All 7 Maps of Battlefield 2042 Overview: How the battlefields change

Philipp Hansen Philipp Hansen Reading time 6 minutes

Battlefield 2042 (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X) features 7 massive maps right at launch. We show you how the multiplayer shooter ensures variety and what special features each map offers.

MeinMMO presents the 7 maps available for multiplayer at the release of Battlefield 2042. Read about which natural disaster causes destruction on the multiplayer maps and the setting of each battlefield.

To give you a better idea of the maps, we show you both the official artworks and screenshots from actual gameplay. Until the shooter is released, we will keep updating the post with new information so you are always in the loop.

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How big are the maps? When it was revealed that Battlefield 2042 only offers “7” maps for multiplayer, there was a murmur through the community. But the size comparisons shown now reveal: Damn, every map is huge. The largest of the 7 maps is almost half as large as the entire Warzone map “Verdansk” from Call of Duty.

The large maps are divided into sectors, which you fight over in the modes “Conquest” and “Breakthrough”. Due to the increased size, the arsenal of ground, water, and air vehicles has significantly expanded. However, the maps are still said to provide sufficient areas where close-quarter combat as infantry soldiers is important.

More on this: Battlefield 2042 shows the size of its 7 launch maps compared to old maps

Orbital

The map “Orbital” takes you to French Guiana where you fight over a spaceport. The massive rocket at the heart of the map is already known from various leaks and you try to gain control to achieve the launch. But you also fight in the surrounding buildings of the launch pad.

This causes change: The rocket is not just for fun. During the course of the match, the countdown is initiated and the engines are ignited.

Will the launch succeed on Orbital this time?
  • The launch might not always succeed. If you’re unlucky, the map turns into a debris landscape after a misfire.
  • You then continue to fight in the ruins for the spaceport.
  • Moreover, EA warns that storms can occur at any time.

Hourglass

On the map “Hourglass”, you fight in the metropolis of Doha, deep in the desert of Qatar. Civilization has long lost the battle against nature here.

It is only a matter of time before the skyscrapers of Neon City are buried under the hot sand – just like what has already happened with the buried football stadium. Almost hopeless, but you are supposed to save a convoy here.

This causes change: A massive sandstorm rages on Hourglass.

Without the sandstorm, it looks really idyllic on Hourglass
  • The storm can provide cover and obscure a major offensive.
  • On the other hand, the sand significantly reduces your visibility and makes you vulnerable.
  • The sandstorm can also turn into a tornado, sucking everything in its path.
  • Gameplay also shows how the raging storm disrupts your HUD and drastically changes the trajectory of helicopters.
  • The lighting conditions of the map are said to constantly change due to the dynamic sandstorms.

Kaleidoscope

On the map “Kaleidoscope”, you fight for a strategically important data center. You move through several floors of the building – in the elevator, you can take a short break and adjust your specialist’s loadout.

The South Korean metropolis impresses with more skyscrapers, among which you can move using ziplines. You are supposed to even capture a TV station.

This causes change: We still don’t quite know what causes change here. But a tornado was already seen in the trailer.

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Manifest

The map “Manifest” is described as a labyrinth of containers. Your goal is to take control of the strategically important port on the edge of Singapore. Even though it’s clearly about close combat here, two boardable ships in the harbor basin are said to provide variety.

This causes change: While you fight on Manifest, cranes swing containers around. Thus, the layout of the map constantly changes:

  • Where there was once a passage, a massive shipping container now blocks the way and forces you to rethink.
  • Due to the tropical location, the map is also visited by tornadoes. Quite brave to take off with a helicopter in the ever-erupting storms.

Discarded

The map “Discarded” transports you to the coast of India. Due to the drastic weather conditions, numerous ships are stranded here. Your goal is to salvage the wrecks of the ocean giants – or to deny the opposing side access to important resources from the ship hulls.

This causes change: Players are still puzzling over what exactly happens on Discarded.

The massive tankers stranded on Discarded are huge
  • Confirmed are storms that force you inside the shipwrecks.
  • Additionally, a disguised submarine is said to hide on the coast of the map, which likely holds a few surprises.

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Breakaway

The map “Breakaway” or in the briefing also called “Counterattack”, takes place in Antarctica. You engage in battles over oil – what else? – on the largest map that Battlefield 2042 offers at launch.

Here, you can dominate a massive rock formation on which a radar station stands. From here, you can launch into a dive. The map also offers vast ice areas, a harbor, and refinery facilities. You can quickly get from A to B on the large map using tracked snow vehicles or casually hopping onto a hovercraft.

Breakaway allows you to traverse the vast distances by boat, helicopter, and tracked vehicles

This causes change: The massive map features silos and fuel tanks that can blow up in true video game fashion.

  • This triggers a massive explosion – debris flies around and creates new cover.
  • The refined oil here can also catch fire, thus changing the battlefield. You also have to deal with persistent fires that can render entire areas impassable.

Renewal

The map “Renewal” offers an interesting setting: One half of the map is a rugged desert. Here, you fight over a solar facility that captures sunlight with countless parabolic mirrors and is therefore so valuable.

The other side of the map looks like a different world: green meadows and modern buildings for wealthy farmers create a stark contrast. The two halves are separated by a massive wall that stretches like a dividing line through the map.

This causes change: It is still unclear what changes occur on Renewal throughout the round.

  • EA speaks cryptically of extreme conditions. If we had to guess, a wall collapse would be a good choice.
  • Thus, sand from the desert side of the map would cross into the beautiful green oasis. Whether the solar facility also causes fires, given the extreme heat here?

During E3 2021, Battlefield first showcased real gameplay. Check out some of the featured maps here in the video:

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What do you think of the 7 maps that Battlefield 2042 is launching with? Are you excited about the variety or are you worried that DICE might not fill the massive battlefields with action? Let us know in the comments.

By the way, we can soon expect new gameplay. Additionally, on July 22, the mysterious 3rd mode is set to be revealed, which is a “love letter to veterans”. And then there will also be the demo and the technical test where you can get hands-on: Open Beta in Battlefield 2042: All about the start and the contents of the test

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Now is the best time to get into Dead by Daylight

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 4 minutes

The new chapter of Dead by Daylight is the perfect entry point. Newcomers have it particularly easy – returnees too. There are many reasons for this.

Dead by Daylight clearly belongs to the games in which you first need to gain some dozens of hours of experience to really become good and understand all the nuances. It is especially tough when the players, both allies and opponents, are already seasoned professionals. So the right moment to get started is rare – but right now is the time.

That’s why getting into DbD is particularly worthwhile right now

The fact that starting in Dead by Daylight is particularly easy at the moment has several reasons, as a series of events are currently taking place simultaneously.

Resident Evil has a lot of pull: The first reason is the release of the new chapter, the “Resident Evil” DLC. The game series is extremely popular worldwide, and many fans of Resident Evil are now checking out Dead by Daylight. This, in turn, means that there are numerous new players who are just starting with the game and are thus at a similar skill level.

Dead by Daylight is most fun when all players are roughly equal, leading to exciting matches. Other newcomers create a perfect learning environment. Even better is if you play with friends and learn the basics together.

To give a figure: Right after the release of the new chapter, Dead by Daylight reached its highest number of concurrent players – a whopping 94,720 players were playing at the same time (via steamcharts). This is on Steam alone. Since the game is also playable on all major consoles and offers crossplay, there is currently no shortage of allies and opponents. However, there are no such precise user statistics for consoles as there are for Steam.

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Dead by Daylight has just celebrated its player record. Many newcomers are joining! Image source: Steamcharts, as of 16.06.2021, 14:30

Blood points for free: A major point of criticism is that you have to grind quite a lot in Dead by Daylight to unlock all useful perks. That is true, as each new character requires more and more blood points to unlock the perks for every other character. However, currently, you can start with a pretty nice bonus. Anyone who logs into Dead by Daylight by June 22 will simply receive 300,000 blood points.

The points can be invested in perks, items, and equipment. This allows you to quickly unlock at least a solid starting amount of upgrades.

The blood points are currently offered as compensation because the new Resident Evil map was temporarily disabled to fix a bug. Even if you didn’t notice it, you can still just “pick up” the 300,000 blood points “on the side”.

Free blood points when logging in – you should take advantage of this!

New Killer Nemesis is perfect for beginners

Many killers in Dead by Daylight are relatively complicated to play. Learning the Nurse is quite a chore. However, the new killer “Nemesis” is very beginner-friendly. He comes with many positive traits and has only a few weaknesses:

  • He has a solid speed
  • Nemesis has a small ranged attack
  • He makes survivors more noticeable with an infection
  • He has two zombies that support him

Nemesis follows the principle of “easy to learn, hard to master” and has a relatively flat learning curve – rare for Dead by Daylight. Even newcomers can quickly achieve success with this killer, while professionals can nibble on the nuances to operate him as efficiently as possible.

Help! I’m a newcomer and need tips!

We thought so. To make the entry a little easier, we have updated our beginner tips and guides. In the following articles, you will find everything newcomers in Dead by Daylight need at the start.

Helpful articles for survivors:

Helpful articles for killers:

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There are many killers – and damn a lot to learn.

Dead by Daylight at a bargain price

A deterrent factor is the many costly DLCs for Dead by Daylight. After all, a new chapter with a new killer and survivors is released roughly every three months. Buying them all can get quite expensive. The developers have also noticed that this is off-putting, and they now offer several new bundles tailored to different players. Prices vary depending on the platform. The following information currently applies to Steam and is valid until July 12:

  • Dead by Daylight (base game): €11.99
  • Survivor Expansion Pack: €29.99
    • includes 11 additional non-licensed survivors
  • Killer Expansion Pack: €29.99
    • includes 11 additional non-licensed killers

Additionally, the price of nearly all DLCs is reduced by a whopping 40%, so most DLCs cost less than 5 euros. So if you want a specific killer or survivor, now is a good time to start.

However, the base game is completely sufficient for starting. A large part of the characters can also be earned later with in-game currency.

More current news and topics about Dead by Daylight can be found here:

What’s next? In about two weeks, starting from July 1st, Dead by Daylight will celebrate its 5th anniversary with a special event for two weeks. Although not all details are known yet, it will probably involve a big bonus on the earned blood points. This is a good opportunity for all players – whether newcomer or veteran – to unlock new perks, items, and addons. So it is worthwhile to learn the basics of the game by then to maximize the benefit from the event.

Are you currently playing Dead by Daylight diligently? Or is the new chapter not for you?

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Trainers complain about Pokémon GO: “After the update hardly playable”

Franzi Korittke Franzi Korittke Reading time 4 minutes

The new update 0.211.1 for Pokémon GO is causing a lot of frustration among trainers. The cause is numerous game bugs that impact the gaming experience. What it’s all about can be found here.

What happened? In preparation for the upcoming Pokémon GO Fest in July 2021, Niantic has already made some changes in the game, such as the new loading screen. For this reason, the update 0.211.1 has been available for players since June 11, 2021.

However, this update is currently causing a lot of excitement and discussion among trainers. This is because, in addition to the new game content, it has also brought a multitude of game bugs.

What game bugs are there due to the update in Pokémon GO?

Since the update, trainers of Pokémon GO are complaining on social networks about numerous bugs and lags. Overall, they perceive the game as significantly slower than before. We have summarized the bugs that also exist here.

Problems with throwing curveballs

Some trainers report that they can no longer throw curveballs since the update. The game delays the spinning and throwing, causing the balls to fly to the edges of the field. To hit the Pokémon, some players now have to throw straight.

Other players report in this context that their balls do not fly far enough and therefore they cannot hit Pokémon standing a bit farther away. Due to these significant limitations, some trainers, like reddit user PsiPab, believe that the game is hardly playable anymore (via reddit.com).

Sleep mode in Pokémon GO

After the update, some players were surprised to find that the game does not stay continuously open even with prolonged inactivity. One user describes on Facebook that his screen turns black after a short time and goes into sleep mode (via facebook.com). This was not the case before.

This feature is perceived as disturbing by some players. While they could keep Pokémon GO open in the past to occasionally catch a monster while walking to the next PokéStop, they now have to ensure that it does not shut off beforehand.

Excessive heating of the smartphone with the game on

As some trainers report on reddit, they notice increased heat development in their smartphones since the update (via reddit.com). Once they have opened the game, the smartphone begins to heat up significantly. Some players therefore express their concerns about potential impacts on the phone battery.

Other errors after the update in Pokémon GO

Also in the area of sound and graphical representation, trainers have noticed changes according to reddit (via reddit.com). For instance, the volume of the music was reset back to 100 %. However, the Pokémon cry is missing during an encounter.

Regarding the graphical representations, players have noticed that the background of lucky Pokémon no longer differs from that of others. As can be seen in the following image, both backgrounds look the same. Previously, they were highlighted in a dark blue, as seen in our post about lucky Pokémon.

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Comparison of the background of Mew (not a lucky Pokémon) and Mewtwo (lucky Pokémon)

Another point that bothers trainers after the update is the missing option to skip the reward display after a battle quickly. This was possible before, but now it does not work anymore. Additionally, the message “A wild … has appeared” is missing during encounters with Pokémon.

Moreover, some players report having problems connecting with GoPlus. So does Twitter user John Lafferty (via twitter.com).

Health impairments due to the update

In addition to numerous reports of game bugs that mar the gaming experience, some players are struggling with health impairments because of these errors. User SuddenHelicopter6604 writes on reddit that he has been regularly seeing brief flashes of light on his display when a Pokémon is about to be caught since the update. (via reddit.com)

He did not have this problem before. Due to his epilepsy, this acts as a trigger. He notices that it makes him feel nauseous, particularly in low light conditions, which indicates the onset of a seizure. Pre-existing or sensitive players face a health risk with this issue, which must be resolved as soon as possible.

Community wishes

First and foremost, trainers are demanding the fixing of game bugs. In particular, the post by SuddenHelicopter6604 has moved the reddit community deeply (via reddit.com). His post has been shared countless times for this reason so that Niantic quickly becomes aware of this issue.

But players are also active on other issues. For instance, reddit user Sinbatalad claims to have contacted Niantic support several times to draw attention to the issue of smartphones overheating through their public pages (via reddit.com).

Some Android users have reverted their new version back to the old version due to the many issues. User Slava Lee also recommends that his fellow players do the same (via facebook.com).

In general, players, like Twitter user Wish10, demand that Niantic properly tests the updates beforehand before releasing them (via twitter.com). Whether Niantic will comply with this request remains to be seen.

If you are interested in more about Pokémon GO this might interest you:

What do you think about the new update? Are you also experiencing such problems? Feel free to share your experiences in the comments and what you hope for from Niantic.

Do you want to know what the new update includes? We have summarized the current findings of dataminers regarding Pokémon GO for you.

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6 games that we really missed at E3 2021

Irina Moritz Irina Moritz Reading time 9 minutes

The E3 2021 is officially over. A lot was shown, but there were some games that we at MeinMMO missed at the digital fair. Here are 6 of them.

What it’s about: The days following the end of a major gaming fair are always filled with much anticipation for all the games that are finally getting more information or even release dates, mixed with a slight pinch of sadness.

Of course, at a gaming fair, not everything one wants to see is shown, no matter how big it is. And so we missed some games at this year’s digital E3, for which we would have liked to receive another tidbit of information. Here are 6 of them that we are most excited about.

Final Fantasy XVI

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Genre: Action-RPG | Developer: Square Enix | Publisher: Square Enix | Platform: PS5 | Release Window: 2021

What do we know about the game? Final Fantasy XVI was first revealed at Sony’s major PS5 showcase. The next flagship game from Square Enix is being developed under the leadership of Naoki Yoshida, who brought FFXIV back from obscurity.

The RPG returns to a high-fantasy setting and takes place in the world of Valisthea, blessed by the light of crystals. They give life to the land and grant its inhabitants the power of magic. A few chosen ones can even summon powerful Espers, the classic summons from FF games like Shiva or Titan.

In the game, you take on the role of Clive Rosfield, the firstborn son of the Archduke of Rosaria, one of the 5 kingdoms of Valisthea. He is the protector of his brother Joshua, who can summon the mighty Esper Phoenix. However, due to intrigues and the mysterious Esper Ifrit, Clive loses everything he ever held dear.

Similar to the predecessor FFXV, the combat system of the new Final Fantasy game is heavily action-oriented. Clive is a skilled swordsman who dispatches his opponents with quick strikes and magic. The trailer also shows that he can use Esper abilities in combat, such as Phoenix’s wings or Titan’s fists. However, nothing is yet known about the skill and armor system.

Why I missed the game:

As a long-time fan, I’ve eagerly anticipated every main entry in the Final Fantasy series. FFXVI is one of the highlights slated for release this year. Accordingly, I’ve kept checking the news regularly, waiting for more information about the game.

E3 seemed like a perfect opportunity to show fans a piece of news or a new trailer, especially since the game is supposed to be released in 2021. Unfortunately, neither was presented during the Square Enix conference. It’s certainly possible that SE is preparing a major presentation packed with new information, but it would have been nice to see a sign of life during E3.

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Irina Moritz
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Grand Theft Auto 6

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Genre: TBA | Developer: TBA | Publisher: Rockstar Games | Platform: TBA | Release Window: TBA

What do we know about the game? We don’t actually “know” much about GTA 6 and its release. The Rockstar Games team is keeping it very under wraps – it hasn’t even been officially announced. However, various sources report leaks from internal sources that claim to know the setting.

  • Vice City? For many players, the abbreviation “GTA VI” alone is reason enough to believe it will be [GTA VI]CE City. A leak about GTA 6 from 2018 discusses that GTA 6 is allegedly to be released in 2022, is set in Vice City, and has a female lead.
  • Narcos? Other leaks suggest that the Vice City setting has been scrapped. Instead, it references an extremely popular series and brings GTA 6 with Narcos setting.

These are the hottest leak candidates for the setting. In April 2020, author Jason Schreier, known for having many insider sources, stated that GTA 6 is still at the beginning of development.

Why I missed the game:

I have spent over 1,000 hours in GTA Online and know the map, houses, intersections, missions, and heists very well. I still have a lot of fun in the online world, but a new installment in the series would be great now. GTA 5 was released in September 2013 – that’s nearly 8 years ago. If Rockstar had simply shown a teaser during E3 – a tagline like “VI … 2024” – fans, including myself, would have gone wild.

Just a confirmation, officially: “Yes, a new installment of Grand Theft Auto is coming. Don’t worry. We’re on it.” That would have sufficed for me and likely would have landed in the top 3 of my E3 highlights for 2021. After all the leaks that have circulated in the online world for years, I would have appreciated a small sign of life.

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Everwild

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Genre: Open-World Adventure | Developer: Rare | Publisher: Xbox Game Studios | Platform: PC, Xbox Series X / S | Release Window: 2023

What do we know about Everwild? So far, we only know two trailers that show a mystical world. Humans seem to live in harmony with nature. In symbiosis with fantastic beings, they protect their world and help the strange creatures.

We know nothing about the gameplay, the game’s objective, or the story of the world.

  • The open-world adventure from Rare was first shown at XO19 in 2019.
  • During an Xbox showcase in 2020, a new trailer was released. Since then, there has been radio silence.
  • However, it seems there were issues during development (via VGC).

The Creative Director Simon Woodroffe left the team at the end of 2020, which was indirectly confirmed by Rare. At the end of last year, Gregg Mayles was introduced as the new Creative Director. He is a veteran of the studio and worked on Donkey Kong Country and Sea of Thieves.

It is alleged that there has since been a complete overhaul of Everwild’s design and direction. It may now take a while before we hear anything about the game again. Everwild has been in production since 2016. The release is now targeted for 2023.

Why I missed the game:

When I see a trailer with a huge swamp amphibian in pastel colors releasing a shimmering school of fish from its mouth into the water, I can’t help but be highly interested.

I have started many games just because I was eager to see the creatures in their worlds. I like the underlying theme of wanting to create a harmonious symbiosis with the life around me. So many video games revolve around fighting, killing, and destruction that I can only welcome the contrast.

Additionally, I have been a fan of the developer studio Rare since at least Banjo Kazooie on the N64. Even in their cooperative game Sea of Thieves, it is evident that they can create loving, beautiful worlds with a good dose of humor.

The Xbox-Bethesda show would have been a perfect time to give us an update on Everwild and flash a big “Xbox Game Pass: Day One”. Maybe at the next E3.

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Editor-in-Chief at Mein-MMO

The Division: Heartland

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 Genre: Free2Play Shooter | Developer: Red Storm Entertainment | Publisher: Ubisoft | Platform: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5 | Release Window: 2021

What do we know about the game? The game was just recently announced and is currently in a closed alpha, but it is supposed to be released in 2021. There is still no official gameplay or images about it; alpha participants are not allowed to share their experiences or materials publicly.

It will be its own free-to-play game (not a Division 2 expansion). It will take place in the Division universe but does not require any prior knowledge of the previous Division games.

Leaks have revealed the following so far:

  • As a Division agent, you make your way through the small American town of Silver Creek – situated in a rural area and not in a typical city found in series.
  • The air in Silver Creek is toxic and there are raiders everywhere, who are hostile towards you and other Division agents. You must escape.
  • There are two game modes: a purely cooperative PvE mode with teams (1-3 players per team) and a PvEvP mode with 45 players (15 teams of 3 players each).
  • The graphics and general gameplay resemble those of The Division 2. Players often take cover – loot and weapons seem to have been borrowed from the “big brother”.
  • The game bears great similarities to Scavengers and has parallels to the popular survival mode from The Division 1.

Why I missed the game:

I am a long-time fan of the series and still play regularly. However, new content is currently scarce for The Division 2, and the developers of the main series lack fresh ideas to motivate players to continuously equip their agent gear.

Will the upcoming content for The Division 2 improve things? I don’t know. However, the (leaked) idea behind Heartland, which is being developed alongside new Division 2 content, sounds quite exciting thus far and reminds me of the excellent survival from The Division 1. As a loyal fan, I was hoping for more information on the upcoming spin-off at E3.

Unfortunately, this wish was not fulfilled, but it would have been a perfect opportunity to give the dwindling active players a lifeline they could cling to in the meantime. Because that has become increasingly difficult.

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Metroid Prime 4

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Genre: Action-Adventure | Developer: Retro Studios | Publisher: Nintendo | Platform: Nintendo Switch | Release Window: TBA

What do we know about Metroid Prime 4? The Prime trilogy is a sort of 3D offshoot of the famous 2D Metroid games, which helped establish the Metroidvania genre. The first part was released in 2002 for the Nintendo GameCube.

Games of this genre feature a cohesive game world that players must explore without clear objectives. At the start, many areas are still inaccessible and only become explorable as the game progresses.

The fourth part of the Metroid Prime series was unexpectedly announced at E3 2017, about 10 years after the predecessor was released for the Nintendo Wii. 

So far, we actually know almost nothing about the fourth part. Since the announcement, there has only been a brief teaser showing nothing more than the title’s text. It is likely that Metroid Prime 4 will continue the storyline of its predecessor.

The announcement caused huge hype among fans of the series. But a year and a half later came the dampener: Nintendo announced that development was not going as desired and that they would have to restart the title from scratch. They even switched back to the Retro Studios, which were also responsible for the original trilogy.

Why I missed the game:

Since the last information about Metroid Prime 4 is a while back, I had hoped at least for a short teaser or concept images at E3 2021.

The Metroid Prime series is among the best games I have played in my “gamer career” and is unique for me with its blend of shooter action, exploring the mysterious game world, solving puzzles and riddles.

The atmosphere of the games and their worlds is unmatched for me and I have been looking forward to a possible fourth part for about 14 years.

At least, with Metroid Dread, a sequel to the fantastic 2D spinoff Metroid Fusion, that is a small consolation. Moreover, I prefer it if Nintendo takes its time with Metroid Prime 4 and delivers a worthy successor. 

Still, my gamer heart shed at least a small tear after there were no news again.

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The Elder Scrolls 6

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Genre: RPG | Developer: Bethesda Game Studios | Publisher: Bethesda Softworks | Platform: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S | Release Window: TBA

What do we know about the game?  Aside from a very short teaser at E3 2018, not much has been shown about the sixth installment of the Elder Scrolls series. The trailer also only provided a brief glimpse of a vast landscape, which did not even hint at the game’s setting.

TES 6 should again primarily be a single-player RPG and offer another large, open world filled with unexpected and quirky events. This fundamental principle of the series should also remain unchanged in the 6th installment.

At E3 2021, TES 6 was completely absent, but some fans claim to have discovered a clue about the game’s setting in the Starfield trailer: An inconspicuous scratch on a window in Starfield allegedly resembles the regions of High Rock and Hammerfell in the Elder Scrolls world (via GameStar).

A large part of the community also strongly believes that these two regions will be the new setting in TES 6. This could mean a mixture of dark forests, remote moors, half-timbered towns, and vast steppes and deserts.

Why I missed the game:

I have been waiting for years for the latest TES game, especially because I enjoy playing ESO and am curious about how the developers may connect both games. For example, by completing a quest in ESO, the consequences could then appear in a different quest in TES 6 (assuming TES 6 takes place after ESO).

Furthermore, I was absolutely sure that the title “Redfall” was hiding TES 6, as the region of Hammerfell is inhabited by the people of the Rothwardons (Redguards). Redfall would thus connect both terms and would be an excellent title for an upcoming TES game. There was even a leak about Redfall and TES 6 in 2020. But unfortunately, nothing came.

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Editor at Mein-MMO

And how about you? Were there any games you would have liked to see at E3, or were you completely satisfied with the games shown? Let us know in the comments.

You can find all information about E3 2021 in our hub.

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Pokémon GO: Raid Hour today with Regice – Use these counters for it

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In Pokémon GO, the raid hour with Regice starts today, June 16. We will show you which counters are really worthwhile and for whom the raid is worth it.

What is a raid hour? The raid hour takes place regularly on Wednesdays in Pokémon GO. During this hour, Level 5 raids appear at nearly all gyms where you can encounter legendary Pokémon.

This week, the raid hour is about the legendary Pokémon Regice. It returned as a raid boss along with the giants Registeel and Regirock at the start of the “Season of Discovery” in Pokémon GO.

Raid Hour with Regice – Information and Counters

When does it start? The raid hour with Regice starts at 6:00 PM local time. You will see black raid eggs over the gyms shortly before, which will hatch at 6:00 PM. At 7:00 PM, it will already be over and the event ends.

These counters you should use: Regice has some weaknesses that you can exploit. It is of the Ice type itself. Therefore, it is logical that Fire attackers have good chances here. But Fighting, Rock, and Steel types can also counter Regice well in the raid.

PokémonMoveset
Mega-Charizard YFire Spin and Blast Burn
Shadow MetagrossBullet Punch + Meteor Mash
Shadow MoltresFire Spin + Overheat
Shadow MachampCounter + Dynamic Punch
Shadow EnteiFire Fang + Overheat
ReshiramFire Fang + Overheat
Mega-Charizard XFire Spin + Blast Burn
Shadow CharizardFire Spin + Blast Burn
MetagrossBullet Punch + Meteor Mash
Mega-HoundoomFire Fang + Flamethrower

How many trainers are needed? Regice can be defeated with four trainers using the right counters. If you want to be sure, you should look for raids where more trainers are active – for example, using Remote Raid Passes. You can also invite other players to raids who can then attack with Remote Raid Passes.

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Is there a Shiny Registeel? Yes, you can catch all three bosses of the Regi Trio as Shiny. This includes Regice. Starting tomorrow, you can also catch Regigigas in its Shiny variant.

On the far right, you can see the Shiny form of Regice

Is the raid worth it? The Regi Trio has visited Pokémon GO several times before. However, if you don’t have any yet and want to complete your PokéDex, you can still go for it. Additionally, Shiny hunters can benefit if they encounter the shiny variant.

In PvP (trainer vs. trainer) and PvE (as raid attackers), Regice has little utility. It generally plays roughly in the midfield. There are many better alternatives to this attacker in Pokémon GO.

A list of the best attackers sorted by type in Pokémon GO is also available on MeinMMO for you.

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Hyper-realistic World War shooter is doing great on Steam, celebrating release soon

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

Hell let Loose has been playable in Early Access for several years and has been continuously developed since then. Soon, the realistic shooter will leave Early Access and be officially released on Steam, as announced at the E3 2021 . Hell let Loose is also set to be released on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

What kind of shooter is it? Hell let Loose puts you in the role of a soldier in World War II. You participate in massive battles with 100 players (50 per side) and realistic conditions.

Each faction only has access to the weapons that were historically used in combat and wears corresponding uniforms. Various roles such as Officer, Medic, or Sniper are available.

Ballistics and recoil are designed to behave like real weapons. Hits from heavy artillery can shred soldiers, and various tanks are also available.

There are two game modes to choose from, Offensive and Warfare, as well as nine large maps so far. Two more maps will be added with the Eastern Front update: Stalingrad and Kursk. A new trailer from E3 2021 gives you a first look:

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When and where can I play it? Hell let Loose will leave Early Access on Steam on July 27, 2021. It has been playable there since 2019.

A version for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 is also expected to be released in 2021, but there is currently no release date for this. However, the shooter is expected to attract quite a few players as it is already well received.

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3000 Players on Average, “Very Positive” on Steam

How Hell let Loose is received: In its two years on Steam, Hell let Loose has gathered 27,381 reviews, of which 86% are positive (via Steam). This gives the shooter a rating of “very positive” on the platform.

Even though it is an Early Access title, players are actively playing. On average, around 3,000 players are in Hell let Loose at any given time, peaking at up to 7,000 in May (via steamcharts.com).

It is often praised that Hell let Loose stands out from other shooters. You don’t need “crazy reflexes” like in CoD, but rather team play. The user Mani.AC writes on Steam about the target audience of the shooter:

People who are into immersive gaming experiences, shooter experience, and enjoy multiplayer games, especially those based on a game and a community that focuses not on the skill kiddie but on tactical approaches and polite communication in their thirties (+).

The community is also frequently praised. Communication is key to success, and many players, according to reviews, stick to this and work together for victory. Toxic behavior is rather rare.

What is not so good? However, there is criticism regarding updates that aim to drive the game more in the direction of Battlefield. Reviews of this kind are, however, rather rare and have not occurred much lately.

By the way, Battlefield itself is also continuing with the new Battlefield 2042. It was also celebrated with a gameplay reveal at E3 2021. In our hub for the shooter, you can find out more about it:

Battlefield 2042: All known information about the multiplayer shooter – Release, Beta, Setting

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ESO is currently having serious problems with the fancy PS5 upgrade – Here’s how to solve them

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The Elder Scrolls Online should receive a major update for PlayStation 5. However, the ESO PS5 update is causing problems if you own the digital version of the game. The developers at ZeniMax and Sony now have solutions for you.

What is the problem with the PS5 update? The sleek PS5 update to ESO was supposed to bring numerous graphics improvements and other useful updates, including 60 FPS, increased draw distance, and shorter loading times. An impressive trailer for the new graphics was already shown at E3 2021, and fans were eagerly looking forward to it.

However, when buyers of the digital version of ESO attempted to install the update, they received an unpleasant error message. The update was only possible if the disc was inserted into the drive. Great, if you don’t own a physical disc as a digital customer.

Therefore, the update could not be installed, and fans were understandably upset. But the developers at ZeniMax acted quickly and got to work.

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Developers find workaround for PS5 update problem

So you can still play: Together with Sony, a workaround, which is a temporary solution to the problem, has been found. You do not have to, as some players feared, buy the game again physically. Instead, there are two methods to work around the problem:

  • Use the “overflow menu” in the GameHub and select the PS5 version there. Then you should have access to the update.
  • Alternatively, you can open the shop directly and then search for “The Elder Scrolls Online: PS5 Update”. From this page, downloading the update should then be possible. However, you may need to place a dummy order for €0 beforehand.
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With these methods, it should work in the end, even as a disc-less user, to enjoy the sleek PS5 update of ESO. Moreover, the problem, which likely originated on Sony’s servers, should be resolved by Sony developers in due course.

Continuous updates and adjustments are also one of the reasons why, according to chief developer Matt Firor, there should probably never be a second part of The Elder Scrolls. The game is simply evolving with each update.

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With this futuristic gaming glove, you shoot faster than any other gamer

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At the PC Game Show during the E3 2021, there was a special look at a glove for gamers. This neurocontroller allows you to click particularly fast.

The company Brinks Bionics introduced a special device at the PC Game Show that allows you to click particularly fast.

The device looks like a futuristic glove that you pull over your hand, but it is a neural interface. After you have put on the glove, you connect the device to your computer. You do not click with the glove itself, as you still need a gaming mouse that you can hold in your hand.

The glove is supposed to significantly improve the user’s reaction times. Because the intent to click is already converted into a click, as the brain and computer are supposed to communicate directly through the interface.

The neural interface is supposed to convert your intention directly into a click without using the peripheral nervous system. The peripheral nervous system includes, for example, hands and legs.

This is what the glove looks like.

You click with your mouse as soon as you think about clicking

The glove is supposed to ensure that you click significantly faster. But how exactly is that supposed to work? The explanation lies in the nerves located in your hand:

  • According to the developers, it takes you about 150 milliseconds to move the finger muscle and then trigger the mouse button.
  • With Impulse, this should only take 80 milliseconds. The neural interface is supposed to directly convert your intention to click the mouse button into a click. This means, as soon as you want to click, you already click.

In this way, a gamer is supposed to improve their reaction time by more than 30% compared to the normal gaming situation. You click much faster and can thus react much faster to opponents who, for example, just come around the corner.

You can watch the official video from Brink Bionics here:

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The official video from Brink Bionics.

Faster clicks are advantageous for competitive gamers

This futuristic glove would give an advantage mainly to players who play fast shooters or real-time strategy games where fast clicks are absolutely necessary.

However, there are already concerns about whether such gloves would even be allowed in competitive tournaments.

After all, you would react and click significantly faster than your opponents, thus gaining a strong advantage.

The developers present the difference between a normal gaming mouse and a gaming mouse with an additional interface in a video that we will embed here. Here you can clearly see the difference:

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Neural interface vs normal gaming mouse in the video.

The glove costs as much as a high-end mouse, but you can’t buy it right now

What does the device cost? On the official website of the developer Brink Bionics, you can order the device for 163.99 US dollars. This price is roughly in the range of a Razer Basilisk Ultimate. However, if shipped to Germany, additional import duties would apply.

The device can only be ordered exclusively from the developer. However, the device is currently completely sold out (via brinkbionics.com). It is quite likely that the developer will manufacture more devices in the future if the product is successful.

Other products have failed: The neural interface has been very successful on Kickstarter. Other developers have failed with their 300-euro mouse because an important detail is missing.

Would you buy or try such a glove? Or do you find the developer’s idea too crazy? Let us know in the comments.

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CoD Cold War shows Patch Notes for Season 4 – All important changes at a glance

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Season 4 kicks off on Thursday, June 17. However, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War has already released the patch notes for the season update, which includes changes to all assault rifles, as well as eased leveling. MeinMMO presents you with the most important adjustments.

What’s going on with CoD? The new Season 4 is just around the corner, and Black Ops Cold War has laid the groundwork with an update. While you can only access the new content on Thursday, the weapon adjustments are already in effect, and the lobby screen displays the new theme of Season 4.

The developers have already released the patch notes for the major Season 4 update, and MeinMMO summarizes the most important adjustments for you in German. Here you can find the patch notes for Warzone.

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Highlights of the Patch Notes Season 4 – Weapon Tuning and Level Adjustment

Season 4 brings new maps, modes, weapons, and cosmetics – if you want to know more about the new content, check out our article on the Season 4 roadmap. In this article, we cover the relevant changes that came to the game alongside the new content, including adjustments to all assault rifles and changes to the leveling system.

When does Season 4 start? The content of the new Season 4 will be available to you from June 17 at 6 AM.

What has changed with the assault rifles? The developers have adjusted the balancing of some suppressors in multiplayer and changed the range bonuses. This applies to all 7 assault rifles that were in the game before Season 4:

  • XM4
    • Range penalty of the attachment “Suppressor” reduced from 15% to 11%
    • Range penalty of the attachment “Agency Suppressor” reduced from 33% to 22%
  • AK-47
    • Range penalty of the attachment “Suppressor” reduced from 15% to 13%
    • Range penalty of the attachment “GRU Suppressor” increased from 25% to 27%
  • QBZ-83
    • Range penalty of the attachment “Suppressor” increased from 15% to 17%
  • FFAR 1
    • Range penalty of the attachment “Suppressor” reduced from 15% to 10%
    • Range penalty of the attachment “Agency Suppressor” reduced from 33% to 20%
  • Krig 6
    • Range penalty of the attachment “Agency Suppressor” reduced from 30% to 25%
  • Groza
    • Range penalty of the attachment “Suppressor” increased from 15% to 17%
  • FARA 83
    • Range penalty of the attachment “Suppressor” increased from 15% to 20%
    • Range penalty of the attachment “GRU Suppressor” reduced from 33% to 32%

The developers mention in the blog post with the patch notes that they generally like the meta in multiplayer. With the recent adjustments, the CoD creators aim to bring the assault rifles closer together and reduce advantages with the muzzle attachments somewhat.

What changes with the leveling system? You now need fewer experience points to level up in your season level. This applies to Cold War, Warzone, and Modern Warfare.

With season level, you mean your account level, once you have surpassed the first 55 military ranks. In each season, you can level up a maximum of 1,200 season levels – which provides you with prestige keys and challenges that unlock cosmetics. You can find an overview of the prestige system here. However, the developers do not specify how substantial the reduction is.

If you want to get an overview of all changes, check out the complete English patch notes (via treyarch.com).

Season 4 lets players share gifts and restricts weapons in League Play

What else changes with Season 4? Interesting, but without impact on gameplay, are the new gifting options in the game. Once you have completed your two-factor authentication, you can gift other players the battle pass, the “battle pass” bundle, or store bundles.

You buy them with your CoD points and hand the bundles to a friend or teammate. The system is not yet in the game and will only arrive with the official launch of Season 4.

Additionally, there are new weapon restrictions in the ranked mode “League Play”. The assault rifle AK-47 and the submachine gun LC-10 can no longer be used in ranked matches.

Furthermore, the distribution of players within the divisions has changed. The developers state that you might be shuffled around more within the divisions with your first placement match in the new season than usual.

More about Call of Duty:

With Season 4, Call of Duty advances the story, brings fresh content, and unlocks new features in Cold War. The battle royale Warzone also gets a significant update with the new season, showcasing new locations, a new Gulag, and motorcycles for your rounds through Verdansk.

If you want to get an overview of the new content of Season 4, check out our big special on Season 4: CoD Cold War & Warzone: Everything we know about Season 4 – Facts, Leaks, Rumors.

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Players of Destiny 2 are envious of the fair Battle Pass of Halo Infinite

Philipp Hansen Philipp Hansen Reading time 4 minutes

In Destiny 2 and Halo Infinite, a Season Pass should keep you engaged in the long term. But why are Guardians now demanding that Bungie take a page from the competition?

This is how players know the Battle Pass in Destiny 2: Guardians receive a new Season every three months. In line with the seasonal story, new activities, weapons, and a Battle Pass are introduced. The players of Destiny 2 are now enviously looking at the competition because the Battle Pass there is “much fairer” than they are used to:

  • A new Battle Pass comes to Destiny 2 every Season – tons of items wait to be unlocked through experience points.
  • Most of the items in the Battle Pass are purely cosmetic, like Emotes and Skins (Ornaments). However, weapons, boosters, and resources also entice players to level up.
  • There is (as in most games) a free track and a premium track. Those who pay receive access to both tracks and can grind up to level 100.
  • The seasonal Exotic and the legendary weapons are available for everyone in the middle, but the really cool items are only at the very end.
  • At the end of a Season, the Battle Pass disappears – everything that was not unlocked through experience vanishes into oblivion.
  • When the next Season starts, there is a fresh Battle Pass and the grind towards level 100 starts again.

This is what Halo does differently: During E3 2021, new details about the upcoming shooter Halo Infinite, set to release in autumn, were revealed. Especially the Battle Pass is already receiving praise. It does a few small things differently from Destiny 2, which are important to many: The Battle Pass is never taken away from the player.

“The player always comes first”

The Battle Pass of Halo Infinite is permanent. Even when a Season ends, you can always return to the “old Battle Pass” in the following Seasons and months. This way, you can specifically earn that one cool item for which you didn’t have time back then but still want to have.

It is even said to be possible to obtain a Battle Pass from the past retroactively. You can then level it up if you are not satisfied with the current one. This way, you can skip a Season (or if you started with the free multiplayer later), browse through the collection of passes, and choose your favorite. In Halo Infinite, you will likely only level one Battle Pass at a time.

The juiciest rewards are, of course, at the end of the Season Pass of Season 14 – but the 12 levels should be achievable in 69 days.

In grand fashion, Halo developer 343 Industries stated during the multiplayer presentation: “We have the player-first mentality” (via YouTube), putting the player first above all else. Whether this will actually be fully implemented in Halo Infinite remains to be seen at the release and in later Seasons.

This is how the Destiny community reacts to the competition

This is what the Guardians say: Everything that reduces FOMO is welcome to the players of Destiny. FOMO (Fear of missing out) refers to the fear of missing something. Bungie stumbled significantly last year with this “I was there at that one special moment” feeling, and has been backtracking since Seasons.

And according to the Guardians, Bungie should quickly follow the example of the Battle Pass from Halo Infinite:

  • “Yeah, Bungie should steal the Battle Pass from Halo Infinite” says Paul Tassi, who writes for Forbes (via YouTube)
  • On reddit, a corresponding thread quickly gathered almost 4,000 upvotes. In comments, the Guardians praise Halo and wish that Destiny 2 would take an example (via reddit).
  • Some users lament the current system: I’m still very disappointed that I missed the seasonal ornament from Season 8. I like the Titan set […] There was never an opportunity to catch up.

The Guardians would also welcome the ability to purchase old passes later. Since seasonal activities and quests no longer disappear after a Season, players could not only earn cosmetics but also replay the highlights of the Season. This would be great for everyone who took a break or is new to Destiny.

Guardians Power Exotic Invasion Destiny 2 Title
The “Titan Wings” from Season 8 are coveted, but no longer obtainable today.

Philipp says: Destiny author Philipp Hansen from MeinMMO has a clear opinion on this:

Sure, the Halo system cannot harm the Battle Pass of Destiny 2, but …

Bungie has significantly reduced FOMO. Through Umbral Engrams, there are weapons from old activities, and I have managed to push the Battle Pass to level 100 without any issues every time. Sure, I log in at least twice a week for a few hours. However, I understand the desire to catch up on old passes 100%.

However, I generally don’t feel that the Battle Pass is a very long grind in Destiny 2 – especially compared to Call of Duty.

I only play Warzone in CoD, but here every single level in the Battle Pass is a painstaking grind. Level 100 is likely just a distant dream for many casual soldiers – I have played every Season and haven’t even reached the maximum.

Also interesting:

Since the coolest skins are, of course, waiting at the end, I would like to return to old passes instead of leveling the current one. But hey, anything that benefits the players is always welcome to me. Even if I think that other developers besides Bungie should take a larger page from the Halo Pass.

What do you think? Do you always reach the maximum level in the Battle Pass, or would catching up be very convenient for you? Are you doing well in Destiny 2 with free content and the free track, or are the paid contents significantly more worthwhile? Let us know in the comments.

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WoW nerfs the worst affixes and most disgusting bosses radically

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Patch 9.1 makes many things in World of Warcraft easier for “Mythic+” fans. The most annoying affixes are significantly weakened.

A new version of Patch 9.1 Chains of Domination has been deployed on the PTR and has brought a lot of balancing adjustments. In particular, the “Mythic+” affixes and some bosses are being targeted. The previously most annoying fights are becoming significantly more enjoyable. Additionally, there are changes so that tanks no longer have to kite as much as before.

What changes are made to the affixes? The different “Mythic+” affixes enjoy a varied reputation in the community. While some affixes are considered particularly simple and easy to play, others are hated and avoided because they bring little joy. Necrotic and Storming will be altered in Patch 9.1.

  • Necrotic: In the future, only every second melee attack from trash mobs will apply a stack of the Necrotic debuff to the target. Therefore, tanks can essentially bind the mobs for twice as long before the necrotic stacks become a problem.
    This rule already applied to necrotic in boss fights, and now it will be expanded to all trash mobs.
  • Storming: Storming was previously an affix that severely impacted melee players. Tornadoes routinely appear, swirling in various paths in the melee area, knocking players back and dealing damage. This affix will also be weakened.
    In the future, the tornadoes will only move clockwise, making them easier to avoid. Additionally, tornadoes will disappear as soon as they come into contact with a player. Last but not least, the damage dealt will also be reduced by 20%, and the speed of the tornadoes will be decreased.
WoW Necrotic Wake Amarth
Even Amarth is being targeted – a great help during “Tyrannical” weeks.

What changes are happening to the bosses? Even with the most challenging bosses during the “Tyrannical” weeks, there are some changes. These will help with particularly frustrating phases and should ensure a more balanced difficulty within the dungeons. The following are affected by the changes:

  • Hakkar (The Other Side): Hakkar now channels his Blood Barrier until players destroy it. Additionally, he no longer collects energy during his Blood Barrier. This avoids situations where one Blood Barrier follows another without any real progress. There is now guaranteed to always be a window before Hakkar has enough energy for another barrier.
  • Merchant Xy’exa (The Other Side): The Arcane Bolt now deals less damage, but the debuff has become a bit more severe. The additional damage taken increases from 3% to 5% per stack. Therefore, it is even more important to distribute the debuff well within the group.
  • Amarth (Necrotic Wake): Tormented Echos now deal about 20% less damage, making it significantly easier for the healer to handle.
  • Kryxis (Sanguine Depths): Kryxis’s Charge now deals about 20% less damage. This should make it easier to survive the attack even with one less player.
Hakkar is being nerfed – the end of endless “Blood Barriers”.

What do all these changes bring? Overall, the adjustments should ensure that certain bosses in the hated “Tyrannical” weeks cause less stress and melee players have a more enjoyable dungeon experience. In particular, the weakening of Necrotic should lead to tanks not having to jump around like a rubber ball through the dungeon to kite enemies forever.

However, keep in mind that the changes so far are adjustments on the PTR. Things may change before the release.

More news on World of Warcraft can be found here:

When will the patch be released? There is still no release date for Patch 9.1 Chains of Domination. However, it seems that all content is now available, and it is “only” about balancing. Therefore, we can hopefully expect a date in the coming days.

Do you think the nerfs to the dungeons are good and sensible? Or is this a case of “everything is being casualized in WoW”?

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Chief developer explains whether there will ever be an ESO 2

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The Elder Scrolls Online has been running for years and still looks good. But what if a version 2 is ever needed? This question was clearly answered by lead developer Matt Firor in an interview.

What was that interview about? In an interview with the website IGN, ESO lead developer Matt Firor discussed the studio’s plans to possibly create a second installment of ESO. After all, the demands of the community are rising, and at some point, the game might not be able to present a modern appearance with the current engine and technology.

ESO 2 would be as unnecessary as Netflix 2

What did the head say about ESO 2? When asked whether we would eventually reach a limit and have to completely rebuild the engine in a second version of ESO, Firor confidently shared the following statement:

We seem to be doing our job very well. In case you haven’t noticed, we are constantly tearing down the engine [and rebuilding it], one aspect at a time. The engine we have now is completely different from the one we started the game with. The [old engine] would never have worked at the scale we are currently operating. So we are continually active behind the scenes and making [the engine] better.

A major update for the ESO engine  was recently shown at E3 2021. According to Firor, these updates have created entirely new challenges. For instance, they had to go without new animations for six months because they overloaded the memory of the old consoles. Only through further updates could this problem be circumvented.

Some of the improvements that ESO is getting on the new consoles can be found here.

ESO 2 is like Netflix 2: Overall, Firor seems to find the idea of an ESO 2 absurd in light of this development. He compares ESO 2 to Netflix 2:

So when it comes to ESO 2, it’s like … [like the question] when Netflix 2 is coming? Right? We are a service that players log into and play every day. As long as they continue to do that, we don’t need a second installment.

Subsequently, Firor also explained that there have actually been several versions of ESO if one looks closely:

In many ways, Orsinium, the DLC we released in 2015, was already something like version 2. And Morrowind was then version 3. Every year we make a new chapter update, and that’s not just new content. There are a lot of technical things going on behind the scenes that keep the game running and ensure that it stays relevant.

As ESO continues to evolve and improve with each update, it’s still worth diving into the large and lovingly designed MMORPG. Our MeinMMO author Alexander Leitsch just started with ESO after 5 years and says, ‘You should too!’

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Pokémon GO brings Bidoof event with Shiny and new charge attacks – How strong will it be?

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On June 25, 2021, the announced surprise event will start in Pokémon GO. As Niantic has now announced, it will revolve around the Pokémon Bidoof. We have gathered all the information about the event, the new charged attacks, and the strength of the little monster here for you.

What kind of event is this? This event was announced by Niantic earlier this month as a surprise event. It has now been officially confirmed that there will be an outbreak of countless Bidoof during the event period. Thus, the event is dedicated to Bidoof, and everything revolves around this little monster (via pokemongolive.com).

When does it start? The Bidoof event takes place in the following period:

  • Friday, June 25, 2021, at 10:00 AM local time until
  • Thursday, July 1, 2021, at 8:00 PM local time

New Charged Attacks for the Bidoof Event in Pokémon GO

What can you expect for the Bidoof event? As you are used to from similar events in the past, a lot of Bidoof will spawn in the wild during the event period.

Additionally, you can also encounter the little monster in raids, Team Rocket battles, or field research rewards. Niantic has also announced that you can obtain it in its shiny form for the first time.

Pokémon GO - Bidiza-Shiny
Bidoof and Bidoof’s normal (top) and shiny (bottom)

What new charged attacks will Bidoof get? In addition to the introduction of its shiny variant, Bidoof will learn new charged attacks during this time and will be temporarily catchable with them. These are normally not available for Bidoof and are thus event-specific. We have listed which event charged attacks will be available below:

Event Charged AttackPeriod
Shadow BallJune 25, 2021, 10:00 AM to June 26, 2021, 11:59 PM
ThunderboltJune 27, 2021, 12:00 AM to June 28, 2021, 11:59 PM
Ice BeamJune 29, 2021, 12:00 AM to June 30, 2021, 11:59 PM

On July 1, 2021, you can also teach your Bidoof these attacks using a Charged TM from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. After that, it is still possible with a Elite Charged TM. If you evolve a Bidoof into Bidoof during the event, it will receive the charged attack Hyper Beam.

Special Bonuses for the Bidoof Event in Pokémon GO

As Niantic has announced, there will again be some bonuses for trainers during this event (via pokemongolive.com). However, these will vary depending on the specific time. We have summarized what bonuses to expect during this event in Pokémon GO.

BonusesPeriod
double catch XPJune 25, 2021, 10:00 AM to June 26, 2021, 11:59 PM
triple catch XPJune 27, 2021, 12:00 AM to June 28, 2021, 11:59 PM
quadruple catch XPJune 29, 2021, 12:00 AM to June 30, 2021, 11:59 PM

Additionally, during the entire event period, special Bidoof stickers will be available at PokéStops and in gifts.

How strong will Bidoof and Bidoof’s be?

What kind of Pokémon are they? Bidoof is a Pokémon from Generation 4 and is of the Normal type. It learns the Quick Attack Tackle or Body Slam. For the charged attack, this Pokémon can usually learn Hyper Fang, Bite, or Rollout.

With 50 candies, you can evolve it into Bidoof. This Pokémon is also of the Normal and Water type and is from Generation 4. Its quick attacks are Aqua Tail or Body Slam. For its charged attack, it learns Hyper Fang, Hyper Beam, or Surf.

How strong are Bidoof and Bidoof’s: Both Bidoof and Bidoof’s are rather weak Pokémon. According to the overview from PvPoke.com, both have rather poor stats in terms of attack and defense (via pvpoke.com). As a result, they are also not able to hold up long against other Pokémon in PVP or Raids. For this reason, they are rather unsuitable for battling.

Furthermore, the new charged attacks that Bidoof can receive during the event only slightly strengthen this Pokémon in terms of PVP and Raids. Therefore, even with these attacks, it should not necessarily be used for battle. It is thus more suitable for completing the Pokédex and collecting shinies.

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What do you think of this event? Are you excited that Bidoof will finally be available as a shiny in Pokémon GO? Feel free to leave us a comment on which bonuses you would be particularly excited about for this event.

Not really your thing? Perhaps you are already looking forward to the Pokémon GO Fest 2021 from July 17 to July 18, 2021. We have summarized all the important information for you.

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Battlefield 2042 Shows the Size of Its 7 Launch Maps Compared to Old Maps

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In the so-called Battlefield Briefing, the developers at DICE revealed some fresh details about the new Battlefield 2042. There was also a size comparison of the 7 starting maps with familiar maps from previous installments. How big are the upcoming maps?

Where does the information come from? At the E3 2021, the new Battlefield 2042 and many details about it were recently unveiled. Since then, we know, among other things: The new installment is said to elevate the term “large” for maps to a new level according to DICE.

Battlefield 2042 will start with “only” 7 maps, but some of them are significantly larger than anything the Battlefield series has seen before (excluding the map from the battle royale mode Firestorm from Battlefield V). On next-gen consoles PS5 and Xbox Series X, as well as on PC, up to 128 players can let loose on some of these maps.

And to give you a sense of the scale of the new maps: A graphic size comparison of the maps of Battlefield 2042 and popular maps from other series installments was shown in a developer stream on Twitch by DICE.

Here’s how big the maps of Battlefield 2042 are in comparison

What exactly can be seen? Here you can see how big the maps from Battlefield 2042 are in direct comparison to maps from various earlier Battlefield installments – including Battlefield V, Battlefield 3, and Battlefield 1942.

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Battlefield News has posted a size comparison overview here

So are the size proportions:

  • The map Kaleidoscope, which is small by Battlefield 2042 standards, many may already know from the reveal trailer. It takes place in a futuristic industrial district of a South Korean metropolis and is about a third larger than the map Rotterdam from Battlefield 5. Kaleidoscope is one of the developers’ favorite maps and is said to play like the popular “Siege of Shanghai on steroids”.
  • The smaller map Discarded is set on the coast of Alang in India and stands out primarily due to the many gigantic wrecks of old ocean giants. It is about 50% larger than the popular medium-sized map Noshahr Canals from Battlefield 3, which is set in an industrial port crisscrossed by canals.
  • The map Orbital takes place in French Guiana around a spaceport. Compared to the medium-sized map Narvik from Battlefield 5, it offers nearly three times the size but counts itself as “only” medium-sized in Battlefield 2042.
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You battle it out in cities, the desert, the ice desert, and other varied locations
  • The map Renewal (here under the codename Borderline) is found in the Egyptian desert, where a massive wall separates dusty desert land from a high-tech agricultural zone. This map is nearly 2x the size of Arras from Battlefield V. Arras itself is one of the larger medium-sized maps.
  • The medium-sized map Manifest takes place around a harbor in Singapore – on Brani Island. It is about a third larger than the already large and very popular map Caspian Border by Battlefield 3.
  • The map Hourglass is set in the Qatari metropolis Doha and is one of the largest maps in the new Battlefield 2042. Compared to Hamada, one of the largest maps from Battlefield 5, this map is more than 2x its size.
  • The map Breakaway (here under the codename Irreversible), set in the vastness of Antarctica, will be the largest map at launch for the new Battlefield 2042. And if you compare it with El Alamein, one of the largest maps in the history of the Battlefield series, it comes nearly twice the size.

If you want to see what the action looks like in the new Battlefield 2042 and get a first glimpse of the massive maps, check out the first gameplay here:

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What do you think so far about the showcased maps from Battlefield 2042? What has been your favorite so far, which map are you looking forward to the most at launch? And how do you feel about the sizes of the new maps? Is there a “too big” for you? Let us and other readers at MeinMMO know in the comments.

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Pokémon GO starts today Solstice event with Shiny Regigigas – What else is happening?

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In Pokémon GO, the solstice event starts on June 17 and brings raids featuring Regigigas. You can even catch Shiny Regigigas. We will show you the start time of the event and all bonuses and special features.

What kind of event is this? The solstice event takes place regularly in Pokémon GO. All the special features are split and appear partially in the Southern Hemisphere and partially in the Northern Hemisphere. For us in Germany, the bonuses in the Northern Hemisphere are important.

We summarize all the details of the event here on MeinMMO.

Solstice 2021 – When does it start and what happens?

When does it start? The event begins on Thursday, June 17, at 10:00 AM local time. You have 3 days to make the most of the event. On Sunday, June 20, the solstice event ends at 8:00 PM local time.

What you need to know about Regigigas: The new raids featuring Regigigas are the focus for many players at the new event. You will encounter it from June 17, 2021, at 10:00 AM until July 1, 2021, at 10:00 AM local time in level 5 raids. With some luck, you might even catch the Shiny version of Regigigas.

In the following graphic, we show you Regigigas and Shiny Regigigas. This way, you have a comparison of how the two forms differ.

Pokémon GO Regigigas Shiny

What are strong counters? You can rely on “fighting” in the raid, as Regigigas belongs to the “normal” type. Strong attackers include:

  • Machoke with counter and dynamic punch
  • Breloom with counter and dynamic punch
  • Hariyama with counter and dynamic punch
  • Tangrowth with counter and dynamic punch
  • Scizor with counter and close combat
  • Mewtwo with confusion and psycho boost
  • Lucario with counter and power-up punch
  • Blaziken with counter and focus blast
  • Gallade with low kick and close combat

Until July 1, you will also find field research focusing on raids.

What happens everywhere? Across the globe, wilderness spawns of Sunkern, Sunflora, and Seel are increasing. Snorlax is also expected to be present.

What happens in the Northern Hemisphere? If you play in Germany or Europe, then these bonuses for the Northern Hemisphere are interesting for you:

  • In the wild, you will encounter Yanma, Panflam, and the summer form of Sawsbuck. With some luck, you might also encounter Shiny Yanma
  • In raids, you will face Alolan Marowak, Yanma, and Lilipup – also Sunkern, Sunflora, and Klikk
  • Field research tasks reward you with Yanma encounters and silver nanab berries
  • There is a surprise for snapshots

What happens in the Southern Hemisphere? If you play in the Southern Hemisphere or have friends who invite you from there to raids, the following information is important:

  • In the wild, you will encounter Swinub, Snorunt, and Sawsbuck in its winter form – With some luck, you might encounter Shiny Swinub
  • In raids, you will face Lapras, Snover, and Swinub – also Sunkern, Sunflora, and Klikk
  • Field research tasks reward you with Swinub encounters and silver nanab berries

Buddy bonuses as accompaniment to the event

To make the event even more rewarding, the developers have come up with something for your buddy Pokémon.

Use these buddy bonuses: During the event, your buddy will bring you Poké Balls and other items more frequently. You should be well-equipped with items during the event. To do this, you only need to walk half as far with your buddy to earn hearts.

During the event, Sunkern and Sunflora will appear all over the world. After June 20, you will first encounter Sunkern only in the eastern hemisphere and Sunflora only in the western hemisphere.

More about Pokémon GO

In the coming weeks, some exciting events will start in the game. Niantic has already announced a Bidiza event that will start next week. You will be able to read about it soon here on MeinMMO.

We also have an overview of all events in June 2021 in Pokémon GO that we update regularly. This way, you will always be up to date and know what is happening next in the game and when you might need to keep dates free.

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Dead by Daylight has buffed the most annoying item of the Survivors

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A nerf for killers has incidentally buffed the most annoying item in Dead by Daylight. Survivors can now almost always guarantee their escape.

The latest patch of Dead by Daylight is live and brought the “Resident Evil” chapter. This not only introduced the new, cool killer Nemesis with his zombies, but also a small but hidden buff for the survivors. The already annoying key has become even stronger due to a perk change with the killers.

What is the key? The key is a versatile item in Dead by Daylight with different abilities. The key can temporarily show a lot through addons, such as:

  • Showing the aura of other survivors
  • Showing the killer’s aura
  • Showing the aura of the current obsession
  • Showing additional auras

Additionally, it has the most important ability that rare and very rare keys come with by default, while green keys require an addon:

  • Open the hatch.
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What has changed? The change was made to the killer perk Franklin’s Demise. This perk was altered so that survivors drop their items upon being hit, and the item loses all its charges within a few seconds, making it unusable in most cases.

Previously, a hit survivor would drop their item, and if it wasn’t picked up again, it would be devoured by the Entity after a while and thus disappear from the game.

What effect does this have? Since the key only loses its charges, it remains as an item in the game world. No charges are required to open the hatch. A “blank” key is sufficient for that. Killer players have thus been robbed of their only means to remove a key from the game entirely.

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What problem does this create? A rather large one: Especially in the best ranks (Rank 1-5), there are now many groups that bring along 3 or even 4 keys to guarantee their escape through the hatch. As the killer has no chance to prevent this – except to “slug” all survivors so that no one can open the hatch – many games now end prematurely and rather unspectacularly due to the hatch. For survivors, this is of course a nice thing, but for the killer, it is quite frustrating – especially since some endgame perks, like Blood Warden, can be circumvented directly as a result.

However, the developers announced some months ago that they would overhaul keys and the hatch. When and how this will happen is still unclear.

What do you think of this change? Good and well thought out? Or somehow silly?

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CoD Cold War & Warzone: Everything we know about Season 4 – Facts, Leaks, Rumors

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Call of Duty is about to launch Season 4 on June 17. For Battle Royale Warzone and Black Ops Cold War, there will be fresh content. MeinMMO has reviewed the known information and unofficial leaks and summarizes everything in this article. If there are new updates, we will update the text accordingly.

Update June 17: Season 4 is live. You can find more information about the changes and content here:

What’s happening with Season 4? On Thursday, June 17, the new Season 4 will launch, and now it is also known what you can expect. In our overview article, you will find information about the content, details about the updates for Cold War and Warzone, as well as some leaks that were circulating ahead of the Season.

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Warzone / Cold War: Season 4 Info – Update, Preload, Roadmap

When does Season 4 start?

The new season starts on June 17, and the content is expected to go live at 6 AM.

What about a pre-load?

You can download the updates before the season starts. The pre-load for Cold War is already available. Warzone was supposed to follow this morning, but so far there is no pre-load.

How big will the updates be?

With the new season, there are larger updates for Cold War and Warzone. The developers have already released the update sizes:

  • Warzone Update Season 4
    • PlayStation 5: 11 GB
    • PlayStation 4: 11 GB
    • Xbox Series X / Xbox Series S: 11.2 GB
    • Xbox One: 11.2 GB
    • PC: 12.3 GB / 13.5 GB (with Modern Warfare)
  • Cold War Update Season 4
    • PlayStation 5: 30 GB
    • PlayStation 4: 15.5 GB
    • Xbox Series X / Xbox Series S: 31.0 GB
    • Xbox One: 17.7 GB
    • PC: 21.6 GB / 30.7 GB (with HD Pack)

We’ll link the roadmap for Season 4 here:

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Battle Pass in Season 4

What does the Battle Pass bring? There will be a Battle Pass with 100 tiers for 1,000 CoD Points.

There is a free path in the Battle Pass that all players can access. In exchange for points and playtime, you can unlock some items from the pass for free. If you already know that you’ll be playing more in CoD Season 4, then the Premium Pass is worthwhile. It offers you more than 100 items to unlock throughout the entire season.

Overall, you can collect Battle Pass progress in three CoDs: CoD MW, Cold War, and Warzone share the Battle Pass. However, the contents are only for Warzone and Cold War.

Warzone & Cold War Battle Pass Season 3 with 100 tiers

  • The pass costs 1,000 CoD Points (approx. 10,- €)
  • Each of the 100 “tiers” offers a reward
  • Operator skin immediately upon purchase
  • 2 new weapons to unlock – MG 82 and C58
  • Weapon blueprints
  • 1,300 CoD Points in total, so you can make a “profit”
  • Legendary rewards at the end of the pass
  • Many operator skins with missions for even more skins
  • Calling cards / Emblems / Sprays / Talismans
  • Vehicle items like battle songs or skins
  • XP token for an experience points boost
  • 10% experience boost on the Battle Pass

As soon as the content of the complete Battle Pass is known, you will find an article about it on MeinMMO.

Who is the poster boy / poster girl of Season 4? The seasons in Call of Duty usually have a face, with an operator being a bit in the spotlight of the story that runs in the background. In Season 3, it was the fighter “Wraith” – for Season 4, the villain “Jackal” is ready, which you can also see on the roadmap. You receive the operator with the purchase of the Battle Pass, and at level 100, there’s another skin for Jackal.

Find out in the outro cinematic for Season 3 how the story continues in CoD:

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Content for Cold War & Warzone – Weapons and Event for Season 4

What weapons are coming in Season 4? Call of Duty presents 5 new weapons that are coming to Cold War and Warzone in Season 4. In Warzone, there are actually 6 – the baseball bat from Season 3 will be added later.

  • MG 82 – LMG in the Battle Pass (Tier 15): High fire rate meets moderate damage and recoil
  • C58 – Assault rifle in the Battle Pass (Tier 31): High damage in close combat with low fire rate and small magazines
  • Nail Gun – Special weapon/SMG at the start of the season: Effective in close combat, appears in Warzone as a submachine gun
  • OTs 9 – SMG during the season: High damage and recoil but small magazines and range
  • Club – Melee weapon during the season: Dismantles enemies in multiplayer with one hit

Ground Fall – Event at launch: In Cold War and Warzone, an event will be available at the launch of the new Season 4. You can unlock cosmetics through gameplay challenges.

Bonus – Possible content for Modern Warfare & Warzone: As a little extra, CoD MW might shine again with a small content update. A purchasable bundle with the popular operator Soap has appeared, and as a weapon blueprint, there is a skin for the CX-9 weapon.

The submachine gun is not yet fully available in the game and is only part of the survival mode of Modern Warfare. Similar to the Sykov pistol just before the end of Season 2, CoD MW might suddenly bring the new weapon together with the operator soon. You can find the bundle with the CoD Tracker (via cod.tracker.gg)

Cold War Multiplayer gets 5 Maps in Season 4

What’s coming for multiplayer in Season 4? At launch, there are 2 new 6vs6 maps for multiplayer, one multi-team map, and a small gunfight map:

  • Collateral Strike – 6vs6: Desert map, apparently with buildings
  • Collateral – 12vs12: Larger version with vehicles
  • Amsterdam – 2vs2: Small city map
  • Hijacked – 6vs6: Classic from Black Ops 2 on a large yacht

During the season, another 6vs6 map called Rush will be released. The map is also known from Black Ops 2 and takes place in a paintball area.

What about scorestreaks for Cold War? Season 4 brings the new scorestreak “Hand Cannon” into the game. This powerful pistol gives you 8 bullets in the magazine that can take out enemies with one hit. In addition, the weapon is supposed to be strong against scorestreaks that operate from the ground – for example, the turret.

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Zombies Mode expands Outbreak and shows East Berlin

What’s coming for the zombie mode in Season 4? At launch, there is a new map and the second main quest for the Outbreak mode. The new map takes you to a zoo, as briefly seen in the trailer. With the main quest, the zombie story continues and at the same time prepares the new round-based survival map – Mauer der Toten.

For the mid-season update, the next big zombie map is expected, which will take you to a zombie-infested East Berlin.

Furthermore, the developers have already announced new equipment and wonder weapons. However, the roadmap does not provide any hints. Possibly these innovations will come with the mid-season.

The equipment could be one of the 3 missing perks. You get them in the zombie mode via colorful drink cans, and the corresponding drink machine has 3 free slots left. Leakers suspect that the placeholders represent the perks:

  • Double Tap Root Beer – Increases fire rate
  • PhD Flopper – Prevents incoming damage from your own weapons
  • Mule Kick – You can carry 3 weapons

Which perk comes is uncertain. But for some leakers, “Double Tap” currently makes the most sense.

Warzone with new fast travel system and fresh Gulag

Update June 15: In Warzone, there’s a lot going on right from the start of the season:

  • Satellite crashes change the map
  • Motorcycles as new vehicles
  • Fast travel system “Red Doors”
  • New Gulag in the style of the Hijacked map
  • Downtown skyscraper

Map Change: In the background story, the henchmen of the Soviet spy “Perseus” continue their dark plans. A few American satellites are in the way, and the villainous showcase operator of Season 4, Jackal, lets the orbital devices crash directly over Verdansk. The satellite crashes provide new locations on the large Warzone map. A small impression of this was already given by the first trailer of Season 4.

New Vehicle – Motorcycle: Warzone is getting new drivable vehicles. The “Dirt Bikes” will be the fastest vehicles in Warzone and are expected to have special handling characteristics. Drifting, sliding, leaning – the bikes will be very mobile and also allow you to perform “sick stunts”. You can also take a teammate with a strong stomach along.

Fast Travel System: With the “Red Doors”, a new fast travel system is likely to come to Warzone. The blog post about Season 4 does not reveal all the details yet, but it sounds like the system has a certain random factor.

New Gulag: The current Standoff Gulag is disappearing and making way for a new Gulag, which is also based on a classic CoD map: the Hijacked Gulag. The new duel arena is modeled after the upper deck of a yacht.

Downtown Tower: The large skyscraper in the middle of Downtown will remain in Season 4. The skyscraper came into play as

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Pokémon GO: All Events in June 2021 – Which Ones Are Worth It?

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In Pokémon GO, you will encounter the Regi Trio in June 2021. We will show you all events, spotlight hours, raid hours, and what else to expect in the coming weeks.

What is it about? Developer Niantic has now announced the events confirmed for June 2021. Here on MeinMMO, we will show you all spotlight hours, raid hours, and other events like “A Very Slow Discovery” and the “Solstice Event” in the overview.

We will regularly update this article for you, so you can always use it as a resource for event information.

Update from June 16: We have updated the article for you. Recently, Niantic announced details about the Solstice Event, which will start on June 17. We now also know the new Pokémon for the Level-5 raids starting June 17. A Bidiza event will start the week after the Solstice.

June Events 2021 Overview:

Here are the events: In the following table, you will find the exact time frame and the names of all events happening in June 2021. Below the table, we will show you the highlights of the month that you shouldn’t miss.

Time FrameEvent
June 1 to June 17Giovanni with
Crypto-Zapdos
June 1 to July 1Research Breakthrough
with Perlu
June 1 to June 175-star Raids with Regirock,
Regice and Registeel
June 1 to June 8Mega-Otus in Mega-Raids
June 1Spotlight Hour with Lithomith
and more XP
June 2Raid Hour with Regirock
June 6Community Day with Kaumalat
June 8 to June 13Event “A Very Slow Discovery”
June 8 to June 17Mega-Lahmus in Mega-Raids
June 8Spotlight Hour with Abra
and more candies
June 9Raid Hour with Registeel
June 15Spotlight Hour with Flegmon
and more candies
June 16Raid Hour with Regice
June 17 to June 20Solstice Event
with Regigigas
June 17 to June 30Regigigas
in Level-5 Raids
June 17 to
(probably) July 1		Giovanni with new
Crypto
June 17 to July 2Mega-Garados in Mega-Raids
June 22Spotlight Hour with Quiekel
and more XP
June 23Raid Hour with Regigigas
June 25 to July 1Bidiza Event
June 29Spotlight Hour with Griffel
and more Stardust
June 30Raid Hour with Unknown
From July 1Only 1 Pokémon left in
Mega-Raids

Which Events are Worth It in June 2021?

Community Day with Kaumalat: The Community Day with Kaumalat on June 6 is the perfect opportunity for you to secure strong attackers for your raid teams. Kaumalat’s evolution, Knakrack, is one of the best Dragon attackers in Pokémon GO and should be in every trainer’s collection. Additionally, you have the chance to secure a coveted Shiny. For many trainers, this is a must-have event because Kaumalat is otherwise significantly rarer to find.

A Very Slow Discovery: The event starts on June 7 at 10:00 AM and brings Galar Flegmon, Galar Lahmus, and Mega Lahmus to Pokémon GO for the first time. The spawns during the event will focus on “slow” Pokémon, and you can expect a collector’s challenge with Flegmon.

The Solstice Event: You already know this event from past years. Trainers in the Northern Hemisphere will encounter summer Pokémon starting June 17, while trainers in the Southern Hemisphere will encounter winter Pokémon. On June 16, there are expected to be further details about the event.

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Which of the events in June 2021 in Pokémon GO are you most looking forward to? Do you have any particular spotlight hours that you absolutely want to attend, or is your focus more on the new raid bosses that await you in-game?

Share your thoughts with us here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other players about the upcoming events.

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Nintendo Switch Pro – Everything we know about Nintendo’s new console

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Many users are eagerly waiting for the release of the Nintendo Switch Pro or at least for an official presentation of Nintendo’s new console at E3 2021. MeinMMO presents all the information we already know.

The Nintendo Switch was released in March 2017 and achieved great success. Nintendo released the Switch Lite in September 2019, introducing a weaker version.

Many users are currently waiting for Nintendo to finally announce a Nintendo Switch Pro. A Pro version is supposed to be more powerful and offer more features than the existing Nintendo Switch.

In our article, we summarize all the important information and rumors about the Nintendo Switch Pro.

  • Price, release date, and further information
  • Specifications and design
  • Backward compatibility and exclusive games

However, please note that the Nintendo Switch Pro has not yet been officially announced or confirmed. MeinMMO is collecting for you information, rumors, and leaks regarding the new console. There is currently no verified information available.

If Nintendo officially presents the Pro version, we will update the article.

Update: 15.06.2021: Nintendo Direct is now over. Unfortunately, there was no announcement or confirmation of a Nintendo Switch Pro. You can find a summary of the Nintendo Direct here on MeinMMO.

The article was published on June 10, 2021. On June 15, we added some information and also hints regarding the Nintendo Direct.

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Nintendo Switch Pro: Price and Release Date

What will the Nintendo Switch Pro cost? So far, no official price for the Nintendo Switch Pro has been announced, but a leak has revealed more (Via Gizchina.com).

According to a leak from a French retailer, the Nintendo Switch Pro is said to cost 399 euros. This means the Pro version would cost 100 euros more than the normal version.

When will the Nintendo Switch Pro be released? As of now, there is no official release date. Speculation began in 2019.

Many sources suspect that the Nintendo Switch will be released in 2021. Other sources state that the Switch Pro is expected to launch in September/October 2021 for the holiday season (via Bloomberg.com).

However, against a release in September or October is the fact that Nintendo released the normal Switch in March 2017 and chose against other release practices.

When can I pre-order the Nintendo Switch Pro? So far, there has been no official announcement or date for pre-orders. Also, the rumors that one could pre-order the Switch Pro as early as June have not been confirmed.

How available will the Nintendo Switch be? Currently, there are fears that the Switch Pro might be hard to come by. The semiconductor shortage in the industry affects not only graphics cards, PS5, and Xbox but likely also the production of the portable console.

The current Nintendo Switch is already in high demand, and the price remains stable at around 300 euros for the regular console. With a Switch Pro that could offer more performance, a better screen, and additional features, interest is correspondingly high.

When might there be information? Nintendo will hold a “Nintendo Direct” stream on June 15, in the same week as E3 2021, during which it will introduce new games for the Switch. Perhaps information about the Nintendo Switch Pro will be presented here. At least a possible presentation of the Switch Pro at E3 is among the hottest rumors.

Switch Pro – Specs and Design

With the Switch Lite, Nintendo used similar hardware as the regular Switch, but did without a docking station and other features.

What specs does the Switch Pro offer? There is expected to be a significant upgrade for the Switch Pro if we are to believe the Japanese site Gamepedia (via Gamepedia.jp):

  • The RAM is expected to double from 4 to 8 GB in the Pro.
  • The internal storage is expected to increase from 32 GB to 128 GB.
  • The Switch Pro is expected to have a better screen with a native resolution of 1440p
  • A new Nvidia chip is expected to be used in the Switch Pro, offering DLSS 2.0 and the ability to upscale to 4K. However, 4K resolution is expected to be possible only through the docking station on a TV.

What does the Switch Pro look like? So far, there are no official pictures or other hints about the design of the Pro model. Many speculate that Nintendo is likely to remain true to its old design.

Some fans have already let their imaginations run wild. They have published various “Switch Pro” designs on Twitter:

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However, there are already some reports that Nintendo plans to revise the console and the docking station:

  • The current USB ports are expected to be upgraded to USB 3.0.
  • The docking station is expected to feature an Ethernet port for wired internet, which should facilitate large downloads.

New display for the Switch Pro? The Switch Pro is expected to have a 7-inch OLED display from Samsung. The current Switch has a 6.2 inch LCD display (via Bloomberg.com).

An OLED display would have several advantages. An OLED display consumes less power, offers higher contrasts, and has a faster response time than an LCD. This should be especially good news for fans of competitive games.

The Nintendo Switch Pro is expected to feature ray tracing and DLSS

The current Nintendo Switch uses a custom Nvidia Tegra processor for graphics.

The Nintendo Switch Pro is also expected to use a Nvidia graphics chip again. A new graphics chip is expected to not only support Nvidia’s DLSS technology but also support 4K resolution.

What is DLSS anyway? With Nvidia DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), the game is calculated internally at a lower resolution and upscaled to a higher resolution such as 4K using AI algorithms to increase the FPS. Our colleagues from GameStar are positively surprised by the advantage (via GameStar.de).

What does DLSS bring? With DLSS, there is an easy way to significantly increase FPS while maintaining quality.

Nintendo Switch Pro – Backward Compatibility and Exclusive Games

Is the Nintendo Switch Pro backward compatible? All previously known games for the Switch should function as usual on the Nintendo Switch Pro. However, whether older games from other Nintendo consoles will run on the Switch is still unknown.

Will there be exclusive games for the Switch Pro? According to industry insider Nate Drake, there are expected to be exclusive games for the Nintendo Switch Pro (via resetera.com). Some developers may leverage the improved hardware of the Switch Pro for their games.

However, these games likely won’t work on the normal Switch. But there is currently no reliable source for this.

In particular, Nvidia’s DLSS technology is expected to function only on the Switch Pro, as Nvidia cannot activate the technology retroactively on the current Switch.

What will happen to the old Nintendo Switch? Some users suspect that Nintendo will focus on the production of the Switch Pro and the Switch Lite, while phasing out the regular Nintendo Switch. However, these are all speculations and nothing has been officially announced.

This approach wouldn’t be unlikely, as Nintendo has already done so with the New 3DS, stopping production of older 3DS versions.

We also present the 10 most popular games on the Nintendo Switch here on MeinMMO. Here we reveal what the most popular games are and why they are so loved.

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Release of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 is still further away – At least check out new gameplay here

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At the end of the Nintendo Direct, at the E3 2021, Nintendo showed a short teaser for the sequel to Zelda: Breath of the Wild (BOTW 2) and revealed when it is coming out. Now you finally get to see the first scenes of exactly the game that most of you have been waiting for.

Was a release date for BOTW 2 shown? 2022 – there is no exact release date, but at least a timeframe for next year.

In the press release for Nintendo Breath of the Wild 2, it also states that the release is only targeted for 2022. So it could well be that the game comes out in 2023.

But at least, there was fresh gameplay to see.

New gameplay trailer is a rendered video

In the new teaser for the sequel to Breath of the Wild, you see the protagonist Link on a new adventure. However, not much is revealed about the story – we still do not know how it continues after the first part.

The short gameplay scenes show some of the abilities from Breath of the Wild, such as the Stasis skill, with which Link can shoot objects around and eliminate enemies. However, it apparently is rendered gameplay, not live gameplay.

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In the last scene, the castle is visible, hovering over shadowy tentacles. So Ganon does not seem to have been completely defeated.

However, what is interesting is the choice of title. The teaser refers to the “sequel to Zelda: Breath of the Wild” and does not explicitly mention Breath of the Wild 2. So the title apparently is still pending, but it should be clear that this is definitely the second part.

More about the E3 on MeinMMO:

Breath of the Wild 2: Announcement excites tens of thousands

The trailer for the new Zelda has already received over 70,000 likes on YouTube in less than 40 minutes after its release, with just 500 downvotes and over 500,000 views (as of 19:25). Thus, the trailer is one of the most successful of E3 2021.

The Zelda series is indeed hugely popular, and Breath of the Wild 2 was also the most eagerly awaited announcement on MeinMMO. The fact that the release is still a while off may cause many impatient gamers to fret, but probably the joy over the sequel will outweigh that.

If you missed what else Nintendo has in store amidst all the commotion in Zelda, you can find an overview of all announcements from the Nintendo Direct in our special:

All announcements and trailers from the Nintendo Direct at E3 2021

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