We will tell you for whom buying an Xbox Series S is worthwhile

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 11 minutes

You want a next-gen console, but you haven’t gotten an Xbox Series X? We present reasons why the Xbox Series S might still be worth it for you.

The key insights at a glance:

  • The Xbox Series S is the cheapest and smallest next-gen console.
  • The Xbox Game Pass offers a wide selection of games for a low price.
  • Without a disc drive, the Series S primarily caters to digital needs 
  • The Series S is primarily suitable for casual gamers or as a second console.
  • For those who need a lot of storage, the Series S is not an option.
  • The Series X offers 4K, the Series S only 1440p and 4K scaling.
  • The Series S is likely to remain a niche product: In a MeinMMO survey, the console received 2.46 %.

What is the Xbox Series S? In early September, Microsoft introduced the Xbox Series S alongside the Xbox Series X. The Series S is a digital version of the Xbox, without a disc drive. Microsoft has made more adjustments compared to the Series X.

What is this article about? The smaller version of the Xbox offers some advantages when compared directly to the Xbox Series X or the PS5.

The Series X is currently sold out, and it might be difficult to get one at release. If you want to experience next-gen gaming right at launch, you might want to take a look at the Series S.

In this article, we want to introduce you to the smallest next-gen console in more detail and explain who would benefit from this console and who should consider taking a look at the Series S.

Xbox Series X vs Xbox Series S: The consoles at a glance

Xbox Series SXbox Series X   
GPU   AMD RDNA2 with up to 4 Teraflops 20 CUs at 1.565 MhzAMD RDNA2 with up to 12.15 Teraflops 52 CUs at 1.845 Mhz
StorageNVMe SSD with 512 GB       NVMe SSD with 1 TB       
CPU8-Core AMD Zen 2 3.6 GHz       8-Core AMD Zen 2 3.8 GHz       
RAM10 GB GDDR6 RAM16 GB GDDR6   
DriveNoneBlu-ray

Price of the Xbox Series S makes it the cheapest next-gen console

We now know the prices of all next-gen consoles:

  • The Xbox Series X costs 499 €, the S variant 299 €.
  • Sony’s PS5 also costs 499 €, the PS5 Digital Edition costs 399 €.

The Xbox Series S is thus the cheapest next-gen console. So, if you want to enter the world of consoles cheaply, you don’t have to fork out 500 euros immediately.

What do you get for the price? With the Xbox Series S, you also get a new controller. These cost between 60 and 70 euros at Amazon. This way, the price of the Xbox Series S is even more worthwhile.

Especially due to the Xbox Game Pass, the Series S is currently particularly worthwhile: At the moment, there is no cheaper combination to enter next-gen gaming than with Game Pass and Series S.

Buy Xbox Series S:
Pre-order Xbox Series S for 299.99 euros at MediaMarkt
Pre-order Xbox Series S for 299.99 euros at Amazon
Pre-order Xbox Series S for 299.99 euros at Saturn

What does the Game Pass offer: The Game Pass is one of the most important reasons why interest in the Xbox has increased significantly. And even the purchase of Bethesda by Microsoft could make the Game Pass even more interesting in the long run. For MeinMMO editor Leya Jankowski, the Game Pass is a reason why she wants to switch to Xbox. For her, it also plays a role that she wants to turn off her PC as a work device and then be able to game on the console. Especially the combination of Game Pass and Series S is currently unbeatable in price.

Furthermore, Microsoft has now announced that right on schedule with the launch of the Xbox Series X and S, EA Play will be available in the Xbox Game Pass. This means that upon the release of the Xbox Series X, you can access around 60 EA games in addition to the previous ones. Whether the latest installment FIFA 21 will be included is still unknown, but thanks to EA Play, you can at least play a 10-hour demo.

How important the price of consoles is for users was already shown in a Twitter poll about next-gen in early February: Here, 37.5% of users voted for price as the most important factor, followed by 30% for backward compatibility. There is also now clarity: 

  • Microsoft had already explained that thanks to backward compatibility, many games will also run on the Xbox Series X and Series S.
  • Many PS4 games should also work on the PS5 thanks to backward compatibility, according to Sony’s CEO.

What do you have to give up at this price? Anyone purchasing the Xbox Series S for 299 euros will have to make compromises in certain areas. Because the Series S offers less performance, no Blu-ray drive, and with 512 GB, the storage is also tighter compared to the Xbox Series X.

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As an alternative or second console

Some users have told us in a survey on MeinMMO that they are indeed interested in owning both next-gen consoles. And especially for gamers who want to buy both consoles, the Xbox Series S could be a good alternative. 

If you want to use the Game Pass and have already purchased a PS5, acquiring a PC would be a significantly more expensive alternative. With the Series S, you can use the Xbox Game Pass relatively cheaply. 

This way, you don’t have to spend 500 euros on the Xbox Series X and pay significantly less with just under 300 euros than for the PS5 Digital Edition, which costs about 100 euros more at 399 euros. Thus, you can experience Xbox games or the Xbox Game Pass relatively cheaply.

Question of size? Xbox Series S is space-saving compared to the X

Some users may have already noticed that the new consoles Xbox Series X and PS5 will be large.

The Xbox Series S is significantly smaller compared to its big brother or the PS5. Microsoft even claims it is 60% smaller than the Series X. This is particularly evident in a visual comparison: When you place the consoles side by side, you can clearly see that the white box is much smaller than the black Series X.

Xbox Series S images:

  • Xbox Series X Series S Side by Side
  • Xbox Series X Series S Title
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Xbox Series S vs Xbox Series X: The size difference is clearly visible.

Weight of the Xbox Series S: The smallest console weighs 1.93 kg. The Xbox Series X weighs significantly more at 4.46 kg.

If size is important to you: If you have space issues or simply don’t want to place a large console in your living room, the Xbox Series S could also be an option.

Xbox Series S: The question of storage space

Xbox Series S hard drive: The storage of the Xbox Series S is only 512 GB, which is half the size of the Xbox Series X, which offers 1 TB of storage. The price for a storage extension for the Xbox Series X/S is now known. If you’re considering whether to buy the Xbox Series X or S, you should think about what type you are:

  • Are you a gamer who installs many games and quickly fills up your hard drive, so an SSD with 512 GB could run out fast? If so, you should go straight for the Xbox Series X.
  • If 512 GB is completely sufficient for you because you play 2 favorite games and switch out your other games or prefer to stream, then you can choose the Series S.
Xbox Series X Memory Card
With the memory card, the internal storage can be expanded. However, it costs 240 euros for 1 TB.

Games on Series S are smaller: Games on the Xbox Series S require about 30% less storage space than on the Xbox Series X (via turn-on.de). The reason is simple: Since the games on the Series S run at a lower resolution, the textures are also smaller.

Xbox Series S external hard drive: You can still use external hard drives via USB on the Xbox Series S. However, you need to keep a few things in mind:

  • You can still play old Xbox One, Xbox 360, and original Xbox games from it.    
  • But for games optimized for Xbox Series X/S, you will need the internal storage.

Why is the Series X a better option here? The price for the storage extension of the Xbox Series X/S is 240 euros for 1 TB. However, the price of the Xbox Series X is about 500 euros. If you buy the Series S but know that you need more storage, you will end up paying significantly more:

  • Series S (299 €) + 1 TB storage (240 €) = 540 €
  • The Xbox Series X costs 499 € and offers 1 TB of storage right from the start.

Do I even need a disc drive?

Many gamers today mainly play digitally, as many games are now either tied to online services or focus directly on an online world like MMOs. Disc buyers are rarely at an advantage today, as hefty day-one patches mean they have to download the patches just as digital buyers do. Instead, disc buyers are more interested in collector’s editions or other cool bonuses that often come with the retail versions.

How strong is digital gaming? The increasing number of gamers playing digitally and especially buying digital games is also evident in the numbers: In the coronavirus month of April alone, the gaming industry generated over 10 billion dollars through digital sales (via computerbase.de). For those who have been buying games digitally for years, the lack of a drive in the S version should not be a problem.

So, if you only want to stream your games from the Xbox Game Pass or play your favorite MMOs on the console, the Xbox Series S could also be a cheap alternative. Even older games like Destiny 2 benefit from the new console.

What speaks against a digital console? For players who, for example, value used games or have many games stored away, the Series S might not be an option.

Contention over 4K gaming – who is it worth it for?

Xbox Series S performance: The main difference between the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S is the performance difference since the Series S offers less performance on paper.

  • The Xbox Series X offers native resolutions of up to 4K    
  • The Xbox Series S offers a maximum native resolution of 1440p (WQHD) but can upscale to 4K.
Digital resolutions compared; Source: Wikipedia.com

Who plays in 4K today? This also raises the question of potential console buyers. Consoles are mainly used on TV screens, but these are not as widely spread as Full HD devices. According to Statista, about 31% of US households had a 4K television in 2018. For example, in Asia (via ihs.com), they are even less common.

For gamers, Full HD remains the standard. An example of this is the Steam hardware survey. While this cannot be representative of all gamers, it still shows trends among gamers. In the August 2020 numbers, 65.55% of all participants played in Full HD (1920 x 1080).    

  • At least 6.59% played in WQHD (2560 x 1440).    
  • Only 2.24% played in 4K (3840 x 2160).

    • Professional gamers also prefer Full HD rather than 4K. According to wepc.com, this is largely because larger screens are more strenuous for e-sports players, putting more strain on their eyes.

    • For users who want to buy a 4K TV for gaming, the Series S is not an option. Here, the extra 200 € should be justified.
    • If, on the other hand, you mainly want to watch movies in 4K and don’t care much about resolution while gaming, the Xbox Series S could be an option.

    Xbox Series S HDMI 2.0: Both Xbox consoles also support the latest HDMI 2.1 standard, which you need for 4K.

    Xbox Series S vs Xbox One X: In direct comparison with the previous generation, you should consider several things. The Xbox One X is now available for around 300 € with a game and controller, making the bundle hardly more expensive than the Xbox Series S. However, some points should be considered here: 

    • The Xbox Series X/S is not worth it for Xbox One X owners who mainly want to watch movies in 4K on their console. Here, the Xbox Series S offers no advantages and may even present a disadvantage due to the lack of a drive.
    • For players who do not own an Xbox One X, the Series S at 300 euros could offer a fair entry into the Xbox world. In this case, you should not opt for a used Xbox One X and instead go straight for the S version. The Series S offers more performance and modern hardware at the same price as the Xbox One X.
    • Players who own an Xbox One X and want to enjoy 4K natively should go directly for the Xbox Series X. Here, the Series S is also not worthwhile.
    Recommended controllers for Xbox and PC can be found in our purchasing advice on controllers.
    Xbox Series X Cross

    What speaks against an Xbox Series S?

    We have mainly mentioned arguments for why purchasing an Xbox Series S could be worthwhile. Here, we want to highlight a few points regarding who the purchase of the Series S might not be worthwhile or what players should consider carefully.

    Blu-rays, DVDs, and Co: If you have a large library of many DVDs and Blu-rays, you should think carefully about purchasing an Xbox Series S. You cannot play these discs with the console, as it strictly relies on digital media.

    But also users considering purchasing an Xbox Series X mainly as a media platform should consider this: Microsoft also promotes its Xbox One X as a perfect playback device for UHD TVs. With the current generation, you can easily watch 4K videos and movies without having to invest 500 euros in the new console.

    The internet connection: The Xbox Series S relies on a purely digital connection, which requires an internet connection. If you want to use your digital console sensibly, you need a decent internet connection (Via Dslvergleich.net):

    • Under 10 Mbit/s is considered slow. For comparison: Emails, browsing, and similar tasks require 1 Mbit/s, and the Netflix service requires at least 6 Mbit/s for HD streaming.
    • You need at least 16 Mbit/s to navigate smoothly through the internet, watch videos, and play online games. Below that, it can be difficult, especially if you share internet connections with several people in your household. Services like Xbox Cloud Gaming require a download speed of at least 10 megabits per second (Mbps). 
    • If you have 50 Mbit/s or even 100 Mbit/s bandwidth available, you don’t have to worry about game downloads or smooth streaming.

    Don’t buy the Series S if you want the best graphics: If you are an enthusiast, own the corresponding technology for 4K, or want to enjoy everything at the best settings, stay away from the Series S and go directly for the Xbox Series X.

    Xbox Series S or X: Pros and Cons of the smallest console

    In conclusion, we briefly present who would benefit from purchasing and who should think carefully about buying: 

    Xbox Series S: Who is the console worth it for?

    • For gamers who definitely don’t need 4K and won’t buy anything 4K in the future    
    • As an affordable second console alongside the PS5 or an Xbox Series X    
    • For young players who want to game and hardly think about 4K and such
    • Casual gamers who play a few rounds of FIFA, Fortnite, and such and don’t need high performance

    Xbox Series S: Who is the console not worth it for?

    • Players who generally want 4K gaming or own appropriate 4K-capable equipment
    • Gamers with a large library of DVDs, Blu-rays, and retail games or who enjoy buying used games
    • Users with a weak internet connection
    • Players who always want the best graphics
    • If you install many games simultaneously and need more storage overall than the 512 GB offered by the Xbox Series S, you should opt for the Series X instead.
    Pros
    • cheapest next-gen gaming package consisting of console and Game Pass
    • good second console for PS5 or Xbox Series X
    • very small, compact size
    • current state of technology
    • Older Xbox titles also run on Series S
    Cons
    • Small SSD with only 512 GB of storage
    • conditionally advisable for internet connections under 10 Mb/s
    • only 1440p and no 4K

    More about Xbox: You can find all information about the Xbox Series X in our overview here on MeinMMO: 

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    5 Online games and MMOs in October 2020 that we recommend

    Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 9 minutes

    October 2020 brings a fresh mix of exciting new games as well as promising updates for existing titles. We have picked out the 5 MMOs and online games that we warmly recommend to you in October 2020, despite the cold temperatures.

    What kind of games are these? The selected games here are all online games that you can play together with friends or randoms. Some of these games are newly released in October, while others offer a special update with features that make a return well worth it.

    The selected titles on the following pages are a mixed bag. The order is arbitrary and does not reflect any ratings. Additionally, you will find an outlook on further innovations in October on the last page, which will only arrive at the end of the month.

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    Genshin Impact – Action RPG

    Genre: Action RPG | Developer: miHoYo | Platform: PC, PS4, Android, iOS | Release Date: September 28, 2020 | Model: Free2Play

    What kind of game is this? In the anime action role-playing game Genshin Impact, you choose between a male or female twin and go hunting for monsters and loot. The game is free-to-play and is funded through microtransactions.

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    You battle monsters, explore the world, and complete quests. As you do so, you unlock more and more characters. This can be achieved either through regular gameplay or via a controversial gacha system, where you need to spend real money to obtain loot boxes with weapons or heroes.

    These are the highlights of Genshin Impact

    Genshin Impact visually strongly resembles the game Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Our MeinMMO author Larissa Then also sees clear parallels to Nintendo’s Zelda franchise and thus loves Genshin Impact particularly.

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    However, Genshin Impact has more highlights beyond the graphics and style:

    • Action combat system with combos
    • Beautiful fantasy world to explore
    • Exciting story with surprising twists
    • Lovingly designed characters
    • Co-op mode with up to three players starting from adventure level 16
    • Crossplay between PC and mobile and PS4 and mobile.
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    Why should you play Genshin Impact in October?

    If you enjoy cute anime graphics in a cel-shaded look and want to engage in action-packed battles with various uniquely designed heroes, then Genshin Impact is the right choice for you. Many players also find it particularly handy that thanks to crossplay and cross-progression, you can seamlessly switch between playing on PC and a mobile device. PS4 players can also switch to mobile, but not from PC to console.

    The only critical aspect seen by some players is the gacha system. However, at least a small amount of the premium currency needed for this is also available in the game, and you are not immediately forced to spend real money.

    Important: If you want to get Genshin Impact, be sure to check our download tip. Otherwise, it might take a long time for the game to be downloaded. Once the game is there, you should also check out our 6 tips for starting Genshin Impact.

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    Caution! The new AS VAL in CoD MW & Warzone kills you even through multiple walls

    Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 2 minutes

    The AS VAL has brought the 13th assault rifle to the arsenal in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare & Warzone and is apparently a real wallbanger. Don’t be surprised if you get shot from some strange directions soon.

    Is it really that intense? Yes, indeed. The AS VAL has been introduced to the game with Season 6 and is a resounding success. In its current form, the rifle is an absolute camper fright, but also a bit unfair.

    You can shoot through just about any wall, and the armor-piercing bullets of the weapon can penetrate multiple barriers on the way to the target. If you know where to shoot, you can score kills over long distances with several obstacles in the way. Here you can find out how to unlock the AS VAL.

    What does it look like? The YouTuber and CoD expert “TheXclusiveAce” has released a short English video about the wallbang gun, showing how strong the weapon’s penetration power is:

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    He shoots through wood, metal, meters-thick stone walls, and the bullets are practically unstoppable. The weapon even fires through multiple walls. Although they lose some damage along the way, the projectiles allow for insane kills that weren’t possible before. Conversely, you can also get taken out from the most impossible directions now.

    How can I use this effectively? To utilize the wallbang, you need to use the ammunition attachment “SPP 10-S Magazine.” This gives you 10 armor-piercing bullets in the magazine, and the weapon fires semi-automatically. The switch is worth it, and you don’t even need the perk “Full Metal Jacket” to trigger the devastating effect.

    If you mix this with the tactical equipment “Snapshot Grenade,” you can really get going. With the item, you can briefly see enemies through walls within its effective range. So if you suspect a camper around the next corner, throw the grenade, shoot at the revealed enemy through the wall, and get rid of that annoying corner camper.

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    The AS VAL comes with a built-in suppressor and wallbang features.

    Will it stay like this? The wall penetration seems a bit overpowered, and a change may be coming. No statement from the developers has been found yet.

    The weapon’s abilities are strong, but you also need to know where the enemy is located. In combat against enemies behind cover, this thing is absolutely overpowered, and a covered enemy must change position to avoid being overwhelmed by your penetration power. This factor should be observed; it could indeed be a little “overpowered.”

    What could actually become a problem are cheaters. Modern Warfare and especially the free-to-play Warzone suffer from a nasty hacker plague. Cheaters can see enemies through walls thanks to their wallhacks. For them, this new weapon is truly a blessing, as annoying walls can sometimes be really frustrating when you want to take out all enemies immediately and without chances of resistance.

    What do you think about this thing? Absolutely overpowered or just a nice toy due to the small magazine?

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    GTA Online celebrates its birthday today – players disappointed by “gifts”

    Eilyn Rapp Eilyn Rapp Reading time 2 minutes

    In GTA 5 Online a new event week has started. Additionally, GTA Online is celebrating its 7th anniversary. This combination led to hopes for a strong bonus week, but players are now disappointed by the “gifts.”

    What are GTA bonuses? Every Thursday, a new bonus week begins in GTA 5 Online. This means that players earn more GTA dollars and RP (for level-ups) for certain actions. Other areas offer discounts on vehicles or properties.

    However, since today, on October 1st, is the birthday of GTA Online, players expected cool bonuses, discounts, and some larger gifts. After all, Rockstar already let players choose which activity they would like to have double rewards in a bonus week.

    Looking at the new bonuses this week found by dataminers on reddit and Twitter, some players say:

    • “Isn’t this the day GTA Online was released? Aren’t they doing something special? Especially since today the new bonus week starts.”
    • “This is one way to celebrate 7 years of GTA Online…”
    • “One might think they would bring something special for the 7th anniversary of GTA Online… or not?”
    • “7th anniversary and we get this… The next update has to be special or this will be the end of the game.”
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    Players expected a strong bonus week to celebrate the 7th birthday of GTA Online

    What’s in the new bonus week of GTA Online

    What bonuses are active? This week, there are double rewards in various areas of the game:

    • “Diamond adversary” modes
    • Business Battles
    • “Special vehicle work” missions

    The podium car has changed: Along with new money bonuses, the car that spins on the podium of the casino has also changed. You can now find the Coil Brawler there.

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    The off-road vehicle can now be won at the lucky wheel

    Players already suspected that there is a trick to definitely get the podium car in GTA Online.

    Current discounts and gifts in GTA Online

    Where can you save now? So you can invest your earned money right away, the bonus week also offers discounts on various vehicles and properties. In addition, there are further gifts:

    • Offices – 40% discount
    • Office upgrades – 30% discount
    • Vehicle storage – 25% discount
    • Blazer Aqua – 40%
    • Ramp Buggy – 40%
    • Phantom Wedge – 40%
    • Red The Diamond Classic T-Shirt – free

    These are the discounts and gifts that have been added this new week. The other discounts remained the same as we had last week.

    What is the problem with the bonus week now? The disappointment is likely primarily due to the lack of special gifts to celebrate the 7th birthday. Players might have expected a special money bonus or a gifted vehicle, as is usually the case at Christmas.

    But even the repetition of the discounts seems to contribute to the disappointment, as only a few new ones have been added. A fresh wind would certainly also be desired outside the birthday celebration.

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    Overwatch gave itself away: That was a stupid idea

    Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

    For a limited time, many fans could grab Overwatch for free. However, it did not go as planned, which is why the promotion was shortened by 3 months.

    It is currently quite quiet around Overwatch. No wonder, as many players are already mentally at Overwatch 2 and a large part of the development seems to have been shifted there as well. New information will probably only be available at BlizzConline in February. Only the Overwatch League is still ongoing and continues to try to retain viewers and satisfy the fans. However, a PR campaign has now failed miserably and had to be ended after just one hour.

    What was it about? The Overwatch team Boston Uprising wanted to do something good for its fans and bring more players into Blizzard’s hero shooter. Therefore, they launched a campaign where interested parties only had to fill out an online form and would then receive a free copy of Overwatch after a few days. Apparently, there was no catch – you signed up, and there you had Overwatch.

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    The campaign was short-lived – there are now many long faces.

    What happened next? The requests for this free offer literally exploded. Word spread quickly that you could get a version of Overwatch for free from the Boston Uprising team. Whether this applied to fans or not was not important. Fans from other teams or people who did not follow the Overwatch League could also access it.

    This led to so many requests that the page was closed after just one hour. The offer was initially supposed to run until January 15, 2021.

    Those who registered in time will receive their Overwatch copy in the coming days.

    The Overwatch League is fighting for survival anyway – some of the best players are gone, like Sinatraa.

    Did the offer apply to us too? No. To receive the free version of Overwatch in that short time, you had to have a residence in the USA. “We Europeans” did not really miss anything. However, if you are still interested in Overwatch, you should keep an eye on the various teams in the league. There might be a campaign where European players can secure a copy of Overwatch.

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    Are there going to be more such campaigns? That is virtually certain. The Vice President of the Overwatch League, Jon Spector, has already confirmed on Twitter that they are working with the various teams to bring Overwatch and League Tokens to fans through different promotional activities.

    So keep your eyes peeled if you are interested in a free version of Overwatch.

    Recently, there has been frequent criticism that Blizzard is making Overwatch players “starve” – for example, from Seagull.

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    How will it continue with Genshin Impact? – Leaks and rumors about new content

    Irina Moritz Irina Moritz Reading time 4 minutes

    The co-op RPG Genshin Impact has been out for only a few days, and already there is news about what the future holds for the game. A leak in the official Genshin subreddit revealed 4 characters that may be playable.

    These contents are confirmed: During a stream by the developers miHoYo at the Tokyo Game Show, a new character was announced. His name is Dainsleif, and he is a swordsman from Khaen’riah.

    According to the stream, Dainsleif carries a heavy past. A tweet from the official Genshin account also refers to him as a “Truth-Seeker.” His Japanese voice actor is Kenjirou Tsuda, known for his role as Seto Kaiba in Yu-Gi-Oh!

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    Dainsleif, the first confirmed new character from Genshin Impact

    However, his star rank and element are unknown. Fans speculate based on his appearance that he may have 4 to 5 stars and the element Cryo.

    On the official Genshin Impact page, attentive fans have also discovered a new tab in the character overview. On the left in the column where the two cities of the game are listed, there is a new tab labeled “Coming Soon.”

    This indicates that the developer will soon introduce a new city or area at that point. A leak on reddit also reveals which city it could be.

    Leaks and rumors about update 1.1

    Where does the info come from? The leaks were originally posted by several users in the official Genshin Impact subreddit. The images of the new characters and info about the update supposedly come from the test servers.

    It is unclear how reliable this information is; however, all posts were deleted by the subreddit moderation with the note:

    Content from the CN 1.1. test server is under NDA (non-disclosure agreement)

    Moderators in the Genshin subreddit

    This suggests that this information is real. However, it should still be taken with caution.

    The reddit posts were noticed by the YouTuber Demone Kim, who uploaded and commented on them on his channel.

    What was leaked? According to Demone Kim, the reddit post contained some general info about update 1.1.

    • Continuation of the storyline quest starting at AR 30
    • A new event with rewards
    • New playable characters
    • A new area with the city “Inazuma.” It is speculated that this is the “Coming Soon” city on the official page
    • A new character that will be obtained after reaching adventure rank 42

    Additionally, according to the leak, some system updates are planned, such as daily bonuses, a friends and messaging system, and ultra graphics settings for PC players. The game will apparently become even prettier than it already is, which is celebrated by the players.

    Which characters were leaked? In total, images of 4 characters that are supposed to be playable in the future reached the subreddit, and they sound like an interesting addition to the current roster of the RPG.

    3 of them are already in the game and will be encountered during the storyline. So if you don’t want to be spoiled on who you will meet during your gameplay, just check out the first completely new character.

    You can see them in Demone Kim’s video. The new character is shown starting at minute 1:50:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJRbtd1oUVU

    This is Xinyan: The new character is Xinyan. She has a 4-star rank and uses Pyro as her element.

    The interesting thing about Xinyan is also her weapon. In the artwork, none of the classic weapons currently available in Genshin Impact can be seen. Instead, she rocks some kind of guitar or bass. Therefore, many fans speculate that it might be a new weapon type.

    From now on, the characters that have already appeared in the Genshin Impact story follow.

    This is Zhongli: The first of the two 5-star characters is Zhongli. The artwork shows that he is a geo character and wields a spear as a weapon. He is already present in the current version of Genshin Impact, and you will meet him during the story (adventure rank about 29).

    This is Childe: The second of the two 5-star characters is Childe, whom you will also encounter later in the story (adventure rank about 23). He uses the Hydro element.

    In the new artwork, he also seems to be using some kind of spear as a weapon. Attentive fans have pointed out that this is unusual. In the game, he wields two daggers, which can also be seen in the artwork upon closer inspection. It is speculated that he might be able to switch between the two weapon types.

    Genshin Impact Start Title
    Genshin Impact offers a whole range of colorful and diverse characters. However, it seems that even more are about to be added.

    This is Diona: Lastly, a second 4-star character has been introduced. She is again a character that currently appears as an NPC in the game. Her name is Diona, and she uses Cryo as her element.

    As with other characters, nothing is known about her abilities yet, but there are again speculations. Fans suspect that the crosses on her artwork indicate that she could be a healing character.

    Are you just starting out in Genshin Impact and don’t know which of the many characters to take on your team? Then check out our guide to the best teams.

    This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
    Source(s):
    1. Demone Kim
    2. PWARGaming
    3. TGS-Stream

    CoD Black Ops Cold War introduces Zombies – Here’s what’s in the popular coop mode

    Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 5 minutes

    The new Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War has finally officially introduced its Zombie mode. We summarize the key information after the Zombies reveal and explain what is in the latest iteration of the popular co-op mode.

    Many have been waiting for this: On the evening of September 30th, it was finally time. After both the single-player part of Black Ops Cold War and the multiplayer of the new CoD were introduced, Activision and Treyarch presented the latest interpretation of the popular Zombie mode.

    A new trailer provided the first real insights and numerous new details about the co-op part of CoD Cold War.

    What is Zombies anyway? “Call of Duty” – and especially Black Ops – veterans don’t need much explanation – here almost everyone knows the flagship of the CoD spin-offs from Treyarch. But if you don’t know Zombies yet: It is a very popular PvE survival mode that has complemented numerous parts of Call of Duty. The goal is to survive maps packed with puzzles while shooting through masses of the eponymous undead.

    You start poorly equipped and usually collect money for weapons and equipment or power-ups to withstand the furious zombie hordes. The matches proceed in waves, with each wave normally increasing the difficulty level. The zombie maps are also sprinkled with traps and Easter eggs and tell a crazy story that often ventures into the supernatural.

    What captivates many about Zombies is the high replay value of the co-op mode. It may take dozens of rounds and hours until you even come close to understanding what it’s all about and how to master the map. There are also special Easter eggs and small story fragments everywhere that reveal more about the dark backgrounds – all while under pressure, as the waves of the undead really make life difficult.

    Check out the trailer for the Zombie mode in CoD Cold War here: If you don’t know Zombies at all or are curious about what the latest version of the mode has to offer, check out the Zombies reveal trailer here:

    https://youtu.be/h9ef9zeiiqE

    Zombie Mode in Black Ops Cold War – What we officially know after the reveal of the CoD 2020 co-op

    Here we summarize the key information after the reveal of the new Zombie mode of CoD: Black Ops Cold War for you:

    When will the mode actually be released? Zombies is an integral part of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, launching as a co-op mode alongside the main game on November 13, 2020.

    The story of Zombies: Zombies from Cold War puts players in the roles of various characters from a team called Requiem. They are led by the iconic character Grigori Weaver from Black Ops 1.

    The story of the latest Zombie addition elegantly combines the narrative of Cold War with the Zombie experience. After two teams have already disappeared without a trace, the CIA team Requiem is sent there to investigate an old Nazi bunker from World War II, where many “decade-old” secrets are buried. In the process, they uncover dark Cold War experiments surrounding “The Machine,” which unleashes a new Zombie threat.

    Another team, dispatched by the Soviets, the Omega group, is also supposed to interfere in the story, as Treyarch mentions. Here you can watch the intro video for the Zombie mode. This gives you an initial glimpse of how the Zombie story unfolds in Black Ops Cold War:

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    The maps: The main map is called “Die Maschine” and will feature numerous references to old Zombie maps, such as a version of the popular map “Nacht der Untoten.”

    It is still unclear how large the map will be, but it looks massive in the trailer. It will likely take a while for players to discover everything the map has to offer.

    By the way, post-launch content is free. All upcoming new maps and Zombie experiences will be made available to all players for free – across all platforms. Previously, new Zombie maps were usually tied to DLCs or a season pass.

    What’s new in gameplay: While the gameplay will stick to the beloved formula of classic round-based combat, several changes have been made.

    Here’s the most important information about gameplay:

    • Exfiltration: This is likely the biggest change. If your entire team is in trouble, you will have the opportunity to escape via helicopter. So you don’t have to wait for the otherwise inevitable death. While you wait for the helicopter’s arrival, many more additional undead will be unleashed, but if you succeed in holding out and then escape, you can expect some rewards.
    • Perks: Classic Zombie perks will return – with a fitting Cold War aesthetic. Fan favorites like Juggernog and Speed Cola are included. There is no longer a limit to how many perks you can consume if you have enough points.
    • Equipment: You can find (or craft) lethal, tactical, and support equipment all over the map. From grenades, turrets to helicopter gunners – there’s plenty there to help you survive against the zombies in a pinch.
    • Field Upgrades: Another means are these proactive abilities that add extra tactical depth to teamwork. You charge these abilities by killing zombies and can activate them when things get tight. From offensive buffs to abilities that aid in healing or reviving, there’s a lot to choose from.
    • Weapon Rarity: In addition to the return of the Pack-a-Punch machine, where you can transform your weapons, all weapons will now have a rarity level. The higher the rarity, the higher the damage output and the better the attachments for the weapon. For the first time, every weapon can also be important for later rounds. Additionally, it aims to bring more variety and fun to wall buys and the mystery box.
    • You will be able to use weapons and your own loadouts that you assemble with the gunsmith feature.
    • For the first time, you won’t only be able to use the 4 characters from Zombies but also some characters from the campaign like Frank Woods or operators from the multiplayer mode of CoD Black Ops Cold War.

    Dead Ops Arcade 3 – popular arcade mode makes a comeback: Activision has teased that Dead Ops Arcade, a fan-favorite top-down shooter from the previous two Black Ops games (1 and 3), will return with CoD Cold War.

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    This is what the predecessor looked like – Dead Ops Arcade 2

    Instead of controlling a character in the traditional first-person view of Call of Duty, you controlled a character in the style of a twin-stick shooter from above, running across various maps, killing zombies, collecting power-ups, and more.

    Unfortunately, aside from the teaser that Dead Ops Arcade will receive a sequel with Cold War, nothing else is known about the mode yet. There have been neither screenshots, nor gameplay, nor other details available.

    Cross-progression: Black Ops Cold War will offer cross-progression – regardless of multiplayer or Zombies. You will be able to unlock and use weapons and equipment across all modes. Also, XP can be gained everywhere, meaning: progress (for rank and battle pass) can be made in all modes, weapons can be leveled up in all modes.

    Crossplay and Cross-Generation Play: Like the main game, Zombies in Black Ops Cold War will offer crossplay and cross-generation play. This means: Your squads in Zombies can consist of players on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, or Xbox One simultaneously. There are no limits – neither platform nor generational.

    By the way, soon you will be able to try Black Ops Cold War in a beta test yourself. You can find out more about it here: CoD Cold War: Beta starts in October on PS4, Xbox One, PC – Here’s how to participate

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    Ubisoft washes really dirty laundry: hate and envy between teams

    Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 9 minutes

    This group circulated comics about him portraying Ancel as someone who makes a lot of money, has his own workspace, but does no work.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CFvH559q7uS/?utm_source=ig_embed
    The article features 3 slides with “evidence”

    In his defense, he also talks about Michel Ancel’s new game, “Beyond Good & Evil 2,” which was presented at E3 2017. Apparently, the game has been in development forever, and progress has been slow.

    Ancel releases an old internal email regarding the development of “Beyond Good & Evil 2”: It seems that a prototype was canceled after the team worked on it for two years.

    Apparently, following this cancellation, Ancel was accused by others of “not working at all”.

    He himself seems to have been frustrated with the circumstances of the cancellation. However, he says that so much work and passion went into the project and that the work was lost due to a “management fiasco.” Ancel justifies how difficult the circumstances of his work were and how much was achieved despite this by helping out on other projects.

    It seems to centrally involve the engine “Lyn,” which Ubisoft Montpellier developed in 2009 for the game “Rabbids Go Home” and which internally caused a lot of trouble.

    Beyond Good and Evil 2 Gang title
    Beyond Good & Evil 2 is a game that many are looking forward to.

    Always trouble with Tintin

    What kind of rivalry is this? Ubisoft Montpellier released the game “The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn” in 2011: Ancel seems to be in a constant clash with the developers of this game.

    Apparently, there was internal trouble at Ubisoft between Michel Ancel’s team, which was working on “Beyond Good & Evil 2,” and the other team.

    Ancel says that the employees there were jealous of him, and this has only worsened. Because his team later made 2 fantastic games with Rayman Origins (2011, 87% on Metacritic) and Rayman Legends (2013, 92%), while Tintin only scored 59%. That could only have caused more trouble.

    TinTin
    The Adventures of Tintin – The Secret of the Unicorn. A game from 2011.

    Apparently, accusations circulated that Ancel was not working properly, had moved away, and similar. Against these accusations, Ancel defended himself: He said he left the area because it made him vomit after 2 years. He preferred to leave the “tech stuff” to others.

    According to Ancel, the new accusations in the article about him creating a toxic work environment now come from this old source:

    He says these developers have accumulated a lot of frustration and hate. Some left Ubisoft to create their own things, but then returned to Ubisoft, broken, to continue earning money there. Some could not cope when challenged during the development of a game.

    Rayman Legends Kick
    Rayman Legends is one of the games Ancel is so proud of.

    There was probably a reboot of Beyond Good & Evil 2

    What does that say about Beyond Good & Evil 2? Apparently, the project had been in development before 2010, but was then cancelled and later restarted.

    It seems that Ancel was making the two Rayman games in between, for which he is so proud of their Metacritic ratings, and then resumed work on Beyond Good & Evil 2 in 2013.

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    What does that say about WiLD? These internal details explain a bit more why Ancel introduced a completely different project with WiLD in 2014 – it was probably his “private side project,” while he had been thinking about Beyond Good & Evil 2 for a long time.

    Ancel founded his own studio, “Wild Sheep Studios,” in 2014, but remained Creative Director at Ubisoft Montpellier: The structure seemed pretty strange back then. Now it becomes clearer that there was indeed a complicated situation behind it.

    A “Creative Director” who doesn’t come into the studio anymore because he feels sick and meanwhile develops another game: That can certainly cause unrest.

    WiLD PS4 MMO
    WiLD was the hot new side project that Ancel introduced in 2014.

    What’s behind this: The exciting part here is that you get internal insights into the workflows of a studio. The conflicts seem similar to those in other companies:

    • Teams critically eye each other, in the spirit of: “He thinks he’s better than us – he’ll see what he’s got out of it.”
    • There are tensions between “games coming out soon” and “projects that still take forever.”
    • Conflicts simmer under the surface until they eventually escalate.
    • Metacritic seems to be the “objective measure” among developers to determine whether one has worked well or not – Metacritic summarizes the opinions of international gaming press.

    Now we only have some insights and one side of the story from the documents, but apparently, Ubisoft Montpellier has not been a harmonious working place for all involved in the last 10 years.

    Ubisoft-Assassins_Creed-Valhalla
    Heads are rolling at Ubisoft.

    The French publisher Ubisoft has long been regarded as the European counterpart to US studios, placing more value on the art in video games and focusing on a creative approach. However, this image has been shaken in recent months.

    Some details about internal processes at Ubisoft have come to light that have already led to consequences:

    Insider report paints a grim picture of Ubisoft – sexism as a system

    It seems to centrally involve the engine “Lyn,” which Ubisoft Montpellier developed in 2009 for the game “Rabbids Go Home” and which internally caused a lot of trouble.

    Beyond Good and Evil 2 Gang title
    Beyond Good & Evil 2 is a game that many are looking forward to.

    Always trouble with Tintin

    What kind of rivalry is this? Ubisoft Montpellier released the game “The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn” in 2011: Ancel seems to be in a constant clash with the developers of this game.

    Apparently, there was internal trouble at Ubisoft between Michel Ancel’s team, which was working on “Beyond Good & Evil 2,” and the other team.

    Ancel says that the employees there were jealous of him, and this has only worsened. Because his team later made 2 fantastic games with Rayman Origins (2011, 87% on Metacritic) and Rayman Legends (2013, 92%), while Tintin only scored 59%. That could only have caused more trouble.

    TinTin
    The Adventures of Tintin – The Secret of the Unicorn. A game from 2011.

    Apparently, accusations circulated that Ancel was not working properly, had moved away, and similar. Against these accusations, Ancel defended himself: He said he left the area because it made him vomit after 2 years. He preferred to leave the “tech stuff” to others.

    According to Ancel, the new accusations in the article about him creating a toxic work environment now come from this old source:

    He says these developers have accumulated a lot of frustration and hate. Some left Ubisoft to create their own things, but then returned to Ubisoft, broken, to continue earning money there. Some could not cope when challenged during the development of a game.

    Rayman Legends Kick
    Rayman Legends is one of the games Ancel is so proud of.

    There was probably a reboot of Beyond Good & Evil 2

    What does that say about Beyond Good & Evil 2? Apparently, the project had been in development before 2010, but was then cancelled and later restarted.

    It seems that Ancel was making the two Rayman games in between, for which he is so proud of their Metacritic ratings, and then resumed work on Beyond Good & Evil 2 in 2013.

    What does that say about WiLD? These internal details explain a bit more why Ancel introduced a completely different project with WiLD in 2014 – it was probably his “private side project,” while he had been thinking about Beyond Good & Evil 2 for a long time.

    Ancel founded his own studio, “Wild Sheep Studios,” in 2014, but remained Creative Director at Ubisoft Montpellier: The structure seemed pretty strange back then. Now it becomes clearer that there was indeed a complicated situation behind it.

    A “Creative Director” who doesn’t come into the studio anymore because he feels sick and meanwhile develops another game: That can certainly cause unrest.

    WiLD PS4 MMO
    WiLD was the hot new side project that Ancel introduced in 2014.

    What’s behind this: The exciting part here is that you get internal insights into the workflows of a studio. The conflicts seem similar to those in other companies:

    • Teams critically eye each other, in the spirit of: “He thinks he’s better than us – he’ll see what he’s got out of it.”
    • There are tensions between “games coming out soon” and “projects that still take forever.”
    • Conflicts simmer under the surface until they eventually escalate.
    • Metacritic seems to be the “objective measure” among developers to determine whether one has worked well or not – Metacritic summarizes the opinions of international gaming press.

    Now we only have some insights and one side of the story from the documents, but apparently, Ubisoft Montpellier has not been a harmonious working place for all involved in the last 10 years.

    Ubisoft-Assassins_Creed-Valhalla
    Heads are rolling at Ubisoft.

    The French publisher Ubisoft has long been regarded as the European counterpart to US studios, placing more value on the art in video games and focusing on a creative approach. However, this image has been shaken in recent months.

    Some details about internal processes at Ubisoft have come to light that have already led to consequences:

    Insider report paints a grim picture of Ubisoft – sexism as a system

    This group circulated comics about him portraying Ancel as someone who makes a lot of money, has his own workspace, but does no work.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CFvH559q7uS/?utm_source=ig_embed
    The article features 3 slides with “evidence”

    In his defense, he also talks about Michel Ancel’s new game, “Beyond Good & Evil 2,” which was presented at E3 2017. Apparently, the game has been in development forever, and progress has been slow.

    Ancel releases an old internal email regarding the development of “Beyond Good & Evil 2”: It seems that a prototype was canceled after the team worked on it for two years.

    Apparently, following this cancellation, Ancel was accused by others of “not working at all”.

    He himself seems to have been frustrated with the circumstances of the cancellation. However, he says that so much work and passion went into the project and that the work was lost due to a “management fiasco.” Ancel justifies how difficult the circumstances of his work were and how much was achieved despite this by helping out on other projects.

    It seems to centrally involve the engine “Lyn,” which Ubisoft Montpellier developed in 2009 for the game “Rabbids Go Home” and which internally caused a lot of trouble.

    Beyond Good and Evil 2 Gang title
    Beyond Good & Evil 2 is a game that many are looking forward to.

    Always trouble with Tintin

    What kind of rivalry is this? Ubisoft Montpellier released the game “The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn” in 2011: Ancel seems to be in a constant clash with the developers of this game.

    Apparently, there was internal trouble at Ubisoft between Michel Ancel’s team, which was working on “Beyond Good & Evil 2,” and the other team.

    Ancel says that the employees there were jealous of him, and this has only worsened. Because his team later made 2 fantastic games with Rayman Origins (2011, 87% on Metacritic) and Rayman Legends (2013, 92%), while Tintin only scored 59%. That could only have caused more trouble.

    TinTin
    The Adventures of Tintin – The Secret of the Unicorn. A game from 2011.

    Apparently, accusations circulated that Ancel was not working properly, had moved away, and similar. Against these accusations, Ancel defended himself: He said he left the area because it made him vomit after 2 years. He preferred to leave the “tech stuff” to others.

    According to Ancel, the new accusations in the article about him creating a toxic work environment now come from this old source:

    He says these developers have accumulated a lot of frustration and hate. Some left Ubisoft to create their own things, but then returned to Ubisoft, broken, to continue earning money there. Some could not cope when challenged during the development of a game.

    Rayman Legends Kick
    Rayman Legends is one of the games Ancel is so proud of.

    There was probably a reboot of Beyond Good & Evil 2

    What does that say about Beyond Good & Evil 2? Apparently, the project had been in development before 2010, but was then cancelled and later restarted.

    It seems that Ancel was making the two Rayman games in between, for which he is so proud of their Metacritic ratings, and then resumed work on Beyond Good & Evil 2 in 2013.

    What does that say about WiLD? These internal details explain a bit more why Ancel introduced a completely different project with WiLD in 2014 – it was probably his “private side project,” while he had been thinking about Beyond Good & Evil 2 for a long time.

    Ancel founded his own studio, “Wild Sheep Studios,” in 2014, but remained Creative Director at Ubisoft Montpellier: The structure seemed pretty strange back then. Now it becomes clearer that there was indeed a complicated situation behind it.

    A “Creative Director” who doesn’t come into the studio anymore because he feels sick and meanwhile develops another game: That can certainly cause unrest.

    WiLD PS4 MMO
    WiLD was the hot new side project that Ancel introduced in 2014.

    What’s behind this: The exciting part here is that you get internal insights into the workflows of a studio. The conflicts seem similar to those in other companies:

    • Teams critically eye each other, in the spirit of: “He thinks he’s better than us – he’ll see what he’s got out of it.”
    • There are tensions between “games coming out soon” and “projects that still take forever.”
    • Conflicts simmer under the surface until they eventually escalate.
    • Metacritic seems to be the “objective measure” among developers to determine whether one has worked well or not – Metacritic summarizes the opinions of international gaming press.

    Now we only have some insights and one side of the story from the documents, but apparently, Ubisoft Montpellier has not been a harmonious working place for all involved in the last 10 years.

    Ubisoft-Assassins_Creed-Valhalla
    Heads are rolling at Ubisoft.

    The French publisher Ubisoft has long been regarded as the European counterpart to US studios, placing more value on the art in video games and focusing on a creative approach. However, this image has been shaken in recent months.

    Some details about internal processes at Ubisoft have come to light that have already led to consequences:

    Insider report paints a grim picture of Ubisoft – sexism as a system

    The French gaming giant Ubisoft is currently washing its dirty laundry in public. Details from the development of games that originated at Ubisoft Montpellier around 2010 are coming to light. Rayman creator, Michel Ancel, says another team at Ubisoft was envious of his success. Apparently, Beyond Good & Evil 2 was rebooted back then – which caused trouble.

    This is the backstory:

    • Designer Michel Ancel (Rayman, Beyond Good & Evil) has announced his retirement from the gaming industry after more than 30 years.
    • As a farewell, a negative insider report about him appeared on the website of a French daily newspaper: Ancel is said to have created a “toxic work environment”.
    • Ancel defends himself against these allegations: He says these accusations come from a small group of Ubisoft employees who are envious of him and full of hate.

    We reported extensively about the background of the case already on Monday on MeinMMO.

    Ubisoft-Michel-Ancel
    This is Michel Ancel, one of the most important game developers in Europe over the last 20 years.

    There were nasty comics about Michel Ancel

    Ancel says now: On Instagram, Michel Ancel publishes an interview where the character “Jade” from Beyond Good & Evil interviews him. He also presents several “pieces of evidence” demonstrating how things were at Ubisoft Montpellier. These pieces of evidence come from the past; they are 10 years old, he says.

    The documents provide insights into internal developments and discussions at Ubisoft Montpellier. The studio was founded in 1994 and is located in a community with 20,000 inhabitants in southern France. It has about 350 employees. Ancel was one of the founders.

    Ancel says: There was a group of experienced developers at Ubisoft Montpellier who were full of envy and anger towards him. This has been going on for over 10 years.

    It seems that Ancel was making the two Rayman games in between, for which he is so proud of their Metacritic ratings, and then resumed work on Beyond Good & Evil 2 in 2013.

    What does that say about WiLD? These internal details explain a bit more why Ancel introduced a completely different project with WiLD in 2014 – it was probably his “private side project,” while he had been thinking about Beyond Good & Evil 2 for a long time.

    Ancel founded his own studio, “Wild Sheep Studios,” in 2014, but remained Creative Director at Ubisoft Montpellier: The structure seemed pretty strange back then. Now it becomes clearer that there was indeed a complicated situation behind it.

    A “Creative Director” who doesn’t come into the studio anymore because he feels sick and meanwhile develops another game: That can certainly cause unrest.

    WiLD PS4 MMO
    WiLD was the hot new side project that Ancel introduced in 2014.

    What’s behind this: The exciting part here is that you get internal insights into the workflows of a studio. The conflicts seem similar to those in other companies:

    • Teams critically eye each other, in the spirit of: “He thinks he’s better than us – he’ll see what he’s got out of it.”
    • There are tensions between “games coming out soon” and “projects that still take forever.”
    • Conflicts simmer under the surface until they eventually escalate.
    • Metacritic seems to be the “objective measure” among developers to determine whether one has worked well or not – Metacritic summarizes the opinions of international gaming press.

    Now we only have some insights and one side of the story from the documents, but apparently, Ubisoft Montpellier has not been a harmonious working place for all involved in the last 10 years.

    Ubisoft-Assassins_Creed-Valhalla
    Heads are rolling at Ubisoft.

    The French publisher Ubisoft has long been regarded as the European counterpart to US studios, placing more value on the art in video games and focusing on a creative approach. However, this image has been shaken in recent months.

    Some details about internal processes at Ubisoft have come to light that have already led to consequences:

    Insider report paints a grim picture of Ubisoft – sexism as a system

    It seems to centrally involve the engine “Lyn,” which Ubisoft Montpellier developed in 2009 for the game “Rabbids Go Home” and which internally caused a lot of trouble.

    Beyond Good and Evil 2 Gang title
    Beyond Good & Evil 2 is a game that many are looking forward to.

    Always trouble with Tintin

    What kind of rivalry is this? Ubisoft Montpellier released the game “The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn” in 2011: Ancel seems to be in a constant clash with the developers of this game.

    Apparently, there was internal trouble at Ubisoft between Michel Ancel’s team, which was working on “Beyond Good & Evil 2,” and the other team.

    Ancel says that the employees there were jealous of him, and this has only worsened. Because his team later made 2 fantastic games with Rayman Origins (2011, 87% on Metacritic) and Rayman Legends (2013, 92%), while Tintin only scored 59%. That could only have caused more trouble.

    TinTin
    The Adventures of Tintin – The Secret of the Unicorn. A game from 2011.

    Apparently, accusations circulated that Ancel was not working properly, had moved away, and similar. Against these accusations, Ancel defended himself: He said he left the area because it made him vomit after 2 years. He preferred to leave the “tech stuff” to others.

    According to Ancel, the new accusations in the article about him creating a toxic work environment now come from this old source:

    He says these developers have accumulated a lot of frustration and hate. Some left Ubisoft to create their own things, but then returned to Ubisoft, broken, to continue earning money there. Some could not cope when challenged during the development of a game.

    Rayman Legends Kick
    Rayman Legends is one of the games Ancel is so proud of.

    There was probably a reboot of Beyond Good & Evil 2

    What does that say about Beyond Good & Evil 2? Apparently, the project had been in development before 2010, but was then cancelled and later restarted.

    It seems that Ancel was making the two Rayman games in between, for which he is so proud of their Metacritic ratings, and then resumed work on Beyond Good & Evil 2 in 2013.

    What does that say about WiLD? These internal details explain a bit more why Ancel introduced a completely different project with WiLD in 2014 – it was probably his “private side project,” while he had been thinking about Beyond Good & Evil 2 for a long time.

    Ancel founded his own studio, “Wild Sheep Studios,” in 2014, but remained Creative Director at Ubisoft Montpellier: The structure seemed pretty strange back then. Now it becomes clearer that there was indeed a complicated situation behind it.

    A “Creative Director” who doesn’t come into the studio anymore because he feels sick and meanwhile develops another game: That can certainly cause unrest.

    WiLD PS4 MMO
    WiLD was the hot new side project that Ancel introduced in 2014.

    What’s behind this: The exciting part here is that you get internal insights into the workflows of a studio. The conflicts seem similar to those in other companies:

    • Teams critically eye each other, in the spirit of: “He thinks he’s better than us – he’ll see what he’s got out of it.”
    • There are tensions between “games coming out soon” and “projects that still take forever.”
    • Conflicts simmer under the surface until they eventually escalate.
    • Metacritic seems to be the “objective measure” among developers to determine whether one has worked well or not – Metacritic summarizes the opinions of international gaming press.

    Now we only have some insights and one side of the story from the documents, but apparently, Ubisoft Montpellier has not been a harmonious working place for all involved in the last 10 years.

    Ubisoft-Assassins_Creed-Valhalla
    Heads are rolling at Ubisoft.

    The French publisher Ubisoft has long been regarded as the European counterpart to US studios, placing more value on the art in video games and focusing on a creative approach. However, this image has been shaken in recent months.

    Some details about internal processes at Ubisoft have come to light that have already led to consequences:

    Insider report paints a grim picture of Ubisoft – sexism as a system

    This group circulated comics about him portraying Ancel as someone who makes a lot of money, has his own workspace, but does no work.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CFvH559q7uS/?utm_source=ig_embed
    The article features 3 slides with “evidence”

    In his defense, he also talks about Michel Ancel’s new game, “Beyond Good & Evil 2,” which was presented at E3 2017. Apparently, the game has been in development forever, and progress has been slow.

    Ancel releases an old internal email regarding the development of “Beyond Good & Evil 2”: It seems that a prototype was canceled after the team worked on it for two years.

    Apparently, following this cancellation, Ancel was accused by others of “not working at all”.

    He himself seems to have been frustrated with the circumstances of the cancellation. However, he says that so much work and passion went into the project and that the work was lost due to a “management fiasco.” Ancel justifies how difficult the circumstances of his work were and how much was achieved despite this by helping out on other projects.

    It seems to centrally involve the engine “Lyn,” which Ubisoft Montpellier developed in 2009 for the game “Rabbids Go Home” and which internally caused a lot of trouble.

    Beyond Good and Evil 2 Gang title
    Beyond Good & Evil 2 is a game that many are looking forward to.

    Always trouble with Tintin

    What kind of rivalry is this? Ubisoft Montpellier released the game “The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn” in 2011: Ancel seems to be in a constant clash with the developers of this game.

    Apparently, there was internal trouble at Ubisoft between Michel Ancel’s team, which was working on “Beyond Good & Evil 2,” and the other team.

    Ancel says that the employees there were jealous of him, and this has only worsened. Because his team later made 2 fantastic games with Rayman Origins (2011, 87% on Metacritic) and Rayman Legends (2013, 92%), while Tintin only scored 59%. That could only have caused more trouble.

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    The Adventures of Tintin – The Secret of the Unicorn. A game from 2011.

    Apparently, accusations circulated that Ancel was not working properly, had moved away, and similar. Against these accusations, Ancel defended himself: He said he left the area because it made him vomit after 2 years. He preferred to leave the “tech stuff” to others.

    According to Ancel, the new accusations in the article about him creating a toxic work environment now come from this old source:

    He says these developers have accumulated a lot of frustration and hate. Some left Ubisoft to create their own things, but then returned to Ubisoft, broken, to continue earning money there. Some could not cope when challenged during the development of a game.

    Rayman Legends Kick
    Rayman Legends is one of the games Ancel is so proud of.

    There was probably a reboot of Beyond Good & Evil 2

    What does that say about Beyond Good & Evil 2? Apparently, the project had been in development before 2010, but was then cancelled and later restarted.

    It seems that Ancel was making the two Rayman games in between, for which he is so proud of their Metacritic ratings, and then resumed work on Beyond Good & Evil 2 in 2013.

    What does that say about WiLD? These internal details explain a bit more why Ancel introduced a completely different project with WiLD in 2014 – it was probably his “private side project,” while he had been thinking about Beyond Good & Evil 2 for a long time.

    Ancel founded his own studio, “Wild Sheep Studios,” in 2014, but remained Creative Director at Ubisoft Montpellier: The structure seemed pretty strange back then. Now it becomes clearer that there was indeed a complicated situation behind it.

    A “Creative Director” who doesn’t come into the studio anymore because he feels sick and meanwhile develops another game: That can certainly cause unrest.

    WiLD PS4 MMO
    WiLD was the hot new side project that Ancel introduced in 2014.

    What’s behind this: The exciting part here is that you get internal insights into the workflows of a studio. The conflicts seem similar to those in other companies:

    • Teams critically eye each other, in the spirit of: “He thinks he’s better than us – he’ll see what he’s got out of it.”
    • There are tensions between “games coming out soon” and “projects that still take forever.”
    • Conflicts simmer under the surface until they eventually escalate.
    • Metacritic seems to be the “objective measure” among developers to determine whether one has worked well or not – Metacritic summarizes the opinions of international gaming press.

    Now we only have some insights and one side of the story from the documents, but apparently, Ubisoft Montpellier has not been a harmonious working place for all involved in the last 10 years.

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    Heads are rolling at Ubisoft.

    The French publisher Ubisoft has long been regarded as the European counterpart to US studios, placing more value on the art in video games and focusing on a creative approach. However, this image has been shaken in recent months.

    Some details about internal processes at Ubisoft have come to light that have already led to consequences:

    Insider report paints a grim picture of Ubisoft – sexism as a system

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    Survival-MMO Last Oasis fights for the last players – 99% are already gone

    Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

    The survival game Last Oasis is losing massive players. The downward trend continues and soon all players could be gone.

    What about Last Oasis? The peak player count according to Steamcharts was 33,104 concurrent players at the launch of Last Oasis in April 2020.

    Now only 219 are left. This means that the survival game has lost around 99% of its entire community. This is a catastrophic result and the trend on Steamcharts shows that it is likely to keep going downward.

    What is the reason? Last Oasis launched in April 2020 with an interesting game concept. A survival game with an exciting story where the Earth no longer rotates and the sun scorches everything.

    This promised many adventures with PvP battles. The construction of wooden walkers and the battles among them attracted players.

    But there were massive issues with so-called gankers who continually attacked newcomers. Last Oasis relies on an open PvP system where basically anything is allowed. You even lose hard-earned resources through defeat. Some players exploited this to ruin the fun for others.

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    Last Oasis has lost almost all of its players.

    Have the developers reacted yet? The team is aware of the state of the game and wants to counteract it with upcoming updates. So far, however, nothing has happened.

    The developers have also stated they are not too worried. They are working on improvements and optimizations, and once these go live, according to the team’s opinion, the players will return as well.

    How likely is that? Currently, the situation looks as though Last Oasis will continue to lose its last remaining players. The number simply keeps declining.

    Whether those players will return is questionable. If a larger update is released that truly implements extensive changes and improvements, then surely some will check back in Last Oasis. However, how many that will be is uncertain.

    It is conceivable that some may simply turn their backs on the game and look elsewhere. After all, there are some alternatives in the survival sector.

    Want to know which ones? Then check out the MeinMMO list “The 23 Best Survival Games 2020 for PS4, Xbox, and PC“.

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    1. MMORPG.org.pl
    2. Steamcharts

    The hardest WoW puzzle was the wish of a dying girl

    Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

    The story behind the riddle of Jenafur in World of Warcraft is bigger than you think. Because it is based on the wish of a girl suffering from cancer.

    The riddle surrounding the cat Jenafur has driven players of World of Warcraft to near despair. For almost a year, attempts were made to find the solution to the riddle and obtain the Battle Pet. Just before the release of the new expansion Shadowlands, they finally managed to crack the riddle. But the story behind it is bigger than initially assumed. Because behind Jenafur and the piece of music “Amara’s Wish” is a girl with a serious illness.

    What is it about? The colleagues from PCGamesN conducted an interview with Amara Strande. She is now an 18-year-old young woman who was diagnosed with a rare form of liver cancer three years ago. The survival rate with this form of cancer after 5 years is only about 10%. Following this, the “Make-a-Wish Foundation” reached out to fulfill the heart’s desire of children with serious illnesses. Strande knew immediately what she wanted: to visit Blizzard Entertainment and create a piece of music for the game together with the composers there – after all, she loves composing and World of Warcraft.

    WoW Jenafur Amara
    Although Jenafur is the reward, “Amara” is also featured in the game.

    How the riddle came about: Jeremy Feasel, who is responsible for many of the puzzles in World of Warcraft, collaborated with Strande to ultimately create the riddle.

    Jeremy and I spent two hours intensely thinking about how we could incorporate my song not just as a reward, but also as part of the puzzle. I chose the location “Return to Karazhan” because of the musical elements and because I simply love [the dungeon]. When Jeremy mentioned that he was thinking about having a battle pet as a reward, I was initially hesitant because I don’t play Pet Battles. But then I thought: I can immortalize my cat! So Jenafur was my idea. She is based on my real cat, Jenny.

    The most difficult puzzle of all: Although the solution actually consists of only 3 steps, it was the longest unsolved riddle so far. This was mainly due to the last step, which was quite complex. Various items had to be looted in Karazhan and then placed in the correct order and perfect arrangement on floor plates.

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    There was virtually no way to solve the riddle through “brute force”, that is, through the blunt testing of all combinations – there were simply too many. The limited duration of looted items in the inventory made this even more complicated.

    The short piece of music “Amara’s Wish” is not only played when solving the riddle. A smaller excerpt of it can also be heard when the player summons Jenafur as a pet.

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    The puzzle creator laughs heartily at attempts to solve her riddle

    This is how the woman experienced the riddle: Strande has been thoroughly amused over the past year by the players who failed at the riddle. She said:

    To be honest, it was wonderful to see the community struggling with Jenafur. My family and I often gathered in the living room and read the best posts, comments, theories, and memes out loud and then we just laughed our heads off. Every time people like Asmongold or Taliesin and Evitel [famous WoW streamers] talked about it live or in a video, I had to watch with excitement. When people created fan art, I was brought to tears.

    Currently, Strande is doing quite well. According to her, she feels “healthy, strong, and full of energy”. And even though she is chronically ill and there is no cure for cancer, she wants to “leave that behind”. For her, it feels as if the solution of the riddle surrounding Jenafur has also “ended a chapter of her life and a new one has begun.”

    Are you interested in more puzzles in WoW? We have presented the 10 hardest ones here.

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    CoD MW & Warzone: 5 hidden changes from Season 6 that you should know about

    Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 4 minutes

    Season 6 of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare & Warzone once again brought you a huge update with many changes. However, not all of them were listed in the patch notes – 5 of the hidden adjustments are found here on MeinMMO.

    With almost every major update since the release of Modern Warfare in October 2019, the CoD developers added a few hidden changes that were not communicated through the patch notes.

    Also with the big update of Season 6, which went online on September 29, a few things came into play that the patch notes did not reveal. We will show you 5 of them here.

    1. The Secret Subway Station

    The developers made a big announcement that Warzone offers a new subway system. The trailers of the new season prominently showcase the new public transport of the battle royale and the associated fast travel through Verdansk.

    However, like all complicated technical devices, the subway in Warzone also requires some maintenance, and by solving a small puzzle, you can actually reach the maintenance station.

    It is located under the lake by the dam, offers more loot than a bunker, and you can pick up a weapon blueprint for the Bruen Mk9. Definitely worth a trip.

    2. Changes to Vehicles

    When in Warzone with a vehicle and encountering nearby enemies, many teams immediately jump out and try to ambush their foes. The small English YouTuber “Jetskji” discovered a slight nerf that came with Season 6.

    Your weapons now automatically drift slightly to the left after exiting. So if your crosshair is already on an enemy in the vehicle and you then exit, your aim point moves slightly to the left, and you need to correct to aim back at the enemy.

    We embed the English video here for you. At 00:47 minutes, he shows the adjustments:

    https://youtu.be/b-Xzoetz6nA?t=47

    Quickly exiting vehicles to ambush enemies is a popular tactic in Warzone, which is slightly nerfed now. Keep that in mind the next time you plan an outing through Verdansk. For everyone who wants to defend against vehicles, we have a few tips here.

    3. The Godzilla Teddy

    With the new season, some new maps were launched in Modern Warfare. On the map “Station”, which is set in a train station, there is a really cool Easter egg – The Godzilla Teddy.

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    If you activate a few mechanisms on the map, you can summon the giant teddy and convince yourself of its power.

    4. Mysterious Screams in Warzone

    In Warzone, you could already hear mysterious sounds before that do not fit with anything you see around you. A few months ago it was wolf howls near the dam, this time it is something creepier: You hear children’s laughter.

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    At the small camp on the hill northeast of the stadium, you can now sometimes hear laughing children. A classic element from horror films that can give you goosebumps in the battle royale. By the way, up here you will find one of the secret intel from the last intel mission of Season 5.

    5. Juggernaut Token & OP Killstreak

    Two really strong new items were discovered with the start of Season 6 – an OP killstreak that predicts all gas circles for the match and a token for a Juggernaut suit.

    The token for the armor suit was found by players in the hidden subway station. Another reason to check out the maintenance station.

    The OP killstreak was found by Warzoners in the bunkers of Verdansk. You can enter these with either a red keycard or a code. Here is a list of the bunkers and how to open them.

    CoD Warzone Juggernaut
    With the Juggernaut suit, you can clean up in Warzone.

    Bonus – The 4th Weapon with Season 6

    With Season 6, 2 new weapons were added to the game via the Battle Pass – the assault rifle AS VAL and the DMR SP-R 208. The roadmap for the further season also gave a preview of a butterfly knife that may become available with the mid-season update in a few weeks. However, the trailer for the Season 6 Battle Pass showcased another gun that you will probably be able to use with the current season – the shotgun AA-12:

    cod modern warfare warzone waffen season 6 aa-12 trailer
    A scene from the Battle Pass trailer featuring the AA-12. Source: YouTube

    Through some leaks, it was already known that the shotgun would eventually come into play. After the Season 6 roadmap had shown the butterfly knife where usually the third weapon of a season is shown, the release of the AA-12 was considered unlikely. However, due to its appearance in the trailer, it can now be assumed that this weapon will also come in the current season. But that is not certain.

    Season 6 is likely the last season for Modern Warfare, and with the release of the new Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, everything will start over with Season 1. Warzone, however, will continue to keep up, and the first season of Cold War is likely to start in the battle royale as well. Check here how things might continue with Warzone together with Cold War.

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    Destiny 2: PvE god shows 9 little tricks & mechanics that not everyone knows

    Philipp Hansen Philipp Hansen Reading time 5 minutes

    In Destiny 2, player Esoterickk is considered an exceptional talent. Now he shares 9 tips that he is always asked about during his videos, which not everyone knows.

    Who is Esoterickk? Esoterickk is a streamer and is as well-known in the Destiny community as a colorful dog. He has made a name for himself by mastering even the hardest activities solo. Eso is regarded as one of the best, if not the best PvE player, and continues to astound us average guardians:

    In addition to his breathtaking heroic feats, Esoterickk regularly publishes tricks. MeinMMO presents his new video (via YouTube), in which he shares 9 little tips that he is often asked about.

    Tip 1 – Use Anti-Barrier Rounds correctly: Weapons with the Anti-Barrier Rounds mod not only bring down elemental shields faster but also easily penetrate other defenses. You can deal damage to:

    • Vex Hydras
    • Kabal Phalanxes
    • Hive Knights with shields
    • Pagouri in the Menagerie
    • Crouched Vex Goblins

    even if they hide behind their otherwise impenetrable cover and are immune. Even Raid bosses like Argos are not immune.

    Vex Goblin immune Anti Barrier.jpg
    Why stop shooting just because the Goblin becomes “immune”?

    Tip 2 – Identify when a Champion is vulnerable: In many endgame activities, you need to deal with Champions. These can be interrupted with the right tactics and perks, but will then become temporarily immune.

    A new attack against “Unstoppable Champions” and “Overload Champions” is only worthwhile when their accessories stop glowing white.

    • For the Ogre, the antlers must no longer glow
    • If the chains around the Minotaur’s chest glow white, save your shot
    Ogre Champion unstoppable Destiny 2
    As long as it glows white, your charged “Unstoppable Shot” is useless

    Tip 3 – Champions adapt to the difficulty: Like other enemies, Champions have more health and deal more damage on higher difficulty levels.

    • The annoying enemies also have a faster regeneration
    • They can be interrupted noticeably for shorter periods, the tougher the mission

    Therefore, it is not a good idea to simply charge at a Champion with a sword on Nightfall. But now you know when you can reliably interrupt the Colossus again.

    If you’re not a PvE god, you can find more tips on how to take on the toughest challenge in the game here:

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    Tip 4 – Titan Bubbles have a secret effect: The “Shade of Dawn” of the Sentinel is better known as “the Bubble”. Under the dome, you find protection, receive an overshield, and a buff on weapon damage.

    But did you also know that you receive a grenade for free upon activation?

    Especially the Void grenades of the Sentinel are very useful in Season 11, as they can debuff enemies with “Constraining Darkness”. However, those using the exotic healing armor should be warned: A second grenade charge is not provided with this trick.

    The description of the bubble doesn’t mention it, but you receive a full grenade charge

    On the next page, there are 5 more tips and mechanics that will let you make the Taken and the Hive look bad and exploit Warmind cells.

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    Uncommon coop hack’n’slay launched on Steam – Diablo with handmade graphics

    Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

    With Blightbound, you can play a new action RPG on Steam that is reminiscent of Diablo. You fight your way through a dark dungeon full of monsters with two other players.

    What exactly is Blightbound? In the hack ‘n slash, you want to leave your mountain refuge and have to fight through several dark lands and deep dungeons where many monsters dwell.

    You take on the role of one of 20 pre-made heroes from the classes, Warrior, Mage, and Rogue. Each hero has unique abilities. You team up with up to two other players to face the challenges together.

    During your escape, you find loot to upgrade your heroes. Additionally, gigantic boss monsters will stand in your way, and now and then you have to solve a puzzle.

    You also need to free craftsmen who create new equipment for you, earn you money, and even train you.

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    Blightbound offers you hack ‘n slash experience from an unusual perspective.

    A 2D Action RPG with an Attention Problem

    What makes the game special? You do not see the adventure from the isometric perspective typical for hack ‘n slashes, as you are used to from Diablo 3. Instead, it is a side-scrolling view. The models, such as characters and monsters, are also hand-drawn 2D figures that act in 3D levels. This gives the action RPG a very special atmosphere.

    How is the game received? The overall ratings on Steam are at 73%, with current ones at 62%.

    The atmosphere and overall gameplay are praised. Fighting cooperatively through the dungeons is said to be a lot of fun.

    However, the performance is somewhat criticized, and there are too few players. Since Blightbound does not have an offline mode, you are entirely dependent on other players to defeat the boss monsters. But as Steamcharts shows, there is a lack of players. The title needs more attention, according to the community’s opinion, so that more people want to try it out.

    The loot system is also criticized. The longer you stay in the same lobby, the better the chances of finding better loot. If you switch to find more players, the chances drop again.

    As it is an early access game, there are still bugs present. But you just have to reckon with that.

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    In Blightbound, you experience the events from a side-scrolling perspective.

    What does the game cost and how will development proceed? You can get the action RPG for 19.99 Euros (currently reduced to 15.99 Euros) on Steam. The developers are already planning further content such as new heroes, more loot, and additional story content.

    Just recently, an update called “Helping Hands” was released, which adds AI helpers. This should somewhat improve the problem of missing players – although it is, of course, more fun to play with human teammates.

    Are you looking for online games with the most players on Steam? We explain which ones those are.

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    PS5 vs PS4: Spider-Man Comparison – how good can Next-Gen look

    Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

    Sony has introduced the Spider-Man Remastered for the PS5, and it looks impressive. The game looks significantly better than on the PS4. Not only has the graphics improved, but Spider-Man himself has also been overhauled.

    Sony has detailed in the official PlayStation Blog what players can expect from the Spider-Man Remaster.

    Especially in terms of performance and graphics, there have been significant improvements. We present the differences in this article and show you what is changing.

    PS5 vs PS4 in Video: You can also watch the direct comparison in the (English) video here:

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    Spider-Man PS5 vs PS4: What Changes

    We want to show you the differences based on several examples. We will explain what you can recognize in both images and highlight the differences:

    1. Spider-Man: In the YouTube video, you can immediately see the (perhaps) most significant difference: Peter Parker now looks noticeably younger and resembles the Spider-Man we know from Spider-Man: Homecoming and similar.

    Especially Spider-Man himself has been revamped and received a rejuvenation treatment. Source: ContraNetwork, via YouTube.com

    2. Reflections on Surfaces: Additionally, the surface texture of clothing or even the cup in the video looks much more three-dimensional and realistic due to improved reflections.

    Left PS4 and right PS5: The surfaces look much more realistic on the PS5

    On reddit, some users have already compared the differences and presented the images side by side.

    3. Movements and Reflections: In the following image, you can mainly see the improved lighting and reflection:

    • On the PS4 (right), the taxi on the right looks unnaturally yellow and fake. The vehicles on the left are dark and black and barely visible. The entire backdrop appears motionless.
    • On the PS5 (left), Hero Spider-Man is reflected on the taxi. The reflections are slightly blurred, indicating the movement of the vehicle. The cars on the left are no longer black but mirror the environment. Here, the metallic surface is much better presented, similar to the example with the cup above.
    Left the PS5, right the PS4 original

    4. Contrasts, Colors, and Reflection: In the next image, Spider-Man is hanging on a glass building facade. The differences can be quickly identified:

    • On the PS4 (right), the colors in the background appear bright and unnatural. The glass front of the building looks milky and only reflects the hand and feet where Spider-Man is connected to the facade. The skyline in the background is hinted at the top edge of the glass pane.
    • On the PS5 (left), Spider-Man is fully reflected in the glass facade of the building. The entire figure is clearly visible. The Central Park is also distinctly reflected in the facade. The colors do not appear unnatural as on the PS4, but softer and darker.
    Left the PS5 version, right the PS4 original

    The PS5 Uses Ray Tracing

    Sony explained in a PS5 stream that the PS5 uses ray tracing and plays an important role here. Ray tracing is used to calculate shadows or reflections, or serves for general lighting.

    And we can see exactly that in the images. Especially in terms of lighting and reflections, there have been significant developments in Spider-Man on the PS5.

    What is Ray Tracing? Ray tracing is a technology that aims to depict light and shadow particularly realistically. An algorithm calculates how light reaches the human eye and subsequently where the gaze falls.

    Ray tracing on the PS5
    PS5 Lead System Architect Mark Cerny explained during a PS5 presentation the role ray tracing will play on the PS5.

    That’s why there are Exclusives for the PS5: Sony has already explained why you can only play new games exclusively on the PS5: Certain features from the DualSense controller are only supported by the PS5 and would therefore not work on the PlayStation 4. This is why Sony consciously chose exclusives, even if that means some players will be left out.

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    Genshin Impact: The best teams and what you need to pay attention to when building

    Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 5 minutes

    The right team in Genshin Impact is quite important. However, when building, there are a few things to consider. We give you the most important tips and suggest some strong teams. 

    These are the teams in Genshin Impact: To fight your way through the hordes of enemies, you can choose a 4-man team. You will be fighting with 4 characters against numerous enemies, and you can constantly switch between characters in your team. 

    By the way: You can play Genshin Impact with friends and do not have to control all 4 characters alone.

    In an ideal world, a team should cover all weaknesses of the enemies while being able to compensate for its own weaknesses as well. This is not so easy, but with some tips, it can ultimately be done. 

    5 things to keep in mind when building your team

    Build your team around your DPS character: The first character for your team should be a damage dealer. He should mainly deal a lot of damage and do the dirty work while the other characters are on cooldown. 

    The element of the DPS character is crucial for your team, as you should build around it. 

    Diluc
    Diluc is a strong damage dealer and an excellent first choice.

    Include 2 of the same element in your team: There are various elements, but your team should contain 2 of the same element. For example, if you choose a DPS character with the Pyro element, then a second character with the Pyro element should be included in the team. 

    This is because there are combos for different elements that can be triggered when there are 2 of the same element in the team. Two Pyro characters, for example, increase the attack by 25%. 

    Other elements also have similar advantages. This should be exploited. 

    An Anemo character can help: Another good character for your team is an Anemo fighter. They can create a whirlwind that reacts with another element. This way, you can reduce the enemies’ resistance to that enclosed element. However, this only works if the character has the 4-piece bonus from Viridescent Venerer.

    You receive this bonus when you equip 4 artifacts with this trait. It increases your Swirl damage by 60% and decreases elemental defense against the enclosed element by 40% for 10 seconds.

    This makes you even more effective against the individual elements and allows you to eliminate enemies faster.

    Venti Genshin Impact
    Venti is probably the best character with the Anemo element.

    Ensure Elemental Reactions: These reactions are important for your team and a support character is the right choice for this. You create them when two different elements interact. Cryo and Hydro can freeze enemies together, Electro and Hydro can deal more Electro damage. However, there are many other such reactions. 

    You should ensure that you have at least one such reaction in your team. So choose a support character who can trigger it with your DPS dealer. 

    What about healers? If you prefer to play a bit more defensively, you should bring a healer into the team. However, this is not strictly necessary. Alternatively, you can rely on support characters to deal more damage overall. 

    It really depends on your play style whether you need a healer in your team. A healer can heal himself, but also group members. Furthermore, he can certainly deal damage to enemies.

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    The best teams in Genshin Impact

    What you need to consider: We suggest characters that are best suited. Besides whether they are particularly hard to get or if you have to invest money for them. 

    If you do not own one of the mentioned characters, you can replace him with an alternative. The important thing is that you keep the points mentioned above in mind when assembling the team. 

    DilucXianglingFischlVenti

    This is currently one of the strongest teams overall. Diluc is the best DPS character in the game – he is at the top of the tier list. Along with him, Xiangling is the best Pyro support. 

    Venti is the best character of the Anemo element and supports with wind attacks. Fischl then comes as a supporter who triggers the elemental reaction with Diluc. 

    Although this team does not include a healer, you can still deal an enormous amount of damage with it. 

    RazorFischlKaeyaSucrose

    Razor is a strong DPS lead for the Electro element. Fischl comes in as a strong support of the same element. 

    Kaeya is from the Cryo element, triggering the elemental reaction with Razor. Then Sucrose comes as a support for the Anemo element. 

    If you prefer a more defensive approach, you can choose a healer like Qiqi instead of Anemo. You will not have the reduced elemental resistance from your artifacts, but you will have a bit more security in your team. 

    ChongyunKaeyaFischlVenti

    This is basically the reversed team compared to the one above. Here, Chongyun takes the role of damage dealer with the Cryo element. Kaeya provides the support. 

    Fischl is the support who triggers the elemental reaction, and Venti is the Anemo attacker. 

    Keep this tip in mind: Refer to our tier list for Genshin Impact. There we show you all characters sorted by strength. If possible, always choose the best fighters for your team. 

    Alternatively, trial and error works here. Assemble different teams and see how well they harmonize. If you feel that you can handle it well, then you should stick with that team. 

    Although this team does not include a healer, you can still deal an enormous amount of damage with it. 

    RazorFischlKaeyaSucrose

    Razor is a strong DPS lead for the Electro element. Fischl comes in as a strong support of the same element. 

    Kaeya is from the Cryo element, triggering the elemental reaction with Razor. Then Sucrose comes as a support for the Anemo element. 

    If you prefer a more defensive approach, you can choose a healer like Qiqi instead of Anemo. You will not have the reduced elemental resistance from your artifacts, but you will have a bit more security in your team. 

    ChongyunKaeyaFischlVenti

    This is basically the reversed team compared to the one above. Here, Chongyun takes the role of damage dealer with the Cryo element. Kaeya provides the support. 

    Fischl is the support who triggers the elemental reaction, and Venti is the Anemo attacker. 

    Keep this tip in mind: Refer to our tier list for Genshin Impact. There we show you all characters sorted by strength. If possible, always choose the best fighters for your team. 

    Alternatively, trial and error works here. Assemble different teams and see how well they harmonize. If you feel that you can handle it well, then you should stick with that team. 

    This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
    Source(s):
    1. Genshin.gg
    2. Gacha Gamer auf YouTube

    Magic: Legends was supposed to be a big MMO in 2020 – now it postpones the release

    Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

    Have you been looking forward to experiencing the adventures of the action MMO Magic: Legends this year? Then you have to be very strong now, because the release has been postponed to 2021 to pack in even more “Magic”.

    When is the release now scheduled? Magic: Legends is set to launch in spring 2021. The team has not yet provided a specific date.

    Why was the release postponed? The action RPG Magic: Legends has completed a closed alpha. The feedback gathered from it showed the team that there are still some areas that need to be worked on before the release.

    These are said to be adjustments that will have a major impact on the game, making Magic: Legends feel even more like a Magic game. The following aspects are to be revised:

    • The overall player experience
    • Loadout options
    • The flow of the tutorial
    • The storytelling
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    This is how Magic: Legends plays so far.

    Magic Legends needs to provide more Magic

    How do the developers justify the delay? Stephen Ricossa, Executive Producer of Magic: Legends, explained the decision in a blog post:

    While we evaluated player feedback and saw quite a bit of positive response, we also recognized several opportunities to make impactful adjustments. These options include improvements to the player experience, loadout options, the flow of the tutorials, storytelling, and much more, to do justice to the legendary multiverse of Magic.

    For this reason, we have decided to postpone the release of Magic: Legends to next spring to ensure that we can provide the best possible Magic experience.

    Stephen Ricossa, Executive Producer

    Why could this become problematic? In spring, Amazon’s MMO New World will also be released, which online gaming fans are already waiting for.

    Although New World takes a somewhat different approach than Magic: Legends and is an online RPG with PvP and survival elements instead of an action RPG, it is conceivable that both titles could clash.

    Magic Legends Beastcaller PAX 2
    Due to the feedback from the alpha testers, Magic: Legends should feel more like Magic.

    When will there be more opportunities to play? As a small compensation for the longer wait for the release of Magic: Legends and to gather even more feedback, there will be another testing opportunity at the end of October.

    More players are to be invited to this. This could be your chance to experience the action RPG this year after all. You need to register on the Magic: Legends website and with a bit of luck, you may get to play at the end of October.

    What is Magic: Legends about? It is an action RPG set in the universe of the complex card game Magic: The Gathering. You explore many areas of the multiverse alone or in groups of three, where you fight against hordes of enemies using magic. All of this is embedded in an epic story.

    The game offers a unique feature: there is essentially no conventional loot. Instead, you find mana and health orbs as well as shards to enhance your spells.

    Do you want to play a new action RPG right now? Then check the MeinMMO article “11 new hack and slays are coming in 2020 while you wait for Diablo 4” for a suitable game.

    This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
    Source(s):
    1. MMORPG
    2. Website von Magic: Legends

    Pokémon GO gives you a remote raid pass every week – Here’s how to get it

    Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 2 minutes

    Pokémon GO is distributing a free remote raid pass to you every week over the next few months. We show you the dates and how to get it.

    This is happening in October and November: For the next 2 months, there will be a free remote raid pass every week. Every Monday, there will be a pass that you can use.

    In total, that’s at least 9 free passes that you can secure. Recently, Pokémon GO regularly gave away remote raid passes.

    The campaign starts on October 5 at 10:00 PM German time. From then on, the first pass will be available. The last pass will appear on November 30 at 10:00 PM German time.

    How to get the free remote raid passes

    Where can you pick up the passes? For this, you simply need to go to the in-game shop every Monday. There will be a box there that contains the free pass.

    However, keep in mind that the pass is only active for one week. You cannot pick up two passes at the same time, but must pick up one pass each week.

    This is what the gift will look like – of course only with a raid pass.

    What you need to consider: As usual, you can only carry a total of 5 remote raid passes. To pick up a new pass, you must previously have a maximum of only 2 remote raid passes in your inventory. So you need to use the passes before you can pick up new ones.

    Is this gift worth it? Definitely! Remote raid passes can be used for any raid. It doesn’t matter if you complete a small raid alone or a legendary raid with multiple trainers – the remote raid pass is valid everywhere.

    In the coming weeks, exciting raid bosses are waiting for you, so you can effectively use the raid passes. In another article on MeinMMO, you can find out which legendary Pokémon are particularly worth it in October.

    So, ideally, you should remember the new gift in the in-game shop every Monday. The passes are worth it and should definitely be picked up. If you have any questions about remote raids, then check this out:

    This is how you can get remote raid passes and raid from home

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    The Lord of the Rings Online receives a new class, but you shouldn’t know that yet

    Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 2 minutes

    The MMORPG The Lord of the Rings Online has accidentally leaked the next new class. Instead of covering it up, the developers proudly admit that there will indeed be a new hero type. However, many players find the concept does not fit the game at all.

    How was the new class discovered? Beta testers who were testing the new mini-addon “War of Three Peaks” were quite surprised when a completely new hero type appeared in a dropdown menu of available classes.

    Who or what is a “Brawler”? Is it a bug, a temporarily available class for an event, or even a really new type of character that can be played permanently when “War of Three Peaks” is released soon?

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    Fans were quite surprised when they suddenly discovered the new class here.

    Developers admit that there is a new class

    This is how the developers reacted: The announcement about the mysterious Brawler class quickly circulated in the LOTRO community. Eventually, the developers also spoke out. In a forum post, community manager Jerry Snook shared further details:

    Obviously, you all saw something we weren’t quite ready to talk about yet, but we will have more information in the near future. Just to be clear: This is not something that is coming in the “War of Three Peaks.”

    The Brawler will therefore be introduced; it will be a new class and it will come with the next expansion called Gundabad.

    Does a Brawler fit into The Lord of the Rings? What exactly a Brawler is meant to be is not known. The name translates to “brawler” or “fighter,” which suggests a melee class. However, players would prefer a class with magic, not just another type that fights in the melee.

    Lord of the Rings MMO
    Does a brawler type fit into The Lord of the Rings?

    Furthermore, such a brawler type is said not to match the theme of the game and its setting. One user on reddit sarcastically noted that many well-known brawler heroes from the Tolkien universe are known, such as famous heroes like “Punchagorn” or the feared “Bilbo Smackin’s.”

    On the other hand, the upcoming major expansion Gundabad is about dwarves. And the little rough fellows are feared melee fighters. A rough and tumble class like the Brawler may indeed fit in well with them.

    More on the topic
    The MMORPG Lord of the Rings has no more ring, but plans for 20 years
    von Andreas Bertits

    We will probably learn more in 2021 when the Gundabad expansion is released. So, there will soon be changes in The Lord of the Rings Online. However, what is rather unlikely to happen is a classic server like the one in the MMORPG World of Warcraft. The developers are not so enthusiastic about it at the moment.

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    Source(s):
    1. MassivelyOP

    CoD Warzone: Blueprint for weapon found in hidden subway station – Search here

    Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 7 minutes

    In Call of Duty: Warzone, a subway is running with Season 6. Actually, the new mode of transport only stops at 7 stations, but there is a secret station that even gives you a blueprint. MeinMMO shows you the schedule.

    What’s up with the secret subway station? With the start of Season 6, the traffic lights of the subway of Verdansk also turned green. You can now move relatively safely through the underground areas of the city. Only enemies at the stops can cause you trouble.

    Actually, the public transport in Verdansk only offers 7 stations, but by solving a small puzzle, you can reach an eighth – the maintenance station. Here you can find really good loot and during your first visit, you will unlock a weapon blueprint that you can keep forever.

    You’ll learn how to get a ticket to the secret subway station here on MeinMMO.

    Warzone Easter Egg Season 6 – Step 1: Puzzle in the Parliament

    What do I have to do? The first step is also the most difficult. You need to remember images on a computer, match them with paintings, and derive a code from there. To do this, you need to go to the Parliament. The government building of Verdansk is located in the city center at grid square G6. Enter the large building through the west entrance.

    cod warzone secret subway parliament building
    The Parliament is located right in the city center. The arrow marks the fastest entrance for the puzzle. Source: YouTube

    Enter the activation sequence

    Walk through the door and keep to the right, here you will find a kind of reception. If you stand directly in front of it, you will see a computer on the desk to your right, and opposite that, on the left side, a small input field on the wall. Activate the field and enter the following code to start the puzzle:

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    cod warzone secret subway blueprint keypad in parliament
    Through the circled door you can get in, at the arrow directly on the wall is the keypad. Source: YouTube

    Remember the images and numbers on the computer

    Now it gets tricky. By entering the code, an invisible timer starts and gas flows into the building. Try to complete the puzzle as quickly as possible because if the timer runs out, the numbers under the pictures will disappear and you won’t be able to solve it anymore. If that happens, you should start a new match or continue playing normally.

    After entering the code, go to the computer opposite the keypad and activate the device. As long as the sequence is running, you cannot move. Here you will see alternating images, from which you should create a code. You will see:

    • Snippets of the images that hang in the corridors
    • A number with a plus or minus
    • A red circle with a cross
    • cod warzone secret subway blueprint puzzle computer image
    • cod warzone secret subway blueprint puzzle computer number
    • cod warzone secret subway blueprint puzzle computer cross
    The computer shows you either an image, a number, or a cross. Source: YouTube

    You will be shown 4 image snippets that match the paintings displayed in the Parliament. They hang in the corridors to the left and right of the main room, from the direction you entered the building. Two are also hanging directly in this main room with the reception.

    When numbers appear, you need to calculate them with the numbers of the paintings (more on this in a moment), a red cross always appears when the next image snippet, i.e. the next number, is imminent. You need to remember the picture and the number with plus or minus that follows. Some images also appear without a number and a cross appears immediately after the image.

    To find out the numbers of the paintings, you need to look for the Roman numeral that can be found under each painting. Match the snippets to the paintings and look for the corresponding artwork in the corridors.

    The images with the corresponding paintings. Source: YouTube
    • Left corridor – Image 1, 2, 3
    • Right corridor – Image 4, 5, 6
    • Main room – Image 7, 8

    The Roman numerals change with each run, which is why there is no fixed code for each player. Look at the snippet on the computer, match it with an image, and note the Roman numeral under the paintings.

    At the end of the image sequence on the computer, you will then enter the solution. Press the screen away as long as you don’t have the code.

    Assemble the code

    Now you also need the numbers with plus or minus from the sequence. If your second image after the first red “X” was, for example, the guy with the medals and then directly came a “-1”, subtract 1 from the number you read under the image. Some images come without extra numbers – these are correct already. The four-digit code you have created from the images will lead you to the solution.

    Step 2: Enter the code correctly

    With the finished code, go back to the computer and look at the image sequence again. At the end you will see an input field again, but the numbers are cut off.

    cod warzone secret subway blueprint puzzle strange keypad
    The numbers on the keypad look strange. Source: YouTube

    You enter the “half-numbers” from top left to bottom right. So first you have to type in the upper 4 halves and then the lower ones. The numbers are partly heavily fragmented, which makes it not so easy to enter the right ones. But if you enter the correct code, you will receive confirmation that you have redirected the subway, and then you are finished here.

    Step 3: Redirect the subway

    Find a vehicle and head towards the airport. West of the airport, south of the hangars, is one of the subway stations. You want to get into the technical room and flip some switches. Land south of the station and on the road behind the buses you will find a side entrance that looks like an entrance to the sewer. Be careful when descending that you don’t fall too deep and deploy your parachute if you miss the ladder.

    cod warzone secret subway blueprint into the subway
    Behind the buses is the entrance, but you can also go in from the front. Source: YouTube

    When you stand at the bottom in front of the ladder, to your left you will see a large terminal with many blinking buttons. Interact with it and start a reboot process. You can see the current status on the green monitors. Once the reboot is complete, you will briefly see the notice that a train is about to arrive:

    cod warzone secret subway blueprint redirect subway
    Wait until the monitor gives you the right signal. Source: YouTube

    This notice is only displayed briefly before the normal screen from the beginning is restored. The next train is yours and goes straight to the secret maintenance station.

    By the way, the maintenance train will only enter and exit when there are no fights taking place at the station. So make sure there is some peace; otherwise, the train will complain.

    Step 4: Big Loot Fest

    Get into the train and as soon as the doors are completely closed, you’ve made it. You will now travel to the maintenance station, which is located somewhere near the dam. Here you can have a fine loot fest and grab the weapon blueprint “Firebrand” for the Bruen Mk9. Make sure to look around here very carefully, and in the room on the other track, the weapon skin will be lying on the table.

    You need to pick up the weapon to add the blueprint to your arsenal. If you are with a team, drop the weapon back on the ground and let your squad members pick up the “skin” as well. After that, you can calmly travel back into the combat zone and cause some chaos with the new weapon.

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    The blueprint for the Bruen is ready for you on a table in the loot station. Source: YouTube

    Call of Duty: Warzone continuously offers you opportunities to take home a free and special blueprint here and there:

    These are welcome opportunities to take a break from the stress of battle royales and also snag some nice rewards on the side. The latest blueprint even fits one of the 10 most stable weapons in Warzone. If you like it – down into the underground.

    This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
    Source(s):
    1. YouTube - Geeky Pastimes
    2. YouTube - MrDalekJD

    Pokémon GO: “A Mysterious Energy” Brings Victini and Strong Rewards

    Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

    In Pokémon GO has started the special research “A Mysterious Energy”. You will be rewarded for the quests with Victini or candies for that. Additionally, there is a lot of Stardust and Pokémon encounters.

    What kind of research is this? In Pokémon GO, the special research “A Mysterious Energy” started on the evening of September 30, 2020. It initially ran under the name “The Feeling of Triumph”, but was renamed. This research was announced by Niantic at the beginning of September.

    You can find it by tapping on the head of Professor Willow at the bottom right in the game. If you have done this and read his messages, you will find the quest as usual in the overview of the special researches.

    Pokémon GO Willow

    What you need to know: Trainers who already participated in the GO Fest 2020 with the special research with Victini could already catch the Pokémon. If you have already caught a Victini, you cannot catch another one through this research. Instead, you will receive additional candies for this species.

    All steps of the special research with Victini + rewards

    What’s inside? The special research consists of 6 chapters, each offering you three quests and stage rewards. We will show you all tasks and the items and Pokémon you will be rewarded with for solving them.

    Mysterious Energy 1/6

    TaskReward
    Catch 30 Pokémon3 Razz Berries
    Spin 30 PokéStops or
    Gyms    		1,000 XP
    Send 10 Gifts to
    Friends    		1,000 Stardust

    Stage reward: For completing this step, you will receive: 30 Ultra Balls, 1,000 Stardust, and an encounter with Surskit.

    Mysterious Energy 2/6

    TaskReward
    Catch 30 Psychic PokémonEncounter with Solgaleo
    Catch 30 Fire PokémonEncounter with Flareon
    Hatch 3 Eggs1 Incubator

    Stage reward: For completing this step, you will receive: 30 Ultra Balls, 1,000 XP, and an encounter with Torchic.

    Mysterious Energy 3/6

    TaskReward
    Take a snapshot
    of your buddy    		1 Knurps
    Earn 3 candies by
    walking with your buddy    		1,000 Stardust
    Use 3 Power-Ups on Pokémon3 Potions

    Stage reward: For completing this step, you will receive: 3 Revives, 1,000 Stardust, and an encounter with Espeon.

    Mysterious Energy 4/6

    TaskReward
    Win 3 Gym battles1,000 XP
    Defeat 3 Team Rocket Grunts1 Lure Module
    Win 3 Raids1,000 Stardust

    Stage reward: For completing this step, you will receive: 3 Max Revives, 3 Max Potions, and an encounter with Victini.

    If you have already caught a Victini, you will receive 20 Victini candies at this point.

    Mysterious Energy 5/6

    TaskReward
    Take a snapshot
    of Victini    		20 Victini candies
    Catch 30 different types
    of Pokémon    		1 Incense
    Send 3 Gifts to Friends1,000 XP

    Stage reward: For completing this step, you will receive: 5 Victini stickers, 3,000 Stardust, and a Star Piece.

    Mysterious Energy 6/6

    TaskReward
    Already completed3,000 XP
    Already completed3,000 Stardust
    Already completed3,000 XP

    Stage reward: For completing this step, you will receive: 20 Victini candies, 1 Lure Module, and a Lucky Egg.

    How do you like the new research with Victini?

    You had to say goodbye to some Corona bonuses in Pokémon GO now. Therefore, the quest with hatching the eggs takes a little longer.

    This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.