New patch for Battlefield 6 reduces symbols of fallen team members, players criticize: “There are already no Medics left”

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 17 minutes

Patch 1.1.3.0 brings not only winter to Battlefield 6, but also some changes. While many go in the right direction for the players, there are also some points that are clearly criticized.

What are players particularly criticizing about the patch? On Reddit, players are discussing the patch notes of the new update for Battlefield 6 with over 1,100 comments. With the update, the new Winter Offensive also comes in the form of an event, but also some changes that are not well received by the community.

The center of criticism focuses on 3 aspects:

  • The reduction of symbols for downed players to the two nearest teammates
  • The removal of initial healing when using the supply pouch: it now only heals over time
  • Adjustment of the balance between attackers and defenders in Breakthrough mode in the form of adjusted vehicle distribution

Users particularly criticize the changes to healing and support mechanics, as they believe there are already very few medics since the game makes it unnecessarily difficult for them. For example, Nomski88 expresses great indignation: There are already no support medics, and then they bring such nonsense on top of it.

Also, sw3ar simply asks why especially the change with the symbols had to happen and receives around 2,000 upvotes and even an explanatory answer from the developers themselves:

To clarify the update notes: This change serves to reduce the clutter of symbols, especially for things that are not in your line of sight. The limitation to the two nearest symbols only applies to those displayed at the edge of your screen. The symbols in view will not be reduced. Once the update goes live, you can see the actual behavior and give us your feedback on it.

Nevertheless, users remain skeptical about the change even though they can understand it better with this addition, as the focus is directed on nearby allies who are currently not visible. Other users lament the supply pouch and say that due to the change, it is now useless, as JoeZocktGames writes.

Again, others complain about the change in Breakthrough mode: Incredible. Now the attackers are completely overpowering in Breakthrough mode. Great job, DICE. Now all our breakthrough games are over in 10 minutes because the attackers have WAY too many damn tanks while the defense gets none. (PxcKerz in the comments)

Nevertheless, the update also offers a lot of new content and changes, which is why we want to present you the highlights below.

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Neuer Modus in Battlefield 6 bietet entspannte Runden und viel XP

Highlights in Patch 1.1.3.0 from Battlefield 6

New Content: Winter Offensive (Event)

  • New Map: “Ice Lock Empire State” – a winter-themed, time-limited version of the Empire State Map with frozen streets.
  • New Mode: A thematic event mode for Conquest, Domination, and Gauntlet that includes an exclusive “Freeze” mechanic.
  • New Weapon: The Ice Climbing Axe as a new melee weapon.
  • Event Pass: A time-limited “Winter Offensive” bonus path with 11 tiers full of cosmetic items, XP boosters, and the new axe.

Further Important Updates in Patch 1.1.3.0

  • Hit Registration: Improved precision (“Hit Reg”), especially with quick aim adjustments and chaotic close-quarter battles.
  • Visibility: Soldiers are more easily recognizable at short distances due to stronger highlights and improved prone animations.
  • Weapon Handling: More consistent shooting behavior, optimized recoil, and more precise first shots.
  • Gadgets: Increased reliability for important equipment such as the mortar, supply pouches, and smoke grenades.
  • Vehicles: Bug fixes for damage zones, HUD displays, and camera behavior for a more stable gameplay experience.
  • Balancing: Revised layouts for the “Breakthrough” and “Rush” modes on several maps to improve gameplay flow between attackers and defenders.
  • Audio: Revamped sound for clearer footstep sounds and better feedback on armor breaks.

Additionally, numerous bugs and issues have been fixed, and several quality-of-life improvements have been made. You can find the detailed and complete patch notes on page 2 of this article.

In addition to the changes mentioned above, the patch also addresses two major issues that have recently caused frustration in the community. These primarily concerned enemy spotting and hit registration: Fans of Battlefield 6 can breathe a sigh of relief, as the new update fixes 2 annoying bugs

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One of the best couch co-op games for Star Wars currently costs only 10 € on Steam, offers 9 playable movies and over 300 characters

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

Star Wars is not just a large franchise with many films and series; there are also countless games. One of the best on Steam is a co-op title that not only covers all 9 main films but also offers a gigantic selection of playable characters. Currently, you can even get the game with an 80% discount.

Which game are we talking about? Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is the latest installment in the Lego Star Wars series and arguably the biggest complete package of all games. You play through the story from Episode 1 to 9 and can unlock and play over 300 characters.

For fans of the film series who get a nostalgic rush at the slightest hint of the music, many moments from the movies can be experienced here anew and with typical Lego humor. And the best part: You can play everything in couch co-op with friends and family.

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Lego Star Wars: Die Skywalker Saga zeigt im Trailer wichtige Momente der Filmreihe

A co-op game for almost every player

What makes Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga so special? Within the entire Lego game series, The Skywalker Saga is a special game because it has tinkered with the classic gameplay mechanics. Characters with ranged weapons have a shallow 3rd-person shooter system and there are light combos in close combat. Added to this are set pieces with vehicles or boss battles that highlight special scenes from the films.

None of this is incredibly complex, but it freshens up the familiar Lego formula. However, the game’s greatest strength is the co-op. You can play through all levels together while finding countless secrets, unlockable customizations regarding music or lightsabers, and collectibles. However, you usually have to return to the respective level because certain abilities are required. This is especially fun with a friend in co-op. One should just not expect too many challenging gameplay experiences.

If you are a fan of Star Wars, you can recall the 9 main films with the game; it relies on humor. If you enjoy slapstick gags, you will be able to enjoy your time in The Skywalker Saga. The game is also quite child-friendly, which means you can probably play it with anyone you know. While you understand more if you know Star Wars, the story is not necessarily the relevant point.

How are the reviews of the game? On Steam, the game is performing quite well. Out of 36,566 reviews (as of 12/6/2025, 2:08 PM) on Steam, 90% are positive. Users praise the many possibilities and the co-op mode. There is criticism regarding the trilogy, as some parts contain significantly more scenes and variety than others. The lack of online co-op is also criticized, as you can only play on one screen in split-screen mode without using external programs.

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How much does Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga cost? On Steam, the game currently costs €9.99 instead of €49.99, making it an 80% discount. This offer is valid until December 12, 2025. If you want even more characters from the series such as Mandalorian or Andor, you can get the Galactic Edition for €13.99, which adds even more playable characters.

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Valve changed its new shooter on Steam massively in 2025, but the biggest problem still persists

Nico Scheibel Nico Scheibel Reading time 6 minutes

Deadlock is currently in a testing phase on Steam. In 2025, Valve significantly changed the MOBA shooter and introduced many new updates. However, the biggest problem still persists.

What is Deadlock actually? Deadlock is the latest game from Valve itself. It is a mix of MOBAs like LoL or Dota 2 and hero shooters like Overwatch or Marvel Rivals.

Two teams of six players each are formed from a total of 32 characters, who must complete the so-called ritual in the streets of New York. This ritual is hosted by the Patrons (the main buildings of the teams), and the characters must engage in a fight to the death to win it.

Each of the characters from Deadlock who wins the ritual has a wish fulfilled and the reason for their participation. The world of Deadlock is an alternate universe where an event known as “The Maelstrom” has opened the world to spirits, demons, and supernatural beings.

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This is Deadlock – The new MOBA shooter from Valve

Deadlock has changed and improved dramatically in 2025

How has the game changed in 2025? After just a few days into the new year, Valve developer Yoshi, who informs the community about every update, announced that the bi-weekly updates will no longer come at a fixed time. Instead, Valve wants to provide players with larger content updates, but irregularly.

The first major update came just a few days later, marking a great year for Deadlock. In our directory, you can jump to the major updates, the issue with Deadlock, or what the future looks like if you’re only interested in a specific part.

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Four new heroes in January

The first major update of Deadlock in 2025 introduced four new heroes, bringing a lot of excitement to the roster. The so-called hero lab, a special mode to test unfinished characters, had already revealed the four newcomers.

Calico, Holliday, Vyper, and Sinclair were the first to make it out of the testing environment and caused one of the fastest nerfs in the history of Deadlock.

Some of these characters received entirely new abilities or even a different playstyle. To this day, several heroes remain in the hero lab, which Valve is more or less testing and wants to integrate into the official matchmaking.

The four new heroes from the Deadlock update in January.
The four new heroes Sinclair, Holliday, Calico, and Vyper

The major map rework in February

On February 25, 2025, a major surprise occurred within the community. After some initial leaks of a new map, Valve gave players a belated Christmas gift and changed the number of lanes from four to three.

The largest update to the map removed an entire lane and sped up the gameplay somewhat. Subsequently, the rest of the map was also revised. New paths were created to better navigate the map with the various movement techniques of Deadlock, and the boss of the map received a completely new nest.

The title screen of the major map update in Deadlock.
New York has been spread out over three lanes

The complete overhaul of the item shop in May

After the new heroes in January brought a lot of variety and the map update laid the expected foundation for Valve’s final vision of the map, the major shop update came in May.

Every item received a new icon in a style fitting for Deadlock. Additionally, many new items were added. The item update also adjusted the total number of items that can be purchased, and changed the rules regarding which category (weapon, magic, vitality) can be invested in.

A comparison of the old and new items from Deadlock.
The old items and their new versions

Before the item update, you could buy four items from each category. Later in the course of the round, the flex slots were unlocked, allowing builds to expand with four more items from any category. These category restrictions were removed with the update.

Since the item update, you can completely decide which category you invest in and receive an investment bonus for the corresponding value after certain expenditures. Combined with the many new items, entirely new builds and possibilities emerged for playing the various characters.

Six new characters and a cute cat in August

In mid-August, Valve provided the largest content update yet. A total of six new characters were introduced, models of existing heroes adjusted to the new style of Deadlock, a new lighting setting, as well as adjustments to the map and finally a new main menu.

After the last new heroes came to New York in one go, Valve came up with a new system. The first newcomer was immediately unlocked, and players had to choose the following five to determine which one would be playable next.

Over two weeks, the new heroes were finally released, leading to a huge community engagement, creating various memes for their favorites and playing many rounds in a row. A vote was only given to those who also played a match.

All new heroes from the August update in Deadlock.
The six new heroes Mina, Billy, Paige, Doorman, Victor, and Drifter

In addition to the new heroes, many old characters have been adapted to the new graphic style of Deadlock. The MOBA shooter looked rather realistic in the spring but now opts for a comic-like style.

The map has also been revised, and the rival teams have begun to show signs of different themes:

  • The side of the Amber Hand looks very industrial after the update, with lanes leading to construction sites.
  • The side of the Sapphire Flame, on the other hand, looks cleaner and more civilized. Additionally, they have some green spaces and hints of a park.

Lastly, the main menu was changed or rather simply replaced. Instead of a simple screen with “Search” or “Watch,” there is now a whole hideout where you can walk around and have various stations to use Deadlock’s functions. In this hideout, a cat was also found that reacts to various hero abilities.

The table for searching a match and a practice room in the new hideout of Deadlock

The “small” balance update in November

In November, the last update for Deadlock (as of December 5, 2025) was released. Developer Yoshi states that it is a minor balance patch, however, players agree that this update has massively changed the game.

In addition to new mechanics that redesign the laning phase of Deadlock and create early 2vs2 scenarios, there are further changes. The buildings on the lanes have been made not only stronger but also have gained significantly more health. The last major change is a modification to the investment bonus from the item update, which provides a strong bonus based on a certain soul value (4,800) in the respective categories, promoting hybrid builds.

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The major problem of Deadlock still persists

What is the major problem despite the significant changes? Deadlock was first given a page on Steam in August 2024. Shortly after, about 170,000 users played simultaneously. Since the game is in a testing phase, you can only test it if you are invited by a friend on Steam. We explained how this works here.

This brings us to the major problem of Deadlock. It is still not openly accessible and requires an invitation from a friend on Steam to play. Besides the more or less regular announcements from developer Yoshi, there is also rather little communication from Valve’s side. Currently, about 23,000 users are playing the game on Steam (steamdb.info).

The community also suffers from the low influx of new players, as several players in the Deadlock subreddit complain about matchmaking issues. A comment in a Reddit post suspects a lack of new players behind this, leading to a significant skill gap in the lobbies.

The next major patch could come in December

What does the future hold for Deadlock? Valve developer Yoshi informed the community that the next major content patch should be released in December. However, on December 2, 2025, he announced a possible delay of the update in the official Discord channel. He stated that Valve still has a lot of work ahead.

Leakers are also eager for new content for Deadlock, and many details about the next major update have already been released. A post in the subreddit from December 2 shows a small overview of the content expected for the patch. Please note that this information is merely speculation, and the final content of the update may change.

What the community will receive after the patch in December or January is still unknown. In the past, Valve has experimented a lot and is testing various new elements to develop Deadlock according to their vision.

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A new feature for Diablo 4 can give you the absolute jackpot if the gods will it

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 2 minutes

A new feature for the crafting system in Season 11 in Diablo 4 has been somewhat under the radar. It allows players to craft particularly powerful items, but only if the gods are favorable to you.

What is this feature? With Season 11 starting on December 12, 2025, a new crafting system will be introduced in Diablo 4, which not only resembles Path of Exile but also brings some new features. One of them is the crafting step called “sanctification,” where you enchant items in unpredictable ways and give them random effects.

It is also surrounded by an additional effect that has previously flown under the radar and has now gained special attention in the community due to a blog post from Blizzard. This is another random aspect that can occur during sanctification and represents a kind of “jackpot.”

In the blog post, it is stated:

The sanctification of your item makes it no longer modifiable, thus ending its development. It should therefore be the final upgrade that your item receives. The possible sanctification values now have a more restricted range that targets higher values. General offensive legendary aspects have been added to the sanctification. Through a divine intervention, even mythic powers could anchor themselves in your item…

In particular, the last sentence has sparked conversation in the community. It clearly expresses that with a very low probability, if the gods are favorable to you – meaning you have a lot of luck with the random factor – mythic aspects can also find a place on your items.

However, this addition has elicited mixed feelings in the community rather than jumps of joy.

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“Oh dear, I can hardly wait for something like that to never happen to my items!”

What does the community say about the possibility of “divine intervention”? In a thread on Reddit, players are currently discussing this sentence in particular. The random factor of the new crafting system has already faced criticism due to the PTR, and this “newer” addition is also not particularly popular, even though the idea of mythic uniques is generally well received.

PeertjedePoedel writes: “Oh dear, I can hardly wait for something like that to never happen to my items!” and hbdgas agrees: “It will happen just as often as the mythic chaos rifts did this season.” Saucermote joins in and adds: “I had mythic chaos rifts that didn’t drop any mythic items. How funny is that.”

Otherwise_Pride_9433 is excited about the possibility despite the randomness: “[…] fun aside, that sounds really cool, probably extremely rare – but cool.” MacroBioBoi also sees it as an opportunity: “I’ll briefly touch on this possibility. I also like the idea of a gentle start for the unique chaos powers.”

How rare the chance of such a “divine intervention” will actually be when the time comes remains to be seen.

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Cowboy Bebop did one thing right that more and more anime are forgetting

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 3 minutes

One Piece is probably the best example of an Anime that spans several decades and has the greatest, interconnected story of any anime. However, MeinMMO editor Jasmin Beverungen misses the series that have individual, standalone episodes.

Anyone who has been on MeinMMO in the anime section for a while probably knows, that I am a big fan of One Piece. The series has accompanied me since my childhood; after all, it has been around for many years. 

Over this period, an interconnected story unfolds, where some things were hinted at at the beginning of the series – and no one knew that these might become important.

Meanwhile, there are numerous theories regarding the identities of secret characters or special abilities. Therefore, fans are currently paying attention to every sentence and detail that is mentioned in the anime and manga. 

Since such a successful anime has emerged from the pirate adventure, more and more series are jumping on the hype train to become the next big One Piece. However, I miss a type of anime that is becoming increasingly rare in the market.

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Semi-episodic animes are appearing less frequently

I currently miss the really good, semi-episodic animes. I don’t care how long they run or what the story is. What matters is that they have individual episodes or short arcs that tell a complete story. 

However, there should still be an overarching thread that is occasionally picked up or plays an important role in the grand finale. Two examples come to mind that have implemented this perfectly:

  • In Cowboy Bebop, the crew chases a new bounty in almost every new episode. In the background, we learn more about protagonist Spike Spiegel and his connection to Vicious, culminating in a grand finale. Perfection.
  • Detective Conan solves a new murder case in each new episode. Occasionally, we learn who the “men in black” are and how the relationship between Conan and Ran develops.

Cowboy Bebop is a short anime that has already completed the concept fully. Detective Conan even runs longer than One Piece and still hasn’t completed its story, yet consistently focuses on “Semi-Episodes”.

There are many more examples like Death Parade or Violet Evergarden that follow a similar concept. But for several years now, such animes have been disappearing from the scene. Of course, there are still occasionally series that are semi-episodic, but especially in the action area, this is quite rare.

Such animes offer many advantages over series with a large, interconnected story that plays an important role in every episode. They provide a much easier entry point and are more “pause-friendly” than One Piece, Naruto, and other representatives.

In such large animes, it happens that after major episodes, one might not remember every detail. Even if one misses an episode or doesn’t pay attention properly, it becomes harder to follow the story.

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Little anime snacks in between

I enjoy watching such “anime snacks” when I’m painting figures, building my Lego sets, or just doing a little housework. Let me explain this with the example of Detective Conan: If I get briefly distracted, it’s no drama because Conan reveals every detail at the end of each episode that he used to catch the murderer. 

Additionally, the anime uses auditory signals when an important hint is dropped. Then I know I need to pay a little attention, and afterward, I can continue painting, building, or cleaning calmly.

With Cowboy Bebop, it’s the same: I don’t need to catch every shootout; the result at the end of the episode is what matters to me. What’s important is that I hear what the characters say to be able to follow the story loosely. This way, I also catch every witty remark from the crew. That’s why I usually watch such series in German.

Also, I prefer to watch such series at bedtime over big blockbusters like One Piece. Because I don’t need to rewind if I’ve missed an important detail because I fell asleep in the middle of the episode. I can just continue with the next episode or catch up at a later time.

Such animes give me a sense of “achievement” at the end of each episode. I have completed a little story or a small arc for myself and don’t have to wait months with a nasty cliffhanger.

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Don’t get me wrong: I love both anime formats, both the demanding, interconnected animes and those with self-contained episodes. I only wish there would be more of such semi-episodic series, especially in the action genre.

However, what gives me hope is: Frieren – After the journey ends is at least moving in the direction of such an anime and is currently achieving great success. There are standalone episodes or mini-arcs that can be watched separately.

If you miss a small detail here, it doesn’t mean you won’t understand the entire plot anymore. Because the big goal, the end of the journey, always remains in the background and runs throughout the entire anime.

In Detective Conan, you might only miss that the little master detective has received a new gadget. With them, he can solve the cases even more easily. What the best tools are that he has received over the years, you can see on MeinMMO: The 5 coolest gadgets from Detective Conan in the Power Ranking

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Tech YouTuber shows that he made 26 million US dollars just from advertising revenue, but that isn’t even enough for the salaries

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

With YouTube, you can earn quite a bit of money, at least some. A major tech YouTuber has now talked about his earnings. Although he made 26 million US dollars from advertising on the platform, that is just a tiny part of his income.

Which YouTuber is it about? Linus Tech Tips is one of the largest YouTube channels when it comes to technology. Since 2008, he and his team have been uploading videos about PCs, gadgets, or other technical aspects and has over 16 million subscribers (as of: December 6, 2025).

He also makes quite a few clicks; his largest YouTube video has over 23 million views. In an interview, he spoke about the channel’s earnings. Despite a high number, the YouTube revenues are actually not that much in comparison.

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YouTube advertising is just over 10%

What does Linus Tech Tips say about YouTube earnings? In an interview with Jon Youshaei (YouTube), Linus Tech Tips, whose real name is Linus Gabriel Sebastian, talked about various aspects of the YouTube channel. Right at the start, they both discuss the statistics and revenues of Linus Tech Tips, which belongs to the Linus Media Group that Linus founded in 2012.

Linus shows Jon his statistics over his entire YouTube period. The channel has reached 9 billion clicks. The AdSense revenues of the channel during this time amount to approximately 26.3 million US dollars (around 22.6 million euros) according to the interview. AdSense is the income that channels make from the ads placed before and in the YouTube videos. This does not include product placements.

The video that is said to have made the most AdSense revenue is I love Building Computers (YouTube). With 15 million views, the video is said to have earned 139,000 US dollars, which is about 120,000 €. According to Linus, he claims to have paid more in salaries for his employees during that time than he made with the AdSense revenue. Later in the video, his sources of income are broken down again:

  • 55.4% from products
  • 12.5% from completely sponsored videos or projects
  • 11.6% from AdSense
  • 9.2% from sponsors
  • 7.2% from members on the FloatPlane platform (a content subscription platform by Linus Tech Tips)
  • 3% from affiliates
  • 1.1% from Others

A major disadvantage that Linus mentions regarding AdSense is that one cannot rely on it well during months with fewer clicks. On the other hand, he praises FloatPlane for being significantly more consistent. With the sponsors, Linus Tech Tips also has another buffer in case AdSense is not that reliable.

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WoW and Housing – Brilliant or just a flop?

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

Housing in World of Warcraft is a great success – if you look at social media. But is that really true? We want to find out.

For just over half a week, World of Warcraft finally has a feature that other MMORPGs have had for years or even decades: housing or player dwellings. Those who have already purchased the upcoming expansion “Midnight” can visit the housing area and work together with their guild or random players on a large neighborhood, realizing the dream of a digital home.

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Housing is not a completely separate feature that only exists in the new neighborhood areas: everywhere in Azeroth (and all other worlds), players can earn decorations and furniture, or chop wood to commission craftsmen to create new housing objects. This means that currently, in almost every old area, you will encounter many characters looking for inspiration or just loot for their homes.

Housing – Really strong or no content at all?

If you look at social media, such as the WoW subreddit, on X or in the official forum, you will see many players proudly displaying their homes and enthusiastically discussing the many possibilities the feature offers.

But now we want to know how housing is received by you, our MeinMMO community. Therefore, we have prepared a small survey where you can show us whether you are a fan of housing or if you have a more negative view of the whole thing.

If you want, you can also explain in the comments how you came to your assessment. What excites you the most about housing in World of Warcraft? What has become terrible? Where is there still room for improvement?

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Final Fantasy XIV forces me to do something I haven’t had to do for nearly 10 years: I have to make the game exciting for myself

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 4 minutes

For over 10 years, MeinMMO editor Alex has called the MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV his second home and is one of those who usually hardly misses any content. However, the game is now forcing him to urgently change something, and he seems to be far from alone in this.

With well over 10,000 hours, Eorzea has long been my favorite virtual home. However, the current endgame of Dawntrail is prompting me to urgently need to change my gaming experience to stay engaged.

And I seem not to be alone in this, as Final Fantasy XIV is currently struggling with dwindling player numbers, which veterans may remember reminiscent of the drought during the weakest expansion, Stormblood.

At the current time, there are around 880,000 active players in Final Fantasy XIV according to the census, compared to a peak of about 1,500,000 – 1,700,000 during the Endwalker expansion and similar numbers during Stormblood at around 850,000 – 950,000 (see luckybancho.ldblog.jp). This indicates a decline of about 30 – 40% since the last expansion and the player peak.

It is hardly surprising that I am struck by the same feeling that I last had during the Stormblood expansion in 2017. The endgame simply lacks a lot, and this situation is just the tip of the iceberg that Dawntrail has already created.

But giving up my favorite MMORPG completely? No, this inertia and boredom are not strong enough, and the fundamental love for Final Fantasy XIV is too great. Because Dawntrail also has its strengths, which just need a little more spice.

Who is writing here? MeinMMO editor Alexander Mehrwald has been traversing Eorzea mainly as a Dark Knight since the beginning of the Heavensward expansion in 2015 and does not shy away from tough content. Currently, he is primarily haunted by rays and yellow sheep in his dreams at night. You know how it is.
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A fresh experience is needed when adrenaline is lacking

Why are we experiencing a second Stormblood? Dawntrail is struggling with similar problems that Stormblood faced around 2017. After the Heavensward expansion and the dramatic end of the Dragon War, Stormblood had to build a new, more politically-charged story. Many perceived the pacing as significantly “slower” and less emotional.

Dawntrail now had to perform a similar act in terms of storytelling: After the universe-saving finale of the predecessor Endwalker and the end of the saga around Hydaelyn & Zodiark, the expansion had to dare a complete story reboot. The “vacation” story as a sidekick of protagonist Wuk Lamat felt trivial to many who were used to the epic story.

And even though the new content like trials, raids, the Cosmo-explorations, and the field expedition Kreszentia are quite creative, they fail to hold attention for long. Despite the creativity within the mechanics and content design, there is a lack of fresh wind. The Cosmo-explorations were, for example, already completed on many servers just 24 hours after their release and the highly anticipated field expedition Kreszentia did not match its predecessor from Shadowbringers, but rather struggled with frustrating drop rates.

Even the epic raids are quickly exhausted and have many mechanics that are less challenging and instead annoying and fiddly, making the weekly raids hardly enjoyable. However, they are visually really well done and the wrestling-arena vibe is truly engaging.

In short: The endgame currently offers little that can truly retain regular players. This, combined with the generally shallower execution of the expansion, also explains the decline in active players. Even head Naoki Yoshida saw that the team had become too complacent and promised improvements in the future.

The latest patches and especially the finale of Dawntrail were already significantly better and could also convince fans again. However, this improvement did not last long enough. And all of this is the reason why I now had to bring my joy of the game back myself, just as I did back during Stormblood.

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How have I made the game exciting for myself again? There are reasons why I have liked the game so much until now, and why I have stayed engaged without taking long breaks. Therefore, I thought about what makes the game so good for me and how I can create new experiences that motivate me to check in more often than just for the weekly raids.

I also considered why it feels so monotonous for me right now and what I can do to make it feel fresh again. So I sought out the following things that might help you get out of your “Dawntrail hole”:

  • I went unsynchronized into content from old expansions and tried to complete them solo. This way, I faced new challenges and could simultaneously farm items I had wanted for a long time.
  • I took on jobs that I rarely play and joined farming groups for current hard trials to offer my mind something new and to improve.
  • I browsed the Eorzea Collection catalog in anticipation of the upcoming patch to put together new outfits and obtain the parts, since soon all jobs will be able to wear all parts. We all know that glams are the real endgame.
  • I started doing speedruns of old content, improving my times while practicing various roles for potential job switches in the raid group.
  • I regularly set myself small challenges to make content more exciting, such as not using certain abilities.
  • I regularly seek out other players to chat with during that time and enjoy the social aspect of the game more.
  • I help new players in the Newcomer Chat and guide them as a tank or healer through content, showing them why the game is actually so cool.

All of these things help me return to my origins and remember that the game is still good with Dawntrail and why I actually love it, even if it might currently be going through a drought phase. And with the awareness of why FF14 is simply a cool game outside of the expansion, the joy of playing has returned.

Because yes, the story and fresh content keep the spirits high and provide new input at regular intervals, but even the content that is already there offers plenty of potential for a good time. However, one must also be the type who fits these expectations of a game.

For my part, these small changes have already helped me stay engaged without feeling like I have to force myself to play.

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Over the years, Final Fantasy XIV has received 5 expansions, which have all been more or less well received. Therefore, we have taken all of them to heart and compared them in a power ranking: Final Fantasy XIV: All expansions in the Power Ranking – Which is the best?

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“Just a weak, uninteresting guy” – Quentin Tarantino criticizes 41-year-old actor so harshly that the internet turns against him

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For many movie fans, Quentin Tarantino is considered one of the greatest directors of all time, but currently he is being criticized from all sides for saying some pretty harsh things about a good actor.

What did Tarantino say? Quentin Tarantino is not only a very famous director thanks to films like Pulp Fiction, Inglourious Basterds, or Kill Bill, but also a very popular one. At the same time, he is someone who often expresses his opinions openly and harshly as a guest in podcasts or interviews. In the past, he has spoken out strongly against The Hunger Games.

In The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast, he has now sharply criticized Paul Dano, whom many of you probably know as the Riddler from The Batman. In the podcast, Tarantino mentions the film There Will Be Blood and that it would be ranked number 1 or 2 in his film ranking if Paul Dano weren’t involved. For him, he is a big, huge mistake.

But that’s not all, Tarantino becomes even harsher: He is a weak number […] He is just a weak, weak, uninteresting guy. He even calls him the weakest male actor in the SAG, which is the Screen Actors Guild, a union for actors. He names Austin Butler as a better actor for the role.

However, he seems to be quite alone in his opinion when looking at the reactions.

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Reactions to Tarantino’s Attack

How did people react to Tarantino’s statement? There were reactions from Hollywood to Tarantino’s comments. On x.com, Matt Reeves, the director of The Batman, posted that Dano is an incredible actor and an incredible person.

The actress Toni Collette posted on Instagram (via x.com) a picture from the film Little Miss Sunshine and edited a crown above Paul Dano. Generally, the internet seems to be on Paul Dano’s side, who has not commented on it yet.

Users like whodheani counter Tarantino’s remarks on TikTok with attacks on the director. He is himself in the SAG and a significantly worse actor, who usually only casts himself in his own films.

A similar point of criticism comes from culture journalist Sian Cain from the Guardian. She says: [Tarantino] has forgotten that he is probably the weakest male actor in the Screen Actors Guild. I’m sorry, Quentin, but Paul Dano is one of the most underrated actors of his generation.

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What does MeinMMO film author Nikolas Hernes say about the topic? Everyone has a different opinion about movies or actors, but Tarantino’s words seem less like valid criticism and more like a personal attack.

In my opinion, Paul Dano is a pretty good actor who has played many different roles throughout his career. Think of films like Dumb Money, The Batman, Okja, or Swiss Army Man. These are all different films in which he has portrayed various characters. Not every actor can do that. Those who would rather engage with Tarantino’s films instead of harsh comments can check here: All 9 films by Quentin Tarantino ranked – Which is the best?

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Where Winds Meet will soon receive its first major update, bringing you a new area and showing the roadmap

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 2 minutes

Where Winds Meet is a game that already offers a lot of content. Soon, the free-to-play title will receive its first major update in the West and shows a small roadmap of what you can look forward to.

What kind of update is this? In a post on x.com, the developers share a roadmap for December 2025. This shows that players can not only look forward to the mobile version on another platform, but also that you will soon receive a large chunk of new content.

Because on December 11, 2025 (depending on the region December 12, exact start times are not yet known), the RPG hit will receive its first major content update. This will include:

  • A new region: The Roaring Sands (German name not yet known)
  • Two new bosses: Flussmeister and Feng Ruzhi
  • Two new time-limited activities

In addition, the developers share what will be added to the game shortly afterward.

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What the December roadmap brings for Where Winds Meet

What content is still coming to the game? The shared roadmap also shows further updates that are to be released shortly after the major patch. So you can expect the following new features:

  • On December 14, the Velvet Shade will be made accessible, which you could already get to know in the story in Kaifeng.
  • On December 21, there will be a new sword trial and new content for the Hero’s Realm.
  • On December 30, there will be a fireworks festival for New Year’s Eve and the turn of the year.

Moreover, there should be smaller adjustments and types of content beyond that. However, these are not listed in the roadmap. The post only refers to December, so it remains unclear whether there will be a larger update in January as well.

The Chinese version is significantly ahead of the global variant, so the associated timeline can give a rough idea of what to expect in the near future and at what rough intervals updates will be released.

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With the Velvet Shadows, another of the 11 sects currently in the game will be made accessible. Like many of the sects, it focuses mainly on role-playing and emphasizes relationships and romances. Whether the Velvet Shadows fit you or whether you should check out another sect, you can find out here: Where Winds Meet: Overview of sects – Which “class” suits you?

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A statue in the middle of the desert is causing rumors about the Game Awards, now there is a solid clue

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The Game Awards are taking place in a few days. A statue, whose coordinates were posted in connection with them, is causing quite a stir and all sorts of theories. Now, the Game Awards themselves give a hint about their significance.

What hint about the statue has been given now? After host Geoff Keighley recently posted a photo with a hint that concealed coordinates on x.com, sharp-eyed fans managed to find the corresponding statue in the desert and proposed numerous theories.

In a reply to Keighley’s post via x.com, the Game Awards themselves now provide another hint about their significance:

“The █████ are silent. █████ bleeds. New █████ stir.”

In English: “The █████ are silent. █████ bleeds. New █████ stir.”

What could this refer to? Naturally, fans now have further theories and considerations about what game this could be. X-users like AshenOneVI or CryZe107 are making connections that could be a clearer hint about which game it is.

Shortly after, the developers of Lords of the Fallen made a post that featured similar wording: “Something stirs within…” (In English: “Something is stirring inside”).

This raises suspicion that the statue hints at an announcement for Lords of the Fallen 2 during the Game Awards on December 11, 2025. However, there are also other theories and speculations that are not unlikely.

Lords of the Fallen II was also a significant topic at gamescom 2025:

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The dark Soulslike Lords of the Fallen 2 in the trailer

A mysterious statue – many theories

What else could be behind this? Besides the theory about Lords of the Fallen II, fans also have other ideas and speculations about which game or franchise it might be. The following are frequently mentioned:

  • Elder Scrolls 6
  • Fallout
  • God of War
  • Dungeons & Dragons
  • Diablo
  • Doom
  • Path of Exile
  • Elden Ring 2

For all these games, the statue raises speculations that are not unfounded. Nevertheless, a Lords of the Fallen 2 seems likely due to the striking connections at this time. However, it could also be intentionally misleading.

We will probably not know the solution until it becomes concrete at the Game Awards on December 11, 2025.

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The statue is certainly gaining some attention among players and looks visually appealing. Whether it can live up to the expectations that have now been raised will soon be seen. How it came to be and how fans figured out where it is located can be read in this article: The organizer of the Game Awards posts some coordinates, and suddenly Elder Scrolls 6 doesn’t seem so unlikely anymore

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Fallout creator returns to Obsidian after 5 years, but fans shouldn’t get their hopes up for New Vegas 2

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

For fans of Fallout, December brings some positive news. Not only is season 2 of the Amazon series starting – it has now been revealed that the original creator of the games, Tim Cain, is returning to Obsidian Entertainment. However, one should not get too excited about a possible New Vegas 2.

In a new YouTube video, Tim Cain announced that he has moved back to Southern California and is back at Obsidian Entertainment. He is now said to be working full-time and on-site for the developer studio, so he is no longer a contract worker.

Tim Cain is a legendary developer. He was the producer on the first Fallout game, which was released in 1997, and also worked as a programmer on the second part. He has previously worked for Obsidian on Pillars of Eternity and The Outer Worlds. He left Obsidian in 2020, but now he is back.

Many fans are likely hoping for a Fallout: New Vegas 2 after the announcement, but this hope should probably be kept low.

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No information about his new project

What does Cain say about his new position at Obsidian? Cain only briefly speaks about his new position. He says he cannot yet talk about the new project because it is under embargo. One should also not try to guess what the new project is. According to him, one would not be able to guess it.

In the future, there should be another game coming out, not from Obsidian, that he has worked on. He also does not go into detail about which game it might be. Between 2020 and 2025, he worked on further projects, but he is unsure if they will actually be released.

A new chance for Fallout: New Vegas 2? Since Cain already speaks of not being able to guess what kind of Obsidian project it is, the chances for a sequel to Fallout: New Vegas seem low.

Obsidian Entertainment itself already commented in November 2025 about a possible New Vegas 2. The company’s vice president, Marcus Morgan, knows that fans are hoping for a sequel to the Fallout game, but also explained that they find joy in their own IPs, which have also been continued in 2025 (Source: PC Gamer).

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  • The survival sequel Grounded 2
  • The RPG sequel The Outer Worlds 2

For New Vegas fans, The Outer Worlds 2 is probably the title that comes closest to the Fallout part. At least in series form, fans can soon return to New Vegas. Season 2 of the series goes exactly there: The 2nd season of Fallout revives an iconic place from New Vegas, allowing the developers of back then to touch their fictional work

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Action-RPG on Steam focuses on fast sci-fi samurai, but does not want to be like Dune, where people “snort spice to teleport”.

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SOL Shogunate is an upcoming action RPG on Steam and the debut work of Chaos Manufacturing. MeinMMO editor Nikolas Hernes was able to speak with the CEO and the Game Director of the studio. They also discussed the scientific background of the sci-fi game and the moon.

What is SOL Shogunate? At the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted on December 4, 2025, SOL Shogunate was presented for the first time. It is the upcoming debut work of Chaos Manufacturing, a new studio consisting of industry veterans who have worked on titles such as Horizon, Witcher 3, League of Legends, or Killzone.

Gameplay-wise, the action RPG is set to focus on fast combat, diverse combat options, and cinematic boss fights. Visually and story-wise, SOL Shogunate takes place in an alternative future, where humanity also lives in space and a shogun inspired by feudal Japan rules.

In the interview with CEO Guy Costantini and Game Director Leszek Sczepanski, I was able to discuss the science fiction in the game. Although it may not be immediately obvious, a lot of thought has gone into the science aspect of the game.

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SOL Shogunate shows Samurai action in space in the first trailer

Sci-Fi, but with rules

What does GUY Costantini say about the scientific aspects? In the trailer and the information about the game, the moon is often mentioned, which is why I asked both of them why they selected it as such a special place for the game.

Initially, Guy explained that the moon is essential to even access space in the game. He added that they tried to align themselves with reality. They worked with people from NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (a lab that builds and operates space probes and satellites). They dealt with science in general:

We were inspired by some works of Japanese space agencies and Japanese universities that deal with how to live on the moon without suffering a massive loss of bone density.

In this context, Guy talks about the concept of Lunar Glasses: These are large, rotating cities in moon craters that are protected from micrometeoroids and simulate gravity through centrifugal force. This is intended to enable the ecosystems we see in the trailer.

He compares it with films like Elysium or Interstellar, but they have “relocated it to the moon and connected it by a railway, as is common in Asia.”

In general, Guy emphasizes that they want to be more grounded and focus on what researchers think about how to live in space. It should not be a future hundreds of years away like in Dune:

And suddenly there are these space guilds snorting spice to teleport. Again, nothing against the film, I love “Dune”, but at the same time, it’s so far in the future that there are no rules, and we wanted it to have rules.

The moon landscapes in SOL Shogunate are full of craters

The moon is also supposed to be an exciting place for the story of SOL Shogunate

What does Game Director Leszek Sczepanski say about the moon? In the interview, Game Director Leszek mentioned another point regarding the moon. Within the story, it will be about lies and mysteries, and as a player, you have to find the “truth behind the truth”. 

The moon is “a great place for such a story because if you know a little about astronomy, the moon is something very strange, a very unusual celestial body, and we still do not fully understand why and how and what. So it already holds many secrets. But it is also the celestial body outside Earth that we know the most about.”

He describes it as “the perfect setting” because it is a familiar place that also hides secrets.

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What else Guy and Leszek told us about SOL Shogunate will be revealed in the coming days in the full interview. Until then, you can check out another upcoming action RPG: Shadowheart from Baldur’s Gate 3 has a new role, slicing through a new action RPG on PS5 in a destroyed London

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Housing in WoW is a great success – only one thing is really annoying

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In World of Warcraft, the community enjoys housing. But not everything is perfect – as a limitation is clearly annoying.

For several days now, there has been housing in World of Warcraft for everyone who has already purchased Midnight. No matter how you look at it, the feature is well received by many. Everywhere in the world, you see characters running around looking for furniture merchants. Many guilds are currently only hanging out in their neighborhoods and have put raiding on hold for now.

But as much fun as housing is, there is a rather big detail that slightly dampens the excitement for many: The limitations for outdoor decoration.

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What is the problem with the outdoor area? While you can unlock more space and higher decoration limits for the interior of your house, that is not the case for the outdoor area. There, you can only use specific “outdoor decorations” and have a limitation of 200. However, this does not mean that you can actually place 200 items – many objects consume 3 or even 5 slots. If you only place large objects, you can reach the limit with just 40 items.

Just for comparison: In the interior, this limit can currently be increased to over 2,000.

Additionally, the outdoor area can hardly be illuminated. Almost all lamps and lightings for the outdoor area are disabled. This means that many areas in “darker” building zones are indeed living in darkness, causing their front yard to appear quite desolate.

WoW Flying House Portal
Those who want to be creative will quickly reach the limit in the garden.

Why are there these restrictions? A while ago, there were no limitations in the Midnight beta. But this led to problems. Because placing many light sources or a very large number of objects caused World of Warcraft to lag or even crash on older PCs.

This is not surprising: When 55 houses place thousands of light sources, some even with many particle effects, it can push some PCs to their limits.

As a result, many of the outdoor features, like the lamps, were disabled for the Early Access of housing.

That this causes frustration is shown by many posts from the community, like this one from the WoW subreddit:

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Lighting for outside is coming

Will this change? Yes. Blizzard has already announced that lighting for gardens will return. Whether the decoration limit of 200 in the outdoor area will be increased is currently still questionable. This likely depends on whether the developers manage to resolve the issues on older computers, ensuring that decorations are only loaded when you are very close to the corresponding house of a character.

However, this change will probably not arrive until the release of Midnight in March 2025. Even though it is frustrating, one should not forget that this feature is currently an Early Access, which also serves to show Blizzard where there are still issues.

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Have you already dealt with housing? How many hours have you spent on designing your own little house in WoW? Or can you not understand how people have fun doing this for hundreds of hours?
The housing even allows some to finally move on from WildStar.

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Free MMORPG on Steam recently impresses with 91 percent positive reviews: “Pure nostalgia!”

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 4 minutes

It is time for our MeinMMO format “MMORPG News in 5 Minutes”. We summarize the most important news about the best genre in the world for you. You can expect Housing in Azeroth, the remake of a classic, success reports, and more.

Highlights of the Week:

What else has happened? MeinMMO demon Cortyn has been joyfully immersing himself in the new housing in World of Warcraft for days (your house in WoW can even fly). The possibilities and systems are so well thought out that they earn Blizzard a special commendation: After 10 years, WoW has managed to make me not miss WildStar anymore

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In Throne and Liberty, you can now check who has the biggest … damage of course, we mean damage

What happened with the big MMORPGs:

What happened with the small MMORPGs:

  • The developers of Pax Dei have provided a preview of the feudal features that are to come with Verse 5 on playpaxdei.com. Look forward to the new resource Mourning Wood and Feudal Shrines, around which clans can place up to 22 properties.
  • The deal is done: Star Trek Online, Neverwinter, and Champions Online have a new owner, who explains what the plan is.
  • In Eve Online, a power struggle is currently raging that could change the game for a long time and completely alter parts of the universe.
  • Actually, games with a loot box mechanic must detail the exact probabilities and drop rates of items. However, an MMORPG provider is said to have manipulated these and must now pay a penalty.
  • A small update was released for Reign of Guilds on December 2nd to optimize loading times and implement bug fixes. Additionally, an elixir with a Pay2Win component was removed from the game. You can find the patch notes on Steam.
  • On X, the developers of Blue Protocol: Star Resonance have published a roadmap for Season 2.
  • The Flyff universe has received a new expansion with Muran’s Awakening, increasing the level cap, introducing the Kaillun continent, fresh dungeons, and more. You can find an overview of all new features on universe.flyff.com.
  • Santa Glug is once again causing mischief in EverQuest II. You can find details about the event on everquest2.com. In EverQuest, the Christmas Village returns; the info is available at runescape.com.
  • For EverQuest, the update Shattering of Ro has been released, with a new level cap of 130, 6 zones, 9 new raids, 49 quests, missions, collections, and more. A new trailer introduces you to YouTube or the following new content:
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With that, we have summarized the most important things that have recently happened in the world of MMORPGs.

What have you been happy about this week? What have you been annoyed about? Let us know in the comments. If you are looking for an overview of the history of online role-playing games, you will find it in this comprehensive special: The History of MMORPGs – From Habitat to Throne and Liberty, and everything that happened in between

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Borderlands 4: All SHiFT Codes in December 2025 – How to Get Free Golden Keys and more

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

Borderlands 4 distributes SHiFT codes and gifts you with free loot. MeinMMO lists all the SHiFT codes that are active in January 2026.

What are SHiFT codes? In Borderlands, there are so-called SHiFT codes. You can redeem these codes in the games of the series to receive cosmetic items or keys for loot chests. For example, you can obtain a golden key from a SHiFT code, which you can redeem in Borderlands 4 at golden chests.

Update 8.01.2026: We have updated the latest SHiFT codes for Borderlands 4 in the article and removed expired codes.
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Borderlands 4: SHiFT Codes – These codes are active and how to redeem them

All short-term valid SHiFT codes:

  • January 7, 2026: 3SRBB-9FWSJ-KRJBK-BBBT3-JXRCW (expires on January 13, 2026)

All long-term valid SHiFT codes:

  • December 30, 2025: 39FJB-CT5S3-5FTTW-BBB3J-F3HKZ (expires on December 31, 2030)
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  • December 27, 2025: 3HX3J-RJWSJ-CFBBC-3BJ3B-RWZ36 (expires on December 31, 2030)
    • Vault Hunter skin for Amon, Vex, Rafa, and Harlowe: “A Winter Borderland”
  • December 24, 2025: BZ6J3-3JKHB-CX3B5-TTJTT-HJBZW (expires on December 31, 2030)
    • Vault Hunter skin for Amon, Vex, Rafa, and Harlowe: “The World on His Shoulders”
  • December 21, 2025: 3ZXJB-HZBHT-KX3BK-BBTT3-BHHXJ (expires on December 31, 2030)
    • Vault Hunter skin for Amon, Vex, Rafa, and Harlowe: “Children of the Vex”
  • December 20, 2025: J9XTB-SJWS3-WRTTC-BJTJJ-TH6TX (expires on December 31, 2030)
    • Echo-4 skin: “A Winter Borderland”
  • December 1, 2025: 3S6BB-ZXT93-KRT3W-BT3T3-JW6TZ (expires on December 31, 2030)
    • Gourd Your Loins & Hex Appeal Halloween skin
  • October 21, 2025: J96JT-BCXKT-C6JJ5-JTJBB-BZTXJ (expires on December 31, 2030)
    • Vault Hunter skin “Maliwannabee” for Vex
  • October 14, 2025: BZ6JJ-CB6CT-WXJJW-3TT3B-56FZ5 (expires on December 31, 2030)
    • Vault Hunter skin “Mass Market Appeal” for Vex
  • October 6, 2025: JZ6BJ-SBR5J-WF3BK-BT3BB-TX9HB (expires on December 31, 2030)
    • Vault Hunter skin “Cult Classic” for Amon
  • September 30, 2025: TZXT3-XJXCB-CXBJW-BTTJT-9SK6B (expires on December 31, 2030)
    • Vault Hunter skin “Savior of Savings” for Rafa
  • September 17, 2025: JS63J-JSCWJ-CFTBW-3TJ3J-WJS5R (valid until December 31, 2030)
    • 1x new skin for Vex, Rafa, Amon, and Harlowe
    • 1x legendary Ripper shield that adapts to your Vault Hunter’s level (with a minimum of level 25)
    • ECHO-4 skins: “Break Free” and “Kn0x”
  • September 17, 2025: Individual code if you subscribe to the newsletter through your SHiFT account (valid until December 31, 2030)
    • Weapon skin “Hazard Pay”
  • September 13, 2025: Individual code per player (expiry date unknown)
    • 1x Golden Key
    • Is linked to a quest on Discord where you must play BL4 for 15 minutes
  • September 11, 2025: T9RJB-BFKRR-3RBTW-B33TB-KCZB9 (Permanent)
    • 1x Golden Key

How do you redeem the code? You can redeem a SHiFT code on the Gearbox SHiFT page or via the social menu in Borderlands. The easiest way to redeem is through the SHiFT page, where you can simply copy and paste the respective code.

Here is the link to the SHiFT page:

However, to redeem a code, you need a SHiFT account. You can also create that on the SHiFT page. When setting up your SHiFT account, you must provide your platform(s) and an email address.

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What do you need to consider? SHiFT codes are usually only redeemable for a short time. After a certain period, they expire and are essentially no longer valid. So, whenever we present a new SHiFT code, you should redeem it as quickly as possible.

With a bit of luck, a SHiFT code will grant you a powerful, versatile weapon. If you pull a firearm with a specific element, you can read on MeinMMO against which enemies this element is strong or weak: Borderlands 4: Element Table – How to use elements correctly

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With the mega-Warner deal, Netflix also acquires the gaming division: What does this mean for games like Hogwarts Legacy 2?

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Netflix wants to buy parts of Warner Brothers, including the gaming division. But what does this mean for old and especially future games?

What kind of deal is this? Warner Brothers wants to sell parts of its company. So far, three interested parties have emerged: Paramount, Comcast, and Netflix. According to reports, Netflix is now in the lead. Although the purchase is not yet final and confirmed, it seems that parts of Warner Brothers will go to Netflix in the future. This includes the gaming division. This was reported by the magazine Gamedeveloper.com.

The gaming division includes major brands like Harry Potter and DC, many licensed Lego games, and also games based on The Lord of the Rings. The question arises as to what will happen to these games if Netflix acquires parts of Warner. Especially when thinking of large games like Hogwarts Legacy 2, which has already been confirmed.

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Other companies have already removed games from Steam: for their own interest or for licensing reasons

What is the situation? First of all, it is unclear what will happen to the licenses. In the case of a company takeover, licenses depend on the respective license agreement: they may automatically transfer to the new owner if it is a universal succession or require explicit consent from the licensor.

In this example, this specifically means: The Embracer Group has licensed some rights of The Lord of the Rings to Warner Brothers. It is unclear whether such rights will transfer to the new owner or need to be renegotiated.

It is also possible that Netflix, as the new owner, will remove games from Steam or other platforms. This could be for legal reasons or simply out of interest in binding players to its own platform in the future. Here are various examples:

  • In 2019, Psyonix was acquired by Epic Games, and afterwards Epic stopped selling Rocket League to continue the game on its own launcher.
  • Stranger Things 3 was removed from Steam because the publisher BonusXP took it off the market to offer it exclusively through Netflix.
  • Borderlands 3 was temporarily exclusive to the Epic Games Store for six months at its PC launch, and many Ubisoft games followed a similar path.
  • The Amazing Spider-Man 1 and 2 disappeared from Steam in 2017 because the license from Activision had expired.

What will happen to future games like Hogwarts Legacy 2? The new owner might decide to offer the game exclusively through Netflix. Then important platforms like Steam would be left out.

MeinMMO has therefore requested a statement. As soon as we know more, we will report on it.

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The gaming division of Warner Brothers has caused some of the most painful flops in recent years: Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is considered a huge failure, for example. The new game for Wonder Woman had to be halted during development. This affects arguably their currently strongest gaming brand, the game for Harry Potter: Hogwarts Legacy 2: After catastrophic gaming flops with superheroes, Warner Bros is likely reevaluating Hogwarts Legacy 2

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Where Winds Meet: All You Need to Know About the Midi Player and Why You Should Probably Avoid It

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 2 minutes

For Where Winds Meet, there is a MIDI player that lets you play music in the game as if you were playing it yourself. However, such tools should be approached with caution. We explain what it’s all about.

What is the MIDI player tool? Anyone who frequently plays in multiplayer mode in Where Winds Meet has surely encountered players who are playing music somewhere and flawlessly performing well-known or original songs on their instruments.

Behind this is often an external program that you need to download separately and start in addition to the game. This program accesses the game files and allows your character to play pre-programmed melodies on the in-game instrument based on what are called “MIDs” without you having to press anything in the game.

Such tools, and similar ones, are not without risk in online games. Players can even be banned because of them, which is why we do not link the software for you. We explain why the MIDI tool is particularly problematic here.

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External tools can lead to penalties or bans

Why is the MIDI player particularly problematic? Third-party programs are often tolerated by online games, especially when they are so-called addons that provide you with additional information on the map, ease navigation, or give you an overview of your damage output.

Such tools become problematic, however, when they access and modify game files too extensively, make otherwise restricted game content available, or, as in the case of the MIDI player, empower you to play in-game music that does not comply with the game’s licenses.

So if you play well-known melodies via the MIDI player, such as anime openings, film music, or popular pop songs, it can potentially lead to legal issues. Therefore, such tools are often prohibited and can result in penalties or even temporary or permanent bans for players who use them.

Even if you use self-composed songs and not such tracks, the mere use of the program can already lead to problems. For this reason, we advise you against using third-party tools if you are not 100% sure that the game developers allow this specific program.

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In the meantime, some achievements in the game even rely on you doing things for which you get punished. Some of the toughest achievements require you to spend as much time as possible imprisoned in the shortest time. You can find out how to achieve this here: Where Winds Meet: 160 hours in prison in less than 30 minutes – how to master one of the toughest achievements in record time

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The coolest guy from Fallout season 2 has never played the games, wants to catch up on them for a good reason “only in a few years”.

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

On December 17, 2025, it will finally be time and Fallout will launch into Season 2. Fans can look forward to the return of beloved characters from the series. This includes the Ghoul. However, despite the popularity of the role, the lead actor has never played the games.

On December 17, 2025, Fallout will begin Season 2, with fans able to enjoy a new episode weekly. Alongside Lucy and Maximus, Cooper Howard, better known as the Ghoul, is also returning and is on a road trip with Lucy.

Walton Goggins as the Ghoul is one of the most popular characters in the series, yet the actor has never played the associated video games. There is a good reason for this, as he revealed in an interview with GameStar.

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This world feels so real to me

What does Goggins say about the games? In an interview with GameStar Plus (Paywall), Valentin Aschenbrenner spoke with Walton Goggins about various aspects related to the upcoming season. He also asked the actor if he has tried the games after Season 2.

He declines and explains that he still hasn’t gotten around to it because he was traveling for almost a year. When everything is over, he means the series itself, he wants to tackle the games, albeit hopefully in a few years. However, he also doesn’t believe that they would help him with his role:

But I am part of this world and this world is so real to me – so complete, so well-developed, so three-dimensional. Maybe the game version of this world would only make me think about it in a way I don’t want to when I’m in the Ghoul’s outfit.

What does that mean? Since Fallout is not an explicit adaptation of a specific game or characters, the Ghoul is also not a pre-existing character. It was created specifically for the series and will likely be significantly shaped by Goggins. If he were to watch the games, it might be that he suddenly perceives his character very differently.

Since the series only takes place in the world of Fallout, it can take more liberties and create its own characters that did not exist before. According to Goggins, one does not need to have the intention of making fans happy: I don’t believe that you tell any story to please anyone except yourself. And that’s the only true benchmark you can have, isn’t it?

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Unlike the first season of Fallout, the second season will accompany us much longer, as the episodes are to be released weekly. You can find out exactly how the release of the various episodes will look here: Fallout Season 2: When is the release of Episode 1? – Date and number of episodes of the Amazon series

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A player from Where Winds Meet steals the Ferrari among mounts, has only one disadvantage

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

In Where Winds Meet there are countless systems and features to discover. One player is showcasing a very special mount.

What can the mounts do in Where Winds Meet? While mounts in other games are simply used for fast travel, in Where Winds Meet they have additional functions. Each mount has some skills that can be useful to the rider.

These range from providing a simple buff to having an OP ability that allows you to collect resources within a 10-meter radius. However, the latter skill is currently only available for payment, which has repeatedly been referred to as Pay2Win in the comments under our article.

However, a player’s horse is completely free and still has quite a lot to offer.

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Strong horse with a disadvantage

What can the horse do? The horse of Reddit user Roctuplets is named “Li – Jet Black Racer” and is probably one of the best free mounts in the game. As seen in the user’s post, the horse has six skills.

The horse possesses the following abilities:

  • High speed: Provides a noticeable speed boost on straight paths
  • Lightness: Reduces impact forces when falling and improves jump control.
  • Water affinity: Slightly reduces fear when crossing bodies of water
  • Energy: Increases maximum energy.
  • Vitality: Slightly reduces stamina regeneration delay.
  • Growing vitality: Increases stamina regeneration speed.

So the horse is indeed very strong and, in addition to all these abilities, has a rating of 72 out of 100. While the horse is available for free in the game, you have to steal it just like the player, which can also trigger a bounty. Here, you can either eliminate all witnesses or freeze the rider first so they do not notice the theft.

What is the disadvantage? While the horse sounds good on paper, there is a significant disadvantage. The big disadvantage is that the horse, although it is the Ferrari among mounts in Where Winds Meet, is still slower than flying in the game.

Players criticize under the post why one should even bother to get a horse, even if it is as good as this one. The flying ability in the game is, after all, much faster for traveling from point A to point B. Other abilities also make the character faster than a horse.

Even the fastest Ferrari would be overtaken by an airplane, but that always comes with the disadvantage that you don’t arrive as precisely and can’t stop along the way for items, quests, or hideouts.

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That mounts in Where Winds Meet also have their own abilities is not surprising; after all, the title is particularly multifaceted when it comes to systems and mechanics. Some players need help to improve their character before facing the boss again: A player from Where Winds Meet fights against a boss for 5 hours, has to give up, now the community comes to help

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