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AppWizard

December 6, 2025

Stellaris 4.3 will “bring things down a notch” with a stat squish, but it could make parts of the 4X game “much harder”

Paradox Interactive is developing the next significant update for Stellaris, version 4.3, called 'Cetus,' expected to be released in the first quarter of 2026, depending on open beta testing results. The update will focus on refining the game's economy and naval mechanics, with updates to the beta build every two weeks. The initial phase of the open beta will target economic updates and ship design modifications, resulting in a 7% improvement in overall performance. Economic adjustments will include changes to empire size modifiers, unemployment rates, base technology costs, ethics modifiers, upkeep costs, living standards, happiness levels, planetary ascension, and automation buildings. The update aims to lower economic levels and control non-linear growth, while some threats remain unchanged. The development team plans to address issues such as game performance reporting, desynchronization tracking, and optimizations for various game elements. Fixes for ethics shifts and faction issues, new job swap options, and a streamlined slavery mechanic are also in progress, along with improvements to memory usage and multiplayer stability. The release timeline will depend on the outcomes of the beta testing.

AppWizard

September 26, 2025

Borderlands 4’s latest patch triggers a flurry of performance complaints, but Gearbox says new stuttering problems ‘should resolve over time as the shaders continue to compile’

A new patch for Borderlands 4 has been released, focusing on fixes and gameplay enhancements to improve performance and stability. The game has received a "mixed" rating on Steam, largely due to performance issues. Players have reported that their gaming experience has worsened after the update, with concerns over reduced frame rates and increased stuttering. The patch includes improvements to stability and performance, addressing hitching, low FPS, and crashes, as well as updates to character animations and loading times. Weekly activities have been adjusted, including a new variant of a boss and a revamped mission that guarantees a Legendary drop. Various issues related to rewards, character skills, gameplay missions, gear, UI, visuals, and audio have been fixed. However, some players are still experiencing stability issues, and it is recommended to clear the shader cache if problems persist.

AppWizard

July 30, 2025

If you catch the ball in Rematch, there’s a small chance you didn’t—Sloclap’s desync issues are upsetting players in a game I otherwise can’t stop playing

Players are logging around 40 hours of gameplay in Rematch, but desynchronization issues remain significant, causing frustration during matches. Despite a recent patch from developer Sloclap aimed at addressing these problems, improvements have not fully materialized, and many players report erratic netcode. Some players have expressed discontent on the r/Rematch subreddit, with one player mentioning their goalie uninstalled the game due to ongoing issues. Sloclap has urged players to be patient, stating that improvements are in progress but require time and specialized resources. The game maintains a peak player count of 21,000, indicating a healthy player base despite the concerns.