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Ahead of Ubisoft Forward, the studio has rolled out an update for Ghost Recon: Breakpoint. Title Update 2.1.0 is now available on PC, PlayStation 4, Stadia, and Xbox One, and it makes a number of tweaks to the third-person shooter’s guns. The full patch notes have been outlined below.

The biggest change to Ghost Recon: Breakpoint’s weapons with TU 2.1.0 is the addition of new fire rates. Instead of SMGs only having the option to switch between burst- and automatic fire, some guns in the category will now be able to use single-fire and full-auto. The same can be said of certain ASRs. The full list of ASRs and SMGs that have access to these new fire rates are listed below:

ASRs With Additional Burst/Automatic Fire

• 416
• 416 Shorty
• 516
• 553
• 805 BREN
• A2
• AK12
• G36C
• M4A1
• MK17
• TAVOR
• VHSD2
• Silver Stake

SMGs with Single-fire/Full-auto

• MP5
• MP7
• MPX
• Scorpion EVO3 CQC
• Scorpion EVO3
• UMP
• Echelon SMG
• Vector
• Vector Shorty

Elsewhere in the Gunsmith are new muzzles and scopes for certain guns such as the 416 Shorty, MP5, LMGs like CTMMG and Stoner, and many others. The position of grips on assault rifles, submachine guns, and shotguns has been moved closer to the muzzle for better control and feedback. There are other additions to Gunsmith as well, including weapon attachments (like the GL M203 Grenade Launcher attachment) that can be used on more weapons (such as 416 Shorty) and more.

TU 2.1.0 also packages a bunch of bug fixes and game improvements. This includes fixes issues with rewards not unlocking after conditions were met, ironing out technical issues that result in disappearing weapon models, and more.

Ubisoft’s E3-style presentation is set to go live on Sunday, July 12 at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET. The studio is expected to unveil information about games like Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Far Cry 6, and Watch Dogs: Legion. Ubisoft will also discuss Ghost Recon: Breakpoint’s long-anticipated AI Squadmates update, as well as “a few other surprises.”

Full Ghost Recon Breakpoint TU 2.1.0 Patch Notes

Improvements

• Converted AK47 Assault set to an SBR.
• Added GL M203 to 416 CQC.
• Total retake of Weapon’s UI Icons (weapons and attachments).
• Update on positions of fore/angled grips for all under-barrel attachments.
• Modifications on hand positions and rotations on all foregrips in order to avoid wrist tension.
• Modified 516 CQC and EVO3 TAC side Picatinny position and move hands to avoid overlapping.
• Worked on framing update in Gunsmith’s hidden menu mode.
• Retakes on G36 and 553 under-barrel Picatinny rails.
• Retakes on hand position in GL M203 (now placed on mobile part instead of the trigger).
• Retakes on the positions of GL M203 (now close to magazines) on every weapon.
• Added extended magazines to M4A1 and MPX Tactical variations.
• Fix animation issue on EVO3 Angled grip.
• Replaced Hera Foregrip by RVG Foregrip on SN-9mm.
• Replaced Skeleton Angled grip with RVG on MP5.
• Added RVG Foregrip on MPX and MPX Tactical attachments.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where AOR 2 Paint would not unlock after the conditions are met.
• Added some missing model parts to the Gunsmith, including parts for UMP CQC and Folding Ironsight
• Fixed an issue where scope color did not fit Quantum Theme Pattern.
• Fixed an issue where selecting a pre-selected attachment in the Gunsmith would sometimes make the model disappear.
• Fixed an issue where “Damage to Drones” text would be inconsistent with upgrades for different weapon classes.
• Fixed an issue where the camera would clip when players would aim the LMG Stoner with Ironsight scope.
• Fixed an issue where Weapon Connoisseur Challenge would not be awarded after getting 80 blueprints.
• Fixed an issue where shooting sound would be missing on C-SFP Baal.
• Fixed an issue that would prevent players from unlocking upgrades for the MK2 and MK3 even with perks unlocked in Ghost War.
• Fixed an issue where the preview for Tactical Vertical Foregrip would be missing in Vector’s Gunsmith.
• Fixed an issue that would prevent players from getting material parts after dismantling weapons in Ghost War.

Death Stranding is just days away from releasing on PC, and after our Death Stranding PC hands-on preview, it looks like quite the impressive port. However, if you want to play the game on PS4–or you’re already a big fan–you can snag the Death Stranding Collector’s edition for only $70 on Amazon. It comes with free Prime shipping and arrives as early as next week.

The Death Stranding Collector’s edition includes the PS4 game in a steelbook case, a Ludens Nendoroid mini figure, a Bridges cargo case, and a BB Pod statue as well as in-game content like the gold Power Skeleton, level two gold armour, and a gold All-Terrain Skeleton.

Death Stranding PS4 Collector’s edition

$70 ($200)

GameSpot named Death Stranding one of its best games of 2019, and in GameSpot’s Death Stranding review, we scored the game a 9/10. Reviews editor Kallie Plagge praised the game for the ways in which it rewards you “in practical ways as well as emotional ones, driving home the positive impact of what you do for others.”

“[Death Stranding is] positive without ignoring pain; in fact, it argues in both its story and its gameplay that adversity itself is what makes things worth doing and life worth living,” she wrote. “It’s a game that requires patience, compassion, and love, and it’s also one we really need right now.”

Competitive communities are a dime a dozen, but you’d be surprised by how far some players go to keep their favorite games alive—even if it means recreating one game within another. Fans of SOCOM: US Navy Seals have recreated the shooter within Fortnite‘s creative mode and are running their own league.

“We have over 20 of the maps across the franchise with all game mode mechanics and rules from the original series,” King Yoshi, who is also creating Super Mario 64 in Fortnite, told GameSpot. “We are constantly running tournaments, league seasons, and various other events.”

King Yoshi and other creators have remade maps from across the Sony-published third person shooter, including Crossroads, Bitter Jungle, and Desert Glory. They’ve also created original maps inspired by level design in SOCOM. Special in-game rules, like the amount of health every player has, friendly fire, available weapons, and match length and structure have been adjusted to match the military shooter as closely as possible.

The first entry in the franchise, SOCOM: U.S. Navy Seals, launched in 2002 while SOCOM 4, the last entry, released in 2011. There has been no news about another entry as the studio behind the series, Zipper Interactive, shuttered in 2012. King Yoshi and others, just like pro Super Smash Bros. Amiibo trainers, have had to take matters into their own hands.

The community has a Discord server with over 500 members who host 4v4, 6v6, and other types of tournaments. They are in the middle of the playoffs for their current season, which will end in a couple of weeks. Another season is scheduled afterwards.

GameSpot’s Play For All–a celebration of all things gaming–is ongoing. Join us as we bring you the summer’s hottest news, previews, interviews, features, and videos, as well as raise money for COVID-19 relief efforts and Black Lives Matter with the help of our friends from around the gaming world. Check out the Play For All schedule for more.

Update: Ubisoft has released a short teaser for Far Cry 6, featuring Giancarlo Esposito. The brief look teases reveal at Ubisoft Forward, which takes place on July 12. Original story follows.

A listing for Far Cry 6 has leaked on the Hong Kong PlayStation Store, revealing that Breaking Bad star Giancarlo Esposito will appear in the first-person shooter sequel.

The listing, which has since been taken down, sheds some light on the setting for Ubisoft’s sequel. Far Cry 6 will take place in Yara, which is described as a tropical paradise in need of restoration to its former glory. Its ruthless dictator, Anton Castillo, and his son Diego are on a path to achieving that through any means necessary, igniting a revolution in the region.

Given the box art present in the listing, it’s safe to assume that Esposito will likely be playing the role of Anton Castillo. The rest of the listing also sheds light on the upgrade path you can expect for next-gen consoles. Far Cry 6 will launch on PS4 and PS5 and offer a free upgrade for digital purchases should you move from an older console to a newer one. This is like how Microsoft is handling upgrades with Smart Delivery on the Xbox Series X, but Ubisoft has yet to confirm its support for the program.

According to the store page, Far Cry 6 is scheduled to launch on February 18, 2021. Ubisoft is hosting its Ubisoft Forward stream this Sunday, July 12, where you can expect to here more about this and more Ubisoft titles such as Watch Dogs: Legion and Hyper Scape.

Like just about everything, anime has also taken a hit this year with production delays. Despite the let down, there are still a few fantastic anime that have been released this year so far. Eerily, they all have at least one thing in common: animal people. OK, they’re not all quite as “furry” as Beastars, but the delightfully weird Dorohedoro features a guy with a lizard head, the action-packed Tower of God has a spear-bearing, crocodile-looking guy, and so on. I guess it’s just that weird of a year–but don’t let that deter you, because these anime are for everyone.

We’ve enjoyed returning anime like Fruits Basket and Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, but here we’re showcasing brand new anime that require no prerequisite to watch. This list covers anime debuting through June 2020.

Here are the best new anime of 2020 so far, in no particular order.

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Beastars

Think Zootopia, but gritty and melodramatic with plenty of romance and mystery. Melodrama is a rare strength in Beastars’ case; the dramatic camera angles and well-performed monologues only enhance this telling of a wolf that struggles both with his carnivorous instincts and desire to fit into society. Told through the lens of naïve high school upperclassman Legoshi, Beastars paints a world filled with strife and a society hiding an ugly underbelly. Things only get harder for Legoshi when a herbivore classmate is brutally murdered and suddenly all carnivores are suspects.

The anime’s CG animation is surprisingly satisfying, and the unique opening theme and animation is so catchy that we never let Netflix skip it. It’s worth noting that Beastars can get quite violent and rather sexual, so while this anime may feature animals, it may not be suitable for younger viewers.

Streaming on Netflix

BNA: Brand New Animal

Unlike Beastars, BNA is devoid of romance. What it does have is snappy, visually stunning action scenes–as to be expected from Studio Trigger, the team behind the critically acclaimed Kill la Kill and Promare. BNA is especially a treat for the eyes, and even the ears–I can’t get its soundtrack out of my head. Its story holds up incredibly well too, though. In the world of BNA, Beastman once hid away from human kind, but now they are a marginalized species whether they are mink or migratory bird. To combat the prejudice, Anima City was established for beastman to inhabit without fearing the judgment of humans. This is where the main character, Michiru, flees to when she inexplicably changes from a human highschooler to a raccoon/tanuki Beastman (it’s up for debate, according to her). Cue the mystery of why and how she transformed, and who the mythic Silver Wolf, the protector of the Beastmen, really is.

Streaming on Netflix

Somali and the Forest Spirit

Out of all the anime on this list, Somali and the Forest Spirits may just stick with me the longest. It’s a mystical tale that tells the story of a 998-year-old golem forest guardian traveling through a grandiose fantasy world with a small human child who may be the last of her kind. Somali and the Forest Spirit’s tone is reminiscent of Studio Ghibli films. It has quiet, yet beautifully powerful storytelling, whether the subject is its main characters or the imaginative friends they meet, even if just for a moment. I would especially recommend this anime to any parents, especially fathers with daughters, but as a childless lady I still thoroughly enjoyed Somali in the Forest Spirits and it tugged at my heart strings just the same.

Streaming on Crunchyroll and VRV

Dorohedoro

Dorohedoro is weird as heck. It begins at a very small scope, but as the anime continues, the larger and more creative and interesting the world gets. Kaiman is an amnesiac with the head of a lizard. We soon learn this is probably because of a practicing sorcerer–people from another dimension that constantly visit the “Hole” to test their magic, causing mass havoc and hordes of disfigured people. However, there is an extra twist to Kaiman’s disfiguration: there’s a strange man inside of his mouth, who seems to judge the people he eats.

Expect brutal and bloody fight scenes, crazy magic, and heartwarming shared meals. Yeah, it’s nuts, but I can’t dispute that the end of season one left me wanting so much more. The main mystery of who disfigured Kaiman, and what exactly is inside of him, is interesting enough. But the side characters, like his best friend Nikkaido, and even the villains, are just as intriguing. It’s odd how an anime can be both so savage and so charming at the same time, but somehow Dorohedoro makes it work.

Streaming on Netflix (Yes, Netflix is killing it this year.)

Tower of God

In true shonen fashion, Tower of God follows a boy with a singular goal in mind who must overcome harrowing obstacles and become stronger to meet them head on. It’s action-packed with power struggles, special weapons, cool techniques, magical powers, and more shonen staples. The premise is also out-of-this world: Inhabitants of “The Tower” attempt to climb it by completing extreme challenges on each floor. They may be tasked with choosing the correct door in a room full of them, or collecting a ball from beneath a giant sea monster, for example. There’s a lot more to Tower of God than just that, but that concept alone makes for continuously interesting and entertaining scenarios.

Tower of God is an adaptation of the South Korean manwha made popular in the West by digital comic service Webtoon. Like the manhwa, the anime thrusts viewers into its world without explaining much of anything. But the character relations and action scenes are enough to carry it while it slowly trickles out information about the world.

Streaming on Crunchyroll

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Those are the five best new anime of the year so far, at least in our opinion. What have been your favorite anime so far this year? There are, of course, even more promising anime coming out this year like the God of High School which just premiered on Crunchyroll. Be on the lookout for our article on the most promising summer anime sometime in the near future. And be sure to also check out the best anime on Netflix right now!