You want to continue playing WoW: Classic and don’t feel like playing Burning Crusade? Then you need to take action and switch realms.
Even before BlizzConline, Blizzard announced the future of WoW: Classic through a leak. As many players and fans suspected beforehand, the journey continues with “Burning Crusade Classic”. But how does the transition to the new expansion happen? What happens to players who want to continue playing Classic? We will reveal how everything will unfold.
This is what happens to the current realms: If you are currently playing on a Classic server and want to be there when “Burning Crusade” launches, you don’t need to do anything further. All realms will transition to the new expansion with the release of BC and will receive fresh features like new talents, the level cap will increase to level 70, and the shattered world will be accessible.
How can you keep playing Classic? If you absolutely don’t want to experience the shattered world and prefer to live indefinitely in WoW: Classic, where Naxxramas is the final raid, you need to take action. Even before the release of Burning Crusade, there will be the option to transfer to new realms that will remain forever in the Classic era. There will be no expansions on these realms and they will stay at the current state as known from Classic.
Literally, it says from the leak:
Before the release of Burning Crusade Classic, players of WoW Classic can choose whether to allow each of their characters to transition with the rest of their realm into the era of Burning Crusade or to continue playing the original content of WoW Classic on new realms of the Classic era.
Does the transfer cost anything? This is not known and is not indicated in the leak. However, it is speculated that this transfer will be free within a certain timeframe, as players will have to make a decision. There will certainly be more information once BlizzCon starts.
More about WoW Classic and BlizzCon can be found here:
When do you need to make a decision? There is no exact date for this yet. However, it is reasonable to assume that this decision must be made before the release of Burning Crusade Classic.
Otherwise, characters could already have data (like items, talents, etc.) from Burning Crusade, complicating a transfer. Players should start thinking about whether they want to play Burning Crusade or remain in Classic.
Will you move your characters to an “eternal” Classic realm? Or are you really excited about “Burning Crusade Classic” and will dive into the shattered world?
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In FIFA 21, players are waiting for the second round of Icon Swaps as well as the new ratings from the Winter Refresh. Icon Swaps 2 has now been confirmed.
Update, February 19, 7:00 PM: The Icon Swaps Event 2 has officially started, and the first Prime Icon Moments have also come into the game with them. However, the Winter Refresh is still missing.
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When does Icon Swaps 2 start? Icon Swaps 2 starts today, on February 19, 2021, at 7:00 PM. This is confirmed by a new loading screen in Ultimate Team.
The countdown in FUT ends on Friday evening at 7:00 PM.
This is Icon Swaps 2: The Icon Swaps are a way for players to earn icons through special tasks. There has already been a first batch of Icon Swaps, which included legends like Henry as well as special pack rewards.
These were the rewards of the first Icon Swaps in FIFA 21
The first Icon Swaps have now expired. Many players were actually expecting a release of the second round at the end of Season 4 last week. But instead, only the second Future Stars team appeared.
What speaks for the Winter Refresh?
This is the Winter Refresh: The Winter Refresh is the ratings upgrade at the halfway point of the season. Players who performed strongly in real football during the first half receive better cards. Some special cards of these players, such as certain POTM cards, were also retrospectively improved last year. Additionally, the Winter Refresh in FIFA 20 also introduced a Winter-Refresh team, with even better special cards.
What clues are there? Unlike the Icon Swaps 2, the Winter Refresh has not yet been confirmed. However, compared to FIFA 20, the timeframe would fit. In FIFA 20, the Winter Refresh came on Friday, February 14.
This would fit the time window this week as well, especially since the ongoing Future Stars event ends on Friday and there is room for a new event. Icon Swaps is not a specific team that goes into packs, but rather a series of tasks. Accordingly, there would still be room for another proper event.
However, the Winter Refresh is not officially confirmed yet, so it is conceivable that today only Icon Swaps 2 is on the agenda.
New Icon Moments found: Via reddit, some players showed that with the new Title Update 10, new images for Prime Icon Moments were also added to the game’s code. User alekseyrain showcased this in a post:
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Prime Icon Moments are a fourth, further improved version of the already available icons in the game. They refer to legendary moments throughout the careers of these players.
The update could be preparation for the upcoming event. Last year, the Winter Refresh and the Prime Icon Moments were released simultaneously – it is conceivable that this will also be the case this year.
Patch 9.1 of WoW: Shadowlands brings a battle that many players are waiting for. It’s time to take down Sylvanas Windrunner.
BlizzConline 2021 hasn’t even started yet, but a leak already gives insight into what players of World of Warcraft: Shadowlands can expect. Especially the big Patch 9.1 is a topic, as it will be significant. Not only will there be a massive change for Anduin Wrynn, but another issue will also be addressed. A conflict that players have been waiting for for a long time will finally take place: the fight against Sylvanas Windrunner.
What is already known? So far, it is clear that a battle against Sylvanas Windrunner will take place in the new raid “Sanctum of Domination” (Sanctum of Domination). This is a new area within the Tower of Torghast that has remained hidden until now. One of the total of 10 boss fights is, according to the leak, a “fateful” confrontation with Sylvanas Windrunner.
She’s still smiling – but will that stay?
Is Sylvanas going to die then? That’s hard to say. Sylvanas has been a driving force behind the story developments of Warcraft for several expansions and is also one of the franchise’s most popular characters. Eliminating Sylvanas might be something that both developers and players do not want at all. Whether the Banshee Queen will really kick the bucket in the new raid Sanctum of Domination will likely only be revealed with the release of the patch.
More about WoW: Shadowlands and the BlizzCon can be found here:
Fans are divided: Sylvanas has long been a controversial figure in the community. Although she has been a driving force since Warcraft III, she has undergone a significant transformation, going from the leader of the Forsaken to Warchief and later to the hunted Overlord. Whether this construct will finally be resolved and Sylvanas will meet her end remains to be seen. Players’ hopes vary widely. Some hope that Sylvanas will finally be erased from the Warcraft universe. Others hope that she will receive a “redemption” story that will turn her back into a “good” character.
Are you excited about a boss fight against Sylvanas? Do you want to finally blow out the lights of the Banshee Queen? Or would it be too early to defeat Sylvanas?
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In Pokémon GO you will be able to celebrate a Raid Day next week. Additionally, the Rocket Boss Giovanni will reappear. We will show you what you need to know.
When does the Kanto Raid Day start? This event runs on February 28th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM local time. So you can keep next Sunday free.
During the event, the legendary birds of the 1st generation will appear everywhere for 3 hours. Additionally, Team Rocket has something planned because you will encounter Giovanni again.
Raid Day also brings a new chance for legendary Shadow Pokémon
These are the bonuses: The three-hour event offers more than just increased raids. We give you the overview:
Articuno, Moltres, and Zapdos will appear in Level 5 raids
There are up to 5 free Raid Passes
A new special research involving Giovanni starts – At the end, you can catch a legendary Shadow Pokémon
Rocket Grunts will appear more frequently at PokéStops and in balloons
Within the 3 hours, you can use Charged TMs to remove the Charged Attack Frustration from any Shadow Pokémon
From February 27th to March 1st, there will be a new box in the shop that includes 3 Remote Raid Passes
This is how a Raid Day runs: In the past, there was always a raid at each gym during the Raid Days for 3 hours. You could complete one raid at each gym within those 3 hours.
It is likely to proceed in the same way this time. The raid bosses will be active for 3 hours and will only disappear at the end of the event.
These were Raid Days in the past: The first Raid Days occurred during the release of Shiny Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno. Back in 2018, each of the 3 legendary Pokémon had a Raid Day.
A year later, the same events featured Raikou, Suicune, and Entei. But not only legendary Pokémon have had such Raid Days. Pokémon like Gengar, Lapras, or the recent Alolan Marowak have also been the focus of such Raid Days.
What you need to know about Giovanni: The head of Team Rocket has been missing in the past weeks – assuming you have completed the last special research with him.
Now there will be a new special research task that you need to solve. At the end, there will be a Super Rocket Radar that will give you an encounter with Giovanni. He will battle with a new legendary Shadow Pokémon that you can ultimately catch.
Which Shadow Pokémon it will be is still completely unclear. So far, the Rocket Boss has had the following Shadows:
Articuno
Moltres
Zapdos
Mewtwo
Suicune
Entei
Raikou
Giovanni returns to Pokémon GO.
You should take advantage of this: Save your Charged TMs until the event, because there you can remove the Charged Attack Frustration from all Shadows. Normally, this attack cannot be unlearned, which makes many Shadows totally useless.
With new moves, Shadow Pokémon become really strong and can become some of the best attackers in the game. So you should use the Charged TMs.
What happens next? There are currently no official plans for March. Starting on March 1st, we will also experience a new season in the game, as the festive season only lasts until the end of February.
From March 1st, a lot could change in the game. The basic spawns that are also active outside of events will be different then. However, what the theme of the season will be is still completely open.
MyMMO editor Noah Struthoff hopes that all the numerous trash bags currently found everywhere will also disappear:
The MMORPG Bless Unleashed is set to release on PC in spring 2021. However, while we can play it without issues, it is not permitted in the Netherlands and Belgium.
What is happening with Bless Unleashed? As the developers from Round8 Studios informed on Steam, their MMORPG is not allowed to release in the Netherlands and Belgium.
The statement indicates that it is due to specific regulations related to gaming in these countries:
Bless Unleashed on PC is supposed to be a global game that can be enjoyed worldwide. However, restrictions apply for the countries listed below due to their gaming-related regulations.
– Restricted countries: Netherlands, Belgium – Restricted gaming platforms: Steam – Effective date: From February 16, 2021
We appreciate your understanding in this matter.
Why is Bless Unleashed being blocked? No specific explanation regarding the issues with the regulations has been shared. However, the Netherlands and Belgium are known for their strict rules regarding loot boxes and Pay2Win:
However, Bless Unleashed currently does not offer such loot boxes, at least not for real money. There are only reward chests that can be earned in-game.
However, the shop has some content that could fall into the Pay2Win category.
What is Pay2Win? Pay2Win refers to games where players can buy significant advantages for real money, which makes them clearly superior to other players.
For some, this begins as soon as they have boosters for additional gold or experience, allowing them to be faster than others. For others, Pay2Win is only predominant when players can gain an advantage through real money that other players cannot obtain without spending money and regardless of the time invested.
Bless Unleashed offers various boosters and indirect gold purchase
What does the shop of Bless Unleashed offer? For real money, you can purchase the currency Lumena. Through that, you can buy some items in a suitable shop that might be considered Pay2Win, depending on the definition:
There are optional tickets for a few hours up to 90 days that provide extra gold, more XP, more reputation, or bonuses when collecting materials
You can indirectly buy in-game currency
There are resurrection scrolls that can save you gold and time
Besides these contents, the shop offers a variety of skins and additional character, inventory, and bank slots. Notably, the prices are quite high. While mounts can be purchased for around 10 euros, you pay 25 euros for 10 inventory slots.
Is that enough for a ban? Many of these contents can also be found in other MMORPGs that do not necessarily have a reputation for being Pay2Win.
Although there are players on Reddit discussing that people exchange real money for gold and can then buy the best equipment from other players. However, in the end, those players are not stronger than those who offered their equipment for sale.
The exact circumstances of why Bless Unleashed cannot be played in these countries are therefore not entirely clear. However, this ban does not affect us in Germany.
The demo for the new MMO shooter Outriders is coming in February. The developers have now provided details about the content of the demo.
When does the demo run? The demo for Outriders will start on February 25, 2021. You can begin at 18:00 CET in Germany. Then you can test the new shooter and gather experiences. Until now, only the main points were known. Now there is a deeper insight into playable features and the download size of the demo.
On Twitter , the developers of Outriders have addressed various topics regarding the demo and cleared up open questions.
This content is included in the Outriders demo
How do I get the demo? In Germany, the demo is expected to be available for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC (Steam). PlayStation players ideally need a PS Plus access to play the demo for free. Alternatively, it is possible to play without PS Plus, but then you must undergo the usual age verification.
These are the download sizes: On PC, you must download at least 24 GB to play the demo. On consoles, it will be at least 22 GB.
A preload is not planned. So expect that you won’t be able to start at 18:00 but will first need to complete the download.
Will there be crossplay? Yes, crossplay is expected to be available. However, the developers emphasize that this feature will be in beta form, and you will need to activate it manually.
How intensively can I play? That is entirely up to you. There should be no limits, and you can invest as much time in the demo as you wish.
The demo is expected to remain available even after release.
Starting February 25, you can finally play the Outriders demo.
What gameplay content is there? According to the developers, you will be able to play the opening chapter in the demo. The enemies and loot will also be suitable for the early game. It has been emphasized that the content will become crazier and more powerful later on.
You should be able to play in the story until the showdown with Gauss. He is your first rival. After successfully defeating Gauss, you should also return to the game world through a side mission to continue exploring it.
These features you can use:All 4 classes and 6 character slots will be activated. This way, you can try all available classes and do not have to delete any class later when you want to use another one.
You can level your characters up to a maximum of level 7. This way, you can unlock your 4th ability and combine your active skills.
In the demo, you can reach a maximum of World Tier 5. This determines the probability of legendary loot. The developers emphasize that at this level, while the chance for the loot is increased, it is still extremely low.
Can I transfer the demo save? Yes, that should be possible. However, this is only possible if you play the full game on the same platform. You cannot transfer the save to another platform.
Are you looking for more info about Outriders? Then check out our article about the legendary weapons in the shooter:
Starting February 25, Pearl Abyss, the developer of Black Desert, will take over the distribution in Europe and North America. As a result, you will need to adjust your account and transfer it to Pearl Abyss. We at MeinMMO will explain how to do that.
You follow the link above and first click on “Transfer data to the account at Pearl Abyss”. After that, you need to specify whether you created a regular account or one via Steam. The steps are slightly different.
How to transfer a regular account: After clicking on the corresponding button, you need to create an account with Pearl Abyss. This can theoretically be done with the same or a different email address. Be sure that you need to verify your email.
After creation, you need to log in and start the transfer process. Here too, make sure to complete all the steps.
You can see whether the transfer has really been requested when you receive the appropriate email from Kakao Games:
Only those who receive this email have really initiated the process.
Transfer a Steam account: If you have a Steam account, you save yourself the registration with Pearl Abyss, but log in directly to the site with your Steam account.
After logging in, you only need to click the button “Agree to the transfer”.
What else is important?
With the account transfer, all characters and content of the account are transferred, including pearls
If you own multiple accounts, you must transfer each of them
Also, be aware that Pearl Abyss offers multiple games, including Black Desert Mobile and Shadow Arena. Therefore, you may have already created an account with Pearl Abyss.
You can find additional questions and answers in an official Q&A by Pearl Abyss.
Longer Downtime on February 24 and 25
What else happens during the publisher switch? On February 24, the game service at Kakao Games will end at 10:00 AM. The service at Pearl Abyss, on the other hand, will not start until February 25 at 11:00 PM. You will have to do without Black Desert for about one and a half days.
Furthermore, if you request the data transfer only after February 24, you may have to wait several hours before the service at Pearl Abyss functions. Therefore, it is advisable to carry out the transfer as early as possible.
You should also note that the publisher switch will also involve adjustments to the servers. Current node wars and conquests will be reset, for example.
If you are currently considering whether to start playing Black Desert this year, you should hold off until the publisher switch. There may be discounts or bonuses for newcomers during this transition.
Otherwise, Black Desert is a sandbox MMORPG that emphasizes many freedoms. You can level up endlessly, try out over 19 different classes, and access a large repertoire of life skills such as fishing or alchemy.
Fishing or sailing with a ship is among the most popular tasks in Black Desert
The game allows you to live as a craftsman, pirate, or PvP player. If you want, you can also just decorate your house and defeat world bosses.
Bungie, the developer of Destiny 2, has announced some internal changes. There are new updates regarding the headquarters, as well as plans for Destiny and a brand new IP.
What it is about: In a press release at businesswire.com, Bungie provides an exciting insight into their company development. There are some new appointments and structural changes internally.
However, the development studio is also looking at Destiny and their goals with the shooter hit.
New Headquarters for Bungie and Personnel Additions
This is how the headquarters is changing: The current headquarters of Bungie is undergoing a complete renovation since January. By autumn 2022, the size of the building is expected to more than double, providing 208,000 m² of space.
The reason for this includes the long-term development of Destiny 2. New stories in the Destiny universe will be developed here, as well as completely new worlds for yet-to-be-announced games.
This is happening in Europe: In 2022, Bungie’s first international office is set to open. It will be established in Amsterdam and respond to the global development of the developer.
These personnel changes are happening: There are personnel changes both in Bungie’s leadership team and in the Destiny team.
Justin Truman will become the General Manager of Destiny 2 and will take over the development leadership there – he will thus become the head of the shooter. Previously, he was the Production Director for Destiny 2.
Mark Noseworthy will be the Vice President in the Destiny universe and Luke Smith the Executive Creative Director.
Particularly interesting is the appointment of Jonny Ebbert (Chief Creative Officer) and Zach Russell (General Manager). They are expected to work alongside the next generation of leaders on Bungie’s future worlds. It has been stated that they aim to release a new IP by at least 2025. What exactly this entails is still unclear.
This is Bungie: The developer studio is based in the state of Washington, USA. The studio has been developing games since 1991. Bungie became truly successful with the Halo series, which first debuted in 2001.
In 2014, the release of Destiny followed and three years later, the release of Destiny 2.
Bungie currently employs around 600 staff members and is primarily focused on new content for Destiny 2.
What does this mean for Destiny 2? All in all, this is good news for Destiny 2. Bungie seems to be doing well despite the Corona crisis and criticism of the last expansion.
The development of the new IP also sounds promising. In the best-case scenario, we could look forward to a completely new game from Bungie in the coming years.
It is possible that the new game will be called Matter. This brand has already been registered by Bungie in 2018, and a leak from November 2020 has reignited the rumors. The information about the leak can be found here:
In FIFA 21 Ultimate Team, good strikers are essential for success. But do they always have to be expensive top strikers that cost a fortune? We take a look at strong strikers here who are also really cheap.
What kind of cards are these? In this article, we present good and especially affordable striker cards that every FUT player can afford. They come from the major leagues in Europe and should therefore ensure full chemistry in many teams.
These cards are particularly interesting for players who have just started with Ultimate Team. If you have better forwards, then the featured cards are excellent for a substitution in the final phase to create some real danger.
How you can use the strikers for good scoring chances, we will reveal here:
At first glance, Richarlison’s card may seem a bit unspectacular. But don’t be fooled; this gold card has a lot to offer and can showcase fantastic values with the use of the Hunter chemistry style. If you use this, his pace improves to 93 and shooting values rise to 85. Additionally, the strong physical attributes are quite helpful and ensure that Richarlison can hold the ball better.
But the absolute highlight of the Richarlison card is the 5 stars for the weak foot, which make him a real scoring machine.
Here are the values with the Hunter chemistry style in detail:
At the beginning of FUT 21, Joao Felix’s gold card was found in many teams – and rightly so. Because he has everything a strong striker in FIFA 21 should have. He has good speed (81) and outstanding shooting (81) and dribbling values (83).
Only the passing values leave something to be desired. But Joao Felix is supposed to score goals and not necessarily create them.
The card gets even better with the Hunter chemistry style:
Inaki Williams’s gold card is a real speed monster (94), with really strong physical values (81), which are extremely important in the penalty area. Only his shooting values could use a boost, which is why the Finisher chemistry style is recommended here. This improves his shooting and dribbling stats significantly:
Shooting: 79 -> 89
Dribbling: 78 -> 87
He is the perfect card for a substitution in the 80th minute to score that one important goal. Just try to shoot with his strong right foot. Because unfortunately, Williams is not two-footed.
With the Finisher chemistry style, the card really becomes strong:
With Rodrigo, you get a very fast and dribbling-strong striker who can achieve extremely strong shooting values with the right chemistry style. Therefore, it is advisable to use Finisher to increase shooting to 89 and dribbling to 90.
Here are Rodrigo’s stats with Finisher:
Gabriel Jesus – approx. 7,000 coins
Somewhat more expensive than the other players on this list, Gabriel Jesus is priced at around 7,000 coins. But the coins are worth it because Jesus shines with top values. Particularly noteworthy are dribbling (87) and pace (85).
To make Jesus even more dangerous, the Hunter chemistry style can be used. Then he gets additional top values in speed (95) and shooting (88).
Which strikers do you use in your Ultimate Team? Do you prefer cheap attackers or do you have world-class strikers on the field? Maybe there will be some good alternatives available on Friday.
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Finding a family portrait in a shipwreck is a challenge in Season 5 of Fortnite Chapter 2. This challenge is part of Week 12 and allows you to earn XP for the Battle Pass.
What kind of task is this? This challenge is one of the tasks in Week 12 of Fortnite Season 5. You need to find a family portrait in a shipwreck. In the famous Wreck Bay, located southeast of Catty Corner, there are several wrecks to discover.
Among the wrecks of the stranded boats, you can easily spot portraits with golden frames. You will need to interact with these to complete the challenge.
Where can you find the family portrait in a shipwreck?
You should search in the marked bay
Where do you need to search? Keep in mind that the family portraits are not literally located in the shipwrecks, but rather in the surrounding debris. It is still unclear what they could refer to. Perhaps they are the first hints for the next season?
The portraits are located between the wrecks and not in the ships
Remember that Wreck Bay will be very busy in the week following the release of this challenge. Many players will want to complete their challenge here and may get in your way. So try to grab a weapon for self-defense as quickly as possible!
There is nothing wrong with visiting the location a bit later in the game when the landing battles have calmed down. The portraits remain accessible. But beware of the storm: The bay is located at the edge of the island!
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After WoW: Classic comes the return of “The Burning Crusade” (TBC). Blizzard has officially announced Burning Crusade Classic – or rather leaked it.
For weeks and months, there has been speculation, and now it is finally official. Blizzard has leaked ahead of BlizzCon that the first WoW expansion “The Burning Crusade” will be released. This raises the level cap for players to level 70, and there are numerous new talents, dungeons, and bosses.
These are the highlights of The Burning Crusade (TBC)
New races and class combinations: With Burning Crusade, the Blood Elves have joined the Horde and the Draenei have joined the Alliance. This gives Horde players access to Paladins, while Alliance players can finally include Shamans in their ranks.
Flying mounts: With The Burning Crusade, flying mounts were implemented for the first time. They can only be used in the areas of the shattered world but serve an important purpose. After all, there are some quest areas that can only be reached with a flying mount.
Blood Elves and Draenei – the new races in Burning Crusade Classic.
Raids with cool villains: In the era of Burning Crusade, Blizzard released some of the coolest boss fights featuring the most important characters that the Warcraft universe had to offer. In nearly every major raid, there is a character of rank and name. You will fight against Kael’thas Sunstrider, the prince of the Blood Elves, or against Lady Vashj, one of the Naga leaders. And of course, the big battle against Illidan Stormrage at the end of the Black Temple cannot be missed.
Heroic dungeons: If normal dungeons are too boring for you, you can try heroic dungeons to overcome even tougher bosses and earn better rewards.
New profession – Jewelcrafting: Jewelcrafting comes as a new profession and allows players to equip socketed items in their gear with gems. This allows for a bit of customization of the gear and gives more freedom in choosing attributes. Jewelers can make good money selling gemstones to their fellow players.
Arena battles – finally also in WoW: Classic.
Arena battles: PvP fans can finally show what they’re made of – in PvP arenas. In small groups, two teams fight against each other in a closed environment. It is rewarded with powerful PvP gear and exclusive mounts that are only available to the best of the best. Because only very few players can earn the coveted Gladiator title and secure a special mount.
Will there be multiple phases again? Yes. Just as with WoW: Classic, the release of content in Burning Crusade Classic will also occur in several phases. Although there are no specific details about the content of each phase yet, Classic players should roughly know the rhythm. This allows newcomers and veterans to experience the content of Burning Crusade at an optimized pace and gradually battle through new content until they eventually reach the Sunwell Plateau to send Kil’Jaeden back to the Nether.
Does Burning Crusade Classic cost anything? No. Access to Burning Crusade Classic is included in the regular WoW subscription, which also allows you to play Classic or Retail. Therefore, there are no additional costs.
Is there already a release date? None has been announced yet. So, patience is required here.
Activision Blizzard is approaching BlizzCon 2021, but due to a technical error, two highlights about World of Warcraft have already been made known. Blizzard itself has accidentally released two “Blue Posts” and screenshots. They already reveal the most important new features in WoW and WoW Classic.
This error from Blizzard is currently making headlines: More than 30 hours before the start of BlizzCon 2021 on Friday, February 19th, information has come to light that was apparently planned as major revelations for World of Warcraft:
Blizzard dates its own press kit 9 years too early
How do these leaks occur? Blizzard leaked its own press kits for WoW and WoW Classic. On the official, publicly accessible page, where journalists usually download images for WoW, the new images for World of Warcraft that Blizzard apparently prepared for BlizzCon 2021 were suddenly visible.
However, the images were dated 6/7/2012 – so 9 years too early. Because this date has already passed, the images were able to be seen publicly.
Then fans and fan sites immediately pounced on the images and reports. The news spread immediately online.
Meanwhile, the entries have disappeared from the site. But the information is now freely available and online: The official Blue Posts and numerous screenshots are circulating.
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The images were dated 6/7/2012 – for whatever reason.
This has an impact on the BlizzCon: The impact is quite serious, after all, two highlights of BlizzCon have already been revealed more than 30 hours in advance.
Typically, such leaks occur only a few hours before the event and not with such a long lead time.
The amazing thing is that this leak comes from Blizzard itself and so early. Normally, such leaks happen due to mistakes by journalists or individual, local branches of Blizzard that mistakenly date social media posts.
Typically, such leaks occur only a few hours before the event and not with such a long lead time.
The fate of the Alliance leader in WoW: Shadowlands is grim. In Patch 9.1, the story of Anduin Wrynn continues.
The first leaks before BlizzCon 2021 have surfaced. Blizzard leaked important data about WoW ahead of the event – including a concept drawing of Anduin Wrynn. One of the biggest developments is likely to hit many Alliance fans hard. The current High King of the Alliance, Anduin Wrynn, will undergo a dark transformation in Patch 9.1. We’ll reveal what the Jailer has in store for the young king of Stormwind.
What has happened so far? Those who have followed the story of WoW: Shadowlands up to this point may have a rough idea of what has happened to Anduin Wrynn:
The young king of Stormwind was captured by the Jailer during the assault on the Shadowlands.
Sylvanas tried to turn Anduin to her side to make him work voluntarily for her and the Jailer.
Anduin remained steadfast and instead attempted to convert Sylvanas.
The Jailer meanwhile forged new instruments of domination and reforged the sword Shalamayne into a blade of sorrow.
This video shows the last known encounter between Sylvanas and Anduin, which players experience at the end of the Torghast story:
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What happens in Patch 9.1? The Jailer and Sylvanas have apparently executed their plan, transforming Anduin into a tool of the Maw. He is now completely under the Jailer’s control and has become a harbinger of death – at least that is what his new appearance suggests.
Parallels to Arthas: It’s particularly interesting that Anduin now bears even more obvious parallels to the former Lich King Arthas Menethil. His previously blonde hair is now dyed white, and the color of his eyes has been replaced with the cold blue we associate with the Lich King and his undead armies.
These parallels to the Lich King were hinted at by Blizzard in the previous expansion “Battle for Azeroth.” There, Anduin was often shown in poses and camera angles reminiscent of Arthas’ storyline from Warcraft III.
Now this transformation seems to be complete, and Anduin has been, like Arthas once, transformed into a weapon of the Jailer.
Whether Anduin will face the same fate as Arthas remains to be seen. We’ll surely hear more about him in the coming days or at least when Patch 9.1 goes live and the first players storm the raid.
In Valheim, there are various ways to play together in co-op. In the MeinMMO guide, we explain how it works. You will learn how to host a game locally, how to set up a dedicated server, and where you can rent servers.
While you can also play Valheim alone and make progress, it is much more fun with friends. You can even use your own save game and host it as a server on your own PC.
This is how you host your save locally: The easiest and fastest method to play Valheim in co-op is to host the game on your own PC. We recommend this method if you are playing with two or three people. A good internet connection and a PC on which Valheim runs stably are required.
Start Valheim and select “Start Game” in the main menu
Select an existing character or create a new one
Select the desired world and activate “Start Server”
Start the local server using the “Start” button
With Shift+Tab, you can invite your friends through the Steam friends list
To play Valheim with friends, select ‘Start Server’.
Once the local server is running, friends can also join the game directly through Steam. This can also be done through the Steam friends list. Your friends select your name here and click on “Join Game”.
Create Dedicated Servers for Valheim
On a dedicated Valheim server, up to 10 players can currently play together. Setting up your own server involves some effort and requires several steps.
This is how you create your own dedicated server:
Start Steam and in your library, the tool “Valheim Dedicated Server” and install it
After the installation, create a new world or copy one of your saves to the server. You can find your save games in the following folder: C:UsersUSERNAMEAppDataLocalLowIronGateValheimworlds
Open the folder SteamsteamappscommonValheim Dedicated Server
Select “start_headless_server” and open it with a text editor
In the text editor, configure your server:
Server name goes after “-name”.
World name after “-world”
Password after “-password”.
Public (Value “0”) or private server (Value “1”) after “-public”
This is what the ‘start_headless_server.bat’ looks like.
Make sure that the server and world names must be different. Additionally, the password for a private server must not contain the server or world name.
A detailed guide in English is located in the installation directory of the Valheim Dedicated Server.
Once you have entered all the data, save the file and create a backup of it in another folder. After each game update, “start_headless_server” is deleted. To avoid re-entering the data, you should copy the backed-up file back to the installation directory after an update.
You start the server by double-clicking on “start_headless_server”. Your own server should then be found in Valheim under “Join Game”.
If you cannot find the server, it may be due to the ports of your router or your firewall. For a dedicated Valheim server, the ports TCP/UDP 2456-2458 must be open.
This is how to join a private server in Valheim: Private servers do not appear in the server list and you can only join them if you have the IP and the port of the server. You will receive the IP and port from your game server provider or from whoever created the dedicated server.
In the game itself, you can enter the data by selecting your character, clicking on “Join Game” and then selecting “Join IP”.
Through the ‘Join IP’ option, you can enter the IP and port for the Valheim server directly and join it.
Alternatively, you can also add the server via the Steam server browser. This way you have the advantage that the data remains stored.
Open Steam and select “View” – “Servers” in the menu
Click on “Favorites” in the new window and then on “Add Server”
Enter the IP and port
Add the server and then refresh the list
If you add your Valheim server to favorites, it will be saved.
Rent Your Own Valheim Server
You can also play Valheim on a rented server. When choosing the provider, pay attention to your requirements. Therefore, compare the different providers and costs.
So that you can play stress-free with your friends on your server, we recommend considering the following points when choosing the game server provider:
Prepaid Payment: If you want to rent your own Valheim server without a minimum contract period, you must pay in advance. If you no longer want to play Valheim, you can let the server expire and are not tied to a contract term. However, you must keep enough credit if it is to continue running.
DDoS Protection: A good rented server has some protection against malicious attacks. Many providers offer DDoS protection.
Server Location in Germany: Most game servers in Germany are located in Frankfurt. A short and direct connection to the server location guarantees you low ping and fewer lags.
Why is Valheim so popular?
In Valheim, there are survival mechanics that are not as pronounced as in comparable titles. You cannot starve, and at the beginning, you have 25 health points. You can boost these with buff food.
Valheim manages to create a wonderful atmosphere through harmonious light and shadow compositions, and the varied boss fights challenge solo players and groups alike.
If you do not like fighting bosses, you can engage in plenty of activities in your own base and express your creativity. This way, Valheim unites different player types, which only very few survival titles have succeeded in doing.
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A quick landing provides advantages when starting a match in Call of Duty: Warzone. So how about landing without opening the annoying parachute? MeinMMO has a little trick for you – but beware: This is not for the faint of heart.
What does a quick landing bring in Warzone? Many players have their favorite spots in the battle royale Call of Duty: Warzone. If these are popular places that are also frequented by other players, you need to get to the ground quickly to secure an advantage.
Then you can already open a loot box for weapons or take the first shots at an enemy who is still leisurely gliding down with the parachute behind you.
To land faster, we recommend disabling the automatic parachute opening in our special on the best Warzone settings. With a little trick, you can take this mechanic to the next level and no longer need to open the parachute at all. MeinMMO will show you how this works.
Warzone: Landing Zone Satellite Dish
How can I land safely without a parachute? You can use satellite dishes that are found all over the Verdansk map. If you hit the right spot on the satellite dish when you land, you will survive your fall and be ready for action.
The receiving devices are generously spread across the map. If there is a larger house at your spot, you can often find a satellite dish on the roof. There are particularly many dishes in “Downtown”, the city center area of Warzone in Verdansk.
If you pay attention, you can find quite a few dishes in Verdansk.
How exactly does this work? To survive the fall, you need to land directly on the parabola. That’s the rounded part that makes the receivers look like a dish.
If you hit the edge, land on the feedhorn, or the struts holding the feedhorn, the full force of the fall will hit you. However, if you hit the rounded, concave part, it will slow down your fall and allow you to survive the action.
MeinMMO tried the trick and needed a few attempts – but with a bit of practice, the landing can be planned and the trick is definitely useful. reddit shows how it looks:
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How should I best use this? Keep an eye out for the dishes in your matches and remember the positions at spots where you frequently land.
As long as you don’t know the positions very well, you can look for the dark dishes in situations where you land far from the flight path of the starting plane, saving you the parachute when landing.
Once you know the dishes better, you can also dive directly from the plane onto the receivers. However, the risk is high that you won’t land properly on the dish and go down.
In general, we recommend practicing the landing on the dishes in a fun match or a round of Plunder beforehand. After a few attempts, you should have the hang of it and can gain a significant advantage over players who pull the parachute a few meters above the ground.
The time you save is minimal. However, starting in an area with many enemies, that small lead can make all the difference. Always weigh the risk and reward beforehand – the more you practice, the lower the risk. But just landing without a parachute is usually not a good idea. You can find more tips on landing in Warzone here.
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In Destiny 2, Season 13 has begun and it brings a total of 24 brand new and 15 reprised guns into the game. Here you will learn what these guns are and where to get them.
The new firearms of Season 13 in Destiny 2 are sorely needed, as many old guns are going into retirement. Some Guardians are therefore wondering how to replace their departing favorites.
You can find all of this here:
We provide a list of all legendary weapons that you can hunt fresh now. All of them have an infusion cap of 1,610, making them relevant in the endgame until Season 17 in 2022.
You can also find the new Exotics and even 2 blue guns here.
Each gun comes with a brief description, the location, and an image. If it is not a brand new weapon, it is marked as “reprised”.
We go through the weapon types. If there are Master versions of the weapons, we will also provide their locations.
Last Dollar: This weapon belongs to the trendy 120 hand cannons and has excellent range and high damage. Last Dollar deals Void damage. The potential perk pool is huge, so you’ll need a lot of luck for your God Roll.
To find Last Dollar, you need to play a lot of Gambit.
The Palindrome: The 140 hand cannon is a notorious returner from Destiny 1. This thing has a manageable number of random rolls and deals Void damage.
You can obtain The Palindrome exclusively through the Nightfall: The Ordeal.
The higher the selected difficulty, the higher the drop chance. But keep in mind that the hand cannon is only in the loot pool every third week. You are lucky in the Destiny week from 16.02. to 23.02.
There is a Master version of The Palindrome. You can obtain it in the Nightfall: The Ordeal on Grandmaster difficulty (as of March 16).
Igneous Hammer: Belongs to the 120 hand cannons and deals Solar damage. The hand cannon has arguably the best base stats in its category and scratches against maximum range with the right perks.
You obtain Igneous Hammer exclusively through the Trials of Osiris.
If you have received the weapon as a reward for weekly victories, you can also get it for Trials tokens.
With some luck, the weapon is part of the weekly bounty, meaning it is basically the reward for
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Amazon’s MMO New World is no longer set to release in spring, but instead at the end of August 2021. MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch believes the delay is justified. The game contained almost no endgame content, which is now set to be added.
What happened? The developers announced on February 16 that New World is set to release on August 31. Previously, there had been talk of “spring 2021”. This date was already based on two delays – from May 2020 to August 2020 and then again to spring 2021.
The delay has received mixed reactions, as many were already looking forward to the release of the new MMO. However, there are also players who welcome the delay.
I belong to the latter group for two reasons:
On one hand, the release in August is primarily justified by the fact that more endgame content is to be added to the MMO. This has been a major point of criticism so far.
On the other hand, we have seen several games in recent years that were simply released too early and therefore unfinished. Amazon itself has even experienced this with the game Crucible, which has now even been discontinued.
In my opinion, the delay can only have advantages. Especially when looking at the entire development history of the game. This has largely taken place in secrecy and under a non-disclosure agreement, but it shows the constant change that is still happening.
About the author: Alexander Leitsch is an MMORPG expert at MeinMMO and has accumulated over 25,000 gaming hours across various titles. He first tried out New World at gamescom in 2018. Since then, he has participated in several playtest events by Amazon in 2019 and 2020.
The focus is now on PvE and instanced battles, instead of open-world PvP
How did New World start? When New World was first presented to the public at gamescom in 2018, the game conceptually resembled the survival MMO Rust:
Players started naked and without equipment
There was constant PvP in the open world
There were no quests, players had to find their own tasks
Food and drink were necessary to generate health points
Fortresses could be built relatively freely in certain zones
The battles for fortresses took place in the open world
In the original version of New World, anyone could build fortresses freely as long as they controlled the area.
The switch to PvE: In 2019, the game took a drastic turn. PvP in the open world became optional content, and the battles for fortresses were instanced. Additionally, fortresses received a fixed setup and can no longer be built freely.
In return, quests and a first boss instance were introduced to attract more PvE fans. Moreover, there were numerous “quality of life” adjustments that made New World more beginner-friendly.
However, this major overhaul also delayed the release.
Good approaches at the playtest event, but many contents were missing
What was my impression of New World? In August 2020, the first players could finally get their hands on New World or report on their experiences without breaking an NDA. I also used the playtest event to thoroughly test the MMO.
The fact that even foreign players could indirectly cooperate and couldn’t take anything from each other.
The 25v25 PvP battles for fortresses.
However, there were also many aspects I found negative:
The quest system was one of the weakest overall.
The combat system needed several adjustments.
The factions felt insignificant.
Moreover, the endgame did not look promising. The only interesting contents were the PvP fort battles and the associated PvE events. However, they only occur irregularly and for a limited number of players.
Additionally, the instanced boss Spriggan, a potential endgame content, was already defeated by many during the test that only lasted a few days.
Why is this problematic? The lack of endgame content is often exactly what breaks new MMORPGs. Many players are now trying to get through the leveling process as quickly as possible only to see if the game can engage them long-term.
Although an MMORPG is expanded with many contents after release, there must be a certain loop in place that keeps players engaged for the long term.
I have not seen that loop after the event in New World.
New weapons, better quests, and instances in the endgame
What has changed after the test? In the time between September and February, there were several announcements from the alpha introducing new content, including:
With the further delay until August, time is being gained to test new content. And those sound really interesting and could positively change the aspect of endgame.
What other innovations are coming? The first innovation is the area Ebonscale Reach. This is supposed to be a new endgame zone where you will encounter a huge fleet of the Corrupted. The Corrupted already offer interesting events in the open world, which could become great group content in the area.
The announcement I find most exciting is the Expeditions. These are instances where you team up with a total of 5 players to face dangers and learn more about the lore of the game world Aeternum. The description states that the battles are to be challenging and require skill and coordination.
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In this video, the developers talk about the 3 endgame innovations.
If you enjoy being active in PvP, you can also look forward to the Outpost Rush. In this, two teams of 20 players compete against each other to gain control of fortresses and resources. This is exactly the kind of mode I wished for in our first MeinMMO podcast on New World.
These 3 aspects all sound reasonable and cater to very different types of players:
The new area targets open-world and quest fans
The Expeditions target instanced players
The new PvP mode targets PvP fans who want to bridge the time between fortress battles
Together with the overhaul of the quests and the new weapons, much more replay value is promised than what was present during the test in August 2020. This now only needs to impress in quality. And a little time is good for that.
Since New World is still set to release in 2021, it remains one of the interesting MMO releases of this year. But there are also other exciting innovations that I have summarized here:
Activision Blizzard is approaching BlizzCon 2021. There is much reason to believe that new mobile games related to Warcraft will be showcased there, as Activision Blizzard has several multiplayer free-to-play mobile games based on Warcraft in development. A WoW mobile game is probably not to be expected, but we look at MeinMMO to see what these new games could look like.
Why does one believe that Blizzard will showcase mobile games?There is a clear statement from Bobby Kotick, the CEO of Activision Blizzard. In an investor call on February 4, 2021, Kotick said:
We have created several multiplayer mobile free-to-play games for Warcraft, which are already far into development and based on the beloved game series. They will offer opportunities to experience the Warcraft universe anew, both for current players and for new fans.
Bobby Kotick
It is therefore certain that mobile games related to Warcraft will be coming. The question is no longer if they will come, but only when they will arrive. BlizzCon 2021 is an ideal time to present the games.
This is not a new development: We have known since at least April 2017 from job postings that Blizzard is working on mobile games. Blizzard has long emphasized how seriously they take mobile games.
We want to introduce you to 3 ideas on what new mobile games related to Warcraft could look like. These are not official information, but speculations.
Warcraft Heroes – a hero-collection game
This is the idea: A sort of action MMO for mobile with an RPG aspect. In Warcraft Heroes, there are many heroes from the Warcraft franchise such as Thrall, Jaina, young Arthas, or Sylvanas. They undertake missions, level up, and gain experience points.
The player always controls only one hero from a team of 3 characters, but can switch to other heroes at will.
The player collects more and more heroes over time and can assemble a team for each mission. Each hero has specific abilities with cooldowns and an “ultimate” ability with visually impressive effects.
The hero also looks more powerful as they level up. The young, frail Arthas evolves into a mighty knight and perhaps even further beyond that.
The missions are linear side-scrollers: new enemies appear continuously and at the end of an instance, a boss that you know from WoW awaits.
This is what a blatant clone of such a game looked like. The “Orc Warlock” has 4 skills that can be upgraded.
This is the appeal of the game: The idea is to engage the player’s collector instinct. Because they want to possess all the heroes and equip them optimally. The missions are designed in such a way that a wide roster is needed: While a hero like Baine Bloodhoof is great against lightly armored foes, for heavily armored enemies, one would be better off with a mage, as they are susceptible to fire.
The toughest challenges in the game are tactically demanding boss fights, of which you must tackle several in a row with a team. They require the player to have high dexterity and a well-equipped and highly bred team of heroes.
In such games, tier lists and complex upgrade systems often arise to optimize the heroes. These games are so deep that even hardcore gamers and theorycraft nerds can be satisfied with them.
However, such “free-to-play multiplayer” games often have an intrusive cash shop, and they are accused of being pay-to-win.
A taste of what such a game could look like was already given in 2019, when the mobile game “Glorious Saga” shamelessly copied Warcraft and was sued.
What is the template? The template for such a “hero collection game” is some of the most successful mobile games in the world. These games are also called “gacha” games:
In South Korea, Netmarble has a game with Marvel superheroes as “Marvel Future Fight”
This is what “Marvel Heroes” looks like – imagine that with Warcraft heroes.
How likely is that? This is a formula for a game that is extremely successful and tested in Asia. Here in the West, these concepts are still relatively new. Fortnite tried something similar in 2017 with “Fortnite: Save the World”, but failed.
However, such games have – rightly so – an image problem. Blizzard would have to be careful with the cash shop.
If Blizzard creates such a game and enriches it with its own ideas, it would probably be a license to print money. However, the actual game principle would be close to Diablo Immortal in terms of action gameplay.
This is the idea: In this game, two players compete against each other on a fixed map: The map consists of three battle lanes equipped with towers. Each player has a fortress that they must protect. If this fortress is destroyed, the player loses.
The player uses cards to bring units or magical effects onto the map: The troops then march to engage the opponent. Players assemble their cards and units in forms of decks before a match. You can only play cards if you have gathered enough resources. You have to wait relatively long for the strongest units, while weak units can be deployed quickly.
The units and effects are taken from the Warcraft franchise: There are axe throwers, catapults, ogre mages, and gryphon riders.
This is the appeal of the game: These are tactical, intense rounds that only last between 3 and 5 minutes. The key is to manage your resources properly and always have an answer to the opponent’s attacks.
The game seems simple at first glance but is difficult to master and deep. The “Rock, Paper, Scissors” principle applies, and winning is incredibly satisfying, but losing is awful.
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These are the templates for the game: This is “Clash Royale” and its variants. Clash Royale was released in 2016 and is an extremely successful mobile game by Supercell.
How likely is that? It is a must that some form of “mobile strategy game” comes to Warcraft because it caters to the “old” PC players.
The question is what such a game will look like: A “Clash Royale” variant would be quite far from the old real-time strategy game and would likely attract a lot of mockery and memes towards Blizzard. They would need to handle it well.
Who thinks: No one would copy so blatantly. Hi-Rez tried to release their own version of “Clash Royale” in 2017, but with the skin of “Smite.” However, Smite Rivals quickly failed.
Warcraft Go – Catch them all
This is the idea: It is an “augmented reality” game. People walk around in the real world with their phones and see figures from Warcraft. They can interact with these familiar NPCs and convince them to join their team, either through force or bribery.
The figures have individual stats that can vary. The RPG aspect is more pronounced than in similar games: You can also equip the figures. It is naturally possible to trade figures with other players.
You can engage in battles with the figures against other players, but also against powerful NPC bosses in the world. Blizzard innovatively calls them “raid bosses.”
The appeal of the game: The appeal lies clearly in the collecting and trading aspect. There are particularly rare heroes that you can only find at certain events or only in specific regions.
Moreover, new heroes regularly enter the game, and Blizzard continually comes up with new features.
Are there templates? Pokémon GO serves as a template, one of the most successful games in the world.
In an insider report, it was mentioned that Blizzard was working on such a game and had it even in a “playable state,” but wanted to stand out more from Pokémon GO and emphasize single-player aspects.
If Blizzard implements one of the concepts, it will probably be done skillfully enough so that not everyone immediately shouts, “That’s just a copy!”
In GTA Online, a new event week is back as of today, February 18, 2021. This time, the Peyote plants are back. There is also the new free Verus Quad.
What’s new this week? From February 18 to 25, GTA Online is gifting you the Verus Quad, a new off-road vehicle which has been added to the game as part of the Cayo Perico update.
Although the update has already been released, many announced vehicles are being added gradually. Just like the recently introduced Mammoth Squaddie.
Additionally, the Peyote event is back. This has been in GTA Online before and revolves around the Peyote plants that players can collect. MeinMMO summarizes everything important about the Verus and the Peyote plants for you.
Free Verus Quad from Cayo Perico now in the game
What kind of vehicle is this? The Verus is an off-road quad. In the “Warstock Cache & Carry” shop, it costs $192,000. However, anyone who logs in between February 18 and 25 will receive the quad for free.
The vehicle can be upgraded with various gimmicks and parts. For example, you can add ammunition boxes.
In the YouTube video by Simtatic, you can see what the vehicle looks like, the tuning options available, and how it performs in action:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5DTZapvWoA
Additionally, the Peyote event is back, where you need to search for plants. For this search, you might want to try out the new quad.
What is the Peyote event? In this event, you need to collect the Peyote plants. This allows you to earn a lot of RP and level up faster in GTA Online.
There are a total of 76 plants scattered across the entire map. Each find gives you 5000 RP. The plants are small, round, and have white flowers, as can be seen in this image:
This is what a Peyote plant looks like.
As soon as you are near a plant, your controller vibrates. You also hear animal sounds. Once you find them, the plants induce hallucinations where you suddenly become a specific animal.
What else is new? During the event week, there are additional offers such as the podium vehicle Överflöd Tyrant. Additionally, as usual, there are bonuses and discounts on races, missions, and other activities.
For instance, there are triple payouts and RP when you complete jobs as bodyguards. You earn double rewards and RP for open races or contact missions. You can find the exact list in the GTA Online subreddit.
Will you play the event? And can you make use of the new quad? Or are the events and bonuses not really your thing? Let us know in the comments.
Have you visited Cayo Perico from the last update? If not, this guide shows you how to get there: How to get to the new island.
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On Pokémon GO , the Kanto Tour starts this Saturday, February 20th. The ticketed event offers many bonuses that are somewhat opaque. We will show you how to make the most of the event.
What is the Kanto Tour? This event is somewhat comparable to the GO Fest. You purchase a ticket for 12 euros and then can take advantage of the Kanto Tour for a full 12 hours.
The event focuses exclusively on the first generation of Pokémon. All 151 monsters from the Kanto region should be available during this time.
Kanto Tour Schedule – Flow and Hour Blocks
When does the Kanto Tour run? It starts on February 20th at 9:00 AM local time. You then have 12 hours, until 9:00 PM, to make the most of the event.
During the 12 hours, monsters will appear in various hour blocks. You will find different monsters increased during each hour.
These are the hour blocks: So far, only the names of the hour blocks are known. They are oriented around the locations of the Kanto region:
9 AM to 10 AM: Pallet Town
10 AM to 11 AM: Cerulean City
11 AM to 12 PM: Vermilion City
12 PM to 1 PM: Fuchsia City
1 PM to 2 PM: Pokémon League
2 PM to 3 PM: Pallet Town
3 PM to 4 PM: Cerulean City
4 PM to 5 PM: Vermilion City
5 PM to 6 PM: Fuchsia City
6 PM to 7 PM: Pokémon League
7 PM to 9 PM: Pokémon from all previous hours
If the Pokémon do actually reflect these locations, one might expect, for example, that the common Pokémon will appear more frequently in Pallet Town. Monsters like Pidgey, Rattata, or Spearow appeared there.
The hours around the “Pokémon League” could become exciting because that is where the strongest monsters were in the handheld games.
From 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, you will find all Pokémon that appeared during the event again.
Look forward to these bonuses: To give you a rough overview of all the bonuses available for the Kanto Tour, we will list them here for you:
All first-generation Pokémon are available as Shiny – meaning 9 new Shinies will be introduced
All first-generation Pokémon can be found in the wild, in raids, quests, incense, or evolution
There are more candies for catching Kanto Pokémon
In total, there are 10 new collection challenges
A new special research is available, which unlocks a masterpiece research upon completion, rewarding you with Shiny Mew at the end
This choice is yours: Before the tour starts, you can choose between the green and red editions. Depending on the edition, you can encounter different Pokémon in the wild and in incense.
An overview of all the differences can be found in this graphic:
How does it work with the Shinies? As you can see in the graphic above, there are different Pokémon per edition that have an increased Shiny chance.
How high this chance is and whether other Pokémon will also appear somewhat more frequently as Shiny is currently unclear.
In general, however, all 151 Pokémon should also be available as Shiny during the Kanto Tour.
Here’s how to get Shiny Mew: The mysterious Pokémon is only available if you complete a special research and unlock another research. Once you have completed the 2nd research, you will get Shiny Mew.
According to Niantic, the tasks there are quite tricky. One must, among other things, walk 151 kilometers. So expect that you will be stuck on the task for several days.
These are the collection challenges: In total, there are 10 collection challenges you should complete during the event. They revolve around the individual locations of the Kanto region or the following themes:
Raid battles
Research
Evolution
Incense
Trading
You can complete these challenges until February 28 and do not have to solve them directly at the Kanto Tour.
What is available without a ticket? Even if you haven’t purchased a ticket for the Kanto Tour, there are some bonuses you can take advantage of. These include:
Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, and Mewtwo are available in legendary raids
Pokémon from the Kanto region will appear in the wild and in raids
There is a limited research for all trainers
The trading distance has been increased to 40 kilometers
So even if you don’t invest 12 euros in the event, you can benefit from some bonuses. It is currently unknown whether trainers without a ticket will also have an increased Shiny chance for certain Pokémon.
Live events in Pokémon GO: Such events are regularly held in Pokémon GO. Every month, for example, the Community Day takes place, which is only available for a few hours.
In the past, however, there have also been some live events that cost money. For example, tickets for events around Genesect or Regigigas were sold. At those, there were items and special bonuses that only ticket holders received.
The GO Fest is usually the most well-known ticketed event in Pokémon GO. Due to the Corona crisis, this event took place individually at home for each player in 2020. Normally, a GO Fest only happens at a fixed location, where trainers then have to travel to.
Make the most of the Kanto Tour – These tips will help you
How to prepare: It is important that you secure a trading partner. You can only complete all tasks related to the Kanto Tour if you have a partner who chose the other edition. You do not need to play together with them, but it is enough if you take advantage of the 40-kilometer trading radius.
In addition, you should have enough items. Depending on your playtime, you should stock up on Poké Balls. We recommend at least 500 balls if you plan to play most of the event. Additional items, such as Lures or Incense, should also be stocked up in your inventory.
Incense is one of the most important items for the Kanto Tour.
Lastly, you should sort your Pokémon box. The more space you have there, the longer you can catch Pokémon without having to sort in between. So make sure to tidy up beforehand and make space for Kanto Pokémon.
How to play the event effectively: In general, you should figure out how many hours you want to play effectively in advance. We recommend that you at least visit each location that changes hourly once. That would total 5 hours. Depending on which hour you then enjoy most, you can play that second hour again.
Ideally, you should always have an incense active. The item attracts specific Pokémon during the event that you should definitely catch. In general, using incense can help you catch more monsters and potentially bag more Shinies.
We recommend that you use the catch trick. This allows you to catch monsters significantly faster and is overall more effective and efficient.
In general, you should set routes where many Pokémon appear. It is best to also keep in mind that these routes do not run through highly trafficked areas to avoid encountering too many people.
What you shouldn’t miss: The most interesting hours will take place from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. During that time, the Pokémon League will be in focus, potentially increasing the spawn rates of the rarest Pokémon. Additionally, the time from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM is interesting. All Pokémon will appear again then. So if you wanted to take full advantage of certain areas again, you should play within these two hours.
What happens after the Kanto Tour? It is important to note that you don’t necessarily have to complete all special researches and challenges. On the Sunday after the Kanto Tour, another event related to the first generation starts, which will help you complete these researches.
An overview of all upcoming events that are yet to take place this month can be found here:
