Player receives 30 billion “duplicitous” gold in Diablo 4: Not banned, keeps gold, laughs at Blizzard

In Diablo 4 became overnight famous player Jeppe-0 after he managed to sell a crossbow for 30 billion gold. The enormous amount of gold was considered proof that a “gold dupe” must be in circulation, which destroyed the economic system of Diablo 4. Blizzard even temporarily suspended trading between players after the crossbow trade.

This was the incident: We reported on MeinMMO on August 16 about the crossbow that brought trading in Diablo 4 to a standstill:

  • A player sold a crossbow, which was nearly at maximum value, in Diablo 4 via a Discord for the absurd sum of 30 billion gold.
  • Because 30 billion exceeds the gold cap, the money was transferred from the buyer to the seller and two of his friends using multiple accounts.
  • Because this amount was so exorbitantly large, it was assumed that the gold was “fake gold,” meaning it was duped through an exploit. This was confirmed when Blizzard suspended trading shortly after the trade.
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Player boasts about his coup and that he got away with it

This is what the player says: In a video that can only be described as “schadenfreude,” the trader now speaks up. However, he doesn’t speak in the video himself, but has hired a professional voice actor with a sonorous voice.

The trader claims that the trade went exactly as planned. He actually received the 30 billion gold.

There were also no negative consequences for him: He could keep the gold and he was not banned, even though many people had demanded his ban.

Trader cites Blizzard post stating that nothing happens in case of accidental trade

This is what he says about the ban demands: With audible irony in his voice, the speaker says that the trader did nothing illegal, did not use an exploit, but merely “sold a proper item.”

Blizzard has already said that no one will be banned for “accidentally” trading with a player who used the exploit.

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That the trader obviously knew that a gold exploit was in circulation, he implies: He states that the trade took place at the peak of the “broken season”.

The trader believes he is safe from a ban, as Blizzard fears the PR nightmare that would arise if they banned him now. One cannot expect players to check whether a trade is “legitimate.” The problem therefore lies with Blizzard.

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5 billion gold is said to have cost the “replacement crossbow.”

What did he do with the gold? The player says he rerolled the stats on his gear for 2 billion gold and bought a crossbow for 5 billion gold. He proudly shows it.

More about the original case and how it was discussed back then:

Diablo 4: A crossbow that was sold for 30 billion gold forced Blizzard to ban trading

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New game like Dark Souls combines folklore and Persona 5: “I haven’t heard anything about it so far, now it’s my most anticipated Souls-like”

Enotria: The Last Song is being developed by the passionate studio Jyamma Games from Italy. The first teaser trailer was uploaded back in 2021, but anyone who hasn’t heard anything about the game up until now should definitely catch up.

What is Enotria? This souls-like takes you into a sun-kissed land heavily influenced by Italian folklore. The Canovaccio – an eternal game – has seized the world and holds it captive in an unnatural standstill.

As a Maskless, you are the only one free from a predetermined role and master of your own fate. Thus, you embark on a fight against the powerful authors of the game.

You collect various masks to gain new abilities and become the Mask of Change.

Regarding the representation of Italy’s culture, comments via YouTube show especially Italian players excited:

  • ThetiThief writes: “[…] As an Italian, I see my country represented from the heart. […]”
  • Nesher92 says: “[…] Finally, our culture can be represented in a way that truly does justice to Italy. […]”
  • benjaminnossin9853 writes: “So glad to see an Italian video game that draws on its rich folklore […]”
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Enotria: A World of Italian Folklore

What does the trailer show? The trailer begins with an introduction to the story of Enotria. A kind of mask graveyard gives the impression that the world is marked by much grief. A wooden human doll hangs by threads above the masks. After you can briefly see its empty gaze, the doll reaches for a mask hovering in front of it. This seems to be the beginning of the journey of the Maskless.

The gameplay shows you a combat system inspired by other games like Dark Souls and Bloodborne. With various weapons and attack sequences, you engage in battles against different enemies.

Notably, the successful combination of a summery setting and the dark elements of a typical souls-like is striking, as everything seems almost like beautiful holiday shots of a sunny Italy … until you encounter the monsters.

While you wait for news about Enotria, check out these games:

The 5 most popular shooters on Steam

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„Makes me sad“ – One of the biggest streamers in gaming criticizes what Twitch has become after 12 years

Chance “Sodapoppin” Morris has been streaming for 15 years and has witnessed almost all developments on Twitch. However, the 29-year-old is dissatisfied with the current state of streaming.

What kind of streamer is he? The Twitch streamer Sodapoppin has been in the game for ages: He started streaming in 2008 on the now-defunct service Xfire, and in 2012, he switched to Twitch, where he became one of the most followed streamers (via sullygnome).

Initially, Sodapoppin mostly showcased WoW, experimented with gambling for a while, and then became a variety streamer. For many viewers, the streaming veteran embodies the essence of Twitch with his gaming content and dry humor.

In his long streaming career, the 29-year-old has experienced almost every development on Twitch – and has even driven some of them forward as a trendsetter. However, Sodapoppin is not satisfied with the current state of the streaming industry.

For many, the epitome of the current streaming scene: xQc.

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Viewer numbers are everything, says Sodapoppin

What bothers Sodapoppin about streaming? The Twitch streamer is otherwise hardly active on other social networks, but on August 17, he took to Twitter to express his frustration. In a now-deleted post, he talked about what it takes as a streamer to stay on top:

Streaming is just playing video games. And abusing drugs to stay up and farm viewer numbers. And checking into Just Chatting to get the viewer numbers back up. And trashing games as soon as the viewer numbers go down, so you can get out of the category without saying you’re doing it because the viewer numbers are down, because admitting that viewer numbers matter is bad for viewer numbers. And a bunch of other stupid stuff I don’t want to write down.

Sodapoppin seems to be criticizing not only other streamers here, but also talking about his own experiences. In 2021, he admitted to abusing the drug Adderall to get through his streams – looking back, it was the worst time of his life.

However, he also directs pointed criticism at his Twitch colleagues: It’s okay to think about viewer numbers, but streaming has become focused solely on min-maxing, which is uncomfortable.

He sees hardly any sincere streamers anymore, says Sodapoppin: “That makes me sad.” The 29-year-old ends his tirade with the prediction that in 3 years he will probably tweet again to announce his retirement.

Some fans demanded a reaction from xQc to the post, but he remained tight-lipped. As the former Overwatch pro embodies many of the points Sodapoppin mentioned. You can read more about it from the colleagues at GameStar.

Sodapoppin himself seems to have reached a better point in his life after so many years in the streaming business, living with his girlfriend “Veibae” and streaming a bit less. That seems to make some envy him:

Twitch: 27-year-old earns €250,000 a month through subscriptions – is envious of colleagues because he has 3 things he misses so much

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„This should be illegal“ – User shows that even with cheap gaming PCs, much can go wrong

A 9-year-old gamer found an affordable gaming PC on Amazon. His older brother recognized the bad deal and warned him not to spend over 450 euros on around 10-year-old hardware.

At first glance, you can find many tempting offers when shopping online. However, not every deal is as good as advertised by sellers. This lesson was learned by a young gamer, who almost made a big mistake while searching for a computer on Amazon.com. His older brother, who warned him before the purchase, reports in a Reddit post about this experience.

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Tempting Purchase Offer

What kind of PC should this be? As the Reddit user reports, his little brother saved up for his own PC. With his savings from pocket money, birthday, and Christmas gifts, the 9-year-old boy decided on a gaming PC priced at 458 euros.

Before the purchase, he contacted his older brother, sent him the offer, and asked whether he would also get the corresponding performance for the requested price.

Which parts are installed? The brother took a closer look at the computer.
He was able to deduce the following specifications from the description:

  • Processor: Intel Core i5-3570
  • Memory: 16 GB DDR3
  • Graphics card: Nvidia GTX 750
  • Storage: 1 TB SATA hard drive
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A Good System – from a Decade Ago

Looking at the age of the individual components or their respective release dates, it quickly becomes clear that you are offered anything but top-notch components in an affordable device.

How old is the hardware? The graphics card was originally released by Nvidia in early 2014. The processor of the 3rd Intel Core generation is a product that was even launched in 2012. It can be assumed that the other installed hardware is of a similar age.

Sellers Exploit the Ignorance of Potential Buyers

The seller advertises the PC on Amazon with the words “This system is designed to be upgradeable for years to come.”

This is not necessarily true. Anyone who buys this computer would have to use stronger and mainly used hardware from that era to perform an upgrade. The slight gain in performance does not justify the effort and the associated costs at all.

Such offers are likely aimed at tricking unsuspecting customers into spending too much money on completely outdated hardware. Therefore, it is always advisable to consult someone knowledgeable before making a purchase.

7 upgrades that you should definitely not buy for your gaming PC.

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FIFA 23: You are currently getting absolutely crazy cards within minutes to finally build your dream team

The FIFA 23 year is coming to an end and EA is throwing out top cards. Especially a SBC is worth it to finally get absolutely crazy cards into your own team.

Have you already put FIFA 23 aside and are waiting for the FIFA successor EA Sports FC 24? Then now might be the right time to fire up FUT 23 again. Because if you have always wanted to play with an absolute top team, now is the perfect time.

A SBC (Squad Building Challenge) currently brings you a plethora of top cards.

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This is the SBC: The 84+-10x-upgrade SBC is a task in Ultimate Team where you must submit a team consisting of 11 cards with an overall rating of 87. Afterwards, you will receive a pack with 10 cards, each having a rating of at least 85. And since currently, due to the FUTTIES event, there are more top cards in packs than ever, it’s really worth it.

When you open such a pack, it often looks like this:

You often receive a mix of really strong special cards, under which even real hits can be hiding. On average, you will receive a better team back than what you submitted.

Moreover, it’s fantastic that the SBC is infinitely repeatable and is almost self-financing. You complete it and use the players you don’t need for another round. While you can’t do this indefinitely, as 11 players are needed for the SBC, if you still have some gold cards in your club, it can go on for a long time.

At least until Monday, August 28 at 7:00 PM, when the SBC ends.

Community opens thousands of packs and is excited

On Reddit, posts are accumulating where players list the top cards they have drawn and which are still missing from their collections. Overall, the enthusiasm for the SBC is great, and the community is feeling positive, which is also reflected in the comments.

We have compiled a few interesting voices for you:

  • Bron_Yr_Aur21: ‘Win from EA. I expected the submitted team to have to be at least one rating higher.’
  • Mouse2662: ‘I expected the SBC to be limited. Honestly brilliant from EA. This way everyone can get everything and enjoy the last month of the game.’
  • gabluv: ‘I have completed at least 500 and I only lack Benzema, Pele, Mbappe, Messi, and R9. Otherwise, I have drawn everything I’m interested in, including all FUTTIES.’
  • ElBigTaco: ‘It’s crazy that I drew FUTTIES-Benzema and TT-R9 after 20 or 30 of these packs.’
  • wraith___: ‘Thank goodness, I expected them to ruin it for us, lol. Nice win EA, keep it up next year.’

What do you think about the SBC? Have you completed it a few times and drawn some hits? Feel free to let us know in the comments!

If you want to know which players could be among the best strikers in FC 24, then check this out:

FC 24 Ratings: These could be the 10 best strikers

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Player works for weeks on the hardest achievement in WoW Classic – Blizzard thinks he is a bot and bans him

While the bots in WoW Classic are quite annoying, this player was apparently thrown out of the game unfairly. At the worst possible time.

What happened to the player? A user writes on Reddit that he was mistakenly banned by Blizzard because they confused him with a bot. He has been grinding for the achievement “The Insane” for weeks, explains Shamm-Bamm. Fortunately, Blizzard intervened after the publication of the Reddit post and unbanned the player. But first, he was frustrated.

We show you how the story unfolded.

16 Hours Ban for Grinding – What Was the Problem?

What kind of achievement is that? Completing the achievement “The Insane” rewards you with the title “The Insane.” However, this achievement is probably the hardest in the game, considering how much time you have to invest. You must reach the reputation status “Friendly” with various factions and “Exalted” with others.

It involves factions like Booty Bay, Gadgetzan, Ratchet, and also the Darkmoon Faire. You have to slay opponents for hours. Additionally, visiting dungeons is necessary to obtain items that can be exchanged for reputation at the Darkmoon Faire.

The problem was: Ironically, grinding dungeons seemed to be a problem for Shamm-Bamm. The game probably mistook him for a bot as he kept moving in and out of instances and resetting them.

However, unlike bots, Shamm-Bamm did not use automated processes, but played everything manually. Without using third-party software.

I have never violated the terms of service in this game and have been playing since the launch of Classic, it’s quite ridiculous how this happened. I suspect I was flagged as a bot for resetting the dungeons or something. I remember seeing someone else post something similar while they were farming for this achievement.

In his defense, the user provided some screenshots on Reddit that he took during his grinding sessions over the past weeks. His guild could also confirm that the player did not bot. Because during his grind, he communicated with them in guild chat and Discord, he says.

Moreover, the ban came at an unfortunate time. He had to cancel his raid that evening because of it.

The happy ending: After about 16 hours, user Shamm-Bamm reported that he was unbanned. Apparently, WoW’s anti-cheat system mistakenly identified him as a bot. Because WoW Classic has been fighting wild bots for a long time.

Has something like this ever happened to you or your friends?

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EA Sports FC 24 Clubs: Successor to Pro Clubs brings crucial innovation – fans remain skeptical

From Pro Clubs to Clubs. The successor to the popular mode offers a few new features in EA Sports FC 24 for you. One change, in particular, has been eagerly anticipated by many players. What this adjustment is and what other new feature is being critically viewed by some in the FIFA community can be found on MeinMMO.

What is this new feature? EA Sports has listened to the community and is introducing crossplay for the first time since the introduction of Pro Clubs, so you can now play the mode with your friends or against opponents on other consoles.

However, crossplay in Clubs only exists within a generation. The next-gen consoles (PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) share a common platform. The same applies to PS4 and Xbox One.

However, you do not have to use crossplay if you don’t want to. This pre-set option can easily be disabled in the menu.

EA introduces a new league system with playoffs in Clubs

Why are players skeptical? With FC 24, EA is making a change to the league system of Clubs and introducing playoffs. Parts of the community are not thrilled about this.

Similar to how you know it from Rivals in Ultimate Team, you now play seasonally for a certain total score. This determines which division you will be placed in to then participate in the playoffs at the end of the respective season.

In the playoffs, you have the opportunity to climb higher with each win. After the playoffs conclude at the end of a season, you will receive rewards in the form of trophies or experience points for your player and your club.

Until now, you have entered League 10 after founding your club, and you could gradually advance to better leagues if you reached a certain point score in designated matches. Conversely, if your club did not achieve a certain number of points, you would drop down a tier.

New league model sparks discussions

What is the community’s reaction to the new system? That “new” does not necessarily mean better has already been expressed by a well-known German FIFA streamer regarding the changes in Ultimate Team . Criticism of the changes in Clubs did not take long to appear.

The fact that the new league system is viewed with some skepticism is evident from a few Reddit users. Some fear that the Clubs mode could become just as competitive as the Rivals mode in Ultimate Team due to the new system without promotion and relegation.

This concern is also reflected in the comment from Guapogringo11. He writes: “No relegation is an L, Pro Clubs has always been a place for me and my friends where I could escape the Rivals system (via Reddit).”

Another user fears that the mode could quickly become frustrating if, in a new division, they realize they cannot keep up with other players. NaildDeChamp expresses something to the effect of: “So if my team gets promoted to a new division and we aren’t good enough, are we stuck there? Sounds like a great way to get players to stop playing the mode (via Reddit).”

In the end, it will show how the new league and playoff system holds up. In any case, it seems that EA has paid attention not only to the seemingly most popular modes, Ultimate Team and the manager/player career.

You can also read about the most important changes to the career mode of EA FC 24 on MeinMMO: The most important changes in career mode.

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YouTuber shows, 600-million-$-MMORPG Star Citizen has been promising for 10 years: „Development will go much faster soon“

At Star Citizen, a tool has now been presented that shows how story missions can be created in no time. This tool is meant to quickly bring the vast universe of Star Citizen to life. However, a YouTuber debunks this thesis.

What is this promise of Star Citizen? Star Citizen has now raised $599,577,903 through crowdfunding, but it has a problem: credibility. Even 12 years after the start of development, there is no release date. But doubt is scattered with a promise:

  • The dimensions of the project are so immense that fans wonder how one can fill such a vast universe with life: Where are all the planets, NPCs, and quests that allow the dream of a real sci-fi universe to come true?
  • And even if all of this becomes great, why can we still see so little after such a long development time? Shouldn’t much more be finished by now?
  • The response from Star Citizen has always been: We are currently developing tools. Once they are finished, development will proceed much faster than before.

Some sci-fi fans have been waiting for Star Citizen for more than 10 years, while Starfield, which is about to be released, is enticing:

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Starfield brings what fans of Star Citizen wish for – decades earlier, but with a catch

Developers showed tool to create missions “quickly”

This was the latest example: In a video from September 11, Star Citizen showed how a designer, with the help of a development tool, could complete a mission in about an hour.

Here again, the message was: Yes, it takes time to create this tool, but once it’s there, everything will go much faster (via youtube). The speed of development will increase exponentially as soon as the necessary tools are developed and put to use.

Under the video, the developers received much praise for this insight into their work: One could see how a custom-made tool was used to create a mission.

For 10 years they say development is getting faster – It never happened

This is the thesis of the YouTuber: The YouTuber Camural, specialized in Star Citizen, has compiled in an elaborate video all the many times developers of Star Citizen have said more or less the same thing: Yes, development takes time, but when the tool is finished, everything will proceed faster.

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YouTuber debunks core promise of Star Citizen

The video begins with Chris Roberts himself, on October 16, 2012, explaining that he will build a universe, which he has always wanted, but he lacked the tools to do so – until today.

The video ends with an “Inside Star Citizen” from August 17, 2023, in which a developer says: Now the work “under the hood” is completed, and they can now work faster on features.

YouTuber Camural says at the beginning of the video: He hopes that Star Citizen will become a fantastic game, but this promise that everything will become faster with tools has been used by CIG for 10 years now.

No increase in the pace of development has ever been seen. Neither 10 years ago nor today.

Some players, who are tired of waiting for the release of Star Citizen, have announced they will switch to Starfield:

Great presentation of Starfield triggers a holy war among supporters of the $588-million MMO Star Citizen

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Pokémon GO: With a change, the GO Fest is now even better

In Pokémon GO, the global GO Fest is coming up this weekend. Niantic has just announced a last-minute change regarding remote raids.

What is different this weekend? On August 26 and 27, the worldwide GO Fest in Pokémon GO takes place. On this occasion, Niantic has announced that the remote raid limit will be removed for the weekend.

In a post, the support account writes: Prepare your battle party, trainers – on August 26 and 27, there is no limit for remote raids to celebrate the global Pokémon GO Fest 2023! Remember that you can still only have a limited number of remote passes in your item bag. (via Twitter/X)

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Why is this important? The remote raid limit introduced in 2023 is viewed critically by many players, as it partially removes their ability to participate in popular raids when they are not nearby. Typically, you are allowed to do 5 remote raids a day since the change was implemented.

At the GO Fest weekend, a highly sought-after raid boss, Mega Rayquaza, will be joining the raids. Those planning to challenge many specimens but not having the respective gyms nearby could now also participate via remote raid. The Campfire app can help find and host raids.

The proto-pokemon Kyogre and Groudon will also be available again. For players who do not play in large cities, the GO Fest weekend is likely to be better.

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Mega Rayquaza appears in Pokémon GO

Praise, but also criticism for remote raid adjustment for GO Fest

This is how players react: Generally, some players are happy that the limit for GO Fest is being removed. At the same time, players are also voicing criticism. Because during the adjustment back then, not only was the limit introduced, but also the price of the raid passes increased. And that remains the same for GO Fest.

  • ‘Thanks, but remote raiding is just way too expensive,’ says one player (via reddit)
  • ‘I wish they would lift the limit for the whole week,’ says another (via reddit): ‘I would like to utilize Kyogre and Groudon in raids this week. I’ve been walking with them for 6 months and barely got any XL candies.’
  • ‘Can we please get remote passes for 100 coins, please, please?’ asks one (via reddit)
  • ‘Do you remember when that was normal and not a ‘feature’?’ (via reddit).

Overall, players see a need for further improvements in the remote raid situation – even beyond the GO Fest weekend.

What is GO Fest about? GO Fest is the largest event in Pokémon GO every year. After three local events in New York, Osaka, and London, the global GO Fest is now taking place.

For an overview of the event and tips to prepare for GO Fest 2023, you can find them here.

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Baldur’s Gate 3: Fan fears that the release of the PS5 version is in danger – Larian Studios reacts immediately

Baldur’s Gate 3 is available for PC since August 3, 2023. The PS5 version is due to follow on September 6, 2023. However, the late preload seems to be causing such great concern for a fan that they fear there may be issues with the PS5 version.

What makes them think so? The user compares it to Bethesda’s role-playing game Starfield. The release of Starfield is, like that of Baldur’s Gate 3, on September 6, 2023. Both titles are role-playing games.

However, Starfield can already be downloaded a few weeks in advance. For Baldur’s Gate 3, this is only possible on the PS5 a few days before the release.

For comparison:

  • Starfield: Preload on August 17, 2023 (for Xbox)
  • Starfield: Preload on August 30, 2023 (for PC)
  • Baldur’s Gate 3: Preload on September 4, 2023 (for the standard version of PS5)

For owners of the “Digital Deluxe” version of Baldur’s Gate 3, the preload and the release are each moved forward by four days. But for both versions of BG3, there are only two days between preload and release.

This situation occurs with Starfield only if a player has pre-ordered the Premium or Collector’s Edition on Steam. The early access starts here on September 1, which is why there would also be two days between preload and release here.

However, in the longest case, that is between the regular launch on September 6 and the purchase for Xbox, there would be three weeks between preload and release. Therefore, the user assumes that something must be wrong with the PS5 version of BG3.

Baldur’s Gate 3 can be seen in more detail in the following trailer:

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Baldur’s Gate 3 was played for approximately 1,225 years in the first release weekend – Exciting facts and figures

Developers provide reasoning for late preload

The Director of Publishing at Larian Studios, Michael Douse, did not let the claim stand unaddressed and provided reasoning as to why the preload of Baldur’s Gate 3 for the PS5 version has taken so long.

The reason is that the team wants to incorporate the PC patches into the PS5 version by that time so that both versions are on the same level. According to him, this is the consumer-friendly way. It’s not complicated.

This makes sense because otherwise players would need to start a second download with all the PC patches at release and accordingly would have to wait before they can start playing. A preload would have only shortened the waiting time, but either way, players would not have been able to start immediately with Baldur’s Gate 3.

Therefore, fans looking forward to the PS5 version of Baldur’s Gate 3 probably do not need to worry. However, things are currently looking bleak for an Xbox version. The problem lies here with the split-screen mode: Baldur’s Gate 3 for PS5: When will the game come to console?

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Steam: Indie studio develops strategy game that HandOfBlood loves so much – now building RPG that should be 10 times better

The role-playing game Battle Brothers was a surprise hit on Steam in 2017. It received 88% positive reviews from over 18,000 reviews and also thrilled the German YouTuber HandOfBlood. Now the studio behind it is working on a new RPG that relies on the same virtues.

What kind of game is this? It is titled Menace and will be a turn-based role-playing game that focuses on tactics and brutality. However, the setting shifts from medieval fantasy to sci-fi, and you will play in a 3D perspective, which is supposed to allow for larger battles.

  • In the game, you take on the role of a commander and lead a group of marines, mercenaries, and criminals to a distant star system to defeat an unknown threat.
  • You will control not only fighters but also various vehicles and mechs.
  • Everything should be very tactical. You have the option to annihilate other factions or ally with them. In addition, you must constantly secure your supply.
  • You are supposed to fail often, which was also the case in the predecessor Battle Brothers.
  • Menace is supposed to offer “endless replayability”. The game relies on procedurally generated missions, multiple maps, and a large selection of characters and decisions.

The developers also promise in their presentation that everything you love about Battle Brothers – such as character development, challenge, and dynamic sandbox elements – will also be included in Menace. They emphasize that it will be “10 times better” than before.

Here you can watch the first announcement trailer:

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MENACE – Announcement Trailer

Like Battle Brothers, but even better

What have the developers accomplished so far? In 2017, Overhype Studios released the tactical role-playing game Battle Brothers. The game received a peak rating of 92 on Metacritic, and our colleagues at GameStar gave it a score of 78.

They received praise primarily for:

  • Good game design.
  • The combat system.
  • The high difficulty level.
  • The ability to build your own mercenary group and the interesting random events were also praised.

However, criticism was directed at the graphics, which also look somewhat outdated in Menace. Furthermore, there is always a random aspect due to the dice rolls, which can feel frustrating if you fail twice at a “90%” chance.

Battle Brothers is also one of the favorite games of HandOfBlood, a well-known German YouTuber. He has already published several videos about it and even titled one “I have a problem with addiction…”

In January, he started an entire video series titled “Battle Brothers: Lone Wolf”. It consists of 21 episodes, each lasting between 60 and 100 minutes and are completely unedited.

We have embedded the first part for you here as a video:

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When will Menace be released? There is no exact release date yet. However, the Steam page indicates the release year 2024. So you won’t have to wait too long. It will also be released on the Epic Store.

What do you think of the new game? Are you excited for a Battle Brothers in space?

For those still looking for a new game on Steam, you can find something here: A new survival game on Steam showcases the housing system I have dreamed of for 10 years

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Twitch streamer without a license bought an expensive luxury car, registered it to his ex, now reveals what happened to the car

Former Overwatch pro Félix “xQc” Lengyel was once number 1 on Twitch. This paid off, as in 2021 he was able to treat himself to a fancy sports car. Now he reveals what happened to the car.

Which car is it? In 2021, xQc treated himself to a McLaren 720s Spider, a so-called supercar. The luxury vehicle cost him around 250,000 euros. The problem: The Twitch streamer didn’t even have a driver’s license.

So he simply registered the car in the name of his then-girlfriend Samantha “Adeptthebest” Lopez. When the couple announced their final breakup after a long on-off relationship in September 2022, a discussion arose about who actually owns the car.

Now xQc spoke about the fate of the McLaren.

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From Overwatch professional to number 1 on Twitch to 100 million $ – Who is xQc?

“Hey, quick question: What happened to the car?”

What does xQc say? In a three-hour stream on August 21, 2023, the Twitch streamer defended himself against his ex’s portrayal of him as a master manipulator. In reality, it was Adept who manipulated him.

“Hey, here’s a quick question: What happened to the car?” xQc asked, before he immediately provided the answer himself. A little bird had chirped to him in the past that the McLaren belonged to him and that he would get it back soon. However, the car seems to never be coming back to him, according to xQc.

It’s almost as if [the car] was used in manipulative and controlling tactics, not just for one month or two, but perhaps for 14, maybe 18, 20 months, under certain circumstances. It’s almost as if it was a topic of conversation and a discussion point to pull me back in.

The Twitch streamer seems to imply that Adept kept drawing him into conversations with promises of giving him the car. In the end, nothing came of it, which is really bad, according to xQc. Apparently, the car is still in the possession of his ex.

However, the McLaren is probably the least of xQc’s worries right now. The entire drama surrounding the Twitch streamer has been summarized by our colleagues at GameStar.

Among Twitch streamers, cars are not just a mode of transportation but also a status symbol. In particular, a Lamborghini seems to be the ultimate sign that you’ve “made it”. An 18-year-old fulfilled this dream, but it didn’t go as planned:

Fortnite: 18-Year-Old Buys Status Symbol for €193,000 – Shows Off for 5 Minutes on Twitch, Then Everything Goes Wrong

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Baldur’s Gate 3: Players with dozens of play hours give unusual tips for more fun – “Just wait”

In Baldur’s Gate 3 has annoying bugs and performance issues in Act 3 that can take away from the fun of the game. Players suggest: Wait for new patches.

What exactly is going on? The world of Baldur’s Gate 3 captivates and excites numerous players. However, despite the game’s great success, there are still some stumbling blocks. Larian Studios has already shown efforts to optimize the player experience. However, stubborn bugs can still be found in the gameplay.

So far, 4 hotfixes have been released that eliminated a number of bugs. The developers are now planning a huge first patch promising over 1,000 improvements and fixes.

However, difficulties are particularly accumulating in the third act, and some players are reporting performance problems on their PCs.

Here you can find a useful feature that makes your life in Baldur’s Gate 3 easier:

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A useful feature can make your life in Baldur’s Gate 3 much easier

“Wait for the patches for Act 3” – Annoying bugs rob fun

What problems are occurring? Some of the bugs only slightly affect the gaming experience. However, there are also more serious errors that can significantly disrupt gameplay. One exemplary case is the bug that makes interaction with the origin character Halsin impossible – a frustrating issue.

Especially in the third act, reports of annoying bugs in the game are increasing. From performance problems to stubborn bugs, the player experience is occasionally marked by rollercoaster rides of emotions.

Justchiller wrote on Reddit: “Act 3 brought me some minor and annoying, but also some serious bugs and performance issues – a surprising situation given my RTX 3060 and my i9-9900K processor. My fun level in Act 3 was not the same as before.”

These annoying hurdles dampened his gaming experience. Nevertheless, he praises Larian Studios and describes Baldur’s Gate 3 as a beautiful experience.

His words are: “The game is still great and is one of my favorites since The Witcher 3. However, I thought Act 3 was a bit chaotic. While Act 1 and Act 2 are a 10/10 for me, Act 3 might just reach a 6-7. But with the upcoming patches and fixes, it could definitely become a 10/10.”

Some other players under his Reddit thread complain about CPU limitations. Player Abluecolor describes that some enemies do not fight back in combat and characters disappear during a dialogue.

What is the tip? Justchiller advises every player to patiently wait for new patches for Act 3 before diving into the adventure of Baldur’s Gate 3. Current bugs and performance issues have negatively impacted his gaming experience.

For this reason, he has temporarily put this save game on hold and is waiting for upcoming patches before diving back into the action. In parallel, he has started another save game to bridge the waiting time.

More about Baldur’s Gate 3: Class Tier List: The best classes & subclasses 2023

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The author of Dragon Age defends one of the most unpopular companions in Baldur’s Gate 3

“Dragon Age” author David Gaider advocates for the unpopular character Lae’zel from Baldur’s Gate 3 . According to him, male characters are criticized less than female ones. More details about the story can be found on MeinMMO.

What is it about? Lae’zel’s personality is causing a stir on social media. Many players love her, but many also dislike her character. The “Dragon Age” author David Gaider has commented on how Lae’zel from Baldur’s Gate 3 is perceived by players and how gender dynamics might play a role.

The discussion started with a Twitter post by PleasantKenobi, who labeled Lae’zel as the least popular party member of the game and commented with a TV show comparison, “The show gets really good after the fourth season.”

Here you can find the mentioned Twitter post about Lae’zel:

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Lae’zel sparks discussion on how female characters are viewed in games

What are the arguments? Another user named BlackSalander responded to this debate, emphasizing that people’s reactions would be noticeably different if Lae’zel were male: “I’m confident that if Lae’zel were a guy, people would faint because he’s so edgy and such a bad boy.” He then referred to Astarion. The tweet has since been deleted.

“Dragon Age” author David Gaider, who is familiar with character development, agreed and shared his observations. He pointed out Twitter that in the “Dragon Age” series, male characters generally received more leeway and forgiveness from fans than female characters.

Here you can see David Gaider’s post:

https://twitter.com/davidgaider/status/1692373802007842972?

User Joseph Clark also joined the discussion on Twitter and compared Lae’zel to the popular “Dragon Age” character Morrigan: “I’ve been thinking about this all week. This first encounter with Morrigan is really brilliantly written for an RPG. It does everything right to make the character likable before showing her darker side. I don’t think they did that with Lae’zel.”

David Gaider defended Lae’zel with the following words:

It really doesn’t matter. This applies not only to Lae’zel, but in her case, the fan community would have been more lenient if the character had been male. I guarantee it.

David Gaider

How unpopular is Lae’zel really? Lae’zel was not well received by many players. Statistics from Larian Studios showed that she was the least popular choice among created origin characters to play and also performed worse in romance choices compared to other characters.

In contrast, Gale, Astarion, and Shadowheart are very popular. Particularly Gale as a playable character and Astarion in romance.

Although Lae’zel is perceived as “gruff” by many players at the beginning of the game, her strong character reveals itself throughout the course of the story. She shows indeed deeper facets throughout the game.

The perception of characters is subjective and can be influenced by many factors, including personal preferences. There are various views on how players perceive and evaluate characters – which ultimately leads to discussion material.

More about Baldur’s Gate 3: The main author of Baldur’s Gate 3 explains what the most heroic way to play is

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Pokémon GO: Spotlight Hour today with Bluzuk and Candy Bonus

Today, on August 22, the Spotlight Hour with Bluzuk starts in Pokémon GO. We will show you everything about the bonuses, the Shiny, and the event times.

What kind of event is this? Every Tuesday evening, a Spotlight Hour begins in Pokémon GO. A Pokémon is featured along with a bonus for one hour. Niantic determines which Pokémon it is and whether there are more Stardust, XP, or candies at the beginning of each month.

Today, you will encounter the Pokémon Bluzuk, known from the first generation of the game.

Spotlight Hour on August 22 – Start, Bonuses, Shiny

When does the event take place? The Spotlight Hour starts at the usual time at 6:00 PM and is active for one hour. The event will end at 7:00 PM.

What bonuses are there? During the Spotlight Hour, you will encounter Bluzuk almost everywhere in the wild. If you light a incense, you can get even more encounters with Bluzuk.

Additionally, you will receive double candies for catching Pokémon. This counts for all Pokémon you catch during the event time, not just for Bluzuk.

This is the fourth Spotlight Hour this month. One more will follow:

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Is there Bluzuk as a Shiny? Yes, the shiny form of Bluzuk is already active in Pokémon GO and can be found and caught by you. However, keep in mind that the chances are not increased during the Spotlight Hour. You will need a lot of luck to encounter a shiny specimen.

Pokémon GO Bluzuk Omot Shiny

Is the Spotlight Hour worth it today? Neither Bluzuk nor its evolution Omot are particularly relevant in raids or the battle league. The candy bonus is the most interesting aspect of today’s event.

Use it in raids or your mystery box to farm as many candies as possible.

Are you participating in the Spotlight Hour today? In a few days, the GO Fest 2023 – Use these 5 tips for preparation.

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Steam: If Baldur’s Gate 3 is too modern for you, you should take a look at this title

Broken Roads is set to release on Steam in 2023 and is an RPG set in post-apocalyptic Australia. It is not uncommon if you encounter a kangaroo bouncing your way. The title promises the fusion of classic and novel role-playing elements from well-known RPGs.

What kind of game is Broken Roads?

  • In Broken Roads, there will be an extensive story where we have to uncover hidden secrets and political intrigues
  • The characters will be controlled from a “top-down view,” similar to what you know from Diablo 4
  • The title offers a classless character system, allowing players to customize their avatars
  • With the moral compass, the character is supposed to develop in a certain direction, which can change the relationships with NPCs
  • During our exploration of the game world, we will experience strategic, turn-based combat

The uniqueness of Broken Roads is the moral compass. This is supposed to make each playthrough feel unique, as it changes the dialogue options and quest decisions (via steam.com).

As an example, the development team mentions on Steam that the character may be inclined towards utilitarianism. This means they prioritize the greater good over all else and are willing to sacrifice individual lives for the goal.

Additionally, the team states that, unlike other genre representatives like Baldur’s Gate, it completely avoids magical potions. Instead, it focuses on another beverage: “We have several kinds of beer.” The liquid gold will have different abilities depending on the type.

How Broken Roads looks in motion is shown by the team from Versus Evil with a trailer:

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Broken Roads in the official Steam Next Fest trailer

Broken Roads has many influences, but not

What has influenced Broken Roads? Game Director Craig Ritchie revealed in an interview with PC Gamer which games the title is inspired by. He admitted that the team drew inspiration from several titles.

These include well-known games like Fallout 2 and Baldur’s Gate. However, the team is accused of having copied its graphic style from Disco Elysium. Ritchie explains that they had already made up their mind about the visuals before they even saw the RPG:

We are unabashedly copying Fallout 2, Planescape: Torment, Pillars 2, Baldur’s Gate. Those are our “Yes, we borrowed them” games. Disco Elysium – we had already defined our graphic style, and people said: “Look, you are copying the graphics!”. I promise you, we were already nine months into development before we even saw the game.

However, Disco Elysium has influenced the game. Thanks to the title, the development team built in even more ways to solve certain quests peacefully.

Additionally, a mechanic had to be removed from the game because it was too similar to Disco Elysium. There would have been a similar feature to the thought cabinet, only with books. But the team discarded the idea.

Another influence came from Quest for Glory. The title can be found in one of the guilds in the capital. The team copied “100%” some elements from the adventurer guild from the original Quest for Glory.

Alternatively, you can try the 10 best role-playing games on Twitch that MeinMMO has compiled as recommendations: The 10 best role-playing games on Steam

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LoL: Game Designer explains which role is currently 20% stronger than all others

League of Legends is constantly evolving, and not only individual champions are changing. The individual roles also gain or lose strength in the game depending on the patch and current state. Game designer David Turley, better known as RiotPhreak, spoke about a role that is currently significantly too strong.

Which role is it? RiotPhreak discusses in his Twitch stream about the strength of the jungle role after a comment asks if the current jungle changes will come to the live server. In response, Phreak says: As far as we can measure, the jungle as a role is 20% stronger than all other roles.

Building on that, he further states that it would be appropriate to nerf the entire jungle power by 15%. However, balancing the jungle is not as easy as one might think. Last year, the jungle was also significantly changed:

LoL radically revamps the jungle – Riot changes pathing and items, lets you walk a pet

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Some nerfs for the jungle are being planned

What is the problem with the jungle? As Phreak emphasizes in the stream, the jungle needs to be nerfed, especially when the role is so much stronger than the other four roles. However, he also explains that the jungle has had the problem of being an unpopular role throughout the history of League of Legends.

This has rewarded junglers for their skills within the role, but those who were auto-filled due to the unpopularity of the role cannot utilize the strength, resulting in a strong disadvantage for a team. At the same time, overly strong nerfs could make the role even less popular.

What kind of nerfs are expected for the jungle? As Twitter user Spideraxe reports, in addition to nerfs for Kindred, Kha’Zix, Kayn, and Evelynn, four of the currently strongest junglers (via U.GG, as of 21.08.2023) general jungle gameplay nerfs are also being tested. However, all this is only on the test server.

The three starter items for the jungle are to be adjusted and nerfed. This primarily affects the green jungle item Mosstomper Seedling. The item is set to lose values concerning its resilience, slow resistance, and shield. You can see the exact values here:

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As Spideraxe also reports, initially, only the champion nerfs for the jungle will come to the live servers. The changes to the jungle items themselves are to be retracted and not transferred to the live servers. Apparently, the results are still not satisfactory.

As Phreak says in the stream, nerfs or changes can be expected in the future regarding the current jungle strength. What do you think about the current status of the jungle role? Do you play jungle yourself or do you also find it too strong? Let us know in the comments.

If you often blame the losing queue for your defeats, then we have to disappoint you:

Astrophysics student analyzes 100,000 matches in LoL to debunk a popular excuse for defeats

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„Lysop“ from One Piece explains why you must definitely watch the new Netflix series

Jacob Romero Gibson plays the character Usopp in the new Netflix adaptation of One Piece. In an interview, he spoke about the upcoming series. He explained what makes it so good and what viewers should take away from it.

Usopp is the sharpshooter of the Straw Hat crew in One Piece, who dreams of becoming a mighty warrior of the seas. He is played by Jacob Romero Gibson in the upcoming live-action adaptation.

In an interview, the actor spoke with Gamesradar about the series and what makes the story so great.
Here you can see a trailer for the live adaptation of One Piece:

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One Piece – German Trailer for the First Season of the Live-Action Series by Netflix

An epic pirate story that aims to inspire viewers

Jacob Romero Gibson is asked by the interviewer how he would recommend the live adaptation of the well-known pirate story to people.

He then explains what the story means to him:

[…] It is an epic adventure story about finding your family and pursuing your dreams.

I think this is something very important on a level that we can all stand behind, and One Piece has so much heart. The series carries so much heart within it.

Jacob Romero Gibson via Gamesradar

In his opinion, the live adaptation would appeal to both anime fans and newcomers, and there’s something for everyone in the film adaptation.

At the end of the interview, the Netflix series as a whole is once again addressed, and the interviewer wants to know from the Usopp actor: What should viewers take away from the series, in his opinion?

To this, Jacob Romero Gibson gives two answers. On the one hand, he hopes that after the Netflix series, viewers will also check out the manga and the anime of One Piece and “dive completely” into the story because it is such a great experience.

He particularly hopes that perhaps one of the few people who has not yet heard anything about the Straw Hat crew will learn about the franchise through the series.

On the other hand, the series is meant to encourage viewers to find a suitable crew for themselves. The actor explains more about what he means:

Find people who inspire you, who support you and hold up a mirror to you so that you believe in yourself and find the courage to pursue your dreams, whatever they may be.

I believe that you can do a lot of good in the world if you just follow the dreams you carry in your heart.

So I hope that this series can help give people a little fire under their butts.

Jacob Romero Gibson via Gamesradar

Our colleagues from Movipilot spoke here in an interview with the voice of Sanji Hubertus von Lerchenfeld.

When does One Piece premiere on Netflix? From August 31, 2023, you can exclusively watch the live-action adaptation of One Piece on Netflix. The first season will have 8 episodes.

The main actor Iñaki Godoy also spoke about the Netflix series in an interview and hopes that the live adaptation will become even more famous than the manga or the anime:

The new series brings one of the biggest mangas to Netflix, the main actor says: “I want your grandpa to know what One Piece is”

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New World will make fans happy with a new feature, but they are disappointed with the implementation

Today, on August 21, the new Transmog system will be introduced in New World. Through this system, you can transfer collected skins to your current equipment for free. However, there is a catch that has now become clear in the FAQ.

Correction: Initially, it was stated that you would have to store skins in the inventory and bank. This is not correct and has been amended.

How does Transmog work? After the update, you can unlock any armor or weapon skin that you have equipped, stored in your inventory, or in your bank for the system. For this, you will need a Transmog token.

Once registered, you can change the appearance of your gear at an outfit NPC anytime. This NPC is located in every major settlement and the change will cost you nothing.

So what’s the problem? The Transmog tokens are not very well received. Although you can get them for free by opening elite chests in the game or progressing through the Battle Pass, they are available in very limited quantities:

  • From the chests, you only get one token per week! And with a drop probability of 1%.
  • Even through the free Battle Pass, there are only 3 tokens total – at levels 15, 50, and 100.

As an alternative, the tokens are available for real money, but even then, many find the prices simply too high.

Here is the Transmog system explained again in the video:

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New World: Forged in Aeternum – Transmog

Thousands of skins, but far too few tokens

Is that really such a big problem? Players want Transmog so they can customize their appearance to their liking without having to forego perfect stats. However, those who want to collect all skins in the game face a huge problem.

The collected skins are not automatically unlocked, like in Guild Wars 2, but must be activated with the token. However, it is sufficient to have owned the skin once after the patch.

Now there are over 200 different skins for each weapon alone. With 14 different weapons and three different armor types, there are thousands of items in the game. According to NWDB, even a total of 17,461.

New World Transmog Bank

Gameplay-wise, it would also take over 200 years with the regular new Battle Pass to unlock everything. Or you pay real money:

  • The most expensive package brings 50,000 lucky tokens for 41.99 euros.
  • For 50,000 lucky tokens, you get 25 Transmog tokens.
  • Unlocking all skins would therefore cost over 29,000 euros.

How is the system received? Not well. The system has been referred to multiple times as “dogshit”. Both the sheer number and the fact that PvP players and dungeon fans are completely left out are criticized.

Do other MMORPGs do it better? Yes, there are many titles where the wardrobe is free or costs in-game currency, like in WoW or the new Palia.

Guild Wars 2 allows you to register all skins for free, but wants Transmutation crystals for the changes. These can be obtained both in-game and for real money.

The difference here is that you have to rein in your urge to change yourself, rather than storing the skins. Moreover, in GW2, gold can always be exchanged for real money, allowing you to farm new crystals through many ways.

What do you think of the Transmog system in New World? Is the criticism from fans justified?

This fall, New World is also set to receive its first expansion. Two new updates are also planned: MMORPG New World brings new seasons, an expansion, and mounts in 2023 – Sounds absolutely amazing

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12 updates that players can expect in Season 22 of Destiny 2

In a week, Destiny 2 Season 22 is coming and promises some new features that will change the gameplay experience in Bungie’s popular sci-fi shooter. In this article, we’ll take a look at the 12 updates that guardians can expect soon.

Update: We updated this article on August 21 with additional images of the armors from Season 22. You can find them in the section “These rewards await in Season 22”

What can players expect in Season 22? The world of Destiny 2 is about to receive another update with fresh content, as Season 22 is approaching rapidly. The launch is set for August 22 at 7:00 PM.

With each new chapter in Lightfall, Bungie is paving the way for following the Witness. Guardians will learn more about the Veil, and there is still a Hive spirit whose favor will likely need to be earned.

  • In Season 22, Guardians will need the help of Savathun on the advice of Ahsa.
  • Unfortunately, the Witch Queen was killed by Guardians and then torn apart by Eris Morn in the Tower of the Last City. Only her Hive spirit remains.
  • Whether Immaru, the spirit of Savathun, is interested in collaborating with the “flickering flea bags” of the Vanguard is questionable.

In this article, we will not look at the story but at the 12 confirmed updates of Season 22.

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Destiny 2: “Season of the Depth” lets Guardians dive into the water

What is confirmed for Season 22

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New Season Structure

In Season 21, the seasonal model drifted too slowly for some players. Bungie had to admit this and noted: “We know that our players are looking for more variety in repeatable seasonal activities, and above all, we want to continually surprise them with what comes next in each season.”

In Season 22, it is finally time. Bungie will change the season structure. The developer aims to “venture into creative areas that have never been explored before.”

  • Some things will fundamentally change, including the paradigm of seasonal progression, with a completely new mechanism.
  • Season 22 is also expected to provide more room for Bungie to express themselves narratively and for Guardians to expand their gameplay.
  • Additionally, the seasonal progression will change “on a large scale.”

However, this is all that is known so far. Bungie will reserve the full reveal of these changes for the showcase on August 22, where they will show some things in action.

No Increase in Power Level

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Once again, no power level increase in Season 22

Most celebrated it, and Bungie announced:

As the change (not raising the power level) has shown a positive effect, we will not raise the power level cap in Season 22 either. This way, Guardians can play at their own pace and do not have to chase top rewards every week.

shared Bungie in the “State of the Game” article

And what about the challenge? Of course, there will still be activities that depend on power, such as Grandmaster raid and dungeon content, legendary and grandmaster strikes, top-tier, legendary and grandmaster lost sectors (solo), and the Trials of Osiris.

Furthermore, the difficulty threshold for the top-tier strike has been raised with the top-tier battlegrounds, forcing players to re-adapt to succeed.

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Weekly Ritual Challenges

The ritual playlists will be optimized in Season 22. Currently, three challenges need to be completed in the Vanguard, Gambit, and Crucible. This will change starting Season 22.

  • Starting August 22, Guardians can complete all nine weekly challenges in any of the three ritual playlists of their choice.
  • You can thus hang out only in the Crucible and continue to ignore Gambit if you wish.
  • Bungie will increase the drop rates of ritual engrams upon completion of ritual playlist activities.

These Rewards Await in Season 22

Now let’s talk about the loot from Season 22. There will be new and returning, familiar weapons that drop in the playlists of the Crucible, Vanguard, Gambit, and Trials of Osiris.

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This very bear-like, new Trials of Osiris armor awaits PvP Sweaters in Season 22.

Here are all the weapons you can hunt for in Destiny 2 starting August 22, 2023:

  • Crucible: Everlasting Storm – Stasis submachine gun
  • Strikes: Luna Regolith III – Solar sniper rifle
  • Strike: The Law of the Overseer – Kinetic hand cannon and Pre Astyanax IV – Solar precision bow
  • Gambit: Qua Xaphan V – Void machine gun
  • Iron Banner: The Leading Sight – Strand scout rifle and Antler Sprout – Arc bow
  • Trials of Osiris: Igneous Hammer – Solar hand cannon and Cataphract GW3 – Heavy Strand grenade launcher

Update from August 16: Bungie has already presented the first photo of a seasonal armor from Season 22 and writes: “The true path is hidden, but she knows the way. She who hides the truth in the deception.”

The armor of Season 22 for all three classes (Update August 21)

Exotic Mission Rotator

Bungie is bringing back old Exotic missions in a rotation. This way players can not only replay these exo-missions from past seasons, but also earn back their exotic weapons and catalysts.

Furthermore, this will be a new and steady source for old seasonal rewards, such as armor and weapons for crafting that thematically overlap with the corresponding exo-mission.

  • In Season 22, three exo-missions will be available:
    • Operation: Seraph’s Shield for the pulse rifle “Revision Zero” (craftable)
    • Foretokens for the scout rifle “Tale of a Dead Man” (craftable with a new perk pool)
    • Vox Obscura for the grenade launcher “Dead Messenger”. (craftable with a new perk pool)
Season 22 brings 3 exotic missions back into play – with new improved loot

Who can play the missions? You can only play these missions if you own the corresponding DLC or season. For example, for Operation: Seraph’s Shield, you need “The Witch Queen” or the “Season of the Seraphs.”

The rotator will start directly with Season 22 on August 22, 2023.

New Legacy Raid

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One of these raids will make the cut and launch in Season 22

Season 22 will also provide you with a legacy raid again. These are raids that Bungie has once locked away in the content vault of Destiny 2 or those that originated in Destiny 1. Currently, only five candidates remain that are eligible for a return. One of them is a hot favorite in the community.

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We will provide you with the rumors here as spoilers. This way, you can decide for yourself whether you want to know which raid is set to return in Season 22:

Click here if you want to know which raid is supposed to launch in Season 22

According to sources from “Destiny-Bulletin” and the fairly reliable leaker Liz, the legacy raid of Season 22 is supposed to be “Crota’s End.”

Bungie has even tested the return of the raid in the game since the release of the “Witch Queen” expansion, such as in the diving activity from the Season of Depth with the Hive lamps. The community also expects that the raid exotics Necrochasm and the luminous green Crota armors will return.

When does the raid launch in Season 22? The legacy raid is set to start on Friday, September 1, 2023, at 7:00 PM. There will also be a Worlds-First race again.

New PvP Experiences and a New PvP Map

There will be some fresh wind for PvP. From Season 22, there will be a new PvP map, a new game mode, and a new PvP modifier introduced.

  • Multiplex: In Season 22, players will discover this Lo-Fi Vex map for the first time. It is an asymmetrical map with a Vex environment as the backdrop, since the Vex network plays a “vital role in the story” in the year of Lightfall. Narratively, this space is located right in the creation of the Everforge, and this is set to be experienced in action.

The new PvP mode is called “Relic” and the PvP modifier is “Checkmate”.

  • Relic: A 6v6 party mode with relic weapons.
    • Relics include the “Aegis” from the Glass Chamber, the “Synaptic Spear” from the Season of the Resurrected, and the “Sense” from the Season of the Haunted.
    • You have to charge your personal relic energy by defeating opponents with normal equipment.
    • Once fully charged, you can acquire a relic from a relic depot. By defeating relic holders and using relics to defeat opponents, you earn points for your team. 
  • Checkmate: This modifier aims to shift the PvP experience away from ability-based kills towards more shooting. A wish that players have had for a long time.
    • As a result, the modifier increases the Time-to-Kill (TTK) from 0.60 and 1.00 seconds to 0.80 and 1.20 seconds.
    • Player health will also be increased, and the cooldown of abilities will be slowed down. Special ammo will be earned through gameplay and will not drop upon death.
    • It will be available for Rumble, Control, and Survival.

When can you play these PvP modes? Relic and Checkmate will both start in Season 22 in the Crucible Labs. Each will run from Week 1 to Week 4 and again in Week 11 until the end of the season.

Stasis Aspects and Fragments Directly Accessible

In Season 22, Bungie ends the Stasis quest on Europa, which is convenient for those who still do not possess all Aspects and Fragments of the Stasis subclass due to the lengthy questline.

  • At the start of Season 22, you can fly to Elsie Bray on Europa and fully equip your ability through the merchant system.
  • Provided you have enough Glimmer and own the “Beyond Light” DLC.
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Those who own “Beyond Light” can acquire Stasis directly starting Season 22 without a quest

New Strand Aspects

There will also be something new for Strand in Season 22. Bungie is adding three new Strand aspects that will enhance the Strand gear of each class with a unique dynamic gameplay element.

These aspects are:

  • Whirling Maelstrom” for Hunters
  • War Banner” for Titans
  • Woven Path” for Warlocks

12 Reworks for Underutilized Exotic Armors

From Season 22, a total of 12 updated exotic armor pieces will become “more useful and powerful,” as Bungie announced. Therefore, four exotic armor pieces will be optimized for both Hunters and Warlocks, while Titans will see six refreshed exotic options.

We have summarized all the changes for you here:

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New Caps for Masterwork Materials

Bungie has announced that it will expand inventory in Destiny 2; the caps for masterwork materials will be increased.

  • The cap for Ascendant Shards, known colloquially as “golf balls” by Guardians, will increase from 10 to 30.
  • Ascendant Alloy will also be increased from 10 to 30.
  • And the number of enhancement prisms will double from 50 to 100.

With the increase in caps, the possibility of storing these materials in the post when the inventory is full will be removed starting Season 22. And this is a minor nerf.

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What happens if the post is still full? If you currently have Ascendant Shards or other items in the post: You will not lose them when Season 22 starts. You can gradually pick them up.

Already full stacks of these materials in the inventory will in the future be treated just like Glimmer. This means that if you have the maximum amount, nothing will drop until there is space in the inventory again.

Organizing Shaders, Ornaments, and Emotes Will Be Easier

The tedious search for the favorite shader among hundreds of shaders will come to an end. Starting Season 22, you can mark frequently used shaders in Destiny 2 as favorites and pin them directly at the top.

  • Up to 100 favorite shaders, ornaments, and emotes can be pinned to the top of the list.
You can pin your shader favorites at the top starting Season 22.

There will also be a quality-of-life update for organizing your teleport effects. All teleport effects you own will now be visible on your ship and can be selected there. You will no longer need to save multiple copies or pull the effect from your collection to equip them on your ships.

From Season 22, no more hoarding teleport effects for your ships

This resources tab in the collection is also new: Starting Season 22, players will also find a resources tab in their collections, where all currencies, upgrade materials, and engrams in the game will be displayed. They are categorized accordingly and provide information on how to acquire them and what you can do with them. 


These were all the updates and new features for the upcoming Season 22 of Destiny 2. Let us know in the comments which of the announced things have sparked your interest the most!

Here you can also discover that forgotten gifts are not necessarily a bad thing:

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