Even though there are already many villains that Luffy and his crew will have to face in the future of One Piece, Oda regularly introduces new characters who are even stronger than the previous ones. One of them even fought against the most legendary pirates in history.
Attention Spoilers: The following article contains spoilers for the last two arcs in the manga of One Piece.
Which character is being referred to? In chapter 1086 of the manga and in episode 1120 of the anime, Figarland Garling is introduced for the first time. He is part of the world government and is probably the strongest member of the Knights of God.
After the events on Egghead Island, he was appointed as one of the Five Elders, responsible for science and defense. Additionally, he is the father of Shanks and the Knight Shamrock. However, this is not the only reason why he is much stronger than other villains in One Piece. In the last chapter, Oda reveals the legends Figarland Garling has confronted.
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Figarland Garling stands on a level with Roger, Whitebeard, and Rocks
Who did Garling fight in the past? Within the world government, Garling is quite a well-known name, also because he was designated as the Champion during the events at God Valley. More details were revealed in the latest chapter (1160). 38 years ago, a gigantic battle took place on the island of God Valley.
The Celestial Dragons conducted a hunt for slaves and people they deemed unworthy. Among others, the Holy Knights participated, including the Figarland family. The Rocks Pirates intervened in this hunt, who ruled the seas even before Roger. Members included:
Rocks D. Xebec
Whitebeard
Big Mom
Shiki
Stussy
Kaidou
They came to the island for treasures and to rescue Shakky, the then Empress of Amazon Lily, who was presented as the prize for the hunt. The crew of Roger also attempted to attack God Valley.
The Holy Knights of God confronted the pirates, with Garling right at the forefront, who even ordered the Marine to retreat. Thus, he faced some of the strongest pirates in the history of One Piece. One can also assume, due to his position among the Five Elders, that he is stronger than the members of the Marine.
By comparison: Whitebeard could inflict quite a bit of damage to Akainu while injured and ill, even throwing him down. That Figarland has faced multiple pirates with such powers speaks for him.
As one already knows from previous chapters, the Holy Knights have even a certain form of immortality.
What makes Garling so dangerous? Apart from his strength that makes him one of the most powerful figures in the series, he is ruthless and shares a similar worldview with the aristocrats. This is probably one reason why he was appointed as an Elder by Imu.
His ruthlessness is evident in his dealings with the mother of his children. He killed her as he has chosen Shakky as his new bride. Within the world government, he probably even has the role of an executioner. He killed the world aristocrat Donquixote Mjosgard.
How strong he truly is will probably be revealed in the flashback to the God Valley incident currently being depicted in the manga. There, one will likely also see the role of Roger and Garp in this historical event. When the next chapter will appear and everything you need to know about it can be found here: One Piece: Chapter 1161 – Spoilers and release for the manga
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In 2022, Twitch issued new guidelines for showcasing gambling on the platform. Matthew “Mizkif” Rinaudoadvocated for the change back then, but now he says: It was a mistake.
Which streamer is being discussed? Matthew “Mizkif” Rinaudo was part of a group of streamers who threatened Twitch with a boycott if the platform did not take action against gambling. Mizkif sharply criticized Twitch for allowing such content at that time.
Now, exactly 3 years later, the streamer announced a new partnership with the online casino Stake – the very platform that Twitch had banned from showcasing gambling in 2022 as part of new regulations.
Numerous so-called casino streamers then migrated to Kick, the new streaming platform by the founders of Stake. Just in June 2025, Mizkif had expressed his strong opposition to such a move to Kick, citing bad experiences with one of the owners.
xQc was the number 1 on Twitch for years and was one of the streamers showcasing gambling there.
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“Better gambling on Twitch than all the ads”
What’s behind the change of heart? Mizkif seems to see the partnership with Stake more as a benefit for his viewers. He explained that he has now disabled his sub-goal, a type of target value for paid subscriptions on Twitch. He no longer wants to complain about subscriptions as much.
At the same time, Mizkif accuses Twitch of ruining the platform with advertisements. Streamers should not be allowed to run more than 8 minutes of ads per hour. At the beginning of September, Mizkif apologized to fans on X for apparently accidentally showing 22 minutes of ads per hour.
Mizkif even states that he was wrong about gambling: “Screw the ads, I’d rather have gambling on Twitch than all the ads.”
A video in the subreddit LivestreamFail shows Mizkif’s announcement:
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How is that being received? Quite mixed. In Mizkif’s own chat, viewers express surprise and amusement about the unexpected partnership, with messages ranging from “finally” to “screw Stake.”
In over 500 comments under the clip on Reddit, the verdict is clearer. One response with more than 2,300 upvotes states: “The money was bigger than ethics.”
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In recent years, there is a recurring sentiment that the MMORPG genre is stagnant and hardly developing. MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz has an even bleaker assessment.
However, the truth is that the most exciting projects will take several years due to long development phases. A lot can happen in that time. The early cancellation of a seemingly promising online role-playing game is not uncommon – the recent end of the Zenimax MMORPG serves as a reminder of this.
It is unfortunately also unclear whether the games will be worth playing. The MMORPGs released in recent years have unfortunately not honored this. On the contrary, one must note with regard to the representatives of the more recent past that the genre is not only stagnating but is actually regressing.
Throne and Liberty is unfortunately just an okay MMORPG with nice graphics and an exciting focus on the “Massively”, which has some pitfalls for gaming enjoyment.
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Throne and Liberty: Trailer shows regions of the Wilderness of Talandre expansion
The old-timers show the newcomers how it’s done
Let’s go through which MMORPGs currently represent the cutting edge in various areas:
Best action combat system? For me, the clear winner would be Black Desert (from 2014).
Best tab-targeting combat system and the most varied group challenges? World of Warcraft (2004).
Best quests? Here, I choose The Secret World from 2012.
Most atmospheric world? Lord of the Rings Online from 2007.
Best mount system and most beautiful graphic style? Guild Wars 2
Who is writing here? Karsten Scholz is the MMORPG expert at MeinMMO. He has been dealing with the best genre in the world almost daily for 16 years. His private first contact was in 2005. Since then, he has accumulated several years of playtime in various online role-playing games and has played almost every relevant genre representative of the past two decades for at least a while.
This list could go on and on, and not a single MMORPG released in the last 10 years would land in the top position. The respective average ratings on platforms like Steam underscore the often mixed situation of the more recent genre representatives:
Throne and Liberty from 2024 on Steam: 67 percent positive
Pax Dei from 2024 on Steam: 56 percent positive (still early access)
Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen from 2024 on Steam: 74 percent positive (still early access)
The Quinfall from 2025 on Steam: 47 percent (still early access)
BitCraft Online from 2025 on Steam: 73 percent (still early access)
Other current MMORPG projects that can or could be played – such as Chrono Odyssey, Ashes of Creation, or Corepunk – confirm this depressing picture.
Meanwhile, our top 10 of the most popular MMORPGs on Steam are all oldies, many of which are over a decade old, such as SWTOR, Guild Wars 2, Final Fantasy XIV, the two versions of RuneScape, ESO, or Lord of the Rings Online.
The currently best-rated MMORPG on Steam – Star Wars: The Old Republic:
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When hope is absent, motivation also wanes
A major problem with this trend: Many genre fans are so disappointed with the status quo that they have no desire to invest much time and energy in a new game, which will quite likely have to consider server mergers or the rapidly shrinking community within the second or third month after launch.
Some MMORPGs that have been around for what feels like an eternity can benefit from this, and it is evident in increasing player numbers – here are some examples from recent weeks and months:
Guild Wars 2 has seen rising player numbers on Steam for several months now.
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Innovation and visible leaps are missing
Who can blame the players? Beyond technology, there has been so little progress in the genre over the past 10 to 20 years that one can have fun even with outdated MMORPGs today. Let’s take action combat as an example.
I previously mentioned that Black Desert represents the gold standard for me…and by a large margin. Asian developers have been known for years for offering massive combat experiences that the Western competition simply cannot match – Tera and Blade and Soul are other positive examples from the MMORPG genre.
However, something has happened in recent years. In many new online role-playing games, the combat just feels bad. There is a lack of proper hit feedback, the weight of strikes does not translate, input responses are not responsive enough, or fighting is simply not fun due to the few skills and combo possibilities. Positive exceptions? Not in sight.
The developers of Chrono Odyssey still have a lot of work to do to ensure that the battles of the MMORPG feel really good at release next year.
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Chrono Odyssey: Trailer from Summer Game Fest 2025 shows action-packed battles and a dark world
WoW was a problem, mobile is one
The enormous success of WoW and the numerous failed MMORPG attempts in the following 10 years have not done the genre any favors. Many games emulated the genre king so closely that structure and content often resembled each other without reaching the class of the original.
As for the many fails: Even today, after the incredible launch successes of Lost Ark and New World, there are hardly any developers or publishers willing to invest sufficient money in the development of an online role-playing game to be able to compete with the big names.
Aion 2 is set to be released on PC and mobile. This will inevitably have some negative impact on the PC version of the MMORPG.
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Aion 2: New trailer prepares for the Korean launch of the MMORPG
Meanwhile, all teams with small sizes and budgets can be happy if they manage to get their MMORPG across the finish line within a reasonably timely manner. One should not expect major quality leaps here. Therefore, many of these projects also rely on nostalgic experiences that aim at classics like RuneScape or EverQuest.
Equally significant is the trend towards mobile MMORPGs, which has increasingly emerged since the 2010s. The associated technical restrictions and negative effects that related payment models have on gameplay ensure that the MMORPG experience suffers.
Asian studios increasingly want to develop their games with a global market perspective, thereby omitting some of the peculiarities that previously hindered them from achieving significant success in the West. However, for this to work, they must not keep repeating the same mistakes: 5 mistakes that MMORPGs from Asia must avoid if they want to succeed with us
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A look at the year 2025 shows: Gamers haven’t had it this good in a long time. The selection for Game of the Year is going to be really, really tricky.
The gaming industry has been in a deep crisis for several years. There are repeated reports of mass layoffs, major AAA titles flop catastrophically upon release, and we “gamers” have been lucky in recent years if we even got a single, really good game that was entirely free of “bullshit” microtransactions.
But 2025 was different. Because we got three phenomenal games, and a fourth is on the verge of launching. What stands out: Only one of them is a major AAA production; the rest come from smaller studios.
Expedition 33 will definitely be the Game of the Year 2025 … or?
When the game “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33” was released at the end of April this year, I was pretty much instantly sure: This is the Game of the Year, there’s no doubt about it. The story about the painter who literally eradicates a significant portion of the population every year, combined with the phenomenal combat system, brought everything a modern RPG in the JRPG style needed.
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 hinterlässt bei den Spielern eine Leere
I played Expedition 33 multiple times in a row, lost myself in the story and the action-packed combat system, and only stopped when I had truly earned all the achievements. The emotional storyline of the game resonated with me for several weeks afterwards, and the grand soundtrack is a permanent guest on my playlist. Nothing else could compare, no matter how hard one would try.
At least that’s what I thought.
Donkey Kong and Silksong make everyone happy
Then the Switch 2 was released, I first got lost in retro games before the world of “Donkey Kong Bananza” captivated me. The childish graphic style initially put me off, but then I thought: Why not? The last time I played a Donkey Kong was on the SNES, and that was in the last millennium.
Donkey Kong Bananza was pure fun. No matter how old you are.
Well, what can I say? It took less than 10 minutes for Bananza to capture me as well. Regardless of what one might think of Nintendo right now due to curious patent incidents, the game is just unbelievably good. It is pure, unfiltered fun, no matter how young or old you are. I enjoyed smashing through the various levels and collecting golden bananas as if it were the most important thing in life. Donkey Kong Bananza is one of those rare video games that can be incredibly fun, whether you are 6 or 60 years old.
But that wasn’t the end of it. A few days ago, Hollow Knight Silksong was released, which impacted so hard that even the shop servers of different platforms went down. To my shame, I must admit that I haven’t tried Silksong yet. But I just rely on the statements from colleagues or the general gaming community: Hollow Knight Silksong seems to be everything one would expect from a good game. A game that took its time for development and was only released when it was truly finished.
Hades II will be the 4th game in the fight for the throne
But even that is not the end, because in a few days another hit is on the horizon – at least if you have even the slightest interest in the “roguelite” genre. Hades II will finally transition from Early Access to the release version and will be released on September 25. The game builds on the strengths of its predecessor, which even belongs to one of the very few games that has reached the “God Tier” on Steam.
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A popular roguelike on Steam finally leaves Early Access
Sure, a final evaluation of Hades II is not possible yet, and at least theoretically, the game could still take a nosedive at the last moment. But if we look at the opinions of those who have already played Early Access, that seems nearly impossible. They seem to have done everything right, both in terms of story and mechanics and improvements.
No matter who will ultimately win the “Game of the Year” award, one group has definitely won: the players. Because 2025 has produced so many strong games as we haven’t seen in a long time.
Warhammer is known as an extremely expensive hobby, into which fans sometimes pour thousands of euros. But do you really have to pay so much for the little figures? Not necessarily: With a few tips, you can save a lot and still enjoy Warhammer.
There are always memes about needing to sell at least one kidney for a complete army or even for individual figures. In fact, there are multiple models in the official shop for 800 euros, the currently most expensive one costs over 1,500 euros – without essential components like weapons and helmets (the Mars Pattern Warlord Titan).
To promote the whole idea of saving money while playing, a community even formed: Poorhammer. Here, fans simply create their models from inexpensive materials. However, there are ways to save money when it comes to Warhammer in general.
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The makers explain what Warhammer actually is
The cheapest option: Make the minis yourself
Strictly speaking, Warhammer is only the rulebook of the tabletop with the guiding principle: “What you see is what you get.” This means a game figure uses only the exact equipment that is attached to the model, according to the corresponding rules.
The basic rules are available for free on the official site, and the rules for certain factions can often be found online, at least in a simplified version.
Especially in friendly games, it is possible to use unofficial figures. These placeholders are called “Proxys” and can take all sorts of forms. One user even built an entire army made of tin for just 7 euros.
As long as the opponent agrees that the figures can be used, there is no problem. The only important thing is that the size of the “base,” that is, the stand foot, is correct. Only in official tournaments are you usually not allowed with proxies.
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In League of Legends the Worlds is the most important tournament of the year. A legendary player has the chance for his first world championship title this year, as he must go to the military next year.
Which player is it? Those who have been involved with LoL e-sports for a while will have heard of Hang Wang-ho, better known as Peanut. Since 2014 (then still as a substitute player at NaJin e-mFire), the South Korean has played as a jungler with the best teams in the world.
At Gen.G he played between November 2018 and November 2019 and then again between November 2021 and November 2023.
Since November 2023, he has been playing for Hanwha Life, and currently, things look pretty good for the team. In the current LCK 2025 Season Playoffs, they are in the finals after defeating KT Rolster 3-0 on September 20. Due to their placement, they are already qualified for the Worlds 2025.
However, there is now sad news for Peanut fans. This will probably be Peanut’s last Worlds tournament, as he must go to the military.
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Peanut must go to military service, does not have the same privilege as Faker
Why does Peanut have to stop? As it became known during the match against KT Rolster, Peanut is retiring after this season (Source: YouTube). He must serve in the military in South Korea.
In the country, every man is registered at age 18, drafted at 19, and must start military service by the age of 28. Peanut is now 27. The military service typically lasts between 18 and 21 months (Source: 90daykorean.com). In rare cases, men may be exempt from service, but they must achieve something significant for the country’s reputation.
LoL legend Faker, Chovy, and Zeus were able to be exempted from military service, because they won at the Asia Games in China in 2023. Usually, the almost 2-year military service means the end of one’s career.
Apparently, Peanut knows this as well, because during the match against KT Rolster, they played in the LoL Park in Seoul. During his last match at the stadium, he brought gifts for the stadium staff and thanked them for the time.
In an interview after the match, he said: I feel like I have played the most here. […] I feel like I have grown a lot as a player, and when I look back, it feels great to have finished my last game so strongly to reach the finals. That is such a wonderful thing (Source: YouTube).
What’s next for Peanut? On September 28, 2025, Hanwha Life will play in the finals of the LCK 2025 Season Playoffs against an as yet unknown opponent, possible candidates are T1, Gen. G or KT Rolster. After that, they will move on to the Worlds, for which they have already qualified. On October 14, 2025, the play-in stage begins, and the finals of the Worlds will take place on November 9, 2025 (Source: Leaguepedia).
In fact, Warhammer 40,000 is known for its absolutely absurd scales. Everything is bigger, worse, darker. But the one war machine that is supposed to overshadow everything else is officially much smaller than thought. A new fan complains about this and gets a crash course on: “How does Warhammer actually work?”
What are these units?
Titans are the largest war machines that the Imperium of Man has to offer. These battle suits are towering walkers that must be operated by several humans simultaneously. Titans sometimes have entire cathedrals as structures on their backs.
The pilot, or “Princeps”, is connected to the machine via neural links, allowing him and the Titan to form a unit. Conversely, this means: If the Titan is hit, the Princeps feels the pain himself.
How big are they really? There are various reports in the sources about the sizes of the Titans. According to official figures, the largest among them are about 60 meters tall. For comparison: An Imperial Knight is about 9 meters tall, a Space Marine averages 2.50 meters.
On Reddit, a user now complains that this is way too small. He is new to Warhammer, but has always imagined Titans to be much larger. So 100 meters should be possible, maybe even 200. These things should be towering over regular buildings – which in some illustrations is not the case.
In the responses, experienced Warhammer fans chime in and explain: One shouldn’t give too much weight to such numbers. Warhammer 40,000 is a fantasy setting where numbers mean nothing at all.
Titans could very well be larger – or perhaps not. It really doesn’t matter. Because no matter what it’s about, the “Rule of Cool” is always the supreme rule in Warhammer.
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“Everything is canon. Not everything is true.”
Users comment: In Warhammer everything is always exactly how it needs to be to be as cool as possible. A Space Marine hits just hard enough so that the opponent dies as impressively as possible. The iconic Bolter has exactly as much ammunition as is necessary – or one bullet too few, if that’s cooler.
And even that shouldn’t be taken too seriously, explain other veterans. Because Warhammer is primarily one thing: propaganda. Almost everything you get from any official sources are not facts set by Games Workshop, but information from the world.
Accordingly, sources can differ because the respective authors have different foundations available or simply have different views. That all belongs to the canon, even if it is not true.
Even things that one might think they know for sure are, depending on perspective, interpreted differently. A user asks, for example, how many Primarchs there are. Sure, each of the 20 original orders has a Primarch. Or perhaps not?
There were 20 Legions, each of which has a “father” from which the Space Marines were bred.
However, two Legions have disappeared – or perhaps they never existed, so there are only 18 Primarchs?
For many players, the real gameplay of Borderlands 4 begins only after the story. The main focus is on builds. To make it easier for you, you should keep an eye on certain items starting from level 25, even if they are weak.
What happens at level 25? In a Reddit post, the user AlabastersBane gives Borderlands 4 players an important tip when they reach level 25, which he wishes he had known beforehand. It concerns firmware and the need to be cautious about which items you sell.
Once you reach level 25, items with firmware can drop, which you might need later in endgame from the Ultimate Vault Hunter-mode. So if you find such equipment, it’s better to store it in the bank instead of selling it, as it can be quite rewarding, especially if you want to build strong setups later.
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Powerful set bonuses that can make your builds stronger in endgame.
Why is firmware so important? Firmware can be found on all items that are not weapons starting from level 25. These include shields, repair kits, class mods, enhancements, and combat items (like grenades or knives). The rarity of the items doesn’t matter. Firmware works like set bonuses in other games. On its own, it has only a weak effect, while having 3 of the same firmware is the best possible result.
With this, you can gain new passive abilities that can further enhance the right build.
Why should you keep firmware on weak items? Once you’ve completed the campaign, you can transfer firmware from items to other items. There is a special machine in the various hub cities for this purpose, and a transfer costs money and Eridium.
However, you need to keep the following in mind:
Firmware can only be transferred to items of the same type. So, you can only transfer firmware from a class mod to the firmware of other class mods.
A firmware can only be transferred once.
The item from which your firmware is being transferred will be destroyed.
Thus, it is advisable to collect and store every item with firmware starting from level 25 so that you have options for transfer later if you need a set. Firmware drops are random, which makes early collection worthwhile.
How to best farm items with firmware? There are no dedicated farm spots just for items with firmware. You should ideally farm a specific legendary and pay attention to whether items with firmware drop as well. A good method would be the Boss Splashzone, which can be defeated quite easily.
Netflix offers a variety of strong series on its own platform. But which ones have been watched the most? Let’s take a look at the actual numbers.
On Netflix, viewers have a huge selection of series available. Especially the platform’s original productions often come with large budgets and provide good entertainment.
Netflix has now revealed which series have been watched most frequently. The numbers refer to the first 91 days after release. The ranking includes both English-language and non-English series.
If you thought that series in English would dominate the ranking, you are mistaken. Especially place 1 shows with impressive view counts that the Netflix audience is interested in strong, international productions.
One more note: Since Netflix counts views per season, a series can appear multiple times in the ranking. This underscores its popularity even more.
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The chaos begins in season 4 of “Money Heist”
Place 10: Money Heist – Season 4
Release Year: 2020
Episodes: 8
Views: 106 million
The fourth season of the Spanish heist series is also the most successful of Money Heist, but it ranks “only” at number 10. In the eight new episodes, Nairobi’s life is at stake after the protagonists are trapped in a bank. The iconic Professor does everything he can to save the gang from their predicament, while also grappling with his own problems.
For season 4, critics on Rotten Tomatoes concluded that the story increasingly feels confusing and laborious. Nevertheless, the series continues to entertain well, which is reflected in an overall rating of 80%. Users gave it 77%, thus thinking quite similarly. Compared to the other seasons, however, part 4 is still the weakest.
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Many MMORPGs regularly adapt traditional clothing from around the world. A few years ago, the developers of Final Fantasy XIV added a Dirndl. At the start of Oktoberfest 2025, our resident Bavarian and Dirndl expert Sophia Weiss analyzes how realistic the outfit actually is.
In Final Fantasy XIV, new outfits inspired by real traditional clothing are added to the online shop every few years. For players who are not from the respective culture, these are usually just pretty glamour or transmog outfits that they can equip their Warrior of Light with.
Since 2020, there have been two outfits in the online store that remind me a lot of the traditional clothing from my own homeland: the Dirndl’s Attire and the Bergsteiger’s Attire. Outside of my catgirl existence, I am a native of Upper Bavaria with roots in the Alpine region around Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Accordingly, I have been wearing Dirndls for as long as I can remember.
And of course, I wanted to know how well the developers of one of my favorite games have implemented our Dirndls. Please fasten your seatbelts; here comes a finely tuned info dump about my favorite family event clothing item.
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Dirndl in Reality – Tradition vs. Fashion
Before we look at the digital Dirndl, we need to know what a real Dirndl is. Dirndl is the term for women’s traditional clothing in the Alpine region, meaning in Southern Germany, Austria, and Northern Italy. There is a distinction between normal Dirndls and traditional clothing.
What is female traditional clothing?
Dirndls as a so called Tracht, a heritage attire, does not change with current fashion trends. For example, in Murnau am Staffelsee, my hometown, the female members of the traditional costume association wear Dirndls with black bodices, silver metal lacing, dark red skirts, light blue aprons, and matching shawls with fringes at various official events. They have red flowers tucked into the neckline.
More about this and pictures can be found, for example, on the official website of the association on the Website of the Market Murnau. But beware: Traditional clothing changes very little over time but varies from village to village, from region to region.
The internationally known Dirndl is subject to the taste fluctuations of the fashion market. It typically consists of a fitted dress with a bodice top, an apron, a blouse, and matching shoes. There are also top-skirt combinations and the lengths of the skirt are ranging from mini to ankle. Blouse styles change almost yearly.
You can check out the current fashion on the website of the shop Grasegger (German) from Garmisch. Most of my Dirndls, on the other hand, I purchased at Daller Tracht (German). Both sites offer a good overview of the current Dirndl fashion, as it is now also being seen at the Oktoberfest.
A request: Please avoid cheap polyester Dirndls if you want to buy one for Oktoberfest, for example. Rent a real one or invest in your own, higher-quality piece. Dirndls can be worn for almost any occasion, and I have been wearing my oldest one for almost 10 years now. I just regularly switch the blouses for a bit of current flair. A well-fitting Dirndl that suits oneself is worth the purchase price.
The Final Fantasy XIV Dirndl – How Accurate Is It Really?
The Dirndl in Final Fantasy XIV can be purchased for 18 USD or 11,16 Pounds in the online store. It consists of five parts: hat, bodice, fingernails, bracelets, skirt, and shoes (with socks). I will go through the outfit piece by piece, but I will skip the hat and fingernails.
The Bodice looks correct to me in terms of cut and fit. The gold triangles at the front would likely be connected by a silk ribbon or a metal chain in reality. It would depend on the current fashion and the manufacturer.
The deep cut of the bodice is no longer particularly fashionable today but can still occur in older models. The blouse covering the view into the neckline is completely accurate.
The blouse itself is also correct: relaxed t-shirt sleeves may not be very elegant, but they are possible. The white, wavy collar fits well with models from the 2010s. Currently, it is often high-necked, lace blouses or V-necks that are modern.
Dirndl Necklines
The deep neckline of the Dirndl is, in my personal view, also quite accurate. Of course, the currently more high-necked blouses speak against it, but just like in Final Fantasy XIV, my selfies from my early 20s often looked like this. There are also special Dirndl bras made specifically for this purpose that ensure the anatomy is correctly showcased in the Dirndl.
In the images of my character, a suitable necklace is still missing. Depending on personal taste, one can wear a large statement piece or a fabric collar. Designs often include flowers like edelweiss or hearts.
The back of the bodice in the game is supposed to be laced. This is not fundamentally incorrect, and could simply be a design choice made by the in-game tailor.
The bodice and the blouse. Very accurate!
The skirt of the dirndl looks fine at first glance. It is relatively long. Younger women often opt for the knee-length ones, as long skirts are considered quite proper. So the taste of the respective lady plays the main role.
However, it is important to note that a skirt always comes with an apron, and both parts should complement each other. A simple skirt goes well with a patterned, colorful apron. A skirt with a motif pairs well with a simple apron. However, the apron motif in the game seems to resemble porcelain painting, and I have never seen it in this form on a dirndl.
The white border at the bottom of the dirndl is also not very modern anymore, but that doesn’t make it less correct. Only the color and size of the bow do not quite match, in my view. It looks more like a scarf wrapped around the hips, independent of the dress. I would file it under artistic freedom.
The skirt? Also nice! Despite the tea service pattern.
Above all, the shoes truly excite me: pumps or the strappy shoes used in the game are still the go-to for many when it comes to the dirndl. Also, the fact that socks are depicted is correct for me:
While my shoe cabinet today is bursting at the seams, a hundred years ago, one typically had two, maybe three pairs of shoes at home. A pair of nice Sunday pumps made often of black leather was included for festive occasions like the Sunday church visit, weddings, funerals, etc.
And because one couldn’t regularly buy new shoes, the cool summer shoes were worn in winter as well. Just, as shown here, with warm socks or stockings.
The right pair of shoes. For weddings, funerals, celebrations… always fitting!
Yes, this is a proper Dirndl – Well done, dear developers
As an Upper Bavarian with dirndls in the closet, I am overall very satisfied with how Square Enix has implemented the fashion of my homeland. Here and there they have taken a bit of artistic freedom with the motif and the bow, but that is absolutely fine with me personally.
By the way: The bow is tied in the front right. Traditionally, this means that the wearer is already taken. Tied on the left would signify single, and tied in the back would mean widowed. Now the only question remains whether Square Enix had something specific in mind and is “shipping” the Warrior of Light with someone special or if someone just had a little accident.
On September 18, the new Dying Light: The Beast was released. The latest installment of the popular series has been well received by players, with much praise. Originally, it wasn’t even supposed to be released as a standalone game.
In Dying Light: The Beast, you play as Kyle Crane, the protagonist from the first game. After years of cruel experiments in a lab, you have gained special powers and are now seeking revenge on your captor.
What makes The Beast so good: On Steam alone, Dying Light: The Beast already has a rating of 91%, making it “very positive,” although only with over 10,000 reviews. According to SteamDB, over 97,000 players played simultaneously – just on Steam. Dying Light: The Beast is also available on PS5 and Xbox.
Nevertheless, players who rated The Beast are absolutely thrilled. It is said that Techland has once again shown why they are the masters of the zombie genre. The Beast is visually stunning, the gameplay is polished, and the overall experience is extremely immersive. An enthusiastic player writes:
This is my first Dying Light game and I am surprised at how good it is. I recommend it. I played for 8 hours on release day […] The story is good so far, it always keeps you guessing what will happen next. […] The price of the game is fair, not too expensive, not too cheap, just right. All in all, a 9 out of 10.
For some players, Dying Light: The Beast even has the potential for Game of the Year. Criticism, however, is directed at bugs that have allegedly not been fixed since the tests, and occasionally at the skill system, where one notices that the game was originally a DLC. However, such comments are only occasional; many fans celebrate a return to the feel of the first game.
Dying Light: The Beast shows its mix of open-world and action-survival horror in the trailer
A harder Dying Light with less freedom of choice
Unlike Dying Light 2, in The Beast, you have no factions with various side quests and their own stories, but a linear story without decision-making opportunities. The ending is fixed with the goal of placing Kyle Crane exactly where he needs to be. Because story-wise, The Beast takes place between Part 1 and Part 2.
Especially in comparison to Dying Light 2: Stay Human, The Beast is significantly harder. Enemy groups are quickly deadly, elite zombies like Shadow Hunters usually force you to flee – which is already difficult.
Because the small location in Switzerland where The Beast takes place has fewer climbing options than you might be used to from Part 2. Escaping and parkour must be well planned, otherwise, you’ll find yourself quickly back at the last save point.
The focus is especially on isolated boss fights and survival elements like crafting. Your weapons break quickly, so you’re constantly busy building and improving new items to avoid suddenly finding yourself unarmed.
As a special innovation, there is the Beast Mode. Kyle transforms – initially unwillingly, later intentionally – into a kind of super-zombie and beats enemies to a pulp with his bare hands, sometimes with very… graphic scenes reminiscent of glory kills from Doom.
Roblox is one of the largest platforms in the entire industry. It is mainly associated with children, but an expert does not believe that they will ever switch to other games like GTA or Call of Duty.
What is Roblox? Roblox is a platform that not only allows users to play various games but also to develop them. Entire communities arise to create individual games like Grow a Garden. The player numbers also speak for themselves.
Roblox is regularly criticized, especially regarding child protection. The Deutschlandfunk has also expressed criticism. A documentary about the dangers of the platform appeared in the ZDF Mediathek earlier this year.
It is mainly associated with younger players. But one expert is confident that they will also stay on the platform as they age.
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Other games have a higher entry barrier
What does the expert say about Gen Alpha and Roblox?PCGamer spoke with Emmanuel Rosier, the head of market research at Newzoo, about the preferences of young gamers and what their gameplay on PC looks like. Newzoo is a research company that collects and analyzes data on player behavior and the video game market itself.
Rosier makes two points regarding Gen Alpha (birth years between 2010 and 2024) that PCGamer highlights: Firstly, they do not care about graphics and features like ray tracing. Games like Minecraft, Fortnite, or Roblox do not need that. Rosier says: I don’t think young people who have been playing on phones or tablets since birth care much about visuals.
The other important point: Even though many believe that young players will switch games and platforms as they age, Rosier disagrees. He questions the perspective that children will grow out of Roblox.
On the one hand, you need no powerful PC for platforms and games like Roblox, you just need a browser. Roblox is also free, and other games have a higher barrier:
I would say the chance exists that they will stay on Roblox because all their friends are still on Roblox, and there is this network effect, making it difficult to play Call of Duty alone or convince so many friends to play with you and spend 80 or 70 dollars to have a different experience. And I’m not sure if these teenagers or children will start playing other games once they grow up.
Emmanuel Rosier on Roblox and whether users will ever switch to other games (Source: PCGamer)
Although Rosier cannot yet prove these statements, according to his data, the average age of players on Roblox is increasing. He believes this is because existing players are aging and staying on the platform.
It will likely take a few more years before the development of users and players on Roblox can be seen and analyzed. Players are increasingly sticking to individual games or platforms. This also has a significant impact on the industry’s transformation, as an expert analyzed recently: Analyst says: Gamers are slowly fading away, the next generation plays very differently
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Tatsumaki is known as Terrible Tornado in the anime of One Punch Man by her nickname. With her green hair, the heroine stands out. MeinMMO explains what makes her so special.
Who is Tornado? Tatsumaki is a member of the Hero Association and is ranked incredibly high there. She is in the S-Class at rank 2, making her the strongest heroine in One Punch Man. Along with other heroes like One Punch Man, she tries to protect humanity from all evils.
The 28-year-old woman stands out with her green hair and arrogant character. She has no respect for other people or monsters, which she could afford due to her high status. Despite Tornado being so small, she should not be underestimated in combat. MeinMMO reveals what makes her so strong.
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Tornado is the strongest heroine in One Punch Man
Why is she so strong? Tatsumaki is an Esper. These are individuals who develop telepathic or psychokinetic abilities.
Tornado can use her powers in various ways. Her versatility makes her a strong fighter. She can:
Easily lift heavy objects and use them as projectiles
Fly
Create shields around herself to block enemy attacks
Manipulate matter, for example, tearing up the ground
Create copies of herself
Use telepathy to communicate with others
However, this has the drawback that excessive use of her powers leads to bodily impairment. Tornado has once coughed up blood because she overexerted herself.
Is there competition? Tatsumaki has a younger sister named Fubuki. However, Fubuki is only ranked 1 in the B-Class. She is nowhere near as talented as her older sister, which is why she will probably never reach Tornado’s level.
In terms of strength, Psykos would still be a serious competitor. She is on the side of the Monster Association and therefore an enemy of Tatsumaki. During the “Monster Association” arc, the two even face each other in an epic battle – for spoiler reasons, we do not want to reveal how this ends.
But let it be said: Both are in a neck-and-neck race for the title of the strongest woman in One Punch Man.
For those who want to know how the fight turns out
Psykos merges with Orochi and becomes a powerful opponent. But Tatsumaki manages to ultimately defeat her through a trick. This keeps her the strongest woman in One Punch Man!
A new installment of the loot shooter series has been released with Borderlands 4, and those who know the game are aware that it hides many different Easter eggs. One of these Easter eggs pokes fun at Destiny 2 and humorously showcases a problem that Guardians are currently facing.
What problems is Destiny 2 facing? Anyone actively playing Destiny 2 will know: the loot shooter is dying, slowly and painfully. The new expansion “On the Edge of Destiny” was solid, but for many, the cinematic presentation of a new saga was not enough to spark interest.
Additionally, the lack of post-content provided little incentive to visit the game. The usual bugs following new patches, as well as supposed shadow nerfs, added to the issues.
With the new season “Ash and Iron,” many fans hoped for a nostalgic journey to the Contaminated Lands, but here too, it is merely an activity that fans can mindlessly grind – additionally, the poor loot is criticized if one does not reach the appropriate light level.
The current state of Destiny 2 is concerning, but at least Borderlands 4 has not forgotten its competitor. There is an Easter egg that you can find on Kairos, and this could bring a smile to one or the other Guardian, at least in the current situation.
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Boss in Borderlands 4 droppt starken Loot und lässt sich schnell farmen
It started with a ghost… in the toilet?
What does the Easter egg look like? In the Welk fields in the area “The Howling,” there is a side quest called “Caught Up.” You start this when you interact with a talking toilet. If you accept the quest and open the door, a drone greets you, admittedly fed up with the mess.
The drone is relieved to have found us; someone had locked it there, stating: “I will take you where the shit belongs.” As usual, Borderlands does not hold back on its humor.
The ghost is happy to see us……but the target leaves much to be desired…
Unfortunately, the drone’s batteries are dead, and thus it cannot conduct its environmental scans. We, as the vault hunters, are of course there to help. After a short march, we arrive at the goal, which is a large pile of poop.
The drone scans its target and then showers the Guardian vault hunter with loot. The loot we received was poor, as it was only rare items. However, those coming from Destiny should recognize parallels to the loot shooter in this side quest.
A fitting Easter egg for Destiny: The Easter egg has depicted Destiny very well, even though Borderlands, as always, exaggerates immensely. Scans are not uncommon in Bungie’s loot shooter, especially when completed on patrols – accordingly, the loot is poor, as it is either non-existent or consists of items with green or blue rarity.
Thus, Borderlands has perfectly depicted Destiny and at least brought a smile to me, a long-time veteran of the loot shooter who has followed Bungie’s game for over 10 years. At least I was able to forget the problems of Destiny 2 for a short moment.
Are you also active as a vault hunter, or are you still playing Destiny 2? We are actively accompanying the release of Borderlands 4 and providing you with the most important news and guides. So if you want to know, for example, which items you can get from the bosses, you should check here: Borderlands 4: All boss drops from the loot table
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A Twitch streamer of a special kind went viral with a clip because she yelled at the camera to get food.
Who is the Twitch streamer? The non-profit organization Alveus Sanctuary was founded by Maya Higa and rescues animals to provide them with a place to live in Texas, USA. Alveus Sanctuary produces content about working with the animals. They have a YouTube and a Twitch channel. On these channels, there is a continuous livestream showcasing some of the animals.
A cow named Winnie (The Moo) has also found a home with the organization. She is a Red Angus and 3 years old. Her appearance in a clip from the Twitch livestream went viral on the internet some time ago.
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“Get food and get paid”
What kind of clip is this? In a stream excerpt, Winnie The Moo can be seen standing at a trough rubbing her head against it. She turns to the camera and makes a loud “Moo!” Shortly thereafter, a viewer of the stream donates bits, activating the mechanism at the trough: Food is dispensed into the trough.
So Winnie successfully managed to “convince” the viewers to give her some treats.
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In a post on X, founder Maya Higa clarified: “Just to let everyone know, these are just treats for Winnie and she is fed ABSOLUTELY EVERY DAY on top of that.” So Winnie is not reliant on donations being made in the Twitch stream.
Comments under the clip on X are enthusiastic about Winnie the cow:
zeroXhope writes: “The cow Winnie has more real viewer interaction than most human streamers.”
aimi_xyz is jealous of Winnie: “Winnie is living the dream: get food and get paid.”
stables_money comments: “Imagine checking your Twitch stats and realizing you’ve been beaten by a cow.”
What does the end of Windows 10 mean? First of all, it only means the official support from Microsoft for Windows 10 ends. Your license for Windows 10 remains valid and you can continue to use your computer with Windows 10.
The end of Windows 10 also means that there will be no more free software updates, security updates, or technical support from Microsoft. Computers running Windows 10 will continue to function, but they will be significantly more susceptible to viruses, malware, and other security issues. For this reason, staying on Windows 10 is generally not recommended.
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Systems with Windows 10 will receive updates only through a paid subscription starting in October
Can you still receive updates? Yes, there is indeed a way to extend Windows 10 support for 1 year. Microsoft refers to this as Extended Security Updates (ESU). The cost is expected to be 61 US Dollars for one year. You will receive security updates until October 13, 2026. However, it is important to note that you will only receive security fixes and no new features or other enhancements. Microsoft states regarding this:
The ESU program allows PCs to continue receiving critical and important security updates through an annual subscription service after support has ended.
Extended Security Updates will be available for private users for an entire year, while companies and public institutions will be able to extend ESU for a maximum of three years.
Can you still upgrade to Windows 11 for free? Yes, both at this current time (September 2025) and at a later time, it should still be possible to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11. However, you must meet certain requirements for an upgrade. The system requirements for Windows 11 can be found on MeinMMO explained.
Windows 11 is the current operating system from Microsoft and is now running on many computers. However, some users are still hesitant about whether they should really upgrade from Windows 10 or an even older system to Windows 11. MeinMMO explains the advantages and disadvantages of an upgrade and lists reasons for and against an upgrade: 6 reasons why you should upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11 and 4 reasons against it
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If you haven’t had the chance to fight your way through the underworld of Greek mythology in Hades, now is your best opportunity yet. Just before the final release of Part 2, the original is available on Steam for less than ever before.
What kind of game is it? Hades is an action roguelike from Supergiant Games. It originally launched as an early access title and was officially released on September 17, 2020, on Steam.
The game is now also available on Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S
Hades is one of the reasons why the roguelike genre has become so popular in recent years. The game has over 262,000 reviews on Steam, with 98% positive. This places it at number 7 on the list of the highest-rated games on Steam (according to steamdb.info)
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A popular roguelike on Steam finally leaves Early Access
Like brother, like sister
What is Hades about? You play as Zagreus, son of Hades, the ruler of the underworld. You seek to escape it, but to do so you must face your own father and the creatures of Hades. After every failed escape attempt, your journey starts over.
Since the world remembers you even after your death, you always feel a sense of progress. Additionally, each new beginning offers an opportunity to try out a different build of weapons and skills.
The success of Hades was so great that a sequel followed: The first sequel that Supergiant Games has ever developed for one of their games. In Hades 2, however, you will not play as Zagreus, but rather his younger sister Melinoe. She also fights her way through the underworld, but this time against the minions of the Titans.
After more than a year in early access, Hades 2 is now nearing its release. On September 25, 2025, the game will get its 1.0 update. Until then, you can save a good amount of money when purchasing the original.
On Steam, you can currently get the first Hades for just €6.12 instead of €24.50. This means a saving of 75% off the purchase price – more than any previous discount promotion of the game.
It is time for our MeinMMO format “MMORPG News in 5 Minutes”. We summarize the most important news around the best genre in the world. You can expect great mounts from Guild Wars 2, which will be even more amazing. And: A mega-update for Throne and Liberty as well as positive news for New World.
Highlights of the week:
Throne and Liberty received the major September update on September 18. This time, there are so many new features, that it could have been its own expansion. Included are: housing, new weapon, hyperboost servers, tier 3 equipment, new endgame content, and more.
Guild Wars 2 is known to have the best mounts in the genre. It is now clear: The new expansion Visions of Eternity expands the skimmers with new mechanics, allowing them to fight and find treasures. You can find out the details at guildwars2.com.
Speaking of ESO: On the public test server, you can now try out the content of Update 48 as well as the second part of the current season. The details are revealed by elderscrollsonline.com. Additionally, the celebrations of the Undaunted are currently underway. Until September 30, dungeons are particularly rewarding.
Many players of Final Fantasy XIV love to equip their characters with the best gear, the rarest hairstyles, and the coolest mounts. Now, the developers have implemented what players have long wanted. Unfortunately, in the wrong version of the MMORPG.
On September 18, a new update for Black Desert went live, which brought important UI overhauls for the map along with class adjustments. You can find the German patch notes at playblackdesert.com.
On September 17, Lost Ark received the September update. With new endgame content for raid and dungeon enthusiasts, a combat analysis tool, and the honor mode. You can find the patch notes at playlostark.com.
This is what happened with the small MMORPGs:
On September 17, a small update for Lord of the Rings Online was released. In addition, the event “The Story of the Shipwrecked Sailors” is still running until September 24. You can find all info and the patch notes at lotro.com.
On September 23, the new story chapter of Star Trek Online, titled Unleashed, will fully launch on PC. Console players will have to wait until November 11. What the chapter brings can be found at playstartrekonline.com. Spoiler: There will be a reunion with Hugh and Seven of Nine.
The developers of RuneScape want to take a tougher stance against real-money trading. You can find the developers’ message at runescape.com.
In EverQuest II, the largest Prelude event since 2018, Heralds of Oblivion, has started. What to expect there is revealed at everquest2.com.
This is what happened with the MMORPGs in development:
The next and hopefully last release attempt of Ship of Heroes. The superhero MMORPG is now set to launch on Steam on September 22.
The MMORPG Eterspire launched in Early Access on September 15, 2025, on Steam, and has received 75 percent positive reviews so far. The free-to-play MMORPG offers crossplay between PC and mobile and promises a classic MMO with depth, loot, and many customization options.
To improve the performance and visual quality of The Quinfall, numerous optimizations and technologies will be introduced with a new update. The patch notes on Steam will also include gameplay and balance adjustments.
The new MMORPG Architect: Land of Exiles will be released in South Korea on October 22, 2025 for PC and mobile – Source: massivelyop.com. Whether and when it will have a global launch is still unclear.
Warlocks in Dungeons & Dragons are particularly known and popular for one spell and therefore focus on spells to support this attack. However, one player insists on how powerful another spell is that makes life difficult for the opponents.
Which spell is being referred to? It is the spell “Bane”, a level 1 spell that can be learned quite early by spellcasting classes. “Bane” is a concentration spell where up to three creatures within the line of sight must make a Charisma saving throw, or else they receive a penalty of 1d4 on their attack rolls and saving throws. In this respect, “Bane” works like “Bless”, only with the opposite effect.
The player LashOut2016 writes on Reddit that the warlock of his group really “saved the ass” of his teammates with Bane and a d4: “As it turned out, [one of our last encounters] should have been a TPK [total party kill] since the gang boss could have killed every party member in one round. But then – Bane.”
Here you see the presentation of the role-playing game “Daggerheart” by Critical Role:
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Warlocks can – and should – do more than just deal damage
What does the community say about the spell? Players agree that players who prioritize the success of the group over making themselves stronger should really be recognized: “I appreciate someone who prefers to play as debuff support rather than saying: ‘Look, I do 5 billion DPS'” (LashOut2016 via Reddit).
“Bane” was never really considered a bad spell; it was simply often overlooked since a control spell is not as appealing to many players as one that deals high damage. “Debuffers are not as glamorous as damage dealers, but man, are they helpful,” writes BroasVideo8 (via Reddit).
When is Bane most effective? The spell is best suited for groups that make a lot of attacks and/or spells that require a failed saving throw from the target to be particularly effective. For this reason, they are perfect for crowd control, which often requires these saving throws.
“I always underestimated Bane compared to Bless, but I hadn’t considered its usefulness in a group that mainly attacks through saving throws. Your contribution made me think,” writes crazyrich (via Reddit).
VelvetCowboy also recognizes the value of the spell when the opponents’ saving throws become more reliable: “For spellcasting characters that do not use many concentration spells, it is enough to cast Bane on the 3–6 most important opponents to achieve a lot, especially when reaching higher levels. The opponents’ saving throws become stronger, so it becomes even more important to subtract 1d4 from those throws” (via Reddit).
Many pre-order customers of the Ultimate Edition of EA FC 26 are eagerly waiting for the Icon Pack that was promised as a bonus. But when will it actually come to the game, and how can you claim it? We clarify the most important questions.
Update from September 19 (7:00 PM, CET ): The Icon Pack is now live. You should see it in the Ultimate Team shop.
What kind of pack is this? The Icon Pack is part of the exclusive bonuses for pre-order customers of the Ultimate Edition. From this pack, you can get 1 of 15 special icons (untradeable) that will only be available to pre-order customers of the Ultimate Edition until the end of November. These include:
Despite their lower ratings, the legends will improve many starter teams and are therefore highly anticipated by many.
When will the Icon Pack be released? This Friday (September 19, 2025) at 8:00 PM. EA announced this in the Pitch Notes for the Launch Update.
How do you claim the Icon Pack? You do not need to pick it up anywhere. It should appear in your shops for Ultimate Team starting at 8:00 PM, CET. Before that, you will receive a notification in the main menu that the Icon Pack is available.
If you are already in Ultimate Team earlier, you may need to log out and back in briefly.
In the Web App or Companion App, you will likely not see the pack, only in the main menu of Ultimate Team.
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When will the other pre-order bonuses of the Ultimate Edition be released?
As soon as you start Ultimate Team with Early Access on your console or PC, you will directly receive 3 additional pre-order bonuses of the Ultimate Edition:
2,000 FC Points*
Upgrade to the Premium Season Pass
Additional EVO slot to develop 2 evolutions simultaneously
*In total, you will receive even 6,000 FC Points. However, these will be credited in 3 installments. When you first start in Ultimate Team, you will receive the first 2,000 FC Points, another 2,000 FC Points one month later in October 2025, and the last 2,000 Points will be credited again one month later in November 2025.
Are there more bonuses? Yes. Pre-order customers of the Standard and Ultimate Editions also share common pre-order bonuses:
2 Double AEP (Archetype Experience Points) for 10 games of consumable items to level up faster
3 ICON Career Pros (for Manager and Pro Career)
5-Star Coach in Career Mode
5-Star Youth Scout in Career Mode
Live Management Challenge Content
These are expected to be available only at the official release on September 26, 2025.
Thus, you have all the important information about the Icon Pack for pre-order customers of the Ultimate Edition. Among the new legends is also a former German national player who has only been retired for a year. With his new Icon in FC 26, he just missed a record: EA FC 26 makes Toni Kroos an Icon – only one German became a legend faster
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