Diablo 4 is approaching its release. Players are now discussing possible issues that could arise. A major point of concern is skins and the shop, as many fans are skeptical about it.
What kind of shop is it? This is the in-game shop of Diablo 4. However, it is not designed to be P2W like in Diablo Immortal. You can only purchase skins for your hero to make them look stylish. While some players have no problem with the feature, others believe it could still lead to issues in the new hack & slash. We will show you why.
However, you don’t have to buy skins in Diablo 4; you can customize and dress your hero according to your wishes:
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Diablo 4: This is how the transmog system works
Players fear that skins could ruin Diablo 4
What do the players say? The fans of Diablo 4 hope on Reddit that Blizzard will not release “gaudy cosmetics” in the market or in battle passes. Enochite expresses his fears in a large thread:
I have seen too many MMO worlds get completely ruined by exaggerated cosmetics. ESO comes to mind. A great, beautiful, immersive world that somehow falls apart in crowded areas where it just looks like the 80s packed my screen with fluorescent skins and mounts that look like they were designed by 8-year-olds. Similar issues with Lost Ark. I loved the game until I started seeing female characters running around in their underwear in bed.
However, Enochite is not the only one worried that Blizzard could crash its immersive world:
“Exactly! I will hate something like Santa Claus skins, etc.… especially in games with dark themes like this one.” – says iNyxLadis
“Oh God no. I hope they don’t ruin the game by adding those stupid Fortnite skins.” – thinks Serenity_Estate
“Yes, my interest in Lost Ark somehow died when I started seeing people running around in Teletubbies outfits. It just looks so ridiculous.” – adds Mr_Brain_Consumer
But there are also users who can imagine good skins and changes corresponding to real-world events. Krampus skins or Christmas hats for treasure goblins are examples of how Blizzard could temporarily create festive spirit without compromising the immersive world.
What is it like in Diablo Immortal? The mobile game “Diablo: Immortal” also offers cool skins in its shop that can be purchased for real money. Looking at the skins, you can see that they don’t significantly affect the world. Creepy, distorted, and above all fitting ornaments can make your hero look powerful.
A lively statueA demonic crusaderA living corpse with wailing souls
So Blizzard proves with Immortal that they can create good skins; only the release will show how well they will implement it in Diablo 4.
Are you also worried that Blizzard’s skins for Diablo 4 could endanger the immersive world? Let us know in the comments!
Look forward to the next patch in Sons of the Forest if you enjoy working with logs. A tool for transporting wood is finally on the way! That’s what we know so far.
What kind of tool is it? The wood sled (also known as wood cart) is finally making its release in Sons of the Forest. Imagine a sled that can hold many logs and transport them along a path. No more dragging a maximum of 2 logs and all the trips associated with it.
The release was confirmed by the developers in the patch notes of the latest update.
When will the wood sled come?
What the developers say: On April 20, Update 4 for Sons of the Forest was released. In the blog post on Steam, the team explains what content the patch brings and how the game will change for you directly. But there is also a look ahead to the future of the game. The wood sled is set to finally be included in the next patch. The team says:
“Also, because we saw a lot of people asking about it – The wood sled is coming back! It is almost ready for its release and will be part of the next patch.”
How good is the sled? In the predecessor, The Forest, this sled was very popular. It offered space for
12 logs
58 sticks
26 stones
or
3 corpses
However, you could only transport one resource at a time with it. In crafting, the sled only cost 21 sticks. It was therefore easy to farm and quickly became a useful means of transport in the early game.
How exactly the wood sled will be implemented in Sons of the Forest and whether it can transport a similar amount of resources is still unclear. However, the developers know how much players would like to use the device.
When will the sled come? Currently, fans expect a release on May 11 with Update 5. That would be three weeks after the last update. Until then, you can take advantage of the improved Kelvin, who can now carry two logs at the same time since Update 4.
Are you excited that the developers are fulfilling this major wish of the community, or do you have another content that you wish for more? Let us know your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments.
For the first time in Pokémon GO, you can obtain the shiny Rotomurf. What chances should you take?
What kind of Pokémon is this? Rotomurf is a Ground-type Pokémon and belongs to the fifth generation of games. It is fundamentally a very useful monster in Pokémon GO – at least this is true for its evolution, Stalobor.
Stalobor is among the best Ground-type attackers in Pokémon GO and can also impress as a Steel attacker. Furthermore, it has a place in the Master League in PvP, as it is a good counter against some popular monsters in the league.
Accordingly, it is worthwhile to secure a strong Rotomurf. But now you also have the chance for the Shiny.
Where to find Rotomurf? Wilderness, Eggs, Research
This is Shiny Rotomurf: The shiny variant of Rotomurf is now available for the first time in Pokémon GO. On the occasion of the Environmental Week in Pokémon GO , the Shiny was introduced. If you evolve the Shiny, you will get the shiny Stalobor.
This is what the monsters look like:
Rotomurf and Stalobor as Shiny
How do I find Shiny Rotomurf? As always, it is entirely up to chance whether you find a shiny Rotomurf once you click on the encounter. To maximize your chances, you should catch as many Rotomurf as possible.
For this, you can use various options, as Rotomurf is included in many features of Pokémon GO during the event:
You can currently find Rotomurf in the wilderness during the event.
It is also included in eggs. Hatch 7 km eggs for a chance at Rotomurf. However, Kikugi and Frubberl are also included.
During the limited research, you will also encounter Rotomurf.
Additionally, there are several field research tasks that you can use to unlock a possible Rotomurf encounter. These include:
Catch 3 Ground-type Pokémon
Use 5 berries while catching Pokémon
Feed your buddy 3 times
Once you have completed the tasks, you will encounter a Rotomurf – and then you have to hope that it is a Shiny.
Have you already caught a Shiny Rotomurf? If so, where did you get it? Tell us in the comments!
With Rotomurf, the normal variant is very easy to distinguish from the shiny variant. However, there are also some shiny Pokémon where the differences are minimal. Can you spot them?
With the “Ink Mage,” a new champion in League of Legends, Riot Games could be revisiting an old concept that was discarded a few years ago, according to a leaker. The leaker claims that the “Ink Mage” is now coming to LoL after all.
In March 2023, Milio was the last new champion introduced to the MOBA League of Legends. Next, Naafiri, a Darkin assassin, will follow.
After that, the Ink Mage could make his big debut, which, according to a leaker, could bring a very interesting kit. The idea behind it was created several years ago but apparently could not be implemented technically at that time.
The information about the Ink Mage comes from Big Bad Bear, a leaker known in the LoL community for his accurate predictions.
Here you can see the video from Big Bad Bear:
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The concept of the Ink Mage is intriguing but could lead to bugs
According to the YouTuber, the Ink Mage is expected to come to League of Legends after Naafiri. Riot Games has supposedly worked on his character concept several years ago. The information Big Bad Bear refers to comes from an interview with Riot Meddler about the “Ink Mage” about 5 years ago.
The champion would be able to “draw” his skills with the mouse. However, this mechanic is supposedly too difficult to control in team fights. Therefore, the idea was initially discarded. They kept the option in mind to “revisit it later” (via YouTube).
Additionally, his ultimate would consist of the Ink Mage marking terrain on the map. The YouTuber shows in the video how various shapes are drawn onto the map with the mouse, which then create stone structures.
As the YouTuber notes, such a champion kit would be quite exciting, but he also sees the risk of bugs in a gameplay mechanic where players can draw their own terrain.
Given that the concept was discarded 5 years ago, it seems that it was not technically possible at that time to incorporate such a complex gameplay mechanic into LoL. Perhaps the developers have found a way to implement the idea after all these years and are now equipping the Ink Mage with the kit.
Keep in mind that the information regarding the “Ink Mage” is still purely speculative and no confirmed facts from Riot Games. If the Mage comes, it will be no earlier than 2024, as only 2 new heroes are planned for 2023 and they are already set.
In FIFA 23 Ultimate Team, a card is currently getting stronger and stronger. It is Leverkusen’s Diaby, who is receiving another upgrade after reaching the Europa League semifinals.
What kind of card is this? The Diaby card was introduced with the RTTF promo in February. At that time, Diaby had a rating of 88, and no one could have guessed how strong the card would eventually become. It depends on how far Bayer Leverkusen goes in the Europa League, which historically has not always been very far.
Now Leverkusen has actually reached the semifinals of the Europa League – with the help of a goal from Moussa Diaby himself. Currently, he has a strong 90-rated card, and he can expect another guaranteed upgrade from progressing, which will bring one strength point and three new attributes.
But that’s not all! If Diaby reaches the final with Leverkusen, his weak foot will be upgraded from 3 to a fantastic 5 stars. And if Leverkusen achieves the sensation and even wins the final, we will see a dream card with a 92 rating with the coveted combination of 5-star skill moves and 5 stars for the weak foot.
This is what makes Diaby so strong right now: Although Diaby has not yet received his latest upgrade, he is already an extremely strong card that is versatile. He can be deployed on both the left and right wings and has stats that are impressive.
His speed is extremely high at 99, and his dribbling stats of 93 ensure that he is very agile and can keep the ball close to his body. Additionally, he has strong passing stats and very good shooting stats, with only the long shots leaving something to be desired.
For assists, dribbles, and shots inside the box, he is more than suitable and not without reason found in many teams.
The previous development of Diaby. At least one more upgrade is coming.
If you still have Diaby in your club, then dig him out. Now he is a real secret weapon that is becoming even stronger and could potentially become an absolute top card.
How to get the card: Unfortunately, the SBC (Squad Building Challenge), after which you could get Diaby, is no longer available. Therefore, it is unfortunately almost impossible to get the card into your team.
The only possibility is year-in-review SBCs, which contain cards from past SBCs. However, this is a big gamble, as the card selection here is random.
On Reddit, everyone is excited and celebrating Diaby, his performance in the Europa League, and his strong card that is now becoming even stronger. We have compiled a few comments for you:
illicit92: “+1 overall and 3 new attributes. 5-star weak foot is next, which will make him God Tier.”
towfoon: “Hopefully, he will get the 5 stars for the Weak Foot, then he will be the best winger in the game.”
PLEASEDONTBANMEOK: “The bro made his own SBC.”
djkamayo: “Just by reaching the final, he gets 88 shooting and 5-star weak foot :)”
Hybr1d90: “He even scored a goal. He does it for us. Bless him.”
McStazza: “Even though he does not fit into my team at all, I am so glad to have done the SBC.”
When will he receive the next upgrade? The next upgrade, which will make Diaby a 91-rated card, is coming today, April 21, 2023. If Diaby even reaches the final, he will expect another upgrade on May 19.
What do you think of the Diaby card? Did you complete the SBC back then, and does Diaby play in your team? Feel free to let us know in the comments!
The “Police Bodycam” shooter Unrecord is currently causing a stir on Steam. Its ultra-realistic graphics impress many. A trailer reached 18 million users via Twitter. But the Twitch streamer Trainwreck has a moral problem with it. However, he is otherwise very lax with his responsibilities: He is the world’s largest casino streamer.
What kind of shooter is this? We already reported on “Unrecord” on MeinMMO in October 2022:
A single developer, Alexandre “esankiy” Spindler, introduced his shooter on reddit at that time, which tells the story from the perspective of a body-mounted camera. Such bodycams are used by the US police: The cop film “End of Watch” with Jake Gyllenhaal celebrates this perspective, for example.
At that time, only a 45-second video was shown, which still looked rough: The game is being developed in Unreal Engine 5.
Meanwhile, the game has its own page on Steam; there is more gameplay: The game is rated 18+, but there is still no release date. A trailer from the developer on Twitter has now reached 70 million views.
We embed the trailer here:
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Unrecord – Official Early Gameplay Trailer
Many are impressed by the graphics, even suspecting fraud
How are people reacting? Most are downright perplexed. They are primarily impressed by the extreme realism.
Why is it remarkable that Trainwreck says this? Trainwreck is the largest casino streamer on Twitch and has earned millions of dollars promoting a gambling casino where many of his viewers have lost a lot of money.
When he was pointed out in 2022, that the behavior is immoral, he deflected criticism onto himself by suggesting that the streamer Mizkif was involved in covering up a sexual assault.
To put it cautiously: Trainwreck has never been known for particularly responsible behavior.
There, their moral responsibility seems to be of no concern:
The popular survival show 7 vs. Wild is going into the next round. In the 3rd season, a lot will change, among other things, the participants are supposed to compete as pairs for the first time. If it were up to organizer Fritz Meinecke, Twitch streamer Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris (35) and Carsten “Elotrix” (31) should be there. “Uncle Monte” initially reacts irritated.
What kind of series is this? 7 vs. Wild is a survival show that has been broadcast on YouTube since 2021. In the first two seasons, 7 participants had to endure alone in the wilderness for 7 days. However, the upcoming 3rd season breaks with the tradition and sends teams of 2 participants into the cold for 14 days:
Are MontanaBlack and Elotrix participating in 7 vs. Wild? So far, both are only nominated. Organizer Fritz Meinecke released a video on April 20, in which he presented 3 teams, including the two streamers.
Similar to entertainer Jens “Knossi” Knossalla, MontanaBlack and Elotrix are likely to provide a contrast to the participating outdoor experts with their inexperience in survival and ensure plenty of entertainment.
What makes them special? The two Twitch streamers collectively bring over 20 years of experience as content creators and are good friends. They started mainly with videos showing them playing CoD while telling stories from their lives.
Especially the now 35-year-old MontanaBlack often has to hear jokes about his age: Fans affectionately refer to him as “retiree” and jest about diminishing reflexes or forgetfulness. There is also a little jab in the nomination video for 7 vs. Wild: The two candidates are said to be “older than ever”.
MontanaBlack and Elotrix now have until April 30 to make a statement about their participation. You can watch who else has been nominated in the embedded video:
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How does MontanaBlack react? As luck would have it, MontanaBlack was in a joint stream with Elotrix when he received the news of his nomination. Fans immediately flooded the chat and demanded a statement from the 35-year-old.
For many fans, MontanaBlack’s participation would fulfill a great wish. However, his enthusiasm was somewhat limited. He apparently felt pressured by the viewers and reacted irritably: The decision to endure in the cold wilderness for two weeks should indeed be well thought out.
And I don’t know what world you live in, but I don’t decide on such things within two minutes after the video has come out.
You can watch the whole reaction here:
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What does Elotrix say? He saw it a bit more relaxed and said that the project was quite interesting. Now the two probably have to coordinate and decide whether they want to participate as a team in 7 vs. Wild. MontanaBlack had already shown basic interest in the survival formats of his colleagues, but whether he will follow up on his words remains to be seen.
While his Twitch colleague Trymacs makes no secret of wanting to be part of 7 vs. Wild, MontanaBlack prefers to be asked. Even Otto “Bulletproof” Karasch, the winner of the second season of the survival show, wanted to win him for his own format:
Fans of The Division 2 were able to watch Ubisoft’s livestream yesterday and discover the roadmap for Year 5. Players can expect a new bounty target, a rogue-lite mode, and even a new DLC. MeinMMO shows you what the future of the looter shooter looks like.
This is the future of Division 2: After not much news about The Division 2 recently, other than unplanned delays, the Ubisoft team revealed the future of The Division 2 and other franchise projects like The Division: Heartland during their “Division Day” livestream last night.
From June 2023, players can look forward to a variety of new features that will be released in the form of four different seasons. These will include new challenges, rewards, activities, and even a new DLC.
This is what the roadmap for Year 5 in Division 2 looks like
Season 1 “Broken Wings” will start with the free mode “Descent” for all players and will include a modified bounty.
Season 2 “Puppeteer” will then introduce a new incursion leading to Meret Estate and dealing with the Cleaners faction.
Season 3 “Outpost” evokes memories and allows players to return to New York City over the holidays, where they will uncover new secrets about Aaron Keener and his defectors.
The highlight, however, is the new DLC, which will start in Season 4 “Black Diamond.” It will bring new zones, new main missions, a new specialization, and a new structure for the endgame.
Ubisoft is clearly still determined to continue developing the “The Division” franchise. Below, we take a closer look at each of the four seasons and list the contents we know so far for you.
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Ubisoft presents new The Division for Mobile – Looks in the trailer like the PC version
This is what’s in Year 5 of The Division 2
The test servers are already live: First, the Season 1 update is due in Year 5 of The Division 2. It will officially launch in June 2023, but has already been available to play on the Ubisoft test servers since today.
We list the planned timeframes for you. However, keep in mind that things may change here if Ubisoft needs to delay content again.
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Season 1 – “Broken Wings” – June to August 2023
Players can expect a new bounty target: Mari Singh. She is the former director of the DC Aquarium. However, the well-known and now monotonous bounty will be slightly changed.
In the new bounty, you as Division agents do not have to eliminate the target. Instead, you should save civilians who have been taken hostage by Natalya Sokolova and the Black Tusk. Each person saved by players will unlock more of the story.
The castle settlement will also need to be rebuilt or remodeled, as Mari Singh used it as her headquarters. This will continue throughout Year 5 in The Division 2.
New free mode: Season 1 will also bring the new and free mode “Descent” into play. This is a rogue-lite mode that is structured as a simulation.
In this simulation of “Descent,” you must fend off hordes of enemies as a Division agent, alone or in a group with 4 players, in hopes of receiving better loot.
You must wisely choose between different talents and weapons to improve your build and tackle increasingly challenging fights.
Your results will then be ranked on a global leaderboard with other players.
The event will also have a connection to Splinter Cell, allowing you to grab Sam Fisher’s gear if you purchase the premium pass.
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This is what the new mode “Descent” looks like, which has been playable on the test servers since today
Season 2 “Puppeteer” – August to November 2023
Season 2 brings you a new incursion in Meret Estate. Not much is known yet about it. However, there will likely be another confrontation with the Cleaners. A clothing event has also been announced again.
Season 3 “Outpost” – November 2023 to February 2024
Back to New York: Aaron Keener, the main antagonist from the “Warlords of New York” expansion, apparently hasn’t had the last word.
Thus, in Season 3, you as a Division agent must return to New York City over the holidays. There, more secrets about Aaron Keener and his defectors will be revealed.
During Season 3, there will also be a holiday event with new cosmetics.
The last DLC in The Division 2 was “Warlords of New York”
Season 4 “Black Diamond” – February 2023 to May 2024
Finally a new DLC: The fourth and final season in The Division 2 Year 5 will then offer players a new DLC and thus also a new story mission.
Players should explore new zones in the new DLC, play a new main mission, and experience a new structure for the endgame.
There will also be another clothing event that you can participate in.
What do you need to play the new content? The new mode “Descent” will, as Ubisoft announced, be free for all players once it launches in June 2023.
How much will the new DLC cost? The developer has not yet released information about whether the new DLC will be a paid DLC and what it will cost. However, the last DLC “Warlords of New York” had to be purchased separately for The Division 2. It is currently priced at around 18.00 euros at Ubisoft.
However, it was announced that there will be a special offer for the expansion before the launch. Additionally, there will be another free “The Division 2” weekend so that more players can try out the looter shooter before purchasing.
While all these announcements are exciting, it is also important to mention that Ubisoft plans to continue supporting The Division 2 with patches and updates. Year 5 is expected to include several balance updates and bug fixes to make the game as smooth as possible.
Overall, the future of The Division 2 in Year 5 looks quite promising. However, it remains to be seen how successful these new contents will be and how the game will develop.
What do you think about the future of The Division 2 after this information? Are you excited about the new DLC or the rogue-lite mode? Then feel free to let us know in the comments.
For Ubisoft, the Division franchise seems to still be very important – even if the last months haven’t gone well for the developer:
Yesterday, the Street Fighter 6 demo was unexpectedly announced during Capcom’s showcase. Playstation players can start playing now on PS4 and PS5. All others will have to wait a little longer.
Capcom held a major “Street Fighter” showcase on April 20, 2023, providing insights into the latest game in the renowned series: Street Fighter 6.
Now players have the chance to test Street Fighter 6 again through the demo. However, not every platform can start the game directly.
Here you can see a trailer for Street Fighter 6:
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Street Fighter 6 – Game Awards
From now on, Playstation players can play the Street Fighter 6 demo
When is the demo available? Players already have access to the demo via the PlayStation Store. In the first week, it will only be playable on Playstation 4 and Playstation 5.
All other players will have to wait a bit longer. The demo can be played on Steam and in the Xbox Games Store starting April 26 at 9:00 AM (CEST).
Here you can check out the Street Fighter 6 showcase:
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The demo will give you a small insight into the game with the following content:
Beginning of the World Tour
Some selected contents in the Fighting Ground
Avatar creation
Playable stages: Genbu Temple, Training Room
Playable characters in the demo will include your created avatar, Luke, and Ryu.
You can also continue to use the avatar you created in the demo in the full version of Street Fighter 6, with one condition: you must play on the same platform. Also, you must not delete the save data, as it is needed for the transfer.
However, you will not be able to use online functions in the demo, and the Battle Hub is not included. Additionally, some menu functions in the demo are restricted.
When is the release of Street Fighter 6? The latest installment of the Capcom fighting game series will be released on June 2, 2023. You can already preorder the game through various platforms: the Playstation Store, Xbox Games Store, and Steam.
The release of the big MMORPG hope Throne and Liberty has been postponed again. More and more fans are slowly losing interest in the game. What is the reason for this?
The reason for this is said to be the release of Diablo 4, with which they do not want to compete. In May 2023, instead of the release, further closed beta tests will take place in Korea and North America.
Players’ anticipation is fading more and more
When MeinMMO asked you at the beginning of the year which upcoming MMORPG you are most looking forward to, the answer was clear: Throne and Liberty. Then some info leaked from the beta that was actually under NDA.
Players can simply kill each other at night, there is no karma system
Rigid tab targeting in the combat system. With most abilities, you are not supposed to be able to move while executing them.
There is supposed to be autoplay
The story is said to be more of a summary of events and generally very fragmented
There is said to be strong pay-to-win regarding skins
Of course, positive aspects like the graphics and the extensive weather system continue to make players look forward to it. But since the information surfaced, some have been disappointed.
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Throne and Liberty – Official GeForce RTX Gameplay Reveal Trailer
Looking at the comments under the MeinMMO articles about Throne and Liberty, it becomes clear that even our community is increasingly less impressed by the MMORPG. We summarize some of the voices:
Leyaa: “T&L just screams ‘Keep your hands off me!’ All the Bad Habits known from Korean MMOs are united here in an MMORPG. How they come to think T&L supposedly orients itself towards the West is completely unclear to me based on the current information situation.”
Tronic48: “If everything that has been read/heard is true, and it comes out that way, they can postpone T&L indefinitely as far as I’m concerned.”
Higi: “Doesn’t matter, I’ve heard too much negative and I’m busy enough with Diablo 4. Let them postpone it, but I don’t believe that anyone is looking forward to it anymore.”
Myuu79: “I think most people are not that excited anymore, as more and more negative aspects of the game have leaked.”
Postponed once again shortly before release in 2017
Already in 2017, Throne and Liberty, then still known as “Lineage Eternal”, was close to a release. The MMORPG was then pulled back and significantly reworked: At that time, the developers switched, among other things, to Unreal Engine 4.
Back then, the game was obviously postponed due to another game: With the mobile MMORPG LineageM, NCSoft earned so much money that they no longer rushed for a release of Lineage Eternal.
So anyone who has been waiting for the release of Throne and Liberty for a full 6 years may not be surprised anymore.
What do you think about Throne and Liberty now? Are you looking forward to the MMORPG or is it less important to you now? Feel free to leave us a comment!
Despite harsh criticism, there are still players looking forward to Throne and Liberty:
The MOBA DOTA 2 (Steam) is like the eternal competitor to League of Legends and is especially popular in Eastern Europe. With the tournament “The International,” it has one of the most lucrative eSports events in the world. Now, Valve is planning a massive patch with update 7.33 that enlarges the map by 40%, introduces a new hero type, and much more.
What are the highlights in the new patch 7.33?
The map has been enlarged by 40% to give players new opportunities to gather resources. This allows them to develop new strategies.
There are two gates connecting the corners of the map, allowing players to teleport from one corner to the other.
“Tormentors” are new neutral units, similar to mini-boss mobs, that spawn every 20 minutes: Their shields reflect damage back to attackers, and they become stronger with each death.
12 new camps and 2 new outposts are being added.
Additionally, with patch 7.33, a brand new hero type is joining DOTA 2: “Universal Heroes,” who are not specialized in a single attribute but gain 0.6 from each.
If you are interested in the details of the update, Valve has a dedicated page for you with all the changes from “Gameplay Update 7.33 New Horizons” in German (via dota2). Be careful, just with the balance changes, you might suffer from a scrolling overdose.
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Dota 2 – The New Frontiers Update
“This is not a new meta – this is a damn new game”
What are the reactions? People on reddit are quite baffled. For a “normal update,” somewhat 7.33, this seems to be an extreme amount that is changing:
“I’m shocked they didn’t call it 8.0. The sheer length of the patch notes is staggering, not to mention the map changes themselves.”
“This is a great opportunity for players to come back. They’ve changed so much that everyone will have to relearn for a few weeks.”
“Other MOBAs are making their maps smaller – DOTA 2, the Gigachad, is making them 40% larger. WTF”
“This is not even a new meta, this is a damn new game”
“Welcome to DOTA 3”
Valve seems to have woken up in 2023 as if from a long sleep: First CS2, now such a big update for DOTA 3, things are going well for Gabe’s men.
A speech by the CEO of Clearlink went terribly wrong. He is happy that people are selling the family dog and has made serious accusations against the employees.
It is now well known that company executives sometimes don’t quite understand the reality of their employees. However, one CEO seems to have set a new standard. He accuses his employees of not working for a whole month and even praises someone for selling their dog for the good of the company.
Note: The title image is a symbolic image.
Who is it about? The speech is about James Clarke, the CEO of the marketing firm Clearlink. A few days ago, he held a conference and addressed his employees. Instead of a calm discussion, he made numerous accusations against his employees (via pcgamer).
Dog sold to have more time for the company – Exemplary!
What happened? In the conversation, it was mainly about the employees now being required to return to the office regularly. After it was promised in October that no one would be forced back to the office and that this arrangement would remain in place, this came as a surprise to many.
However, this announcement was accompanied by harsh criticism, accusations, and some questionable views.
Clarke challenged that “someone should work harder than I do, but none of you will.”
Even the sale of a dog is seen as something positive.
“I have sacrificed a lot, and those of you who are here have also sacrificed a lot – being away from family. I heard from someone in management that he sold his family’s dog in light of this news” – apparently to have more time for the company.
Boss belittles employees – Accuses them of not performing
But the accusations got even more bizarre afterwards. Clarke stated that he believes many of his employees are “quietly resigning” and accused 30 employees of not having “opened their laptops at all in a month last year.”
He questioned whether these employees might not now be working for other companies while still receiving a salary from him.
And it got even worse: He accused the company’s content writers of “only letting AI write,” something he claims he could do himself in “30 minutes of an 8-hour workday.” If that were the case, these people should “increase their productivity 30 to 50 times.”
Also, single parents and especially mothers seemed to be a thorn in Clarke’s side, who now cannot find childcare with the return to the office. In his view, he has concerns that these individuals may not meet the standards of the company and that it “would not be fair to either the employer or the child.”
The relevant video has since been removed after Clearlink declared a copyright violation. However, it was probably only intended for internal purposes and was never meant to reach the public.
The return from the “corona home office time” back to office life seems to currently be a problem for many companies, not just Clearlink. Activision Blizzard is also currently facing difficulties: Many employees who were hired during the home office period are now resigning because they cannot bear the regular commute to the office.
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In Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO on Steam) there is a lively trade in skins for the game. With the announcement of CS2, where skins can be reused, prices are rising. A Danish collector is currently benefiting from this hype. The 28-year-old is closing big deals..
What’s the deal with skins in the Steam shooter? In CS:GO there are cosmetic skins that change the appearance of the weapons. Many players have them, but in CS:GO they are something special, an economic factor:
These skins have been traded on the Steam marketplace for years and a kind of shadow economy has been established here.
Thus, skins act as a substitute for real money. There have been wild stories about “gambling sites” in Antigua, where skins are played with like money.
Collectors trade and hoard these skins like stamp collectors: There are certain skins that are special editions or misprints. With “stickers” these skins are additionally refined. Especially skins that can no longer be obtained increase in value over the years.
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First Free2Play, then CS2 – Counterstrike booms on Steam and Twitch
Why is it booming right now?CS:GO has been experiencing a surge on Steam for 3 years since Valve made the game “Free2Play”. Since then, CS:GO has regularly broken player count records. Because CS:GO is one of Valve’s “in-house games”, it has a home advantage on Steam like DOTA 2 or Team Fortress 2 and is constantly one of the biggest games.
Additionally, CS:GO has been a constant presence on Twitch due to a general lack of new games and a strong esports scene, and it continues to grow.
Who is cashing in right now? On Twitter, there is a Danish skin trader who goes by the name “zipeL”. He says on Twitter that he has a business degree that he is wasting, and he buys and sells skins in CS:GO, while also co-founding two of his own websites.
The man says he sold 2 items for a total of over $500,000 in a first auction. According to him, it was the second largest trade in CS:GO’s history.
On one hand, he sold a special AK-47 that sported 4 holographic stickers from the “2014 Katowice ESL Major” tournament of the “Titans” team, which further increased its value. As 3DJuegos knows, the stickers are particularly valuable because the “Titan” team only participated in this tournament in 2014 and disbanded due to cheating allegations.
Additionally, the trader sold the knife “Karambit P1 #387 well-worn”.
For both items, he claims to have taken in over $500,000. He made the deal on behalf of “Luksusbums.”
New auction already at $210,000 and sure to bring in more money
What is he planning now? The trader launched another auction on April 19. This time he is selling the weapon “m4A4 Howl” – it is one of the rarest skins in CS:GO due to a copyright lawsuit. Therefore, there is only a limited supply for the weapon.
This skin also bears 4 holographic stickers from “iBUYPOWER Katowice 2014” – according to 3DJuegos, these are the most valuable stickers in the game. Each of the stickers is traded for up to $67,000.
This skin has already received bids of $210,000 and could still rise.
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Sons of the Forest brings new content, improvements, and bug fixes with Update 4 for the merciless island. We list the patch notes for you and show what has changed.
What kind of update is this? In Sons of the Forest, the developers released Update 4 on April 20. As the game is still in Early Access, fans are still struggling with some bugs and glitches. This patch aims to provide relief and bring some new features. We will therefore show you all patch notes in overview.
If you’re new, we have 5 tips for a good start in SotF:
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SotF: All Patch Notes from Update 4 – Overview
What has changed? The developers have made some changes and improvements. Among them, an action cam with a first video on the background story of SotF was added and the ability to name your saved games was implemented. Here’s what you can expect:
Features
Added new ‘Action Cam’ item and first found footage tape
Added new point of interest discovery laptops
Added ability to name save games
Added kick and ban popup messages when kicked or banned from a game
Improvements
Kelvin can now carry 2 logs at a time!
Brighter night vision goggles
Added snow impact effects to snow crash cutscene
Longer Timmy fighting demon boss intro animation
High sentiment Virginia should now visit player more often
Added more spots in villages for cannibals to stand watch or sit around
Muddies are now more likely to flee when scared
Cannibals now sometimes look at each other when not fighting
Cannibals have new animation variations for running and lunging attacks making them more evasive in combat
Cannibal creepy and leaf armor will now be visually broken and knocked off when hit
Female cannibals will sometimes drink blood from village troughs or from dead animals, cheer for other family members and occasionally dance to radio music
Male cannibal will now sometimes bash dead bodies of enemies
Skinned small animals now will have skinned visuals. Specifically the rabbit, squirrel, eagle, duck, seagull, land turtle
Low health Deer and Moose will sometimes lay down and rest
Add a wetness amount per character that increases when submerged in water or cleaning in water, and reduces over time when not
Dead bodies now get washed (blood/dirt) in water
Increased Deer bleeding and increased damage caused by hitting front body
Bird flight speed increased by a small percentage
Torn silver jacket added to end mutant
Added some ducks on the golf course
Added north arrow guide to mini map
Ballistic impact effects from other players will now be visible in multiplayer
Armor is now dropped if the player does not have available space for it if it’s cycled off being worn
Grenades and bombs will now play a water explosion effect when thrown in water
Dead cultists clothing is now bloody
Added more flower wreaths on some dead cultists
Added new binder prop to security rooms
Improved some of the lighting in bunker residential
Improved armor rack LOD
Added binoculars, night vision goggles, wire and lightbulbs to quick select slots
3D Printer readouts should update more accurately now
Fallen Log E scaled down to 65% size
Some fixes for open edges on cliff above golf course
New lake added to golf course
Kelvin can now finish building shelves
Setup LOD’s for logs in storage holders
GPS map updated to include all current ponds and lakes
Removed location pins from opening cutscene laptop screen
Fixes
‘I Dream of Sushi’ achievement is once again achievable
Fix for players game hanging when switching from empty slingshot to another ranged weapon that has swappable ammo
Player should no longer get into a bad state if they are spamming a weapon hotkey while opening a door with a keycard
Animal Hide and tech mesh will now be greyed out on the grab bag when interacting with an armor rack
Removed rebinding for back action
Fixed lone life jacket floating in sky
Fixed issue where option menu could be opened at the end of loading screen
Fixed some missing player disconnected notifications
Fix for not being able to drink from deep bodies of water
Crafted spears no longer fall through cave floors
When a storage structure is destroyed and stored pickups are spawned, it is now spread over multiple frames to ease the performance overhead and create less frame stutter
Fixed issue where the left side UI notifications would stop showing up after the player has died
Trying to equip your left hand item light is now blocked when the player is in another action
Fix for collider not being enabled on dynamic pickups sometimes
Fix for pause menu continuing to add force to players on ziplines
Fixed some initialization issues causing DLSS to not be enabled by default / after reset settings
Added harsh slope limitation to block riding knight V up steep slopes
Added localization credit names and fixed font for fallback characters
Fix for player crouching while riding Knight V
Fixed being able to dismember dead cannibal without destroying armor on the limb first
Fixed big hut destruction sometimes leaving a floating corpse and standing walls with no collision
Fix for the quick select bag getting stuck in the players hands or getting stuck in a bad state if it is triggered at the exact same time as the player begins swimming
Fixed Kelvin carry radio position
Fix for clients in multiplayer sometimes seeing muddy cannibal hit reacts have standing glitch frames
Fixed muddy cannibal leaf piles sometimes not showing for multiplayer clients
Fixed multiplayer clients not seeing Kelvin carried arrows properly
Fixed multiplayer clients sometimes doing first note long animation on first interact with Kelvin
Fixed a case where clients could see and interact with a “ghost” Kelvin not at his real position
Some fixes for Virginia washing in waterfall, and will now occur at more waterfalls around the map
Virginias GPS will now retain the assigned icon when given to her
Fix for Virginia or Kelvin sometimes getting stuck in sitting animation
Fix thrown small rocks falling through ground when bouncing
Fixed silenced pistol shot being heard as regular shot by other players
Fixed case of player getting stuck in skinning action
Shovel attack will now slow down when low stamina
Fixed wrong ceiling panel in bunker entertainment
Fixed destroying defensive wall log with spike not using the right model for the spawned pickup, also solved the scaling issue
Fixed cutting defensive wall spike not working in some cases
Fixed scaling of destroyed rock reinforcement pickups
Fixed destroyed defensive wall spikes of quarter Logs not working properly
Destroying ramps a solar panel is on now spawns a pickup
Placed solar panels now have collision
Fixed a specific case where connecting Electric Wires would not work
Fixed bug causing incorrect count of light bulbs and solar panels received on pickup
Fixed case that allowed placing a Beam connecting two structures from unaligned grids, resulting in a degenerate stretched or compressed Beam
Fixed Lookout tower placement being blocked if there is a Defensive Wall underneath the overlook
Fixed One sided apex blocking placing Pillars on top of Ramps
Removed switch mode UI prompt that didn’t do anything when placing a Defensive Wall Gate
Fixed an issue that would result in multiplayer clients unable to build anything or receive construction updates from the host
Fixed case where snow & wetness occlusion as well as solar panel initialization didn’t work for tree structures
Fixed case where removing an electric wire didn’t work properly and could prevent the underlying power grid system from splitting in two and behaving as expected
Fixed case where a leaning beam snap point would be invalid (arrow in red) when it should be allowed
Fixed issue when loading a save that could prevent other features such as placing ramps from functioning properly
Fixed a case where a free pillar in middle of a grounded beam grid would cause degenerate leaning beam placements
Fixed destroying solar panel support not cascading to the solar panel
Fixed issue where drinking while holding multiple log planks could result in broken animation state
Fixed case where non log items spawned by construction system would fall through the ground
Fixed destroyed log pickups ending up with oversized collision
Fixed destroyed non log element pickups not matching physics with the visual in some cases
Fixed structure collapse applying delay between elements even if it doesn’t spawn a pickup, resulting in weird behavior when destroying the fire wood stack for example
Fixed some issues with Beams leaned down slopes from Walls, which were incorrectly displaying the lift preview prompt and placing awkwardly
Fixed issue causing some missing Beam snap points after removing a pillar supporting a beam that is also supported by a Wall
Fixed multiplayer issue where players enter a broken state if killed while starting to climb a rope
Fixed multiplayer issue where placing a stick or rock path would wrongly show up for remote players while placing it, which could lead to game breaking issues
Fixed multiplayer issue with physics doors that could prevent clients from locking it if it was stuck open on host side
Fixed players able to remove chairs and benches from under seated AI or remote players
Fixed destroyed defensive walls built with non-full Logs reverting to unsharpened state
Fixed element collapse order for apex & one-sided apex, ensuring top elements break before lower ones
Fixed one-sided apex behaving oddly when hit with a repair tool
Fixed issue preventing placing a Beam from a Pillar to the top of a Leaning Beam if there is another Beam linked
Fixed case where Leaning Beams were not being repaired properly
Fixed issue with Beams supported by a low Ramp that would prevent removal of the Beam and add a degenerate Pillar placement
Fixed multiplayer issue where players could dismantle a Log from a Wall and add a Wall Beam simultaneously, resulting in a floating Beam
Audio
Fixed some sounds in multiplayer having a very low precision location
Fixed other players hearing double impact sounds from shovel and repair tool
Cannibal armor now has impact audio when hit
Pistol no longer doubles up on its reload audio
Tuned terrain and motor levels of Knight V
Fixed fade time on gunshots in opening crash sequence
Added gunshots to the Demon Boss sequence
Demon Boss attack audio and hurt audio for intro and added new music sting audio
The game is still in Early Access and will remain so for a while. It remains to be seen what the developers will add to the game to keep things exciting, because one thing is for sure: after every patch, players can always discover or try something new.
The last update was also well received and impressed players with numerous new features:
In Pokémon GO, a new important function has been added to raids, which causes quite a stir among the trainers. We at MeinMMO show you what this new feature is and what it is useful for.
What are raids? In Pokémon GO, you can not only encounter monsters in the wild, but also fight against them in so-called raids. Especially the coveted legendary Pokémon like Mewtwo can be encountered there. If you defeat the raid boss, you have the chance to catch it.
However, not all raids can be completed by a trainer alone. Especially for 5-star raids, where the legendary specimens can be found, you need the support of other trainers. Until now, it was not possible to see on the map in Pokémon GO if other trainers wanted to do such a raid. However, this is set to change with a new important function in the game.
New raid function shows you if trainers are in the lobby
What kind of function is this? As Reddit user Kaisonic shows in his post, Niantic has adjusted the map design for raids. While previously only the general raid symbol that indicated the strength of the raid boss and a running raid timer could be found above an arena, you can now easily recognize whether trainers are in the lobby and possibly want to engage in this battle.
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But that is not all. As Kaisonic explains in the comments, the number of trainers in a raid lobby is now displayed directly on the map, but can also be viewed via the “Nearby” menu item in the “Raids” tab.
Why is the function so helpful? Until now, searching for other trainers who could support in a raid on site was not easy, especially when not in contact with players from the local community.
For this, you had to click on an arena to see whether other trainers were already in the lobby and also interested in this boss. This was particularly problematic when multiple raids were taking place simultaneously in different arenas, as is the case during the weekly raid hour.
With the new display, trainers no longer have to click on the arenas and can directly see on the map or in the “Nearby” menu that other players want to participate in a specific raid and can now join faster. This is particularly interesting for raids that can only be played on-site but are too difficult to manage alone, such as the top raids.
Feature generates excitement among trainers
The trainers from the Reddit community are excited about the new raid feature, viewing it as a great quality-of-life update. For years, players have been requesting a way to better see the number of trainers in a raid lobby without having to open the arena or the raid itself. This can be seen in the comments (via reddit.com):
rwaterbender: “A really good QOL update!”
3BAD3WOLF3: “Wonderful. Oh God. It is actually something positive.”
Fr00stee: “Finally, it took them only 6 years.”
Criticism of the new raid function
Missing raid timer: However, there is also criticism of the new update. While other players are in a raid lobby, the remaining time in which this raid can be completed before it disappears from the arena is no longer displayed. Pokemaster131 writes (via reddit.com): “I really appreciate this, but did it have to take the same space on the surface as the raid timer?”
Once the battle has started or trainers have exited the lobby, the timer on the map will again be displayed as usual. Those who do not want to wait can alternatively click on the arena. There, the remaining time is still displayed. In the “Nearby” overview, both the remaining time and the current participants in a lobby can also be viewed.
Too large distance: And also, the harsh criticism of the recently made changes to remote raids does not go unmentioned. From the perspective of some players, the radius in which the arenas can be viewed is so large that they cannot reach the arena in time by foot during the preparation time that a raid gives.
User Sirenato therefore writes (via reddit.com): “The downside is that the raid has already started by the time I arrive there. Good approach, but it needs more.”
Thus, these players would unfortunately have to revert to the popular remote raid passes if they want to participate in such a raid. However, since early April, these have not only become significantly more expensive but also limited to 5 per day, which is why a petition has been launched.
Trainer hibryd can understand the criticism but still finds the new function useful, as he explains in the comments:
I still accept it. I never get enough people for 4-5 star raids when I first enter the lobby. I usually jump in and out, and if I’m lucky, we gather a small group that does the same until enough people join to actually do the raid. I often start a lobby hoping to get people to join me, BUT that only works if they click on the arena. Now other players can see at a glance that someone is there. This will be a huge improvement for me.
What is your opinion on the new raid function? Do you find it helpful that you can now directly see that other trainers are in the raid lobby? Or do you usually raid only with fixed players? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers.
A user was not paying attention and his Nintendo Switch ended up on the road. To his horror, a car subsequently ran over the console.
The gamer recounts that he placed his Switch on the dashboard of his car and then took a sharp turn with his vehicle. The Switch must have taken that opportunity and flew out the window. He immediately got out to retrieve his Switch, but then a car drove over his device (via reddit.com):
The next [car] however… ran over it on the road. I picked it [the Switch] up and it was pretty battered. The joysticks had popped off, the screen was broken. I thought that was it.
This is clearly visible in the pictures, the casing is pretty scratched and the Joycons are disassembled.
How did it turn out? At home, he removed the screen protector and found that the screen itself was still intact. And the Switch started up without any problems:
I just needed a few new Joycons, a new screen protector and a protective case, and the system is back in action.
However, he no longer used his Switch himself, but gave it to his children to play with and ordered the new Zelda edition of the Switch for himself.
Most are impressed, but some also issue warnings. Because the user cannot see whether and how severely the Switch is damaged internally (via reddit.com). This mainly concerns the built-in battery, which could quickly become a fire hazard. He should therefore not charge his console overnight in the dock until he is sure that the battery is not damaged.
Damaged batteries are a fire hazard: This applies not only to the Switch, but to all devices that contain a lithium-ion battery. If damaged, the battery can swell, which is already a clear warning sign. If your laptop or phone swells or suddenly looks very thick, you should no longer use the device and promptly have the battery replaced. If you want to do it yourself, make sure that the battery is discharged to less than 25%, as this reduces the risk.
The reason is that in some exceptions, such batteries can even explode, explains the site DieVersicherer.de. In certain cases, uncontrolled release of the stored energy can occur, which is referred to as “thermal runaway”: “Here, the lithium-ion cells in the battery block heat up. A cell can reach several hundred degrees Celsius and heat up other cells in turn – this leads to a chain reaction, and the battery explodes.”
Despite everything, the Switch is an exceptional talent when it comes to gaming portability. Because Nintendo’s console is slimmer and more compact than the rather bulky Steam Deck. One reason why MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann discovered it for himself in 2022:
In Pokémon GO, players have now uncovered the fifth page of the Masterwork research featuring Jirachi. Thanks to a screenshot, we now know what tasks await you there.
What kind of research is this? With the Masterwork research “Fulfilled Wish”, you can secure Shiny Jirachi in Pokémon GO. However, the tasks are challenging and require a lot of patience.
It has now been confirmed by players (via Reddit.com) what will happen next in Chapter 5 and which three tasks and rewards await you there.
Stage Reward: If you successfully complete all three tasks and collect the corresponding rewards, you will also receive 3,850 experience points, 3,850 Stardust, and an encounter with a Pokémon.
The encounter is with Shiny Jirachi.
In the comments on Reddit, opinions are divided about the tasks. Some trainers appreciate that they are kept busy with large tasks and always have something to do. Others explain that they are still stuck in Chapter 3, where they need to catch 10 Kecleon. It will take them a long time before getting close to Chapter 5.
Trainers also see an advantage in the task of catching 1,000 Pokémon. Such tasks have existed in the past, and therefore they know: When trying to catch a Pokémon with a Quick-Catch, you can directly see through the progress bar of the special research whether it worked.
How do you feel about the tasks? Do you like that you have to work on them for longer or do you prefer quests that you can solve quickly? Share your opinion with us here on MeinMMO in the comments.
The eagerly awaited MMORPG Throne and Liberty was originally supposed to have its big release soon, by June 2023 at the latest. However, the launch has now been postponed to October 2023.
The MMORPG Throne and Liberty from NCSoft was eagerly anticipated and was supposed to be released soon. However, the release has now been postponed, as announced by a Korean news site.
When was the release originally planned? Originally, Throne and Liberty was supposed to be released in the first half of 2023, with May being the planned date.
Here you can see a trailer for the game:
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Throne and Liberty – Official GeForce RTX Gameplay Reveal Trailer
The information about the postponement comes from the Korean website mtn.co.kr. On April 20, 2023, there was an exclusive report stating that the release of the MMORPG was being postponed.
When is the new release date? For October 2023, the new date for the MMORPG is planned. However, this month is also not certain and may change again. In May 2023, instead of the release, closed beta tests will take place in Korea and North America.
MMORPG avoids the release of Diablo 4
What is the reason for the postponement? According to the Korean site m-ddaily-co-kr, there have already been considerations to postpone the release date of Throne and Liberty. The reason is:
Diablo 4 is scheduled to be released on June 6. There were concerns about competition between the two release dates. Additionally, Final Fantasy 16 is also set to be released exclusively for Playstation 5 on June 22. Therefore, they considered a postponement.
Game was already close to release in 2017
This is noteworthy: Several years ago, “Throne and Liberty”, then still known as “Lineage Eternal”, was close to a release, but was then retracted and extensively revised: Development was shifted to Unreal Engine 4.
Back then, the game was obviously postponed due to another game: The mobile game LineageM earned NCSoft so much money that they were in no rush to release Lineage Eternal.
In fact, it also states in the newer article: “Originally, an official release in May was likely, but considering the synergies of collaboration with Amazon and the existence of competing works that are to be released around the same time, such as ‘Diablo 4’, the release schedule was confirmed.”
In World of Warcraft, the raid fever will soon start again. The latest raid “Aberrus, Forge of Shadows” is on the horizon.
Although patch 10.0.7 is only a few weeks old, the next raid “Aberrus, Forge of Shadows” will already start in early May with patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion. This marks the beginning of the hunt for new tier sets, as well as the race for the “World First Kill” on mythic difficulty for the professional guilds. We have all the dates for Aberrus and will reveal when it starts – including the LFR dates for those who prefer a more laid-back approach.
When does the raid start? As in the last raid tier, the normal, heroic, and mythic difficulty levels will open simultaneously in Aberrus. Only the LFR will open in several staggered waves, meaning it will take a while before you can see all bosses on the lowest difficulty. The dates are:
May 10: Aberrus opens on normal, heroic, and mythic. Additionally, the first raid wing “Forsaken Works” opens for LFR.
May 24: The second raid wing “Giant’s Fury” opens for LFR.
June 7: The third raid wing “Neltharion’s Shadow” opens for LFR.
June 21: The last raid wing “Threshold of Void” opens for LFR.
This means that right from day one of the raid, the race for the “World First Kill” will begin again. LFR fans, on the other hand, will have to wait a while. Only at the end of June will they be able to face the final boss, Sarkareth, in LFR mode.
A total of 9 bosses are waiting in the depths of Aberrus to be defeated by you – one more boss than in the Vault of Incarnations. The bosses are:
Kazzara, the Hellforged: A black dragon that Neltharion experimented on a long time ago. However, applying elementium plates drove Kazzara mad.
The Convergence Chamber: The eternal sea of fire and the essence of shadows were merged here into the infamous Shadowflame.
The Forgotten Experiments: Neltharion did not immediately capture the Dracthyr. The prototypes that were too unstable to destroy have now been awakened and stand in the way of the heroes of Azeroth.
Attack of the Zaquali: The Djaradin stormed Aberrus to free one of their Elders. They also won’t be stopped by wannabe heroes.
Ancient Rashok: The aforementioned Elder of the Djaradin was trapped in Aberrus for a long time, his body served as fuel for the laboratories. As expected, it drove him mad.
The Attentive Overseer, Zskarn: A long time ago, this draconid was supposed to oversee Neltharion’s experiments and test them in battle; now the champions of Azeroth have captured his attention.
Magmorax: This giant lava hydra guards the entrance to the deepest levels of the forge and was raised by Neltharion himself.
Echo of Neltharion: The sanctum of Neltharion is still haunted by phantoms of the past – the master of the house can still be found here in one form or another and does not take kindly to intruders.
Scale Commander Sarkareth: The leader of the Shardflame has reached the deepest levels of Aberrus and seeks to claim the power that lies dormant here – but that could have fatal consequences.
We will, of course, report on the race for the “World First Kill” of Scale Commander Sarkareth.
In the lead-up to the stream, there were many speculations about what the secret announcement could be. Some fans expected that another class would be announced.
Instead of a new class, there is another test weekend
What was the big announcement? If you were hoping to see a new class, you might be disappointed now. The big announcement is another weekend where you can test Diablo 4 on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4.
Blizzard aptly named the new test weekend “Server Slam,” as it is supposed to test the resilience of the servers and show whether they can handle the release rush.
When is the Server Slam? The Server Slam will start on Friday, May 12, 2023, and end on Sunday, May 14.
Participation in the Server Slam offers rewards: If you participate in the Server Slam, you can receive some rewards like you did in the beta. The Wolf Bundle of the Open Beta is also available, so anyone who didn’t reach level 20 on time gets a second chance.
A new participation reward is the mount trophy “Cry of Ashava,” which you receive when you defeat Ashava with a “level 20” character.
You can see an overview of the rewards here:
Server Slam Participation RewardsMount Trophy “Cry of Ashava”
A chance to bridge the wait for the release
Why is the Server Slam what secretly everyone wanted? The release of Diablo 4 is still a few weeks away, and many players are highly anticipating it, especially those players who wanted more after the beta.
On Reddit, for example, there were players who played Diablo 3 again after the beta. Others recommended checking out games like Last Epoch as a pastime (via Reddit).
For anyone who is looking forward to Diablo 4 and eagerly awaiting the release, another test weekend is an unexpected blessing. Additionally, it will show whether and how well the beta feedback could be implemented by May.
If you want to pass the time until Diablo 4 not just with a test weekend, but with various games, we have a list of 10 alternatives to Diablo here:
