Destiny 2 takes away everything earned by players, brings it back in bites – This time: One of the best sets, but it is 7 years old

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For 8 years, Bungie has been developing the series Destiny: It was supposed to be a drastic break, with players losing all items from the first 3 years. But what kind of armor will be new to Destiny in December 2022? The old Iron Banner sets from 2015. Bungie comments on it with a wink. Fans are now happy about it.

This was the idea behind Destiny 2: After 3 years with Destiny 1, Bungie wanted a clean break. The story was: In a major attack by space turtles, players lose everything they had earned up to that point.

All the great exotic weapons, the cosmetic items that were purchased with real money in the shop, the meticulously assembled armor sets – all of that went up in smoke during the Cabal’s attack. That was the story’s direction, that was what the Bungie leaders wanted.

Players were supposed to start from scratch, developing a real hatred for the enemies. It also carried the promise: All the great items you’ve gathered over the last 3 years are gone – but now there’s also room for much new.

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The background of the decision was apparently that Bungie wanted to start with a “Tabula Rasa.”

They didn’t want to carry a thousand legacies with them, considering every new boss design that there used to be a way too powerful rocket launcher, whose shot split into mini-rockets, or a sniper rifle that retrieved its own ammunition. This would also make it easier for developers to create new great items.

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How is it in reality? It hasn’t gone so well. Over the years, Bungie has lost some resources, they no longer have as many support studios and probably not as many employees as from 2014 to 2017.

Moreover, Bungie notices that many players still cling to their memories from the past, and Bungie itself has probably burned through some of its best ideas in the early years.

Furthermore, player expectations for new content have continually risen: It never stopped, every 3 months players want new items in Destiny 2 as a reward for being so diligent.

Thus, over the years, more and more equipment items, weapons, concepts, and even entire raids returned to Destiny 2. The benefits are obvious:

  • They have already done the work of creating the assets.
  • People have good memories of the items or activities and associate nostalgic feelings with them.
  • You need a lot of “raw content” for Destiny, with new armors, weapons, and rewards every season.
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Armor sets from 2015 are the new highlight of 2022

This is what’s new: With Season 19, armor rewards in the Iron Banner will be reintroduced, which were available in 2015 during “The Taken King.”

Especially the hunter set from back then, with the wolf head, is iconic: Even a toy was made from the armor.

Bungie sounds almost self-ironic at this point:

It has been about a year since we last renewed the armors in the Iron Banner. We have seen some wonderful ideas over the years. Inspiration from the past focuses on the appearance of a true warrior. This year, we bring back one of the favorite sets of the fans from an era of the Taken King.

We expect that they will be a “fun addition” to many sets in the game and are looking forward to your fashion statement in the next season’s Iron Banner.

At the same time, they also bring back the weapon “Rose, “ which is about three and a half years old.

The new Iron Banner set from 2022
The old Iron Banner set from 2015.

The sharpness from recycling has worn off – Many accept it

How do the fans perceive this? It is now seen almost as a wink from Bungie. Apparently, there were some comments on Reddit about Destiny claiming that the armor from Destiny 1 was better than that from Destiny 2. Now Bungie simply brings it back, taking the wind out of the sails of the criticism.

Somehow, people have come to terms with the fact that Bungie is bringing back so much from previous years.

At the beginning of Destiny 2, this was viewed much more critically. People said: They had paid €60 for Bungie to take away their old stuff and now Bungie was selling them back pieces of their old stuff with new DLCs for lots of money:

  • People demanded that Bungie should come up with new things. Bungie was called the “master of recycling”, and people felt cheated out of their money.
  • In 2022, it sounds more like “nostalgia” and “the fan favorites from earlier days are back” – Bungie has managed to make it sound like they are listening to the players and giving them what they are missing so painfully.

Many critics who are bothered by this recycling policy have probably already moved on from Destiny.

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The Dracthyr Callers in WoW are every Troll’s dream

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The Callers of the Dracthyr in World of Warcraft are perfect for driving fellow players nuts. MeinMMO demon Cortyn reveals what makes the “Scalies” so nasty.

Actually, I was quite happy that not much was happening in World of Warcraft over the past weeks. I had time for other games and could take a little vacation from Azeroth. Since patch 10.0 I haven’t been able to warm up to the Shadow Priest anyway.

I don’t know exactly. It just doesn’t feel right anymore, I don’t like the new abilities, and I simply can’t understand some design decisions.

But then, on November 16th, the Dracthyr Callers were released. Like about 99% of my realm, I wanted to have the new class at level 60 right away and get into the talents.

No matter how you turn it, the Dracthyr Caller is the perfect class for trolling.

“Rescue” does everything, but surely saves no one

As you know, I am a huge fan of Faith Jump. A priest ability that allows you to pull allies to yourself. The downside is that teammates get used to it. They already see that I’m positioning my priestess in a dangerous spot and are thus forewarned.

Dracthyr can do something similar, only much better in every regard. Because they have the ability to skill “Rescue”:

Dive onto an ally and with them to the destination.

The spell has a range of 25 meters, but you can let allies cover distances of up to 50 meters when you maximize the range.

Even better: the spell works in vertical spaces as well. You can grab an ally and fly them up onto a pillar. Of course, you can also just park them in a fire area or the next boss ability.

And as if that weren’t enough, the spell apparently knows no “No path available” restriction. This means you can also shove your group members off cliffs and steep precipices from which they just slip away. While you gently glide down with wings, other classes crash down ungracefully and crumpled.

The possibilities are nearly limitless.

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Even more trolling in War Mode

Actually, “Rescue” would already be enough to replace my beloved Faith Jump. But what could be better than simply being able to change a teammate’s position?

What that is became clear to me only when I clicked through the PvP talents, and my grin became so wide that it was hardly distinguishable from a Dracthyr maw.

The ability is called “Time Stop”:

Freezes the flow of time for an ally for 4 seconds. While they are frozen, they are invulnerable, cannot act, and auras do not progress. You can reactivate the ability to end the effect early.

And yes, my dear readers, it does exactly what you think it does.

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Just freezing time for a moment. A great skill.

It is the power to hold allied players in place. They simply freeze. No matter whether they are falling, want to run away from a boss ability, or just want to fly beside you.

Since it is a PvP ability, it only works in the War Mode of the open world and PvP battlegrounds, but the “Nerve potential” is so immense.

  • Your friend wants to run from the auction house to the mailbox? Freeze them first.
  • A colleague just wants to catch the zeppelin that is leaving? Freeze them first.
  • In Alterac Valley, 10 Horde members are rushing towards your priest colleague who is panicking and screaming as they run away? Freeze them first.

Okay, in the last case, revenge was taken directly with a Faith Jump, and we both went to our deaths. But you understand what is possible with this ability.

Maybe these abilities will mean I have to visit dungeons alone soon, or my tank and healer will knock on my door to apply “Rescue” and “Time Stop” in real life.

But until then, I will continue to have fun with these abilities.

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Unauthorized hardware is already terrorizing CoD Warzone 2 – And the anti-cheat has little chance

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Cheaters are the biggest plague of CoD and in recent years the problem has worsened because more emphasis is placed on Free2Play content – like Call of Duty: Warzone 2. And against certain hardware, “RICOCHET” has little chance.

The first Warzone was for a time the absolute paradise for cheaters. The incredible success of the first free Battle Royale of CoD on PC and console was not planned, the cheat protection was accordingly significantly underdeveloped.

For almost 2 years, those responsible at Call of Duty worked on

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Steam: The shooter CS:GO nerfs one of the most important weapons in PC gaming 10 years after the release

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The shooter Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (Steam) has nerfed the sniper rifle AWP: The magazine now holds only 5 shots instead of 10 after a recent update. This is the biggest nerf of the iconic weapon since the release of the E-sport shooter CS:GO on Steam in 2012.

What kind of weapon is this? The AWP is the “Arctic Warfare Police,” a sniper rifle from the British manufacturer Accuracy International LTD, used by the police. It has a 24-inch barrel and uses 7.62×51 mm NATO ammunition.

How does the AWP work in the game? The AWP is a “High Risk, High Reward” weapon in CS:GO: With a cost of $4,750, it is one of the most expensive weapons in CS:GO, but it is also one of the most effective.

Many e-sport teams deliberately play with one or more “AWP players,” specialized in using the sniper rifle: The world’s most famous CS:GO player, s1mple, is one such AWP player.

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An experienced sniper can inflict devastating damage on the opposing team, securing two, three, or four kills in rapid succession.

This has led over the years to the “AWP” becoming one of the most critical weapons in PC gaming.

The Wikipedia page for Counter-Strike describes the weapon as a “devastatingly powerful long-range weapon with extreme accuracy and obscene stopping power.” However, the high price and the cumbersome play style required an enormous amount of training, accuracy, and experience to master the weapon (via cs-wiki).

The AWP also exists in other games like Valorant, albeit in different variants.

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AWP now only has 5 shots instead of 10 after patch – “So that every shot counts”

This is now the nerf: In the new patch from November 18th, the magazine size of the AWP was reduced from 10 to 5. The magazine has been halved.

According to Steam operator Valve: They want every shot to count.

“I was there when they nerfed the AWP”

What do the players say? They recognize the historical significance of the nerf.

On Reddit, a user screams: “I was there when they halved the magazine size of the AWP.”

Another says that this is “one of the moments” in the history of CS:GO.

Others joke that the weapon has only been nerfed now because the famous French AWP player “kennyS” has returned to the game after an 18-month break.

Has this happened before? The last significant change to the AWP was in 2015 when Valve restricted how quickly players could move while simultaneously looking through the AWP’s scope.

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CoD Warzone 2: The 3 Best Perk Packages for Your Playstyle

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 4 minutes

In Call of Duty: Warzone 2, you can gain certain advantages in combat thanks to perk packages, which enhance your chances of survival. Therefore, we show you 3 of the best perk packages and for which play style they are suitable.

What are perk packages? Since the release of Warzone 2, quite a bit has changed. Players still cannot customize their perks like in Warzone 1. Instead, there are perk packages that players can equip with pre-made combos.

This restricts your freedom, but there are still good perk packages that you should prefer, before heading to one of the best landing zones on Al Mazrah.

Which are the best perk packages? In total, the developers offer you eight pre-made perk combos that you can equip. Each of them has its area of use, but there are three options that are particularly worthwhile, and those are:

Currently, there is only one perk package with the extra “Overkill” and the perks in the package are not among the strongest. If it’s worth it to you, you’ll still get 2 primary weapons with your loadout in the game – but not with all methods.

We will now explain which packages are good and which play styles they suit.

Vorhut – The Package for the Sprinters among you

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The Vorhut Perks

For which player are these perks suitable? The Vorhut package is especially suitable for the rushers among you who enjoy fast-paced gameplay. “Eiltempo” and “Bombenkommando” ensure that you can sprint longer in tactical mode while also taking more damage from explosive weapons from all sources except killstreaks.

“Nachschub” provides you with an additional primary equipment slot (grenades), and “Alarmiert” indicates in your field of view whether an enemy is nearby – they must, however, see you.

Essentially, you are very mobile with the perks and can partially ignore grenade fire. Additionally, you have an advantage towards the end of your matches, as it allows you to see more easily where your opponents are staring at you.

Spectre – The Package for the Ninjas among you

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The Spectre Perks

For which player are these perks suitable? This package is primarily suitable for the players among you who enjoy sneaking and tracking their opponents. “Eiltempo” increases the duration of your tactical sprint while “Spurenleser” marks footprints left by enemies near you. Additionally, the death locations of foes are marked.

On top of that, “Kundschafter” shows you through walls where enemy equipment, field equipment, and killstreaks are located. This way, you can recognize C4 charges or claymores and avoid them.

Finally, “Geist” ensures that you cannot be detected by drones, portable radars, and heartbeat sensors. You remain almost invisible in every respect – even if Geist might not be as strong as you think.

Wächter – The Package for the Campers among you

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The Wächter Perks

For which player are these perks suitable? The Wächter package is especially beneficial for the campers among you. “Kampfgestählt” provides the necessary resistance against flash, EMP, and gas grenades, while “Bombenkommando” reduces the explosive damage you sustain. This is especially useful against the anti-camper gadget.

To avoid detection, “Kaltblütig” ensures that players with AI targeting systems and thermal scopes cannot locate you. Soldiers equipped with the perk “Alarmiert” also do not receive an alert when you look at your opponents.

Finally, “Übertakten” gives you tactical advantages as you can recharge your field equipment and store an additional charge.

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Will there be custom perk packages in the future? We cannot answer that yet. However, we assume that the developers might implement this feature at a later time. There was actually an announcement before the release that there would be no perks at launch.

Warzone 1 had been able to impress with extensive customization options for perks, and their release in Warzone 2 is very likely.

Do you agree with us? Which perk packages do you like the most and which tactics do you use them for? Feel free to leave your opinion in the comments!

Have you wondered how to detonate a nuke in Warzone 2? We have an explanation for that:

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CoD Warzone 2: New mechanics lead to illegal mega-teams in solo mode – Cheerful 5-man squad regrets it immediately

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In Call of Duty: Warzone 2, a new mechanic allows illegal agreements. This can be particularly frustrating in solo mode – or a goldmine for kills.

What mechanic is being discussed? Call of Duty: Warzone 2 features a proximity chat. When you are in a team, you can always hear each other in the in-game chat. If you now get too close to opponents, you might also hear them – and they can hear you.

This has already led to many fantastic moments, but can also be exploited. This is now evident in the solo mode of Warzone 2.

Because chatty players can team up and fight together against the rest of the lobby. Only at the end does it come to the agreed showdown or the betrayal of a “team member”.

However, it doesn’t always go smoothly for such mega-teams, as a clip on Reddit shows:

Pokémon GO: Dates for Community Days in December, January and February known

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The next Community Days of Pokémon GO in December 2022, January 2023, and February 2023 have been revealed along with their dates. We will show you which dates you need to remember.

Confirmed by Niantic: In a new blog post, the team of Pokémon GO showed the dates for the upcoming Community Day events. The last Community Day took place in November during the Season of Light. A new season starts on December 1.

We will show you the confirmed dates in an overview. Additionally, the team revealed more dates on which events will be held. So, pull out your calendar!

Community Day in December 2022 – Contents

When is Community Day in December 2022? From December 17 to December 18. The event takes place over two days.

What will happen? During the event, you will have the opportunity to catch all Community Day Pokémon from the years 2021 and 2022. These are:

Community Days in January 2023 and February 2023

When are the dates in January? In January 2023, there are again two dates for you. One for the normal variant of the event and one for the Classic variant of the event. In the Classic version, a Pokémon that has previously been featured in such an event will be the focus.

  • On January 7, 2023 (Saturday) the normal Community Day will take place
  • On January 21, 2023 (Saturday) the Community Day Classic will take place

When is the date in February? In February there is no Classic date, but there is a normal one.

  • On February 5, 2023 (Sunday) the normal Community Day will take place

Events in December 2022

This is known: In November, you can expect these events. But besides the Community Days, Niantic revealed other dates that you can expect in the new season. It starts on December 1 and will be active for three months. Among other things, these dates are interesting in December:

  • Saturday, December 3, 2022
  • Saturday, December 10 to Sunday, December 11, 2022
  • Saturday, December 24 to Sunday, December 25, 2022

What will happen on these dates is still unclear. “Shortly” further information about the C-Day in December and the other events will follow.

Dataminers already found first information about the new season and a related shiny.

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Highly anticipated MMORPG Throne and Liberty reveals new details – Planning a game version for the entire world

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Throne and Liberty is considered by many to be the most promising MMORPG set to be released in 2023. During the Korean gaming fair G-Star, new details have now been revealed. It concerns PvE, PvP, server structures, and the global release.

What was revealed? The most significant information revolves around the game version. While Lost Ark and Blade & Soul have updates that can take months to years apart between Korea and Europe, Throne and Liberty is supposed to keep a uniform version worldwide.

There will be dedicated servers and different language options for each region, but the game version with all content and balance is intended to be identical.

There are also new details about the server structure. Each server is expected to accommodate around 3,000 to 5,000 players. This makes them slightly larger than New World, but significantly smaller than Lost Ark. Around 20,000 players can fit onto one server there.

No new gameplay was shown at the fair. Therefore, we have embedded the old trailer for you:

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The game world divides into Challenges (PvE) and Competitions (PvP)

What was revealed about the game world? Throne and Liberty features an open game world where you can find PvE instances that you enter with your group. The transition is meant to be smooth and without loading screens.

The open world will, however, offer both PvE and PvP:

  • PvE challenges are referred to as Challenges. This includes major world bosses that can only be defeated with multiple players.
  • The Competitions in PvP revolve around capturing certain objects in the world. There are smaller objectives, but also large sieges for outposts that guilds can claim.
  • The entire world is equipped with a “Memorial” system. This is intended to allow players to adapt dynamically. For example, those who run through a starting area can be dynamically downscaled, making the content more challenging but also more rewarding. This way, endgame content can also take place in the starting zones. The system loosely resembles GW2 or ESO.

In the open world, there will also be random events that affect the area. These will be displayed on the map, and there is also an outlook on events coming in the next hours.

In the presentation, a “Wolf Hunt Tournament” was shown. It displays over the players’ heads how many wolf tails they have collected. However, PvP is active, and if you are defeated, you lose exactly those wolf tails and someone else can pick them up.

However, you will not lose any items if you are killed in PvP.

We have embedded four images from the Throne and Liberty presentation at G-Star for you:

Throne and Liberty Archer
A weapon is the bow.
Throne and Liberty Siege
The battle for a castle.
Throne and Liberty Memorial
The Memorial system.
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A world boss shown in the presentation.

Time of day and weather influence effects

What was revealed about the weather system? In the game world, it is day for 4 hours straight and night for one hour. This cycle repeats after five real hours. All players on the server always have the same time of day and the same weather.

However, there is a special bonus for the best PvP player of the respective server. That player is said to have the power to change the time of day by 10 minutes forward or backward twice a day.

The weather, on the other hand, cannot be influenced, but it directly affects your abilities:

  • Strong winds make arrows fly faster and deal more damage.
  • Lightning skills hit more targets in the rain.
  • Rain can also block certain paths in the game, for example, because they become flooded.

The balance of weather should be about 8:2 in favor of sunshine. However, wind can occur in both rain and sunshine. Weather should also influence the strength of boss monsters in PvE.

What else was revealed? The presentation showed the Skill Grappling Hook, which allows players to overcome larger abysses or climb a vantage point faster.

Additionally, animal forms were discussed, which you can use to move faster instead of mounts or flying creatures. This is because the weather is also said to affect the animals. Good weather can increase health regeneration in animal form.

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Where did the information come from? There was a presentation by NCSoft during G-Star 2022. However, it was only in Korean. We based our summary on Ruliweb, a Korean site. Additionally, there was a livestream on YouTube in which a Korean streamer translated the information live into English.

Throne and Liberty is set to be released in 2023 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S

What kind of game is it? Throne and Liberty is the largest MMORPG expected to be released in 2023. It is being developed by NCSoft, the company behind Aion, Blade & Soul, and Lineage. The game focuses on action-packed combat and does away with fixed classes. Instead, you equip two weapons that determine your play style.

The release was initially scheduled for 2022; however, there were issues with a western partner for the game. Therefore, it was postponed to 2023. The release is planned for PC and the most common consoles. A mobile version is not planned at this time.

We have summarized more about Throne and Liberty and its development history here:

New “€75 million” MMORPG showcases massive boss battles – Looks breathtaking

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Pokémon GO: Research on the Safari Zone in Singapore – All Rewards

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The Limited Research on the Safari Zone in Singapore is running in Pokémon GO. We show you all tasks and rewards in the overview.

What kind of research is this? A large event for the Safari Zone is taking place in Singapore, which trainers on-site can participate in. However, the Niantic team wants to celebrate with players around the world and has activated a global Limited Research for this reason.

When is the research available? From Saturday, November 19 at 08:00 to Sunday, November 20 at 20:00, the Limited Research is active. The tasks must be completed within this time frame, and rewards must be collected if you are interested.

Limited Research: Safari Zone Singapore 2022

TaskReward
Explore 1 kilometerEncounter with Felilou
Explore 2 kilometersEncounter with Felilou
Explore 3 kilometersEncounter with Felilou
Explore 4 kilometersEncounter with Felilou
Explore 5 kilometersEncounter with Felilou
By “Explore,” it means that you should cover the kilometers. So walk 5 kilometers to complete the tasks.

Completion Reward: If you successfully complete all tasks and collect the corresponding Felilou encounters, you will additionally receive 1,000 XP, 1,000 Stardust, and another encounter with Felilou.

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Is there a Shiny Felilou? Yes, the new Safari Zone in Singapore brings the debut of Shiny Felilou. If you’re lucky, you might encounter one during these tasks.

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Felilou and Kleoparda as Normal version and as Shiny in comparison

In the community, the Limited Research is received moderately well. Some are happy to get encounters with little effort. Others would have preferred it if the spawns of Felilou had simply been increased in the wild.

In many places, it is quite cold on the weekend, which leads to hesitations to go outside. But the 5 kilometers can easily be completed indoors.

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CoD Warzone 2: Live ticker for server status

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Call of Duty: Warzone 2 is online! MeinMMO keeps an eye on the server status on Steam, Battlenet, and the consoles of PlayStation & Xbox.

Friday, 18.11.2022

21:20

There are occasional drops with the servers – lags, high pings in matches or sometimes you cannot connect to the lobby.

So far, however, the servers have always calmed down after a while. No reports from the developers regarding the server situation found.

We will list a few workarounds under the reading recommendations in case of errors with the game. You can check the general server status here: via support.activision.com

Problems After Release and Solutions

If you have problems logging in, always try the good old restart of your device first – whether on PC or console.

Battlenet Download Slow

If your download is progressing slowly, check in the launcher menu under “Settings” and “Download” whether you have capped your download speed:

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If you haven’t capped anything here, it could also be the servers. Blizzard confirmed on the evening of the Warzone release via Twitter that the downloads were restricted server-side – in some cases, they were even completely suspended:

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20:30

Currently, only a few reports about server disruptions can be found, everything is running smoothly with us. However, there is other news: The first nuke was detonated in Warzone 2:

18:25

The servers may already be reaching their limits. There are reports that voice chat in MW2 doesn’t work properly and that there are strong lags in Warzone again.

During our test, we were, however, able to log in without any problems and start a battle royale. The ping also looked reasonable.

Still no official word about the servers.

17:25

Currently, the servers are stable, there are few reports of server disruptions and we were also able to log into the game without issues. Our ping also remains stable at the startup of a match.

15:40

There are already initial reports of problems with logging into Warzone 2. Expect some jittery servers again tonight.

Still no reports from the developers regarding the server situation.

13:55

After there were constant problems in our server region yesterday, it continued in the American region. We didn’t notice so many reports of server disruptions before.

Therefore, we expect some difficulties again tonight – especially during peak times between 20:00 and 22:00. During this period, the servers were the most unstable in the last days.

Thursday, 17.11.2022

22:30

There are still sporadic players with server issues, but the worst seems to be over for today. We still couldn’t find any official announcements regarding the bumpy evening.

If you still have problems, keep trying with the game connection and check out some of our workarounds.

21:55

Still no word from the developers regarding the partly difficult server situation this evening. The situation seems to have eased up a bit now. Keep trying with the game connection and take a look at some of our workarounds for problems.

21:20

Occasionally, there are small server drops, but matches are happening – Warzone is not down.

20:40

The servers are apparently losing stability increasingly at the moment. The ping in matches can rise or you can’t get into the game at all.

About 20 minutes ago, there was a small update from the developers, possibly the problems are related to that. However, it could also be server overload during peak times.

20:30

Currently, there are again increased reports of server problems. But still no announcement from the developers on that. However, there was a small fix for squad displays.

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18:00

Currently, server difficulties are manageable. We are monitoring the reports throughout the evening.

At the moment, the bug with the social menu seems to be causing problems, here’s a workaround:

Also, we have further reading recommendations for you:

12:00

Again today we are taking a look at the servers and bringing new articles for Warzone 2:

Currently, there are no reports of disruptions with the servers – in the middle of the week around lunchtime, however, not as many players are online in our server region as in the evening.

If you still have problems, you can find possible workarounds among the reading recommendations.

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Wednesday, 16.11.2022

22:37

The first players are going offline after the release and the server situation is easing. If you still have connection problems with the game, try it a few times and restart your devices too. There was no word from official sources on the server status today.

We have also put together a guide for you on the new assault rifle M13B: CoD Warzone 2: Unlocking the New Assault Rifle M13B in DMZ Mode – It’s That Simple.

We at MeinMMO wish you a lag-free rest of the evening.

21:49

Still no word on the struggling servers from official sources. We took the time to analyze the patch notes for Season 1. Here are all the balance adjustments:

Balancing Season 1
  • All Assault Rifles
    • Increased flinch/sway when hit from a distance
  • Kastov 545
    • Increased movement speed
    • Better iron sight/flip-up sight
  • M4
    • Improved hip-fire
  • M16
    • Strong buff on almost all values
  • STB 556
    • Less damage in close combat
    • Decreased sprint-to-fire speed
  • FTAC Recon
    • Increased movement speed
    • Improved 5-round magazine
    • More flinch/sway
    • Worsened hip-fire
  • SO-14
    • Worse hip-fire with auto-mode
  • All Pistols
    • Worse hip-fire with auto-mode
  • All LMGs
    • Increased flinch/sway when hit from a distance
  • SA-B 50
    • Slightly increased flinch/sway
  • SP-R 208
    • Slightly increased flinch/sway
  • All Shotguns
    • Increased flinch/sway when hit from close range
  • Lockwood 300
    • Decreased damage range
  • Bryson 800
    • Higher melee damage
    • Worse hip-fire
  • All SMGs
    • Increased flinch/sway when hit from a distance
  • FFS Hurricane
    • Increased movement speed while aiming
    • Increased headshot damage
    • Increased damage range
  • Minibak
    • Increased movement speed
    • Increased damage range
    • Increased movement speed
  • PDSW 528
    • Buffed important values
    • Laser attachments added
  • VEL 46
    • Decreased damage range
  • Signal 50
    • Repaired broken barrels (Fluted Fifty / Fifty-H7)
  • Here are the complete, English patch notes from infinityward.com

21:17

The developers of Raven Software have commented on current issues – but so far nothing regarding the shaky servers. Rather, it’s about current bugs:

  • Broken social menu
  • Problems with battle tokens
  • Display errors with the squad
  • After-action report not always working
  • Problems with executions
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20:57

Many players continue to report problems with the servers and/or having connection issues with matches. No feedback from the developers on this yet.

20:31

Although the connection to the game sometimes takes a while and the ping can go up at the start of a match, most seem to be getting into the game. The servers are shaky but holding up relatively well.

No announcement from the developers regarding the server status yet.

19:51

Despite server instability, the first playlist update has already arrived, bringing a few new modes to Warzone 2. The following modes are now playable:

  • Battle Royale Solo
  • Battle Royale Duos
  • Crazy-BR Trios
  • Battle Royale Squads of 4
  • 3rd Person BR – Trios

19:34

Still no word on the shaky servers. Apparently, this is also related to the high number of players in the match. The fewer people left in the match, the better the ping.

19:13

No announcement regarding the bumpy servers shortly after release yet. Some games are stable, while in others players seem to stutter around. Warzone 2 is playable but experiencing occasional drops.

18:55

Currently, there are also problems with the friends lists – they are not loading correctly or you are being thrown back to the menu.

However, there is a trick: Open the menu at the top right and click on the icon with the headphones “Channels”. Create a channel, invite your friends here, and then you can join each other again.

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18:30

Many players are currently having problems logging into the game. We are keeping an eye on the situation but have not yet found any official information.

Here’s a reading tip: CoD Warzone 2 lets you play with enemies – Here’s how to change your squad

By the way, there are nukes in Warzone, which can decide the match in your favor. The big YouTuber “TimTheTatman” has already unlocked one… well almost:

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18:20

There are more and more reports of server disruptions, some players can no longer connect to the game. So far, there has been no announcement from official sources on this.

However, the patch notes for Season 1 are now online. You can view the English version here: via infinityward.com.

17:55

When entering the game, the ping goes high above 100ms. At the start of the match, it goes down again a bit, but the servers are showing signs of stress. Currently, however, it is still possible to play without any issues.

If you are still looking for some weapon options, check the tweet:

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17:10 

Shortly after release, we have no problems starting a game. The ping is stable, and the gameplay is smooth. Let’s hope it stays that way!

Here’s our first screenshot of the sky over Al Mazrah:

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17:00 

Just recommended the New Zealand trick, and now Warzone 2 is also online in Germany! At launch, you’ll only find the one playlist for 4 players – it was very similar at the launch of the first Warzone, but it was 3 players then.

In addition, you have access to the DMZ mode.

16:56 

If you want to play Warzone 2 a few hours earlier, you can use the “New Zealand trick”. We explained the trick in an article about CoD MW2.

If you’ve played Warzone 1, you’ll also get a small welcome package immediately:

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15:44 

Warzone 2 is already online in some regions – but not in Germany. If you want to get some gameplay, many streamers are already live on Twitch – via twitch.com.

15:36 

Shortly after the start of the new Season 1, the servers are acting up. However, it seems to be just minor problems with logging in. No reports of larger disruptions yet.

15:24

The Season 1 of Modern Warfare 2 went online significantly earlier than planned and is already available. Battle Pass, prestige system, multiplayer statistics – everything is already available. A quick overview of Season 1 is available here.

There are also rumors that Warzone 2 could also come early. We are keeping an eye on that, but at the moment, it is not available yet.

15:16

Shortly before the official start of Season 1 at 19:00 on November 16, you can level up beyond level 55. However, the prestige system is probably not fully online yet. So do not be surprised that you do not yet have access to the prestige content.

On MeinMMO, we have a summary for you with information on how to activate prestige, what emblems are available, and what rewards await you: CoD MW2 & Warzone 2: Prestige System Explained – Everything About Emblems, Rewards, and Activation

14:26

The new Season of Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 also brings new weapons to the game. Here we have a guide for you showing how to get them: CoD Warzone 2 and MW2: Season 1 Brings 4 New Weapons – Here’s How to Get Them

13:36

On PlayStation and Xbox consoles, there may be occasional problems with the download. You might get a message saying “Something went wrong” or a hint that the multiplayer has not been installed.

Then go to the menu of the individual game components and delete all parts except the main game. Reinstall the individual game components.

Currently, there are few reports of this issue. The colleagues from GameStar reported on this.

If you are having issues starting or crashing on PC today, take a look here: 11 Tips on How to Fix Crashes in CoD MW2 on PC.

12:56

To ensure you have some strong weapon options this evening, here are some recommendations: CoD Warzone 2: 3 Strong Long-Range Weapons with Setups for Your Start in the New Battle Royale

12:50

Through the new data from the season update, data miners are again finding many interesting things for Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2. Three football star operators (Messi, Neymar, Pogba) are coming throughout November – this was already known.

However, there is also a stadium in the game again. It is still unclear whether this belongs to MW2 or WZ2:

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10:50

Good morning and greetings from the MeinMMO team.

We are regularly posting information about the release of Warzone 2 for you here in the ticker. Should anything change or if there are new updates from the developers, you will find all the important information here. In addition, we will keep an eye on the servers when it starts at 19:00.

This morning, the Update 1.10 is available for Season 1 of CoD MW2.

Important: If you completed the preload of Warzone 2 on November 15, you still need to download an update now. Check if you have the right version; otherwise, you’ll be facing a big patch at release this evening.

We are embedding the launch trailer of Warzone here:

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Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 – Launch Trailer

How did the release of Modern Warfare 2 go? The first days and the release weekend were bumpy. While it was possible to play, there were repeated disconnections and crashes.

Especially on PC and when playing with a group, there were problems. We have put together a guide in case you also encounter crashes during the Warzone release:

Warzone 2 and CoD MW2 run on the same game – therefore, we expect fewer issues with crashes than during the release of Modern Warfare 2.

However, the servers could indeed cause trouble. They were shaky all weekend after the release of MW2 – on PC and consoles.

How can I prepare for the release? We have some tips for you so that you can secure advantages right away:

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If you have any questions or problems – leave us a comment. We are here to help. Your opinion about the game is also welcome.

At the same time as the new Warzone, Season 1 of Modern Warfare 2 is also launching. We link our big info article here: CoD MW2: Season 1 Brings More New Content Than Ever Before – Start, Battle Pass, Warzone 2.0

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CoD Warzone 2: Twitch streamers activate the first nuke over Al Mazrah – This is how the mega killstreak works

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From now on, there are Nukes in Call of Duty: Warzone 2! If you complete a mission, you can blow up the entire map and decide the Battle Royale for yourself. We show you the clip of the world’s first Nuke and the process of the mission on MeinMMO.

Nukes are the ultimate reward for strong gameplay in Call of Duty. In the multiplayer of Modern Warfare 2, you need to get 30 kills in a row without dying to unlock the “Atomic Bomb”.

After activation, a countdown begins, after which there’s a bang and victory for your team – no matter what the score looks like.

It was clear in advance – Call of Duty: Warzone 2 will also get something like this. Now the Nukes are active and a team of Twitch streamers has dropped the world’s first Nuke. Here’s the clip from the end of the round:

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CoD Warzone 2: Nuke Mission is Intense

What do you need to do to get the Nuke? As of now, the Nukes have an event character – it’s not possible to grab the Mega Killstreak in every match.

Currently, it is suspected that you might need a win streak of 5 victories in a row to trigger the contract.

The mission is called “Champions Quest” and you will receive a big announcement when the quest is activated. Then the following symbols appear on the map:

cod warzone 2 nuke map symbol

To start the mission, you need 3 components to assemble the Nuke. They are scattered all over the map, so you will be moving around a lot.

Once you have the first component in your inventory, opponents will see you on the map. With each additional component, you have greater disadvantages – the second inflicts damage on the player holding it and other nearby team members. The last component disrupts the map.

Once you have collected all of them, the event “Prison Break” starts – all players who are down but still in the match come back into the game. Conversely, if you notice that the Nuke is about to be detonated, stay in the match if you go down. You will come back and can take revenge.

You will only learn the location of the Nuke at the start of the 4th gas circle. You need to insert the components, arm the bomb for what feels like an eternity, and protect the bomb site. At least the negative effects of the components disappear now.

Now the bomb site is visible on the map and other players can defuse the Nuke. The timer runs for 2 minutes and then the entire map blows up: for your victory.

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Have you already seen the killstreak in a match, maybe even tried it? Share your experiences – maybe there are other versions of the mission.

If you still need the right weapons for the hunt for the Nuke, check this out: CoD Warzone 2: The best weapons with setups – Constantly updated.

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Destiny 2: Xur today – location and offer on 18.11.

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Xur arrives again today and supplies players in Destiny 2 with a fresh batch of Exotic offers. MeinMMO tells you where to find him and what his offers look like.

What happened this week in Destiny 2? This week, MeinMMO presented a Titan build for Arc that turns your Titan into an unstoppable brawler.

Additionally, there were finally comprehensive news for PvP in Destiny 2, which Bungie introduced this week in the weekly blog post. We have summarized the changes, which promise significant improvements in the Crucible, for you concisely.

This weekend, Guardians can also have an audience with Lord Saladin and participate in the traditional Iron Banner of the Iron Lords.

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In his “flying stone,” Xur brings a fresh batch of Exotics and armor every Friday.

All info about Xur on November 18, 2022 – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia

When does Xur come? The exotic vendor visits Destiny 2 every Friday at 6 PM. Anyone who still has gaps in their Exotic collection is expecting him then, as he is the easiest way to obtain Exotics. It costs you just a round trip and some materials as payment.

Where is Xur? This is his location for the weekend

Xur’s location: Each week, Xur is found at a different location. So you never know exactly where to find him.

You can find Xur in the landing zone “Twisted Cove” – European Dead Zone.

Xur’s inventory from November 18 – 22 – All Exotics at a glance

What does Xur have on offer? As the chosen Exotic vendor of the “Nine,” an ominous group in Destiny 2, Xur delivers weekly new weapons and armor to the players on their behalf. All characters, including Warlocks, Hunters, and Titans, can shop with him. Whether you are new to the game or an experienced Guardian.

This is what Xur’s offer looks like this week:

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Xur’s offers from November 18 to 22.

Weapon: Queenbreaker’s Bow – Arc Linear Fusion Rifle for 29 Legendary Shards

Titan: Unyielding Finite – Arc Helmet for 23 Legendary Shards

  • Mobility: +19
  • Resilience: +8
  • Recovery: +3
  • Discipline: +2
  • Intellect: +19
  • Strength: +10
  • Total: 61

Hunter: Lucky Pants – Void Leg Armor for 23 Legendary Shards

  • Mobility: +9
  • Resilience: +10
  • Recovery: +15
  • Discipline: +9
  • Intellect: +10
  • Strength: +11
  • Total: 64

Warlock: Chromatic Fire – Void Chest Armor for 23 Legendary Shards

  • Mobility: +6
  • Resilience: +12
  • Recovery: +13
  • Discipline: +12
  • Intellect: +7
  • Strength: +9
  • Total: 59

Nexxoss-Gaming shows you Xur’s inventory in detail again:

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New changes to the Legendary Armor Sets: Xur now seems to sell not just one but two old armor sets each week. This week you can purchase both the Dubious Dagger Armor Set and the Pathfinder Set from him.

Xur also sells legendary items and offers unique rolls for Exotics from no longer available exotic missions from past DLCs every week. However, note: You can only purchase the weapons if you own the corresponding expansion.

Currently, he has these two weapons on offer:

  • The exotic Hand Cannon “Fatebringer” (Beyond Light) with the perk “Snapshot Sights”
  • The exotic Scout Rifle “Tale of a Dead Man” (Beyond Light) with the perk “Snapshot Sights”

This is what the weapons cost: For these two Exotics, the costs are each 1 Ascendant Shard, 1 Exotic Cipher, 125,000 Glimmer, and 200 Legendary Shards.

This is what Xur always has in stock: You can always get an Exotic Engram for 97 Legendary Shards from Xur, as well as the weekly quest to obtain an exotic cipher.

Lord Saladin lets the wolves howl one last time in Season 18

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Lord Saladin is waiting for you at the Tower in the Last City.

This weekend, there are no Trials taking place as the Iron Banner is active. Instead of sweating for the 14th Saint, you can play a modified version of the former team deathmatch mode “Clash” with Lord Saladin. Just like in “Clash,” you also earn points in “Outbreak” for each of your kills and start to glow, marking you for everyone on the map. Only if you continue to kill can you prove yourself as a worthy wolf.

  • Complete Iron Banner challenges to earn Engrams and get top loot.
  • Kills give you and your team ability energy. This increases if you manage to take out a series of opponents without dying. Assists count too.
  • The first kill grants you only a small amount of ability energy.
  • Your second kill without dying grants you the buff “Charging.” You start to glow. From now on, every kill is worth 3 points and you also gain +10% Super energy and +20% Grenade, Melee, and Class ability energy.
  • If you get your fifth kill without dying, you buff yourself as “Ready.” Now your Guardian shines brightly, your position is marked for your team, and the hunt is on.
  • “Ready” kills now grant you +12% Super and +5% Grenade, Melee, and Class energy. Additionally, the team benefits, gaining +5% Super and +10% Grenade, Melee, and Class energy.

All Iron Banner weapons have an origin perk: “Creeping Wolf” grants improved radar at low health and deaths against Guardians with this weapon remove you from the enemy radar.

When does the Iron Banner officially end? Lord Saladin’s PvP activities end with the Weekly Reset on November 22 at 6 PM. That is also Xur’s departure date.

Have you already warmed up with the new Iron Banner mode? Then feel free to tell us in the comments what you think of it.

The upcoming Season 19 will change a lot in the Iron Banner as Bungie plans a new mode:

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Twitch streamer is stressed with the ex, blocks credit card, explains: “I don’t want to be a DPS, but a healer”

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Former Overwatch pro Félix “xQc” Lengyel (26) is one of the biggest streamers on Twitch. He often streams for several hours a day, so it seems there isn’t always time for a private life off-camera. He recently tried to explain his relationship chaos to his viewers and used a quirky gaming metaphor for that.

What kind of relationship was it? Since 2021, xQc has been in a relationship with the streamer Sammy, also known as Adeptthebest. In September 2022, he made the breakup public, even though she had requested privacy, which led to a very public dispute.

As it turned out, xQc’s expensive luxury car was registered in Adept’s name, as he does not have a driver’s license himself. In a stream on November 15, xQc responded to a post about the unclear ownership of his car and tried to explain his relationship situation.

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Ex-girlfriend apparently had access to credit cards

What post was it about? The post xQc responded to was a photo that Adept had posted of one of his cars. Numerous Reddit users mocked that his ex-girlfriend was in possession of his cars, but couldn’t afford the repair costs.

xQc responded by explaining that he had already blocked his credit cards. The streamer asked if that made him a bad person. A clip of this statement made its way back to the LivestreamFail subreddit, the largest streaming community on Reddit.

In the subreddit, xQc came across the recording the next day and tried to explain the situation.

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How did xQc react? The streamer seems increasingly frustrated with the cycle of constantly fighting against rumors, only for new speculations and mockery to arise under his reactions.

I will be honest. I had one of them blocked already because… I am done. You know what? I’m not even gonna fight this damn stuff anymore. I’m done fighting against it.

After xQc had strived to remain neutral to positive so far, he now had enough of going on the defensive, the streamer said.

I’m done defending. I am fucking done… you know what? I’m done being the fucking neutral/positive force. Okay? I was never that. I will never be that. Okay? I tried to do my best in every situation. I’m over it, sorry. Okay, yes. I did that. I don’t care.

How does xQc see his role in the relationship chaos? Apparently, xQc does not want to constantly justify how he deals with his breakup. However, he also does not want to end up hurting others.

This seems to come out at least from the gaming analogy xQc used to end the discussion:

I don’t want to be a DPS (Damage Per Second). Okay? I just want to play the game, no matter what role. Okay? But at the moment, I need a healer. I pick a healer and heal myself. I’m doing fine on my own right now.

Especially in the last part, attentive xQc viewers might have become alert. Because the streamer is actually not alone: At the beginning of November, he confirmed that he was dating streamer NYYXXII.

Phone call between ex-girlfriend and new partner leads to breakup

What is the current situation? xQc has indeed confirmed that he is no longer with the English streamer NYYXXII. Apparently, he had invited his ex-girlfriend Adept over to talk about the situation with his car and his new relationship.

Adept then accused him of cheating on her. However, xQc insists that there was no overlap between the two women, even though the relationships seemed to come very closely together.

I said: “Okay, but I didn’t do that.” You could say it was a close call, I guess. There were two days in between, okay? And then she thought that I might have cheated on her. And I have nothing to hide, damn it.

xQc then gave Adept his phone to show her that he had nothing to hide. However, she used the phone to call NYYXXII and explain to her that xQc was lying to her.

The phone call apparently was not the only reason for the breakup, but it seemed to have contributed. So far, neither Adept nor NYYXXII have commented on xQc’s latest statements.

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If xQc is not currently justifying his relationship, then it’s for not paying the moderators in his chat. In a stream with rising Twitch streamer Kai Cenat, he explained the decision and gave creative reasons as to why the mods should rather work out of passion.

2 of the biggest streamers on Twitch rely on unpaid helpers – “Without mods, they would be banned”

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New survival game on Steam mixes RPG with crafting – “As if Genshin and Valheim had a baby”

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On November 17, 2022, there was an Early Access release of Frozen Flame, a survival RPG with co-op and building elements, on Steam. The game combines various gameplay elements reminiscent of well-known titles.

What is Frozen Flame about? The setting is Arcana, a land that was once ruled by dragons. However, there was a curse that plagued the land, and since then, the world has been dying. The Faceless brings destruction upon the world and threatens to freeze Arcana in eternal ice.

You must equip yourselves with resources and gather powers to join your allies in the fight against the Faceless, reclaim the Citadel from his rule, and save Arcana.

Here you can see the gameplay trailer of Frozen Flame:

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Frozen Flame – Gameplay Trailer

Exploring the Game World, Surviving, and Crafting

What does the gameplay in Frozen Flame look like? The game provides a world to discover and explore. There are puzzles to solve and secrets to unveil. You collect the knowledge of your ancestors and take on their special abilities.

There are monsters in the ruins that you can fight, and huge creatures roam the game world from which you can obtain loot.

Here you can see some insights into Frozen Flame

A major aspect of the game is crafting. You build a fortress where you and your allies can seek shelter and store your resources. Because in the world of Arcana, it can get uncomfortable, and you need a safe haven.

You can also create your own items to equip your character. And as you progress through the game, you unlock additional upgrades and abilities to become stronger.

What do the players think of Frozen Flame? Currently, the game is rated as “balanced” by Steam users. It should be noted that at the time of writing the article, the game had been on Steam for just one day. Accordingly, there are only few ratings with 414 reviews. Currently, 60% of them are positive (as of November 18, 2022, via Steam).

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What do players say in the reviews? Many players see the game as a decent early access title where they have already had fun playing coop.

Overall, the game world and design are praised, and for some users, the game works technically perfectly, according to their statements.

One player also notices the blend of different elements in the game. User Kiba comments: “As if Genshin/Conan and Valheim had a baby. It’s been fun so far. Let’s see what the future brings”.

A point of criticism that has come up several times is the relatively high price of Frozen Flame and the still somewhat limited scope of game content.

An interesting game for co-op. A bright, colorful world. Many places to explore.
Fans of survival games and co-op will definitely enjoy it.

What made me a bit sad:

  • the high price at the beginning
  • Co-op for 4 people (in my opinion this is often completely sufficient), but if you want more people in your group, you have to rent a server for a fee
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Negative comments contradict the statement in the positive reviews that the game works flawlessly. Players say the game crashes for them or is full of bugs. Some also feel the game is “not finished enough yet”.

How much does Frozen Flame cost on Steam? Currently, the game is on an introductory offer and is reduced by 15%. Instead of €29.99, you currently pay €25.49. The special offer runs until November 24.

Here you can also find a strategy game on Steam that lets you fight as a military against giant monsters.

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17-year-old YouTuber with huge reach wants to promote a crypto game to fans – Deal over 10 million $ falls through

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The only 17-year-old American Darren “IShowSpeed” Watkins is a phenomenon on the internet. He has over 13 million subscribers on YouTube, his song for the World Cup reached 19 million views, and he is huge on TikTok as well. But he keeps messing up quite a bit: In a stream on November 16, he announced that he would be giving away PlayStation 5 consoles and meeting Cristiano Ronaldo, but in reality, he ended up promoting a cryptocurrency advertisement that went quite wrong.

What makes IShowSpeed stand out? IShowSpeed has stood out for two reasons:

  • He has extreme success. In a very short time, he managed to gain over 10 million subscribers on YouTube with his wild content mix. He played games, rapped, talked about soccer, and showed his lifestyle. He fueled his rise on YouTube with short clips on TikTok.
  • At the same time, IShowSpeed often trips up: He yelled at a female player with sexism, barked at a little boy in Fortnite or accidentally leaked the phone number of a soccer professional from FC Bayern. And that was just a small snippet; almost weekly, something goes wrong for him.

His fans often defend IShowSpeed by saying that he is very young and is only critically viewed because he is black, while many of his critics are white. IShowSpeed himself repeatedly says: Yes, he makes mistakes. But he is also very young and still learning.

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IShowSpeed says he wants to give away PS5 and meet Ronaldo

What went wrong this time? On November 16, IShowSpeed was once again seen in a two-hour live stream on YouTube, where he had a number of PlayStation 5 consoles set up in a room for a giveaway. Additionally, he wanted to meet “his idol”, Cristiano Ronaldo, in the stream (via youtube).

To show the immense popularity of IShowSpeed. A Twitter clip where he meets the wrong Cristiano Ronaldo has over 4.4 million views:

However, fans reacted negatively when they realized that the streamer was promoting the “Paradox Metaverse” with some guests, an open-world adventure game where users can earn a cryptocurrency called “Paradox Coin”.

IShowSpeed was apparently paid to run this advertisement.

Even Cristiano Ronaldo turned out to be a look-alike wearing a “Buy Paradox Crypto” t-shirt.

Some viewers apparently felt that they were lured into the stream with the promise of a PS5 and were now supposed to be sold something.

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Viewers shout “Fraud” and “Sellout”

What was the reaction? Some users criticized the YouTuber for this advertisement – he, however, did not respond very gracefully and had critics banned:

“Mods, do something because it pisses me off, bro,” he said. “Calm the hell down, dog. Honestly, you are getting on my nerves, bro.”

He apparently felt personally attacked by the criticism:

The fact that you think that of me at all. I don’t know if you are all trolls or not, but just the fact that you think that of me is kind of messed up. It kind of hurts me.

What happened next? A day later, on November 17, IShowSpeed apparently changed his mind. Now he apologized to his fans for promoting the cryptocurrency. Although it did not really sound like an apology:

You all don’t know what I do for you, bro. Let me put it this way: I do so much stuff for you, bro. Now I made a mistake. You know: I’m not that smart. I’m being honest. But as I go on, I’m going to get smarter and smarter.

What happened with the cryptocurrency was a “small mistake” that he wished he had never made. But he is not a fraud. He would never do that.

YouTuber takes apart the whole issue with glee as an expert

What was the fraud? The YouTuber “Coffeezilla” specializes in such cryptocurrencies. In a 14-minute video, he investigated the incident. He explains that users in the chat denounced the crypto coin as a “fraud” and called IShowSpeed a “sellout,” as someone who sells out for money to a bad cause.

Coffeezilla explains: The situation became so uncomfortable for Speed that he muted his microphone to discuss the situation internally. But it wasn’t really muted, and so fans could hear Speed calling in mods to delete the scam accusations and looking quite puzzled during the action, even though he assured the partners: “I know what I’m doing.”

In the conversation, which was audible despite the mute, it came out that the “project” apparently involved 10 million dollars, which IShowSpeed was apparently to be involved in. The advertisement was, however, disturbed by the chat, which constantly spoke of “fraud”:

The fraud expert Coffeezilla, on the other hand, has great fun dismantling the phenomenon “Paradox Metaverse” over 10 minutes and presenting it as a blatant scam, which he easily rips apart in front of hundreds of thousands of viewers:

  • The studio calls itself an indie studio, yet their game is labeled as an “AAA” project – that is ridiculous.
  • The graphics of the game look like something from “PlayStation 2” times – if you give away a PS5 there, it shows only how bad your game looks.
  • The company’s charts are complicated only to conceal that a pyramid scheme is hidden behind it, in which no one should invest.
  • In the stream, he confronts the makers of the game and verbally assaults them for the audacity to come into his stream and talk such nonsense.
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YouTuber Coffeezilla delights in dissecting the misstep.

Coffeezilla is royally amused that the children and teenagers who usually watch IShowSpeed are so clever to see through the scam immediately and confront the YouTuber publicly about it. If even kids can see through such a scam so quickly, it must be pretty bad.

According to Coffeezilla, the fraud could only be more obvious if “IShowSpeed” had renamed himself “IShowScams”.

For influencers, such deals with “cryptocurrencies” are apparently a lucrative business but also a dangerous one:

YouTuber is said to have earned 11 million € because fans trusted him while he fooled them

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FIFA 23: Reporter lets the AI simulate the Football World Cup 10 times – This is the result

Julian Schröder Julian Schröder Reading time 2 minutes

A French reporter has simulated the upcoming World Cup 10 times using FIFA 23. Which team is most likely to become the world champion according to the simulations? You can find out here.

What is this simulation? In the new World Cup mode of FIFA 23, there is the option to play the complete World Cup either online or offline against the AI.

But instead of playing yourself, you can have FIFA 23 simply simulate the matches (in offline mode). To do this, you just start the tournament with any nation, click on “Play Match,” and then select “Simulate.” Now the game calculates a winner and displays it along with the result after a short time.

You then repeat this for each individual game until the final. And just like that, you’ve simulated the entire World Cup. This is exactly what French journalist Warial from Jeuxvideo did. He had the AI simulate the World Cup 10 times.

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FIFA 23 disappoints fans with the new World Cup mode so much that they want to return to the 2014 version

The results of the simulations name a clear world champion

Here’s how the simulations from Jeuxvideo went: In the 10 World Cups simulated by the reporter, there are no major surprises among the favorites. Brazil, France, and Spain each win the simulated tournaments twice. However, Argentina wins the most frequently with 3 simulated World Cup victories.

You can view the results here:

  • 1. Argentina: 30% (3 wins)
  • 2. Brazil: 20% (2 wins)
  • 3. France: 20% (2 wins)
  • 4. Spain: 20% (2 wins)
  • 5. England: 10% (1 win)

Is the prediction realistic? A World Cup title for Argentina is generally not unrealistic, as the South Americans definitely enter the tournament as favorites. They recently won the Copa América and have an extremely strong squad.

Moreover, Lionel Messi should be highly motivated, as it is probably his last chance at a World Cup title.

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Where is Germany? In the 10 simulations by Warial, Germany did not achieve a single victory. However, it should be noted that at the time of the simulations, the final World Cup squads were not yet represented in the game. For Brazil, Argentina, and France, this shouldn’t make such a big difference.

However, if Germany had already integrated Double-POTM Füllkrug and Moukoko, the results might look quite different.

That FIFA simulations can be quite realistic is proven by EA Sports itself. The developer studio behind the FIFA series has simulated the last 3 World Cups before the tournament started and was always correct. They predicted the correct world champion 3 times and have now also made a prediction with Argentina again:

FIFA 23 already knows who will become world champion – EA has been correct for 12 years, but fans find mistakes

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Pokémon GO: Only avatar items at the release of Scarlet? Trainers say “have patience”

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

The release of Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet will also be celebrated in Pokémon GO. But initially, it’s still a bit restrained. However, trainers say that you might need patience.

Why is there a celebration? Today, on November 18, the new Pokémon games Scarlet and Violet have been released. This is celebrated in the game’s cosmos, and Niantic has come up with something for the mobile game as well. However, trainers are not particularly impressed.

Currently, you can get free avatar items to celebrate the release. We will show you what they look like, what trainers are saying about them, and why even more might come.

Outfits for the celebration – is there more coming?

These are the outfits: If you want, you can now get free outfits in the Pokémon GO shop and dress your avatar with them. Niantic already showcased the clothing in a preview image:

Pokémon GO Outfit Scarlet Violet

You can choose from items like shoes, hats, or complete outfits.

These outfits are designed in the style of the main characters from Violet and Scarlet. If you want them, you should hurry. It is unclear how long they will be available in the shop.

This is how trainers are reacting: On social media, there are a few trainers who are very excited about the outfits. However, many are wondering if that’s all there is. User chatchan asks on reddit: “No new Pokémon, just clothing? Wow”.

User Furryboh asks whether an announcement was really necessary for the avatar clothing.

Another trainer still has hope: krispyboiz writes that Niantic has never announced the event bonuses for new Pokémon games beforehand:

Thus, krispyboiz concludes: “I wouldn’t complain yet.”

This implies that the Pokémon suddenly appeared in the game and were not previously confirmed by an official announcement from Niantic. Possibly, the release of Scarlet and Violet will bring more surprises to Pokémon GO.

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We will keep an eye on the game today and in the coming days to see if surprising content gets activated.

If something happens, you can read about it here on MeinMMO soon, and we will show you what’s new. If nothing else happens, at least you have a few new clothing items.

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CoD MW2 & Warzone 2: Prestige system explained – All about emblems, rewards, and activation

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 und Warzone 2 exists a new Prestige system, with which players can adorn their account. We will show you how to activate it, what rewards you get, and what emblems are available.

Update, November 18: The first season is live, and the Prestige system works as it should.

How do I activate Prestige now? Prestige is activated differently in MW2 and Warzone 2 than previously known. Players no longer receive temporary levels that are reset every season.

Your Prestige thus remains consistent across upcoming seasons and can be earned at your own pace. With the new system, you won’t miss anything and are no longer pressed for time. Now, let’s move on to the emblems.

What emblems and Prestige are there? The developers offer you in Season 1 a total of five levels for Prestige. These must be earned through achieved ranks. Here are the levels needed for the following Prestige:

  • Prestige 1 – Level 55
  • Prestige 2 – Level 100
  • Prestige 3 – Level 150
  • Prestige 4 – Level 200
  • Prestige 5 – Level 250 (Last Prestige for Season 1 and also the level cap)
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You can see the Prestige emblems in our embedded image.

What rewards are there for each Prestige? When you achieve a Prestige, you automatically unlock the corresponding emblem. Additionally, you will receive further challenges and rewards that the developers have not detailed.

If you complete and pass the challenges, you will receive a special business card as a reward, which you can equip in your barracks.

Why can’t I equip my Prestige? Currently, there is a bug in the system where players trying to equip their Prestige symbol after level 56 encounter issues.

We assume that the system will only be fully functional upon the release of Season 1. However, if this is not the case, we will update our contribution and keep you informed.

If you want to know how it is at the release of Warzone 2, we have a live ticker for you:

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A cat is killed live on the German Discord stream, thousands see it on Twitter – How can such a thing happen?

Leya Jankowski Leya Jankowski Reading time 3 minutes

Thus, the internet brings out the pitchforks, and everything takes its course: 

A son hits his mother in front of a laughing audience. He kills his cat. We are watching.

A cat is killed live on Discord by a teenager and held up to the camera. The German Twitch streamer MontanaBlack sees this clip and makes it public. Recorded videos of the incident end up on Twitter, trending under the harmless hashtag #Katze and are spread further. MeinMMO editor-in-chief Leya Jankowski wonders: How can this happen?

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A son hits his mother in front of a laughing audience in the Discord stream. This son later kills a cat. He holds its corpse up to the camera and mutilates the dead animal. Footage from the streams ends up on Twitter and is seen by thousands.

I come across the clips because the term “#Katze” appears in my Twitter trends. I suspect something cute and think I will see some sweet cat pictures.

However, after I follow the link, my stomach tightens. Thousands on Twitter feel the same way. The clips are still visible.

The sequence of events is bizarre: Twitch and MontanaBlack play a role

When I think about what has happened here in a very short time, my stomach tightens even more. More than a dried-up raisin that causes an uncomfortable feeling is no longer to be found.

  • On November 15, the clips from the Discord stream appear on Twitter
  • MontanaBlack, one of the largest German Twitch streamers, shares the clip and expresses his anger about it
  • The clips then go viral on Twitter 
  • Another Twitch streamer does a live interview with the teenager about the incidents, where the boy appears visibly out of sorts. Clips from this also go viral.
  • The teenager’s name, address, and contact details are leaked on the Discord server where he hosted the streams
  • A mob forms online
  • The boy streams live on Twitch and “thanks” MontanaBlack. It is clear from the stream that authorities such as the police and lawyers seem to have gotten involved. At least that’s what his mother is yelling at him. Legal consequences could be looming. Parts of the internet celebrate this.

This is the current state of events that have unfolded in the last three days.

At this point, it should be said that we are deliberately not sharing any clips of the incidents. We keep the boy and his family anonymous. However, if you use corresponding search terms on Google and Twitter, you will find it quickly.

I personally have not watched the clip with the cat – even though I should have done so from a journalistic perspective. But I can’t and don’t want to. However, I have had it confirmed by people who have seen the clip that it exists and that it is shocking. 

Many people have started to issue warnings on Twitter about the clips. Similarly, many flood Twitter with actual cat pictures to push the disgusting clips as far down as possible.

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How can all of this actually happen?

At the end of the day, the events trigger an emptiness in me, similar to what I felt during the incidents surrounding Drachenlord:

YouTuber Drachenlord must serve 2 years in prison – haters praise “the season finale of the show”

I requested a statement from Discord, which I will include here should they wish to comment on it. The live streams on Discord function differently than on Twitch.

Discord is mainly used online for chats, voice conferences, and video conferences. You can create channels there and meet people. Originally, Discord was primarily used in gaming for communication and networking. However, Discord has grown larger, and at some point, a streaming feature was integrated.

To watch a live stream on Discord, you must already be part of a channel. If the clips had not ended up on Twitter, they would have had no chance of going viral. 

This would be comparable to if something like this happened in a “Microsoft Teams” conference, and someone made a recording to later post it on the internet.

An important factor here is that a streamer of MontanaBlack’s size shared and reacted to the clips. This type of “reaction content” is quick and easy to make, often comes with a lot of reach. If this reaction had not happened, the clip might never have gone viral.

The boy seems to still be a minor. 

How can all of this actually be? Once again, it shows that the internet is still wild and allows things that actually should not happen. There are also always gruesome incidents on Twitch in front of a live audience.

Imagine if something like this had happened on live television. It would be a huge scandal that would run through all media, and the corresponding channels would be held accountable. 

Thus, the internet brings out the pitchforks, and everything takes its course: 

A son hits his mother in front of a laughing audience. He kills his cat. We are watching.

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Destiny 2 talks about the future of PvP – Brings real ranking system and new matchmaking

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 5 minutes

Destiny 2 brought the hearts of PvP Guardians back to life with the new TWaB. The Crucible is being entirely revamped, and with it come cool rewards intended to entice players to Shaxx, Lord Saladin, and the 14th Saint. We will show you what to expect.

What has been announced? Destiny 2 has finally detailed significant information about upcoming changes in PvP in its weekly “This Week at Bungie” blog, short TWaB. These are major areas that Bungie wants to address in the coming weeks so that Lord Shaxx and his NPC colleagues can finally earn the reputation they deserve.

This includes:

  • The implementation of a ranked system
  • A new seal for the Crucible
  • Crucible playlists will be revised and optimized
  • New matchmaking, briefly “FBMM,” will be introduced
    • Further techniques for matchmaking are in planning
  • Three maps will be added
    • Two known from Destiny 2 and one completely new
  • The Iron Banner will receive a new mode and one of the most popular armors from Destiny 1

We will now take a closer look at the most important points and show you what to expect soon in PvP.

A brand new ranked system will be introduced

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All ranks in the new ranked system

How does the new system work? The new ranked system, also known as “Competitive Division,” is meant to replace the old glory system. You will receive a clear ranking system where you can rise through 3vs.3 matches.

With this new system, you should find better and more balanced matches that fit your skill level. Based on your skills, you will then be placed in your corresponding division. There are seven divisions, which are as follows:

  • Copper
  • Bronze
  • Silver
  • Gold
  • Platinum
  • Adept 
  • Ascendant

The first stage is called “Unproven” and is assigned to every player who hasn’t yet stepped into the competitive mode. You will receive 7 rounds at the beginning during which you will not be tested. After that, you will be evaluated and placed in your corresponding division during your matches.

Note that in the first competitive season, you can only rank up to Gold Rank 3. However, to motivate you in the ranking, you will have the chance to earn the legendary version of the Thorn “The Rose”.

Every week, when you complete the challenge in competitive mode, you will receive one version of The Rose per character at the start of the next week. So, you want a god roll? Then you have to farm hard.

More cosmetic items will be added at the start of Lightfall. Thus, The Rose is just the first reward that PvP enthusiasts can chase.

When will the ranking system take effect? The new division system of the Crucible will start with Season 19.

The Crucible is getting adjustments

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The menu will be restructured

Bungie has also taken a look at the regular and casual modes in PvP and shuffled some things around.

Based on actual player data and feedback from the Guardians, Bungie has combined certain modes into the rotation and clarified which matchmaking system will be turned on during their active time:

  • Quickplay – 6v6
    • This is now a playlist with Control and Conflict
    • Uses relaxed, skill-based matchmaking (SBMM), optimized in Season 18.
  • Weekly Rotator 6v6
    • Switches weekly between Momentum Control, Clash, Showdown, Rift, and Rumble. Uses pure connection-based matchmaking (CBMM).
  • Competitive / Freelance 3v3
    • This is now a playlist that randomly selects Survival, Rift, and Showdown. These modes present a variety of playstyles to showcase how good you really are.
    • Uses a new SBMM setting created with concepts Bungie developed for a relaxed SBMM setting, but which has been tightened to align more closely with opponents of your skill.
  • Crucible Labs
    • During Season 19, Labs will showcase 3v3 Rift with asymmetrical maps.
    • Labs have a stackable +25% rank booster
    • Uses CBMM.
  • Private Match
    • This will continue to be your place to practice in a specific mode, play against your friends, host small tournaments, or tinker with activity settings to create silly modes.

Those were all mode changes, but Bungie has more in store. A new matchmaking system is intended to ease your nerves, as teams have caused a lot of frustration in the past. Welcome FBMM.

What is FBMM? You surely know the situation when you want to play a match solo in the Crucible, but you have to face a full 6-Guardian team that is even coordinated. That should be a thing of the past with FBMM.

FBMM, also called Fireteam-Based Matchmaking, will be implemented in Season 19 in the casual modes. You will thus have less dealing with teams. Depending on the duration and connection, the FBMM system will ensure that teams are matched more with larger groups.

However, if the connection time is longer, the system adjusts the search and ensures that duos, trios, or 4-player teams come into question. Matches where 6 solo Guardians face a team should rarely occur. But not only matchmaking is increasing, but also the map pool.

Which maps will appear in PvP? This is not yet known. Bungie remains silent, but it is known that over the course of Lightfall three maps will be added to the pool. Two of these are well-known from Destiny 2, as well as one completely new map that no one knows yet.

The Iron Banner finally receives a chivalrous armor

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The known armor from Destiny 1

What armor can Guardians expect? The Iron Banner has a medieval flair, but appropriate armors for the mode were always lacking. In Season 19, however, Guardians are finally set to roam the galaxy like iron knights, as the famed Iron Banner armor from Destiny 1 is set to return. Have you always wanted to wear a wolf as a hood? Then head into the Iron Banner.

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A new mode is coming – The Fortress: In the Iron Banner in Season 19, a new mode will also be implemented. This is called “Fortress” and sends you to the battlefield to capture zones. Thus, there are familiar mechanics of Control present, but Caiatl, whom Lord Saladin now serves, interjects and adds a special Cabal flavor to the battle.

You will learn more details when the mode is active in Season 19, so stay tuned.

What do you think of the changes Bungie is planning? Do you find it cool that adjustments regarding the Crucible are finally taking place? Let us know in the comments!

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