Tanks in WoW beg for mercy, die far too often – only one laughs loudly

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

World of Warcraft is just too easy – many believe. But tanks are upset. Because all except one type of tank are soft as wet paper.

The first season of WoW: Midnight is likely to go down in history as one of the easiest. Easy at least if you play a DPS character or belong to the one type of tank that is currently laughing to themselves. Because there is a massive injustice. Basically, only a specific tank can successfully compete at the top, while the rest are worried about their lives every second.

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Monks Rock Everything, the Rest is Wet Paper

Which tanks are happy right now? The only tanks that currently have no reason to complain are Brewmaster Monks – they are the absolute overachievers and are currently dominating in Mythic+ dungeons.

This becomes particularly clear when looking at the distribution of tanks across different difficulties. For this, we take the data from raider.io (as of 04/03/2026), which logs nearly all dungeon visits:

  • At Mythic+7 (and higher), 36% of all tanks are Brewmaster Monks, followed by Protection Paladins with 18.5%.
  • At Mythic+10 (and higher), already 40% of all tanks are Brewmaster Monks, in second place are again Paladins with still 17%.
  • From Mythic+15 (and higher), it gets really crazy: 84% are Brewmaster Monks. In second place are Protection Warriors with still 4.6%.

The clear realization here: You either go into high “Mythic+” dungeons with a Brewmaster Monk as tank or not at all.

WoW Tank Popularity Raider Io Midnight Season 1
A more even distribution looks different. Source: raider.io

That Brewmaster Monks are so strong is because they drastically reduce nearly all damage and convert this into a damage-over-time effect through “staggering.” This can be much more easily absorbed by the healers.

What is the problem with other tanks? All other tank classes have significant difficulties reducing incoming damage at high key stone levels – especially at the start of a pull. It often happens that even experienced tanks can fall from 100% to 0% within two global cooldowns without any major rescue possible.

The vast majority of tanks also criticize that they simply do not have enough options to actively reduce damage at the start of a fight. Often, they have to build up resources for this or – as in the case of the Demon Hunter – even hope for luck that metamorphosis triggers.

Correspondingly, the reactions from the community are, for example, in the WoW Subreddit:

  • “I play Demon Hunter and I feel like I could be one-shotted at any moment if my metamorphosis is not running.” – Kuhrazy
  • “My Blood Death Knight has the great ability to switch between two states: Immortal and wet paper.” – Greg_Wayne
  • “As a healer, I honestly feel bad for the tanks. The amount of complete destructions I’ve seen just because they missed an ability in their defensive rotation is extremely high.” – DaCousIsLoose
  • “No idea what you are all talking about, I’m doing great with my Blood Death Knight, having a lot of fun. I have absolutely no problems with survival until I suddenly die.” – Likos02
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Why doesn’t Blizzard fix this? That Blizzard leaves tanks unadjusted for so long despite the pretty clear numbers may be mainly due to the “World First Race”, the community speculates. If significant changes are made to the tanks now, it could determine which guild first conquers the final raid “March on Quel’danas”. Therefore, many suspect that Blizzard is holding back on adjustments until the race is over.

If you want to have a much more relaxed time in World of Warcraft, there is also a trick, as another player reports: Since he switched to DPS, his life in WoW is much more relaxed – because he is simply not taken into dungeons at all.

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New series about one of the coolest guys from Star Wars has now been extended, even before it has started

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

A new series about Star Wars is starting soon on Disney Plus. Even before that, there is already a positive announcement for a second season. It is the return of one of the coolest Sith from Star Wars, this time with his own apprentice.

What series is this about? On April 6, 2026, the new series Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord will premiere on Disney Plus. As the name suggests, it revolves around the Sith Darth Maul, who made his debut in Star Wars: Episode 1 and quickly became a fan favorite.

By now, he seems to keep coming back, and the new series offers him another stage, this time as the protagonist.

As the official website for Star Wars has now announced, viewers don’t have to say goodbye to the Sith after the first season, as the series has been renewed for a second season.

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Darth Maul is not alone

What is Maul – Shadow Lord about? The series takes place after the Clone Wars, roughly after Episode 3. The Emperor is in power, and the Republic has fallen. This also opens up new opportunities for Maul, who wants to build a crime syndicate in the shadows.

However, Maul is not alone. As can be seen in the trailer, he fights alongside another lightsaber user. That is Devon Izara. She is a Jedi Padawan who managed to escape with her master Eeko-Dio Daki before Order 66. In the upcoming series, Maul wants to win her over as his apprentice.

She will then, like Anakin before her, have to struggle with an inner conflict between the dark and light sides of the Force. This was already revealed by the series’ writer, Matt Michnovetz, to Games Radar: We wanted to create a fresh and unique perspective and a new character that interacts with Maul in ways that we hadn’t seen, who is challenged by a very difficult time period in the galaxy and forced to adapt and faced with these temptations.

Since she is a Twi’Lek, some fans think she could be an adaptation of the Legends character Darth Talon, who does not exist in the current canon of Star Wars. Considering that Maul’s story is continued in the series Rebels, this seems unlikely. Rebels takes place shortly before Episode 4, years after the events of the new series.

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When does Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord premiere? On Monday, April 6, 2026, the new series will start with 2 episodes on Disney Plus. After that, two new episodes will be released weekly. Episode 10 will serve as the finale on May 4.

Are you excited about the series or does it leave you cold? Feel free to let us know in the comments. Darth Maul is one of the most well-known Sith in the Star Wars universe. But which Sith are actually the strongest? We will reveal it to you: 10 strong Sith Lords from Star Wars that even Yoda would be afraid of

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“This real or April Fools’? – Yes”: MMORPG classic looks 20 years older thanks to new update, fans love it

Ody Ody Reading time 2 minutes

Guild Wars Reforged brings the classic from 2005 back to modern times. For those who prefer to play just like in the old days, the developers have now added the perfect graphic option – and it’s not just an April Fool’s joke.

What is this update? On April 1, 2026, ArenaNet, the team behind the Guild Wars games, released a brand new update – and not for the latest installment, but for the Reforged version of the first game. 

The MMORPG classic aims to become more modern and accessible with Reforged, after all, the game was released around 20 years ago, in 2005. However, the timing of this announcement initially left fans puzzled. April 1 is known for playful antics from some game developers.

At first glance, the patch really does seem like an April Fool’s joke: In addition to a new dungeon and a new heroine, there is also a new nostalgia mode. When activated, the game looks as if it is running on an old CRT monitor – and in “glorious 800×600 resolution”.

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The update is real – and fans love it

Is this an April Fool’s joke? This question was on the minds of many fans after the announcement. Under a post by the developers on X.com, user Slaydra writes: “HOLD UP this real or April Fool’s?” The devs only reply to this question is a simple, but enthusiastic “Yes!”

In a post on Steam, the developers emphasize once again that the update is real. “There are no fake release notes today,” they write. The nostalgia mode is indeed an April Fool’s joke, but it is a real option in the game – and you can still activate it.

To do this, simply go to the game’s graphic options and activate the nostalgia mode. You can experience the game just like in the old days if you want to. A user from X has already joyfully shared a screenshot of the nostalgia mode:

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A small joke could only be discovered by players on April 1. Those who activated the nostalgia mode that day saw a “Guild Wars Deforged” logo upon logging in.

What do the fans say? After initial skepticism about the authenticity of the update, it has been warmly received by fans. Especially the fact that Devona can now accompany you as a heroine is very well received. And the nostalgia mode is a nice added feature that brings a lot of… well, nostalgia.

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Guild Wars Reforged aims to capture the atmosphere of the classic while being more accessible than the original. And for some older MMORPGs, modernizing the game is certainly helpful. MeinMMO author Nico Scheibel still remembers well how he had to resort to an unusual tool in an old MMORPG: An old MMORPG was so cumbersome that I could only reach my highest level with a magazine

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Because Crimson Desert is not complex enough, a mod is now supposedly bringing back a removed food system

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

Crimson Desert offers almost endless possibilities for you to engage with the open world and the character. But behind the facade, there seems to be even more lurking. A new mod brings back a supposedly removed mechanic that complicates even your food.

Crimson Desert is quite a complex game for some players. This is due not only to the large open world but also to the combat system. It feels like every day players discover new features and mechanics that make the adventure even more complex.

If that’s not enough for you, you can also delve into mods. One particular mod is said to bring back a food system that was allegedly removed from the game.

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Even your food poses a risk with the mod

What kind of mod are we talking about? As TheGamer reports, there is on Nexus Mods the Cut Content Restored Food Risk System modification by the user claramercury. According to the description, it adds a consequence system for food in the game that was reportedly already in the game but never activated.

According to the user, there are no new assets, no new buffs — everything this mod uses already exists in the game files. We just reconnected what Pearl Abyss designed. This, however, cannot currently be confirmed.

The modification is supposed to implement a risk system that adds another facet to the food in the game. It is said that 50 food skills have been found that can be activated with various presets. These are supposed to bring resistances or immunities or influence health and mana or their regeneration.

But there are not only positive effects. With the mod, food with very good effects also carries a significant risk of debuff effects. These include nausea, drunkenness, or poisoning. However, the modification offers 3 different presets that come with various risks and benefits.

Are there risks when installing mods? Yes. Crimson Desert currently has no official mod support, which means you have to rely on third-party sites. So you should always be cautious when installing a mod, as this always carries certain risks.

This mod, according to the virus scan from Nexus Mods, has some suspicious files. Therefore, if you want to use the modification, you should wait until this changes or the modification has been investigated by a moderator of the website. It was only released on March 30, 2026, on the platform.

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It is unclear whether the developer Pearl Abyss ever implemented such a system or why it was removed, but it brings another new mechanic to the game that resembles survival games. This would have made the game even more complicated. Some players have not even left the first city: 2 weeks after release, many players are still stuck in the starting area of Crimson Desert, but one warns: You’re missing out on the best parts

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After 7 years, The Division 2 delivers even more powerful weapons with a new update, presenting veterans with a special challenge

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The Division 2 has just received a major update. This comes with a new season, more powerful weapons, and a special challenge for veterans of the shooter.

What kind of update is this? This went online today, on April 2, 2026, along with the new season “Rise Up”. 

The list of new content and improvements to the loot shooter is quite lengthy. However, the two biggest innovations for players are a new rarity tier for gear and a game mode for those seeking a greater challenge.

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New game mode for those seeking challenge

What’s inside the update? With Escalation, there is now a new way to replay completed missions. From your base, you can fast travel directly to these missions, but you should arrive well-prepared.

At the entrance to the mission, you choose one of ten levels, each one harder than the previous one and with special modifiers. Within a mission, there are no checkpoints, and you must complete it in one go. If your entire team dies or time runs out, you must start a new run.

If you want to play a mission at a higher level than the lowest, you must pay with Escalation Tokens. The higher the level, the higher the price, and the highest levels are said to challenge even players with the most optimized builds.

Escalation is designed as a new endgame challenge. So you should have already completed the main campaign with your agent and reached level 40 before you venture in.

Gear that will take your builds to the next level

What’s the deal with the new weapons? The new Escalation mode is currently also the only way to acquire Prototype Gear. This is a new rarity tier for items that is above the previous one. However, this will not render your old builds obsolete, according to the developers. Instead, you should still be able to push them further.

Prototype Gear comes with stronger attribute values and augmentations – special effects that work similarly to talents but are not tied to specific equipment types. Each Prototype item can therefore have any augmentation.

Additionally, you can upgrade many of your existing equipment items to Prototype Gear. Once improved, these items cannot be adapted anymore, so you should be satisfied with the base item before spending valuable resources on it.

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What else is new? Besides these two major innovations, there are also some updates for the endgame activity Retaliation, Kill Squads offer chances for good loot, and some quality-of-life improvements have also made it into the update.

The Division 2 is currently experiencing a great comeback, despite the future of the game looking poor for a long time. Whether (or when) there will be a sequel has long been uncertain. However, it is now clear that The Division will continue for a long time: What’s the status of The Division 3? Leading Ubisoft developers break the silence, declaring: The team is in a “really great position”

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ARC Raiders: Server issues plague players – What’s going on?

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

In ARC Raiders many players are currently facing server issues. The developers also spoke up and confirmed that there are problems with it.

What are players currently struggling with? According to reports on Discord, there are currently server issues in ARC Raiders. Various Raiders report that they are being kicked out of the game in the middle of raids, losing their precious loot.

On Discord, Ossen, a well-known community staff member from Embark, writes that the current server issues are known to the team and they are working hard on a solution. So you’ll have to be patient regarding problem resolution.

In the meantime, we are keeping an eye on the server status and will report any changes should there be an update from the developers.

Update, 14:10: Embark’s community manager Ossen reports on the game’s Discord server that the servers are recovering and returning to normal state.

Beware of server issues: To avoid losing your loot, you should refrain from playing ARC Raiders in the event of server issues until the studio has successfully resolved the problem. Otherwise, you might lose items you have worked hard for.

What happens if I have lost my items? In the past, the studio has reimbursed fans for lost items. Whether this will happen again is unclear and heavily depends on how many players are actually affected by this issue. So do not take any risks and stay away from ARC Raiders for now.

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What’s new in ARC Raiders? Since the release of the new major update “Flashpoint,” there is once again a lot to do in the extraction shooter. Besides a new enemy, weapons, and map situations, fans can even participate in a new project. What you need to know about it, you can find in our short guide: ARC Raiders: High-Performance Antenna – All about the new project from Flashpoint

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Small studio hits mega-hit on Steam, now must learn that gamers are not always nice

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

Anyone who had nothing to play with their friends in 2025 probably accessed Steam at some point. The “Friendslop” game that puts your friendships to the test. Now the developer must fend off impatient fans.

What is PEAK? PEAK is one of the biggest surprise successes of 2025 on Steam. The Friendslop game challenges you to true teamwork and lets you climb a mountain higher and higher, only to reward you with the next goal in sight. If you fail, for example, by being too slow, you start over.

What started as a fun game on Twitch also attracted many new buyers, so the title reached a peak of a whopping 170,000 players simultaneously (Source: SteamDB). But with many players came high expectations of the developers, which they sometimes cannot meet.

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Indie developer remains an indie developer

How is the development going? The developers of PEAK have just released a major update that allows players to set their own rules for their adventure. Furthermore, the title is expected to receive its final biome in 2026 and thus be completed.

However, the slow progress of updates does not sit well with some fans. One user complains that the developers are “lazy” and that there are far too few new contents. However, the developer does not let that slide and explains:

“PEAK has actually received sooo many updates! Neither we nor Aggro Crab are live service studios – each update is a bonus, not an obligation.”

Where does the expectation come from? In times when games are supplied with updates for years even without a live service announcement and early access blends with full release, fans are used to receiving innovations for their games.

But Landfall, the developers behind PEAK, are also somewhat to blame for the players’ expectations. April 1 has traditionally been the date for a new release in recent years. In 2026, there was for the first time in five years no new game for the Joke Day.

So the developers explain on X.com: “Last year was our busiest yet, with the release of PEAK, Haste, TABS: Pocket Edition and the ports of ROUNDS. We have been working on something new for this year, but ultimately it didn’t pan out.”

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The developers of PEAK will complete their team work trial this year and will then presumably dedicate themselves to new games. Until then, we from MeinMMO have 5 more games with which you and your friends can have fun: In these 5 simulators on Steam, you can experience the craziest adventures with your friends

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Norway is one of the few countries that seriously considers fulfilling a major wish of Gen Z

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

In Norway, many already finish work at 3 PM, yet people still suffer from burnout and stress. The 4-day workweek is now seen as the solution, a principle that Generation Z has high hopes for.

Norway is considered one of the countries where living and working are said to be the best. On the Human Development Index, Norway has held a top position for years and is currently (March 2026) in second place, directly behind Iceland.

Norway, like many Northern European countries, relies on a special working time model: The “Swedish” model is characterized by high flexibility, flat hierarchies, and a strong focus on work-life balance, often with an emphasis on shorter working hours (via Zeit.de).

Yet, despite potentially working less than they need to and many finishing work at 3 PM, despite an official 40-hour workweek, people complain about similar issues as we do: burnout, exhaustion, and the desire to quit their job for more free time. 4 Day Global reports on this, an organization that advocates for the 4-day workweek worldwide:

  • The figures indicate 2.2 million absentee days per quarter, of which about 25% are attributed to exhaustion, burnout, and other work-related disturbances.
  • 27% of Norwegians are considering quitting their job to have more time for their family and personal life.

The “solution” to these problems is now hoped to be found in the introduction of the 4-day workweek. A working time model, which is said to represent the solution to many problems for many young people of Generation Z.

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The “solution” to these problems is now hoped to be found in the introduction of the 4-day workweek. In the fall of 2024, a pilot study on the 4-day workweek began in Norway. In the fall of 2026, the planning phase is set to commence in collaboration with 4 Week Global, during which pilot participants will receive advice and support to achieve a sustainable transition to a shortened workweek.

The goal of the shortened workweek in Norway is to reduce participants’ working time by 20% while maintaining the quality of work: that is, less working time with the same work quality.

The principle behind it is the so-called 100-80-100 model: Employees continue to receive 100% of their salary while only working 80% of their working hours, yet they maintain 100% productivity. Thus, more output in less time.

The organization 4 Week Global hopes to gain data and information from the project for the “search for a more sustainable and fulfilling working life for all.” Essentially, the organization states that any company could participate in the project and would then receive help accordingly.

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However, it can also be exactly the opposite: Instead of the 4-day workweek, work 6 days a week. This has now been implemented in Greece. Critics view this with concern and are already warning of fatigue and higher health costs for employees. Moreover, longer working hours do not necessarily mean higher performance: While Germany is still discussing the 4-day workweek, one European country has started the 6-day workweek.

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After Sauercrowd, Twitch streamers play for a good cause, raising over 170,000 euros

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The Twitch streamer Metashi has once again conducted his charity campaign March with Heart. He has now shared the results.

What kind of charity campaign is this? The streamer Metashi regularly goes live on Twitch. Until recently, he primarily played World of Warcraft as part of the Twitch project Sauercrowd. Now, his streams in March also had a good cause: He collected donations for children with cancer together with other Twitch streamers.

Metashi has been conducting his own project March with Heart since 2020. Every donation made during his stream goes directly to the campaign.

The project ensures that the German Cancer Aid and the German Children’s Cancer Foundation are supported with funds. It focuses on improving cancer prevention and the general care of young patients. Additionally, more children’s cancer centers are being established, and research and teaching in this area are being advanced.

For 2026, Metashi started a day earlier in the March with Heart and donations could be collected since February 28, 2026.

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How much was raised? This year, Metashi was able to raise a total of 178,896 euros with March with Heart (as of April 2, 2026, 11:50 AM). Metashi also shared the success of the campaign on X.

Last year, Metashi achieved a remarkable milestone with his donation project: Total donations reached the sum of one million euros!

However, Metashi and his community are not the only ones who have been diligently raising money. Other German content creators also contributed to the project:

  • Heiko W.
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  • Pascal Feiken

The streamers were equipped with special donation animations, overlays, Twitch panels, and a title image for the campaign. Together with the Twitch community, they raised money for a great cause. By the way, Metashi’s campaign will be repeated next year.

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Besides March with Heart, Metashi was also very busy this year with the WoW Twitch project Sauercrowd. Together with streamers Papaplatte and HandOfBlood, he initiated the project and invited over 200 more streamers to join. After the end of Sauercrowd, some winners remained: 10 big winners of Sauercrowd – for these Twitch streamers, the adventure in WoW Classic Hardcore was worth it

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New update in ARC Raiders made your loyal rooster the most effective raider, collect legendary items that you can hardly reach on your own

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 2 minutes

The new Flashpoint update in ARC Raiders brought some news and improvements that are well received by players. Your friend Scrappy also received a buff that surprises players with heavy loot.

What kind of buff is that? In addition to some “Quality of Life” improvements like a revamped crafting system and a chaotic-fun event, the rooster Scrappy also received a new skill: When fed with certain food, he prioritizes corresponding resources that he will gift you upon your return from the surface.

Some players have already noticed that the extra food seems to have pleased their rooster so much that they were suddenly surprised with food rewards that were in some cases heavier than the loot they brought back themselves. This was also the case for the raider and Reddit user Possible_News_7607, who suddenly received a Matriarch reactor from Scrappy:

“Did he take down the Matriarch himself or what?” the player wonders. “Is Scrappy now officially a divine, all-powerful being?”

Even if that should be the case, you can support this divine, all-powerful being with the right food to hopefully be equally richly rewarded.

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How does Scrappy get these legendary items? To answer the question from the community’s perspective: Scrappy has ascended to the most powerful raider in the game since the update, personally taking down ARCs to provide you with their most valuable parts.

Here you see a “solid proof photo” where a player has encountered a Scrappy making off with the Matriarch reactor:

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“What a heroic soldier,” writes Final-Patient-7967, and Emergency-Try-3286 also thinks: “Scrappy knows how to play ARC Raiders.”

Of course, the picture is meant to be humorous – but this is exactly how people envision Scrappy when he’s gathering the big loot.

How can you actually get more valuable loot? To finally answer the question: Depending on what you feed Scrappy, he will provide you with the corresponding resources. The players who were gifted with the valuable items from the ARCs either fed Scrappy apricots or the fruit mix. These ensure that Scrappy goes on the hunt for materials and items to craft weapons.

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Besides Scrappy’s buff, players especially enjoyed the chaos of the new event. Even though they are being destroyed there by a new nasty kind of ARCs, this new feature managed to bring back even burnt-out players: Players rate the new update of ARC Raiders a “10/10” as it brings back even burnt-out fans

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Crimson Desert: Sanctum of Blessing – How to Solve the Puzzle

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

In Crimson Desert there are several Sanctuaries, and these are tied to puzzles that you must complete. One of these sacred places is the Sanctum of Blessing, and its puzzle is quite tricky. We will show you how to solve it.

How do I solve the puzzle? In the Sanctum of Blessing, you need to activate the large device in the middle of the map, and for that, you need to find two stone puzzle pieces that are hidden. These include:

  • a cube
  • a broken piece from one of the pillars

Note that you must first defeat all enemies in the surrounding area to even begin solving the puzzle.

If you are looking for the cube, you need to go down the stairs past the device and then into the next room on the right. Now use your Axiom power with Cliff and carry the cube up to the monument. Place the cube now into the square opening on the side and socket the cube with your skill “Power Fist”.

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Here is the cube (Source: youtube.com)
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This is the torch (Source: youtube.com)

You will find the broken pillar in a hidden room that is on the same level as the sanctum. Turn around 180 degrees in front of the monument and then go up the stairs through the archway and follow the path counterclockwise until you reach a locked room.

To open this gate, you need to light the second torch on the right side in front of the entrance. Now you can go inside and retrieve the missing piece again with your Axiom power. Place the arrow at the break of the broken piece – it doesn’t have to be clean, as long as both pieces are on top of each other.

Now jump high into the air and give the pillar a strong blow with your Power Fist so that both pieces connect. The puzzle is now complete and your sanctum has been purified.

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Former Destiny Developer Highlights One of Bungie’s Biggest Mistakes, Fans Fume: Has ‘Irrevocably Damaged’ the Game

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

A former developer of Destiny 2 talks about the big mistake that fans have not forgiven Bungie even years later.

What was the mistake? Beginning with the expansion “Beyond Light”, Bungie removed game content from Destiny 2 for which fans had paid.

In Destiny circles, this is usually referred to as the “Content Vault”. Players mean that the removed content ended up in a “vault” and was locked away. The removed content includes the entire campaign of “The Red War”, the expansions “Curse of Osiris” and “Warmind”, several raids, and the Forsaken campaign.

Now, Max Nichols, a former Destiny developer, has written about the process of content vaulting and his role from a developer’s perspective in a sort of resume on his website (via maxnicholsdesign).

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Who is the developer? Max Nichols is an experienced developer who worked at Bungie for over 9 years. During this time, he was responsible for hiring and training new employees, as well as implementing new missions and modes and updating old content. His area of work included the so-called Content Vault with “Beyond Light”.

What does the developer say about content vaulting? Nichols states that “Beyond Light” came with a major engine upgrade that was incompatible with all (!) existing content of Destiny 2. This meant that they had to recreate all the content that needed to remain in the game.

Nichols writes that he ported some of the first content himself and took notes on how much time he needed and why. Together with production, he then calculated how many person-hours this project would take and how many people Bungie would need to hire. Subsequently, he was tasked with leading the hiring of twenty “Associate Technical Designers”.

What does this mean for Destiny 2? Nichols’ account shows how much work was involved with the engine upgrade. Not only did they have to port old content that they needed to keep over several months, but they also had to hire a total of 21 new employees to manage the associated workload in a timely manner.

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Fans are convinced: This has irrevocably harmed the game

This is what the Destiny community says: Even years after the removal of numerous contents, many Destiny players cannot forgive Bungie for this action. On Reddit, many players find the behind-the-scenes insight interesting but still consider it a huge mistake that has long-term damaged the game.

One player writes: “That doesn’t change the fact that the ‘Content Vaulting’ and ‘Sunsetting’ have irrevocably changed the game’s direction and player counts.” Another player adds: “No one believes that they did it without reason. Nonetheless, it was clearly the wrong decision and has irrevocably harmed the integrity of the game.”

The content vaulting is described in the comments regarding the preservation of the story and content of the game as a complete disaster that has caused irreparable damage to the game.

With the website and the detailed resume, Max Nichols shows potential employers his qualifications and experience in the gaming industry. It has recently been revealed that he is one of the 1,000 employees that Epic Games recently laid off: Epic Games lays off over 1,000 employees after recently raising prices for V-Bucks in Fortnite

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Trainer pulls an April Fools’ joke on Pokémon GO fans, highlighting a problem

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

A really good Community Day in Pokémon GO served as the basis for an April Fool’s joke. Such a pity.

April 1st is over, and in Pokémon GO, the international day of jokes was quite remarkable: Mimikyu suddenly appeared as a long-awaited Pokémon in the game and can currently be caught.

But as it is on this day, there are April Fool’s jokes everywhere on the internet and you have to be careful about which information to believe and which to disregard.

A user in the Pokémon GO subreddit TheSilphRoad took the opportunity to make a joke as well. In a post on Reddit, the user recreated the well-known infographics from Niantic and seemingly announced the Community Day in July 2026. The Pokémon of the day: Cosmog.

That would indeed be an absolute top Community Day. A legendary monster for which you rarely get candy? With increased shiny chances? And the awesome evolutions Solgaleo and Lunala? It was too good to be true. And so it ultimately was.

But when you look at the comments, you can see that players are really eager for a Community Day that would actually be that good.

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What is the problem with the Community Day?

The comments paint an interesting picture. Because the voices show that those who briefly took the joke at face value are indeed quite interested in such a day:

  • I almost took a day off for this says user Dry-Ad7432 on Reddit.
  • Can you imagine how many people would actually play? It would be wild thinks Luniz420 on Reddit.
  • I was flabbergasted says user Alexaspro1 on Reddit.
  • I thought we would finally get a good Community Day, says ComputerAbuser on Reddit.

Such comments can be found there. And this highlights a problem that especially long-term players have with the Community Day: They often don’t bring exciting Pokémon anymore.

What does MeinMMO author Max Handwerk think? Of course, the Community Day with its shiny chance and bonuses is always a good event, but often the Pokémon are less interesting. They have often been in the game for a long time, you already have them, or they don’t contribute anything in raids or PvP. It’s a problem that inevitably arises in Pokémon GO – after all, the game will soon be ten years old, and many top Pokémon have already been released in Community Days.

The upcoming Community Day brings Forgita, which is actually a highlight again. However, the past months often brought mediocre or well-caught Pokémon for many. There were examples like Monozyto, Flabébé, Pamo, various starters, or well-known Pokémon. Highlights like Meikro or Miniras are the exception.

In the past, the Community Day was a must-attend event. Nowadays, at least I sometimes just skip them.

A Cosmog Community Day would certainly be a real must-play event among the Community Days. In the end, it was just an April Fool’s joke. But: Perhaps such an event would not be a bad idea!

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What do you think about this topic? Are you excited about Community Days at the moment, or do you see them more as mediocre? Would you have gone for a Cosmog Day? Let us know in the comments! And if you want to know what’s going on in Pokémon GO in the coming weeks: Here are all events in April 2026 in Pokémon GO.

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“Never worked” – Gabe Newell stopped developing games himself over 10 years ago, just wanted to hear criticism

jan hartmayer jan hartmayer Reading time 2 minutes

The CEO of Valve has not been actively involved in game development for years. He actually wanted to support his team and be a part of them. However, that went wrong because no one wanted to oppose him. 

What was said? In several interviews in a YouTube video from June 11, 2022, on the KIWI-TALKZ channel, employees from Valve talked about the well-known CEO and explained why his ideas were not always criticized.

Josh Weier, the project lead in the design area of Portal 2, reports that Gabe Newell has an impressive stature and presence. Furthermore, the Valve founder has always wanted to be part of the team, but for various reasons, that did not happen.

Chet Faliszek, author and developer of Left 4 Dead 1 and 2, remembers how Gabe criticized his game idea during lunch. Ultimately, however, he accepted and defended Faliszek’s opinion.

Gabe Newell is especially popular among the community and is often cited as a positive example. In contrast, another boss shows how to ruin a company in under a minute. 

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No one wanted to challenge the boss’s ideas 

Why did no one voice criticism? Josh Weier explains that in his 20s he was very nervous, especially when interacting with the impressive Valve CEO. Therefore, he and many other employees deemed every suggestion from the founder good, without any ifs or buts.

Furthermore, he reportedly had great respect for him as a person and for his achievements, which is why he did not want to voice criticism. This is not surprising, because even before his success with the founding of Steam, the billionaire had already experienced a lot. 

Weier also said that “Gabe over time realized that he should leave the game teams alone”.

Another possible reason for the lack of criticism, according to Weier, is Gabe’s founder position at Valve, which meant that a honest exchange of ideas with employees may not have worked due to the corporate hierarchy: He always wanted to be part of the team, but since he was Gabe and in his position, it never really worked out

Therefore, the owner of Steam has not been actively involved in the development process of games at Valve since the development of Portal 2 in 2008.

What is Gabe doing today? After his creative withdrawal from idea generation, the billionaire has not remained inactive.

Just recently, he invested over 250 million US dollars into a high-end explorer ship, which is supposed to make its research results available for free to everyone. 

In addition, the popular CEO is co-founder of the research company Starfish (via starfishneuroscience), which develops new technologies in the field of neuroscience. They are creating interfaces between the brain and computers, similar to Elon Musk’s Neuralink.

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Lastly, he still owns the majority of Steam, even though he has not actively embodied the role of a traditional boss in everyday work for some time. Instead, the successful company relies primarily on a very special way of working: The company behind Steam has not had a real boss for over 20 years and is extremely successful

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Diablo 4 just got a new boss with unique loot, but only for a short time and everything about it is questionable

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

Blizzard introduced a new boss to Diablo 4 on April 1, 2026. There are items you can’t get anywhere else. Many players missed the original joke – but it seems you still have time to catch the fun.

What kind of boss is this?

  • Hä’nar, the Hell Rooster, (in English: “Chick’Khan”) is a new world boss since April 1. He can spawn at certain times in the usual locations for world bosses in Sanctuary.
  • Depending on whom you ask, the boss is either a slouch who simply falls over or a killing machine that mows down players in droves. There are both opinions in the community.
  • Similar to the Pinnacle bosses, Chick’Khan has a loot table, but here with items that can only be obtained from him… or her?

Seriously? Yes. Even though the creature was originally a prank from Blizzard, you can fight the boss since April 1 and grab the loot as well as an achievement with a title (“Bawk”, “Bawk”). The new uniques are actually quite strong – up to the level you’d expect from world bosses.

For the best builds of the season, the weapons that Hä’nar can drop are not necessary, and they are probably not better than other uniques, but each of them has special effects:

  • Chicken Eye (“Cluckeye”): The bow has up to a 50% chance to shoot a chicken instead of an arrow – and yes, this is the same bow as from Diablo 3.
  • Cluckonomicon (“Cluckonomicon”): I… apologize, but the effect of the staff must suffice: “Picking loose stones grants you egg illumination,” and no, I didn’t want to check what that does.
  • Eggsecutioner (“Eggsecutioner”): Opponents killed with this scythe can lay eggs.
  • Eggis (“Eggis”): If you block attacks with this shield, there’s a chance the attacker turns into a chicken.
  • Coop de Grâce (“Coop de Grâce”): If you hit injured opponents with this polearm, there’s a chance to summon “a flock of explosive chickens.”

I apologize if the text here sometimes sounds a bit flippant, but while researching, I had to alternate between laughing and facepalming. Please forgive me…

That said: Since Chick’Khan was intended as an April Fool’s joke, but could drop so many cool items and enabled a completely ridiculous title – which apparently is intended – many players missed it and now regret not logging in. But it seems there are still chances.

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“Was too tired from work and then they drop this?”

Blizzard only announced Hä’nar with a short blog post that many people probably didn’t catch or only perceived it as exactly that: a blog post. The reality of the boss slowly became apparent.

On Reddit, there are a few threads where people are discussing Chick’Khan and his loot. Those who participated discuss the rewards and the fight. Those who missed it are gnashing their teeth:

“April 1 was yesterday in the time zone where I live, and I decided not to play because I was too tired from work. And then they drop this? Story of my life…”

ExSogazu on Reddit

Also in other threads players hope they will have another chance to face Chick’Khan because they had to work. And it seems that is still possible.

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At 12:00 PM German time on April 2, Hä’nar appeared again. How long this will last, we do not know, but the shop is still offering a free April Fool’s emblem to pick up until next Wednesday, April 8. So the event will probably run until then.

Another theory from some players, though probably not taken too seriously, is the upcoming announcement of the Witch Doctor as a new class. It also had chicken-related skills in Diablo 3, but… that’s probably just clucking from the community.

However, there are several rumors and legends surrounding chickens, especially concerning the Witch Doctor – similar to the cow level that people are still searching for in Diablo 4, which may finally be found with Lord of Hatred: Diablo: What is the cow level in the ARPG and why does everyone want to find it?

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Jujutsu Kaisen Season 4: Release, Trailer and Stream Overview

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 3 minutes

Season 4 of Anime Jujutsu Kaisen is already confirmed. It represents the second part of the Culling Game. All information about the upcoming season can be found on MeinMMO.

Overview:

The last episode of Season 3 of Jujutsu Kaisen aired on March 27, 2026. Seasons 1 and 2 had 24 and 23 episodes, respectively, while Season 3 had only 12 episodes. The first season aired from October 2020 to March 2021, and Season 2 from July to December 2023. There was a gap of about 2 years in between.

For Season 3, more time was taken. The episodes aired from January to March 2026, again with a waiting time of about 2 years.

In Jujutsu Kaisen, the story revolves around student Yuji Itadori. He joins an organization of Jujutsu Sorcerers after swallowing a finger of Sukuna. This is the King of Curses, who is extremely dangerous.

Since this incident, Yuji acts as a vessel for Sukuna. To prevent Sukuna’s full resurrection and also to protect humanity, the Jujutsu Sorcerers lend their assistance. They fight manifestations of human emotions known as curses.

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Release: When will Season 4 be released?

Together with the last episode of Season 3, it was confirmed on the X account of Jujutsu Kaisen that a 4th season is in production. It was stated that Yuji and his friends continue to try to end the Culling Game, which is why Season 4 will be the second part of the games.

However, there is still no date for when Season 4 will be released. The production team asks for patience and will provide further updates in the future.

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New Anime MMORPG dispenses with Pay2Win and endless grind, already shows large guilds and PvP in the beta

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The new MMORPG Hero’s Destiny on Steam wants to avoid much-hated elements and connect anime with the good sides of the genre.

Which game is it about? Hero’s Destiny is a new MMORPG in anime style from indie developer BeByte Publisher. Players can expect two factions that want to take the game in different directions.

As a player, you join one of the sides and represent this in battles for territories and zones. Gameplay-wise, the developers promise an action combat system that can also be played with a controller.

The fights are said to be characterized by combo chains in the style of Blade and Soul. So those who manage to string the right abilities together at the right moment should be able to take out whole hordes of enemies at once.

Here you can watch the trailer for Hero’s Destiny:

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PvE and PvP in Harmony

How is the MMORPG oriented? The developers of Hero’s Destiny want to tailor their MMORPG for both types of players. There will be a vast world that can not only be explored but also conquered through wars.

At the same time, PvE fans can look forward to dungeons and raids, where complex challenges await players and typical roles of tank, healer, and damage dealer can be battled. In addition to large world bosses, players can also expect enough loot and levels to further optimize their character build.

The social aspect of the MMORPG should not be neglected either. It seems that the game is designed to fight for dominance in the game world in large guilds and alliances in the endgame. In the guilds, players will receive additional advantages to enhance their characters.

What does the monetization look like? The developers promise to explicitly avoid pay-to-win and auto-play elements from the start. It is stated in the Steam description: “In the shop, players will only find items that do not influence game progress. Our goal is to create an environment where fun and performance are always at the forefront.”

It is still unclear how they intend to generate revenue in the long term. It is conceivable that the title will be offered for a purchase price after the beta.

When does the beta start? The beta for Hero’s Destiny has been running since April 1, 2026, for 15 days, until April 16, 2026. The developers refer to the playtest as an open beta. Interested players still need to secure one of the many keys that will be distributed in waves through the MMORPG’s Discord.

For participation, the developers promise some gifts to users on Steam. A guide on how to obtain a key will be shared by the developers on Steam.

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Crimson Desert looks much better right away when you use two simple mods

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Crimson Desert looks really beautiful, but with some tricks, you can make the world even more realistic. This is especially true for the washed-out representation of ray tracing effects in the game.

Anyone using Crimson Desert with full details and ray tracing will have probably noticed that the game leaves a lot of potential on the table when it comes to graphics. Specifically, the lighting looks somewhat flat and lacking in detail.

Some testers, such as ComputerBase, report that this is due to the internal denoising software of Crimson Desert: ray tracing consumes little performance, but also leaves out details.

With some mods and settings, this can be counteracted. But there are a few problems: on the one hand, not all mods are available for free, and moreover, the nicer graphics consume performance. If you’re already playing at the lower end of the official Crimson Desert system requirements, you will only benefit to a limited extent.

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Crimson Desert looks significantly better with certain mods but requires more performance

Which mods are we talking about exactly? Specifically, we are talking about the two modifications Complete RT and ReSTIR GI. These are specially adapted shaders that the developer has customized. The developer showcased the graphical improvements in an official YouTube video:

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The advantages are quite obvious: The graphics look significantly more detailed, the shadows appear more natural, and the lighting is stronger.

The downside: The two mods are behind a Patreon paywall, and you can only use them if you subscribe.

Are there free alternatives? Yes, the most well-known and popular alternative is ReShade. This is open-source software that improves graphic details like colors, lighting, sharpness, and contrast in real time. The installation is relatively simple, and you do not need to alter game files. ReShade is among the best mods you can download for Crimson Desert.

Is there a fundamental downside? You should be aware that these graphic adjustments generally consume performance. If you are playing with mid-range hardware, such as a Radeon RX 9070 or a GeForce RTX 5070, you will get about 80 to 90 FPS in WQHD at high details. With activated mods, you lose about 15 to 20 FPS. Thus, Crimson Desert remains playable, but the performance noticeably decreases.

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Former D&D player discovers his old box after 40 years, the community says he must play again

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 2 minutes

A 50-year-old former player came across an old box where he kept his tools for Dungeons & Dragons. The community can empathize with the finder’s nostalgia, but after a few clarifications, they cannot understand why he hasn’t played in so long.

What did the former player come across? User leedo8 shared on Reddit a picture of an old metal box that looks like a simple, unremarkable relic on the outside. However, inside is a treasure of old memories from the 80s: old dice, pencils, and erasers that the now mid-50s man used in his childhood for Dungeons & Dragons.

“I have gotten into the habit of always carrying a full supply of pencils, as we seemingly never had enough,” explains the former player, “I am now in my 50s and unfortunately no longer play. It has been sitting here for a long time.”

When the Reddit user addresses further questions, the community can hardly understand why he hasn’t given the game a chance in the 40 years.

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Age may be a reason, but not an excuse

What is the plan for the box? The ex-player reassures another user on Reddit, who highlights the emotional value of the box as a keepsake, that he should not worry about him ever giving the box away: “I could never give this up, I simply pass it on to younger players.”

And he has already partially done that. Some of his dice have fallen into the hands of his 25-year-old daughter, who is also a D&D player. After this realization, other D&D enthusiasts cannot understand how he hasn’t played with her yet.

The father explains that she lives over 5 hours away by car, and that they might be able to tackle this when they live closer together.

Does age play a role? Even though the player last played 40 years ago when he was still a child, the community wants to encourage him to give Dungeons & Dragons a chance as an adult. Yes, you have significantly less time than a schoolchild, but for other players, that was just an obstacle and not an excuse.

“I am also 50 and started playing with a few friends every Wednesday night during the pandemic (because what else would we have done). Six years later, we are still at it,” reports RegressToTheMean, “The few hours we play every Wednesday are important to us, so we make time for it.”

The player Desperate_Turnip_219 also tries to convince the former fan that the box can be more than just a keepsake, namely a new motivator: “This seems like the perfect occasion to start again! As a long-time Game Master, I have learned that there are always people around you who have wanted to try D&D but never got around to it. Ask around, you might be surprised.”

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Old D&D treasures can not only evoke nostalgia but also connect family members when they share the game as a common hobby. This could become a beautiful experience with his daughter in the case of the Reddit user. And he should not wait too long, because in another case, the finder faced the bitter realization that it was too late: “A lot of nostalgia” – D&D players receive a bittersweet inheritance after the death of their father-in-law

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A sex scene in Bridgerton is spicy, but anyone trying to replicate it could die

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 3 minutes

Although the Netflix series Bridgerton is set in the early 19th century, the noble aristocracy also has its moments. Many of the sex scenes become major talking points, but they are not always realistic. As a historian explains, they could sometimes even lead to death.

What kind of series is Bridgerton? Bridgerton is the name of a fictional aristocratic family from early 19th century England. The Netflix series is based on several books. In each season, one of Violet Bridgerton’s children is always in focus and their journey to love and marriage.

There are not only conversations, but also sex scenes that represent the development of the characters.

Many of them are passionately discussed by fans, including the carriage scene from the 3rd season, which has generated 3.2 million views on YouTube. However, it is not as realistic as a historian explains in a video, as they would actually have to die.

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Elegant, but not robust

What does the historian say about the scene? Dr. Esmé Louise James is an Australian historian who deals extensively with the history of sex in relation to literature. She also creates content and has gathered about 2.4 million followers on TikTok. She created the format Kinky History, which even became a live show and a book.

In a recent TikTok video, she looked at the carriage scene from the 4th episode of the 3rd season of Bridgerton. At the end of the episode, Colin Bridgerton confesses his love to Penelope Featherington in a moving carriage. After that, there is tenderness between the two and ultimately a sex scene, which according to Dr. Esmé Louise James should have ended differently.

First, the historian discusses the clothing. In the Regency era of England, there were indeed typically lavish dresses, but the women did not wear underwear underneath. The historian visualizes this with caricatures from the time that made fun of it.

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Practically speaking, it is possible that Colin was able to slide his hand under Penelope’s dress to exchange intimacies. This was not unknown at the time. Dr. James exemplifies this with the novel The Confession of Beatrice, which shows that it was also written about.

In principle, such a scene could have taken place at that time, but the location undermines the realism. According to the historian, carriages at that time were elegant, but not robust. Due to the uneven roads of the time, the center of gravity of these vehicles was quite high, which posed a tipping risk.

The smallest movements in the carriage would have led to tipping. According to the video, this happened regularly at that time. Given the movements in the scene, the carriage would likely have had to tip over, which would have meant death for both.

At that moment, romance is literally dead […] The carriage would likely have tipped over, and they would have certainly fallen to their deaths.

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How historically accurate is Bridgerton besides that? On February 24, 2026, Colorado Arts and Sciences Magazine published an article on the subject, in which Nicole Mansfield Wright, a professor of English at the University of Colorado, talks about the real Regency era compared to Bridgerton.

  • She calls Bridgerton a Disney-fied version of history.
  • The dark realism of the time is not shown by Bridgerton, but the series occasionally captures the emotional core of that time.
  • As for clothing, there seems to be a mix. According to Wright, some elements of the costumes come from other eras, while others are indeed from the Regency era.
  • Other points of the era are also addressed, such as a scene where a young woman is told to stop reading, which confuses her thoughts. This reflects the hostility of the time towards fictional entertainment literature.
  • At the same time, the series alienates themes like gender and racism. It represents a fully integrated world, even though it looked very different in reality in the U.S. and was also different back then.

Overall, she views Bridgerton positively because Bridgerton can be an entry point for students to develop more interest in history.

In 2026, Netflix released the 4th season of Bridgerton, and this is not the end for the popular series. Shortly after the release, the next season was confirmed. All information that is known so far can be found here in our overview: Bridgerton Season 5: All info on the trailer, release, cast

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