Warcraft III: Reforged was a flop. There were many reasons for this – Blizzard knows that too. Internal documents have now reportedly revealed what led to this.
In recent years, the once-glorious image of Blizzard has suffered significantly. The low point was undoubtedly the release of Warcraft III: Reforged. This was a game that fans were eagerly awaiting. Numerous bugs, removed features, and in many cases even a deterioration of functionality caused Reforged to fail spectacularly.
Nothing remains of the cool cutscene from BlizzCon.
What does the report say? In an article by Jason Schreier, it discusses what is currently happening at Blizzard. They apparently integrated the 200 employees from Vicarious Visions into the Blizzard team. They are primarily supposed to focus on the remake and remaster games.
In this context, the “Team 1” at Blizzard was also restructured and assigned to other tasks. Team 1 had been primarily responsible for developing remake and remaster titles at Blizzard in recent years. Previously, they worked on Heroes of the Storm and StarCraft II. Both are games whose development has significantly slowed down or has even been halted.
Heroes of the Storm “is still alive” and receives regular balance patches and new heroes, but the number of these updates has decreased significantly.
No new content is being produced for StarCraft II.
Heroes of the Storm is not dead, but development has been heavily scaled back.
Why did Warcraft III: Reforged fail? Bloomberg reports on internal documents where Blizzard analyzed what went wrong with Warcraft III: Reforged. Several mistakes came together, such as poor planning, poor communication, and a rushed release due to financial pressure from management.
For example, Blizzard announced the game in late 2018 and already offered pre-order sales in 2019 without informing a large part of the development team in advance.
This aligns with the opinion of many players and gaming journalists. Warcraft III: Reforged could have easily used another six months of development time to satisfy the wishes and hopes of fans. Although most bugs have now been fixed and the game runs smoothly, the damage done is essentially irreversible.
Warcraft III: Reforged will be remembered by players for a long time as a major flop.
Even in StarCraft II, the lights are out – no new content is being produced anymore.
Were employees also laid off? According to the report, yes. Team 1 employees had the opportunity to apply for other positions at Blizzard. Employees for whom there were no suitable positions were reportedly laid off. Some of them also moved to other companies founded by former Blizzard employees, such as Frost Giant or DreamHaven under Mike Morhaime.
Please note that the information comes from Bloomberg and has not been officially confirmed by Blizzard. The author Jason Schreier is known for having good contacts with individual companies like Blizzard.
The upcoming PvEvP shooter Scavengers promises a completely new approach to the genre. Co-founder and CEO of Midwinter Entertainment, Josh Holmes, talks in an interview with MeinMMO about the strengths of the new shooter and reveals when you can try it yourself.
Genre: Shooter | Developer: Midwinter Entertainment| Platform: PC; later PS4 and Xbox One| Release: 2021
What is Scavengers? Scavengers is built around a gameplay model that is still relatively unexplored: PvEvP. Up to 60 players engage in rounds of about 30 minutes length in teams of three, against and with each other.
Scavengers combines elements from classic shooters, Battle Royale, survival games, and coop gameplay into a whole new type of game. While you fight against other players, you can’t win a round alone.
As part of Find Your Next Game we asked the head Josh Holmes a few questions about Scavengers. He spoke with us about what makes Scavengers so special, what you can expect in the game, and when you can play it yourself.
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Battle Royale, Survival, Coop – A bit of everything
What is Scavengers about? The new shooter takes place in a post-apocalyptic scenario where the moon has been destroyed. The earth is hardly habitable and an AI named “Mother” now collects resources and data from the orbit of the earth.
You play the clone of one of the “Explorers” sent to earth to gather this data. Where this all leads has not yet been revealed.
What makes Scavengers so special? A round starts as usual in a Battle Royale, where you land and first search for weapons and supplies. However, you do not hunt other players, but NPCs.
Scavengers offers a points system for which you have to complete certain tasks, such as cleaning an area of NPC enemies and collecting crystals. Additionally, Scavengers offers:
a cold mechanic that you must survive
stamina that is regained through food
crafting and leveling in a round to create special weapons and gear
playable heroes with unique abilities and weapons to cater to every playstyle and allow for different team combinations
The survival aspect makes Scavengers special and adds more depth to the game.
When I played Scavengers, it felt like a “Fortnite for older people” – slower and more strategic than the classic Battle Royale. Pleasant for players whose reflexes can no longer keep up with those of youth, but who still want to win.
Through the various mechanics, players are not only dependent on handling their weapon but also on proper planning and timing. The survival aspect adds an exciting component that requires survival against the world itself.
Scavengers in Interview – Early Access starts in 2021
MeinMMO: First of all: When will we be able to play Scavengers ourselves and on which platforms?
Josh Holmes: We recently announced a new playtest that will take place in March on PC. Our initial developer focus is on PC – which is why it was also our preferred platform for previous playtests – but Scavengers will also come to consoles: Xbox One and PlayStation 4, at a later time. We look forward to inviting console players into our world.
MeinMMO: How long will the Early Access last and how can I participate?
Josh Holmes: We do not have a fixed date yet for when Scavengers will go into Early Access or how long it will last, but we aim to start early this year [2021]. Players who have registered on playscavengers.com will get access to Early Access. Keep an eye out for more info about Early Access.
Josh Holmes is the CEO and co-founder of Midwinter Entertainment, the studio behind Scavengers. He worked as Creative Director on Halo 4 as well as Studio Head on Halo 5: Guardians and Executive Producer on Halo Reach from Microsoft before the new PvEvP shooter. He was also a designer for the fighting game Def Jam at EA. Holmes has been working in the gaming industry for over 20 years.
Explorers and Gameplay – What makes Scavengers special
MeinMMO: Scavengers already looks really good. From the tests to release, which mechanics and features will change the most and how?
Josh Holmes: One of the most interesting aspects is the match flow, which has developed significantly since we began testing the game. Our match structure has always been built around escalating tension, pulling players toward the endpoint. In the case of Scavengers, this endpoint is a landing ship, where PvP, PvE, and a race to victory unite into a massive, electrifying crescendo.
We’ve studied player behavior during our many tests and discovered that many of the playstyles and strategies that players show are not supported in the way we envisioned the final moments of a match.
Players were either forced to rush to the ship to secure their escape, or they had to dive into wild PvP. That seemed contrary to what we aimed to encourage players to do and how to approach the rest of the match. To remedy this, we opened up the landing ship and transformed it into a medium-sized arena, allowing PvP players to fight each other. At the same time, PvP-averse players can use their strengths to safely evacuate without unnecessarily engaging with rival groups that are fighting it out for the result.
We found that this creates a somewhat more balanced endpoint without sacrificing any of the tension or the feeling of fulfillment from those final moments. For the upcoming playtests, we will refine this and other aspects through player feedback.
PvP is one of the contents, but not the only one.
MeinMMO: The unique explorers are a great feature. How many playable characters do you have planned? Can you describe one in more detail?
Josh Holmes: The design of our explorers is another aspect that has evolved significantly over the last few years, both in terms of appearance and gameplay. We are a small studio, and our team embodies a wide range of different backgrounds, interests, and preferred playstyles. We try to reflect that in how we create each of the explorers – not only to be distinguishable and have their own personality on the battlefield, but also to represent a more global perspective.
As for new explorers, these details are currently a closely guarded secret. But we will have new explorers that we will periodically introduce. In fact, observant viewers may have already spotted a significant hint that we showcased in the past.
MeinMMO: Will you continue to expand the explorer feature, perhaps by giving them additional unique abilities?
Josh Holmes: We developed Scavengers as a strategic survival sandbox. Staying true to that vision means giving players the tools to adopt a variety of different approaches when facing the challenges of the frozen wasteland.
In addition to the variety of weapons and items you find through looting, each explorer comes with their own weapon, abilities, and talents. These differences are key to unlocking more strategic depth in gameplay, both for individual players and teams.
Their unique abilities make the explorers so special.
“Everything is unlockable without spending money”
MeinMMO: You mentioned earlier that you would have a season model. What content will be in the season pass and how much will it cost?
Josh Holmes: We are still working on monetization, but we have made it very clear that Scavengers will be Free2Play and that everything in the game is unlockable without spending money. We want all players to have the opportunity to achieve everything that Scavengers offers.
The secret to success: “Substance and depth”
MeinMMO: What game modes do you have planned? Are there different group or lobby sizes, different maps or quests?
Josh Holmes: We are very focused on our core mode that we have been testing for over a year now. However, we are always discussing how different team compositions and player modes can contribute interesting dynamics to the experience. But we know that a selection of different modes does not guarantee longevity in an online multiplayer environment.
It is important that we ensure substance and depth in our gameplay so that we can engage players for more than just a few matches. We will build on that. That is why our tests – with gradually increasing player counts – have been so vital over the past year in helping us refine our vision for Scavengers.
MeinMMO: Will there be skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) or even a ranked mode?
Josh Holmes: We want to provide players with a variety of ways to measure, track, and show their skill and ability with the game. We will soon share more information about this with the community, so stay tuned.
MeinMMO: How will the weapon balancing look? Battle Royales like Warzone are currently struggling with OP weapons – what will you do about it?
Josh Holmes: Well, we have the advantage of not having to pack multiple game titles and their unique weapons with their balancing into one multiplayer experience. But that is a serious issue and something we pay constant attention to. Playtests have also been key here. We analyze player data, take community feedback into account, and we iterate and adjust to deliver a balanced player experience. We will continue to do this as we introduce new characters, weapons, and abilities in the future to ensure that our community is never caught off guard by changes to their experience.
MeinMMO: What kind of anti-cheat mechanics will you have?
Josh Holmes: We use many approaches in Scavengers to detect and prevent cheating. There is no magic bullet or easy solution. This is an ongoing battle that requires continuous effort to identify new patterns and exploits. As developers, we will respond quickly and patch any known vulnerabilities. We will take every opportunity to remove cheaters from our community.
MeinMMO: Thank you for the conversation.
Promising, but still unpolished
As I already mentioned in my first playtest of Scavengers, I believe that the game has strong potential. The gameplay is unique and fun, but it will probably only appeal to a certain group of players, not the general masses.
Explorers, crafting, and survival are cool elements that enhance the basic battle royale framework and make it more exciting for me than most competitors.
What Josh Holmes has planned for the future sounds good already, but also suggests a lot of work. Apparently, Scavengers is not as finished as it looks, and a lot could still change – hopefully for the better.
If the monetization goes well and the developers build on the strengths of the game, I see strong chances that Scavengers will hold its ground for a long time, even with a smaller player base (compared to titans like Warzone). Overall: an interesting alternative to established shooters with charming quirks.
Benedict Grothaus Freelance author at MeinMMO
The developers released a summary of the last beta on January 19 (via playscavengers). They mention that Scavengers has been very well received by testers and announce the next beta for March 2021.
If you like the setting and are looking for other games with a similar setting, you can find a selection of other post-apocalyptic games in our list of the best post-apocalyptic games 2021 for PlayStation, PC, and Xbox that can satisfy your hunger until the release of Scavengers.
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The MeinMMO Podcast is back from its break. In the new news show, you’ll hear about the currently biggest topics that the editorial team discusses and analyzes.
What’s new with the podcast? We took a longer winter break with our podcast and reflected on it. Although the podcast has steadily grown since our launch in October 2020, we still weren’t fully satisfied. It was often too focused on a single topic, and we produced more of a chat podcast about individual topics.
However, we want to cover and discuss more exciting, current topics in our podcast. News plays a significant role on the site itself, and we want to convey this in our podcast.
Therefore, we have adjusted our format, which will now return to a weekly basis.
What the new news show offers you
In summary:
Current news explored and analyzed in depth
More from our daily lives and some statistics on our most clicked news
A colorful mix of different online multiplayer topics
A preview of the upcoming week, should you monitor a specific topic
A bit longer:
We review our news from the past week and compile some of our most clicked news for you. You will also get insights into our working methods and statistics.
Have you always wanted to know how many clicks a Twitch news article gets compared to a strong MMORPG news article? We will give you the numbers.
We ensure that we compile a colorful mix of topics here. You will hear, for example, what’s currently happening with MMORPGs, multiplayer shooters, or gaming personalities. Are there new expansions? Major updates? These will also be covered. We do not only pay attention to the pure, strong click numbers. Otherwise, the healthy mix would suffer.
Since we are of course obligated to report about news neutrally, you will hear our personal perspective on current events in the podcast. A bit of a chat podcast should still remain.
We will integrate iTunes as soon as the podcast has been uploaded there. It usually takes a bit longer to get through the waiting line.
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Speed plays a big role in FIFA 21. Defenders need to keep up too – here you will find 5 options for your team.
That’s why speed is so important: Of course, all values on a card matter. A striker with weak shooting stats is not helpful, nor is a defender without defending skills. But for nearly all players, the rule is: if the speed is too low, the card is fundamentally hard to use. Such a problem exists with the current Bundesliga POTM in FIFA 21.
This is because much in the match ultimately depends on speed. The best defensive value of your defender is useless if the striker is already ten meters away from you and you can’t catch up to him.
However, fast center-backs are extremely expensive. Here are a few examples:
The fastest center-back in the game, Kyle Walker, costs a whopping 800,000 coins – which is probably due to his 93 pace rating.
The Icon Paolo Maldini costs a staggering 5.7 million coins with a pace of 86.
The Inform variant of Joe Gomez has 84 pace and costs over 500,000 coins.
These 3 examples are extremely high, as they not only have speed but also other very strong stats. They are among the best center-backs in the game.
In this list, we will take a look at a few more players with strong speed stats who are also playable but not excessively expensive.
Ike Opara
Opara is currently very strong as a Rulebreaker
Opara has two interesting cards in the game: His regular gold card and a Rulebreakers version. His gold card is already well equipped with 84 pace and costs only 950 coins. His Halloween card has a whopping 88 pace – and also strong stats overall. It currently costs 38,000 coins.
This is still quite reasonable for the values, as comparable players are significantly more expensive. This is probably due to the fact that Opara, being an American from the MLS, is hard to fit into teams: If Opara were in the Premier League, he would certainly be even more expensive. He belongs to a series of special cards that are worth their price.
Lukas Klostermann
The Leipzig defender was in many teams at the game’s release, as hardly any center-back brought as much speed (84) as he did. His price has now shrunk to 1,900 coins, making him a real bargain. Even today, the defender is still playable. By the way: His RTTF card also has a lot of pace and overall great stats. But it’s priced at a hefty half a million.
Jeremiah St. Juste
Even faster than Klostermann is Jeremiah St. Juste, who, as a silver player, may fly under the radar for many. However, the defender costs quite a lot for a silver card: a total of 14,000 coins. This is partly because this year there are many goals that can be completed with silver players. For a silver team, St. Juste is an absolute asset.
Joe Gomez
Joe Gomez has a pace value of 82, which you can easily boost with an Anchor or Shadow chemistry style. Then Gomez not only has a very good speed but is also overall a very strong center-back who can still hold his own in difficult matches. He is probably the best defender on this list. He currently costs you 17,000 coins – a bargain, considering that for a long time, he cost well over 100,000 coins.
Kostas Manolas
Manolas also has a pace rating of 82, which you can boost with Anchor. He also has ideal defensive stats, apart from slightly lacking stamina. Still, Manolas is a reliable support – as long as you play a team with Serie A players. Otherwise, Manolas is hard to integrate, which also explains his low price of 6,000 coins.
Pokémon GO still fascinates thousands of people in 2021. For many players, the fitness aspect behind the app is particularly exciting. We reveal how Pokémon GO can keep you fit.
Genre: Augmented Reality| Developer: Niantic| Platform: iOS and Android| Release: July 6, 2016
What’s happening in Pokémon GO? The AR game is already over 4 years old and yet it recorded record revenues in 2020. Millions of players worldwide are playing, and even during the coronavirus times, when being outside is restricted, Pokémon GO is incredibly popular.
One reason for this is the fitness aspect in the game. You only become really successful if you move. If you’re missing the closed gyms or your jogging meetups, you should check out Pokémon GO. The app moves thousands of people and does so very successfully.
Playing Pokémon GO outside – Even during corona times
How you can play actively: To stay fit, you can play Pokémon GO especially well on the go. Walks in the fresh air can be really effective in Pokémon GO, and the federal government even recommends such walks (via Bundesregierung.de) – at least under the circumstances decided in the respective districts.
You can actually catch Pokémon in every place. Whether deep in the forest or right in the city center. However, there are also some features that reward you for actual movement:
Eggs only hatch if you cover a few kilometers
Adventure Sync rewards you with a lot of items each week if you have walked 5, 25, or 50 kilometers beforehand
Your buddy finds candies when you have walked kilometers
Some quests require you to cover kilometers or hatch eggs (and thus also walk kilometers)
So you get numerous incentives to actively play Pokémon GO and move while doing so. If you stay active, you also catch more Pokémon. This is because each spawn point of a Pokémon is only active once per hour. If you stand still, you will quickly run out of Pokémon.
Adventure Sync rewards you for kilometers walked.
How you can play passively: Even if you’re not openly walking around with your phone in hand, Pokémon GO rewards you. This works through Adventure Sync. This feature runs even when the app is closed.
If you’re shopping and have the phone in your pocket, every step counts. So you can hatch eggs or kilometers for the Adventure Sync reward without really playing actively.
You have thus also an incentive to have Pokémon GO on your phone besides classic playing. You are rewarded for every step, even if you don’t have the phone in your hand.
That’s why playing works so well currently: Due to the corona crisis, Pokémon GO has activated numerous bonuses in the game, which have been ongoing since then. For example, general spawns have increased. So you will find Pokémon in more places. As a result, you have much more to do in the game and rarely run past places where there are hardly any Pokémon.
There are also numerous bonuses that make playing from home easier, but we’ll discuss that further down in the article.
How to combine sports and Pokémon GO: Jogging has become popular during corona times, and Pokémon GO could be an incentive for you to regularly go for your runs. Even if you have the phone in your pocket, the kilometers while jogging also count for the app.
As already mentioned above, you can jog or even bike while collecting kilometers without having the app open.
If you want to make progress even faster, you can get a Pokémon GO Plus. This gadget catches Pokémon at the press of a button, and you can also keep your phone in your pocket.
How playing from home works: Here, it’s mainly about the bonuses that Pokémon GO activated during the corona crisis. You can do a lot of things in Pokémon GO without leaving the house:
Remote raids work from home
Your buddy brings you gifts so you can supply other trainers with items
The item Incense has been improved so that you can attract a lot of Pokémon even without movement
These things are mainly features where you don’t have to move. However, you still make progress in the game because of them.
How to combine sports and Pokémon GO: You can also combine sports from home with Pokémon GO. A treadmill or an exercise bike that you use in the apartment can also advance you in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO measures the steps and compiles the kilometers from it. If, for example, you have walked 5 kilometers on your treadmill, then you have similar progress in Pokémon GO as well.
If you don’t have sports equipment at home, other means are also enough. Just running up and down the stairs will also earn you kilometers.
Pokémon GO as motivation – This works really well
I have been fascinated by Pokémon GO since its release in 2016, and especially the movement aspect is great. There are weeks where I walk over 100 kilometers through my small town – without Pokémon GO, it certainly wouldn’t be nearly as much.
Especially now during the corona times, the game motivates me. Gyms are closed, and my only exercise during the day is usually my round with Pokémon GO. I keep noticing that without the app, I probably wouldn’t have gone outside at all. For me, it’s still important to take the corona restrictions seriously. I no longer leave the house without a mask, and if I don’t play alone, I have at most one fellow player. However, that has been working smoothly since the beginning of the year, and the sporting motivation is huge thanks to Pokémon GO – if the app had existed during my sports graduation, I certainly would have finished better.
Noah Struthoff Editor at MeinMMO
So if you are looking for motivation to exercise, you should check out Pokémon GO. Do apps or games like Pokémon GO help you get more exercise and sport? Let us know in the comments!
But always remember to observe the curfew when playing outside. Otherwise, you may end up like an English trainer:
How Twink-Friendly is WoW: Shadowlands? Cortyn reveals what Shadowlands has done well – and what not so much.
If you have upgraded your legendary item with your main character in WoW: Shadowlands, played through the Covenant campaign, and achieved all current goals, you might be considering a second character. But how “good” is it to play alt characters in Shadowlands? How twink-friendly is the expansion actually? I want to explain that here.
A few days ago, I read an article on wowhead that stated WoW: Shadowlands is not a good expansion for alt characters (“Twinks” or “Alts”). I have now leveled two Twinks myself and do not share wowhead’s opinion in this case.
Leveling up Twinks has never been easier than it is now.
Multiple characters in Shadowlands – can it work well? Or is it too much effort?
Equipping Alt Characters
It is often said that equipping alt characters is exhausting, primarily due to the reduced drop rates in dungeons and raids. I can only very limitedly understand this criticism because I think it has never been easier to equip an alt character decently.
The reason for this is the Covenant campaign with its rewards. Alt characters can play through their Covenant’s campaign virtually “in one go,” as all chapters are unlocked. Since the reputation system has some solid catch-up mechanics, alt characters can complete all story chapters within 2-3 days.
Each chapter rewards with 1-2 items from the Covenant set. This starts at item level 155 but goes up to item level 197.
These set items should be equipped or at least kept. Because after the campaign is fully completed, all set pieces can be upgraded to item level 197. This is more than enough to then dive directly into “Mythic+” dungeons and strive for better gear that main characters also desire.
Shadowlands has a lot to offer – for some things, however, you will have to wait or work for a while.
Of course – for those who want to fully upgrade the entire set, it takes about 3,000 to 4,000 Anima. That sounds like quite a lot – but it really isn’t much if you’re playing a fresh character. Several dungeon quests grant 750 Anima upon completion, and defeating the current world boss gives 250 Anima. A somewhat hidden daily mission even grants Anima every day.
Players who plan ahead can complete world quests that grant Anima while leveling the Twink, which can be redeemed at level 60.
Additionally, at the end, there is even a weapon at item level 187 – so LFR-level. This is more than sufficient to be well-equipped for further adventures in the endgame.
Legendary Items for Twinks
But here too, one must weigh what one actually wants. For an alt character, it would be completely sufficient in the first weeks to have a legendary item at level 1 or 2. Because with increasing item level, only the attributes of the legendary item improve, not the legendary effect. If one is only interested in the pure effect, one can also simply equip an item at level 190 and then gradually upgrade it.
Legendary items are in demand – but they’re not that hard to obtain.
The only drawback here is that new characters have to fight through the lower levels in Torghast to unlock the higher ones. This often feels like wasted time when you know you could easily handle level 7 or 8 but are still stuck at 2 or 3.
An account-wide unlocking of the different levels would make sense here and ease a lot of things.
At least the upgrades from Ve’nari for Torghast are account-wide. So if upgrades for the vendors in Torghast have already been unlocked on the main character, they also apply to your alt characters.
Media, Soulbinds and Co
Another power factor for characters is the soulbinds and the associated media that can be invested in the small soulbind talent tree.
Soulbinds and their rows are unlocked quite incidentally while playing through the Covenant campaign and increasing the reputation level with the Covenant. For latecomers, this often happens automatically, for example, upon completing a dungeon or defeating a world boss.
The potential power gain through a soulbind is therefore quite quickly caught up and at the latest after 3-4 days, you are at the same level as all other players, provided you play content like dungeons, world bosses, or callings.
The soulbinds with the covenants are quickly unlocked, along with the story.
Yes, getting the media to the highest rank takes a while. But the differences between the individual ranks of the media are extremely small. In most cases, it is about an increase in a very small percentage of a single ability.
Pact Hall Makes for Long Faces
A major criticism is the expansion of the Pact Hall, which progresses only slowly for Twinks. This is mainly due to the Anima reserves, which are rather thin for alt characters. The main reason for this is likely the upgrading of the Covenant set.
It should be noted here that the Pact Hall is basically only necessary for cosmetic things. The respective Pact feature (Necrolord, Conservatory, etc.), the transport network, and the Anima conductor are primarily intended for cosmetic items like mounts, toys, or transmogs. It is absolutely not necessary for these features to be greatly expanded in order to “quickly” progress on the character.
Fully upgrading the Pact Hall takes time and Anima. But most of it is cosmetic anyway.
These cosmetic rewards are long-term goals that should not be thrown at the players but are interesting for collectors. They are not necessary to make the character playable.
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Conclusion: Leveling Up Second Characters is Easy, but …
Overall, I conclude that leveling up Twinks in Shadowlands is quite easy. There are some minor hurdles, but none of them hold the character back for long in order to be effective in PvE or PvP. I think this has been well done and makes playing alt characters a lot of fun.
Only those who want cosmetic rewards from the Covenants must invest a lot of time in addition. But that is exactly what is intended and is no different for the main character.
But what do you think? Do you enjoy playing your Twinks or does it feel like torturous work?
From a GameStar interview with the developers of the fantasy game Crimson Desert, some interesting information can be derived regarding multiplayer. We can apparently expect a kind of Red Dead Online.
What is Crimson Desert? Crimson Desert was announced as an MMORPG by the developer studio Pearl Abyss at the end of 2019, but was then referred to as an open-world action-adventure at the Game Awards in early December 2020 .
The developers now want to offer a story in which you play MacDuff, the leader of a mercenary group. You will experience this story in single-player mode. Nevertheless, there will also be a multiplayer part.
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In 2019, Crimson Desert was still referred to as an MMORPG.
A multiplayer similar to Red Dead Redemption 2
How do the developers explain the multiplayer? HwanKyoung Jung, producer of Crimson Desert, said in an interview with our colleagues from Gamestar Plus:
We have thought about the genre of Crimson Desert for a long time. When we considered what we should focus on in Crimson Desert, we wanted to do a good job with the storytelling structure and storyline rather than the elements that one expects from an existing MMORPG.
Additionally, we want to provide solid action battles and combat mechanics, but also give players the option to play together with their friends in a multiplayer environment. We did not want to limit the game to simply having an ending like other single-player titles. We wanted to create a game that offers a strong storytelling structure but also has an open world where players can form communities with other players.
Regarding the risk that less successful titles like Anthem or Marvel’s Avengers show with a mix of single-player and multiplayer, HwanKyoung Jung remarked:
I don’t think it’s appropriate to talk about other games here. We are focused on delivering a gameplay experience that is unique to Crimson Desert. We envision a game that not only offers a good storyline but also allows players to enjoy it with their friends. Therefore, it will be possible to build communities between players in the game.
So how could this mix of single-player and online play look? We know that in the single-player story, you will play the hero MacDuff. This is a predefined character whose appearance is also fixed. You can only customize him through armor and clothing.
However, the developers have already explained that you will also be allowed to create another character. You can design this character however you like during creation. This is very reminiscent of Red Dead Redemption 2. In the single-player part, you embody Arthur Morgan, while in multiplayer you create your own hero.
Furthermore, it was mentioned that single-player and multiplayer will seamlessly transition into each other. This suggests that you will likely switch between MacDuff and your own character in the game. It could be possible that your self-created hero is a member of MacDuff’s mercenary group and you then make the switch at the camp.
If you play as MacDuff, you will experience the story where you even make decisions that are supposed to have an impact on the further course of the storyline.
If you play as your self-created hero, you will encounter other players and can embark on adventures together with them or perhaps even compete in PvP.
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The new trailer shows how strongly Crimson Desert focuses on storytelling.
There are still open questions
What is still unclear? It is still unclear whether the game switches to a single-player instance when you embody MacDuff and play the single-player story, or whether other players are also visible in this mode. If that is the case, it would be interesting to know whether and how you can interact with these players while you are pursuing the story.
Another possibility could be a mode like in Red Dead Online that takes place independently of the single-player part. However, this would then make the developers’ statement that single and multiplayer are supposed to transition seamlessly into each other somewhat nonsensical.
So there are still several questions left open regarding how exactly the multiplayer will work in Crimson Desert. Whether it is a separate mode or whether you will also encounter other players in MacDuff’s story.
In any case, Crimson Desert promises to be a very exciting game, especially because of this mix of single-player and multiplayer. In this way, Pearl Abyss does not create competition for themselves with the MMORPG Black Desert Online. The game is likely to appeal to both fans of single-player and online games due to this unusual principle.
What will happen after the release regarding additional content? The team explained in the interview that additional content after the release of Crimson Desert is very important and regular updates are also planned.
However, there will be more information on this at a later date.
When will Crimson Desert be released? The release was stated as the end of 2021. A specific date will follow. Crimson Desert is coming to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. A release for PS4 and Xbox One is also possible.
In League of Legends, the champion Maokai is currently incredibly strong. However, he is not played in the top lane or jungle, but as a support. One reason for his strength lies in the new mythic items.
Why is Maokai so popular right now? According to the statistics, Maokai is currently one of the most successful support champions in the game, as shown by the website OP.gg:
From January 6 to January 21, he had a win rate of 53.08% making him the most successful support champion in LoL.
During that same period, he was played in an average of 15.47% of matches, making him the third most popular support.
Recently, he has been banned more frequently, with a ban rate exceeding 20% in January.
What does the mythic item do? Imperial Mandate ensures that enemies affected by CC take damage and are marked. When allies hit a marked target, they deal bonus damage and grant themselves and the supporter movement speed:
These are the values of the support item.
Why does this work so well with Maokai? The entire ability kit of Maokai relies on slowing or controlling enemies:
His “Q” has a slow
His “W” briefly holds the opponent
His “E”, the sapling, slows on impact
His ultimate immobilizes enemies
Each of these abilities thus deals bonus damage with Imperial Mandate and causes the mark. This is limited only by the 6-second cooldown per enemy.
That is also the reason why Maokai is so strong as a support but not in other lanes. He needs a teammate to activate the mark again.
Will this remain strong for long? Riot Games has already reacted and made changes. With patch 11.2, which was released on January 21, the mana for the saplings has been increased. However, there is currently no indication that further changes are planned.
Is the popularity really coming suddenly? Partially yes, as Maokai was not very popular in the West during the summer and autumn. In July, he was ranked 28th among all supports with a pick rate of just under 1.2%.
In Korea, however, Maokai has been played and successfully utilized as a support for a longer time.
This is how you play Maokai as a support
What should you consider? Maokai is indeed a strong champion, but especially in the initial laning phase he is rather weak because he is a melee champion. Only with Imperial Mandate will you become really challenging for your enemies.
A detailed guide on support Maokai can be found at OP.gg. We summarize the most important points for you.
For runes, you should choose Aftershock to withstand some damage. As a summoner spell, Hexflash is useful to surprise enemies with a combo of Hexflash and the ultimate.
The rune build for support Maokai.
You start with the saplings as your first ability because they grant you vision and still deal good damage. Afterwards, you unlock “Q” Thornlash. You buy the support item Relic Shield to secure last hits for you and your ADC.
After Imperial Mandate, build AP items like Demonic Embrace, Boots, and possible tank items. Depending on the situation, you should then see whether you are more responsible for dealing damage or prefer to tank.
With the latest patch 11.2, there were not only slight changes to Maokai but also the release of the new champion Viego:
You want to start with GTA 5 Online again in 2021 but are unsure if it’s worth it? We will show you what has changed and for whom it is definitely worth starting.
Genre: Action / Third-Person Shooter | Developer: Rockstar North | Platform: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S | Release: October 1, 2013
What can you expect? There are a ton of content to explore for new players. This ranges from group activities with friends, to duo content and solo play with unknown players or alone.
But GTA 5 Online is turning eight years old this year. Is it still worth starting now? And what can returning players expect?
Is GTA 5 Online worth it for new players?
This attracts new players: New players start in the online world with hardly anything for a big adventure. At first, you secure a cheap or even free car for your trips in Los Santos. Then you dive into one of the countless game modes and earn your first money. And here comes the first advantage. Grand Theft Auto has always been about mixing racing with violence.
In the game modes, you can choose between various races with bicycles, boats, airplanes, cars, monster trucks, or motorcycles.
How about stunt races high above the streets of Los Santos?
If you are not in the mood for races, you can jump into one of the many modes that revolve around gun violence. There are deathmatches, capture series, team games, and series where everyone fights against everyone.
Additionally, new content comes regularly to keep the online world alive. The casino opened with a handful of missions, plenty of mini-games, and a rewarding wheel of fortune. Even newcomers can win expensive supercars without spending money.
For all players, there are various contents right from the start catering to different player types. Even complete beginners can quickly earn important money with content like the casino or time trials.
This deters new players: Like in every other online game, not everything is great in GTA 5 Online. Foremost are the high prices.
If you want to buy a fancy supercar, you first have to invest several hours into grinding. As a newbie, that can be discouraging, because to efficiently earn money in GTA Online, you should acquire a few things that make future grinding easier. So first invest in real estate before you build your supercar collection.
Additionally, depending on the lobby, there are toxic players. This manifests itself through insulting messages in chat and also through griefing players in the lobbies. Yes, online lobbies are PvP areas in GTA Online, and you have to expect to be attacked. However, it can be annoying when someone arrives with their tricked-out flying motorcycle and mows you down when you are just trying to earn money.
The way out is the passive mode, which protects you from such situations. But it also restricts you. Many actions that earn you money are not possible in passive mode or in solo lobbies.
Another phenomenon is, at least in PC sessions, hackers. Although they appear much less frequently, they can easily ruin your fun and make you seek a new lobby. They can use hacks to make your character constantly explode or spawn ridiculously large transformers in the world to run you over.
Bonus: The story is something everyone should experience
What is it about? The Grand Theft Auto series is known for its twisted stories with unmistakable protagonists. The single-player mode of GTA 5 also manages to tell a wonderful story while offering plenty of WTF moments.
In GTA 5, you control three protagonists, switching between them throughout the story. The family man and former bank robber Michael meets Franklin, who wants to take his boring life to the next level. The two encounter Trevor, whom Michael knows from a failed bank heist.
Trevor, Franklin, and Michael – You’ll get to know them with all their flaws and complex characters.
The three guys have great chemistry that runs throughout the various story missions. During the campaign, all your skills with weapons, vehicles, in water, and in the air are put to the test. You can even expect different endings, triggered by your decisions.
Conclusion: Is it worth it for new beginners? Pros and Cons
Pros
Low threshold for entry
A variety of content in game modes catering to various player types
Large selection of cars, from muscle cars to supercars
Group and solo content
Tactical gameplay and casual grinding while “watching Netflix”
Engaging story in single-player
Good graphics despite the “old” game
Cons
Much grinding
Toxic players
Hackers can be a problem on PC
Long loading screens can be annoying in online sessions
Is GTA 5 Online worth it for returning players?
What has changed? Since the release of GTA Online, the developers have regularly released new DLCs. The good part: They are all free. The content can all be earned with in-game currency.
We provide you with an overview of the content that has been released in GTA Online. Just check when you roughly stopped playing to see what has improved since then.
Since 2014, there’s the flight school in GTA Online, where you can improve your skills as a pilot.
Since 2015, there’s the heist update, which players consider one of the most important updates for GTA Online. It introduced the challenging heists that reward you with millions of dollars if you are successful.
The new mechanic Benny is in town, who converts your cars into lowriders.
2015 also brought the “Executives and Other Criminals” DLC. You can establish organizations and hire other players as bodyguards.
2016 also saw the release of the Cunning Stunts Update, which players celebrated for the many new racing and building options as well as cars.
The Biker DLC started in 2016 – Now you can form gangs and build a biker business to earn passive income. You gather resources, your employees process the stuff, and you sell cocaine or similar goods on a large scale.
In the same year as the Biker DLC, the Import/Export DLC started, which still offers one of the most lucrative ways to earn money.
Through the Gunrunning DLC came bunkers in 2017 as a new way to earn money and a method for weapon upgrades.
Smugglers Run introduced access to hangars and cool planes in 2017 along with a new method of earning money through collecting deliveries.
At the end of 2017, the new Doomsday Heist made waves, which also introduced a flying car.
The big highlight in 2020 was the massive Cayo Perico update. This introduced new cars and the first heist that can even be played solo.
As you can see, quite a lot has happened in GTA Online over the past few years. Many new vehicles and content are now available. Players who left the game due to lack of content should definitely give it another try.
El Rubio is the drug lord residing on the new island Cayo Perico.
Players who left due to too much grinding: You still don’t earn money in GTA Online in the blink of an eye. Grinding continues to be part of the routine if you want to belong to the rich. However, there are now many different ways to earn money. So there’s variety. If you stopped before 2018, you’ll now see many new ways to get rich.
If you are generally against grinding to unlock new content, then GTA is not for you unless you want to spend real money.
Players who left due to a lack of group content: When thinking about group content in GTA Online, you can’t overlook heists. These are cooperative robberies carried out with up to 4 players against NPCs. The brand new Cayo Perico Heist rewards you with a few million dollars and offers you much freedom in execution. Also, the Casino Heist is another approach to a robbery. There are three ways to complete it: “loud,” “quiet,” or “stealthy.” Grab your squad and try out the new heists.
Players who left due to a lack of roleplay: Since 2017, roleplay on GTA servers has grown significantly. On Twitch, it has increasingly come to the forefront and has given the “old” GTA Online top ratings on the streaming platform. A look into this community is worthwhile if you enjoy roleplay in the world of GTA 5.
What’s new: In December 2020, Rockstar Games released one of the most important updates for the community: the Cayo Perico Heist, which takes place in a completely new location in GTA Online.
For this, they built a new island on the map where the heist takes place. That’s where the drug lord El Rubio has set up his empire and throws wild techno parties.
For you as a player, this means there’s now a new way to earn money. Your task is clear: El Rubio has a lot of valuable stuff lying around, drugs, money, and art pieces. These need to be stolen.
You can take three more players with you to complete the heist in cooperative mode. So you can all fill your pockets with loot and determine who gets how much of it.
What makes the heist even more special is the number of players. Because for the first time, you can also complete a heist in GTA Online completely solo. A feature that the community often requested. Because when friends are not online, you otherwise have to rely on randoms. And as it often goes in multiplayer games, that can lead to chaos and frustration. Perhaps the players are unmotivated, or communication fails.
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When your friends are not online, you can clear Cayo Perico alone. And you have to prove all your skill. That’s difficult when the weight lies solely on your shoulders. Also, you carry fewer bags of loot. Overall, there is not as much loot as with a group. But in the end, you also don’t have to share earnings with teammates.
As evident by the many DLCs and good performance, the game is not going to be shut down anytime soon. We expect that the developers will continue to supply the online mode of GTA 5 with content until the release of GTA 6 and beyond.
There’s therefore no reason to worry that this content will soon cease.
We can recommend GTA 5 Online for most players even in 2021.
Who do I recommend GTA Online to?
According to my game time clock, I have spent about 800 hours in GTA Online. I regularly log into the online world and play the new content like the crazy Cayo Perico heist. Tactical robberies are a lot of fun, especially with friends. The solo content is also worth it for earning money.
However, I do not recommend GTA Online for “everyone.”
Be prepared for a lot of grinding in GTA Online if you do not want to invest additional money. This is the only way to get the latest cars, tuning, and properties. Those playing on PC must also prepare for lobbies with modders. These can be “friendly” and just show off their crazy cars, or they can be very annoying and ruin your session.
If everything goes smoothly, GTA Online provides a nice gaming experience for solo players and especially for group players. Together, you drive in a convoy through the cities and speed down the highways, participate in tuner meetings with other players, or shoot each other in PvP modes. The variety in game modes is a significant strength of GTA Online. They range from classic circuits to rallies in car races. Armed modes include deathmatches, king of the hill matches, and battle royale-style matches.
If you enjoy trying out all content and are not averse to grinding, you should definitely check out GTA Online. Grab some friends and try out the many cooperative options.
Patrick Freese Editor at MeinMMO
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The first Pokémon of the 6th generation are available in Pokémon GO. However, there are still plenty of monsters missing. We will show you the best monsters from the Kalos region that are not yet in the game.
This is what is shown here: The monsters we show you here look promising. The stats are already known, and some monsters have already been assigned attacks. However, these things have not yet been officially implemented. Some monsters on the list could therefore become weaker.
How strong could Monargoras become? Monargoras has two types that are used quite often. For both types, Monargoras is supposed to learn strong attacks, allowing it to be used on both sides.
While Monargoras will not be a top attacker with these stats, it does offer a nice alternative for either Rihornior and Rameidon or Rayquaza and Knakrack.
With the introduction of Monargoras, we will therefore get a Pokémon that benefits from two frequently used types and also has solid attacks.
Durengard
These are the stats: Durengard has 2 forms (Sword and Shield forms). We are looking at the Sword form here, as it will be useful as an attacker in this form.
Type: Ghost and Steel
Attack: 291
Defense: 97
HP: 155
Max CP: 2987
How strong could Durengard become? The special feature of Durengard is its high attack value. It has an attack value that is nearly as high as Mewtwo’s (300). In contrast, its defense value is weak. You could deal significant damage with Durengard, but it will also be quickly defeated.
In the end, it must show whether Durengard is useful as a glass cannon or will be defeated too quickly. It is definitely an interesting Pokémon to keep an eye on.
Zygarde
These are the stats: Zygarde has 3 forms (10%-Form, 50%-Form, and Optimal-Form). We are looking at the Optimal-Form here.
Type: Dragon and Ground
Attack: 185
Defense: 211
HP: 389
Max CP: 4267
How strong could Zygarde become? Zygarde could be an interesting monster for the PvP League. The HP value of 389 is really high, and the combination of the types Dragon and Ground sounds promising.
Attacks for Zygarde are not yet known. It will then be determined whether Zygarde really becomes useful. With the right attacks, it could become one of the best monsters in the Master League.
However, Zygarde should not play a role in raids. Its attack value is too low, and the competition is too great.
Yveltal
These are the stats:
Type: Dark and Flying
Attack: 250
Defense: 185
HP: 246
Max CP: 4275
How strong could Yveltal become? Yveltal could become strong both as a Flying and Dark attacker. As a Dark attacker, Yveltal has Darkrai ahead of it, but it could rank second.
As a Flying attacker, there are also some competitors, but here too it could belong to the top attackers. Yveltal has strong attacks from both types.
With Yveltal, it is unlikely that a monster will come that surpasses all Pokémon, but it will certainly become a strong attacker.
Xerneas
These are the stats:
Type: Fairy
Attack: 250
Defense: 185
HP: 246
Max CP: 4275
How strong could Xerneas become? With Xerneas, a strong Fairy attacker could come into the game. The problem so far: It is not supposed to learn a Fairy fast attack. If this changes before the release, then Xerneas could become strong.
Currently, there are hardly any real attackers among the Fairy attackers. Togekiss or Gardevoir are strong, but not really top attackers either. Xerneas may not surpass all other monsters, but it could become significantly stronger.
These are the stats: Hoopa has 2 forms (Normal form and Unbound). We are looking at the Unbound form here, as it is stronger.
Type: Dark and Psychic
Attack: 310
Defense: 191
HP: 173
Max CP: 4516
How strong could Hoopa become? This form of Hoopa could be the most interesting Pokémon of the 6th generation. The Unbound form has a better attack value than Mewtwo and also has the secondary type Dark.
Currently, the attacks are not yet known, but if Hoopa is supposed to learn Psyshock, just like Mewtwo, then it could at least deal more damage. However, it might not be as sturdy in battle.
Additionally, there are the potential Dark attacks that Hoopa could learn. If these attacks are good, it could even overshadow Darkrai.
However, strong defenders are rather absent in the 6th generation. We have listed the best gym defenders for you here:
On March 4, 2021, Ranch Simulator will be released in Early Access on Steam. In a cooperative mode, you and three friends will restore an old farm, raise animals, go hunting, and defend your ranch against wild animals. MeinMMO interviewed the project manager, Pavel Ryzhenko, as part of Find Your Next Game and asked him about the specifics of Ranch Simulator.
What is Ranch Simulator? In Ranch Simulator, you take over your family’s old farm and must completely renovate and partially rebuild it. You can do this alone or in co-op with three other players.
At the beginning, you clean up the surroundings, mow the lawn, cut down trees, and renovate the farmhouse. You have numerous tools and vehicles at your disposal. You earn money by raising animals or selling wooden boards. At the start of the Early Access phase, you can raise the following animals:
Chickens including raising chicks
Cows that produce milk
Pigs whose meat can be sold
In Ranch Simulator, you raise various animals and take care of their well-being.
In addition to raising animals, you can also hunt wild animals in the surrounding forests. After processing, you can also sell them in the local settlement. Alternatively, you can produce wooden boards to generate additional income.
When and where will Ranch Simulator be released? The Ranch Simulator will be released on Steam and is scheduled to be released in Early Access on March 4, 2021. A price has not yet been announced.
Animal husbandry and free building make Ranch Simulator special
Compared to similar titles, such as Farming Simulator, the focus of Ranch Simulator is not on field work, but on building and expanding your own ranch and the associated animal husbandry.
This is special about animal husbandry
Working on the ranch resembles Stardew Valley: We inherit a rundown farm and need to get it back in shape. Junk, weeds, dead trees, and the ghostly main house appear far from inviting.
Once the ranch has been prepared, you start to earn money. Your core task in Ranch Simulator is animal husbandry. This aspect is rather simple in Farming Simulator and Stardew Valley.
At the beginning, the ranch does not look very inviting.
In both games, you feed the animals with food, straw, and water, and sell their products. Ranch Simulator offers more options in animal husbandry, and a meat processing system is set to be added during Early Access.
You also have the opportunity to raise chicks to hens and roosters.
Pig farming in comparison: Pig farming in Farming Simulator is suitable for players who need manure or sludge to fertilize their fields. Without mods, a complex pig farming system, as planned in Ranch Simulator, is not possible.
The slaughtering of pigs and the subsequent sale of pork is also not possible. Here, at least on paper, Ranch Simulator stands out.
This is special about building
The building system in comparison: In Ranch Simulator, you place various buildings as blueprints on your ranch and then have to build them yourself. Building requires wooden boards, which are produced by cutting down and processing logs. The barn can be expanded, and additional boxes can be added inside.
In Farming Simulator, there is no way to expand buildings after placing them. Furthermore, individual objects are placed from a bird’s eye view and do not need to be built but can be used directly. This minimizes immersion and does not convey the feeling of having created something yourself.
In Ranch Simulator, there will be the option to expand individual buildings both from the outside and from the inside.
To build a barn, everyone must pitch in and do preparatory work.
Which buildings will be available at the start? At the beginning of Early Access, a large barn, four different small chicken coops, and the main house will be available. The developers aim to implement ten different houses as blueprints later on.
More freedoms in designing the interior are also set to follow during Early Access.
The player is offered the greatest freedom possible
In addition to raising animals, you must also bring your ranch up to standard to avoid scaring guests away. For this, there are various tools that give you a lot of freedom.
The crowbar is used to demolish the ruins of the ranch.
We at MeinMMO spoke with Pavel Ryzhenko. He is the project manager at Toxic Dog and answered some questions about Ranch Simulator. First, we wanted to know if there will be missions or quests in Ranch Simulator and if there is a tutorial that teaches the basics.
Pavel Ryzhenko: The game is primarily designed to give the player the freedom to run their ranch. The main quests introduce the player to the basic game mechanics, but we really want players to manage their ranch as they wish. This is particularly important in multiplayer, where we truly hope players will utilize the role-playing opportunities while managing a ranch together.
During the Early Access phase, we plan to add several side quests. A local hunter and NPCs from neighboring ranches will offer you these side quests.
There are some dangers while hunting: This bear seems to be in a pretty bad mood.
MeinMMO: How complex will the economic system in Ranch Simulator be?
Pavel Ryzhenko: The economic system is one of the things we want to optimize during the Early Access phase as we will be adding features like the meat production system.
Co-op makes work easier: In Ranch Simulator, up to four players can work together on the success of their ranch. The developers rely on a client-server model, where one player hosts the game and friends can join the session. This is also how multiplayer works in Stardew Valley. Progress on the ranch is only saved by the host. Dedicated servers are currently not planned by the developers.
The Toxic Dog team has been working on Ranch Simulator for two years
The simulation is developed by the European indie studio “Toxic Dog.” They use Unreal Engine 4 for development and have been working on the title for two years. The current state of the simulation can be seen in the recently released trailer.
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Ranch Simulator shows its full potential in co-op.
MeinMMO: How much is the community involved in development?
Pavel Ryzhenko: Involving the community in development is one of the most important things for us, and that’s why we decided to start in Early Access. We have already conducted several beta tests to ensure we involve the community as early as possible.
MeinMMO: What insights have you gained from the beta?
Pavel Ryzhenko: Betas are great for finding out what players like and what features they would like to see. Based on player feedback from the first beta, we have added some exciting features such as character customization and third-person view.
Character customization was implemented based on community feedback.
MeinMMO: What topics will you focus on in the first 12 months after the Early Access release?
Pavel Ryzhenko: To some extent, that will depend on what our community wants. The start of Early Access means many new players and thus more feedback. Aside from that, we have a lot of interesting content that we plan to add during Early Access. Currently, we are planning and looking forward to the introduction of horses, a meat production system, more customization options for houses, growing plants, and gardening.
What you should know about Ranch Simulator
We asked Pavel Ryzhenko if the team plans a console launch, if the multiplayer will be expanded, and if mod support will be offered in the future.
MeinMMO: On which platforms will Ranch Simulator be released besides PC?
Pavel Ryzhenko: It would be great if Ranch Simulator could also be released on other platforms in the future. But at the moment, PC is the only platform we are working on. It is possible that the game could eventually be released on other platforms, but there is currently no decision on that.
MeinMMO: Will it be possible to play Ranch Simulator with more than three friends in the future?
Pavel Ryzhenko: There is a good chance that we will stick to four players since multiplayer was designed that way.
MeinMMO: Will there be mod support in the future?
Pavel Ryzhenko: Good question! Mod support is not currently planned, but it is certainly possible. We would like to hear from players if this is something they want to see.
MeinMMO: Thank you for the interview!
Disclaimer Our author has not yet had the opportunity to test Ranch Simulator himself. The article is based on reports, screenshots, and gameplay videos from the publisher. Ranch Simulator sounds like an interesting game to watch. At this point, we cannot make any statements about the quality of the game.
Conclusion: Ranch Simulator has potential
From my perspective, Ranch Simulator follows a very interesting concept. As a Farming Simulator fan, I look forward to the Early Access release. Particularly in co-op mode, I hope for varied hours together with friends. I myself started with Farming Simulator 13 and have remained loyal to the series ever since.
The expansion of one’s own farm and the animal husbandry feel rather short in Farming Simulator, and this is exactly where Ranch Simulator steps in.
The ability to completely build and manage your own ranch excites me very much, and I am curious how elaborate and complex the breeding of different animals will be. The co-op will surely make it less stressful when I watch my friends work from the porch.
Toxic Dog has only released two games so far: in 2017, the co-op game “Catch A Lover,” in which you hunt your wife’s lover, and in 2018, the online quiz “Dummy!” Both games are rather unknown, and the reviews for “Catch A Lover” on Steam are rather mixed at 55%. The ambitions of Ranch Simulator are high and offer hope. The beta testers on the Discord server of Ranch Simulator are satisfied with the current state of the game, which is encouraging! I will definitely take a closer look at Ranch Simulator upon release.
Florian Franck
Freelance author at MeinMMO
What do you think about Ranch Simulator? What features would you like to see? Feel free to tell us in the comments.
In Genshin Impact, the event “Wonderful Wonderful Goods” has started. This is a small side event with little effort. MeinMMO explains why the little effort is still very worthwhile.
About this: With “Wonderful Wonderful Goods” an event has started in Genshin Impact. This is not as big an event as the “Chalk and Dragon” event, which took some time from you.
How long does the event last?
The event “Wonderful Wonderful Goods” runs from January 23, 2021, to January 30, 2021, at 4 a.m. During this period, you can complete a task daily. The task expires the following day, so you cannot save it!
What are the prerequisites?
You must have reached adventure level 12 at least. Then you can visit the merchant Liben, who is located in a different position every day.
What does the event offer?
Every day you have to find the merchant Liben. After giving him various resources, you will receive a box with materials in return. Unlike the old “Wonderful Wonderful Goods”, you cannot choose a box.
How much effort is involved?
Depending on how regularly you play, the task takes a few minutes. Most items you should already have in your inventory if you play regularly and can immediately claim the reward.
Is the event worth it?
Definitely! On the first day, 40 Primogems are already waiting for you, and similar rewards should await you in the coming days. Once you have completed 5 tasks, you will receive a Super Wonderful Box containing 100 Primogems. You need Primogems for the Gacha System of Genshin Impact.
Currently, the “Symphony of Hypostases” event is also running in Genshin Impact. This will take place until January 30, 2021.
Genshin Impact: How the event works
First, you need to find the merchant Liben. He is always located at a different point on the Genshin Impact map. Once you find him, you can give him the goods he’s looking for and receive a box in return.
Today’s task: In the task from January 23, 2021, you must deliver 5 apples, 5 poultry, and 5 sugar plants.
The required resources are cooking ingredients that you can find everywhere on the map, as these are not regional ingredients. This means you will find all the necessary goods both in Mondstadt and in Liyue.
The rewards for the Wonderful Box vary from world to world. You can also visit the game of another player and then receive the reward of that world.
What you need on January 23
“Wonderful Wonderful Goods” – why daily login is worthwhile
If you complete 5 tasks from Liben and deliver the corresponding materials, you will receive a Super Wonderful Box.
In this box, in addition to some upgrade materials, there are also 100 Primogems. It is worth it to complete the task for Liben every day because you can then spend the Primogems, for example, to obtain the 5-star character Ganyu. We have already introduced you to the best builds for Ganyu on MeinMMO.
Liben and the Super Wonderful Box
Alternatively, you can save your Primogems for the new character Xiao, who is supposed to arrive in Genshin Impact with update 1.3. In addition to Xiao, there will also be many other innovations for the game.
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In Pokémon GO the Smoke Day with Voltali starts this Sunday, January 24. We provide you with an overview of how to make the most of this event.
This is the Smoke Day: This event is about the item Smoke. For 6 hours, the smoke will only attract special Pokémon. It is an event designed specifically for home play, as you can comfortably play from your sofa.
This time, everything revolves around Voltali, Dragon, and Electric Pokémon. You will encounter Pokémon of these types for 6 hours and have good chances of finding Shinys.
Smoke Day with Voltali – Start Time and Bonuses
What: The Smoke Day in Pokémon GO with Voltali in January 2021 When: On Sunday, January 24, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time Pokémon of the Day: Voltali Bonus: Every hour, the smoke attracts Pokémon of different types Bonus: 3x smoke can be purchased for one PokéCoin
These are the times: This time, the hourly distribution is a bit more complicated. They switch hourly or every 2 hours. Voltali will appear for the entire 6 hours.
The times are divided as follows:
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM: Electric Pokémon will be attracted by the smoke
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM: Dragon Pokémon and monsters that evolve into Dragons will be attracted by the smoke
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM: Electric Pokémon will be attracted by the smoke
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM: Dragon Pokémon and monsters that evolve into Dragons will be attracted by the smoke
These are the Electric Pokémon: As Electric Pokémon, monsters from various generations will appear. These include Pikachu, Magnetilo, Voltobal, Lampe, Voltali, Plusle, Minun, and Flunschlik.
These are the Dragon Pokémon: This particularly refers to Pokémon that are not of the Dragon type themselves but can evolve into Dragon Pokémon. Nevertheless, there should also be some Dragons present. Examples mentioned by Niantic include Seep, Dratini, Voltali, Knacklion, Vibrava, Wablu, and Kindwurm.
No major surprises are expected. However, it cannot be ruled out that Kaumalat may also appear in the smoke. We will know more at the start of the event.
This exclusive move is available: If you evolve an Ampharos during the Smoke Day, it will learn the move Dragon Pulse. This move becomes interesting if you evolve a Mega Ampharos. This Pokémon is of the Dragon and Electric types. However, if you are not interested in Mega Evolutions, the move will not be particularly interesting for you.
These bonuses you can grab here: During the current Hoenn event, there is a new collector challenge. You are supposed to catch, among others, Kindwurm, Plusle, and Minun. These Pokémon are a bit trickier to find. However, during the Smoke Day, you will have the best chances to catch these 3 Pokémon, which could help you complete the challenge. More information about this can be found here:
This is what you should do: For the Smoke Day, you can get 3 smokes for just one PokéCoin. For half of the event, you won’t have to spend any purchased smoke. So you should definitely make use of at least the 3 smoke – they are, after all, free.
If you have the full 6 hours available, you should also keep the smoke going throughout. The spawns are quite interesting, and you can make good use of them with the smoke.
Which hour is especially worthwhile? You will encounter stronger Pokémon during the Dragon hours. So if you only want to play for an hour, you should play at 1:00 PM or 4:00 PM.
How about Shinys? In the past, the event Pokémon from the Smoke Day have also been more frequently available as Shinys. One can expect the same from Voltali. Anyone who did not participate in the Community Day 2018 should secure the Shiny.
Keep in mind that the increased Shiny chance is not officially confirmed. It is based on information from past Smoke Days.
How to properly prepare: You can comfortably play the Smoke Day from your sofa, but you need enough balls. So collect balls beforehand so that you won’t run out during the event. 60 Pokémon will appear per hour due to the smoke. We recommend at least 60 balls per hour – ideally more, as a Pokémon is not always caught on the first ball.
During the Smoke Day, there will also be Groudon and Kyogre in the raids. We will show you whether they are worth it:
In the Battle Royale Call of Duty: Warzone, there is currently a lot of criticism regarding Cold War and its integration into the Battle Royale. MeinMMO wanted to know how you find the new content. Here are your answers.
Here’s what it was about: We reported on players of CoD Warzone who complained on reddit about the “merger” with Cold War. From their perspective, the new content has worsened the situation of the Battle Royale. Some players have already called for the removal of some content.
Therefore, we asked you how you feel about Warzone with the “Cold War” touch.
These are the results: The survey ended on January 22, 2021. Every MeinMMO reader could cast exactly one vote in the survey. A total of 2,812 readers participated.
How do you find the integration of Cold War content into Warzone?
Terrible (48.47% / 1,363 votes)
Not so good (21.23% / 597 votes)
Okay (12.52% / 352 votes)
Great (9.50% / 267 votes)
Good (8.29% / 233 votes)
Total votes: 2,812
With 48%, almost half of the participants find the integration of Cold War into Warzone terrible. Another 21% believe that the new content is not received well. This results in a significant number of players, specifically 1,960 readers, who have a rather negative impression of the integration.
On the other hand, nearly 13% of you find the content okay, 9% great, and 8% good. In total, 30% of you accept the content from Cold War.
The new content is not well received
Here are your reasons: In the comments under the article, some of you addressed the problems Cold War causes.
The integration has made everything worse. Most players are running around with 3 to 4 weapons, and they are from Cold War.
The nerfs have not helped at all when you constantly see the same weapon in the killcam.
MeinMMO reader Frank elaborates in his comment on where the problems of CoD Warzone currently lie for him. From his perspective, the integration of Cold War is a good thing, but it was not properly planned. There are significant issues with balancing, and some “Modern Warfare” weapons could serve as alternatives, with appropriate adjustments to handling.
The current semi-automatic DMRs are practically useless to him, as are the SCAR, Dragunov, or the Rytec AMR. Additionally, weapon attachments from Cold War do not function as described in Warzone. In his comment, he references a video by CoD YouTuber JGOD, who publishes weapon setups on his channel and shows how broken some attachments are.
In his video about the LMG “Stoner 63”, he recommends a barrel that is supposed to do more vehicle damage – according to the description. However, in practice, the attachment increases projectile speed significantly. So much so that he sees the barrel as the best choice for the weapon. We embed the English video for you here:
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In the comments, the balancing of the new Cold War weapons is often identified as a problem. An additional issue is the skill-based matchmaking (SBMM). In the community, there is a desire to adjust the SBMM and to balance the “Cold War” weapons against the rest of the arsenal. Another problem is cheaters: At the end of January, the issue reached its sad peak when a finalist was disqualified for cheating at the $250,000 tournament “Twitch Rivals”.
What do you think? Do you think that the balancing of the Cold War weapons is a problem? And should the SBMM be completely abolished? Let us know in the comments.
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The survival game Rust is currently very popular among German streamers. Some of the biggest German streamers are currently playing on two major Rust servers. We introduce both projects and show you on which server your favorite streamer is active.
These are the two Rust servers: The majority of the German streamers currently playing Rust are active on two servers. These are “RUSTplatz” and “Twitch Prime is free”.
Who owns the servers?
The streamer server “RUSTplatz” was founded by Bonjwa, RocketBeans, and Dhalucard.
The “Twitch Prime is free” project is operated by Rumathra and was temporarily offline after an escalation. On January 15th, Season 2 started on this server.
German streamers play on these Rust servers
The currently largest Rust server with German streamers is “RUSTplatz”. There are 112 German-speaking streamers and content creators active, who primarily engage in role-playing. On the unofficial website rustplatz.live, created by Moritz Ruth, all players and teams can be viewed. There, the individual live streams are also linked.
The RUSTplatz project
The project founded by Bonjwa, RocketBeans, and Dhalucard is very popular and has been able to recruit some notable German streamers.
A part of the project team of the Rust server “RUSTplatz” – the RocketBeans.
These streamers play on RUSTplatz: Among the currently 112 players are some of the biggest German streamers and content creators.
These streamers are active on the roleplay server:
Dhalucard
Bonjwa
RocketBeans
Trilluxe
Moondye7
MAiHOPAWANGO
Farbenfuchs
Kalle
AnniTheDuck
Hirnsturz
PietSmiet
fisHCOp
aSmoogl
Paul & Olli from the DoktorFroid team
LaraLoft
PhunkRoyal
Torro
JenNyan
How much fun the RP can be is shown by a clip from Dhalucard:
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What makes the server so special? Only streamers can participate on RUSTplatz. They must be invited by another participant in advance. The server is also only online daily from 3:00 PM to 3:00 AM.
Players can only kill other players after prior role-play, except in the “Kill on Sight” zones (short KOS zones). Furthermore, the global text chat has been disabled, and communication takes place exclusively in the in-game voice chat.
The German Rust server was founded by Rumathra and launched on January 9, 2021. From the beginning, there were some issues, and the project was prematurely stopped on January 12. The reason for this was the behavior of some players. After a revision of the rules, the second season began on January 15 with a revised rule set and its own PvP RP zone.
The operator of the German Rust server: Rumathra.
These streamers play on “Twitch Prime is free”: According to the project website, 90 participants are currently playing on the Rust server, including
Trymacs
Rumathra
MckyTV
Papaplatte
Rewinside
The project website also lists several participants who have since moved to RUSTplatz.
What makes the server so special? At the beginning, the project was the largest German-speaking Rust streamer server, and even MontanaBlack wanted to check out the survival game. Anyone who wants to join can apply in Rumathra’s Discord, but only groups are accepted, and players must be at least 16 years old.
What makes Rust so special
What kind of game is Rust? The hardcore survival game is developed by Facepunch Studios, the creators of Garry’s Mod. The game was released in early access on Steam in 2013 and heavily focuses on PvP.
Rust left early access in 2018 and has been receiving regular new content ever since. All servers are wiped once a month, and every player starts anew. This also gives newcomers a chance in Rust. Are you just starting with Rust and need help with the first steps? Then we recommend our Rust beginner guide, where we explain the first steps.
Do you miss a German Rust streamer in our list? Let us know in the comments!
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2021 could be an interesting year for MMO fans. Some games are getting major updates or expansions, while others are set to release. MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch introduces you to 3 MMORPGs that he believes will succeed in 2021.
What kind of list is this? Having already introduced 6 MMOs that will not survive 2021, I now want to look in the other direction. Therefore, I will present you with three completely new games that could succeed in 2021.
This list is also based on my own opinion, and of course, there is a possibility that they may flop or not be released in 2021. However, I have selected 3 games where success is possible.
Setting: Fantasy | Developer: Amazon Game Studios | Platform: PC | Release Date: Spring 2021 | Model: Buy2Play
What is New World? New World is the new MMORPG from Amazon, where you explore the fictional island of Aeternum in the 17th century. You join one of three factions that fight over fortresses and settlements on the island.
New World features a classless system, where your armor and weapons influence your playstyle. Over time, your character learns not only how to handle weapons but also levels up (1-60) and gains attribute points that are intended to influence your playstyle as well.
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How did the development of New World go? The MMO initially resembled a kind of survival game with a strong PvP focus. At the time, there was praise for the graphics and performance of the game, but also much criticism.
Especially the combat system felt too sluggish and undynamic for many. Additionally, there were virtually no content for players who were not interested in PvP. With the strong PvP focus, New World risked becoming a niche game instead of one for the masses.
At the end of 2019, the developers announced a major rework:
The survival aspects like hunger and thirst took a back seat
The PvP became optional in the open world and fortress battles were moved to instances
Suddenly, there was a much greater focus on PvE
Classic quests, tasks for settlements, and even an instanced arena with boss battles were introduced
In August 2020, an open test was conducted and players discussed the game’s content. While there was still much criticism—especially regarding the quests and combat system—some see great potential in the game, including myself in my conclusion about the event:
With the new focus on PvE content, the MMO is opening up to a broad audience. Already in the first tests, New World impressed with its crafting system, good graphics, and the basic idea with the settlements.
However, there were problems primarily with the combat system, which, despite many revisions in August 2020, was still far from being polished. Yet, while I was initially put off during my playtime, I gradually came to appreciate and love the combat. In fact, I see the combat system as a unique selling point that could help New World succeed in 2021.
For success, however, a lot of fine-tuning is needed compared to the test in August. Particularly the topics of quests, events in the open world, and endgame content for PvE players will ultimately determine whether New World really makes a splash.
Alexander Leitsch
MMORPG expert at MeinMMO
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Currently, the Hoenn event is running in Pokémon GO. For the associated collector challenge, you need to catch a Wormadam, among other things. However, it is relatively rare. We will tell you where to find this Pokémon.
The Pokémon Wormadam is part of the Hoenn event and the associated temporary collector challenge. In this challenge, you need to catch certain Pokémon, but Wormadam is quite rare and therefore hard to get.
You also have until Sunday, January 24 at 8:00 PM to complete the collector challenge. Therefore, we will reveal how to best obtain Wormadam.
You can find Wormadam in raids and during dragon hour
How can you get Wormadam? In general, you can find Wormadam in the wild. However, it is very rare there. You will need a good portion of luck.
More reliably, you can find the Pokémon in the 1-star raids. There, you will also find Geckarbor, Stollunior, Flemmli, and Hydropi, which are also part of the Hoenn collection. This method is the safest one.
You might also have a good chance of finding Wormadam during the smoke event on Sunday. From 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM and from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, many dragon Pokémon will appear. However, you are again dependent on luck here.
Wormadam in its evolutions and shiny forms.
Find more Pokémon from the Hoenn collection
What about the other Pokémon in the collection? As mentioned above, you can also find some of them in the 1-star raids.
Will you participate in the smoke day or is this an event you would like to skip? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers.
By the way, you can also find the two attackers Kyogre and Groudon in raids until Sunday at 8:00 PM. And you should definitely get these strong attackers:
On January 22, Microsoft announced a price increase for Xbox Live Gold. However, this faced significant backlash. In the meantime, Microsoft has reversed the price increase and even announced a general improvement for Live Gold.
What happened? In a blog post, the Xbox Live Gold team explained that there was to be a price increase for their service, which has remained the same depending on the region for up to 10 years. Specifically, the changes for German customers would have looked like this:
1-month Xbox Live Gold membership from 6.99 Euro to 8.99 Euro
3-month Xbox Live Gold membership from 19.99 Euro to 23.99 Euro
6-month Xbox Live Gold membership from 39.99 Euro to 47.99 Euro
However, these changes were not to apply to existing 6- or 12-month subscriptions and were to be adjusted only after at least 60 days.
How did people react? On social media, many Xbox users expressed dissatisfaction. For instance, the user sawdeanz on reddit: “Wait 120 a year? WTF. Is that still necessary just to play online? What a damn rip-off.”
Especially in America, the price increase was very noticeable. From 59.99 dollars for 12 months, the price rose to 59.99 for 6 months. The website Windows Central then called Xbox Live Gold the “worst deal in gaming history.”
Many on Reddit speculated that this was intended to further promote the Game Pass. While it costs up to 9.99 Euro per month, it includes hundreds of games in addition to Xbox Live Gold. As Live Gold itself becomes less attractive, the Game Pass simultaneously becomes more appealing, the community concluded.
By the way, you can save significantly on the Game Pass with some simple tricks:
Xbox backtracks, promises major improvement for Live Gold
How did Microsoft respond to the criticism? On January 23, Xbox released a new blog post announcing they would not implement the price increase.
For now, prices are to remain as they are in all regions. Any future price increases should be announced 45 to 60 days in advance.
Additionally, Xbox promised an improvement for Live Gold. Free-to-play games will soon be playable online without needing Xbox Live Gold. However, the implementation of this will still take some time. Updates are expected in the coming months.
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How does the community react to the update? Below the tweet from Xbox, numerous users express their thanks to Microsoft for the response and praise:
Twitch streamer DansGaming commented: “I’m not used to something being done for the customer this quickly. Thank you for listening and doing the right thing.”.
The user SonOfStormcloak even writes: “See. THIS is the reason why Microsoft is light-years better than Sony. Would Sony have listened to customers and reversed their decision? I’d bet every dollar I own that they wouldn’t. Thank you, Microsoft and Xbox. Fan for life.”.
However, there is also significant criticism.
Some wonder why the price increase was so drastic. For them, a rise of a few dollars wouldn’t have caused a shitstorm, but a 100% increase for an annual subscription certainly would.
There is also criticism regarding the Xbox Live Gold service itself. This must be purchased to play online on the Xbox, a practice that doesn’t exist on PC. Some therefore hope for a general abolishment of this system, which also exists with Sony’s PlayStation Plus.
The Game Pass, in turn, also provides access to the online feature and also to hundreds of games. Included are now also titles from EA, including Battlefield, The Sims, and Titanfall 2. More on this here:
Destiny 2 wants you to miss as few important contents as possible – despite a seasonal model, where new content disappears largely after a few months. Bungie has now shown how this will look based on Season 12.
This is a big problem in Destiny 2: FOMO (Fear of missing out), the fear of missing something, has developed into quite a serious problem for many Guardians since the introduction of the seasonal model – whether for returnees, late starters, or long-term players.
Because fresh content in Destiny 2 is now provided through the seasons, in addition to the annual major expansions like Beyond Light. However, some important parts of the seasonal content
such as certain weapons or armor
new story elements
missions or specific activities
can only be played in the respective season. When the season is over, they disappear. So far, there has not really been a way to catch up later.
This leads many players to feel pressured to stay engaged season after season – regardless of whether they enjoy the season or not. Many fear that they might miss out on essential content and will no longer be able to experience it. However, this is supposed to change soon.
Seasonal activities like the Wrathborn Hunt have previously disappeared at the end of the respective season. That will now change.
This is how Destiny 2 wants to ensure you don’t miss any important content
The goal is to help players experience the key narrative highlights and activities of a season – even if they start playing only after the season ends.
To ensure this for the current Season 12, the Season of the Hunt, numerous aspects of Season 12 will remain available during the upcoming Season 13 and throughout the entire Year 4 of Destiny 2 (until autumn 2021).
By the way, here’s what else is changing with Season 13:
The seasonal seal must still be earned by the deadline on the Bungie Rewards page. However, since an issue is blocking the triumph, this deadline will be adjusted.
The following content from Season 12 will be lost after its conclusion:
The bounties from the Crow
Messages from the Field – audio recordings that can be listened to at the terminal in Zavala’s office
The seasonal artifact of Season 12 will be replaced by a new one after the season ends
Keep in mind: The transition to retaining seasonal content after the season’s end led to some inconsistencies during Season 12, as this season was originally designed with the “old” model in mind.
Thus, the Crow (Uldren) is still hanging out in Spider’s hideout, even though he was supposed to be thrown out (or rather removed by us) from there. It may be that you will encounter further inconsistencies regarding the Crow in Season 13. Because he will move to a new location but will still also be findable in the Tangled Shore to ensure that the content associated with him from the Season of the Hunt (Season 12) still works.
Content from Season 13 should not have such problems. Because they were designed from the outset with the thought that they will remain available throughout Year 4.
A remake for Diablo II seems to finally be no longer a dream. A large team is said to be taking care of the remake – there are new employees at Blizzard.
The last major remake attempt by Blizzard is likely to be considered a catastrophic failure. Warcraft III: Reforged was extremely unpopular, due to missing features, false promises, and numerous bugs at release.
There have been rumors for years that Diablo II is also supposed to get a remake. However, after Warcraft III failed, discussions about the remake became quieter – because no Diablo fan wanted “such a thing” done to their game.
Now there are new hints. The former team of Vicarious Visions has become part of Blizzard and is reportedly working on the remake of Diablo II.
Where does the info come from? The original report comes from GamesIndustry.biz. They reported that the 200 employees of Vicarious Visions have completely merged with Blizzard. They are to take care of certain Blizzard games “long-term”.
Shortly after that, Jason Schreier also reported on Bloomberg. Schreier is known for having good insider contacts with the big game companies and has revealed a lot at Blizzard.
Vicarious Visions is best known for some remakes of recent years.
What kind of team is this? The team from Vicarious Visions has been part of Activision for a long time, but has now been integrated into Blizzard and is fully taking care of Blizzard titles. Vicarious Visions has not become known for its own titles in recent years, that dates back more to the time of GameBoy Advance.
Rather, they are known for their remakes in recent years, such as the remake of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater or the “Crash Bandicoot” trilogy. Both are big titles whose remakes were received with enthusiasm.
A remake of Diablo 2 could finally be released.
When can we expect a remake? There is currently no specific date. In any case, Blizzard will likely want to avoid the incident of Warcraft III: Reforged and take more time this time and clearly define what the Diablo II remake should be. The title is said to be called “Diablo II: Resurrected”, if the previous leaks are to be believed.
However, keep in mind that this information has not yet been officially confirmed by Blizzard. However, it is assumed that there will be more information about it at the upcoming BlizzConline.
Would you like a remake of Diablo II? Or would you rather finally play Diablo IV or Diablo Immortal?
