Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred – All important information about release, price, trailer, and content

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 3 minutes

Coming soon, the second expansion titled Lord of Hatred for Diablo 4 is on the way. It comes with numerous new contents and innovations that fans have long desired. Everything you need to know about the release can be found here.

Update from April 21, 2026: The article has been reviewed and is now up to date.

What is Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred? Lord of Hatred is the title of the second expansion for the action role-playing game Diablo 4. It will feature a new campaign, two new classes, and additional innovations and adjustments.

When will Lord of Hatred be released? The expansion will be released on April 28, 2026.

Is there already a trailer? Yes, there is already a trailer for Lord of Hatred. You can watch it here:

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Diablo 4 shows content from the second DLC Lord of Hatred in the gameplay trailer

All information about pre-ordering, price, and editions

Can Lord of Hatred be pre-ordered? Yes, you can already pre-order the expansion on all available platforms.

What is the price of the expansion? Lord of Hatred comes in 4 variants:

  • Standard Edition (DLCs only)
    • €39.99
  • Deluxe Edition
    • €49.99
  • “Age of Hatred” Edition (Base game + both expansions)
    • €69.99
  • Ultimate Edition
    • €89.99

Do you need to own the previous expansion Vessel of Hatred to play the new one? No, if you do not own Vessel of Hatred, you will receive the expansion when purchasing Lord of Hatred.

What is the difference between the editions? The following additional contents await you in the different editions:

EditionContents
Standard– Expansion 1: Vessel of Hatred
– Expansion 2: Lord of Hatred
– Instant early access to the new class: Paladin
– 1 additional loot chest slot
– 2 additional character slots
– Housing items for World of Warcraft
Deluxe Edition– All contents of the Standard Edition
– Cosmetic package for the Paladin
– Mount package
– Premium battle pass
– Mini-chimera companion
Age of Hatred Edition– Base game
– All contents of the Standard Edition
Ultimate Edition– All contents of the Deluxe Edition
– 3,000 platinum
– Cross-class armor package
– Mount package 2
– Back trophy
– Town portal skin

Lord of Hatred: New content, classes, and region

Is there a new campaign? Yes, there is a new campaign for Lord of Hatred.

What is the campaign about? From an ancient rebellion, Sanctuary was born as a fragile refuge between Heaven and Hell. Even though Lilith was defeated, her influence persists as Neyrelle desperately tries to contain Mephisto – the Great Evil of Hatred. But his power stirs once again, spreading corruption all the way to the sacred islands of Skovos, putting all of Sanctuary in danger.

Are there new classes? Yes, there are two. The first class is the fan-requested Paladin. The second will be the Warlock, who subjugates demons to his will and harnesses the powers of Hell.

Can you play the classes already? Yes, if you pre-order Lord of Hatred, you can already play the Paladin. However, you will only be able to play the Warlock at the release on April 28.

What specializations does the Paladin offer? The Paladin has 4 specializations:

  • The Ruler
    • Channels pure light and ascends into angelic form to gain divine speed and clear focus
  • The Fanatic
    • The Fanatic storms into battle with relentless faith and uses pure fervor as both weapon and shield
  • The Judge
    • The Judge directs destructive light and unleashes holy bombardments that chain through enemies like a divine storm, cleansing corruption in radiant fire
  • The Moloch
    • The Moloch converts defense into retribution, empowering each counterattack with the force of the hits taken

What specializations does the Warlock have? The Warlock also comes with 4 archetypes, which he can choose through a soul shard starting at level 30 to define his playstyle:

  • Legions summon tireless cannon fodder to overwhelm their prey
  • Vanguards become monstrous terrors on the front line
  • Masterminds dominate the battlefield through suppressive shadow art
  • Ritualists weave corruption through blood-stained rites

Is there a new region? Yes, Lord of Hatred takes you to Skovos, the former home of Lilith and Inarius. There, the Oracle and the Queen of Amazons now reign. You can explore various biomes, discover new cities, and tackle dungeons and bosses. The sea will also play a larger role.

Will the existing classes also be changed? Yes, all 8 playable classes are set to receive a revamp and also new ability variants.

What adjustments will take place? The level cap is set to be increased. There will also be new loot filters as well as a new version of the crafting system and a new talisman. Additionally, there will be a third skill tree. And for those who find fighting too much, the new expansion also allows you to focus on fishing.

Aside from that, the Horadrim cube is set to return. With it, you can create Rune Words or extract affixes from items without destroying them – useful for upcoming builds in Season 13.

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Mephisto plays a major role in the new campaign and is also the namesake of the expansion. However, his anchoring in the history of Diablo goes much deeper, and without him, there would likely be no Diablo either. Who he is and what influence he has on the lore can be read here: Diablo 4: Mephisto will be the new big boss in Vessel of Hatred – Who is he anyway?

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Steve Jobs had a simple tip for young people who are uncertain about their career choices

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Many young people today doubt their career choices. Even 20 years ago, there were these concerns. Steve Jobs told students back then that the search for the right job is particularly important. Because work will accompany you for half of your life.

Many young people are dissatisfied with their work and would prefer to quit immediately. But the feeling of dissatisfaction has occupied young people for many years and is not just a feature of Generation Z. Steve Jobs already stated many years ago to students that one should not hold on to a bad job.

What advice did Steve Jobs have? In a speech he gave at the Stanford University graduation ceremony in California in 2005, Steve Jobs explained that one should search for the right job until they truly find it.

Because work would fill most of life, and one should be happy with what they do for half of their life. He said to the students (YouTube.com):

Your work will fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do.

If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking and don’t settle for less. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.

The anecdote about Steve Jobs is meant to remind young people that the pursuit of a fulfilling job is the recipe for lasting success.

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The job market has become significantly more challenging for young people than it was 20 years ago

What does it look like currently? The Generation Z is currently facing the challenge that many companies are now relying on AI, resulting in the elimination of entry-level jobs. For example, the Wall Street Journal (may be paywalled) reports that several companies have eliminated their entry programs: Instead of onboarding young talents, they rely on efficient AI solutions or experienced professionals.

A situation that even Steve Jobs could not have anticipated. The problem currently is primarily that many young people lack the classic start: a job where they can gain experience, grow, and develop. Instead, many young people find themselves confronted right after university with a job market that doesn’t even welcome them. Additionally, they are faced with the reality that they are just one of many also looking for jobs.

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Pokémon GO: New friendship level is now active – All about “Best Friends”

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In Pokémon GO, you can now become best friends. This is important for remote trading. All information about the feature can be found here.

Best friends now active: At the beginning of the week, Pokémon GO announced the new feature and began rolling it out worldwide. Now the new friendship level Best Friends has also arrived here.

You can check if the feature is active for you in your friends list. There should now be an additional heart available for your friendship level. This needs to be filled through interactions.

It is especially worthwhile to reach the new friendship level, as it gives you the opportunity for remote trading.

We summarize the most important information for you here.

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How do I reach the friendship level Best Friends?

Basically, you need to collect 90 friendship points from the level Best Friends. The friendship points work like the old level system, you receive them through:

  • Sending / opening gifts
  • Trading
  • Fighting together

You can earn one point per day. Additionally, you can earn 7 more points per week if you complete weekly challenges together.

The first best friends could be reached in about 45 days if you start with your current best friends now.

What bonuses do best friends bring?

The new friendship level has several bonuses for you.

  • You deal even more damage together in raids and arenas
  • You receive a total of 4 additional Premier Balls after joint raids
  • Trading with best friends costs less stardust
  • You unlock remote trading

The most important information about remote trading

Once you reach the level of best friends, you can trade remotely with each other. Here’s how it works.

  • You assign the new day for remote trading to Pokémon you want to trade
  • Your friends see your possible trade Pokémon and vice versa
  • You both choose up to three Pokémon you want to trade and send this as a wishlist to the other trainer
  • Both choose one Pokémon from the lists
  • In the end, both must agree to the trade

Important: You only receive one remote trade at a time. Once that is used up, you must earn another remote trade by accumulating 90 friendship points.

By the way: Lucky friends also perform a lucky trade when they trade remotely.

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The ADC of T1 has only been playing LoL professionally for 4 years, and has now set a record that even Faker can only dream of

Nico Scheibel Nico Scheibel Reading time 2 minutes

The new professional season of League of Legends is starting slowly, and the first tournament will take place in South Korea until December 14. T1, who have already become world champions 6 times, are participating with their new ADC, who has set a record once again.

What happened at the tournament? The KeSPA Cup 2025 is currently ongoing, and many teams are showing their new roster for the 2026 season.

T1’s new ADC Peyz is showing whether he belongs to the best team in League of Legends and has quickly set a record for the most pentakills by an active player. Pentakill is the term used when a player takes down all five opponents in a short period.

With a total of 12 pentakills, he tops the list from lol.fandom.com. This is especially impressive because Peyz has only been a professional LoL player for 4 years. Even before the young ADC joined T1, he had already broken two records held by Faker.

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Faker is at the other end of the list

How many pentakills has Faker achieved so far? According to the list on the LoL Wiki, Faker has only achieved two pentakills in his career. He has been active since 2013, and made his first pentakill in 2015.

He only managed to get the second one 10 years later, in 2025. If this pace continues, Faker could break Peyz’s record in his retirement. This, of course, assumes that Peyz does not achieve a single pentakill during this time.

How is the tournament going for T1 otherwise? T1 is still in the race, and it’s about the top three spots. The winner will receive 60 million Korean Wons, which is approximately 35,000 Euros.

Currently, T1 has won six out of their eight games and has a good chance of emerging victorious. Especially for Peyz, this would be a nice victory, proving that he is good enough for the best team in LoL (lol.fandom.com).

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Before it was announced that Peyz would be the new ADC for T1, there were already some rumors. The Twitch streamer Tolkin wasn’t very convinced about the young ADC at that time and stated that he was not good enough and would be a downgrade for T1: Twitch streamer Tolkin criticizes the possible new player for the best team in LoL: “I don’t think he is good enough”

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Where Winds Meet expands roadmap with a major update for late 2026, fans celebrate the trailer: “This is gaming”

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The developers of Where Winds Meet unveiled a trailer for a brand new expansion at the GameAwards, showcasing several important story characters.

What kind of trailer is this? The new trailer, presented during the GameAwards, is called “The Imperial Palace” trailer and announces an upcoming expansion for Where Winds Meet. Key characters from the game’s campaign are featured.

This includes a reunion with Aunt Han and Uncle Jiang, as well as many combat scenes. Meanwhile, Big Zhao watches the events from a rooftop while enjoying a cup of tea. Other action-packed scenes set in new locations are also shown.

Here you can see the trailer yourself:

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Where Winds Meet shows the first scenes of the new expansion “The Imperial Palace” in the trailer

New expansion is coming, but not for another year

When will The Imperial Palace be released? According to the video description of the trailer on YouTube, the expansion “The Imperial Palace”, where players will experience the material shown in the video for themselves, will not be released until late 2026.

There could be several reasons for this. The western version is currently lagging behind the Chinese version. Progress needs to be made here before new story elements can come to the west, so the narrative does not get confused.

An unofficial roadmap for 2026 predicts that the current story will be fully completed in the west by the end of 2026. The new expansion could thus mark the beginning of a completely new story and could already be the highlight of the game for 2026.

How are the fans reacting? Fans are excited to see the characters in the trailer again. However, they are also making speculations. Reddit user zq19871127 believes that the scene with Aunt Han was just kind of a flashback showing the fight between her and her lover Chu Qingquan, who was featured in one of the side quests.

Many fans are also simply expressing their excitement on YouTube:

  • @tlh1588: “This is gaming. This is why we started playing in the first place. This is the true spirit. Game of the Year.”
  • @Parallel_UniverseX: “Am I the only one who is more hyped for this than Phantom Blade Zero?”
  • @TimJones-cy5lk: “Either way, it’s Game of the Year.”

In Where Winds Meet, players already have countless content to explore. Quests, encounters, and items await the player at every corner of the action RPG. This also ensures that an experiment by MeinMMO author Cedric Holmeier has become extremely successful: I am having more fun with the open world of Where Winds Meet than I have in a long time, as I leave all my bad MMO habits behind

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Diablo 4 announces the new expansion Lord of Hatred, bringing a feature nobody expected

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

Blizzard has announced the new expansion Lord of Hatred for Diablo 4 and reveals what new content awaits you there. One of them will likely cause puzzled faces, while a second is even playable right now.

During the Game Awards 2025, Blizzard made two major announcements:

In a blog post, there is already more information about the contents of Lord of Hatred as well as the story, where you will finally be able to fight Mephisto, who simply disappeared at the end of Vessel of Hatred.

Mephisto plays a VERY big role in the story of Diablo.

These are the new features: Lord of Hatred will take you to Skovos, an area that was originally planned in Diablo 3 but was never finalized. Here, you will encounter the Queen of the Amazons – yes, the class from Diablo 2.

Skovos is the place where Inarius and Lilith found their home in their world created by the Worldstone and the birthplace of the “first civilization.” The island visually resembles ancient Greece. As for gameplay, the focus is primarily on the endgame:

  • “War Plans” are coming as a new feature, allowing you to plan your activities yourself and add modifiers for a greater challenge and better loot.
  • In “Echoing Hatred,” you will fight endless hordes of enemies, presumably a kind of endless mode where you must get as far as you can.
  • Loot filters, which experts have been demanding for ages, will be implemented in some form.
  • All classes – including the Paladin and the previously unknown second class – will receive a revamped skill tree.
  • Itemization will be revised, the Horadric Cube will return, and through a “Talisman,” you will be able to equip set bonuses.

The feature that will probably cause the most amazement among many of you is… Fishing. In Lord of Hatred, you can catch fish in the waters of Sanctuary during the endgame. Yes, we don’t know more yet – not even why.

Fishing has already existed since 2023 in Diablo Immortal, where you can exchange fish for rewards through a logbook.

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Diablo 4 shows its new expansion Lord of Hatred with Mephisto in the trailer

Those who pre-order Lord of Hatred will receive Vessel of Hatred for free

Lord of Hatred is now available for pre-order on Battle.net and comes in various editions, with different bonuses and price points:

  • The Standard Edition for 39.99 euros grants access to Lord of Hatred, the Paladin, a loot chest slot, two additional character slots, and three items for housing in World of Warcraft.
  • The Deluxe Edition for 59.99 euros additionally includes cosmetics for the Paladin, a mount, a pet, and a premium battle pass bundle.
  • In the Ultimate Edition for 89.99 euros, there are 3,000 platinum, six cosmetic sets, a back trophy, another mount (with bundle), and a portal.

Additionally, all pre-order customers will receive the first expansion Vessel of Hatred for free. So, if you haven’t played since release, you can dive back in with Lord of Hatred and immediately receive the complete experience.

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If you have already purchased Vessel of Hatred, you will receive a small “compensation” in the form of a new pet that actually transforms: the “Herald of Hatred” transforms from a small mini-version of the Mephisto wolf into a Lilith blood wolf with horns on its back when you defeat enough enemies.

In a roadmap, Blizzard has already teased another major drop for February, but so far without any clues. Before the release of Lord of Hatred in April, Season 12 along with a new collaboration will definitely arrive. Season 11 has already started: Diablo 4 Season 11 starts today – everything about the release date and the changes

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In the new role-playing game of Warhammer 40,000, you belong to the deadliest organization of the Empire, have nearly unlimited power, and will start the alpha in 2025.

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In Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy, you are part of the most dangerous organization of the Imperium. You will get to experience what that feels like later this year – specifically in a very detailed Alpha. Developer Owlcat Games has shared more with us during our FYNG Show for 2026.

When the Inquisition arrives, heads roll: This is all the more true for the Imperium from Warhammer 40,000. After all, it is threatened from all sides – whether from the outside by dangerous Xenos, meaning aliens, or from within by the evil powers of Chaos and the Heretics who have fallen to them.

The task of the Inquisition is to track down and eliminate enemies of the Imperium. For this, you are granted almost unlimited power by the Emperor. It is no wonder that the Inquisition is the most dangerous organization of the Imperium. Once a judgment has been made, there is no one who can appeal against it – and the Inquisition shows no mercy to Heretics.

You belong to this very Inquisition in Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy, the next RPG from Owlcat Games. They have already created a role-playing hit within the Warhammer 40,000 universe with Rogue Trader. Also, MeinMMO editor and Warhammer expert Benedict Grothaus is a huge fan of the game.

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Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy in the Announcement Trailer

The next big RPG for Warhammer 40,000, but not a sequel

Anton Emelyanov, Brand Manager at Owlcat Games, confirmed to MeinMMO that Dark Heresy is supposed to differ significantly from Rogue Trader in several key aspects:

  • Dark Heresy is intended to be smaller than Rogue Trader, but broader in terms of content.
  • The developers promise more narrative variety. However, the team is still the same as with Rogue Trader.

The biggest difference is likely the main character: In Dark Heresy, you no longer have access to the resources of a powerful Rogue Trader. However, your role as an Inquisitor opens up completely new possibilities – and a new skillset to solve situations.

As an Inquisitor, you are a detective, judge, and executioner. You will utilize the detective system of Dark Heresy to examine your surroundings. Clues are not only placed visibly in the world but can also appear in dialogues with NPCs. Being attentive and listening well will pay off.

Your word is the truth – do with it what you want

Your investigations may not necessarily lead you to the right conclusion. If you miss an important clue, it may happen that you accuse the wrong person – or, perhaps, you do this intentionally. After all, hardly anyone will contradict an Inquisitor. You are allowed to use this power to eliminate an undesirable person from your path.

While the detective system is one of the biggest innovations of Dark Heresy, combat is still a part of the game. In battles, the morale of the fighters now also plays a role: Enemies will surrender when their morale drops too low. Afterwards, you can decide how you want to proceed with them.

Overall, Dark Heresy is supposed to be darker and “grimmer” than Rogue Trader. Whether specific NPCs from the predecessor will appear in the game, the developers did not disclose. However, players are expected to encounter familiar characters from Warhammer 40,000 (including a very specific Inquisitor).

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First Alpha starts in December 2025

There is currently no release date for Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy. However, you can try out all the new features – and that very soon. Starting December 16, 2025, there will be a free-to-play Alpha of Dark Heresy.

This Alpha is substantial: According to the developers, it will take about 10 to 15 hours to complete. During this time, you can already test the new detective system and see how your character interacts with other Inquisitors and companions (including some Xenos).

MeinMMO will conclude the year 2025 with a proper show. Together with GameStar and GamePro, we will discuss the most exciting games of 2026. You can find the key information about our program here: Find Your Next Game 2026: We’ll discover the most exciting games of the next year together with you

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The new class in Diablo 4 is exactly what everyone wished for and playable right now – If you pay 40 Euros

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

For years, players demanded the Paladin as a new class in Diablo 4. Now it is a reality. Out of nowhere, Blizzard announced the holy warriors not only, but they are even directly playable – at least if you dig deep into your pockets, as Paladins are linked to the next expansion.

What is the Paladin all about?

This is what Blizzard announced: During the Game Awards 2025, Blizzard released the Paladin for Diablo 4 without prior announcement. Kickoff is Season 11, which starts right at the end of the stream. There will also be a second, yet unknown class.

Paladins expand Diablo 4 as the second new class since release – after the Spiritborn – and as the seventh class overall in the roster. Originally hailing from Diablo 2, they were one of the most popular classes there. They have long been a wish of the community.

However, the Paladin will not be playable for everyone. Those who want to play the new class must purchase the upcoming expansion Lord of Hatred, which is also available for pre-order now. The cheapest version of Lord of Hatred costs 39.99 euros (on Battle.net).

Just like the Spiritborn and all classes in Diablo 3 before, Paladins are tied to a paid expansion. In the interview with the colleagues at GameStar, there is already a bit more information about the new class.

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Diablo 4 shows its new expansion Lord of Hatred with Mephisto in the trailer

Not a Crusader, but a real Paladin – and more

Since Diablo 2, the Paladin has evolved significantly. In Diablo 3 and later in Diablo Immortal (and Heroes of the Storm), only one of their orders was playable: Crusaders. Unlike Paladins, Crusaders are more battle-oriented elite soldiers.

The playable Paladins, on the other hand, came from a more protective order, and the new class in Diablo 4 is oriented towards exactly those. They will be more “priests on the battlefield” rather than warlike saints. Nevertheless, there will be various playstyles reflected in the unique class mechanics, the vows, which you can change at any time:

  • Juggernauts are walking fortresses focusing on defense and shields – with the latter also becoming your weapon through the “Shield Strike” ability. The Ultimate “Fortress” grants you immense defense.
  • Zealots focus on attack speed, as you might already know from the Zeal skill from earlier. The Ultimate “Zenith” summons a giant sword of fire that hacks into your enemies.
  • Judicators summon blessed shields, consecrate the ground, and use the popular “holy hammers” that circle around you and crush enemies. The vow leans more towards the Crusader, where holy magic is the focus.
  • Disciples focus more on the priest aspect of the Paladin, allowing you to temporarily assume the form of an angel, hurling holy lances at enemies and flying over the battlefield with angelic wings.

However, the most interesting aspect might be the auras that return, one of the Paladin’s most popular abilities. With auras, you buff yourself and all players around you with strong bonuses, making you a welcome addition to any group.

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Story-wise, Paladins fit well into the story. With Lord of Hatred, Mephisto will (again) be the final boss, and this time the story is supposed to have a real ending. Paladins, especially Crusaders, are the declared arch-enemies of Mephisto, who has caused much havoc in Sanctuary. Their goal is to completely eradicate his corruption.

How well that will work remains to be seen, after all, we as players have all been “blessed” by mother Lilith… and she is known to be Mephisto’s daughter. His influence will therefore probably not be so easy to remove.

Along with the Paladin, Diablo 4 is getting a second, previously unknown class in Lord of Hatred. However, the DLC and its corresponding update also bring a ton of improvements for the endgame and new features, not all of which seem to fit quite right: Diablo 4 announces the new expansion Lord of Hatred, bringing a feature no one expected

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A large MMORPG from the West struggles with a high influx of players at launch on Steam

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

On December 11, 2025, Ashes of Creation launched on Steam in Early Access. Despite the high entry price, there was a large influx of players. This led to problems and frustration.

How was the launch of Ashes of Creation? Many players may have experienced last night like half of the MeinMMO editorial team: After successful installation, players quickly found themselves in a queue that included 30,000 people or more.

Fun fact: More people were in the queue than on the servers. According to steamdb.info, there were a peak of 25,950 players simultaneously on Steam in Ashes of Creation.

It was frustrating that many players were not allowed onto the servers even when they approached the front positions of the queue. Additionally, many buyers of the Early Access version had trouble creating an account or linking their Intrepid account with Steam.

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What does it look like now? Currently, players can access the servers without or with relatively short queues. You have the choice of 3 servers each for the EU and US regions. The European servers are:

  • Lotharia
  • Pelune
  • Tenok

“AoC is developing in impressively positive directions”

How do players rate Ashes of Creation so far? Out of the 1,345 reviews on Steam, only 42 percent are positive. This reflects the frustration of many players from last night.

  • Jayjojane420 writes on Steam: “Unfortunately, it is still not possible to link accounts 6.5 hours after release, and therefore not possible to play.”
  • Wolfgang also complains on Steam: “The potential of the game is obvious, but there is absolutely NO EXCUSE for the current login chaos, considering how poorly the infrastructure seems prepared for launch.”

The game itself has only been criticized sporadically so far.

  • Val criticizes on Steam: “Visually and gameplay-wise outdated. Sounds, animations… Requested a refund after the first 10 minutes in the game world.”

Are there any positive first impressions? Yes! It is noticeable that some alpha veterans have also wandered onto Steam to leave praise.

  • Lunacy explains on Steam: “Ashes of Creation is developing in an impressively positive direction. Since the early alpha phases, new content, classes, and systems have been steadily added, and you can clearly see how much passion this project has.”
  • Abush shares the same view on Steam: “I find the development very positive, with many new things, more beginner-friendly, but not too easy. Servers are running stable, provided you can get on, which isn’t surprising given the player influx. Not only is the game getting bigger, but so is the community.”
  • Liv Nex adds on Steam: “I have already invested several hours in Alpha 2. I have to say that the current version is truly a huge improvement and just a lot of fun.”

For Intrepid, the plan seems to have definitely worked: Despite the current price of 41.64 Euros, so many new players are flocking to the Alpha that the MMORPG ranks number 1 in the best-selling games by total revenue on Steam.

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What else do I need to know about Ashes of Creation? Ashes of Creation is a sandbox MMORPG set in a fantasy environment, played in a vast Open World. You fight against world bosses and compete against each other in PvP. There is also supposed to be a system where you level areas, thus building villages and cities and changing parts of the game world – the so-called “Nodes”. Development on the MMORPG began back in 2015. You can read more about it here: Release, Roadmap, Alpha 2, Classes, Gameplay, Payment model – everything important about the MMORPG Ashes of Creation.

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One of the best alternatives for Elden Ring gets part 2, presenting itself in top form: “God of War and Dark Souls have a child”

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At the Game Awards 2025, new gameplay of Lords of the Fallen II was shown. This action RPG is a true Soulslike and presents itself with brutal action and great visuals.

Which game is it about? After the announcement of Lords of the Fallen II at gamescom 2025, the first gameplay presentation followed at the Game Awards. The Soulslike builds on the brutal dark fantasy setting, hardcore action RPG combat, and an immersive world, just like its great predecessors Dark Souls and Elden Ring.

The new trailer underscores that we can expect a visually impressive graphics display, just like in the predecessor. The designs of the enemies and bosses are wonderfully twisted, the armors of our alter ego fit perfectly into the world, and those who cannot stand blood should definitely avoid Lords of the Fallen II. See for yourself:

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Lords of the Fallen 2 shows its gameplay with Soulslike battles in the trailer

This is so Metal!!!

How is the trailer received? On YouTube, many players express their excitement:

  • richardespinoza9989 celebrates: “This is damn Metal, hell yes!!!”
  • inFasmortal praises the visual leap compared to part 1 (which already looked great but struggled with performance issues): “Damn, the graphics are even significantly better than before.”
  • wizadstick2522 draws a conclusion: “God of War and Dark Souls just had a baby. This is so Metal!!!”
  • sinvismcree’s anticipation rises: “Now I’m even more excited for this game. CI Games has hit the nail on the head. FANTASTIC. I can’t wait.”
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What else is known about Lords of the Fallen II? The action RPG is set to be released in 2026 for PC (exclusive to Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series. Whether there will be a Steam release at a later date is currently unclear. However, it seems likely as the predecessor has been available on Steam since 2023.

The Soulslike aims to offer a fast-paced, action-packed combat system, a shattered open world, a wonderfully dark fantasy setting, and ruthless bosses once again. The first trailer provided you with a nice first impression, with some Elden Ring vibes AND tentacles – so there will also be cosmic horror in the style of Cthulhu: Strong dark fantasy RPG chases golden gods and titanic tentacles at you in the new continuation

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Chief Hopper from Stranger Things is a huge fan of Warhammer 40,000, casually announces the new Total War in the world

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At the Game Awards 2025, the creators of Total War announced a new title in their well-known strategy game series, and this time it delves into the dark future of Warhammer 40,000. The trailer already provides first info.

This is the state of Total War and Warhammer:

This has now been announced: At the Game Awards 2025, Total War: Warhammer 40k was presented as the latest game in the series, after Creative Assembly had previously already announced a new historical title with Medieval 3.

On stage was actor David Harbour, most of you probably know him as Chief Hopper from Stranger Things or as Hellboy (watchable on YouTube). Harbour identifies himself as a huge fan of tabletop games like Warhammer and promises: He will also appear in the game. What role he plays is still unknown.

Thanks to the new engine, Total War: Warhammer 40k will be playable not only on PC but also on PS5 and Xbox at launch. There is no release date yet, and more information is expected on December 16, 2025, and later in 2026. However, the trailer reveals some content:

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Total War: Warhammer 40,000 in the Announcement Trailer

Four factions (and one more) with full customization

The trailer features not only a nice cinematic but also some gameplay, including features that have never been seen in Total War before. An Imperial Cruiser bombards a planet from orbit, Space Marines land in Drop Pods and engage directly in battle.

The battlefield itself clearly looks like Total War, albeit with much more destruction and environment. Instead of an open field with a few forests, there are cities with streets, houses, and ruins. There is already information about the playable factions. They will include:

Additionally, Chaos Space Marines are expected to appear later, although there is no concrete information yet on when that will be. However, there will not be a Blood Pack, the official blog post states: Blood and slaughter are part of Warhammer 40,000, without that one cannot depict the world.

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In the overview, various planets are also visible, one of which is being destroyed by an Exterminatus in the background. Such attacks are said to be possible, but we cannot yet say how much this will play out as a gameplay element.

Especially for fans of the tabletop, it will be exciting that you can fully customize your armies. You can not only choose which equipment and abilities your units receive, but you can also name the war packs and equip them with various colors and emblems – almost as if you were painting your miniatures.

If you are eager for the new Total War but are not very familiar with the world yet, the first look may be a shock. But it’s worth exploring Warhammer 40,000. For a start, here are some tips: The 7 best games to get into the world of Warhammer

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If you pause Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire at 06:28, you can spot a lost sports fan at the Quidditch championship

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A movie series like Harry Potter is not free from mistakes and curious moments. One of them can be found in the fourth part and concerns a football fan who is wandering around the wrong event.

Making a film is a big and elaborate undertaking, during which many decisions must be made. Among them, what the actors wear in front of the camera. Special attention is required, especially when dealing with a fictional universe like Harry Potter.

Things that we usually only know from our real world stand out even more and seem out of place. In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, there is a curious scene where the costume design seems to have been done a bit inaccurately. The result is a funny movie mistake, and by far not the only one in the series.

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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire – English Trailer

The Wrong Sport

Which scene are we talking about? If you pause Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire at the right moment, around minute 06:28, you find yourself at the Quidditch World Cup. You can learn more about this broom sport on MeinMMO.

Harry, Ron, and Hermione, along with several other characters, attend the finals, and the film shows the audience the colorful hustle and bustle on the grounds. Here, numerous Quidditch fans have set up their tents to camp. At the mentioned spot, a man walks by and is visible on the left side of the image. He is wearing a jersey that may not say much to the uninitiated at first glance. Football fans might find it familiar, though.

It is actually a jersey of the Spanish football club Betis Sevilla. They play in the Primera División, the top Spanish league. The jersey in the film is, as the club colors suggest, green and white striped.

Here you can see what it looks like – the mentioned fan is visible on the left of the image:

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Now it seems a bit strange that someone is walking around in a football jersey at the Quidditch World Cup. Moreover, football plays no role in Harry Potter, let alone a team from Spain.

However, there is a possible explanation for how the movie mistake might have occurred: The flag of a country that plays a central role in the Quidditch World Cup shares two colors with the Spanish football team: Ireland.

The flag of this country also contains green and white, along with red. So it’s possible that during the dressing of the extras for the film, there was some sort of mix-up. An Irish jersey was swapped with the real Spanish one, or the costume department was not aware that this is clothing of the club Betis Sevilla.

That an extra is wearing the Irish colors is indeed likely: In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Ireland wins the Quidditch World Cup in 1994. The country was therefore very present during the finals.

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Or the jersey is not a mistake at all, but a deliberate decision to let a Spanish football fan walk around during the World Cup. In this case, it seems a bit strange. Did you notice the scene? Feel free to write it to us in the comments. The movie adaptations contain even more inconsistencies: The Harry Potter movies changed an important detail – just to contradict themselves multiple times

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Raids in Pokémon GO are currently much more worthwhile than usual – under one condition

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In Pokémon GO Raids can currently be much more rewarding for you. However, you need to be diligent first.

Every month, and for some events, there has been the GO-Pass in Pokémon GO for some time now. This is a kind of Battle Pass, which comes in both a free and a paid version. Here you can receive many different rewards such as Pokémon, items, stardust, experience points, or bonuses.

One bonus you can receive in the current pass is really worthwhile if you complete many raids. However, you first need to unlock it and pay attention to a small detail.

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Pokémon GO shows its new season in the trailer

Much more rewards

What kind of bonus is it? If you reach level 75 in the current GO-Pass in December, you unlock the GO-Pass Bonus Rank 3. This ensures that you receive additional rewards for raids and Dyna battles when you complete them on-site.

A trainer on Reddit shows what this can look like. He completed 14 Kyurem raids during the raid hour and received, in addition to some other rewards, the amazing yield of 198 rare candies. This averages to just over 14 rare candies per raid.

In one raid he even received a total of 30 rare candies.

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How do I get the bonus? If you want to benefit from the bonus, you need to reach Level 75 in the current GO-Pass. You can see your current progress in the “Events” tab.

To make progress in the GO-Pass, you have 2 options. On one hand, you can receive 250 bonus points every day by completing raids (100 points), hatching eggs (40 points), and catching monsters (5 points). You need 100 points to level up.

Additionally, there are daily and weekly tasks that you can complete to earn more points. You can see which ones they are and which ones you haven’t completed yet directly under the GO-Pass.

How long is the bonus active? The GO-Pass and thus the bonus, once you’ve unlocked it, is active until Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

Do I need the premium version? No. If you want to benefit from the bonus, you do not need the paid version of the pass. The bonus is unlocked at level 75 in both the free and paid versions.

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Until December 16, 2025, there is an event where another bonus can be unlocked, which can bring you additional regular and XL candies in Dyna battles. However, all trainers need to complete a task first. What this is, you can find out in our information about the Kampflustig event in Pokémon GO.

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It was so clear that someone would rebuild SpongeBob’s house in WoW

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Even SpongeBob has a house in World of Warcraft – at least he should feel comfortable there. Because a big pineapple is already waiting for him.

Housing in World of Warcraft unleashes unexpected creativity in the community and also ensures that some people spend a lot of time on game content that they would otherwise likely avoid. But not everyone tries their hand at a “serious” house – some just want to pay tribute to a popular TV series, like SpongeBob.

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In WoW könnt ihr Häuser anheben – Pimp Your House Edition

How did he do it? Recreating SpongeBob’s house may look complicated at first glance, but it is actually quite simple. The player Fridge_nz just had to dye a lot of rugs with orange paint and then build them into the egg-shaped pineapple. While this is a bit of a fiddly and detailed task, it’s not a big problem with enough perseverance.

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Additional details, like the stalk, can then be added with trees, and the windows seem to be wells that have simply been pushed far into the rugs.

The community is now, of course, demanding that the entire neighborhood be transformed into “Bikini Bottom” and that everyone should create a house from the SpongeBob universe there – but whether this will be adhered to is probably written in the stars.

That rugs are true wonders of multifunctionality has already been explained here.

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Other projects have also emerged in recent days, such as a house that is apparently inspired by Warhammer 40k, as the name “For the Emperor” implies:

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Druids, on the other hand, are excited that Blizzard has now made flying houses “officially” possible. Because this allows for new possibilities, such as creating a beautiful treehouse, which is probably every druid’s dream:

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The community continues to showcase extreme creativity in dealing with housing and brings forth new projects every day, from which one can draw inspiration or simply admire. At Blizzard, there is at least one SpongeBob fan, because anyone who wants to can find SpongeBob and Patrick even in The War Within.

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Former head of Anthem wants to try again, creates quasi-sequel to Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

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Casey Hudson has made a name for himself as a developer of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and Mass Effect. He is now presenting his new project at the Game Awards 2025.

What is known about the game? Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic will be a single-player action RPG with a strong focus on story. The game is being developed at Arcanaut Studios in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games. The developers describe the project as a “spiritual successor to Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.”

At the Game Awards 2025, there was a first teaser trailer that you can watch below. It features a Jedi who lands on a planet with her two companions (including the obligatory Android) to investigate a crashed ship. There, she finds something that justifies the use of a lightsaber. But see for yourself:

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Star Wars reveals its new action RPG Fate of the Old Republic in the trailer

After Anthem and studio bankruptcy, a new Star Wars

Who is behind the game? The creative lead is Casey Hudson, whom many of you may know. As the lead developer, he has worked on RPG milestones such as Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and the Mass Effect trilogy.

In recent years, however, Hudson has not had the best luck. After Mass Effect 3, he was the leading mind behind Anthem, which ultimately became BioWare’s biggest flop to date. According to his successor Mark Darrah, Hudson had a significant part in that.

After Anthem, the former BioWare veteran founded the studio Humanoid Origin to develop a sort of indirect successor to Mass Effect. In November 2024, we reported that it wouldn’t work out, the studio went bankrupt. With Lucasfilm Games on board, that shouldn’t happen with the new project.

Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic is still in a very early stage of development. Therefore, the release is likely several years away.

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A new game from Wizards of the Coast sounds like a dream for fans of the Warlock from D&D, but should also attract newcomers

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At this year’s Game Awards 2025, Wizards of the Coast announced a new game set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe that particularly delights fans of a certain class.

What kind of game has Wizards of the Coast announced? It is the game “Warlock”, the English term for the Warlock class in Dungeons & Dragons, in which this open-world action-adventure will take place. Warlock is not (as one might expect from the IP) a role-playing game that is meant to resemble the TTRPG, but rather a faster and action-packed gaming experience.

There will be no turn-based combat or dice decisions as in Baldur’s Gate 3, as Invoke Studios, the developers of Warlock, informed us. They describe their project as an “immersive single-player open-world experience.”

Here you can see the trailer for Warlock by Invoke Studios:

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The dark action-adventure WARLOCK in the trailer – set in a world inspired by Dungeons & Dragons

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The trailer makes Warlock fans’ hearts race

What are the developers focusing on with Warlock? Wizards of the Coast has given Invoke a lot of freedom to develop a game that appeals to both Dungeons & Dragons fans and newcomers. The focus is on the story of the warrior and Warlock Kaatri, who gains her magic through a pact with a powerful entity. The developers emphasize that Warlocks naturally possess a high charisma to be able to enter such a pact, and this should also apply to the protagonist, who we already see in the trailer.

Instead of players creating their own Warlock or choosing their own patron, Warlock wants to focus solely on Kaatri’s story and her relationship with her mysterious entity. Which patron it is has not yet been confirmed, but fans of Dungeons & Dragons can add 1 and 1 together based on the trailer:

You can see how a curse blade is summoned, and alongside popular spells and tricks such as Eldritch Blast, shadows and flying feathers are notably emphasized – this could indicate a connection to the Raven Queen and the Shadowfell.

What is the community’s reaction? Under the trailer on YouTube, which was presented at the Game Awards, excitement is clearly evident through the announcement. In addition to the inclusion of the metal band “Tool” (which indicates good taste from the studio for many fans), people are excited about a game full of Warlock class features:

  • “Can we take a short rest: The Game,” writes @TheMelonXx
  • “A third game where I can use Eldritch Blast a million times next to tabletop and Baldur’s Gate 3? Sweet,” finds @dawnfyre3337
  • “Divinity, Warlock – Man, we are truly blessed with RPGs,” writes @ThatDevMike, who also excited about the announcement of Larian’s latest project.
  • “Two words; Eldritch BLAAAST! (Must be spoken with a gentle Southern accent for maximum effect!),” writes hidden Critical Role fan @gabthegreat01
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At this year’s Game Awards, many more announcements were made, including Divinity from Larian Studios, the creators of the successful Baldur’s Gate 3. You can find out more about it here on MeinMMO: The creators of Baldur’s Gate 3 showcase their new game in the trailer and return to even better role-playing with Divinity

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EXODUS reveals itself at the Game Awards as an epic sci-fi epic, breathing Mass Effect in every pore, reveals release plan

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At the Game Awards 2025, there was a new, atmospheric trailer for EXODUS, the new sci-fi RPG from former BioWare veterans. At the end, we learn when the “Mass Effect in spirit” is set to be released.

What kind of game is this? EXODUS is a new sci-fi action-adventure RPG from Wizards of the Coast and Archetype Entertainment. The studio includes various former BioWare veterans who have worked on titles such as Mass Effect, Baldur’s Gate, or Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.

The new trailer explains what EXODUS is about:

You are Jun Aslan. From an insignificant scavenger to the last hope of humanity in the fight against the Celestials.

It was never meant to be your fate to salvage wrecks for your entire life. Your special gift makes you the only person capable of facing the encroaching storm. Lead the fight, forge your own destiny, and travel with an interstellar crew through a vast galaxy full of wonders and dangers. To save your homeworld, you must confront the Celestials – an evolutionary stage of humanity 40,000 years in the future – and steal their technology if your world is to have any hope of surviving this battle.

But the struggle for survival has consequences… Traveling through space at the edge of light speed can turn your days into decades for your friends and loved ones back home. How far are you willing to go? How much are you willing to sacrifice?

Here you can see the new trailer for EXODUS from the Game Awards 2025:

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New Sci-Fi Action-Adventure EXODUS in trailer, coming early 2027

Release planned for 2027

What else does the trailer reveal? The nearly 3 minutes not only introduce us to the main character Jun Aslan and his mission. It also showcases well-staged story sequences, the use of Celestial technology (such as creating a bridge with a prosthetic arm), and third-person shooting action against aliens.

Moreover, the trailer emphasizes the importance of the companions who will join Aslan throughout the adventure. And there is a ship that serves as a base. Much of this should feel very familiar to fans of the Mass Effect series.

What else is known? At the end of the trailer, the developers reveal their plan to release the sci-fi RPG early in 2027, specifically on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store). From a Q&A session in January 2025, we know a bit more.

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While you play as Jun Aslan, you can create your own version of the protagonist and define him through your choices during the adventure. Additionally, there is gameplay progression with skill trees and more, allowing you to influence the character. More on this here: In the new sci-fi RPG from the creators of Mass Effect, you play Indiana Jones from the Jedi Order

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The creators of Baldur’s Gate 3 showcase their new game in the trailer and return with Divinity to an even better role-playing game

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At the Game Awards 2025, Larian Studios presents their new game Divinity, which comes across as dark and mature with body horror in the trailer.

Yes, thanks to the revealed secret of the statue, we actually already knew: Larian announces that they are returning to Divinity and thus back to the world of Rivellon.

What is behind Divinity? The series is a fantasy role-playing series that began in 2002 with Divine Divinity. Since then, you have explored the world of Rivellon in several parts, and there have already been various genres: from isometric hack-and-slash to tactical, turn-based CRPGs.

The success took a long time to come until the release of Divinity: Original Sin and its sequel. The role-playing games are praised for their great player freedom, a strong co-op mode, and complex decisions.

Game Awards trailer showcases a gruesome world

In the trailer on YouTube, you quickly see which direction Divinity will take: An old man is burned on the pyre while people around him happily celebrate and drink, engaging in lovemaking, and a few monsters emerge from the victim’s blood:

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Bigger than Baldur’s Gate 3 and even better thanks to Divinity?

In the press release, Studio Head Swen Vincke announced that their new game will be even bigger and more ambitious:

Despite our long history with the series, this is our first game entitled ‘Divinity.’ We’re ready to bring everything we’ve done previously into one
place. This marks the beginning of something with more breadth, depth, and intimacy than anything we’ve created before. We’ve been building toward this moment ever since we took our fate into our own hands.

There are many fans who claim that the Divinity Original Sin series is even fundamentally better than Baldur’s Gate 3. I personally count myself among them – and that’s despite having spent more than 1,000 hours in Baldur’s Gate 3 by now.

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Of course, it must be said that Larian’s Game of the Year is clearly ahead in terms of production quality and narrative. Just thinking about some scenes, like Astarion meeting Cazador or the transformation of Dame Aylin, still gives me goosebumps.

However, one factor puts Baldur’s Gate 3 at a disadvantage and has always limited the team’s creativity: Larian had to adhere to the ruleset of Dungeons & Dragons.That’s why, as a fan, especially of Divinity Original Sin 2, I am inwardly doing cartwheels right now.

What makes Divinity better: What the Divinity Original Sin series did better was the amount of freedom available within the systems. In combat alone, you can experiment endlessly because it’s based on the interaction of elements like water, fire, oil, or poison. You can spill oil, set it on fire, then pour water on it to create steam, and electrify that steam—and just like that, an entire enemy army is wiped out. There are also big differences in the actions, which you can combine more freely than in Baldur’s Gate 3 if you forgo other actions. The dice-roll luck from Dungeons & Dragons is also eliminated; you have more control in these games. The hit probability is usually 95% or 100%.

The atmosphere was also significantly more bizarre. One of my absolute favorites is something like Sir Lora: a squirrel that rides on a dead cat and accompanies you. That’s exactly the kind of thing I want more of.

No Prior Knowledge Needed

Divinity clearly seems to be a kind of fresh start for the series. That is likely why they chose to simply call the game Divinity. Larian itself says that absolutely no prior knowledge of the series is needed for the new installment, but that those who have played Divinity: Original Sin and Divinity: Original Sin 2 will have a deeper understanding.

I am quite sure that Baldur’s Gate 3 was essentially just the springboard for Larian to now have the resources to go completely wild. I sincerely hope that the studio will not succumb to megalomania, but I am optimistic and looking forward to it. The chains are off, and Larian can now craft the ultimate RPG of their dreams.

A release window has not yet been announced. However, it will probably take a while.

For Dungeons & Dragons fans, there was also something at The Game Awards:

A new game from Wizards of the Coast sounds like a dream for fans of the D&D Warlock, but is also intended to appeal to newcomers.

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„The first cinema flop of 2026“: It was one of the biggest disasters of recent years, but a film is returning to the cinema

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For one of the greatest directors in history, it was a lifelong dream, but the film turned out to be a colossal commercial failure, earning only a tenth of its costs.

Which film is it about? It is about Megalopolis by Francis Ford Coppola (The Godfather, Apocalypse Now). The 138-minute film was a passion project of Coppola and was released in theaters in September 2024. Featured stars include Adam Driver (Star Wars), Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad), Nathalie Emmanuel (Game of Thrones) and Shia LaBeouf (Transformers).

The budget reportedly was around 120 million US dollars. However, the work only managed to earn 14.4 million dollars at the box office. As a result, Megalopolis has secured a spot on our list of the biggest flops of the cinema year 2024.

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Megalopolis – Trailer for the latest film by Francis Ford Coppola

Coppola does not give up

What happens in 2026? According to a post by the star director on Instagram, Megalopolis is set to celebrate a comeback in select theaters around New Year’s: “I hope that Megalopolis becomes the focal point of discussions about improving society and humanity every New Year’s Day.”

Despite its poor box office performance and mixed reviews (the film has about 34 percent on rottentomatoes.com), Coppola seems convinced of the quality of his work.

How are film fans reacting to the announcement? On Reddit, there are already lively discussions regarding the announcement. Some are actually looking forward to seeing a Coppola film in theaters for New Year’s. Many others, however, anticipate another box office flop.

  • Acceptable_Shine_738 says: “The first flop at the box office in 2026. What a start to the new year!”
  • Commercial_Site622 points out the strong competition: “Competing against Avatar and Stranger Things? We will see.”
  • Varolyn is more optimistic: “It will also briefly be the film with the highest box office earnings of 2026, so that speaks for it.”
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To see Megalopolis, you don’t have to go to the cinema. The film is currently available on Netflix. Alternatively, you can rent or buy the film in various stores like Prime Video or Apple TV for a few euros. A few potential cinema highlights for gamers in the coming years can be found in this list: All video game adaptations set to be released in 2026 and 2027

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Player is ganked in ARC Raiders, destroys his keyboard, community jokes: “I am not rich enough to get that angry”

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 2 minutes

In ARC Raiders, PvP plays a significant role. A player was attacked by an enemy group, apparently without a chance against them. This made him so angry that he promptly demolished his keyboard.

How you interact with other players in ARC Raiders is entirely up to you. You can take down enemy player characters and secure their loot, for example. Or you can remain friendly and just do your own thing. A statistic from November 2025 even showed that one-fifth of players in ARC Raiders have not killed anyone and nearly half avoid PvP.

A player apparently also tended to be more of a PvE fan. His plan was to fight the Matriarch. The armored behemoth full of deadly weapons appears during certain map events and requires significant skill. However, other players interfered, taking out his character and relieving him of his valuable loot.

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“20 plastic parts, 2 metal parts, 5 electrical components”

Why did the player tear apart his keyboard? When the player attempted to fight the dangerous Matriarch solo, he was ganked by “Rats” in ARC Raiders. This type of player has received their nickname from the community. They camp at Extraction Points, lie in wait for unsuspecting players, or pretend to be friendly only to shoot their victims in the back.

According to his statement, the enemy players only had free loadouts, meaning weaker weapons and gear. But because the solo player was outnumbered and occupied with the Matriarch, he had little chance of escaping the fight alive, which can be termed ganking.

The fact that ARC Raiders became a “non-PvE” game made him so angry that not only did his character go down, but also his keyboard:

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This is what the community says about it: The top comment with over 6,700 upvotes comes from Nihhrt, who jokingly lists what materials one would probably obtain while recycling the destroyed keyboard in the world of ARC Raiders. hiddencamela remarks: “I’m not rich enough to get that angry.” And uselesssoftwaredev notes: “I don’t know, man, I pay for my stuff myself… this is wild…”

Utterlyugly jokes: “Plot twist: He plays with a controller.” And UnbotheredCapybara22 adds: “Looks like he slapped the controller on the keyboard. Check out the broken RB button on the controller.”

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Meanwhile, there is even a movement in ARC Raiders that roams the game world as self-proclaimed sheriffs. Their goal is to protect good raiders and make life difficult for the nasty robots and gankers. Those who want to loot peacefully in the extraction shooter receive support: “You can have the loot. My reward is justice”: Players of ARC Raiders declare themselves sheriffs and hunt down criminals

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