As users from China report, the global version of Steam is no longer accessible from China, even though the Chinese are crazy about PC gaming. The ban came on the evening of December 24th. Users in English-speaking forums are not particularly sympathetic: Generally, they wonder why it took so long.
Where did the news come from? The news surfaced on the night from Friday to Saturday. It spread through forums like Resetera, reddit, or via the well-known data miner “Santa Ricky” on Twitter.
About 9:00 PM on Christmas Eve German time, on December 24th, the website domain “Steam” is said to have been blocked in China. This means that the international Steam page with all its sub-functions is no longer easily accessible from China.
Further details on the news, any clear statements from the Communist Party are unknown, rather people are just speculating what might be behind it.
The ban is said to have occurred around 9 PM German time on December 24th.
China has its own version of Steam, but with less than 100 games
What could be behind it? Forums speculate that the ban of “Global Steam” is a logical consequence of China having its own version of Steam since February 2021, which hardly anyone uses as there are only 98 games compared to 60,000 in the international version.
The Chinese government has opted for a rigid course against online gaming in recent years, primarily targeting mobile games. Officially, they fear for the sight of children and adolescents, as myopia is rampant in China, because children stare at their phones like crazy.
Overall, China has the industry firmly in its grasp; huge corporations like Tencent have close ties to “the Party,” but fear every press article in party-affiliated newspapers, which have described online gaming as “digital opium.”
The glorious times when Chinese companies raked in profits during the gold rush seem to be over for several years now – they are now balancing on a thin line.
How is this being discussed? There is not a lot of solidarity in English-speaking forums. There are about 3 opinions:
Some say: “I wonder why this didn’t happen earlier” – essentially, they trust China to do anything related to censorship and restrictions.
Others say: “Oh, that probably means there will be fewer cheaters in CS:GO now and I can finally play PUBG again” – as Chinese players are often labeled as cheaters.
Third say: “They will probably just use VPNs and we won’t notice much”
No one seems to be really surprised by the news.
LoL is huge in China. Many world champion teams come from there.
How does one play in China?
The big difference from the West: Consoles like PlayStation 4/5 or Xbox play virtually no role in China
PC gaming mostly does not take place at home, but in public internet cafes. There, multiplayer online games are played: some that we also know, like LoL, Overwatch or CS:GO, but also many local titles like Crossfire, Dungeon Fighter Online or Journey to the West
For many years, mobile gaming has been trending in China: A game like “Honor of Kings,” a kind of mobile LoL, has incredibly many players because it is closely linked to huge social media platforms
We deal with the phenomenon of why Chinese players are considered cheaters here on MeinMMO:
New World is a fantastic MMORPG with a world and setting that captivates you. But what if you’re specifically put off by the MMO aspects and want to focus on the RPG elements? We at MeinMMO have the alternatives for you.
The world, the story, and the setting of New World offer various aspects that single-player fans can also enjoy. However, at some point, these fans are disturbed by the MMO variants of the game.
Some fans have simply had enough of New World due to various bugs and other issues. However, they are still not tired of the setting. MeinMMO shows you how to experience the New World feeling solo and which games are particularly suitable for this.
How was this list created? The titles listed each represent a specific aspect of New World as a single-player RPG. The order of the titles does not matter in this article. Each of the mentioned games has its own strengths and weaknesses, but we do not want to evaluate them against each other here.
1. Risen
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What kind of game is this? Risen is an RPG from the German developer studio Piranha Bytes. It was released in October 2009, but it is still enjoyable today and, thanks to its appealing graphic style, still looks decent.
The premise of the game is nothing less than to save the world. For this, you also land on an island where mysterious magic awaits you. The gods have left the world, making way for the titans, who now roam there.
In about 30 to 60 hours of gameplay, you explore the island, become increasingly stronger, and discover what the magical temples that suddenly appeared are all about.
To do this, you join one of three factions. Either a magic-oriented group, a warrior band of cutthroats, or the monastery-loyal Order warriors. Does that sound like New World to you? It gets even better.
What does this have to do with New World? The start in the RPG should be familiar to all New World fans. You practically start naked on a beach and have to gather the essentials.
This happens because your ship capsized, which was supposed to take you to the island. So, for the time being, there is no way to leave this island. Shortly after the start, various weapons become available to you to master.
The start in Risen
The start in New World
Both games leave us stranded on an island as layabouts.
Shortly after that, you will already meet the three factions, who will have you do things for them until they accept you. After that, you’ll have to finish even more tasks for them to rise in rank within the factions and unlock new armors.
The main focus of the game is on the story and exploring the world, where there’s always something to gain around every corner. However, your loot is often guarded by nasty monsters that you must defeat. Thus, you loot and level up through the world, from one interesting place to the next.
If you liked the world and the feeling in New World that there are things to discover everywhere, you will love Risen.
How can you play? You can currently buy Risen for €9.99 on Steam. It has an 89% positive rating from 4,837 entries, classifying it as “very positive.” If you enjoy the game, Risen 2 and 3 are also waiting for you, which we can also recommend.
2. GreedFall
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What kind of game is this? In GreedFall, the RPG and the combat system are the focus. The action RPG from the French studio Spiders was released in September 2019 and allows you to explore and colonize an island. Here, you are supposed to embark on a new world.
However, you arrive several years later. By this time, a large part of the island has already been colonized by various factions. Now it is up to you to communicate between them. You take on the role of a legate for one of the factions on the island.
As a legate, it is your task to get along with the different factions on the island of Teer Fradee or to make it difficult for them. You do this best by completing missions and quests related to them.
Usually, you have several options, each benefiting a different party. However, it’s not just about politics, as you are also searching for the magic that inhabits the island and causes a mysterious illness.
What does this have to do with New World? Similar to New World, GreedFall shares the same setting, as it uses a practically identical backdrop. You explore an island where magic can be found and are positioned between various factions.
It also takes place around the same time. GreedFall is set at the beginning of the 17th century. There is no fixed class system in the RPG either. You skill up and essentially are whatever you are currently wearing.
GreedFall
New World
The setting of both titles is quite similar, even though GreedFall opts for a darker color palette.
In this game, you can choose between magic, various melee weapons, and ranged firearms. The combat system is very similar to the one known from New World. You can actively switch between two weapons, dodge and block, and have only a few active skills in your bar.
If you want to be the same spell-casting musketeer in heavy armor as in New World, you can do that anytime in GreedFall.
As quest hubs, the different cities on the island serve, which look significantly different depending on which faction they belong to. However, the underlying structure of the cities remains almost identical. Another thing you are already familiar with from New World.
If you preferred the story and setting in New World and always thought that the combat system really doesn’t need this stamina bar, then GreedFall is just right for you.
How can you play? GreedFall is available for all current and next-gen consoles and PC. You can currently purchase the game for €34.99 on Steam and enjoy approximately 50 hours of gameplay. 12,327 reviews label GreedFall on Steam as “mostly positive.”
3. Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
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What kind of game is this? Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning is a classic action RPG whose graphic style is more reminiscent of World of Warcraft than of New World. Nevertheless, the game offers many interesting aspects and is still worth playing today, several years after its release.
This was ensured in part by the remaster Re-Reckoning, which re-released the game originally released in 2012 in September 2020 and adjusted its graphics. In December 2021, a new expansion for the RPG titled Fatesworn was also released.
The premise of the title is that in the world of Kingdoms of Amalur, every character has a predetermined fate that cannot be changed. Everything is predetermined until you enter the world. Because under mysterious circumstances, you rise from the dead and no longer have a predetermined fate.
This inevitably makes you a hero for all since you can now determine your own fate and thus change that of the other inhabitants of the world. Kingdoms of Amalur offers you about 60 hours of content for your money. With all expansions, however, it can quickly become 80 to 90 hours of gameplay.
What does this have to do with New World? Although you play Kingdoms of Amalur alone, the title feels like an MMORPG in many places. You explore a vast open world with various biomes, stumble upon many collectibles, side quests, and exciting NPCs.
You explore the map and constantly find new things that look interesting and often hold minor secrets for you. However, it’s not just the world and its layout that remind of an MMO, but unfortunately also the quests, which sometimes do not go beyond “Kill X and bring Y.”
You get to freely distribute your points across the three trees to create your own class.
Furthermore, Reckoning also offers you several factions to choose from, where you can decide on one and annoy the others a bit. For New World players, the classless system of KoA:R should also be familiar.
You distribute your points as you like across various skill trees and are not bound to weapons or classes. Here too, you can be a fireball-throwing warrior in leather armor if you want. Through the fate card system, no combination is useless.
The system gives you strong buffs whenever you meet certain conditions. The cards exist for every conceivable build and thus buff even the wildest ideas.
How can you play? The game originally released in 2012 is available on almost all common consoles, from the Nintendo Switch to the Xbox 360. However, the remaster Re-Reckoning is only available for PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series, and PS4 & 5.
Currently, you can purchase the remastered version of the game for €39.99 on Steam. Of the 3,534 reviews, 74% are positive. Thus, the game is considered “mostly positive.”
4. Cyberpunk 2077
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What kind of game is this? There are hardly any gamers who have completely overlooked the new role-playing game of the Witcher developers in 2020 and 2021. If so, that’s not a big deal.
In Cyberpunk 2077, you are a nobody in a large dystopian city full of gangsters and want to become a gangster yourself. To make that happen, you steal new technology from the mega-corporation Arasaka, which unfortunately contains the complete consciousness of a deceased rock giant and terrorist.
From then on, the cynical rocker Johnny Silverhand is in your head, and you are sadly resigned to death. You try with all means to prevent this. Thus, the story of Cyberpunk 2077 gains momentum and reaches unprecedented emotional depth.
Gameplay-wise, you can expect a true role-playing experience, where decisions are just as important as the values of your equipment and the distribution of your skill points.
What does this have to do with New World? At first glance, the settings and premises of both games could not be further apart. However, looking closer, Cyberpunk offers more similarities to New World than you might think.
In Cyberpunk, the exploration of the world is primarily in focus. You can find chests and rewards everywhere and spot locations that passively convey a good story.
Cyberpunk also relies on a classless character system where you have a variety of different weapons and hacking tools to choose from and can specialize or simply learn a bit of everything.
Several of these skill trees await you. Everything you do gives you experience and new abilities.
However, what resembles New World the most are the extremely satisfying progress bars for almost everything you can do in the world. One of the major aspects in New World is that it rewards you for nearly everything. At least with a brief progress display that tells you how skilled you are with your weapon or logging.
In Cyberpunk 2077, this also happens. You hack a camera? Great, here are some points for hacking. You shoot an enemy? Awesome, here are some points for weapon handling. Did you slice an opponent with a katana? Perfect, here are some experience points for the blade.
This creates a satisfying gameplay flow similar to New World, making everything you do feel meaningful, and that’s a lot of fun.
How can you play? Cyberpunk 2077 was released on Xbox Series, PS5, PC, and last-gen consoles. However, the PS4 and Xbox One version is not recommended. On the new consoles and PC, the title runs smoothly now and is playable without issues.
On Steam, you can get the year-old game for €59.99. After the buggy launch difficulties of Cyberpunk, the reviews have also improved. 81% of the recently written 31,576 reviews are positive.
5. Middle-Earth: Shadow of War
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What kind of game is this? In Middle-Earth: Shadow of War, you experience an action-adventure in the Tolkien universe, which takes place long before the well-known films. Similar to Cyberpunk, you have to share your mind here, but not with a rockstar but with the Ringmaker himself.
The motive is not to survive but primarily to take revenge on the evil troops that kill your family at the very beginning of the first part. The ranger from back then can’t let that go and embarks on a quest for vengeance.
Particularly highlighted is the Nemesis System, where certain orcs keep reappearing and have a rank within the enemy hierarchy. If you kill an orc, his place is freed up, and the next one will take his spot.
If an orc kills you, he levels up and effectively becomes your arch-nemesis. This adds dynamics to the gameplay flow. If you defeat one of the leaders, you can not only kill him but also control him and later even make orcs battle against each other.
What does this have to do with New World? In Middle-Earth, you’ll find parallels to many more well-known titles, as the game openly borrows from famous inspirations. It feels like a mix of Assassin’s Creed and the Batman Arkham series while playing. So if you enjoy jumping around and sneaking, this game is something for you.
For the New World fans among you, it gets interesting when it comes to the large battles. That’s also the reason why only the second part, Shadow of War, is included in this list. In the first part, Shadow of Mordor, these occur significantly less often.
Shadow of War can shine in the battles.
In these battles, you lead your own, mind-controlled orc army into battle against enemy orcs. These fights are breathtakingly staged and feel authentic. They playfully remind one of the conquest battles in New World.
If that is the reason you liked New World and you want to experience the same thing alone and with orcs, we highly recommend Middle-Earth: Shadow of War.
How can you play? You can experience Shadow of War on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. The game will keep you occupied for about 20 to 35 hours and is currently available on Steam for €39.99.
If you are still unsure, you can also play a free demo of the title released in 2017. Many users agree, as 87% of the 52,944 reviews for Middle-Earth: Shadow of War are positive entries saved. Thus, it is considered “very positive.”
Do you have any other single-player games that remind you of New World? Please write them down for us here at MeinMMO in the comments.
A shooter from 2018 is for our author Mark Sellner the game of the year 2021. This year he spent over 700 hours in Hunt: Showdown and wants to tell you why he would recommend the game to almost everyone.
About exactly a year ago, in December 2020, I opened Hunt: Showdown for the first time since the alpha in 2018. I had only played it briefly back then and quickly put it down again. That is something I really didn’t manage with the game this year.
Since the alpha, a lot has changed in Hunt. Suddenly there was the option to play in threes, a new mode called Quickplay, a tutorial, and noob protection. And those are just the things I noticed in the first few hours.
That same evening, I spent over 5 hours in the horror shooter from Crytek. The fascination has not let go of me since then, and it took me about 700 hours this year in the swampy bayou of Hunt: Showdown. It wasn’t always fun, but still, everyone should have this experience at least once. Let me explain why.
Who writes here? Mark Sellner has not only played Hunt: Showdown for 700 hours; he also spends a lot of time with the game outside of it. He writes guides, helps other community members with questions, and is always there when the question arises about what is effective against which boss.
In the game, he feels most comfortable in close combat situations and on PC, mostly relying on the Mosin-Nagant Bayonet, with which he has already taken out over 2,000 hostile hunters from the bayou.
To understand the fascination of Hunt, you need to take a step back and start with what the shooter is actually about. Because I can assure you, it plays differently than most other shooters you have touched so far.
In the core game mode, the bounty hunt, it’s about hunting down and killing one of four different monsters. This can be done either in pairs or in threes. However, up to 10 other players on the same map have the same goal as you.
To be successful, you not only need to kill the monster but also bring the loot out from one of three random points on the map. If you die in the process, you not only lose the round but also your character and everything he was carrying.
Because Hunt: Showdown operates with a permadeath system, where your partially lovingly leveled hunter can die in just a few seconds and is lost forever. But it’s not just enemy hunters that are your problem, but also numerous NPC enemies awaiting you on the three different maps.
The spider is one of the four bosses that roam in Hunt: Showdown
What sounds terribly depressing at first significantly contributes to the atmosphere of the shooter. You automatically play more cautiously, think before you start shooting, and may also prefer to avoid a fight than to die.
You cannot read how many other competitors are still alive on the map like in other battle royale titles from a UI. However, you can hear them. From the very beginning, Hunt: Showdown captures you with one of its greatest strengths: the grandiose sound design.
Sounds are your wall-hack
While you may initially feel quite lost in the bayous, you will gradually learn to read the game and its world. This is particularly supported by the brilliant sound design of Hunt Showdown.
Everything you do makes a noise that your opponents could hear. Whether you’re sneaking or running, you are never completely silent in Hunt: Showdown. Even the deep inhale when aiming with your weapon can be heard by opponents. In combination with the many wooden walls in the game, which can be easily shot through, sounds quickly become a kind of wall-hack for experienced hunters.
But even when opponents are not in your immediate vicinity, sounds are incredibly important in the shooter. Numerous sound traps on the map make it possible for you to perceive opponents from a considerable distance. You can then choose to avoid them or ambush them.
In addition to cracking branches in the forest and clinking chains inside buildings, the loudly screaming ravens are particularly dangerous. These winged creatures can not only be heard several hundred meters away but are also visible. They fly away from you and thereby reveal your position not just acoustically but also visually. So it’s best to avoid these critters.
The ravens are the meanest sound traps in Hunt
In addition to the ambient sounds, all weapons in the game sound powerful and, above all, different. While you are still quite aimless at the beginning, after 700 hours you can relatively accurately tell where your opponent is and what weapon they are carrying with just one shot. All of this helps you optimize and adjust your tactics.
If you hear in advance that your enemy is carrying a shotgun, it is advisable not to storm the building but perhaps see if you can get a headshot through the window. These are always fatal with any weapon in the game.
Weapons also differ in how far the guns from the 19th century can be heard. While the suppressed Winfield operates almost silently after about 100 meters, you can hear a shot from the massive Nitro Express across the entire map.
The entire sound design of Hunt: Showdown belongs to one of the best the genre has to offer. This is further underscored by the dark soundtrack of the Port Sulphur Band. If you’ve ever been looking for a reason to get good headphones, Hunt is also a great choice.
The Bayou still gives you goosebumps even after hundreds of hours
I am really not a jumpy person, have little trouble with horror games, and find most scary movies more amusing than frightening. Nevertheless, Hunt is responsible for making me jump even after 700 hours regularly. And so much so that it chills my spine.
This is mainly due to the immense atmosphere that Hunt: Showdown can create. Besides the sound design, the game also looks really good. The lighting effects are consistent, and the time of day on the maps varies.
Not only at night does Hunt: Showdown create a creepy atmosphere
With particularly bad luck, you are stuck in his swamp at night and in the fog, where numerous dangers await you, you constantly hear various noises, and all of them could potentially be your death.
This is particularly annoying when you have a hunter with you that you really don’t want to lose. You can feel your heart race when you are sneaking through a bush, and suddenly a branch cracks in the bushes next to you.
Because even if the crack doesn’t belong to an enemy hunter, it can still be dangerous for you. The NPC enemies in the world shouldn’t be taken lightly. They can still pose a threat even to professionals in difficult situations. In the world of Hunt: Showdown, there is never a moment when you feel safe, which greatly enhances the atmosphere of the shooter.
This is an experience I have not had to this extent in any other game. And one of the many Hunt experiences I want to recommend to every player.
The developers love their game and the community
At the beginning, I mentioned how much has changed between the alpha in 2018 and my re-entry into the game in 2020. Rarely have I played a game that receives so much love from its developers as Hunt: Showdown.
This goes beyond Easter eggs and small touches in many places on the map. Hunt receives content updates surprisingly often.
One of my favorite Easter eggs is the little ducks that can always be found in unusual places
In 2021, the shooter received several major updates and enormous content expansions. Additionally, there are monthly new cosmetic additions and regular quality-of-life adjustments.
Among the biggest changes that happened this year is the third map, the fourth boss, and the so-called “custom ammo,” with which you can choose different ammunition types for your weapons.
Many of these new contents are accompanied by an event release. In these, the community must complete special tasks to unlock exclusive skins. You can also regularly expect small adjustments, such as custom loadouts or new weapons, from Crytek.
Although I am generally not a patch lover who tends to react allergic to major changes even in my favorite games, I was surprised to find that: Hunt: Showdown always does updates right.
I have never been dissatisfied with an update, nor did any of the changes feel bad or inappropriate.Only rarely were new weapons too strong or too weak.
This is partly because the developers work closely with their community. Many points on the road map have arisen from the ideas and wishes of players. And if a change should actually be inappropriate, Crytek listens and adjusts in some areas.
As a result, it feels great to be part of the Hunt community, as it is about more than cowboy hats and revolvers. In addition, the developer team regularly introduces new streamers or showcases fan art from artists within the community.
It’s not always just fun, and that’s a good thing
A little frustration is just part of Hunt: Showdown. But that’s due to exactly the things that also make the game so good. Of course, it’s a bit frustrating to lose your hunter from a shot that seemingly comes from nowhere and ends up exactly in my head.
But if you are on the other side of that bullet, Hunt: Showdown feels incredibly rewarding. I once couldn’t stop grinning for several hours because I eliminated a complete trio with my crossbow without them having even the slightest idea where I was.
And these moments feel so good because you know what it’s like to be on the other side. When you lose all day long and end your last round by eliminating all 9 enemies and walking home with the dead boss, you just go to bed happy.
Got all 9 enemies and even got one twice – those are the moments when Hunt feels incredibly good
If you lose your hunter, it’s tragic, but you don’t restart completely from scratch. Whether you come out alive or dead from a round, you gain experience for your bloodline. This allows you to unlock new weapons, tools, and consumables.
You never leave empty-handed, even if you get torn apart by a team that unfortunately spawns right next to you within a few seconds.
However, if you win and safely extract the bounty from the bayou, you earn Hunt Dollars. With which you must pay for your hunters’ equipment. So if you have quite a sum saved up, losing your character is relatively easy to cope with.
Additionally, the title now cares for its beginners. Up to bloodline level 10, you are under beginner protection and do not lose your hunter even if you die. This gives you at least a grace period to get used to the weapons and the setting.
So you get a game that regularly receives updates and new content, bursts with atmosphere, offers brilliant sound design, and brings you a completely new shooter experience for most of you.
And especially because Hunt: Showdown has a very steep learning curve, it is also suitable for beginners. Because in Hunt, you have to learn the whole game from scratch anyway. It is so different from other shooters that it almost doesn’t matter whether you have played shooters before or not.
This year I played 700 hours of Hunt: Showdown, and I will probably do the same next year. In doing so, I hope that some of you will spend a few hours in the bayou after this article as well. I look forward to seeing you!
In 2021, surprisingly many MMOs and MMORPGs were discontinued. We at MeinMMO present you 10 online games that you will no longer be able to play by 2022 at the latest.
Which games died in 2021? In 2021, several well-known names fell victim, including MMORPGs that had only been released a few months or years earlier. We take a closer look at these games and reveal the reasons for their failure.
Who is speaking here? Alexander Leitsch is the MMORPG expert at MeinMMO and has even played most of the now discontinued MMOs himself. Therefore, he summarizes special moments from his perspective.
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Life is Feudal (January 11, 2018 – January 18, 2021)
What kind of game was it? The MMO Life is Feudal was considered a tough and realistic medieval simulation. Like in a survival game, you started the game naked and without special skills. Over time, however, you learned to use resources and were able to craft useful tools, weapons, and your own home. Even entire cities could be built.
However, the grind and difficulty level were problems:
It took an incredibly long time to build anything in the game.
You were constantly exposed to danger from other players and NPC races.
Upon death, you lost everything.
On Steam, the game had only 43% positive reviews. Life is Feudal was criticized mainly for appealing only to those who have a lot of time, possess immense patience, and want to play in large guilds.
You could achieve nothing alone in Life is Feudal. At least ten players were needed for a guild, and only in a large guild did you have a chance to slowly build something. Moreover, you had to be very resistant to frustration because everything you built up over months could be lost in a battle or raid.
One of the possible activities in Life is Feudal was fishing.
What led to its failure? Due to the high grind and difficulty level, Life is Feudal could never attract a mass of players. However, the final blow was probably a legal dispute with a publisher:
A contract was signed with the publisher in 2016.
This company is said to have performed poorly, which led the developers from Bitbox to market themselves. However, it seems there was still a contract with the publisher.
After the developers rejected another deal with the publisher, it is said that the publisher refused to share their revenues from Life is Feudal.
The financial pressure is said to have led to the shutdown of the game. However, the solo version “Life is Feudal – Your Own” can still be played. Additionally, the MMO continues to operate in China. The publisher reportedly has no influence over this version.
What are the best memories? Life is Feudal was never known for beautiful graphics or varied gameplay. Highlights were the building, the battles for castles, and horse combat. Sometimes larger battles with over 100 players took place, which, however, put a strain on the MMO’s performance.
To give you an insight into such a battle, here is a video from YouTuber Senoby san:
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Are there alternatives or successors? There are several games that are similar in style to Life is Feudal. The newest is probably Wild Terra 2, which started Early Access in January 2021. Here, survival, sandbox, building, fighting, and fortresses are also in focus.
If you want to focus solely on the PvP aspect, you can find battles for fortresses in ESO, Guild Wars 2, and Black Desert.
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Xur is also here for you in Destiny 2 today on Christmas Eve and he has a very special gift with him. What the cosmic Santa Claus of the Nine has with him on December 24th, you will of course find out on MeinMMO.
What happened this week in Destiny 2? Last week, players in Destiny 2 completed their Triumph Seal for the “30 Years of Bungie” pack. In addition, they delivered their cosmic sugar cubes to impossible horses and also baked a lot of Glimmer while being with Eva.
Additionally, Bungie’s Game Director Joe Blackburn discussed NFTs last week. This topic had already been raised in October by Bungie’s Game Designer Max Nichols. He mentioned that this current trend in online gaming, which is being controversially discussed, has no place in gaming.
Also, one or the other good roll for one of the Dawning weapons dropped. Furthermore, MeinMMO brought to your attention a very special linear fusion rifle that is worth a closer look not only because of its unique Stasis damage:
All info about Xur on December 24, 2021 – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia
When does Xur come? Xur has arrived at his location at the daily reset at 6 PM. He will be waiting for you there until December 28 at 6 PM so you can pick up your Christmas gift from him.
After that, he will fly back to his treasure chamber until he receives new loot from the Nine next week.
Where is Xur? This is his hideout for the weekend
Xur’s location: Xur has snowed into the Tower hangar on Christmas Eve, where you can now find him.
You can find Xur in the hangar on the Tower.
Xur’s inventory from 24.12. to 28.12. – All exotics at a glance
What does Xur have on offer? As always, Xur will have an exotic weapon and armor available for all characters, that is for Warlocks, Hunters, and Titans. We do not know exactly what he will have. But the Christmas elves are whispering that he might bring a real surprise.
Weapon: The Prospector – Arc grenade launcher for 29 legendary shards
Titan: One-Eyed Mask – Void helmet for 23 legendary shards
Mobility: +12
Resilience: +11
Recovery: +10
Discipline: +12
Intellect: +6
Strength: +9
Total: 60
Hunter: Luck Be With You – Arc chest armor for 23 legendary shards
Mobility: +14
Resilience: +9
Recovery: +9
Discipline: +13
Intellect: +9
Strength: +10
Total: 64
Warlock: The Deer – Void helmet for 23 legendary shards
Mobility: +8
Resilience: +2
Recovery: +24
Discipline: +8
Intellect: +2
Strength: +20
Total: 64
On Christmas, Xur brings you the Trials scout rifle “The Scholar” as a special gift. He also has the armor set “Wing Contender” on offer.
Will Xur have the scout rifle “The Scholar”?
Xur’s inventory from December 24 to 28, 2021
This is what Xur always has with him: It is already certain that you will receive an Exotic Engram from Xur for 97 legendary shards as well as the weekly quest for an Exotic Code.
If you are looking for a more detailed recommendation, Nexxoss has an info video about all of Xur’s equipment for you:
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The Trials of Osiris on December 24 – Map, Weapons and Info
Which map is on the agenda this week? The Trials map for the Christmas weekend is “Endless Vale” on Nessus. The 14th Saint awaits you.
The Trials map “Endless Vale”.
This is how you get your Trials loot: By now, the focused loot system of the 14th Saint is already known to many Guardians. You no longer receive your loot by winning three, five, and seven matches, but by:
Seven victories
50 rounds
the notorious flawless run
This is the reward for a flawless run: As a reward for your flawless run, this weekend the Stasis linear fusion rifle “Reeds Regret” is waiting for you. Additionally, you will receive extra Trials rank points so you level up faster.
If you have received your desired weapon, you can focus your Trials Engrams specifically on it. On top of that, there are enhancement prisms and ascendant shards. Remember that your rewards increase even further as soon as you have a complete pass – even if you lost one or two games.
When do the Trials start? The Trials begin as usual at the daily reset at 6 PM.
Will you also be playing Destiny 2 on the Christmas weekend or will you take a break and relax? What are your wishes on this Christmas Eve? Let us know in the comments.
Speaking of which: We would like to share with you in a video from the editorial team our dearest wishes for Christmas and for 2022:
The weapon grind in CoD Warzone and Vanguard can be very time-consuming. Luckily, you usually have a lot of time during the holidays. MeinMMO tells you which 4 weapons you should level up first over Christmas. We also tell you their best Warzone setups.
With the Vanguard integration in CoD Warzone, nearly 40 new weapons have been added to the game. With 70 levels per weapon, it can quickly take a lot of time to unlock all attachments for all guns. Although it’s faster to level up the new Vanguard weapons in Vanguard itself, you can also do it in Warzone – even if it’s significantly more cumbersome.
Our attachment recommendations focus on the effectiveness of the weapons in Warzone. The best weapon setups for Vanguard can differ significantly from this. You can see what weapons and setups we recommend in Vanguard here:
1. Bren – The currently best weapon for long distances in Warzone
The Bren is currently a very popular weapon on the tropical island of Caldera. With this setup from YouTuber ModernWarzone, this LMG is super precise at distance. Its other characteristics make it the currently best weapon in Warzone (via YouTube).
Pro
High damage
Bullets fly fast, making hits at distance easy
Very fast TTK, especially with headshots
Very precise, even at the highest distances
Lots of reserve ammunition
Contra
Not the best rate of fire
Heavy handling
Suboptimal in close combat
Relatively little ammunition in the magazine
The best attachments for Warzone:
Muzzle: Mercury Silencer
Barrel: Queen’s 705mm Royal
Optic: SVT-40 PU Scope 3-6x
Stock: Custom Pistol Grip
Underbarrel: m1941 Handstop
Magazine: 6.5 Sakura 40 Round Mag
Ammo Type: Extended
Grip: Polymer Grip
Perk: Steady
Kit: Fully Loaded
2. PPSh-41 – The currently best Vanguard SMG for Warzone
The PPSh-41is currently the best SMG in Call of Duty: Warzone for many players. It dominates especially in close combat. However, it soon reveals some weaknesses. The setup presented here has already received its own article from us before.
Pro
Extremely strong in close combat
Very high rate of fire
Forgives missed shots without significantly affecting the TTK
Large magazine
Very controllable recoil
Contra
Already significantly worse at medium distances
Only 2 extra magazines without resupply
The best attachments for Warzone:
Muzzle: Mercury Silencer
Barrel: Empress 140mm Rapid
Optic: Slate Reflector
Stock: ZAC Folding Frame
Underbarrel: SMLE Pistol Grip
Magazine: 7.62 Gorenko 71 Round Mag
Ammo: Hollow Point
Grip: Fabric Grip
Perk 1: Quick
Perk 2: Fast
3. BAR – The ‘Fully Automatic DMR’
The assault rifle BAR is characterized by its high bullet damage. This is compensated by a slow rate of fire, which is why it rapidly struggles in close combat.
With the almost nonexistent recoil from this setup, the BAR is a kind of fully automatic DMR that shoots incredibly accurately. The result is a very dominant weapon at medium distances, which we have already introduced in more detail.
Pro
Dominant at medium distances
Good at high distances
With this setup incredibly precise and easy to control
Contra
Weak in close combat
Missed shots weigh relatively heavily with this weapon
Relatively low ammunition compared to most weapons
The best attachments for Warzone:
Muzzle: Mercury Silencer
Barrel: CGC 30″ XL
Optic: G16 2.5x
Stock: Custom Pistol Grip
Underbarrel: M1930 Strife Angled
Magazine: .50 BMG Magazine (40 Rounds)
Ammo Type: Extended
Grip: Polymer Grip
Perk: Focus
Kit: Fully Loaded
4. MP-40 – The best all-round weapon in Warzone
The MP-40 unlocks immediately in Vanguard. This weapon has been incredibly popular since release. This is due to its seemingly endless versatility and flexibility. This weapon works very well with many setups. Like the BAR, this setup for the MP-40 was also part of our article on the ‘Laser Weapons’ setups. There you will also find a more detailed analysis.
These are the 4 weapons that we believe are worth the grind. Do you have your own favorites, whether weapons or weapon setups? And which of these weapons is your favorite? Let us know in the comments.
Call of Duty wanted to give players a gift for Christmas with a little joke. However, fans would have preferred to receive a lump of coal. Hence, the developers reacted and nerfed a Christmas monster:
The new MMORPG Ashes of Creation shows in an 18-minute, new video the first gameplay in Unreal Engine 5, to which the title is now moving. We at MeinMMO summarize.
What has happened in Ashes of Creation? The ambitious MMORPG has been in development for several years and will probably take quite a while longer. This is nothing new in itself.
However, the developers have announced that the game is now being switched to the new Unreal Engine 5. This provides more graphical possibilities and is supposed to make the MMORPG run smoother and better.
How was the change announced? The developers showed an 18-minute long video in which the new engine is already in use. The new gameplay is also commented on, by the creative director Steven Sharif.
He emphasizes how proud the team is of the changes and how much hard work went into making the game look the way it does now.
He particularly focuses on the textures of the walls and rocks, as well as the particles in the air and the new lighting that is being used and made possible through Unreal Engine 5.
You can watch the whole video here:
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What do people say? A thread on reddit, in which the new video was also shown, is currently being heavily discussed. The post garnered a total of 151 comments within just 13 hours.
However, these comments tend to be on the negative side, even though many are excited about the new graphics. The main focus of the discussion is the long development time.
Many users fear that the release of Ashes of Creation will be further delayed and postponed by the use of Unreal Engine 5.
However, users agree that the new textures and effects of UE5 look great and that the game could be a real eye-catcher if further work is done on the still somewhat shaky animations.
User NamelessCabbagge sees it rather humorously and writes: ‘It looks great, I can’t wait to play it in a decade or two.’
The well-known MMO YouTuber TheLazyPeon comments: ‘This is the best possible announcement for the end of the year. I’m looking forward to seeing the progress you will make in 2022. Cheers!’
Another user comments: ‘The environments look great. The character models and animations, however, look like they are from 2005. I am curious.’
What do you think of the upgrade to Unreal Engine 5? Are you excited about Ashes of Creation and do you believe that the game can benefit from the update or do you see it as just another delay? Let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.
A druid led the Horde to victory multiple times in WoW: Classic – but then got banned. Others thought he was AFK the whole time.
The Alterac Valley in World of Warcraft: Classic (and Burning Crusade Classic) is a popular place to farm honor. No other battleground offers as much honor, and matches go quickly if you stick to the “standard approach.” However, those who do not participate are often reported – and that can cost the victory.
What happened? In the WoW Classic subreddit, the druid player “Cheezeburger” reports that he was banned in World of Warcraft. He was reported too many times for inactivity, although that is not true. Instead, he claims to have played very strategically, defending his boss in the bunker and earning many victories, which his teammates hardly found out about.
When everyone rushes forward, a druid runs back
What was his strategy? Right after the start of the match, all players usually rush forward. Alterac Valley is mostly a “race” to see who can take down the enemy boss in the opposing base first. True PvP rarely occurs, as it is often just a PvE race.
However, the Horde druid Cheezeburger belongs to the players who defend their boss to give their teammates a bit more time at the front. He enters his bunker, buffs all bosses with thorns and the Mark of the Wild, and then waits for 2-3 minutes in stealth until the enemies approach.
During that time, he was often reported as “AFK” – after all, he is sitting there almost motionless in the bunker, but that’s part of the strategy.
Assassin-Druid holds back the entire raid alone
He waits until the Alliance storms the bunker and the boss fight begins. Once the tank has built up enough aggro, Cheezeburger appears and hits the tank with “Cyclone.” This temporarily removes the tank from the fight, allowing the boss to go berserk and take out several DPS players. While chaos ensues and the tank comes out of the cyclone, Cheezeburger is likely to kill him with a stealth attack – after all, the healers are busy handling the panic in the group.
The end result is that too many players in the group die, and without a tank, the Alliance has to regroup to start the fight anew. Usually, this provided enough time for the Horde to win their own fight against the Alliance’s bunker boss.
Now, after leading the Horde to victory with this strategy for a long time, he was banned by Blizzard for 8 days – presumably automated after too many AFK reports.
More news about WoW: Classic and Burning Crusade Classic can be found here:
What is Blizzard doing? Cheezeburger attempted to appeal the ban and submitted a ticket. However, according to his statement, Blizzard could not “comment on specific strategies” and they had “no access to data that could lead to the ban being lifted.”
Cheezeburger sees only one solution: he will likely have to record every one of his matches on video to have evidence.
What do you think about this matter? Is it okay to report players who do not follow the tactic of the “whole team”? Or should such behavior be punished? Does the automated ban system need to be reconsidered?
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The indie MMORPG Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen has once again been chosen as the “most awaited MMORPG” on mmorpg.com, even beating Lost Ark. An alpha is finally expected to start in 2022.
What kind of MMORPG is it?
Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen was the big dream of developer Brad McQuaid, who made a name for himself with Everquest and Vanguard. However, he passed away in 2019.
Essentially, Pantheon aims to be a “real MMORPG” where you need a group for everything and must fight through dungeons instead of just rushing through hysterically laughing.
The MMORPG feels very “oldschool” and clearly takes inspiration from titles like Everquest – it is an MMORPG for MMORPG purists and enthusiasts.
Pantheon wins “most awaited MMORPG 2022” – Beats Lost Ark
What award did it win? The creators of the MMORPG are currently thrilled because they have won the award for “most awaited game” on mmorpg.com. They even beat out “Lost Ark”.
This is a somewhat surprising choice, as the release of Lost Ark for 2022 is already confirmed. Yet the release of Pantheon is still uncertain.
Winning such an award often means that an MMORPG has successfully inspired its core community to participate in the voting.
Where does Pantheon stand right now? In a blog post, the developer looks back at 2021: In January, they announced an investment that allowed them to hire new employees. Throughout the year, the team worked diligently on the MMORPG: There were “pre-alpha sessions” in April, June, and July.
For 2022, streams, more pre-alpha sessions, and events are planned. A start to the alpha is proposed as a significant milestone in development for 2022.
This is how it’s being discussed: In discussions about Pantheon and the award win, there are essentially two camps:
Some are incredibly enthusiastic about Pantheon and say that since they first heard about the MMORPG, they’ve been waiting for it, and for them, it is undoubtedly the “most awaited MMORPG”.
Others criticize the long development time and how little the game has to show for itself. When a game wins the award for “most awaited MMORPG” three times in a row, it is seen as an insult. The game is reportedly competing with Star Citizen for the title of “longest development”.
Two weeks after the start of Season 25 in Diablo 3, we look at the leaderboards. Which class is currently the best for solo pushing and which class is at the bottom ranks?
What’s happening in Diablo 3? On December 10, Season 25 started with the new Soul Shards that players can socket into their head and weapons. With the great powers of these shards, some builds of the seven classes in D3 become even stronger.
Now, two weeks after the launch, we look at the leaderboards of Season 25. Which classes are leading with best times and which class is at the bottom? This gives a good view of the current winners and losers.
Diablo 3: Leaderboards from Season 25 as of December 24
What are we showing here? We are showing you the current interim results of the leaderboards for Season 25 in Diablo 3. We are looking at the European leaderboards in softcore mode for solo players. The time is counted for the “Overall” category, which considers all sets.
Which builds are being played? In the list, we’ve linked each hero profile with which the record was set. Whether the builds with which the times were recorded are still applied is not guaranteed. By looking at the hero profile, you get an insight into which skills and items the characters are currently equipped with.
What stands out? The lineup in the leaderboard corresponds well to what the tier list of Season 25 predicted. Monks with the Inna’s set and Mystic Allies are currently a highlight and are at the top of the tier list in S-Tier. This is reflected in the rankings – monks complete a GR of level 150 in just under 5 minutes, while Crusaders take significantly longer with 13 minutes.
The WW set of the Barbarians is currently not able to keep up and will likely struggle to fight towards GR 150 with higher Paragon levels.
It is also noticeable that the ranking of the Demon Hunters has finally stabilized. Just shortly after the launch of the season, a huge exploit was discovered that ruined leaderboard fun for players. Players with the Demon Hunter class could exploit a feature of the GoD set to massively increase their damage. Thus, they were able to complete Greater Rifts of level 150 in just under a minute.
Blizzard has since deleted these entries from the leaderboard and ensured more fairness. However, this exploit was a negative highlight right at the start of the season that was widely discussed in the community. We at MeinMMO conducted an interview with Diablo expert Wudijo on the topic. He explained to us how the exploit roughly works, its consequences, and what consequences it should have.
2021 was supposed to be the year of Crowfall . The indie MMORPG flopped at launch in July and received little attention. However, by the end of the year, there is only good news for the players. The “best news”: The game has been sold. This is supposed to bring new hope for 2022.
This was the idea of Crowfall:
Crowfall was to become a PvP MMORPG where the world is reset regularly. This was intended to prevent the game experience from becoming stale due to one side of the conflict dominating the server. The game was described at its presentation in 2015 as “EVE Online meets Game of Thrones” – great intrigues and power plays in a fantasy world.
The development of Crowfall took more than 6 years. The developers took their time. Additional money came in because the team was able to sell the engine. A beta was postponed multiple times. The release, however, was finally on July 6, 2021.
When an MMORPG is released and no one notices – Has it really been released?
The people who played it saw potential in the game, but found it incredibly difficult to get into and were discouraged by the fact that not much was happening. It was also criticized that a Steam launch was missing and therefore many people didn’t even notice that the game was out.
Others said: The game lacks a “clear direction.” The developers failed to “read the market correctly” and developed a game that no one wants. Additionally, the timing of the release was poorly chosen, as alongside Crowfall, solid MMORPGs such as “Swords of Legends Online” and especially the monstrously successful New World were released.
Why is there hope at the end of the year? The Executive Producer of Crowfall, Gordon Walton, published a lengthy blog post to reflect on 2021 and provide an outlook for 2022. There is not a bad word to be read here; instead, there is an abundance of enthusiasm.
The main goal is to make Crowfall more accessible for 2022 – players should find it easier to navigate the game.
As a great hope for the future, Walton states that the studio “Monumental” has bought them just a few days ago. Now it is said that these are fantastic news, as it will bring new money into the coffers and enable the implementation of “exciting plans for Crowfall.”
The community manager also said in dialogue with the players that the news that Crowfall was sold was “fantastic.” She is very happy about it, and every player should be too.
How is this being discussed? Overall, Crowfall is a puzzle for many MMORPG fans because there is so much competence behind it, yet the game seems so inaccessible.
Overall, the purchase by Monumental is viewed positively, as the only alternative would have essentially been the closure of Crowfall due to lack of success. However, the buyer is now being critically observed: A mobile developer and indie studio without significant MMO experience buys an unsuccessful MMORPG – this also seems puzzling.
A reddit user says the chance to save Crowfall would be a Steam release combined with a major update – that could bring attention again. Many MMORPG fans probably simply did not have Crowfall on their radar.
We have extensively dealt with the situation surrounding Crowfall on MeinMMO:
Are you getting together with friends or family around the holidays or on New Year’s Eve and looking for games that you can enjoy together? Then the Nintendo Switch is a good choice – here you will find games for gaming professionals as well as newcomers.
Whether with family or friends: game nights can be a lot of fun. This applies both to the typical board game evening and to some fun rounds in front of the console.
It is only important to find titles that everyone can relate to. The Nintendo Switch offers quite a few titles that are ideal for mixed groups.
Here we present a few candidates from various directions.
What kind of games are these? In this list, we have mainly compiled games that are accessible to both children and parents who have had less to do with video games. They are primarily “friendly, accessible games” that can still be challenging. Some of them are suitable for game nights and designed to be played in a short time, while others may take several days to complete.
No ranking here, the games are listed in no particular order.
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The Classic: Mario Party Superstars
Genre: Party | Players: 1 – 4 | Released: 29.10.2021 | Cost (in Nintendo eShop): $59.99
What kind of game is this? Mario Party is one of the old classics on Nintendo consoles. The game principle is probably closest to that of a typical board game night: You move your characters from the Mario universe across a game board using dice to collect coins and stars.
These boards are not only lovingly designed but also spiced up with action spaces. Sometimes there’s an item, an alternate path on the game board opens up, you win or lose coins – and so on.
However, the highlights of a round are the mini-games. Here you compete in colorful competitions against your opponents. The game principle is usually quickly learned and not particularly complicated. And: If one game doesn’t suit you, maybe the next one will.
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In “Superstars”, the latest installment in the series, you can select from 5 game boards and over 100 mini-games from the past. So if you are a Mario Party veteran yourself, you might encounter some familiar games.
By the way: Alternatively, there is also “Super Mario Party” available on the Switch, which was released in 2018.
How many can play? 1 to 4 players can compete in a party game together. One controller is needed for each player, but it’s playable with individual Joy-Cons. Simultaneously, other controllers are also possible.
The Friendship Destroyer: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Genre: Racing Game | Players: 1 – 4 locally, 12 online | Released: 28.04.2017 | Cost (in Nintendo eShop): $59.99
What kind of game is this? Ah, Mario Kart. You can fall in love with this game even if you usually don’t have much to do with racing games. Colorfully designed racetracks, a variety of items, and a fantastic soundtrack ensure plenty of good mood.
At least until you’re ahead for two and a half rounds only to then get a blue shell to the face and be overtaken by pursuing rivals in the final meters. A classic that has already caused a lot of frustration.
But, once you understand the basics: In Mario Kart, you can choose different characters from the Mario universe, put them in a kart (or on a motorcycle) of your choice, and then start in single races, race series, or cups. On the track, you repeatedly drive through colorful item boxes that supply you with ammunition: Koopa shells, bananas, lightning bolts, and Bob-ombs are just a few of the items you can use to throw sand in your opponents’ gears.
In general, beginners can quickly find their way in Mario Kart as well. There are even aids like a kind of lane assist or automatic acceleration. You can also adjust slow speeds and simple opponent AI settings. It is one of the best games for children.
But the same applies here: real Mario Kart masters are hard to beat when you are just getting started on the race track.
How many people can play? Up to four players can compete against each other on one Switch.
The Culinary Stress Test: Overcooked
Genre: Cooking Game / Arcade | Players: 1 – 4 | Released: 27.07.2017 | Cost (in Nintendo eShop): $1.99 (until 06.01.2021, after that $19.99)
What makes the game special? Overcooked has a quite simple access: the entire control is dependent on just a few buttons, and the combination of running, sprinting, and the “action button” – meaning chopping, cooking, picking up, serving, and everything else – is quickly learned. This also applies to gaming beginners and the first recipes are easily mastered.
However, it doesn’t take long for the game to ramp up. Then the pressure in the kitchen becomes significant, and you have to complete multiple tasks at once. Here the true spirit of Overcooked reveals: suddenly you have to coordinate with each other, avoid bumping into each other, and make sure that the kitchen doesn’t catch fire. Good communication is essential.
The whole thing can be stressful, but it is also incredibly satisfying when you master a complicated level. Due to the absolutely essential teamwork, Overcooked is one of the best couch co-op games ever.
For starters, you can simply download the classic Overcooked for a little money on the Switch. However, there is also “Overcooked 2” or the complete collection “All You Can Eat” in the shop. They are more extensive but also a bit more expensive. However, the game principle is fun in all versions!
How many people can play? Up to four cooking enthusiasts can bump into each other in the kitchen at the same time.
Superhero Bash with Story: Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3
Genre: Action | Players: 1 – 4 | Released: 19.07.2019 | Cost (in Nintendo eShop): $59.99
What makes Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 special? If you are looking less for a party game and more for a story-driven game, then the third part of the Ultimate Alliance series might be for you. The game was released exclusively for the Switch and offers you a comprehensive field of Marvel superheroes.
The game starts with the Guardians of the Galaxy, but soon more favorites like Spider-Man, Captain America, Iron Man, Captain Marvel, and Black Widow join. The story revolves around the “Black Order” – Thanos’ minions who are after the Infinity Stones. If you are a fan of the comics or movies, you will recognize a lot.
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After a brief introduction, you can swap your heroes at will and equip them with various abilities. Primarily you will be battling your way through colorful levels in a top-down perspective, similar to Diablo – only everything is significantly more colorful and pleasant. There is not really any loot, but you can access unique skills with all heroes that can also be combined.
Ultimate Alliance 3 is not a particularly difficult game, which newcomers will quickly find their way into. Sometimes the camera perspective can be somewhat disturbing, but overall, the gameplay runs smoothly on the big screen. If you are a Marvel fan or at least have a bit of a liking for superheroes, you can easily spend a few fun hours with friends or family here.
How many can play? A total of up to four players can join the superhero team and experience the entire story together.
On the next page, you will find even more Mario games and games for jumping around or winding down. Additionally, we will introduce you to a single-player game as a bonus that is more fun when played together.
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Irehon is a new action MMORPG that has been on Steam since last week. The Early Access launch is planned by the team at ReMouse Games for February 1. But what kind of game is it actually? We at MeinMMO summarize.
What is Irehon? Irehon aims to combine the worlds of survival games and MMORPGs. The game relies not only on hand-drawn graphics in a pixel-like look but also on a faction system.
Similar to the inspiration World of Warcraft, you are forced to join one of the two opposing factions. From this point on, there is also open-world PvP against players of the enemy faction.
These battles take place, as the name suggests, in the open world of Irehon, which the developers promote as “large.” It is full of enemies and dangers, and you start completely naked, as you are used to from survival games.
After that, you roam the world searching for resources to craft weapons and equipment so you can confront the dangers in Irehon.
The world of Irehon invites you to linger
What are the core features? Irehon also focuses on challenging PvE content such as raids and dungeons:
Action combat system where you must dodge skillfully
Exciting graphics in pixel style with hand-drawn elements
A large, open world full of dangers awaits you
Raid bosses and dungeons in PvE endgame
Faction wars and battles in PvP endgame
Crafting as a main aspect of character improvement
A classless system where you are what you wear
Early access in just two months
When can you play? Initial alpha tests have already taken place, which you could sign up for on the official Irehon Discord. According to the current status, the game is set to enter Early Access on February 1, 2022.
However, since the game has been on Steam since December 17, this date has already changed three times. From December 28, 2021, to January 31, 2022, and now to February first.
Currently, nothing is known about the business model of Irehon. So it remains to be seen. Although a comment suggests that it will likely be Free2Play, this has not been officially confirmed yet.
How is the community reacting? Well, so far not at all. Reviews of the initial playtests are hard to find, and the official Discord has relatively few members with 70. We at MeinMMO are of course keeping an eye on the game for you and will keep you updated.
What do you think of Irehon? Does the graphic style and gameplay appeal to you, or is it more something you could not warm up to? Feel free to tell us in the comments here at MeinMMO.
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In Pokémon GO the New Year event starts in a few days. Niantic has now announced what the event will bring. We will show you all the bonuses and content, as well as costumed Pokémon that you can catch during the event.
What kind of event is this? To celebrate the transition to the new year 2022 with you, a party will take place in Pokémon GO. There will be costumes and fireworks. Additionally, event bonuses related to hatching eggs, a special research, a time-limited research, and avatar items.
In this overview, we show you all the event contents for the New Year’s event 2021/2022 in Pokémon GO.
New Year Event 2021 – Start, Shinies, Costumes, Bonuses
When does it start? The event starts on Friday, December 31st at 10:00 PM and runs until January 4th, 2022 at 8:00 PM. The times refer to local time.
New Research: The special research for the season of origin with Spark will continue. In addition, there will be a time-limited research to celebrate the new year, where you can catch Pokémon wearing costumes.
Map Changes: In the game, you will see fireworks. This will take place from December 31st at 11:00 PM until January 2nd at midnight.
Event Bonuses: The bonuses for the event revolve around hatching eggs. You will receive double hatching stardust and double hatching candy. Additionally, the distance required to hatch eggs is reduced by half.
Costumed Pokémon: For the New Year’s Eve party, Pokémon in Pokémon GO will dress up. New this year are Hoothoot with a New Year hat and Slaking with 2022 glasses. You can also find shiny Hoothoot – after the event, you will still find shiny Hoothoot, but without a costume.
In the following graphic, you can see the costumes of the Pokémon. The three white stars on the images mean that you can find these costumed Pokémon as shiny:
Pokémon in the Wild: In the wild, you will encounter the following Pokémon more frequently during the event:
Pikachu with New Year hat*
Jurob*
Slowpoke with 2020 glasses* (Yes, Slowpoke is wearing outdated glasses)
Hoothoot with New Year hat*
Damhirplex*
Wurmple with party hat*
Krakeelo
With luck, you may encounter Ibitak
Raids: The following raids will be active during the event:
Difficulty
Raid Bosses
1
Slowpoke with 2020 glasses* Hoothoot with New Year hat* Woingenau with party hat* Flunkifer*
3
Rattikarl with party hat* Nidorino with party hat* Machomei Gengar with party hat* Slaking with 2022 glasses
5
Kyurem*
Mega
Mega-Glalie*
Field Research: Exclusive event research rewards you with the following Pokémon encounters:
Slowpoke with 2020 glasses*
Hoothoot with New Year hat*
With luck, you may encounter:
Bulbasaur with party hat*
Charmander with party hat*
Squirtle with party hat*
Eggs: From the 7 km eggs you receive during the event, these Pokémon may hatch:
Avatar Items: If you want, you can get items in the shop during the event that decorate your avatar. In the following graphic, you can see what it looks like:
These are:
2022 glasses
New Year headband
New Year jacket set
New Year pants
New Year shoes
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The Xbox Game Pass is one of the best gifts you can give yourself or your loved ones this Christmas, thanks to a massive selection of great games. MeinMMO author Marko Jevtic recommends something from the subscription service for every type of player.
For me, Christmas means one thing above all: lots of free time. Accordingly, I always plan to play a few games during the holidays that I don’t have time for in my daily stress.
This year, the Xbox Game Pass will especially help me with that. Therefore, I want to recommend 8 games from the Game Pass that can fill your quiet hours during the Christmas days.
About the author Marko Jevtic: I am the shooter expert at MeinMMO, but in my private life, I play just about everything: Since my earliest childhood, I’ve played anything I find remotely interesting. The more mechanical depth and creativity a game offers, the more excited I am about it.
This love for video games manifests not only in my job at MeinMMO. I am also currently writing a dissertation on narratological aspects in video games. Therefore, I am professionally, academically, and privately interested not only in the best gameplay but also in the deepest and most exciting stories in gaming.
What is the Xbox Game Pass? The Xbox Game Pass can be understood as a kind of Netflix for games : Microsoft offers you a subscription that includes over 100 games for Xbox One as well as Xbox Series X|S and PC. This year alone, games worth over €5,000 have been added, including big titles from Microsoft like Halo Infinite right on launch day. The game offerings differ between PC and console.
All versions of the Game Pass can also be canceled monthly. Both the PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate also include a subscription for EA Play. This allows you to play selected games from EA.
How did I choose the games? Besides the fact that the games should be available on the Game Pass, I had 4 criteria that were very important to me when choosing:
The games must have personally excited me.
These games should be extensive, as you will have more time to play them through during the holidays than in daily life.
They must be playable on all devices – this includes the cloud, so you can also play the games through an Android or Apple device.
There should be something for every type of player.
If you already know the main selection, it was also important to me to recommend at least one alternative. This increases the chances that you will find something exciting.
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1. For the Couch Co-op: It Takes Two
Playable on: Xbox (requires Game Pass Ultimate for EA Play), PC, Cloud | Metacritic rating:89 %
For me, It Takes Two is one of the best games of 2021. This co-op game is perfect right now when visiting family or your partner during the Christmas holidays. However, the title is meant to be taken literally: It Takes Two can only be played in co-op.
It Takes Two is extensive, and each player has their own fun mechanics in each of the many levels. This not only provides a lot of variety, but you also need to communicate with each other constantly. Only then can you solve the clever puzzles in the game and handle the action.
The whole thing is crowned by partially stunning graphics, clever puzzles, and a very good story with plenty of charm and humor. An absolute top recommendation in the Game Pass.
Alternative Recommendation: Unravel Two
Unravel Two is also a great co-op platformer. Here, too, players need to communicate a lot to complete the many jump-and-run segments. While Unravel Two is not as extensive as It Takes Two or packed with great ideas, it’s still a lot of fun. You will also need a subscription with EA Play for this game.
Playable on: Xbox, PC, Cloud | Metacritic rating:85 %
In Deep Rock Galactic, you play as heavy-drinking space dwarves who dig for valuable stones together. That’s already a damn good reason to try the game. However, the game with the dwarves is also a huge amount of fun content-wise. That’s why it’s one of the best co-op games in recent years.
For me, the best thing about this co-op shooter is the pacing: between intense waves where you have to shoot aliens, there are many completely quiet moments. In those, you can have pleasant conversations, discuss tactics, or reminisce – before it all starts again.
This way, you don’t always have to give commands in gamer language and make callouts – you can also just spend an evening together with occasional alien bugs. And frequently shout: Rock and Stone!
Alternative Recommendation: Sea of Thieves
The pirate simulator Sea of Thieves takes place on a vast open sea. There, you encounter skeletons, sea monsters, or other players, but above all, you spend time with your crew on a ship. Together, you can search for treasures, capsize boats, blast yourselves out of a cannon – or drink until you drop while you play and sing sea shanties together. It’s a hell of a lot of fun and a great evening filler.
3. For the Optimizers: Hades
Playable on: Xbox, PC, Cloud | Metacritic rating:93 %
Hades has won many awards, including many awards for Game of the Year 2020. Recently, it also became the first game ever to win a Hugo Award for literature (via Eurogamer). I also love this game: It’s the perfect mix of story, gameplay, music, and addictive factor.
As a roguelite, you always have to start again in Hades – whether after a death or after a victory. The individual abilities and level layouts in each run are randomly generated. Unlike most roguelites, however, the story of the game also develops further with each restart: so you always feel like you are making progress.
A successful run takes under half an hour with some practice. However, to get good at the game, you have to learn some lessons and unlock things. That’s what makes Hades as fun as few other games, which is why I can recommend it unconditionally here.
Alternative Recommendations: Slay the Spire & Monster Train
Because Hades is so popular, many may already know it, I will recommend 2 games here at once. While they are similar in many respects, they have their own great strengths. And since both are in the Game Pass, I also recommend playing both.
Both Slay the Spire and Monster Train are deck-building roguelites. You assemble a deck of cards over the course of a run, with which you create strategies. Both games place very little emphasis on story but are absolute strategic delights. You can really get into both games and play them almost endlessly.
4. For the Explorers: Hollow Knight
Playable on: Xbox, PC, Cloud | Metacritic rating:90 %
Hollow Knight is breathtakingly beautiful, incredibly atmospheric – and quite hard. A popular summary of the game is that it is a kind of Dark Souls as a Metroidvania. And while that’s quite accurate, the game is much more than just that.
Metroidvanias are probably my personal favorite genre. Hollow Knight is probably the best I have played from the genre. Incredibly clever gameplay and map design ensure that you always discover something exciting and important – no matter how far you stray from the planned path.
I can’t praise the graphics and atmosphere of Hollow Knight enough. It is also extensive – you should budget at least 50 hours. You must play this game.
Alternative Recommendation: Supraland
The Supraland, developed in Germany, is my Metroidvania secret tip. It is also an excellent puzzle game and often resembles Portal – both in content and quality.
5. For the Problem Solvers: Prey
Playable on: Xbox, PC, Cloud | Metacritic rating:82 %
The specialists from Arcane have developed one of the best games in the “immersive sim” genre with Prey. Every problem in the game – whether a closed door, an enemy, or a puzzle – has several possible solutions. Because every mechanic in the game is so versatile, it can be used in many clever ways.
As long as you’re creative enough, mechanically skilled enough, and have enough resources, you can solve a problem in multiple ways equally. For example, the first weapon in the game can freeze enemies – or build an improvised staircase so you can easily bypass the enemy.
The first half hour of the game is also one of the absolute best moments I have ever experienced in a game. After that, you can expect a great mix of survival horror and intelligent science fiction.
Alternative Recommendation: The Dishonored Games
Also grandiose ‘immersive sims’ and also by developer Arcane are the Dishonored games. In the role of a supernaturally gifted assassin, you can slaughter, sneak, and/or teleport through a steampunk world – just as you like. If you only have time for one game, Dishonored 2 is the best choice.
6. For the Looters: Outriders
Playable on: Xbox, PC, Cloud | Metacritic rating:74 %
Because Outriders divides the player community, I recommend it here. For me, it’s a great looter shooter with very good gameplay – MeinMMO colleague Tarek Zehrer has a similar opinion. The Game Pass provides the perfect excuse to test this game. Thanks to the latest fantastic update, there are also many reasons to get into it now.
The biggest strengths of the game are the 4 classes and the associated build possibilities. This makes the game incredibly fun in co-op. So if you can convince another Game Pass user to shoot with you, you will have a lot of fun with Outriders.
Alternative Recommendation: Minecraft Dungeons
If you find Outriders too dark in terms of story and atmosphere, Minecraft Dungeons is also a very good choice. It doesn’t have the gameplay depth of Outriders or Diablos, but especially in couch co-op, the game offers surprisingly entertaining looter action.
7. For the Drivers: Forza Horizon 5
Playable on: Xbox, PC, Cloud | Metacritic rating:92 %
I must admit that I’m not a car fan. The fact that I know the difference between a rim and a tire is already a surprise. When I play racing games, it’s only Burnout, Mario Kart, or F-Zero.
Forza Horizon 5 still grabbed me. This is not only because trying it out was risk-free thanks to Game Pass. The game has great graphics, and the gameplay is a perfect mix of arcade adrenaline rushes and realistic attention to detail. Additionally, the game knows how to motivate the player with constant rewards.
Alternative Recommendation: Snowrunner
Snowrunner is a very special “car game” because it’s not primarily about being fast. Instead, it’s about struggling through an unwelcoming landscape with huge vehicles. The game is remarkably comparable to Death Stranding, as in both games, movement itself is the challenge. This can require a lot of patience, but leads to unique feelings of success.
8. For the Diligent: Stardew Valley
Playable on: Xbox, PC, Cloud | Metacritic rating:90 %
At the beginning of this pandemic, MeinMMO demon Cortyn found refuge in Stardew Valley. For the once again difficult times around this Christmas, I recommend the game as well – but not just as a way to isolate from reality.
Stardew Valley is a sweet classic farming simulator. It’s therefore more comparable to Harvest Moon than with games for tractor enthusiasts. Accordingly, you slowly try to develop an old, rundown farm into an agricultural masterpiece. Along the way, you also build relationships with the villagers.
Those who enjoy putting things in order and structuring will have a lot – and a long time – of fun in Stardew Valley. The game also has multiplayer.
Alternative Recommendations: Minecraft & Terraria
My alternative recommendations should be familiar to everyone, but I want to mention them here again. Because if you haven’t played the games yet – or haven’t had serious time for them – this holiday season is a very good time. Minecraft and Terraria are not without reason among the most popular games of all time.
Terraria is in 2D perspective and comparatively places more emphasis on fighting and exploring dark depths. Minecraft plays in first-person perspective and emphasizes building itself more clearly. Both games can entertain for years – this holiday season could be the start of a lasting passion thanks to Game Pass.
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Even though there are many more games in the Game Pass that I like: These are the 8 games plus alternatives that I especially recommend for the holidays. There should be something for every type of player.
Is one of these games perhaps already a favorite of yours? Do you have any other recommendations? Do you perhaps feel that this list doesn’t quite resonate with you? Let me know in the comments. I am very happy about any new recommendation I receive – and every other that I can make.
If you’re also looking for the best single-player shooters for the holidays, I have a list for you:
In FIFA 22, the Winter Wildcards event progresses to the next round. We show you what to expect from the event today.
What’s happening in FIFA 22? The Winter Wildcards event has been running since Friday, December 17, and has brought alongside a first promo team numerous player SBCs and various tokens that you need to earn. So there’s a lot going on in Ultimate Team.
What happens today? On Thursday, December 23, the “Winter Wildcards Team 2” will be released at 7:00 PM and will then be in the Packs of FIFA 22. It will appear a day earlier than we are usually used to from FIFA events, which normally bring new content on Fridays.
What can we expect? Basically, the second team consists of 11 cards. The first “Wildcard” team was characterized by the fact that there is no specific aspect that is changed across the whole team, but each card can be individually altered. This applies to the second team as well.
This means: You can expect position changes on some cards, while others may receive boosts to skill moves or weak foot. Additionally, all cards will get boosts to the overall rating and certain individual stats.
Here is the Winter Wildcards Team 2
Which cards are included? The new team features some strong, improved cards. However, the highly anticipated Ibrahimovic is (for now) not included. The team includes:
The Winter Wildcards Team 2
Romain Alessandrini (86)
Lucas Moura (88)
Raheem Sterling (90 and 4 Star Weak Foot)
Martial (88 and 5 Star Weak Foot)
Eden Hazard (88)
Guendouzi (86 and 4 Star Weak Foot)
Morales (86)
Florenzi (85)
Collins (85)
Soyuncu (86)
Tierney (86)
Whether more cards will be added remains to be seen in the coming days.
What’s next? In addition to the event team, new objectives will surely go online again, which may bring special cards and rewards. Moreover, more tokens should be released, which can be obtained via SBC or objectives – after all, there should be a total of 24. From December 26, you can exchange your Wildcard tokens.
Justin Kan is a co-founder of the popular streaming service Twitch. In 2007, he broadcast his life live on “Justin.tv”. Now, he has launched a website focused on the new technology NFT, known for attracting scammers. Indeed, they hacked the Discord of his site and scammed unsuspecting customers.
Who is Justin Kan?
The 38-year-old is an American internet pioneer and entrepreneur who made a major breakthrough 14 years ago.
In 2007, at the age of 23, Justin Kan launched a live video feed featuring a camera mounted on his head, streaming his life. This real-life “Truman Show” lasted about 8 months.
From this idea, the video platform Justin.tv was created in 2007, named after him. From Justin.tv, the streaming platform Twitch emerged in 2011, which was purchased by Amazon in 2014 for $970 million. It is estimated that each of the 4 founders of Twitch earned around $120 million at that time. Kan’s fortune is currently estimated at $100 million (via celebritynetworth).
That was the idea of his new site: In December, Justin Kan launched the website “Fractal”, a marketplace for NFTs. In a blog post, he referred to it as the “Next Step in Gaming”, stating that NFTs could now generate “unimaginable value” for players and the ecosystem. (via medium)
Players would now truly own the value of their in-game items through NFTs.
Fractal was supposed to play an important role in this new world as a marketplace that would be an “open platform” for freely trading digital goods.
What Went Wrong? Scammers hacked Fractal’s Discord and left a message stating that they had 3,333 NFTs for sale.
As reported by a Twitch reporter, the scammers managed to sell almost all of these NFTs, 3,294.
This announcement was not from Fractal itself (via twitter).
However, these NFTs did not exist; it was all a scam. The link the scammers posted did not lead to Fractal but to “Fractai”.
People incurred losses of $150,000, about €132,000. There are many angry messages from scammed buyers demanding their money back.
One user stated: He lost all his money, which was exactly 1 Sol. That is now gone. He wants his Sol back – he is poor.
A Sol (SOL) is a cryptocurrency currently valued at €163.44.
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Company Thanks Hackers for the PR – Compensates Customers
This is how the company reacts: In a message to buyers, it states that 373 community members were scammed, and the hackers stole 800 Sol worth about $150,000.
It is indeed impressive that out of 100,000 community members, only about 0.3% fell for the scam.
Fractal reported early that it wanted to rectify the situation and later stated that it had replaced every Sol lost. The company even goes further and thanks the hacker, saying that he made the community “stronger.”
Moreover, they appeared on the website “Techcrunch” twice – so everything is great. It’s like “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.”
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Twitch Founder Complains About Stupid Gaming Press
This is how Kan reacts to the criticism: The gaming press in the U.S. – like many players – critically observes the current trend toward NFTs. Especially the site Kotaku continually mocks NFTs. For them, it’s almost logical that NFT buyers get scammed. The authors of gaming sites are particularly critical of the environmental impact of NFTs and enjoy when an NFT model turns out to be a scam.
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A post about the scam on his site, Kan bitterly comments: The reporters created nothing of value and now laugh at the victims of the hack. The press is a “bankrupt institution that interests no one anymore.” The gaming press is anyway irrelevant; people learn about new games through YouTube or Twitch.
Currently, some players are resisting “the future of gaming”, which Kan sees in NFTs:
The MMORPG New World (Steam) has closed almost three-quarters of its servers. From 485 servers, it is down to 135. The head of the game, Scot Lane, looks optimistically towards the future and says they are very satisfied with the current player participation. He expects great things ahead.
This is the situation:
The MMORPG New World was bursting at the seams upon its release in September 2021 on Steam. The rush was huge. The servers could only hold relatively few players, estimated at around 2000 – thus the few servers at launch quickly filled up. Players complained about the endless time they had to spend in the waiting queue.
However, after a few weeks, the player count decreased drastically. There wasn’t much to do in the MMORPG. Now players complained they were stuck on “dead” servers and could no longer enjoy the MMORPG. Soon came the large server consolidation.
What’s next for New World? In a message to the community from last night it says:
Players would like another server transfer – New World is still working on a persistent bug
The situation with the servers will be monitored and reevaluated in 2022
A few days ago, head developer Scot Lane gave a preview for 2022
Currently, they are satisfied with player participation and are pleased with how many hours players spend with New World per session
They are looking forward to the future and will focus primarily on bringing new content for the endgame, which will also include new rewards. They will take more time to get the balance right
In GTA Online there are many gifts for Christmas 2021. You will receive the Gallivanter Baller ST as a gift. Additionally, the Festive Care Package containing important items. The Överflöd Zeno is now available at Legendary Motorsports.
What kind of gifts are these? Every year at Christmas, there is the “Festive Surprise,” including in 2021. You will be rewarded for logging in and playing GTA Online. The GTA Online team has now announced what gifts you can expect:
Vehicle: Gallivanter Baller ST
Festive livery for the Baller ST
Festive livery for the unreleased Pfister Comet S2 Cabrio
Festive Care Package
Baseball Bat T-Shirt
Liveries for Bravado Banshee
The Baller ST will not be available at car dealerships in GTA Online until 2022.
We will show you an overview of when you need to log in for the gifts and on which days you can receive which content for free in GTA Online.
These gifts are available for Christmas 2021 in GTA Online
These are the gifts: The Gallivanter Baller ST with its festive livery draws attention on the streets:
This is how you qualify for the gifts
What do you need to do? Log in during this event week (until December 29, 2021), and secure your free Gallivanter Baller ST. You can order it for free at Legendary Motorsport. After that, the car will cost you 890,000 GTA dollars.
If you get the Baller ST this week, you will also receive the Christmas livery for free. Additionally, just by playing this week, you will unlock the Christmas livery for the unreleased Pfister Comet S2.
The Festive Care Package you will receive directly upon logging in. It includes:
A clownfish mask
A festive red T-shirt
A firework launcher
20 firework rockets
Full snacks
Full armor
25 sticky bombs
25 grenades
5 proximity mines
From previous years, it is known that armor, snacks, as well as bombs, grenades, and mines were refreshed every day. Perhaps this will be the case again this Christmas. Snow is now falling in GTA Online:
In GTA Online, it is tradition to give players gifts who play during the holidays. Usually, you just need to log in and you will secure the rewards. In recent years, these gifts have included cool or funny cars, armor, weapons, money, and more:
How do you like the gifts for this year’s Christmas in GTA Online? Will you log in daily for it? Let us know in the comments which gift you are most looking forward to and how you plan to use it.
Is this your first Christmas in Grand Theft Auto V and you are not sure whether you should participate? Why you should definitely play GTA Online for Christmas 2021, we show you here on MeinMMO. An important point is the snowfall that turns the streets of Los Santos into adventurous drift tracks.
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In Fortnite, the Winterfest 2021 is running, rewarding you with gifts. Here you can see the contents of all the gifts that YouTuber Ali-A opens for you in the video. This way you know what each gift contains.
What is it about? In Fortnite, the Winterfest 2021 has been running since December 16. It is active until January 6. During the event, you can visit the Winterfest Lodge and choose from 14 gifts. Every day, you can unwrap a new gift.
If you are specifically looking for skins or gliders, we show you here the contents of each gift. This way you know exactly what lies within and can unwrap your favorites first.
All Contents of the Gifts in Fortnite
What the YouTuber shows: In a video, Ali-A opens all the gifts waiting in the Winter Lodge. We embed the video here for you. Below, we list the contents of the gifts for you:
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Green gift with matrix letters: Legendary Glider Sentinel
Purple gift with yellow bow and snowflakes: Contrail Auroral Arc
Red gift with green bow and snowflakes: Emote Choice Knit
Large red gift with green bow and candy canes: Harvesting Tool Snowplower
Purple gift with blue bow and snowflakes: Harvesting Tool Holly Hatches
Purple gift with white bow and candy canes: Spray Bombastic Winterfest
Large golden gift with red bow and snowflakes: Emote It’s Perfect
White gift with blue bow and Christmas trees: Wrap Twinkly
Light blue gift with white bow and candy canes: Music Loot in the Mountains
Blue gift with purple bow and Christmas trees: Loading Screen You Better Watch Out!
Yellow gift with green bow and candy canes: Banner Icon
Silver gift with red bow and Christmas trees: Wrap Wooly
Large golden gift with red bow and candy canes: Chrisabelle
Frozen blue gift: Outfit Polar Peely (Winter Schali)
Normally, you can open one package per day. YouTuber Ali-A had community members make videos of them opening different gifts. This way, he was able to compile early what was behind each gift.
How to get Chrisabelle and Winter Schali?
To get the skin of Chrisabelle, you need to open 6 other gifts beforehand – The frozen gift with Winter Schali can only be opened once it has melted
Which of the gifts from Winterfest 2021 in Fortnite: Battle Royale do you like the most? Are you particularly looking forward to the two skins of Chrisabelle and Winter Schali, or have you set your eyes on one of the other contents? Let us know here in the comments on MeinMMO.
You have until January 6 to open your gifts. With the help of the overview, you can set the order for your gifts.
