The Special Research “A Cosmic Companion” in Pokémon GO continues. The tasks and rewards from chapters 5 to 8 are now known. We present them to you in the overview.
What kind of research is this? The Special Research “A Cosmic Companion” has been active since the start of the Season of Light. The individual chapters are being released step by step. Initially, you could only complete chapters 1 to 4. With the start of the “Stars of Development” event, Niantic activates further chapters.
We show you the new tasks and rewards that will be activated from October 5 at 10:00 AM local time.
Stage Reward: If you complete all three tasks and collect your respective rewards, you will also receive 25 Cosmog candies, 1,000 XP, and 750 Stardust.
Stage Reward: If you complete all three tasks and collect your respective rewards, you will also receive 25 Cosmog candies, 2,000 XP, and 750 Stardust.
Cosmic Companion 7/?
Task
Reward
Earn 15 hearts with your buddy
Encounter with Kirlia
Hatch an egg
Encounter with Starmie
Catch 20 different types of Pokémon
25 Ultra Balls
Stage Reward: If you complete all three tasks and collect your respective rewards, you will also receive 10 Poké Balls, 3,000 XP, and 1,500 Stardust.
Professor Willow is still working on this research. Come back soon for new details
789 XP
Stage Reward: For completing this task, you will also receive 50 Cosmog candies, 3,000 XP, and 1,500 Stardust.
The next part of the research will be released on November 23, 2022. Here on MeinMMO you will again find the new tasks and rewards for the next part of “A Cosmic Companion” in advance.
On Pokémon GO, the “Stars of Evolution” development event starts on October 5th. We at MeinMMO have taken a look at which spawns, shinies, and bonuses you can expect from this event and what highlights you can look forward to.
What event is this about? On October 5th, an event called “Stars of Evolution” starts in Pokémon GO. It’s all about evolutions. Of course, you can also encounter numerous monsters and benefit from various bonuses during this time. We have summarized what specific content you can expect below.
When does the development event run? “Stars of Evolution” starts on October 5, 2022, at 10:00 AM local time and runs until October 11, 2022, at 8:00 PM local time. You have just under a week to take advantage of the content.
All spawns and shinies for the development event
As you may already know from previous events, the spawns for the “Stars of Evolution” event will also be thematically adjusted. You will primarily encounter Pokémon that have evolutions.
You might also encounter a few shinies with a bit of luck. We have marked these with (*) for you.
Pokémon in the wild
In the wild, during the event, you can mainly encounter Pokémon from the first game generation. Keep an eye out for the following specimens:
Kokuna
Tauboga
Quaputzi
Kadabra
Alpollo
Rihorn*
Seemon
Sichlor*
Evoli*
Quiekel*
Trasla*
Zwirrlicht*
Zapplardin
Lichtel
Eguana
All raid bosses for the development event
In the raids, the bosses have also been thematically adjusted for you. While you can find Pokémon of the first evolution stage in level 1 raids, the monsters in level 3 raids have already evolved once but can evolve again.
In level 5 raids, you can expect legendary Pokémon, which do not have previous or further evolutions, as usual. We will show you exactly which monsters you can find in the following table:
Raids
Pokémon
Level-1-Raids
Flegmon* Onix* Sichlor* Porygon* Sonnkern*
Level-3-Raids
Magneton Rizeros Togetic* Keifel
Level-5-Raids
Yveltal* (until October 8, 10:00 AM) Xerneas* (from October 8, 10:00 AM)
Mega-Raids
Mega-Schlapor* (until October 8, 10:00 AM) Mega-Voltenso* (from October 8, 10:00 AM)
In the level 5 raids, there will also be a shiny debut. Xerneas can be found in its shiny form in the game for the first time. You can recognize it by its gray and light blue body and dark blue antlers.
Xerneas normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
All bonuses for the development event
During the “Stars of Evolution” event, you can not only catch a lot of monsters but also benefit from various bonuses. Here’s what you can expect:
Requirement: Participation with Pokémon that have a maximum of 1,500 CP, are already evolved, and can evolve again
Raid Day with Mega-Gyarados
Evolving Cosmog: With the start of the development event, you can also evolve Cosmog into Cosmovum for the first time. The legendary Pokémon from the 7th game generation could already be caught during the Special Research “A Cosmic Companion” in September.
Cosmog, Cosmovum, Solgaleo, and Lunala (via pokemon.com)
Trainers have been waiting for weeks for the release of Cosmog’s evolutions, Cosmovum, Solgaleo, and Lunala, but they now have concerns about evolving Cosmovum. So far, you have only been able to catch one specimen.
As Niantic states in the event announcement, more Cosmog are supposed to follow in the “distant future”. However, according to current information, a development to Solgaleo and Lunala is not possible yet.
You can find out how strong Cosmog and its evolutions are in our related article:
What type of event is this? The Raid Day with Mega-Gyarados is a kind of mini-event during the development event. You can expect numerous Mega Raids that will grant you some bonuses.
When does the Raid Day run? The mini-event takes place on October 8, 2022, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
What bonuses are there? During the Raid Day, you can look forward to the following bonuses:
Mega Raids with Mega-Gyarados will take place more frequently
What do you think of the content of the development event? Which monster do you definitely want to secure? And what bonus were you hoping for? Feel free to leave your thoughts here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss with other trainers.
Destiny 2 refreshes your sources for top loot on today’s reset day. This week also marks the start of the toughest challenge for PvE players – the Grandmaster Nightfall. MeinMMO provides you with all the important information for the new week.
This is happening this week: Today marks the start of the Grandmaster Nightfalls, the most challenging PvE content in Destiny 2, back in the mix.
What is a “Grandmaster Nightfall”? This difficulty level is a particularly tough variant of the six Nightfall strikes from the current Season 18. Bungie doesn’t mess around when it comes to the fight for the title “Conqueror”.
No PvE challenge is harder in Destiny 2: At the “Grandmaster” Nightfall difficulty, the strongest enemies await with a huge amount of health and resistant shields. On top of that, there are over 10 negative modifiers that will test your skill, your fireteam, and your armor. In this mode, no one can rely on their high power level, as the Grandmaster Nightfall is played in a competitive mode.
Requirements for Grandmaster Nightfalls:
First, you need a minimum power level of 1595 to even start the activity. Those who already have a significantly higher power level cannot use that in this mode.
In Season 18, the power level requirement for Grandmasters is 1,620, and due to the competitive mode, every player is strictly limited to 1,595 power level. A downside that presents a considerable challenge, as you can be one-shot by almost everything, and cover is essential.
In Season 18, the following Grandmaster strikes are available. Completing all of them earns you the title “Conqueror” and belongs to the most experienced players in Destiny 2.
Glassway, on the icy moon Europa
The Light Blade, Savathun’s Throne World
Fallen S.A.B.E.R – Cosmodrome, Earth
Fallen from Grace – Cosmodrome, Earth
Exodus Crash – Nessus
The Devil’s Lair – Cosmodrome, Earth
Here’s how you can start the Grandmaster Nightfall and earn the title:
In addition to the PvE endgame, there will also be new regular playlist options after the weekly reset. We will show you what they are so that you know what today’s rotation includes.
“The Light Blade” is one of the 6 Grandmaster Nightfalls.
The key information about activities from September 27 to October 4.
Elsie Bray requests the Guardians’ help to stop the Vex from advancing on Europa. Get ready and defeat the Transcendent Mind again in the Nightfall.
This is the Nightfall weapon of the week: As a reward for your run, you will always receive a special Nightfall weapon. In Season 18, Bungie offers some good old options.
This week, you can earn the kinetic hand cannon T.V.O.
The adept version of the Nightfall weapon can be earned today on “Grandmaster” difficulty.
Playlist strikes have the following modifiers this week:
Arc Burn
Grenadier
Grounded
The burn modifier accompanies you all week, while the others change daily.
In the “Surprised Look” challenge, players must stand in one of the reclaimed Light pools during the fight against the ogre Golgoroth when switching the buff “Golgoroth’s Look”.
Those wanting progress toward the Triumph seal must also complete the challenge on Grandmaster difficulty to receive the Sparrow “Ossein-Debris”.
Here are the requirements and challenges you can expect:
In normal mode, completing a challenge brings you double loot.
The requirement for each encounter for Grandmasters is a power level of 1600 with champions.
Only from Grandmaster raid do you get status-specific gear and master weapons.
You can earn new raid-exclusive exotics in the Oryx look in the Grandmaster as well.
Additionally, you can earn:
In the raid “Garden of Salvation” on the Moon
As well as in the Legacy Dungeon “Prophecy” while seeking the secret of darkness
For all Guardians who want to revisit the futuristic new content in Lightfall, going live with the new DLC in Destiny 2 in 2023, here’s an exclusive preview.
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Destiny 2: Trailer for Lightfall shows new race – Guardians get cool lasso, swing like Spider-Man
Weekly Activities
With Season 18, new activities have arrived in Destiny 2 that turn Guardians into pirates with their own crew and let them solve cryptic quatrains.
Ketch Crash: Dive into ship-to-ship battles in this new 6-player activity to prevent Eramis and her pirate gang from throwing the galaxy into chaos.
Expedition: Assemble treasure maps, seek treasures, and return to your ship while fending off enemy pirate crews.
Pirate Hideouts: Fight through weekly missions and seize powerful relics hidden in the lairs of pirate lords. This week it’s the “Antiquarian VI”.
Additionally, the content of the current DLC “The Witch Queen” is still active and can be played. For example, in the weekly repeatable campaign mission.
Savathun’s Throne World – Weekly Campaign Mission
“The Communion”
You journey to the Pyramid on Europa, where Caiatl’s Cabal are already waiting for you. The Light has made you forget, and now the Vanguard wants to use the Darkness to uncover old memories.
Crucible – Here are the PvP playlists:
This week, Bungie will experiment again with the Crucible. Therefore, you can expect the labs with the mode “Zone Control”.
Private Match
Rumble
Control
Elimination
Glory Survival
Glory Survival: Freelance
Conflict
Showdown
Trials of Osiris (Starts October 7)
Here you will receive a bonus this week:
At the start of the toughest PvE activity, Commander Zavala is generous and grants his Guardians bonus Nightfall rewards. Don’t miss out, as there is a chance that you not only get double Exotics there, but also an increased drop rate of Ascendant Shards, Enhancement Prisms, and Cores.
Ascendant Challenge – Dreaming City
Petra Venj can be found in the Rheasilvia area in the Dreaming City. The whole zone has a 3rd curse week. The 4th Ascendant Challenge needs to be mastered.
Sources for top loot in Season 18 of Destiny 2
This is the new max level: In the new season of the Looters, the maximum power level of your gear is 1,580. This means the power level at the start of the new Season 18 has increased by +10 compared to the previous Season 17. All players receive the base power level of 1,350.
Here’s how to get free loot: For all new and old Guardians who want to play in the future or after a break, Bungie has prepared “The Gift of the Thunder Gods” in Season 18.
You can pick up this loot box for free in the H.E.L.M. after completing the campaign “New Light”. It raises you to a power level of up to 1540 or more – with Arc gear and weapons, as well as two Exotics and ten Legendary items. The rewards can also be picked up once for all your characters.
“The Gift of the Thunder Gods” can be found at the H.E.L.M. headquarters.
This top loot brings your power level up to 1,580:
Are you already ready for the Grandmaster and will take on the toughest PvE challenge? Or is that nothing that really makes you sweat? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO.
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The first FIFA 23 update has been released. However, the patch notes are not aimed at gameplay but are supposed to resolve PC issues.
What kind of update is this? Title Update 1 for FIFA 23 is now available for the PC version of FIFA 23 – via Origin, the EA App, Steam, and the Epic Games Store.
Players on PC can access the update now.
What about the consoles? Typically, updates for FIFA are released first for PC before they land on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
In this case, it is expected that the patch remains PC-exclusive in this form. It primarily addresses issues that complicated the release of FIFA 23 on PC.
FIFA 23 Patch Notes: This update aims to resolve these issues
What does the FIFA 23 patch bring? In the patch notes (via EASF Tracker), EA Sports addresses several error messages that PC players have encountered since the launch of FIFA 23. These include:
“Failure to update process”
“Can’t start system service”
“The application has encountered an unrecoverable error”
These error messages are now said to be resolved. Additionally, another issue has been fixed:
“A stability issue has been resolved that could occur when a device with force-feedback was connected to the PC while the title was being played.”
Such devices can be controller with rumble functions, for example. Many players primarily use controllers for FIFA, and there have been complaints about stability issues – it is possible that the patch helps in that regard.
Are all issues resolved with this? That is still uncertain, but for example, the “anticheat error,” which hindered many players from starting the game, is only briefly mentioned in the patch notes.
There, a help article is linked that collects workarounds for some of the error messages. You can find the link here (via EA Help). It also points out that you should reinstall EA Anticheat or run the EA App or Origin “as Administrator” by selecting the corresponding option via right-click on the app.
Under Windows 11, you should also use “Secure Boot” to start FIFA 23.
What about gameplay updates? The first Title Update for FIFA 23 currently lacks any updates on gameplay. It is assumed that sooner or later, gameplay patches will also be released – at least that has been the case in previous years.
For now, gameplay remains at its known state.
How is FIFA 23 running on your PC? Are you still having problems, or is the game working for you? Let us know in the comments.
Destiny 2 will receive a regular Tuesday downtime today. MeinMMO will guide you through the maintenance and let you know when you can’t play and especially what changes Bungie is planning.
What you need to know today: After Bungie apologized for unplanned bans due to human error over the weekend, players can expect another typically short Tuesday maintenance today.
This means the servers will go offline for a short time this evening, and Bungie will release the planned update 6.2.0.7 online. MeinMMO will accompany you through the hotfix and continuously update this article with fresh information. So stay tuned for the latest updates.
Update log for Update 6.2.0.7:
19:30: Bungie has just released the patch notes. You will find the link further down in the article.
19:10: Stabilization successful. Destiny 2 is back online. In our article about the weekly reset, you’ll find everything that awaits you this week in the game as always.
19:05: Due to increased network traffic, Destiny 2’s services are still affected. There is a queue during login until Bungie services stabilize again. Also, the API services from third parties are still not all reachable again.
19:00: The servers are back online. The new update 6.2.0.7 is 192.8 MB on PC. As soon as we have the patch notes, we will link them further down in the article.
18:45: The servers have just gone offline. From now on, if everything goes as planned, you won’t be able to log in for 15 minutes.
18:00: Bungie has started maintenance in the background. From now on, you have 45 minutes to complete your activities in Destiny 2. Then the servers will go down.
Guardians need to briefly interrupt their current pirate life in Season 18 on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC, and Google Stadia for hotfix 6.2.0.7.
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Maintenance on 04.10. – All times and server downtime
Bungie has published a detailed schedule for players, so you are prepared and know when you won’t be able to play.
These times are important today:
At 18:00 German time, maintenance work will begin in the background on all platforms.
From 18:45, the servers will go offline and you will be automatically kicked from all activities.
Around 19:00 the servers are expected to be back online and update 6.2.0.7 will be rolled out for all platforms. You will then be able to log back in to play.
Even if the servers are back online, maintenance officially continues until 20:00.
It is important: Even if you have downloaded the update and are back in the game, there may still be connection issues until the end of maintenance at 20:00. You may also have to expect queues during login.
What the update bringstoday: Bungie has already listed some known bugs on the patch list. These could be fixed today in the new update 6.2.0.7.
Loading times in the Tower have improved somewhat but are still not perfect. Players still need to avoid the H.E.L.M. to bypass this bug. While Bungie continues to investigate the issue, players suspect it could be due to the numerous uncollected reputation rank engrams at NPC vendors.
For players who have not completed the introductory mission, incorrect wording will appear on the Season Pass for Season 18.
The “Hidden Compartment Crew” upgrade drops rewards with 1350 power.
The exotic helmet “Dusk Concert” is not displayed in the collection and is also not dropping in Lost Sectors anymore.
Name changes for players are still not customizable via bungie.net. Players are still waiting for the option to adjust their usernames multiple times instead of just once.
The shader “Damaged Flesh” is not applied to weapons, armor, and other items as intended.
If you encounter problems in the game yourself, it is recommended to report them directly via the official Bungie Help Forum to make the developers aware of them.
What bugs have you discovered in Destiny 2? Feel free to write them in the MeinMMO comments and let us know if your space shooter existence is also threatened by the impending Stadia shutdown.
Overwatch is a colorful hero shooter that was released in 2016. On October 4, 2022, the successor Overwatch 2 launches. From 9 PM, veteran players and newcomers can start playing the game.
Below you will find the basic information about the game summarized, so you can jump right into the shooter as a newcomer on the release of Overwatch 2.
In this video, you will get the most important facts about Overwatch 2 in 43 seconds
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Overwatch 2: The Most Important Things About the Hero Shooter in 43 Seconds
How do I download Overwatch 2? As a newcomer, you must first create an account on Battle.net. To enable SMS account protection, you need to add a valid phone number. After that, nothing stands in the way of the download (once Overwatch 2 is launched).
Under the section “Checklist for New Players at Launch”, you will find a detailed guide with all important links for registration on the official Overwatch site.
What heroes are there? In total, 35 heroes will be available to you at the release of Overwatch 2.
The heroes are divided into 3 different roles, which in turn serve various functions within the team:
Tank
Damage
Support
Depending on your playstyle, certain hero types are particularly suitable for you. Tanks usually go in front and try to shield the team from damage. Damage heroes are for aggressive players, while supports focus on defense and healing.
AsheDoomfistEchoSombraWrecking BallHere you can see some heroes from Overwatch 2
What game modes are there in Overwatch 2? On the official Overwatch website, newcomers are advised to first play the tutorial before trying out the game modes. In the main menu, you will find the following options:
Practice Range
Play/Practice against AI
Quick Play
Arcade
Ranked
Custom
A new game mode called “Push” will be introduced in Overwatch 2. A match where you try to gain control over a robot and escort it to the enemy team’s base.
In the overview, you can see the upcoming content of Overwatch 2
What are Recognition Levels? Players can give each other “recognitions” at the end of a match to highlight a particularly positive playstyle. The options available are:
Leadership Role: for particularly good leaders
Team Play: for team players
Fairness: for players with a positive attitude
At the beginning, players have a recognition level of 1. Each recognition you receive affects your recognition level. You can rise up to level 5. Having a higher recognition level can have a positive impact on your group search.
On which platforms can I play Overwatch 2? You can play the hero shooter on multiple platforms. Available to you are: PS4 and PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Crossplay across different platforms is possible.
Are you excited about the release of Overwatch 2? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
If you are unsure whether Overwatch 2 is right for you, you can find MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus’ opinion here. He has already played the release version:
In a series of tweets, CD Projekt Red announced seven new games – 5 in the Witcher universe, plus a new Cyberpunk and something completely new. One of the Witcher games can apparently be played together.
What are these games? On Twitter, CD Projekt Red announced a whole array of games at once. Most of them revolve around the continuation of the Witcher series and were revealed with code names.
One of these games has been given the code name “Sirius” and could be interesting for multiplayer fans.
What is The Witcher Sirius? According to a tweet from CD Projekt Red, Sirius will take place in the Witcher universe and differentiate itself from “previous productions.” Therefore, it is to be expected that it is not an AAA RPG, but a different type of game.
It is known that it will offer multiplayer gameplay – in addition to a single-player experience. It is said to feature a campaign full of quests and story.
It is also clear that CD Projekt Red is not acting as the developer, but the studio “The Molasses Flood”: This belongs to CD Projekt Red and will take over development. The studio has previously developed two games:
“The Flame in the Flood” – a raft survival adventure. This is what it looks like:
And “Drake Hollow” – this is what it looks like:
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Both games look completely different from the major Witcher games. How exactly “Sirius” will shape up remains to be seen. It is also unclear which characters we will encounter and at what time in the Witcher timeline it takes place. The “Witcher universe” offers many possibilities after all.
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It had also already been announced that there would be multiple games. Now it is clear: This will be a complete new trilogy. According to CD Projekt Red on Twitter, after Polaris, two more Witcher games will form the new AAA RPG trilogy.
So, three titles are already lined up for the Witcher future.
Witcher Canis Majoris: Here CD Projekt Red speaks of a “full” Witcher game, which is supposed to take place apart from the “new” trilogy. It will be developed by an external studio, but led by developers who worked on earlier Witcher games.
Cyberpunk 2077 – Orion: This will be the next Cyberpunk title that is supposed to continue the franchise. This is fitting, as the game is currently gaining traction on Steam – also, because of a new Netflix series about Cyberpunk.
Hadar: Lastly, CD Projekt Red announced another project called “Hadar” that is supposed to represent a completely new IP. This is currently being built from scratch at CDPR and is still in the early creative development phase. No game is being developed yet – only conceptualized.
Which of the projects are you most excited about? Are you curious about what the multiplayer game might look like? Or are you more inclined to dive into the single-player RPGs? Let us know in the comments!
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The campsite in New World serves as a place where you can regenerate health points, respawn, or craft items. It is practically beneficial to upgrade campsites and unlock additional options. We at MeinMMO reveal how to do it and what an additional rank brings.
How do you get the campsite? You will receive the tier 1 campsite at level 5. There you will get a quest to build the campsite.
From then on, you can set it up anywhere outside of towns and landmarks. You just need to press the “Z” key and require 5 greenwood and 1 flint. Also with “Z” you can dismantle the campsite and set it up elsewhere.
What do you need the campsite for? The campsite is particularly useful before difficult quests, as you can respawn directly at the campsite after dying – but only if you died within a 500-meter range.
Additionally, you can settle there to regenerate health points for free. Very simple crafting is also possible.
Upgrading campsite to rank 2 – Here’s how
How do you get the campsite rank 2? To get the campsite at rank 2, you must first reach level 15. After that, you will receive the quest “Same Fashion Taste” from Bercina Thornton in the city of Everfall.
After completing this, you will receive the campsite at rank 2.
What do you have to do for the quest? For this quest, you need to go and collect 12 torn silk pieces from skeletons in Ascension. The enemies are level 17.
After that, you need to travel to Everfall and turn in the quest there.
What does the campsite at rank 2 provide? The upgrade brings 2 advantages:
The campsite becomes visually nicer, and instead of a tent, you get a small wooden shed.
You can craft higher potions and better food.
The upgrade is not strictly necessary, but it offers some minor advantages.
The developers of Guild Wars 2 have presented their roadmap for the rest of the year. In addition to the usual events, there are also two major changes affecting the WvW, a mass PvP mode. This has been particularly well received by fans.
What has been announced? In a roadmap, ArenaNet, the developer team behind the MMORPG Guild Wars 2, shares what is still coming this year. The game is freshly launched on Steam, which is why the multitude of events is particularly exciting for new players.
For veterans, extensive balance changes in PvE and WvW await, a new strike mission, and the next beta of the new WvW features. Especially the latter is very well received by fans. Some would even return just for that. You can read the complete roadmap and all information directly at Guild Wars 2 (via Guild Wars 2).
There was also a new trailer for the Steam release:
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Guild Wars 2 celebrates the release on Steam – Shows in the trailer what you can get there
What exactly is the WvW? Before we delve into the details, it is important to clarify what the mentioned WvW actually is. The abbreviation simply stands for World versus World. A mass PvPvE mode that has been around for a long time in Guild Wars 2 and enjoys great popularity.
In this mode, three servers compete against each other in matches lasting 7 days on a special map. Points are earned by holding specific buildings, control points, and towers. You must capture these with siege weapons.
Not only the enemy players stand in your way, but also strong NPC opponents defending the buildings for their team. The excitement occurs when two or even three groups of players clash. This can result in battles with over 200 players, making the mode very popular, even beyond the MMORPG’s player base.
The map in WvW is called “Edge of the Mists.” It is not available in the normal overworld.
Restructuring is finally coming, entering the 6th test phase
What was the issue in WvW? Many players have long been bothered by the fact that in WvW, servers truly compete against each other. This sounds strange to fans of other MMORPGs, but in Guild Wars 2, it makes perfect sense because the server you play on is irrelevant outside of WvW.
Thanks to the mega-server technology used by GW2, players from all servers can always play together. This makes server selection irrelevant, and communities, guilds, and friendships form across different servers.
However, it becomes problematic when those people want to play WvW. Suddenly, your server does matter, and you may not be able to play with the people you always play with. In the worst case, you might even have to play against them.
This has led to a player decline in WvW over the years, which is still noticeable today. A restructuring was announced years ago that should allow server-crossing alliances to be established and compete in WvW.
What is happening now? For years, there has been silence about the planned changes in WvW, but in 2020, they began to take shape. So far, 5 betas have taken place regarding the extensive restructuring, and the 6th beta is set to start in October.
If this goes well—at least some fans think—we could be looking at a big update in 2023. Coinciding with the beta, Guild Wars 2 will also implement major balance changes to classes that will affect WvW.
The well-known GW2 YouTuber MightyTeapot has analyzed the WvW changes in detail if you want to dive deeper into the topic:
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Fans are looking forward to the update – “If they do it well, I will immediately stop playing BDO”
How are the fans reacting? If you take a look around on reddit, it’s quickly clear that people are genuinely looking forward to the restructuring. However, some approach it with skepticism. Often, it’s not the changes themselves that are doubted.
Much more, the release is uncertain. Previous betas have often gone awry or had to be canceled. Nevertheless, everyone agrees on the fact that the changes would be great when they finally arrive.
Some comments in a reddit thread that covers the topic provide a deeper insight:
Huge_Chocolate says: “If they do the restructuring right, they could pull a lot of players from ESO and BDO. The modes in those games have massive player shortages because the developers barely care. This could be really interesting.”
KittenSpronkles writes: “I would immediately return for a bit of WvW action. I’m just not playing Guild Wars 2 right now because my server in WvW isn’t very active.”
Vaeiy92 says: “I would leave Black Desert immediately if ArenaNet finally brings the right WvW update.”
Other changes are also well received: In addition to the WvW, further notes in ArenaNet’s roadmap are praised. About every 3 weeks, an update for Guild Wars 2 is set to be released. Old events will return, a brand new strike mission for 10 players will debut, and some balance changes are in the works.
What do you personally think about it? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.
In the livestream on September 30, 2022, the new DLC Firesong for the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online was presented. Here on MeinMMO, you can find everything about the new content of Firesong and Update 36.
When will Firesong be released? The release of the new area DLC is scheduled for November 1 on PC/Mac and Stadia. For PlayStation and Xbox, it will be released on November 15.
Firesong continues the questline from High Isle and completes the narrative “Legacy of the Bretons“, making it the last DLC for 2022.
In Firesong, you can explore the island of Galen and Y’ffelon. They belong to the Systren archipelago and are located north of High Isle. You will encounter 3 different biomes in the new area.
The prologue quest “The Druid King’s Respite” for Firesong is already available on the live servers. You can find it in the Crown Store under Quests – Prologues. For completing the quest, you will receive an emote as a reward.
Here is an overview of the new features from Firesong:
new area: Galen and Y’ffelon
6 new Sky Shards → 2 additional Skill Points
new story content for the narrative “Legacy of the Bretons”
Regardless of the new DLC, the base game will receive some new features or changes with Update 36. These will affect all players, whether they own the DLC or not. Here’s an overview for you:
Chinese language support
New system for target markers, allowing you to tag allies, enemies, and yourself with a symbol
Hide companions in cities
Arsenal tables in PvP zones (Cyrodiil & Imperial City)
New scaling for the Emperor in Cyrodiil. This scales with the number of keeps owned by the alliance
Here are the best center back talents for the career of FIFA 23. We show you center backs with the greatest potential as well as a selection of affordable center back talents.
This is what talents in the FIFA 23 career mode bring:The best talents are extremely important for success in the career mode of FIFA 23. We show you young players who have a lot of potential and can become real world stars through training and strong performances.
To keep your goal clean in the career you need a solid defense that stands strong at the back and keeps the ball away from the goal.
If you buy the right talents, they can become absolute key players in the FIFA 23 career mode However, keep the following in mind:
Potential is dynamic. It depends on your training and performances how much a player can tap into their potential.
You can retrain players. For example, defensive midfielders can become attacking players if you believe they are better suited there.
The market value is not fixed. You can also try to convince your counterpart of a cheaper transfer.
We show you a selection of the best center back talents in FIFA 23.
Best center back talents with the greatest potential in the career
The selection criteria: Here we show you the center backs with the greatest potential in the career. The players shown are a maximum of 23 years old and can still develop. Some are already superstars and correspondingly expensive.
Cheap center back talents in FIFA 23 with a lot of potential
The selection criteria: Here we present to you 10 players who are not too expensive and have a market value of no more than 10 million. These can particularly help you at the beginning of the career, when the budget is still a bit lower.
Affordable center back talents, sorted by potential:
Player
Age
Total Value
Potential
Position
Market Value
Antonio Silva
18
69
87
CB
3.3 million
Giorgio Scalvini
18
70
86
CB
3.8 million
Tanguy Nianzou
20
73
85
CB
7 million
Alessandro Fontanarosa
19
67
84
CB, LB
2.5 million
Micky van de Ven
21
69
84
CB, LB
3.2 million
Levi Colwill
19
70
84
<
CB
3.5 million
Noah Mbamba
17
64
84
CB, CDM
1.5 million
Eric Martel
20
67
84
CB, CDM
2.5 million
Morato
21
74
84
CB
9 million
Anthony Rouault
21
72
84
CB
5.5 million
What do you think of the center back talents? Which ones will you get for your team? Let us know in the comments!
If you are more active in Ultimate Team than in career mode, we have a few strong cards for under 10,000 coins for you:
A Twitch streamer screamed at his wife and has now received a lot of criticism. The trigger for the streamer’s behavior was that she looted for too long in Apex Legends while he was engaged in a battle with other players.
Who is this about?
officialglockoma is a Twitch streamer with 1,330 followers
The wife of the Twitch streamer, referred to in the info section of his channel as “Mrs gLockoma”
What happened? The streamer officialglockoma was playing the battle royale shooter Apex Legends with his wife and streaming live on Twitch.
During the stream, there was a fight with opposing players who eliminated the streamer. According to the streamer’s statements, the players had already been engaged in a fight with other players before the confrontation. His plan was likely to not allow the winners to loot and to jump into the fight as a third party.
As a result of his in-game death, the streamer blamed his wife, who he believed should have helped him in the fight. However, she was not yet in the building during the confrontation because she was still looting outside.
The streamer then turned to his wife, who was seen behind him in the frame of his camera during the clip, and yelled at her loudly. During his outburst, he blamed her for his failure.
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Streamer yells: “You keep doing this over and over again”
What did he ‘say’ to his wife? The streamer officialglockoma asked his wife in a raised voice: “What were you doing outside? Were you looting?”
As he spoke, the streamer became increasingly loud, even took off his headset, and shouted at her: “It doesn’t take that long! So you looted?! There are enemies in there that are being fought. Why are you letting them loot?”
Before his wife could respond, he continued his outburst: “You keep doing this over and over again. You allow people to loot… I don’t understand it!”
Afterward, the clip continues for a few more seconds. He said she was taking her time and asked his wife in an equally loud and condescending tone if she forgot that there was a fight going on.
What do the viewers say? As reported by the online magazine dexerto.com, viewers criticized the streamer for his behavior; however, he saw no fault in his actions, laughed at the criticism from his chat, and explained:
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I treat my wife excellently, thank you. Want to know more about my wife and the country she comes from? And how she knows how women are actually treated compared to the free world of Western society? Why don’t you check out her channel and ask her damn it. You all need a big reality check, man.
The streamer officialglockoma via Twitch
For this statement, he also received criticism from his viewers, with one person in the chat asking: “So you have the right to treat her like that just because she comes from there? What do you mean by that?”
Reddit laughs at the streamer: On Reddit, there are some users who make fun of the streamer due to his behavior in connection with his gaming skills.
User u/Asstastic47 writes that the streamer is hard stuck in Gold and blames his wife for it. Others call him a loser (via reddit). In general, criticism of the streamer’s behavior is coupled with a focus on his skills in the shooter, as he does not see the mistakes in himself.
Another user on reddit writes: “The guy has been playing since the game came out (check his first badge) and he is hard stuck in Gold, yikes.”
Hundreds of users call for a ban: In addition to the criticism and jokes, there is a significant portion of Reddit users calling for a Twitch ban on the streamer. The clip in which he screams at his wife is neither the first nor the only incident (via reddit).
User mattrick88 additionally posted on reddit a collection of 7 clips from a single stream in which officialglockoma displayed similar behavior and asked why the streamer has not been banned yet.
Since a 19-year-old Twitch streamer allegedly cheated in a chess game against world champion Magnus Carlson in a very curious way, the chess world has been upside down. Even in the hobby sector, more and more players are complaining about cheaters.
Why is everyone talking about chess right now? As part of a tournament, there was a chess match between the current world champion Magnus Carlson and the 19-year-old Twitch streamer Hans Niemann. Then something happened that many observers are still puzzled by: Grandmaster Magnus Carlson lost the game after 57 moves.
Carlson had previously been undefeated for 53 games, but in this match, he made several mistakes. Carlson, who played with white in this round, found himself forced to resign. He was left with only one bishop against two pawns and a knight in a hopeless situation. You can follow the game move by move here (via chessgame.com).
Niemann, also a grandmaster at the age of 19, was nonetheless considered an underdog by most observers. His surprising success caused quite a stir in the global chess community.
Netflix series “The Queen’s Gambit” has contributed to the chess hype:
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Das Damengambit im Trailer
First a sensation – now a scandal
After his loss, Magnus Carlson ended his participation in the tournament but shortly afterward returned with an ominous tweet. Without explicitly commenting, he hinted that Niemann may have cheated.
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Although there were security measures against cheating attempts at this chess tournament, it didn’t take long for the first and admittedly quite crazy speculations to arise about how Niemann might have cheated. For example, there’s a theory circulating that Niemann may have used a neural implant to gain an unfair advantage.
The world champion subsequently stated that he would not compete against Hans Niemann in the future because he is a cheater. You can read the entire statement here (via twitter.com).
Incident sparks interest and encourages imitators
It is likely thanks to the controversy surrounding Carlson and Niemann’s games that chess is currently receiving a lot of media attention again. The crazy theories about how Niemann could have cheated certainly contribute significantly to this.
In a post on their website, they also discuss how prevalent cheating is in online chess. The platform reportedly bans about 800 accounts suspected of cheating daily. About 6 percent of all support requests reportedly relate to cheating and fraud.
Twitch is not only in the spotlight for cheating scandals:
Since the platform’s inception, about 500,000 accounts have been banned for cheating. The operators suspect this number could double by 2023. However, this does not mean that all the banned accounts used third-party software to gain an advantage. Common reasons for bans also include players who manipulated their ELO rating or otherwise violated the fair play rules.
However, the platform warns that cheating paranoia can also have negative effects on the community. Not every suspicion of cheating will ultimately prove true. Thus, it is important to prevent a culture of distrust. Chess.com assures that they are doing everything possible to ensure fair competition. They have invested heavily in technology to monitor cheating attempts and automate account bans.
Has all the fuss around chess sparked your interest? Or do cheaters deter you from trying online chess? Feel free to leave us a comment!
In Fortnite, today, October 4th, Patch 22.10 has been played on the servers of all platforms (PC, Mac, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, Android). The patch notes for the update can be found here.
What is happening today in Fortnite? Patch 22.10 has been played on the servers. There were maintenance works during which Fortnite was offline and you could not play.
We updated this article for you at 12:50 PM with the contents from update 22.10.
Patch Notes for Patch 22.10 on October 4th
New Weapon: The new Cobra DMR is now available. The weapon has a long range and combines this with a high rate of fire. In Battle Royale, you can find it on the ground, in chests, and supply drops, as well as by fishing, looting sharks, and the fruit of a reality seedling.
The regular DMR is now in the vault.
New Chests: The new Holo Chests are new containers in Fortnite that you can unlock. You need a key to open a Holo Chest. As a hologram, the chests show what is inside them before you unlock them. This way, you can be sure to open such a chest when something useful is waiting inside.
There are also exotic Holo Chests that are stocked with exotic items. For this, you need two keys.
Grappler Glove: The grappler glove from Chapter 3 Season 3 is back in Fortnite. The Fortnite team explains how the item works.
Shoot the grappling hook into a hard surface like a cliff, object, or building to start swinging. The first three times you swing, you will get faster; after that, you will reach top speed.
If you miss and land on the ground, you have a short window of time to use the grappling hook again and continue swinging. If you slide out of swinging, this window is even larger, so just try out some combinations of swinging and sliding!
Don’t worry if time runs out – after a short cooldown, the grappler glove is ready to use again. When the grappler glove is ready again, swing back up into the air… Or maybe you need something that’s out of reach – the grappling hook can also be used to pull items towards you! Shoot the grappling hook until your grappler glove runs out of charges.
Where can you find the glove? The grappler glove is no longer in toolbox items. You can find it on the ground, in chests, supply drops, and as the fruit of a legendary or mythical reality seedling.
Superlevel Styles from Chapter 3 Season 4
Where are the styles? Under “Bonus Rewards” in the Battle Pass, you can find the Superlevel styles of this season starting October 6th at 15:00 CEST (German Summer Time). So far, there have been bonus styles for this season’s Battle Pass.
How to unlock the bonus styles? Those who make progress beyond level 140 in Chapter 3 Season 4 will unlock the styles Cosmic, Spectral, and Noble for Bytes, Lennox Rose, Paradigm (Reality-659), Bone Cat, and Spider-Gwen.
Other Updates from Patch 22.10
Boogie bombs have been sent to the vault for competitive and other game modes.
Most one-handed pickaxes like Gumdrop and Sun Smasher were previously equipped by flying into the player’s hand. With v.22.10, there is a new equipping animation.
If you missed it: We recently released a gameplay balance hotfix affecting EvoChrome shotguns and EvoChrome repeaters:
Their availability as ground loot has been increased.
Uncommon, rare, epic, and legendary versions can now be found in chrome chests and regular chests.
The damage required to upgrade an EvoChrome weapon at each rarity level has now been significantly reduced.
Competitive:
The grappler glove is not available in competitive game modes.
If you missed it: The Ranger shotgun was recently added to competitive game modes.
Bug Fixes:
Players can now consistently navigate their inventory using the left stick of their controller.
A bug was fixed that caused the map to switch to the map tab by default, even when the quests tab was open before closing.
Lennox Rose’s hair no longer obscures the crosshair when crouching.
Players should no longer get stuck when jumping through chrome buildings at Herald’s Sanctum.
Chrome building parts now lose the graphical effect “caught fire” when the fire is out.
A bug was fixed that caused the graphics and screen effects of a chrome vortex to persist under certain circumstances.
The button “Reset to last saved position” in the HUD layout tool on mobile devices resets all buttons to their last saved position again.
A bug was fixed that caused hair to clip through headgear on multiple outfits.
Blackheart’s character display now appears again on the minimap.
The storm notification no longer appears in the center of the screen.
These were all the changes from Patch 22.10 on October 4th for Fortnite.
Continuing with the original article on the server downtime:
How long are the Fortnite servers offline on October 4th?
Downtime started early: Since around 11:00 PM on October 3rd, the Fortnite servers have been offline. This is significantly earlier than the usual downtime for updates, which typically starts only on patch day. Shortly after the sudden downtime, Epic Games announced on Twitter:
“Due to an error, we are starting downtime earlier. Update 22.10 will still be released on October 4th. We will let you know when the downtime is over.”
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Originally, the servers were supposed to go offline at 10:00 AM German time (04:00 ET, 08:00 UTC). Matchmaking was supposed to end half an hour earlier.
When can you play again? The servers are usually offline during such maintenance for several hours, and playing is then not possible. The downtime is expected to last between 30 minutes and 2 hours. This has been shown by the updates over the past weeks.
Whether Epic Games will release the patch earlier due to the earlier downtime is questionable. We assume that you can get back on the servers by noon if the issue from October 3rd has been resolved by then.
There may also be issues with the new Patch 22.10 that could extend the waiting time. As soon as there is new information from the Fortnite team, we will update this article for you.
When will the patch notes be released? Epic Games has been publishing little to no patch notes for a while. However, community members often quickly find and share the changes. When important changes come, we will add them to the article for you.
What do leaks say about Update 22.10?
What can you expect from the update: In recent years, ShiinaBR has made a name for himself in the Fortnite community. Before larger updates, the Twitter account predicts what will change content-wise and has correctly leaked patch notes in advance.
New leaks for the Halloween event “Fortnitemares”?
New info about Luke Skywalker?
Now we must wait and see which of the contents will actually come into the game and how long the downtime will last today. Do you have a content you are particularly looking forward to in the update?
The release of Overwatch 2 will be celebrated in a few hours. Then the hero shooter from Blizzard enters the next round. Here you will find all the important information about the game release.
After six years, it is finally here: Following the release of the hero shooter Overwatch in 2016, the successor Overwatch 2 will soon be online. Some new content as well as revisions of the game have been announced.
What time does Overwatch 2 come out? Today, on October 4, 2022, the release of Overwatch 2 will take place. You can start playing the game at 9:00 PM.
When can you download Overwatch 2? From the release of Overwatch 2 at 9:00 PM, the download will be available for new players. Already registered players can download the game in advance. For PC players and owners of the Watchpoint Pack for PC, the download is already available. Existing console players can download Overwatch 2 starting at 6:00 PM.
How much does Overwatch 2 cost? Overwatch 2 will be free. This means that both players of the predecessor version and new players can play the hero shooter for free.
Here you can see the most important aspects of Overwatch 2 in 43 seconds:
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Overwatch 2: The Most Important Things About the Hero Shooter in 43 Seconds
For which platforms will Overwatch 2 be released? The hero shooter is available for PS4 and PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Crossplay across different platforms is possible.
How can I get Overwatch 2? Before you can start with Overwatch 2, you need to create a Battle.net account as a new player. To do this, you will need a valid mobile number that you add to the account to activate SMS account protection.
Once accomplished, you can start downloading Overwatch 2. For consoles, the size of the files to be downloaded is about 30 GB. For PC, the download size is around 50 GB.
What new content is there in Overwatch 2? On the official Overwatch website, the following game content for the new version of the hero shooter is listed (via playoverwatch.com):
New heroes
Introduction of 5v5 battles
New game modes (including “Push”)
New locations
Revisions of existing heroes
Further improvements due to an updated engine
Here you can see the roadmap for Overwatch 2 with an overview of the planned new content
What is behind the new game mode? The first new mode is “Push”. It is said to be a new type of map in which player teams try to gain control of a robot. This robot starts in the middle of the map at the beginning of the match and must then be escorted to the other team’s base.
Why can’t I play Overwatch right now? The current version of Overwatch has been deactivated since yesterday evening, October 3, 2022. Until the release, the servers will be down, which means you cannot play Overwatch in the meantime.
Will you be playing Overwatch 2? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus has already been able to play the release version of Overwatch 2. Here you can find his opinion on it:
The Gate of Wrath is still considered one of the best quests in World of Warcraft. After the release of Wrath of the Lich King, there were issues completing it in WoW Classic. Blizzard has now implemented a solution.
What kind of quest is it? The Gate of Wrath is an epic quest line in the Dragonblight, an area for players starting at level 71. The quest line takes you throughout the area and sometimes beyond, to dragons, undead, and officers of your faction.
After much preparation, you finally encounter the Lich King Arthas Menethil in Northrend in an epic battle, facing him along with his undead scourge.
The epic cinematic for the Gate of Wrath shows the battle’s proceedings as well as the unexpected ending. Blizzard created this video as the first in-game cinematic overall, which is one of the reasons why the quest line is so iconic today.
If you haven’t reached this point yet, but are interested in how the battle ends or just want to see the video again, we have the cinematic for you:
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What was the problem? After the battle at the Gate of Wrath, the conflict between Horde and Alliance flares up again – to the extent that both factions encounter each other in Undercity. However, Blizzard warned that this step should not be completed.
The assault on Undercity occurs in two instanced versions of Orgrimmar and Undercity. However, the battle itself could not be completed, and players could no longer visit the “normal” versions of the cities.
For Alliance players, this was not a problem, but Horde players lost access to two important cities. However, with a hotfix on October 3rd, the issue has now been resolved.
We tested it: On the night of October 4th, we completed the quest on the Alliance side and were able to claim the rewards without any problems. If issues persist, the NPC Zidormi can take you back to the non-instanced versions of the cities.
What’s included in the hotfix? Specifically, the following changes are noted in the Bluepost in the forum:
The battle for Undercity should function correctly
The portals to Undercity in Stormwind should appear correctly during “It’s Time to Strike” and “A Royal Coup”
Living Bomb should no longer force mages into combat after it expires or is removed
Mr. Floppy should no longer remain dead in the quest “Mr. Floppy’s Dangerous Adventure”
The quest “A Righteous Preaching” was changed. Now multiple players should have their progress counted when they hear Inquisitor Hallard’s preaching
NPCs for the fishing tournament in Stranglethorn Vale should appear more reliably
Especially the change to “A Righteous Preaching” should please Alliance players, as huge crowds of players have sometimes gathered in the dungeon trying to complete the quest.
The quest is needed to visit the Gate of Wrath and was therefore quite popular. The bottleneck was correspondingly frustrating, especially since some players feel they are overall too slow:
On the night of October 4, the developers of Lost Ark shared their plans for the rest of 2022. Surprisingly, there are two new classes and the largest raid in the MMORPG. We at MeinMMO summarize.
What was shown exactly? The presented roadmap provides an overview of the features that are all set to be released in 2022. However, detailed information is still not available for most items. Nevertheless, we now know, at least the key points, what to expect in October, November, and December in Lost Ark.
These include new content for all player types as well as events, new classes, new raids, outfits, and more. Extensive balance changes to some of the most important DPS classes were also announced.
These are the plans: Below we provide you with a rough overview with a timeline of what you can expect in the next 3 months. After that, we’ll go into detail on the individual points.
October:
The “Mystic Abyss Raid” comes as a new event to Arkesia. It targets players with a Gearscore of 1,302 and higher.
The hellish difficulty for the Legion Raid Vykas from a Gearscore of 1,460.
With the “Achates Trial”, a new form of Guardian Raids is introduced. It is said to be particularly difficult.
The express event for faster leveling continues and the 2nd season of the PvP tournaments starts.
The 2nd season of the Arkpass also starts in October, along with a Halloween event featuring new skins.
November:
The Reaper as a new subclass of assassins.
A new system to better manage the Tripods on equipment. This update has been live in Korea for some time and has been well received there.
Extensive balance updates to equipment and classes.
Improvements to your fortress and personal island.
The “Mystic Abyss Raid” continues in November.
December:
The Summoner as a new subclass of mages.
A new express event to allow players to catch up to a high Gearscore faster.
The Brelshaza Legion Raid in normal difficulty and a practice mode.
The Calligos Guardian Raid from Gearscore 1,490.
New Chaos Dungeons.
A hard mode for the Cube and Boss Rush in Tier 3.
New skins with a Christmas flair.
With the bracelets, a completely new equipment piece comes to Arkesia.
The last new class was only introduced in September:
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Lost Ark shows the machinist class and creepy clowns in the September update trailer
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Challenging endgame content comes this month
What is the Mystic Abyss Raid? In the new event, you face off against the guardian Mystic. He once had an Ark and worked closely with Vaigrys, the creator of the Guardians. The event itself introduces a new, time-limited Abyss Raid, the “Scale of Harmony”.
The event and thus the raid is accessible from Gearscore 1,302, but normalizes your Gearscore to the same level. Therefore, you must know the boss mechanics and cannot simply overpower him.
For this, a dedicated vendor offers weekly rewards, which you can exchange for Mystic kills. However, what exactly these rewards entail is not yet known.
With Vykas through hell: You need a higher Gearscore for the hellish or “Inferno” difficulty of the Legion Raid Vykas. You may only enter with an item level of 1,460 and experience a true challenge.
Just like with the Inferno Valtan, you will not see how much health the boss has left. You can also expect more damage and other tricks from the new difficulty. You cannot overpower the boss here as you face Vykas with normalized equipment from the Book of Coordination.
As rewards, you can earn exclusive titles, achievements, and structures for your island, allowing you to showcase your skills.
Mystic is a time-limited Abyss raid boss.
What is Achates Trial? Similarly challenging is Achates Trial. It is a guardian raid that is said to be as difficult as the Inferno difficulty of the Legion Raids. Again, there are titles and achievements to win if you succeed in defeating the particularly hard Guardian Raid.
Again, your equipment does not matter. You will be normalized to the level of the Guardian through the Book of Coordination and cannot score with a high Gearscore.
What exact Gearscore you need to face Achates Trial is not yet indicated on the roadmap. However, it is conceivable that you must be in Tier 3.
New classes by the end of the year
Summoner to be released this year: With the Summoner, a subclass of mages, our version of Lost Ark has a rather special history. The class was actually already present in the beta, but was then cut at the last minute before release and replaced with the Sorceress.
In Korea, the Summoner has been in the game since release, which caused confusion regarding the decision. Especially among fans of the class who loved it in the beta.
Amazon promised to bring the class into the game in 2022, but after that, things went quiet about the Summoner. Now, at the last minute, the mage, who works with elemental summons, will arrive in Arkesia in December.
It focuses on ranged combat and powerful summons, of which you can activate and use four different types. This deals massive area damage to enemies.
The Reaper is a true assassin.
Fan favorite comes as a surprise: Besides the already released Lancemaster, the assassin class of the Reaper was also among the fan favorites. It is surprisingly appearing outside of the normal schedule in 2022.
The swift assassin relies on a dagger, speed, and cunning to outmaneuver her enemies. She uses clones of herself and dark magic while outpacing her foes with sheer speed.
That she is coming this year is surprising because Lost Ark typically adheres to releasing a new class every 2 months. Thus, everyone expected only the Summoner in 2022. The fact that the Reaper is also coming, and even already in November, will certainly please many fans.
New content for endgame veterans
The largest Legion Raid: Brelshaza is the largest and one of the hardest raids in the entire MMORPG Lost Ark. The commander of the Phantom Legion is coming to our version of Lost Ark in December and is expected to shake up the endgame.
She brings the usual loot opportunities, but also a brand new equipment item drops from her, namely the bracelets. They count as accessories and enhance your stats but cannot carry engravings.
You will enter the raid again with two groups, so a total of 8 players. This is customary for Legion Raids, only Kokul-Saydon makes an exception to this. However, it quickly becomes unusual with the size of the raid. While all previous Legion Raids had only 2 or 3 gates, Brelshaza features a total of 6.
The requirements for your Gearscore increase every 2 gates. In normal difficulty, you can enter the first 2 gates at item level 1,490, the next at 1,500, and only at 1,520 for gates 5 and 6.
To prepare for the challenging mechanics, Brelshaza also comes, similar to Kokul-Saydon, with a practice mode at a lower Gearscore. In the “Phantom Astalgia: Déjà Vu”, you can participate starting from Gearscore 1,430. There is less loot, but you can learn the mechanics and prepare.
Brelshaza is truly challenging.
New guardian raid for endgame: The new bracelets are not only available from Brelshaza but also from other content at a similar high item level. In December, a new Guardian Raid of level 6 will also be introduced. You can defeat the Thunder Beast starting at Gearscore 1,490 and form the strongest Guardian Raid in the game from December onwards.
Even more content: In addition to the Guardian and Legion Raid from 1,490, more new content is coming to Arkesia that targets endgame players. There will also be new Chaos Dungeons in Southeast Vern, from which you can also obtain the bracelets.
A new version of the Cube and Boss Rush will also make its way into Lost Ark. All of these will be playable from Gearscore 1,490. Thus, a wide range of new content for true veterans of the MMORPG is coming to Arkesia in December.
New events and skins
New events bring familiar content: In addition to the new Mystic Abyss Raid and the express event mentioned above, things look thin so far. There is still no detailed information available, but it is expected that you will receive new events bringing already familiar mechanics.
It is conceivable that the express event will be further upgraded. Currently, new players are aided to Gearscore 1,415. With the high requirements of the upcoming content, it is possible that this value will be increased. However, there is still no detailed information on this.
Not only Halloween skins are coming in the next months.
New skins: New outfits for your characters have also been announced. New skins in the shop are expected for both Halloween and Christmas. What these look like is only partially known, but the image above already gives a first glimpse of the upcoming Halloween skins.
As for the Christmas skins, nothing is known yet, except that they are coming. Of course, you can expect a cozy Christmas atmosphere, but there are no images available yet.
Balance and Tripod changes
What changes are coming? In November, the western version of Lost Ark will also receive the Tripod update. Developers Smilegate will significantly alter how Tripods work in T3. It’s not about your normal skill tree, but about the Tripods that are present on your equipment starting from Gearscore 1,302.
A new currency will be introduced, and the Tripod inventory will be reworked. You can already check how it looks in Korea, where the update has been live for some time. A detailed overview of the topic can be found in this reddit post, among others.
Balance changes: A major balance update for our version of Lost Ark is also set to arrive in November. This will affect not just classes but also the set effect of the Hallucinations Relic Set. There will also be changes to the classes.
Mainly affected by the changes are the classes Berserker, Destroyer, Scrapper, Soulfist, Lance Master, Artillerist, Sharpshooter, Arcanist, Gunslinger, and the Machinist. Thus, many gunners are particularly affected.
However, the exact nature of these changes is still unknown. In the past, Amazon has not adhered 100% to the changes of the Korean version, making it difficult to predict here. For now, it seems we just have to wait.
What do you think of the roadmap? Do you find the plan for the rest of the year good, or would you have preferred something different? What do you think of the surprising announcement of the Reaper? Let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO. We are looking forward to your opinion.
The PS5 was successfully hacked 2 years after its release. But what does that even bring and who benefits from it?
The PS5 has been successfully hacked. At least that’s what a user reports on Twitter. Meanwhile, the hack is also online, and you can try it yourself. The hackers use a vulnerability in WebKit to bypass the protections of the PS5.
WebKit is a free HTML rendering engine that helps display web pages in web browsers. You use it when you open the browser on the PS4 or PS5.
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PS5: What does such a hack even bring and how legal is it?
What is a jailbreak anyway? The hack is not an official way. For a so-called “jailbreak,” hackers exploit vulnerabilities in the operating system or hardware to install foreign code. Such attacks usually work until the manufacturer closes the vulnerability.
By jailbreaking, you gain full access to the root directory of the operating system and access to all features. Also to features that normal users should not have access to. You break (jail) out of the normal functionality.
Other features have now been added for free by Sony for the PS5:
What does such a jailbreak bring? With a jailbreak, you usually bypass the security measures of console manufacturers. Various advantages are promised with a jailbreak:
You can install foreign software that is not officially approved or also illegal versions of games.
Additionally, you can remove pre-installed apps that you do not need. This is especially popular on mobile phones.
Furthermore, you can often personalize your device more, as more features are available.
Is that even legal? Jailbreaking is not illegal, but a gray area. It only becomes illegal when you install copied software or otherwise violate digital copyright.
You should also keep the disadvantages in mind:
You should be aware that your warranty claim for your device lapses. If something goes wrong, you will not receive support from Sony or the seller.
No more automatic updates since you usually cut off important connections to be able to use the vulnerabilities.
Your console may also become unstable. The hackers say that the current jailbreak is still very immature.
Another disadvantage: Sony could ban your hacked console along with your account. Then you cannot play online anymore.
A good example of such an installation of “foreign” software was shown by a user with the Nintendo Switch:
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Complicated jailbreak, installation of software ‘still a long way to go’
Anyone hoping to be able to install pirated copies or foreign software on the PS5 may be disappointed. Because so far, the exploit allows users read and write access, but no execution rights. So you cannot install anything or install your own operating system.
Additionally, the way to “jailbreak” is still quite complicated. On the one hand, you need to install Python, and on the other hand, you need to run a web server on a PC to access your PS5. The hacker “SpecterDev” himself explains that it is still “a long way to go” until installing a game (via tarnkappe.info).
Further stories about hackers: Other hackers prefer to deal with large companies instead of the PS5 and want to get hold of data there. Allegedly, one of these hackers is only 16 years old and has taken on Nvidia and other companies, but the matter did not turn out so well for him:
In Pokémon GO, Trainers can purchase paid content for the game in the in-game shop. However, these have now become more expensive for some players. We at MeinMMO have looked into what the price increases mean and how the trainers feel about it.
What purchases are we talking about? In Pokémon GO, trainers have the option to buy coins, the in-game currency, or event tickets in the in-game shop for real money. However, these prices are expected to increase from tomorrow for some trainers. We explain why.
Why are prices in the in-game shop being increased?
As Niantic announced on its Twitter account on the night of October 4, 2022, the prices for in-game purchases will increase for some players starting October 5, 2022. This can be read in their Twitter post:
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This refers to a link to Niantic’s page, where more detailed information can be found.
What does the announcement mean in concrete terms? As can be read on the Niantic homepage, the prices for in-app purchases, i.e. purchases in your Pokémon GO in-game shop, will increase in the App Store starting October 5, 2022.
Accordingly, areas where Euros are used will be affected, as well as Chile, Egypt, Japan, Malaysia, Pakistan, Poland, South Korea, Sweden, and Vietnam. Thus, German trainers using Pokémon GO on an Apple device will also have to prepare for price increases.
What is the reason for the increase? The rise in costs for in-game shop purchases is not fundamentally related to Niantic. The reason is price adjustments by Apple, which also affect the App Store.
According to a post on Apple’s homepage, these changes have been planned since mid-September and affect not only Pokémon GO but all apps and in-app purchases in their store. It can be read there:
Upcoming price and tax changes for apps and in-app purchases
Starting October 5, 2022, prices for apps and in-app purchases (except automatically renewing subscriptions) in the App Store in Chile, Egypt, Japan, Malaysia, Pakistan, Poland, South Korea, Sweden, Vietnam, and all areas using the Euro will be increased. In Vietnam, these increases also reflect the new regulations that Apple must enforce and collect applicable taxes. These include value-added tax (VAT) and corporate tax (CIT) at a rate of 5% each.
“This is the second price increase in less than a year”
In the reddit community, the price increases are met with mixed reactions from trainers. While some players are happy that they usually don’t buy anything in the in-game shop and therefore won’t suffer any losses from the changes, others find the increases unjustified.
Boxes and passes: Although most players are aware that Niantic is not at fault for this adjustment and is ultimately only the bearer of the message, they are particularly displeased with the change in connection with the current contents of the in-game shop.
Additionally, prices for remote raid passes were already increased a few weeks ago, meaning some trainers are now facing another price hike in quick succession.
What do the items have to do with it? Even though boxes and passes are not directly related to the price increase, as these can be purchased using PokéCoins, some trainers see this as an indirect increase. In the past, they purchased many extra coin packages to get these items.
Puzzleheaded_Pen_346: “Don’t forget that the remote raid passes have already increased in price… this is the second price increase in less than a year. I stopped giving them money some time ago. If I don’t get enough coins from the gyms, I simply don’t do remote raids. That just leads me to double down on this perspective.”
ShamelessMystic: “I agree with this. I wish a large part of the player base would stop giving them money, and maybe that would force them to actually listen to the players. I rarely spend money on the app now, while I used to do it frequently.”
illuminati1556: “In addition to the terrible boxes? I’m out.”
bralma6: “Yes, I haven’t spent a cent on the game since they removed the 1-coin remote passes, and now I’m losing the incentive to play at all.”
“This is more than just being the messenger”
However, Niantic’s statement on their page has also sparked further discussions in the community. They write (via nianticlabs.com): “This update is due to changes in the price tiers in the App Store. We will also make similar changes on other mobile platforms.”
This suggests to some players that there could soon be price increases for Android users as well. Also, adjustments on a global level are likely not out of the question in the distant future.
According to Niantic: “While we will not take immediate action in response to this change, we will monitor its effects and discuss how we can address the changed conditions on a global scale.”
While Niantic was viewed more as a “messenger” in disseminating information about the current price adjustments for Apple users, some interpret this statement as the developers’ intentions themselves. As can be seen on reddit, the following can be read:
red401: “Yes, Apple is increasing prices in the App Store and for in-app purchases for certain countries/currencies. Niantic is merely the messenger in this case. […] Even though it sounds like they are also making these price increases in the Play and Galaxy Stors, Google/Samsung are not increasing their in-app purchase prices. So it is more than just being the messenger.”
HerrJan18: “Why should similar changes also be made on other mobile platforms? Just because Apple is raising prices for in-app purchases does not mean Niantic has to raise prices on other mobile platforms.”
tomtttttttttttt: “There is a good argument for price parity between platforms to prevent Android/Samsung players from having an advantage over iPhone users, I think.”
Whether further adjustments for Android users will indeed happen in the future remains to be seen. If there are any updates on this, you will find out on MeinMMO.
What are your thoughts on the price increases for Apple users? Do you think it would be justified if prices were raised for trainers using other stores? Or do you not buy anything in the in-game shop anyway? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss with other trainers.
Amazon has announced a release date for the latest update of their MMORPG New World. The major topic among players is the hope for a so-called “Fresh Start”.
What kind of update is this? The upcoming “New World” update is called Brimstone Sands and brings a new zone. The new area is a vast desert reminiscent of ancient Egypt. Within the story, you will also learn that the Roman Empire and the fight against corrupt legionnaires will play a role.
When is the release of Brimstone Sands? As announced by New World on Twitter, Brimstone Sands will be released on October 18, 2022.
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New World: This is what to expect in the largest update so far
A similar sentiment can be seen regarding the release date of Brimstone Sands. Few players on Twitter express excitement or talk about the contents of the update. Most express hope that there will be a so-called “Fresh Start” with the update.
Zinocyl via Twitter: “Fresh Start? Everyone has glitched loot, the economy is bad. The only way I would return to this game is if everyone’s inventory was wiped and levels were reset.”
TryMentality via Twitter: “Please Fresh Start servers, my friends and I want to return.”
Manpons via Twitter: “Please do the right thing and give us ‘Fresh Start’ servers.”
What is a Fresh Start? A so-called “Fresh Start” is a new beginning. Players hope that with a Fresh Start, everyone’s progress will be reset or at least there will be servers where everyone has to start from scratch. Such a measure would remove glitched equipment or similar and give the economy of the server a chance to develop anew.
A Fresh Start primarily aims to influence the gameplay experience of all players. The voluntary new beginning of an individual would not impact the economy.
So many players not seen in months: Although many players from New World hope for a fresh start and do not return due to the current economic situation of the game, the MMORPG is currently experiencing something like a second spring.
After strong player numbers at the release on September 28, 2021, the values in New World fell for a long time, but at the first anniversary of the MMORPG, New World has seen a resurgence and has as many players as it has not had since February 2022.
