The difficulty in Crimson Desert is high. So, it’s not a shame, but even desirable, to occasionally struggle against bosses. What you can do when you’re stuck, we will explain.
Crimson Desert offers you no option to adjust the difficulty in the settings. However, boss fights and sieges can be tough – sometimes too tough. Are you constantly getting hit and unable to defeat the enemies before they send you to the afterlife?
Don’t worry, as the game provides various ways to ease tough challenges, even without adjustable difficulty. Here is our list of things you should do when you fail in battles:
You can also access detailed tips and explanations for each point via the list.
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Update from March 24, 2026: We have added tips for anvils and whetstones and linked a guide to summoning companions.
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Crimson Desert: Launch trailer shows new bosses, dragon action and the storming of a moving train
Pack as much healing through food as possible
If an enemy seems difficult at first glance, more healing items are the easiest way to still succeed. The key when you face challenges is to optimize your healing management. You should pay attention to the following points:
Gather and buy mainly one type of meat so that you don’t clutter your inventory → As much as you can and whenever you can
Always cook the best dishes possible at the cooking pot that heal you fully so you can better focus on the fight without needing to replenish every few seconds
Don’t hesitate to also buy dishes from vendors and other merchants. Money will become less of a concern over time
Use healing early to avoid dying during enemy combos
If you pay attention to these points, you have already gained a lot. Because the more healing you bring into the fight, the more mistakes you can afford and damage you can take, as long as you know you can withstand it.
If you also want to succeed in Crimson Desert, our YouTube video with 30 tips for beginners is just right for you:
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The second major factor you should address when you’re stuck is your equipment. It’s worth upgrading it regularly at the blacksmith if there isn’t already significantly better equipment available somewhere. The best place for this is the blacksmith in Hernand, as he is centrally located – alternatively, you can access the blacksmith at your camp if you are already that far.
For that, you need to gather the respective resources that the blacksmith specifies. Most of it you can gather in the immediate area at the beginning, such as ores or types of wood. However, some items you will also need to acquire from vendors or enemies, such as cloth scraps.
This way, you can increase your stats strategically and provide a buffer. Resources that you find will also be marked on your map, so you can quickly return there to continue farming. This may take time, but it is worth it when you’re stuck.
Additionally, you should always use the anvil and whetstone, as their use is free, and you get a buff for your defense and attack, which can make a significant difference.
Collect Abyss artifacts & upgrade abilities
This point is a bit more complex than the other two – but it can provide you with crucial advantages if you are unable to progress through the faster methods. If you can’t get further through healing and your equipment, you need to upgrade your abilities.
The best way to do this is by collecting artifact points. You earn these by completing main quests, defeating bosses, exploring the map, solving Abyss puzzles, and mastering the tasks of the sealed Abyss artifacts.
Furthermore, by defeating enemies, you fill the yellow bar next to your minimap. Once it’s full, you gain another upgrade point for your abilities. Focus especially on your health points (the large red area), your stamina (large blue area), and attacks (the smaller blue areas) that support your playstyle.
If you have trouble finding the Abyss puzzles, look for high points and check with the reflection for clues. Alternatively, a larger area will be marked with a question mark if you have already explored the region but have not yet found the local marker or nexus.
Maintain patience and play passively instead of rushing in
This tip may seem trivial, but in the heat of battle, it can still help to remind yourself of it. Crimson Desert thrives on you learning the movesets of the enemies and finding suitable windows for your abilities.
In battles where you get stuck, it can help to play more calmly and to dodge more often and maintain distance, rather than rushing to deal damage at all costs. Thus, fights may take longer, but you ideally won’t have to fight them more often.
Many bosses have combos after which they pause briefly – your moment to deal as much damage as possible and then retreat. Prepare potent combos with your preferred character and weapon combination for these phases, with which you can strike fast and hard.
Additionally, it’s worth experimenting and regularly using the reflection to make the weaknesses of the opponent visible and to focus on them. A more passive playstyle suits this well until you get the hang of it.
Bonus: Expand the camp early & take companions with you
Not a direct aid to perform better against bosses, but in the long run, it’s a significant relief: Expand your camp with the graumähne (Silver-maned horses) as early as possible. The more you do this, the more access points you have gathered there, saving you long walks.
This way, you can ensure that you find, for example, a cook, a blacksmith, and other service facilities that will help you prepare for tough battles. Because once you’ve unlocked the teleporter at your camp, all you need to do when facing difficulties is return to your camp, and you can equip yourself without having to travel further for the respective boss or siege fight.
To expand your camp, you must complete all the side quests of the graumähne. So always accept them when you see the graumähne symbol on the map.
Crimson Desert is a game that doesn’t hold your hand. Much will be explained little or not at all. While this encourages experimentation and puzzling, 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 can’t find what you need: Crimson Desert: All guides, tips, and lists at a glance
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Crimson Desert is a vast, complex game that raises questions. Therefore, the two MeinMMO editors Karsten Scholz and Alexander Mehrwald take the time to answer your questions around the launch!
Friday, 20.03.2026
2:55 PM
As the question front remains very quiet, we will close the ticker for today. If you need assistance later, feel free to check our packed guide section on Crimson Desert. You can also leave any questions that come up in the comment section. We wish you continued enjoyment in Crimson Desert!
By the way, have you already mastered the first real puzzle in the Abyss? It was, at the preview events and at the start of the review phase, the first frustrating bottleneck where we also asked ourselves for what felt like an eternity: What am I supposed to do here?
Currently, Crimson Desert has a mixed 57 percent positive reviews on Steam. Interestingly, many of the negative reports come from players who have only briefly checked out the game. If you filter by reviews that were given after 4 or more hours of gameplay, the ratings are significantly more positive:
And another question from Instagram: “Are the boss fights really that hard if you are more of a casual player?”
Some of the bosses are indeed quite tough because they are very aggressive, there is limited space to dodge, and you have to survive multiple phases. However, the developers have already toned down some boss fights that certain testers struggled with. More balancing adjustments will certainly follow.
Colleague Alex also adds: “I would say it depends on what kind of games you usually play and where your strengths lie. The difficulty is relatively high, which is partly due to the often clunky controls and vague hitboxes.
I myself am not the best Soulslike player, for example, but I usually learn movesets quite quickly. Still, I struggled with many bosses, which cost me some truly frustrating tries.
Now here comes the BUT: There are many ways to make it all easier (we already have a guide on that) and many bosses have tricks that, once discovered, make them significantly easier.
So I would say that even casuals, who are mainly interested in the game because of the open world, can definitely have a really good time with Crimson Desert, and especially then, the victories over the bosses feel even more rewarding, I think.”
08:06 AM
The first questions are coming in on Instagram: “Do you think a 3070 will be enough? I only see comparisons with 5070 or 5080. 60 frames constant are possible with that?”
Colleague Anna is actually using the 3070 in Crimson Desert. She says: “I’ve already been able to play for a few hours and without changing the settings much, everything ran quite well. It’s currently set to 2560X1440 and all settings are on ‘Cinematic’ (that’s the highest setting). But I will take another look at everything and probably lower some settings here and there. However, it is wonderfully playable.”
We wish you a wonderful release day for Crimson Desert! Our Q&A ticker is opening again. If you have questions about the game, drop them in the comments. We will provide the answers throughout the afternoon. Also, feel free to tell us how your first hours in Pywel have gone!
Thursday, 19.03.2026
3:34 PM
The first ticker tag with built-in Q&A about Crimson Desert has come to an end. Thank you for your many questions! Tonight at 11:00 PM, you can finally explore Pywel, we wish you a great time!
Right in time for the launch, the first guides will go live here on MeinMMO to help you get started with the complex action-adventure. More guides will follow tomorrow morning.
Speaking of which: Starting tomorrow morning, we will also be here to answer your questions about Crimson Desert. We will also be able to provide you with concrete tips, advice, and solutions for the game. So feel free to drop by if anything is unclear. With that said: See you tomorrow!
3:25 PM
Just before today’s ticker close, we received a question on Instagram: “What’s behind the allegation that it feels soulless and ’empty’ when walking through the Open World and encountering NPCs?”
My colleague Alex has a clear opinion on this: “I absolutely disagree. Pywel has long been an Open World that is not like that at all. Something is happening around every corner, the places feel alive and change throughout the story. My highlight was, for example, when a festival took place in a city and performers were everywhere in the city or doing shows. Or changing guests in the taverns, doing all sorts of things or dancing. You can talk to just about every NPC, and often you can learn recipes or little hints for the environment. The areas between the towns are also filled with wildlife, bandits, and more – and it doesn’t feel cluttered, but really like wilderness.”
I want to especially praise the fauna of Pywel at this point. There’s movement everywhere. Deer are hopping through the underbrush, lizards are climbing along the mountain slopes. Snails are sliming up the trees. There are hundreds of animal species on the continent. And all can be hunted or captured to be used in some way. That’s wild.
1:48 PM
And then someone wants to know on Instagram whether the story is really as bad as it is said to be?
In terms of presentation (stylishly staged in-game sequences, full voice acting, riding with an NPC through the world and discussing current and upcoming events), Crimson Desert noticeably emulates blockbusters like Red Dead Redemption 2.
The camaraderie of the Graymane Clan and the construction of the camp also resemble RDR2. However, Crimson Desert cannot reach the quality of its model; mainly because the main character is too shallow and unresponsive, and the conflicts between the various factions are ultimately too generic.
However, Crimson Desert tries to convey a beautiful message through the story (strength comes primarily from helping others and approaching life with a certain humility). And: I personally like the rough interactions of the Graymane and many of the quests and stories surrounding the clan.
Additionally, many of the small and large stories in the game succeed in positively underpinning the daily lives of the residents, the conflicts of the factions, and the interactions in the world. This gives the world itself more meaning. It allows me to immerse myself in the world more easily.
Here is Alex’s additional perspective: “It depends on what is important to you, I would say. If you want emotional, profound characters with whom you can build a personal connection, then in my opinion it is not the right fit. But if you simply want a world you can immerse yourself in or enjoy Black Desert, you can certainly find something in the story, as long as it is not too important for you to follow every detail.”
1:34 PM
Also asked on Instagram: “Preferably on PC or PS5 Pro?” We asked Benedikt from the tech team, and you can read his answer below:
“If you have a high-end PC or a system that meets the recommended requirements, definitely PC. Here you can get more out of it: higher image quality, more fine-tuning, and especially higher frame rates. On the PS5 Pro, you’re capped. If needed, you can also turn off ray tracing on PC for more FPS.
The PS5 Pro is the recommendation if you just want to play and don’t care about framerate and technology: Here, according to testers, you get an optimized and very good version of the game, so you can’t go wrong. The game is still supposed to look damn good.
Otherwise, my tip would be: On which platform do you prefer to play? The PC is more exciting in the long run if you want to use modifications from the Steam Workshop (if that should ever be possible – see our article on mod support) and you can choose between mouse+keyboard or controller. On the console, you’re more restricted; mods are generally harder to come by.”
A small addition from me (Karsten): I was able to play Crimson Desert at a resolution of 2560X1440 and on Ultra (second highest level) on a system with an AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8 Core with 32 GB RAM and a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti without noticeable dips in the refresh rate.
1:29 PM
On Instagram, some questions have come up again. The first question: “Better controller or keyboard/mouse?”
So far, we at MeinMMOs have consistently played with the controller, and that worked well enough after a certain adjustment period. Short test rounds with keyboard and mouse were less enjoyable, partly due to Kliff’s rather sluggish responses.
However, during the GameStar talk, there were colleagues who got along well with the keyboard and mouse and did not have some control issues – keyword: double-mapped keys on the controller. But then one also has to live with the fact that some functions are on hard-to-reach keys like “U”.
Alex briefly adds his own perspective: “You can tell that the control is very geared towards the controller. It is also noticeably more enjoyable than with mouse and keyboard because the required finger gymnastics do not lead to as many frustrating moments. However, the control is clunky with both and requires that you get a bit into it.”
1:09 PM
Myself (Karsten) was just in the detailed test talk on the Twitch channel of GameStar. There we extensively discussed strengths and weaknesses in a large group and also revealed one or two tips. If you have some time and would like to catch up with the group, tune in!
12:52 PM
Another question slipped in under my review of Crimson Desert. thisthatvariousthings wants to know: “I have seen several reviews now, what is there actually to discover in the open world? Other than more of the same in an even larger world?”
In all regions of Pywel, you can discover among other things:
New factions, quest givers, tasks on bulletin boards, missions for the grey manes NPCs
Fast travel points, Abyss puzzles, sealed Abyss artifacts
Enemy camps, camps, and fortifications that can be cleared from enemies to pacify the surrounding region
More opportunities/bases for the trade of goods (with a horse-drawn carriage, prices vary from place to place)
Countless points of interest with optional bosses, puzzles, secrets (for example, a castle full of spiders and a complex machine that can be brought back to life)
This sounds somewhat like more of the same, but it often doesn’t feel that way, as you still unlock new features and systems even after dozens of hours that come into play in the open world tasks (for example, in puzzles and quests). Unique features like the controllable mech are not everywhere, but are firmly tied to certain regions of the game world.
I hope these explanations could answer your question. 🙂
12:40 PM
Geroniax has a question about the playable companions of Kliff: “Can you have the other two playable characters as companions in the open world? So far, I have read various things about this. And if yes, is it more of a Skyrim, Dragons Dogma, or more like a Dragon Age system behind it?”
You can approach them and tell them to follow you. Then they will follow you and fight by your side. However, there is no form of interaction, so no dialogues between the companions and Kliff, and you cannot give them any commands. Moreover, they are not allowed to assist Kliff in certain content, especially with regard to the main story.
Additionally, the two of them are occasionally on their own quests and are unavailable for a certain period of time. Currently, for example, I am in a story progression that does not allow me to switch to Damiane (to control her) or activate her as a companion.
Although Crimson Desert is not a service game, but a pure single-player experience without additional monetization aside from the purchase price, even a major release today likely cannot avoid: Twitch Drops!
In between, a little anecdote from the testing phase: When we received access and got started, inventory management was immediately one of the first points of criticism that stood out. Kliff started with 20 slots. More could be earned through the side quests of many residents (usually +3 inventory slots per quest).
However, there is incredibly much to collect in Pywel. Just the many different types of meat and fish can clog any inventory of this size immediately.
Many testers complained about this in the official Discord, and the developers reacted: From 20 slots, it became 50. You can now buy extra inventory slots from merchants, and when you complete certain milestones (like unlocking other playable characters), more slots are available.
Through these measures, at least for me, the size of the inventory was no longer a topic during the test.
08:25 AM
A further question reaches us via Instagram: “Should you change the controller layout on PC?”
It is not possible through the official input options of the game. There, you can only adjust the key bindings for mouse and keyboard as well as options like camera acceleration, camera axis inversion, or vibration intensity.
Due to the multiple assignments of many buttons, I would also refrain from changing the controller layout via any third-party tools. Here is a screenshot from the options:
08:11 AM
And another question on Instagram: “Is that good game running on the Steam Deck, Guys?”
Well: Officially, Crimson Desert is (still) not verified for the Steam Deck. During our testing phase, it did not start at all in either normal or desktop mode. Whether the game will be playable on the Steam Deck at release or later, we unfortunately do not know. However, due to the moderate system requirements, this is certainly possible.
08:01 AM
On Instagram, we have started receiving the first questions about Crimson Desert – thank you for that! A reader wants to know if Crimson Desert becomes monotonous over time, like in Assassin’s Creed.
I only felt this way in short time windows. For example, when I did several bounty quests in a row (because they always play out the same), the fortresses are so heavily guarded that it takes at least 30 minutes to reclaim them, or when you spend a long time at the campfire cooking intricate healing food.
Overall, Crimson Desert offers so much variety and such a beautiful, diverse, and atmospheric game world (full of things to discover) that no round in Pywel has felt like the previous ones.
07:40 AM
The fantastic colleagues from GameStar and GamePro have also been able to extensively test Crimson Desert over the past two weeks. Feel free to check out their articles:
A wonderful release day of Crimson Desert! We welcome you to today’s launch ticker, which we would like to connect with at least 2 days of Q&A sessions.
Today we will answer all your questions about the quality of Crimson Desert and our personal gaming experiences with the review version. Tomorrow we can also give you concrete assistance if you get stuck somewhere in the first hours or if something is unclear.
If you want to know something, just drop your questions in the comments!
When does it start? You can already ask your questions about Crimson Desert here in the comment section, but over the coming days, we will keep bringing this article back up for you. We will provide the answers as soon as the embargo dates are exceeded:
On March 18, 2026, at 11:00 PM, the embargo for reviews lifts, the entire Thursday we can therefore answer your questions about the strengths and weaknesses of Crimson Desert or our personal experiences with the game.
On March 19, 2026, at 11:00 PM, the embargo for guides lifts, on Friday, we will also be available to assist you if you should get stuck in the first hours of Crimson Desert or if something is unclear.
So we will take the time on Thursday and Friday to answer your questions throughout the day – like a ticker – from morning (at the latest by 10 AM) until the afternoon (until about 3:30 PM). If many questions remain unanswered late on Friday, we will extend the Q&A session into the following week.
Important: During the Q&A sessions, we will not answer questions that relate to specific events in the story. We do not want to place spoilers in the way of players for whom the plot is important.
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Crimson Desert: Launch trailer shows new bosses, dragon action and the storming of a moving train
Who answers your questions? The two MeinMMO editors Karsten Scholz and Alexander Mehrwald have been able to play Crimson Desert for quite some time. They provide the perspective of MMORPG veterans who have invested countless hours in WoW, Final Fantasy XIV, Guild Wars 2, and other genre representatives.
However, Alex and Karsten also feel at home in open-world adventures, single-player RPGs, and action-adventures for many years. Accordingly, they often found themselves comparing Crimson Desert to Red Dead Redemption 2, Dragon’s Dogma 2, or The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild while playing.
What do I need to know about Crimson Desert? The new action-adventure from Pearl Abyss (Black Desert) will be released on March 19, 2026, at 11:00 PM for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox), Mac, and GeForce NOW. You can expect an old-school single-player experience without multiplayer or service fuss, which you buy once to have full access to all content. You can learn more here: Crimson Desert will be released on Thursday – everything important in 3 minutes
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In Fortnite, there are countless skins. However, those from the early days are considered particularly rare and valuable by fans, as only a few players own them. One of them is said to be making a return, even though the owners are not pleased about it.
Which skin is it? The Rogue Agent skin comes from the beginning of the hype around Fortnite, when Season 3 had just started. It was available back then along with 600 V-Bucks for €5.
Since June 11, 2018, the skin has not been available anymore and has become extremely rare after almost 8 years. Now the developers are planning the comeback of the skin, but not everyone is happy about it.
Here you can watch a trailer for Fortnite:
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Fortnite shows its new Battle Pass for Chapter 7 Season 2 in the launch trailer
Comeback against the Fans
When is the skin supposed to return? According to the Fortnite news and leaks account @ShiinaBR on X.com, the developers are planning a comeback for the skin soon. Although it is still unclear how the skin will be obtained, it is expected to be back in the Fortnite store by June 9.
Then all players will have the opportunity to purchase this OG skin, which at the same time diminishes its status among fans. They are therefore not particularly excited about its return.
What do the fans think? The fans do not want the skin to return at all. They have an interest in keeping the skin as rare as possible, as it allows them to stand out from the many newer players.
This is especially evident in the comments on X.com, where fans clearly express their frustration about Fortnite’s decision:
Defaulting: “Anyone who buys it now should literally be banned for disrespecting the OGs”
huh?: “Bro. That was my very first skin. WHY DOES IT HAVE TO COME BACK”
Lauren: “These are childhood memories. My mom didn’t want me to get it, and I really wanted it, and after dinner, I went to my Xbox, and my brother had bought it for me. Amazing memory”
jia: “Fortnite is bringing this back because they know their game is ending lol”
For many, the skin is the expression of OG, representing the early days of Fortnite and, accordingly, prestigious. Its return could mean many sales for Epic but simultaneously devalue the skin.
That Fortnite is bringing back one of its important skins after almost 8 years is both a curse and a blessing for players. There is a new chance to buy the skin, but also annoyance among the owners, who feel like they are losing something rare. Fortnite has just received major updates: Fortnite: Patch Notes for Chapter 7 Season 2 – All updates from Update 40.00
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The VXE R1 Pro is considered a hidden gem among gamers. MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann wanted to find out why and purchased it. You can read his thoughts on the mouse on MeinMMO.
What device is it about? The VXE R1 series from ATK Gear is repeatedly recommended as a hidden gem: In relevant forums like on Reddit, the R1 series frequently appears among the best mice, and many mention it as a tip. It is rarely found in many purchasing guides, and the brand ATK Gear/VXE is little known in Germany.
For this reason, I ordered the VXE R1 Pro directly from the manufacturer in China. Additionally, I purchased the 4K wireless adapter for 15 Euros. I paid around 60 Euros with shipping, the shipping directly from China took about 10 days.
The mouse has accompanied me for quite a few hours in everyday life since then. And by now, I can understand why it is often recommended as a hidden gem alongside the Mchose L7 Ultra. You can read my assessment in this article.
Benedikt has been testing hardware like mice, keyboards, and headsets for the readers of MeinMMO for many years. He not only plays on PC but also on PS5, Steam Deck, and Nintendo Switch.
The tested mouse was purchased directly from the manufacturer through its website by Benedikt.
Benedikt Schlotmann Hardware Editor MeinMMO
Technical Details:
Details
Sensor
Pixart 3395
Resolution
Up to 30,000 DPI in 50-step increments
Switches
Huano Ice Berry Pink Dot
Buttons
5 buttons
Design
Various variants, including black and white
Glides
2
Cable
Removable 2.0 m USB-C cable
Weight
49 grams
Price (RRP)
44.99 USD + shipping costs (about 8 Euros to DE) Optional 4K dongle about 15 Euros
Scope of delivery, design, and build quality
Pro: Lots of accessories, simple design, no RGB | Contra: 4K transmitter available for purchase, DPI button on the bottom
What does the scope of delivery include? In addition to the gaming mouse, there is a lot of accessory in the box:
A USB-C cable for charging and connecting to the computer
A wireless transmitter (1K)
Additional mouse feet and griptape, which can be attached to the mouse
A user manual and a leaflet in Chinese.
How is the mouse built? You can buy the mouse in various colors; I use the white model in the test.
On the top of the mouse are the main buttons and between them the scroll wheel. There are no other buttons on the top of the mouse
On the bottom is a switch for DPI switching and a switch to turn the mouse on and off.
Inside the mouse, you can also accommodate the wireless transmitter.
I chose the black, simple design of the mouse when purchasing. The mouse does not offer RGB lighting; there is only a glowing indicator at the front when the mouse is connected to the transmitter or when the battery level is very low.
VXE R1 Pro vs R1 Pro MAX
What are the similarities? Basically, you get the same mouse with the same size, the same coating, and the same sensor in both models. Therefore, it doesn’t matter which mouse you ultimately buy.
What are the differences? In the MAX version, the battery lasts longer because it is twice as large: The battery of the Pro version has 250mAh, while the battery of the MAX has 500mAh. If you want to charge less frequently, the additional costs of around 5 Euros can be worthwhile. However, the larger battery also comes with a drawback: The MAX is 6 grams heavier than the standard Pro version. The Pro version weighs 49 grams.
Another detail: The MAX version has different microswitches under the buttons, but you will hardly feel that in everyday life.
Processing
In the shake test, nothing rattles, and nothing creaks when I squeeze it. The scroll wheel has no free movement when I don’t hold it with my finger. For its light weight, the mouse feels very robust. Manufacturers often save on materials for the housing to reduce weight.
What unfortunately stands out significantly: fingerprints and grease marks remain clearly visible on the mouse. This does not look nice and is annoying, but it does not harm the processing of the mouse. I would have preferred a rougher coating.
Software
Pro: Installable or usable as a web app in the browser; clear and in English | Neutral: Web app dependent on the manufacturer’s server
The official software of the mouse is called ATK Gear and has a special advantage: It can not only be installed but also accessed conveniently through a web app in the browser. This eliminates the need for installation, and you can easily use the mouse under Linux. The only disadvantage: If the manufacturer shuts down the web app, you can no longer access it.
For the software of a Chinese manufacturer, I must positively highlight once: The translation is really decent. Apart from one button that leads me to a Chinese website that I cannot read, everything is well understandable and well-structured.
The setup of the mouse is also simple and is recognized directly and easily through the browser (Microsoft Edge).
In the software, you can also switch the sample rate of the sensor from the standard mode to the “ATK Juésha competition firmware”. According to the manufacturer, the somewhat quirky name conceals a high-performance mode that is particularly suitable for gaming.
However, I haven’t yet experienced a real advantage compared to the standard mode or simply didn’t perceive it as such.
Weight, ergonomics, and battery life
Pro: Battery life (7-8 days); weight (49 grams) and ergonomics | Contra: –
The weight: With its 49 grams, the VXE R1 Pro belongs to the particularly lightweight representatives among shooter mice. For comparison:
Turtle Beach Burst II Air: 47 grams
Glorious Model O Eternal: 55 grams
Razer Viper V2 Pro: 58 grams
Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2: 62 grams
This means that in everyday life, you hardly feel the mouse. Therefore, I can play with very low DPI settings, move the mouse a lot, and no heavy weight burdens my wrist.
The ergonomics: I have very large hands with a size of 19 centimeters. In both palm and fingertip grip, the mouse sits very well in the hand. I noticed this immediately when unpacking: The mouse feels really good in the hand, and I didn’t need a familiarization period like with the Burst V2 Pro from TurtleBeach (for the test).
Battery life: The manufacturer does not specify a specific battery life; the battery installed in the mouse is 250 mAh. Battery life can only be tracked through the software. In my everyday life, the battery of the mouse lasts 7-8 days, after which it’s over and the mouse has to be connected to the cable.
The mouse buttons: Under the buttons are “Huano Ice Berry Pink Dot”, which are mechanical switches. The clicks are clearly audible; when clicking the button, you feel clear resistance underneath your fingers.
The scroll wheel: The scroll wheel could be overall a bit crisper and more accurate when scrolling. Especially with quick scrolling, you can tell that the scroll wheel doesn’t keep up. This is annoying, but it doesn’t bother me too much when gaming. However, it bothers me more when I want to navigate through very long websites in everyday life.
Sensor: The Pixart 3395 is inside the mouse; you can hardly get anything better in a gaming mouse right now, with perhaps slight variations up or down and a few more DPI. When it comes to pure precision, the mouse can easily hold its own against other representatives.
Performance in everyday life/gaming
How does it feel to play with it? The scroll wheel feels a bit squishy, but the clicks are full and crisp. When I click to hit an opponent, I feel the resistance under my fingers. I play in everyday life with low DPI settings, either 400 or 800 DPI. Therefore, I move the mouse a lot when I need to turn or react quickly in a shooter. The low weight of the mouse comes in handy here and supports my playstyle.
What I generally really like in everyday life is the ergonomics: The TurtleBeach V2 Pro has a larger, bulkier rear in comparison and is also a bit wider overall. Logitech’s new G Pro X2 Superstrike feels even a touch better but costs three times as much.
I claim: The differences between the 200 Euro mouse from Logitech and the 50 Euro mouse from ATK Gear are not as large as the price might suggest. The fingerprint-prone housing annoys me a bit in both mice.
The optional 4K wireless adapter is also a nice bonus, but not necessarily a must-have.
Conclusion: A real hidden gem for shooter players
For whom is the mouse suitable? With the VXE R1 Pro from ATK Gear, you get a real hidden gem if you don’t want to spend more than 50 Euros for a mouse but still want accuracy and precision.
Especially the successful ergonomics are a strong plus point, why I really like using the mouse in everyday life now.
What alternatives are there?
The Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike currently offers you the most modern technology under the buttons, but it also costs 200 Euros.
The Turtle Beach Burst II Air costs around 100 Euros, also offers a powerful sensor and good performance. The ergonomics require familiarization.
The Glorious Model O Eternal is my wired recommendation: For around 35 Euros, you get a powerful, lightweight mouse, although the software is outdated and only available as legacy.
More gaming mice on MeinMMO: If you are looking for more recommended gaming mice, then check out our buying guide on MeinMMO. Here you will find the best gaming mice that you can currently buy: The best gaming mice for shooters that you can currently buy
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MeinMMO editor Dariusz has once again tested a new shooter on Steam: VOID/BREAKER. And this shooter is a real insider tip.
VOID/BREAKER is a roguelite shooter where we are trapped in a mysterious endless sequence and fight against AI machines for our freedom in this digital space.
The gameplay is heavily inspired by games like Hades, but as a shooter:
You choose a weapon and start a run.
In each run, you have to pass through different areas where enemies are waiting for you.
Upon completing an area, you get a selection of rewards to improve your build.
After a series of successfully completed areas, there is a fight against a powerful boss enemy.
If you die, the run is over and you have to start from the beginning. The collected add-ons from the failed run are lost.
Outside of the run, there are permanent upgrades that you work towards with each run to eventually complete a run fully.
The shooter deliberately plays with your power fantasy. With every run and within each run, with each area, you become stronger and stronger. The loot you receive after completing each area consists of various “add-ons” for your weapons. You can then deal elemental damage, amplify it, or gain special effects and abilities. Piece by piece, you build a strong build.
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VOID/BREAKER: Neuer SF-Shooter setzt auf verrückte Mods für eure Knarren, ist jetzt auf Steam erschienen
A major feature of the game is the destructibility within areas. You can throw explosive barrels and bring buildings down. All of this causes a stun effect on your enemies, which you can also incorporate and plan into your build.
However, even as you get stronger, the rooms do not get easier. On the contrary, the challenge steadily increases, enemies become more numerous, and they have increasingly dangerous attacks.
Skills that are often secondary in shooters
VOID/BREAKER initially seems very simple. The enemies do not pose a great challenge and quickly fall over. However, the shooter is definitely not a walk in the park and requires more skill than I initially thought.
It became tricky during the first playthrough when the number of enemies in a room noticeably increased. I had to keep moving, dodge enemy attacks, and was forced to throw objects at enemies to temporarily stun them.
While the enemies continued to deal little damage, since healing options in roguelites are very limited, I couldn’t afford to get hit.
The difficulty of the game lies especially in the boss fights. Suddenly a skill became important that I know from Hades, Windblown, and similar games, but rarely need to apply in PvP shooters:
dodging.
In the boss fight, dangerous, area-wide attacks come at me, which I must absolutely dodge. While I try not to die, I slowly chip away at the health bar of my colossal opponent.
While in Battlefield, a slide and a bit of bunny hopping are enough for most enemies to hardly hit me, in VOID/BREAKER, I have to dodge giant laser beams. And unlike in Borderlands, I have no respawn, no direct second chance. After failing, I have to fight my way back to the boss fight.
How is the game received otherwise? VOID/BREAKER has been on Steam since August 2025 and has nearly 2,300 reviews with 91% positive ratings. The game thus has a relatively small but dedicated player base and is a real hidden gem.
Players on Steam are particularly convinced by the overall concept of the shooter: fast and agile movement, build crafting with absurd potential, successful gunplay, a destructible environment, and roguelite progression, as well as challenging fights – it just works well.
In Pokémon GO the water research day is coming up. We show you how to make the most of it.
When does the research day start? The research day starts on March 21 at 2:00 PM. It ends at 5:00 PM.
Which Pokémon are the focus? The water research day follows the motto Replay and brings back some old research candidates. These are:
Loturzel
Barschwa
Perlu
You will encounter these three Pokémon when you collect and complete field research during the event. All three will have an increased shiny chance.
In the wild, Karpador, Lampi, and Garstella can be found. They can also be shiny, but do not have an increased rate.
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Pokémon GO shows the new season Memories in Motion in the trailer
How to make the most of the research day?
The most exciting part of the research day is the increased shiny chance. Accordingly, you want to collect as many encounters with Loturzel, Barschwa, and Perlu as possible.
This means: You need to gather as many researches as possible. Proceed as follows:
Visit a PokéStop, spin it, collect the research
Make sure it is a research with Pokémon encounters. Otherwise: Delete.
Ensure that the research is quick to complete. Otherwise: Delete.
Head to the next PokéStop, completing your previously collected researches during this time.
Claim the research, catch the Pokémon.
Visit the next PokéStop and repeat the process.
As PokéStops always need some time to release new researches, you should constantly target and visit new PokéStops. This way, you will get new research tasks.
Importantly: Delete researches that take too much time. Make sure you have as many free research slots as possible when you approach new PokéStops.
Otherwise, you can only hope for your luck and receive the Pokémon as shiny that you wish for. In the coming weeks, you will have even more opportunities to catch many exciting Pokémon. The next month is already approaching rapidly: Here you can find all events in April 2026 in Pokémon GO.
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MeinMMO author Johanna eagerly watched the trailer for the new Spider-Man-movie. The superhero is finally just like in her favorite comics: broke and really the friendly neighborhood Spider.
In the new trailer for the 4th Spider-Man movie in the MCU, we see a Peter Parker who stands without his many gadgets from the previous parts. After the events of the last film No Way Home, Peter Parker had to make the difficult decision to make everyone forget that Peter Parker exists or that he is Spider-Man.
In Brand New Day, it is now about the consequences Peter Parker must face due to this, and he seems to be physically unwell, so he seeks help from Bruce Banner. This also brings new villains into play, including Scorpion, Boomerang, and Tarantula.
Because no one remembers that Peter Parker is Spider-Man, most of his gadgets are gone, which he primarily got through Iron Man/Tony Stark. In this movie, he can probably only rely on what he can make himself.
Seeing Spider-Man so broke is exactly what I wished for from the other MCU movies with the Spider.
You can watch the new trailer here:
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Spider-Man returns in Brand New Day, but no one remembers Peter Parker
Less is More for Superheroes
Don’t get me wrong: I love the Spider-Man trilogy in the MCU. Still, something has always been missing for me: the friendly neighborhood aspect.
With the new spider suit, Peter Parker could access spider arms that assisted him in combat. No question, it’s cool to see a new look for Spidey in the MCU, but that was too much for me. Spider-Man has not been what I loved in the comics so far in the MCU.
In the comics that I devoured as a child, he was just the neighborhood Spider who helped people in his immediate vicinity. He was a friendly, helpful teenager, just with the ability to shoot spider webs.
Even though that seems rather dull compared to what other superheroes experience – like threats that could engulf the whole world – that was exactly the aspect I found so exciting. Because Peter Parker had to come up with much more to defeat his villains.
Taking something away from superheroes or putting them in a seemingly hopeless situation is exactly what I wish for. Only then do superheroes have to be creative and show another nuance than what they have always been. They become more detailed and their character develops.
Seeing Spider-Man like this in Brand New Day makes me really want to watch the movie in theaters. I am also very excited about the upcoming villains!
Sometimes, superheroes are indeed much more interesting when they have fewer resources and are thus not so overwhelmingly powerful. MeinMMO editor Niko Hernes also found this aspect more interesting for the superhero Thor. Without his hammer Mjölnir, he became a completely normal guy: Without the mighty Mjölnir, Thor in Marvel is finally a really good superhero
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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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Crimson Desert: Pets are helpful loot collectors, here’s how you can tame them
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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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 presents its roadmap for the second year of the popular third-person shooter
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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WoW: How to quickly farm 500 mysterious sky shards for the mount “Echo of Aln’Sharan”
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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Lost Ark: Trailer zur Valkyrie zeigt die neue Klasse in Aktion
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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Crimson Desert: Launch trailer shows new bosses, dragon action and the storming of a moving train
The happiness of a gamer makes many players ready for a poly relationship
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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