In ARC Raiders Speranza needs your help again. This time it’s about the quest “A Revelation in the Ruins” and a device you need to find for Lance.
What do you have to do for the quest? Lance, the friendly medical robot in Speranza, sends you on a new quest. You need to find a device for him – the ESR Analyzer. You must complete all of this in one round without dying. The following quest steps are as follows:
Look for an ESR Analyzer in a pharmacy in the Buried City
Bring the ESR Analyzer to Lance
Many locations are marked on the map, but the pharmacy is unfortunately not listed. Therefore, many Raiders are now wandering aimlessly through the sands of the city in search of the building. We will show you where your target is located.
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Here you will find the pharmacy
To find the pharmacy for Lance, you need to visit the more southern part of the map “Buried City”. Now head to the map area “Plaza Rosa” and look for a building with the inscription “Farmacia” – that’s the pharmacy.
Here you can find the pharmacy on the mapThis is what the pharmacy looks likeThis is the device you need to interact with
Once you arrive there, you need to go through the door. Unfortunately, this one is locked and must be broken open. So use your interaction button and start the animation. In this area, wasps and bastions often patrol. So be careful and choose the right moment to break the door open.
Once the door is open, you need to go to the counter where the register is located and then rummage through it for a device. Interact with it to pick up the ESR Analyzer. Then pack the item in your safety bag and take the nearby subway to leave. If you die, you will have to look for the item again. So make sure to go in with a small loadout.
These were all the important locations for the quest “A Revelation in the Ruins” in ARC Raiders. In addition to this mission, there are also other quests that you can complete. If you are looking for solutions for those as well, we have the suitable guide overview for you: ARC Raiders: All Guides, Tips, and Lists Overview
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Crimson Desert is not only received poorly by the testers, but players also now understand the love-hate relationship that the title evokes. However, those who make it past the tutorial see it in a more positive light.
What about Crimson Desert? After the above-world adventure received rather mixed reviews from the trade press on Metacritic, players themselves were allowed to form their own impressions during the release on the evening of March 19.
The criticism appears even worse at first glance than anticipated. Players criticize the controls, performance, and story. Accordingly, the ratings on Steam also look poor, with the game sitting at only 57% and “Mixed”.
Right at the beginning, you can secure a companion:
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The Tutorial as a Funnel
What’s the deal with the tutorial? After the great hype, many players quickly faced disappointment with Crimson Desert. The tutorial not only introduces players to the story but also provides initial touchpoints with the controls.
While many players manage to fight, it quickly becomes apparent where issues arise through puzzles and the first missions. Additionally, the story finds little connection with fans and likely alienates anyone who did not realize that Crimson Desert does not intend to be an RPG.
However, those who persevered longer in Crimson Desert and overcame the tutorial after 4 hours begin to feel the positive aspects of the title. Reviews also reflect this.
How do the reviews look after the tutorial? If you filter the reviews based on the tutorial, Crimson Desert has a solid 78% positive ratings in the Steam filter “4 hours and more.” This also matches the score the testers gave the game on Metacritic.
After the tutorial, the positive aspects become more apparent: countless quests, a beautiful open world, and much to explore and experience. However, those who set aside Crimson Desert earlier likely missed this.
Crimson Desert causes great disappointment among fans with its launch. The developers will likely have to do quite a bit in the patches to win the players over. Until the developers can help you, you can find our guides to Crimson Desert here: Crimson Desert: All Guides, Tips and Lists Overview
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Space Marine 2 is one of the best games that Warhammer 40,000 fans have received in recent years. However, its good reputation is somewhat tarnished after the developers served their fans a DLC morsel that was not well received.
What kind of DLC is this? On February 26, 2026, developer Saber Interactive released a bundle of new content: including a new Champion Pack that allows you to equip your Space Marine of the Attacker class with armor from the Raven Guard, and a cosmetic package for an Order that is too nasty for the Emperor, yet remains loyal.
The third DLC that was released on that day is the Chapter Voice Pack 1. For €4.99, you get 450 new voice lines as well as a unique head cosmetic for each of the three Space Marine Orders: Blood Angels, Space Wolves, and Black Templars. And it is this DLC that is making fans angry.
The reviews for the DLC on Steam are “extremely negative,” and only 16% of the 670 reviews recommend it. This makes the Voice Pack received far worse than all previous DLCs.
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New Voice Pack Disappoints Across the Board
What is the problem with the DLC? According to fans, the Voice Pack offers not only too little content but also does not provide what players expected. Moreover, they tried to make the DLC appear bigger than it actually is.
Fans were expecting entertaining banter between Space Marines, as seen in the co-op shooter Warhammer 40,000: Darktide. Instead, they got some altered emotes for each of the three Orders and some combat sounds with the new voices, nothing more.
Instead of “For the Emperor,” you can now shout “For the Allfather,” explains a user on Reddit. This is how the Space Wolves refer to the Emperor. However, when your character is in a regular dialogue within a mission, they immediately switch back to their original voice because this was not re-recorded with the new speakers.
Furthermore, the number of new voice lines can be misleading, fans argue. It does not mean 450 new voice lines per voice output but in total. Since Space Marine 2 has seven different voice outputs, it means significantly fewer per language than advertised.
To top it off, the pack is not even included in any of the season passes. Even fans who have purchased these would still have to pay extra for these new voice lines.
What do the developers say about it? The publisher Focus Entertainment commented on the players’ dissatisfaction on March 19, 2026, in a post on X.com. It states:
“It is obvious that this DLC did not manage to meet your expectations, and we are sorry for that. Delivering quality content – whether free or not – is a priority for us.”
For this reason, they have now decided to refund all previous purchasers of the DLC. The Voice Pack will also be available for free.
What events does Pokémon GO bring in April 2026? We show you an overview of all events, raid bosses, and Dynamax battles.
What are the highlights in April 2026? April brings back a number of bosses and has some fresh events in store.
Mega Alakazam, for example, will appear in the middle of the month and hasn’t been available for a long time
Kyogre and Groudon are always a good catch
Forgita is an exciting Pokémon for Community Day
At the end of the month, a new Rocket takeover will occur
To provide you with a complete overview of all content in April, we summarize the events, raids, and Dynamax battles below. As always, possible Shiny Pokémon will be marked with an asterisk* and you can find further information about the events under the respective links once they are known.
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Pokémon GO Fest 2026 comes with Mewtwo and Zeraora
What are the highlights of this month in Pokémon GO for you? Let us know in the comments! And if you want to know which Pokémon are really worth catching: We also have an overview of the best attackers in the game for you. Here you can find the best attackers sorted by type in Pokémon GO.
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WoW demon Cortyn has a tank in the raid with a very special keyboard layout. One that incurs a lot of repair costs.
In World of Warcraft, there are now many ways to play the game. Do you use each ability manually? Do you use the assistant for support that suggests abilities? Or do you even use the one-button helper, where you hardly have to make any decisions?
Depending on playstyle, your settings in WoW can look very different. Some click all abilities manually. Others only have the essential 5-10 abilities bound to hotkeys on their keyboard. Then there are people who have almost every action on a hotkey and are more like playing the piano than playing World of Warcraft.
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The raid leader and main tank of my raid group belongs to the last category. Every ability seems to have its own hotkey, and presumably, all the toys are bound somewhere too.
So far, it has been working surprisingly well. He plays a paladin, and not just any paladin: “The whole raid is already dead, but I can still survive solo against the boss for another minute and see how far I can get without the unimportant rest of the group.”
That’s highly annoying, especially when you can make a cup of tea on the side – but paladins are only connected to the Light so they can always be in the spotlight.
Many wipes due to annoying, completely unintentional disconnects
Because time and again during boss fights, said tank suddenly went offline, even though you could still hear his annoyed tongue clicking in Discord and he wasn’t dropped from the call. Well, that’s not so unusual; the person often had internet issues. But it was quite noticeable how concentrated it was.
Accordingly, my conversation with him proceeded quite disbelievingly:
“Just for the record: You have an ability on F4 and because your Alt key is somehow stuck, you’re closing the game and we keep wiping?”
“Yes.”
“… can I make an article out of this?”
That’s exactly why we are all here now. I don’t even know exactly where I want to go with this article. Somewhere between the fifth and tenth “Alt F4” wipe that evening, my subconscious must have thought: You need to write this down; no one will believe it later anyway.
Additionally, I can document for all eternity how many repair costs fall on the raid group due to the raid leader who once again leaves us in the lurch with an “Alt F4 and the day is yours” and exposes us to the deadly attacks of the bosses. He has more characters on his conscience than I can ever catch up with using Faith Jump and Switch Blaster.
After that happened a few times, we started talking about the cause. Because it basically always happened at the beginning of a fight when we were just attacking the boss.
Even Xal’atath grins when our raid is on the ground once again.
If I hadn’t experienced it myself, I would have thought Cortyn, you’re making this up, but:
Our tank has bound the “F4” key to a movement ability and activates it using this hotkey. This, in turn, leads to the “Alt” key sometimes being pressed in the heat of battle, which in turn leads to the game closing immediately.
Accordingly, my conversation with him proceeded quite disbelievingly:
“Just for the record: You have an ability on F4 and because your Alt key is somehow stuck, you’re closing the game and we keep wiping?”
“Yes.”
“… can I make an article out of this?”
That’s exactly why we are all here now. I don’t even know exactly where I want to go with this article. Somewhere between the fifth and tenth “Alt F4” wipe that evening, my subconscious must have thought: You need to write this down; no one will believe it later anyway.
Additionally, I can document for all eternity how many repair costs fall on the raid group due to the raid leader who once again leaves us in the lurch with an “Alt F4 and the day is yours” and exposes us to the deadly attacks of the bosses. He has more characters on his conscience than I can ever catch up with using Faith Jump and Switch Blaster.
Warframe has been around for a few years now, but it continues to thrive. But what is it like for new players starting in 2026 with this extensive sci-fi game?
Those who are considering taking a look at Warframe and have briefly researched the game quickly come across some fundamental statements about it. These can seem daunting, especially if one does not intend to spend thousands of hours playing this loot shooter.
Basically, Warframe is often described as:
There is an incredible amount of content
It is confusing and overwhelming, making it difficult to get started or return
The main feature of the game is the movement
Since it is third-person, Warframe only indirectly competes with Destiny
The music is fantastic
The game is completely free to play, but there are many ways to spend money to save on grind
The community is great, usually very helpful and answers questions
All that is said about Warframe sounds really good on one hand, but on the other hand, it diminishes the motivation to start. This is especially noticeable when you finally dare to enter the game, and it is primarily due to the feeling of being lost.
But is that really true?
For years, I have intended to really play Warframe. This year, I stuck with it and did not let 8-9 months pass between each login. How good the start in Warframe is in 2026, I want to show you now.
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Warframe zeigt neuen Trailer mit Werner Herzog in der Hauptrolle
Aimless, lost, but still entertained
As a player, I am very free in Warframe. Even without story progression, I have so much to do that I don’t even know where to start. And since there is a lack of linearity at times, I first have to Google where to begin.
This is by far the biggest obstacle to entry.
After a long workday, I want to jump straight into the game without detours. I don’t want to have to research what I should do in what order, what I should pay attention to, and why I absolutely need to keep this specific resource.
I somehow felt with Warframe:
“I don’t have the energy today to read up on anything basic, and I don’t want to make a mistake from the get-go. I guess I’ll play something else today instead.”
But you know what? My thought was totally silly.
The mod menu of Warframe looks confusing but is not that important at the beginning
When I finally decided to just play Warframe, I had fun. Yes, I was still aimless and lost, but that didn’t matter. I just played something and it was enjoyable.
The most important realization was:
Who is forcing me to play the game the ideal way? I don’t want to maximize a new account in a speedrun. I want to try a new game.
If you simply play the game, you will learn all the mechanics that initially seem complicated. At some point, you will reach a point where Warframe explains how something works and what it’s good for.
The game is particularly complicated and confusing when you want to play as effectively as possible before you really understand the game and jump ahead with different mechanics.
If you don’t rush and explore the game whenever you feel like it, there is nothing against starting. If at some point you lose the thread and the interest, it’s also not a big deal. You won’t lose any money if you don’t spend thousands of hours in Warframe and see every piece of the game.
Stick to the star map at the beginning
Exemplary support from an engaged development team
If you start with Warframe in 2026, you have not only hundreds of hours of existing content to catch up on. You can also look forward to new content.
Even 13 years after release, the developers are still very engaged and regularly bring new content. There are consistently new playable Warframes, ongoing story developments, new game modes, weapons, and more. Bugs are fixed, quality-of-life improvements are made, and changes are being pushed to make it easier for new players to get started.
Digital Extremes really shows how the support of a live-service game should look.
This feeling is also conveyed through the regular livestreams, where developers constantly talk about the game, the community, and upcoming content – often in an endearingly chaotic manner.
Still beautiful and technically sound in 2026
Warframe is not a beauty in 2026. It does not impress me with beautiful worlds or graphics that leave me in awe. Nevertheless, Warframe is pretty. It does not look like a game that is 13 years old.
On the contrary, while the game world presents a modern, albeit not breathtaking, graphic, the cutscenes are visually very accomplished. The developers strive to ensure that the content feels as if it were released around 2025 or 2026.
During gameplay, the visual focus is clearly on the Warframes. They are to be represented graphically well and showcase the fancy skins – and it works well.
Additionally, Warframe is technically not demanding and runs even on older systems – including the Nintendo Switch or smartphones. Of course, you will have to make concessions regarding graphics and FPS, but the delivered performance on the respective devices is solid. If you do encounter stuttering while playing, it can be quickly resolved by simply lowering the settings a bit.
Overall, Warframe still makes a good impression visually in 2026 and does not seem outdated. This is complemented by strong sound design, especially evidenced by the game’s music.
If you are into game music, you will definitely find new pieces for your playlist in Warframe.
Conclusion: Warframe is a chunk, but that shouldn’t deter anyone
In Warframe, you should abandon the thought of experiencing everything in the game and maximizing every playable character – otherwise, the game will overwhelm you with content. However, if you simply start with Warframe and play casually for a few hours, the game has a good chance of giving you a great time.
Warframe does not appear as unfriendly to newcomers in 2026 as one might often perceive from the outside and can convince with a great story and tons of content. It presents itself as a technically solid game that looks visually appealing as well. And because it is free-to-play, there is really nothing stopping you from giving it a try.
The animation studio Wit Studio is handling a complete remake of One Piece. Now, the studio’s CEO, George Wada, gave an interview regarding the reboot.
What will change? According to the studio chief, the animations are too old, so modern animation techniques will be used. The goal is to make One Piece accessible to a new audience, a new generation, so to speak.
At the same time, the CEO confirms that there will hardly be any filler and the story will not be stretched:
The goal is to bring the work back to life with modern animation technologies and make it accessible to a new generation of fans all around the world. Our studio is not just focused on simply redrawing the individual frames – this remake will be dense and impactful, without unnecessary length. It will combine visual enjoyment, a strong narrative, and a flawless pace.
Whether the anime will be shortened, has not been clearly communicated so far. However, we now have the certainty that One Piece will lose some length and thus become accessible to newcomers. They won’t have to wade through the over 1,500 episodes that the anime has.
This also includes changing the broadcast time. Originally, One Piece aired on Sunday mornings at 8:00 AM, a time when shows for children usually air. The goal is to be just as good qualitatively as other productions from the studio, such as Attack on Titan or Spy x Family.
The biggest challenge will be to exceed the expectations of long-time fans. Because the team wants to cater to them too.
Moreover, they want to compete with global giants like Hollywood and Disney. The team has realized that they are not just producing for the Japanese market, but internationally.
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The One Piece – Interview with the Remake Team
The One Piece as an idea from the author
Why is there a remake at all? The author of the pirate adventure, Eiichiro Oda, critically reflected on his previous work. He noticed that it was created so long ago that the new generation would not feel the same enthusiasm as long-time fans. After all, the new generations are used to modern productions.
Oda is said to have even regretted a bit and wanted the young audience to find their way into his story.
Accordingly, Oda will be closely involved in the production. His vision of One Piece as a remake is to be realized.
Those who want to play Crimson Desert must not use a certain type of graphics card. Otherwise, the game will not start. The developers have now confirmed that graphics cards from Intel are not supported. This is frustrating for players but is likely to affect only a small fraction of all PC gamers. The prevalence of Intel graphics cards is very low.
Crimson Desert officially released on March 19, 2026, but some players cannot start the game. Certain graphics cards from Intel are not supported and are also not listed in the official system requirements of Crimson Desert.
The developers have now confirmed the issue and urged players to seek a refund. Whether Intel graphics cards will eventually be supported is unknown.
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Crimson Desert cannot be started with Intel ARC
Which players are excluded? According to the official statement on Discord, Crimson Desert does not work on Intel ARC graphics cards:
“Crimson Desert” currently does not support Intel-Arc graphics cards. If you purchased the game in the expectation that Intel Arc would be supported, please refer to the refund policies of the platform where you purchased the game to learn what options are available to you. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused.
What are these graphics cards? Intel released its ARC graphics cards under the codename “Alchemist” in late 2022. Thus, the cards have been on the market for over 3 years now. Nevertheless, the cards are rather obscure as Intel prefers to focus on the development of processors and data centers. Even the currently fastest GPU (ARC A770) is at most on par with an RTX 4060 / RX 7600, which is currently the entry-level range in graphics cards.
How many players are affected?According to the Hardware Survey by Steam, the share lies between 0.1 and 0.3%. This is a fraction compared to AMD and Nvidia of the players using Steam. Therefore, many players are likely not affected, and the market share is unlikely to grow much in the coming months as Intel is reportedly delaying the 2nd generation of ARC, which was originally supposed to arrive in early 2026.
A game master for Dungeons & Dragons reports to the community how she realized through a conversation that she would definitely not invite a colleague to her tabletop sessions. The community knows similar scenarios, highlighting what truly defines a problematic player.
Why did the game master decide not to invite her colleague? The game master Lunetheart shared with the community on Reddit about a conversation with a work colleague when the topic of Dungeons & Dragons came up.
“This might sound mean, but hear me out,” she starts, before explaining why she quickly regretted bringing up the topic. She had discussed the game with him before he expressed interest in playing.
When asked by Lune, he raved about how he would play a Christian holy character, which she initially considered a potential opportunity. However, his character description took a turn that made her regret the offer.
He explained how his character would prohibit other players from drinking in taverns, “because good Christians don’t do that,” and that he would expect everyone to adhere to the commandments of his god.
While Lune is open to religious characters, his holy character had no personality other than prohibiting things from other players for that reason. The colleague became so worked up that Lune’s initial assumption of a joke was quickly proven wrong, and she ultimately decided not to bring up the topic again.
The game master then asked the community if there are other people who, after the first conversation about Dungeons & Dragons, immediately thought: “Oh, I would never let you play at my table.” And indeed, there are some.
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Many game masters already handle their ‘Session Zero’ in their heads
How does the community react to the story of the game master? Based on the over 3,600 upvotes and more than 1,000 comments, the game master doesn’t seem to be alone in this realization. A lot of people from the community can relate to the feeling she describes, which led them to dismiss the idea after the initial conversation with potential players.
The biggest “Red Flags” from the Reddit community arise from different situations, but you can categorize similar archetypes of problematic players:
Chaos fetishists: “He told me in detail how he would do everything in his power to make every session completely derail. I said: ‘Haha, yeah …’ and didn’t invite him.” (NightOnTheSun)
Murder hobos: “I asked about some of his characters and learned that he only plays ‘chaotic murder hobo goblins’ whose only goal is to counter the plans of the rest of the team. (cursearealsword02)
A “player versus game master” mentality: “I knew someone who thought it was the players’ job to sabotage any story the game master had devised. He attempted to kill important NPCs, destroy crucial items, or simply divert the group from a predetermined adventure. The game master’s frustration and the effort he had to put in were his idea of fun.” (Shiroiken)
Romance simulator fans: “It turned out she wanted a romance with Astarion from BG3, but preferred it as a tabletop game instead of a video game because there would be ‘more dialogue options.’ She instantly lost interest when I said that I don’t do anything beyond family-friendly romance at the game table.” (keelekingfisher)
Absolute roleplay deniers: “A colleague said he was interested in playing but immediately added: ‘Yeah, but I don’t do funny voices or that kind of nonsense, and if someone else does, man, that’s dumb, and I can’t handle that.'” (UnerringCheez-it)
What insights can players and game masters gain from these experiences? Based on the many stories that players and game masters have already experienced, some veterans have learned important lessons. Player arm1niu5 points out that Lune’s example and many other experiences are great illustrations of why a Session Zero is so important.
Session Zero: “Session Zero” is a term in Dungeons & Dragons that refers to a session that takes place before the first actual game session. Here, characters and character sheets are discussed, along with the players’ and DMs’ expectations, as well as other small and large details that will shape the campaign. You can find out more about it here on MeinMMO: There is a meeting in Dungeons & Dragons before the first round, which can save you a lot of frustration
Generally, the community on Reddit can understand the game master’s decision not to invite the colleague, but also commend him for his transparency. Just like the conversation, a Session Zero should proceed in the same manner, and if the colleague had not communicated his vision clearly, it would have become an unpleasant experience for everyone involved at the table.
A player manages to perfectly pinpoint the expectations of Dungeons & Dragons and how they can be misunderstood. According to WWalker17, the often-communicated selling point of D&D, “You can do anything you can imagine,” is misleading and is often confused with “I will do all the crazy things that I can’t do in real life because this person said that it’s allowed in D&D.”
21stCenturyGW explains accordingly: “Everyone always seems to overlook the second sentence: You can do anything you can imagine. The world will then react accordingly.”
Unfortunately, there are many ways to (accidentally) become a problematic player in Dungeons & Dragons. Even MeinMMO editor Caro meets pretty much all the requirements to annoy her friends with her dark cliche warlock, but she consciously makes sure not to get on their nerves: I am the dark cliche warlock in our D&D group, but I manage not to annoy everyone with it
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Amazon is increasingly withdrawing from the MMORPG sector. Now there have been two prominent departures at Lost Ark and fans fear that the end could be near.
What are these resignations? On March 17, two prominent developers from Lost Ark announced their departure from Amazon Games. On X.com, they bid farewell and thanked their time at Amazon Games and the community.
It remains unclear whether the two resigned or were dismissed. However, this already raises major concerns among fans.
Here you can watch a trailer for Lost Ark:
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Concern about an early end
What concerns do the fans have? For fans on Reddit, it seems that Amazon Games is withdrawing as a publisher from Lost Ark. Although there is no official message from the developers, the departures of the loyal staff who have been there from the beginning are obvious for the fans.
Moreover, the new updates being brought in from Smilegate in Korea to the western version are barely attracting new players. Thus, the concern is spreading that Lost Ark could face an early end. However, one detail might provide reassurance.
What is this detail? The developers at Smilegate, who operate the MMORPG in Korea and are also behind the game’s gameplay, have posted a new job listing (via Smilegate.com). In it, they are looking for an MMORPG Game Operations Manager who speaks fluent English.
According to the job listing, they are to take the lead of an MMORPG, present new updates to the community, and set the direction. These are precisely the tasks that are no longer being filled at Amazon Games.
A shift from Amazon Games as a publisher to management by Smilegate itself seems to be indicated here. This would be a logical step, as we already know from the end of New World that Amazon wants to completely withdraw from the market in the long term.
We have inquired with Amazon Games about the matter and will share their response with you as soon as it is available.
How things will continue with Lost Ark is uncertain. In the event of a takeover by Smilegate, players could at least look forward to the continuation of their characters. However, whether this will actually happen remains to be seen. Not only at Lost Ark are there departures: The head of Amazon Games is leaving the company, having been the face of MMORPGs
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In celebration of the release of Crimson Desert, a gamer received a full gift basket to celebrate this special day like a holiday. The community doesn’t know whether to be happy for him or to cry out of envy.
What surprised the player? The player with the strong name PooOutWee shared with the Crimson Desert community on Reddit what surprised him for the release of the game.
His wife prepared a gift basket for him with a sign wishing him a “Happy Crimson Desert Day!” In addition, she not only gifted him the game for the PS5 but also a selection of snacks and drinks.
“That’s exactly why I’m marrying her…,” writes the happy recipient of this gift and received over 3,000 upvotes and a lot of comments from the gaming community expressing their “happiness” for him.
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What does the community say about the player’s gift? The Crimson Desert community on Reddit is so surprised by this gesture that they initially question whether the player made the gift himself. However, the handwriting and the imitation of the style from the title of Crimson Desert are so accurate that they believe him.
A lot of people from the community want to make it clear to him how lucky the player can consider himself:
“I would really cry if someone did that for me,” writes doublebass44. GhettoRenegade also remarks: “What a lucky bastard. And I only hear: Do you want to play that stupid game all day?!?!?”
Here you can see the gift basket for “Crimson Desert Day”:
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But some players find a solution for their envy: Instead of crying over someone else’s happiness, a considerable number of players take the initiative under the motto: I’ll just give it a try.
“OUR wife,” posts celtrax in the thread to benefit from the goodwill of his partner. Eldaniel182_ even goes a step further and applies as follows: “Are you looking for a dog? I can bark…”
In China, the police stormed the operator of a bot farm for WoW and published how professional it is.
What kind of bot farm was that? When thinking of gold farmers in WoW, one might still have the image of an internet café with some teenagers in mind. But nowadays, there is much more behind the grind. In the Chinese province of Heilongjiang, the police have now searched a bot farm and shown how it works.
The company reportedly operated 20,000 computers simultaneously with 50 employees. Each computer was said to be farming gold on 8 accounts at the same time in various MMORPGs, including WoW. So, in this one bot farm, in the worst case, 160,000 bots were “playing” WoW.
The bot farm is said to have generated about €19,000 per day, as explained by the Chinese MMORPG website 17173.com. This translates to an annual turnover of nearly 7 million euros. For comparison: The median salary in China is about €4,500 per year.
Here you can watch the trailer for World of Warcraft: Midnight:
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WoW Midnight: Arator’s Light and the Firebrand
No good end for the farm
How was the operation detected? The bots play World of Warcraft and other MMOs completely automatically and avoid real players widely. According to the report from 17173.com, the operators simply stood out due to their sheer size.
Although the developers do not reveal how, they were able to gather enough evidence and forward it to the police, so that they could stop the operation of the bot farm, even though it had probably been in business for years. Experts assume that the size of the operation was primarily what led to its downfall.
How did it end for the farm? The police not only stopped the operation but also initiated criminal proceedings against the operators. In the end, the main responsible person was arrested, facing a prison sentence of up to 10 years. Cheating did not pay off in this case.
In Crimson Desert, there is no experience points and leveling system, but you can still make the main character Kliff and companions stronger quickly through targeted actions. MeinMMO will tell you how to do it.
What can I do to make Kliff stronger early on? Basically, in Crimson Desert, you have the following options available to make Kliff stronger:
Earn Abyss artifacts and learn or improve talents with them
Get better equipment and upgrade it
Expand items with Abyss equipment to increase certain stats or gain additional effects
Farm consumables that provide temporary positive effects, heal a lot, or resurrect in combat
Which measures are particularly efficient? Kliff gets his first significant strength gain through his talents. There you gain more life, stamina, and spirit (important for using skills), but also access to new attack maneuvers. Which talents we particularly recommend for you to start with, you will find out here:
The challenges of the Sealed Abyss artifacts (found all around the world)
Filling the yellow bar on the left side of the minimap by defeating enemies
You can fill Kliff’s talent trees with points fastest by doing exactly what the developers want from you: play the main story, explore the world, and box opponents.
Based on our experience, it is particularly efficient to temporarily focus only on exploring the game world and to discover as many Abyss puzzles, Sealed Abyss artifacts, and fast travel points as possible from an elevated position using weapon reflections or your lamp.
Attention: Some Abyss puzzles are really tough nuts to crack. If you want to get stronger quickly, don’t spend too long on these. Check briefly if a solution comes to you, and if not: move on! The challenges of the Sealed Abyss artifacts are often mastered much more quickly.
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Crimson Desert: How to unlock the fast travel point in your camp
Important story milestone and solid starting equipment
What else is important? Having a certain focus on the main story pays off for quick character progression. In Act 5, you unlock the Abyss equipment and the associated witch merchants. Only then is it possible to improve the sockets of your equipment with useful spheres. So aim for this milestone as quickly as possible if you want Kliff to be as strong as possible early on.
Where can I get good equipment early on? As far as the weapon is concerned, stick with Kliff’s starting blade (Wolf’s Sword) until you encounter the boss Kailok, the Horn Splitter. The universally hated guild master of the Goldleaf Traders Guild carries the Prince’s Sword, which is a nice upgrade with its wind strike and will serve you well over the coming hours.
Once you are allowed to enter the castle of Hernand, visit Haldwin in his contribution shop near the castle gate (a bit hidden on the right side). Haldwin sells you a stylish plate set, the Honor Guard Armor, and more for earned contribution badges (which you can get by completing tasks in the region). There you will find several upgrades that you should be able to afford quickly.
Also visit the merchant Rhett, who stands in front of the smithy in Hernand Town. There you can equip yourself with some parts of the Canta armor, each costing some silver coins. Fill in the gaps in your equipment that still trouble you here. You can get the necessary pocket money this way:
What then? Collect all ores, hides, and fabrics that you can find or buy. With these, many of the equipment parts can be upgraded multiple times. At a certain level, you will then need rarer resources and even Abyss artifacts. However, these investments only pay off for later equipment upgrades from the mid and end game.
When farming hides by hunting wild animals, you also collect a lot of meat on the side, which you can turn into more effective healing items at the campfire. With the multiple upgraded equipment from Hernand, the Prince’s Sword, a well-filled talent tree, and enough healing, you are very well equipped for the challenges of the first 50 hours. If you are looking for more tips and tricks, check out our guide overview for Crimson Desert!
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Crimson Desert has finally been released and has received a mixed reception from the community… Players frequently criticize two areas on Steam.
How did the launch go? Despite the late hour, there were temporarily 239,045 players on Steam last night simultaneously trying out the newly released Crimson Desert (Source: steamdb.info). Only four other titles managed to attract more simultaneous interested players on Valve’s platform in the past 24 hours (Counter-Strike 2, PUBG, Dota 2, and Slay the Spire 2).
Over the weekend, this number is likely to increase again. However, there is not only reason for joy for those responsible at Pearl Abyss. Of the 7,380 reviews so far (as of March 20, 2026, 07:16 AM), only 57 percent are positive.
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“One of the best games I have played in a long time.”
What are players criticizing? The reports from the past weeks and months made it clear that almost everyone first struggles with the complex, unintuitive controls of Crimson Desert. It also doesn’t help that the game holds back important hints and requires players to really dive into Crimson Desert.
This is reflected in many community reviews after the first hours of play. Unlike us, many buyers apparently also struggle with technical issues. Here’s a selection of the criticism:
jschmittkl complains on Steam: “The controls are a disaster. Firstly, the keyboard movement controls cannot be adjusted, which is absolutely useless for me as I am left-handed. Secondly, the gamepad controls are not much better, totally overloaded and complicated. For the simplest actions, you have to press multiple buttons.”
Alterra Doc describes performance issues on Steam: “Unfortunately, I have significant FPS problems that do not meet the recommended requirements. I have a Ryzen 9 5800X 12 Core, 4060Ti & 32GB RAM and can barely achieve an average of 40 FPS on all settings. The game is otherwise very exciting at the beginning, but it’s too choppy for me.”
W² writes on Steam: “Technically, the game is in a horrifically poor state. Flickering shadows are commonplace, and vegetation like plants, grass, and trees moves unnaturally quickly at times, which is extremely disruptive and completely breaks immersion. The movement is a disaster: slow, clunky, and imprecise.”
What are players praising? Since the majority of reviews are positive, there is of course also a lot of praise from the community.
Kiripa has played for almost 6 hours and celebrates on Steam: “One of the best games I have played in a long time. Everything runs great; there’s nothing negative to say about the game.”
MuXuS praises on Steam: “Very nice game. Graphics + performance are excellent, the combat system is a lot of fun, and the world is simply stunning with all the little details and things to discover.”
jumo2810 also comments on Steam: “The graphics are incredibly good, the controls are a bit tricky to get used to, but not as bad as I had feared. There’s an incredible amount to discover. I am really enjoying the game so far.”
In Crimson Desert there are plenty of adorable furry creatures that you encounter in the open world. But they are much more than just cute – they are also very useful. So you shouldn’t walk past them heartlessly.
What kind of animals are there in Crimson Desert? In the world of Pywel, you will encounter various animals. From cats to dogs, horses, donkeys, goats, birds, raccoons, and – uh, dragons – it’s all there.
Some of them you can even pet – and you should! Especially the hearts of dogs and cats can be won this way, gaining their affection. This way, you can not only get them as companions but they also help you on your journey through Pywel.
Crimson Desert: Launch trailer shows new bosses, dragon action and the storming of a moving train
Dogs and cats as effective loot helpers
What advantage do the animals bring? Once you have secured an animal as a pet, you can summon it anytime via the pet menu, so it follows you like a pet in an MMORPG. It also brings you a practical advantage: it collects loot for you while you are out and about, which the enemies or your surroundings drop.
This is particularly helpful, as loot in the world is not particularly highlighted unless you look directly at it. Only a small, inconspicuous black X on the minimap shows that you still have items lying around there. This can easily be overlooked, resulting in missed valuable rewards.
Additionally, your companion helps with farming, as many ores and woods like to disappear while being gathered. So if you do not pick up the item directly, your pet will immediately search for it and retrieve it for you. If you do not want an item at all, you can throw it away from your inventory – your animal will not pick it up again.
You can continue to pet and feed your animals on the go, but you do not get any more bonuses. Once you have won their heart, you keep it. If your companion gets on your nerves, you can send it away anytime through the pet menu or exchange it for another creature.
You can currently have up to 30 pets, which then frolic as a large pack in your storage, as long as you have not summoned them as active companions. If you want to make space, you can simply release them, and they will reappear at the taming location after a while.
Those who complete the current raid in World of Warcraft might rub their eyes. Because the whole world is changing.
The first raids of World of Warcraft Midnight are live, but the story feels more like a finale. Correspondingly drastic are the consequences for Azeroth – for what happens in the raid has dramatic effects on the entire game world.
Spoiler warning: If you have not yet completed the raid “The Void Peak” – this article discusses its consequences and story implications.
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WoW Midnight: Arator’s Light and the Firebrand
World of Warcraft is sinking into Midnight
What happens at the end of the raid? Even before World of Warcraft Midnight, it became known that we will likely lose the expansion as heroes. After seemingly endless triumphs, it is time for us to truly fail – and that is exactly what happens at the end of the Void Peak.
Xal’atath stabs Alleria with her dagger and brings forth the dark Naaru that had been trapped in Alleria. She then unleashes the Naaru’s power and amplifies the Void flow, which then overwhelms the Sunwell and plunges it into the Void.
How does this affect the world? This spectacle is not only part of the raid, but nearly affects the entire game world afterwards. You can see the darkness not only in Silvermoon but also in numerous other areas – in the housing zones, in Dornegal, and to a large extent in the old world of World of Warcraft as well. Midnight breaks into the world – and it is noticeable everywhere.
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But there are not only visual changes. The musical background in Silvermoon also changes significantly. Where there were previously heroic sounds full of confidence and heroism, the music now sounds more depressed and eerie. The impression created: The end of the world is near, and this time it is hardly avoidable.
How long will this last? Although the finale of the expansion is still far away, we already know that this state will not last forever. For one thing, that would be a bit gloomy in the long run (just think of the Maw from Shadowlands), and at the same time, there has already been datamining about the fate of the Sunwell. In the future, we will likely manage to purify the well again – but then Xal’atath may have long achieved her goals and may no longer need the well.
What do you think of the visual changes that come with the transformation of the Sunwell? Do you find it impressive and interesting, like Argus in the sky many years ago? Or does this omnipresent darkness bother you? As epic as the change of the world is, something else did not go as heroically as hoped – whoever wanted to be a legendary champion only had 9 hours to do so.
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Many players know it: The ugly helmet covers the character’s face, or the armor looks like a mess. But can you change the appearance of the equipment in Crimson Desert to still benefit from the stats? MeinMMO reveals it to you.
How to hide the helmet? Currently, it is not possible to hide the helmet in Crimson Desert – unless you are at a barber. This is necessary because otherwise you cannot customize your appearance well.
Outside of that, unfortunately, you only have the option to manually remove it through the inventory or quick selection. However, since this can be done really quickly, you can switch just before or even during fights to benefit from the stats.
Since many helmets do not provide much additional value and there are no set bonuses, it often doesn’t hurt to simply skip wearing one.
Update, March 30, 2026: The article has been reviewed and is up to date.
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Hide equipment or apply skins – is that possible?
How can you customize equipment? In Crimson Desert, unfortunately, you currently cannot customize the appearance of your equipment. You can only dye and change the material when you visit a dye house.
You cannot hide individual pieces, nor can you overlay the appearance of another piece of armor over the items you wear. You have to live with what you are currently wearing.
Whether such a feature will be added in the future is currently unclear. So if you want to follow fashion, you need to upgrade your equipment as best as you can or find other ways to navigate the world. Here you can and must be creative and try out what works for you.
Crimson Desert is a game that doesn’t hold your hand. Much is either explained little or not at all. While this encourages experimentation and problem-solving, it can also quickly lead to frustration. If you get stuck or need help, check out our guide overview or leave us a comment if you don’t find what you’re looking for: Crimson Desert: All guides, tips, and lists in overview
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There are as many merchants in Crimson Desert as there is sand on the beach. And they have so many useful and beautiful things. To help you afford them all, we will explain how you can quickly get the necessary cash, especially at the beginning.
In Crimson Desert, you have various ways to make money – whether through quests, trading, stealing, or looting. However, especially at the beginning, some options are more suitable than others.
So that you don’t have to travel through Pywel without money, and to get the items you want as quickly as possible, we present the most lucrative options.
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The best ways to make money at the start
This is how to earn as much money as possible right from the start: To get a good start in the first hours of the game, you have a few options that enable you to afford everything you want with little effort.
Here’s what you can do for particularly quick coins:
Accept all side quests at the bulletin board. They are quickly completed and provide you with money as well as important inventory slots.
Complete bounties with nearby targets. For this, you only need to find the target, overpower them, and bring them to prison.
Look out for recipes, crafting books, and items marked with a house or bag scattered around the world. They bring in particularly good money when sold.
Warning: It’s best to get a mask early, as it allows you to steal these things. You can either find it as loot from bandits or from one of the early bounties.
When engaging in criminal activities, definitely wait for the alarm aura to pass or leave the area unseen.
Although you lose some reputation with the respective faction for every theft, even if there are no witnesses, it doesn’t play a significant role at the beginning. So you can be daring without expecting serious consequences. Just don’t get caught and stay unseen in the area until the alarm aura has dissipated, or leave as quickly as possible when you’re sure no one sees you.
If you’ve already spent some time in Pywel and are familiar with the fights, it’s also worth clearing up as much space as possible in your inventory and targeting larger enemy camps. They often have valuable weapons and armor that you can sell well. Additionally, they often carry a few coin bags themselves.
In the long run, money will become less of a problem for you in Crimson Desert. If you regularly sell collected loot and especially complete additional side quests, you should rarely find yourself in a situation where you can’t afford something.
Crimson Desert is a game that does not hold your hand. Much is explained only little or not at all. While this encourages experimentation and puzzling, it can also quickly become frustrating. If you get stuck or need help, take a look at our guide overview or leave us a comment if you can’t find what you’re looking for: Crimson Desert: All guides, tips, and lists at a glance
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In Crimson Desert you take on the role of 3 fixed characters. However, you can customize their appearance to suit your taste. How to do this is explained here.
What can be customized for the characters? In Crimson Desert you can change the following things about your characters:
Hairstyle
Brows
Beard
Face and body tattoos
The respective colors of the customizable regions
You can also customize the colors and materials of your equipment and that of your mounts and combine them as you like.
We will explain how to do this.
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Here’s how to customize your appearance in Crimson Desert
If you want to adjust the direct appearance of the characters, you need to visit a barber. You can unlock one for your camp by completing as many side quests for the gray manes as possible and expanding the camp.
You can choose from various options for all 3 characters and also dye them however you like. Equipped headgear can be hidden, giving you a better view of your customizations.
Customizing and dyeing equipment – here’s how
If you want to dye your equipment or that of your mounts and tools, you need to go to a dye house. You can find one right near Hernand:
Here you will find a dyer – southeast of the city of Hernand.
Alternatively, you can also complete as many side quests for your gray manes camp to unlock an in-house dyer.
There, you can extensively customize each of your equipment pieces and also dye them in different sections or change the material or pattern.
You can also save colors and try out different combinations before applying them. To obtain colors or materials, you have to find them in the open world, craft them in the alchemy kettle, or buy them from merchants.
Unfortunately, there is currently no option in Crimson Desert to overlay the appearance of another piece of equipment onto the currently worn one, so you can only customize the appearance of the equipment pieces you are currently wearing.
Is Crimson Desert using the controversial copy protection Denuvo? MeinMMO explains what we currently know and what information is available.
What is Denuvo? Denuvo is a widely used, controversial anti-piracy and anti-tamper software (DRM). It encrypts game files and checks the license upon startup. Players accuse the manufacturer of causing PCs to slow down and consume resources.
But is this controversial software also in use for Crimson Desert? MeinMMO explains what we know so far.
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It is currently unknown whether Crimson Desert will use Denuvo
Is Crimson Desert using Denuvo? So far, nothing concrete is known about this, and the developers have not commented on it yet.
It is important to note: So far, there is no concrete indication of the use of Denuvo in Crimson Desert on the official shop page on Steam. In comparison, on the shop page of Anno 117 on Steam, the note can be found: “Third-party DRM: Denuvo Anti-tamper.”
This specific note is currently missing for Crimson Desert. Currently, there is only the mention that one must agree to a third-party EULA.
What happens next? It can certainly happen that the manufacturer decides at short notice to protect an important release like Crimson Desert with Denuvo. In many cases, this only protects the release and shortly thereafter the protection is removed again.
Currently, there is no indication of Denuvo on the shop page on Steam.Anno 117 clearly indicates Denuvo as third-party DRM.
What about the PS5 and Xbox version? Console games usually come without Denuvo and rely on their own copy protection measures from Sony or Microsoft. However, Denuvo offers a special tool for developers, “Denuvo Anti-Cheat,” to prevent aimbotting or wallhacks on the PS5. This is usually optional and not required by Sony for PS5 games.
