“The safety car will overtake him” – Community desperate about the driving skills of a Twitch streamer, fears dark for his first race

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

The Twitch and YouTube streamer Ludwig Ahgren was invited to a race in F4. He is training with a racing simulator. However, his first attempt ends in an accident.

What kind of race is it? In May 2025, streamer Ludwig Ahgren announced that he would participate in the GP Explorer 3, an F4 race in France. The race is organized by French influencer Lucas “Squeezie” Hauchard and takes place from October 3 to 5, 2025.

Other streamers from the international scene are also participating in the race. Ludwig will be racing as Team America together with YouTuber Michael Reeves.

Ludwig is looking forward to the event, even though he doubts his own driving skills and thinks he doesn’t really belong in an F4. However, he also sees it as a great opportunity to gain new experiences.

To prepare optimally for the F4 race, the streamer started to develop his skills in a racing simulator. However, his first attempt made the community question the correctness of his participation.

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“I am nervous for him”

Why is the community doubting? One of Ludwig’s first training sessions took place in a racing simulator. He chose the Circuit Bugatti in Le Mans as the track, where the track record is 1:42 minutes. The Twitch streamer wants to beat the track record in training since the F4 race also takes place on this track.

In a clip on Reddit, you can see a clip of Ludwig driving in his racing simulator. About 30 minutes have passed since the stream started, and he already manages to have his first accident.

The streamer spins out of the curve and crashes into the barrier. The virtual car hits the obstacle so hard that it clips out of the map and spins in circles. Ludwig “plays” the accident in his face cam. He does it so convincingly that he damages the camera so that it no longer shows an image.

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The clip shows the community what Ludwig had feared beforehand. Accordingly, some of the comments under the clip are:

  • Annenji writes (source: Reddit): “The safety car will overtake him”
  • Individual_Respect90 is already tense (source: Reddit): “He will have to drive this car in a race soon. I am nervous for him.”
  • WickedDeviled sarcastically comments (source: Reddit): “You can’t park there, Ludwig.”
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How Ludwig Ahgren performs in the actual F4 race and whether he can improve his skills by then remains to be seen. You can read more about the Twitch and YouTube streamer here on MeinMMO: Big streamer starts secret channel on Twitch to find out if his success is just luck – Understands something completely different

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Currently, it is particularly worthwhile to get started in the MMORPG with the best action combat system

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 4 minutes

It’s time for our MeinMMO format “MMORPG News in 5 Minutes.” We summarize the most important news about the best genre in the world. You can expect bare truths, fast servers, and important dates!

Highlights of the week:

What else has happened? Much more important this week has been the question of what will happen soon! While the new releases for the MMORPG genre disappoint, some of the established online RPGs are preparing for the hottest month of the year 2025: October will be THE big highlight in an otherwise very weak MMORPG year 2025.

For the new expansion of The Lord of the Rings Online, there is currently only a first teaser trailer:

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This is what happened in the major MMORPGs:

By the way, the developers of Black Desert revealed the release date of Crimson Desert with the following trailer:

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This is what happened in the smaller MMORPGs:

This is what happened in the MMORPGs in development:

  • The developers of Chrono Odyssey are apparently constantly being asked when the next updates and news about the highly anticipated MMORPG will come. This has now led them to provoke several official posts that come off as somewhat awkward.
  • A new update for BitCraft Online was released on September 25. Featuring: a new Tier-1 dungeon, improvements for hunting, and more. You can find the patch notes on Steam.
  • The developers of Pax Dei have released the next update for their sandbox MMORPG. Among other things, there were changes to the properties and related tokens, tutorial improvements, and optimizations for performance, character creation, the building system, and the UI. You can find the patch notes on playpaxdei.com.
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With that, we have summarized the most important things that have recently happened in the world of MMORPGs.

What made you happy this week? What upset you? Let us know in the comments. For a comprehensive overview of the history of online role-playing games, check out this extensive special: The History of MMORPGs – From Habitat to Throne and Liberty, and everything that happened in between.

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New game about Star Trek makes you the captain of a legendary spaceship, fans agree: A character from the series must suffer

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Trekkies can expect a new game where they take command of a legendary spaceship and its crew from the Star Trek universe. However, one thing should not change according to fans: the (lack of) promotion of a certain crew member.

Which game is it? It is Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown. This is a story-driven survival strategy game that makes you the captain of the U.S.S. Voyager. Alongside the Enterprise, Voyager is probably the most famous spaceship from Star Trek.

There is now a trailer showcasing the first gameplay. Among other things, it shows how crew management and the upgrading of Voyager work, as well as spaceship battles and decisions you will make.

You can see the first gameplay trailer for Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown here:

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What is the game about? It tells the story of the TV series Star Trek: Voyager. As captain, however, you are allowed to make your own decisions and thus deviate from the path of the series. On the official Steam page for the game, it says:

Have you ever wondered what would have happened if Captain Janeway had made a different decision? If a key crew member had taken a different path? Or how it would have ended if the crew of the U.S.S. Voyager had used Borg technology to increase their chances of survival?

In one aspect, fans of the series want to remain faithful

What do fans say about the trailer? They are already eager for the game, even though many miss the music from the series. Although they get the opportunity to rewrite the story of the U.S.S. Voyager and her crew, one thing should remain the same for many fans: Starfleet officer Harry Kim, played by Garrett Wang in the series, must not receive a promotion under any circumstances.

  • For example, ellbee4325 commented on the trailer on YouTube: “There should better be an achievement for completing the game without promoting Kim – otherwise, there will be an uprising.”

On Reddit, fans are also sure that Kim must not receive a promotion.

  • LordCaptain imagines a possible scenario: “‘Hello Support? I’m trying to promote Harry Kim and every time my game crashes.‘ – ‘Thank you for your call. Your account has been permanently banned.’”

Other fans, however, want to be lenient. Sp33ddialz writes on YouTube: “Change History [Note: This is one of the game’s taglines], understood! A Rear Admiral Kim comes right away!”

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When is the game coming out? There is currently no release date for Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown. The game will be released for PC (Steam), PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

MeinMMO already introduced Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Horizon during our this year’s FYNG show. More about the game can be found in this article: In a new game of Star Trek, you are the captain of your ship, but you can also lead your crew to ruin

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Pokémon GO: How to make the most of the Raid Tag with Mega Camerupt

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 3 minutes

For the first time, you can obtain Mega Camerupt in Pokémon GO. We will show you how to make the most of the Raid Day.

When is the event? The Raid Day featuring Mega Camerupt takes place on Sunday, September 28, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. This is the first opportunity to obtain Mega Camerupt in the game.

What kind of Pokémon is this? Mega Camerupt is the Mega Evolution of Camerupt, which evolves from Camaub. All three evolutions have the Fire and Ground types. With this Mega Evolution, only three more Mega Evolutions are missing that are not yet in the game but already have a Mega Evolution in the main series games – until the release of Pokémon Legends Z-A.

Currently, only the two Mega Evolutions of Mewtwo and that of Metagross are still missing. However, Mega Metagross has already been announced in Pokémon GO.

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Raid Day with Mega Camerupt – Content and Tips

What bonuses are available at the event? The following bonuses are active during the event:

  • increased chance to obtain a Shiny Camerupt from Mega Raids
  • up to 5 additional free Raid Passes from Gym Discs
  • the limit for Remote Raids is raised to 20 (from September 28, 2025, at 2:00 AM to September 29, 2025, at 5:00 AM)

Note that you will only receive one additional Raid Pass if you have used the current one.

What content is available in the event ticket? For $4.99 (which is likely around €5.49), you can purchase an event ticket. This will grant you the following bonuses that are active during the event:

  • up to 8 additional Raid Passes from Gym Discs
  • increased chance for XL Candy in raids
  • 50% more experience points in raids
  • double Stardust from raids

How to obtain Mega Camerupt? If you defeat the boss in a raid, you can then catch the regular version of Camerupt. You will also receive Mega Energy for the evolution. Once you have gathered enough of it, you can trigger the evolution with a Camerupt.

To initiate the Mega Evolution for the first time, you need 200 Mega Energy.

Which counters are effective against the monster? Due to its type combination, Mega Camerupt has only a few weaknesses. It has a simple weakness to Ground-type moves and a double weakness to Water-type moves. Therefore, you should primarily use attackers with these types when challenging the monster.

If you have very strong Water attackers at a high level, you can defeat the boss solo. If your Pokémon are weaker, bring at least one other trainer with you. If possible, bring along the best counters against Mega Camerupt.

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Which Mega Evolution is recommended for the event? If you activate a Mega Evolution of the Fire or Ground type and catch a Camerupt after a successful raid, you will receive an additional candy, benefit from an increased chance for XL candies, and earn more experience points. The Pokémon does not need to be in your active battle team.

To receive the additional rewards after a raid, you can use one of the following Pokémon:

  • Mega Charizard X
  • Mega Charizard Y
  • Mega Houndoom
  • Mega Blaziken
  • Mega Aerodactyl
  • Mega Aggron
  • Mega Tyranitar
  • Mega Diancie

Which buddy is worthwhile during the event? If you have Pokémon that can only evolve by having them as your buddy and then completing a certain number of raids, you can use the event for that and set the corresponding Pokémon as your buddy.

How should you proceed during the event? You should remember to prepare strong counters and activate a suitable Mega Evolution before the raids. While active in the event, you should proceed as follows:

  • visit a gym
  • defeat Mega Camerupt
  • spin the gym disc to receive another Raid Pass
  • head to the next gym and repeat the process

September is slowly coming to an end. However, in the last phase of the month, you can still expect several events, raids, and additional content in the game. If you want to know what those are and when they take place, feel free to take a look at our overview with all events in September 2025 in Pokémon GO.

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After the layoffs at Game Two and Rocket Beans, Bavarian Broadcasting Corporation launches new gaming format on YouTube

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The Bavarian Broadcasting Corporation is launching a new gaming format on YouTube. Every Friday, it covers the most exciting topics in gaming and Twitch.

What kind of format is this? It is called PULS Gaming Analysis and is presented every Friday at 4 PM by Janina Hille and Bertan Sivrikaya. As a format of the content network PULS, it is part of the Bavarian Broadcasting Corporation.

Here you can see the trailer for the new format:

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Who are the hosts? Janina and Bertan are likely known to many from Rocket Beans and Game Two. Game Two was produced by Rocket Beans for public broadcasting but has been discontinued.

So now there is a new format with two familiar faces from RBTV. Janina and Bertan discuss current hype, trends, and fails in the video game scene every Friday at 4 PM:

  • Why is Hollow Knight: Silksong breaking all records?
  • Which game is currently skyrocketing on Twitch?
  • And which scandal is the next live service game currently struggling with?

There are no classic reviews here. Instead, the two want to provide the full picture after release: What does the press say, what does the community say? And which games are actually worth it in the end? In addition, there will be a lot of memes, clips, and hot takes from the streaming community.

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Finally, Rocket Beans stated that further positions would need to be cut. They must become better and more efficient and remain economically viable, it was said. In light of the fact that Rocket Beans is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, this news is particularly bitter: “We imagined it differently” – Rocket Beans will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2025 but now has to cut more positions

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EA FC 26: All 5-Star Skillers for Ultimate Team – These Stars Can Perform the Best Tricks

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 2 minutes

EA FC 26 has been released and it is time to plan your first Ultimate Teams. We show you all the 5-Star Skillers with which you can dribble past your opponents.

What do players with five-star special moves bring you? Players with 5-star skills can execute the best and most effective tricks in FC 26 and create surprising moments in close games, making them the decisive factor.

5-Star Skillers are not only in high demand all year round, but especially at the beginning of Ultimate Team, they attract the attention of many players. Therefore, it makes sense to have an overview of all the exceptional talents. We help you with our list.

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Which players belong to the 5-Star Skillers in FC 26? In the list, we have compiled all players with 5-Star special moves for you. The players are sorted by their rating.

It is important to mention that players with strong dribbling stats do not necessarily have to be 5-Star Skillers. But of course, it is more likely that elegant dribblers might have one or two more skill stars.

Here we show you all the gold cards of the players with 5-Star skills.

All Players with Five-Star Skills

PlayerClubPositionRating
Kylian MbappeReal MadridST91
Alexia PutellasBarcelonaCM91
Ousmane DembelePSGST90
Graham HansenBarcelonaRW90
Vini Jr.Real MadridLW89
Lamine YamalBarcelonaRM89
Jamal MusialaBayern MünchenCAM88
DebinhaKC CurrentCAM88
KvaratskheliaPSGLW87
Martin ØdegaardArsenalCM87
Beth MeadArsenalRM87
Sakina KarchaouiPSGCM87
Paulo DybalaRomaCAM86
Cristiano RonaldoAl NassrST85
Desire DouePSGRW85
Ella TooneMan UtdCAM85
Lauren JamesChelseaRM85
Delphine CascarinoSan Diego WaveRM85
Marta da SilvaOrlando PrideCAM85
Riyad MahrezAl AhliRM84
Rafael LeaoMilano FC (AC Milan)LW84
Kingsley ComanAl NassrLM83
Angel Di MariaRosario CentralRW82
David NeresNapoliLW81
Rayan CherkiMan CityRW81
Rayan Ait-NouriMan CityLB81
AntonyReal BetisRW81
Christopher NkunkuChelseaCAM81
So Yun JiOL ReignCAM81
Marcus RashfordBarcelonaLM80
Lucas PaquetáWest HamCM80
Noa LangNapoliLW80
Jadon SanchoAston VillaLW80
Nuno SantosSporting CPLM79
Paul PogbaAS MonacoCM79
João FélixAl NassrCAM79
Marcelino MorenoLanusCAM78
Xherdan ShaqiriFC BaselCAM78
Chidera EjukeSevilla FCLM78
Wilfried ZahaCharlotte FCLW77
Georginio RutterBrightonCAM77
Patrick WimmerVfL WolfsburgCAM77
João Pedro NevesCelticLW77
Osame SahraouiLOSC LilleLM76
Anis Hadj-MoussaFeyenoordRW76
Juan CuadradoPisaRM76
Eduardo SalvioLanusRM76
Amine HaritMarseilleCAM75
Exequiel ZeballosBoca JuniorsRM74
Silas MvumpaVfB StuttgartRM74
CesinhaDaegu FCST74
Lopez MunozArgentinos Jrs.CAM73
Angelo DamacenoAl NassrRM73
Kaio CesarAl HilalRM73
Elias SaadFC AugsburgLW72
Julien DuranvilleBo. DortmundRM72
Taha AliMalmo FFLM68
Bryan CarvalloUnion EspanolaCAM66

If you are currently building your perfect team, checking out the WebApp brings you some advantages. To help you get started properly, we have compiled 4 tips for you to optimally kick off the season: EA FC 26: 4 Tips for the Web App – Start the season optimally

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A YouTuber presents the Portal mode of Battlefield 6, showing modes that could be standalone games

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

Battlefield 6 takes Portal to a new level and allows you to build your own unique game modes. A YouTuber has now shown what these could look like.

Who is it about?

  • jackfrags is a well-known YouTuber with over 4.25 million subscribers, who covers various shooters in his videos.
  • He does not have a single game that he consistently focuses on, instead he provides insights into the various shooters on the market, including The Finals, ARC Raiders, and Battlefield 6.
  • In his videos, jackfrags does not give tips or showcase strong loadouts. Instead, he provides a platform for new and old games or special game modes and presents them to his audience.

His latest video on YouTube revolves around the Portal mode of Battlefield 6. The developers of the upcoming shooter had him test 7 different game modes within Portal that do not represent a classic “Battlefield experience,” but could be entirely unique games.

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Zombies, Only Up! and Counter-Strike in Battlefield 6

What is Portal anyway? In the Portal mode of Battlefield 6, players can customize known game modes individually and host them on separate servers with their own rules. They can change the map by moving constructions or flags and setting special parameters. Additionally, players can create their own game modes that follow their own rules.

What does the YouTuber show about the Portal mode? Within Portal, jackfrags was able to test 7 different game modes – some of which had nothing to do with classic Battlefield gameplay.

The first mode was a kind of Counter-Strike on the map “Dust2”. Here, 5 players per team compete against each other. There are attackers and defenders trying to plant a bomb at one of 2 spots or prevent it. There are no respawns and different weapons must be purchased and are lost upon death.

Another mode resembles the Steam hit “Only Up!”, where players must climb higher over various objects until they reach a goal. On Twitch, there were races between streamers trying to reach the top as quickly as possible.

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During the video, jackfrags also shows a kind of “zombie mode”, as known from Call of Duty. Players must defend against waves of enemies and can buy additional weapons and upgrades during the run.

Then the YouTuber showed a PvP mode where you climb over the rooftops of Kairos using parkour techniques to grab and extract a supply drop. He also showcased a mode where players compete against each other in fighter jets in a race, flying through rings in the air and avoiding obstacles.

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How does the community react to the video? Many players are amazed by what jackfrags shows in the video. A phrase that comes up particularly often is “Game Changer.” Some users write that Portal in this form could change not only Battlefield but gaming as a whole.

Some fans are convinced that Battlefield 6 could keep players entertained for several years, as there are countless possibilities for new community-created content. Custom modes like “Snipers vs. Runner” and level-Asian races, which have already been very popular in GTA 5, could also be possible in Battlefield. MeinMMO editor Dariusz also believes that with Portal, one could sink hundreds of hours into Battlefield 6 again.

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A player regularly gathers 300 people in Pokémon GO, reveals MeinMMO how it works

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 4 minutes

Pokémon GO focuses not only on online gameplay but especially on playing together on-site. We spoke with the Pokémon GO team about this in an interview.

During gamescom 2025, we met the Pokémon GO team for an interview: On the exhibition grounds, Pokémon GO was represented with the “Pokémon GO Road Trip” – including its own truck.

Real PokéStops and small battle arenas were set up around, and there were also increased spawns in the game around the truck. For Niantic, Mark van Lommel from the Pokémon GO team tells us, the truck is an opportunity to bring on-site events to places that might not qualify for a GO Fest.

“This is something we’ve been envisioning for a while, and we’re very glad that we could realize it this summer and finish the fantastic tour here in Cologne during gamescom,” says van Lommel: “We are always looking for ways to make live events and the Pokémon GO experience more accessible to trainers.”

The Pokémon GO truck at gamescom | Image source: Pokémon GO
The Pokémon GO truck at gamescom | Image source: Pokémon GO

Country manager Mona Frühauf also shares: “The main thought really is to bring community feeling to all cities, including countries like the Netherlands, where we haven’t been for a long time.”

But this approach goes beyond the truck, van Lommel says: “In addition to all the official event series organized by the Pokémon GO team, we also have thousands of community ambassadors around the world who organize local meetings for community days.”

And a community ambassador is Eugen, who was also there in Cologne. He told us what his work looks like.

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Campfire and community work are important for forming groups

What is a community ambassador? Often, community ambassadors are themselves fans and players who are especially committed and, for example, organize meetups via the Campfire app.

That was the case with Eugen as well: “In Cologne, we had no one who reliably created meetups. Those are events where people agree to meet for events in the game to play together. I just did that, even before I was a community ambassador,” Eugen recounts. But at some point, the idea came to apply – successfully.

“The first meetup only had three people: my wife, me, and a friend. Today, we are many more, and at large events, over 300 people,” says Eugen.

Country Manager Mona Frühauf and Community Ambassador Eugen
Country Manager Mona Frühauf and Community Ambassador Eugen

Many people establish themselves long-term and keep appearing to conquer challenging raids or even the particularly tough Gigantamax bosses: “In Cologne, three-quarters are regular players who you see more often and a quarter, I never see,” estimates Eugen. 

For him, organizing his community means about ten hours of effort per month, says Eugen. His work includes creating meetups, communicating with players, and ultimately organizing the actual meeting – continuously. This creates an active community that wants to form large groups regularly.

Extra effort comes when large events are approaching: “For the GO Fest, for example, we made internal community buttons, 400 pieces. I think it took about ten to twenty hours that week, with preparation, gathering information, and informing people.”

The effort pays off, Eugen says. He is glad to have an active group that understands each other: “You feel happy to see the happy faces. From older, from younger, from all age groups, all types and characters.” 

This leads to acquaintances and friendships that also make it easier to handle certain tasks like Gigantamax: “At the first Gigantamax meetup, I was surprised because the number of people was much higher. They knew that we couldn’t do this alone, in groups of four,” Eugen remembers: “People were desperate because they were surprised.” Dynamax battles require real strategies and discussions among each other: “You can’t just click along. You have to prepare for it.” But that, in turn, also fostered the exchange among each other.

Mona Frühauf agrees: “That was definitely a goal of the feature. We understand, of course, that some are frustrated if it’s a feature that might need a bit more people. But if we always do the exact same thing, it becomes boring,” says the country manager: “It’s cool that they are organizing themselves. And we have heard from many, even smaller groups, who have still organized themselves.”

But it is also clear: Not everyone has a community ambassador in the city or even an active group nearby. What do you do in such a case? “My tip would be to use Campfire, even if it’s a separate app,” says Eugen: “Use Campfire and regularly create meetups or share information. Like I said: In Cologne, we were three people at the first meetup, now we are a hundred.”

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What experiences have you had with local group formation? Are there similar examples for you, or do you primarily play alone? Tell us in the comments! And otherwise, a lot is coming up in Pokémon GO: October is approaching, bringing various dates around Halloween. We will show you what to expect: All Events in Pokémon GO in October 2025.

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The tests for EA FC 26 are here – this is what the reviews on Metacritic say

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 2 minutes

EA Sports FC 26 has officially been released. Initial critics have already taken a look. MeinMMO summarizes what the reviews on Metacritic have to say about the game.

What score does EA FC 25 achieve? EA FC 26 officially released on September 26, 2025, and has achieved a score of 82 out of 100 possible points on Metacritic based on 25 reviews so far (as of September 26, 2025, 1:00 PM).

Our colleagues from GameStar also took a closer look at the title in their review and awarded a score of 73 out of 100 points.

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How have critics rated on Metacritic? On Metacritic, this year’s EA FC 26 has a score of 82/100. It consists of about 88% positive (22 reviews), 12% mixed voices (3 reviews), and no outright negative feedback for the new football game.

Both the PS5 version (27 reviews) and the Xbox Series version (9 reviews) also each received 82 points, while the PC version (5 reviews) falls slightly behind with 80 points, as some experienced performance issues.

What do players like about EA FC 26? Many praise the (albeit minor) innovations and changes, as they cater to both casual and hardcore players, making the game more accessible for them. Many voices also commend the balance between the authentic offline mode and the competitive online options.

These two gameplay options also seem to be the highlight of this year’s installment, offering something for every type of player and preference. The changes to the Weekend League are also positively mentioned, as they now provide players with less time an easier way to participate.

What criticisms exist at the moment? Currently, there are no really negative opinions. The few mixed reviews criticize, among other things, the performance on PC, which seems to be causing some frustration. Others found the even more authentic approach of the offline mode to be too tricky and inaccessible.

Monetization, as in previous years, is regarded by some critics as a negative point. Some assess the system as having a pay-to-win aspect. Other voices are generally satisfied with the game but perceive the innovations as too few and uninspired.

If you can hardly wait to get started yourself, we can still recommend our tips for the WebApp. With them, you can significantly ease your start in Ultimate Team and begin with some advantages: EA FC 26: 4 tips for the Web App – How to optimally start the season

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Destiny 2 blocks fans from the servers, although they have already paid for the new DLC, Steam intervenes

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

Destiny 2 is currently facing issues again, and this time it’s fans who are unable to log in to the loot shooter and are complaining. They have paid for the latest expansion and are now locked out, but Steam wants to help the fans.

What are fans complaining about? Many Guardians from various countries are currently struggling with a major issue in Destiny 2: they cannot log in. Every time they try to get through the menu screen, they receive the error message “TAPIR” – this is usually displayed when the servers are under maintenance, but that is not the case right now.

Such problems are usually communicated by Bungie on the official Bungie Help account, but there is no sign of that. Fans have therefore turned the internet upside down to find out what the problem is. In doing so, they came across a small note from Bungie.

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Bungie locks out fans due to legal requirements

What has Bungie said about the issue? Bungie had remained silent, but the uproar was great and many reported in the official developer forum about the aforementioned problem. The team then responded with a brief statement regarding the issue. The developers announced: “Destiny services are not available when access is legally restricted.”

Bungie does not specify which laws are being referred to. However, what is known are some countries where this new restriction is active. These include Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and other regions.

The fact is, players have no chance to play Destiny 2 due to these laws – and this, despite having paid for the new expansion “Beyond Light”. Many feel betrayed and have therefore contacted Steam to get a refund for the expansion. Normally, this would violate Steam’s guidelines, but Valve is making an exception.

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How does Steam want to help? Steam’s policy states that a refund for a digital good is only possible if you have played it for less than 2 hours or have owned it for less than 14 days.

This would not apply to many fans of Destiny 2, but Steam is making an exception here. Bungie did not directly and publicly communicate this restriction, so fans affected by the TAPIR error have the chance to get a refund for the expansion.

And even though this is not an optimal solution and fans are still locked out of their game, they still have the opportunity to get their money back.

This is now another blow to Bungie, as the loss of this player base would further decrease the already dwindling player numbers of Destiny 2. The problem strongly resembles the debacle surrounding Helldivers 2, as a large portion of players were also banned from the servers despite their purchase. You can find more about this here: Steam bans purchase of Helldivers 2 in many countries due to PSN compulsion

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Source(s):
  1. thegamepost.com
  2. bungie.net

“What happens when we use 100% of our brain?” – LoL players show strategy that even professionals can learn from

Nico Scheibel Nico Scheibel Reading time 2 minutes

In League of Legends there are several strategies to win matches. Two summoners have shown what happens when LoL players use 100% of their brains.

What does the strategy look like? In the League of Legends subreddit, a player revealed the secret strategy of him and his friend to the world. With the champions Anivia, an ice bird, and Neeko, a chameleon woman, they both went down the bot lane (reddit.com):

Champion Neeko has an ability that allows her to transform into a minion of her team. Anivia, on the other hand, creates impassable ice walls. With just such a wall, they isolate one of their own minions and send it on a long journey through the jungle. Neeko then takes its place in the fight and goes to fight with the minions.

How does the strategy work? Due to the long journey of the separated minion, it arrives on the lane a while later. The opponent knows that there is a Neeko on the enemy team and thinks that this late-arriving minion is her. Accordingly, he uses everything he has (abilities, ults, etc.). The opponent then fires his ammunition against a simple minion without realizing it.

Once the mentioned opponent has used everything possible, Neeko comes out of her hiding place. She can then strike back and thus win the first fight on the lane. The Reddit user Loufey sees the strategy as a “big brain move” and comments: “What happens when we use 100% of our brains?”

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Other players would fall for the strategy just the same

What do other players say about the strategy? The Reddit user TypicalHaikuResponse states that this “1000IQ gameplay” is the reason he frequents the subreddit. He himself would fall for this trick time and time again if he hadn’t seen the video.

Another user writes that he is happy to see videos like this among all the negativity around LoL, where friends just have fun with a crazy combo.

Just like the Reddit user, professionals should also take a look at this strategy before they are surprised by it in the upcoming Worlds 2025, starting on October 14.

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One of the most exciting open-world RPGs in a long time, you can play completely for free, revealing now what to expect after the release

Ody Ody Reading time 2 minutes

With Where Winds Meet, one of the most exciting open-world RPGs of recent years is set to release. The developers have now revealed how things will proceed after the release.

What kind of game is this? Where Winds Meet is a Wuxia action RPG developed by Everstone Studios, published by NetEase Games. The Wuxia genre combines real martial arts with fantasy elements.

The setting is China in the 10th century. As a young swordsman, you traverse the land during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, a time of great turmoil and political intrigue. The country is divided and splintered into several kingdoms after the fall of the Tang Dynasty, vying for power.

At the Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2025, alongside a new trailer, there were also initial details about the developers’ plans for the post-release period.

You can see the new trailer from TGS 2025 here:

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Where Winds Meet: Das Wuxia-Action-RPG zeigt auf der Tokyo Game Show einen neuen Trailer

Two major starting regions, with more to follow in seasons

What to expect at launch: Where Winds Meet adopts a free-to-play model and launches with two large regions – Qinghe and Kaifeng. Each region comes with its own storyline that aims to immerse you deeper into the main story and the past of the characters.

MeinMMO editor-in-chief Leya has already spent 10 hours in a beta version of the game. She says: Where Winds Meet is the craziest open-world RPG in a long time, if it weren’t for all these menus!

What happens after the release? The game world of Where Winds Meet is intended to be continuously expanded. The developers are using a season model for this. Each season should last about three months.

The season updates are also intended to differ in their focus:

  • Some seasons advance the main storyline and include new regions and characters.
  • Others provide new gameplay or time-limited activities for you to engage with.
  • Enhanced social features and character progression are also possible contents of such a season update.

Despite its free-to-play approach, Where Winds Meet is not a traditional MMORPG. There is a single-player mode, but also plenty of MMO elements. Where Winds Meet releases on November 14, 2025, for PC (Steam) and PS5.

MeinMMO editor-in-chief Leya sees a lot of potential in Where Winds Meet after the beta, which somehow tries to be everything. However, for this reason, it might struggle in the West. You can read her current thoughts on the game here: The new mega hit from China has everything my RPG heart desires: And that might harm it in the West

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  1. rpgsite.net

Traffic jams are for the poor: The Porsche heir cannot endure the street in front of his villa, wants his own tunnel, the city presents it as ‘public interest’

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The now 82-year-old Porsche heir Wolfgang Porsche wants to build a tunnel for his villa in Salzburg so that he no longer has to drive over the dangerous road in winter. Despite being in a conservation area, he is allowed to build there, and the city claims it is in the public interest.

The title image is a symbolic image from the video game Forza and has nothing to do with the people or cars in this article.

Who is it about? The 82-year-old Wolfgang Porsche bought a villa in 2020 that is located on the so-called Kapuzinerberg in Salzburg. The Paschinger Schlössl once belonged to Stefan Zweig before he fled from the National Socialists in 1934 and had to sell it below value for that reason.

The castle can only be accessed via a difficult-to-navigate road. This road is also used by tourists visiting a nearby monastery. Especially in winter, the access to the Kapuzinerberg is challenging.

To ensure that the gentleman and his family and friends can reach the villa without problems, the Porsche heir decided to build an underground garage that will be connected by a tunnel to the other end of the mountain.

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Private Tunnel in the Public Interest

What will the tunnel look like? The tunnel is intended to create a connection between a public parking lot and the private underground garage of the Porsche heir. The 500-meter long private tunnel serves no other purpose, so other residents of the Kapuzinerberg cannot use it for access to their properties, as it ends in the private garage of the Porsches.

The sole purpose of the construction is therefore to allow the friends and family of the Porsches to reach the villa more easily. However, this is not a problem for the city; on the contrary, they see it as a matter of public interest.

What does the city say about it? The Kapuzinerberg is part of a nature reserve owned by the city, which is why the businessman initially approached the city with his plans, to which the city was not averse at all.

The city initially approved the tunnel and the garage for a payment of €40,000 without involving the city council. The council only learned about the project about a year after the contract was signed.

However, the city council later approved the construction project in the city construction committee with a majority from SPÖ, ÖVP, and FPÖ, even though the payment was increased to 48,000 euros due to the project being enlarged through ventilation shafts, bypass points, and rock anchors (via auto-motor-und-sport.de).

The public, however, viewed the issue differently than the majority in the city council. They protested against the project and resisted with a petition with about 19,000 signatures. But that didn’t change anything.

For the city, it was clear that “public interest” was present, as a report from the Department of Urban Planning and Traffic in the Magistrate Salzburg states, according to TheTimes. Furthermore, the website motorpasion.com states that the planning office would explain that the traffic jams on the streets of the Kapuzinerberg could be reduced by the tunnel.

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Even though the businessman is paying for the construction of the tunnel himself, it is questionable how the public interest can be served when only private individuals from the Porsche family’s circle of acquaintances can use the 500-meter tunnel. In Germany, we are fighting for affordable rents, another country shows how to build faster and cheaper

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IShowSpeed is live on Twitch when a stream sniper appears and commits a dangerous crime in front of the camera

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

Streamer Darren “IShowSpeed” Watkins Jr. has again livestreamed his travels on Twitch and YouTube, encountering a stream sniper who behaved recklessly. He fled the scene despite numerous cameras pointing at him.

The streamer IShowSpeed is currently on a journey across the USA. He is hitting various spots, such as San Francisco and Portland. He visited the fire department and rode roller coasters in amusement parks.

No matter where the streamer appears, he always has at least a handful of enthusiastic viewers following him. If he stops, a crowd forms around him in no time. No wonder, as the 20-year-old has over 2.3 million followers on Twitch and averaged 11,515 viewers during his USA tour in the last 30 days (Source: SullyGnome).

For his public appearances, IShowSpeed always has a team of security and bodyguards with him, as viewers often imitate the streamer’s reckless and attention-seeking behavior. In the past, his actions already led to a ban on Twitch, which was later lifted.

His high viewer count and numerous interactions with viewers he encounters in the stream make IShowSpeed more vulnerable to stream snipers.

What are stream snipers? Stream snipers are viewers of a stream who use the visible information within that stream to ambush the streamer. This does not always have to happen in real life on the street, but can just as easily occur in an online multiplayer game. It’s about somehow being present in the stream and/or disrupting the streamer.

You can get an impression of IShowSpeed’s behavior in our video:

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Stream sniper blocks the road, then flees the scene

What does the stream sniper do? IShowSpeed is currently driving through the streets of San Francisco in California with his team when a stream sniper in his Audi blocks the road. At a traffic light that is green, the car does not move. The driver holds his phone out of the window and apparently tries to film IShowSpeed.

The streamer is leaning out of the sunroof of his car and yells forward: “Go! Go! It’s damn green! Go!” (Source: YouTube at 8:24:01).

The stream sniper eventually drives off but apparently does not see the motorcyclists in front of him. He hits one of them, even running over the motorcycle itself. The rider manages to escape from the car just in time.

Instead of getting out, the stream sniper simply drives away, thus committing hit-and-run. Given the circumstances, this does not seem particularly advisable. After all, both IShowSpeed’s livestream and the ABC7 news helicopter’s camera are focused on him. You can watch the clip from ABC7 on Reddit.

Whether the driver is being investigated is unknown. However, a lack of evidence should not hinder the investigation.

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This is not the first time that the streamer IShowSpeed attracts people who indulge in strange and reckless behavior. There are always problems due to the crowds. You can read more about a particularly bitter case on MeinMMO: “Bizarre behavior” – YouTuber IShowSpeed attracts so many people that they cause a bridge to collapse

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For Halloween, Palworld gets a horror co-op: On an island in Once Human, Pals and monsters live together

Sophia Weiss Sophia Weiss Reading time 2 minutes

Despite all legal disputes with Nintendo, Palworld has announced a new horror co-op: Pals will appear in the survival game Once Human at the end of October, where they can live peacefully with the Deviants.

What kind of co-op is this? The cooperation between Palworld and Once Human will start on October 30, 2025. Pals like Cattiva and Chillet are expected to appear. There will also be a special, event-exclusive island in the game where the Pals will interact with the creatures and beasts from Once Human.

The island is meant to resemble the environments of Palworld and bring together the life forms of both games. Additionally, there will be its own eco-system. With special items, the Pals will also be able to be transformed. This will allow players to experience Once Human from a whole new perspective.

You can form your own impression with the trailer from Tokyo Game Show 2025:

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What kind of game is Once Human? Once Human is a multiplayer survival game. Alone or together, players here try to survive in a post-apocalyptic open world. This is made more difficult by bizarre horror monsters, like the running bus with life-sized human arms.

Once Human is completely free and can be downloaded easily via Steam. However, there are additional contents for the game that must be purchased. Currently, Once Human has a 24-hour player peak of 33,946 (via SteamDB).

What kind of game is Palworld? In Palworld, survival, open world, creature collector, and shooter come together. As a player, you are stranded on a deserted island primarily populated by so-called Pals. These can be caught, used for combat or work, or even eaten. The twist is that Palworld can be played as a cozy game, but can also devolve into a capitalist dystopia.

Palworld is a paid game and can also be purchased via Steam. Currently, the game has a 24-hour player peak of 36,962 (via SteamDB). Recently, there have been few news about Palworld itself, except for updates regarding the ongoing legal dispute between Nintendo and the developer Pocket Pair:

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The co-op with Once Human is not the first collaboration of the Palworld team with another game. In June, the developers released update 0.6.0, which implemented a major co-op with Terraria into the game. Everything you need to know about this can be found here: Palworld Patch Notes 0.6.0: New update brings Terraria, catchable Pals, and more into the game

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Players of Borderlands 4 are complaining after the new update about problems, the developers’ advice: Just hold on for 15 minutes

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

Borderlands 4 has received a major update that addresses various issues with the loot shooter, but now a large part of the community is complaining about bugs. The developers were aware of these “bugs” and explained how you can resolve them.

What are these new problems? They are related to the game’s performance, which has been abysmal since the last update that brought the FOV for consoles. Many fans are reporting graphical errors when exploring areas or loading the world of Kairos for the first time.

For many, it is clear that this is due to the new update, and even if they are right, Gearbox referred to these very errors in its patch notes, even providing a fix.

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Patience is enough to fix the problem

How can the problem be fixed? Well, the problem is not directly due to a bug in the code of the latest patch, but with the game’s engine. So when you start your game after downloading, your system begins to load the shaders essential for your game world – you surely noticed this during the first boot-up of the game.

Exactly the same must be done again after the patch, as Gearbox also noted in the patch notes on Steam.

Stuttering issues should resolve themselves over time, as the shaders continue to compile in the background while playing. If problems persist after 15 minutes of uninterrupted play, you can also delete your shader cache using the method recommended by your graphics card manufacturer.

It is advisable, before you start farming bosses, to first visit each of the large areas and conduct an exploration tour. Each area must also be loaded, which you will notice especially when trying to enter one and your game briefly freezes while a shader bar loads.

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What else has changed? The latest patch has also made various adjustments to the UI & UX, the different classes, and sound. Moreover, there was perhaps the biggest change for console players – the FOV slider is here. With it, you can now set a much larger field of view and enjoy the game better. You can learn more about this in the patch notes: New update in Borderlands 4 brings one of the most requested features – Complete Patch Notes

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In WoW, your character can now be naked below thanks to Brewfest

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

World of Warcraft provides currently disturbing images. Because new items make your character naked. And really naked.

World of Warcraft is a game that actually places great value on keeping there is nothing particularly offensive to see. Most of the newly added clothing is quite modest and for many years Blizzard has also moved away from using a “bikini look” for most female characters.

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But now there is more than just bikini look – because characters can be naked in a way that Blizzard surely did not intend.

Currently, the Brewfest is taking place in World of Warcraft. This is basically the Oktoberfest version of World of Warcraft. Here, you fight against Dark Iron Dwarves, collect plenty of rewards, and get drunk mercilessly.

New in 2025 are a whole range of quests and rewards. Among them, there are also different variants of a kilt. But it brings naked truths with it.

Update: A small hotfix has caused the kilt to now accurately display the underwear again. Terrible images like the one below are now a thing of the past.

What has been discovered? When wearing the new Brewfest kilt that you can buy from the reward vendor, you might not want to play too much with the camera. Because if you look under the skirt of your character, you will find that they are completely unclothed there. This leads to some bizarre views, like this screenshot:

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What kind of bug is this? For those who don’t know: All character models of players in World of Warcraft exist in the game files in a completely naked form. The underwear is displayed in almost all cases, so players never really see their character naked.

There are various pieces of clothing, such as cloth dresses with long leg slits, where the underwear is also “hidden”. In such cases, the texture of the dress ensures that one cannot look “under the skirt”. But that seems to be the case with the new Brewfest rewards.

Blizzard is likely to fix this bug soon with a hotfix, as it could be somewhat disturbing.

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But at least one can say: With this error, the Brewfest captures the Oktoberfest feel of the real world even a bit more. Whether one finds this good or bad is probably up to each individual.
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The creator of One Piece made 3 straw hats look like careless Europeans, regretted his decision for a long time

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

The mangaka of One Piece, Eiichiro Oda, assigned certain countries of the world to the Straw Hat crew 16 years ago. For many years, he regretted his decision, but now he is glad to have chosen these nationalities.

From which countries would Luffy and the others come? In every issue of the manga of One Piece, questions from fans are printed, which Oda personally answers. This has led to many new details being revealed, such as names of former members of the Seven Samurai.

In volume 56, Oda was asked from which countries the Straw Hat pirates would come if One Piece took place in the real world. Oda assigned the following origins to the Straw Hats:

  • Luffy: Brazil
  • Zoro: Japan
  • Nami: Sweden
  • Usopp: Africa
  • Sanji: France
  • Chopper: Canada
  • Nico Robin: Russia
  • Franky: USA
  • Brook: Austria

This means that 3 of the Straw Hats would even come from Europe! Unfortunately, Oda revealed in another interview with Netflix that he regretted this decision for a long time, but his opinion eventually changed.

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Oda regretted the nationalities of the Straw Hat crew

Why did he regret it? In an interview with Netflix, Oda was asked how the decision for the nationalities came about. Many fans wonder why they were chosen for the live-action series on Netflix.

Oda then replied that he regretted choosing these countries so lightly:

When I originally commented on SBS [the Q&A format, note by the editor] about the nationalities of the characters, it was meant rather jokingly. I didn’t think that it would influence the production team so much. 

Has that changed? However, when he was shown the candidates for the roles of the Straw Hats, which were based on his previous categorizations, Oda actually found them suitable.

He realized that his careless answers had some truth to them. After 16 years, Oda could therefore be sure that he had indeed made the right choice.

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In the end, the producers only roughly adhered to the guideline: For example, the actor for Luffy comes from Mexico, which could be summarized with Brazil as Latin America. Emily Rudd does not even come from Europe, but from the USA. 

Speaking of Emily Rudd: She has taken on some character traits of Nami and sees herself as the boss of the ship. Why that is so can be read on MeinMMO: Actress in the new Netflix series of One Piece explains who the true boss of the Straw Hat crew is

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Larian wonders why players are giving a companion in Baldur’s Gate 3 an unsuitable class, but the community has a good reason

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 3 minutes

Baldur’s Gate 3 allows players to switch all companions to different classes to utilize new tactics. Larian revealed for the 2nd anniversary of the game that only 350 players assigned a new class to a character, which might seem confusing at first – but the community knows why it can make sense.

Which character was switched to which class? In the community update for the 2nd anniversary of Baldur’s Gate 3, Larian shared the information that a small number of players assigned a new class to the ranger Minsc, whom you can recruit in the third act of the game – and it was rather an unusual choice.

350 players made Minsc a cleric of the Death Domain, a subclass integrated into the game with Patch 8. 

Those who already know Minsc understand that he is a very lovable, but (with a wisdom of 8 and an intelligence of 6) also a bit dim-witted hero, who places greater value on strength and dexterity. Assigning him the position of a wise cleric of the Death Domain sounds as strange as his appearance at first glance (but only at first, otherwise he rocks his new armor).

Minsk as Cleric
Minsk as Cleric (Source: Larian Studios via baldursgate3.game)

This not only brings players to laughter, as can be seen in the Reddit post by Former-Disaster-5902, but also caused confusion even at Larian: “Are you okay?”

But the community knows what might have been going through the minds of the 350 players, as there are indeed good reasons to make Minsc a cleric.

Here you see the animated short film for Patch 8 from Baldur’s Gate 3, which also included Minsc’s new subclass:

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Der animierte Kurzfilm zu Patch 8, dem letzten Update für Baldur’s Gate 3

The community knows why Minsc can work as a cleric

Why is the community less surprised than the studio of the game? Minsc as a cleric, that invites a chuckle, as many would rather assign him a stereotypical barbarian personality. So does Puppetxmasterx, who explains on Reddit: “Honestly, I always make him a barbarian. That fits much better with how he behaves.”

Other players are rather surprised why so few chose this option. “Honestly, I’m surprised it’s not more players, even if it’s just for the Jack-of-all-trades achievement,” writes literallybyronic on Reddit. This achievement is only obtained when a character takes a level in every playable class from Baldur’s Gate 3.

To achieve this as quickly and easily as possible, one can send a character to Withers and level up again, which can also include a cleric of the Death Domain.

“That’s how 99% of people achieve this achievement,” writes Sunny_Hill_1 on Reddit, “by putting Minsc into every class and then leveling up again.”

How can Minsc also be useful as a cleric? Another player describes that he also made Minsc a cleric, but of the Life Domain, and for good reason. Mykeedee reveals on Reddit that he assigned Minsc this domain so that he could cast the spell “Heroes’ Feast” after every long rest without using the spell slots of a “real” cleric.

Heroes’ Feast is a level 6 spell that allows all allies within a certain radius of 18 meters to no longer be poisoned, sick, or frightened, have their maximum HP increased by 12, and gain advantage on Wisdom saving throws. This spell also makes a fight against a strong boss much easier.

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In the community update for the 2nd anniversary of Baldur’s Gate 3, additional exciting data about player behavior was released. An almost as rare action as Minsc as a cleric is an ending that only 598 players have achieved and seen: Everyone loves Shadowheart in Baldur’s Gate 3, but one ending of another character has only been seen by 598 players – seems like a rare achievement

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Fans often ask for news about Chrono Odyssey so much that they force the developers to provide several status updates

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

The developers of Chrono Odyssey are apparently constantly asked when the next updates and news about the highly anticipated MMORPG will be released. As a result, they have now provoked several official posts that are somewhat odd.

What kind of posts are these? Almost 2 months after the last developer update, the developers of Chrono Odyssey broke the silence. But not because there are exciting news about the MMORPG, but because they are apparently repeatedly asked by the community when an update can be expected.

Part of these questions that were posed via the official Discord channel are addressed by the developers in a short video on X, in which the community managers also share smaller impressions from the studio and their daily work – with scenes more about meals, shoes, and the commute to work.

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“Be patient, okay?”

In a second post, the developers clarify on X: “There is no update because there simply isn’t one. The devs are currently very busy, so it will take a while until we can show you changes and results. Be patient, okay?” The post is accompanied by several praying emojis.

Finally, BongGun Bae, the CEO of Chrono Studio, intervened, standing on the side of the players. His offer on X: “Show us something small, and I will bring the team coffee and donuts tomorrow. The. Best. Motivation. Ever.”

Whether anything substantial will result for the fans is currently unclear. MeinMMO will keep you updated in case the developers reveal new details about Chrono Odyssey.

What do I need to know about Chrono Odyssey? Chrono Odyssey was supposed to be released this year for PC (Steam and Epic Games), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series. The new MMORPG by Chrono Studio provides a mix of theme park and sandbox, with a strong focus on PvE content for solo players and small groups of 3, 5, or 10 players (PvP exists but is supposed to be optional).

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Due to the feedback after the beta in summer, the developers have decided to postpone the release to 2026. There are simply too many issues that need to be addressed, which will take time and result in further testing. The extensive developer updates after the beta revealed long to-do lists for the team. You can find more about this here: After a difficult beta, Chrono Odyssey does the only right thing, but the MMORPG year 2025 looks even bleaker now.

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