Gaming
Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.4 “For the Sun is Set to Die” arrives July 2
Featuring Fate/stay night collab
HoYoverse has announced the launch of Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.4. It is titled “For the Sun is Set to Die,” arriving on July 2.
This major update invites Trailblazers to venture into the heart of the Era Nova alongside newcomer Phainon. His fate intertwines with the Trailblazer’s own.
Three new playable characters — Phainon, Saber, and Archer — will join the roster. They bring distinct abilities, stories, and combat styles to the game’s ever-expanding universe.
Honkai: Star Rail × Fate/stay night
At the center of this update is a landmark crossover: Honkai: Star Rail × Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works]. The special event “Sweet Dreams and the Holy Grail War” kicks off on July 11.
It features a brand-new story chapter, Trailblaze Continuance, where players will encounter iconic Heroic Spirits — Saber, Archer, and Lancer. They clash and form unexpected alliances in a dazzling cosmic Grail War.
Familiar faces like Aventurine, Mr. Boothill, and Miss Robin will also make appearances, enriching the star-studded cast.
Saber joins as a playable 5-star Wind-type Destruction character. Her ultimate, Excalibur, unleashes massive AoE Wind DMG and transforms her Basic Attack into an enhanced version that targets all enemies.
She builds Core Resonance through her Technique, Basic Attacks, and ally Ultimates — once filled, she gains an extra action. Her Skill, when triggered with max Core Resonance, deals increased damage and instantly refills her Ultimate’s energy.
“For the Sun is Set to Die”
Archer, a 5-star Quantum-type Hunt character, excels in sustained single-target damage. Entering his Circuit Connection state allows repeated Skill use without ending his turn, with each cast increasing in power. His Ultimate summons Unlimited Blade Works, striking a single foe and activating Special Charge. As allies attack, Archer consumes this Charge to launch Follow-up Attacks and generate Skill Points for the team.
Players who log in after the collab goes live on July 11 can claim Archer for free as a limited-time reward until the end of Version 3.6. Both character and Light Cone banners will be available long-term after launch.
Version 3.4 also includes the return of sought-after characters: Tribbie, Sunday, and Sparkle in the first phase, followed by Firefly, Jingliu, and Blade in the second. Several fan-favorite characters — including Silver Wolf, Kafka, Blade, and Jingliu — receive major enhancements, from upgraded battle mechanics to improved Eidolon effects. Players can now switch between traditional and enhanced combat modes to suit their preferred playstyle.
On the style front, Firefly’s new outfit “Spring Missive” debuts in this version, offering a fresh look for the beloved Stellaron Hunter.
In terms of quality-of-life upgrades, the long-awaited “skip dialogue” feature is now available, giving players the flexibility to choose their storytelling pace. Also making a return is the cheerful minigame Origami Bird, adding a layer of casual fun.
With over 150 million downloads across PC, iOS, Android, PS5, and the Epic Games Store, Honkai: Star Rail continues to soar. The game has received numerous accolades, including Apple’s iPhone Game of the Year, Google Play’s Best Game, The Game Awards’ Best Mobile Game, and more.
Gaming
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 clip shows Losing Ground 1st look
Pre-order now for Campaign Early Access
A short new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 teaser shows a quick look at the Losing Ground mission for the first time.
It is one of the big war missions from the title’s Campaign mode, following the Korean grunt squad through chaos on the ground.
The brief clip is a pre-order promotional material, wherein gamers can place pre-orders now on any platform for Campaign Early Access.
This shall allow players to dive into the full single-player campaign a week ahead of the official worldwide release date on October 16.
In the vignette, soldiers can be seen advancing through a burning urban environment while under intense enemy fire.
The squad pushes through a breached storefront into a local cafe to clear enemy strongpoints.
Laster on, out in the open on the bridge, squad members realize they are heavily exposed and call out incoming enemy air support. This was right before an explosion rocks the area.
AMD has launched the new AMD Radeon RX 9050 graphics card, expanding the Radeon RX 9000 series with an affordable option.
This brings AMD RDNA 4 gaming technologies to mainstream gamers with a retail price of US$ 279.
The particular GPU is designed for responsive gameplay at 1080p. That’s for esports and modern AAA titles.
Some popular titles it can run at high frame rates on a 1080p resolution include: Cyberpunk 2077, Forza Horizon 6, Pragmata, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Valorant, and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, to name a few.
This highly efficient, drop-in upgrade features a 92W TBP and fully supports the latest AMD FSR technologies, next-gen raytracing, and high-quality AV1 video streaming.
Key specs:
- Architecture: AMD RDNA 4
- Compute Units: 16
- VRAM: 8GB GDDR6
- Game Clock / Boost Clock: 1.92 GHz / Up to 2.60 GHz
- TBP: 92W
In line with the Radeon RX 9050 launch, AMD has also released AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 26.7.1.
This driver introduces official day-one support for Radeon RX 9050, alongside early multiplayer access for Gears of War: E-Day.
Users can download the software here.
Gaming
NBA 2K27 gameplay trailer showcases new dunk mechanics, Rucker Park, and more
First gameplay details revealed
NBA 2K27 is giving fans their first look at this year’s gameplay.
2K has released the official gameplay trailer for NBA 2K27, showcasing enhanced visuals and several gameplay updates ahead of the game’s September 4 launch. The trailer also features cover athletes Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose while teasing changes across Gameplay, MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyNBA, and the MyPLAYER Builder.
The publisher also confirmed the Preseason Breakdown: NBA 2K27 Game Reveal, which streams on August 18 at 10:00 AM PT. During the presentation, 2K will reveal this year’s biggest gameplay innovations and mode updates before Early Access begins on August 28 for Deluxe Edition and Ultra Edition owners.
Smarter AI and a new Dunk Meter headline gameplay changes
NBA 2K27 introduces several gameplay refinements based on community feedback.
AI defenders now contest shots more effectively and hold their defensive positioning better, especially in online modes like The REC. The changes aim to create a more balanced experience on both ends of the floor.
The game also introduces a fully dynamic Dunk Meter. Instead of locking in the timing at takeoff, the meter continuously evaluates defensive positioning throughout the dunk attempt. Open driving lanes create a larger green window, while late defensive rotations shrink it, making each dunk attempt feel more responsive to the action on the court.
MyPLAYER Builder expands with more Badges
The MyPLAYER Builder now features 53 total Badges, up from 40 in last year’s game. Players can also experiment with 19 brand-new Badges designed to support more specialized builds.
Cap Breakers are also making a return. This time, players can preview attribute boosts directly inside the Builder before finalizing their character.
MyTEAM and MyNBA receive community-requested updates
MyTEAM introduces the franchise’s first unified Auction House across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. The shared marketplace creates the largest pool of community-listed cards in the mode’s history. It should also make card prices more consistent across supported platforms.
Winning an auction is now faster, too. Purchased cards go straight into your collection without a verification delay.
MyNBA also receives several franchise management updates that reflect today’s NBA. These include second apron salary cap rules from the league’s latest collective bargaining agreement and the ability to offer No-Trade Clauses to free agents.
Rucker Park comes to MyCAREER
The City returns with the same centralized layout introduced last year. This time, however, it gets a new nighttime look filled with neon lights.
NBA 2K27 also recreates the legendary Rucker Park. The iconic streetball court serves as the setting for this year’s MyCAREER prelude story, Fire & Concrete, and also appears in the Street Kings mode.
NBA 2K27 launches on September 4 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, and Nintendo Switch 2. Players who purchase the Deluxe Edition or Ultra Edition can jump in early starting August 28 through Early Access.
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