, a new three-player mode for the Final Stand expandalone game accompanies this update. These changes aim to rejuvenate the gaming experience for both veterans and newcomers to this celebrated series.
In a notable development for horror game enthusiasts, P.T. has been successfully ported to PC, thanks to the efforts of 21-year-old coder Lorean Xavier. As reported by PC Gamer, the project has been evolving since 2024 and finally reached the public eye this week. This native PC port does not contain any copyrighted material, and instead, it requires a dumped copy of the original game to operate, thereby circumnavigating legal complications while allowing for modern graphical enhancements and mod support. This effort ensures that P.T., originally developed by Hideo Kojima for the PS4 as a demo, remains accessible and playable.
Meanwhile, Blizzard is taking a stand on game balance adjustments for World of Warcraft: Forever. Despite pressures within the gaming community, the developers are firm on their decision not to make dungeons the quickest avenue for grinding XP. While PC Gamer delivered the details, the motivation for these adjustments is rooted in maintaining balance and ensuring that the game offers diverse paths for player progression rather than an over-reliance on grinding dungeons.
Lastly, for those diving into the Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen expansion, fresh guidance has emerged on how to commence this new chapter of the game. According to PC Gamer, players should interact with Captain Brant at The Stardrop Inn in Vernworth during nighttime to initiate the DLC, though reaching level 40 is recommended. This expansion introduces the region of Norgan, inviting players to explore its perilous, monster-laden landscapes.
