HandOfBlood auctions off his stuff live on Twitch, which he used to create unique content on YouTube – raises over €30,000

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

The Twitch streamer Maximilian “HandOfBlood” Knabe held a live “streamer flea market” and auctioned off old costumes from his time as a YouTuber.

What does HandOfBlood sell? The Twitch streamer HandOfBlood was an active YouTuber for a long time, regularly uploading Let’s Plays. However, he did not play the games in a “conventional” way, but staged the Let’s Play with his team very elaborately with costumes and props.

The game Getting Over It, which is already difficult enough with normal controls, was played by HandOfBlood in a huge cauldron, for example. Nowadays, HandOfBlood is mainly active on Twitch. Here he still occasionally dresses up for gaming, but less elaborately.

Props and costumes from his active YouTube time are now being sold by the content creator at his own flea market. For “special” pieces, meaning costumes that were used in a particularly successful video, HandOfBlood even held an auction at the end.

The streamer also dressed up as the character Gollum to play the eponymous game:

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Lord of the Rings: Gollum received poorly – HandOfBlood plays it anyway, puts in a lot of effort, even plays in cosplay

34,000 euros for a good cause

What does HandOfBlood collect donations for? The Twitch streamer HandOfBlood collected money for the Berlin animal shelter with his hosted streamer flea market. On-site, about 15,000 euros were raised through sales and auctions, and with the donation call on the internet via betterplace.org, another 19,000 euros were added.

In total, it currently amounts to over 34,000 euros that will go to the Berlin animal shelter (as of: 16.09.2025, 11:00).

Of course, the whole event was also streamed live on Twitch. Here, viewers could contribute to the Berlin animal shelter using the donation link and simultaneously guess how much a prop or costume should cost.

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What else is being sold? But not only HandOfBlood himself with his costumes could be found at his streamer flea market, but also his content creator colleagues. They had their own stalls, with their very own creative ideas to encourage people to donate.

For instance, film critic and YouTuber David Hain sold some of his old DVDs, and from the streamer fisHC0p, you could pay a fee to have a spontaneous song composed and recorded.

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The Twitch streamer HandOfBlood has already hosted some exciting events live on Twitch. He even held his own gaming convention, where he showcased upcoming games. As an indie publisher, he had some games to present. You can read more about it here on MeinMMO: HandOfBlood presents a range of new games at his own gaming convention and subtly criticizes the industry

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The coop shooter for Warhammer 40,000 only shows a new enemy for 8 seconds, players are already afraid of him

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

For Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, the next update “Bound by Duty” is on the way. Developer Fatshark has released a teaser that apparently shows a new enemy wielding a very special weapon. The new foe is only briefly visible but provides plenty of talking points.

What’s new in Darktide:

  • In June 2025, the cooperative shooter for Warhammer 40,000 received its first DLC along with a new class, as well as numerous revisions to the gameplay experience and the story. The concurrently released update makes the entry easier.
  • Shortly before, Darktide received a new, endless game mode to keep especially experienced players engaged.
  • With Bound by Duty, a new free update is coming, set to launch on September 23, 2025. The exact details have not been revealed by Fatshark, only that “a new theater awaits.” There is also a 25-second teaser featuring a very special detail.

What kind of enemy is that? The brief teaser for Bound by Duty shows a small column of Scabs, members of the Imperial Guard who have succumbed to Chaos. Scabs are among the standard enemies in Darktide.

However, among the various troops, there is a special enemy with a striking helmet adorned with warning stripes, holding a weapon that has not been seen among enemies so far: a plasma rifle.

This type of weapon has so far been reserved for players. In the comments on YouTube and Reddit, the plasma rifle is already causing concerns about tough enemies.

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Warhammer 40.000: Darktide zeigt 8 Sekunden lang einen neuen Gegner in Bound by Duty

“Hopefully, he’s not as strong as a veteran, or we’re screwed”

Plasma weapons are among the strongest weapons in Darktide, although they are typically used in specific scenarios. Plasma weapons are generally utilized against single, strong enemies. For hordes of enemies, there are better alternatives. However, they can be overcharged, increasing their power but also inflicting damage on the user.

Unlike many other weapons, plasma rifles are powerful enough to take down enemies with one or two shots and can even hit multiple targets. Additionally, they are quite easy to use as long as they are not overcharged.

Giving such a weapon to enemies means you can expect significantly stronger counterfire. Veterans already suspect that the plasma enemies will be quite tough and hope that they are rare special enemies that might only act as snipers with a low shooting frequency.

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Alternatively, some players hope that the enemy plasma rifles are somewhat weaker than those of the players. It is also possible that they are specifically designed to counter the shielding abilities of the Ogryn and Psykers.

Whether the new enemy will be an elite, special, or just a variant of the “normal” enemies is still not confirmed. However, experienced players agree that plasma weapons in enemy hands will be a nightmare.

If you want more Warhammer, you can look forward to the near and distant future: With Dawn of War 4 and Mechanicus 2, two new strategy games are being released in the sci-fi world of Warhammer. I have already seen and even played both: I only played Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 for 30 minutes but am already as excited as I haven’t been in years

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The great competitor of Escape from Tarkov starts “very positively” on Steam, now renounces Pay2Win, even though it is free

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

Arena Breakout: Infinite is the major competitor to Escape from Tarkov on Steam. Before the original, all players can play the realistic extraction shooter on Steam for free.

What kind of game is this? Arena Breakout: Infinite is a realistic extraction shooter and is generally seen as an alternative to Escape from Tarkov. This free game is also arguably the biggest competitor, having already convinced thousands of players during its closed beta.

Like in its predecessor, players start with little equipment and must gather or purchase everything themselves. Money is earned by selling and trading found loot. However, the loot must first be brought back from missions without dying.

Especially the realistic PvP battles create a lot of adrenaline, as all loot and equipment are lost upon death. The alternative has now launched on Steam ahead of Escape from Tarkov and is impressing players there.

Here you can watch a trailer for Arena Breakout: Infinite:

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Arena Breakout: Infinite shows gameplay from the beta in the trailer

Good ratings and a removal of Pay2Win

What changes with the Steam release? With its release on Steam, Arena Breakout: Infinite brought a major update. The most important point for most players is likely the removal of the Pay2Win system from the game.

The system surrounding the “Keon” currency has been revised. Previously, players could use real money to buy advantages with the currency. However, with the Steam release, the system was changed and the Pay2Win was removed.

Content-wise, there have also been several changes for the release. New weapons, better balance, and an update for the five maps in the game were introduced. Additionally, there are some new items to discover in the game.

How is the release being received? The game was released on Steam on the night of September 16, 2025, which is why the current peak player record of 12,306 (via SteamDB) is not yet indicative (As of 11:00 AM, September 16, 2025). Many more new players are expected to try the free shooter in the evening.

The over 500 reviews on Steam are somewhat more indicative. They rate Arena Breakout: Infinite at 86% positive, placing the title in the “very positive” category.

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Arena Breakout: Infinite has brought its release on Steam forward to launch before the major competitor Escape from Tarkov. The extraction shooter is expected to also release on Steam in 2025, and then it will offer the full version right away: After 8 years of early access, Escape from Tarkov finally reveals its release date, but unfortunately not what changes

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Someone has already unlocked all achievements in Borderlands 4 on Steam, and it is the developer of another shooter

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

Borderlands 4 was released only on September 12, 2025, yet a player has already achieved all achievements on Steam. He showcased this in a post on X. In addition to this remarkable achievement, he has also managed to get all characters to level 50 and explains how he did it.

What kind of player is he? On x.com, Ben Cureton posted that he managed to achieve all currently available achievements in Borderlands 4 on Steam. That’s a total of 35. He also mentions that he has all 4 classes at level 50. He concludes his post with: Now I can start to play properly. Time to farm.

Ben Cureton is a Principal Designer at the development studio Gunfire Games. The American studio is known among other things for the two Remnant games, which rely on builds and classes as third-person shooters, and the action title Darksiders 3 from 2018. According to Moby Games, Cureton also worked on Marvel Avengers.

In the comments, he explains how he achieved all achievements and also the maximum levels of the classes.

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The biggest grind was the character levels

How did he accomplish that? In the comments, he explains that he was able to play the game before the official release (x.com). He continues that he spent many hours. The true grind was, however, just the maximum levels of all classes, which he needed to unlock the skins for the hover bike.

He is probably referring to the achievement, The Outer Values, for which you must obtain 60 cosmetic items. To level the characters as quickly as possible, he focused on the contract missions and bounties that you receive at bulletin boards.

How difficult is it to achieve all achievements? Many achievements are easily obtained by playing through the story. You should always take all side missions or world events along; that’s simply targeted completion.

Leveling the classes consists of mindless grinding. However, you might already find strong weapons. We also have a few tips for you on that. Note that you can start new characters at level 30 as soon as you unlock the Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode after you have completed the story once.

One of the more difficult achievements will likely also be Gear Five. There you have to reach level 5 of Ultimate Vault Hunter. This can only be done with more challenging challenges in Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode.

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What are your thoughts on this? Do you just play through the story or do you really want to do everything in the game? Feel free to let us know in the comments. If you have reached the endgame, then Eridium is a pretty important resource. Everything you need to know about it can be found here: Borderlands 4: Eridium farming – Here’s how to get rich

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Soulframe will soon let you battle with a singing bear that you will embrace in your heart

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

In the new stream, the developers of Soulframe presented the content of the upcoming “Preludes 11” update. Those who already have access to the fantasy MMO can look forward to exciting new features.

What’s coming with Preludes 11? The next update for the current test version of Soulframe is set to be released in September and will bring the following new features:

  • The tale of the corrupted bear Bromius
  • New weapons such as a type of cleaver or the weapons of the Mockery enemies (which will also come in an armored variant with this update)
  • The tileset of Neath’uns
  • New armor sets: 3 starter armors for newcomers and the Bromius armor
  • Health recovery that will allow melee fighters to regain part of their lost life through counterattacks within a short time frame
  • Customization options for the witch Verminia: transmog, dyeing, new resources
  • New attack maneuvers for daggers
  • Balancing adjustments for enemies (the beginning is intended to be a bit harder, as new upgrade systems will be introduced soon)
  • Improved starter experience for new players
  • New skins for the sparrows
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New trailer for the fantasy MMO Soulframe shows action-packed combat as a mage

A tale with goosebumps potential

What is the tale about? In Soulframe, everything revolves around the fight against an evil that corrupts nature, imprisons harmless animals, and transforms the spirits of nature into dangerous monsters. The battles against the corrupted nature spirits belong to the clear highlights of the action RPG, thanks to their presentation and musical accompaniment.

The quest line surrounding the bear Bromius is no exception, which was introduced during TennoCon 2025 in the summer. The furry nature spirit is presented as a caring character who can grow seeds with his song. However, nothing remains of that in his corrupted variant. With his three heads and deadly elemental attacks, he mutates into a dangerous opponent.

If you manage to remove the corruption from Bromius, you can expect a wonderfully staged sequence that touches you even while watching and possesses goosebumps potential. Here you can again watch the slightly more than 30 minutes from TennoCon:

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How is the community reacting to the announcements? The quest line surrounding the bear was well received at the time. mydearaurora writes on YouTube: “I am crying over a bear that sings for a plant.”

But the other announcements are also well received. LongJonSilver explains on Reddit: “Sparrow skins … that’s something I didn’t know I wanted, but I want it!” TheTallZiggy celebrates another new feature on Reddit: “I am very excited about the new weapons. They all look so cool.”

What do I need to know about Soulframe? The new project from the creators of Warframe was first introduced at TennoCon 2022 and is currently in a testing phase, for which access is distributed regularly. The developers themselves describe Soulframe as a “free-to-play open-world adventure” with a fantasy setting.

The gameplay shown so far reminds one – in terms of atmosphere and combat – somewhat of the Souls games from From Software. However, the developers emphasize that despite the name, there are many more differences than similarities. The world is not as dark, the fights are not as punishing. Soulframe is even supposed to be less hardcore than Warframe.

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EA FC 26: Backup codes for the web app – How to prepare for login issues

Julian Schröder Julian Schröder Reading time 2 minutes

Tomorrow, the web app for EA FC 26 will finally be released. If you take care of backup codes, you will be prepared for login issues.

Login issues with the web app: Although the web app for EA FC 26 Ultimate Team is not live yet, it is set to launch tomorrow, September 17, 2025. You can find all information about the launch of the web app here:

Why do I need backup codes? It is possible that many EA FC fans will want to log in at the same time when the web app launches. This has often led to login issues in the past.

The exact issue with previous FC releases was always: Players had to re-verify themselves to access the web app.

To this end, EA sends a corresponding code via email. However, in previous releases, it often happened that this email took a long time to arrive because so many users wanted their code at the same time.

However, you can try to prepare in advance with a backup code and bypass the potential problem. We will show you how.

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How to use backup codes for EA FC 26

This is how backup codes work: This is another verification option with EA that you can prepare for now. With the codes, you can log in if the email with the verification code does not arrive.

This is how you get backup codes:

  • Log into your EA account (via EA.com), using the user icon in the upper right corner.
  • If you land back on the main page, click the icon again.
  • Select account settings.
  • Click on “Privacy and Security”.
  • Go to “Two-Factor Authentication (previously Login Verification)”.
  • There you will find the backup codes section, where you need to click “Show”.
  • You may receive a verification code via email for this. This is not the correct code yet. However, you need this code to display the other codes.
    • Therefore, it is crucial that you take this step before the web app release, otherwise you could encounter the same problem again.
  • Now you will receive 6 personal codes that you can write down and use for logging in.
  • Do not share these codes, as they can be used to log into your EA accounts. Keep them safe or delete them after use.
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If, like before, there are login issues at the start of the web app, you will at least have one more way to log in. However, keep in mind that in the web app, you can only access the management aspects of Ultimate Team – real gameplay on the virtual football pitch will only be available for early access on Friday.

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“It made me emotional as an adult man”: A new video shows what happened to the heroines of an anime from your childhood

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

Some animes like Digimon show over the years what has actually become of the heroes. Now another series from the RTL II era, namely Magical DoReMi, has released a video showing how the girls are doing today.

What kind of video is it? As explained by the official X account of Magical DoReMi, there was a special video sent via email for all those who purchased a ticket for the DoReMi Summer Party. The video is titled OjamajoCarnival!! Relaxed Journey Edition and shows the girls from the anime on an outing.

The video has been uploaded by Gian’s YouTube account, so you can also watch the clip without having to buy a ticket for the party:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_fK4z0hZUw

Right at the beginning, it becomes clear that the video takes place in the present day. Doremi is charging her phone on a charging pad that only came onto the market many years after the anime was released. In the 2 minutes, Doremi meets with her friends and together they take a detour.

While Doremi, Emily, and Sophie are sitting on the train, Nicole, Momoko, and Hana are driving by car. Unfortunately, the 3rd and 4th seasons never made it to Germany, which means that the two latter girls may not be familiar.

They visit a festival together and end up paragliding. This reminds them of the time when they flew through the air as witches on their brooms.

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DoReMi – The German Trailer for the Anime where Doremi becomes a Witch

New video makes fans very nostalgic

How do fans react to this? In the comments under the YouTube video, several users write that they have watched the video for 2-3 hours. Under a TikTok video that also shows the mentioned clip, there are many emotional confessions.

One user writes, for example, that it makes him proud how this video makes him emotional as an adult man. Another user says he has to cry, probably out of nostalgia, while others find it nice to see what has become of the girls in adulthood. 

Why do they get so emotional? Magical DoReMi first aired in Germany in 2001 on the TV channel RTL II and has likely shaped many childhoods. MeinMMO editor Jasmin also loved this anime in her childhood. 

In the anime series, normal girls become witches with magical abilities. Many everyday situations are depicted in the anime, as well as special, emotional moments that are very relatable. For these reasons, the anime was well-received by the target audience.

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Unfortunately, there is no way to stream Magical DoReMi today. However, there are many other series from your childhood that you can still watch today with a subscription. Find out which ones on MeinMMO: All RTL2 animes from your childhood that you can still stream today

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Pokémon GO announces next Community Day, brings significant changes to the event: “Really disappointing”

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

The next Community Day for Pokémon GO has been announced. And it brings some changes that are causing frustration in the community.

While the last Community Day with Flabébé took place last weekend, the next edition of the popular event has already been announced. This time, Solosis, the Psychic-type monster from Generation 5, will be in the spotlight. It can evolve into Duosion and then into Reuniclus.

The event will take place on Sunday, October 12, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. There will be several changes compared to the last events of this kind. Several popular contents will be removed, causing discontent in the community.

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Overview of the Changes for the Community Day

What changes are there? During the Community Day with Solosis, there will be several changes. Previously, Lure Moduls activated during the event had a duration of 3 hours. This will now be reduced to only one hour in the future.

Additionally, there will be neither a free special research task that you can complete within one week after the Community Day, nor will you have the 7-day time window to evolve the Community Day monster to receive the exclusive attack.

However, a new Incense bonus has been announced. You have until 9 PM, which is 4 hours after the event ends, to use regular Incense at PokéStops. If you do, more Solosis specimens will be attracted, which will still have an increased Shiny chance and may also receive a special background.

What content is available at the event? The following contents are waiting for you at the next Community Day:

  • Solosis will appear more frequently in the wild
  • Solosis has an increased Shiny chance and can appear with a special background
  • exclusive attack Charm when you evolve Duosion to Reuniclus during the event
  • 3x catch Stardust
  • double catch Candy
  • double chance for XL Candy (from level 31)
  • Incense lasts 3 hours if you activate the item during the event (except for the daily adventure incense)
  • Incense lasts 1 hour if activated during the event
  • Snapshot surprises with Solosis
  • Event Field Research
  • paid special research for $1.99 (approximately €2.49)
  • new Incense bonus at PokéStops*
  • an additional special trade*
  • trade costs are reduced by 50%*

The bonuses marked with an * are active on the day of the event from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

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“Who thinks this is a good idea?”

What does the community say about the changes? On social media, for example on Reddit, the changes are not exactly received with enthusiasm. Some comments include:

  • “Really disappointed to see them remove the extra week to evolve and get the move. It was a really nice bonus that gave us enough time to trade for luckies and not needlessly stress about which ones to evolve. Also the nerf to lures so they only last an hour.”, comments Novrev
  • “The changes are stupid. Who thought this was a good idea?”, says THERAPISTS_for_200
  • “Was it really hurting their bottom line that much to give us that extra week of evolution bonuses? [..] Oh and the removal of all the other bonuses too. This company is pathetic”, writes JackBlacksWorld
  • “Ugh, lure modules? Really? Thanks a lot Niantic. Sincerely, Every Rural Player” remarks FrecciaRosa

It’s still a while until the Community Day with Solosis. But until then, there will be several events and contents waiting for you in the game. If you want to get an overview, feel free to take a look at our overview with all events in September 2025 in Pokémon GO.

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EA FC 26: Pitch Notes reveal dozens of new features – the most important changes at a glance

Thomas Dummer Thomas Dummer Reading time 4 minutes

EA Sports has published the first Pitch Notes for EA FC 26 even before the launch, bringing a total of 22 new features. We summarize the most important changes for you and explain what they mean for your launch.

What are Pitch Notes? The Pitch Notes for the launch update on September 12, 2025 detail how various aspects will change at the start in FC 26. In total, there are 22 points distributed as follows:

  • 1 point on release and early access
  • 1 point about clubs
  • 1 point on career mode
  • 1 point on the path to FC Pro
  • 1 point on gameplay
  • 1 point on connection quality
  • 16 points about Ultimate Team

We give you an overview of which changes are really important and what they mean for FC 26.

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Deep Dive trailer on gameplay shows 2 different gameplays and numerous adjustments

Launch Update – The most important Pitch Notes in detail

Ultimate Team

  • Powercurve is becoming more balanced: Upgrades are smaller, cards remain playable longer.
  • Rewards are weaker – to support the Powercurve.
  • Weekly knockout tournaments return: Competitions with rewards.
  • Gauntlets are newly introduced: Tournament mode with increasing rewards, but must use a different team each time.
  • Friendly game leagues: Special rules, team building requirements, and limited attempts for rewards.
  • Silver Stars return: Affordable cards with strong values become relevant again.
  • Evolution overhauled: more focus on weaker players, repeatable EVOs for multiple pros.
  • Changes in Division Rivals
    • New Bountie quests: Packs and points via special match tasks.
    • Fewer checkpoints – no more getting stuck in a division.
    • Fewer points, more bonus for winning streaks → faster progression.
  • Changes in Champions
    • No qualification: Anyone can participate.
    • Rewards for every victory.
    • New Challengers format: For players up to Division 7 with easier rewards.
  • Changes in other Ultimate Team modes
    • Squad Battles: More matches (18 instead of 14).
    • Draft: Better rewards for 4 out of 4 wins, adjustments throughout the year.

What do the changes in Ultimate Team mean? After the weak launch of EA FC 25 and the financial declines a few months later, the Powercurve is to be stabilized. Moderate rewards and measured EVO upgrades are intended to help achieve this.

Especially exciting:

  • Champions will be split – Weekend League and Challengers offer challenges for all skill levels.
  • Old fan favorites return – such as Silver Stars or weekly tournaments.
  • New modes like Gauntlet provide variety and more reward diversity.
  • Rivals will be loosened – with fewer requirements, Bountie quests, and winning streak bonuses.

Career Mode

  • New challenges for managers: Engage in real football scenarios and master them for exclusive rewards
    • Examples: Be at the top of the table by the winter break or win the Champions League within 3 seasons.
  • Player career with more variety: Seasonal icons as well as permanently unlockable icons through the Season Pass.

What do the changes in Career Mode mean? EA focuses more on variety and dynamics in Career Mode. The challenges bring short-term and long-term goals into play, which change every season and create more excitement.

Especially exciting:

Clubs

  • 13 new archetypes: Determine the development of your pro. Through level-ups, you unlock additional playstyles, stat upgrades, and perks.
  • Seasonal level limits: Prevent excessively leveling players from gaining too much of an advantage.
  • Catch-up opportunities: Consumables from the Season Pass or for club coins/FC points help you level up faster.
  • New live events: Matches with special rules, e.g. goals from a specific player count double.
  • Rush with goalkeeper: Finally, you can also place the keeper with a player in the small field mode.

What do the changes mean for Clubs? With the archetype system, EA attempts the biggest change in the history of Clubs after years without major updates. The archetypes are meant to better highlight roles on the pitch and ensure greater specialization. Initial fans express concerns that the new archetypes could restrict the freedom when playing and leveling too much.

The live events bring fun to the mode and provide variety to the league routine. The possibility to control a goalkeeper in Rush mode is also likely to offer completely new gameplay options on the small field.

Gameplay

  • Improved connection: After the closed beta, the client and server were optimized. Inputs in online matches should be implemented even faster.
  • Errors from the open beta corrected: clipped shot outside the penalty area with significantly lower success rate.
  • Fairness in cancellations: If opponents cancel after a penalty, red card, or in the 2nd half during a tie, you will be awarded the victory.
  • Rush with penalties: Frequent cancellations in small field mode lead to timeouts of up to an hour

What do the changes mean for gameplay? EA places special emphasis this year on a fluid and responsive gaming experience. With the improved connection and initial adjustments in gameplay, they are directly addressing feedback from the closed beta.

At the same time, the online experience is to become fairer: Match cancellations will be penalized more strictly, reducing frustration for one side.

For all detailed explanations, further details, and visuals on the launch update, visit the official EA page for the Pitch Notes.

Now you have the most important changes you can expect for the launch of FC 26 at a glance. We are interested in your opinion. What do you think of the announced changes? Feel free to let us know in the comments. You can find the most important info about the release summarized on MeinMMO: When will EA FC 26 be released? All information on the release date, early access, and preload

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Setting up the emulator for Destiny Rising on PC

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

Although Destiny: Rising is a mobile game, fans can play the game with a mouse and keyboard on PC using an official emulator. We will show you how to do that in our little quick guide.

How can I play Destiny: Rising on PC? To play Destiny: Rising on PC, you need an emulator to run mobile games on your PC. NetEase uses MuMuPlayer, which is also preferred by many fans. So follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Download MuMuPlayer from the official website for your platform (Windows/MacOS): mumuplayer.com.
  • Step 2: Open MuMuPlayer and navigate to “New” to activate a new Android device.
  • Step 3: Before you start your simulated device, open your settings, which are next to the start icon marked with three dots.
  • Step 4: Adjust your graphics settings, such as FPS and graphics rendering. We recommend Vulkan and Tablet. Vulkan should run very stable when playing on the emulator, while the tablet mode allows you to play at 4K resolution.
  • Step 5: Start your device.
  • Step 6: Open the Google Play Store and download the app “Destiny: Rising”.
  • Step 7: Open Destiny: Rising and log in with your account.
  • Step 8: Now you can play.
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Destiny: Rising shows first gameplay in the trailer

How can I play with mouse and keyboard? To play with mouse and keyboard, you don’t need to do anything. Your emulator will automatically recognize your input devices. You just need to have them connected to control the game.

How well does Destiny: Rising run on PC? Surprisingly well. You can’t expect strong graphics, as the game was primarily developed for your mobile device. However, the game runs smoothly with acceptable graphics.

Will Destiny: Rising be released on console and PC? Currently, there are no details about a console or PC port. However, depending on the success of the shooter, there is a possibility that NetEase may decide to port the game to more platforms with better graphics and controls.

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New MMORPG with vampires makes a fortune in the first 20 days, is also set to come to us

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

With Vampir, a new MMORPG has been released in some countries at the end of August, which quickly became a lucrative cash cow for the developers of Netmarble.

What kind of MMORPG is this? The Korean mobile experts from Netmarble (Lineage 2 Revolution, Game of Thrones: Kingsroad) released Vampir on August 26, 2025, in their home market for iOS, Android, and PC.

Vampir lets you – similar to Lost Ark – explore the dark world of the game from an isometric perspective. You can choose between 4 classes, each bringing its own weapon into battle:

  • The Carnage is the sharpshooter among vampires, using firearms forged from the blessed aura of blood.
  • The Blood Stain wields purplish blades and is considered a sadistic knight who plunges into battle with unrestrained bloodlust.
  • The Viper casts ancient magic and curses to control foes.
  • Last but not least, the Grim Reaper carries a scythe that can separate souls from bodies.

Through customizable bloodlines, character development can be influenced. With mounts and shadowy teleportation, you travel through the world. You will encounter hordes of enemies, large bosses, and various events in the world.

Here you can see the character creation of Vampir:

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How did the launch of Vampir go? The website gameshub.com reports some server problems at launch. Nonetheless, those responsible at Netmarble can look back on the launch very satisfied.

As reported by the Korean industry website inven.co.kr, Vampir has generated more than $25 million in revenue in just the first 20 days. This exceeds the expectations of analysts and Netmarble itself, prompting an upward adjustment of the targets for the current financial year.

The player influx in Korea was so high that the developers had to bring several additional worlds online.

Another action RPG with vampires – Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2:

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The continuation of the action RPG Vampire: the Masquerade in the trailer

Is Vampir coming to us? According to mmorpg.org.pl, Vampir is set to receive a global launch, but there is still no information on the timing.

Vampir reminds a bit of ODIN: Valhalla Rising, which also first launched in Asia for PC and mobile and developed into a mega-hit there. However, when it finally launched in the West four years later, disappointment set in.

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You can see the mobile and Asia roots of ODIN: Valhalla Rising everywhere. There are autoplay features, much repetitive gameplay, a gacha system, pay-to-win elements, revealing outfits combined with chest physics, and other annoyances. This allowed ODIN: Valhalla Rising to earn a spot almost at the top of our Top 9 of the disappointing MMORPG releases of 2025.

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Amid the legal battle with Nintendo, Palworld announces its release – Reveals what still needs to happen

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

While the lawyers from Palworld continue to argue with Nintendo, the developers of the monster collector have announced their release on Steam. They explain what still needs to be done.

How is it going with Palworld? The developers of Palworld have talked in the video about how their monster collector has evolved since the release on Steam and consoles. They explain what they have already accomplished:

Next, the big winter update of Palworld is to follow. However, according to the developers, it is supposed to be a bit smaller than the last updates, mainly because they are already working on the full release 1.0.

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Ein Crossover beflügelt Palworld, plötzlich spielen wieder über 100.000

The big release is coming in 2026

What about the release? Palworld is currently in early access, meaning it is in a playable development version. However, with the full release of the game, it should not simply be “finished”; the developers have a clear agenda of what still needs to be done.

The devs explain in the video on YouTube that they know that Palworld still has many pitfalls and bugs. They want to address these issues completely so that the game runs smoothly at the final launch.

For Update 1.0, the developers also want to release a “massive amount of content” that still needs to be developed. When exactly the full version will be released, the developers have not disclosed yet. However, they state that the goal is a release in 2026.

How is the legal dispute with Nintendo progressing? Recently, there was news from Nintendo regarding the legal dispute between the two companies. It became public that Nintendo has filed for a patent that exclusively allows them to summon monsters and have them fight directly.

A lawyer spoke critically about the approval of the patent and also criticized the authority that approved the patent in the USA. The lawyer believes: “This approval should not have happened. Period.”

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In the video, the developers also talk about their own publishing company. Due to the great success of Palworld, they have gained financial resources to help other developers. One of the beneficiaries could even be the DOOM creator himself: “Save them, Bucky” – DOOM creator loses publisher support, could get help from Palworld

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Spongebob Squarepants has been winning a special award for 23 years, but once the sponge had to concede to another series

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 2 minutes

The popular animated series SpongeBob SquarePants is considered one of the most popular cartoons of all time, as evidenced not only by its popularity and internet presence but also by its awards. Only one series was able to surpass the sponge as “best cartoon” once.

Which award is being referred to? SpongeBob SquarePants by Stephen Hillenburg is an animated series that first aired in 1999 on Nickelodeon in the USA. A few years later, in 2003, the series won the Kid’s Choice Award for “Favorite Cartoon” for the first time, which was just the beginning of its winning streak.

Since the victory in 2003, SpongeBob has won the same award year after year, even until 2025. However, it could not defend this title flawlessly, as another popular series from your childhood once contested the title. In 2008, SpongeBob SquarePants was not named Favorite Cartoon, but another animated series on Nickelodeon: Avatar – The Last Airbender.

Here you can see the trailer for the Netflix adaptation of the series that was able to dethrone SpongeBob as favorite cartoon:

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Trailer for the Netflix adaptation Avatar – The Last Airbender 

The epic battle against the Fire Lord was more popular than Bikini Bottom

What did Avatar – The Last Airbender achieve? The series is still well-known and extremely popular among fans due to its nostalgia factor, a Netflix reboot, and its upcoming continuation of the Avatar spin-off “The Legend of Korra”.

In 2008, three years after its premiere, the third and final season, referred to as “Book” in Avatar, was released in which the airbender and Avatar Aang, along with his friends, stood on the brink of the battle against the tyrannical and power-hungry Fire Lord Ozai – an indication of why Team Avatar was able to surpass SpongeBob that year.

The Reddit user Psykpatient explains, however, what really caused the victory, as the winner of the Kid’s Choice Award in each category is not entirely dependent on the votes as one might assume from the name, but rather through “votes and other methods”. 

“SpongeBob wins every year because it would be embarrassing for Nickelodeon to let anything else win apart from their mascot,” writes Psykpatient on Reddit, “[Avatar] won because there was a coordinated fan campaign that was so large that there would have been an enormous backlash if the series had not won.”

What do other fans say about the success of both series? SpongeBob SquarePants and Avatar are two series that were very popular in the early 2000s and are a significant part of many childhoods. Under a Reddit post with nearly 10,000 upvotes, fans celebrate the success of both series.

“I remember it like it was yesterday,” writes Bearspoole on Reddit, reminiscing about the final episodes of Avatar, “No other series has had the same effect on me since. I wish I could see those four episodes for the first time again.”

Other fans also have to admit that Avatar’s victory was truly deserved. GyaradosDance writes: “I love you, SpongeBob, but sometimes it’s refreshing to see others win” (via Reddit)

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3 Animes that are a must-see for most of you in the coming weeks

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time < 1 minutes

The next season is just around the corner with new animes. In autumn 2025, three special series will be in the spotlight, each getting new seasons.

After the packed summer of 2025, the autumn of 2025 will feel a bit lighter, both in terms of weather and animes. In the coming weeks, three highlights will be in focus, which are new seasons of already known series.

MeinMMO presents these three series and also reveals which other series will be released in autumn 2025. If there is no information yet about the streaming service and release date, we will add it as soon as it is known.

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One Punch Man (Season 3)

  • Start date: October 5, 2025
  • Distributor: Crunchyroll
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One-Punch Man: Special Announcement for Season 3 of the Anime
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A random event in the open world of Borderlands 4 provides fantastic loot, but one mechanic frustrates players

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

Borderlands 4 offers a vast open world. There is plenty to do in it. One of these events promises a lot of loot, but one mechanic is causing players trouble.

What is this event? If you are exploring the open world of Borderlands 4, you can discover random events. The so-called Rift Champions are world bosses that can spawn on the planet Kairos. You can recognize these events by large, transparent domes.

When you enter this dome, you must fight one or even two bosses. Which bosses appear is random, just like the occurrence of the event. If you defeat the boss, you not only receive loot from the defeated boss, but you also get a loot box as a reward, which, with a bit of luck, may also contain legendary weapons.

The YouTuber KackisHD showcased how a battle and the rewards afterward can look like in his video. According to his experience, there is even more loot than from story bosses. During the story, the world bosses can therefore be quite rewarding.

However, you can also fail. If you die or go outside the dome during the fight, the boss despawns. Especially the latter causes frustration among some players.

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Borderlands 4: Cineastischer Launch-Trailer zelebriert den Release

This is literally the only thing that frustrates me at the moment

What is the biggest problem with the world bosses? The problem with the dome is that the boss despawns immediately if you slightly leave the area. Depending on how the area is structured, it can happen in the heat of the moment that you dodge in the wrong direction and the fight suddenly ends.

Some enemies can even knock you back, causing you to unintentionally leave the area. This can be frustrating, especially when you were just about to defeat the boss. Many players express this in a current Reddit thread in the Borderlands subreddit. They conclude that it just doesn’t feel good.

_Nari_ (Reddit) is one of the players who didn’t know this and thought there was a hidden timer for the fight: Yes, that happened to me when I first fought a world boss, my back was out and I didn’t even realize I was despawning the boss as he was about to die.

For coffeestainedpaper (Reddit), it is currently the only point of criticism about the game: This is literally the only thing that frustrates me at the moment

TAJack1 (Reddit) even reports a boss that flew outside the dome and could no longer be hit.

In multiplayer, these problems seem to be even more frustrating because one player can cause the entire boss to disappear with one wrong step. However, among the comments, there are also suggestions for improvement. For example, a countdown that alerts the player to quickly return to the area.

Due to the fast-paced fights in the game, many players will likely experience this. Especially explosions and many enemies can quickly cause you to lose track and land in the wrong place. However, this seems to be a problem that can be easily fixed.

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It is still unclear whether a patch will improve the world bosses and, above all, the domes. If you are looking for powerful loot and a good place to farm, a simple boss could currently provide the perfect spot, which is also worthwhile for the endgame: A boss in Borderlands 4 gives you awesome loot and can be defeated in 10 seconds.

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Trainer bakes suitable snacks for community days in Pokémon GO, delighting the players

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

Players may have a variety of rituals in Pokémon GO that they follow during recurring events. A trainer excites the community with her efforts.

Community Days are among the most popular events in Pokémon GO. Trainers can prepare accordingly by collecting items, emptying monster boxes, and mobilizing other trainers.

A trainer on Reddit regularly shows how she prepares for Community Days, which creates a lot of excitement in the community.

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Pokémon GO: The Season “Stories of Transformation” in the Trailer

“Your entire profile brings me so much joy”

What does the trainer do? According to the respective monsters of a Community Day, the trainer bakes cake pops that look like Pokémon. In her latest post on Reddit, cake pops styled like Flabébé can be seen.

If you browse through the trainer’s profile on Reddit, you can also find more sweets from monsters from the last Community Days, such as Rookidee, Quaxly, or Jangmo-o. This is well received in the community.

The mentioned monsters received four-digit upvotes each. While the cake pops styled like Quaxly received over 2,700 upvotes, Jangmo-o even received more than 6,700 upvotes.

What does the community say about it? Her ritual not only brings many upvotes but also a mass of positive comments. Some of the comments on her latest post include:

  • “I come to reddit each community day to see your Pokemon cake pops! Love them and keep up the good work!”, writes BroussardStudio
  • “Your whole profile brings me so much joy”, says stillpissedatyoko
  • “Once again, you are super talented and you clearly both have a natural artistic eye and then worked very hard to hone it SHARP. These are really well-done, always love seeing your work!”, comments call-me-the-seeker
  • “So cute! I love how you always make one of them shiny! :)”, is the comment from MagicalMysterie
  • “One of the best part about community day is seeing your cake pop art. Awesome!”, writes scootysauce
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Not only do Community Days regularly take place in Pokémon GO. There are a variety of events and raids waiting for you each month. If you want to know which ones are happening in the current month and when they take place, feel free to take a look at our overview with all events in September 2025 in Pokémon GO.

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A character from Game of Thrones made a serious mistake – the consequences were even worse in the series than in the book

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 3 minutes

The series of Game of Thrones has made some changes from the book. Among other things, a mistake of Robb Stark was made much worse because the showrunners changed his great love.

Attention Spoiler: We reveal a crucial twist in Game of Thrones that leads to the death of certain characters in the article. If you want to catch up on the series, you should stop reading now.

Which character is it about? Connoisseurs of the book “A Song of Ice and Fire” have certainly raised their eyebrows in surprise while watching the series adaptation Game of Thrones. As is often the case with adaptations, some things have been changed, including the character Jeyne Westerling.

She belongs, as the name suggests, to House Westerling. She meets Robb Stark during the conquest of Highcliff, where he is wounded. Jeyne tends to him and stays by his side until he gets better. Shortly thereafter, a wedding occurs, which quickly turns into a real problem.

For actually, Robb was supposed to marry a daughter of Lord Walder Frey to form an alliance with him. This would allow Robb and his forces to pass through the strategically located Frey fortress called “Twins” to cross the Green Arm of the river Trident.

The breach of the marriage promise ultimately leads to the so-called “Red Wedding,” during which Robb, his mother, and others of his entourage are invited to the court of Walder Frey and die in a massacre there.

Jeyne herself is not at the wedding and therefore survives. For the adaptation as a series, the showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss changed this aspect and simply replaced the character with another one, including a tragic fate.

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Different character, even more drama

What was the change? Jeyne Westerling does not exist in the series. Instead, Robb Stark meets the healer Talisa Maegyr in Season 2 during the Battle of the Green Fork. Robb sees her helping injured soldiers and supports her in that.

Even then, Talisa has a great fascination on Robb. When his mother Catelyn Stark notices this, she admonishes her son: he is promised to another, namely a daughter of Walder Frey.

One night, Robb then tells Talisa that he does not intend to fulfill the promise. Talisa also confesses to him how much she likes him. The two eventually get married, which sets off a chain of tragic events.

Talisa and Robb travel with their entourage to the seat of Walder Frey, the “Twins”. There, Robb is to make amends for his wrongdoing by having his uncle Edmure Tully marry a daughter of the Freys in his place. He hopes to forge the alliance after all and gain more troops. Initially, Frey agrees, but then betrays Robb and his house. The subsequent celebration goes down in series history as the “Red Wedding” – and is loosely based on real events.

Alongside many supporters of the Starks, some important characters die in Episode 9 of Season 3: Robb, his mother Catelyn, and also Talisa, who is pregnant at that time.

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What does the change cause? The Red Wedding is a shocking sequence in the series that remains in memory for a long time. Even for George R.R. Martin, it was difficult to write in text form. Some important characters die unexpectedly. As if that weren’t bad enough, Robb’s wife and their unborn child also perish.

To the audience, the scene appears even worse: we know that a mother and her child are dying, though they are actually innocent. This triggers deep concern and a state of shock within us. The showrunners knew exactly what strong emotional effect they could achieve with this change – and the effort paid off. Moreover, the scene is quite bloody.

To this day, the Red Wedding ranks among the most memorable moments in the series. With it ended the story of Robb, Talisa, and their child. In the book, the actual queen of the North continued on: she returns in the following books and George R.R. Martin has already confirmed that the character will also appear in the highly anticipated sixth novel.

Until then, fans will have to be patient, as Martin is known for working very slowly. What do you think of the change? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments. George R.R. Martin himself has even expressed doubts about completing his mammoth project: “Maybe they are right” – Author of Game of Thrones is unsure if he will ever finish it.

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World of Warcraft has too few tanks – The community has some solutions for it

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

Tanks in World of Warcraft have it tough – they have to do more than anyone else. That’s why hardly anyone wants to play Tank.

If you want to tackle group content like raids or dungeons in World of Warcraft, you need a group that ideally is at least somewhat competent. While there are DPS characters like sand on the beach, healers are a bit rarer. However, almost no one plays a Tank.

The reasons for this are manifold. Tanks have a lot of responsibility and must learn far more than other group members. This is an issue that the community is also addressing, as they desire many solutions.

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What are the problems of Tanks? When you look at the difficulties faced by Tank players, it quickly becomes clear why Tanks are seen as characters with a lot of responsibility. Not only do they have to set the pace, but they also need to take the perfect route.

After all, in “Mythic+” an optimal amount of enemies must be defeated for the dungeon to be successful. However, memorizing the perfect paths along with the exact enemies to attack or avoid is quite an effort that other roles don’t have, and one of the most frequently mentioned reasons in the WoW Subreddit:

  • “I used to love tanking, but not anymore. Route planning is the problem – I just don’t care enough to memorize the optimal routes for every dungeon.
    I’m a guy with a job and kids. Who has the time to do homework for a game?”     – _Gobulcoque
  • “Route planning is what made me stop tanking. It’s just 100x more work than for healers or DPS.” – Any_Morning_8866

DPS characters and healers, on the other hand, often manage by simply “following the tank.” While they also have tasks to fulfill, the sheer amount of information that non-tanks need for a dungeon is significantly lower than that of their colleagues who use their faces to provoke enemies.

Another problem is that essential information is not accessible in the game. For every dungeon, a required number of enemies must be defeated. This fills a percentage display that should reach 100% by the end of the dungeon. The catch: how much percentage individual enemies give is not revealed in the game. For that, you either need special interface addons or must do your research on websites beforehand.

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Tanks sometimes have a tough time.

More features that primarily help Tanks

It seems clear that Tanks need a little support here, and that should primarily come from in-game features.

How could the Tank problems be solved? The community has some ideas on how to make life easier for Tanks. Some of the most popular approaches so far are:

A feature that allows you to mark a preset path in the world. This way you could see how to navigate through the dungeon – at the push of a button, the path lights up so you never lose your way.

Others don’t see navigation as a problem, but rather the lack of preparation options in the game:

  • “Route planning isn’t the problem itself, it’s more because you have to rely on external sources and guides.
    You want to incentivize tanking? Then give us a way to do solo practice runs so we can just know the percentages before joining a group. Maybe a version of the instance where only dummies stand or something.”     -Dramos11

A final problem is likely also a part of the community that gives Tanks no room to experiment or learn to tank in peace. Because newbie Tanks are often not welcome.

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One particularly popular response is this one, which would likely help many a Tank more than anything else:

  • “I should be able to delete the character of any player who types “???? Tank?” in chat when I’m playing the normal route and behaving accordingly.” – Hagurusean

Whether Blizzard implements some of the ideas and wishes before the release of the next expansion Midnight remains to be seen. But so far, the developers at least show the intention to make many features a core part of World of Warcraft. Thus, popular features from “Boss Mods” addons will soon become a fixed part of the game.

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Borderlands 4: System Requirements – What Your Gaming PC Needs for the Fight Against the Timekeeper

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

Those who wish to confront the Time Keeper in Borderlands 4 need not only strong firearms but also the right hardware.

Since September 12, Borderlands 4 has been released. The loot shooter is playable on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. The game is also available for PC, where you can purchase it via Steam and the Epic Games Store.

Borderlands 4 will not be included in the Game Pass. You will need to play it the traditional way and pay for it yourself. To avoid wasting money and to know if your gaming PC can handle the loot shooter, we present the system requirements for the game.

Update September 16, 2025: We have structurally adjusted and reviewed the post.

Borderlands 4: Here are the system requirements

Minimum requirements:

  • Operating system: Windows 10 / Windows 11 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-9700 / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (8 cores)
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8 GB VRAM)
  • Storage space: 100 GB SSD

Recommended requirements:

  • Operating system: Windows 10 / Windows 11 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-12700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
  • Memory: 32 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
  • Storage space: 100 GB SSD
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Looter-Shooter Borderlands 4 showcases its action-packed gameplay in the trailer

If your PC does not meet the system requirements, the console version of the loot shooter could be a sensible alternative for you. It is already known that Borderlands 4 will have crossplay – so you could also play cooperatively with your friends on PS5 or Xbox if they are playing on PC.

If you haven’t decided which vault hunter you want to play on your first run of Borderlands 4, you can check out the four classes of the loot shooter on MeinMMO so that you can dive right in at launch: Borderlands 4: All character classes with story and skills in the list

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Borderlands 4: Map of Kairos – This is how big it is in comparison

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The new map of Borderlands 4 shall be gigantic compared to older maps of the series, but how big is it really? We show you the action’s setting compared to other maps of well-known titles.

What is Kairos? In Borderlands 4, you as a vault hunter will be stranded on the planet Kairos, which serves as the setting for the story surrounding the continuation of the shooter. However, Kairos is no ordinary planet, but a gigantic prison where you and other inmates are doomed to stay.

The most interesting change in Borderlands is how Kairos functions. You will not be able to explore various locations and maps like in older titles. Instead, Kairos has been developed as an open world where you will remain from start to finish.

If you are worried about boredom, we can reassure you: Kairos is gigantic, and this is especially evident in its dimensions.

Update from September 16, 2025: We have structurally adjusted the post.
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The size of Kairos in comparison

How big is Kairos in comparison? Since Borderlands 4 has not yet been released, fans have relied on Reddit, simple tricks, and mathematics to find out how big Kairos actually is. By means of video footage from Borderlands, along with an approximate overview of the walkable planet, the approximate size has been determined to be around 54 km².

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Published by Randy Pitchford on X – This is Kairos

As a number, it may seem rather vague, as scales in games feel different than in reality. However, other maps and their relative sizes have also been determined, and thus we arrive at the following comparisons:

  • Map of GTA 5: 75.84 km²
  • Map of TES: Skyrim: 37 – 40 km²
  • Map of Elden Ring: 79 km²

It is important to mention that Borderlands 4 will also offer missions and locations that take place both in the air and underground. These areas will likely expand the map by a good deal.

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What makes Kairos so special? Aside from the open world that is new to Borderlands, it is primarily the diverse world events that make the planet seem more vibrant. When you zip across the landscape in your vehicle, it may happen that you receive a parkour or drilling event that promises you rewards if you succeed.

These events are purely random and cannot be encountered or forced in the same location. If you are lucky, such an event appears, and if not, then not. This feature encourages exploration, as one wants to try everything.

It remains to be seen how the map will play at release. Borderlands 4 is expected to offer more innovations that its predecessors did not have. Everything you can expect at release can be found here: What is new in Borderlands 4? All innovations like open world, weapons, grappling hooks in overview

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