Just under a month before the launch of the PlayStation 5, many burning questions have been answered, but some details that players are desperately seeking answers to remain a mystery. Like these 4.

When exactly does the PS5 launch? With only about a month left until the official launch of the PS5, the PlayStation 5 will launch on November 19 in Germany and other European countries. In the USA, Canada, Japan, Mexico, and several other countries, Sony’s next-gen console will be available on November 12, one week earlier than in our region.

And regardless of whether technical details, the price, the launch titles, the noise level, or backward compatibility – many of the most pressing questions about the PS5 have already been clarified. However, some aspects surrounding the new PlayStation remain a secret, and players want answers there as soon as possible – like with these 4 mysteries.

When will there finally be more PS5 stock?

This question is likely on the minds of many fans and interested parties. Although the PS5 has been available for pre-order in two waves now, not everyone who wanted to secure Sony’s new console at launch has been able to do so.

Additionally, the pre-orders were somewhat chaotic, there were subsequent cancellations, and some people have “lost” their pre-orders that they thought were secure.

In short: There are still many players who would like to get a PS5 at launch. But will there be more consoles? Is there a 3rd wave? And if so, when? Before launch? For Christmas? Only in 2021? And what about retail?

As of now: It looks bleak, but there is still hope. Currently, the PS5 is sold out. Major retailers like MediaMarkt or Saturn say they will not be accepting new pre-orders for the foreseeable future because the quota is exhausted. Furthermore, it seems that retail will be empty due to Corona at the launch.

An old tweet from Sony, responding to the chaotic 1st wave, promises besides the already completed 2nd wave more consoles by the end of the year. And an insider also stated, that there could be new consoles starting October 5 (none have been released so far). Some players still hope that there might be stock after all. However, “by the end of the year” is a broadly defined term. It could mean anything from the launch period to just before Christmas.

Therefore, many hope for clear communication from Sony. Only the company has an overview of the quantities and can provide accurate information on whether, when, and how many PS5s might be provided.

Which SSDs are certified for the PS5?

The PS5 will offer an ultra-fast SSD that is supposed to reduce loading times to a new level (and according to early hands-on reports, it does), but the storage space is relatively limited at 825 GB. For example, if one were to install the entire PS Plus Collection, which PS5 owners receive with a PS Plus subscription at launch, the SSD would hit its capacity limits.

Some players will want to expand the storage capacity of their PS5. And this is where there are still uncertainties, and many are eagerly waiting for an official word from Sony.

It is now clear that the PS5 will support PCIe 4.0 M.2 NVMe SSDs. But which SSD models exactly? That’s important. Because PS5 games are optimized for the fast SSD of the PlayStation 5. Models that do not meet certain requirements may lead to issues. Therefore, Sony actually wants to publish an official list of certified SSD models for the PS5. But that has not yet happened.

In short: Currently, you should not buy an additional SSD for your PlayStation 5.

What about the user interface of the PS5?

This feature, or rather its absence, is currently being discussed widely. Because just under a month before the launch, it remains a mystery for most.

Apart from a small leak that merely showed the potential boot sequence, we still do not know exactly what the user interface, or the menu of the PS5, looks like.

Even during the first hands-on tests, this feature was reportedly not visible. According to reports, the system menus were not allowed to be opened during the YouTube Gaming Week in Japan.

But why? What is this secrecy about – especially regarding such a feature? This raises questions in the community, and some are worried that Sony might have problems and is hiding the UI for that reason. Others remain calm, pointing out that Sony has always successfully delivered the user interface in all previous PlayStation generations – why should it be different this time?

However, most agree: It’s about time to finally showcase this feature to the fans.

What exactly does the Create button on the DualSense controller of the PS5 do?

Similar to the user interface of the PS5, the new button on the DualSense controller is also a mystery. Instead of a share button, there is now a create button.

But what exactly the new create button can do is still undetermined. Sony is also keeping a big secret regarding this. During the first hands-on experiences reported during the YouTube Gaming Week Japan, this function was reportedly locked – for some reason.

According to rumors, the create button is supposed to work similarly to the share button of the DualShock 4, but it is tied to the Creation Studio, a sort of real-time editing tool. This is supposedly to make the creation of custom content faster and easier than before. However, these are unconfirmed rumors. And that’s why some fans are also hoping for clarity from Sony.

What about you? What details or information regarding the PS5 interest you the most right now? By the way, it is also known: All previously known PS4 games that you cannot play on the PS5

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In January 2021, the MMORPG Wild Terra 2 enters Early Access on Steam. MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch has already tried it during a free testing phase and documented his experiences.

What kind of game is this? Wild Terra 2 is a sandbox MMORPG set in a large, medieval fantasy world. Instead of a linear story with matching quests, the game focuses more on crafting, housing, and finding your own path.

That’s exactly what I experimented with during the free demo, which runs from October 7th to 14th. In about 6 hours of playtime, I built my first houses and experienced some PvP battles with other players.

But what does the game offer in the long run? And could it convince me?

Wild Terra 2 is not the only MMORPG being released in 2020. Which new games have been released so far and how they were received, we will tell you here.

Sandbox MMORPG with surprisingly good graphics

Here’s how the first steps went: At the start of the game, I created a character, although the selection in the demo was not particularly large. Wild Terra 2 does away with classes, so I could only choose between gender and a few appearance options.

The developers definitely need to improve this by the time of Early Access or at least by the full release. Compared to good editors like those in Black Desert, the game cannot hold a candle.

Upon entering the world, I found myself right between several huts belonging to other players. These can be freely placed in the open world and provide you with immediate opportunities to build storage spaces, a workbench, and your own fields.

This is also one of the core tasks in the game. Just like in Wild Terra 1, survival and sandbox are the focus.

However, the many dwellings seem somewhat strange at first. It becomes especially exciting when many players start building in the same place after release.

What does Wild Terra 2 look like? Unlike its predecessor, you move in the new MMORPG in a 3D world in isometric perspective. The game also offers significantly better graphics and smooth animations.

The good graphics struck me positively right from the start. While they are not exceptional, for a smaller project like this, the grass, trees, and water look very decent. Personally, it immediately reminded me of Fractured, a sandbox MMORPG that I also played in alpha, both in terms of gameplay and graphics.

However, I already like Wild Terra 2 a bit better.

The first battles in the game: In Wild Terra 2, you can move either with WASD or by clicking with the left mouse button. With the right mouse button, you attack.

You have various medieval weapons to choose from:

• Swords
• Knives
• Axes
• Blunt weapons
• Throwing weapons
• Bows

Each weapon has its own skill tree and unlocks (currently) up to 3 new skills along with the auto-attack.

However, the combat system is very clunky and, for me, also frustrating. The animations for swings are long and allow the enemy to simply run away. Due to this animation, it is also extremely difficult to hit with throwing weapons or a bow. Even NPC animals often manage to evade easily by simply walking away.

I would assert that I only hit the NPCs in about 33% of all cases. Against other players, it was at most lucky hits. Here, I think, is where the demo status is most apparent.

Building huts, creating farms, and fighting against players

What do you do in the game? In the first few hours, I mainly spent following the quests that the game offers as a sort of “tutorial”.

You are given tasks to gather materials and craft weapons, equipment, and buildings in your own little village. When crafting, you have many disciplines and hundreds of recipes to choose from that you master right from the start. The amount is quite impressive for a demo.

An interesting factor is that every gathering and crafting has an associated success rate. This can often be increased to 100% with a higher level, but you usually start at 30-60% when discovering a new material. However, the system can also be super frustrating when crafting an expensive item. Because the resources used are lost on a failure.

Balanced diet: In the game, you also need to make sure that you eat regularly. Skipping meals doesn’t kill you, but it makes you tired and hungry. As a result, you can’t gather materials, can’t sprint anymore, and are nearly useless.

Interestingly, your character wants to eat a balanced diet. So you need to consume meat, vegetables, fruit, and mushrooms evenly. This way, you gain the highest stamina regeneration in the game.

But beware: You should identify the mushrooms first. Some of them are poisonous!

PvP and death: After some time, I began to explore the surroundings and encountered the first other players. Players 1 and 2 simply ignored me, but the third attacked me immediately. Thanks to his better equipment, I stood no chance and was killed by him.

However, death had only limited consequences since I apparently can only be “knocked out” in the starter zone. This means you lose no items.

Later, however, I discovered a level-15 zone where a rat killed me. In this “real death”, I lost my entire inventory. This is certainly not for everyone. However, you can return to the place of your death and retrieve the loot. Whether other players can steal it, I currently cannot say – at least there were no other players nearby at my death.

Housing and farming: After this admittedly frustrating death, I started creating more content in my house and fencing it in.

It quickly became clear: The game involves quite a bit of grind. After 6 hours, I have only scratched the surface of crafting, and those who want to can certainly spend dozens of hours on it. I have also not been able to intensively engage with the taming system and mounts.

According to the developers, you will be able to upgrade your hut to a castle, which will then be besieged. Whether this actually works out in reality is hard to say.

Interestingly, my house on day 2 simply disappeared because I “logged out for too long”. However, all items ended up in my inventory. Whether this only applies to the demo or if it continues like this in the later game, I cannot yet say.

Exploration as a positive aspect: What I liked about Wild Terra 2 was the exploration of the game world. It featured various buildings like an old sawmill or an abandoned town where I found chests with loot.

For gathering and crafting, I constantly had to look at the ground to pick up sticks and food. There is no large indicator showing where the next materials are. Anyone wandering the world with closed eyes will actually miss something.

Conclusion after 6 hours: Plenty of sandbox and survival

If you are looking for a classic theme park MMORPG, you will not find it in Wild Terra 2. The game fully focuses on sandbox and survival aspects – and that also involves a lot of grinding and frustration.

In the demo, the many crafting disciplines, the food system, and the selection of weapons are already impressive. The graphics and sound are decent for an indie MMORPG, though not outstanding. During the thunderstorm at night, I felt somewhat transported into the world of Minecraft by the sounds.

However, when it comes to character creation, the combat system, and the explanations of the game (when do you die, when are you knocked out, etc.), the MMORPG still owes quite a bit. Especially in combat, a lot needs to change. I would wish for something along the lines of Albion Online. This game also uses the isometric perspective but has a smoother transition between walking, fighting, and the different animations.

However, one must consider that this playtest report only reflects a demo version and the first hours of play. Nonetheless, the game was well-visited during my gaming session.

In January, the MMORPG will enter Early Access on Steam. I will take advantage of that to try the game in more depth.

Alexander Leitsch

MMORPG expert at MeinMMO

Wild Terra 2 is among the 17 most exciting MMORPGs currently in development. You can find out which the others are in the corresponding list.

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