The upcoming co-op shooter Rainbow Six: Extraction has introduced the toughest mode planned so far. The Maelstrom Protocol is the game’s “endgame” and offers challenges that will test even the best players.
What kind of mode is this? The Maelstrom Protocol is a kind of extended standard mode. It still follows the principles of Extraction: You start a mission with a team, need to complete tasks, and extract safely.
Extraction relies on team play. In a group of three specialists with unique abilities, you infiltrate a zone and encounter aliens that want to take you down. The use of weapons and special gadgets, as well as communication with the team, are vital for survival.
By default, a mission consists of 3 stages with tasks that you need to complete. However, the endgame mode Maelstrom Protocol takes it further.
This is how the Maelstrom Protocol works: Instead of just providing 3 consecutive stages, a mission in Maelstrom has 9 of them. So you play basically 3 rounds in a row without a break. There are also additional difficulties:
Different “mutations” in each stage make the game harder. For example, fog can obscure your vision, or toxic slime inflicts damage on you.
Stations for replenishing ammunition and health points become fewer after every 3 completed stages. Additionally, the strength of the enemies increases.
Instead of being able to choose from all operators, you only have 6 available.
The last point also disrupts your playstyle due to the limitation. Normally, you can select any operator for any mission in Extraction. If an operator goes down, you must “free” the character in a regular mode mission first.
In Maelstrom, you can only select from 6 right from the start, and if none of your favorite operators are included, you have to adapt to the playstyle of the character. Additionally, you must retrieve/free the operators after 6 failed attempts. The allowed operators in the Maelstrom mode rotate weekly.
The developers themselves say that you should only enter with fully leveled operators. Or if you are “very, very good”.
You can see the mode here in the embedded video:
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Why should you do this? Completing Maelstrom rewards you with a ton of experience points and even premium credits. Additionally, you can unlock unique cosmetics that can only be obtained there.
Furthermore, Maelstrom is a kind of prestige mode. With the cosmetic rewards, you can show how good you really are. A golden helmet, for example, signifies that you belong to the best of the best.
Unlike the standard mode, Maelstrom missions always run the same way. This allows you to analyze mistakes and get better, as long as you are patient enough. However, mutations, enemies, and mission setups change weekly.
When is Rainbow Six: Extraction coming out? On January 20, Rainbow Six: Extraction is set to release for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. The shooter will also be included in the Xbox Game Pass from day one.
So far, the hype around the game is still moderate. There are neither overly high hopes nor criticism. Fans mainly hope that Extraction will simply be a good offshoot of the Outbreak event from Rainbow Six: Siege. The game at least has potential:
What do you think about Extraction and the endgame mode Maelstrom? Will you check out the game or will you stick with Siege? Let us know in the comments!
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Actually, Ultimate Team Cosmetics have a tough time with players in the shop of FIFA 22. However, a current set seems to be the golden exception to the rule.
The problem with FUT Cosmetics: For some time now, cosmetics like stadium adjustments, flashy club crests, or crazy kits have been part of Ultimate Team. In the past, players received them mainly by completing objectives or from corresponding packs. They didn’t bother players much, and many items can still be obtained “on the side” today.
In FIFA 22, cosmetics have somewhat established themselves in the shop, but players still struggle with them. When a bundle went live for a whopping 135,000 coins in October 2021, there was a lot of outrage – not only about the price but also about the seemingly arbitrary and inappropriate theme of the bundle which was harshly criticized.
In general, the mood around shop cosmetics in FUT is rarely positive. However, one cosmetic set is currently bringing unusual good cheer to the community. And it’s this one:
Fans celebrate “Emperor Puff” in FIFA 22 – But why?
What kind of set is this? Anyone currently browsing the FUT shop will find the “Emperor Puff” items there. A set of four items, each featuring a giant white cat in Roman ruler style:
There is a giant cat palace that fans can raise in the stadium.
The ruler cat can be chosen as a club crest.
The customizable stadium can be themed with the Emperor Puff theme.
And the giant cat itself is also available as a choreo. You can hang it in front of the cat palace.
In short: One can stuff their own stadium so full of cat images that it leaves the opponent deaf and blind.
The total price for the set with four items is 45,000 coins, or you can pay 15,000 for each individual item if you don’t want them all. While still a lot of coins – it’s definitely less than the 135,000 coins of the previously criticized Mirai bundle.
And even if the Emperor cat probably has little to do with football, the bundle is doing exceptionally well in the FIFA subreddit. That was almost to be expected – as this item has some history with FIFA fans.
What’s up with the cat? This bundle was obviously not chosen randomly – because the white kitten has been a thing among FIFA players for a long time.
Back in FIFA 20, there were the “Creampuff” cosmetics that could be earned through seasonal progression – a kind of FIFA battle pass.
In FIFA 21, there was a Halloween variant which was available from an SBC.
Previously, the kitten also stirred chaos in FUT
Back then, the cat didn’t really make sense in the context of FIFA. But somehow it won the hearts of the community. Perhaps precisely because it was so bizarre. And a cat.
How the community reacts: Now the Creampuff cat returns as “Emperor Puff” – but just in the shop. However, instead of showering the new cosmetic in the shop with hate, player reactions in the FIFA subreddit are virtually completely the opposite.
Many still think the item is nonsense – but in this case, it’s good nonsense:
“It hurts to say this, but I absolutely need this,” writes a user (via reddit).
“This is too perfect, I have a Roman-themed team and Creampuff is the best. I hardly play FUT anymore, but this is a must-buy,” says user badcollin (via reddit).
“I hate this kind of stuff, but this is actually cool,” finds user “Ces_noix” (via reddit).
“I’ll buy this because of the advantage you get when opponents see “the Puff” and they faint,” says user “doublewordscore” (via reddit).
“I’ll give every free wins to those who do this,” announces user “swavenation” (via reddit).
Overall, it seems many players are excited about the return of the Creampuff – and are even willing to invest in the cosmetics. However, one should still think twice – for 45,000 coins, you can get some really good players on the low-end transfer market in FIFA 22.
For the Valentine’s Day event in February 2022 at Pokémon GO, nothing official is known yet. However, players now want to report a data mining find which potentially reveals the Pokémon that may be released for the event.
What’s new? The data miners from PokeMiners have noticed a few changes in the code of Pokémon GO (via PokeMiners.com). This includes tasks for the Lunar New Year, content for the Community Day featuring Bulbasaur, and forms for a Pokémon.
Trainers suspect that the forms for the Pokémon likely refer to the candidate that will be released for Valentine’s Day. We will show you here the finds and who it might be.
Data miners find Pokusan – For Valentine’s Day 2022?
This is the find: On January 14, 2022, the PokeMiners released their analysis of the latest data mining. The following was discovered:
A catching challenge and a friendship challenge for the Lunar New Year event
New forms: Ruby Cream, Swirl Ruby, and Deoxys Normal
Which new Pokémon might come? The cream forms are clearly attributed to the Pokémon Pokusan. Pokusan is the evolution of Hokumil. Both are of the Fairy type and belong to the eighth generation of games.
The special thing about this Pokémon is that Pokusan can appear in nine different flavors and seven different decorations. This results in 63 possible form combinations (without shinies).
Ruby Cream and Ruby Mix are forms of Pokusan. Here’s what they look like:
Pokusan Ruby-Creme
Pokusan Ruby-Mix
Thanks to Elite Trainer Zapfelsaft for the screenshots
Trainers suspect: By adding the forms for Pokusan, trainers believe that Niantic is currently actively developing this Pokémon. Due to its charming appearance, it could thematically fit into the Valentine’s Day event that will be held in February.
As Noobkiller69 writes (via reddit.com): “Pokusan for Valentine’s Day?”, to which user dabomerest replies: “I don’t think so, but it would be great if they did!”
Generally, Valentine’s Day in Pokémon GO is usually pink/rose, and accordingly, new Pokémon appear.
Thus, a release of Pokusan seems quite plausible. However, you should keep in mind that these forms and finds come from data miners, and Niantic has not yet officially confirmed that Pokusan will be activated in the game.
Other trainers write in the community that they would prefer to have missing Pokémon from earlier game generations in the game rather than new ones from the eighth generation.
How would you feel if Niantic released Pokusan for Valentine’s Day 2022? Is this a Pokémon that you would be excited about, or would you prefer other content? Let us know your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments.
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Imane “Pokimane” Anys is one of the biggest streamers on Twitch. She has now ended a stream in Valorant prematurely because she was hit by a “hate raid” that a YouTuber sent her. Her colleagues on Twitch are shocked and show solidarity. Twitch imposes a 14-day ban on the perpetrator of the raid.
This was the hate raid: The streamer Pokimane played some games of Valorant with fellow streamers like Valkyrae. However, after about 70 minutes, strange things happened in her chat.
Suddenly, some people appeared in the Twitch chat writing “L + Ratio”:
“L” stands for “Loss” – someone has lost.
“Ratio” is supposed to express a counter-action.
The “L + Ratio” meant something like a loud booing. People also said “JiDion” sent them or sent greetings to him.
This was her reaction: While in the background her friends were still loudly discussing the situation in Valorant, Pokimane appeared visibly affected by the events in her chat.
After a brief reflection, she ended her stream clearly upset and told her fans: She had to deal with this “bullshit”, but her fans should not.
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YouTuber apparently has a big problem with Pokimane
Who is this JDion? “JDion” is a YouTuber with nearly 3.5 million subscribers, known among other things for his fondness for basketball star “DeMarcus Cousins”. He created a Twitch account in February 2021, which now has 300,000 followers.
Apparently, JiDion urged his own followers on Twitch to switch to Pokimane’s channel and show this “L + Ratio” there.
JiDion apparently has a big problem with Pokimane. On his Twitter account, he says he can’t stand her. He has repeatedly shared old clips in which Pokimane uses a racist slur that starts with “N” (via twitter), or shared a screenshot where she allegedly shows gang signs.
On Twitter, he says: He respects women in general, but regardless of whether someone treats “a penis or a vagina disrespectfully”, one has the right to stand up for oneself. Because ultimately, everyone is equal.
What is a hate raid? Sending viewers to other channels is known as a “raid” and is actually something positive, as it aims to support someone else. However, sending viewers there to cause trouble is considered a “hate raid”.
Against such hate raids, which target members of marginalized groups, streamers have protested in the past and demanded that Twitch must better protect the victims of such raids.
This is how Twitch reacts: They have imposed a 14-day ban on JiDion.
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Twitch streamers show solidarity: “Clearly misogynistic”
This is how other streamers react: Many big Twitch streamers are shocked by the action.
Disguised Toast says: If he messes up, people say “he is an idiot”, when Pokimane makes the same mistake, she is insulted in the worst way, called “fat, ugly, and lazy”. This is clearly sexist and filled with hate.
Mizkif was particularly upset that people were afraid to stand up for Pokimane because it would immediately be called that they are simps. It’s sad that Pokimane still has to deal with misogyny and harassment in 2022.
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This is what it’s about: Pokimane has been the only woman at the top of Twitch among a multitude of men for years. In this prominent position, she has been repeatedly attacked publicly and reduced to her appearance. She is constantly accused of having a secret relationship with any other top streamer on Twitch (preferably Myth).
Pokimane wants to keep her private life separate from streaming – this apparently drives people crazy.
A permanent topic on Twitch is who might be Pokimane’s “secret boyfriend”. Some seem to be downright obsessed with Pokimane’s relationship status. A drama involving content creator “Fedmyster” also played into the narrative: He left the content creator group “Offline TV” after a controversy. He allegedly sexually harassed women in the organization.
The people who publicly attack Pokimane, however, say that it is not about her being a woman, but about her character. They allegedly say she is “exploiting naïve men” and similar things. Those who support Pokimane do so only in the hope of somehow attracting her attention.
Many of her colleagues believe, however, that her gender alone is enough to incite some content creators against her.
In May 2020, a conflict involving Pokimane escalated:
A supposed leak about the next addon of World of Warcraft promises many things that sound good. But what exactly does the leak say? And could there be any truth to it?
The final patch of World of Warcraft: Shadowlands is already visible on the horizon. But with the upcoming release of Patch 9.2 Eternity’s End, the popular “leak season” begins around World of Warcraft. Supposed leaks about the next expansion are appearing everywhere. While many of them often only originate from the mind of a troll, sometimes there is more than just a grain of truth in the leaks.
Therefore, this time we will also present some of these “leaks” and explain the most interesting points to you.
However, keep in mind that most leaks concerning WoW expansions often turn out to be forgeries in retrospect, which only makes it more difficult to uncover the actual leaks. So take these leaks with a grain of salt.
The new expansion is said to be called “The Dragon Isles”
According to the leak, the next expansion of World of Warcraft will simply be called “The Dragon Isles”. These have been mentioned several times in the game, and the current story indicates that Wrathion is likely roaming there.
The entire promotional material for Patch 10.0 is said to carry the phrase “Azeroth has awoken!”
How does Shadowlands end? The leak also explains how Shadowlands will end. Accordingly, the Jailer will be defeated in Patch 9.2 and the planet Azeroth will be saved, but there will be “consequences”. Some dialogues that occur after the battle are said to explain the new state of Azeroth, while Magni Bronzebeard loses his diamond form and returns to being a normal dwarf.
The pre-event, which will take place in Patch 9.2.5, is supposed to be huge. It will feature an updated version of many old events, such as the earthquakes in Ahn’Qiraj and the invasions, but simultaneously a massive time-travel event that runs as a kind of “Mini-Season of Mastery” focusing on important dungeons and raids around Azeroth. The goal behind it is said to make players familiar with the story of Azeroth before moving into the new story in 10.0.
The enemies in these events would include crazy troggs, spiked livers, Mantid, and the elemental invasions that would primarily take place in Kalimdor, the Eastern Kingdoms, Northrend, and Pandaria. A new temporary boss would be “Garaddon, Son of Galakrond” – or son of the most powerful dragon that existed in the primordial age of Azeroth.
Wrathion is said to play an important role in the “The Dragon Isles” expansion.
What’s in the new expansion? According to the leak, quite a lot. The whole thing is supposed to be initiated by the “largest cinematic that Blizzard has ever produced.” The planned cinematics for Shadowlands were allegedly discarded to work fully on this video. There are many parallels to the original launch trailer of WoW, but the cinematic ends with Azeroth being “born”. Furthermore, it is stated in key points:
“Azeroth the Eternal” is born and is “a kind of dragon”.
All world souls are unique, and Azeroth’s essence has shaped the planet for eons.
Dragons are directly connected to Azeroth, which makes her somewhat the primordial mother of dragons.
Once players reach the Dragon Isles, they must collaborate with Azeroth to “reshape” the world. The story is that the planet has endured a lot over the last decades and that this has serious consequences for its inhabitants.
Azeroth’s character is described as “Leeloo from The Fifth Element”. An overwhelmingly powerful being with the mind of a child. Players must help her unlock the powers to save the planet. She is located in a temple on the Dragon Isles, along with Thrall and Wrathion. There is much story about the “Earth Warder”, as the three try to accomplish what Deathwing failed to do (before he went mad).
Azeroth has her own talent tree that looks similar to the classic talent trees. Players help her by “teaching” her things through this talent tree. Each of these talents can also be used by the player via the “world connection” ability.
There are new abilities that function similarly to covenant abilities, but you never have to commit to anything permanently. Everyone receives the same abilities. Some have secondary effects depending on the zone in which you find yourself.
One of the most important features of the expansion is supposed to be the so-called “World Shaping,” where the zones will massively change over time. For instance, you could turn a desert into a forest. The area will have a strong focus on the story of the Night Elves, who are searching for a way to recreate Teldrassil with the help of Azeroth.
Magni is supposed to become a normal dwarf again. Is that true?
At the same time, “World Shaping” is also supposed to unlock new abilities in individual areas, such as water walking, flying, teleportation, or easier treasure finding – bonuses like those already known from older, similar game systems.
Throughout the course of the expansion, this world shaping will also affect older zones across Kalimdor and the Eastern Kingdoms, which will play an important role over the patches and will be drastically revised.
By the way, there will not be a major villain in Patch 10.0, but rather a series of smaller threats, including the timeless dragonflight, the Netherwing, and some special proto-species on the Dragon Islands – such as an ancient species of troggs that is highly intelligent and advanced.
New Race: Black Dragons
A little highlight and also something rather surprising seems to be the new playable race – black dragons.
They function in their basics like Worgen, having two forms. One is a combative dragon form and the other is a humanoid form. The humanoid form can choose the appearance of any other race – as known from dragons in WoW already. They also have some cosmetic adjustments, such as horns, scales, or tails.
The dragon form is primarily used for traveling (as a flying mount) and for two racial abilities, so it is not a permanent form for fighting.
Historically, these are rather young, new dragons who are growing up on the Dragon Isles – after the dragons lost their magic at the end of Cataclysm. Wrathion wants to teach these dragons (i.e., the players) to fight alongside mortals to help Azeroth and ultimately restore the magic of dragons.
Where does the leak come from? From the MMO-Champion forum. Here, the user “ItsYourself” has released a lot of information about the next addon on a “throwaway account”. According to his own statements, he obtained the information from a “private Discord server of the developers”.
However, this cannot be proven.
Even though supposed leaks sprout like mushrooms before each expansion, they are often interesting and invite reflection on what one really wants in the next WoW expansion.
And who knows – maybe in the end there was indeed a little truth in the leak…
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Fortnite: Battle Royale is considered a children’s game, but a grandfather proves that even older generations can have fun and joy from this colorful shooting experience. After over 600 wins, his grandson wants to show his appreciation to his grandpa. Read the whole story here on MeinMMO.
Who is it about? The reddit user and Fortnite fan “StellarLime911” claims to have an amazing duo partner: his grandfather! Together with the old man, he has played many rounds of Fortnite.
While we don’t know how long StellarLime911 has been gaming, his grandpa has been around since Season 3 and has achieved over 600 final victories in that time.
A remarkable achievement that his grandson is very proud of:
It’s so nice to see how his face lights up when he gets a win. He’s just as excited now as he was the first time.
Grandson gifts grandpa skin concept
This is how the grandson wants to say thank you: In order to truly make his grandfather happy, StellarLime911 got creative and designed a concept for a skin in Fortnite. The skin is supposed to be called Grim Raptor and look as follows:
The first one, “Grim Raptor”, is an outfit based on him. Keeping in mind his love for military clothing, I wanted to create a character that reflects him. He wears a bulletproof vest in a Vietnam style and has various tattoos featuring themes that my grandfather likes (cars, airplanes, etc.).
Additionally, there’s a back piece that hints at the gaming style of the sprightly senior:
Drawing inspiration from his real-life appearance in the game, the back piece is a bush (an important strategy of his) with Bunker Jonesy in it. When an elimination occurs, he jumps out of the bush with a sniper rifle in hand.
That fans have such creative ideas for skins and accessories in the game is nothing new. For example, a father once developed a chicken skin for his son, which then actually became a real skin in the game. Perhaps the Fortnite grandpa will also be honored in a similar way.
What does the community say? Users on reddit are touched by the story of the Fortnite grandpa and his grandson. Among other things, the community says:
„What a heartwarming family”
„Dude, I give up, even the grandpa of that dude is better than me!”
„I turn 60 next week. I’ve been playing for a year now and getting pretty good. I started playing with my grandson because he needed a partner. Maybe your grandpa should add me, because I’d like a partner over 12.”
„Damn, he’s pretty good. I would never expect a grandfather to play Fortnite, let alone have 600+ wins. Quite impressive.”
A user also asked if StellarLime911 noticed any positive effect on his grandpa. And indeed, the grandson responded that his grandpa is actually staying mentally fit and claims that it improves his memory when he regularly plays.
In Destiny 2, you will soon be able to forge weapons yourself with the launch of Witch Queen. However, the new system is supposed to stand out completely from other crafting systems. We at MeinMMO will show you what you should know about it.
What is weapon crafting in Destiny 2? Bungie has already announced details about a new system in Destiny. With this, you will be able to forge your own weapons using resources and customize them to your needs.
You can create your own God Rolls and do not have to repeatedly play an activity until you finally get your desired roll.
However, crafting is supposed to differ from other MMOs. You will not be able to max out your weapon immediately, but you will first need to gain experience with it.
Weapons tailored to your playstyle
How are the weapons currently made? In Destiny 1 and 2, weapons have always been pre-made. You received them as rewards from activities and could only upgrade them. This is supposed to change with Witch Queen. You will have the opportunity to be the master of your own God Roll.
This is what the altar for your God Rolls will look like, where you will forge
Many Guardian toys could be collected and did not have their own character. However, this should change for a forged weapon.
This is how the forge will work: How the forge will function is still unclear, but some information regarding the crafted weapons and materials is known.
When you put a weapon together, it also needs to be fed with necessary experience points. These will be credited in the form of frequent use of your weapon. This will show that you are an expert with your chosen piece.
You cannot just start with a weapon in the God Roll; you have to work your way up to become an expert. However, once you have achieved that, you can exchange any available perk and shape your weapon as you like.
It is also emphasized that new players should have the same chances to build such weapons as hardcore players. Existing resource collections from Guardians will not be taken into account and cannot be used in the forge.
What do you think about the upcoming weapon crafting? Do you also think it will be the highlight of Witch Queen? Or is this not for you, and do you prefer to stick to the random rolls from activities? Let us know!
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Call of Duty has addressed the current problems in its shooters CoD: Vanguard and the Battle Royale Warzone. MeinMMO shows you the statements and reactions from the community.
This is the situation:
Call of Duty has never been known for its outstanding communication. However, over the course of 2021, this improved.
With the emergence of the Activision/Blizzard scandal in the second half of the year, the trend gradually reversed. There was again less official information.
Around the holidays and the turn of the year, there were many issues in Warzone and Vanguard. Even now, the shooters are not in a good state.
Now there has been a statement regarding the current situation.
Call of Duty addresses the community
After about a month of silence, those responsible at Call of Duty have issued a statement to the community.
On Twitter, the official “Call of Duty” channel posted the following message:
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In the English version, the developers write “We hear you.” They inform that they are aware of the current issues in the CoD shooters Warzone, Vanguard, and also CoD MW (2019) and that the development teams are working on solutions as quickly as possible.
They write that they can feel the frustration and are working hard to bring fixes and updates. They appreciate feedback and see players’ opinions as a critical part of the development process.
Additionally, there was a handout for Warzone and Vanguard, which addresses specific problems:
Players react divided to the announcements
What do players say about it? The reactions are mixed. However, what many player comments have in common is emotion. Unlike many comments from the past weeks, which tended toward indifference, one can almost feel how important this statement was at this current time.
Many well-known content creators have commented on the tweet and welcome the communication. However, they also make it clear that actions must follow:
PrestigeIsKey (YouTube) on Twitter: “The constant problems of the game need to be fixed, but transparency would make it better.”
HunterTV (YouTube) on Twitter: “Thank you for confirming that Call of Duty is broken. But actions speak louder than words.”
Jack “CouRage” Dunlop even spontaneously posted a video with his thoughts. He briefly explained what his problem with Warzone is and what he thinks of the current zombie mode. But he also says: “It’s important to show people that they are heard and loved” (via Twitter).
The average players are sometimes less diplomatic. While there are also positive reactions to the statement here, many point out problems that have not been addressed by the developers.
@laasvegaz on Twitter: “SBMM has been complained about for years, and now you come with: Your feedback is a critical part of our development process …”
kgp0711 on reddit: “I’m glad they are addressing communication. […] Nice to see that they acknowledge the problems and let us know they are working on them. Hopefully, they stick to it. In the end, the developers are only human too.”
Overall, a positive impression comes across. However, a lot of frustration and skepticism are also palpable.
Call of Duty continues to work on the poor states in its shooters. It remains to be seen whether the mood of the community can be saved. However, many see a glimmer of hope in the latest statements.
Now it’s up to Warzone and Vanguard, and they must show in the coming weeks that the statements are not empty promises. We will keep you updated on MeinMMO.
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In New World the major update 1.3 is coming in January. This will once again adjust the endgame and bring a new maximum gear score. Here we show you the preliminary patch notes that have already been played on the PTR.
What are the highlights of the update?The January patch brings the so-called dungeon mutators. These resemble Mythic+ from WoW and are designed to introduce new difficulty levels into the expeditions in the game. You can expect a total of 10 new levels for the three endgame dungeons, Dynasty Shipyard, Lazarus Instrumentality, and Garden of Genesis.
Through these mutators, and also through crafting and the Gypsum system, you can earn shadow shards. With these, you can upgrade your gear score from 600 to 625.
Other highlights include:
Reduction of Azoth costs when traveling
New perks for your equipment that should specifically help with the mutators
In the Outpost Rush, there is a balance change. The cost of the Desertling Summoning Stone has been increased from 500 to 750 Azoth Essence
There are a few balance changes for weapons and the AI in the game.
When will the update be released? Since January 6th at 11:00 PM, you can already try out the patch on the New World test server.
The exact release date of the update is still unknown. However, a release is planned for January.
More about the new patch and generally about New World:
Below we have translated the complete patch notes for the PTR into English for you. You can find the complete patch notes in the forum.
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Mutators for Expeditions
We are introducing a new endgame feature: Expedition Mutators. Mutators change the familiar by enhancing the “Elites” and “Named Enemies” found in expeditions, changing the way encounters play out and the strategies players should consider before fighting. And just as the battles change, so do the rewards! New tailored items and resources can be found that offer additional ways to increase your power level.
This system is designed to run a unique combination of expeditions and mutators every week, with 10 difficulty levels per expedition mutation. Players will be challenged to climb the ranks, aiming to ultimately reach the maximum difficulty.
Please note that the “Recommended Gear Score” for a mutated expedition is important as it directly affects the scaling of enemies – and thus your chances of success.
Entering an Expedition with Mutators
When the player opens and interacts with the expedition menu, they will see the type of available mutator, the mutation level, the recommended gear for ascent, and finally whether they meet the requirements to participate.
Mutator orbs are universally applicable. Players can craft 1 per week and purchase additional orbs at the Faction Shop.
Scoring and Progression
The score is performance-based and is derived from a combination of categories. The score is also a shared value for group members.
The following categories count towards the group’s total score:
Time: The better the time, the better the score. Calculated at the end of a run.
AI Kills: A target value for defeating a pre-determined number of enemies during the expedition.
Takedowns: A target value for killing “Named Enemies” within the expedition.
Team Wipes: Every team wipe during a boss fight significantly reduces the score.
Respawns: Every respawn moderately reduces the score.
Additionally, there are bonus multipliers for run efficiency, minimal respawning/wiping, speed, and eliminating all targets. These are calculated at the end of the expedition run. There are score ranks of Bronze, Silver, and Gold.
To progress through the individual mutator difficulty levels, one must achieve a certain performance level within the highest previously reached level. The higher the score, the higher the difficulty and the greater the rewards.
Effects of Mutation
Elemental
Elemental mutations grant enemies in the expedition a specific type of elemental damage, increase their resistance to that type of damage, convert a large portion of their damage into that type, and grant them powerful, elemental-based abilities.
Hellfire: Hellfire engulfs enemies with fire, allowing them to burn players who resist them.
Ever: Ever permeates enemies with Void, granting them abilities that weaken players or enhance their Void-imbued allies.
Promotions
Promotion mutations grant creatures in the expedition powerful new abilities.
Wild: Wild AI apply healing reduction and emit harmful rays around them.
Unyielding: Unyielding creatures endure damage with life-draining abilities and can summon a phalanx that blocks all incoming player projectiles.
Curses
Cursed mutations exert dangerous effects on players, forcing them to work together to overcome the curse’s power. At the highest difficulty levels, curses become powerful, adding additional tactical challenges.
Withered: Withered players are occasionally burned with elemental energy. When the curse is activated, players must cleanse themselves by approaching the burning player.
Censored: Censored players will find their abilities turned against them. After the players in the group have used a certain number of activated abilities, explosive silence zones appear for all players. When the curse is activated, players lose their natural mana regeneration and must enter the silence zones to regenerate their mana.
Changes to Expeditions
With the release of expedition mutators, we have made some balance changes and updates to existing content.
We have made expeditions more interesting by updating the rewards and drop rates to align them with other endgame activities:
The drop rates for “Named Enemies” in expeditions have been significantly increased.
T5 gear has been added to the loot tables of the Dynasty Shipyard when playing in the mutated expedition.
We have adjusted the number of certain enemies:
Lazarus Instrumentality: The number of enemies when sealing the old Azoth portals in the Ostium has been reduced.
Fast Travel Costs
We have heard your frustration regarding the costs of fast travel, and this version includes an update that drastically reduces the distance factor for the amount of Azoth needed for each journey. Accordingly, the faction control point bonus associated with fast travel now reduces the distance factor to zero.
Important Bug Fixes
The inconsistent spelling of Eridanus has been fixed.
A problem has been fixed where faction missions in Windcircle displayed inconsistent or incorrect values.
New code has been added to prevent duplicated items from being rewarded to players.
Yetis were converted from elite boss to elite after the “Winter Convergence” event.
Additional enemies have been added to an abandoned campsite in Unstable Coast.
Longer spawn times have been added for POIs level 35+, extending the time to kill enemies.
A problem has been fixed where a tree could fly into the sky after being cut down.
A problem has been fixed where the Harbinger of Chaos only spawned once in Myrkgard.
Corrections have been made to data that caused longer loading times than expected.
A problem has been fixed where a fence in Weavermoor was not rendered for all players.
A problem has been fixed regarding a small patch of invisible water in Everfall, north of Orion, which could slow player movement or cause them to drown.
A problem has been fixed where an elite chest was cutting through an Orichalcum vein, making looting difficult in Myrkgard.
Various bug fixes for peaks and vegetation below or within the world collision.
Various corrections for holes in the world collision.
A bug has been fixed that prevented the Ancient Bear Paw from being used in crafting.
AI
Bears
The hit amount for bipedal bears has been increased, allowing players to deal more damage to them.
Skeletons
The amount of health at which skeletons are resurrected has been reduced from 70% to 40%.
Villagers
The amount of healing granted by potions for villagers has been reduced from 35% to 20%.
The cooldown of potions has been increased.
Varangian Knights
The Varangian Knights celebrated the Winter Convergence by laying down their weapons and painting them to match the color of their armor.
Vines (Corrupted and Wrathful Earth)
The damage of the cleave attack has been reduced by 40%, the frequency of this attack has been reduced, but the reaction to a knockdown has been increased.
The damage of the thrust attack has been reduced by 50% and the stagger reaction removed.
The damage of the “Hit” attack has been reduced by 40%.
The damage from projectile attacks has been reduced by 50% and the stagger reaction removed.
Combat
Mutator Perks Added
Weapon Perks
Flame Affinity – Attacks deal an additional 15% weapon damage as fire (Cooldown 2s)
Frost Affinity – Attacks deal an additional 15% weapon damage as ice (Cooldown 2s)
Arboreal Affinity – Attacks deal an additional 15% weapon damage as nature (Cooldown 2s)
Abyssal Affinity – Attacks deal an additional 15% weapon damage as void (Cooldown 2s)
Armor Enhancements
Flame Conditioning – After taking a hit from fire DMG, you gain 4% fire absorption for 5 seconds. Each piece of armor with this perk increases the strength of the effect.
Frost Conditioning – After taking a hit from ice DMG, you gain 4% ice absorption for 5 seconds. Each piece of armor with this ability increases the potency of the effect.
Arboreal Conditioning – After taking a hit from nature DMG, you gain 4% nature absorption for 5 seconds. Each piece of armor with this ability increases the potency of the effect.
Abyss Conditioning – After taking a hit from void DMG, you gain 4% void absorption for 5 seconds. Each piece of armor with this ability increases the potency of the effect.
Update to PvP Damage Formula
We have adjusted the way armor mitigation is calculated to use the value of the opponent’s gear instead of the average gear score.
To compensate for the difference in armor mitigation, we have increased the damage that low-level players deal to high-level players and decreased the damage that high-level players deal to low-level players.
Important Bug Fixes
A problem has been fixed where light attacks from musket and bow could be activated underwater.
A problem has been fixed that prevented the bow from being aimed when switching to the musket sniper zoom.
The tooltips for the rapier ability “Round Image ” and the bow “Arrow Rain” have been updated to now indicate damage per second instead of total damage during the entire effect for damage-over-time effects.
A problem has been fixed where the player’s movement speed was sometimes increased while a camp was being erected.
A problem has been fixed where the tooltip for the seal of fine corruption incorrectly indicated lightning damage instead of blunt damage.
The text that flies out upon triggering “Rapid Rain” has been removed.
A problem has been fixed where animations stuttered when holding the shift key while aiming down with a bow or musket, or when a player performed a navigation action.
A problem has been fixed where the player was stuck after interacting with NPCs.
A problem has been fixed that caused Venom Shot or Piercing Shot to cancel when holding down the right mouse button while activating the ability.
Endgame Update Part 2 and Shadow Shard Upgrade System
Shadow Upgrade System
Players can upgrade individual pieces of gear from gear score 600 to gear score 625 by spending shadow shards.
The ability to upgrade items of any type is unlocked when the player reaches 600 proficiency for that item type.
Players can acquire shadow shards in 3 ways:
Expedition mutators are the most efficient way to earn shards. The higher the difficulty and the higher the score achieved, the more shards the player receives
Opening gypsum casts once the proficiency for that type reaches at least 600
Crafting items with gear score 600 once the proficiency for that type reaches at least 600
Upgrading an item with shadow shards binds the item to the player
Proficiency System now goes up to 625
Players increase their proficiency from 590 to 600 through the current means – gypsum casts and random upgrades in the open world
Proficiency is increased from 600 to 625 through shadow shards.
Scaling Proficiency Gear
For all items purchased from the trading post or acquired through player trading after the January patch, the effective gear score will be reduced to the average between the player’s proficiency and the item’s gear score when the player’s proficiency is lower than the item’s gear score.
General Improvements & QoL Improvements
Whenever you craft a GS 600 item and your proficiency for that item type is below 600, a proficiency bump is triggered. This is another great way for crafters to raise their proficiency to 600 (in addition to the already released emerald gypsum from the containers for the crafting skill reward)
When you receive experience gain through random loot in the open world, the loot ticker now indicates which item provided you with the experience gain
When you receive experience gain by opening a chest, the opening sequence displays which item provided you with the gain
You can now craft the Topaz gypsum attunement potion at any Arcana station and any T5 campsite.
The chance of receiving Topaz gypsum when killing enemies and attuning has been increased.
UX, UI, & Social
Navigation assistance for starting the game has been added
This system helps visually impaired players enter the world of Aeternum by verbally commenting on some important steps necessary for character creation and the starting beach
The ability to give gold to people outside the P2P trading system has been removed.
Important Bug Fixes
A bug has been fixed where only one reward was displayed in the outpost rush reward screen, even if multiple were granted
A bug has been fixed that caused the UI for area upgrades to remain on the screen when the player began a trade while it was visible
Many icons of the impending doom gauntlets have been adjusted to match the color of the glove model
Changes to the Outpost Rush
The Azoth costs for the summoning stone have been increased from 500 Azoth to 750 Azoth.
Summoning stones now drop on death.
Summoning stones now have a rarity associated with them. Epic for bear and wraith tokens and legendary for brute tokens. This should clarify to players when they drop from other players.
The Outpost Rush Alpha Wolf no longer summons minions.
The collectibles of the Outpost Rush no longer have weight.
Baroness Hain’s ice mines now slow the player for 3 seconds by 30%, instead of staggering them.
Water can no longer be collected in Outpost Rush.
Patch Notes Part 2
On January 14, new supplementary patch notes for 1.3 were released. You can find the originals in the forum of New World.
World
New fast travel shrines have been established
At the Amrhein excavation
At the Shattered Obelisk
At the entrance to the Depths
At the entrance to the Garden of Healing
Under the amphitheater at the Sirens
At the Lazarus Instrumentality
Expedition AI
The VFX for the Withered Guardian has been adjusted to be more visible for players
World Adjustments on the PTR
A problem has been fixed where Fester II still allowed the player to heal at 20 stacks.
A problem has been fixed where some enemies in mutated expeditions were not counted for the scoring.
A problem has been fixed where a negative mutator score seemed to grant a positive mutator ranking.
A problem has been fixed where the AI in mutated expeditions did not receive the benefits of enhancement spells.
A problem has been fixed that allowed players to bypass the starting line of the Dynasty Shipyard.
A problem has been fixed where damage-over-time effects activated paranoia.
A crash has been fixed that occurred during the final boss fight of the Dynasty Shipyard.
A problem has been fixed that allowed players to go AFK in the Outpost Rush without being kicked.
A problem has been fixed that prevented players from completing the “Great Corrupted Portal” event in the Cliffs of the Monarch.
A problem has been fixed where Overseer Ducquet did not give localized voice lines while the player approached to interact with him.
A problem has been fixed where camps were not upgraded when level and/or quest requirements were met.
A problem has been fixed where players were unable to submit faction missions.
Quest and Mission Bug Fixes
Problems with Carrionstar Ancients not being present in faction missions in Izar or Crux have been fixed.
A problem has been fixed where Mourning Bridge RAID faction missions could not be completed.
A problem has been fixed where Cornil Reynolds, Edengrove Guardian, had no voice and no lip-sync during the quest “Down the Brackwater”.
Duplicate quest entries in the data have been removed.
Combat Bug Fixes
A problem has been fixed where various status effect removals caused a buff to be applied indefinitely.
A problem has been fixed where the bow ultimate “Concussion” was applied to all attacks and not just headshots.
A problem has been fixed where the Healing Protection did not function properly. To fix the problem, the following changes were made:
The healing protection has been updated to allow it to be reapplied by any healing from “Orb of Protection”, even from “Blessing of the Protector” restoration.
To compensate for this, the duration has been shortened and the effect reduced.
Previously it was 5%-40% for 5s, which only worked on the first application of the ability; now it is 5%-25% for 3s, but this duration can be refreshed with each tick of healing and additional applications of ‘Orb of Protection’.
A problem has been fixed where the “Great Axe Harvest” ability dealt no damage when both the “Collector” modifier and the “Gravity” passive were unlocked.
A problem has been fixed that occurred on the PTR where the cooldown reduction of the Void Gauntlet was triggered by DoT ticks.
A problem has been fixed where players could interrupt the release of an arrow shot with a jump. There is now a delay of 10 frames from the moment an arrow is released before a jump can be triggered.
Fix for permanent debuff and slow in PvP.
A bug has been fixed that prevented Ancient Bear Paw from being used in crafting.
Endgame Update Part 2
General Improvement:
We adjusted a bug that caused gypsum updates to only grant +1 bonus when an item with gear score 585 or higher was obtained. Upgrades via gypsum from 585 to 600 should now grant at least +2, unless the proficiency is exactly 599.
Economy/Progression/Rewards
Taxes on Housing
Once this patch goes live, the following conditions will apply: As compensation for players affected by the server clock issues in November 2021, we have reduced the housing tax for all players by 90% based on the tax rate of the companies that own the areas. With this change, we communicated that we would reverse this tax relief in a future update (which is now the case). During the time the tax relief was active, however, it revealed an imbalance in wealth distribution that was detrimental to homeowners, and therefore we have decided to tighten the tax range for houses. We will continue to monitor player reception and data on this issue. We will adjust it in the future to be fairer for homeowners and companies. We are focused on evaluating the overall wealth distribution and the impacts of the area tax system to continuously optimize.
In this patch we have:
Reversal of the 90% reduction in housing tax (only affects live servers)
The minimum limit for housing tax has been reduced from 5% to 2.5%.
The maximum limit for housing tax has been reduced from 20% to 10%.
Updating the standard housing tax from 10% to 5%.
Aptitude Rewards
With the introduction of the trade skill [Note: Rewards beyond level 200], we have rebalanced the acquisition of Azoth flasks, causing them to be abundant. Since these items can be traded, we want to ensure that they remain rare and special. We will continue to monitor player sentiment and data to see if further adjustments are necessary.
Azoth flasks have been removed from T1 skill collection chests.
The number of Azoth flasks in T2 Aptitude collection chests has been reduced from 2-3 to 1-2.
Azoth flasks from T3 skill collection chests have been reduced from 3-5 to 1-3
Reduced Azoth flasks from T1 crafting and refining chests from 2-3 to 0-1
Reduced Azoth flasks from T2 crafting and refining chests to 1-2 instead of 2-3
Reduced Azoth flasks from T3 crafting and refining chests from 3-5 to 2-3
Rewards
A bug has been fixed where players below level 60 were receiving Gypsum from portal events. Players must now be level 60 to receive Gypsum from the events
The Surgeon, Pit Lord Daehi, Baines, and Mordici The Mortician previously did not drop battle trophy materials. This has been fixed so they now drop battle trophy mats.
Crafting
A problem has been fixed where Timeless Shards were not consumed when crafting.
A problem has been fixed that caused the Creator’s Axe to incorrectly show as legendary with an additional perk in the crafting menu.
The graphics for “Energy Giving Lichration” and “Energy Giving Reisration” have been updated to better represent the ingredients used to craft them.
The recipe “Charred Mandje Mandje with Corn Succotash”, for which a Lava Barb is actually needed, has been corrected. The recipe title now refers to the correct fish.
A problem has been fixed that prevented players from crafting GS 600 Arcana items with Winter patterns.
Equipment and Loot
A problem has been fixed where certain items with 600 gear score were increasing proficiency.
A problem has been fixed where the Lazarus Bow had less dexterity than other bows of its tier and gear rating. It now has equivalent dexterity.
A problem has been fixed where the “Pedal” earring could not be repaired.
A problem with the “Wheel of Time” skin has been fixed where it stretched during certain animations.
Progress
Acceleration of level-ups for mid-game levels 23-45 by 20%. We found that leveling in the mid-game took too long and did not match the pace of the content we had, so we have accelerated progression in the mid-game by 20%.
Orbs for Expeditions
Materials used to craft expedition orbs: Chisels, Corrupted Fragments, Shards, Crystals, and Lodestones are now tradable.
Expedition mutator orbs can be crafted once per week and have also been added to Faction Shops, where they can be purchased once per week.
[Currently Not in PTR] To maintain equality with the expedition mutator orbs, normal expedition orbs for the Dynasty Shipyard, Garden of Creation, and Lazarus Instrumentality have been added to the faction shops and can be purchased once per week.
To reduce the durability damage of all items in inventory that suffer durability damage upon death, we have made a change so that only bound items suffer durability damage upon death.
A cooldown was mistakenly applied to the “Piece of Blessed Iron” from the Covenant Faction Shop instead of the “Mutated Expedition Mood Orb”, which has now been corrected.
UX, UI, & Social
A new tooltip has been added to the loading screen to explain how the “Strong Against / Weak Against” mechanic works.
In-Game Shop
Decoration packs now show the number of furniture pieces included.
Shop items can now simultaneously display that they are on sale and that they are only available for a limited time
Currency symbols are now correctly displayed for all regions
Trading Post
A problem has been fixed where the “Sort by Time” function of the trading post was not functioning correctly. Sorting is now correctly done by the time since the item was sold, rather than alphanumerically.
The inventory should no longer scroll up in the trading post after closing the sales window (whether selling or canceling the sale).
Important Bug Fixes
A problem has been fixed where companies that own more than one territory did not receive a refund for mergers. Companies are now compensated based on the number of territories they own (instead of a flat amount).
A problem has been fixed that sometimes caused the icons for Corrupted Portals not to appear on the map.
A problem has been fixed that sometimes caused items not to appear as repaired after a player had repaired all of them
A bug has been fixed that sometimes caused the wrong items to be traded when trading from a shared stack
A number of text overlaps in the user interface have been fixed (weighting in inventory categories, gem descriptions, item icons in storage when viewed from the map)
Some icons for timeless shards were showing the symbol for the wrong weight. This has now been fixed.
A bug has been fixed that caused the music from the boss of the Eternal Pool Arena to also be heard outside the Eternal Pool Arena.
A bug has been fixed where sounds in Navarro’s kitchen were not always played.
The way quest tooltips dock has been adjusted (they now dock to the side of the tiles) to facilitate reading detailed information about quests.
A sound has been added that plays when players capture points during an Outpost Rush
A bug has been fixed that prevented players from always hearing “Snaps the Wolf” when they accepted the quest “Snaps Blessing”
A server crash has been fixed that likely stemmed from areas left by their governors
Discrepancy between server, client, and system clock on the war declaration screen has been fixed
A problem has been fixed where the map indicated an upcoming invasion when a war was actually pending.
What do you think of the new changes from the update? And what adjustments would you like to see in the patch notes? Feel free to write it in the comments.
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All in all, the situation for BackyardBreak seems to be getting worse with every attempt at justification. It remains to be seen whether the guys will actually give away the $25,000 card or if they will come up with further excuses not to do so.
A group of streamers called BackyardBreaks recently opened trading cards of football players live and gave them to viewers. But when they pulled a super-rare and accordingly valuable card, they suddenly wanted nothing to do with it. This did not end well for them.
How was this supposed to go? On the streaming channel BackyardBreaks, boxes full of football trading cards are opened live and raffled off to viewers. The cards go to viewers who can then keep them.
What exactly is pulled remains unknown until it is unpacked. Such “breaks” are very popular among trading card fans.
What was the problem? But then the streamers suddenly pulled an extremely rare card. According to a reddit user, there are only 10 copies of this card in total. Everyone immediately went wild and jumped around the room. They quickly realized, “this card is worth at least $10,000!”
It would only be fair to give it to the lucky winner. But then one of the streamers said, “Actually, that’s not fair at all; we should keep it!”
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Streamers refuse to give up $25,000 card and cause a lot of trouble
How did the situation unfold? Shortly thereafter, it became clear that the card was worth around $25,000 (approximately €21,810). At that moment, it was suddenly clear that the streamers preferred to keep the card.
“Sorry, we can’t give away a $25,000 card!” one of the streamers revealed. He immediately took responsibility for it: “People will surely hate me for this!”
Here are the reactions: The streamers’ actions were not well received, of course. On reddit, YouTube, and Twitter, there are numerous shaking head reactions from viewers, who consider the streamers’ actions quite shady:
“I love how they immediately went from ‘This is all free’ to ‘This belongs to us.'”
“How can you watch this stream and think these guys would ever give anyone anything worth more than $5?”
“Stay tuned for the BackyardBreakers crypto coin in a few weeks.”
Moreover, according to various users on reddit, the raffle was not free at all. Instead, the streamers are said to charge people to participate in the draw:
“Yes, these guys are in trouble. It’s not even a giveaway; they are charging people to get a ‘slot’ for the chance to win a box or a pack of cards.”
User Crunchsmash on reddit.
How did the streamers react? After the pressure from the community increased, the streamers suddenly were willing to donate $20,000 for a good cause. However, this was also not well received. Rather, they were accused of wanting to save on taxes this way (donations can be deducted from taxes). Even the accompanying Twitter video was not taken seriously. In it, the streamers want to assure that it is much fairer to donate the money from card sales to a good cause than to give it to one person.
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Rather, there was harsh criticism of the honesty behind the initiative. Another viewer even took the trouble to post a video of his own. In it, he dresses up like one of the BackyardBreakers and loudly announces that he will keep his valuable card and instead donate fast food worth $12 to several people. That would be much fairer!
Streamers continue to backtrack and make themselves even less popular: After it became clear that the donation action didn’t achieve the desired effect, the streamers published another tweet with another announcement. They will now give away the card. But not to the original winner, but to a randomly selected follower on Twitch.
This was evidently not well received either, and people are wondering why they didn’t simply give it to the person who originally won it. However, according to the streamers, that was never the case; they claim they never intended to raffle off this specific pack of cards.
All in all, the situation for BackyardBreak seems to be getting worse with every attempt at justification. It remains to be seen whether the guys will actually give away the $25,000 card or if they will come up with further excuses not to do so.
In Destiny 2, Bungie released the first TWaB for 2022 with a brief overview of upcoming changes. However, one change is not received positively, as it alters the mechanism by which you will now generate Light Spheres.
What was released? In the first TWaB of 2022, some upcoming innovations regarding the “Witch Queen” expansion were released.
There will be changes regarding the armor to effectively save vault space. This allows you to modify your items with minimal resources and does not require a second copy of your armor.
Additionally, the new DLC will offer you the possibility to unlock all artifact mods. The first 12 mods will be quickly unlockable as they were in Season 15. However, the remaining modifications will require more XP.
However, a new change is already causing frustration among Guardians, as it will introduce restrictions on Light Spheres. Since Bungie wanted to find a way for exotic weapons without catalysts to generate Orbs, Masterwork weapons will no longer drop Spheres.
Masterwork weapons will become useless
What will the change look like? As Bungie has now revealed, weapons designated as Masterwork and with a catalyst will no longer generate Light Spheres. Instead, new mods for the helmet of each class will ensure that your weapons create Light Spheres based on the element of your mod, creating Spheres of Light.
It no longer matters if your weapon is a Masterwork or if you have the catalyst. Weapons that you have only used for generating Orbs will become useless. Additionally, you will need to consume a mod slot to activate the said effect.
A weapon with a golden outline is a Masterwork.
Why is such a change coming? Destiny 2 has some exotics that do not have a catalyst. Because of this criterion, some Guardians refuse to equip certain exotics.
To counteract this, Bungie wanted to create a way for you to select a weapon based on its stats and not based on a super regeneration effect.
Here, possessing improvement materials also plays an important role. In Witch Queen, you will be able to forge weapons yourself. To use your resources wisely, Bungie is removing the reason to improve legendary weapons.
Thus, you save materials and do not invest them in weapons that you will not use again after five minutes.
What do players say? Players see the change as unnecessary, as all Masterwork weapons will become useless. Moreover, paying attention to the mods makes creating builds more complicated. Some users on reddit express their discontent:
Exactly that is the point. Triple nerf to charging with light, super regeneration, and ammo finders at once. A convoluted system with restrictions upon restrictions that in turn relate to matching elemental affinities. It gives headaches just to think about it. Now imagine actually interacting with the system. […] “I will quickly switch to hunger… Damn, I need to change my helmet.” This is objectively the worst solution for a nonexistent problem.
Instead, a system that has worked since Destiny 1 is being altered and complicated. It is unclear how this will actually affect gameplay.
What do you think of the change? Do you find it useful and will you use it, or are you skeptical and also feel that your legendary weapons will become useless? Let us know in the comments what you think!
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Final Fantasy XIV is struggling against overcrowded servers and long login queues. As a result, the sale of the MMORPG had to be halted. Now, director Yoshida has presented a roadmap for expanding the servers.
The situation in brief:
Since summer 2021, FFXIV has seen a high influx of new players, resulting in full servers and login queues. The MMORPG broke several of its player records on Steam and was briefly in the top 10 most played games.
The situation drastically worsened with the release of the new expansion Endwalker on December 3, 2021. The servers were overwhelmed by players, and hour-long queues formed. For fans who could only log in during the evening due to work, it was nearly impossible to get into the game.
In response, the FFXIV team gifted players 3 weeks of free playtime as compensation and halted all sales of the MMORPG. The free trial version could no longer be played either.
Director of FFXIV, Naoki Yoshida, explained that due to the global semiconductor shortage, it is difficult for the team to acquire new servers, and travel restrictions between countries complicate the installation. He promised an update on the status in January.
Now there is new information on the roadmap for server upgrades of FFXIV and the sale of the MMORPG in a director’s blog post.
New servers starting January 25, but…
What’s coming on January 25: In a typically detailed update, the head of the MMORPG outlines the developers’ plans for the expansion of the data centers. According to this, the new data center for the oceanic region will go live on January 25.
It was originally planned to start with 3 new servers, but this number has increased to 5 due to the high number of players. Players residing in the region can switch servers and thereby reduce their server latency. The switch will be available again from January 26 and is free for all at the Oceanian data center. It is also associated with certain rewards.
Alongside the Oceanian data center, sales of the digital version of FFXIV will also be resumed. Reasons for this are the new servers and the login frequency of existing players, which, according to Yoshida, has normalized again.
However, if there are further overloads, sales will be halted again. The free trial version will also remain disabled.
Current status of EU servers: Compared to Oceania, players in the remaining regions still have quite a wait ahead until their servers are expanded, including Europe. The first step in expanding the European servers will not occur until July 2022.
In the first stage of expansion around July 2022, we will add two new worlds to each of the two logical data centers [in Europe], for a total of four new worlds. In the second stage, we plan to establish a new third logical data center and open eight new worlds there. This will lead to a configuration of three logical data centers with 8:8:8 worlds. The expansion in two stages is unfortunately necessary due to the current semiconductor shortages.
The establishment of the third center will not happen until summer 2023. Additionally, a fourth data center for Europe is already in planning. Similar measures are also being taken for the USA and Japan.
The team is planning the server expansion far in advance and already considering the next expansion 7.0, which does not yet have an official name but is already in development. This is to prevent a situation similar to the launch of Endwalker.
Will this help? Although the expansion on January 25 does not involve servers for all regions that many players hoped and waited for, the Oceanian data center should still provide some relief.
Players from Australia, New Zealand, and other countries in the region, who were previously scattered across JP, EU, and US data centers, will now switch servers and settle in their new home.
However, the new servers are not exclusively interesting for players from the Oceanic region. It is quite possible that the transfer could also be attractive for players from other regions. On one hand, it is free and associated with bonuses.
On the other hand, new servers offer a fresh economy, which one can directly enter as a crafter or gatherer. And most importantly, there are many available plots in the housing areas on new servers.
Housing in FFXIV is an extremely rare and valuable asset. On gold seller sites, they are sometimes sold for more money than PS5 consoles. Many players can only dream of having their own house, so the prospect of being able to buy a plot without major issues on a new data center is enticing for many.
What do you think about the FFXIV roadmap? Do you think the Oceanian data center will make a noticeable difference, or is it just a drop in the ocean? Will you switch servers when the new data center in Europe goes live in summer? Let us know in the comments.
In GTA Online, you can now buy the new motorcycle Shinobi. However, the high purchase price puts players off. It is the most expensive motorcycle without a boost. And it’s quite slow, as tests show.
What kind of motorcycle is this? On Thursday, January 13, Rockstar Games released the Nagasaki Shinobi. This is a sports motorcycle that can be found at the dealer for a proud price of 2,480,500 GTA dollars. With this price, it is now the most expensive motorcycle in GTA Online that does not have a boost.
The price alone has already led to critical voices in the community. Tests now show that the Shinobi is hardly faster than the Bati 801, which you can get for only 15,000 GTA dollars.
How good is the Nagasaki Shinobi?
The release went like this: The shop announcement of the new motorcycle created quite a stir in the community. Players wondered why a motorcycle has to be so expensive.
At the dealer “Legendary Motorsport”, you will find the Shinobi
User Unde4dmau5 wrote a comparison and shows (via reddit):
Motorcycle: Nagasaki Shinobi (2,480,500 $)
No weapons
Only one person fits on it
Cannot hover
Has no way to store vehicles in it
Does not generate money
Has no “Captain”
Submarine: RUNE Kosatka (2,200,000 $)
Torpedoes and homing missiles
A whole lobby fits inside
It is literally a submarine
You can park vehicles like the Sparrow, Kraken Avisa, and a submarine car in it
Has the planning board for the Cayo Perico Heist
“Captain!”
Players write about this:
The Kosatka is a basic purchase if you want to make money
The Shinobi is something you buy when you’ve made it in Los Santos and want to burn money
“And it’s not even better than the Bati,” writes SleepyAnanas (via reddit)
Tests show: The YouTuber Broughy1322 is well-known in the GTA Online community. He tests all new vehicles on his own test tracks for their top speed and lap times. The new Shinobi was also tested by him in two videos.
In terms of lap times, the Shinobi barely makes it into the top 3:
Nagasaki Shotaro: 0:57.5 minutes
Shitzu Hakuchou Drag: 0:57.6 minutes
Nagasaki Shinobi: 0:58.59 minutes
Pegassi Bati 801: 0:58.65 minutes
We embed Broughy1322’s video on lap times here:
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With a top speed of about 201 km/h, the Shinobi only ranks seventh. Far behind the Manchez Scout, which reaches a proud 225 km/h. The test also comes from Broughy1322 and can be found on his YouTube channel. In this comparison, one must consider that the Bati 801 costs only 15,000 GTA dollars and the Manchez Scout 225,000 GTA dollars. Both are significantly cheaper than the Shinobi.
For racing, the Shinobi is not a must-buy that will help you significantly. The Shinobi is more of a bike for players who have enough money and prioritize looks over performance.
What do you think of the new bike in GTA Online? Do you think the price is okay since you earn enough money through the Cayo Perico Heist anyway, or is it still too expensive? Let us know your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments.
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Video games have been pushed to the background on Twitch for some time now. The streamer sodapoppin even goes so far as to say that you cannot grow with them. Other content is better suited for that.
This is the situation:
Originally, Twitch was created as a platform where streamers can show live how they play video games.
The streamer sodapoppin even explains that video games on the platform are no longer important if you want to grow.
Who is the streamer?sodapoppin has become known as an MMORPG streamer and continues to mostly showcase World of Warcraft on Twitch. He is currently ranked 45th in the follower rankings on the platform (via sullygnome.com).
In one of his recent streams, he explained that video games hardly play a role for streamers anymore. It was about the release of the new Monster Hunter Rise, which, despite its supposed size, hardly finds an audience on Twitch. He explains:
“How big is the game on Twitch? To be honest, it doesn’t matter anymore. The Just Chatting section is just so damn big. That’s all that counts on Twitch. You can’t grow as a streamer on Twitch if you show games.”
Those who decide to show games are not making a business decision, but a personal one. From a business perspective, it is not worth it to play Monster Hunter. Here you can see the full clip:
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Television is the new meta – video games in second place
This is currently happening on Twitch: The “Just Chatting” section is currently by far the strongest category on Twitch with over 63 million viewer hours. In 2nd place is League of Legends with just over 44 million (via sullygnome.com).
One of the biggest trends on Twitch right now is showing series live in the stream. The animated series Avatar seems particularly popular here. It is referred to as a new “meta”, meaning what is currently fashionable.
Only a few days after her, top streamer Disguised Toast was caught, who took the opportunity to take a break. He even claims to have staged it. While some streamers apparently assume that showing old series is allowed, a former Twitch star warns:
Twitch prohibits showing content that does not belong to you. The penalties have been enforced more strictly since the copyright complaints and DMCA strikes from 2020 and apply not only to music, as previously planned, but also to series.
Twitch is required to respond when there are complaints. In this case, in the form of bans, which, however, in the cases of Pokimane and Disguised Toast lasted only a few days. Some streamers are now trying to profit from the bans in some way:
Once again, player trading had to be disabled in New World. The culprit is an annoying bug that has sneaked back into the game. We at MeinMMO summarize.
What happened in New World? The MMORPG from Amazon is plagued by one bug after another. Just the day before yesterday, server transfers were reopened for players after being disabled for a week due to a bug.
Right after that, another issue returned to the game. Once again, there was presumably a bug in the game that allowed players to create or clone gold out of nothing. After a few hours, it turned out that it wasn’t a gold dupe but just a display error.
New World initially decided to put player trading back on hold and not allow you to trade with other users until the cause of the alleged gold duping was clear.
What is a gold dupe? It seemed that a gold dupe was once again possible in New World. That was the reason why player trading was disabled. However, it turned out to be just a display error, which is why Amazon gave the all-clear after just a few hours.
Amazon responded even faster this time and reactivated player trading after just a few hours. In the forum, they state that the suspected gold dupe was only a display error and that player trading is therefore reactivated.
They plan to address the display error in one of the upcoming updates. However, there is no threat to the economy and therefore no reason to keep player trading disabled.
How do the fans react? New World players and the community around the game have become accustomed to bugs like this. So there are hardly any major outcries or people who are seriously angry or shocked due to such bugs and measures.
Instead, a sarcastic undertone flows through the voices of the community. As if people can only smile and shake their heads when New World makes such a mistake again.
Many comments are therefore more humorous and cynical in nature. At least this bug didn’t cause any significant damage.
What do the players say? We want to share some of these sarcastic and somewhat funny comments with you at this point (via reddit).
SimpletonRube writes on the news that player trading is back: “It seems like I need to call the senator back and withdraw my request for sanctions against Amazon because they ruined my day.”
BlastedBartender is annoyed with the community and writes: “Where are all the people from the last threads who assured me that the gold dupe is real and people have been doing it for weeks? People are saying anything just to badmouth New World.”
More positively, TaylorDestiny222 says: “I don’t want to say that the bugs aren’t bad. But the fact that the whole thing was resolved in about 4 hours shows that the developers are really trying their best.”
Very sarcastically, TheApocalypticOne replies to the news that trading is working again: “Oh man! Now I uninstalled the game!”
How do you see it? Are you angry that such bugs are still in the game after months and that relevant systems have to be disabled because of them? Or do you see it more calmly and perhaps even have to smile and shake your head? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.
YouTuber Logan Paul bought a box of Pokémon cards for $3.5 million. In doing so, he made the serious mistake of not seeking the advice of wise Pokémon experts. This is now becoming his downfall. Because he fell for a scam. The box didn’t even contain Pokémon cards, but “G.I. Joe” booster packs.
What on earth did the man buy? YouTuber Logan Paul bought a box in December 2021, which he believed to be the “only sealed box full of first edition Pokémon cards.”
On December 20, he tweeted that this box was “authenticated,” meaning guaranteed real.
However, he did not unpack this box, as that would lower its value. He thought the box was sealed in 1998 and certified as “authentic.” From Logan Paul’s perspective, there was no reason to doubt that.
To Logan Paul, the $3.5 million was just a small step; he had already bought a box for $2 million in February 2021.
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Pokémon experts immediately doubt the authenticity of the box
How did the experts react? Wise Pokémon experts quickly pointed out that this box could be a scam. The site “Pokebeach,” which specializes in such matters, stated as early as 31.12.2021: Something is fishy here (via pokebeach).
Here’s what the experts said:
Eight months earlier, a YouTuber had gathered evidence that cast doubt on the authenticity of the box.
Strange things had already happened during a previous sales process: usernames were changed, the box was advertised in dubious ways and sold incorrectly. Such a valuable collectible should actually be auctioned through a reputable auction house, not sold online in any way.
Further irregularities were also noted during deeper research.
At the end of the first auction, the highest bid was a comparatively ridiculous $72,500 – clearly showing that “serious collectors” were not interested in the box that Logan Paul later purchased.
The box was also authenticated by a company that knows too little about Pokémon cards, as they specialize in baseball cards.
Pokébeach stated: Trustworthy experts should be allowed to inspect the box to dispel any doubts about its authenticity.
In any case, the provenance of the box was dubious: Allegedly, someone bought a house in Canada and found the box somewhere in a cupboard. This is considered in the Pokémon community as a “running gag” for a dubious origin story, similar to “fell off the truck.”
Overall, the Pokémon experts seemed somewhat sniffy that such “non-serious” collectors like Logan Paul were doing such things now.
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Here’s what has come to light: After doubts about the box multiplied, Logan Paul has now really unboxed the expensive package. And indeed: Instead of first edition Pokémon cards, there were “G.I: Joe booster” packs in the expensive packages.
He should have listened to the experts.
Paul comforts himself with the fact that his video about the bad purchase is now at least ranked number 1 on YouTube trends.
Currently, there is little information about the Steam Deck. Now Valve has commented on the upcoming Steam Deck release and explained the current state of affairs.
What is the Steam Deck? The Steam Deck is a handheld console that Valve officially introduced at the end of 2021. Initially, the console was supposed to be released in December 2021, but the release was postponed.
Now Valve has commented on the new release date. And the statement will likely please many users who pre-ordered the console.
Valve aims to meet Steam Deck release in February 2022
When is the handheld officially expected to appear? The Steam Deck is officially expected to appear in February 2022. At least according to Valve, shipping is set to begin in February 2022. The date had previously been uncertain, as Valve had said little about the release or the Steam Deck since then. However, there is finally news from Valve – and it is positive.
This is what Valve says: The developer Valve states in an official post that the Steam Deck is still expected to be released as planned. The developers write:
We can stick to the shipping schedule for the Steam Deck. Despite the pandemic and supply issues, we expect to start shipping the devices by the end of February.
Furthermore, the developers explain that they have also sent some devices to game developers. This way, they aim to ensure that all games work with the Steam Deck:
We have also shipped a high number of developer kits so that developers can test their games and receive the “Verified for Steam Deck” badge. Last month, we approved and shipped another batch of developer kits, and we are currently working on the next batch. Thank you to all developers for your patience!
If you have pre-ordered a Steam Deck, it is quite possible that you will receive your device as early as spring 2022. If you are still unsure whether you will purchase the console, we have all the important information for you to determine whether and for whom the handheld might be worthwhile:
The Steam Deck is intended as a supplement to the gaming PC
What does the Steam Deck offer? The Steam Deck is a handheld console from Valve and is similar in size to the Nintendo Switch. However, the device is not limited to using Steam games. You can also install other operating systems or software on the device and use it in a completely different way.
Theoretically, you can do anything you want with the Steam Deck, and even use the Steam Deck like a proper desktop PC.
Besides the Steam Deck, there are other exciting hardware options that might interest you. MeinMMO presents the most exciting alternatives in the following article:
Battlefield 2042 is the latest installment in the popular shooter series. In particular, it aims to excite players with even greater dimensions. You can find the most important details about the shooter on MeinMMO.
This is Battlefield 2042: The new installment in the Battlefield series has a modern, slightly futuristic setting. As known from the series, gigantic battles take place on land and in the air.
Battlefield 2042 is divided into three main areas: All-Out-Warfare, Hazard, and Portal. Each offers different content and game modes.
Update, January 14: We have updated the article with the latest information. This includes a summary of the launch of Battlefield 2042 and a list of our guides.
This article will be continuously updated to keep you informed.
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All information about Battlefield 2042 – Beta, Release, System Requirements
When is the release of Battlefield 2042?
Battlefield 2042 officially released on November 19, 2021. Originally, the shooter was supposed to be released on October 22, 2021, but was postponed.
What platforms does Battlefield 2042 run on?
The shooter is available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, as well as on last-gen consoles Xbox One and PS4. However, it is expected that the upcoming Battlefield will take full advantage of the next-gen consoles.
In what setting does Battlefield 2042 take place?
The setting is established in the year 2042. Therefore, alongside robotic dogs, there will also be some other futuristic gadgets. Overall, the scenario resembles a modernized version of Battlefield 4.
How many players are on a map?
In total, up to 128 players can be on a map. This means matches can consist of 64vs64 players. On the older consoles Xbox One and PS4, this is not possible. Due to technical reasons, there can only be a maximum of 64 players on a map.
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Everything you need to know about the new Battlefield 2042 – in 2 minutes
Launch of Battlefield 2042 was catastrophic
This went wrong with Battlefield 2042: Since the release, Battlefield 2042 has not been able to escape negative headlines. The game had significant issues even during beta and early access, and these only worsened with the full release.
bugs and glitches caused frustration and annoyance, especially before the first updates.
Even after several patches, the situation has not improved much for many players.
At the moment, neither the community nor the game itself is at peace. Recently, the Rush mode caused irritation. It was temporarily included in the game after launch and immediately became the most popular game mode.
As a result, numerous players demanded that it be permanently included in the game. Although its duration was extended, Rush was then removed again in early January. Just a week later, on January 13, DICE finally caved to the pressure and player frustration: Rush is now back in the game.
What editions are available? You can buy Battlefield 2042 in three different editions:
Standard Edition for 59.99 Euros (PC), 69.99 Euros (PS4 and Xbox One), and 79.99 Euros (Xbox Series X|S and PS5)
Gold Edition for99.99 Euros (PC), 99.99 Euros (PS4 and Xbox One), and 99.99 Euros (Xbox Series X|S and PS5)
Ultimate Edition for 109.99 Euros (PC), 119.99 Euros (PS4 and Xbox One), and 119.99 Euros (Xbox Series X|S and PS5)
What’s included in the Standard Edition:
The main game
Early access starting November 12
Pre-order pack
What’s included in the Gold Edition:
The main game
Early access starting November 12
Pre-order pack
Season pass for 1 year
What’s included in the Ultimate Edition:
The main game
Early access starting November 12
Pre-order pack
Season pass for 1 year
Midnight Ultimate Bundle consisting of:
Legendary outfit “Shadow Stalker”
Legendary weapon skin “Obsidian”
Legendary vehicle skin “Onyx”
Official digital artbook and exclusive digital soundtrack
What is the Season Pass? It includes all four paid battle passes of the first year after release. This is not a classic season pass as known from earlier installments.
Battlefield 2042 Seasons, Battle Pass, and Roadmap after Release
What’s next after release: Battlefield 2042 will be continuously expanded with content after release. There will be a season pass and several battle passes.
After release, there are supposed to be four seasons in the first year, each with thematic differences. Every season brings new maps, specialists, and weapons. These contents will be free for all players.
According to industry insider Tom Henderson, each season will include the following:
One new specialist per season
2 new MP maps
2 new portal maps
1 update for the yet-to-be-introduced “Hazard Zone” mode
6-8 new weapons
2-3 new vehicles and aircraft
This is how the battle passes work:
In total, there will be four different battle passes in the first year.
Each battle pass runs for a period of 3 months.
There’s a free and a paid level path.
Battle passes are not supposed to contain essential content like maps or specialists.
They are purely for cosmetic gimmicks and similar things.
Each battle pass is supposed to offer 100 levels.
How much does a battle pass cost? There is no official price yet. In other multiplayer shooters, a battle pass usually costs around 10 Euros. It is likely that Battlefield 2042 will be in a similar range.
No exact information is available about the content. However, the trailer has already revealed some interesting details. These include, for example, the map where you will likely play.
Your PC should meet the following minimum requirements:
Operating System (OS)
Windows 10, 64-bit
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Intel Core i5 6600K
Memory (RAM)
8 GB
Graphics Card Memory
4 GB
Graphics Card (GPU)
AMD Radeon RX 560 Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
DirectX
12
Internet Connection
512 KBPS or faster
Storage:
100 GB
Your PC should, according to the developers’ recommendation, meet the following requirements:
Operating System (OS)
Windows 10, 64-bit
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Intel Core i7 4790K
Memory (RAM)
16 GB
Graphics Card Memory
8 GB
Graphics Card (GPU)
AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060
DirectX
12
Internet Connection
512 KBPS or faster
Storage
100 GB SSD
Keep in mind that requirements may change before release.
Crossplay in Battlefield 2042 and Differences Between Consoles
Is there a crossplay feature? Yes, Battlefield 2042 offers crossplay. PC and console players can decide whether they want to play together at all. However, there are some restrictions for owners of older consoles.
The last-gen consoles will be separated from PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5, as these versions will have significant differences in technology.
While the new consoles support 128 players, only 64 players can compete on the old ones.
The maps will also be considerably smaller on the older consoles.
Is there a campaign in Battlefield 2042? No. The shooter skips a story campaign, but there is still a framework for multiplayer.
Developer DICE has published a timeline explaining what happens in the world of the shooter before players enter:
The world is on the brink due to the “greatest crisis in human history,” climate change. Rising sea levels and hurricanes are causing destruction worldwide.
In January 2034, a “global food and fuel shortage” breaks out.
Due to the resource shortage, there is a “second great depression,” a huge global economic crisis.
In August 2035, even the European Union dissolves after the bankruptcy of Germany.
There is also a short film that connects the story from Battlefield 4 to Battlefield 2042:
Battlefield 2042 Specialists – The Class System of the Shooter
How does the class system work in Battlefield 2042? Basically, there is still the well-known class division:
Assault soldier
Support
Engineer
Recon
This is different from Battlefield 5: There will be fewer restrictions on your weapon selection. Unlike Battlefield 5, as a Recon, you can also use weapons with shorter ranges, and an Assault soldier has access to long-range calibers that were previously only allowed for Recon. This makes the classes more variable.
The class is determined by your specialist, who is supposed to support your playstyle with their abilities. Each specialist has an active and a passive ability.
Recently, there was a new gameplay trailer showcasing the specialists and their gadgets:
The Game Modes of Battlefield 2042 – All-Out-Warfare, Portal, and Hazard
What modes will there be? Currently, we know of two classic game modes that will be included in All-Out-Warfare.
These are the modes of All-Out-Warfare:
Conquest
One of the oldest modes in the Battlefield series, where you have to capture and hold certain points on the map.
Breakthrough
In this mode, there is an attacking and a defending team fighting over specific points on the map.
With Hazard Zone, there is another mode that is supposed to offer a very different gaming experience.
Hazard Zone is not a battle royale, but it strongly resembles Escape from Tarkov or Hunt: Showdown. Team play and precise coordination of equipment are said to play a major role in success.
Portal, on the other hand, is a mode that is expected to work based on community input, giving players tools to create their own content. It also includes content from Battlefield classics from the past 20 years.
Battlefield Portal
What is Battlefield Portal? This is a community-driven mode where players can access content and maps from three Battlefield classics and create their own game modes. These include:
Battlefield 3
Battlefield: Bad Company 2
Battlefield 1942
From all games, vehicles, weapons, tools, and even factions can be used and absurdly combined. For example, you can have soldiers from World War II face off against the US troops from Battlefield 3.
You can then run everything on your own servers. However, rental servers are currently not part of the plan – the started portal servers will disappear if there has been no player on the server for several hours.
All important information can be found in our special about Portal. Here, you can also watch the trailer for it:
What do we currently know about Hazard? EA has not officially introduced the third major mode yet. However, thanks to a large alpha leak and a data miner, there is already some preliminary information on Hazard. But keep in mind that this has not been officially confirmed.
Hazard Zone in Battlefield 2042
What you need to know about Hazard Zone: The mode mixes PvP and PvE elements,as previously revealed in a major leak. Hazard Zone thus somewhat resembles the Dark Zone from The Division.
There are not only human opponents, but also NPC enemies. These are the so-called crew troops that besiege important data carriers or prevent you from extracting the data. Your main objective is not to kill opponents.
Instead, you need to extract these data carriers and survive.
How many players are possible per match? That depends on your platform. The old consoles have to settle for fewer players:
24 on Xbox One and PS4
32 on PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PS5
We have summarized the most important information for you in our special, and here you can also watch the trailer for Hazard Zone:
All Maps of Battlefield 2042
What maps are there in Battlefield 2042? A total of 7 brand-new maps will be included in All-Out-Warfare and Hazard at launch:
Orbital
Hourglass
Kaleidoscope
Manifest
Discarded
Breakaway
Renewal
Each of the maps features different events, which can occur in a match and significantly alter the matches. In the first trailer, you could already admire a tornado on the Hourglass map; we presented you with further events: This is how the battlefields change
These maps are only available in this particular game mode, combined with the 7 new from the All-Out-Warfare section. Thus, 13 maps can be played in the Portal mode.
Here’s an overview of the classic maps:
Battlefield 1942
El Alamein
Battle Of The Bulge
Battlefield: Bad Company 2
Arica Harbor
Valparaiso
Battlefield 3
Caspian Border
Noshahr Canals
El Alamein
Battle Of The Bulge
Arica Harbor
Valparaiso
Caspian Border
Noshahr Canals
Larger maps, more players, more destruction, “Levolution”
What to expect in Battlefield 2042: In addition to the classic Battlefield gameplay, the maps will be significantly larger than anything seen before in the series. Consequently, with up to 128 players on Xbox Series X|S and PS5, significantly more players will be on the field at the same time.
Destruction, physics, dynamic events – all of this is expected to be notably better and more realistic in Battlefield 2042 than previously known. In the first gameplay, for example, a gigantic tornado can be seen, which excited fans. In an interview, developer DICE commented on destruction (via Gamesradar.com):
They speak of “destructible environments” and “ground deformation”.
Grenades and other explosives should be able to significantly alter the map more than in previous installments of the series.
A map is supposed to look completely different at the end of a round than at the start.
Developer DICE and publisher EA have extensively addressed the issue of cheaters, general rules, and dealing with toxic behavior in their official dev blog about Battlefield 2042.
How Battlefield 2042 aims for fair play: To create a good atmosphere, EA has established some principles. It appeals to players to work together and not negatively influence other players.
To ensure this, players are encouraged to report any violations. Here is the list of things you can report directly:
Abusive text chat
Abusive voice chat
Cheating/exploiting exploits
Gameplay sabotage
Offensive player name
Harassment
How they want to tackle cheaters: Battlefield 2042 relies on Epic Games’ Easy Anti-Cheat software. This is already used for other EA games like Apex Legends or Star Wars: Squadrons.
Anyone caught cheating faces a permanent ban, issued directly and without warning. However, the release has shown that Battlefield 2042 also has problems with cheaters.
In the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online the next event is starting soon. This time, the areas Vvardenfell, Summerset, and the Clockwork City are in the spotlight. MeinMMO will tell you all the details about the event and how to get all the rewards.
When are the celebrations for the Daedric War? On Thursday, January 20 at 4:00 PM CET the event will begin and you have time until Tuesday, February 1 at 4:00 PM CET.
What are the celebrations for the Daedric War? This event focuses on the areas Vvardenfell, Summerset, and the Clockwork City.
How you can participate in the celebrations
This time, there are numerous options to participate in the event. And it’s quite easy. First, obtain the introductory quest “Guidance of the Guides.” You can get it for free in the Crown Store (,) under Quests or in the showcase. You can also receive it at the tent of the Impresario from Calonir.
You can receive reward boxes with Daedric War loot at the event. Here’s how you can get your loot:
Completing the introductory quest “Guidance of the Guides” (once)
Vault bosses
Open world bosses
Bosses in the following trials / raids:
Halls of Fabrication (Vvardenfell)
Sanctorium (Clockwork City)
Cloudrest (Summerset)
Treasure chests, value caches, Psijic portals, theft and resources
Rift geysers (Summerset)
The leaders / bosses will be marked on your map with a skull symbol. With these add-ons, you can also see where undiscovered bosses may be located:
1st fragment for “Scales of Akatosh” (appearance): Golden Salve
Event Ticket vendor (Impresario)
Costume style page: Doctrine Coordinators
– Raid bosses: Sanctorium Halls of Fabrication – Boss of an open dungeon – Boss of the open world (Vvardenfell / Clockwork City)
2 x Loot
Resource deposits (except fish / heavy sacks)
2 x Loot
Daily quests weekly trial quest (Event areas)
So you can receive two Event Tickets per day. In total, that’s up to 26 Event Tickets during the event.
How to get as many rewards as possible before the event ends
Raiding is especially worthwhile in the Sanctorium
The holy Olms is already waiting for you in the Sanctorium. Are you ready to meet him?
Especially if you are an experienced player, this raid can be farmed efficiently. This is a mini-trial that ideally involves only one fight. But be careful, as for inexperienced players or uncoordinated groups, the boss mechanics can often lead to chaos.
If you are still inexperienced, make sure to equip a damage shield and self-healing on your skill bar and maybe try it first in normal difficulty mode. If you do not have a group for this activity, please pay close attention to the zone chat in the event areas. You are certainly not alone.
For experienced players, this is also the opportunity to obtain the rare rune box “Clockwork Reliquary.” With a lot of luck, the item drops when you complete the raid at the highest level in veteran mode. The rune box contains the transformation “Clockwork Curator.”
Transform into the Clockwork Curator and shine in your golden armor.
Complete the daily area quests with your friends
You can only accept one daily quest at a time. However, that does not mean you can only do this one quest. You can share the daily quests among each other and complete every available quest once a day. With this add-on, you can even see what you are still missing:
Trade items in your community, your guild, and with friends
Do not be disappointed if you loot one of the rewards twice. Your friends might feel the same way. Many of the rewards are not bound. So you can easily trade them among each other.
Alternatively, you can look for missing rewards in the guild store
Do not despair if the last reward just does not want to drop or if you miss the event. There will be plenty of event rewards in the guild stores. And that even after the end of the event.
This is how you get your Event Tickets – daily area quests
To obtain your Event Tickets, you must complete daily quests. And these are located in:
Vvardenfell or Clockwork City
Summerset
The daily quests for Summerset can be obtained in the city of Alinor from the two NPCs Tanorian and Farowel. In the Clockwork City, you need to go to the Brass Fortress. Right at the way shrine, you will find the NPCs who will provide you with daily quests. In Vvardenfell, you get the quests from the Ashlanders.
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But before you can do that, you must fulfill one requirement:
Daily Quests from the Ashlanders – First, complete the questline “The Band of the Ancients” in Ald’ruhn.
Daily Quests in the Clockwork City – First, complete the questline “Lost in Always Gray”.
Special offers in the Crown Store
In the Crown Store, you will currently find a lot of nice fluff that fits the event. For example, you will find two new assistants. In keeping with the style of the Clockwork City, there is now the Factotum Property Manager (Banker) and the Factotum Commerce Delegate (Merchant).
Merchant: Factotum Commerce Delegate
Banker: Factotum Property Manager
Both are priced at a proud 5,000 crowns each. However, a mobile merchant and banker are indeed a practical thing. If you want to match your assistants, then these two are ideal for you.
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A seemingly small change in the reward system of The Lord of the Rings Online has sparked great discussions in the community and raised concerns. The accusation from many players is that the game could drift towards Pay2Win. We at MeinMMO summarize.
What is changing? With the next update, the developers behind The Lord of the Rings Online want to make a change to the system through which players can earn the so-called Embers.
These are especially important in the endgame, as they allow you to specifically acquire the armor and weapons you want without having to rely on random loot. Although they are not the best equipment in the game, Ember gear is still a good choice for many endgame activities. However, obtaining these is now supposed to become more difficult.
Until now, Embers could be obtained through daily quests or by melting down unwanted equipment. The latter option is now being removed.
One can still obtain Embers through daily quests, but it seems that melting down excess equipment provided significantly more Embers.
Update from January 14: In a tweet, the developers further commented on the topic. The statements have been added to the text.
Where does the Pay2Win accusation come from? In The Lord of the Rings Online, as in many other loot games and MMORPGs, loot boxes can be purchased for real money. You can also earn this currency with in-game gold, but that takes significantly longer than buying it with real money.
These loot boxes can still be melted down and directly converted into Embers.
Some players believe that this is a major step towards Pay2Win, as you could essentially just buy Ember gear if you melt down enough loot boxes and obtain Embers from them.
Other fans are convinced that this is much ado about nothing and that the changes are not as severe as they are being portrayed.
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The conflict heats up emotions
What do the Pay2Win critics say? A reddit thread on the topic gained significant attention. Despite the low upvotes, it sparked intense discussion and commentary. The thread creator states that he sees the changes in the MMORPG as a step towards Pay2Win. He also describes finding it problematic that hard-working Hobbits receive less equipment than those who simply invest money into the game.
The creator receives a lot of support from the community, who also view the changes as a creeping movement towards Pay2Win and are not satisfied with what the developers at SSG are doing.
One user even writes that he is now forced to play different content than what he always played and enjoyed in order to obtain the same Ember he needs.
What does the opposing side say? A comment in the same thread received over 100 upvotes, thereby gaining considerable support. He explains that the daily quests now provide more Embers and elaborates in detail that as a free-to-play player, one could now even obtain more Embers than before.
He also emphasizes that Ember items are now account-bound and can no longer be used only on one character. This would mean that the average player requires significantly fewer Embers to equip their characters.
He goes so far as to claim that the update actually makes The Lord of the Rings Online less Pay2Win. Casual players and solo players now have a better opportunity to obtain Embers. Only the hardcore dungeon grinders no longer have as great an advantage as before.
The developer responds empathetically
What does the developer say? In response to the uproar within the community, the developer has shared more detailed patch notes, precisely explaining why certain changes are being made the way they are.
Regarding the Pay2Win topic, the developer comments vaguely and acknowledges that it is a point that could be discussed. Standing Stone Games does not perceive the changes as an endorsement of Pay2Win and will keep a close watch on the effects.
Late in the evening of January 13, a tweet from the developer studio followed. The team wants to further discuss and consider the massive feedback. Therefore, the update and changes to the Embers will be temporarily postponed and not appear with the next update.
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What do you think of the conflict in the community of The Lord of the Rings Online? Do you play the game yourself and are directly affected by the changes? Or do you view the whole issue more from the outside? Which side do you stand on in this conflict? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments here at MeinMMO.
