Should I buy Outriders Worldslayer? A short review of the expansion

Marko Jevtic Marko Jevtic Reading time 6 minutes

Today, June 30, the big expansion Outriders Worldslayer is available for everyone. But is it worth buying? In a brief check from MeinMMO, you can find out – no matter whether you’ve already dived into the base game or want to start fresh.

What is Outriders Worldslayer? Outriders Worldslayer is the big expansion of Outriders, a brutal loot shooter that was released about 1 year ago.

The base game initially struggled with damn annoying problems and bugs, and disappointed players in the endgame. Over the months, the developers from People Can Fly have steadily improved the game, and the latest big update New Horizon has addressed the community’s biggest issues.

For this reason, the game currently stands at a balanced rating on Steam (64% positive based on over 42,500 votes, as of June 30, 2022), but has received mostly positive reviews over the last 30 days (77% after over 500 votes, as of June 30, 2022).

With the big expansion Worldslayer, Outriders aims to take it even further, making the game overall bigger and offering new endgame content.

This video offers you a detailed look at everything Outriders Worldslayer has to offer:

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Spotlight zur Enthüllung von Outriders Worldslayer

These are the main features of the expansion:

  • The story campaign continues, with the new villain Ereshkigal.
    • The story lasts between 4 and 8 hours, plus the new endgame.
  • New “apocalypse items” have an additional mod slot, making these weapons and armor even stronger.
  • There are 2 new upgrade paths for your class that can significantly enhance your character.
  • A new difficulty system: apocalypse ranks replace world tiers and go up to level 40.
  • A new endgame activity that is clearly designed for 3-player teams.
  • There are many new enemy types and a lot of new loot.

In our preview test, we found that while Worldslayer does not reinvent the wheel, it clearly improves the game. However, the standard price of nearly €40 seems a bit high for what is offered in our view:

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Checklist – Should I play Outriders Worldslayer?

Is Outriders Worldslayer worth it for me? To help you make a quick decision, we have prepared 10 statements for you. If you can answer 8 of them with “Yes,” Outriders Worldslayer is definitely interesting for you. If you remain uncertain afterward or can only agree with a few statements, there is an overview below of what to expect in Outriders Worldslayer.

  • I have played Outriders and really liked it, or I have never played it despite great interest.
  • I love brutal shooters where I have to play aggressively.
  • I enjoy loot shooters like Destiny, Borderlands, The Division.
  • I have a lot of fun grinding for better gear – even if it means playing the same missions over and over.
  • PvP isn’t important to me.
  • I prefer to play endgame activities in a team rather than solo.
  • I love it when games get progressively harder.
  • The darker, more brutal, and meaner a story is, the more fun I have with it.
  • I enjoy playing several different classes in my RPGs.
  • As long as a game is fun, I don’t care how much it costs or how long it takes.

So, how does it look? How many of these statements apply to you? If you answered “Yes” at least 8 out of 10 times, you can safely go for Outriders Worldslayer.

If you want to learn more about the game, here is the detailed assessment from our colleagues at GameStar:

Outriders Worldslayer – How does it play?

How does Outriders Worldslayer play? Anyone who has played Outriders knows exactly what to expect. Because the expansion Worldslayer changes very little of the solid foundation of the base game:

  • Outriders Worldslayer is a loot shooter played from a third-person perspective.
  • You have a choice of 4 classes, each of which can equip 3 skills simultaneously. There is no new class with Worldslayer, nor new skills.
    • The Pyromancer fights at medium range with fire spells and AoE attacks.
    • The Assassin relies on sneaky melee combat, teleports, and invisibility while slowing down enemies.
    • The Devastator is a melee tank who dives into the fray with shotguns, bleeding damage, and high defense.
    • The Technomancer is the ranged fighter who focuses on turrets, poison, and ice damage.
  • Each class heals by dealing damage in their own way. The Pyromancer must kill burning enemies, while the Technomancer heals from any damage dealt to enemies.
    • This ensures that you have to play aggressively almost nonstop. There is “Gears of War”-style cover in battle arenas, but it is more intended for the enemies than for you.
  • The game primarily focuses on cooperative play but can largely be played solo as well. The newest endgame can only be completed solo with the best builds.
  • PvP is still not present in Outriders.
  • With Worldslayer, you have even more options to perfect your build thanks to more mod slots and additional skill trees.
  • The difficulty of the game scales continuously, depending on your world tier or apocalypse rank. Your enemies deal more damage and you take less, but the chance for god loot increases in turn.
  • The story in Worldslayer is, as in the base game, dark, brutal, and uncompromising.

Outriders Worldslayer – Is it worth it?

Why should I check out Outriders Worldslayer? If you enjoy uncompromising shooter action where you have to play aggressively nonstop, Outriders Worldslayer is a feast. Because whether in the story or gameplay: this game is brutally aggressive and uncompromising throughout.

The focus of Outriders, even with Worldslayer, is the “power fantasy” of stepping into the shoes of a godlike mega-destroyer. The developers at People Can Fly clearly understand what makes their loot shooter enjoyable: large magazines, bigger explosions, and gigantic damage values. If you enjoy this, you will be well served with Worldslayer.

Pro
  • Many new content improves the base game
  • More options to perfect your builds
  • New enemies and regions are diverse and fun
  • You can jump straight into the expansion
Contra
  • No new classes or abilities
  • Does not really play differently
  • New campaign lasts only about 4 – 8 hours, has no side quests
  • Relatively steep price of €40

When is Outriders Worldslayer not worth it? If you have already played the base game and were not really convinced, then the expansion will not convince you either. Because really, nothing has changed with Worldslayer – it’s more of the old, but bigger and better.

Solo players will be happy with the campaign, but the endgame is clearly designed for a full 3-player team. Only the very best gamers with the best gear can survive solo.

And even if the expansion is fun: with the short campaign and few fundamental changes, €40 is a steep price. If you are not already 100% convinced that you need more Outriders immediately, you should wait for a discount.

If you haven’t touched Outriders since its release, you should also know that the loot system has changed drastically. Here is what has happened:

Outriders radically changes loot to save the game – Did it help?

If you want to learn more about the game, here is the detailed assessment from our colleagues at GameStar:

Outriders Worldslayer – How does it play?

How does Outriders Worldslayer play? Anyone who has played Outriders knows exactly what to expect. Because the expansion Worldslayer changes very little of the solid foundation of the base game:

  • Outriders Worldslayer is a loot shooter played from a third-person perspective.
  • You have a choice of 4 classes, each of which can equip 3 skills simultaneously. There is no new class with Worldslayer, nor new skills.
    • The Pyromancer fights at medium range with fire spells and AoE attacks.
    • The Assassin relies on sneaky melee combat, teleports, and invisibility while slowing down enemies.
    • The Devastator is a melee tank who dives into the fray with shotguns, bleeding damage, and high defense.
    • The Technomancer is the ranged fighter who focuses on turrets, poison, and ice damage.
  • Each class heals by dealing damage in their own way. The Pyromancer must kill burning enemies, while the Technomancer heals from any damage dealt to enemies.
    • This ensures that you have to play aggressively almost nonstop. There is “Gears of War”-style cover in battle arenas, but it is more intended for the enemies than for you.
  • The game primarily focuses on cooperative play but can largely be played solo as well. The newest endgame can only be completed solo with the best builds.
  • PvP is still not present in Outriders.
  • With Worldslayer, you have even more options to perfect your build thanks to more mod slots and additional skill trees.
  • The difficulty of the game scales continuously, depending on your world tier or apocalypse rank. Your enemies deal more damage and you take less, but the chance for god loot increases in turn.
  • The story in Worldslayer is, as in the base game, dark, brutal, and uncompromising.

Outriders Worldslayer – Is it worth it?

Why should I check out Outriders Worldslayer? If you enjoy uncompromising shooter action where you have to play aggressively nonstop, Outriders Worldslayer is a feast. Because whether in the story or gameplay: this game is brutally aggressive and uncompromising throughout.

The focus of Outriders, even with Worldslayer, is the “power fantasy” of stepping into the shoes of a godlike mega-destroyer. The developers at People Can Fly clearly understand what makes their loot shooter enjoyable: large magazines, bigger explosions, and gigantic damage values. If you enjoy this, you will be well served with Worldslayer.

Pro
  • Many new content improves the base game
  • More options to perfect your builds
  • New enemies and regions are diverse and fun
  • You can jump straight into the expansion
Contra
  • No new classes or abilities
  • Does not really play differently
  • New campaign lasts only about 4 – 8 hours, has no side quests
  • Relatively steep price of €40

When is Outriders Worldslayer not worth it? If you have already played the base game and were not really convinced, then the expansion will not convince you either. Because really, nothing has changed with Worldslayer – it’s more of the old, but bigger and better.

Solo players will be happy with the campaign, but the endgame is clearly designed for a full 3-player team. Only the very best gamers with the best gear can survive solo.

And even if the expansion is fun: with the short campaign and few fundamental changes, €40 is a steep price. If you are not already 100% convinced that you need more Outriders immediately, you should wait for a discount.

If you haven’t touched Outriders since its release, you should also know that the loot system has changed drastically. Here is what has happened:

Outriders radically changes loot to save the game – Did it help?

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CoD Warzone’s anti-cheat has been trolling cheaters for months – They are now striking back on a new map

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

Call of Duty: Warzone has been thwarting cheaters for months and has truly trolled them, but recently there have been increasing reports of unfair players ruining the fun for others.

How has Warzone trolled cheaters? Ricochet, the anti-cheat system for Call of Duty: Warzone, has done a good job over the months, providing a mostly fair gaming experience. Some of the anti-cheat measures in CoD: Warzone can indeed be considered as trolling:

  • Disarm: The Disarm mechanic immediately takes away all weapons from the cheater, leaving them helpless on the battlefield.
  • Damage Shield: The Damage Shield grants honest players a shield that reduces damage from shots fired by a player identified as a cheater.
  • Cloaking: Through the Cloaking mechanic, players receive camouflage when they are hit by shots from an identified cheater. This camouflage makes the honest players invisible.

If you haven’t had the chance to play the new map, you can take a look at Fortunes Keep on MeinMMO without facing cheaters:

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CoD Warzone finally shows more of the new map in Season 4 – Trailer and images of Fortune’s Keep

Cheating Problem: “Reminds me of the good old days”

This is how cheaters are striking back now: Recently, reports of cheaters have been increasingly surfacing on social networks like reddit and Twitter. In addition to players exploiting a glitch in the new map Fortunes Keep, there are also videos of players who seem to be using cheating software.

The reddit user bwash407 showed a video where he watched another player pulling off incredible gunfights over great distances in many different directions, seemingly knowing the exact position of players who were hundreds of meters away outside his field of vision.

Bwash407 titled the video with the words “Ricochet must be on vacation this week…” referring to the anti-cheat system of Warzone. He then elaborated in the comments: “Reminds me of the good old ‘End of Verdansk’ days.

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“Has the anti-cheat stopped working?”

What are other players saying about the current situation? The reddit post garnered attention and received nearly 100 comments within a day. Many of them report similar frustrating gaming experiences. There are also comparable statements on Twitter. MeinMMO summarizes some comments from Warzone players on the cheating problem.

What can you do against cheaters? Ricochet generally does a good job. Since you can’t do much against a cheater yourself, you should definitely use the report function and hope that the anti-cheat system will troll the cheating players again.

Alternatively, despite the frustrating situation, it’s important to remain calm and friendly, check out the list of the best weapons and setups in the current meta on MeinMMO, and then show the cheaters who is boss.

What is your current impression of Warzone? Have you encountered more cheaters in the last days or weeks, or have you been spared so far? Feel free to let us know in the comments on MeinMMO!

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Overwatch 2 nerfs heroine, which was already unpopular: “They don’t know what to do with her”

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

Yesterday, the second beta phase of Overwatch 2 started. This brought several changes, including a nerf for Symmetra. This hero has been a problem for Blizzard for years and is constantly being reworked. The community, in turn, is confused about why she was even weakened.

What has changed about Symmetra? The hero has undergone two major reworks in Overwatch since her release six years ago. She is also struggling with the new 5v5 format from the second part.

However, she was not too strong, but rather too weak for many. Nevertheless, Blizzard has made some nerfs:

  • Her maximum ammunition for her primary fire has been increased from 70 to 100, and the projectile speed of her secondary fire has been increased from 25 to 50. Those were small buffs.
  • However, there were several nerfs in return.
    • She no longer generates ammunition when dealing damage to barriers.
    • The projectiles from the secondary fire are now smaller, and their damage has been reduced.
    • Her teleporter is no longer permanent but disbands after a maximum of 10 seconds. Additionally, the cooldown has been increased from 10 to 16 seconds.

The changes are not going down well with players. They criticize that Blizzard lacks a clear concept for the hero.

Which heroes were the strongest in the first beta of Overwatch 2, you can find out in this video:

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Overwatch 2: 5 heroes that dominate the matches the most in the beta

Blizzard seems a bit clueless about Symmetra

What are the players criticizing? Many players are annoyed that Blizzard has no clear concept for Symmetra. There are repeatedly comments expressing disappointment with the changes:

  • In the official forum, user SwankyOrc complains that a “seldom-used hero is being heavily nerfed” with Symmetra.
  • On reddit, users express disappointment who had expected a bigger rework and no clear nerf after the announcement.

But Symmetra is in a strange situation overall. The reddit user GuilRosmer illustrates the previous evolution of her reworks:

She has essentially no identity outside of her teleporter and her sentry turrets. They really seem to be afraid to focus too much on one of these abilities:

– Sym was once a support character who provided regenerating shield HP.
– Sym was turned into a damage dealer with 2 unique ultimates and a movable shield.
– Sym lost her two ultimates in favor of a barrier-melting machine with her own, largest shield in the game.
– Sym has now lost her abilities to destroy barriers but still had her own largest shield. Overwatch 2 has almost completely removed barriers.

They have no idea what to do with her. It’s kind of painful to watch. Her original design didn’t work, and they are still struggling to find a place for her. At this point, they should just bite the bullet and think about giving her a complete Orisa remake.

More about Overwatch on MeinMMO:

What else has changed for the second beta test? With the update, all heroes received a new “Overwatch 2” look. Additionally, there have been adjustments to pings, the scoreboard, and the lighting on some maps.

Besides Symmetra, 12 other heroes have also been balanced.

Anyone hoping for a major innovation was also not disappointed. A new hero, Junker Queen, was released. More about her here:

Overwatch 2 shows Junker Queen in the gameplay trailer and excites fans: “She looks so fun!”

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Lost Ark: The June update brings surprising changes to the Weekly Reset and a new event island – Patch Notes

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 7 minutes

Amazon has released the patch notes for the major June update in Lost Ark. It will be applied tomorrow, June 30th. Highlights include the new endgame content. However, the patch notes also contain two small surprises. The weekly reset will be moved forward by one day, and a new event island is coming into play.

What are the highlights of the update? The major June patch focuses primarily on new endgame content, including:

  • The new Legion Raid Vykas
  • The new Guardian Raid Kungelanium
  • The Tier 3 Tower Throne Peak
  • A buff makes it easier for you to upgrade your gear to gear score 1,415
  • The Super Express Event will be extended by 20 days to initiate a new one
  • New skins are coming into the game

What didn’t we know yet? A new feature in the patch is the Heartbeat Island. This is a new location that does not require a quest to enter. On the island, you can collect festival coins through daily quests and relax on the beach and while dancing.

Additionally, the developers announced a major adjustment to the weekly resets. These will now always occur on Wednesdays. The weekly patches are also expected to be released on Wednesdays from now on. The reason given is that this gives the developers more time to respond to issues before the weekend.

More about Lost Ark on MeinMMO:

When exactly does the patch come out and how long will the maintenance last? The update will be released on June 30 at 9:00 AM German time. Maintenance will accompany the update. The server downtime is expected to last about 4 hours. The servers should be back online by 1:00 PM.

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The 5 Reasons for the Incredible Success of Lost Ark

Lost Ark – Patch Notes on June 30

We at MeinMMO have included the official patch notes of the new update (via Lost Ark):

Schedule: Weekly Updates & Resets

Starting next week, the weekly update and reset will take place a day earlier. The update and reset for next week will take place on Wednesday, July 6, instead of Thursday, July 7. Please keep this in mind when you are working to challenge Vykas and complete other content that gets reset weekly, as you will only have 6 days instead of 7 days! We are making this change to ensure that our teams at Amazon Games and Smilegate RPG have time to address any potential issues that may arise in an update before the weekend.

Spotlight

Vykas’ Legion Raid

Vykas is the second Legion Raid in the western version of Lost Ark, following Valtan. In it, you will fight against dangerously seductive members of the Greed Legion before eventually facing the Legion Commander Vykas in her “Garden of Scarlet Ecstasy.” During the battle, there are no revives. Prepare to fight for your life. Vykas is a Legion Raid for eight players, has three portals, and brings a whole new set of features, skills, and mechanics. Players must have reached item level 1430 to play normal mode and 1460 for hard mode.

The relic sets available from Legion Commander gear crafting NPCs require materials from both Valtan and Vykas’ Legion Raid to create a complete set. Vykas’ Legion Raid brings two new items from which gear can be crafted: Coveted Fangs for legendary gear and Coveted Wings for relic gear. Players who master the three portals in Vykas’ Legion Raid will receive increasingly coveted loot corresponding to the increasing difficulty of these fights at each level. Completing each portal grants gold, Coveted Fangs and Wings, relic accessories, and enhancement materials. The last portal may also contain special items such as engraving recipes, card packs, and enhancement books. Additionally, after completing each portal, a bonus chest can be purchased for a portion of the gold earned, which contains additional crafting and enhancement materials, accessories, and skill stones. After completing the last portal in the Legion Raid, there will also be a loot auction where players can bid for additional chests of crafting materials, engravings, enhancement books, and more.

Players can participate in Legion Raids once they have completed the guide quest “[Guide] Note: Legion Raid”.

Kungelanium Guardian Raid

Kungelanium, a fearsome power of evil in the Great War, has awakened from its icy slumber due to the re-emergence of demon legions and the chaos spreading in Arkesia. Together with Deskaluda, the Frost Predator Kungelanium will join the gauntlet of powerful Tier 6 Guardians that can be challenged in a Guardian Raid. Kungelanium will be available as an opponent for players starting at item level 1460. Like other Guardian Raids, you can tackle him solo, with a group, or through matchmaking with up to three other heroes.

Throne Peak

The demon tower, which came to Arkesia with the demon invasion after the events in South Vern, is connected to Petrania – the world where Kazeros’ demon legions reside. Through the resonance between Petrania and the tower, a distorted dimension was created. The Holy Kingdom of Sacria has confirmed that demons are breaching through this dimension and has named it Throne Peak. The dimension is growing and threatening Arkesia. The priests and knights of the Holy Kingdom of Sacria are trying to hold their position, but their supplies are running low. Defeat the demons that flow from Throne Peak and defend Arkesia.

Throne Peak is a new single-player dungeon experience with 50 floors in a twisted dimension. In Throne Peak, you fight until time runs out, and must complete as many floors and defeat as many enemies as possible before the demon legion catches you. For the first 25 floors, there are rewards for clearing them for the first time (you receive all rewards for the conquered floors). In the second 25 floors, it’s all about glory and playtime. Here you must prove that you are capable of defeating everything the demon legions throw at you alone. Participation is possible from level 1325.

General Updates

Heartbeat Island

Need some relaxation after battling the demon legions in the hot summer months in Arkesia? Spend some time on the beach or dance with your friends on the new event island: Heartbeat Island. You can find Heartbeat Island by talking to Jollous, the festival expert in the major cities, or by sailing directly there (near Anikka). To enter the island, you do not need to complete a quest in a city. And when you are there, you can return on the overseas steamer!

Once you arrive at Heartbeat Island, you can collect festival coins through various activities that you can exchange for a variety of rewards. There are daily quests where you receive festival coins for relaxing in a specific area and hourly quests for dancing against and defeating Rekiel, the dancing queen.

General and Comfort Adjustments

  • A fortress research has been added that improves the enhancement rate of other characters on their journey to item level 1415. This can be researched to item level 1460.
  • A CAPTCHA system has been added as an ongoing measure to prevent bots. When entering a new zone, you may be asked to submit a CAPTCHA response in text form within a few minutes.
  • The daily login reward series has been updated.
  • New settings have been added to change the damage font size.
  • Chest contents can now be sorted alphabetically.
  • Preventive measures have been added to limit the activity of gold sellers. New purchases in the store now have a waiting time of 3 days before they can be traded or transferred from the buyer’s account via mail, trade, gift, or sale in the auction house.
  • Translations and in-game terms have been updated. For example, Class 3 sharpening stones have been changed from Guardian Stone Crystals to Crystallized Guardian Stones.

Shop Updates

The new collection of cosmetic items and new companions are available in the shop. There are also new growth support packages and new item packs in the in-game shop that include some existing items, such as Unas completion cards and card packs.

Growth Support Packages

Each package can be purchased once per squad.

A growth support package can be purchased for 500 royal crystals. Includes:

  • Destruction Stone Selection Bag x5 – with which one of these options can be selected from each chest:
    • Class 1 – Destruction Stone Fragment (Bound) x1000
    • Class 2 – Destruction Stone (Bound) x1000
    • Class 3 – Crystallized Destruction Stone (Bound) x200
  • Guardian Stone Selection Bag x12 – with which one of these options can be selected from each chest:
    • Class 1 – Guardian Stone Fragment (Bound) x1000
    • Class 2 – Guardian Stone (Bound) x1000
    • Class 3 Crystallized Guardian Stones (Bound) x200
  • Enhancement Selection Chest x10 – with which one of these options can be selected from each chest:
    • Class 1 – Harmony Shard Bag x3 (Bound) (L)
    • Class 2 – Life Fragment Bag x3 (Bound) (L)
    • Class 3 – Honor Fragment Bag x1 (Bound) (L)

Punika growth support package can be purchased for 1,000 royal crystals. Includes:

  • K3 Jump Stone Selection Chest I – with which one option can be selected from each chest:
    • Honor Jump Stones (Bound) x125
    • Great Honor Jump Stones (Bound) x25
  • Ancient Platinum Coin x10 (with each coin granting 20,000 silver)
  • K3 Fusion Material Selection Chest I – with which one option can be selected from each chest:
    • Minor Oreha Fusion Material (Bound) x60
    • Simple Oreha Fusion Material (Bound) x50
  • A Crystallized Destruction Stone Bag (contains 1,000 bound crystalline destruction stones)
  • Crystallized Guardian Stone Bags x3 (each contains 1,000 bound Crystallized Guardian Stones)
  • Honor Fragment Bag (L) (Bound) x10 (each contains 1,500 honor shards)

Important Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an issue that caused some bi-color hair/beard styles to not render correctly.
  • Fixed an issue that caused some tattoos to be mirrored on the character’s face.
  • Fixed an issue that caused the attack type of the “Earth Splitter” ability of the Death Blade to not display correctly in the skill menu.
  • Fixed a rare issue where fewer enemies spawned than required to complete the quest “Shandi’s Trial: Focusing” on Bamboo Island.
  • Fixed an issue that restricted the number of guild usernames to 6 characters.
  • Fixed an issue that prevented players from claiming the Friendly Relationship Reward from Thirain.
  • Fixed an issue that displayed incorrect rewards for Thirain’s friendship level.
  • Fixed an issue that displayed the wrong number of relationship points when gifting Lenora a “Sound Stone of Dusk”.
  • Fixed an issue that granted the wrong amount of relationship EXP when gifting Neria a Prideholme Potato in Prideholme.
  • Fixed an issue that caused movement to be blocked after transferring an item to the companion’s inventory while the cursor control method was set to “Pickup”.
  • Fixed an issue that reset the earned gold title display at character selection when starting Lost Ark.
  • Fixed an issue that caused the on-screen keyboard to appear every time players browsed a page in the shop using a controller.
  • Fixed an issue where an indefinite loading symbol appeared in the “Quality Upgrade” menu after selecting an item and changing filter options before attempting the upgrade.
  • Fixed an issue that prevented the Mokoko Seed symbol in the
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PS Plus: Games for July 2022 are known – With the crazy Super Mario from PlayStation

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 2 minutes

PlayStation Plus had many changes in June, but the free games in the subscription remain. The PS Plus games in July bring you a crazy platformer, a horror game, and arcade action. You can find all the games on MeinMMO with a brief introduction.

Which games are coming to PS Plus in July? There are three games this time:

  • Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time (PS4 & PS5)
  • The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan (PS4)
  • Arcadegeddon (PS4 & PS5)

If you have the standard subscription “PS Plus Essential”, you can download the games at no additional cost.

When are the PS Plus games available? Usually, the new games go online on the first Tuesday of a month around midday. This time, it’s July 5, 2022.

Until the new games are available, remember to add the June games to your library:

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PS Plus July 2022: Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time

What kind of game is this? Crash Bandicoot is a crazy Tasmanian devil who was something like the Super Mario of PlayStation in the 90s.

In the 4th and latest installment of the series, you jump, punch, and scamper your way through many crazy levels and, as always, save the world on the side. Or the complete framework of space and time.

If you want to check out a review of the game, you’ll find just the right thing with the colleagues at GamePro (via gamepro.de). We’ll embed a gameplay trailer for the game here:

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Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time – Gameplay Trailer

PS Plus July 2022: The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan

What kind of game is this? Almost more of a movie than a game, “Man of Medan” immerses you in a dark atmosphere full of dangers and constant fear.

The game comes from the creators of the PlayStation hit “Until Dawn,” and you can expect something similar from Man of Medan.

You simply try to survive the story while the immersive experience pulls you deeper into a vortex of violence and horror.

The playtime is short but intense. You can find a detailed review with the colleagues at GameStar (via gamestar.de). We’ll embed a gameplay trailer for the game here:

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The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan – Gameplay-Trailer

PS Plus July 2022: Arcadegeddon

What kind of game is this? Arcadegeddon is a colorful multiplayer shooter with a service approach. The game is constantly being developed and receives free new content.

You play either as four-person teams against each other in crazy modes or can fight off hordes of enemies together in PvE modes.

The vibrant shooter also offers hero mechanics like in Overwatch, and the characters come with unique traits and moves.

We’ll embed a gameplay trailer for Arcadegeddon here:

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Arcadegeddon – Gameplay Trailer

More about PS Plus on MeinMMO:

Feel free to leave us a comment with your thoughts on the latest PS Plus lineup. Is there a game you’d like to recommend to other readers?

If you’d rather take a look at the current status of PS5 availability, we recommend our sales ticker: Buy PS5 in the ticker – All drops and offers

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Lost Ark: Get a free penguin costume now for the MMORPG with Amazon Prime – Here’s how it works

Mark Sellner Mark Sellner Reading time 3 minutes

On Amazon Prime Gaming, since June 28, there is a package with new loot for the MMORPG Lost Ark. As you are used to, there are again Crystalline Aura and rare Amethyst Shards for free. As a special incentive in July 2022, a free Penguin Outfit is up for grabs.

What is currently available at Amazon Prime Gaming? You will again receive a package of three different items in July:

  • Crystalline Aura – Duration 5 days
  • 500 Amethyst Shards
  • Penguin Outfit Selection Chest

You can simply pick up the free items by visiting Amazon Prime Gaming (via Amazon). An active “Prime” membership at Amazon is required. The free items can be picked up until July 26, before new Prime Gaming Loot comes to the site.

If you’re not a Prime user, you can start a 30-day trial period and actually pick up the loot completely for free. But keep in mind that this is only possible once.

In this article, we explain what the items are and how you can connect the accounts of Lost Ark and Prime.

You can also see why the skins look really nice in this video:

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5 MMORPGs with the most beautiful graphics

A new item turns you into a penguin

What is in the Leaf Jewelry Selection Chest? The chest contains a cute Penguin skin. There are two different costumes to choose from, both turning you into a waddling hero. One of the skins adorns the penguin with a stylish pair of sunglasses and a cool necklace, while the other is more sailor-themed.

However, be aware that the outfit binds to your character once you have opened the selection chest and you can no longer give it to other characters.

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What does the Crystalline Aura do? The aura provides you with several useful bonuses for 5 days, including:

  • Fast travel becomes free
  • Fee for overseas ships is reduced by 50%
  • One additional attempt for daily relationship actions
  • 10% more health points regeneration
  • Two additional Bifrost slots
  • 50% less cooldown for the Song of Return
  • Various waiting times at your own fortress are reduced and the experience in the training area is increased
  • You temporarily receive the title Crystal Benefactor

Normally, you would get 30 days of this aura for 450 crystals in the shop. This costs around 5,000 gold in-game currency or about 11 euros via real money in the game. So, taking these bonuses for free is worthwhile.

What are Amethyst Shards? The shards are a currency that you can only obtain through achievements, Twitch drops, or Prime Gaming. You exchange them for Crystalline Aura, emotes, mounts, or new companion pets.

You can find out how this works in a guide that we created for the shards.

Claim Prime rewards and link accounts – Here’s how to do it

How does it work? In order to receive the rewards, you only need to connect your Amazon and Lost Ark accounts and have an active Prime membership. To do this, go to the official website for Prime Gaming.

  • First, you need to log in with your Amazon account. A two-factor authentication is necessary.
  • Then, you link your Prime account with your Steam account on which you play Lost Ark.
  • Now you can redeem the loot on the website. It will appear in your in-game mailbox a few minutes later.

What do you think of the new rewards? Do you prefer the penguin or the leaf decoration from last month? Or would you rather have practical items like the relationship chest from May? Feel free to tell us in the comments here at MeinMMO.

In the meantime, Lost Ark is taking strong action against fraudsters: Lost Ark bans the leader of 12 of the largest guilds in the MMORPG – It was all the same person

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Lost Ark: Collecting and Submitting Omnium Stars – Here’s How

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Omnium Stars are collectibles in Lost Ark, which you can obtain in Punika and exchange for other valuable rewards. We at MeinMMO show you where to get each Omnium Star.

In total, there are 6 Omnium Stars in Lost Ark. So you have less to do than, for example, farm all 15 Giant Hearts.

Omnium Stars can be obtained from quests, a boss, and a specific reputation level.

How do I farm which Omnium Star?

  • Omnium Star #1: Complete the main quests in Punika. After that, you can take on another short questline from the NPC Nia and receive the star.
  • Omnium Star #2: Reward for the second reputation level in the quests “Madness Stacks up on the Altar” and “Pool of Purification” in Una’s Tasks.
  • Omnium Star #3: For this you need the highest relationship rank with Nia.
  • Omnium Star #4: You can buy the fourth star for 8,000 Sun Coins. Go to the ship of the Spearfishing Guild in Punika.
    Omnium Star #5: Defeat the area boss Moake in the Tikatika Colony.
  • Omnium Star #6: You will receive the last star from the NPC Broken Stella. For this, you need to go to the Garden of Despair on the Island of Fear. To get into the garden, you will need a key.

Where do I turn in Omnium Stars? In the village of Nia on Punika, you will find the NPC Albion. You can exchange your collected stars for a reward per Omnium Star with him.

In the video, you will find some general tips for the endgame in Lost Ark:

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Everything you need to know about Lost Ark’s endgame – in the video

What rewards are there? For each collectible, you get a valuable item to improve your character. Some of the potions are especially useful since you won’t get any additional skill points without leveling and you can’t level up your skills.

In total, there are two skill point potions. Two enhancement potions come in addition, one small and one large. The small potion gives 5 strength, intelligence, and dexterity, while the large one gives 25 each. For Star #3 and Star #5, you will receive a rune each. First “Overwhelm” and later “Wealth”.

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How many Omnium Stars have you farmed already? Or have you taken care of other collectibles first? What item level has your character reached? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO!

More guides can be found here: Lost Ark Guides: All tips, tricks, and builds at a glance

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WoW: Data miners find crazy Murloc mount, but how do you get it?

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An absurd mount is currently attracting attention in the community of World of Warcraft. Because a giant Murloc might soon end up as a mount.

New mounts are among the most beautiful and impressive rewards that characters can receive in World of Warcraft. Especially when entirely new mounts are introduced to the game, players pay particularly close attention.

A few days ago, data miners found hints of a rather curious mount – a giant muscular Murloc. But how does one obtain it?

What was discovered? The data miner Martin Benjamins found that one of the textures for the in-game shop of WoW reveals something interesting. One of the images shows not only the small Murkastrasza, one of the rewards from the Dragonflight editions, but also a giant muscular Murloc.

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The Murloc is clearly larger than the pet, which suggests that it is intended to be a mount. It also has a structure on its back that looks like a seat, further supporting the suspicion.

How does one obtain the mount? This is still unclear. Apparently, it was once intended as part of the promotion alongside Murkastrasza. The most likely scenario is that Murkastrasza and the Murloc mount were meant to be part of BlizzConline 2022. However, after BlizzConline was canceled, the purpose of this mount fell away – for now. This would at least explain why Murkastrasza is shown in a picture alongside the mount.

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Murkastrasza has now become part of a premium package for Dragonflight, but there is no sign of the Murloc mount. Possibly as part of the pre-order for Dragonflight or as a reward for watching BlizzConline.

Since the graphic comes from the shop, one can assume that the Murloc mount will find a new purpose here as well. The most common theory is that the Mega-Murloc will soon be the reward for completing a 6-month subscription. This way, the mount could be “recycled” and provide a reward for loyal players who remain engaged during the content drought until the release of Dragonflight at the end of the year.

What do you think of this mount? A cool thing or too silly? And how should one best be able to obtain this mount?

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Blizzard buys a whole developer studio – now has 100 new employees to make WoW Dragonflight great

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

The studio Proletariat is known for the battle royale Spellbreak. However, it will be closed in 2023. Now it has come to light: Blizzard has acquired the studio and the associated employees. They are now supposed to advance the development of the new WoW expansion.

How many employees does Blizzard get with this? As reported by Venturebeat, Blizzard is said to have gained 100 additional employees through the purchase of the studio. They are initially supposed to focus on advancing the development of Dragonflight .

The new expansion is supposed to be released in 2022, but many players are skeptical. So far, too few contents have been shown, and no beta has started yet. However, there are only 6 months left in the year.

The announcement that new employees are joining Blizzard lowers the skepticism of some players. The company is said to have been collaborating with Blizzard since May.

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Everything you need to know about the new WoW expansion “Dragonflight” in 3 minutes

The development of Shadowlands was tough

What do the companies say about the acquisition? Venturebeat spoke with Seth Sivak, the CEO of Proletariat. When asked about the current issues at Blizzard, such as the sexism scandal, he said: “I believe the Blizzard team has recognized some of the challenges they faced. In some of the early conversations, we discussed how they want to further improve the culture and create a great workplace for developers.”

He sees collaboration with Blizzard and working on WoW as an opportunity to further develop the Proletariat studio.

John Hight, General Manager of WoW, explained that WoW players have an insatiable hunger for new content. Blizzard has had trouble satisfying this hunger with Shadowlands. As early as the end of 2021, they looked for ways to hire more employees.

The first effects of the new employees should already be felt at the launch of Dragonflight.

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How big is this deal? The acquisition of an entire studio and the hiring of 100 employees is the biggest expansion for Blizzard in the last 15 years. Recently, the company has made headlines for layoffs:

Only the acquisition of Vicarious Visions, which worked on Diablo 2 Resurrected, was comparably large as this acquisition of Proletariat. However, this studio remained independent and is also reportedly working on other projects related to Activision Blizzard.

The employees of Proletariat are supposed to be integrated into the team in Boston.

More about Dragonflight can be found in our podcast:

Employees worked on mobile MMOs and battle royale

What kind of new employees are these? Proletariat was founded in 2012 by veterans in the industry. They had previously worked on MMORPGs such as Lord of the Rings Online, Dungeons & Dragons Online, or Asheron’s Call.

In 2015, the studio released its first game, World Zombination. It was a mobile MMO and reached over 4 million players worldwide. They gained recognition through Spellbreak, a battle royale that was released for PC, PS4, Xbox One, and later Nintendo Switch.

However, this very game is now being discontinued. More about it here:

Unique battle royale with wizards is 85% positive on Steam – Must now close anyway

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CoD Warzone: Find golden keycards and open bunkers – Here’s how

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In Call of Duty: Warzone there are golden keycards on the Caldera map that you can use to open bunkers throughout the map. MeinMMO shows you where to find the golden keycards and whether the effort for the bunkers is worth it.

Where can I find the golden keycards? There is no exact location where you can find the golden keycards.

However, they have a high chance of spawning in supply crates near the new bunkers. So keep an eye out for them everywhere. They shine in gold and are noticeable.

CoD Warzone: Bunkers on Caldera

Where are the bunkers located? The bunkers are usually located at the edge of the map and are secured with a hatch. You can open the entrances of the bunkers by interacting with the corresponding pad at the entrance. It doesn’t matter which card you use to open a bunker, as any card fits into any bunker.

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The golden circles mark the locations of the bunkers on the Caldera map

The exact locations of the respective bunkers have been detailed in a separate post:

What do the bunkers contain? You are guaranteed to receive legendary weapons and equipment as well as a lot of cash for your fight.

Find more about Warzone here:

Is the effort worth it? Since the location of the golden keycards is random, you should not specifically go hunting for cards and bunkers.

However, if you happen to find a card and are nearby, visiting one of the seven bunkers on the Caldera map might be worth it.

However, caution is advised, as enemies might take position near such bunkers and ambush you. So stay alert and scour the area first before you venture into the bunker.

If you are still looking for good setups for your battles, we have just what you need: CoD Warzone: The best weapons with setups – constantly updated

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Windows 11 should simply install itself on your PC – Here’s how you can prevent it

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 4 minutes

Windows 11 is now the latest edition of Microsoft’s popular operating system. However, users are annoyed that Microsoft insists on an upgrade. Here’s how to completely disable the pop-ups.

Windows 11 has been on the market for a few months now, and you can upgrade to the latest version for free. Many gamers have already installed Windows 11, but not everyone is eager to make the switch.

Now there are some users who complain that the upgrade to Windows 11 installs automatically. However, there is a solution if you wish to remain on Windows 10.

More on the topic
Windows 11 – Who is the switch worth it for? The short check
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Windows 10 downloads the upgrade to Windows 11 without your consent

What exactly is the problem? Microsoft wants many users to switch to Windows 11. Now, some users report that the system automatically downloads the upgrade to Windows 11 and subsequently wants to install it. This is explained by an author at PCGamer as well as several users in the Microsoft Community. There are also users on reddit who frequently complain about a sudden upgrade (via reddit.com or reddit.com).

If your system is compatible with Windows 11, a pop-up regularly appears with the message “We recommend Windows 11 for your device.” Here you can either choose to install or remind yourself later.

Windows Update to 11 Popup
Windows annoys its users with such pop-ups.

When can Windows 11 install itself? The prerequisite is that your computer supports Windows 11. You can find the system requirements on the official Microsoft page. If your system is not compatible, you are normally spared from upgrade prompts.

Can the upgrade install without consent? Normally not, because you must first confirm the terms and conditions and the EULA for using Windows 11.

How do I prevent an upgrade? If you’re satisfied with Windows 10 and find the constant upgrade reminder annoying, just dismissing the pop-up notice is not enough. Because it will keep popping up until you eventually upgrade to Windows 11.

If you want to permanently get rid of the annoying reminder, you either need to create a group policy or create a registry entry. We explain how this works here.

The following actions are at your own risk! We take no responsibility for actions you take with your computer. Be careful and attentive when you are working in your registry.

Disable Windows 11 Upgrade under Windows 10 – Here’s how

If you are using Windows 10 Home: If you are using Windows 10 Home, you need to go through the registry editor:

  • Press the Windows+R key combination and then type regedit. This will take you to the editor. Confirm the User Account Control prompt with Yes.
  • Navigate in the registry editor here: ComputerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoftWindowsWindowsUpdate. This can be done directly via the bar at the top.
  • If the WindowsUpdate directory does not exist, right-click on the Windows directory on the left, select “New,” then “Key,” and add WindowsUpdate, then press the Enter key.
  • Now you need to find the file TargetReleaseVersion in the right window area and double-click on it. If the file does not exist, right-click, select “New,” DWORD (32-bit) Value, and enter TargetReleaseVersion there.
  • Double-click on the file and enter the value 1 in the data field.
  • Next, create TargetReleaseVersionInfo in the same directory and select “String.” If the file already exists, skip this step.
  • Then edit the string and enter as value the Windows 10 version you want to use. You can always find the current Windows version in the official Microsoft documentation.
  • Now close the registry editor and restart your computer.
This is how the registry editor should look. In the right half, the three files should be visible.

If you are using Windows 10 Pro:

  • Press the Windows+R key combination and enter gpedit.msc. This will take you to the “Local Group Policy Editor” window.
  • Here you need to navigate through the menu: Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update > Windows Update for Business.
  • Here, double-click on “Select the target version of the feature update.” Now choose the Windows version you want to use. You can always find the current Windows version in the official Microsoft documentation.
First, navigate to the following sub-point.
Here you can select the current target version.

More tips and tricks about Windows: Are you uncertain whether you want to install Windows 11 or have not yet considered it? MyMMO presents a handful of things you should know about Windows 11:

6 Things you should know about Windows 11

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LoL: Professional team allegedly has to fire 4 players because it relied on the wrong sponsor

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In League of Legends , young players rise to become professionals after years of training, but careers can end quickly. According to an online magazine’s report, a Brazilian professional team now has to let go of 4 players, as their sponsor, a crypto exchange, has apparently fallen into a crisis. The players have to suffer the consequences. According to the crypto exchange, they are doing great.

Which team is it about?

  • It is about the Brazilian e-sports team “Rensga Esports”. They compete in the Brazilian professional league CBLOL: Brazil is considered a growth market in gaming.
  • At “Rensga Esports”, 2 South Koreans play as top laner and supporter. The other spots are filled by Brazilians.
  • But now 4 players are supposedly to be let go.
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Razer parts ways with influencer after “misandrist statement”
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Bottom of the league and the main sponsor is betting on Bitcoin

Why are players being fired? Things are currently going doubly bad for Rensga Esports:

  • They are in last place in the league with a record of 1-5.
  • Furthermore, their biggest sponsor is a Brazilian crypto exchange, BitPreço. They are so closely associated with the team that they even appear in the name: A similar deal has been made by Team SoloMid with a crypto exchange.
  • However, the Brazilian crypto exchange has strongly committed to the cryptocurrency Bitcoin and Bitcoin is in a crisis: The currency has lost over 53% of its value in the last 6 months.

Hopefully, there will never be such news about LoL teams from Germany:

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Everything you need to know about the LoL team Eintracht Spandau – in 4 minutes

Team allegedly dismisses experienced players and Korea imports

These are the planned changes: As reported by the Brazilian site MGG, citing anonymous sources, the significant losses of Bitcoin have led to a decline in revenue for the crypto exchange. This crisis is now responsible for Rensga letting go of 4 players. It is said:

  • The two South Koreans have to go
  • The experienced bot laner Goku (25) is now probably too expensive
  • The job of jungler Minerva, who began his career in 2013, also seems to be uncertain

According to MGG, they plan to replace the 4 players with talent from their academy team.

Crypto exchange denies any connection, claims they are doing great

What does the team say? In a press statement, the team confirmed that they are making changes to the roster, but did not specify which ones.

Instead, they present themselves as a “strong brand” that stands for “innovation, new business, and rapid development.”

From the sponsor, it is stated that the sponsor deal with Rensga expires on June 30, and an extension or renewal is possible. They claim to have no financial difficulties; on the contrary, the exchange is the largest in Brazil regarding trading volume for Bitcoin.

Therefore, any connections between changes in the roster and the situation of the crypto exchange are purely speculative. They continue to believe in the team and cheer for them.

Neither the sponsor nor the team addresses any potential financial problems.

Life as a professional e-sport player can be tough. Some things are just out of one’s control:

LoL: 21-year-old breaks through in April, gets fired in May – Now his life falls apart

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  2. MGG

Survival shooter on Steam is considered an evil game – But one player was so nice that he became a legend

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 2 minutes

DayZ is a survival shooter where the motto is: Trust no one. A player named Dr. Wasteland, however, roamed the game world to help other players and became a DayZ legend. In an interview, the person behind Dr. Wasteland spoke about the origins of the character.

What is DayZ? DayZ is a zombie survival game that revolves around surviving in an apocalyptic world.

A virus causes people to turn into zombies, which attack the survivors. But not only the zombies pose a danger to you. Other players may have their eye on you and attack you.

Therefore, you can’t really trust anyone in the game. Resources are scarce, and many players deceive others to steal and eliminate them.

Given this situation, very few would come up with the idea of roaming the game world as an altruist and helping others. But that was precisely the mission of Dr. Wasteland.

In this trailer, you can see what new things are currently in DayZ:

Who is Dr. Wasteland? In the DayZ community, Dr. Wasteland is considered a legend. There have been numerous posts in various forums reporting on Dr. Wasteland’s good deeds.

Rather than fighting against others, he wandered the world of DayZ as a medic, trying to save other players. He treated their wounds, preventing them from losing all their items.

Some players thought the story was made up. However, it turns out that Dr. Wasteland actually exists. In an interview, the person behind Dr. Wasteland explained how the character came to be.

“I wasn’t particularly good at the whole shooting thing”

Who is behind Dr. Wasteland? The person behind Dr. Wasteland is Doug Wattkins. In an interview with pcgamer.com, he explains the background of the DayZ legend (via pcgamer.com).

How did the legend of Dr. Wasteland begin? Wattkins explains that he initially tried his hand as a bandit. However, that didn’t work out because he wasn’t particularly good at shooting. So he traded weapons for medical equipment.

As Dr. Wasteland, he began to help others. He recounts that the first reactions in the DayZ forums were initially skeptical. Many thought it was a trick.

How devious most players in DayZ play can be seen here on YouTube:

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Wattkins wanted to gain trust in the community. He asked the players he helped for one thing: that they post their stories in the forums. He wanted to make sure others knew that Dr. Wasteland would indeed help.

What does the DayZ developer say? The DayZ creator Dean Hall also mentioned that his first reaction to Dr. Wasteland was an absolute disbelief in the community. Many wondered what this was all about and that DayZ was just a game.

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What does Dr. Wasteland’s “legacy” look like? Dr. Wasteland also inspired some DayZ players to roam the apocalyptic game world as medics.

So-called “white lists” spread in the forums. In these, medics in DayZ are listed whom players could trust.

In doing so, other players follow Dr. Wasteland’s example and continue his deeds.

If you enjoy playing DayZ, you might also be interested in another survival game from the DayZ makers.

What do you think about Dr. Wasteland? Feel free to tell us in the comments.

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One of the oldest MMORPGs is getting a graphics update – Hopes to attract new players

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EVE Online received an update on June 28, with which the developers aim to make the 19-year-old MMORPG look more modern. They improved the graphics, textures, and sound.

The update “EVE Evolved” is a big step towards “EVE Forever,” say the developers CCP. This means they continuously improve EVE Online to keep up with current MMOs. The gameplay only changes slightly with the update. Visually, however, a lot changes.

Graphically, CCP has revamped the fog and the career agent areas. The quality of the textures has also been improved, and compressed textures have been removed. Your spaceships now look much better.

The sound quality also received an upgrade, so EVE Online now sounds better than before.

This is how the MMORPG looked before and after the update

What kind of game is this anyway? EVE Online has existed since 2003 and is now one of the oldest MMORPGs still being played. It is a free space MMO where you travel through space. The game offers PvE, PvP, exploration, mining, and a player-controlled economy.

Developers want to attract new players

The graphic update is supposed to motivate new players to try EVE Online. “New players who engage with career agents can look forward to it,” say CCP. They have revamped the areas of the career agent missions to provide visually more for beginners.

The dialog window also looks more modern now to make it easier for new players to use.

In the EVE Online real-money shop, new players can also buy packages to level up faster. You get Omega, skill points, boosters, skins, and more – depending on which package you buy.

How the community reacts

In the community hub on Steam, many players comment that they are less excited about the update. Instead, they are angry that the prices in the real-money store have risen and that EVE Online generally focuses on pay-to-win.

Under the post regarding the graphic update, the developers received rather negative feedback:

  • Sgt Rakov: “They are desperately trying to attract new players instead of motivating the veterans to stay.”
  • Antimate: “None of this justifies a 33 percent price increase.”
  • Z: “I would take N64 graphics if it meant improved gameplay.”

Whether the game will attract new players with the update is still uncertain and will show in the coming days. According to SteamDB, 4315 people played EVE Online during the 24h peak.

In any case, the veterans do not seem thrilled and would prefer lower prices instead of better graphics. CCP has gradually increased the price of the premium membership over time, so while EVE Online is free, it is more expensive in subscription than FFXIV and WoW.

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What do you think of the update? Was it worth it for CCP to enhance the graphics? Have you played EVE Online before, are currently playing, or would you like to try it out? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO!

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Diablo Immortal: Change Difficulty – How to Get Stronger Loot

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

In Diablo Immortal, the difficulty level is an important part of your journey. It makes your opponents tougher and ensures that you have to proceed more tactically. But how do you change it and what does a higher difficulty give you? We at MeinMMO show you.

Here’s how to change the difficulty level: To change your difficulty, you first need to complete the main story of Diablo Immortal. Once you have finished, you must go to Westmark. From there, open the map and select the skull icon on the upper right side of your screen.

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In the upper right corner of your screen, you can see the difficulty marked with a skull.
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This is how the selection of your difficulty levels looks.
This is how you select your difficulty.

This symbolizes the existing difficulties that Diablo Immortal currently offers. You can choose between five levels. Each level also recommends a suggested Paragon level:

  • Hell I: Paragon 1 – 60
  • Hell II: Paragon 30 – 130
  • Hell III: Paragon 90 – 210
  • Hell IV: Paragon 160 – 300
  • Hell V: Paragon 240 – 600

Important notes on the difficulty level

What does a high difficulty level provide me? The higher your difficulty level, the better loot you will receive at the end of bosses or dungeons. To continually improve your hero and equip them with better loot, you can select a higher difficulty. This effectively enhances your hero.

What does difficulty level affect? A higher difficulty level not only affects your loot. Your opponents will also hit harder after the change. Therefore, you will need to proceed more tactically in dungeons to survive.

Find out more about Diablo Immortal here:

Which difficulty level should I choose? That depends on your Paragon level. You can try to aim for higher difficulties, but if you are not within the recommended level range, many players will see you as dead weight.

You will deal less damage in combat, and your teammates will always be busy reviving you. So, try to take it slow at first and gradually increase your difficulty.

That’s all about difficulty levels and how to change them. If you want to know how to get Platinum, we obviously have the right guide for you:

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Improved perk makes all weapon elements in Destiny 2 almost redundant – How does it work?

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In Destiny 2 there is a really useful weapon perk that you should know about: Adaptive Munitions. It transforms weapons into “Mini-Arbalests” and can even hold its ground in the endgame to some extent, as it allows your bullets to pierce all enemy shields. MeinMMO tells you how it works and which weapons you can use with it.

This is what makes “Adaptive Munitions” so popular: Everyone knows it in Destiny 2. When you encounter enemies with energy shields and don’t have a weapon equipped with the appropriate element, it takes forever to break the shield and deal damage.

But with the improved perk “Adaptive Munitions”, which is strong against all shields—whether Solar, Arc, or Void—you can simply bypass this.

  • If you use the perk “Adaptive Munitions” on your weapon, it adjusts its damage output and effectiveness against energy shields that do not match the weapon’s damage type.
  • Hits deal increasingly higher damage against enemy shields, with up to 600% more damage.
  • The buff is removed when a matching shield or an enemy without a shield is hit.

No wonder the weapon perk “Adaptive Munitions” is currently becoming increasingly popular among Guardians. For some, this perk, as a solid weapon advantage in PvE, is already a hidden gem and is considered an S-Tier advantage.

An impulse rifle with “Adaptive Munitions” thus becomes a “Mini-Arbalest”.

The perk even works in the endgame: Additionally, one can indeed perform better against champions in the endgame with it. As the community has discovered, the shields of anti-barrier champions can be broken faster and better using the perk.

  • In short: You significantly enhance the effect of the seasonal anti-barrier mod with it.

This will vary in the future, depending on which weapon types Bungie selects for the anti-barrier mod in the respective season. It may not be better than the current exotic anti-barrier champion king “Arbalest”. Nevertheless, this “Mini-Arbalest version” is worth a closer look for legendary weapons.

How strong is the perk exactly? After firing at an enemy energy shield with a weapon that has “Adaptive Munitions”, the weapon’s damage is immediately increased with the second shot.

StackNormal +%Improved +% (Crafted)
1x+ 167 %+ 200 %
2x+ 333 %+ 400 %
3x+ 500 %+ 600 %

This advantage does not work against enemies without shields. However, using “Anti-Barrier Rounds” increases the base damage stack by another 5%.

The following weapons are currently particularly interesting with the “Adaptive Munitions” perk:

  • “New Purpose” – Legendary Pulse Rifle
  • “Ogma IG-6” – Legendary Pulse Rifle
  • “Chain of Command” – Legendary Machine Gun
  • “Occurrence” – Legendary Auto Rifle
  • “Catastrophic”, Legendary Linear Fusion Rifle
  • “Insidious” (Master version), Legendary Pulse Rifle
  • “Targeted Inquiry”, Legendary Scout Rifle

A complete list of the weapons currently dropping with the perk “Adaptive Munitions” can be found on light.gg.

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“Chain of Command”, the ritual weapon from Season 17, can also utilize “Adaptive Munitions”.

The “All-Rounder Weapons” can also be crafted: Through the weapon crafting, which came with the expansion “The Witch Queen”, you can even enjoy the improved version of this perk.

  • The improved perk “Adaptive Munitions” has a damage increase per stack, and the maximum damage increase is multiplicatively raised by 20%.
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At first, only 3 weapons could be crafted with it in Season 16, but Season 17 has already significantly expanded the selection for crafting.

One can therefore expect that even more weapons will be added in the future, which can then be shaped with the improved perk “Adaptive Munitions” in the Enclave on Mars.

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In our tests, the improved perk “Adaptive Munitions” felt particularly suitable in gameplay, especially with fast-firing weapons. In the legendary campaign, shields can be easily blown away, and even against barrier champions in the endgame, the perk was quite effective.

Even if it takes a little longer to achieve the maximum damage output on a shield.

What do you think about the advantage of “Adaptive Munitions” on weapons? Could it already convince you in your gameplay, or have we just piqued your curiosity? Feel free to let us know in the comments.

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Twitch bans streamer who explains for 55 seconds that his wife belongs in the kitchen

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The streamer Dimitri “Greekgodx” Antonatos (29) was banned on Twitch. He claims it is because he danced half-naked and showed his bare male chest. But in the same stream, he also expressed in a rant that his future wife would have to give up her career to cook for him.

Who is “Greekgodx?”

  • The 29-year-old streamer lives in England, but has Greek roots. He started his career in 2011 on Twitch.
  • He became known as the funny sidekick of the LoL-rager LoLTyler1. At that time, he weighed about 165 kilograms and had an average of 10,000 viewers. However, in 2018 he started a keto diet and lost a lot of weight.
  • Tyler1 no longer streamed with him later on, because the fit Tyler1 no longer found the now muscular Greekgodx funny since he lost weight.

Greekgodx is strongly associated with his drastic weight loss between 2018 and 2019:

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Greekgodx lost a significant amount of weight in 2019 within a year.

This is how things have gone for him recently: In recent years, Greekgodx has become known primarily as a controversial variety streamer.

However, last year he streamed 40% less and had 46% fewer average viewers than before. On Twitch, he now averages about 3,500 viewers.

Things are not going very well for him – however, many streamers faced similar issues in 2022: After the measures to contain the Corona pandemic eased, viewer numbers on Twitch fell for many.

Twitch bans often create a lot of discussion:

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Twitch bans streamer for 3 days

What did he do now? Greekgodx was, according to his own statements, banned from Twitch for 72 hours (via twitter).

The ban came after a stream in which he explained how he imagines his future girlfriend for 55 seconds.

This goes out to all the women who want to date me, especially to female streamers. If you want to be with me: Your streaming career is over. I will stream while you cook and clean for me. You take care of the children while I earn all the money.

The Twitch streamer explained that he imagines his life this way: He earns money, the woman is in the kitchen, cooking, cleaning, and making sure “his home” is clean.

He needs this because streaming is taxing on his mind and soul.

You can see the streamer’s statements here; the clip is no longer available on Twitch:

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Was he banned from Twitch for this? According to Greekgodx, it was not his statements that led to his 3-day ban.

He claims he was banned for a dance in which his chest was visible (via twitter).

He writes that he has been naughty.

“Lost weight – developed God complex”

How is this being discussed? Greekgodx is generally viewed critically by many, as he has also significantly changed his program since his dramatic weight loss. Recently, he attracted attention with anti-vaccine statements.

On social media, the comments say:

  • “Greek has gone off the rails since he lost weight and developed a God complex. The guy really thinks he is better than everyone else.”
  • “His views on women are really what pushed him over the edge. It’s even worse than Trainwrecks’ speech about women that led to his ban.”
  • “The guy has gone off the rails after streaming with Tyler1 and after losing so much weight. His ego has gotten to his head.”
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Streamer says he wakes up full of testosterone and women just want money and status

What does Greekgodx say about it? He says: He wakes up every morning full of testosterone and looks forward to facing the day.

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Most women are only with streamers for their status and money.

For him, every day he wakes up is a gift. Apparently, he believes that without his weight loss he would now be dead.

Time and again, Twitch streamers face periods where they clash with Twitch’s rules even after long careers:

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Blizzard, you really make it hard for me to like you again

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MeinMMO-Demon Cortyn wants to enjoy Blizzard again. But Diablo Immortal and also WoW Dragonflight make it difficult right now.

At MeinMMO, we have extensively discussed Blizzard over the past years. From failed game releases and broken promises with Warcraft: Reforged, to the big sexism scandal and its consequences, or unpleasant incidents like the Blitzchung scandal surrounding Hearthstone.

Those who know me, know that Blizzard has played a big role in my life for a long time. Not only because I write extensively about their games, but also because I have played them for many years and I have many friends and acquaintances because of that, whom I would never have met otherwise.

I have also been shaken by the scandals, but I want to forgive Blizzard. On one hand, because I believe that many developers at Blizzard have nothing to do with the scandals, and on the other hand quite selfishly, because I like World of Warcraft and I am looking forward to Overwatch 2.

Diablo Immortal is so evil that Blizzard itself seems corrupted

But then Diablo Immortal came. I must first say: Actually, I am not that interested in Diablo. I have only played Diablo III sporadically and Diablo II many years ago only because it was being played in my friend circle – it was never my favored game. Also, Diablo Immortal was actually just “meh” to me – or so I thought.

While there are many players defending Diablo Immortal, praising the gameplay or emphasizing that you can have fun without spending money – I simply cannot ignore the game. I have watched countless analyses of the game systems and monetization, whether from colleagues at GameStar or analysts like Josh Strife Hayes on YouTube, and during this I have developed a very clear and also rather drastic opinion:

Diablo Immortal is not only the purest money grab, but it actually entices players to spend money. The amounts of in-game currency you receive for a purchase are set up exactly so that you always have just “too little” after each purchase and thus look at the next package.

If I can spend 20 euros to multiply my loot by a hundred in 4-5 minutes of gameplay, if important upgrade features are completely hidden behind monetary investment and people can seriously spend over 50,000 euros in the game, then this “game” is above all: greedy, exploitative, and coldly designed to lure in the weakest, who are susceptible to gambling.

In my opinion, this is the big stain on Blizzard’s record in recent years. A kind of online casino, hidden behind pretty gameplay. And no matter which game I want to think about at Blizzard, whether it’s WoW, Hearthstone, or Overwatch – the thought keeps creeping in: Look how unscrupulously they have monetized Diablo Immortal. They would go that far.

But Diablo Immortal has not only impacted me, but also my environment. More and more friends and acquaintances have developed a skeptical attitude towards Blizzard solely due to Diablo Immortal. While some have merely shrugged off all the scandals of recent years, the shamelessly exploitative model of Diablo Immortal has achieved more. Some don’t want to spend money on Blizzard games at all anymore, as if they could send a signal against Diablo Immortal.

And I understand that.

WoW Dragonflight: Release date known, but no beta yet – why?

When a new WoW expansion is up for pre-order, I usually have already pre-ordered it even before the trailer showcasing the rewards of the Collector’s Edition has even rolled. This time, that is not the case and I believe this is the first time in over a decade.

This is due not only to Diablo Immortal but also to the fact that the release date for Dragonflight feels wrong. The relatively sudden announcement that Dragonflight will be released in 2022 surprised me. For a brief moment, I was pleased, surprised, and imagined spending “between the years” on the Dragon Isles.

But the anticipation did not last long, as my second thought was: “Please not, this is way too early.” I am skeptical, very skeptical.

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There can certainly be debates about the features of Shadowlands. I liked most of them. But some things needed much more time. Especially more time to implement feedback from the beta.

Throughout Shadowlands, we learned through developer interviews that the Covid pandemic caused more issues than initially admitted. Work progressed more slowly and schedules were delayed. Patches took longer and longer.

And against this backdrop, I have concerns. Because Blizzard is currently dragging out the lost time. And that means a good portion of the originally planned time for Dragonflight has gone into old patches of Shadowlands.

I can’t imagine that the developers of World of Warcraft have “just magically” caught up on 6 months of development time in recent months. After the relatively poor presentation of Dragonflight, in which there was hardly any gameplay to see, I simply don’t believe that there is enough time to release a well-rounded, complete expansion by the end of the year that not only meets Blizzard’s own once-high standards but can also incorporate community feedback.

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Have the developers really learned?

Especially if it turns out that one of the few major features – like the talents, dragon riding, or the new professions – does not come across well and requires a major rework, the 6-month time frame is already tight. And the beta has not even started yet.

Sure, Dragonflight will have fewer major features and therefore might need less time. However, Dragonflight also wants to rebuild the foundation of World of Warcraft, bring back talent trees, and completely overhaul crafting. I would prefer the developers to take an extra 3 to 6 months and plan conservatively, keeping in mind that they might need to scrap something larger after all.

But even now, the schedule seems so tight that the developers will hardly have time for comprehensive feature feedback. Because I can hardly imagine that Dragonflight will be “just simply” delayed, after they already did that with Shadowlands and Warcraft: Reforged, and the legal rights of pre-order customers are likely to improve rather than worsen in most countries.

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I look forward to the changes with Dragonflight, which sound consistently good. I want to believe the developers that they have learned from the mistakes of Shadowlands and at least from a feature standpoint, this seems to be true so far. But then I see the early release date and immediately wonder: Have you really learned? Are you really taking feedback from the community into account? Do you even have the time for that? Or are we just rushing headlong into a game that will only be what it was meant to be in Patch 10.1 and 10.2? Is it really wise to set a release date before the general public has had a chance to check out the beta?

I really want to like Blizzard again. I really do. I want to log into WoW again and especially think of a good game in which I enjoy spending time with friends. I do not want to think that Dragonflight is for some reason significantly more expensive than previous expansions and that Diablo Immortal with its endless cash options keeps popping up in my Battle.net launcher.

I really want to like you again, Blizzard. But why are you resisting that?

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81% of players praise Empyrion on Steam – In the Summer Sale you can get the insider tip for half price

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During the Steam Summer Sale, you can grab a lot of great games at a low price. One of them is Empyrion – Galactic Survival. And as the name suggests, this could be for you if you enjoy survival combat in space.

What kind of game is this? Empyrion – Galactic Survival is developed by the German company “Eleon Game Studios” and was officially released on Steam in 2020, after having been playable in Early Access for several years before.

The game throws you right into the vastness of space, which you must explore. You can fly to different planets and investigate them, but you also have to deal with the hostile environment as well as various creatures and enemies.

To succeed, you will need the right equipment, as well as basic necessities like food or oxygen. In addition, you can construct your own buildings, engage in crafting, or go hunting. Even terraforming is possible.

Apart from your feet, you can rely on various means of transport, from motorcycles to a kind of tank to spaceships – including space battles.

Empyrion gives you the proverbial space sandbox in which you can let loose. This is also possible together: in addition to the solo variant, you can also play in online co-op. It is among our best survival games for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.

A glimpse of the game can be seen in the trailer for Empyrion – Galactic Survival:

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Empyrion – Galactic Survival in the Trailer

How much does the game cost? Normally, the survival game on Steam costs 19.99 euros, but during the Steam Summer Sale you can get it for just 9.99 euros. This offer is valid until July 7, 2022.

How Empyrion – Galactic Survival is received on Steam

This is what players say: Considering the overall reviews of the game, Empyrion has 81% positive ratings out of 23,885 reviews (as of June 29, 2022). Looking only at the last 30 days, the feedback stands at 74% positive reviews from 318 ratings.

In terms of player numbers, Empyrion is not a direct hit but rather classified as a hidden gem: In the last 30 days, according to SteamCharts, Empyrion had an average of about 2,500 active players, with a peak of 5,290 concurrent players. This was also similar in May and April 2022.

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What is praised? Looking into the reviews (via Steam), many praise the numerous possibilities the game offers. Especially building is praised by many players, as it allows them to express their creativity.

Moreover, exploring the world or collecting equipment is also fun. Everyone can get out of the game what they currently desire. The game, so to speak, has its heart in the right place.

What is criticized? On the other hand, the scope of the game also comes under criticism – as many features need to be polished again. Many aspects are not developed in depth, ranging from animations and sound to annoying bugs. The AI acts somewhat foolishly in part.

This kind of criticism was also raised during the release in 2020 and has apparently not been completely addressed to this day. Nevertheless, Empyrion is still received positively and could be worth a look for survival fans.

Are you still looking for new challenges? Then take a look at our list of survival games coming in 2022.

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How do you like Diablo Immortal one month after release?

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Diablo Immortal has attracted hundreds of thousands of players in the first weeks, including some MeinMMO readers. Now the Free2Play game is one month old and we want to know from you if you are still enjoying it.

What is this about? Diablo Immortal, the latest installment of the popular series, was released on June 1. However, the launch was overshadowed by a major discussion about the shop and the Pay2Win factor of the game.

Nevertheless, Diablo Immortal can still excite many players worldwide, as discussions about the state of the game show. The most important market, China, is not even included yet, as Immortal is not allowed to release in China yet.

After 4 weeks, you all have probably played extensively. Therefore, we are now interested in your opinion.

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How do you find Diablo Immortal?

We are embedding a survey here, where you can vote on how well you find Diablo Immortal after the first month:

The biggest criticism of Diablo Immortal is still the Pay2Win factor. Recent estimates suggest that you would have to pay 511,000 euros if you want to max out your character.

However, especially active players are increasingly discussing the technical state of the game. The PC version still needs polishing and is lacking fresh content. Just before the end of the first Battle Pass, there is still no new patch, the first update is yet to come.

How many of the 6 classes have you already tried? You can find the best in our Tier List for Diablo Immortal and gameplay for all classes can be seen in the video:

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Diablo Immortal: All 6 Classes in Brief Overview with Gameplay

Please feel free to write us in the comments more details about how you voted and why. What bothers you about the game or what do you particularly like? How active do you still play? And what do you think Diablo Immortal needs to change or bring in new content to improve?

We already know that Diablo Immortal is a service game that will continue to be developed. Content is to be delivered over the years – including new story, new classes, and features. MeinMMO has already spoken with the heads about how this is supposed to look:

Heads on Diablo Immortal: “We will be like World of Warcraft”

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