Guild awakens 22-year-old dragon in an MMORPG – Pits the whole server against itself

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 4 minutes

According to PC Gamer, more than 100 players banded together and playfully marched into battle in mid-April 2022. They made a big event out of it and woke the dragon:

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Rest of the Server Sabotages Kill of the Sleeper

What happened then? Well, the dragon went berserk, ran amok, and killed everyone in his path.

The guild called on the entire server to gather to kill the dragon. But the other guilds had no intention of doing so, as PC Gamer writes. On the contrary: Out of sheer anger at the selfish guild, they actively worked to ensure that the Sleeper survived and escaped.

So, an attempt to stop the dragon was thwarted. If you watch the video, it was quite a lag-fest, with bodies all over the place. The streamer “LevelUpLarry” had fun, however:

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This is now the discussion: In Everquest, it is frowned upon to wake the dragon. Those who do doom their guild to destruction. Because what is there left to do in an MMORPG after such an act?

In the forum, a furious Everquest player writes:

“Your decision to wake the dragon will not only tarnish your glory and be the reason that people will look back on your guild with disgust. It will also lead irretrievably to your doom. Remember my words!”

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In the forum, a furious Everquest player writes:

“Your decision to wake the dragon will not only tarnish your glory and be the reason that people will look back on your guild with disgust. It will also lead irretrievably to your doom. Remember my words!”

Everquest is an absolute cult MMORPG for many veterans and is still played today:

8 old MMORPGs that are still being played

According to PC Gamer, more than 100 players banded together and playfully marched into battle in mid-April 2022. They made a big event out of it and woke the dragon:

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Rest of the Server Sabotages Kill of the Sleeper

What happened then? Well, the dragon went berserk, ran amok, and killed everyone in his path.

The guild called on the entire server to gather to kill the dragon. But the other guilds had no intention of doing so, as PC Gamer writes. On the contrary: Out of sheer anger at the selfish guild, they actively worked to ensure that the Sleeper survived and escaped.

So, an attempt to stop the dragon was thwarted. If you watch the video, it was quite a lag-fest, with bodies all over the place. The streamer “LevelUpLarry” had fun, however:

This is now the discussion: In Everquest, it is frowned upon to wake the dragon. Those who do doom their guild to destruction. Because what is there left to do in an MMORPG after such an act?

In the forum, a furious Everquest player writes:

“Your decision to wake the dragon will not only tarnish your glory and be the reason that people will look back on your guild with disgust. It will also lead irretrievably to your doom. Remember my words!”

Everquest is an absolute cult MMORPG for many veterans and is still played today:

8 old MMORPGs that are still being played

On a private server for the MMORPG Everquest, a guild made a fateful decision: They awoke a dragon. But this is frowned upon, as it changes the entire MMORPG and removes content from the game forever.

What kind of server is this?

  • On the 3-year-old fan server, “Project 1999 Green”, Everquest is played as it was in the year 2000. Everything on the server is supposed to be “hardcore”; nothing can be purchased through microtransactions – the strict rules of yesteryear apply.
  • Instead of the 28 current expansions for Everquest, Project Green only has the first two expansions – which were only added after the server was launched, which was in October 2019. The second Everquest expansion, “Scars of Velious,” was only released in July 2021 and introduced the ominous dragon Kerafyrm.
  • The 1st expansion of Everquest, “Ruins of Kunark,” is considered one of the best MMO expansions of all time.

A Sleeper That Should Not Be Awakened or He Will Be Gone Forever

What kind of dragon is this? Early Everquest is different from how MMORPGs are envisioned today: Nowadays, MMORPGs are supposed to be as fair and accessible as possible. Everyone should be able to enjoy the same gaming experience. Therefore, MMORPGs are strictly regulated and standardized: like portioned packets of butter.

That was not the case back then. Back then, MMORPGs were adventures in which everything seemed possible:

  • In December 2000, the expansion EverQuest: The Scars of Velious was released, which aimed to introduce extremely strong monsters to the MMORPG known for its extremely strong monsters.
  • The hardest dungeon of the expansion was “Sleeper’s Tomb,” a dungeon for levels 60-75.
  • The idea was that 4 guardians were in the dungeon keeping a huge dragon, “the Sleeper,” asleep. Players could regularly kill the 4 guardians for their loot. They respawned after a strict timer, as was customary in Everquest back then.

This dragon “Kerafyrm” is said to be the most powerful being in Norrath. He was born from the union of two dragons of different elemental types, which is actually strictly forbidden.

Despite his godlike power, Kerafyrm is also completely insane and slaughters other dragons that get in his way. Yes, he is such an abomination that the other dragons decided he must be kept under control.

Since it is strictly forbidden for dragons to kill other dragons, he was put into a permanent sleep after a great battle: 4 guardians watch over his slumber.

Only if the guardians are defeated will Kerafyrm awaken (via wiki.project1999). This is something that one would want to avoid at all costs.

What is so terrible about waking the dragon? The problem is: Once the Sleeper is awoken, a unique event occurs that irrevocably changes the server:

  • The dragon goes berserk because he is completely insane. He kills everything in his path. In the history of Everquest, it has only been possible once to stop the dragon and kill him.
  • After that, the Sleeper disappears forever.
  • The 4 guardians, who were supposed to keep him asleep, also never appear again – their coveted loot is gone from the game.

That is why it has always been frowned upon in Everquest to be so selfish as to kill the dragon.

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Decision to Wake the Dragon Divides Guild and Server

This was the discussion on the server: As reported by PC Gamer, a hardcore guild had long maintained control over the spawns of the guardians on the server: They had a monopoly on the dragons (via pcgamer.com).

But another guild competed with them and also began to farm the dragons.

Apparently, a discussion broke out internally in the dominant guild about whether to end this and awaken the Sleeper. The guild was also divided on the decision:

  • Some wanted to wake the Sleeper immediately. Also, to be able to do something else instead of just focusing on the loot of the guardians.
  • Others wanted to keep the dragon asleep forever, seeing no reason to wake him and upset the entire server. For some, perhaps an item from the guardians was still missing.

Ultimately, some members of the guild had had enough, took matters into their own hands, and organized a raid to end the dragon situation once and for all.

This could be stopped at the last minute by the guild leadership changing passwords and intervening firmly.

Nevertheless, after this action, it was clear that the dragon would be awoken. Either deliberately or haphazardly. So the guild decided to vote on whether to awaken the dragon and ultimately chose to do it in a unique event: The dragon had to awaken.

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In the forum, a furious Everquest player writes:

“Your decision to wake the dragon will not only tarnish your glory and be the reason that people will look back on your guild with disgust. It will also lead irretrievably to your doom. Remember my words!”

Everquest is an absolute cult MMORPG for many veterans and is still played today:

8 old MMORPGs that are still being played

According to PC Gamer, more than 100 players banded together and playfully marched into battle in mid-April 2022. They made a big event out of it and woke the dragon:

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Rest of the Server Sabotages Kill of the Sleeper

What happened then? Well, the dragon went berserk, ran amok, and killed everyone in his path.

The guild called on the entire server to gather to kill the dragon. But the other guilds had no intention of doing so, as PC Gamer writes. On the contrary: Out of sheer anger at the selfish guild, they actively worked to ensure that the Sleeper survived and escaped.

So, an attempt to stop the dragon was thwarted. If you watch the video, it was quite a lag-fest, with bodies all over the place. The streamer “LevelUpLarry” had fun, however:

This is now the discussion: In Everquest, it is frowned upon to wake the dragon. Those who do doom their guild to destruction. Because what is there left to do in an MMORPG after such an act?

In the forum, a furious Everquest player writes:

“Your decision to wake the dragon will not only tarnish your glory and be the reason that people will look back on your guild with disgust. It will also lead irretrievably to your doom. Remember my words!”

Everquest is an absolute cult MMORPG for many veterans and is still played today:

8 old MMORPGs that are still being played

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An MMORPG is so heavily Pay2Win that I can only laugh at criticism of Lost Ark and Black Desert

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 4 minutes

The term Pay2Win refers to a game where you pay to become stronger. However, the boundaries of what exactly constitutes Pay2Win and what is still considered acceptable are becoming increasingly blurred. In recent months, especially Lost Ark and Black Desert have faced significant backlash. MyMMO editor Alexander Leitsch, however, recalls his experiences with Perfect World.

The boundaries between Pay2Win, Pay2Convenience, and what is accepted by the majority are becoming increasingly blurred. I personally approach games without much pain.

For example, I have no problem with level boosters and even consider them very helpful, as they often allowed me to reach the midgame of an MMORPG faster and thus get a better picture of the game. This is also what the well-known MMORPG YouTuber Josh Strife Hayes reflects on.

I see Lost Ark as mostly unproblematic because the same can be achieved with foreseeable grinding as with real money. With Black Desert and its equipment enhancement mechanics, I am more divided, as the grinding experience here is a bit different.

However, both games fade in comparison to Perfect World International. Although I have not played this game since 2013, I still carry a small trauma from that time.

Who is speaking here? Alexander Leitsch is the MMORPG expert at MyMMO. He prefers to play Guild Wars 2, New World, and ESO, but has also spent countless hours in Black Desert, WoW Classic, or indie games like Broken Ranks. He has been so addicted to MMORPGs that he can no longer play single-player games.

Perfect World sells potions and pets that are only available for real money

Perfect World has many systems that I would consider Pay2Win. My biggest issue back then was with the “spells,” two potions that restore health points and mana. These potions were practically mandatory in the game, as they could decide a PvP battle single-handedly. And PvP exists starting at level 30 in the open world.

However, both potions were only available for real money and had limited uses. This means they would eventually run out, and I had to reach into my wallet again.

Even today, these potions still exist, as I could see after a quick glance in the shop:

Perfect World Potions

While you can also buy these potions on the in-game marketplace, you can only do so if another player bought them for real money and then sold them. This brings us directly to Pay2Win number two: exchanging real money for in-game currency.

Yes, this exchange also exists in Guild Wars 2 or Lost Ark. But especially in Guild Wars 2, I managed to organize the maximum gear within a few days. I can no longer buy strength. And the strength in Lost Ark is limited, at least in organized PvP.

In Perfect World, this is not the case. PvP exists in the open world and also PvP for territories. In both cases, the equipment is king.

The equipment itself had properties that fully fall under Pay2Win during my time. Because to get the best gear in the game back then, you had to collect reputation. Or you could go directly to your bank account and buy the best equipment in the game.

Of course, this equipment also had to be upgraded. The best way to do this was with orbs from the shop, which guaranteed a 100% upgrade. Because luck is only for the low-income earners! For the best equipment, you would also end up paying significantly more than 100 euros per piece – if you are doing it, do it right!

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The fourth aspect that I found negative was the pets for the Venomancer. You could tame some, but you could not tame some legendary monsters. They were only available for, if I remember correctly, around 200 euros in the shop.

And guess which ones were always required by group members in dungeons. Right….

Lose items in PvP

By the way, anyone who actively plays PvP in Perfect World can lose their items or even their equipped gear. This applies when you have fought hard for a high rank and tend to kill people who have a lower rank or have disabled PvP in the open world.

This, however, often does not apply to shop items. It states that they: “Will not be dropped upon death.”

Additionally, there is XP loss upon death unless you have an appropriate buff active from the shop.

It seems to have only gotten worse instead of better

I haven’t followed Perfect World for years. But through a thread in the MMORPG reddit, I became aware of the Pay2Win topic. Some mentioned Perfect World as a prime example of the MMORPG with the worst shop. And it seems to have gotten even worse in recent years.

The shop currently contains over 150 different items that you can buy with real money. Among these are:

  • Dozens of packages with currencies, of which I have no idea how important they are
  • Loot boxes that state that there is a chance for item X – but not what else you can get
  • Packages for unlocking skills or glyphs
  • Teleports to locations of my choice
  • Titles that grant additional stats like +10 Physical and Magical Attack for 30 days
  • XP boosters
  • You can level up through boosts.
  • You can buy and upgrade the strongest equipment directly. Generally, when it comes to upgrading, the chance of failure exists unless you rely on shop items.
  • You can equip yourself with additional stats and potions and dominate in PvP.
  • You can theoretically generate endless amounts of in-game currency.
  • You can teleport anywhere, regardless of whether you have been there before.
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    In addition, there are a few armor skins, weapon skins, and mounts. The mounts start at a price of nearly 40 euros.

    Perfect World Stat Boost
    Certain titles provide you with additional stats for 30 days.

    On reddit, players report that the developers have even removed some intermediary levels in the drops, making it harder for free-to-play players to keep up with the equipment and almost forcing them to spend money. I can neither confirm nor deny this experience with the currently missing knowledge.

    Perfect World has basically everything that is bad

    Perfect World combines the worst from all games:

    • You can level up through boosts.
    • You can buy and upgrade the strongest equipment directly. Generally, when it comes to upgrading, the chance of failure exists unless you rely on shop items.
    • You can equip yourself with additional stats and potions and dominate in PvP.
    • You can theoretically generate endless amounts of in-game currency.
    • You can teleport anywhere, regardless of whether you have been there before.
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Pokémon GO: Snapshot of Water Pokémon for Poni Adventure – Here’s how it works

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

For the special research “A Pony Adventure” in Pokémon GO, you need to take a snapshot of a Water Pokémon. However, the task is unclear – We will show you how to solve it.

What kind of task is it? For trainers of Pokémon GO, the big Water Festival is currently taking place. Pokémon of this type are the focus and can be found more frequently in raids, in the wild, and also in eggs. The special research “A Pony Adventure” is active at the same time and brings you a few quests that fit the event.

However, trainers are currently having problems with the task “Take a snapshot of a Water Pokémon,” which sounds so simple. How do you solve it?

Trick for Water Snapshot

Where is the task? In the special research “A Pony Adventure”, you can find the snapshot task in chapter 2. You will be rewarded with an encounter with Wailmer, and you need to complete the task to continue to chapter 3.

Here’s how to do it: The snapshot will not work if you take a picture of a wild Water Pokémon. You need to take the snapshot of a Water Pokémon that is already in your collection. To do this, open your Pokémon collection, look for a Water Pokémon, and then tap on the camera icon. After that, you can take a snapshot and thus fulfill the task.

Niantic could have formulated the task more clearly here. Because there are also other researches that explicitly ask for snapshots of Pokémon from your own collection or from the wild.

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After you have solved the task, you can diligently continue playing the special research for the Pony Adventure. In chapter 3, you need to catch Pokémon, spin stops, and walk a certain distance. In chapter 4, you will have an encounter with Alolan Exeggutor.

In a few days, the Community Day in May will start – here’s what’s in store.

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Which MMORPGs and multiplayer games do you play to relax?

Irina Moritz Irina Moritz Reading time < 1 minutes

Which games do you feel comfortable playing to relax after a long day? Let us know.

Gaming as a hobby serves fans for entertainment, of course. Many of us regularly dive into virtual worlds to experience adventures, challenge ourselves in PvE, or compete with others in PvP.

But there are also MMORPGs and multiplayer games where we don’t want to save worlds or exert ourselves much. When you crash onto the couch or into the gaming chair after a long and tiring workday, sometimes you just don’t feel like saving the world.

Instead, you might want to lean back and engage in some in-game activity that is relaxing. Multiplayer games offer various options:

  • Casual leveling
  • Completing side quests
  • Role-playing
  • Farming gear or materials
  • Crafting
  • Designing housing
  • Taking screenshots in photo mode
  • Yes, even fishing

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And each of us has our own game that we retreat to for a casual and quiet evening, whether alone or with friends.

Some prefer games with a slower pace, while for others, action-packed games can also be relaxing because they know every corner and crevice in them.

We want to know which MMORPGs and multiplayer games you play when you want to relax. Let us know in the comments what those games are and what makes them so relaxing. Is it the gameplay in general or specific activities?

We look forward to your responses!

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Gaming clan hosts a live show 24 hours a day for 1.2 million € on Twitch – Has to pull the emergency brake

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

The gaming clan FaZe held a show on Twitch to find a new member. 20 Twitch streamers from around the world participated, with prizes worth over 1.2 million euros at stake. The show was supposed to run for 15 days, 24 hours a day on Twitch. But now the show had to be cancelled: public opposition became too high. Several Covid cases had appeared in the house.

What kind of show was it?

  • It was a sort of “FaZe searching for the next Twitch star,” mixed with Big Brother. The show was supposed to run for 15 days: it was planned to broadcast live from a warehouse on Twitch 24 hours a day starting from May 5. The first 130 hours were also shown – an average of 2800 people watched.
  • In the show, 20 selected emerging talents competed against each other in a warehouse playing various games. The goal was to find the “next member of the FaZe Clan.”
  • But Covid disrupted the organizers’ plans. After 6 days, the show had to be cancelled.

Also a way to entertain on Twitch. The most popular clip of all time on the streaming platform:

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What were the prizes? There were several prizes:

  • one million US dollars in cryptocurrency
  • a sponsorship contract worth $250,000
  • a Nissan GT-R

In addition, membership in FaZe and a bright future perspective. Because the Twitch streamers participating there can suddenly become stars overnight with massive marketing power behind them. After all, FaZe is the largest e-sports clan in the world.

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Mix of Big Brother and “You do the stream”

What was played? It was a typical “elimination show,” as seen in reality TV:

In one match, 5 players were locked in portable toilets and then the toilets were lifted 3.3 meters into the air. The players had to solve a riddle in the portable toilet, thus unlocking a small window, and shoot a toy gun through the window at a target.

There were also typical scenes like those from the “Big Brother” house. Experienced FaZe members also acted as mentors or judges.

The candidates took turns in other times to design and moderate the stream themselves.

Highlights were uploaded on YouTube, such as this portable toilet game

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDS_0zlO8SI

3 Covid cases appeared after a few days

What was the problem? Early in the show, already on May 7, three players had to drop out because they tested positive for Covid.

This was seen by outsiders as unfair: Young streamers were dropping out for something they had no control over.

It was said that in the end, it would be the one with the best immune system who would win.

How FaZe reacted: The clan was initially resistant. They said the show could not be stopped because there were too many commitments. It was also not so bad if someone dropped out. People would not be forgotten.

For three streamers who dropped out, they simply brought in two new candidates: The show had to go on.

However, those who dropped out seemed inconsolable, having missed a big opportunity for their careers.

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Twitch streamer Ernsto was in tears when he missed his chance for the money due to Covid.

Covid case 4 led to cancellation

This brought about a rethink: Ultimately, FaZe had to yield to Covid. When on May 11 the fourth participant tested positive for Covid-19, it was said that the show would now be suspended. Suddenly, the health of the participants and staff became the top priority.

It is said that the show will continue when everything is safe. Then all 20 candidates and the 2 newly nominated will have a chance to participate in the show.

This is the reaction: After the clan was heavily criticized for the decision “The Show must go on,” it is now largely agreed that FaZe made the right decision.

However, it is also mentioned in the comments on Twitter that this could have been avoided with a two-week quarantine before the show. But hindsight is always 20/20.

We reported on the show a few days ago:

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FIFA 22: Bundesliga TOTS is now here – with 15 top cards for your team

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

On Friday, May 13, 2022, the FIFA 22 Bundesliga TOTS was released. 15 Bundesliga players in the Team of the Season received cards – with strong stats.

When does the Bundesliga TOTS come? The Bundesliga TOTS was released by EA Sports on May 13, 2022. It replaced the Premier League TOTS in Ultimate Team at 7 PM.

The Team-of-the-Season event lasts for several weeks and brings strong teams for numerous leagues. You can find the complete TOTS schedule here.

Players were already able to choose the cards that should come into the Bundesliga TOTS. However, this voting has ended now. Now it’s just a matter of waiting to see which players ultimately make the team.

The complete Bundesliga Team of the Season – Who is in the TOTS?

FIFA 22 Bundesliga TOTS

This is the Bundesliga TOTS: The complete Bundesliga TOTS is now available. Especially Lewandowski and Joshua Kimmich stand out with their 97-rated cards, but Christopher Nkunku is also likely to be one of the most sought-after players (96) in this Team of the Season.

The Bundesliga TOTS also offers plenty of strong cards in defense – and four cards come with 99 pace: Raum, Frimpong, Diaby, and Davies.

Overall, the Bundesliga TOTS is very strong. Here you see all players at a glance:

Forward

  • Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich)
  • Erling Haaland (Borussia Dortmund)
  • Christopher Nkunku (RB Leipzig)
  • Thomas Müller (Bayern Munich)

Midfield

  • Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich)
  • Florian Wirtz (Bayer 04 Leverkusen)
  • Jude Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund)
  • Moussa Diaby (Bayer 04 Leverkusen)
  • Filip Kostić (Eintracht Frankfurt)

Defender

  • David Raum (TSG 1899 Hoffenheim)
  • Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich)
  • Evan Ndicka (Eintracht Frankfurt)
  • Nico Schlotterbeck (SC Freiburg)
  • Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer 04 Leverkusen)

Goalkeeper

  • Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich)
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How do I get TOTS cards? The Team-of-the-Season cards are mostly in packs, but the chance of pulling rare and strong cards is very low.

Some cards can also be obtained through SBCs or tasks – you just need to invest some playtime.

Another alternative during the TOTS is a strong performance in the Weekend League. During the event, you can earn TOTS cards as player choice rewards in FUT Champions. How to earn TOTS cards in the Weekend League, we will show you here.

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Destiny 2: Xur today – Location and offer on 13.05.

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In Destiny 2, there is an NPC you need to know: Xur. He is the best Exotic trader this side of the solar system with a bustling spaghetti face. Every Friday at 7 PM, he arrives on time and opens his shop with exotic items. So, if you want to quickly complete your collection and Exotics, a visit to him is a must. MeinMMO will tell you where to find him.

What happened this week in Destiny 2? Currently, players in Destiny 2 are having a friendly class fight. However, this was unfairly exploited at the start to get a special emblem. Those who wanted to be among the top 10% of Guardians exploited a ridiculous trick that Bungie itself implemented. When the developer intervened to restore fairness and changed the Guardian Games rules, there were no consequences for players who exploited the trick for ridiculously high scores.

Furthermore, Bungie announced changes to the outdated Iron Banner. A new-old mode aims to blow the dust away with fresh air. In the upcoming Season 17, a new PvP map located in Savathun’s Throne World will be introduced. However, our Destiny 2 author and PvP expert Christos Tsogos is not sure whether the refreshed Rift mode is enough to appease PvP players.

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Lord Shaxx, Ana Bray, and the 14th Heilig at a Vanguard meeting.

All info on Xur on May 13, 2022 – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia

When does Xur come? Since Xur is very punctual, you can expect his arrival every Friday at 7 PM. However, you also need to bring materials, as the goods are cheap but not free.

Where is Xur? This is his shop for the weekend

Xur’s location: MeinMMO tracks down Xur every Friday and finds him for you. Today, the mysterious trader is located in the European Dead Zone, Twisted Cove. Check the map, the green arrow marks his exact position:

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Here you can find Xur.

Xur’s inventory from May 13 – May 17 – All Exotics at a glance

What does Xur have for sale? Basically, Xur is an Exotic dealer for weapons and armor. All characters, so Warlocks, Hunters, and Titans, can shop with him. This week his offer includes:

Weapon: Zerberus+1 – Auto rifle for 29 Legendary shards

Titan: Synthoceps – Gauntlets for 23 Legendary shards

  • Mobility: +13
  • Resilience: +17
  • Recovery: +3
  • Discipline: +2
  • Intellect: +18
  • Strength: +10
  • Total: 63

Hunter: Graviton Forfeit – Helmet for 23 Legendary shards

  • Mobility: +7
  • Resilience: +13
  • Recovery: +10
  • Discipline: +20
  • Intellect: +2
  • Strength: +11
  • Total: 63

Warlock: Nezarec’s Sin – Helmet for 23 Legendary shards

  • Mobility: +10
  • Resilience: +3
  • Recovery: +19
  • Discipline: +20
  • Intellect: +6
  • Strength: +2
  • Total: 60
Xur’s offer from May 13.

In the new video from Nexxoss-Gaming, you can take a close look at all the items:

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Xur’s inventory from May 13 with all rolls.

Xur also sells Legendary items and offers unique rolls for Exotics from no longer available exotic missions from past DLCs each week.

Currently, he has these two weapons for sale:

  • The exotic hand cannon “The Hawkmoon” with the perk “Deadly Wind”
  • The exotic scout rifle “The Story of a Dead Man” with the perk “Mobile Target”

Costs for the weapons: For these two Exotics, the cost is 1 Ascendant Shard, 1 Exotic Cipher, 125,000 Glimmer, and 200 Legendary Shards.

Xur always has this with him: You can always get an Exotic Engram for 97 Legendary Shards from Xur, as well as the weekly quest to obtain an exotic cipher.

No Trials – Use the last Iron Banner of Season 16

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Currently, Cabal Empress Caiatl is Lord Saladin’s “supervisor”.

What’s up with the Trials? This week, the Iron Banner event is active one last time, which means unfortunately, there will be no Trials. So, you need to take advantage of the Iron Banner and go hunting there. This is Bungie’s way of ensuring that both activities don’t scare off customers from each other.

Since this is the last Iron Banner and a refresh of the event is scheduled for the upcoming Season 17, you should redeem all your stored Iron Banner tokens with Lord Saladin by May 17.

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Why is this note so important? In the past, Bungie has given several NPC vendors a new reputation system to provide players with more direct ways to obtain their loot. Instead of collecting activity tokens, you will automatically level up in the future and gain reputation for playing the respective playlist.

These and other changes will also come to the Iron Banner in Season 17. So redeem your tokens by Tuesday, May 17, at 7 PM at the latest; otherwise, they will be worthless.

What do you think of Xur’s offer? Is it worth it for you this week? Feel free to leave us a comment and let us know what Xur should definitely offer in his inventory.

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MMORPG Lost Ark: The mastermind behind the Steam hit quits – Apparently, the stress was too much

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Lost Ark is the biggest surprise in the MMORPG sector for about 10 years. On Steam, the free-to-play MMORPG has reached several hundred thousand players: The head behind the game is Global Director Keum ‘Gold River’ Kang-sun. He has now surprisingly announced his withdrawal in Korea. The news hits many players in Korea, where chief developers like Gold River are almost worshipped.

This is the announcement:

  • Gold River regularly hosts a broadcast where he informs players about what is planned for the MMORPG in the future (via youtube). Lost Ark is considered the online RPG that has developed best since its release in South Korea in 2019. New classes come into the game regularly.
  • A few hours ago, Gold River made his last broadcast, where he announced a ban on ‘DPS meters’. Those who start using them will be banned; this has also been communicated to Amazon. Gold River also said that he has been invited to 7 weddings between ‘Lost Ark’ players lately.
  • The Elgacia update is the last patch for which Gold River is responsible as Director. His health has deteriorated, and it continues to decline.

Lost Ark was much more successful at release on Steam than anyone expected:

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The 5 Reasons for the Incredible Success of Lost Ark

‘The Yoshi-P of Lost Ark’

What was Gold River known for? The Global Director was held in high esteem by many fans. Unlike in the West, where we view many MMORPG heads critically and rarely have anything good to say about Ion Hazzikostas (WoW) and barely know the names of other Game Directors, such leaders like Gold River are revered in Asia.

Fans say he is incredibly charismatic and spoke with great passion for his game.

One user calls him the ‘Yoshi-P’ of Lost Ark. This refers to Naoki Yoshida, the Game Director of Final Fantasy XIV, who has been revered since he rescued the game from damnation and led it to new heights.

Gold River was known for his statement that he promises to make Lost Ark better every day: Today better than yesterday, tomorrow better than today.

On the reddit forum, it is said: Gold River was as popular with Korean players as Yoshi-P in Final Fantasy XIV. Here in the West, this did not come across because we do not have the connection to him. But South Korean players are truly desperate about the news.

Even in the English-speaking Lost Ark forum, many fans express how much they cherish Gold River and express their condolences.

It is said that Gold River really cared about the game and the players. It is suspected that an enormous workload may have caused so much stress that it is now taking a toll on his health. There are recurring mentions of a gigantic workload he had to bear in trying to shape Lost Ark according to his vision.

In South Korea, there is a culture of literally “working oneself to death” – it even has its own name: Kwarosa.

Gold River himself speaks of depressive phases saved only by the enthusiasm of the players and how much they love his game. Ultimately, Lost Ark fulfilled his dream.

In the English-speaking world, Gold River was primarily known for an interview that Twitch streamer Asmongold commented on with delight:

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What’s next? The Director says he trusts his team and leaves Lost Ark in very good hands. According to him, the game will continue to run for many years.

This is what it’s about: This cult of personality around developers is foreign to us in Europe, where MMORPGs are more often sold as team projects, with the chief being merely the ‘first among equals’ who coordinates and holds everything together. Game Directors rarely appear; most communication is handled by Community Managers.

In Lost Ark and Final Fantasy XIV, however, the heads hold significantly more central positions: They have a greater influence on their games. They also speak much more frequently in ‘I’ than in ‘we’, as we are used to in Europe.

More on the success of Lost Ark:

Lost Ark is finally an MMORPG that runs successfully after 5 weeks – But why?

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PS4, PS5: PlayStation boss allegedly angered Sony employees with bizarre email about cats and abortion

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According to Bloomberg, the head of PlayStation at Sony (PS4, PS5), Jim Ryan, has angered some of his employees with an internal email. He asks them to respect everyone’s opinion on the controversial topic of abortion rights and then spoke about his cats.

Where does the information come from? Gaming journalist Jason Schreier reports for Bloomberg on an internal email that Jim Ryan sent to some Sony employees on Thursday (via bloomberg). Ryan is the head of PlayStation.

This is the situation regarding abortion in the USA: Since 1973, the precedent Roe vs. Wade has made abortion federally legal in the USA, allowing every woman to decide alone whether she wants an abortion or not.

However, also because Donald Trump has populated the Supreme Court with conservative judges, the Supreme Court of the USA is now looking to overturn this ruling and return the decision on abortion to the states. It is expected that up to 26 states could ban abortion.

PlayStation head does not take a position on abortion dispute

This is the email from the PlayStation head: In the email, Ryan does not take a position on the abortion discussion but writes that the company Sony and its community is “multifaceted and diverse,” with many different perspectives.

We owe it to ourselves and the millions of PlayStation users to respect the differing opinions of everyone in the internal and external community. Respecting is not the same as agreeing. But it is fundamental to who we are as a company and as a valued global brand.

After this paragraph, Ryan is said to have written that he would like to share something light to inspire everyone to find a balance that helps cope with the stress of the uncertain world situation.

He is then reported to have written five additional paragraphs about how his cats were now celebrating their first birthday, the noises they make, and that he would like to get a dog.

A dog is after all man’s best friend, he knows his place and would fulfill useful roles, such as biting beggars or chasing balls.

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“Never been so angry about a cat’s birthday”

How was the email received? As Bloomberg reports, some Sony employees expressed their displeasure about the email in internal discussions. Some women felt that the message did not respect their rights or trivialized them.

Someone at Sony is quoted as saying: “I have never been so angry about a cat’s birthday.”

In reactions to the email on Twitter, the phrasing “that dogs would know their place” is also criticized – in that context, it had a bad undertone.

How to handle the situation differently is shown by Destiny developer Bungie:

Destiny 2: Bungie comments on abortion – told: “Better stick to your games”

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Nerd investigates with IT magic which classes the raid guilds in WoW are searching for the most

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The choice of class and specialization significantly determines how the game feels in WoW: Shadowlands. Some prefer melee, while others prefer ranged. However, there are also players who like to adapt to the demand – and for them, a nerd on reddit has now created the perfect database.

A user on reddit wants to restart his guild with a few friends before the new expansion of World of Warcraft. They want to try new classes – but which ones should they choose?

The user goes by “ItsACrunchyNut”, describes himself as a nerd, and likes to choose his class based on what is currently needed. To find out the demand, the WoW tool wowprogress helps him. On the site, guilds can manually specify which class they are currently looking for.

The proud nerd claims he could have simply searched through a few guilds and seen from the demand what is needed – “But I’m a nerd. Why do something simple when it can also be complicated?”.

Together with a nerd colleague, “ItsACrunchyNut” conjured some IT magic and wrote a program to evaluate the demand from about 4,000 guilds that have already downed the last boss in the raid (Achievement: AoTC).

We present the magical results to you on MeinMMO.

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The most sought-after PvE classes and specializations in Patch 9.2

“ItsACrunchyNut” didn’t just look at the classes in his evaluation, but also at the roles and specializations (As of: 10.05.22 / via reddit.com). The numbers are estimates from the user:

  • Most sought-after roles
    • Ranged DPS: 20,100
    • Melee DPS: 12,800
    • Ranged Healer: 5,200
    • Melee Healer: 3,900
    • Tanks: 2,400
  • Most sought-after classes
    • Druid: 6,100
    • Priest: 5,100
    • Shaman: 2,600
  • Most sought-after specializations
    • Balance Druids: 3,900
    • All Warlocks: 3,600
    • Shadow Priests: 2,600

For an overview of all classes, “ItsACrunchyNut” also created a graphic, divided into classes and roles:

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A work of IT magic. Source: ItsACrunchyNut on reddit

How were the data generated? Guilds can enter their player needs on “wowprogress” and specify how high the demand is – high, medium, low. For a “high” demand, the user set 4 players needed, for “medium” 2, and for “low” 1 player.

Thus, “ItsACrunchyNut” created a numerical database that can be represented in a diagram.

His evaluation is therefore based on estimates and is not very accurate. However, for a representation of the class and role demand of over 4,000 guilds, the chosen method is well-suited.

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The nerd uses his IT magic to create exciting results that are actually helpful in class selection – if you like to look at the demand and adapt.

If you are absolutely unsure which classes with which specialization to approach, such mathematical approaches are often helpful.

Another approach is to look at the damage numbers of the individual specs. For this, we also have the right thing for you: WoW DPS ranking for Shadowlands – These classes deal the most damage

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FIFA 22 annoys players with poor compensation for the most important Weekend League of the year

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 3 minutes

The last Weekend League ended earlier than expected. Now FIFA 22 is distributing compensation – but many players feel it is not enough.

What is the problem? For the current “Team of the Season” event, the timings of the Weekend League have been adjusted. Instead of running from Friday to early Monday, the Weekend League now runs from Fridays at 9:00 PM to Wednesdays at 9:00 AM. So it was at least originally announced.

However, the last Weekend League ended 24 hours early. This was displayed in the game via a countdown timer, but those who relied on the original announcement and logged in on Tuesday evening to play a few games were left disappointed.

EA Sports also confirmed on Twitter that this was a mistake.

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As compensation, the following has now been considered:

  • Players who qualified for the last FUT Champions Finals will receive 1,500 FUT Champions qualification points credited for the next week.
  • Additionally, a seasonal objective will be published at the beginning of next week, which includes an untradeable Prime Gold Player Pack and 3000 XP.

However, the response to this announcement has mostly been negative. Players evidently expected a bit more.

Of all weekends, the Premier League weekend comes with a mistake

What players criticize: Both in the FIFA subreddit and in Twitter comments, the compensation is being criticized as inadequate. The main reason: Last weekend, players could earn the Premier League TOTS players as part of the Player Picks.

Premier League cards are traditionally the most popular in Ultimate Team, and the TOTS cards are particularly strong. At the same time, they are also extremely expensive and hard to obtain in packs. Accordingly, the Weekend League is one of the best ways to acquire these cards – for some, this Weekend League is the most important one in the FIFA year.

That receiving only qualification points and a 45,000 coin pack is simply not enough for many. This is what some are saying on Twitter:

  • “So… you give people an average pack, which they have to play for to compensate for the loss of good packs, instead of just giving them free packs,” comments one (via Twitter).
  • “This cannot be the compensation given to those who missed the PL Reds. Shameful!” (via Twitter)
  • Another user says on Twitter: “Wouldn’t it have been easier to compensate those who didn’t manage to finish their 20 games? This seems like a strange approach.”

More about FIFA 22 on MeinMMO:

Similar criticism also exists on reddit: “This issue did not affect me, as I play WL on Saturdays, but this compensation is a joke for those who were affected,” writes user gobaldygooch (via reddit). He continued, “I understand that it’s probably hard for EA to determine exactly who was affected, but this compensation is terrible.”

He states that the qualification points don’t mean much, just like the XP: “So you only have a 45k pack, which you won’t get until there are no more packs for Prem-TOTS. At the same time, there will be some people who completely missed red picks of the Prem-TOTS worth hundreds of thousands of coins (untradeable).”

Overall, some players expected a better compensation here. On May 13, the Premier League TOTS in FIFA 22 will be replaced, and it will not be possible to obtain it from packs for the time being. Instead, at 7:00 PM, the Bundesliga TOTS will appear in Ultimate Team.

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Twitch: Melons, Pandas, and Underwear are the Preferences of a Rising German VTuber – Who is sukidingels?

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If you see a black-haired woman with a melon in her hair and in anime style, it is very likely Suki “sukidingels”. The 28-year-old streamer has been a VTuber for 2 years and has since been experiencing a surge on Twitch. But who is she and what does she do on her channel? MeinMMO reveals it to you.

Who is sukidingels? Suki has been active on Twitch since 2013 and has been using an anime-style VTuber model since 2020. Instead of a facecam, the anime character represents the streamer.

Her character has long black hair with bright blue eyes. As a trademark, she wears a melon hairpin. Her outfit changes in the different streams.

She herself says that she particularly likes watermelons, pandas, and underwear, and refers to her viewers as the “WatermelonPandaPantsuCrew”. Also on her channel, you can find cute little pandas everywhere, eating or interacting with watermelons.

This is what sukidingels’ VTuber model looks like.

sukidingels is usually laid-back, her humor sometimes quite double-edged, and she often has a good one-liner ready. She also has no problem letting her emotions flow freely. Her viewers celebrate her style and support her vigorously (as of May 13, 2022):

  • Suki currently has 42,859 followers on Twitch.
  • About 2,330 people are subscribed to her at the moment.
  • Her streams are followed by an average of 1,180 people (in the last 90 days).

VTubing has been extremely trendy for some time, as shown by the streamer Ironmouse:

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How does the VTuber sukidingels structure her Twitch streams?

Before 2020, Suki streamed without facecam or avatar. However, she has been gaming various games since she started on the platform. These currently include Rust, Lost Ark, Pokémon, and New World.

If she is not gaming, the streamer draws or chats with her community about anime and other topics. In between, sukidingels also sings various songs and always says goodbye in her streams with the same lullaby “Golden Light” from the anime DoReMi.

Here you can see a clip featuring Suki’s previous avatar and an emotional outburst:

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How did the streamer become known? Partly through her constant activity on Twitch, through adding the VTube model, and probably additionally through playing together with other well-known personalities like streamers Dhalucard, Dennsen, and Torro.

She was also part of Season 3 of Rustplatz, where many different streamers participated in March 2022 and conducted role-playing on a separate server. It is considered the most successful Rust project in Germany.

She also does not shy away from presenting herself in real life, as she will be at this year’s Dokomi (via dokomi.de). An anime convention in Düsseldorf, which takes place once a year and attracts a massive number of visitors. So anyone who wants can meet sukidingels there.

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What does her growth look like in numbers? From March to April was her peak phase, and she managed to engage over 2,000 people for her streams at times. Thus she belonged to the 5 biggest streamers in Germany for a short time.

Meanwhile, Suki fluctuates between 700 and 1,100 viewers on average, while in early 2021, she was at an audience between 60 and 120. Definitely a significant growth and success for the German Twitch streamer.

Thanks to Unges livestream, small YouTubers were also able to experience growth: Big German Twitch streamer wants to discover smaller YouTube channels – immediately realizes how difficult it is

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After 3 years, Apex Legends has more players on Steam than ever before – What’s the reason for this?

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 3 minutes

After more than 3 years, the “Battle Royal” shooter Apex Legends has reached a new peak, attracting more players on Steam than ever before. But what has led to this recent high?

What are the player numbers? Apex Legends has maintained high player counts on Steam for quite some time now. Just in February of this year, the shooter set the previous record of 392,998 concurrent players (via SteamCharts.com). After a slight drop in player counts in March (354,000) and April (371,000), the shooter is experiencing a rebound with Season 13.

On Wednesday, May 11, 2022, a day after the Season 13 update, 411,000 players played the “Battle Royal” shooter, matching the February record.

What caused the high player numbers? On Tuesday, May 10, 2022, Season 13 launched in EA’s “Battle Royal” shooter Apex Legends. 

Season 13 brought significant changes with the Saviors update. Alongside the new legend Newcastle, the so-called Ranked Reloaded was introduced, along with changes to the map Storm Point and the map rotation. 

The new legend Newcastle & the “Storm Point” overhaul

What can the new legend do? The new legend of the successful Battle Royale is named Newcastle. MeinMMO shows you what the new character can do.

If you haven’t seen the character trailer for the new legend Newcastle yet, you can catch up here:

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Apex Legends: Who is the new legend Newcastle and what can he do? See his skills here in gameplay

Newcastle has three abilities that distinguish him:

  • Revival Shield (passive ability): Revives and protects allies with a shield while pulling them to safety
  • Mobile Shield (tactical ability): Throws a controllable drone with Newcastle that generates a movable energy shield to protect from fire
  • Fortress (ultimate ability): Constructs a stronghold at allies or targets, providing cover and an advantage in battles

What was changed about Storm Point? According to the developers, their goal was to enhance the features of the Storm Point map without removing anything.

Accordingly, Storm Point received a new so-called Point of Interest, the marine creature “Sunken Beast,” which is intended to add variety to the map’s architecture.

Additionally, Respawn added a new PvE feature called IMC Armories on Storm Point, which appears at four different locations. 

In the IMC Armories, you will encounter waves of the so-called Spectres. These are enemy automated combat robots that were also present in Titanfall 2. If you survive the Spectres’ attack, you can secure loot.

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Respawn overhauls Ranked & removes 2-hour block from map rotation

What is the map rotation like in Season 13? In Season 13, Respawn removed the 2-hour block in the map rotation. This previously meant that only one map could be played within two hours. 

Respawn recognized that two hours was too long, as this made it possible for some players to experience their entire available gameplay time. For these players, the block meant they could end up playing only a single map in a day and miss out on the rotation.

What is Ranked Reloaded? Respawn has overhauled the ranked system of Apex Legends, adding rank demotions, adjusting entry costs, and revamping rank points.

According to the developers, they made changes to the foundational pillars of the ranked system: teamwork and desire to win. The goal was to promote teamwork in Apex Legends and more accurately represent players’ skills in the future.

What the Saviors update and Season 13 bring in detail can be read on the website of Apex Legends publisher Electronic Arts (via ea.com).

You can see the epic launch trailer for the Saviors update here:

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Apex Legends shows the new legend Newcastle in the crazy trailer “Rescue”

What is the current mood in other “Battle Royal” shooters? The “Battle Royal” genre has been very popular for years. Besides Apex Legends, competitors like Fortnite and Call of Duty: Warzone also receive regular updates with new content and events.

While Fortnite recently made waves with the introduction of the “No Building Mode,” Warzone players are less satisfied with the recent Godzilla event.

MeinMMO author Maik Schneider summarizes the mood regarding Warzone’s Operation Monarch and explains why, despite the modest reactions, you should take a look at the event.

Godzilla event of CoD Warzone disappoints expectations – Big monsters, but too many promises

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Bethesda postpones 2 exclusive titles for Xbox – Is the Game Pass 2022 even worth it?

Marko Jevtic Marko Jevtic Reading time 5 minutes

As Bethesda announced yesterday, the highly anticipated titles Starfield and Redfall have been postponed to 2023. This means Microsoft lacks 2 important exclusive games for Xbox and the Game Pass. Is it even worth subscribing to the Game Pass? MeinMMO author Marko Jevtic gives an assessment.

As Bethesda announced yesterday, the titles Starfield and Redfall will not be released as announced in 2022, but only in 2023. Starfield is the next game from the Skyrim developers, and Redfall is a vampire co-op shooter from the creators of Dishonored and Deathloop.

About the author: Marko Jevtic has been playing a lot since early childhood. Alone on Steam, he has over 1,000 games, plus he owns every console on the market. Currently, the PS5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch are in his living room.

He is not only involved with games at MeinMMO: He is currently doing his PhD in Game Studies and teaches seminars on gaming history and current developments in the industry at several German universities.

Both games were highly anticipated, and the postponement has disappointed many accordingly. However, this announcement has the most significant consequences for Microsoft.

Microsoft reportedly spent $7.5 billion to own the renowned publisher Bethesda with all its games and related studios.

Starfield and Redfall were undoubtedly the most important games for Microsoft in 2022. Now they are not coming anymore.

What this means for Xbox players in general and Game Pass subscribers in particular, we clarify here.

More about the announced postponement can be found here:

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The Game Pass is losing important titles for 2022

The postponement of Starfield and Redfall came unexpectedly. However, this announcement was not a real surprise for many players.

So far, there has been only concept art for Starfield, and Redfall has at least leaked gameplay scenes. Thus, it was foreseeable that games without previously presented official gameplay would not come out in about 6 months.

However, particularly Starfield is a highly anticipated title for many players in the gaming community. Many hope for a sort of ‘Skyrim in Space,’ and the last Elder Scrolls game for single-player fans was released over 10 years ago.

Bethesda has intentionally played with these expectations: The release of Skyrim was on 11.11.11. The originally intended release of Starfield was on 11.11.22.

Here you see Starfield in a trailer:

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Bethesda RPG Starfield shows the first AI companion in the trailer – Vasco, a loyal robot for all occasions

However, this historical repetition will not take place now. This is not just sad for all romantics. Skyrim is still a major hit among gamers and ranks among the most popular games in the Game Pass. That the indirect successor is now coming much later devalues the Game Pass and its promises significantly.

That the big AAA releases from Microsoft are playable on the release day via the subscription service is one of the biggest selling points for the Game Pass. However, the last major exclusive title from Microsoft for the Game Pass was Halo Infinite – that was in December 2021.

Not only does the shooter currently have significant issues, but the next major exclusive title from Microsoft is not coming until 2023. Consequently, there won’t be any major exclusive hits to promote the subscription service for over a year. And this is despite major shopping sprees by gaming giants like Bethesda, Obsidian, and Activision Blizzard.

The Game Pass will likely only receive third-party titles and indie games. Overall, this is still a very good deal for the price. However, no matter how fantastic indie games like Tunic or Unpacking are, which land on release in the Game Pass – they do not appeal to such a wide audience as ‘Skyrim in Space.’

In this situation, Microsoft has made a big deal out of the Game Pass release of Starfield:

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Curiously: Microsoft brings as many games exclusively for PS4 and PS5 as for Xbox

Journalist Jeff Grubb mentioned another quirky side effect of this postponement. Before Microsoft acquired Bethesda, the Skyrim publisher had already signed exclusive contracts with Sony for the games Deathloop and Ghostwire: Tokyo.

The two Bethesda games were console-exclusive for PS4 and PS5 and are currently not available on Xbox. Microsoft itself has only released 2 exclusive games for Xbox in the last 9 months with Halo Infinite and Forza Horizon 5.

In other words, Microsoft will likely have released as many PS games as Xbox games between the end of 2021 and the end of 2022.

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Neither Deathloop nor Ghostwire: Tokyo are consequently in the Xbox Game Pass, although they come from Microsoft’s Bethesda. This particularly hurts Xbox fans regarding Deathloop – this acclaimed game has a rating of 88 on Metacritic and even a rare 10/10 from IGN.

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The Game Pass summarizes the gaming market in 2022

However, what must be noted in all these classifications: The Game Pass is merely collateral damage from a larger trend in the gaming industry. Because it increasingly seems like this year in gaming is pretty much at a standstill.

No matter if Diablo 4, Overwatch 2, Starfield and Redfall, The Day Before or the successor to Zelda: Breath of the Wild – the gaming calendar for 2022 is increasingly clearing out.

In addition, almost all popular service games are currently facing problems. Whether in CoD Warzone or Destiny 2, this kind of long-term game is either facing one of the two problems or even both together:

  • Players expect a steady flow of content, but instead receive irregular content drops.
  • The new content is not convincing.

We also address this topic in the podcast:

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Ultimately, players are left with very little choice. If you want to spend your time gaming in 2022, you basically have only 3 options:

  • You continue playing the service games despite disappointments.
  • You go through your game backlog or dig out old favorites.
  • You play the most popular indie games or look for hidden gems.

And this is where Microsoft’s Game Pass can shine again. Because even though Microsoft primarily markets with the latest AAA titles: Players love the Game Pass because it offers so many good games outside of the mainstream.

No matter if co-op hits like It Takes Two, indie favorites like Outer Wilds, or classic games like Skyrim – the Game Pass has something for everyone.

In 2022, the Game Pass thus becomes a microcosm of the entire gaming year: Indies become much more important and can more easily find many fans despite strange concepts. Also, favorite games from the past are being dug out more often. However, those waiting for the latest AAA hits are likely to be disappointed this year.

Red-hot AAA games will be more insignificant in 2022 than ever before. And this is despite the fact that the major acquisitions of AAA studios have been a huge topic across the entire industry for months.

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Conclusion: The Game Pass is still a good deal, but for different reasons

So, has the Game Pass suddenly become bad due to the postponement of Starfield and Redfall? No, certainly not.

On the contrary: It can be argued that the Game Pass can convince due to this gaming drought with its great offer. Additionally, with the subscription service, countless games can be tried without further costs. This way, you might even discover your new favorite game, completely risk-free.

However, the brand “Xbox” itself loses significant importance and prestige due to these circumstances. The Game Pass is not used for Microsoft games on Xbox or PC but for the games of all other publishers and developers.

This is definitely a bitter side effect for Microsoft. However, players can respond to this significant gaming drought more easily than ever with the Game Pass and continue to fill their leisure time with new games.

The Game Pass is available on PC and Xbox consoles for €9.99 per month. The Game Pass Ultimate gives you access to PC and console games and costs €12.99 per month. With deals we presented, you can get the Game Pass even cheaper.

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Lost Ark brings a hotfix today with 5 hours of server downtime – „What the hell happened?“

Mark Sellner Mark Sellner Reading time 2 minutes

Just yesterday, on May 12, the weekly update for Lost Ark was released. The servers were offline for four hours. However, today there is an unplanned hotfix, which is expected to have a downtime of 5 hours. We from MeinMMO summarize.

What is the situation? The weekly update on May 12 was quite small. Aside from a single bug fix, there were no visible changes for the players. The update focused on backend changes to prepare for the big May update, which is set to be released next week on May 19.

Apparently there was an error, as the Twitter account of Lost Ark announced last night that there will be a hotfix today that will focus on the same issue. This fix is supposed to address issues that could hinder the big May update.

Once again, there will be no visible changes for the players themselves. However, the hotfix will actually bring more downtime than the weekly update itself.

How long will the server be down? The servers of Lost Ark will be taken down at the usual time, at 9 AM German time, and are expected to remain offline for about 5 hours. If everything goes according to plan this time, you should be able to play again at 2 PM.

We will keep you updated in this article and update it as soon as there is news.

Update 1:25 PM: You can now download a 1.3 GB update on Steam and then play, as the servers are back online. Have fun!

The tweet with the announcement:

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The community is confused – “What, two days in a row?”

How are the fans reacting? The reactions are broader than normal. A few players thank for the strong communication and solid preparations for the May update, but the majority seem quite confused and even somewhat annoyed about the renewed downtime.

Some fans are upset that these updates are being made during another downtime today and would have preferred if the server downtime yesterday had just been longer. Others firmly believe that something must have gone very wrong with the update yesterday.

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This is what the fans say: Below the announcement of the downtime on Twitter, many comments reflect the situation. We would like to share some of them with you (via Twitter):

  • Amonsi writes: “A 5-hour hotfix only 24 hours after the weekly maintenance? I just don’t understand why you didn’t do this during maintenance.”
  • ZeroStreaming is also upset: “5 hours to bring a fix into the game that has been running in Korea for 3 years. That’s really a bit embarrassing.”
  • whiz adds: “5 hours for a hotfix? What the hell happened?”
  • twystd posts a YouTube link under the announcement, leading to a full hour of baby crying to express himself.

What do you think about it? Do you think it’s bad that the servers are going down again or do you not mind it so much? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.

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Forget the heartbeat sensor in CoD Warzone – A tactical item is now significantly better

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 2 minutes

The heartbeat sensor was for a long time the top item in tactical equipment in Call of Duty: Warzone. After numerous changes, the situation is now different. If you still don’t want to miss the advantages of the sensor, there is a very strong alternative equipment.

Why has the heartbeat sensor become obsolete? At the latest since the introduction of the new map Caldera in Call of Duty: Warzone, the popularity of the item has been declining steadily. The item was nerfed and other things were buffed.

For many strong players, the “Stims” are considered the best tactical equipment. However, if you want more reconnaissance and thus rely on the heartbeat sensor, now is the time to reconsider that decision.

Because the snapshot grenade provides you with better reconnaissance and can even give your team a kind of wallhack that hardly lets you miss any nearby enemies.

Expert calls snapshot tactic “broken”

What makes the snapshot grenades so good? You throw the equipment similarly to a grenade, and within a radius of 25 meters, all enemies are briefly highlighted, even through walls.

In comparison to the heartbeat sensor, you have a much better idea of where your opponent is.

Together with the red perk “Refill”, you have the chance to find out the exact position of enemies nearby every 25 seconds.

Enemies with the “Battle Hardened” (yellow) perks, however, are protected from the highlighting effect. But you still get a brief hitmarker from enemies with the perk.

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The snapshot tactic can be pushed to the limit in a team. If you are out with a squad of 4 and everyone is equipped with the Refill perk, you theoretically have a new snapshot grenade ready every 6 seconds.

As a result, you essentially gain the ability to wallhack. A complete team equipped with 8 snapshot grenades can find you, no matter how well you hide.

The recommendation to switch from the heartbeat sensor to snapshot and “Refill” comes from the Warzone expert and YouTuber “JGOD”. We have embedded his English video on the topic here:

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Often it is not aiming or brute force that will get you ahead in Warzone. It is the little mechanics, the spontaneous tactics that give you an advantage over enemies.

The snapshot tactic definitely belongs to those cunning maneuvers that also mentally wear down your opponents. Just imagine getting notified every few seconds that a snapshot grenade is revealing you.

Aiming and violence are not completely insignificant, however. That’s why you’ll find here our list of the best weapons in CoD: Warzone.

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A large influencer somehow manages to get banned for her tiny profile picture from Twitch

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Streamer Corinna Kopf (Fortnite) has been banned from Twitch, apparently due to issues with her profile picture. The last time Kopf was banned, she outrageously switched to Facebook Gaming. This time, however, she seems to be taking the ban lightly. It is not the first time.

Who is Corinna Kopf?

  • Corinna Kopf is a streamer on Twitch with 834,400 followers: However, she is best known as an influencer on Instagram (6.4 million followers) and Twitter (2.5 million followers): There, she likes to post pictures of herself in swimwear.
  • In gaming, Kopf was mainly known in 2018 and 2019 for her streams of the online shooter Fortnite. After that, she disappeared from Twitch and continued to stream on Facebook Gaming for years. For a while, she was the girlfriend of one of the biggest Twitch streamers, Turner “Tfue” Tenney, with whom she was together during his Fortnite phase and was seen in his streams.
  • Kopf has now received a 24-hour ban from Twitch.

Large streamers are repeatedly banned from Twitch:

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What was she banned for? Kopf was apparently banned from the platform for her profile photo on Twitch. She violated the nudity rules of Twitch (via twitter). The profile picture is displayed on Twitch only very small.

Kopf herself cannot understand the ban, she says:

Twitch is so picky about the decisions regarding what to ban people for. I can’t even say what I was banned for, but I see string bikinis on Twitch all day long. It doesn’t make sense to me, it’s actually totally weird.

She claims to be very modest on Twitch, has never done hot tub streams, wears nothing offensive. She believes she hasn’t even worn a bikini on her channel.

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Thank you Twitch for protecting kids with microscopes

What is the problem? In the email from Twitch, it states that she was banned for a violation in her channel profile.

On reddit, people believe that her profile picture somewhere in the background shows naked women, apparently on a poster. The profile picture in question can be seen here (via twitch.tv).

A user remarks:

Thank God, Twitch, you are protecting all the little kids on the platform. One of them must have a microscope that can see 2 pixels of breast.

What happened the last time she was banned? In December 2019, Kopf was already banned from Twitch – she had just packed her things and switched to Facebook Gaming. She has only been back on Twitch since March 2022 – it didn’t take long for Twitch to notice her:

Twitch bans one of the biggest streamers – she switches to Facebook

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29-Year-Old Lives the Dream: Played So Much Football Manager That He Is Now an Actual Professional Coach

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 4 minutes

Do you sometimes play the career mode in FIFA 22 and think “with my skills, I could definitely become a football coach”? William Still has experienced something similar – but with the help of the “Football Manager”.

When looking at simulation video games nowadays, it’s no wonder that sometimes you think: “Well, with everything I accomplish here – I should be able to do that in real life too.” It is easy to get lost in the details of some simulators. Even FIFA 22’s career mode sometimes makes you think: “I could definitely play in the Bundesliga.”

Something similar is reported by William Still. Still is now 29 years old and regularly stands on the sidelines of professional football as an assistant coach for the Belgian top club Standard Liège. A circumstance that he also owes to the game “Football Manager” – as Still recounted in an interesting portrait by “Sportbible“.

“I believe Football Manager has helped me become a better coach”

This is what Still says: Together with his brother Edward, Still played hours of Football Manager in his youth – first the “F.A. Premier League Football Manager 2001”, then “Championship Manager”. “The worst phase came when I was about 14 or 15. You looked at the clock and it was 10 PM and you said: ‘Oh, I will go to bed at midnight’. And the next thing you know, it’s half past four in the morning,” Still remembers today.

“Football Manager gave me the impetus to build a team,” he says today. While he was good at football, the game gave him the first impression of what it was like to manage a team: “I believe that people who play Football Manager understand the game a little better. You have to go into great detail to win and be successful, especially nowadays where the game is becoming increasingly complicated. I appreciate people who are so passionate and immerse themselves so deeply into the game.”

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The Championship Manager opened the Still brothers’ eyes to what coaching could look like

Still describes that a large part of the game actually corresponds to what happens in real life: “It sounds silly to say, but there were so many aspects that came up again and made sense.”

This includes transfer activities with offers and counter-offers, but not only that: “There are also general talks with the players, the setup of training plans, fitness groups, and training programs, both collectively and individually.”

Of course, you can also play the game “casually,” focusing only on transfers and that’s it. Then it’s not so close to reality. But the more you delve into the details, Still says, the more the game resembles real life: “I believe Football Manager has helped me become a better coach.”

This also aligns with statements from Liverpool professional Diogo Jota: He mentioned that FIFA makes him a better footballer.

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This is how William Still’s career has gone so far

Sportbible describes how Still went from long nights playing Football Manager to becoming a coach. Even in real football, Still had something to show, having played in the fourth Belgian league. At 17, he then decided not to pursue professional football further. Instead, he moved to England to complete his sports degree.

As part of a course on video analysis and football training, he ended up at the club “Preston North End”. There he coached the U14 team.

After returning from England to Belgium, he met Sint-Truiden’s coach Yannick Ferrera after a game. He asked Ferrera if he could be of any use – without a contract, without money. Ferrera asked him if he could film and edit games – and he could.

Soon after, Still was also supposed to provide analyses of the videos. And now it was working.

  • Sint-Truiden was promoted and Ferrera moved to the top league competitor Standard Liège. Ferrera took him along as a video analyst.
  • Soon after, he moved to Lierse SK, where Still helped not only with video analysis but also with training. Then in 2017, the coach there was dismissed – and Still was to take over on an interim basis at age 24. He simply couldn’t believe it:

I was heavily involved, but going from assistant to real manager was something else. I said about ten times to [the club president]: ‘I don’t think you understand. I am only 24. This isn’t happening.’ But he said it was fine. From that day forward, I was the head coach of a Belgian second division club and was basically living my dream.

William Still (via Sportbible)
  • However, in 2018 the club went bankrupt and Still had to leave.
  • He moved to Beerschot – and became an assistant coach again.
  • In 2021, he then became head coach at Beerschot – at age 28, a record for the youngest head coach in Belgium.
  • Afterwards, he moved for a few months to Stade Reims – and faced Lionel Messi in his debut for Paris Saint-Germain.

He warmed up next to me and I thought: Damn, this is Lionel Messi… this is actually ridiculous.

William Still (via Sportbible)

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In October, he then returned to Belgium again – to Standard Liège, where he took on the role of assistant coach again.

In Belgium, William Still even faced his brother Edward, who is the head coach at RSC Charleroi. You can see: The football manager sessions have apparently advanced both brothers.

Now Still is planning long-term to become a head coach himself again.

Do you also have a game that you think could influence your career path in the future? Let us know in the comments.

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Which switches should I choose when buying a gaming keyboard?

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

Mechanical keyboards have switches installed. But which switches should I choose when I want to buy a new keyboard? MeinMMO presents the most important switches and explains the differences.

If you want to buy a mechanical keyboard for your computer, you need to decide on key switches. These are installed under the keys and ensure that your inputs are registered by the computer.

Which switches are the best? There is no simple answer. It depends on you and what you want to do with your future keyboard. Depending on whether you are just gaming, working a lot, or need the keyboard for various purposes, different switches are recommended.

Therefore, we will explain which key switches exist and what you need to consider when buying a keyboard.

Switches: Types and Differences

What are key switches? Switches are located under the keycaps of your keyboard. A mechanical switch consists of a base, a spring, and a stem. The stem ultimately determines what type of switches you have in your keyboard.

What types of switches are there? The three most well-known switch types are linear, tactile, and “Clicky” switches. These types have different properties and are suitable for specific tasks.

In addition, there are also silver, black, and green switches, which we want to mention for completeness.

Why are there different switches? The switches differ in various properties. Each switch has a different actuation point. The actuation point describes how far you need to press the key until the switch activates. The total distance is referred to as the total travel. It also requires different amounts of force when you press a key. The required force is measured in centinewtons (cN). The less force you need, the faster you can press the keys.

Different types reflect different needs. Some people want to have particularly fast keyboards but hate the loud clicking of keys. Others, however, want the “click” because it makes them feel more precise.

Linear Switches (red)

Red switches are linear switches. This means you do not feel or hear the switch when you press the keys. There is no resistance when you want to press the keys, so you don’t notice when you have pressed the key.

For whom are the switches recommended? Linear switches are mainly aimed at gamers who focus on high speed in their key presses. The required force is lowest at 45 cN.

Actuation Force45 cN
Travel Distance2.0 mm
Total Travel4.0 mm

Clicky Switches (blue)

Blue switches are known as “Clicky” switches. They get their name from the sound, the “click,” that the switches make with each activation. You get clear audible and tactile feedback when you press the keys. Blue switches require more force than the linear type.

For whom are the switches recommended? Blue switches offer you tactile and audible precision. The clicking sound while typing is also very satisfying. Keyboards with “Clicky” switches are mainly aimed at heavy typists but are also suitable for gamers.

Actuation Force60 cN
Travel Distance2.2 mm
Total Travel4.0 mm

Tactile Switches (brown)

Brown switches are a compromise between red and blue switches. They are quieter than blue switches but offer a clear actuation point. You feel a slight resistance indicating that the key has been successfully pressed.

Brown switches thus try to combine the advantages of both types by forgoing the “click” of the switches while retaining the clear pressure point. The force required lies between the red and blue switches, and the travel distance is similar to that of the red types.

For whom are the switches recommended? Brown switches represent the best compromise if you want to write and play with your keyboard. The tactile feedback remains, while the noise is reduced. This is especially helpful when you sit in an office and don’t want to disturb your colleagues or when you play with a sensitive microphone.

Actuation Force55 cN
Travel Distance2.0 mm
Total Travel4.0 mm

Silent Switches

Silent switches make no noise when pressed. Silent switches are now available from various switch types. The most well-known German manufacturer Cherry offers both red and black switches in silent models.

For whom are the switches recommended? Silent switches are simply quieter than standard switches. However, you usually pay more for the silent models.

Can I hear them somewhere? If you want to hear the differences between the switches, you can do so directly at Cherry. At the manufacturer Cherry you can listen to all the switches with their sounds. This also helps you if you want to decide on a switch type but are unsure about the volume of the keys.

More news about keyboards: Besides switches, some manufacturers also rely on membrane technology. This is a rubber plate that sits on the circuit board and transmits your commands. The most popular gaming keyboard with such membrane technology has been tested for you on MeinMMO:I tested the most popular gaming bestseller on Amazon – Here’s how good the mouse and keyboard are for 30 euros   

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A new mode is supposed to save PvP in Destiny 2 – Is that enough?

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 4 minutes

The new TWaB for Destiny 2 has been released, bringing new prospects for the long-dusty PvP. Bungie is confident that their proposed changes will refresh the Crucible, but what exactly will change and will it truly bring a breath of fresh air? We will show you!

What are the PvP highlights? Bungie revealed many smaller changes and adjustments to PvP in their new TWaB from May 12. However, there are also larger innovations that the development team plans to introduce in the upcoming seasons, so Guardians can thrive in them. Here are the highlights to look forward to:

  • New mode in Season 17 – Rift
  • Iron Banner becomes a major event
  • New PvP Triumph seal – This time for the Iron Banner
  • New large PvP map in Season 17
  • Return of the “Zone Control” mode

This also includes smaller changes that only affect individual PvP modes. But are all these “innovations” enough, or is this mainly reheated content?

A new mode – At least temporarily limited

What is the problem with PvP in Destiny 2? Aside from the fact that the PvP mode in Destiny 2 is plagued by cheaters and hackers, many players also complain about the lack of content. For years, there has been little love for the existing modes, and hardly any new content has been delivered.

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This is what the new mode in Destiny 2 will look like

Much of it feels very old and unloved, as in the eyes of the community, Bungie has done very little for PvP for far too long. However, with Season 17, this is supposed to change, according to the developers.

The Iron Banner is expected to resemble a major event, similar to the one from Eva Levante. Lord Saladin will decorate the Tower in the style of the Iron Lords during his event and present the new mode “Rift”. In return, the event style will ensure that the Iron Banner will only appear twice in Season 17 and upcoming seasons:

  • Week 2 (starts on May 31)
  • Week 8 (starts on July 12)

Additionally, you will be able to earn a new Triumph seal, worthy of Lord Saladin’s tough mode. There will also be a new map called “The Divide”, which is reportedly large and located in the surroundings of Savathûn’s Throne World.

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A look at the new PvP map in Destiny 2, starting in Season 17.

If you are more interested in new loot or new knightly armor, you will have to be patient. The developers have not yet confirmed any new items. But you can still look forward to the fact that old past armors and cosmetics from the Iron Banner will likely be obtainable again from Lord Saladin.

Bungie explicitly uses the term “cosmetics”. Anyone who knows Destiny 2 knows that this primarily refers to shaders or ornaments. It is possible that players can earn the old armors from year one in the form of ornaments, which are very rare.

These are not only themed, like the appearance of samurais, but also stand out from the standard sets of the Iron Banner. Many players had long hoped to be able to obtain these armors again someday. So if you are just curious about new customization options, Season 17 may have a lot in store for you within the Iron Banner.

Are the changes enough? It’s hard to gauge, as every player defines their priorities differently. Some Guardians want to be able to play without cheaters finally, while others want more new maps or brand new modes that can bring variety.

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When considering the changes that Bungie has prepared, there is something for everyone. Unfortunately, not on a huge scale, but rather in small bites. The sad thing is, however, that the “new” Rift mode will initially be available only in the Iron Banner during Season 17. You will have the chance to play the Rift mode for a total of only 2 weeks during the two Iron Banner events in Season 17.

The developers mentioned that you will only fully enjoy the Rifts when Season 18 starts, as this mode will then also be implemented into the Crucible’s rotation. At least the new map can be thoroughly tested, as it will already be available in the Crucible starting from the release of Season 17 on May 24.

What do you think of the innovations Bungie has prepared for Destiny 2 regarding PvP? Do you find them cool, or do you think these announcements are too little and you actually want many more maps and modes in the Crucible? Please feel free to share your opinions in the comments!

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