At the beginning of the story of Endwalker, the latest expansion of Final Fantasy XIV, you will receive a very important item. Its origin lies in a Greek myth that everyone has heard of.
Attention: This article contains spoilers for the story of FFXIV: Endwalker. If your progress in the main scenario is still below level 85, you should avoid this article if you don’t want to be spoiled. If your progress has already taken you beyond the level 85 MSQ, then you can continue reading.
Please also use the spoiler function in the comments.
Like many other games, FFXIV extensively draws from various real-life areas. Concepts from philosophy, art, and literature as well as famous historical figures can be found as names of NPCs or places.
However, the developers most frequently rely on various mythologies and religions of the real world. From the god Odin to Hindu deities like Shiva, Garuda, and Lakshmi, to Susanoo from the Japanese Shinto tradition.
Accordingly, the most important item from the new expansion Endwalker also has its origins in mythology.
What item is it about?
After Hydaelyn has been silent with the Warriors of Light in Shadowbringers for many patches, there are finally some conversations with her again in Endwalker. You see her original form as Venat and during the first quests at level 80, you also receive a small gift from her.
This is a special flower that initially has no distinct name. However, it has the ability to change its color depending on the feelings of the people around it.
The gray color of the flower reflects the depressed mood of the people around it.
The item is considered extremely important by Hydaelyn. It is meant to accompany the Warrior of Light on their journey and point them in the right direction. And so, it is carried for a long time while trying to find out what the special flower is all about.
Eventually, players learn during their visit to the moon that the flower is named Elpis. And this name carries a lot of symbolism, as it originally comes from Greek mythology.
Elpis and Pandora’s Box
The myth of Pandora is one of the best-known stories of ancient Greece in Europe. Long ago, Zeus commanded the smith god Hephaestus to create a beautiful woman out of clay, who would be sent to Earth among the people.
From other gods, she receives gifts like musical talent, charm, and enchanting speech, but also curiosity and impetuosity. They name her Pandora, and she is presented as a gift to Epimetheus, the brother of Prometheus.
Contrary to the warnings of his brother, Epimetheus marries Pandora, but she brings a dangerous wedding gift with her. Zeus gives her a box that contains all the evils of the world and hope. Overwhelmed by her curiosity, Pandora opens the box, releasing the plagues.
Fun Fact: The original version of the myth speaks of a jar or vessel of Pandora. It was called “Pithos” and was usually filled with wine, oil, or grain. The transition to a “box” occurred due to a mistranslation. The Greek “Pithos” became “Pyxis” in Latin, meaning “Box”. This version then spread.
In the end, only hope remained in the box, and her name was Elpis. In Greek mythology, Elpis is also depicted as a goddess who appears as a young woman holding flowers or a cornucopia in her hands.
She is now the only benevolent goddess still among humans, while the evils ravage the world and make life difficult. All others have retreated to Olympus with the end of the golden age, which ended with the release of the evils.
And while the poet Theognis laments that the world and humanity have turned bad, he also states that they can still trust in Elpis. For hope will offer them comfort and help in dark times.
What does it mean for FFXIV? The concept of hope for a better tomorrow runs through FFXIV like a red thread. Again and again, the player character and their NPC friends fight, hoping that the world will be a little better because of it. The story of FFXIV constantly reminds that although there is much bad and evil in the world, one should not give up hope.
Whether during the Dragon War in Heavensward, the retaking of Doma and Ala Mhigo in Stormblood, or the rescue of the first shard in Shadowbringers. The characters fight and hope despite vanishingly small chances and the terrible losses they suffer along the way.
In Endwalker, this hope takes the form and function of the flower, namely to guide the player character on the right path to prevent the end of the world.
What do you think of the symbolism of the Elpis flower in Endwalker? Do you find it fitting? How do you like the add-on so far? Let us know in the comments and please use the spoiler function.
To ensure that you always enter the battle in Call of Duty: Warzone with the optimal conditions, here are the best settings for your fight for victory.
As soon as the Pacific update is online, we will check the settings again and add new options if necessary.
What is this about? The default settings when you start Call of Duty: Warzone are not optimally tailored to the fast-paced gameplay of Battle Royale. Although it depends on your preferences, there are several settings that you should tweak. These include:
Visual filters for better visibility
Movement settings for faster actions
Control settings for safer handling
Audio settings: Adjustments for better detection of nearby enemies
With a few adjustments, you can gain an advantage over players who make no changes. In such a large and chaotic Battle Royale like Warzone, even the slightest advantage can help you win.
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Settings in Warzone that you must make
Let’s start with essential settings that you should definitely change, or you will have a noticeable disadvantage:
1. Motion Blur: OFF
2. Environmental Motion Blur: OFF
3. Mini-Map: Square, no rotation
4. Audio settings: Depth Boost / Home Cinema
What about Motion Blur? In the “General” menu, you will find the option for “Motion Blur.” This is a visual filter that adds a blur effect to your image.
Set the motion blur to 0.00, as such cinematic filters in your image are not really useful at all.
Left without motion blur and right the image with the filter.
What should I do about Motion Blur? Turn it off! Just like with motion blur, you will get a filter applied to your image here, but only when you move.
This filter distorts your image and makes it harder to recognize enemies while moving or turning. You can find this setting under “General” as well. Here you will find “World Motion Blur” and “Weapon Motion Blur.”
What can I do with the Mini-Map? Since the Update 1.17, you can change the Mini-Map from “Circle” to “Square”. This gives you a nearly 20% larger map.
Also very helpful for orientation when you get calls from teammates: Disable the rotation of the Mini-Map. This way, you will always see exactly which direction you are moving on the Mini-Map. You can also find this option under “General”.
What do other audio settings do? This pertains to the footsteps and movements of nearby enemies. By focusing the audio output on the frequency bands responsible for the enemies’ footsteps, you can hear the enemies better as they sneak around you.
Settings for small advantages that can make a difference
The following settings should be considered as they can provide small advantages. However, these settings also require a little adjustment.
5. Use/Reload Behavior: Contextual
6. Slide Behavior: Tap
7. Automatic Weapon Swap when out of ammo: Enabled
8. Automatic Forward: Enabled
9. Automatic Parachute Deployment: Disabled
What changes with the Use/Reload Behavior? With this small setting, you can loot faster, use doors, and perform other actions more quickly. To use or pick something up, you will only need to “Press” instead of “Hold”.
However, it can be a bit of an adjustment, especially if you have been playing with the default setting for a while. You will find this option under “Controller” – for players on PC, “Reload” and “Use” are generally already on different keys.
How does the Slide Behavior change? Similar to the Use/Reload Behavior, you adjust the control here from “Hold” to “Press”. When you press the “Crouch” button during a sprint, you will directly slide. This saves time and feels right. This setting also belongs to “Controller” or “Keyboard & Mouse”.
Also, pay attention to your keybindings on PC. “Prone” and “Slide” are assigned to 2 different keys.
With a small setting, you can slide faster and respond better.
Why should the auto-weapon switch stay enabled? You save a little time when switching weapons if your entire bullet reserve is exhausted.
This setting is already enabled by default and should remain so. You will find it under “Controller” or “Keyboard & Mouse”. If you have a different one of the best weapons in Warzone as your secondary weapon, you can often take down your opponent.
What does Automatic Forward provide? “Battle Royale” players may be familiar with this setting, as several competitors of Warzone offer this option.
If you press “Forward Run” twice quickly, your character will automatically continue running. This allows you to relax your fingers briefly while you look at the map or discard something from your inventory without stopping. Depending on the system, you will also find this setting under “Controller” or “Keyboard & Mouse”.
What does disabling the parachute deployment do? If you always open your parachute manually, you can reach your target much faster when you want to get to a point near the starting plane. However, it takes a bit of practice to get the timing for opening right. It should happen as close to the ground as possible.
When landing, you can wait until just before hitting the ground to open the parachute. Find a balance between the risk of a painful impact and the safety of landing unscathed.
Especially at the beginning, you should practice in the preparation rounds or start a Heist match to test the mechanics for a few minutes.
If you play with a mouse, for example, you don’t have to worry about the vibration function. Here are a few settings that are not universally applicable but depend on the platform, your preferences, and input devices.
How should I set the vibration? Disable this option. The vibration function is a nice feature for controllers but can also be disruptive. If you don’t want to miss out on the feedback, it doesn’t make a huge difference. However, in some situations, the shaking while aiming can distract you, causing you to miss the crucial shot.
What can I do with the triggers? Map the fire/aim buttons from the back triggers to the front ones. The buttons are quicker to press as they have a shorter travel distance.
This saves you a tiny bit of time when firing and aiming. You can change this under the menu item “Controller” in the first section “Button Mapping Presets”. You will see the setting above the controller graphic. You don’t need to change the “Button Mapping Presets” for this.
However, if you have buttons on the back of your controller, do not switch the triggers. It will be much less comfortable if you fire with the front buttons.
The settings for swapping triggers are somewhat hidden.
What is the best button layout? This is something everyone has to decide for themselves, but the rule is: The less you take your thumbs off the sticks, the better. Because every time your thumbs are doing something else, you can’t react immediately. Especially for actions like:
Reload
Jump
Crouch/Slide
There are controllers that have buttons on the back, which solve the issue. For PS4 controllers, you can even get an attachment that adds some extra buttons on the back. But even without special hardware, you can make changes here:
Tactical preset – Swap melee with crouching/prone/sliding
This way, you assign crouching to the right stick and swap the less frequently used action “Melee” with the more often used action Crouch/Prone/Slide.
Bumper Jumper (tactical) preset – Here you also swap melee for crouching and additionally “Tactical Equipment” with jumping. You then jump/climb with one of the triggers.
For the Playstation, there is an attachment that gives you a few extra buttons.
What should I do with the aim assist? Players with a controller receive aim assist, which mouse users cannot use. There are 4 settings here that you should use depending on your play style. The default is strong, but if you want to understand how aim assist works, check it out here:
How should I set the buttons? Check out which commands you can assign to the mouse or easily reachable buttons. If you have been using the default setting so far, there is definitely room for optimization here.
You can, for instance, assign primary or tactical equipment to “Mouse Wheel Press” – or get a mouse with extra thumb buttons. Unlike the controller, you have the option to configure each button as you like.
What is the Field of View? If you play on PC, you can adjust the “Field of View”. This enlarges the visible area directly. You can see much more of your surroundings, but the image does distort a little.
Especially sprinting and quick movements will seem faster to you, even though they are not. If you can get used to it, try setting the “Field of View” to the highest setting. But that’s a matter of taste. At least set the FoV a bit higher (90 or 100), and you will have an advantage.
12. Properly Set Input Device Sensitivity
Sensitivity
Aim Reaction Curve
Mouse
Controller
What should I do with my sensitivity? Opinions here vary widely. Some swear by high values to react quickly – others prefer low sensitivity for better aiming. Choose what feels better for you and consider the following points:
Mouse – Pay attention while playing to the range of movement on your mousepad. Sensitivity should be set so that the longest movement you make with the mouse accomplishes a full turn of the character. So set it so you can turn around without having to readjust.
Controller – Start high and slowly work your way down if this setting is too fast for you, or start low. If you then notice that your right stick crashes into the edges when aiming, you can go higher. Try to find the point where the stick rarely touches the corners while aiming.
ADS Sensitivity – Try using a value just below 1 – for example, 0.9. This provides a little aim boost when you aim down sights.
Aim Reaction Curve
What can I adjust with the aim reaction curve? Here you can determine how input devices react to your commands. On consoles, you will find three selectable presets, whereas with a mouse, the settings can be adjusted a bit more individually. Have some fun experimenting here. You will find these options directly under the sensitivity settings.
Depending on the input device, you have different settings options.
What should I do with a mouse? There are three settings for mouse acceleration, filtering, and smoothing under this menu item. For unfiltered input, set the sliders to 0 and disable smoothing. This gives you direct control without any interference from the game.
However, sometimes it’s worth experimenting with some settings. If you have lower sensitivity, use acceleration. This increases sensitivity during fast mouse movements. If you have become accustomed to a certain latency in mouse movement, play around with smoothing and filtering a little.
What do controller settings do? Of the 3 settings “Standard”, “Linear”, and “Dynamic”, the last two are recommended, depending on preferences. “Linear” is the most direct input method, while “Dynamic” introduces a slight delay. Standard is the slowest, so you should definitely try one of the other options.
A special event in World of Warcraft has started. You have two weeks to earn some really cool skins.
Currently, there is a big content drought in World of Warcraft while waiting for Patch 9.2. However, for two weeks, there is plenty to do. The Timewalking: Legion is back for the first time since Patch 9.1.5, which means some really fresh (or warmed-up) content. There are “Mythic+” dungeons from Legion – and the infamous Mage Tower is continuously active during the event.
What’s in the Mage Tower? The Mage Tower was a solo endgame content of the Legion expansion. Back then, players could earn some special skins for their artifact weapons here. It was previously said that the skins would be permanently lost once Legion ended – and that’s how it turned out.
During the Timewalking, the Mage Tower is again active and offers some new rewards. Though these aren’t exactly the old skins, they are really stylish class sets. They are color variations of the Mythic “Tomb of Sargeras” tier set.
How difficult is the Mage Tower? Blizzard has tried to make the tower a solid challenge even in Shadowlands. Therefore, there are several restrictions. Certain abilities cannot be used, and character attributes are set to a fixed value. It is not possible to “outgear” the challenges – you actually have to overcome the fights.
How much time do you have? In total, you have 2 weeks to complete the challenges of the Mage Tower. The Timewalking: Legion lasts for 2 weeks on the first run. After that, the tower closes again and will return in a few months. If you want the skins, you should put in the effort – you have until December 21.
More news about World of Warcraft can be found here:
What else is there? In addition to the coveted weapon skins, the developers have added another treat in the Mage Tower. If you complete all the challenges of the Mage Tower (a total of 7), you can earn a new mount. It is a flying spellbook that you can use to soar into battle to show the world that the Mage Tower was no real challenge for you.
The folks at wowhead have recorded a short video about the spellbook:
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And if that’s still not enough, you can complete the tower challenges with all classes in all specializations. This rewards you with the achievement “Tower Overwhelming.” The achievement does not grant any reward – but it’s perfect for showing off a bit.
Are you excited about the challenges of the Mage Tower? Or are you not interested in the new skins?
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The new Season 1 of Call of Duty: Vanguard and the free Battle Royale Warzone celebrates its release on December 8th. There is new content for Vanguard and Warzone gets the new map “Caldera” along with the Vanguard graphics. What else to expect next week, you can find out on MeinMMO.
Update December 8 – 17:40: The new map is online. If there are still issues, we will help you in our live ticker for the release. Unfortunately, it is now also known that there will be no FoV slider on consoles.
Update December 8 – 12:30: The season goes online tonight at 18:00. In the meantime, the patch notes for Warzone and Vanguard are known:
Tonight it is finally here: Call of Duty: Warzone launches into the “Pacific Update” and gifts all players a new map. Additionally, the first joint live season with CoD: Vanguard starts – new content is coming into play here as well.
We summarize the most important information about Season 1 of Warzone and Vanguard for you:
How do the seasons work in Call of Duty? The shooter series has been using a live season system for several years, thus introducing new free content into the game. Every 6 to 8 weeks, a major season update starts, bringing new content to the current CoD: Vanguard and the free Battle Royale Warzone.
Part of the season starts always includes a new battle pass, which allows you to unlock plenty of cosmetics. Usually, there is also a mid-season update or a reloaded update in the middle of the season with a second wave of content.
Vanguard & Warzone: Season 1 – Release, Download, Roadmap
The Battle Royale Warzone will have a server downtime beforehand – on December 8 at 6:00, the servers will go offline for 12 hours. At 18:00, the Pacific Update will be live.
How large is the download? For Vanguard, you need to plan for 9 to 15 GB of storage space.
For Warzone, you must update the CoD MW launcher. The developers give the following download sizes:
PlayStation 5: 44.7 GB
PlayStation 4: 44.7 GB
Xbox Series: 41.2 GB
Xbox One: 41.2 GB
PC: 37.8 or 69.1 GB (with CoD MW)
Is there a preload? You can already download the Vanguard update now. However, the new content will only be unlocked on December 8 at 18:00.
The preload is also available for Warzone. Everything about the specific process of the Pacific update can be found here:
When can I play the new Warzone map? That depends on whether you bought Vanguard or not:
Access to “Caldera” with Vanguard: December 8, 2021 – 18:00
Access to “Caldera” without Vanguard: December 9, 2021 – 18:00
Will I not be able to play Warzone for a day? While the servers are down, you won’t be able to play Warzone for 12 hours. After that, you can access the game, but you won’t have access to Caldera if you are not a Vanguard buyer.
Without Vanguard, you will only have access to Rebirth Island on December 8 at 18:00. The small map remains in the game and will be available to you in the Vanguard graphics. All modes on Caldera will only be available on December 9 at 18:00.
Here you can take a look at the roadmap for Season 1:
CoD Warzone: Season 1 – New Map “Caldera” in the Pacific Update
What comes with Season 1 in Warzone? This will be the largest season for Warzone so far, mainly due to the new map Caldera. The green volcanic island in the Pacific replaces the dusty Verdansk, and more than 1.5 years after release, Warzone completely changes its large map.
However, the new map is just the highlight of a massive update that completely upends the whole Warzone:
After the first gameplay for the new map was released, it is clear that fewer changes are being made than previously thought. While there is a graphics update, there is no complete switch to Vanguard’s engine.
Warzone still plays as you know it. Movement, perks, weapons – most things will seem familiar to you, and the focus is entirely on the new map. You can examine more about the adjustments here:
We will embed the launch trailer for the new map here:
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CoD Warzone shows trailer for the Pacific update with planes and gameplay
What game modes are available at launch? At launch, there will likely be 6 game modes, most of them on Caldera:
Playlist for Caldera’s release
Vanguard Royale – Solo, Duo, Trio, 4-player
Vanguard Resurrection – 4-player
Battle Royale – 4-player
Plunder – Trio
2 versions of Rebirth Island (for 24 hours)
The standard Battle Royale, Vanguard Royale, and Plunder will be played on Caldera. If you have not purchased Vanguard, you will only be able to play the Rebirth Island variants on December 8, with the rest available on December 9.
CoD Vanguard Season 1 – Content for Multiplayer & Zombies
What comes with Season 1 in Vanguard? The roadmap has now revealed what will come in Season 1 for Vanguard:
Launch of Season 1 on December 8 at 18:00
3 new maps for multiplayer
5 new weapons
New alliances, missions, and more for the zombie mode
The first battle pass
What is there for multiplayer? The developers promise a total of 3 new maps for multiplayer – 2 of which will be available at the start of the season: Radar and Paradise.
Radar
Paradise
Furthermore, through the battle pass, there are 2 new gameplay perks and a new primary grenade:
Perk Serpentine – Battle Pass Level 21
Perk Intuition – Battle Pass Level 44
Incendiary Grenade – Battle Pass Level 39
During the first week of the season, there will be a “new” game mode – Control. This is a variant of the tactical “Search & Destroy” mode, in which respawns are allowed.
What other adjustments have been made, such as weapon balancing, can be found in our article on the patch notes for the Vanguard season update:
What is there for the zombie mode? At the start of the season, there is a new mission and 5 new alliances plus upgrades:
New mission: Purge – Control runes
14 new upgrades at the Altar of Alliances
Brimstone – Nearby enemies take damage
Deadshot – Strong headshot aim assistance
Dead Wire – Stun enemies
Scrapper – More scrap
Swift Vengeance – More damage while moving
Rocket launchers possible in loadouts
The story will not be continued at the start. During the season, another part of the zombie story titled “From List’s Office” will be added, but apparently, the mission “The Beginning” is not yet complete.
You can find more details on the content in our article on the roadmap for Vanguard Season 1:
Warzone & Vanguard: Battle Pass with new weapons and operators
What is there to know about the Battle Pass? With each season, this bonus pass is introduced, which you can buy and unlock for 1,000 CoD Points (approx. 10,- €). Once a season is over, however, the unclaimed items are lost.
Some levels are free, for example, the new weapons. The season pass brings 3 new firearms into the game, which you can also unlock without spending money. We will show you a summary of the included items:
Warzone & Vanguard Battle Pass Season 1 with 100 levels
The pass costs 1,000 CoD Points (approximately 10,- €)
Each of the 100 “tiers” offers a reward
Operator skin directly upon purchase
3 new weapons to unlock
2 gameplay perks
1 primary equipment
Weapon blueprints
CoD Points
Legendary rewards upon completion of the pass
Operator
Visiting cards / emblems / sprays / talismans
Vehicle items such as battle cries or skins
XP tokens for a boost in experience points
10% experience boost on the Battle Pass
As soon as the complete Battle Pass is known, you will find more information on MeinMMO.
What new operators are coming into the game? A total of 3 operators are announced for the season, and one of them you get directly when you purchase the Battle Pass: Francis “Kai” Lanakila. The other two companions will come during the season:
Operator Season 1
Francis “Kai” Lanakila (Battle Pass)
Lewis Howard (later in the season)
Isabella Rosario Dulnuan Reyes (later in the season)
What new weapons are coming into the game? 5 weapons will be added to the arsenal during the season, and for the first time, 3 of them in the Battle Pass:
Battle Pass weapons Season 1
Assault Rifle – Copper Carbine: Level 15
Sniper Rifle – Gorenko Anti-Tank Rifle: Level 31
Melee Weapon – Sawtooth: Level 37
During the season
Melee Weapon – Katana
Submachine Gun – Welgun
The Copper Carbine is an AR-like assault rifle with a high fire rate similar to the MP, but with less range and more damage.
The Gorenko sniper offers the highest damage per bullet after introduction and is semi-automatic – but has a very strong recoil.
The Welgun is a balanced SMG and provides you with good damage, range, and movement without excelling in any of the areas.
Warzone & Vanguard: Anti-Cheat “RICOCHET” starts PC driver
What is RICOCHET? One of the most important innovations in Season 1 is the anti-cheat system. Call of Duty improved its security infrastructure with the launch of Vanguard to catch more cheaters and hackers. RICOCHET consists of 4 components:
Server-side analysis tools
Improved investigative processes
Increased account security
Kernel driver on PC (to come later)
However, the important kernel driver for PC will now indeed be implemented later in Warzone. On day 1 of the Pacific update, the driver is only online in the “Asia-Pacific” region. There is currently no date for the introduction in Europe.
The driver examines the interactions of CoD programs with other applications on the PC and aims to help understand the processes on a cheater PC better, thus catching other cheaters as well.
More information on RICOCHET and answers about the kernel driver can be found here:
On December 8, Call of Duty: Warzone turns into Warzone: Pacific. A new map is set to make the battle royale shine in a whole new light. But how does it all actually work? MeinMMO answers the most important questions regarding the integration of Vanguard.
The battle royale Warzone has been successful for over 1.5 years and is heading towards the future alongside Call of Duty: Vanguard. With the launch of Season 1 of Vanguard on December 8 at 6 PM, the free Warzone will receive a massive update including a new map and graphics engine.
Update December 8 – 5:40 PM: The new map is online. If there are any problems, we will assist you in our live ticker for the release. Unfortunately, it is now also known that there will be no FoV slider on consoles.
When does the Pacific update come? The update starts on December 8 at 6 AM. You can start the download for the new map then. However, you cannot start playing yet – Warzone will be completely offline for 12 hours.
On December 8 at 6 PM it begins: Warzone comes back online and has the new map. The new map “Caldera” will first be available to Vanguard buyers:
Caldera access with Vanguard: December 8 at 6 PM
Caldera access without Vanguard: December 9 at 6 PM
All information about the download and the preload can be found here:
Will I not be able to play Warzone for a day? Warzone will go offline on December 8 at 6 AM for 12 hours. After that, you can play, but Caldera will be locked for 24 hours if you have not purchased Vanguard.
You will only have access to Rebirth Island and will probably have to start Warzone from the Vanguard launcher.
Do I absolutely need Vanguard? Warzone remains free-to-play and you do not necessarily need Vanguard for Warzone. However, since Warzone is switching to the Vanguard graphics, the two shooters play very similarly and if you want to train combat or level weapons, Vanguard may be worth it for you.
Is there a next-gen version of Warzone? The developers are still tight-lipped on this topic. The same goes for the field of view settings on consoles. Whether there will be a FoV slider in Warzone is still not conclusively clarified.
Warzone: New Map “Caldera”
What is there to know about the new map? The developers proudly state that the new map Caldera only resembles the current map Verdansk in one aspect: size. Otherwise, the CoD creators promise a completely new experience based on feedback from Warzone since its release.
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Caldera is a typical volcanic island in the Pacific, with small and large villages, holiday resorts, jungle areas, caves, mining economy, and of course a large volcano that towers over everything on the map. Initial leaks already hint at an event where the volcano spews fire and lava (via Twitter).
As a new element that could bring more dynamics to the game, airplanes are coming to Warzone. Mobile fighter planes will engage in exciting dogfights over the island’s skies or attack soldiers on the ground. Accordingly, an anti-air truck will also come into play, which you can use to take fire at the planes.
If you want to see all the pictures of the map, check out our overview article on Caldera or take a look at the official trailer for the map:
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CoD Warzone shows trailer for the Pacific update with planes and gameplay
Switching the Graphics Engine – What about my stuff?
What does the new graphics mean for Warzone? Not much, contrary to earlier beliefs. Due to developer statements, it was long assumed that Warzone would switch to the Vanguard launcher and that the graphics would lean more towards the new CoD.
However, it turns out that Warzone will remain largely unchanged – the new map is the biggest change. The weapon laying has been expanded, and you can now move on the edge. But movement and also the perks will stay as they are.
You can therefore continue to use your purchased operator and weapon skins, and accordingly, the current weapons of Warzone will also be available.
Other Gameplay Options in the New Warzone?!
What changes in gameplay? These are rather minor, such as the previously mentioned change in weapon laying.
One of the major innovations in gameplay, however, is the introduction of airplanes and anti-air weapons. However, these will initially only be available in the “Vanguard modes.” In these modes, only the Vanguard weapons will be available and other “modern” items are not allowed.
If you want to inform yourself comprehensively about the adjustments in gameplay, take a look at the patch notes of the Pacific update:
Almost 40 New Weapons are Coming to the Game – Meta Shift?
What new weapons are there? The nearly 40 weapons from Vanguard are coming to the game and drastically expand the arsenal of Warzone. With this, the battle royale not only breaks the 100 weapon mark but is on a good path to even reach 150 firearms within the next year.
The new weapons will be fully available at the start of Warzone: Pacific. If you play the regular “Battle Royale” mode, you will have access to the complete arsenal from 3 CoDs. Additionally, there will be a “Vanguard Royale” after release, where you will only have the weapons from the new CoD at your disposal.
The weapon meta of Warzone is very likely to experience a shake-up. The new weapons come with 10 attachment slots, and all of them can be filled. This gives you many more options, and in the multiplayer of Vanguard, the weapons can be radically changed through attachments. Find out here which 5 Vanguard weapons you should level for Warzone.
If you want to take a look at the complete list of Vanguard weapons, you can find it here:
What is RICOCHET all about? One of the most important innovations is the anti-cheat system. Call of Duty improves its security infrastructure with the launch of Vanguard to trace more cheaters and hackers. RICOCHET consists of 4 components:
Server-side analysis tools
Improved investigation processes
Increased account security
Kernel driver on PC
However, the important kernel driver for PC will now only come later to Warzone. On day 1 of the Pacific update, the driver will only be online in the “Asia-Pacific” region. There is currently no date for its introduction in Europe.
The driver analyzes the interactions of CoD programs with other applications on the PC and is intended to help better trace the processes on a cheater’s PC, thus catching other cheaters as well.
More information about RICOCHET and answers regarding the kernel driver can be found here:
What’s next for Warzone? The live seasons of the last years will resume with Vanguard at Season 1, and Warzone will also receive new content over this season cycle such as:
Live events
Map adjustments
Cosmetics
Weapons
The new engine of Vanguard should also make it possible to initiate entirely new types of events in Warzone, possibly offering more than 2 minutes of disappointing work.
The battle pass is also back and allows you to earn around 100 items in exchange for 1,000 CoD points (approx. €10) and playing time.
You can also still level up the battle pass and your account level across multiple CoDs. Vanguard will join the CoD level system with the launch of Season 1, and you can then grind experience points for your prestige level and the battle pass in a total of 4 CoDs:
Modern Warfare from 2019
Black Ops Cold War from 2020
Vanguard from 2021
Battle Royale Warzone
If you want to know more about the first season and how Vanguard benefits from it, it’s worth taking a look at the following article:
How do the stories fit together? Through a trailer, the background stories of Cold War, Warzone, and Vanguard have already been connected.
The heroes from Black Ops, Adler, Mason, Woods, and Hudson meet the World War veteran Captain Butcher, already known from CoD WWII from 2017. Butcher explains that as part of a task force, he hunted Nazis all over the world after the fall of Berlin in World War II. And this hunt began in the Pacific: on the island of Caldera.
If you want to watch the cinematic that connects the stories, we’ll embed it here:
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New trailer shows the beginning of the story of CoD Warzone with Vanguard
Playlists and Events Until the Transition
Update December 8 – 12:45 PM: Since the server down at 6 AM, Verdansk is history and the events are offline.
What do the last days of the old Warzone look like? Three events are planned for the last two weeks, with which you can celebrate the farewell of the old but tried and tested map:
Operation Flashback – November 18
Secrets of the Pacific – November 24
Last Hours of Verdansk – December 6
Operation Flashback and Last Hours of Verdansk each bring new game modes to the playlist. Secrets of the Pacific is an event with challenges that lets you win exclusive cosmetics and shows new information about the Caldera map. You can find the solutions here.
More details and which playlists you can play in the last days of Verdansk have been summarized here:
What happens to Verdansk, Rebirth Island, and Plunder?
What happens to Verdansk? The city will be gone after the transition and is not expected to return quite so quickly. However, in a blog post, the developers provide a rather open statement: “[…] while we bid farewell to the castellated city … Forever?” (via callofduty.com). A return does not seem to be excluded.
What happens to Rebirth Island? The small Warzone map will remain in the game even after the transition to Vanguard graphics and will be available with changing modes.
What about Plunder? Plunder will also remain in Warzone and will then play on Caldera. A Vanguard version has already been announced, where you can only use the new weapons.
How do Battle Royale and Vanguard Royale differ? In the normal Battle Royale, you play Warzone on Caldera, including the new Vanguard weapons. However, airplanes and the anti-air truck are still missing.
In Vanguard Royale, the new vehicles are already available, but you only play with Vanguard weapons.
Playlist for the release of Caldera
Vanguard Royale – Solo, Duo, Trio, 4-man
Vanguard Revival – 4-man
Battle Royale – 4-man
Plunder – Trio
Rebirth Island (for 24 hours)
These were all the known details about the major transition of Warzone to the Vanguard graphics. If you have any questions, feel free to leave us a comment. We will gladly share what we know and try to bring a little clarity to this still somewhat unclear topic.
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Call of Duty: Warzone will receive a completely new map later this year. From the gray Verdansk, it will transition to a green vacation paradise – an island in the middle of the Pacific. MeinMMO collects information about the map and shows images from all corners of the map.
Call of Duty: Warzone is the link between the annual premium titles in the CoD universe. The developers combine the stories, the farming for XP, and sometimes even the gameplay. With CoD: Vanguard, this “link” continues.
Update December 8 – 5:40 PM: The new map is live. If there are still problems, we will assist you in our live ticker for the release. Unfortunately, it is now also known that there will be no FoV slider on consoles.
It turns out that the graphics hardly change and that the anti-cheat driver for PC will arrive later. We have updated the information in the article.
Information about the transition to the Pacific island – Release, size, Verdansk
When does the new map come? Caldera releases on December 8 at 6 PM for Warzone for all purchasers of Call of Duty: Vanguard. If you have not purchased Vanguard, you will only access the new map on December 9 at 6 PM. In these 24 hours, non-purchasers can only visit Rebirth Island.
Prior to that, Battle Royale will go offline for 12 hours, and with the start of Season 1 in Vanguard, Warzone will remain closed for a while. You can start the preload with the beginning of the server downtime – on December 8 at 6 AM.
All information about the download and the Pacific update process can be found here:
How big will Warzone: Pacific be? The new map Caldera is approximately the same size as Verdansk. With the release of an overview map, it is now known how similar the sizes are:
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What happens to Verdansk, the old map? The presentation of Season 6 has already made it quite clear what is happening in Verdansk: Large parts of the city are being swallowed by the earth – in the literal sense.
As part of the story, the operator Adler activates bombs in the old Nazi bunkers under brainwashing, destroying half of the city. A path of devastation stretches from the stadium through the entire downtown area, demolishing parts of the “Downtown” area. You can find images and information about it in our special for Season 6 of CoD: Warzone.
The developers hinted in a blog post that the farewell may not be permanent. But Verdansk will likely be gone for a long time.
CoD Warzone: Pacific – Trailer and images of Caldera
Here we show you the trailer and official images of the new map:
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Warzone is now not changing as drastically as previously thought. Perks, movement, and weapons mostly remain as you already know them. However, the new map makes a very good and refreshing first impression – perhaps that is enough to convince skeptics.
It is still unclear what impacts this will have. Changes in movement are conceivable and the overall gameplay feeling could therefore differ significantly from the “old” Warzone. The effects of perks like “Ghost” could also change as a result.
Although not all the details regarding the graphics update and gameplay adjustments are known yet, the developers have already given a small insight. Here are the first adjustments:
The Gulag gives you better weapons
Loadouts can be purchased later
You can walk through shallow water
There are gas canisters and gas mask adjustments
New contracts offer fresh mechanics
Additionally, the CoD creators have already talked about minor buffs and nerfs for equipment. It is known that the heartbeat sensor will remain in the game, meaning there is no complete shift to the equipment system of Vanguard.
You can read more about the changes in gameplay that we have prepared for you here:
As with last year during the integration of Cold War, all new Vanguard weapons will be added to the game. These are nearly 40 firearms. Once the Pacific Update is live, you will be able to use the new weapons in the regular Battle Royale. Included are:
7 assault rifles
6 submachine guns
4 light machine guns
3 sniper rifles
3 marksman rifles
4 shotguns
5 pistols
4 rocket launchers
If you want to read more about the weapons of Vanguard and some tips on which guns you should prepare for Warzone, then check here:
Warzone is getting new vehicles and included are planes that you can control through the sky.
While the planes are not yet active in the regular Battle Royale, “dogfights” will also become part of the Battle Royale with the launch of Warzone: Pacific.
Appropriately, “anti-air trucks” are being added to the game. With these vehicles, you have an effective weapon against the deadly planes.
However, the new vehicles will be available exclusively in the “Vanguard Royale” mode at launch and it has not yet been confirmed that the planes will be present in the regular Battle Royale.
You can check out the first snippet of plane gameplay in the launch trailer of Caldera:
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CoD Warzone shows trailer for the Pacific update with planes and gameplay
7. Vanguard Gets Its Own Game Modes
In addition to the standard Battle Royale, there are special modes tailored to the new Vanguard. At the start of Season 1, there’s the “Vanguard Royale”:
Only weapons from Vanguard are allowed
Planes and anti-air trucks are available
“Modern” items are not allowed
The modes focus on the new content of Season 1 and the Pacific Update. Later, a modified version of Plunder is also expected in the game – “Vanguard Plunder”. So if you want to try out the new planes, check the Vanguard versions of the modes first.
More about CoD: Vanguard in Season 1 can be found here:
With the new anti-cheat system “RICOCHET”, Warzone aims to clean up and get a handle on issues with hackers and cheaters in the game. The system consists of 4 parts:
Server-side analysis tools
Improved investigation processes
Increased account security
Kernel driver on PC
However, the kernel driver won’t come until a later date.
Once the Pacific Update is completed, you will benefit from all parts of the new anti-cheat system and a kernel driver will then run in the background when you play Warzone on PC.
More background on RICOCHET and answers about the PC driver can be found in our overview article:
Not much is known about this yet. However, the developers are said to have more opportunities for creating and conducting special live events after the overhaul of the Warzone engine. One leak suggests a volcanic eruption (via Twitter).
There are supposed to be regular season events as well as limited-time events with special game modes. Whether the low content density from the first year of Warzone can be remedied in this way remains to be seen. However, the developers have made it clear that they now have more options and want to use them.
The first live event of Season 1 is indeed a holiday event. However, the details of this are not yet available.
A picture from the first live event “Festive Favor”.
10. Unresolved Questions: Next-Gen & FoV Slider
As the release approaches, questions about the console versions remain open:
No clear statement for versions on PS5 and Xbox Series
Unclear whether the FoV slider will come to consoles
Especially the issue of the FoV slider on consoles is very important to me personally and a version for the next-gen consoles would surely please many players. However, there are no fixed statements on this yet. As soon as there is new information, you will find it on MeinMMO.
If you have any questions about the Pacific Update in Warzone, feel free to ask them in the comments.
More about CoD: Vanguard in Season 1 can be found here:
8. Anti-Cheat Aims for a Secure Battle Royale
With the new anti-cheat system “RICOCHET”, Warzone aims to clean up and get a handle on issues with hackers and cheaters in the game. The system consists of 4 parts:
Server-side analysis tools
Improved investigation processes
Increased account security
Kernel driver on PC
However, the kernel driver won’t come until a later date.
Once the Pacific Update is completed, you will benefit from all parts of the new anti-cheat system and a kernel driver will then run in the background when you play Warzone on PC.
More background on RICOCHET and answers about the PC driver can be found in our overview article:
9. New Types of Events Announced
Not much is known about this yet. However, the developers are said to have more opportunities for creating and conducting special live events after the overhaul of the Warzone engine. One leak suggests a volcanic eruption (via Twitter).
There are supposed to be regular season events as well as limited-time events with special game modes. Whether the low content density from the first year of Warzone can be remedied in this way remains to be seen. However, the developers have made it clear that they now have more options and want to use them.
The first live event of Season 1 is indeed a holiday event. However, the details of this are not yet available.
A picture from the first live event “Festive Favor”.
10. Unresolved Questions: Next-Gen & FoV Slider
As the release approaches, questions about the console versions remain open:
No clear statement for versions on PS5 and Xbox Series
Unclear whether the FoV slider will come to consoles
Especially the issue of the FoV slider on consoles is very important to me personally and a version for the next-gen consoles would surely please many players. However, there are no fixed statements on this yet. As soon as there is new information, you will find it on MeinMMO.
If you have any questions about the Pacific Update in Warzone, feel free to ask them in the comments.
A very exciting change: Warzone is receiving a major graphics update and is switching to the engine of CoD: Vanguard.
It is still unclear what impacts this will have. Changes in movement are conceivable and the overall gameplay feeling could therefore differ significantly from the “old” Warzone. The effects of perks like “Ghost” could also change as a result.
Although not all the details regarding the graphics update and gameplay adjustments are known yet, the developers have already given a small insight. Here are the first adjustments:
The Gulag gives you better weapons
Loadouts can be purchased later
You can walk through shallow water
There are gas canisters and gas mask adjustments
New contracts offer fresh mechanics
Additionally, the CoD creators have already talked about minor buffs and nerfs for equipment. It is known that the heartbeat sensor will remain in the game, meaning there is no complete shift to the equipment system of Vanguard.
You can read more about the changes in gameplay that we have prepared for you here:
5. About 40 New Weapons from Day 1
As with last year during the integration of Cold War, all new Vanguard weapons will be added to the game. These are nearly 40 firearms. Once the Pacific Update is live, you will be able to use the new weapons in the regular Battle Royale. Included are:
7 assault rifles
6 submachine guns
4 light machine guns
3 sniper rifles
3 marksman rifles
4 shotguns
5 pistols
4 rocket launchers
If you want to read more about the weapons of Vanguard and some tips on which guns you should prepare for Warzone, then check here:
Warzone is getting new vehicles and included are planes that you can control through the sky.
While the planes are not yet active in the regular Battle Royale, “dogfights” will also become part of the Battle Royale with the launch of Warzone: Pacific.
Appropriately, “anti-air trucks” are being added to the game. With these vehicles, you have an effective weapon against the deadly planes.
However, the new vehicles will be available exclusively in the “Vanguard Royale” mode at launch and it has not yet been confirmed that the planes will be present in the regular Battle Royale.
You can check out the first snippet of plane gameplay in the launch trailer of Caldera:
Start video
CoD Warzone shows trailer for the Pacific update with planes and gameplay
7. Vanguard Gets Its Own Game Modes
In addition to the standard Battle Royale, there are special modes tailored to the new Vanguard. At the start of Season 1, there’s the “Vanguard Royale”:
Only weapons from Vanguard are allowed
Planes and anti-air trucks are available
“Modern” items are not allowed
The modes focus on the new content of Season 1 and the Pacific Update. Later, a modified version of Plunder is also expected in the game – “Vanguard Plunder”. So if you want to try out the new planes, check the Vanguard versions of the modes first.
More about CoD: Vanguard in Season 1 can be found here:
8. Anti-Cheat Aims for a Secure Battle Royale
With the new anti-cheat system “RICOCHET”, Warzone aims to clean up and get a handle on issues with hackers and cheaters in the game. The system consists of 4 parts:
Server-side analysis tools
Improved investigation processes
Increased account security
Kernel driver on PC
However, the kernel driver won’t come until a later date.
Once the Pacific Update is completed, you will benefit from all parts of the new anti-cheat system and a kernel driver will then run in the background when you play Warzone on PC.
More background on RICOCHET and answers about the PC driver can be found in our overview article:
9. New Types of Events Announced
Not much is known about this yet. However, the developers are said to have more opportunities for creating and conducting special live events after the overhaul of the Warzone engine. One leak suggests a volcanic eruption (via Twitter).
There are supposed to be regular season events as well as limited-time events with special game modes. Whether the low content density from the first year of Warzone can be remedied in this way remains to be seen. However, the developers have made it clear that they now have more options and want to use them.
The first live event of Season 1 is indeed a holiday event. However, the details of this are not yet available.
A picture from the first live event “Festive Favor”.
10. Unresolved Questions: Next-Gen & FoV Slider
As the release approaches, questions about the console versions remain open:
No clear statement for versions on PS5 and Xbox Series
Unclear whether the FoV slider will come to consoles
Especially the issue of the FoV slider on consoles is very important to me personally and a version for the next-gen consoles would surely please many players. However, there are no fixed statements on this yet. As soon as there is new information, you will find it on MeinMMO.
If you have any questions about the Pacific Update in Warzone, feel free to ask them in the comments.
On December 8, the big Pacific Update for Call of Duty: Warzone arrives. This is the largest update to the Battle Royale so far and includes a new map, fresh graphics, and a long-awaited overhaul of the anti-cheat system. MeinMMO provides you with a quick overview of the most important changes.
What’s going on? More than 1.5 years after the launch of the free Battle Royale Call of Duty: Warzone, the first big new map is coming: the Pacific volcanic island “Caldera”.
However, the so-called “Pacific Update” is more than just a content update. It is a realignment. Graphics, anti-cheat, gameplay mechanics – much in Warzone is being adjusted and to let you know what you’re getting into, we summarize the most important changes in a few lines and show you links with further information.
Update December 8 – 5:40 PM: The new map is live. If there are still problems, we will help you in our live ticker for the release. Unfortunately, it is now also known that there will be no FoV slider on consoles.
It turns out that Warzone is not completely switching to the Vanguard engine and that the anti-cheat driver will come to us later. We have updated the information in the article.
For the first time, Warzone switches its large map and moves from the gray Verdansk in the Cold War to the green island Caldera in World War II. The new map is hardly comparable to the old one – only in size do the vacation paradise and the Eastern Bloc city of Verdansk resemble each other.
Additionally, there is a small jump in time as it was with the introduction of “Verdansk ’84”. However, this time it goes to the year 1944.
Verdansk vs. Caldera – a difference like day and night
But you don’t have to worry that your “modern” items will be worthless – all weapons from Cold War and CoD MW remain in the game and you can also continue to use your operators.
You can find more pictures, a size comparison, and the first trailer of Caldera in our article about the new map:
On Caldera, you will again hunt villains – this time, however, it is about Nazis. Some officials fled before the impending defeat of World War II and chose the picturesque Pacific island Caldera as their refuge.
An aged Captain Butcher (known from CoD: WWII) explained to the heroes from Black Ops in a bunker under Verdansk that his hunt began on Caldera together with Taskforce: Trident:
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New trailer shows the beginning of the story of CoD Warzone with Vanguard
A second cinematic shows Captain Butcher along with 3 soldiers from Taskforce Trident on their way to Caldera. The uncomfortable trip shows that the island’s inhabitants are not particularly happy about the arrival of the special unit:
How things continue, you will learn only with the start of the first joint live season of Warzone and CoD: Vanguard.
3. Warzone Gets a Graphics Update
Update December 8 – 1:00 PM: The graphics will largely remain as you know them. The same goes for the movement and the weapons. While the visuals seem generally better, there is no switch to the graphics of Vanguard.
More background on RICOCHET and answers about the PC driver can be found in our overview article:
9. New Types of Events Announced
Not much is known about this yet. However, the developers are said to have more opportunities for creating and conducting special live events after the overhaul of the Warzone engine. One leak suggests a volcanic eruption (via Twitter).
There are supposed to be regular season events as well as limited-time events with special game modes. Whether the low content density from the first year of Warzone can be remedied in this way remains to be seen. However, the developers have made it clear that they now have more options and want to use them.
The first live event of Season 1 is indeed a holiday event. However, the details of this are not yet available.
A picture from the first live event “Festive Favor”.
10. Unresolved Questions: Next-Gen & FoV Slider
As the release approaches, questions about the console versions remain open:
No clear statement for versions on PS5 and Xbox Series
Unclear whether the FoV slider will come to consoles
Especially the issue of the FoV slider on consoles is very important to me personally and a version for the next-gen consoles would surely please many players. However, there are no fixed statements on this yet. As soon as there is new information, you will find it on MeinMMO.
If you have any questions about the Pacific Update in Warzone, feel free to ask them in the comments.
More about CoD: Vanguard in Season 1 can be found here:
8. Anti-Cheat Aims for a Secure Battle Royale
With the new anti-cheat system “RICOCHET”, Warzone aims to clean up and get a handle on issues with hackers and cheaters in the game. The system consists of 4 parts:
Server-side analysis tools
Improved investigation processes
Increased account security
Kernel driver on PC
However, the kernel driver won’t come until a later date.
Once the Pacific Update is completed, you will benefit from all parts of the new anti-cheat system and a kernel driver will then run in the background when you play Warzone on PC.
More background on RICOCHET and answers about the PC driver can be found in our overview article:
9. New Types of Events Announced
Not much is known about this yet. However, the developers are said to have more opportunities for creating and conducting special live events after the overhaul of the Warzone engine. One leak suggests a volcanic eruption (via Twitter).
There are supposed to be regular season events as well as limited-time events with special game modes. Whether the low content density from the first year of Warzone can be remedied in this way remains to be seen. However, the developers have made it clear that they now have more options and want to use them.
The first live event of Season 1 is indeed a holiday event. However, the details of this are not yet available.
A picture from the first live event “Festive Favor”.
10. Unresolved Questions: Next-Gen & FoV Slider
As the release approaches, questions about the console versions remain open:
No clear statement for versions on PS5 and Xbox Series
Unclear whether the FoV slider will come to consoles
Especially the issue of the FoV slider on consoles is very important to me personally and a version for the next-gen consoles would surely please many players. However, there are no fixed statements on this yet. As soon as there is new information, you will find it on MeinMMO.
If you have any questions about the Pacific Update in Warzone, feel free to ask them in the comments.
A very exciting change: Warzone is receiving a major graphics update and is switching to the engine of CoD: Vanguard.
It is still unclear what impacts this will have. Changes in movement are conceivable and the overall gameplay feeling could therefore differ significantly from the “old” Warzone. The effects of perks like “Ghost” could also change as a result.
Although not all the details regarding the graphics update and gameplay adjustments are known yet, the developers have already given a small insight. Here are the first adjustments:
The Gulag gives you better weapons
Loadouts can be purchased later
You can walk through shallow water
There are gas canisters and gas mask adjustments
New contracts offer fresh mechanics
Additionally, the CoD creators have already talked about minor buffs and nerfs for equipment. It is known that the heartbeat sensor will remain in the game, meaning there is no complete shift to the equipment system of Vanguard.
You can read more about the changes in gameplay that we have prepared for you here:
5. About 40 New Weapons from Day 1
As with last year during the integration of Cold War, all new Vanguard weapons will be added to the game. These are nearly 40 firearms. Once the Pacific Update is live, you will be able to use the new weapons in the regular Battle Royale. Included are:
7 assault rifles
6 submachine guns
4 light machine guns
3 sniper rifles
3 marksman rifles
4 shotguns
5 pistols
4 rocket launchers
If you want to read more about the weapons of Vanguard and some tips on which guns you should prepare for Warzone, then check here:
Warzone is getting new vehicles and included are planes that you can control through the sky.
While the planes are not yet active in the regular Battle Royale, “dogfights” will also become part of the Battle Royale with the launch of Warzone: Pacific.
Appropriately, “anti-air trucks” are being added to the game. With these vehicles, you have an effective weapon against the deadly planes.
However, the new vehicles will be available exclusively in the “Vanguard Royale” mode at launch and it has not yet been confirmed that the planes will be present in the regular Battle Royale.
You can check out the first snippet of plane gameplay in the launch trailer of Caldera:
Start video
CoD Warzone shows trailer for the Pacific update with planes and gameplay
7. Vanguard Gets Its Own Game Modes
In addition to the standard Battle Royale, there are special modes tailored to the new Vanguard. At the start of Season 1, there’s the “Vanguard Royale”:
Only weapons from Vanguard are allowed
Planes and anti-air trucks are available
“Modern” items are not allowed
The modes focus on the new content of Season 1 and the Pacific Update. Later, a modified version of Plunder is also expected in the game – “Vanguard Plunder”. So if you want to try out the new planes, check the Vanguard versions of the modes first.
More about CoD: Vanguard in Season 1 can be found here:
8. Anti-Cheat Aims for a Secure Battle Royale
With the new anti-cheat system “RICOCHET”, Warzone aims to clean up and get a handle on issues with hackers and cheaters in the game. The system consists of 4 parts:
Server-side analysis tools
Improved investigation processes
Increased account security
Kernel driver on PC
However, the kernel driver won’t come until a later date.
Once the Pacific Update is completed, you will benefit from all parts of the new anti-cheat system and a kernel driver will then run in the background when you play Warzone on PC.
More background on RICOCHET and answers about the PC driver can be found in our overview article:
9. New Types of Events Announced
Not much is known about this yet. However, the developers are said to have more opportunities for creating and conducting special live events after the overhaul of the Warzone engine. One leak suggests a volcanic eruption (via Twitter).
There are supposed to be regular season events as well as limited-time events with special game modes. Whether the low content density from the first year of Warzone can be remedied in this way remains to be seen. However, the developers have made it clear that they now have more options and want to use them.
The first live event of Season 1 is indeed a holiday event. However, the details of this are not yet available.
A picture from the first live event “Festive Favor”.
10. Unresolved Questions: Next-Gen & FoV Slider
As the release approaches, questions about the console versions remain open:
No clear statement for versions on PS5 and Xbox Series
Unclear whether the FoV slider will come to consoles
Especially the issue of the FoV slider on consoles is very important to me personally and a version for the next-gen consoles would surely please many players. However, there are no fixed statements on this yet. As soon as there is new information, you will find it on MeinMMO.
If you have any questions about the Pacific Update in Warzone, feel free to ask them in the comments.
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The most famous VTuber in the world, Kizune AI, announces in a new video that she wants to create NFTs. But what is that exactly, and why should fans of Kizune be cautious? MeinMMO author Kevin Willing addresses the issue.
Who is Kizune AI? This YouTube channel is not a normal person. Rather, it features an animated anime girl in front of the camera. She mimics human movements, speaks, and even interacts with her community. To date, the VTuber has garnered around 3.1 million fans. But what defines the content and a VTuber?
No real scenes
3-D animation
Usually inspired by anime and animal-like, anthropomorphic characters
Behind it, contrary to what many think, is not a single, real person – more on that later
VTuber Kizune AI sells NFT art: What is behind it?
What does the VTuber plan? In an announcement video, Kizune AI informed her approximately 3.1 million fans that she is working on creating amazing NFTs. These are actually already in progress and are set to be released after her concert “Hello World 2022.” She announces her art with the following words:
I believe you have heard a lot about the Metaverse and NFTs lately. It sounds complicated, but also new and fun at the same time! (…) I want to bring experiences closer to other people and create new fun experiences. I want to be more a part of everyone’s daily life.
Admittedly, the last sentence evokes my “Hal 9000” childhood trauma. Luckily, there are still real people behind Kizune AI — plural. So Kizune does not create the NFTs herself, how could she?
Behind her show is a whole team of 3-D artists, several editors, and video editors, as well as a voice actress. The Kizune does not actually exist.
Nevertheless: Her art exists or rather will exist. However, the VTuber or the team behind her has not yet expressed any concrete plans. In what form the NFTs will appear is, therefore, still unknown.
Price and Release – When does it start? A release date and price for Kizune AI’s digital art have already been announced.
She states that it will be released on February 26, 2022. Those interested will then be able to shell out around €1,000 in the form of cryptocurrency Ethereum.
NFT art (Non-Fungible Token) often consists of portraits, drawings, or other artworks that are available only in limited editions. Music or videos can also be “tokenized” and are thus unique.
People can still copy the works, but as with great art, there is only one original and many copies. The information about the authenticity of NFTs is stored on the blockchain (what is a blockchain? via wikipedia.de).
Currently, hardly anyone can escape the topic of NFTs. Many YouTubers are launching their own art projects and selling them to their fans. They often dive into it, even though the price bubble is filled to bursting. For instance, a user paid around $12 million for this curiosity:
Crytopunk by LarvaLabs
How someone earns money with it should already be clear. The unique works are offered on various marketplaces online and can be purchased with cryptocurrencies. Conversely, the same is true. Customers can also offer the art they have purchased for resale.
What are your experiences? Have you ever created, sold, or perhaps even considered buying an NFT from Kizune AI? Share your thoughts with us in the comments.
The new expansion Legacy of the Sith was supposed to be released in December 2021 to coincide with the 10th anniversary of Star Wars: The Old Republic. However, the release has now been delayed by nearly 2 months. The developers state that they need more time to complete it. However, many contents will be available on the test server this week.
When will the new expansion be released? Legacy of the Sith was introduced in summer 2021 and the release was scheduled for next Tuesday, December 14. However, there will now be a significant delay.
The expansion is now set to be released on February 15, 2022; 2 months later than originally planned.
The developers explain in a blog post that they need more time to meet their expectations:
The team has been working very hard on Legacy of the Sith for some time, but the closer we got to the launch date, the clearer it became that we needed more time.
To ensure that we deliver the experience as we envision it and that you deserve, we are currently focusing on thoroughly testing the many areas of the game that we have changed.
The previous expansion Onslaught, which was released in 2019, was also delayed shortly before its release.
Do players now have to wait until 2022? Not really, as some contents were already playable on the PTR. Additionally, another update is supposed to be released next week, bringing all content – except for the story missions – to the test server.
So anyone wishing to explore new areas or test mechanics can theoretically do so in December, but progress will not carry over to the final game.
You can find everything about the new expansion here:
How is the announcement being received? Many users on reddit commented that they expected the delay. It seems there were several issues on the PTR. Furthermore, not all contents have been brought to the test servers yet and there was simply too little PR for the expansion for some users (via reddit):
Chriches1984 writes: “I was waiting for it because it just wasn’t finished yet. Anyone who used the PTR knew that, but what worries me is that Bioware only released it a week before launch.”
PedleTwins, on the other hand, is relieved about the delay: “I’m glad. Better a delayed release than a faulty one.”
User MaximumButthurt was surprised about the lack of PR: “Yeah, that wasn’t the hype you’d expect from a big release… probably because the reactions to the tests were mostly negative.”
Some users had already predicted a delay for the expansion in early November.
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The operation R-4 anomaly, which will be released with patch 7.1 after the release
Furthermore, the new expansion should kick off a series of events, including one specifically for returnees and newcomers. Whether this will now take place in January or will also be delayed is currently unknown.
What do you think about the delay? Were you looking forward to the expansion or can you easily wait until February?
Whether starting in SWTOR in 2021 is still worthwhile, we explained here:
In Pokémon GO there is now a ticket for the “Pokémon GO Tour: Johto”. At the same time, the most important information about the event has been released. We show you what to expect.
When does the Johto Tour take place? The main date for the Johto Tour is Saturday, February 26, 2022. On this day, the global event runs from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM local time.
In addition to that, there is February 27, 2022. Here, trainers can participate in a live event “in selected cities” according to the blog post to encounter monsters from the Kanto region – as a tribute to the original Johto games, at the end of which you also arrived in Kanto. More information will follow soon.
Therefore, the actual Johto Tour does not last for two days but only on Saturday.
This is how it works with the ticket: The Johto Tour is once again an event for which you can purchase a ticket from now on. You can get it in the shop for 11.99 euros.
If you get the ticket by Monday, January 10, you will also receive a Limited Research for the current season research in January and February.
If you purchase the ticket afterwards, but by February 10, 2022, you will only receive the research for February.
Furthermore, the ticket offers various bonuses, just like the Kanto Tour, that you can receive during the event. There will also be free content again.
We show you what to expect at the event here.
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All contents of the Johto Tour with ticket
What kind of event is it? Basically, the monsters of the Johto region are in the foreground – of course. They will all appear in the game over the course of the event. Among others:
In the wild
In raids
In encounters after research tasks
They hatch from eggs
They are attracted by incense
You can choose one of two versions if you have the ticket:
The Gold Edition
The Silver Edition
Depending on the variant, you will then receive specific Pokémon (more about the spawns can be found below).
Icognito G, O, T, U, R and J will be attracted by incense.
Additionally, depending on the edition, different monsters will be attracted by incense.
Which monsters are there per edition? Depending on which edition you choose, you can encounter special monsters. There are some that are exclusive to encounter, and others where you have a higher shiny chance.
Gold Edition:
Exclusive by incense: Webarak, Skorgla, Teddiursa, and Mantax
9 collector challenges with different time periods and themes
Free bundle of 3 remote raid passes
Quadruple egg hatching speed
Double candy for hatching eggs
Additional candy for Johto catches
An in-game medal
Stickers & snapshot encounters
Ho-Oh and Lugia are of course also present
Contents of the Johto Tour without a ticket – with regional monsters
What is available without a ticket? Even without a ticket, you will notice the effects of the Johto Tour.
On one hand, there will be more Johto spawns in the wild, as well as in raids and 7km eggs.
Additionally, the regional monsters of the Johto region, such as Corasonn, will be available globally in raids. You can of course challenge them with a ticket.
Pichu, Pii, Fluffeluff, and Togepi will hatch from 2km eggs.
And there will be a limited research on trainer battles.
However, there are still a few weeks until the Johto Tour. Currently, a Dragon event is running in Pokémon GO, where you can encounter the new monster Shardrago among others. You can find the right counters against Shardrago here.
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An industry insider had insights into the chaotic development of Battlefield 2042given. Now Electronic Arts (EA) is responding to the allegations.
“We take Battlefield 2042 seriously.” This is how the statement from the Battlefield 2042 developers begins, in response to a report. The well-known industry insider Tom Henderson had highlighted the problems and difficulties in developing the first-person shooter Battlefield 2042 in an extensive video.
Many capable employees had left the studio, and EA apparently wanted to align itself with successful games of its time.
This is what happened: Now Electronic Arts has spoken out and responded to Tom Henderson with a statement. Henderson himself uploaded the statement on Twitter. In the brief text, the developers explain how Battlefield 2042 will continue in the future.
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EA plans to invest a lot of time and resources in Battlefield 2042
This is how EA responds to the allegations: They mean it seriously with Battlefield 2042 and want to continue investing resources in the game. Furthermore, they explain that there will even be a new studio that will be solely responsible for Battlefield.
Additionally, the developers state that they want to continue improving and growing the game, as it is “the foundation for the future [of Battlefield].”
However, some players are not particularly thrilled with the statement and express their anger on Twitter and Reddit.
The official statement from the developers regarding Battlefield 2042 (via Twitter.com).
Players are disappointed with the official statement: “Are we getting hero shooters now?”
This is how players are reacting: The reactions from players are not very positive, and in the subreddit for Battlefield 2042, they are discussing the developers’ post (via reddit.com). Many users are complaining and consider the statement to be just a poor excuse for the disastrous state of the game.
A user sarcastically writes: “We are determined to shove our vision down your throats, no matter how much you tell us you don’t like it.”
The user OarthurCallahan is already fearing (via reddit.com): “I can’t wait for your next hero shooter to flop mercilessly and be the last nail in the coffin for the franchise.”
Another user asks: “I don’t understand why they still talk about potential. The alpha should have potential, maybe even the beta, but if the potential is not utilized after release, what did they do? They should be working on smaller improvements and bug fixes now that it is released, not working on ‘potential’.”
The developers of Battlefield 2042 are currently not very popular among players. Just recently, new Christmas skins were integrated into the game. However, players found that anything but funny:
The latest Hearthstone expansion is live! We reveal what’s included in “Split in Alterac Valley”.
The Hearthstone fans didn’t have to wait long after the announcement; it was already here. The latest expansion of Blizzard’s digital collectible card game is live and brings a lot of fresh wind. The expansion concludes the current year and leads the prevailing conflict of “Alliance versus Horde” to a preliminary finale.
We will reveal what content you can look forward to in “Split in Alterac Valley”.
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What’s included in the new addon? As usual, the expansion “Split in Alterac Valley” features a whopping 135 new cards, which should inspire many fresh deck ideas and strategies. Especially the new hero cards are really powerful and could cause the quests to take a bit of a backseat – they had recently dominated Hearthstone.
The new keyword is “Honorable Kill”: The expansion also brings a new keyword after a while, which can be found on many cards, namely “Honorable Kill”. This is an effect that is triggered whenever an enemy minion is defeated by the card with the keyword by exact damage.
If an enemy minion has 3 health, you must deal exactly 3 damage to achieve an “Honorable Kill”. Depending on the card, this brings different bonuses. It can be a boost to stats (like +1/+1) or allow you to draw a card. Each card with “Honorable Kill” has its own effect.
What else is there to do? During the expansion, there will be a legendary quest line – in addition to the reward track. Players can snag a series of additional golden cards if they collect enough honor. How exactly this works has been explained in our article on the honor system in Hearthstone.
As usual, there will be another “miniset” a few weeks after the release, which will likely contain 35 new cards again. Until then, you have time to earn enough gold from the new reward track.
Have you already checked out “Split in Alterac Valley”? Or does this Hearthstone expansion contain nothing that interests you?
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At the launch of the new expansion Endwalker for Final Fantasy XIV, users are struggling with numerous errors and issues. Now, the head of Final Fantasy XIV explains why these problems are occurring.
Here’s what it’s about: Since December 3rd, pre-order customers of Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker have been able to preview the latest expansion. However, there are already many problems users are facing.
Most of the errors involve annoying connection drops, causing players to be kicked from the server queue and having to start the waiting process all over again.
Now, Naoki Yoshida, producer & director of FINAL FANTASY XIV, has spoken out and explained how they plan to address the issues (via finaltansyxiv.com)
Final Fantasy XIV: Error 4004, 3001, and 2002 drive players crazy
These are the errors: Currently, there are three annoying errors that are troubling players and preventing them from entering the game.
Error 4004 mainly occurs when the servers are overloaded, leading the queue to fail.
Error 3001 arises whenever servers allow players to log in over the maximum player limit.
If the total number of waiting players in the data center exceeds 17,000, error 2002 is displayed.
Here’s how the issues will be resolved: Yoshida stated in his post that they aim to get a handle on the issues in the coming days. Maintenance work on the login servers is scheduled for December 8th. They plan to address the following problems:
For error 4004, they have corrected the source code for the lobby servers, but this will take more time due to its complex nature. It will still take a while before the error is fixed.
To minimize error 3001, they will increase the number of network connections to a maximum.
To reduce error 2002, they will raise the maximum number of players in a data center from 17,000 to 21,000 players.
Hardware shortage prevents the establishment of new servers
The simplest solution would be to set up new servers to accommodate the many new players. However, Yoshida has already stated that this is currently not so simple. To establish new servers, the team needs new servers – and they need semiconductors.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, semiconductors are in short supply, making it impossible for the team to obtain new hardware for servers. And the team cannot estimate how long this shortage will last.
If you haven’t ventured into Final Fantasy XIV yet, but the information about the expansion has piqued your curiosity, then we reveal everything important for getting started in the MMORPG:
ForDestiny 2 today, on December 7th, an update will be released on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC, and Google Stadia, which is expected to end the current content drought. Update 3.4.0 brings many new content, ability adjustments, and weapon updates. Everything you need to know about downtime and information you can find as always on MeinMMO.
What you need to know today: Bungie has already prepared this update, so you should only expect a small downtime today. Destiny 2 is receiving update 3.4.0, which includes the biggest balance patch of all time, the new “30th Anniversary Bungie” pack, and the 2021 triumph moments.
To help you know when to get started and what will change in the game, MeinMMO will guide you through update 3.4.0 and regularly update this article.
Maintenance on 07.12. – All Times and Server Downtime
These times are important today:
Maintenance work will start at 5:00 PM on all platforms.
At around 5:45 PM, the servers will go offline. Players will be kicked from all activities, and the downtime will begin.
From 6:00 PM, the Destiny 2 update 3.4.0 will be available and rolled out on all platforms and in all regions worldwide.
Once you have downloaded (and installed) the update, you can explore the new content in Destiny 2.
By 7:00 PM, the maintenance work for update 3.4.0 is expected to end as planned.
Update 6:10 PM: The update 3.4.0 is here and is now rolling out on all platforms. The download on PC is 3.2 GB. 6:45 PM: Smooth process. The Destiny 2 servers are already available again, and players can log back in once they have copied and installed the update.
It’s important: Even if you have downloaded the update, there may be connection issues until the maintenance work ends at around 7:00 PM. You may have to expect queues during login. Also, please note that third-party applications and the official companion app may not be functioning correctly.
The new 6-player activity (F2P) goes live with update 3.4.0.
What Changes with Update 3.4.0 in Season 15
This is what the new update brings: Bungie has already revealed a lot about the changes, adjustments, and especially the new activities in the past weeks.
Here are the most important details that were announced in advance:
It includes the new, free activity “Trials of Eternity” for 6 players (with matchmaking).
The dungeon “Sog der Habsucht” and the cosmetics for the event are, however, paid and thus exclusive only for pack owners. This also includes the availability of the iconic rocket launcher Gjallarhorn.
The pack apparently also includes Halo-inspired weapons. Images from the activity showed firearms similar to the MA40 assault rifle and the purple battle rifle from Halo. Whether this was all there is to the Halo crossover remains to be seen.
Furthermore, players can expect the biggest balance patch of all time. This means massive changes to ability cooldowns, a stronger focus on gunplay, and a clear distinction between PvP and PvE. New information about timers for grenades and melee, which Bungie has not yet addressed, is also expected in today’s patch.
As part of the more creative build crafting, the new quality-of-life changes will make many things easier in the future. The glimmer costs for mods will cease to exist starting tonight, and it will also become easier to keep track of exotic ornaments.
Additionally, the update may contain further innovations that have not yet been announced.
Tonight, you will encounter a mysterious horse, a pirate cave, and many cosmetics.
Here are more important changes regarding known issues:
In the strike “The Corrupted”, many bugs have been addressed. For example, the number of enemies was reduced and portal bugs have been fixed, which were especially an issue in the leaderboard.
The weapons from the Dreaming City now appear more frequently after completing the Blind Source.
On the PvP map “Rustlands”, some rendering errors have been fixed which caused dynamic objects not to be displayed.
If you missed in-game chat messages, you can bring back this text chat display by accessing the navigation mode. This way, you can finally read what your PC fireteam members have been chatting about.
And further fixes for some of the most annoying issues.
What’s in the patch notes? The comprehensive list of all changes from update 3.4.0 will be published by Bungie in the form of patch notes.
Traditionally, the information is released along with the update itself. However, Bungie wanted to try to provide the patch notes earlier due to the numerous changes.
Now it’s your opinion that matters. Are you ready to explore the mysterious loot cave? What are you most looking forward to after the update? Do you think the Gjallarhorn will live up to its reputation as a top-tier weapon? Which new feature will keep players most engaged?
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With today’s weekly reset, the content drought of the past months is over inDestiny 2. Although the story from Season 15 about Savathun is still open, players can now enjoy the new activities for the anniversary “30 Years of Bungie” starting today. We at MeinMMO show you what new things there are to discover this week.
This week: Bungie is taking its extended Season 15 time to celebrate its 30th anniversary extensively with the players. For this reason, many new contents have come to the game today that are meant to remind of glorious moments and special places from the past.
Bungie has packed the weekly reset on December 7th to the brim. The birthday event also kicks off the 2021 Triumph Moments as well as the Iron Banner. At least for the Triumph Moments, it is known that they will also reference Bungie’s anniversary.
You can already view the first images of the new weapons and activities in the event article.
Bungie clearly has no problem turning many things upside down to ensure more gunplay, especially in PvP. It’s quite possible that Destiny 2 may feel different for many players starting tonight due to these adjustments.
The most important information about activities from December 7th to December 14th.
In this strike in the Dreaming City, you must free the Techean Sedia. However, Bungie has made adjustments to the strike because it was partially buggy and overall very long. Brave guardians may find it somewhat easier this week.
These Nightfall weapons are currently available:
Palindrome, Void Hand Cannon (Master)
The Swarm, Arc Machine Gun (Master)
Playlist strikes have these modifiers:
Void Singe
Stasis Burn
Blackout
The singe modifier will accompany you all week; the others change daily. Additionally, you will receive a boost to your Crucible and Iron Banner ranks this week.
In the Vault of Glass, you can take on the challenge “Wait for it…” where you may only kill the Wyverns during the encounter when they start to sacrifice themselves at the conflux. This is not so easy. If only one succeeds in sacrificing themselves, you must start over.
As a reward, the challenge mode will grant the time-lost weapon “Vision of Confluence”. The weapon will then guarantee 2 perks per slot. However, keep in mind that hard mode and normal mode share the loot.
The armor focusing in the raid this week is: Strength
Crucible – Here are the PvP playlists:
Private Match
Rumble
Control
Elimination
Glory Survival
Glory Survival: Freelance
Dynamics Control
Iron Banner
Ascendant Challenge:
Petra Venj can be conveniently found right at the spawn point of the Dreaming City. The entire zone is in the 2nd curse week. You can prove yourself in the 3rd Ascendant Challenge called “Shattered Ruins”.
Sources for top loot in Season 15 of Destiny 2
This is the new max level: In the Season of the Lost, the maximum power level of your gear is 1,330. Thus, the power level has only increased by +10 compared to the previous Season 14.
So you are not bothered with the cumbersome levels but can dive straight into the endgame.
This top loot (Pinnacle Gear) brings you beyond 1,320:
Achieve at least 100,000 points in the Nightfall: Trial by Fire (+2)
A look at the weapons from the new event dungeon “Sog der Habsucht”
Glimmer Highlights in the Eververse
During the birthday event, there are of course also several cosmetics to earn. Nevertheless, Tess has, as always, some cosmetic items on offer that may still be missing in your collection.
This week, you can still get this for Glimmer from Tess:
Exotic ornament “Austroraptor”.
Exotic weapon ornament for Fatebringer “Austroraptor”
Exotic emote “Spring Rain”
Legendary emote “Lumina”
Exotic Ghost Shell “Prophet Shell”
Exotic ship “Chrysopllea-S”
Exotic sparrow “Opulent Splendor”
Ghost projection Tetreader projection
Teleport effect “The Celebration of Renewal”
Shaders “Flavedo Core”, “Chalcos Splendor”, “Atmospheric Glimmer” and “Polished Reeds”
What do you think about the current trailer and which activity interests you the most? Will you explore the new content right away or will you first indulge in the Iron Banner?
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In Pokémon GO, a very special event is set to take place in February 2022: The Johto Tour. Nothing is known about the event yet, but the community is already speculating on possible content on social media. We at MeinMMO will show you what trainers are hoping for.
What kind of event is it? As announced by Niantic on the Pokémon GO blog, there will be a Johto Tour at the end of February (via pokemongolive.com). This is supposed to be the spectacular conclusion to the current season – the Season of Heritage.
The PokeMiners, a group of data miners, have now found initial hints about this event, which they shared on Twitter. It appears that the texts regarding the start and end time have been embedded in the game code, along with a new image. This has sparked initial speculation in the community.
What is known about the Johto Tour 2022?
So far, Niantic has been very reserved with the official information regarding the Johto Tour. It is only known that it is set to take place on February 26 and 27, 2022, and is intended as the crowning finale of the season. Additionally, a paid event ticket will be required for participation, which, however, includes the limited-time research from January and February.
As indicated by the Twitter post from the PokeMiners, the information regarding the start and end of the Johto Tour as well as a corresponding image has now been embedded in the game code.
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In another tweet, they also provided the corresponding texts found. According to them, the following text was embedded in the source code: “A ticket for access to the Pokémon GO Tour: Johto on February 26, 2022, from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM local time, no matter where you are.” (via twitter.com).
What the trainers hope for from the Johto Tour 2022
The information surrounding the Johto Tour is now sparking initial speculation within the community. Many trainers are expressing their wishes for the event on Twitter and Reddit.
Release of missing Shinies
One of the most mentioned wishes is the release of the missing Shinies from the Johto region. Some trainers are already looking forward to one or another specimen. For instance, Ace Br3ak writes on Twitter: “Finally shiny Mantine and Corasolla.” (via twitter.com).
The user standapokeman directly asks on Reddit which Shinies from Johto are still missing (via reddit.com). In the comments, the user is referred to another post that has already answered this question.
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According to Revrush, the following Pokémon are still missing in the Johto region:
Hoothoot and Noctowl,
Budew, Roselia, and Cacturne
Girafarig
Slugma and Magcargo
Rockruff and Hitmontop
Phanpy and Donphan
Remoraid and Octillery,
Mantine
the regional Pokémon Corasolla
Regional Pokémon
Corasolla: Apart from many trainers hoping for the shiny variant of Corasolla, this monster is a regional Pokémon. It is thus normally not obtainable in Germany. For this reason, some players wish to have the opportunity to catch Corasolla during the Johto event.
EasyHoney641 therefore asks on Reddit: “Is Corasolla coming for everyone?” (via reddit.com). Dracarys1988 is convinced that it will be catchable in raids (via reddit.com).
And on Twitter, graham also responds to a joyful post about Corasolla: “Yes, and I hope you save your [Raid] passes, because Niantic will most likely use them in raids since it’s regionally exclusive.” (via twitter.com).
Corasolla normal (left) and shiny (right)
Scizor: Another regional Pokémon is Scizor. This also belongs to the Johto region and can usually only be caught in Latin America. Also for this monster, some players hope to be able to catch it during the event (via twitter.com).
Other wishes and speculations for the Johto Tour
But the Shinies and regional Pokémon are not the only wishes of the trainers. amzorcen hopes for new Mega Evolutions and writes on Twitter: “Mega Johto Monsters?? God, I hope.” (via twitter.com). And reptilez speculates about a Mega Tyranitar (via twitter.com). GymDefender, on the other hand, hopes it will be Mega Scizor (via reddit.com).
GanzSicher speculates on special Unown that spell the word Johto: “We will probably get Unown for the letters J, O, T, and H. Only 2 new forms for me :/ (J and H)” (via twitter.com).
How realistic are the wishes and speculations?
In 2021, there was a similar event in Pokémon GO. This event focused on the Kanto region. With this event, the remaining Shinies from the region were also introduced, which you could encounter since then. This suggests that Niantic has planned a similar approach this year as well.
Regional Pokémon could also be found all over the world on the two event days, as Pokémon GO has made this possible in other events. However, these were mainly catchable in raids.
Whether Niantic will choose a special Johto Pokémon for the Mega Raid is still completely unclear. In order to equip all types with a Mega Evolution, a Rock-type Pokémon is still missing. This could suggest a Mega Tyranitar. However, there are still other options from different regions that Pokémon GO could turn to for a Mega Rock Pokémon, like Aerodactyl.
What the Johto Tour brings you in February in terms of spawns and bonuses remains to be seen for now. However, as soon as there is new information about this event, you will of course learn about it here at MeinMMO.
What do you hope for from the Johto Tour? Do you believe all the Shinies from this region will finally be released? Or do you have another hypothesis about what Niantic has planned for this event? Share your opinion with us here at MeinMMO in the comments and discuss it with other trainers.
Following the World Championship at League of Legends the conflict around the team Fnatic is intensifying. The team’s German bot laner, Elias “Upset” Lipp, had to leave the LoL Worlds 2021 early. One of his teammates blamed Upset’s wife for this. She now says she receives death threats almost every day “because of this boy.”
What was the conflict about?
For teams in League of Legends, the Worlds at the end of a year is the highlight of a season. The team Fnatic managed to qualify for the LoL Worlds as one of 3 teams from Europe after a crisis.
Subsequently, the French bot laner Adam left team Fnatic. He was the biggest talent in European LoL in 2021. However, the 19-year-old apparently cannot forgive Upset for leaving the team during the Worlds. He claims that Upset only left because his wife felt lonely. Upset denies this.
“Almost every day death threats – completely without reason”
This is what Upset’s wife says now: Upset’s wife is the Twitch streamer and influencer Paulaeal. She has 132,000 followers on Twitch and primarily shows League of Legends. However, she hasn’t streamed there for a while. On Instagram, she has 405,000 followers.
She posted a picture of Adam and Upset on Twitter. She commented:
“Because of this boy, I’m receiving death threats almost every day – completely without reason.”
Paulaeal
In the tweet she quoted, one can read that Adam changed his name in the Solo Queue of LoL to “Lonely Wife UwU”.
A reference to the fact that Upset allegedly left the Worlds just because his wife felt lonely.
The Twitch streamer says she works through social media. But she can no longer do anything about it because so much hate is directed at her. She hasn’t done anything wrong – she is being harassed based on pure assumptions.
Such things never happened before. If Adam has a problem, he could discuss it directly with her husband – but Adam simply does not respond to the messages.
What does the LoL pro say about it? Upset says he has tried several times to talk to Adam personally, but he has ignored him. Adam only wants to direct more hate towards Upset’s wife. That’s disgusting. He avoids every conversation (via twitter).
What else is going on? Adam left Fnatic in dispute. He also claimed that Upset not only abandoned the team but also tried to oust him from the team and replace him with a friend of his.
The team of Fnatic had a tough Worlds 2021.
Adam apologizes on Twitch – Couldn’t handle the Worlds
How does Adam react? Adam apologized for his behavior in a Twitch stream on the evening of December 6th. Changing his name to “Lonely Wife UwU” was childish and selfish. That was the stupidest idea of his life. The fans’ reaction made it clear to him.
He says it stemmed from deep frustration. He just couldn’t get over Upset’s departure at the Worlds and therefore had this “stupid reaction,” for which he apologizes.
Adam says he wants to leave the topic behind him now. After the Worlds, he wanted answers to his questions and was angry at Upset.
Adam criticizes Upset for not clarifying the situation after the Worlds and not reaching out to the team to answer the open questions. Only after Adam went public did Upset make contact.
People need to understand how important the Worlds were to Adam. It could be that the 2021 Worlds were the only Worlds he ever qualified for, says Adam. The whole situation totally frustrated him. That’s human and understandable. He felt disrespected and therefore – out of frustration – changed his name.
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What’s behind this: Adam is only 19 years old and evidently extremely ambitious; otherwise, you don’t get named “Rookie of the Year” in LoL. Apparently, he could not handle the fact that the Worlds went so badly for Fnatic after the team had struggled for a year to get there.
In a video from Fnatic one could see how the atmosphere at Fnatic during the Worlds changed from a “school trip with event character” to a trial with tears and despair.
It’s understandable that Adam is deeply affected by the Worlds. However, that Adam consistently accuses Upset of leaving the team just because his wife misses him seems absurd. Both Upset and his wife have clearly stated that this was absolutely not the reason for Upset’s departure. However, they request that their privacy be respected. They do not want to disclose the exact reason.
If Adam changes his name in LoL, it may seem like a childish prank from the outside, but since Adam is so much in focus of the LoL fans and Fnatic is such an important team for many people, it has serious consequences for Upset and his wife.
To an outsider, it sounds absurd that a mega-talent like Adam, who is only 19 years old, believes that his first Worlds could also be his last. But in Adam’s mind, this seems to be a real possibility. Perhaps this also explains why he couldn’t get over the matter.
The girlfriend of Fnatic’s top-laner Bwipo was almost subjected to the same accusations by fans. Bwipo also left Fnatic:
“Goodbye, Verdansk” – the beloved release map of Call of Duty: Warzone bids farewell this evening, and the free battle royale tempts with 3 live events, gifts, and double XP.
On the morning of December 8, specifically at 6 AM, Call of Duty: Warzone will shut down its servers and prepare for the release of the new map: the Pacific volcanic island Caldera.
And although it was about time for a new large map in the free battle royale to appear: some will surely miss the old map a little.
To make the farewell a little easier, Warzone is sweetening the last hours, the last matches in Verdansk with a delicious package of interesting live events, smaller gifts, and a mode with double XP.
So make sure to check out Warzone today, respectfully say goodbye to Verdansk with a big “F” and get ready for the new map – it will be worth it.
If you prefer to know more about downloading the new map, then check here:
Warzone will go down tomorrow morning at 6 AM for a 12-hour server downtime to bring the new map into the game. Until then, a total of 3 live events are online:
Operation: Flashback – Crazy mode packed with old events
Secrets of the Pacific – Cosmetics event: Visit places in Verdansk
Last Hours of Verdansk – Battle Royale with a special ending
Operation: Flashback: A normal battle royale with squads of 4. However, only the rules are normal, the match flow is completely crazy.
The developers have stuffed almost all events, items, and OP weapons into this mode and checked if such a thing can be fun. And indeed – Operation: Flashback is a fantastic event mode with a lot of dynamics, randomness, and unfair OP strategies:
Secrets of the Pacific: This is the first joint event with the new CoD: Vanguard. The event requires you to visit a total of 6 locations on the old map, and for each success, there’s a themed cosmetic that aligns with the new Warzone map.
The tasks are perfect for taking a nice big round through the city of Verdansk and remembering long-forgotten gameplay highlights. If you visit all 6 locations, you will also receive a blueprint for the STG 44. Here are the solutions:
Last Hours of Verdansk: The last event mode to bid farewell to Verdansk is a special battle royale with different victory rules. You are not fighting for the total victory over all opponents but from a certain point in the match, you must capture a flag.
At least try the mode once – you will receive a cool farewell card from Verdansk, and if you secure a victory, there will be another card for the “Final Winners.” Additionally, the mode offers you double XP on your weapons and the battle pass.
Verdansk was a strong map for the release of Warzone and has accompanied us for over 1.5 years. Signs of wear were undeniable, yet the map always offered plenty of action and variety.
Fortnite has introduced a new gadget to the map thanks to the new Chapter 3: the tent. We at MeinMMO will show you how to best use tents and where you can find them.
How do I use tents? Since the new chapter, tents have become items that you can find all over the map. This item mainly offers a separate storage that can be used across subsequent matches. So if you use a tent and stash your weapons and support items there, they can be retrieved in the next match at any tent.
To use the tent, you first need to buy one with Gold. To do this, approach an open tent and acquire one. Once you’ve done that, a sleeping bag-like item will be in your inventory. You can select this and throw it at any position you like. Your tent is ready. Now you can access it.
This is what the menu looks like when you interact with a tent
Furthermore, you now have two free slots for storing items. You can acquire a third slot for a fee of 100 Gold bars. However, if you take the item out of the rented storage, you will have to pay another 100 Gold bars the next time you store it.
Additionally, you can also take a nap in your tent during a match. This will gradually restore your condition.
If you want to take your tent with you, there is the appropriate option in the tent menu. This way, you can take your tent anywhere and set it up as you please.
In teams, trios, or duos, your teammates can also interact with your tent so they can acquire their own. But don’t worry! No player, neither friend nor foe, has access to your stored items and weapons.
If you find yourself in a new match and spot a foreign storage, you can claim it for yourself and access your items.
Where can I find an example? There is no reliable source to obtain a tent. They typically spawn randomly scattered all over the map.
Either you get lucky and find an example while looting or you can try your luck in survival shops. In various cities on the new map, there exist certain hunting shops with vehicles and snowboards on display. You might find one or another model of a tent there.
What do you think of the tents? Do you find the overall option to store certain weapons good or is that not for you? Let us know in the comments!
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With “The New War”, the latest and largest expansion of Warframe will be released on December 15. MeinMMO author Marko Jevtic got to see more in advance. His impression: “The New War” is more than just an exciting new story quest. It is also the first step towards a kind of Warframe 2.0.
Warframe has been playable for almost 9 years. Since then, the game has continuously evolved and grown. The Warframe that can be played today is much more mature than the one from back then. But it is still recognizable as the same game. Tenno, Lotus, Warframes: New players will find the same core structures today as the veterans – to which I belong.
I was all the more surprised when the story trailer for “The New War” was released. It makes clear hints that Warframe wants to go beyond these core structures. With this, the trailer deeply touched fans.
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Warframe shows trailer for the expansion ‘The New War’ and a very special character
My deeper look at the expansion even gives me the impression: After “The New War”, a kind of Warframe 2.0 begins. And I think that’s exactly right. Because that is the most exciting and best direction that Warframe can currently take.
When is the expansion coming? “The New War” will be released on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, on Steam, Epic Games, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, and Nintendo Switch. It is free like all Warframe expansions, but unlike most content in the game, it can only be played solo.
What have I seen from the expansion? Digital Extremes showcased more of “The New War” at a virtual press event. Rebecca Ford, Community Director and Live OPS, showed about 30 minutes of gameplay. After that, the attending journalists and content creators were allowed to ask questions, which were answered in detail.
Expansion sounds like a ‘season finale’
The press event mainly gave me the impression that “The New War” is supposed to be more than just good new content.
The expansion feels more like a season finale for the exciting story that Warframe has been telling since 2018. Starting in 2022, a second season of Warframe will begin – seemingly with a new story and new ambitions. For me, that sounds like a kind of Warframe 2.0.
What has been said about the expansion? Rebecca Ford is the voice of the Lotus and in a way the face of Warframe in the community. It was striking to me how precisely she talked about “The New War”. Just as important as the expansion itself was for Rebecca Ford the time after. This solidifies my idea that “The New War” is a kind of season finale for Warframe. As well as several other reasons:
Rebecca Ford, in a sense the face of Warframe for the community
“The New War” will conclude Warframe’s most important storylines to date – and then tell new ones. The expansion is the first major story progression in almost 4 years.
The expansion itself is said to last about 5 hours. New players will have to play around 30 hours to reach the New War. As with a story-driven series, one must be involved from ‘the first season’ onwards to understand everything and enjoy the season finale and the new season.
That’s why the game’s marketing is also openly addressing one of the biggest plot twists in Warframe’s history for the first time: The Operator is no longer the best-kept secret in the community. Therefore, the personal story of the Operator will play a larger role – and like with some series, the actors for the Operator have been changed. The new voices fit better with the story they want to tell from now on, it is said.
What will come after the expansion? Rebecca Ford has repeatedly talked about the “world after The New War”. Everything that happens in the world of Warframe from 2022 onwards will take place after the end of the expansion. The story of “The New War” will leave “scars” in the world of Warframe, says Rebecca Ford. She did not want to give details. However, the changes are supposed to be clearly noticeable.
Players must finish “The New War” if they want to experience the latest content from 2022 onwards. Therefore, the developers expect that all players interested in the story and new content will complete “The New War”.
How do I categorize the expansion? Even if Rebecca Ford didn’t phrase it nearly as explicitly and probably wouldn’t phrase it that way: The Warframe that will be playable after “The New War” sounds to me like a successor under an old name.
The cyber-samurai Teshin is one of the playable characters
Veso lets his robot friends fight for him
The Grineer soldier is already a fan favorite thanks to his dialogues
The war in “The New War” is shown from many perspectives
Old storylines will be concluded while new ones begin. New storytelling methods are intended to give the world and its characters more depth. And the previously strictly secret, biggest story twists are viewed as the foundation for the future.
This sounds to me like one could talk about “Warframe 2.0” in 2022. These are very exciting news for me. Especially if the Warframe of the future maintains the direction that “The New War” seems to take. This is also reflected in equally exciting and ambitious gameplay experiments.
New gameplay elements like in Persona 5 confirm my impression
Rebecca Ford showed a longer sequence that is completely atypical for Warframe. In the scene, you play an unknown character from a first-person perspective in a legendary location for Warframe lore fans. The context is a classroom, the “final boss” is an exam. You as a player must answer the questions correctly and show that you paid attention in Warframe class. This classroom sequence inspired by Persona 5 reveals Warframe’s new ambitions: The game wants to be more than just a good shooter.
With the first gameplay impressions of “The New War” at TennoCon 2021 (via YouTube), one of the biggest changes was brought to the forefront:
With “The New War”, Warframe is trying for the first time to tell the story from several active perspectives. This includes characters who have previously been your opponents. These new perspectives significantly change the Warframe experience – and not just due to noticeably different gameplay:
Thanks to the many perspectives, the world of Warframe feels more alive. The conflicts that the player is involved in carry more weight. The character of the Tenno seems at the same time more mystical and less alone in the universe. Digital Extremes also speaks of a 3-act structure in “The New War” – hinting at larger story ambitions.
I did not expect that Warframe could entice me again
I played Warframe for the first time on the release day of PlayStation 4 – that was November 2013. In the years since then, I have come back from time to time, but the game could never captivate me for the long term. This was also due to the limited storytelling and the known gameplay structures: As much fun as it is to glide through the levels as a space ninja – that alone was not enough for me in the long run.
My impressions of “The New War” are therefore much more positive than I expected. Digital Extremes has always understood that looter-shooters are fun due to their repeatability. But with “The New War”, they also show an understanding that a story should not follow the same strict, risk-averse structures.
By using bold and experimental storytelling methods and perspectives, the developers of Warframe can entice me again. I did not expect that. But that is exactly why I am even more excited about the expansion and the unofficial “Warframe 2.0.”
As a game, Warframe remains a looter-shooter. But the universe of Warframe will apparently be more than just a collection of farming routes for the latest weapons and armor from “The New War” onward. The Warframe of the future apparently increasingly sees itself as a collection of exciting stories, interesting characters, and profound ideas.
This direction is not only ambitious, it is the right one for Warframe. If the Warframe of the future keeps the promises of “The New War”, it will be an unofficial Warframe 2.0 and appeal greatly to both new and old players.
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