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Dead by Daylight has never been so unfair as it is now

Cortyn 7. August 2020 Reading time 3 minutes

In Dead by Daylight, players are currently rampaging, as almost every match is ruthlessly unfair. A “great change” has caused this.

Although Dead by Daylight was one of the larger, unexpected successes of recent years, the horror game continuously struggles with issues. The latest update is currently upsetting almost all players on PC. Once again, matchmaking has been revised, leaving chaos and devastation in its wake.

What’s going on? Shortly after the release of Patch 4.1.0 in Dead by Daylight, the developers released a new matchmaking system. However, it works so poorly that within hours, the official forums and the Dead by Daylight subreddit were flooded with complaints and memes. Numerous players are expressing their dissatisfaction with the new matchmaking.

This MMR making me feel like a babysitter. from r/deadbydaylight

Reports are continually emerging about how veterans are being matched with complete newcomers. This affects both sides, both killers and survivors. Sometimes an experienced killer faces survivors who barely understand the game’s basic mechanics, and other times a new killer is completely dismantled by pros.

In the long run, Dead by Daylight wants to alleviate the fears of killers – currently, this is not happening.

What was supposed to happen? The new matchmaking system promised many improvements beforehand. Instead of relying on the rank system, which is not a good indicator of player skill, there was supposed to be a classic MMR (Match Making Rating) in the background. This would evaluate players based on their performance and thereby ensure fair, balanced matches.

Data on all players was even collected beforehand to categorize them according to their individual skills right from the start of the system.

Theoretically, a good plan.

This is how the community reacts: In the Dead by Daylight subreddit, user Scarfee summarizes it relatively well. He writes as feedback:

When the system was announced, I had hope that it wouldn’t be so terrible.
Fast forward to now, I am a rank-4 survivor with over 600 hours in the game and getting matched in 4 out of 5 games with 3 players at rank 20 to face a killer at rank 1-3. For two days, I’ve had dozens of these games in a row.
If there was a phase of ‘background data collection’, it was either too short or it simply didn’t exist. (…)
Somewhere, someone who created the algorithm for this system messed up, and if nothing changes over the course of this week, then I think they should pull the system back and think again about what is happening right now. Because right now, the game is pure chance.

Many share this opinion, and it seems to reflect the overall sentiment in the subreddit right now.

Dead by Daylight often has problems: The developers have not yet commented on this issue. Players suspect that they want to let a few days pass first to see if the sentiment settles down. Maybe the system simply needs a longer time to properly assess players – so far, this does not seem to be the case.

Dead by Daylight unfortunately has a rather sad tradition of completely ruining matchmaking every few months. Usually, the mistake is fixed within a few weeks, but it continues to accumulate.

Currently, a match in Dead by Daylight resembles a game of chance. Because who you play with or against seems completely random.

At least you can use these “chaos days” to try out some killers and find out which killer is best for you …

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Pokémon GO starts today the Enigma Week – Here’s what’s included

Patrick Freese 7. August 2020 Reading time 2 minutes

The Enigma Week starts today, on August 7th, in Pokémon GO. Featuring Icognito, Deoxys, and Pygraulon, we will show you all the bonuses and contents that await you during the event.

What kind of event is this? The Enigma Week starts on August 7th in Pokémon GO and is the second part of the Hyperbonus that trainers earned during the GO Fest 2020. You now have two event weeks ahead of you. The first part of the event was the Dragon Week.

During the Enigma Week, you can expect special spawns in the wild like Lunastein, Sterndu, Sonnfel, and Pygraulon. Additionally, the 7 km egg contents, raids, and shiny Pokémon will be changing.

Every player can participate in this event, even if you did not buy a ticket for the GO Fest 2020.

The contents of the Enigma Week in Pokémon GO

When does it start? The Enigma Week kicks off tonight, on August 7th, at 10:00 PM German time. At that time, the current Dragon Week will end.

The new event will be active for another week, ending on Friday, August 14th, at 10:00 PM German time.

New spawns for you: The wilderness of Pokémon GO will see some changes. Niantic has already explained which species you will see more frequently. These are:

Sterndu
Pummeluff
Piepi
Lunastein
Sonnfel
Puppance
Bronzel
Pygraulon

New contents of the 7 km eggs: In the eggs with a distance of 7 kilometers, you can expect the following species:

Pii
Fluffeluff
Lunastein
Sonnfel
Pygraulon

New raid bosses: A new event week usually also brings new bosses to gyms. So does the Enigma Week. Get ready for

Bronzong
Lepumentas
Pygraulon
Icognito in forms U, L, T, R, and A

More bosses have not yet been announced. We will also inform on MeinMMO as soon as the lineup is clear.

These shinies await you: For shiny hunters among you, this event might get exciting. On your agenda are Sterndu, Deoxys, and Icognito. Sterndu can be encountered in its shiny form practically everywhere, as it spawns more frequently in the wild.

Deoxys in its shiny form can be found with luck when completing legendary raids.

During the Enigma Week, you will also encounter Icognito as a raid boss. Here too, you need luck to find the shiny form. After the Dragon Week, trainers already show skepticism towards the shiny announcement.

If you are lucky enough to encounter the shinies, they will look like this:

What else is happening in August? This month is full of events. You can expect another Hyperbonus week, spotlight hours, PvP events, and more. An overview of all events in August for Pokémon GO can be found here.

Which one are you most looking forward to and what is your goal for the Enigma Week?

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Fortnite: Golden XP Coins – All Locations on the Map

Patrick Freese 7. August 2020 Reading time 3 minutes

Golden EP (XP) Coins can be found in week 8 of Season 3 at the locations on the map in Fortnite: Battle Royale, which we show you here in the guide. Complete challenges and secure important experience points for the Battle Pass.

What is it about? In Fortnite, golden EP coins are hidden on the map. They have fixed locations along with purple, green, and blue EP coins.

On this map, we show you all the locations of the coins so you can easily find and collect them in your matches.

All Coin Locations in Detail – Tips for Collecting

Where can you find which coin? We show you again the locations in detail so you can recognize at which places you can collect the experience points.

Tips: You can now also collect the coins with vehicles like the helicopter or cars. The cars have been active in Fortnite since patch 13.40.

Green XP Coins – Locations

Where can you find them?

1. In a bush, southeast of Frenzy Farm, right by the road
2. On a zip line
3. Under the bridge, northeast of Misty Meadows
4. In the wooden hut north of Catty Corner

What do they provide? The green EP coins give you a total of 5,000 EP when collected.

Blue XP Coins – Locations

Where can you find them?

5. In the fridge next to the blue tent
6. In the “Slow” sign at the southern end of the bridge located northeast of Weeping Woods
7. In the teddy bear on the ground floor of the house without a roof
8. In the rock in the water on the ground floor of Coral Castle
9. In the barrier at the southern end of the bridge

What do they provide? For collecting the blue coins, you receive 6,500 EP. To find them, you must break objects. The coins are inside and appear after destruction. You can find them at the location by a blue glow.

Purple XP Coins – Locations

Where can you find them?

10. On top of the hill, east of Retail Row
11. At the cliff north of the road

What do they provide? For collecting the purple XP coins, you receive a total of 10,300 EP. You need to collect all the small coins that the large coin bursts into.

Golden XP Coins – Locations

Where can you find them?

12. At the very top of the mountain
13. Inside the built bridge
14. In the air between the chimneys
15. On the road leading to Holly Hedges

What do they provide? For collecting the golden coins, you receive a whopping 15,000 EP. To collect them, you must dash through them with a helicopter, boat, or car.

Be careful when collecting the coins. You will definitely encounter enemies there. So use the strongest weapons from Season 3 in Fortnite to take them down.

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In this video, Tokyo becomes a real-life RPG like GTA 5 – You have to see this

Patrick Freese 7. August 2020 Reading time 2 minutes

What does it look like when a video game takes place in a “real” city? These YouTubers show with interface, (simulated) violence and missions how GTA would look in real Tokyo.

What is it about? The YouTubers of the channel KMZW Isolations have recreated moments from video games in Tokyo’s Shibuya district. Everything wonderfully reminds us of gameplay scenes that we have probably all experienced before.

At the beginning, the protagonist is leaning against a garage door and slowly comes to. As you know from video games, there is typically a short monologue accompanied by a cinematic camera. Then the user interface finally loads, and we as players know that it can start and we can now take control.

So it is also in the video. After the short intro, the journey begins.

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We at MeinMMO have also been in Tokyo, but we had a completely different mission.

Attention to Detail with NPCs and Missions

Pay attention to these details: Right at the beginning of the video, you see the minimap at the bottom left, showing the player a waypoint. He then typically tests the running options. Sprint. Stop. Left. Right. Walk. Duck. Bump into NPCs – Okay, here we go.

Important locations with hints “blink” and give the player a tip. It can also happen that you examine the same statue twice in a row, even though the first time would have been enough.

If you carelessly bump into the “NPCs”, they can also pull out a weapon and shoot. Then the “Wasted” text, known among gamers, appears, and it continues – of course, only after a short loading screen – from the last save point. In the new attempt, you might prefer to grab a cardboard box, pull it over your body and inconspicuously follow the NPC you are looking for to stalk him undetected. The genius disguise doesn’t let him know about the stalking.

The video is called “Like Grand Theft Solid”. With elements like the minimap, the crazy “hiding” missions, fights, firearms, and brutality, it strongly references the Rockstar Games franchise. The melee combat towards the end of the video was, however, somewhat … different.

Actually, the duo of the YouTube channel creates dance tutorials (via nerdist.com). Even the typical “running”, which reminds of the awkward movements of characters from GTA or other video games, looks like a choreography.

The sound effects with footsteps and ambient noises perfectly fit the image of this fake video game.

For this video game feeling that this “real” video conveys, the work of the cameraman also plays an important role. It feels like you’re controlling the camera view with your right thumb on the stick of the controller.

What do you think of the video? Which city would you like to see in such a project?

This funny real-life short film shows the duel PUBG versus Fortnite – Who wins the shooter battle?

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Can the new train in CoD Warzone be stopped? 4 crazy players tried it

Benedict Grothaus 7. August 2020 Reading time 2 minutes

Since Season 5, a train runs across the map of Call of Duty: Warzone. On it, there is plenty of loot and frequent battles for the loot. But what happens when you try to stop the train? Four crazy players tried it.

What kind of train is this? The train is one of the new features introduced with Season 5 of Modern Warfare and Warzone. The armored train travels on a fixed route across the map and can be boarded by players.

On the train, you will find valuable loot, similar to the bunkers that were significantly improved with Season 5. Anyone who lands near the train and can loot it quickly gains an early advantage.

Can the train be stopped? The train is described as “unstoppable”. However, this warning from the developers hasn’t stopped some players from trying to stop it anyway. The team “TeamMountainGoat” attempted to do so.

To do this, the four players drove several trucks into a tunnel and parked them directly on the tracks – right where the train will pass. In a clip on reddit, they show what happened next:

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As can be seen, the train simply rolls on and runs over the trucks as if they were toys. One even explodes towards the end of the video, another seems to be so undamaged that one of the players can simply use it again.

The video shows: The train is truly unstoppable. Or at least, it cannot be stopped with trucks.

What else does Season 5 offer?

The unstoppable armored train is not the only new feature that has come to the game with Season 5. The developers have already revealed in a roadmap what is available at the start of the season and what the future holds.

Currently, a murdering bird is the star of Season 5. It belongs to the new execution “Nevermore”, an execution animation from the Battle Pass. You can find it at level 20 of the premium path.

By the way, Warzone will continue for quite a while, and there are even rumors that the new Call of Duty 2020 will be announced in the Battle Royale. The developers have already promised that Warzone will not die with the next installment in the series. Apparently, the plan is for the game to hold on for a long time and throughout the upcoming CoD installments.

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3 strong Hearthstone decks for beginners in the Scholomance Academy

Cortyn 7. August 2020 Reading time 5 minutes

We show you three strong Hearthstone decks that you can use to achieve first successes in the Scholomance Academy and test new cards.

The new expansion “Scholomance Academy” has finally launched in Hearthstone. In addition to 135 new cards to prepare for, it is now also essential to create new decks to remain competitive. But which decks should you start with? To make it easier to get started, we have gathered here 3 good decks for you that experiment with some of the new cards.

As usual, we present a few popular decks and explain their basic gameplay as well as the most important features. You will also find the deck code there, which you can easily copy to your clipboard (CTRL+C) and then paste into the game (CTRL+V). Hearthstone will then try to copy the deck and show you which cards are still missing.

The dust costs indicate how expensive it would be to craft the deck completely from Arcane Dust. Don’t be alarmed by the costs, as if you already own some cards, the costs will decrease accordingly.

The “Ripper” Warrior

Deck code: AAECAQcG9pYD1pkD360DvrkD+cIDq9QDDEuiBP8HlpQD260DuLkDwLkD9sID4swDp84DkNAD0tEDAA==

Dust cost: 12,760

About the deck: This deck is from the player “DefinetlyNotDekkster” and is heavily based on the Warrior card Dimension Ripper. While it doesn’t come from the latest expansion, it has strong synergy effects with some new cards.

The deck requires some time to really get going. The many cards with low costs, like Blade Storm or the new Sportology, help sustain the necessary time. The first 5-6 turns are essentially just about holding on as much as possible and keeping the opponent’s board small through numerous removal effects.

However, after that, this deck really gets going and brings a multitude of powerful minions onto the board that can achieve victory in a single turn.

For example, when you apply the Ceremony Hammer, the next spell additionally summons a minion with Taunt and the values of the spell. Combined with the spell Dimension Ripper for 10 mana, really crazy effects can emerge. It occasionally happens that you have 2x Crazy Aspect Deathwing or 2x the new Blood Rip on the field – in addition to the 10/10 minion with Taunt.

If this deck makes it into the later rounds and the warrior still has enough health points, a victory is virtually guaranteed.

Tempo Demon Hunter

Deck code: AAECAea5AwTaxgOD0APP0gPj1AMN+a4Di7oD98gD+cgD/sgD0c0D3s4DgtADxtEDzNIDzdID1NID+dUDAA==

Dust cost: 7,880

About the deck: Our second deck was devised by professional player RDU in one of his streams and looks quite promising. It takes the already high speed of the new class Demon Hunter and pushes it even further. Moreover, the costs of the deck at 7,880 Arcane Dust are relatively inexpensive.

The deck is based on the new soul fragment mechanic that Demon Hunters possess. New cards like the Spirit Binder, Soulshatter, and the Mark Slayer mix soul fragments into the deck.

Other cards then use these soul fragments to bring about powerful effects. For instance, the Soulshatter Shaper grants the Demon Hunter +5 attack for that turn. The Soul Student Malivia fills the board with 3/3 souls that have Rush. When this is combined with the Hunter Ace Kreen, who makes all other friendly characters – including the hero – immune when attacking, the board can be cleared in no time and you can go on the offensive.

The deck is perfect for fast, brutal rounds. Most of the time, the victory should be clear after just a few turns. If it is a defeat, at least it should be clear after just a few minutes. The perfect deck for everyone who wants quick, punchy action and doesn’t want to spend a long time on big, complicated card combos.

Spell Damage Mage

Deck code: AAECAf0ECO0FuAjFuAONuwOSywP6zAPNzgPQzgML5gSWBZ+bA+KbA/+dA/usA+DMA/jMA4XNA6TRA/fRAwA=

Dust cost: 12,220

About the deck: This deck comes from the player Yukazo and focuses on spell damage effects. In the Scholomance Academy, there are indeed some exciting cards that benefit from spell damage, even though they aren’t spells themselves.

Among the new spell damage cards is the inexpensive Lab Partner, but also the already known Astromancer Solarian. With the Age Study, you can even discover a spell damage minion that you can then freely use – with a bit of luck even another Solarian.

Among the most important cards are the two legendary minions. Master Duelist Mozaki gets +1 spell damage every time the player casts a spell – this stacks infinitely. Subsequently, Ras Frostwhisper benefits from this. At the end of the turn, he deals 1 damage to all enemies (including the opposing hero) – amplified by spell damage. Therefore, Ras Frostwhisper is capable of clearing the entire board on his own when supported by enough spell damage.

Cards like Devolution Missiles and Firebrand help keep opponent minions small and clear threats before you can unleash your spell damage combos.

What do you think of the latest expansion? Have you already experimented with the new cards? Which deck are you trying out right now?

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TERA: Huge update aims to comprehensively improve the MMORPG and delivers tons of content

Andreas Bertits 7. August 2020 Reading time 2 minutes

The MMORPG TERA (PC, PS4, Xbox One) has received a substantial update. You can now play with a 64-bit client and some interesting new content has been added.

What does the new update bring? With the update, the 64-bit client is being utilized. This brings several advantages. By utilizing more than 4 GB of RAM, crashes should be reduced, stability and performance will be increased, and there will be no more stuttering when accessing the inventory. Furthermore, the new client allows for more effects and players to be displayed simultaneously.

However, this leads to increased system requirements for the MMORPG TERA:

Windows 10 64-bit is now mandatory
You need at least an Intel i5 7500 or AMD Ryzen 7-1700 as the CPU
A GeForce GTX 970 or Radeon RX 380 is the minimum graphics card required
Your system needs 12 GB of RAM
DirectX 11 is required
Disk space now requires 80 GB

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The 64-bit client of TERA ensures a more stable gaming experience.

A lot of new content for the MMORPG

What else does the update bring? The client is not the only thing the substantial update brings. New exciting content is also being added. This includes:

The Legat Residence as a new 20-player raid: Players level 70 and above with a minimum item level of 450 can experience an exciting adventure in the endgame on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between 00:00 and 23:59, where you can acquire valuable loot.
The revamped RK9 Hangar: From level 70 and item level 461, 5-player groups can enter this dungeon once per day.
The Edge of the Abyss: Between Patch 97 and 98, 5 players level 68 and above with an item level of 452 can complete daily quests with many rewards.
2 new training dungeons: Through the Berak Fortress (level 69) and Parquinas Nest (level 68), you will learn to manage the mechanics of difficult dungeons.

New scrolls with which you can modify armor, as well as adjustments to items, the UI, group searching, and class balancing are also included in the update.

How is the update being received? Currently, it is not yet clear how the update is being received by the players. The maintenance on August 6 lasted significantly longer than planned, so TERA fans have not been able to play for very long.

Additionally, according to Twitter, the update is still overshadowed by some problems. Players report that when using Alt-Tab, the game suddenly switches to windowed mode. There are also reports of issues with controller support on Xbox since the update.

The MMORPG TERA primarily focuses on PvE content. With the TERA Battle Arena (TBA), the online game will receive a new extensive PvP content in the form of an in-game MOBA.

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CoD MW: Assault rifle professional shows his setup for the new AN-94 from Season 5

Benedict Grothaus 7. August 2020 Reading time 2 minutes

The AN-94 is the new assault rifle in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. It was introduced as a Battle Pass weapon and has been playable since August 5th. An assault rifle pro now shows his setup for the new weapon.

Who is the pro? Sam “Octane” Larew is one of the best assault rifle players in the world. He has been a pro gamer in Call of Duty since 2014 and is currently playing for Seattle Surge in the Call of Duty League. He recently presented the setup for the M4A1 that is used in the CDL.

How do I get the AN-94? The new assault rifle is available as a reward in the Season 5 Battle Pass, at level 31. If you want to have the AN-94 right now, you need to grind a lot of experience or pay to unlock the required levels.

In our short guide, we explain exactly how you can unlock the AN-94 and the also new submachine gun ISO.

AN-94 – Strengths and Weaknesses of the Setup

How do I set up the setup? You will need the following attachments:

Muzzle: Compensator
Barrel: VLK AN-94 Sila
Sight: G.I. Mini Reflex
Underbarrel: Command Foregrip
Grip: Textured Grip Tape

Octane does not forgo a sight, as many pros do with most weapons. He finds the iron sights on the AN-94 simply “terrible”. He prefers the barrel over other options because of the slightly higher movement speed compared to longer barrels.

The grip attachment is his personal preference, just like his decision not to use a stock attachment. That’s something everyone should decide for themselves. The Command Foregrip is one of the best underbarrel attachments for better aiming. You can see his setup in action in his video:

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Where is the setup strong? Octane does not highlight any specific strengths of the setup or the weapon itself. However, it can be seen in the video that he is particularly effective at taking out opponents with great accuracy at medium range.

The setup and the AN-94 are particularly suitable on maps where you have fewer tight angles and more open fields or longer alleys where you can engage opponents at greater distances. For example, it is particularly strong on Azhir Cave.

However, Octane also emphasizes a peculiarity of the weapon: When you fire it in single-shot mode, the AN-94 shoots two bullets at once with the first shot from a new magazine. Single-shot is generally weaker with assault rifles, but this trick can allow for clever one-shots.

What weaknesses does it have? At short distances, the AN-94 is apparently hardly usable. Octane says you will probably lose any close-range duel, for example against an MP5 or an M4A1.

However, this is only regarding the pure setup of the weapon, which he also uses for the multiplayer mode of Modern Warfare. For Warzone, the AN-94 probably requires different attachments. He hasn’t introduced a loadout with a secondary weapon, gadgets, and perks yet. Recently, he shared some useful tips for assault rifle players that will help you deal with the new AN-94.

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Finally Destiny 2 has listened to you: Armors from the Summer Event remain relevant

Philipp Hansen 7. August 2020 Reading time < 1 minutes

Destiny 2 finally brings changes for the Solstice of Heroes that players have been wishing for 2 years. You can now look timelessly good if you work hard for it.

In Destiny 2, the Summer Event Solstice of Heroes will take place starting August 11th. The main motivation is a unique and impressive armor. But in recent years, Guardians have heavily criticized the event.

Here’s why there was criticism: At the beginning of the Solstice of Heroes, players receive a damaged armor. This tattered armor can be upgraded further throughout the month-long event. While its rarity level changes, the more important aspect is its appearance.

In order for the armor to look really flashy, players had to grind hard.

Pokémon GO: Fan shows feature that we all want in raids

Patrick Freese 7. August 2020 Reading time 3 minutes

The waiting time in raid battles in Pokémon GO causes frustration for many trainers. Either it is too short or too long. A player from the community has now shown a solution for this.

What is the problem? Since the release of raids, Pokémon GO has improved some aspects of gameplay. However, there are still points of criticism where players wish for improvements. One of them is the waiting time.

As the first player to join a lobby, you must wait for a countdown of 120 seconds before the battle begins. This time is meant to prepare for the raid.

The problem is that you cannot skip this waiting time, even if you are adequately prepared. Even in level 1 raids, you have to wait this time. The actual raid battle then lasts maybe 10 to 20 seconds, which is shorter than the waiting time you had to waste beforehand.

Niantic has long been criticized for not offering an alternative here. Players want the ability to click “Ready.” If all trainers in the lobby are ready, the battle could start immediately instead of continuing to wait for the countdown.

A trainer has now shown his solution to the problem and receives a lot of support for it. Such functions are probably something we all wish for in solo raids or raids with friends.

A GO button for raid lobbies

This is the concept: In the screenshot by reddit user GeanM, you can see his concept for a revised lobby in raids in Pokémon GO. A GO button should start the raid immediately. This way, trainers could begin right after joining the lobby and selecting their battle team without having to stare at a countdown for nearly two minutes.

This would be a significant improvement, especially in low-difficulty raids that you want to undertake alone.

There is also a “+30” button. This should extend the waiting time in the lobby by 30 seconds. And this can also be useful.

You probably know this from your adventures when you encounter a level 5 raid while on the go. You can’t possibly win it alone, so reinforcements are more than welcome. By extending the waiting time, you give other trainers the chance to join the lobby and make a successful battle possible.

Especially in the age of remote raids with friends, this can also be a useful feature when trainers start a call from WhatsApp groups and you only saw it with a delay.

Our Pokémon GO expert from MeinMMO, Noah Struthoff, shows you here 5 suggestions to make raids overall more interesting.

What could be improved: Overall, this is an exciting concept that the trainer shows here. The post received over 4,100 upvotes and more than 180 comments on reddit.

However, trainers suggest replacing the “GO” button with a “Ready” button. The raid should not start immediately; it should only begin when all players have pressed “Ready.” This is to ensure that the battle does not start too early for anyone.

Furthermore, trainers would only wish for such functions in solo lobbies or lobbies with friends. In open queues, this could lead to problems if raids suddenly start or if the waiting time is extended by 30 seconds again and again by anonymous players. What do you think of the concept?

Raids will be a major topic in the next few days, as today Pokémon GO starts the Enigma Week and introduces a different Pokémon in the legendary raids.

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Borderlands 3 is now free on Steam, PS4, and Xbox One – You should play it

Alexander Leitsch 7. August 2020 Reading time 2 minutes

Borderlands 3 is available to you for free this weekend. You can try out the popular loot shooter on Steam, PS4, Xbox One, and Stadia. If you haven’t been able to convince yourself to purchase it yet, now is the perfect opportunity to get to know the game extensively.

What is this event? Gearbox has announced a free weekend for Borderlands 3 in line with the currently ongoing anniversary events. On Steam, it’s even more like a free week.

The times vary depending on the platform, but the event has already started on each platform:

Steam – August 6, 5:00 PM to August 12, 7:00 PM
PS4 – August 6, 6:00 PM to August 9, 6:00 PM
Xbox One – August 6, 9:00 AM to August 10, 9:00 AM
Stadia – August 6, 6:00 PM to August 10, 6:00 PM

Search for the Borderlands 3 Standard Edition on the respective platform, and there should be a button that says “Free Demo” or something similar.

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What can be tested exactly? During the event, you have access to all the content of the base game. You can create a vault hunter, visit numerous planets, fight against the Calypso twins, and of course, grab lots of loot.

However, you will have to forgo the contents of the DLCs, such as the new areas and the new level cap from “Blood Money”.

If you decide to purchase Borderlands 3 at the end of the free period, you will also retain your previous game progress. Coinciding with the free weekend, the shooter is on sale on all platforms.

A Celebration for Shooter Fans with Dark Humor

Why should you try Borderlands 3? The game is an action-packed loot shooter in which you need to blast through numerous enemies and take down some tough bosses. All of this is spiced up with dark humor and many Easter eggs.

Borderlands 3 is constantly being expanded and regularly receives DLCs, events, and hotfix updates. Just on July 23, the developers surprised with a big free patch that addressed many player complaints.

Furthermore, Borderlands is a great couch co-op title that can be enjoyed with up to 4 players on your home console. You can and should try that this weekend if we could spark your interest in Borderlands.

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Diablo 4: The boss gives an update on the current state – Here’s how it’s going

Andreas Bertits 7. August 2020 Reading time 2 minutes

Rod Fergusson, the new head of the team working on Diablo 4 at Blizzard, has commented on the development status of the hack and slash game. Despite Corona, progress is going well.

Who is Rod Fergusson? Since March 2020, Fergusson has been responsible for the Diablo brand at Blizzard and oversees the development, which includes Diablo 4. Previously, he worked on titles such as BioShock Infinite and Gears 5.

What did Fergusson say about the current status? According to him, the work is progressing very well, and the team has lost only a little productivity. Fergusson attributes this to Blizzard making it easier for developers to work from home. Employees were able to take their equipment and PCs home, and Blizzard covers the costs for internet usage.

Additionally, there is an emphasis on ensuring that the team has enough free time and ample breaks. Furthermore, developers even receive snack boxes in the mail.

Players need not fear delays for Diablo 4

Can remote work really continue to be that productive? According to Rod Fergusson, there is even evidence that fans need not worry about significant delays in the development of Diablo 4.

The fact that we delivered two expansions for Hearthstone and WoW is on the verge of receiving a new addon shows that the efforts have paid off. And we continue to work on Diablo – it has been a challenge, but the team is making progress.
Rod Fergusson, Blizzard

However, for Fergusson, it was a significant adjustment to work from home, especially since the instructions came shortly after he started working at Blizzard.

I was only in the office for eight days. I started on a Tuesday, and the following Thursday, everyone had to work from home. That’s really hard for me. Those who know me understand that I thrive on being in a room with people, talking to them, motivating them, and being able to understand and collaborate with them. Doing that from a screen is really difficult for me.
Rod Fergusson, Blizzard

What does this mean? Despite Corona and remote work, the team at Blizzard is working hard on the development of Diablo 4 and is making good progress. So we need not fear that there will be a significant delay.

However, we still do not know when the new hack and slash will be released.

Before Diablo 4, Blizzard is likely to release the mobile game Diablo Immortal. The new trailer already shows a game that looks almost finished, which gives hope for a soon release.

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Call of Duty sends huge loot packages to streamers – hopes no one opens them

Maik Schneider 7. August 2020 Reading time 3 minutes

“Call of Duty” is currently sending mysterious loot boxes to CoD content creators. Accompanying it is a note asking the recipients to open the boxes only on August 10th. The big question now: Will the reveal of the new CoD 2020 happen on 10.08.?

It is August 7, 2020, and we virtually know nothing about the new Call of Duty 2020, which is expected to be released in October.

Last year at this time, we had already seen the first images of the multiplayer mode of Modern Warfare, but for the release of the new “Call of Duty” 2020, those responsible seem to be keeping things more like the release of Warzone – silence almost until the last minute.

CoD 2020 remains mysterious…

But slowly, it seems that things are starting to move. Selected streamers and content creators around CoD have received mysterious boxes. Here is a picture of the huge loot box:

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Why is the box still closed? The massive “treasure chests” come with an intrusive note warning the recipients: “Do not open this box before August 10, 2020 – 12 PM EDT”. The boxes may only be opened on the coming Monday at 6:00 PM German time.

In case the note is not informative enough, the CoD creators have also attached a heavy combination lock to the boxes. Just in the “unlikely” event that one of the streamers or news sites, which have the box sitting at their workplace over the weekend, gives in. The “unlock code” for the combination lock will be provided by Activision itself.

The CoD news site “Charlie Intel” also received a box and wrote: “We have to wait until Monday, August 10th, at 12 PM EDT to send a text message to a number provided by Activision. Then we will see the unlock code for the actual box and find out what is inside it.”

So far, none of the recipients seems to have attacked the boxes with heavy tools, so we have not been able to find any images or videos of opened boxes yet.

No hints about the contents of the loot boxes

What’s in the boxes? That will probably remain pure speculation until the boxes are opened on Monday. As long as none of the recipients has a breakdown and the boxes do not lose their lids through axe attacks or crowbars, you will have to wait until Monday.

The boxes themselves provide no information about what is inside. There are no similarities to known symbols or boxes from the CoD games, and the numbers on the boxes do not seem to mean anything at first glance. The number of the two boxes known so far:

837-10475
406-59724

The mysterious boxes that were sent to selected content creators before Season 5 at least had a hint about the new “CoD MW 2019” faction “Shadow Company” and included a personal letter. In this case, the packaging was almost more informative than the included video messages. Here you will find all the information about the brand new Season 5.

What could be in the boxes? Most suspect a connection to the upcoming “Call of Duty: Cold War,” which will be released later this year – that is CoD 2020. Merchandise items might be inside that point so clearly to a “Cold War” scenario that there is hardly any room for interpretation.

Similarly, there could be a puzzle in the box that is more in line with the Warzone style and raises further questions that might be answered with instructions inside the box.

Some CoD fans on reddit are wondering why the boxes haven’t been opened violently yet. Here, too, there is speculation about a connection to the new CoD 2020, but there are also some particular ideas about what might be in the box:

“That’s the new download size”
“Inside is the new anti-cheat system”
“A real-life juggernaut suit”

By Monday evening, you will know more, and MeinMMO will keep you updated. If you want to unveil some CoD secrets until then, you can find here 4 secret changes of Warzone with Season 5 that were not included in the patch notes.

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Gameplay for new PS5 game Hood looks like “Assassin’s Creed: Sherwood Forest”

Alexander Leitsch 7. August 2020 Reading time 2 minutes

In the “State of Play” at the beginning of August, Sony announced the new game Hood: Outlaws and Legends for the PS5. In this game, you engage in action-packed PvP battles in a world reminiscent of Robin Hood.

Update August 7: The publisher has since announced that the multiplayer game will also be released for PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. The title can already be added to your wishlist on Steam.

According to its own statement, Hood: Outlaws and Legends is a PvPvE multiplayer title that will receive new maps, characters, and game modes after its release.

What kind of game is this? Hood: Outlaws and Legends was first introduced on August 6 in a trailer. This trailer showcases action-packed battles in a world inspired by a dark Britain during the time of Robin Hood.

You take on the role of an outlaw and fight each other in close combat, with a bow or a crossbow. The trailer shows many kills made from ambushes, which will play a significant role.

According to the website IGN, two groups of 4 players each fight against each other. The goal is to reclaim stolen property and land from the state, both stealthily and undetected as well as in open fights against the opposing team.

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What else is known about the game? So far, not much has been revealed about Hood: Outlaws and Legends. The game is set to be released in 2021 for PlayStation 5, and in addition to players, there will be AI guards who will also participate in the fights.

According to an initial press release, each character is said to have unique and mystical abilities. However, it is still unknown what characters will specifically be available.

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WoW Shadowlands: This is how the “Great Vault” works, the new reward box

Cortyn 7. August 2020 Reading time 4 minutes

In World of Warcraft, you can soon earn plenty of strong rewards. We reveal how exactly the somewhat complicated new chest works.

In World of Warcraft Shadowlands, the reward system is changing. Instead of a weekly chest, you will now be presented with the “Great Vault”, from which you can choose one item from several options. It has now been revealed how exactly the rewards are composed and what you need to do for them.

What is the “Great Vault”? The “Great Vault” (translated roughly as “Great Chamber”) is one of the weekly rewards that players can work towards in Shadowlands. It replaces the current “Mythic+” chest, which players can currently open every Wednesday. Unlike the old chest, in the Vault you can unlock multiple options to then choose one item from several. However, to increase the number of items offered, you must complete a series of content.

Please keep in mind that this information is still from the beta. It is quite possible that values may change by the time of the release.

How exactly does it work? To unlock additional options, you need to complete content in different categories. This can include raid bosses, mythic dungeons, or collecting conquest points. Each achieved goal increases the loot available for selection at the end of the week. However, only one item can be chosen.

Mythic dungeons could actually become a bit easier – because all characters can use Stealth…

How much grinding do you have to do? If you want to have the greatest possible selection of options in the “Mythic Dungeons” category, you must complete at least 10 mythic dungeons. This is because of how rewards are calculated in the Great Vault. For mythic dungeons, it looks like this:

Option 1: Complete 1 dungeon on “Mythic+”. The item level of the reward is based on the highest “Mythic+” dungeon of the week.
Option 2: Complete 4 dungeons on “Mythic+”. The item level of the reward is based on the fourth-highest “Mythic+” dungeon of the week.
Option 3: Complete 10 dungeons on “Mythic+”. The item level of the reward is based on the tenth-highest “Mythic+” dungeon of the week.

So if you want 3 rewards with the highest possible item level, you need to complete at least 10 dungeons at the Mythic+15 level or higher in one week.

Example: Here’s how the rewards in the Vault pan out

To clarify the system a bit, let’s take a small example. Let’s assume that a player has completed 12 dungeons on “Mythic+” in a week, with the following difficulties:

15 – 15 – 14 – 13 – 13 – 13 – 11 – 9 – 6 – 5 – 4 – 2

This would mean the following for the weekly chest:

Option 1 is an item with an item level corresponding to a “Mythic+15” dungeon. Because the highest dungeon this week was Mythic+15.
Option 2 is an item with an item level corresponding to a “Mythic+13” dungeon. Because the fourth-highest dungeon this week was Mythic+13.
Option 3 is an item with an item level corresponding to a “Mythic+5” dungeon. Because the tenth-highest dungeon this week was Mythic+5.

If you want to further improve the item level of the offered options, you need to complete additional high-difficulty dungeons. For Option 2 to also have the value of a “Mythic+15”, you would need to complete 2 more dungeons on Mythic+15. This would then also make the fourth-highest dungeon Mythic+15, thus changing the basis for the item.

A similar concept applies to Option 3. Here, you would need to complete 8 more dungeons on Mythic+15 for the tenth-highest dungeon to also be Mythic+15.

Is it too much grind? That probably lies in the eye of the beholder. If you only want one option per week, you only have to complete a single dungeon. Everything would then be as it is with the current system. However, if you want to increase your options per week, you should prepare to spend a lot of time in tough mythic dungeons. Because then it’s not enough to use just one high key stone – many dungeons at high difficulty are necessary.

What do you think of this system? A cool mechanic with great incentives? Or does it lead back to annoying grind that everyone will feel obliged to participate in?

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Destiny 2 introduces its summer highlight – Solstice of Heroes in detail

Sven Galitzki 7. August 2020 Reading time 4 minutes

Soon, “Solstice of Heroes 2020” will begin at Destiny 2. Bungie has officially introduced this event. Here is what you can expect in this summer highlight.

What is the Solstice of Heroes? TheSolstice is a seasonal summer event where Destiny 2 wraps up its ongoing year. Bungie looks back with the Guardians at their past achievements and celebrates the heroic deeds performed.

Traditionally, there is a grand festive armor to earn and various event-specific cosmetics available in Eververse. Basically, it’s the highlight of the Destiny summer.

When is the Solstice of Heroes 2020? The Solstice takes place in 2020 as part of the Season 11. The summer event begins on August 11 and lasts until September 8, 2020.

Who can participate in this event? All owners of Destiny 2 can participate in the Solstice – regardless of additional content. Players with the Free-to-Play version Destiny 2: New Light can also join.

Solstice of Heroes 2020 in the trailer:

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Getting into the event: The main contact during the Solstice will again be Eva Levante in the Tower. She awaits you next to the statue of the heroes (you can see it in the title image).

This is how the Solstice 2020 unfolds: The European Aerial Zone (EAZ) returns in the Solstice 2020. It is a special area on Earth that is only accessible during the event, where the event mainly takes place.

The EAZ is located on a kind of floating islands and is filled with enemies from the Hive, Cabal, and Fallen that need to be eliminated. You also have to face a variety of mini-bosses.

The goal is to eliminate as many mini-bosses as possible in a fireteam of three Guardians and then search for and open treasure chests that are scattered throughout the area. The more bosses you defeat, the more rewards you receive. By the way, there is matchmaking, so you don’t need a pre-made team.

Every day a different element – Solar, Arc, or Void – is in focus. You simply eliminate enemies in the EAZ with the corresponding element and then return to the Tower to update your armor.

The rewards at the Solstice of Heroes 2020

Event Armors: The highlight of the event is traditionally the related Solstice armor. Similar to previous years, you need to upgrade the starting set to “Majestic” through various tasks in multiple areas of Destiny 2.

Additionally, by reaching a specific quality level, you can unlock universal ornament sets in Eververse, which you can purchase for Silver or Glimmer and apply to any Armor 2.0 piece – not just the Solstice armor.

By the way, you can also complete the upgrade tasks after the event ends. You can still earn armor pieces with random rolls in the EAZ as long as they are available.

Detailed information about the event armor, ornaments, and the glow at the Summer Solstice 2020 can be found here: Destiny 2 finally listened to you: Armors from the summer event remain relevant

Peak gear: If you want to push your power level, you can also do so as part of the event. You will collect Solstice Key Fragments in the EAZ and unlock Solstice packages that contain powerful gear and new armor updates.

Eververse rewards: Many event-specific items like accessories, emotes, or a new finisher will be available in Eververse that correspond to the Solstice. The new universal ornament sets will also be available through the in-game shop.

Each of these items will be available at a specific point during the summer festival for Silver (real money currency) and Glimmer (in-game currency). The only exception is the “Iron Divisions” finisher, which will only be available for Silver.

New Triumphs: With the Solstice of Heroes, the Triumph Moments 2020 continue. Two new Triumphs can be unlocked during the summer event.

Solstice soundtrack: All Guardians who complete the quest “The Solstice Begins” from Tess Everis will unlock a free “Solstice of Heroes” music track – you can then obtain the track from Bungie’s official rewards page.

Actually, right after the end of the Solstice 2020, the new autumn expansion Beyond Light was supposed to continue. However, Destiny 2 has postponed the release of the DLC Beyond Light to November.

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Godfall: Sony shows new gameplay and the 5 weapon classes of the PS5 game

Benedikt Schlotmann 6. August 2020 Reading time 2 minutes

During the “State of Play,” Sony showcased the five weapon classes of the PS5 game Godfall in a new trailer. MeinMMO presents the 5 weapon classes again.

What was seen in the video? In a new gameplay video, the developers revisited all five weapon classes from Godfall, focusing particularly on two of them: the Longsword and the Dual Blades. Additional details were also provided.

The following five weapon classes are available:

Longsword
Dual Blades
Polearm
Twohanded Warhammer
Twohanded Greatsword

What was shown in the video? Each weapon has its own playstyle and strengths and weaknesses. For example, Longswords are balanced weapons, while Dual Blades focus on a very fast playstyle.

Godfall emphasizes a lot of loot and items that you can loot from defeated enemies. So you can expect to exchange your weapons more frequently for new and better versions.

Each weapon also has primary and secondary attributes. However, the developers did not want to reveal more about this yet.

Where can you watch the gameplay? The official video has now been uploaded to YouTube. We have embedded the (English) video here for you:

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PS5 Godfall shows Longsword and Dual Blades

This is what Dual Blades can do: The Dual Blades were presented as the first weapon. They represent the fastest and most mobile weapon class in Godfall, allowing you to attack multiple enemies at once:

You can chain multiple light attacks together for significant damage.
With the heavy attack, you transform into a whirlwind (Blade Cyclone).

This is what Longswords can do: The Longsword was presented as the second weapon. It is a balanced weapon with normal cooldown times, allowing you to quickly build combos:

Longswords have their own quadruple light combo, which you can combine with a heavy attack as a finisher.
Additionally, you can wield a shield with the Longsword, allowing you to skillfully parry enemy attacks.

What do we know about the other weapons? Not much has been shown about the other weapons yet.

With the Twohanded Warhammer and Greatsword, we can probably expect a lot of damage and, most importantly, heavy attacks.
Polearms are usually weapons with a long reach. We can assume that you can attack enemies from a distance without them getting too close. Perhaps even sweeping strikes are conceivable.

Want to know more about Godfall? Check out our Godfall topic page, where we have summarized all important information for you and keep you updated.

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New PS4 game shows: Sony discovers the summer trend, but a year too late

Alexander Leitsch 6. August 2020 Reading time 2 minutes

In the latest State of Play, Sony announced the game Auto Chess for the PS4. This title originated from a mod for Dota 2 and was the trending genre in the summer of 2019. Now the game is being released for the console.

What kind of game is this? In Auto Chess, it’s all about the right strategy. You have different game pieces to choose from, which you can buy at the beginning of a round and then place on a chessboard.

After that, these pieces automatically fight against the opponent’s pieces.

In each round, you earn gold, which you can use to buy new pieces or upgrade existing ones. You can also purchase experience points that increase the player’s level. The higher the level, the more game pieces you can have on the chessboard.

What is special about Auto Chess? This game is “the original,” developed by the Chinese developer Drodo Studios. They created the original mod that generated so much attention in early 2019.

The game has already been released in the West on Epic Store and can also be played on Android and iOS.

When will the game be released for the PS4? Auto Chess is set to release on October 31, 2020, for Sony’s console. It is currently unknown if there will be a PS5 version.

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Does the summer trend work on consoles?

Why was the genre a summer trend? After the mod for Dota 2 was successful, three providers quickly released their own “Auto Chess” versions:

Drodo Studios announced the aforementioned Auto Chess
Valve focused on the standalone Dota Underlords
Riot Games, in turn, released Teamfight Tactics directly in the LoL client

They were followed by other providers, especially for mobile platforms, such as Chess Rush, where matches were supposed to last a maximum of 15 minutes.

What happened to the hype? Initially, the games from Riot and Valve were quite successful:

Dota Underlords reached over 76,000 simultaneous players at its peak (via Steam Charts), while Teamfight Tactics debuted strongly on Twitch and made LoL the most popular game in the world.

However, the hype has since diminished, even though both titles are still performing well.

Will Auto Chess work on the PS4? Auto Chess emphasizes quick reactions and good strategy. This can easily be implemented for consoles and controllers. Additionally, the game has been continuously expanded since its release, with a new hero added most recently in July.

However, the “golden age of the genre” is already over, and many players are focusing primarily on TFT from Riot Games.

It is also open whether there will be crossplay with PC and mobile devices. If so, there should at least be a healthy player base to play Auto Chess on the PS4.

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Sony shows gameplay for new co-op ARPG, looks like Zelda in multiplayer

Benedict Grothaus 6. August 2020 Reading time 2 minutes

In the “State of Play” livestream, Sony showcased some gameplay videos for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4: They featured gameplay of the new multiplayer ARPG Genshin Impact. This is evident in the new trailer with beautiful graphics and a Zelda feel.

This is what Sony shows: In the new gameplay trailer for Genshin Impact, Sony displays some of the content of the new co-op game. Numerous magical abilities can be seen. One character freezes a river to cross it.

Another conjures a magical bird, for combat or exploration, and another seems to wield some kind of dark magic.

Additionally, scenes from a battle against a giant wolf are visible, apparently a strong boss. Here, players fight together to achieve victory.

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The entire game strongly resembles Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the latest installment in the famous and beloved series – only with a multiplayer aspect. Especially the visuals and the design of the bosses and the environment are reminiscent of Link’s adventures.

However, it will likely not be an MMO. Genshin Impact is likely designed for group play and co-op gameplay.

What is Genshin Impact? Genshin Impact is a new co-op action RPG developed by an army of developers. It is being developed by the Chinese company miHoYo.

The game has already been compared early on with the Zelda series, particularly Breath of the Wild. One of the earlier gameplay trailers has already caused many Zelda fans to compare Genshin Impact with the game:

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However, upon its announcement in 2019, there was some controversy surrounding the game. Some fans of the Zelda series apparently saw too many similarities with the latest installment, Breath of the Wild. A fan even destroyed a PS4 in protest at the event to express his displeasure with this “copy”.

When can I play it? The final closed beta is expected to start in the third quarter of 2020 on the PS4.

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Empyrion: Galactic Survival, a new survival game, is doing really well on Steam – What is the reason?

Benedict Grothaus 6. August 2020 Reading time 4 minutes

He criticizes issues like a stupid AI as well as poor controls and animations. Many bugs significantly detracted from the fun of the game. Many users agree that Empyrion should have stayed in Early Access for a while longer – it is not yet polished enough for a release title.

Expert Assessment: Promising, if you are willing to compromise

Reviews of Empyrion read as though it is a game that many players have been waiting for and are disappointed because they wanted more than it ultimately became. Empyrion may be too ambitious, at least for a 1.0 release at this time.

It seems that players are eager for a game like Empyrion, yet expect more than an indie studio can deliver. The game apparently strikes a nerve but fails to fully satisfy the need.

Potentially, Empyrion is a strong survival game, which with a bit more polish and effort from the developers can certainly become a success for the relevant group of players and impress critics. However, the developers will need to stay committed and not be discouraged by negative reviews.

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The current lull in new releases is also affecting the survival sector, and Empyrion is certainly a welcome interim meal for many fans of the genre. However, those who prefer to wait for the game’s development can find in the meantime our list of the 23 best survival games of 2020.

On Steam, a new survival game called Empyrion: Galactic Survival has launched. It has already received strong ratings in Early Access and continues to show good reviews now after release. What makes the game so good?

What is Empyrion? A new survival game from the German indie developer Eleon Game Studios. The game concept is a kind of Minecraft in space, similar to Avorion from March 2020.

Empyrion focuses on exploration and a massive sandbox where you can unleash your creativity, as well as large spaceships and space battles. It also includes a crafting system, which modern survival games often feature. Core features include:

free movement in space and exploration of planets in a randomly generated world
spaceships and space stations
fights against aliens and humans as well as hostile environments and plants on planets
survival – ammunition, food, and oxygen are scarce and you must manage them well
crafting, where you can combine different building parts and create equipment
terraforming
hunting and farming
experience and a tech tree as a progress system

The colleagues at GameStar have already taken a closer look at Empyrion’s features with community manager Christoph Edelmann back in 2016.

Empyrion has been in development since 2015, and this is reflected in its not-so-modern graphics. As the new trailer shows, the indie game cannot visually compete with giants like Star Citizen, but seems to score points in terms of content:

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Is there a multiplayer? Yes, Empyrion can be played either solo, in creative mode, or together with other players online in co-op. In multiplayer, you can trade with other players to get important resources more easily.

You can find Empyrion for PC on Steam, where it officially launched on August 5, 2020. It currently costs €17.99.

“Very positive” start on Steam

This is how well Empyrion is received: The ratings for Empyrion have been at 81% since the first testing phases and are thus “very positive” (17,806 reviews). The recent reviews, however, have flattened out to “mostly positive” at 74% (677 reviews, as of August 6).

According to steamcharts, an average of 3,246 players played Empyrion in the last 30 days, with 5,989 peak players concurrently. If you want to compare Empyrion with similar games, you can find our list of 7 space MMOs that you can play in 2020 and beyond.

Empyrion beautiful forest — Empyrion features beautiful worlds – But what makes it good?

This is what players praise: According to Steam user weisserhaijens, one of the biggest strengths of the game is the building of bases and controllable ships. This is one of the features that stands out positively in several reviews.

While the possibilities in multiplayer mode are somewhat limited, he believes that this is precisely right to promote teamwork. It would prevent servers from crashing during PvP battles, for example.

User P@r@dox!c states that Empyrion is a “jack of all trades”, meaning it can do a bit of everything but does nothing perfectly. Mechanics like crafting, survival, exploration, and building are strong but not outstanding. He still finds the game better than Star Citizen, EVE Online, or No Man’s Sky, precisely because it touches on so many areas at once.

Empyrion spaceship — Large spaceships are apparently a popular feature.

Even here on MeinMMO, there are already some voices regarding Empyrion. Reader VoidX86 writes:

It is somewhat more complex, but the freedoms are enormous. Moreover, you don’t just start in space, but on a planet from an escape pod. You can also build large space stations. I can only recommend this game. I don’t know any other that offers so many freedoms.

This is what players criticize: That the game’s mechanics are not well-developed is the biggest point of criticism raised in negative reviews. User Undead Rufus writes in his detailed review:

Empyrion is clunky, buggy, amateurish, and frustrating […] Very few games do as much as Empyrion does, and on such a gigantic scale, but almost every game that comes to mind does what it does better than Empyrion.