March 8 Gaming Roundup: PS4 System Update, PUBG Ban Spree, Fortnite's New Game Mode and More

Welcome to the day'due south gaming roundup. A lot of updates have surfaced today, commencement with Sony releasing the PS4 v5.50 firmware update, and PUBG releasing a rather buggy update, plus Fortnite releasing a new team manner amongst other things. Capcom also announced gratis goodies for Monster Hunter: World.

PS4 System Software Update Version 5.l Now Available

Nosotros previously covered the PlayStation 4 five.50 update adding supersampling to the PS4 console. While the update was earlier available but for beta users, Sony Interactive Entertainment has at present released the PlayStation 4 system software update version 5.50 for all users.

Co-ordinate to an official blog postal service, the new update brings forth a plethora of changes and features, that had long been requested. You tin cheque the full listing of changes below:

Play Fourth dimension Management
Library UI Updates
Quick Menu Enhancements
Background Music on PS Now
Notifications Update
Import Custom Wallpapers via USB
Customize Tournaments Team Pages
Supersampling Mode on PS4 Pro

PUBG's Latest Update Banning Players Randomly on PC

In a battle confronting the hackers on its PC version, PUBG had performed some server maintenance and had then rolled out a new update for the PC users. All the same, information technology seems as if things might have gone worse for the studio, with several players on Reddit and social media lament about existence banned from the game. No i knows why, with many claiming they had never cheated in their lives.

PC players, we are aware of a detection logic related bug that occurred later today'south anti-cheat update and is temporarily preventing some players from accessing our game. Please accept our apologies. We are working on a set up as fast as nosotros can.

— PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Support (@PUBG_Support) March 8, 2018

PUBG was quick to respond and has issued an apology on Twitter while promising to roll out a hotfix soon. In the meantime, it is recommended to not log in until the issues have been resolved.

Fortnite Update Version iii.2 Introduces the Teams of 20 Express Time Mode and More

Fortnite has rolled out the version iii.2 update which adds the Teams of xx Limited Fourth dimension Way today and changes the Tempest Circle timings, as well as a new Burnout peel for Boxing Royale mode.

The new team stylesplits players into v groups of 20, with each team comprised of five squads of 4 players. It besides adjusts the Storm Circle timings, downwards from ix to half dozen. Furthermore, all teammates are displayed every bit green on the map, with the map screen showing the number of players alive on that team. Spawn rates for ammo boxes and supply crates have also been increased. Lastly, the new update also brings with information technology a make new skin Exhaustion for the Battle Royale mode.

Oculus Rift Headsets Get Offline

As reported online on Oculus Rift's official forums,multiple users have been complaining most not being able to launch games and apps through Oculus Home. "Can't Reach Oculus Runtime Service", and "Failed to initialize with Oculus: Signature Invalid" are some of the error letters reported. The problem was after identified to be the consequence of an expired Oculus Runtime Service security certificate.

"For security, we utilise a certificate to ensure that the software you receive actually comes from Oculus. That certificate has expired, and we're looking at a few different ways to resolve the issue."

The team afterwards took to Twitter to ostend that the team is working on a prepare for it. Nevertheless, Oculus is not gear up to say definitively when the issue will be stock-still.

Monster Hunter: World Gives Gratis Boodle

Monster Hunter: Earth has been the success story of the season, with the title becoming Capcom's best-selling game in history with over 7.5 million copies sold worldwide. Now, every bit a way to express their gratitude, Capcom has announced that players should check their Login Bonus tab to get some free loot in the form of a Commemorative Item Pack.

The numbers are in: #MHWorld is officially Capcom'southward all-time selling game. Ever! And we couldn't take done it without you!

As a token of our appreciation, delight check your Login Bonus tab for a Commemorative Detail Pack. 🙏✨ pic.twitter.com/nkZEamG5Zf

— Monster Hunter (@monsterhunter) March 8, 2018

Equally announced on Twitter, players will get complimentary loot in the Login Bonus tab. The item pack includes 50 Lifepowder, 3 Deluxe First Wyverian Prints, 10 Aboriginal Potions, 10 Armor Sphere+, and 3 Gilt Eggs. The particular pack will be bachelor from March viii until March 22, and so make sure not to miss out.