The developers of Path of Exile have announced their new season. It is clear for the fans, a successful feature from the successor is absolutely necessary for the new league.
What is this feature? Asynchronous trading has changed Path of Exile 2 in a way that few other features ever could. This was particularly evident in the last season, where the fans also found great joy in the game, which was not so much the case in the league before.
Previously, players regularly struggled with scammers, bots, and absent players during trading. With asynchronous trading, trading simply runs in the background without the risk of being scammed.
This relief brought much more joy to players in the endgame of Path of Exile 2, where it is difficult to obtain the perfect gear for one’s character without trading with other players.
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Path of Exile 2 shows Season 2 in the new trailer, brings Act 4 and 3 interludes into play
A feature also for Part 1
What do the players demand? Players have been demanding asynchronous trading in the form of an auction house or trading post for years before Path of Exile 2. With the new installment, however, the calls became louder, and the developers decided to listen to the fans and incorporate the new trading system.
Now the new league of Path of Exile (1) is coming, and fans are demanding on Reddit that the new trading system be added for the first part as well. Due to the similarity of both games, this feature could probably be implemented quickly.
Developers also promised at the release of the feature in Part 2 that they would later bring it to the predecessor, as long as there are no issues (cf. PathofExile.com). However, they have achieved this, and there were no major incidents regarding the new trading system.
When does the new league start? The developers of Path of Exile announced on PathofExile.com that the new league is set to start on time for Halloween on October 31, 2025.
Before the season starts, there will be a livestream where the developers will present the new features and changes and where it will also be clarified whether the requested change will really be implemented in this season.
A player shows on Reddit how he squeezes a €2,700 RTX 5090 into a tiny PC case and the thing actually runs. The high-end GPU fills the interior almost completely, but the PC starts without any problems.
What does he show? The post by User enaZ9 with the simple title “It fits” is currently causing quite a stir on Reddit with 5,420 upvotes and 186 comments. The user proudly presents his PC, in which the gigantic RTX 5090 hardly finds any space.
In the picture (see below), it looks like the builder forced his graphics card into the case with sheer force. One almost gets the impression that the hardware fought for its place in the case. And all because he didn’t want to buy a new case.
Between the outward-bulging side panel and the graphics card, there seems to be only a hint of air left, and anyone looking at the picture inevitably wonders how this computer is still supposed to function at all.
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The community celebrates the absurd build, but there is also criticism
How is the build received? In the comments on Reddit, the community celebrates the unusual build with a broad, digital grin. Many pay respect to the builder for his courage and the precision with which he squeezed the gigantic RTX 5090 into the mini case.
Others react with a wink. User MixtureOfAmateurs writes on Reddit: “I have the same problem with an RTX 3050 6GB and an HP EliteDesk. Should I follow the same path as you or just grind down the plastic cover a bit?” The user muckypup82 (via Reddit) writes instead: “I don’t think you need to worry about the graphics card sagging.”
Why is sagging a problem? Large graphics cards are very heavy. They are only screwed in at the back of the case and stick on one side into the motherboard. Due to their enormous length and weight, they can bend down over time. This can cause them to be damaged.
To prevent this, there are special graphics card holders. In this case, however, they are definitely not needed, as the card is pressed so extremely into the case that it cannot move at all.
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What do the less enthusiastic voices say? There are also critical comments. On Reddit, Brawndo_or_Water notes that someone who can afford a GPU at this price range should also have $50 left for a suitable case.
Another user wonders: “I will never understand why people do this instead of just buying a new suitable case,” says Highlander198116 (via Reddit. “For me, it’s just silly,” says RunnerLuke357 (via Reddit). One should just buy a larger case right away.
What does the player himself say about it? He seems to share the humor. In response to a question from User DrRussleJimmies (via Reddit) asking why he doesn’t buy a new case, he simply replied: “I didn’t feel like it.”
Battlefield 6 is the latest installment in the popular shooter series. What you should know about the release, beta, price, and system requirements can be found here in our overview.
What kind of game is Battlefield 6? Battlefield 6 is an upcoming first-person shooter from Electronic Arts that features large, modern warfare battles with vehicles, infantry, and destructible environments. The game focuses on intense multiplayer combat and is expected to include a full single-player campaign as well as a battle royale component.
You can read the key information about the release and more here. We will continuously update the post to keep you informed.
Update on October 8, 2025: We have reviewed and made structural adjustments to the post.
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Reveal-Trailer zu Battlefield 6
All information on the release, early access & beta of Battlefield 6
When is Battlefield 6 coming out? The release of Battlefield 6 is scheduled for October 10 and will begin at 5:00 PM German time.
There will also be a preload. According to an alert fan, the EA App dates the start of the preload to October 3 at 5:00 PM German time.
On which platforms will Battlefield 6 be released? The new Battlefield will be available for Steam, Epic Games, EA App, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Will the game also be available on Game Pass? Nothing is known about this yet.
Is there an early access? No, there is no early access for the launch of Battlefield 6.
How large is the game? EA states that the data size is 55 GB for minimum requirements and 80 GB for recommended requirements. According to a statement by EA to PC Gamer, this is related to the fact that players can choose which parts of the game they want to install. Depending on what you want to install, the game size varies within these data amounts.
All important information on multiplayer, crossplay & matchmaking
Is there crossplay? Yes, at the launch of Battlefield 6, there will be crossplay. You will then be able to play together with friends on other platforms.
With crossplay enabled, EA wants to ensure that players of their own platform stay mostly on their own and that players from the other platform only join as “fillers” when there are not enough participants from their own platform (see x.com)
Can you disable crossplay? Yes, but only console players can benefit from this advantage. Fans on PC will have to deal with crossplay, as the option to turn it off is not available for them.
More about crossplay and multiplayer can be read here:
How many players are in the battles in Battlefield 6? The battles are designed for a maximum of 64 players. This returns the game to its traditional roots after the player count was increased to 128 in Battlefield 2042.
What will matchmaking look like? The automatic selection of teammates is expected to have a kind of “skill-based matchmaking” (SBMM) that additionally depends on the following factors:
How much will Battlefield 6 cost? After the multiplayer reveal, the prices for the shooter were also released. You can expect the following:
The standard edition is expected to cost €69.99 for PC and €79.99 for consoles.
The more expensive Phantom edition is expected to be priced at €99.99 (PC) and €109.99 (console).
What does the Phantom edition offer? The premium edition of Battlefield comes with the full version. Regarding the pre-order offer, the Tombstone Pack, you should pre-order. Additionally, you will receive the following contents:
BF Pro Token: Battle Pass + 25 rank skips, exclusive unlocks & more
Phantom Squad: 4 soldier skins
Weapon configuration “Veiled”
Weapon configuration “Shadow Striker”
Melee weapon skin “Glimmer”
Vehicle skin “Chimera”
Weapon sticker “Skull”
Weapon talisman & dog tag
Phantom XP Boost Set
Is there a collector’s edition? No, there is no physical or digital collector’s edition.
Is there a pre-order bonus? Yes, if you pre-order Battlefield 6, you will receive the Tombstone Pack. It contains the following:
Soldier skin “Gravedigger”
Player card “Heroic Fallen”
Weapon talisman “Bandolier”
Weapon sticker “Express Delivery”
L110 weapon configuration “Axe”
Soldier patch “Doom Prophecy”
Tombstone XP Boost Set
Can you upgrade from the standard version to the Phantom edition? Yes, this should also be possible and will cost around €29.99 for both PC and console. If you can’t decide on an edition, here is a brief buying guide:
What requirements must the PC meet? The system requirements have also been listed on Steam and are as follows:
PC Minimum Requirements
CPU: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
GPU: Nvidia RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT 6 GB
RAM: 16 GB
Storage: at least 55 GB
Recommended PC Requirements
CPU: Intel Core i7-10700 / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
GPU: Nvidia RTX 3060Ti / AMD Radeon RX 6700-XT
RAM: 16 GB
Storage: at least 80 GB
Everything about gameplay and new features
Are there classes in Battlefield 6 again? Yes, in Battlefield 6, classes are expected to return in their traditional form. The available classes include:
The Assault Soldier
The Engineer
The Recon
The Support
Each class brings its specializations that allow for a unique playstyle. Additionally, you can add skins to each class if you have obtained any through pre-ordering or the Phantom edition.
What game modes are there? All modes of EA have been introduced for Battlefield 6:
Conquest
Breakthrough
Rush
Team Deathmatch
Squad Deathmatch
Domination
King of the Hill
Escalation
Everything about the different modes can be read here:
Are the first skins already known? Yes, you can find the first skins from the Phantom edition and the pre-order bonus. They are based on realistic soldiers and differ significantly from the skins that shooter giants like Call of Duty bring to the market. Before the release, Battlefield 6 looks very realistic and immersive.
In Battlefield 6 you can play cross-platform with other players. However, there are some restrictions. What you need to know is explained here.
How can you play Battlefield 6 in crossplay? Crossplay is enabled by default in Battlefield 6 – no matter which platform you are playing on. So you can play together from the start with players from PC, Xbox Series, and PS5.
Can you disable crossplay? Players on PC cannot disable crossplay and must always expect console players to appear in their matches. This is different for players on Xbox or PS5.
Here you can turn off the crossplay feature in the “System” settings tab. You will then play only with players on your respective console type.
Update from October 8, 2025: We have reviewed the article due to the upcoming release on October 10 and made some structural adjustments.
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EA zeigt neuen Trailer zur Kampagne von Battlefield 6
Are PC players forced to play with console players? Yes and No. The matchmaking is designed to match players first with those of the same platform type. If the match search takes too long, players of the other type will fill in.
As a PC player, you may always encounter console players and vice versa if current player numbers require it. In general, however, care should be taken to keep player types as separate as possible.
What should matchmaking generally look like? There should be a kind of “skill-based matchmaking” (SBMM) for the automatic selection of teammates, which also depends on the following factors:
Ping
The player’s location
The server availability
How many players participate in multiplayer per match? Depending on the mode, between 16 and 64 players participate. For the new and standalone battle royale mode, even up to 100 players in 4-player squads are possible.
What multiplayer modes are there? In total, there are the following modes in Battlefield 6 that you can play online with others:
Conquest
Breakthrough
Rush
Team Deathmatch
Squad Deathmatch
Domination
King of the Hill
Escalation
Additionally, there is the battle royale mode and Battlefield Portal, which allows you to create your own content.
Especially to play Battlefield 6 on PC, you need to consider a few additional things. Due to measures against cheaters, you must have “Secure Boot” activated, otherwise, you can’t even start the game. We explain how this works here: Battlefield 6: Secure Boot not activated? Here’s how to do it easily
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In the beta ofBattlefield 6 there was a bug: an eternal loading screen after a found match. We show you how to fix it if you encounter it at release as well.
What bug is it about? Since the start of the beta, many players reported an “Infinite Loading Screen Bug” where they were trapped on the loading screen after a match was found. For some players, it also flickers black. The bug mainly occurred when you wanted to play the Conquest mode and the map Cairo. It was a known issue that the developers were working on (see x.com).
If the bug occurs again at release, we have some reasons and possibilities for you to potentially solve the problem on PC and consoles yourself if you don’t want to miss the mode.
Update from October 8, 2025: The release of Battlefield 6 on October 10 is approaching and we have refreshed and structurally revised the article, in case you encounter the problem again.
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Battlefield 6 shows its maps and modes in the trailer
How you can try to fix the loading screen bug on PC
You have several options to try that have worked for other players and us:
We would like to point out that this is only based on experience and that every application is done at your own risk. If you are unsure, it is better to get a professional, as you risk damaging your system otherwise.
Switch to windowed mode: You can try pressing the Alt + Enter key combination to give the display a nudge if you are stuck.
Disable crossplay: For some players, the crossplay feature seems to cause issues. You can turn it off in the settings under system options.
Update graphics drivers: Check if your graphics card may need an update. Go to your manufacturer’s website and download the latest drivers.
Repair game files: Sometimes game files may be incorrectly installed or damaged. You can check and repair them as follows:
Steam: Right-click on the game in your library → Properties → Installed Files → Verify integrity of game files
EA App: Click on the 3 dots in the game tile in the library → Repair
Epic Games: Click on the 3 dots next to the game title in the library → Manage → Verify
Check and optimize internet connection: Check, for example, on Speedtest.net how fast your internet connection is (ideally you should have at least 3 Mbit/s download and at least 1 Mbit/s upload). It is better to use a connection via a LAN cable rather than Wi-Fi, as the connection generally runs more stable. You can try to optimize your connection by terminating other processes that require the internet, such as updates or downloads.
Close background processes: It may be that background processes or other programs are overloading your PC. Check this by opening the Task Manager with Ctrl + Shift + Esc. Then click on the Processes tab and see which ones are consuming a lot of CPU or memory.
Important: Do not just randomly close processes, as you could ruin your PC. So if in doubt, ask someone knowledgeable and only close processes whose function you also know.
Check server status: Sometimes the servers are unstable and the problem is not with the program or your PC. So check on the EA website to see if there are any issues with the servers. You may also want to check social media or community forums.
Reinstall Battlefield 6: If none of this helps, it may help to uninstall and reinstall the game. After uninstalling, restart your PC first and then install the game again.
How to address the problem on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
Also on consoles, you have a few options that you can try:
Disable crossplay: For some players, the crossplay feature seems to cause issues. You can turn it off in the settings under system options.
Check for updates: Select your game and go into the options to manually check if there is a fresh update available. Your console might also need a firmware update. Check that and restart the console after a potential update.
Check and optimize internet connection: Check, for example, on Speedtest.net how fast your internet connection is (ideally you should have at least 3 Mbit/s download and at least 1 Mbit/s upload). It is better to use a connection via a LAN cable rather than Wi-Fi, as the connection generally runs more stable. You can try to optimize your connection by terminating other processes that require the internet, such as updates or downloads.
Check server status: Sometimes the servers are unstable and the problem is not with the program or your PC. So check on the EA website to see if there are any issues with the servers. You may also want to check social media or community forums.
Interrupt simultaneous downloads and updates: If you have updates or downloads running in the background, pause or abort them while playing to preserve your connection and the console.
Clear console cache: It may help to clear the cache. You do this as follows:
PS5: Turn off console → Hold the power button until it beeps twice → Connect controller via USB → Press PS button → “Clear cache and rebuild database” → “Clear system software cache”
Reinstall Battlefield 6: If none of this helps, it may help to uninstall and reinstall the game. After uninstalling, restart your PC first and then install the game again.
We hope this helps you and that you can avoid the bug in this way. EA is still working to fix the problem on the game side. If nothing helps, you can take the downtime to secure special rewards on Twitch: Battlefield 6: All about current Twitch Drops and how to get them
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Battlefield 6 is on the brink of launch and brings you various modes to play. What makes them special and which ones you can also play in the beta, you will find out here.
What modes are available? In Battlefield 6, there are 8 different modes you can dive into. Two additional modes that don’t directly count as such but still belong, we’ve also listed for you. So in Battlefield 6, there are the following modes:
Conquest
Breakthrough
Domination
Squad Deathmatch
Team Deathmatch
Assault
King of the Hill
Escalation
Additional: Battle Royale
Additional: Battlefield Portal
What exactly awaits you in the modes, we will show you.
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Update from October 8, 2025: The release on October 10, 2025 is approaching. Therefore, we have added some new, familiar details and structurally adjusted the post.
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Die große Stärke von Battlefield 6 sind die Maps!
Conquest
Player count: 64 (32 vs. 32)
Map size: Large
Vehicles: Yes
The most well-known mode of the series. Here, two teams of 32 players each fight on huge maps for control over several areas through flags. The aim is to capture and hold as many areas as possible to reduce the points of the opposing team. Whoever runs out of points loses.
Breakthrough
Player count: 48 (24 vs. 24)
Map size: Large
Vehicles: Yes
Here, defenders fight against attackers. The attackers try to capture all sectors of the map while the defenders do everything they can to prevent them and hold their position.
Assault
Player count: 24 (12 vs. 12)
Map size: Large
Vehicles: No
A tactical mode where the attacking team must achieve specific mission objectives while the defenders must stop them. If the attackers successfully complete a mission, the battlefield shifts and moves forward.
Escalation
Player count: Unknown
Map size: Large
Vehicles: Unknown
Escalation is a new mode introduced with Battlefield 6. Teams fight for control points, the number of which decreases as the game progresses. The map also shrinks, leading to a chaotic and decisive final battle.
Team Deathmatch
Player count: Unknown
Map size: Small
Vehicles: Unknown
This mode takes place on smaller maps than the previous four. You battle in 2 teams against each other to be the first group to reach a set number of kills.
Squad Deathmatch
Player count: Unknown
Map size: Small
Vehicles: Unknown
This mode also takes place on smaller maps. Instead of fighting in 2 large teams, you will battle here in smaller squads consisting of 4 players against each other. The game ends when a squad reaches the set number of kills.
Domination
Player count: 16 (8 vs. 8)
Map size: Small
Vehicles: No
Similar to Conquest, only on smaller map sections and with fewer capture points. You play for domination over different areas that you capture via flags. The aim is to capture and hold as many areas as possible to reduce the points of the opposing team. Whoever runs out of points loses.
King of the Hill
Player count: 16 (8 vs. 8)
Map size: Small
Vehicles: No
The name already hints at it: You fight in two teams for a single control point. This all takes place on a relatively small map.
Additional: Battle Royale
Player count: Up to 100
So far, not much is known about this mode, except that it will also exist and be playable separately from Battlefield 6. It is expected that this mode will be based on the Firestorm mode from Battlefield V. Everything you need to know about it can be read here: Battlefield 6: Battle Royale – What is known about the mode
Additional: Battlefield Portal
Battlefield Portal is technically not a mode, but a tool for players to create their own modes and rules. It allows players to use and combine elements from previous titles in the Battlefield series. Battlefield Portal will also be a part of Battlefield 6.
Nintendo releases an animated short film on their YouTube channel, provides no context to fans, and leaves them confused.
What has Nintendo uploaded on YouTube? About 3 hours ago, the YouTube channel Nintendo of America uploaded a video: “Close to You – Nintendo.” It is a short animated film starring a baby.
Its pacifier seems to float away from it in a mysterious way, causing the baby to learn to take its first steps. The whole thing is set to piano tones, with no spoken words.
No indication is given as to the context in which this animation is supposed to exist. Neither the video description nor the end provides a clue as to what Nintendo wants to communicate.
After 3 minutes and 54 seconds, the video ends without a comment. Speaking of comments: Nintendo has disabled the comment section under the video, preventing the community from exchanging thoughts there.
The latest major release from Nintendo was the Switch 2:
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The Nintendo Switch 2 in the unboxing video
“It’s just a short film?”
What does this mean? This is what the Nintendo community is questioning on other platforms. User Skullghost comments on Reddit: “I have never been so confused by an upload from Nintendo.” DirtyDan413 also wonders on Reddit what this means and especially what the company wants to sell him with it.
You can watch the video here on YouTube:
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Some voices suspect that the animation could be related to the Pikmin franchise:
croctus36 thinks he recognizes the music (Source: Reddit): “I can hear parts of the Pikmin theme throughout the video, and it’s almost like invisible Pikmin are moving things around.”
TerribleTerabytes also believes the music must be a reference (Source: Reddit): “I heard the Pikmin theme and thought it was an announcement for the game. But uh … apparently not? It’s just a short film? Strange.”
Others believe it has to do with the Mario Galaxy universe. User Kylestache, for example, suspects on Reddit that the baby is Baby Rosalina: “I think it’s for the Super Mario Galaxy movie. It’s Baby Rosalina and the invisible being is the star.”
On October 7, 2025, update 1.2.10.0 for Dune: Awakening was released. Included: a restoration system for destroyed vehicles.
What is this new system? With the new update, you have the ability to recover lost vehicles through a new mode of your vehicle backup tool. This applies to vehicles that have been completely destroyed by sandworms, Coriolis storms, or in combat.
Note that you must recover lost vehicles within 72 hours, or they are lost forever. Up to 5 vehicles can be restored at the same time. Each restoration costs a Solaris fee, and restored vehicles lose 15 percent of their maximum durability.
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Dune: Awakening verdoppelt nach großem Update die Spielerzahlen
Highlights and Patch Notes for Update 1.2.10.0
What else does the new update bring? Other highlights of the newly released patch include the following innovations:
The construction tool now features a “Replace” mode, allowing building parts to be replaced with other compatible parts. This way, you can quickly upgrade your bases with new sets.
The loot in PvP areas has been updated and is now instantiated, similar to loot in PvE areas.
The developers have implemented a new loot structure for the Deep Desert. Blueprints do not rotate weekly anymore. Instead, all blueprints can be purchased each week, except those reserved for Landsraad merchants.
In the vehicle management menu, it is now possible to select the vehicle as a respawn point.
The visibility of vehicles has been drastically increased to up to 2 km.
Wind traps no longer consume filters when the base’s water storage is full.
What is the current status of the game? After a strong launch on Steam, Dune: Awakening is struggling to attract players to the servers. Chapter 2 and the new DLC have only partially achieved this goal and have instead received harsh criticism. MeinMMO explores the reasons for the disappointing performance of the recent content packs in this article: The new DLC of Dune: Awakening proves that the developers made a serious mistake
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Maximilian “Trymacs” Stemmler reports that he feels like his Twitch colleague BastiGHG due to his new hairstyle. The change in his appearance seems so significant that he is no longer recognized on the street.
What made Trymacs do it? Trymacs is on a podcast tour with his Twitch colleagues Florian “Varion” Kiesow and Sascha “unsymapthischTV” Hellinger. In preparation for the tour, Varion and Trymacs decided to change their hairstyles. Both got their hair cut very short and bleached, reminiscent of the rapper Eminem from the 2000s.
Additionally, Trymacs completely shaved off his beard, giving him a new appearance as well. This seems to be so unusual for Trymacs’ environment that he feels like his Twitch colleague BastiGHG, he states.
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Vom Pizza-Lieferant zu einem der größten deutschen Twitch-Streamer – Leben und Karriere von Trymacs in 2 Minuten
“No one recognized me”
Why does Trymacs feel like BastiGHG? The Twitch streamer BastiGHG has never shown his face in public. His avatar is a Minecraft skin and in his Twitch streams, his camera is always focused on his hands, operating the keyboard and mouse. In public, he can “move freely” because he is not stopped by fans due to his anonymity.
Trymacs experienced a touch of this anonymity as well with his lack of a beard and new hairstyle. He reports in a stream that he has not been recognized on the street lately. At one point, he was out in Hamburg with his Twitch colleague Domenic “Chefstrobel” Strobel, where fans recognized Chefstrobel.
They greeted him but did not think about who was out with Chefstrobel. Since Chefstrobel and Trymacs have overlapping communities, this should normally have happened.
Trymacs further states: “I could walk through the city center today. I was invisible. No one recognized me. (…) Complete cloak of invisibility. It’s incredibly cool. I usually only have this abroad. (…) I feel like BastiGHG. I can walk around outside and no one recognizes me.” (Source: YouTube from minute 00:22).
Twitch streamer Trymacs, with over 3.8 million followers, is likely recognized on the street quite frequently, so this unwanted break might come in handy for him. One thing the content creator is often approached about is a clip that has been following Trymacs for over 3 years: A clip on Twitch has been following Trymacs for 3 years, as he just wants to game in peace
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What is known about the Day-One Patch? When Battlefield 6 officially launches on October 10, 2025, the new online shooter from Electronic Arts will receive an initial patch, incorporating many of the insights from the previous beta tests. The developers explain on X what adjustments are planned. Here are the highlights:
Players who have already been able to play Battlefield 6 will find that the movement feels even more responsive at launch, thanks to changes in speed and the fixing of several movement issues.
The recoil of automatic weapons will be rebalanced, rewarding single shots and controlled fire in fights from greater distances.
The laser designator will have smoother deployment animations, an updated optics, and multiple fixes.
The MBT-LAW will be the standard launcher for the Pioneer, with a more precise trajectory, improved targeting, and clearer sights.
The MAS 148 Glaive will be improved by a more realistic missile trajectory, enhanced zoom and targeting, sharper scope images, and more reliable vehicle damage.
Spawn beacons will be limited to one revival per player (a total of 4 per squad) to improve balance.
The layouts of the Rush and Breakthrough modes will be revised to achieve better balance between attackers and defenders.
Operation Firestorm will be updated with a focus on lighting and performance, while issues like spawn killing will be fixed in Siege of Cairo.
UI and HUD elements will receive updated overlays, animated pings, new minimap options, and smoother navigation when equipping and deploying gear.
New options like volume controls for voice output (VO) and improvements for accessibility will be introduced.
The sound will be cleaned up to make pings easier to hear, weapons and vehicles sound sharper, and missing or delayed effects will no longer affect your situational awareness.
Improvements to the netcode are expected to reduce desynchronization, make time-to-death seem fairer, and fix instances of invisible damage.
Overall, more than 200 adjustments are expected to be included in the Day-One Patch.
Before the launch, there will be another new trailer for Battlefield 6:
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Battlefield 6: Beim offiziellen Launch-Hype-Trailer ist der Name Programm
Roadmap for Season 1 and Beyond
What else do the developers reveal? The developers explain that they plan to offer several playlists at the launch of Battlefield 6, allowing you to quickly land on the maps and modes that you enjoy the most. These playlists will include:
Solo mode playlists for favorites like Breakthrough and Conquest
Closed weapon experiences (no free choice of weapon)
Intense melee playlists
Action-packed “All-Out Warfare” playlists
All launch maps will be available in the playlists from the start. Additionally, there will be a custom search and a selection of content from the Portal mode – which is designed to provide a constant supply of fun game variations.
On October 28, 2025, the first season of Battlefield 6 will begin, bringing new maps, weapons, events, and more. Here’s the corresponding roadmap graphic:
Exciting: In conjunction with the announcement, the developers also commented on naval operations. Specifically, they said: “Separate from that, the requests for Naval Warfare have not gone unnoticed, nor have the calls for a certain fan-favorite little helicopter, platoons, and more. […] We are listening.”
This at least sounds like we might hope for an expansion of the military vehicle fleet to include naval combat in one of the later seasons.
If you haven’t played the beta of Battlefield 6, you should definitely check whether your PC has secure boot enabled before the release of the shooter. Without this setting, Battlefield 6 will not start. Here’s how to enable secure boot: Battlefield 6: Secure boot not enabled? Here’s how to do it easily
As you gradually approach the end of the story of Digimon Story Time Stranger, you will also encounter the quest “All eyes on me”. Here you can read where to find the required Etemon fragments.
What kind of quest is this? Once you have completed the main quest “Silent Envy”, the side quest “All eyes on me” will be automatically unlocked. For this, you need to search for a total of 17 fragments of the Digimon Etemon, which are scattered throughout Tokyo in the year 2020.
If you find a fragment, you can collect it by hitting it with a Digi-Attack. If you want to start your search with a few tips, the following might help:
There is only one Etemon fragment in each area.
Many areas where an Etemon fragment can be found are in and around Shinjuku.
Etemon fragments are also hidden in the beginner dungeons found in the sewers.
Otherwise, we have a list of all 17 locations for you, where you can find an Etemon and complete the quest.
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All locations of the Etemon fragments
Here you will find all locations including tips on where exactly you can find the Etemon fragments:
Location
Tip
Higashi-Shinjuku: Koshu-Kaido Intersection
At a tree.
Higashi-Shinjuku: Vision Square
Hard to miss – you will find it right in the middle of the square.
Shinjuku Underground Town: Subroad
You need to take a staircase in Vision Square.
Seibu-Shinjuku: Overpass Intersection
At the ceiling of an overpass.
Marunonaka Line: Shinjuku Station
North end on the platform.
Shinjuku Station: East Gate
To the right in the building.
Shinjuku Underground: Promenade
In the middle of the area.
Shinjuku Park: Waterfall Plaza
At a tree.
Shinjuku: Eastern Shopping District
In front of the clothing store.
Shinjuku Underground Waterway: North Block
In a lower, middle room.
Shinjuku Underground Waterway: South Block
In an alley.
Shinjuku Underground Reservoir
Near a staircase at the South Block access.
Shinjuku: A specific side alley
Bottom right in the area.
Café at the Koshu-Kaido Intersection
In the café.
Akihabara Station: Electric Town South Exit
To the right in the middle of the promenade.
Akihabara: A specific side alley
Next to a taxi.
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building: Outdoor area
MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann has chosen a vertical mouse for his daily work and he still does not regret that decision after 3 years.
In daily life, I have used a completely normal gaming mouse for many years, which I have used for both gaming and work. However, in the long run, it has put more strain on my right arm than I thought.
A recommendation back then from an acquaintance: Get yourself a vertical mouse; it makes working much more pleasant. At the beginning of 2023, I bought the Logitech Lift on sale. I have been using it almost continuously for nearly 3 years now. And I would buy the mouse again at any time.
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A vertical mouse relieves arm and hand, makes working in the office easier
What kind of mouse is this? The Logitech Lift is a vertical mouse and thus shaped differently than normal gaming or office mice you usually use at your PC.
Vertical mice have a significant advantage: they provide a more natural posture at the desk. The strain on the forearm, wrist, and shoulder is significantly reduced, and you can reduce health risks. And that should not be underestimated. As someone who spends 8 to 10 hours at the desk daily, I can confirm that switching to a vertical mouse has really paid off.
An advantage that I have specifically appreciated about the Logitech Lift: the replaceable battery in the mouse.
Does the mouse have a disadvantage? Yes, and that is the relatively long adjustment period. At first, it takes time to get used to the strange posture. And even your thumb has to do significantly more work at the beginning than with a normal mouse.
Another disadvantage that should not be underestimated: In gaming, the Logitech Lift is only partially usable: While it is a great help in my daily life, I switch to a “real” gaming mouse for gaming. At the latest in a fast shooter like Marvel: Rivals, the Logitech Lift is simply not precise enough for me. In slower games, such as Anno 1800, the Lift is quite usable.
Most vertical mice are not really suitable for competitive gaming, with one exception: Razer’s Pro Click V2 Vertical Edition offers fantastic gaming technology, but in the detailed test for MeinMMO it was overall too heavy for long gaming sessions.
Where can you buy the mouse? Currently, you can get the Vertical Lift for 39.90 Euro at Amazon, and that is almost the best price for the mouse. Only in March 2025 did the mouse cost 1 Euro less. With this deal, you can’t go wrong.
What alternatives are there? Aside from Logitech and Razer’s model, there are also plenty of cheaper alternatives, from CSL, Anker, or Trust, all costing between 15 and 25 Euro.
If you are looking for a good shooter mouse, check here: If you like to play shooters, you need a fast and precise mouse. Preferably lightweight mice with few additional buttons. We at MeinMMO present to you the best mice for shooters in 2024 and explain for which player they are best suited: The best gaming mice for shooters that you can currently buy
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For 11 years, players have had the opportunity to explore the universe in Elite Dangerous. Now the developers have revealed how much players have seen, and the number is shockingly low.
What game are we talking about? The space MMO Elite Dangerous has been around since 2014 and mixes the genres of simulation with MMO and FPS aspects. Our Milky Way serves as the game world, which can be explored in a version specifically simulated for the game as a persistent world.
Players have been doing this for over a decade now and still have to settle for a sobering statistic.
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Nearly 11 years and hardly any progress
How is exploration going? The developers of Elite Dangerous have released new statistics. In them, they reveal how little players have explored in the nearly 11 years since the release.
Players have been to 261,063,785 star systems, which is only about 0.0653% of the entire game world, considering the vast universe, as the developers explain on Facebook. The game world is simply absurdly large, which is why a rise to 0.1% is also not in sight anytime soon.
At the end of 2024, the developers provided a similar update on exploring their game world. At that time, some of our readers complained that while the world is large, there isn’t much exciting to discover. This criticism is also reflected now in the comments on Facebook. Fans complain about ice and rock planets that are good for nothing but resources.
What’s currently happening in the space MMO? The developers of Elite Dangerous released a roadmap in February 2025 outlining plans for the year on EliteDangerous.com. While in 2024 they tried to bring new content into the game with Powerplay 2.0, 2025 is focused more on spaceships.
Here there were several new examples for players to fly through space and explore new systems. New gameplay features were also on the agenda for 2025. With the “Vanguards” feature, the developers aimed to enhance group gameplay and make it easier for new players to join.
In Pokémon GO the next event has been announced. This brings not only 2 new monsters to the game but also a spooky atmosphere with festive decorations and a familiar melody.
What is this event? The new event “Halloween 2025: Part 1” has been announced for Pokémon GO. It starts on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 10:00 AM and ends on Monday, October 27, 2025, at 10:00 AM.
Two monsters are making their debuts in the game, there are new event field research tasks, as well as new avatar items and event stickers. During the event, PokéStops and gyms will be decorated in colorful Halloween decor and a familiar, partially feared melody is returning: At night, a remix of the Lavender Town music will play, which you can hear in this video on YouTube.
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What new monsters are there? The event introduces two matcha Pokémon, Mortcha and its evolution Fatalitcha, both of which are Grass and Ghost types introduced in the ninth generation. To evolve Mortcha into Fatalitcha, you will need 20 Mortcha candies.
However, the previously known tea Pokémon Fatalitee can now also be caught for the first time in its shiny variant with some luck. Other wild event Pokémon alongside Fatalitee include Zorua (also in its shiny variant), Hisui-Zorua, and Gruff.
Which Pokémon can be encountered through event field research? For completing field research tasks during the Halloween event, you can encounter the following Pokémon:
Zobiris*
Makabaja*
Zorua*
Hisui-Zorua
Lichtel*
Skallyk*
Paragoni*
Kryppuk*
All monsters marked with a * can also appear as shiny.
Which Pokémon appear in raid battles? During the event, the following Pokémon will appear in raid battles:
Level 1 raid battles
Galar-Makabaja*
Fatalitee*
Mortcha
Level 2 raid battles
Alola-Knogga*
Hisui-Tornupto*
Hisui-Admurai*
Crypto-raids level 1:
Crypto-Makabaja
Crypto-Paragoni
All monsters marked with a * can also appear as shiny.
What bonuses are there in the event? During the event, there are several bonuses that can be unlocked by owning the “GO-Pass: Halloween 2025”:
Rank 1:
Double catch candies
GO-Pass-Deluxe: Triple catch candies
Rank 2:
Increased chance for trainers at level 31 and above for XL candies when catching Pokémon with nice, great, or excellent throws
Rank 3:
Double transfer candies
Increased chance for trainers at level 31 and above to receive XL candies when transferring Pokémon
GO-Pass-Deluxe: Triple transfer candies
GO-Pass-Deluxe: Even greater chance for trainers at level 31 and above to receive XL candies when transferring Pokémon
Until the Halloween event starts, there is still some time. But even until then, there are various events and additional content in Pokémon GO that you can engage with. What those are in the current month and when exactly they take place can be found here on MeinMMO: Pokémon GO: All events in October 2025 – dates in the list
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League of Legends is a very complex game with many different mechanics that make each round unique. In an apparently normal match, however, the almost impossible can happen, as a Twitch streamer found out.
Which Twitch streamer are we talking about? The top laner and “cosplayer”, Alois_NL, regularly streams League of Legends on his Twitch channel. He currently aims to conquer the Korean server and plays the champion Dr. Mundo.
What did Alois experience? On X, the LoL streamer posted a screenshot showing the summary of damage to structures. After a 17-minute victory, he checked how much damage he and his teammates had inflicted. To his astonishment, he was solely responsible for all the structural damage done by his team.
Alois himself says that he has never seen anything like this in his LoL career and that “the stars must have perfectly aligned”. Furthermore, he wonders if such a case has ever occurred before.
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Why is this almost impossible? League of Legends is played on a map with three lanes and a jungle. Each lane has three towers and an inhibitor that spawns minions. The main objective to win is to destroy the towers and structures leading to the Nexus, the team’s main base, thereby winning the game.
Usually, there is almost always a way to deal some damage to the first tower, especially when the opposing champion is in base buying items or regenerating health.
In a match that is heavily lost, it can happen that only one or even no champion inflicted damage on structures. However, Alois won the match, making it even crazier that none of his teammates even considered attacking the important structures.
His fans are also astonished
What do his fans say about the “achievement”? Under the post on X, user ZankoAkurou wonders how this is even possible. Another user writes on X.com that he can somewhat understand it due to Alois’s champion choice, but there is one among them who can excellently push the minions with his abilities and thus would have enough opportunities to attack a structure.
The question of whether this has happened before has also been answered. X user MvSBatman showed with a screenshot that it happened to him exactly the same way, but his match was several years ago and it has not occurred again since.
The post by Alois also astonishes players on Reddit:Alarming_Tea_219 writes that he has played several rounds where he dealt more or even twice as much damage to structures as his entire team, but there has never been a match like Alois’s.
Besides Alois, who currently wants to conquer the Korean server, there are other Twitch streamers who set their own challenges. Recently, the player Bardinette set himself the goal of ranking up without killing a single minion, which are actually urgently needed to earn important gold for items: Twitch streamer sabotages his team in LoL through a special challenge and gets banned for it
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For Final Fantasy XIV, Patch 7.35 is now available, bringing the major coop with Monster Hunter Wilds. The community is already celebrating the matchmaking for the new Deep Dungeon and a fresh emote.
Arkveld can be approached by all level 100 fighters who have completed the main story and have an item level of 725. The monster will be unlocked through a quest line, and there are new Monster Hunter items in the game.
On Reddit, the patch notes are already being discussed, and surprisingly, it’s not Arkveld that excites players the most, but rather the matchmaking in the new dungeon.
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The new matchmaking? Wow, major victory
Why is the matchmaking cool? The new matchmaking is part of the new Deep Dungeon Pilgrim’s Path. Groups of up to four players face increasingly difficult levels from 1 to 100. The levels are randomly shuffled and always consist of different challenges.
So far, there are already two other Deep Dungeons, the Palace of the Dead and Heavensward. However, what is new in Pilgrim’s Path is that there is a kind of group finder: groups with 3 or fewer players can hire random members. This applies not only to the lower levels but also to the higher ones.
This has caused excitement among players on Reddit. punnyjr comments as comment (via Reddit): Wow, major victory. Reddit user Weekly-Variation4311 feels similarly: Yes, they said that in the Life Letter, that was the thing that excited me the most.
Commentator No_Glass7125, on the other hand, fears that this may lead to frustration on Fridays when tanks pull entire levels and healer bots cast maximum low-level spells (via Reddit).
What else is in the patch? Besides the new Deep Dungeon and the Monster Hunter coop, there are a few other things waiting for players. Here’s an overview:
New battles: Eminent Grief & Eminent Grief (variable)
Available as part of the new Deep Dungeon
New quests for Hildibrand
New beast tribe: the Yok Huy
New armor
New furnishings
New hairstyles
New emotes
New mounts
and much more
Patch 7.35 goes live on October 7, 2025. All content will be playable as soon as the requirements are met by the current character. One of the new hairstyles has longer hair. However, it does not reach the detail level of the stylings recently implemented in the mobile version of the game: Ironically, the wrong version of Final Fantasy XIV is now fulfilling the dreams of many players
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Since October 1, 2025, the prices of the Xbox Game Pass have significantly increased. Many former users and players are reacting in shock and anger, but one agency knew better years ago.
Who commented on the price increase of the Game Pass? Since the Xbox Game Pass has become a little more to almost 50% more expensive depending on the tier, many players are complaining about this decision: It’s inappropriate, too expensive, and even makes “the PS Plus offer of the Playstation seem like a good deal” (Muddy Verity via X).
While many players express frustration and disappointment, a person has now responded to the discussion who already anticipated such consequences. She tried together with her agency to prevent such an outcome.
Lina Khan, who was the chairwoman of the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) at the time of Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision, responded to a X post. This post shows the rising costs of the Game Pass since the acquisition of Activision Blizzard and reports that Microsoft had stated at that time that the acquisition should not lead to rising prices for the subscription model – exactly what she and the FTC had warned against.
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Microsoft is “too big to worry”
What does the former chairwoman say about the price increase? The post that Khan responded to illustrates with a graphic how the price of the Game Pass (Ultimate tier) has risen significantly and disproportionately from 2023 to 2025 since the court rejected the FTC’s efforts. The conclusion of the poster @LeeHepner: “Lina Khan was right” (via X).
Khan demonstrates with her reaction that she and the FTC could observe how similar decisions had previously led to rising prices, as “dominant companies simply become too big to worry about the consequences”:
The acquisition of Activision by Microsoft resulted in significant price increases and layoffs, which harmed both players and developers.
As we have observed in various industries, increasing market consolidation and rising prices often go hand in hand.
When dominant companies become too big to worry, they can worsen the situation for their customers without worrying about the consequences.
How did the FTC act during Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision? The FTC had warned since its objection that Microsoft could exploit its dominant position in the market, to increase the prices of the Game Pass. To get the deal through, Microsoft made multiple promises, to which complaints followed. FTC lawyers stated that Microsoft contradicted itself and made “inconsistent” statements.
If you want to learn more about the FTC’s efforts and Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision, you can do so here on MeinMMO .
Crimson Desert releases 11 minutes of new gameplay and further ignites the anticipation for the highly awaited action RPG.
What kind of gameplay is this? Those who only follow the official channels for Crimson Desert may have missed this new gameplay material. You can currently watch the video only through IGN’s official channel on YouTube.
Here you can see the latest trailer for Crimson Desert:
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More battles and a new grappling hook
What does the gameplay show? This time it shows an entire quest: Hero Kliff wanders through an army camp in search of a duke. When he sees him, he immediately wants to speak with “Grey Mane” (a nickname of the protagonist) privately. He then describes the current situation to us:
During the duke’s absence, rebels have taken over his castle, which is why he is now trapped in front of his own walls
The situation seemed hopeless for the duke until Kliff showed up. A countess apparently spoke favorably of our protagonist to him.
The duke wants to retake his castle and Kliff is to assist him. He first storms the northern gate of the castle with the duke’s soldiers. Here the combat system of Crimson Desert shines once again:
The first enemy is immediately thrown to the ground by Kliff and hurled away in one swing
Next, combat with the spear (which is more like a cross between a glaive and a halberd) is demonstrated. The weapon is suitable for sweeping attacks and precise thrusts
The moveset with sword and shield is also presented again – this time with a magical attack that freezes enemies
Here you can also see the new gameplay:
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A new feature is also the use of a grappling hook. If you grab a surface with this, you propel yourself into the air with a jump. Then Kliff spins quickly like a yo-yo and begins gliding, which is enabled by a magical feather cloak.
This way of movement ultimately brings us inside the castle, where the leader of the rebels is waiting at the top. He hits hard and even makes the pillars in the boss arena break with his strikes.
What do the players say about it? The new gameplay considerably raises the anticipation among many fans. The scope and possibilities of the game seem to be becoming larger and more numerous each time.
mezurashi_519 comments under the video on YouTube: “This game needs a demo! There’s so many things I want to try out in terms of gameplay flow”
Also, _ultraviolence1503 says: “This game looks sick asf”, but he has one concern regarding the controls. “My only concern now is how they’re gonna fit so many movesets into controller inputs without making it annoying to use”
IGN has already announced that there will be further insights into the game on their channel in October. This includes new gameplay as well as insights from the development team.
The new season 7 vs. Wild has started and viewers are surprisingly satisfied with the first episodes. However, not everyone who wanted to tuned in.
How did the start go? The first episode of 7 vs. Wild started on time at 00:00 on October 7, 2025, on Amazon Prime and ran technically flawlessly. However, there was still some annoyance: the new season is no longer free, like all previous seasons.
For fans, a shock, as until now it was possible to watch 7 vs. Wild without an existing subscription on Prime Video. This is no longer possible. Accordingly, viewers reacted angrily on Reddit, finding themselves in front of a paywall at midnight:
Julz_298: “Phew, if this was actually intended, I’m definitely out for now. Don’t feel like being forced into Prime. I’ll just wait for the YouTube release. Such a shame.”
guyondrugs: “Yeah, same for me. I wanted to give it a chance, only to see the app wants to sell me a Prime subscription.”
Other users point out that you can test Prime Video for free for 30 days if you wish. Although this is not enough for the entire season 5 of 7 vs. Wild, as it runs until December, it at least gives you the chance to get a feel for the new season before purchasing.
Former contestant Knossi also wants to watch the new season:
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Attention: From this point onwards, there are spoilers for 7 vs. Wild season 5 episode 1.
7 vs. Chico
How is the first episode received? The first episode of 7 vs. Wild received positive feedback from viewers. The early shots of the rainforest were very visually striking and looked technically better than the preview clip, which was recently criticized for its image quality.
Viewers also liked the suspense arc of the first episode; they found on Reddit that the episode could also have been called “7 vs. Guide” or “Where is Chico”. The tense situation was well received by viewers, and the fact that the group stands against the guide Chico is appealing to many and is a significant part of the episode.
Some viewers found the inserts amusing, which showed how far the group still is from their goal. The displays came whenever a participant complained about the strenuous path.
What was criticized? No episode of 7 vs. Wild goes without criticism. This time, viewers especially disliked the new style with inserts and cuts. The episode featured constant inserts for the way, the distance, to animals and clues, but also when switching between contestants.
The inserts did exist in previous seasons. However, in the new season, they switch to another participant only after a few meters. This makes it feel almost like a continuous scene experienced from different perspectives, making some viewers find the inserts distracting rather than helpful.
Despite many fears and significant criticism of 7 vs. Wild in the lead-up to the season, the first episode is well received by many fans. Even without Fritz Meinecke, the format seems to still work. Whether the positive first impression lasts or the mood shifts remains to be seen. When the next episode of 7 vs. Wild will air can be found in our overview: 7 vs. Wild Season 5 Amazonas: All info on participants, start, and location
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For many years, Call of Duty has been THE cash cow for Activision, guaranteeing massive revenues. Since the acquisition by Microsoft, the shooter franchise has been part of the Xbox Game Pass. This has apparently had a noticeable impact on revenues.
The very positive player numbers were certainly driven by the fact that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has been playable on the Xbox Game Pass from the start. During this time, Microsoft officials even reported a record increase in new subscribers.
According to a report from bloomberg.com, which is said to be based on the statements of a former Microsoft employee, the Game Pass integration has noticeably negatively impacted the revenues of the shooter.
Call of Duty – Black Ops 7 is also coming to Xbox Game Pass:
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Specifically, Activision is said to have earned about $300 million less in 2024 from sales of Call of Duty for consoles and PCs than in 2023. That was roughly the price Microsoft paid to drive up the value of the Xbox Game Pass through Call of Duty.
According to Bloomberg, however, this price has only partially paid off. While there was a record increase in new customers, the average growth of the subscription service has reportedly declined significantly since 2020.
Fewer sales? More expensive subscription!
Are we now feeling the impact of this? On October 1, 2025, Microsoft significantly raised the prices for the Game Pass again. Those who want to experience Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 via the Xbox subscription starting November 14, 2025, will need to budget at least €14.99 per month for the service (instead of €11.99 or €12.99).
With this price increase, Microsoft may be trying to offset some of the lost sales revenues due to the subscription service. However, there is currently no official confirmation of this assumption.
