PC Gaming News: Patches and Updates (Nov 4, 2026)

Anno 117: Pax Romana gets Patch 3.0 and new DLC

The biggest release on the radar this week is Anno 117: Pax Romana's Patch 3.0, landing on Thursday, November 5 at 11 AM CET on all platforms. The update ships alongside the "Dawn of the Delta" DLC and brings a new Stamp Mode, additional tabs in the Statistics Screen, and a range of other improvements and changes. Anno Union has posted a dedicated blog with more detail on what Stamp Mode actually does and how the revamped statistics tools work. For city-builder fans, this is the update worth clearing an evening for.

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Update 44.1 improves controller feel

PUBG's Update 44.1 focuses on controller input, though for now it's a console-only change. The patch reduces the response time needed to distinguish between tapping and holding a button, and improves Message Radial usability. PC players aren't left out forever, though: these same controller responsiveness fixes are scheduled to roll out to PC in the December Update 44.2. Worth noting for anyone who plays PUBG on PC with a gamepad rather than mouse and keyboard.

Phasmophobia's Resonance update is coming

The horror co-op favorite Phasmophobia has a release date set for its Resonance update. According to reporting on the patch, it introduces a brand-new piece of equipment, a major overhaul to an existing item, significant changes to the game's core engine systems, and general quality-of-life improvements. A broad batch of bug fixes is also planned, though the specific fixes haven't been detailed yet — those will appear in the full patch notes when Resonance goes live.

Steam's ongoing discounts and events

Steam's Discounts & Events page continues to run its usual rotating mix of sales and community activity through the Steam store front. If you're hunting for deals, it's the first stop to check, though no single standout sale was highlighted in this week's listings.

Why GTA 6 is on PC players' minds too

Sony has pushed out another PS5 system software update focused on security fixes, and the timing — just ahead of GTA 6's launch — has kept the game's release firmly in the community conversation. While this particular patch is a console story, GTA 6 remains one of the most-discussed upcoming releases across the whole gaming community, PC included, as players wait to see how and when it arrives on their platform of choice.

The bottom line

This week's PC gaming news is less about blockbuster launches and more about the steady drumbeat of updates that keep existing favorites fresh: a meaty content patch for Anno 117, incremental controller fixes heading to PUBG on PC next month, and a promising overhaul brewing for Phasmophobia. None of it is flashy, but it's exactly the kind of maintenance that keeps live games worth returning to.