Paul David Nuñez June 22nd, 2021 - 4:34 PM
Today, Marvel’s Avengers latest update has been released. The new patch adds a new villain sector, limited-time events, missions, challenges, and rewards. In addition, unfortunately, the new update has introduced a new bug/glitch that shows a string of floating text onscreen. The text has your username as well as your IP address. Developer Crystal Dynamics has taken to Twitter addressing the issue and has announced that a fix will be released tomorrow morning.
Patch 1.8.0 is being published today and includes the Cosmic Cube Event among other improvements.
☑️ Beating the Odds
☑️ Cosmic Threat Event begins June 24
☑️ Reduce Mega Hives from 8 to 4 steps
☑️ …and more!Patch Notes – https://t.co/ExBoX3WlSb pic.twitter.com/tC0RjlSKXH
— Marvel’s Avengers (@PlayAvengers) June 22, 2021
As Forbes notes, “people getting ahold of your IP address can cause all manor of havoc with your internet connection with DDOS attacks, or potentially get their hands on other information. Crystal Dynamics addressed the situation when it was first reported, saying that they are aware of the situation and investigating. They also asked players to refrain from streaming if you are experiencing the issue.
Please refrain from streaming for now if you’re experiencing this issue. We will update when this issue has been resolved.
— Marvel’s Avengers (@PlayAvengers) June 22, 2021
Later in the day, Crystal Dynamics said that they were testing a solution to the problem of personal information being displayed on-screen on PlayStation 5. A hotfix will be released tomorrow at 8 am PT.
PlayStation 5 players should refrain from streaming or posting screenshots online until then as sensitive information may be displayed.
— Marvel’s Avengers (@PlayAvengers) June 22, 2021
The update adds a new villain sector featuring Monica Rappaccini as she wrestles with The Avengers over control of the Cosmic Cube. A new limited-time Cosmin Threat event is set to begin on June 24 and will run until July 8. The event has players searching for Cosmic energy trails caused by the Cosmic Cube. Engaging in the special Cosmic Threat event missions and completing Cosmic Damage challenges will reward players with a unique animated nameplate, gear, and other valuable rewards.
The new Cosmic Cube content continues the storyline from February’s Marvel’s Avengers Operation: Hawkeye – Future Imperfect and sets the stage for the upcoming releases such as Marvel’s Avengers expansion: Black Panther – War for Wakanda, launching in August.
