Starfield is set to release in 2022 exclusively for PC and Xbox. Players are disappointed that it will not be available for PlayStation 5. Now, one of the bosses at Bethesda, Todd Howard, has explained that there is a good reason for this decision.
Who is speaking? Todd Howard is the Game Director and Executive Producer for Bethesda Game Studios. He is responsible for the development of the Fallout and Elder Scrolls series and is also in charge of Starfield. He runs Bethesda together with Ashley Cheng, the Studio Director.
This is what he says: In an interview with the online magazine Telegraph, he was asked about Starfield and the console exclusivity for Xbox (via Telegraph.co.uk).
In 2020, Microsoft acquired Bethesda, surprising many players. When Telegraph asked him if he had concerns about having to choose a side (Xbox or PlayStation) after the acquisition, he replied:
‘Choose a side’ means… PlayStation? Is that what you mean? Well… a little bit. You don’t want to leave anyone out, right? But at the end of the day, you are able to focus and say: This is the game I want to make, these are the platforms I want to make it on, and when you’re able to concentrate on those platforms, you will get a better product.
Thus, he makes it quite clear that it is easier for game development when you only have to focus on one platform.
Developing only for Xbox and PC helps make better games in the long run
In the long run, according to Todd Howard, it could be an advantage for developers. Because Todd explains in the interview:
If you focus on these platforms, you can really focus on making it as good as possible for those systems. […] And we firmly believe in all the ways that Xbox and Microsoft are working to bring games to more people. Whether that’s the integration with PC, which is huge for us, the cloud streaming, and all these things. I think it’s about having a long-term perspective.
What’s behind it? Todd’s statement also makes sense from a technical standpoint. Because Windows PC and Xbox are much more similar to each other than Xbox and PlayStation, even though both Xbox and PlayStation 5 have similar hardware.
Both Xbox and PC essentially use the same DirectX API from Microsoft. An API is an application programming interface that developers use for their games.
Sony uses a different API for its PlayStation than Microsoft. Therefore, Bethesda would have to adjust every game specifically for the PlayStation.
Although PC and Xbox are still two different platforms, developers need similar knowledge for both platforms.
If you choose to leave one platform out, you save additional effort in game development.
And thanks to Game Pass, PC and Xbox are increasingly coming together. Also, Game Pass and cloud streaming will play an increasingly significant role, Todd explains.
Todd is not alone in his opinion about Starfield
Who else is commenting on this? Todd’s colleague, Bethesda’s Vice President Peter Hines, sees it very similarly to Todd Howard. In an interview with GameSpot, he explains what the advantage is when developing exclusively for a specific platform (via YouTube.com):
You don’t think about ‘How does it work on this box and how on that one? We are not making it for that box, so it has to run as well as possible on this box, [and] on PC. A tighter focus always helps.
Peter Hines, in an interview with GameSpot, via YouTube.com.
Therefore, exclusivity doesn’t only apply to Xbox: Hines explains in the same interview that this exclusivity can work in both directions.
As an example, he mentions the new shooter Deathloop. Here, they decided to develop for PlayStation 5 and PC. Hines says: “When we chose to partner with Sony for Deathloop and the game became exclusive to that platform, the development became more streamlined because we said: ‘PS5 and PC, that’s what we’re focusing on.'”
Currently, the next-gen consoles PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X are an important topic, and in this context, many players are considering which console to buy. After Bethesda’s acquisition by Microsoft, PS5 players are worried about new Bethesda games.
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Season 4 of Call of Duty: Warzone is online and with update 1.38, many new features are coming to the game. A fresh Gulag, balance adjustments, motorcycles – the new season offers a lot and MeinMMO shows you the extensive patch notes in English here.
The highlights at a glance: The new Season 4 is online and a few exciting changes are planned for the battle royale Call of Duty: Warzone – including:
Close combat with the match-start pistol is weaker
4 new weapons
Adjustments to the hated Roze skin
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The new update 1.38 is now available for download, and MeinMMO shows you the most important changes from the patch notes in this article. We have embedded the official roadmap for Season 4 here:
When is the update coming? The update has been online since 6:00 AM on June 17 and is available for download on all systems.
How big is the update? That depends on your platform. The developers announced the following update sizes:
PlayStation 5: 11 GB
PlayStation 4: 11 GB
Xbox One Series X | S: 11.2 GB
Xbox One: 11.2 GB
PC: 12.3 GB / 13.5 GB (with Modern Warfare)
120Hz for PS5? PlayStation players on PS5 can now enjoy Warzone at 120 FPS. However, the patch notes warn – you need an “HDMI 2.1” cable to utilize the feature. Find out here how to set up 120 FPS on PS5.
4 Locations, fresh Gulag, “Red Doors”, motorcycles – Season 4 is exciting
How has the map changed? In the background story, the nasty spy Perseus continues to work on his dark plans, and a few American satellites are disrupting his machinations. The new evil operator “Jackal” breaks into a control facility and forces an employee to bring down the satellites. One of the two satellites “lands” in Verdansk and creates a total of 4 new locations on the map:
Farmland – On one of the fields
Bloc 18 – Near the salt mine in the northeast
Bloc 16 – In the riverbed near the airport tower
Gora Bridge – One of the bridges over the canal has suffered
What you need to know about the new Gulag: The new Gulag is once again based on a classic map, and this time it is “Hijacked”. The map takes place on a yacht and also appears simultaneously in Cold War’s multiplayer in Season 4. The Gulag is designed after the upper deck of the yacht.
What are the “Red Doors” about? They are a new loot source and a kind of fast travel system. You step through one of the red doors and then find yourself at another point on the map, where you can loot in a loot room. Find out more about the story behind the Red Doors here. A short clip showing how the red doors work is embedded here:
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What can the new motorcycles do? With the “Dirt Bike”, there is a new fastest vehicle in Warzone. The quad (ATV) was previously the fastest. The Dirt Bikes are said to be significantly more mobile and even allow for “drifts” and “slides”. As with the ATV (buggies), you can take a team mate on the vehicle and the health is the same as that of ATVs.
4 new weapons and extensive adjustments to weapon balance
What changes have occurred with the old weapons? In brief: a lot. We will show you all the adjustments. Let’s start with an important change for the match start:
Cold War 1911 pistol (weapon for the match start) now requires 3 hits on an enemy with 200 health for a kill (previously 2)
But there are also important and many changes with the big weapons. For example, the AMAX has been nerfed again and loses significantly in strength. The developers emphasize that further adjustments to the balance are following now at the start of the season. The Time-to-Kill will generally increase by 60 – 100 milliseconds and weapons like the AK-47 from Cold War are also expected to experience nerfs soon. Here, however, are all weapon adjustments for the start of the season:
CR-56 AMAX – Nerf
Damage multiplier chest decreased from 1.2 to 1.1
Groza – Buff
Minimum base damage increased from 18 to 23
Damage multiplier chest increased from 1.1 to 1.2
Damage multiplier stomach increased from 1.0 to 1.1
Range of first damage area decreased by 12%
FARA 83 – Buff
Damage multiplier neck increased from 1.0 to 1.5
Damage multiplier chest increased from 1.0 to 1.2
XM4 – Buff
Damage multiplier neck increased from 1.0 to 1.5
AMP63 – Buff
Maximum base damage increased from 30 to 33
Range of second damage area increased by 14.3%
Damage multiplier chest increased from 1.0 to 1.1
Damage multiplier extremities increased from 0.9 to 1.0
Headshot multiplier decreased from 1.4 to 1.3
Ballistic Knife – Buff
Projectile speed increased by 25%
Damage multiplier neck increased from 1.0 to 1.3
Damage multiplier chest increased from 1.0 to 1.23
Movement speed increased by 1.3%
Street Sweeper – Nerf
Range of first damage area decreased by 24%
Range of second damage area decreased by 18%
Range of third damage area decreased by 7%
Movement speed decreased by 1%
M82 – Buff
Bullet speed increased by 7.7%
Damage multiplier chest increased from 1.1 to 1.25
Damage multiplier stomach increased from 1.0 to 1.15
Swiss K31 – Scope Rework
Changes to base optics to optimize aiming capabilities
AUG from CoD MW – Buff
Damage multiplier chest increased from 1.0 to 1.1
Range of first damage area increased by 10%
Bullfrog – Scope Rework
Changes to base optics to optimize aiming capabilities
KSP 45 – Buff
Range of first damage area increased by 16.6%
Damage multiplier extremities increased from 0.9 to 1.0
Milano 821 – Buff
Maximum base damage increased from 34 to 36
Minimum base damage increased from 25 to 30
Range of first damage area increased by 23%
Damage multiplier chest increased from 1.0 to 1.2
Damage multiplier stomach increased from 1.0 to 1.1
Damage multiplier extremities increased from 0.9 to 1.0
PP19 Bizon – Buff
Maximum base damage increased from 34 to 35
Damage multiplier extremities increased from 0.9 to 1.0
DMR 14 – Buff
Recoil strength decreased
Were there changes to the attachments? The developers have also been busy with the attachments, further modifying many weapons in Warzone:
Barrel attachment “Quality of Life” (LMG Cold War) – Rework
Now increases bullet speed by 25%
Increases range by 17.5%
Improved vertical recoil control by 7.5%
Improved horizontal recoil control by 7.5%
Reduces movement speed while aiming (strafing) by 20%
Reduces ADS speed by 6%
Reduces sprint speed by 5%
Increases hipfire spread by 30%
Under-barrel attachment “Grip” – Buff
Improved aiming stability increased from 10% to 19%
Another change stated by the developers is that most of the optics from Cold War have been revisited in Warzone. For instance, the position of the “Axial Arms 3x” and the “Royal Cross 4x” on the screen has shifted slightly. If you want to check the adjustments again yourself, here is the link to the complete English patch notes (via ravensoftware.com).
Further adjustments – Bug fixes, Roze skin, new mode, playlist
What has changed with the Roze skin? The developers are trying again to “nerf” the dark Roze skin. There is talk of material adjustments to increase visibility. However, it remains to be seen whether the repeated change will yield results. Initial reactions from players do not look good:
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What important bug fixes were there? Several minor bugs have been removed. The most important of the reported changes are fixes on the small map Rebirth Island. The sun should now dazzle less in some places, and the developers have patched further holes in the map that glitches used to exploit to operate outside the actual map area.
What can the new mode do and what does the playlist look like? With the start of Season 4, you can now dive into the mode “Verdansk Rebirth Mini”. It is a mixture of the Rebirth mode and a mini-royale. The circle is quite small from the beginning, and if you go down, you will keep respawning as long as a teammate is alive – at least until a certain point in the match. The mode is designed for 45 players and is part of the current playlist:
Warzone playlist for Season 4 start
Battle Royale – Solo / Duo / Trio / Squad
Verdansk Rebirth Mini (Trio)
Rebirth Rebirth (Squad)
Plunder (Squad)
What was not mentioned in the patch notes – Combat Trucks
Another important adjustment has already been discovered by players without the patch notes: You can obtain armored trucks via the satellites of the crash event.
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As in the special mode “Tank Royale”, the trucks now have thick cannons on top in the normal “Battle Royale” matches and can be upgraded via a console on the vehicle. This includes, for example, a reconnaissance drone that continuously provides information on nearby opponents. With a bit of cash, you can purchase the upgrades.
Season 4 brings many innovations, reshuffles the weapon meta, and seems to continue the high pace of Season 3. The coming days in Battle Royale Warzone will be exciting, and MeinMMO will keep you updated on how the changes will impact the game.
What are your first impressions when looking at the changes? Do you have a good or bad feeling about it? Discuss with us in the comments on MeinMMO.
The new update 1.38 brought Season 4 and numerous adjustments for Call of Duty Warzone. However, the developers are already discussing another significant change – namely, regarding the general Time to Kill. Find out here how this is supposed to change in detail.
The new Season 4 is here: Early in the morning of June 17, the new update 1.38 launched the new Season 4 of Call of Duty: Warzone. The patch included a multitude of changes and new features for the battle royale – among other things, significant adjustments were made to the weapons.
What’s happening with the TTK? Even though many adjustments have already been made to the weapons at the start of the season: that’s not all. A significant change will still be implemented during Season 4 – specifically regarding the TTK, the Time to Kill. The developers at Raven Software announced this in the comprehensive patch notes for Season 4.
What exactly is the Time to Kill?
The Time to Kill, or TTK for short, is a term primarily used in shooters. It describes the effective time needed to eliminate an opponent with full health (and possibly armor), meaning to reduce their health to 0 points. The TTK is calculated based on the opponent’s maximum health, the weapon’s rate of fire, and the number of bullets required for a kill.
A lower Time to Kill means that you need less time to eliminate your target. With a higher Time to Kill, the opponent has more time to potentially respond to the fire.
The TTK is particularly important in the competitive environment, having a strong influence on which weapons one opts for (with the aim of achieving the lowest possible Time to Kill). While other properties are also important, such as a weapon’s recoil, the TTK remains one of the most critical factors.
Players’ individual skills in combat are set to become more important soon.
Change in the Time to Kill should create more enjoyment in Warzone
This is how the Time to Kill changes in detail: In brief: The Time to Kill is intended to increase in Warzone – not just for certain weapons, but in general. The average TTK in the battle royale is expected to rise by 60 to 100 milliseconds.
In the shooter realm, and especially given the current TTK in Warzone, which is typically between 500 and 700 milliseconds for most weapons, this change is likely to be quite noticeable.
Why this change? The developers also address the reasons behind this decision. They state that everything in Warzone at a high level revolves around direct engagements. The more time players have to contribute strategically and mechanically during these engagements, the higher the so-called skill ceiling – meaning better players will have more time and more opportunities to showcase their abilities.
Good players will soon have more time and opportunities to shine with their skills.
Especially the frequency of these engagements and the manner in which they are approached significantly contribute to the fun of the game. Therefore, with the TTK change, the goal is to enable “more ways out of desperate situations, more finesse, more epic plays, and more opportunities to shine through extraordinary shooting skills.”
In short: The adjustments will place even more emphasis on the individual skills of players. Good players will have more opportunities to decide engagements with their skills. And even some weapons that have previously been underwhelming will finally become more viable.
When will the change occur? An exact date is currently not known. It has only been stated that the change will occur in a “future update” as part of Season 4. Additionally, it was explained that a first foundation has already been laid with the weapon changes in today’s update 1.38.
Overall, this adjustment of the TTK is likely to please quite a few, as many in the community have specifically asked for this. But what do you think of this planned change? A step in the right direction? Or does it make the game too sluggish? Let us and other readers of MeinMMO know in the comments.
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Fortnite: Battle Royale has received UFOs as flying vehicles. With them, you can effectively destroy buildings. However, not all players are pleased. The first calls for nerfs are being heard, but other players say “it’s not that bad!”
What do the UFOs do? In Chapter 2, Season 7 of Fortnite, there are now UFOs as new vehicles. The UFOs hover above the map, are quite fast, have 600 hit points, and can blast opponents away with their beam weapons, cause area damage, and especially tear down buildings.
However, the joy is limited for some players, as especially in the endgame, UFOs are real “game-changers” that can render established tactics absurd.
Players want a nerf, but others say “just shoot!”
How do the UFOs engage? The player and reddit user seanboi2278 masters building in Fortnite and can wall himself in seconds. This technique is especially important in the endgame of a round, and the remaining players often engage in intense building battles.
But it all becomes a fiasco when UFOs are in play. In the case of seanboi2278, there were even 2 UFOs that blasted through seanboi’s cover faster than he could rebuild it. In the end, he had to give up and a few UFO hits ended his ambitions for the final victory.
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On reddit, he posted the scene and noted that he actually likes the current season, but the UFOs are too powerful. The recoil of the projectiles should be removed, and the radius of the area damage should be reduced.
Other players agreed and found the UFOs too strong:
BappoNoHacco69: “Nerf just the fire rate. That alone would be enough to balance them better.”
Lillbro64: “I’m surprised they haven’t adjusted the fire rate on those things yet.”
Other reddit users have also criticized the UFOs, primarily complaining about the fire rate or the faulty hitboxes.
Are there any opposing voices? However, not all players agreed with the criticism. The UFOs can indeed be destroyed, either by hijacking them or shooting them down with the Railgun:
NPopSWI: “I once overcame a similar situation by jumping up with a jump pad and hijacking the UFO.”
Orionbutfluffy: “Just shoot them down! Stop building like a sweat and adapt!”
The new Railgun seems to be a good weapon against UFOs, but apparently the hitboxes of the UFOs are still buggy, and sometimes even well-aimed shots do not seem to affect them. Many fans are hoping for improvement.
As with all vehicles in Fortnite, time will tell how they will perform in the meta-game, or whether a nerf or even complete removal might be necessary. A particularly extreme example where a vehicle has massively angered the fans were the mechs from Season 10 of Chapter 1.
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In Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War and CoD Warzone, from today, June 17th: The new Season 4 is here! And with a new season, new content traditionally comes to the game. MeinMMO explains to you here how to get the 5 new weapons from Season 4.
What is the deal with the new weapons? Today, on June 17, at 6:00 AM German time in Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War and the Battle Royale Warzone the 4th joint season started with Update 1.38. Traditionally, the new season brings a big update with various changes and bug fixes, but also new content such as maps or even weapons.
Unlocking the MG 82 in Warzone and Cold War – Here’s how
This new MG has the highest rate of fire in its class and offers moderate damage and recoil as well as increased magazine capacity. You can obtain it relatively simply: by just playing and leveling the Battle Pass. The weapon will then be waiting for you at level 15 and is completely free.
Alternatively, you can also purchase tiers from the Battle Pass, use the bonus tier skips from the Battle Pass bundle, or buy pre-made versions of the weapon via blueprints from different bundles in the in-game store. The MG 82 is available right at the start of the season.
The C58
Unlocking the C58 in Warzone and Cold War – Here’s how
This is a new assault rifle with a low rate of fire and comparatively small magazines, but with high damage in close combat and high bullet velocity. You will also unlock this weapon relatively easily, but you will need to put in a bit more effort in Season 4. The C58 will be unlocked once you reach Battle Pass level 31.
Again, you just need to play, but you can also opt for tier skips or paid store bundles with corresponding blueprints. The C58 is available right at the start of the season.
The OTs 9
Unlocking the OTs 9 in Warzone and Cold War – Here’s how
This SMG will only come later in Season 4 and is not available at the beginning. It offers high damage, but also high recoil as well as a smaller magazine and range.
Once it becomes available, the OTs 9 can be unlocked through an in-game challenge in Warzone or CoD Cold War. What this challenge looks like is currently unknown and we will add more details as soon as they are available.
Additionally, pre-made variants of the weapon will also be available for purchase through store bundles.
The Nail Gun
Unlocking the Nail Gun in Warzone and Cold War – Here’s how
The Nail Gun is supposed to be particularly effective in close-range combat and comes as a submachine gun in Warzone and as a special weapon in Cold War right at the beginning of the season.
You can unlock this weapon in 2 ways: through a challenge or through paid bundles in the store once they become available.
The challenge requires you to achieve 5 eliminations with special weapons in 15 different completed matches.
The Mace
Unlocking the Mace in Warzone and Cold War – Here’s how
With this powerful new melee weapon, you can dismantle opponents in multiplayer with a single blow. However, the mace will not be available right at the start of Season 4 and will come later in the season.
This weapon will also be available through 2 pathways: through an in-game challenge or as an alternative version via a blueprint from a paid bundle. How this challenge looks is currently also unknown, but we will add the exact requirements here as soon as they become known.
You have 2 options to unlock the weapon for Warzone – either through in-game challenges or through bundles in the store.
For the challenges, you need to
eliminate opponents with a melee weapon in multiplayer or Warzone that were detected by your spy plane, drone, or field microphone – all in 15 different completed matches.
eliminate 100 opponents in Zombie mode with a melee weapon who were frozen by your Frost Blast.
What do you think so far about Season 4? Are you joining right at the start of the new season, or is there nothing that really excites you? Which new weapon from Season 4 are you most looking forward to? Feel free to let us and other readers of MeinMMO know in the comments.
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The new update 0.211.1 of Pokémon GO may cause seizures. Trainers are writing about this on reddit, warning the community. Meanwhile, the developers have responded and have a solution ready.
Update from June 17: On June 15, we reported here on MeinMMO about the new update 0.211.1, which was in rollout at that time. This expansion drew a lot of attention, as players warned of lightning animations that can trigger seizures.
Huge postings emerged in the community in the hope of reaching the developers at Niantic. As of June 17, this has worked. An author from the website ComicBook.com spoke up on reddit and writes: Niantic contacted me with the following response:
A recent change in the game has modified the transition time between the screens. We are working as fast as possible to fix this problem and expect to release an app update this week that addresses this issue.
Players and data miners report that the new update 0.211.2 is already in rollout and being distributed to the first players. Apparently, Niantic has recognized the significant danger and acted quickly.
Below continues the original article from June 15, which explains the problem with the light flashes in more detail.
What is it about? The new update in Pokémon GO with version number 0.211.1 is currently rolling out. Rollout means: Trainers around the world can gradually download the update. However, players warn that there may be health issues, particularly affecting epileptics.
Bright flashes appear repeatedly on the screen. One trainer writes that Niantic needs to change this, otherwise players will be forced to stop playing.
What is the problem with the new update 0.211.1?
This is what the trainer says: On reddit, trainer SuddenHelicopter6604 speaks up and writes, “The new Pokémon GO update causes seizures” (via reddit.com). In his text, he explains that with every click on a Pokémon, a bright white flash appears as soon as the Pokémon loads.
“The average player may not notice this, but I have epilepsy and a few other problems where bright flashes can cause seizures.”
If the trainer plays with the new update at night in low light conditions, he feels sick, he says. For him, this is a sign that a seizure is imminent. He never had this problem with Pokémon GO before.
“I hope that Niantic responds and that they fix the flashes, otherwise I and a few other people will probably be forced to stop playing.”
Community working together – for the attention
This is how the community reacts: Together, trainers want to draw Niantic’s attention to this problem. They are collaborating on this. Many upvotes and comments are pushing the thread on reddit up. Currently, that’s over 3,800 upvotes and more than 200 comments (as of June 15 at 10:25 AM).
Trainer TheRealHankWolfman writes (via reddit.com): “This definitely needs quick attention. Hopefully, we can as a community ensure that Niantic sees this quickly.”
Trainer 4CrowsFeast says (via reddit.com): “Please use upvotes to draw attention to this. It’s more important for Niantic to change this for the health and well-being of people than for XL candies, waiting times in the lobby, or anything minuscule we complain about in comparison.”
Player FillingTheHoles writes that his girlfriend has been having many more seizures since the Pokémon GO update (via reddit.com).
Generally, the new update 0.211.1 is full of bugs that slow down Pokémon GO and lead to worse performance. Trainers have been reporting this on reddit for days. Many wish that the developers would soon provide a new version without problems, or that they could continue playing with the old version for a long time to skip the new faulty patch that is causing so many issues.
Are you already using the new update of Pokémon GO and have you noticed these changes? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments about your experience with it.
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In the inhospitable wasteland of Fallout 76, the game death lurks around every corner waiting for unsuspecting players. Even during a relaxing hot tub bath, one’s final hour can suddenly strike, as one player has just impressively demonstrated.
This is what happened: In Fallout 76, players can currently find a camp that looks like a really fancy property. Quite inviting – after all, you wouldn’t necessarily expect that in the brutal wasteland of the survival games.
The property offers a reading nook, a nicely furnished kitchen, a TV room in the attic, and even a bathroom with large cat pictures hanging on the walls. Nothing terrible can happen in a place like that! Or?
The answer is, of course: Yes. For the property built by player “@vault101manguy” also hosts a real death trap. A bubbling, steaming hot tub invites players to linger.
But once you sit in it, you won’t get back up: As soon as you relax in the water a bit, the familiar sound of radiation starts. Then it’s all over. You can see how that looked in the video here:
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The death hot tub – the latest creation of a skilled trap maker
This is why players fall over in the hot tub: Using generators and radiation emitters, @vault101manguy has turned the hot tub into a trap that deals so much radiation damage to players that they cannot escape anymore. A sign above the pool even warns of the radiation, but it is likely often ignored.
In an interview with Kotaku, the trap maker said that already several dozen players have fallen victim to his trap. Every so often he receives surprised but positive feedback from victims. On YouTube, his video mainly gets praise for the clever construction. In the Fallout 76 subreddit, there is also praise: “I can’t even be angry about it. It’s way too clever. The radiation warning sign above the hot tub seals the deal,” says one user (via reddit).
Who is this player? @vault101manguy is no stranger when it comes to such traps. For example, he made headlines years ago with a quite cleverly constructed maze. This maze lured players with prizes but unleashed a tamed deathclaw on them once the door was locked.
Once the victims were locked inside, the trap maker could relax and watch the whole thing from above. Even outside of the hot tub and the maze, he continuously showcased various traps and contraptions he had created in Fallout 76 on YouTube.
In the esports sector of Valorant, a betting scandal came to light after a tournament in September. Developer Riot has now suspended the team Resurgence from Singapore following its own investigations. The reason: Two of the professionals bet against their own team.
What is it about? During the Valorant Champions Tour (VCR), a match between the teams Resurgence and Black Bird Ignis uncovered a betting fraud. The winner received a prize of around $25,000, and the tournament was part of the Ignition Series.
The whole event took place during the “Epulze Royal SEA Cup” and was already in September 2020. The match ended 2-0 in favor of Black Bird Ignis.
After the tournament, another pro, “calel,” stepped forward and presented a document revealing some chat logs and other information. These exposed the pro Germsg as a match-fixer who bet against his own team and apparently actively manipulated the matches.
Following the revelations, developer Riot Games initiated their own investigations. The result: besides semi-pro Malcolm ‘Germsg’ Chung, his teammate Ryan ‘Dreamycsgo’ Tan was also involved in the bets. However, the whole team had to face the consequences.
What is the Ignition Series? It is a series of tournaments created in collaboration with players, teams, content creators, and tournament organizers from around the world. According to Riot Games, this is the first step to enabling organized competitive play on a large scale.
Riot suspends the entire team because the rest said nothing
What exactly happened? Both professionals bet against their own team and apparently manipulated matches. Later, they tried to persuade some team members to join in.
From the document from calel, it appears that it involved several thousand dollars. Colleague Dreamycsgo was apparently in charge of raising the funds, while Germsg placed the bets.
In a statement, Riot addressed the investigations. They clearly indicated that Germsg and Dreamycsgo violated the guidelines of Valorant:
After an ongoing investigation of the match Resurgence against BlackBird Ignis during the VALORANT Ignition Series in September 2020, VALORANT Esports has decided that Malcolm “Germsg” Chung and Ryan “Dreamycsgo” Tan violated rules 7.2.1 and 7.2.4 of the VALORANT Global Competition Policy by manipulating the outcome of a competitive VALORANT match for financial gain. They will be banned from the VCT for 36 months.
The rest of the Resurgence roster will receive reduced penalties based on their degree of culpability and cooperation during the investigations.
Why is the entire team being suspended? The investigations managed to rule out any other team members being actively involved in the bets. The remaining team members apparently refused to participate.
However, they did not report the two match-fixers to management. Therefore, they cannot escape a penalty, even though it will be lesser. For such violations, Riot also has a clear penalty catalogue that was invoked.
How long will the players be suspended? The two offenders will be banned for three years each. They are not allowed to participate in any official and competitive matches of Valorant for 36 months. Here are the penalties at a glance:
Malcolm ‘Germsg‘ Chung: 3 years
Ryan ‘Dreamycsgo‘ Tan: 3 years
Justin ‘Boplek‘ Wong Chong Cheng: 1 year
Sengdala ‘Jabtheboy‘ Jamnalong: 1 year
Du Min ‘Mortdecai‘ Yeo: 6 months
Benedict ‘Benaf‘ Tan: 6 months
What do you think of the case? Do you find the penalties fair? How do you view the fact that the entire team was banned? Please feel free to write us in the comments.
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In the upcoming MMO New World, you can explore the island of Aeternum and embark on exciting expeditions. At the same time, you can also settle down comfortably: Housing in New World plays an interesting role.
This is Housing in New World: It has been known for some time that you can look forward to a comprehensive housing system in New World. Comprehensive information about the feature was already available in spring 2020.
The houses in Aeternum differ in size and characteristics, as well as in costs. However, you not only need enough money to secure a house, but you also have to earn a good reputation in your future neighborhood first. For example, you can help with city projects or eliminate pesky monster infestations to rise in the popularity ranking of the local residents.
But the effort is worth it. Because with the house, you not only get a house but also some advantages. These include:
Buffs from stored trophies and items. You can store up to 5 trophies per house that improve your performance in combat or crafting.
A retreat that you can access via fast travel
Additional storage space
A personal home that is rated
These are the options you have for building a house: In addition to the mentioned features, your houses (yes, you can own multiple) also serve as a place of self-realization. Mike Willette and Rosie Strzalkowski from Amazon Games elaborated on this point in an interview with PCGamesN.
The houses are meant to serve as a safe haven that can be furnished at will: “We wanted a place that players can call their home. A place that they can personalize and that can be seen by their friends and neighbors,” they explain (via PCGamesN.com).
There are four different house classes. The more expensive the homes are, the more pets, decorations, and furniture you can store. And one may need a lot of space: “There are over 550 furnishings in the game with which you can decorate, and more will be added after launch.” The items are expected to come in a variety of thematic variations and colors.
Housing rewards you with buffs
The presentation factor of the painstakingly collected items over the course of the game should not come up short: “We have drawn inspiration from many games with housing. Some of the new ideas we have in mind include ways to showcase items in the house, interact with them, and celebrate. But we will say more about that in the future.”
Those who want can show off their nicely furnished house impressively to their friends. And with some effort, you can also present your pretty house to the other players.
This is how the rating works: There is an elaborate point system into which each house is categorized. Based on the items placed and where they stand, players can earn points: “You can place a table upside down on the ceiling, but you won’t get any points for that. The goal was to create a balance between player creativity and structure.”
There should be a set of rules where players can compete against each other. The prize: The house with the highest score will be displayed to the public in the settlement. This is said to also help motivate players in their decoration hunting and arrangement.
Is the housing feature something for you, or would you rather focus on the other aspects of New World once it is released? The MMO is set to be released on August 31, 2021. It belongs to a whole series of games that MMORPG fans can still look forward to in 2021.
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To keep the servers in the multiplayer mode for up to 128 players of Battlefield 2042 full, developer DICE is relying on bots. However, they are not just meant to fill the matches, but also bring other practical features into the game. MeinMMO summarizes the role that AI opponents play in the shooter.
What’s new about this? So far, AI opponents were mainly used in the story mode of the Battlefield series. Occasionally, there were modes like the co-op mode from Battlefield 3 – apart from that, bots were not seen in multiplayer.
With Battlefield 2042, however, bots will take on a different and new role. Their main purpose will be to fill the servers in case not enough participants are found for matches with 128 players. There are, however, other places where AI enemies will be deployed, going beyond just a fill-in option.
Where does the information come from? It can be found on the official website for Battlefield 2042 (via answers.ea.com). There are also many other details about the shooter. We will explain how the bots will be utilized.
How smart the AI opponents will operate remains to be seen. Will they function as pilots?
Bots in Battlefield 2042 ensure full matches, also enabling co-op and solo training
When will bots be used? Regardless of region, the bots will ensure that you always have enough opponents to shoot at in matches. However, there are two other interesting features that the bots will bring into the game:
Co-op: You can start matches with your friends where you will only encounter AI opponents.
Solo: Apparently, you can also play alone against other bots.
How will this work? On the official website for Battlefield 2042, there is only limited information available. It mentions co-op and solo matches in the Conquest and Breakthrough modes. Whether this will also be possible for later planned game modes is currently unknown.
It is not entirely clear if, for example, you will face 60 other bots with a team of four against another 64 enemy bots. However, since these modes are mentioned, we can expect full bot teams. It is also unclear how much flexibility you will have in creating such matches and whether the number of bots can be determined.
Regardless, both the solo and co-op modes should provide a good opportunity to improve your skills before diving into multiplayer battles. How clever the opponent AI becomes remains to be seen. It is unlikely they will truly replace real players.
At least you can use this opportunity to hone your flying skills with jets and helicopters at your own pace. Additionally, it might also allow for a more stress-free exploration of the 7 major launch maps of Battlefield 2042.
When will Battlefield 2042 be released? The shooter is scheduled to be released on October 21, 2021. The game will be available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.
However, the versions for PS4 and Xbox One will differ significantly from the newer console variants. For example, there should be a maximum of 64 players on a map, which is just half. It is thus unclear whether the bots will be used there as well.
Conclusion: Sounds exciting, but needs to prove itself
The subway system on the modern Verdansk map was nothing more than a gimmick. Hardly anyone used the fast travel seriously as a tactical alternative; at most as a loot cave when there was nothing else available. This was also due to its static setup – it always went in one direction or another, and you had to wait for the trains.
These issues could be resolved by the “Red Doors” and attempt to use the opposite approach. Possibly the locations of the doors are variable in each match, and a red door in the Boneyard does not always stand in the fuselage of a plane wreck.
This variability makes the system much more exciting than the subway. “There’s a Red Door back there, let’s get out” would be an interesting new alternative that would meaningfully expand the gameplay in Warzone.
What do you think? Do you think the new fast travel will be better than the subway? Are you annoyed by the introduction of such a “supernatural” feature? Discuss with us in the comments on MeinMMO.
Call of Duty: Warzone introduces Season 4 “The Red Doors” – a new fast travel system. The mysterious red doors replace the subway, which provided comfortable tours before the switch to Verdansk ’84. MeinMMO takes a look at what is currently known about the system and what the deal is with the doors.
Update June 17: Season 4 is live and the “Red Doors” are indeed a new fast travel system that randomly sends you across the map. We have included a clip to show you what it looks like:
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Original announcement: Call of Duty is starting a new season on June 17 and shows a refreshing change for the battle royale Warzone on the Season 4 roadmap:
The Red Doors from the Cold War campaign in Warzone
What are the Red Doors? The red doors are already known from the Cold War campaign. The story revolves a lot around brainwashing, memory manipulation, and hallucinations. The red doors are somewhat of a hint at an ongoing hallucination – they are not real. There is probably one red door somewhere in a Russian bunker in the CoD story. But most of the red doors in Cold War were part of a hallucination.
The doors often led to another thought section, to another little story. They are a tool for Agent Adler to maintain control over the victim during a brainwash.
How does this fit into Warzone? Through Warzone, the CoD creators have connected the “Modern Warfare” and “Black Ops” universes. This even goes so far that the current large map of Warzone takes place in the past – Verdansk in 1984.
However, following the clues, the story in Warzone does not involve a real time travel. Because the current map is called “Flashback” and probably tells the story of how Verdansk reaches the point of being destroyed by an atomic bomb in 2021.
So we are not actually replaying the “true” story, but rather the memories of someone involved, who may also be slightly blurred by psychotropic drugs. A good excuse when the next Warzone round doesn’t go well. But probably also the story basis for the introduction of the “Red Doors”.
By the way, the red doors were also seen in the cutscene during the introduction of Verdansk ’84 and led players to the new map for the first time during the live event (timestamp 0:50 minutes):
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How do the Red Doors work? It’s not entirely clear yet. But since the basic idea of the system is much freer than a subway that always runs in a circle, the new fast travel system should be more flexible. To introduce the new system, the developers write in the blog for Season 4:
Our intel cannot explain the origin of these mysterious red doors around Verdansk, but one thing is certain: They allow you to [[REDACTED]] around the [[REDACTED]]. What’s behind them? Explore and enter them to [[REDACTED]] across the [[REDACTED]].
Red Doors won’t [[REDACTED]] unless you ping them, and after you step through, there’s no telling [[REDACTED]] exiting out the other side…
Translation: “Our information cannot explain the origin of these mysterious red doors in Verdansk, but one thing is clear: They allow you to [REDACTED]. What is behind them? Explore and enter them to [REDACTED] across [REDACTED].
The red doors do not [[REDACTED]], unless you ping them. And after you pass through, one cannot say, [REDACTED] when the other side ends…”
The slightly encrypted text, along with leaks from the past, suggests that the red doors have a random component. Data miner “@CoDPerseus_” pointed out the following dataset on Twitter:
You can see all kinds of target points for a Red Door in the hospital. There are as many as 12 different target points just for the door in the hospital. Along with the hint from the developer blog – “one cannot say, [REDACTED] when the other side ends…” – it suggests that you open a door by pinging it, but do not know where you will end up.
Details will likely only be revealed with the start of Season 4, such as taking teammates with you, the actual activation, or availability in a match.
Conclusion: Sounds exciting, but needs to prove itself
The subway system on the modern Verdansk map was nothing more than a gimmick. Hardly anyone used the fast travel seriously as a tactical alternative; at most as a loot cave when there was nothing else available. This was also due to its static setup – it always went in one direction or another, and you had to wait for the trains.
These issues could be resolved by the “Red Doors” and attempt to use the opposite approach. Possibly the locations of the doors are variable in each match, and a red door in the Boneyard does not always stand in the fuselage of a plane wreck.
This variability makes the system much more exciting than the subway. “There’s a Red Door back there, let’s get out” would be an interesting new alternative that would meaningfully expand the gameplay in Warzone.
What do you think? Do you think the new fast travel will be better than the subway? Are you annoyed by the introduction of such a “supernatural” feature? Discuss with us in the comments on MeinMMO.
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.
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.
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.
If you want to know more about the weapons you can use to cause destruction on the maps of Battlefield 2042, you’re in the right place:
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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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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Patrick Freese Editor at Mein-MMO
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.
Leya Jankowski Editor-in-Chief at Mein-MMO
The Division: Heartland
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”.
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.
Sven Galitzki Freelance Author at Mein-MMO
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.
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.
Jürgen Horn 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.
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.
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.
Pokémon
Moveset
Mega-Charizard Y
Fire Spin and Blast Burn
Shadow Metagross
Bullet Punch + Meteor Mash
Shadow Moltres
Fire Spin + Overheat
Shadow Machamp
Counter + Dynamic Punch
Shadow Entei
Fire Fang + Overheat
Reshiram
Fire Fang + Overheat
Mega-Charizard X
Fire Spin + Blast Burn
Shadow Charizard
Fire Spin + Blast Burn
Metagross
Bullet Punch + Meteor Mash
Mega-Houndoom
Fire 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.
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.
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.
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:
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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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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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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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.
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.
We are embedding the gameplay trailer for Season 4 here:
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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.
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.
