Fortnite has taken the servers offline for the start of the new “Simpsons” season update. The maintenance brings a new episode to the island along with a new Battle Pass, a new map, weapons, and much more. How long the server downtime lasted and what you should know about the new contents can be found here.
Saturday, 01.11.2025
4:40 PM
Good evening everyone and welcome to our live ticker for the downtime of the Simpsons Season. Expect the servers to be down until at least 10 PM. Until then, you cannot log in or start matches (Source: x.com).
In the meantime, we will follow the downtime and provide you with the most important information about the new season here.
What happens during the server downtime? The servers will be taken offline. During this time, you cannot play Fortnite.
When does theserver downtime in Fortnite start? The servers were taken offline on November 1, 2025, at 4:30 PM.
When can I play Fortnite again? Since this is a major update for the start of a new season, the downtime will last a few hours. Complications could also extend the duration – so stay tuned and check our ticker how the current server status looks. According to leakers, you should be able to log in again around 10 PM if everything goes as planned.
When will the patch notes be released? The patch notes will be published as soon as the servers have been taken offline. However, we have already compiled the most important information you should know about the Simpsons:
If you missed the trailer for the Simpsons, you can catch up on it here:
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Fortnite zeigt in seinem neuesten Trailer das bunte Crossover der Simpsons
The major season of the Simpsons – What is known about it?
What can I expect with the upcoming update? With the upcoming update, the new season of the Simpsons will be released. This season focuses on the yellow beings from Springfield. The dark presence wanted to engulf reality, but suddenly, the aliens from the Simpsons merged reality with the Simpsons.
You can expect a completely new map designed after the likeness of the city “Springfield”. Iconic POIs from the series like Moe’s Bar can be found, and in terms of design, everything has been kept in a cel-shading style – a comic look.
Lastly, there are also new skins in the Battle Pass, including originals from Epic Games that have been designed in the style of the Simpsons. Besides that, there are many familiar faces from the series that you can earn over the days.
We will be live tracking the server downtime and provide you with the most important information and leaks. Did you miss the live event and want to know what happened there? Then we have exactly the right overview for you: Fortnite: Live event for the Simpsons is over – Here’s what you missed
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In Battlefield REDSEC you can improve weapons that you find on the ground. But a choice at the beginning of the match affects which weapon you can upgrade.
What are upgrade kits? In Battlefield REDSEC, there are so-called upgrade kits that allow you to elevate weapons you found during the round as ground loot in crates, etc., to a higher level (up to maximum purple).
There are a total of five tiers: gray, green, blue, purple, and gold. The higher the tier of a weapon, the more attachment points it has. A purple weapon has more attachments compared to a green weapon, such as a larger magazine, a laser, or a better sight.
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Where can you find upgrade kits? In Battlefield REDSEC, there are crates whose contents are influenced by the class played by the player. These crates contain class-specific gadgets such as rocket launchers for the Pioneer, as well as the aforementioned upgrade kits.
Why do you always get the same upgrade kits? Since you find the upgrade kits in the class crates, these correspond to the weapon type that a class specializes in.
The Pioneer gets PDW kits (for all SMGs)
The Supplier gets LMG kits
The Assault Soldier gets Assault Rifle kits
The Scout gets Sniper Rifle kits
So if you prefer to play an assault rifle in Battlefield REDSEC and are frustrated that you only get PDW kits, it is because you chose the Pioneer in the class selection at the beginning of a round.
This is how you get the desired upgrade kit: Essentially, there are two ways to ultimately get the upgrade kits you want for your preferred ground loot weapon:
play the respective class
share with teammates
The often suboptimal way is to decide at the beginning of the round for the class that specializes in the respective weapon type. However, this is often not the ideal way, because a 4-man squad does not need 4 Scouts just to play strong sniper rifles. In Battlefield REDSEC, classes play an important role and should not be chosen just for a specific weapon.
It is better to talk to your teammates and share the found kits. For example, as a Pioneer, you can drop PDW kits for the Scout in your squad, so they can upgrade an SMG in addition to the sniper rifle. Keep that in mind when opening the class crates, because if your squad still needs to upgrade SMGs, it is not sensible for the Supplier to eye the crate and then find only LMG kits inside.
Fortnite starts after Chapter 6 Season 4 with a major collaboration with the cartoon series “The Simpsons”. A whole season is supposed to be dedicated to them, but before it can start, there will be a small live event.
Saturday, 01.11.2025
01:00 PM
The preload for the new season is supposed to already be out on consoles and be 30–40 GB in size. (Source: x.com)
12:34 PM
Good day and welcome to our live ticker for the upcoming live event in Fortnite. You still have enough time to explore Chapter 6 Season 4 until the map is ultimately replaced with Springfield. Yes, you read that right: The new season of Fortnite brings the home of the Simpsons as a new map:
When does the live event start? The live event has already been confirmed by Fortnite, as it is set to start on Saturday, November 1st, at 4 PM German time (Source: x.com). As always, if you want to participate, you should log into Fortnite a few hours before the start so you don’t get excluded by queues or sudden network issues.
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Live event brings the Simpsons and long server downtime
What will there be in the live event? It is not yet possible to say exactly. According to leaks from various users on X, Fortnite is supposed to have developed a completely new map for the collaboration with the Simpsons. This will have the same cartoon look as the Simpsons and familiar places from the series.
In a short teaser, Kang and Kodos also chased Jonesy through rocky terrain and then pulled him into their spaceship with a tractor beam. So it is quite possible that the aliens are doing something with the zero point that could lead to a merging of realities. Note that this is just pure speculation.
Will there be rewards? Often, Epic Games has rewarded loyal participants of live events with the odd free item. This could also be possible with the live event of the Simpsons, but there are currently no details about this.
Will there be server downtime after the event? Yes, there will be, so that the new content of the season can be implemented. According to leaker Shiina on X, you can expect a 5 to 6-hour downtime that should be activated immediately after the live event ends.
How long will the server be down? It is not yet possible to say exactly. It’s possible that the servers will be back up on Saturday evening between 8 PM and midnight. In the worst case, the downtime could also extend to Sunday and not end until early in the morning. This cannot be precisely determined at present.
What can I expect after the server downtime? After the downtime, Chapter 6 Season 4 will end. After that, the major collaboration with the Simpsons will be released. There will be a new map, battle pass, and weapons, all sourced from the universe of the yellow cartoon characters. This season will be shorter, as Chapter 7 is set to launch at the end of 2025. So those interested in the Simpsons should not miss this short season.
The release of The Simpsons in Fortnite is not far away. The developers have been diligently releasing new teasers for the season, and one of them revolves around the upcoming Battle Pass.
What skins can you expect in the season of The Simpsons? The exact lineup of the new Battle Pass has not been officially confirmed yet, but a new video from Fortnite gives you a taste of the upcoming skins you can soon look forward to:
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You can see the classic Homer and Marge, their children Lisa and Bart, as well as their neighbor Ned Flanders. Additionally, there are also typical Fortnite skins in the new cel-shaded look, such as a three-eyed Fishstick or a Simpsons-Peely.
Well-known leakers like Shiina seem to know more details regarding the Battle Pass. They report that the following skins will be included (Source: x.com):
Page 1: Marge and Peely Sidekick
Page 2: Witch Marge
Page 3: Blinky Fishtick
Page 4: Dangerous Blinky Fishstick
Page 5: Ned Flanders
Page 6: Silly Sexy Flanders
Page 7: Homer Simpson
Note that these are leaks and not official information from Epic Games. The actual lineup may therefore look different at the season’s release.
Chapter 6 Season 4 will end soon, so take the opportunity to say goodbye to the map:
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What skins could still appear? In further leaks that Shiina shared on x.com, skins such as Moe Szyslak, Krusty the Clown, Bart Simpson, Lisa Simpson, and Scratchy the Cat have also been spotted.
However, we cannot yet say exactly what skins are waiting for the fans.
When do The Simpsons start? The new season of Fortnite is scheduled to start on November 1. It is not yet known how long the downtime will last. According to leakers, this is a major update. So it could be that you have to expect a server downtime of 5 to 6 hours.
In Battlefield REDSEC, you can uncover your enemies’ positions, but you may have to delay a safe kill.
How can you see enemies through walls? In Battlefield REDSEC, you are not immediately dead when an enemy takes you down. You may be on the ground, but you are not out of the game yet. Your enemies have the chance to eliminate you for good, but your teammates can revive you if you are not dead yet.
If you find yourself in a situation where you take down an enemy, do not kill them immediately – at least not with gunfire. You can perform a takedown on opponents who are on the ground. In doing so, you not only take their dog tag but also reveal the position of their teammates.
The revealed enemies will be visible to you for about 5-10 seconds on the minimap and even through walls in the game world. They will then be marked in enemy color (usually red).
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To what extent do you have to take a risk? To execute a takedown on a downed enemy and reveal their teammates, you kill them with a melee attack. You must get close to the bleeding opponent and perform a brief animation where your character snatches the enemy’s dog tag.
This animation does not take long, but it makes you an easy target for a short time. And since you are standing directly over your opponent for the takedown, it’s quite possible that their teammates are not far away.
Often, the final shots seem like the less risky alternative to quickly send the enemy to the afterlife without giving the enemy squad a chance to eliminate you and save their teammate. However, uncovering positions can be worth the risk in a tight fight and may bring you victory.
Harsh criticism has been directed at the developers behind the GTA series. Several employees have been fired – the reasons seem dubious.
That big gaming companies do not always enjoy the best reputation in dealing with their employees is an old story. However, it repeatedly happens that particularly drastic cases make headlines and ignite discussions. This is now also the case with Rockstar Games. Allegedly, several employees were fired because they wanted to join a union. The company denies this and cites other reasons.
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Rockstar denies the allegations
What has been revealed? An article from the magazine Bloomberg by renowned industry insider Jason Schreier alleges that Take-Two Interactive and its subsidiary Rockstar Games fired between 30 and 40 employees because they wanted to form a “union” (comparable to a labor union). Those affected worked either in the United Kingdom or Canada, as explained by a spokesperson for the IWGB (Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain).
All the affected individuals were reportedly part of a private union chat group on Discord and were either part of that union or were attempting to organize one.
According to the president of the IWGB, Alex Marshall, he stated about the incident:
Rockstar has just executed one of the boldest and most ruthless forms of union busting in the history of the gaming industry. This shameless contempt for the law and the lives of employees, who bring in billions for them, is an affront to fans and the global industry.
What does Rockstar say about this? Rockstar itself denies these allegations and explains that a small number of employees were fired due to “gross misconduct.” They categorically reject the accusation that the firings were due to union activities.
Alan Lewis from Take-Two also commented on this (Bloomberg.com), stating that the dismissals were “due to gross misconduct and for no other reason” and that they “fully support the approach and ambitions of Rockstar.”
No matter how the truth ultimately looks, this story casts a bad light on Rockstar or the gaming industry in general. It increasingly occurs that actions are taken against the establishment of unions or works councils. In other companies, the establishment of such “unions” has also been successful. Last year, employees around World of Warcraft were able to form their own union, consisting of more than 500 employees.
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Nintendo wins in court against a gamer. The gamer reportedly provoked the company even in a letter.
Who took on Nintendo? Nintendo has taken legal action against the content creator “EveryGameGuru”. Nintendo accused the content creator in the lawsuit filed in 2024 of streaming pirated Nintendo games on various platforms. For this, he allegedly used emulators like Yuzu and Rujinx.
According to Nintendo, he did not limit himself to playing pirated games but also showed his viewers how they too could pirate Nintendo games and play them using emulators. He allegedly provided links to pirated copies and emulators.
Furthermore, Nintendo accused the content creator of showcasing games such as “The Legends of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom” and “Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door” before their release.
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Gamer provokes Nintendo after “enforcement actions”
How did he confront Nintendo? According to the lawsuit from 2024, “EveryGameGuru” indeed took on Nintendo.
It is reported that the content creator wrote a letter to Nintendo on October 24, 2024, after several platforms removed the VoDs of his streams due to Nintendo’s “enforcement actions”. In this letter, he allegedly stated, according to Nintendo’s lawsuit, that he owned “thousands of temporary channels”. The lawsuit also quotes him saying: “Can do this all day.”
The online magazine Dexerto further reports that “EveryGameGuru” allegedly said something like: “You can try to stop me, but I will keep going.”
This is how the lawsuit turned out: According to the website TorrentFreak, a court in the U.S. state of Colorado has now partially ruled in favor of Nintendo with a default judgment.
The court ordered “EveryGameGuru” to pay Nintendo $17,500 in damages and issued a temporary injunction against infringing Nintendo’s copyrighted works, including through streaming and using Switch emulators.
However, the court also decided that no cease-and-desist order or other penalty for sharing links to emulators or ROM sites was justified, as “EveryGameGuru” posted publicly accessible links and there was no indication that he produced the technologies himself.
World of Warcraft is currently at an all-time high. Recent data suggests this – and a fairly accurate analysis.
The subscriber numbers for World of Warcraft have been a great mystery for years. No wonder, as Blizzard has not released concrete figures for a long time. Therefore, the community often has to settle for estimates and conclusions to determine the current state of WoW and its popularity.
The YouTuber and analyst Bellular has now gathered some sources and compiled various data. He concludes: World of Warcraft probably has more players than ever before in the history of MMORPGs with a high degree of certainty.
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What information is confirmed? At GDC 2024, a graphic was shared, suggesting that WoW had approximately 7.25 million subscribers at that time. This was an estimate later confirmed by other sources to be “approximately correct” – that was at the beginning of 2024.
What new data is available now? In July 2025, there was a WoW trailer that was largely ignored – little wonder, as it mainly advertised an orchestra concert held in France. What’s interesting, however, is that the trailer stated that you should “join 9 million players.”
However, “players” in this case probably does not equal “subscribers” – it likely includes everyone who used a trial account in the (then) current month. This aligns with the previously estimated numbers of around 7.25 million subscribers once again.
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Furthermore, WoW now has a significantly expedited patch cycle and more content for solo players – the Depths were a huge success and housing is just around the corner. WoW seems to have become extremely adept at keeping players entertained. Something that likely further increased the numbers.
China has drastically increased player numbers
Something that we almost overlook here in the West is the popularity of World of Warcraft in China. Because when the “7.25 million” was confirmed by several sources, WoW was not even available in China – as a dispute had split NetEase and Blizzard. The reconciliation came only later, along with millions of new players.
Although there are no official numbers from China, various analyses allow for conclusions about how successful WoW must be in China.
The operator of warcraftlogs had already speculated at that time that WoW must be “bigger than ever in the past.” Because at that time alone, there were log files for over 11 million different characters on the Chinese servers in Ulduar. Clearly – this also includes second and third characters and therefore cannot be broken down into player numbers.
How many players does WoW have in China? However, considering that in China alone, more than 2 million pre-registered within the first two days after the announcement of WoW, one can surmise that WoW probably reaches a quite high player count in China. This can also be compared with data from dataforazeroth. From those, it is revealed that in (modern) WoW, about 60% of players only play a single character at endgame. Most people do not raid with multiple characters at the same time – in any version of WoW.
WoW is so large and successful in China that Blizzard is creating a game mode just for the Chinese player base. Something that surely would not be done if a significant part of the entire community was not based there.
Why does WoW feel “emptier” and “smaller” for some? Some doubt that the numbers can be accurate because WoW feels “emptier” than before. However, Bellular has a logical explanation for this: WoW feels emptier because players are not only spread out over a larger world but also across different game versions. Some play Classic, some on the Anniversary Realms, others play Retail or Legion Remix. The player base as a whole may have grown, but it spans many game versions that do not or hardly interact with each other.
Another point Bellular makes is the sheer size of the gaming market. Even if WoW currently has more players than ever before, it would not feel so large and significant, because gaming is bigger and broader than ever before. As an example, he cites the platform Steam:
When WoW had its then peak – at the time of Cataclysm – only 3 million players used Steam.
Currently, more than 40 million players use Steam.
The gaming market has grown tremendously. Therefore, the attention around WoW feels smaller, even if the game has actually grown. In relation, WoW simply makes up a smaller part of the overall gaming scene.
Of course, this information has not been officially confirmed by Blizzard and will therefore likely vary slightly from reality. However, when looking at the available data, it makes sense and is quite substantiated. Otherwise, it is hardly explainable why Blizzard has enlarged the World of Warcraft development team in recent years – if they did not expect success from it, things would likely look different. That player numbers are likely to rise even further seems almost certain. Because the beta for Midnight starts in a few days and shortly thereafter housing will be released.
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Fortnite starts tonight with its new season, but this time it will be different. Instead of kicking off Chapter 7, there’s a huge crossover with the animated series “The Simpsons.” New weapons, skins, and most importantly a new map will be introduced.
Where does the information come from? According to leakers, the new Simpsons season was supposed to be released on the evening of November 1st (source: x.com) along with all its details. However, Epic Games has invited various content creators to test the content before its release. Some of them are now reporting on the changes, including the new map.
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What is changing with the map
What will change? Everything, because the entire Chapter 6 map is going into the content vault and will be replaced with the map of Springfield – the home of the Simpsons. What’s interesting is its design, because instead of the well-known 3D look of Fortnite, the map will feature a cell-shaded look, that is, the famous comic look. The YouTuber Littlest Snail Gaming shows in her new video what the map looks like:
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Anyone who is a fan of the Simpsons will certainly feel at home, as many well-known places such as Moe’s Bar, The Aztec Theatre cinema, or the power plant where Homer always works are represented and recreated in detail. Various Easter eggs can also be found on the map, such as costumed bosses, including Homer in a devil costume.
Items from the universe of the yellow cartoon characters are also available, including the three-eyed fish, which give you a jump power-up to cover a large distance quickly.
The exact layout of the map has not yet been revealed, except in leaks, but it is very likely that Epic Games will publish this during the downtime tonight in a blog post. So stay tuned and don’t forget to be part of the live event tonight. Epic Games wants to celebrate the season change with a big spectacle. You can find all the information about it in our overview: Fortnite: Live event for Simpsons starts today – all about the start, content, rewards, and server downtime
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Some NPCs in World of Warcraft are really annoying. At least one of them can be silenced in the future – permanently, if necessary.
If you haven’t accepted an important story quest in World of Warcraft, there are often loud dialogues indicating that. But if it’s a quest you’ve already completed on one character, you might not want to do it again on another character – and will then be confronted repeatedly with annoying remarks.
In the next patch, you will finally be able to give one of these NPCs a hint to keep quiet.
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Which character are we talking about? We’re talking about Danath Trollbane. Whenever you approach the mission table in Dornogal, where you can accept weekly quests, he starts his monologue and says:
“I understand your frustration, Geya’rah. But do not rush to conclusions.”
What is interesting the first time and a friendly reminder the second time that you haven’t accepted the corresponding quest, gets annoying by the third repetition. However, since Danath never stops and there are also the 20th, 50th, and 700th repetitions, some players eventually develop a furrowed brow and wish they could just tell Danath: Shut up.
This is possible – at least in patch 11.2.7, which starts on December 2, 2025.
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How can you silence him? By simply talking to him. In patch 11.2.7, Danath Trollbane has a new option where you can just say to him: “We are all frustrated, Danath. You don’t have to say that all the time.”
He will then show understanding and keep quiet for now, allowing you to stroll through Dornogal much more relaxed and not having to turn off the sound anymore.
Even before you silence Danath Trollbane, there are all sorts of other things to experience. Because the beta of Midnight starts in just a few days and everyone can secure a guaranteed spot in it – at least if they’re willing to shell out some cash. But with a bit of luck, you might get a sneak peek at Midnight beforehand.
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On Steam, there are many crazy simulators that you can play together with your friends when you need a change of pace. We also present 5 of them.
What kind of list is this? If you have nothing to play with your friends and absolutely need a break from the same old games, this list features games that are simply wild and offbeat.
All titles take themselves not seriously, are exaggerated, and often “over the top”, which makes them all the more fun for a few hours of play. Outrageous, unique, and crazy are the perfect words to describe the titles on this list. You can find all the games from the list on Steam and test them there, some of them are already available for purchase. Additionally, all of them work with at least 4 players in co-op.
Crime Simulator
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Status: Released | Price: 14.99 € | Rating: 78 % positive on Steam
What kind of game is this? Fresh out of jail, you and your friends need to pay off debts together. But since honest work won’t get you far, you break into different neighborhoods and rob houses while the residents are still asleep.
However, the loan sharks want more and more money from you, which means you have to steal more and more. And that, even though the neighbors are continuously upgrading their security by adding cameras, secure shutters, alarm systems, and traps.
However, you may keep part of your loot to buy better tools for breaking in or cracking safes. Over time, you also unlock new neighborhoods that you can break into.
Let’s continue on the next page.
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After it was announced that the Amazon MMORPG New World will not receive any further content or updates, we wanted to hear from you, MeinMMO readers, how you feel about this news.
The announcement came as a surprise to many fans and led to community voices expressing their disappointment and grief.
We wanted to know how our community and readers here at MeinMMO are dealing with this news, and we asked you for feedback through a survey on whether you will continue to stay with New World or not.
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For nearly half of you, New World is already history, but some don’t want to give up on the game yet
This is how you voted: Since the survey went live, as of now (October 31, 2025, 12:30), 3,945 readers have participated! Thank you for that!
The current status of the survey, which by the way will continue running, is as follows:
46 % (1,795 votes) told us that they have no desire to continue playing since the news and want to quit immediately.
12 % (490 votes), however, have a completely different opinion and want to stick it out until the bitter end, that’s what you call dedication.
9 % (370 votes) do not want to stop playing immediately, but are unsure how long they will continue.
7 % (270 votes) have not stopped playing right away, but know that they too will be out soon.
26 % (1,020 votes) have never played New World and therefore will neither want to restart nor be able to quit.
Here you see the results of the survey (as of October 31, 2025 at 12:30)
What does the result mean? If you subtract the 26 %, or the 1,020 votes of those who have never set foot in the world of New World and focus solely on the players, we learn the following:
In total, 2,925 of the 3,945 participants are players, of whom 29 % (860 votes) want to continue playing and 71 % (2,065 votes) will give up the game sooner or later or have already given up.
A sobering result that reflects the general sentiment of fans in forums, social media, and community hubs quite closely.
Here are some comments left by readers under MeinMMO articles that deal with the topic:
EsmaraldV: “I am one of those affected and I have/will also quit (still undecided). […] Difficult to describe the emotional state: yesterday after the info I logged in, but simply had no motivation to have fun in the game. I will watch this over the next few days to see if my motivation returns, but I assume it will become less and less as many will set the game aside…”
Nyxaro: “I logged in that evening and thought I would do a few elite chest runs before going to sleep. Once I was in, I saw how the in-game chat was going crazy. So I searched for the news. I then logged out immediately and went to sleep.”
FraggleFrag: “When I read the message from you, I first thought it was an early April Fool’s joke, then I went on Twitch and it was confirmed, I logged out immediately, uninstalled the game and hid it, I was totally shocked unbelievable”
Although Legend of Ymir has many mechanics on paper that might scare off western players in MMORPGs, the new MMORPG is bursting at the seams.
What kind of MMORPG is this? Legend of Ymir is a theme park MMORPG based on Unreal Engine 5. The MMORPG is set in Norse mythology and offers 5 different classes that can be categorized into tank, healer, and damage dealer as usual.
In terms of content, there are raids, dungeons, and world bosses for PvE players, while PvP players can enjoy guild battles as well as large-scale siege battles.
Besides its setting, the MMORPG looks really nice and the polished trailers are definitely worth watching. However, the success is greater than expected.
Here you can see a trailer for Legend of Ymir:
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Legend of Ymir 5 Minutes Gameplay Trailer
New servers and long waiting lines
How is the launch of the MMORPG going? Legend of Ymir launched on October 28, 2025, and from the first moment there have been full servers and waiting lines. The developers were surprised by the influx of players and have been trying to address the situation since the release.
Especially the servers for the Asian region seem to be overwhelmed by players. According to experts from MMORPG.org.pl, 25 new servers for the Asian region have been added within 3 days since the launch of the MMORPG.
Queues and full servers are also occurring in other regions. The developers confirmed in a new statement on Discord that they are working on the issues and want to enable server transfers so that groups of friends can play together.
Is this unexpected? Yes, especially in the West, Legend of Ymir was not a big dream that many players had been waiting for. This is mainly due to the play-to-earn system that allows players to earn cryptocurrency through trading in the game. Also, the connection to a blockchain usually doesn’t elicit excited reactions from players in the West.
This also applies to the autoplay system of the MMORPG, which fights for the player, heals him, and enables hours of grinding. Moreover, it also takes care of collecting life skill resources. While autocombat is supposed to be unsuitable for dungeons, it definitely suffices for AFK grinding.
Additionally, the fact that the game can be played not only on PC but also on Android and iOS is generally considered undesirable in the West. The opening of new servers, mainly in the Asian region, along with the features suggests that the MMORPG is quite popular there.
In ARC Raiders has a lot of weapons that you can find or build, but which ones should you use? We have looked at all of them and provide you with a brief overview for a meaningful arsenal.
How many weapons are there? In total, you can expect up to 20 weapons at launch, which you can either randomly find in the world or build and modify at your weapon station. These weapons range from rifles and assault rifles to pistols, SMGs, snipers, or heavy weapons.
The Reddit user VisualVibrance made the effort to represent all known weapons in a clear graphic. Note that the longer ARC Raiders progresses in development, more weapons will make their way into the loot pool.
Of course, you can use any weapon you feel comfortable with, but in our list, we show you 4 options that you should use if you want to win and crush your opponents.
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Best Weapons Overview – These are the ones you should take
In our selection, we distinguish between the various tasks they need to fulfill. Is it about dealing damage quickly? Or rather breaking armor? We offer a weapon for every case, and at the end, you will also receive a crash course on the gadgets.
Ferro – Best weapon for breaking armor
Ferro
Why is the weapon so good? The Ferro is the best weapon for penetrating armor, especially that of the ARC. The rifle has a generous range, high stability, and deals massive damage. Furthermore, it leaves its competition behind as it can be produced cheaply at the weapon station.
Are there any disadvantages? The biggest disadvantage of the weapon is its firing mode. It can only fire semi-automatically and can additionally only hold one bullet in the chamber. This means that your shots must hit; otherwise, you will be left exposed while dealing with the long reload time as your enemy rushes you.
What do I need to build it? Depending on the level of the Ferro, the amount of your materials you need to invest increases, but for level 1 you need:
5x Metal parts
2x Rubber parts
Rattler – Best weapon for long-range
Rattler
Why is the weapon so good? The Rattler is the perfect and cost-effective choice when it comes to piercing your enemies from a distance. It is very precise, has a magazine size of 10 rounds, and a moderate rate of fire to withstand heated battles. Moreover, its large magazine allows for some errors.
Are there any disadvantages? If you are used to other shooters, you will have to get used to the magazine size. This is sufficient for precise shooters but not for those who like to fire continuously.
Unlike assault rifles, you also do not change the whole magazine, but must reload two rounds sequentially – this can cost you valuable seconds in a fight. Lastly, the production costs for the rifle are very high, especially for beginners.
What do I need to build it? Depending on the level of the Rattler, the amount of your materials you need to invest increases, but for level 1 you need:
16x Metal parts
12x Rubber parts
Kettle – Best weapon for close combat
Kettle
Why is the weapon so good? The Kettle is a smaller, but more compact version of the Rattler. The fully automatic rifle has a lower range, but more maneuverability. Due to its size, it is more compact and with its generous magazine of 20 rounds, it is also optimally suited to quickly pierce your enemies with many rounds.
Are there any disadvantages? Yes, primarily in terms of range and rate of fire, as these are weaker than those of the Rattler. Also to note is the long reload animation, which leaves those who misuse it exposed to their enemies. So you will always need to seek cover when you want to exchange your magazine.
What do I need to build it? Depending on the level of the Kettle, the amount of your materials you need to invest increases, but for level 1 you need:
6x Metal parts
8x Rubber parts
Anvil – Best backup weapon
Anvil
Why is the weapon so good? The Anvil lives up to its name, as it strikes, despite its compact size, like an anvil. Imagine the pistol as a smaller version of the Ferro. Through its rounds, it effortlessly penetrates the armor of the ARC, and with 6 shots in the chamber, you have the option to allow for some mistakes in combat.
Are there any disadvantages? Understandably, the disadvantages of the Anvil lie in its stability and slow reloading, but aside from that, there is not much to complain about.
What do I need to build it? Depending on the level of the Anvil, the amount of your materials you need to invest increases, but for level 1 you need:
3x Mechanical components
1x Basic weapon parts
Note that you must first unlock the blueprint of the Anvil, as this is not available from the start.
The best gadget is probably the portable zip line, as it allows you to quickly traverse inaccessible terrain and cover long distances in a matter of seconds. Additionally, the item is also good for escaping. Besides that, you can also experiment wildly with the grenades you find.
We recommend contact grenades for larger ARCs, which explode immediately upon impact. For smaller ARCs that approach you in large numbers, the Wolfpack is a strong choice. This grenade detonates into seeking missiles and searches the surrounding area for hostile robots.
For hostile Raiders, you can get creative. There are mines or incendiary grenades that can keep your enemies sweating longer. This way, you can easily ambush them.
Weapons are not the only thing you can rely on. ARC Raiders can quickly become complex for newcomers, and to prevent this from happening to you, we show you 8 tips that can significantly ease your journey through the borderlands: ARC Raiders: 8 beginner tips you should know for the release
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Do you want to properly configure your PC for ARC Raiders? MeinMMO presents you the best settings if you want to play the shooter.
ARC Raiders is not an extremely demanding game for your hardware, but with some settings and tricks, you can still increase or stabilize the FPS a bit. In a shooter where every second counts, this can be helpful.
Therefore, we present to you the various settings in detail and explain where you can save performance and power.
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Wichtige Tipps für ARC Raiders, um die ersten Runden zu überleben
General Settings
Window Mode: Borderless Windowed Mode
Display Resolution: As monitor resolution. It is only partially recommended to set the resolution lower than the display, as the image then looks blurry. Rather, increase the DLSS/FSR level.
Nvidia DLSS Frame Generation: Only partially recommended, as frame generation also increases latency in the game.
VSync: Sets the frame limit on the monitor, but can increase latency.
Nvidia Reflex Low Latency: Activate if Nvidia graphics card is available and reduces latency with supported hardware.
Framerate Limit: Activate; for weak GPUs, 60 FPS is recommended; otherwise, 120 FPS is a good reference. You can change the value at any time if your hardware should be underutilized.
Resolution Scaling and Anti-Aliasing
Upscaled Resolution: 100%. Lowering the resolution quickly makes the image look blurry.
Resolution Scaling Method: Depending on the graphics card: Nvidia DLSS or FSR 3.0
Nvidia DLSS Model: Automatically determined.
Quality: Automatic or Balanced. With a strong graphics card, you can also choose Performance; with a weak GPU, Performance is recommended to stabilize the FPS.
Graphics
Motion blur makes it seem at low framerates that the game is running smoothly. Generally, you should therefore simply disable the setting.
Field of View: 80
Motion Blur: Disable
Ray Tracing
Ray Tracing is a performance hog and requires decent power. If you have a fast (Nvidia) graphics card, you can set the settings higher. With older and not so fast graphics cards, it is better to lower the quality.
Nvidia RTX Global Illumination: Dynamic, Medium.
Quality
Quality fundamentally depends on your graphics card. If you have less than 8 GB of video memory, lower the texture quality as otherwise, loading errors may occur. The biggest performance hogs are anti-aliasing and shadows.
Details like foliage, reflections, and shadows make the game more atmospheric, but also consume performance. Here you can also squeeze out a few FPS. The lower the view distance, the less your graphics card has to calculate.
Overall Quality: Custom
View Distance: High
Anti-Aliasing: Medium
Shadows: Medium
Post Processing: Low; The lower you set post-processing, the faster you can spot enemies. This is very helpful in a shooter.
Texture: Medium; for graphics cards with more than 8 GB of video memory, High or Ultra.
Effects: High
Reflections: Medium
Foliage: Medium
Global Illumination Resolution: Medium
Advanced
The last three settings play a secondary role for the overall game. They allow you to control what your PC does when you minimize the game or are not at the computer while the game is still running (i.e., when AFK). In general, we would recommend you to enable energy-saving options to save power. When actively playing, you won’t notice any of this and won’t have to sacrifice performance.
Performance Overlay in Game: Enable if necessary; otherwise, disable
As a newcomer, ARC Raiders may seem complicated for some. Extraction shooters are not exactly known for their beginner-friendliness. Therefore, we present you 8 tips you should know before starting: ARC Raiders: 8 Tips for Beginners You Should Know at Release
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Players of New World have started a petition to try to save it. Over 20,000 of them believe: The loss of the MMORPG “would be a significant loss to the gaming world.”
The game will no longer receive new content updates in the future – this is deemed “no longer sustainable,” according to an official statement. However, the servers are supposed to continue running in 2026.
What is this petition about? It has been initiated through change.org. The petition starter directly addresses Amazon, its CEO Jeff Bezos, and the Amazon Gaming Studios.
In doing so, the developers of New World achieved something rare with the last update: MMORPG fans were overflowing with praise online. The petition also refers to this: “The latest patch has revitalized the community, demonstrating the immense value of ongoing development and updates,” it states.
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Amazon wollte Big Player für Games sein – Das Ende von New World vervollständigt eine traurige Geschichte des Scheiterns
Over 20,000 fans fight for the future of New World
What is the goal of the petition? The goal is to persuade Amazon to reconsider. The team behind New World: Aeternum should be allowed to continue working on new content for the game instead of putting New World into a pure maintenance state. It is obvious that the New World community thrives when new content is regularly added.
For many players, the end of New World also has a very personal aspect. Christopher Payne, the petition starter, states:
New World has given me many friends, allies, mentors, and so much more. […] I do not want to lose any friend or the community we have made here.
Without new content, however, the loss of this community is imminent. This would be a “significant loss to the gaming world,” the petition states.
The petition is gaining supporters: As of the current status (October 31, 2:12 PM), the petition has already collected 20,832 signatures – and the number is growing. Many fans still have the hope that New World will continue to receive strong content updates in the future.
Many MMORPGs rely on microtransactions to generate ongoing revenue. A 12-year-old representative of the genre is now doing the opposite. Players should vote in a survey on whether they want to keep a controversial mechanic. After just one day, the community showed: Get rid of it!
Which game is this about? The current version of RuneScape, RuneScape 3, has existed since 2013. On February 4, 2014, the mechanic Treasure Hunter was introduced (there was previously a different variant of microtransactions called Squeal of Fortune). Players can open chests with keys. Some activities have unlocked free keys for you, but you can also purchase them with real money.
Powerful items of various rarities may be contained in the chests. So if you have spent a lot of money, the chances are high that you have better equipment than players who have not spent as much money.
Accordingly, the mechanic is also controversial within the community. After microtransactions in RuneScape had been a topic for a while, they decided to conduct a survey about the future of Treasure Hunter. The community voted against it just one day later. The wish will be fulfilled, but it is supposed to be about more than just this one mechanic.
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RuneScape MMORPG Trailer 2020
What was this survey about? The survey on the official RuneScape site started on October 29, 2025, and is not a traditional one. The developers at Jagex asked for at least 100,000 votes. One day later, they already achieved this (via Reddit) and according to the survey, this means for the game:
Complete removal of Treasure Hunter.
225 special items will be removed, including direct experience points items and Skilling Items (they mention this in a list on their website).
A roadmap will be published that addresses future improvements to integrity, such as the user interface.
The future release of cosmetic toggle options for customizing cosmetic visibility.
In the blog post about the survey, the developers explicitly mention that they will also keep an eye on the excess votes beyond the 100,000, as a signal for the direction the game should take. The survey is expected to be online until November 11. In a YouTube video about the survey, they go into more detail:
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What do the developers explain in the video? The major changes are intended to secure the future of RuneScape. The head behind the game, Jon Bellamy, explicitly calls it: one of the most important moments in RuneScape’s history.
According to Bellamy, the most problematic elements of our microtransaction offering are those that allow players to skip the core gameplay. Generally, an important aspect mentioned in the video is the integrity of the game. This should not only be improved in terms of monetization but in many areas of the game.
According to the video, the majority of the community wanted, according to a previous survey, for microtransactions to be significantly reduced. Many likely also mentioned that they would like access to less aggressive progress-boosting options. The developers mentioned in the blog post that bonus experience points can still be purchased as they do not distract from core gameplay.
Additionally, cosmetic content that can be purchased with real money should continue to be released for RuneScape. Jagex wants to find a balance for the future of RuneScape between purchasable content and the desired integrity.
A Dungeon Master proudly reports a hidden subplot of his campaign in Dungeons & Dragons that shocked even a longtime friend but provided a skilled plot twist. The community celebrates this creative yet slightly grotesque story.
What was the first hint the DM offered his players? The Dungeon Master Infinite-Series-9493 on Reddit tells the DnD community about the moment he revealed a dark secret of his campaign.
But first, the beginning:
The DM reports that his group made it to the dwarven capital of his world, which they created themselves, and wanted to catch their breath in a tavern, where they all ordered the local mead (also known as honey wine). This was not only incredibly delicious, but also had a slightly metallic aftertaste, which most of the group didn’t mind… except for one. A player who has known the DM for 13 years and immediately became suspicious.
But no matter what he thought at that moment about the taste, the ultimate extent of it managed to blow even the experienced player in the group away.
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“I might take inspiration from this” – Other Dungeon Masters are welcome to borrow the idea
How did the players figure out what was really going on? During their stay in the city, the players noticed that some of the townsfolk were disappearing without a trace and one night they witnessed those townsfolk being abducted by enormous bee-like creatures.
As is customary for a group of adventurers, they followed the bees to a cave entrance, which was covered in a dark, gelatinous layer. After one player cut into it, according to the DM, it began to smell incredibly bad of decay and fermented meat.
Despite the stench, they pushed deeper into the den, took down some of the monstrous bees, and entered an area whose walls were covered with a thick, reddish waxy substance, where several cocoons were found, and that’s where the session ended.
And that was the moment when the suspicious player could draw clear parallels to a real natural phenomenon.
What is the Dungeon Master’s secret plot? In a one-on-one conversation, the player told the DM that the bees reminded him of a certain bee species that builds its nests out of decaying flesh, known as “vulture bees.” When the Dungeon Master responded with a sly grin, the player immediately knew what was going on.
In the next session, he reminded the other players of the delicious mead they had drunk and the somewhat strange aftertaste – and then it dawned on them, too. Someone had used the bees’ honey to make the mead, and the metallic aftertaste came from the remains of the missing individuals, which absolutely horrified the entire group.
Less horrified, but far more enthusiastic are the readers of the DnD community, who celebrate the creativity and inspiration of the DM. He explicitly states that they are welcome to take the idea for their own campaigns, as he himself has found a lot of inspiration for his stories in the subreddit and wants to give something back with his contribution.
“That is so disturbing that it’s brilliant” (Substantial-Camel13 on Reddit).
“Great. I might take inspiration from this” (RamblingManUK on Reddit).
“I immediately realized something was off because I also use ‘a strange metallic aftertaste’ when I imply that something is related to blood. The rest? Holy shit, that’s great. I love this horror genre” (DankepusVulgaris on Reddit)
The second season of Hazbin Hotel has started and directly brings a lot of emotions and real banger songs. It’s your fault if you don’t give it a chance.
I don’t want to go into the details of the episodes here because you should watch them yourself. However, I can’t help but give some small spoilers.
Hell is forever – or maybe not
The angel’s attack on Hell was repelled by Charlie and the gang around the Hazbin Hotel, during which the archangel Adam met his final death. But that’s not all: The hotel was also able to prove that redemption for sinners is possible and that they can ascend to heaven.
However, it seems that it doesn’t quite resonate in Hell, as most believe that Charlie’s hotel only exists to recruit people who want to slaughter angels – very few show interest in redemption.
At the same time, heaven is hopelessly overwhelmed by the fact that a soul has managed to ascend from Hell to Heaven and evidently find redemption. Something that apparently was never intended and now poses serious decisions for heaven.
Sir Pentious regrets his actions – and thus enables what was previously incomprehensible.
It becomes clear that Hazbin Hotel is making an effort to expand the depicted universe. Because even though the first season already often took a look at characters other than Charlie, this is – at least in the first two episodes – even more extreme in the second season. Especially in Episode 2, there is nothing of Charlie and the hotel, but it is completely focused on heaven and the processes there.
Emotional drama despite over-the-top cartoon style
Hazbin Hotel keeps doing things that I never thought possible for an “obscenely silly” animated series.
The character Sir Pentious, who was mainly regarded as “comic relief” in the first season and repeatedly the center of silly jokes, is in the first episodes of Season 2 such a tragic character, equipped with a more extensive backstory that he must reveal as he fights for his new life in heaven. The fact that the scenes are so emotionally charged and just work is also due to the great voice acting.
The heart of Hazbin Hotel in Season 2 is again the songs. After all, the series presents itself as a “modern musical,” meaning there are (at least) 2 songs in every episode that tell significant story developments.
Even though only a handful of the songs from the second season are known so far, it shows especially here the outstanding quality and work that has gone into the development. How perfectly the music and the animations fit together is probably best illustrated by the song “Gravity,” in which the angel Lute sings about Adam’s death and seeks revenge:
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Anyone who thinks that Hazbin Hotel has become tamer is mistaken. The first two episodes make it clear that the overall tone of the series has not changed. Profanities still fly in continuous fire, and tough topics, such as sexual exploitation or abuse, are almost treated in passing . It’s hell after all. Those who have difficulties with such topics should rather avoid the series.
Hazbin Hotel in German is unfortunately not a treat
The only major criticism is – unfortunately – again the German translation. As you probably know from my anime presentations: If a German dubbing is good, I praise it and recommend it. However, that’s not the case with Hazbin Hotel. This is partly because, in the German version, two voice actors are used for individual characters: one for their “normal voice” and one for their “singing voice” – and often the two don’t even sound remotely similar. You’re immediately pulled out of the story when a song is started.
At the same time, the heart of the series, that is, the songs, lacks quality in the German version. The translation is a bit clumsy, the rhymes sometimes result in a crooked smile, and the extremely high quality of the original songs is simply not achieved in the German version. Hazbin Hotel is “really okay” in German – but unfortunately not the grand series that it is in English, where everything simply fits perfectly. When the rest of Hazbin Hotel Season 2 will be released, we’ve revealed here.
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The developer of an RPG on Steam wanted to translate the name of his game. However, he made a mistake that made it go viral in Japan.
Which game is being talked about? It is about The Crazy Hyper-Dungeon Chronicles. With its pixel graphics, turn-based battles, and character designs, it feels like an ode to classic dungeon crawler RPGs.
The game was developed by Paolo Nicoletti’s studio Fix-a-Bug, based in Turin, Italy. A demo was released for the Steam Next Fest, and on October 23, 2025, the release followed on Steam. The game costs €12.79. The demo is still available.
Here you can see the release trailer for the game:
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The Crazy Hyper-Dungeon Chronicles auf Steam lässt das Gefühl altmodischer Dungeon Crawler neu aufleben
Demo accidentally launches under the wrong name
What went wrong with the translation? As Nicoletti revealed in an interview with the Japanese gaming magazine Game*Spark, there was no professional Japanese translation for the demo’s release. So he took it into his own hands and had everything machine-translated.
However, this led to a mishap. The name of the game was translated as “Kuso Dungeon.” This means something like “Shitty Dungeon” in English.
How did people react to that? This mishap was noticed by someone, and a screenshot of the game’s shop page ended up on X (formerly Twitter). In Japan, the game with the funny name then went viral, and news about it spread further.
“Everyone was laughing,” says Nicoletti, “and honestly, I was laughing like crazy too!” What started as an unintentional incident ultimately brought a lot of attention to the game and led many players to add it to their wishlists. “Accidental marketing at its finest!” says Nicoletti.
How is the game received? Fortunately, players laughed mainly at the name, not at the game itself. So far, the game has 127 reviews on Steam, which are “mostly positive” (as of October 31, 11:20 AM).
“Awesome little game, went in completely blind and was both surprised and impressed with this one,” writes Swiper in his Steam review
SolitaryGourmet admits in his Steam review: “I found this game after seeing the ‘Shitty Dungeon’ story on Reddit and grabbed it out of curiosity. Ended up really enjoying it”
Upon release, the developer had the name re-translated. Even though the poor translation helped the RPG achieve some more success, Nicoletti thinks there are more important things: “I can’t tell my mom ‘Hey Mom, the name of the game I made is Shitty Dungeon!'”
