Valorant: Everything about the Ranked System – Unlocking, Ranks and Lists

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Valorant has finally introduced the long-awaited Competitive Mode with the Ranked system. But how does it actually work? How do you enter the Ranked Mode and how do you unlock additional ranks on the list?

What is a Ranked Mode? The release version of Valorant received a competitive mode with a Ranked system with Patch 1.02. This refers to a ranking system where you are assigned ranks and tiers based on your performance in the game. The better you play, the higher you climb in the Ranked list.

Your opponents should therefore match your actual skill more closely, unlike in the unranked public matches. In those, you could theoretically encounter a pro player like Shroud, which is less likely in the ranked mode, provided you stay in the lower ranks.

Otherwise, a ranked game is identical to a regular round in Valorant. You still play 5vs5 on the same maps and with the same weapons and agents. But be prepared for players who will play more fiercely and operate closer to your skill level.

All about Competitive Mode – Unlocking, Ranks, Matchmaking

How does the Ranked Mode work? To participate at all, you first need to qualify for the Ranked Mode and then determine your starting rank in a number of placement matches. Good players start significantly higher than newcomers. How all this works and which ranks are available has been summarized by Riot in a blog. We’ve summarized it here for you.

How do I unlock the Ranked Mode?

This is how you get into the ranking: Before you can attempt the ranked battles, you must ensure that you roughly know what you are doing. Therefore, as a new player, you can’t just jump right in. Instead, you must have completed 20 rounds in Valorant. Before that, you can’t start any games in Ranked Mode.

Which matches count towards that: The absolute number of matches played since the beginning of your Valorant career counts. You do not have to play 20 matches since the introduction of the Ranked Mode. It is sufficient if you have participated in a total of 20 games at any point.

How many placement matches do I have to play until my rank is determined?

Help, I still don’t have a rank: That’s because the system needs to find out how it can assign you a rank. For that, another 5 rounds as placement matches must be completed. Only then will the system determine your starting rank in the appropriate tier.

How does the game determine my starting rank? According to Riot, during your placement rounds, your personal performance is analyzed primarily. Won rounds are less significant. Rather, it is about whether you participated sensibly in the game or just acted as a kill feeder or semi-afk.

What does the Ranked list look like and how do I climb?

These are the ranks: There is a total of 22 ranks in Valorant. They are divided into a total of 8 tiers. Each tier comprises 3 ranks, with only the last tier having one rank. Each rank is also illustrated with a rank badge.

The tiers of ranks are:

  • Iron
  • Bronze
  • Silver
  • Gold
  • Platinum
  • Diamond
  • Immortal
  • Radiant (formerly Valorant and renamed upon release)
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These are the ranks in Valorant.

How do I rank up? Just like in the placement rounds, an internal system constantly checks your performance in ranked games. Additionally, there is an increasing weight on won and lost games. Wins are therefore essential in Ranked Mode to rank up. Good performance in the match enhances this further.

On the other hand, you can drop in rank if you perform poorly and lose frequently.

How does matchmaking work? Ranked games in Valorant group you only with players of your rank as well as 2 ranks above or below. In groups, more leeway is possible, but only extreme deviations will not be tolerated.

What happens if I don’t play for a while? Then nothing happens to you, you do not lose a rank due to extended absence. However, your rank will no longer be displayed after 14 days of absence. It will reappear when you start playing again.

Fun fact: Just about 30 hours after the release of the Ranked Mode in the beta, a player named Tyson “TenZ” Ngo reached the maximum rank “Valorant”. The former Counter-Strike pro from the US organization Cloud 9 played exceptionally well and thus started at a high rank. Over the past weekend, he continued to play very strongly and managed to rank up quickly to the maximum rank.

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The exploit is so severe that Destiny 2 might have to close the new dungeon

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In Destiny 2, an exploit is currently making the rounds that can bring players a lot of additional loot.

Update 25.06.: That was quick this time: Destiny 2 blocks the severe dungeon exploit

Original report:

Here comes the exploit into play: Several players, like YouTubers “Jarv” and “Cheese Forever”, are currently pointing out a way to scoop up more loot than expected from the new dungeon “Prophecy”. 

Prophecy is the third dungeon in the game, set in a distorted world. Up to three Guardians can team up in the dungeon to face the challenge there. In the end, there is a reward in the form of loot, such as:

  • The new DAITO Forge armor
  • A new version of the “Trials of the Nine” armor

Players suspect: This won’t last long

This is how players use the exploit: We don’t want to go into too much detail here, but basically, it goes like this. After the final boss of the dungeon is defeated, the loot is not collected. 

Instead, one of the players swaps the character, resulting in gaining the checkpoint directly at the treasure chamber and being able to pick up the loot. This can likely be exploited multiple times through repetition. Thus, players can also farm XP and umbral engrams on the side.

This is what the community says: Among the fans, the issue is relatively clear. In the comments, it is referred to as a “game-breaking bug” – which from the perspective of many should mean it will be fixed by Bungie in the near future. Some even fear that the dungeon could disappear completely for a time before players can exploit it too much – and this is as the dungeon is set to vanish in sight. On YouTube, it sounds as follows:

  • “The Prophecy dungeon, when Bungie sees this: ADIOS”
  • “Tomorrow the Prophecy dungeon will be gone”

Recently, there was an exploit that allowed AFK farming in the Black Armory Forges. Here, players were also able to simply secure umbral engrams – but that ended quickly again. 

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Crazy! Fortnite shows you a complete movie on Friday

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On June 26, a complete movie by Christopher Nolan will be running in Fortnite and you can watch it for free. The start is in the afternoon. We will show you how to do it.

What’s going on? You know Fortnite from crazy events like concerts that take place in the game. There was a huge blast when Marshmello threw a party in the game for almost 10 million Fortnite viewers.

Fortnite’s latest stunt is not only for the ears but also for the eyes. Because on Friday, you can watch a movie by Christopher Nolan completely and legally in Fortnite. You don’t even have to buy a ticket.

When does it start and which movie by Christopher Nolan is running?

When does it start? In Germany, the screening starts on Friday, June 26 at 3:00 PM 6:00 PM local time.

Update on June 26: The indication of 3:00 PM on the Epic Games website was a mistake. The correct time is 6:00 PM.

You can find the times for other regions on the official Party Royale website of Fortnite.

Which movie is being shown? A total of three movies by Christopher Nolan will be available.

  • Inception
  • Batman Begins
  • Prestige – The Masters of Magic

Depending on the region from which you log into Fortnite, the movies will vary.

In Germany, Prestige – The Masters of Magic will be running on Friday from 3 PM. You can then comfortably watch it from home while logged into Fortnite.

How can you watch? If you want to participate in the screening, you just have to start the game mode “Party Royale” in Fortnite. After that, you walk to the west of the map in the game. That’s where the big screen will be waiting for you.

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What you need to consider: You are not allowed to stream or record the movie. If you want, you can activate subtitles in the audio settings.

What is the movie about?

As the twentieth century approaches, Victorian England is on the brink of change. Art and entertainment are highly valued, along with the magicians who combine both in their shows. Two illusionists set new standards during this time. Alfred Borden is a true genius but struggles to showcase his sophisticated tricks. Robert Angier, on the other hand, is a first-rate entertainer. At first, the two young talents work together. But a traumatic event causes Alfred and Robert to become bitter rivals. From then on, each wants to upstage the other. As they escalate against each other, the magicians spiral out of control, with human lives counting for nothing.

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The universes of “Fortnite” and “Cinema” may not be as far apart as one might initially suspect. A professional says, Fortnite will dominate cinema in 30 years.

What do you think of Fortnite’s idea of the cinema “night”? Is this a concept you could imagine using in the future, or do you prefer watching movies outside of Fortnite?

Just recently, Fortnite launched a huge event. You must have seen the big live event of Season 3 of Chapter 2 in Fortnite.

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CoD MW & Warzone: Update brings adjustments to weapons and game modes

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare & Warzone released a small playlist update this morning (June 24, 8 AM) changing the loot weapons in Battle Royale and the new mode in multiplayer. Here are the details.

Why another playlist update? The new update is significantly smaller than the changes on Tuesday, June 23. That update refreshed the entire multiplayer playlist and even introduced a brand new mode to the rotation of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare – Everything or Nothing.

This update was specifically aimed at that mode. There was also a small change in the loot weapons in Warzone. Here is the official announcement from Infinity Ward on Twitter:

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It states: “A quick playlist update is now live on all platforms to adjust the following:

  • All uncommon and rare burst versions (green and blue) of the M4 assault rifle from Warzone loot have been removed
  • Parties are allowed in the “Everything or Nothing” playlist

Small playlist update today, June 24

Do I need to download anything? For the 2 small changes, you don’t need to start a large download. As with other updates where CoD only changes the game modes, it all happens automatically.

What was changed in the new mode? In the brand new mode “Everything or Nothing,” you can now play alongside your teammate – or actually more against each other.

The mode is structured like a “Free-for-All” match and you can typically only start “FFAs” alone. But after the update, you can take your entire squad into the survival mode.

What’s up with the M4? In Warzone, you will now have fewer burst weapons at your disposal.

Since the start of Season 4, the popular M4A1 has been increasingly found as loot in Battle Royale. Unfortunately, almost all M4 versions that you could find now had the burst mode. This can become a big problem in critical situations if one does not pay attention to which fire mode the weapon is currently shooting in.

With the removal of the rarer versions of the M4, you will now find them less frequently on the ground. The M4 with burst mode has been heavily criticized since its introduction as standard in Warzone. The loot at the beginning of a match could therefore become more pleasant again.

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The M4 can be really strong in Battle Royale Warzone. But not necessarily in burst mode. Source: MeinMMO-Solo-Setup

What do players say about it? Finding feedback on the two changes is not that easy. The comment with the most upvotes (892, June 24, 4:45 PM) simply reads: “Shipment 24/7”.

Under the tweet about the update, there are occasionally comments like “Finally! Please never add burst M4s again,” but most comments are calling for the popular Shipment 24/7 playlist to return, preferably also in combination with Shoot House.

Another very popular comment is ” Grau nerf in the next update?” The developers have already announced that there will be some balance adjustments in the mid-season update of Season 4. The weapon is considered particularly strong in Battle Royale and many kills currently go to the assault rifle. By the way, the user did not get an answer to his question.

The adjustments to the burst M4 are generally well received, but many players currently wish for something else.

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Pokémon gets a new mobile game that is completely different from Pokémon GO

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With “Pokémon Unite,” a new free Pokémon game has been showcased. It offers a completely new way to engage in Pokémon battles for the series.

This is Pokémon Unite: In Pokémon Unite, you do not walk through the real world like in Pokémon GO to catch monsters, nor do you try to complete the Pokédex like in Sword & Shield.

Instead, Unite takes a typical MOBA approach: here you let your Pokémon compete in strategic 5-on-5 arena battles. The whole experience is multiplayer. This means that if you have always wanted to challenge other Pokémon fans as a trainer team with your friends, then this is the right place for you.

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The first trailer for Pokémon Unite

Team Battles Instead of Raids and Combat League

This is how battles work in Pokémon Unite: At the beginning of each battle, each player selects the Pokémon they want to send into battle. Each has its own strengths, weaknesses, and attacks.

Once in the split arena, you compete with the opposing team for points, among other things by catching wild Pokémon.

Unusually, your monsters start at level 1 at the beginning of the battle, leveling up during the battle and triggering evolutions. They also learn new attacks, including the “Unite Moves,” which represent a strong, unique special attack.

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In the Pokémon Presents stream, the battles were shown in detail

Players can specialize in ranged or melee attacks if desired, allowing them to set up their team broadly. Team play and tactics are intended to play an important role throughout a match.

Where will Pokémon Unite be available? Unite will be released as a “Free-to-Start” game for both mobile devices and the Nintendo Switch. This was also the case with Pokémon Quest. There will be in-app purchases, but a release date is not yet known.

Pokémon fans thus get another way to make Pokémon battle against each other on their mobile phones or on the Switch. Those who prefer to stick with Pokémon GO can look forward to the GO Fest coming up soon.

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Twitch streamer explains why she broke the taboo and attacked a sponsor

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The largest streamer on Twitch is Imane “Pokimane” Anys. About a month ago, she reacted strongly to a YouTube video that accused her of exploiting lonely men in her community. She then attacked the sponsor behind the video – which is usually a taboo. Now she explains why she reacted so harshly.

What was that video about? The YouTuber and comedian “Itsagundam” released a video on May 13 titled “Simp willingly goes homeless for Pokimane.” The video has now garnered more than 704,000 views on YouTube.

In the video, the YouTuber showed tweets and images of men describing what they have given up for Pokimane. In the tweets, these alleged “simps” say how much money they donate to Pokimane and what they hope to receive in return from her.

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Some tweets were shown in the video. (Source: Twitter)

Pokimane attacks sponsor behind video – a taboo break

This is how Pokimane reacted to the video: The streamer seemed to be deeply affected by the video. She did not see it as funny, but as an attack on her person and her community.

The streamer distanced herself from the allegations in the video. She said she would not “exploit lonely men for money,” but would always maintain distance and only show gratitude.

In a stream on Twitch, she also attacked the sponsor of the video from “Itsagundam,” the company Ridge Wallet:

I mean, a company that sponsors a video that talks shit about me for 20 minutes… hey, your website is so slow that it doesn’t even load. But if you ever contact me, I will immediately… [Note: She makes wild gestures]. No company should ever do something like that.

Hey, is this a video where some guy behind a VR machine calls a girl a slut for 20 minutes? I want my logo on that!

Pokimane

Here’s why it’s controversial: It is frowned upon among content creators to attack the sponsors behind such videos, as it ultimately jeopardizes the financial foundation of a “colleague.”

For her attack on the sponsor, Pokimane was criticized by other content creators, fans of the YouTuber, and some others (via dexerto).

Pokimane believes the video could traumatize fans

This is what Pokimane says now: After Pokimane has now closed new deals, the topic of “attacking sponsors” has come up again.

The streamer states that she finds it wrong to attack someone or their sponsor just because you disagree with them.

But content that spreads lies, insults, and misinformation and insults people based solely on their appearance should not be sponsored. That could traumatize people and fans and lead to unnecessary hatred.

She said the YouTuber took funny tweets and spun a wild and false story from them.

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This is how the YouTuber reacts: The YouTuber “Itsagundam” feels unjustly attacked. He claims he only made jokes and wanted to show funny tweets that were apparently ironic in nature.

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The streamer Pokimane is the most successful streamer on Twitch.

Pokimane, with over 5 million followers, is by far the largest and most successful streamer on Twitch. Therefore, the focus is also on her actions and responses.

The attacks against her and how she reacted were widely observed and commented on, even by us on MeinMMO:

The largest streamer on Twitch is accused of exploiting lonely men for money

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FIFA 20 TOTW 27: The new Team of the Week in Ultimate Team – featuring De Bruyne

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In FIFA 20, the TOTW 27 (Team of the Week) continues after a long break. We tell you which players are part of the new Team of the Week.

After the regular TOTW took a nearly three-month Corona-related break, it continues today with Team of the Week 27. And since many football leagues have resumed play, EA had several players to choose from.

What is the Team of the Week? EA typically selects the best players from a football match day for a spot in the Team of the Week once a week.

These players then receive upgraded Inform cards in Ultimate Team.

The strongest cards in TOTW 27: In the new Team of the Week, Kevin De Bruyne has the strongest card with an overall rating of 96. But Benzema (91), Haaland (90), Zapata (88), and Visca (88) have also received strong new cards.

These Bundesliga players are included: Bundesliga fans can take a closer look at the new Inform cards of Haaland (90), Stindl (85), and Weghorst (86).

This is the Team of the Week 27

FIFA 20 TOTW 27

Then the TOTW 27 will be released: The new Inform cards are available from today, June 24 at 7:00 PM in FIFA 20 Ultimate Team.

How to get the new Inform cards

In packs: With a large dose of luck, you can find TOTW in these packs:

Bronze or Silver Inform cards can be found in the corresponding Bronze and Silver packs.

On the transfer market: Alternatively, you can also buy the new Inform cards on the transfer market. The cards can be found quite quickly there. However, it’s best to wait a few days before purchasing as prices often drop significantly.

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How strong will Gengar with Dark Pulse be at the Community Day in July

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The Community Day in July 2020 for Pokémon GO revolves around the ghost Pokémon Gastly. Its evolution Gengar will learn the exclusive move Shadow Punch on this day. Is it worth it?

This is the Community Day: The Community Day with Gastly takes place in July, but the exact date is not yet known. That Gastly will be the event Pokémon was decided by the players: It ranked second behind Hornliu in the vote for the monsters in June and July.

It has also been announced that it will learn the charged move Shadow Punch. We’ll show you what this move can do.

Gengar with Shadow Punch – What the exclusive move can do

What Shadow Punch is good for in Raids: Gengar is known as a glass cannon that deals a lot of damage but also breaks easily. Therefore, the attacks available in Raids should do as much damage as possible.

When looking at the ghost moves, Shadow Punch seems to be the weaker option compared to Shadow Ball. Although it charges more slowly, it deals significantly more damage than Shadow Punch. So, this move won’t noticeably help you in Raids.

A good Gengar should be worthwhile for PvP fans

How strong will Shadow Punch be in PvP? In PvP, Shadow Punch is already more interesting. Gengar’s pre-evolution Haunter, with the combination of Dark Claw and Shadow Punch, is among the best monsters in the Super League of Pokémon GO. Gengar can also benefit from this move.

As the user “Silph Arena Contributor” analyzed in the Pokémon subreddit, the rule for Gengar remains: Deal a lot of damage, take little damage. Shadow Punch gives you the opportunity to take out your opponents’ shields thanks to fast charge times.

Gengar has the advantage in the just-returned PvP League compared to Haunter of being able to withstand at least a bit more counter-offensive. Thus, it is not only a good option against fighting and grass Pokémon, but it can also put typical tanks like Azumarill under pressure.

Moreover, unlike Haunter, which simply cannot accumulate enough CP, Gengar can also be a good option in the Hyper and even Master League. With the new move, it can even pose a threat to monsters like Giratina. However, it is also clear that if your opponent has a very effective monster against Gengar, the fight can be over quickly for you.

Should you secure a Gengar with Shadow Punch? If you’re only looking at Raids and ignoring PvP, you don’t necessarily need to go for it. However, for PvP fans, the move is definitely worth it – it was similarly the case with Beedrill in the last Community Day.

How does Gengar learn the move? To teach Gengar Shadow Punch, you need to evolve Haunter into Gengar during the event period. Usually, this is also possible for up to 2 hours after the event ends.

When exactly the Community Day with Gastly takes place in July is not yet known. However, what is certain is that the GO Fest will take place at the end of July – but differently than you are used to.

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Top player faces pro career in Valorant – but the past catches up with him

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The former CS:GO player Ardis “ardiis” Savarenieks is considered one of the greatest talents in the new shooter Valorant and has already won several tournaments. Allegedly, the professional team G2 Esports was interested in signing him. However, a stupid action could jeopardize that: He was previously in contact with cheat developers during his CS:GO days.

How good is ardiis? The Lithuanian player ardiis announced in April 2020 that he would end his career in CS:GO and switch to Valorant.

In the emerging e-sport scene of Valorant, ardiis is achieving great success. According to Inven, ardiis played in 10 different events and won 9 of them, most of them with the team Fish123. Among the events he won were prestigious tournaments like Twitch Rivals.

In short: He is damn good in Valorant. One can say that, although in Valorant the ranked system still has to start.

After his recent successes, it was even rumored that the largest EU team of LoL, G2 Esports, is planning to sign ardiis for their new Valorant team. He had already joined an e-sports agency a few weeks ago.

Everything seemed to indicate that a great professional career awaited the Lithuanian, who now lives in Liverpool.

Anti-Cheat group wants to prevent professional career

These are the allegations: On June 15, a statement from a group called “Anti-Cheat Police Department” was released. They accused ardiis of two things:

  • Firstly, he is alleged to be involved in discussions about “match-fixing”, which means intentionally manipulating games to cash in on betting sites by betting on the underdog (via youtube)
  • Secondly, ardiis is said to have contacted two cheat developers. He allegedly discussed “match-fixing” with them and planned to smuggle a cheater into the team (via youtube)

These allegations were supported by video clips.

The group “Anti-Cheat Police Department” also accuses ardiis of having a “dark” past as a cheater even in CS:GO.

The group aimed with their statement to prevent ardiis from signing a professional contract with G2 Esports after his victory at Twitch Rivals.

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Ardiis believes cheaters want to take revenge on him

This is what ardiis says himself: In a statement, he says he has never engaged in match-fixing or cheated in any game – nor will he ever do so.

The player admits, however, that he was involved in such discussions and had listened to suggestions about manipulating matches. This was months before Valorant was even announced. Back then he was still playing CS:GO and was in serious financial trouble. He is not proud of having taken part in those discussions. However, nothing ever came of it.

When Valorant started, he warned his agent that a team of cheat coders planned to infiltrate Valorant. But the security system of Riot Games, Vanguard, detected and banned the cheaters. He himself had nothing to do with the cheaters.

According to ardiis, he is now in the spotlight due to his successful play with Fish123. They are “the best team in Europe” with a 100% win rate in the best-of-three format.

He believes that this “team of coders” is behind the leaks. They believe ardiis has exposed them and blackmailed Riot, and that the accusations against him are now their revenge. They want to sabotage his career.

ardiis says he is ready to cooperate with Valorant to prove his innocence.

Professionals with a bad image are intolerable for teams

The background: For ardiis, it is important to “clear his name” if he wants to have a chance to be picked up by a top team. Because for a team like G2 Esports, it is not only crucial to have strong players, but also that these players do not bring any damage to their reputation.

Match-fixing and cheating are things that can immediately end a professional’s career. Even the mere thought of such things can haunt a professional for years – as ardiis is now painfully realizing.

Player says: Riot would have confirmed his innocence

Update June 24: The player has made another statement. According to his own account, he has contacted Riot Games (via 1pv.fr).

They are said to have conducted an investigation and explained to him that they found nothing serious.

So far, Riot Games has not disputed the report, and it seems to be generally recognized as accurate.

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Therefore, ardiis is likely able to continue his professional career. Allegedly, he is receiving some offers.

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He wants to become the best player in Valorant and is giving up the game CS:GO for that.

Some prominent players from CS:GO have left Valve’s shooter to seek their luck in Valorant. For example, the player Swag switched long before Valorant even appeared.

Swag had ruined his career in CS:GO. He was also involved in a match-fixing scandal:

CS:GO ace quits to become the best player in Riot’s new shooter

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CoD Warzone: Secrets for Week 2 – How to complete “Hunt the Enemy”

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In Call of Duty: Warzone a new mission for intel is live, rewarding you with plenty of experience points and a secret story. MeinMMO explains how you can complete the intel mission “Enemy Hunt” for week 2 of Season 4.

What are intel missions? The new intel missions arrived alongside Season 4 for Modern Warfare and Warzone on June 11. These are seven tasks that you need to complete in succession to earn a total of 37,500 experience points.

You can start the missions by navigating to “Challenges” in the Warzone menu and selecting “Intelligence” under “Missions”.

CoD Warzone Enemy Hunt Intel

Since the playlist update on Tuesday, June 23, the intel mission for week 2 titled “Enemy Hunt” is available. The mission initiates the hunt for the legendary terrorist Zakhaev. We will explain the individual steps here. If you are looking for solutions for other weeks, you can check here:

How to complete the 7 steps of the new intel mission in CoD Warzone

Tip: You can only complete one step per round, requiring at least 6 rounds for the challenges. If your goal is just to finish, it might be most effective to play solo or without team fill, collect the data, and immediately start a new round.

1. Find the location from Ghost’s message

Reward: 2,500 experience points

How to complete the task: To complete this, you first need to look at the picture that Ghost sent you. Do this best directly on the mission screen by pressing the corresponding displayed button (on PC) or the button (on PS4 and Xbox One).

You will then see a picture of a swimming pool. The image shows the indoor pool slightly south of Storage Town. In a match, head directly there and enter the indoor pool through the destroyed wall. Through a door at the back wall, you can reach the upper hallway via stairs. There, on a destroyed locker, lies the coin with which you just need to interact.

CoD Warzone Map Enemy Hunt 1

2. The listening station was pulled from the military west wing…

Reward: 5,000 experience points

How to complete the task: Check the intel again. You will find a note that says: “Zakhaev is behind this. Need to know how. SIGINT relayed from ARM-4 military wing – West Airport tarmac. Start there.”

The hint leads you to the airport. There, you will find a destroyed aircraft with an L-shaped building right next to it. Go into this building and interact with the laptop on the desk.

CoD Warzone Map Enemy Hunt 2

3. The communication disruption could be traced back to the western bunker…

Reward: 5,000 experience points

How to complete the task: The image shows one of the bunkers in Warzone, specifically Bunker 3. You can find it in the west of the map. You can read the exact location of all bunkers in CoD Warzone in our article.

Enter the door on the far right and go all the way down in the bunker. There you will find another laptop on a desk located in the left back corner. Interact with the laptop, and the task is completed.

CoD Warzone Map Enemy Hunt 3

4. A hostile laptop might hold information…

Reward: 5,000 experience points

How to complete the task: For this task, you will get the hint that you need a “solid perk” to hack. This is important information since you need to have the “Scout” perk equipped to complete the challenge. There are two ways to do this:

  • Create a loadout and play Battle Royale until you can buy a loadout or find one. Then equip it.
  • Or play the Blood Money mode with an appropriate loadout, which is available again since the playlist update.
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For this task, you need the “Scout” perk.

We recommend the Blood Money mode since you can start directly with a loadout and have a higher chance of completing the task.

However, for the challenge itself, you need to go to the same bunker and the same position as in step 3. Hack the laptop by interacting with it, and you will have completed the task.

5. A meeting took place in Downtown…

Reward: 5,000 experience points

How to complete the task: The hint shows you a picture of the northeastern complex of Downtown. Head there and enter a house in the northern part of the complex.

There, you will find a circle of folding chairs and a whiteboard. On this whiteboard hangs a note that you need to collect that says: “Train – 19:30 Express”. The task is thus completed.

CoD Warzone Map Enemy Hunt 5

6. The enemy wants to catch a train…

Reward: 5,000 experience points

How to complete the task: The note gives you the hint that you need to find a train. So head to the train station. There appear to be multiple locations where you can collect the information.

It’s important that you find a timetable that lists times and trains, for example, in the main building. Right under the timetables, you can interact with the information, completing all tasks that you can complete in Warzone.

CoD Warzone Map Enemy Hunt 6

7. Find out the status of the 19:30 express train

Reward: 10,000 experience points

How to complete the task: The last task is not really a task. You can interact with the data you find in the menu and see an image of the timetable you previously discovered in the game.

If you want to see the individual steps in action, we have embedded the video from the German YouTuber TarKoffeL here for you:

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For next week, it seems important to find a train on the map. A leak has already shown that there are underground trains and possibly a nuclear missile. Since Season 4, the train tunnels on the map have also been opened.

Week 1 Challenges

If you still want to complete the intel from Week 1 “Divided”, we provide a brief overview here of all the locations you need to visit:

  • 1. The TV station in the middle of the map in the recording room
  • 2. Airport, a counter on the lower level of the terminal
  • 3. At the top of the airport tower
  • 4. The top of the destroyed aircraft southeast of Military Base
  • 5. Military Base, the building southwest of the large main building
  • 6. Military Base, the building farthest southwest in the enclosure
  • 7. The image in the menu
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How the missions and the story will continue is something we will probably find out in the coming weeks. It is quite possible that the story will end with Season 5 or take a completely new direction. In an insight into the future of Warzone, it was said that the story in Verdansk is just the beginning. Maybe Zakhaev is planning something big…

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Fortnite has new glowstick grenades – This is how to use them correctly

Eilyn Rapp Eilyn Rapp Reading time 2 minutes

In Fortnite Season 3, there are now new firefly grenades, which you cannot find in chests or on the ground like before. We will show you how to craft these grenades and how to use them.

What kind of grenades are these? The firefly jars behave similarly to grenades since you can throw them at your opponents. As the name suggests, they contain fireflies in a jar.

When thrown, the fireflies fly out of the jar and ignite a fire that damages players. The surroundings and buildings are also affected.

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In Season 3, fireflies are now available as a weapon

How to get the grenade?

Those searching for firefly jars in chests, supply drops, and on the ground will be disappointed. Unlike previous loot items, you first have to craft this grenade yourself.

How do I craft a firefly jar? Each player starts a match equipped with a jar container. However, it will only use inventory space once it contains fireflies.

On the Fortnite map, which has drastically changed because of the huge storm, you will now find these insects. To catch them, simply look in their direction and interact with them – they will then land in the container.

In total, you can carry 3 filled jars in one inventory slot.

Where do you find the fireflies? There is no specific place where these insects gather. Keep an eye out for them during a match and grab them as soon as they appear.

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How to use the firefly jars?

The new grenades behave in usage exactly like the previous grenades. You can throw them. However, there are a few things to keep in mind:

  • They do not explode, but ignite a fire in the surroundings
  • They deal continuous damage to players as long as they are in the fire
  • Floors, trees, and buildings are also affected
  • They can also damage you

So, when using the grenade, always be careful to hit the players themselves or preferably their wooden buildings. This way, they cannot dodge when the fire intensifies around them.

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Always be sure to keep your distance when using the grenade. Otherwise, you will take damage yourself, which will put you at a disadvantage.

In a build battle, the firefly grenade is not suitable. If the built parts catch fire, the entire building will collapse, and you will fall to your death along with your enemy.

The firefly jar is just one of the many weapons and items that have been added in Season 3. There are now 6 new mythical weapons and items that you can conquer for the fight.

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Pokémon GO starts today Raid Hour with Zekrom – Here’s what you need to know

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

On June 24, the Raid Hour with Zekrom starts in Pokémon GO. We show you counters and important information about the short event. This way, you are well prepared.

What kind of event is this? Regularly, Pokémon GO, with exceptions, holds this event on Wednesday evenings. Legendary raids appear much more frequently in gyms for one hour.

This increases your chances of participating in many of these legendary raids and securing strong bosses for your collection.

Today, you will again find Zekrom in the gyms. It has been active in Pokémon GO for almost a week.

Zekrom Counters and All Information

When does it start? The event begins at the usual time at 6:00 PM. This is the local time of the region where you are currently playing. It will be active until 7:00 PM.

How to battle Zekrom? It is best to use attackers of the types Dragon, Fairy, Ground, or Ice.

Good counters are for example:

  • Palkia with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor
  • Dialga with Fire Spin and Draco Meteor
  • Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Outrage
  • Reshiram with Fire Spin and Draco Meteor
  • or Garchomp with Dragon Tail and Outrage

In our counter guide to Zekrom, you will find more attackers that can help you well in this raid.

Zekrom Pokemon GO Counter

How many players should you take? If you have very strong Pokémon and the best fighters in your team, you can defeat Zekrom with just 3 people. However, it is recommended to bring more trainers during the raid hour. This allows you to complete the raids faster and defeat more raids in the event hour.

Is it worth it? Zekrom has only been available in Pokémon GO for a short time. It is considered the best Electric Pokémon currently in the game. So, it is definitely worth having a few of these in your collection.

The next event in Pokémon GO is also just around the corner. We will give you tips on what you should not miss during the big Bug Outing and how to make the most of the event.

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The MMORPG Lost Ark introduces a new class with lasers and drones – This is what it can do

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

While we are still waiting for the release of the MMORPG Lost Ark, Korean players can already look forward to a new class.

What did the developers announce? With the Scout, a new and interesting class is introduced to the MMORPG that fights with laser weapons and a drone.

The interesting MMORPG Lost Ark has some science fiction elements, which are further highlighted with the Scout.

A fighter straight out of a science fiction movie

What does the Scout have to offer? The Scout seems to be straight out of a science fiction movie. He uses advanced technology including futuristic armor and a laser submachine gun.

He also relies on drones. These help him keep enemies at a distance while the Scout takes them out with his pistol.

In battles, the new class gathers core energy, allowing the fighter to fuse with the drone and annihilate his enemies with laser beams as a combat machine made of steel. He also possesses several interesting abilities:

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In the video you can see the Scout from Lost Ark in action.
  • Dodge Strike: You shoot at your opponent between two evasive maneuvers.
  • Backflip Strike allows you to attach a bomb to an opponent, detonate it, and simultaneously jump to safety with a backward somersault.
  • Active Pulse: The drone attracts nearby enemies that you can then attack directly. You do not need to approach the enemy yourself; they come to you.
  • Flame Beam: The drone fires lasers and creates an area of flames that block the enemy.
  • Escape: You ride your drone to safety.
  • Energy Buster: Your drone transforms into a powerful energy cannon that you fire to pulverize your enemies.
  • Hyper Sync: With charged core energy, the drone envelops the Scout and protects him and his allies by emitting strong energy. Additionally, the Scout fires his weapon faster and reloads more quickly.

Furthermore, the class can mark part of the area in front of it and execute a devastating strike there through bombardment. In close combat, the Scout also uses a laser blade.

When will the new class arrive? There is still no date for when the Scout will be introduced to the Korean version of the MMORPG Lost Ark. In Europe, the game must also be released first.

As you can see, the MMORPG is constantly being developed. Among other things, a new continent is being added to the game that looks like a tropical paradise.

Are you looking forward to the MMORPG? MyMMO author and Lost Ark expert Irina Moritz explains in her article, why she is not tired of waiting for the EU release of Lost Ark.

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PS5 and Xbox Series X: Developer says, 1TB SSD for NextGen is far too little

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

The PS5 and Xbox Series X are said to have very fast storage. A developer now says it is “too small”, as new games are getting increasingly larger.

Who is speaking? The developer in question is Thomas Mahler. He is the Game Director at Moon Studios. The studio is known for its two platforming games “Ori and the Blind Forest” and “Ori and the Will of the Wisps”.

Where do the information come from? On resetera, Mahler commented on the new SSD of the new consoles. He explained that one particular thing bothers him, and that is the size of the SSD. He writes:

By the way, one thing that will annoy us all is that 1 TB is simply too small these days, so prepare for much more cleanup, at least until new console iterations with larger SSDs appear. The latest Call of Duty is about 170 GB… So I doubt you’ll be able to have more than 10-15 games or so simultaneously on your console. Meh.

Thomas Mahler, Game Director of Moon Studios. Source: Purexbox.com

Even though the storage space appears limited at 1 TB, both Sony and Microsoft have presented solutions in case the SSD of the PS5 or Xbox Series X should fill up.

If you are still gaming on a conventional HDD on your PlayStation 4, we will tell you which SSDs are worth it for the PS4. We will also give you tips on how to install the SSD into the console:

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PS5 and Xbox Series X: 1TB SSD already too small

This is why new games are very large: Microsoft and Sony both promise that both consoles can achieve at least 4K resolution.

  • The architecture can process a particularly large amount of data simultaneously. This allows games to become larger.
  • High-resolution graphics require space and the greater the demand for graphics, the more space is needed on the hard drive. And anyone who has ever downloaded high-resolution HD textures for a game knows the problem.

Some games become larger over time: Many games, especially online games, regularly offer updates that provide new content. However, these updates don’t necessarily have to be small.

Games like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare regularly throw huge updates at you:

And here lies the problem according to Mahler: If games like Call of Duty are already around 170 GB, then there isn’t much space left for many other games of similar size.

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Call of Duty: Warzone is the free battle royale spinoff of the Call of Duty series.

This is what the latest Call of Duty update offers: At least the updates for Call of Duty are not only huge, but also provide a lot of exciting content. The latest update delivers a survival mode for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone. This special “Free-for-All” mode has only been available in MW3 and Infinite Warfare until now and is now making its way into the latest installment of the series.

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At first, hardly anyone liked the Epic Games Store, now GTA5 is boosting the user numbers

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 3 minutes

When Epic Games launched its store, many called “Don’t need it, I have Steam.” However, the company shows with current user numbers that it is closely following Steam. Free titles like GTA 5 help with this.

What’s new? Epic Games has now spoken about the user numbers of the Epic Games Store. And they have recently skyrocketed due to promotions with free games. So high, in fact, that it now shows: although hardly anyone wanted the store at first, it is now closely behind the market leader Steam.

How many users does the Epic Games Store have in 2020?

These are the new user numbers: A campaign with free games that started in May was apparently a great success. As Epic explained in a press release on June 23, this raised the number of most simultaneous users to 13 million.

Currently, there are more than 61 million users monthly in the Epic Games Store.

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The hit “Grand Theft Auto 5” was given as a gift to everyone in the Epic Games Store

What was the campaign like? When Epic gave away GTA 5 for free in the Epic Games Store in May, it caused the entire service to crash. So many people wanted to enter the shop simultaneously that the server hardware couldn’t keep up, and games and the shop were poorly accessible to not accessible for hours.

Many wanted to get the game for free. GTA 5 Online is still worth it in 2020 and is provided with many free updates. Many simply didn’t want to miss such a blockbuster. GTA 5 was free at Epic – then even Fortnite went down.

After GTA 5, other hits followed that were free in the Epic Games Store:

  • Civilization 6
  • Borderlands: The Handsome Collection
  • ARK: Survival Evolved

No wonder many new and existing users registered in the store and simultaneously tried to redeem the offers. This leads to records for simultaneous users and also for monthly active users in the Epic Games Store.

This is what Epic Games says: “Since we launched the Epic Games Store, we have always wanted to create a huge event around our successful weekly ‘Free Games’ program to provide our players worldwide with something great, and we decided to go big.”

How is it looking at Steam? The numbers from Epic are already close to those from Steam.

The record for most simultaneous users on Steam is 24.5 million.

As PCGamer reports, Steam had nearly 95 million active users per month in 2019.

Although Epic Games is still a bit away from Steam. But not as far as one might have expected given the initial loud sentiment against the EGS.

At first, hardly anyone liked the store

This is how the mood was at first: At the launch of the Epic Games Store, some PC players were displeased. Many criticized that another store next to Steam was superfluous. This was also echoed in the comments here on MeinMMO:

  • “Great, another launcher that no one needs and is no competition at all. Just like all the others,” wrote TimTaylor
  • “Just because you have a well-running game, you think you can compete against an already established platform? How many have tried? None have succeeded. Why? Because everyone knows Steam and has gotten used to it. Why something new? If it isn’t something innovative now, then it won’t be anything,” wrote Vallo

With its actions and exclusive titles, Epic Games can apparently convince some players with the latest numbers that another store can definitely find a place in the market. So the mood among some PC gamers seems to have changed over the past months.

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But it doesn’t always go that well. Rockstar’s Red Dead Redemption 2 was released on PC after its console release. For a month, the Western adventure was available for purchase and play in the Epic Games Store and the Rockstar Launcher. The title only arrived on Steam a month later.

However, Steam fans presumably went through with the Epic boycott for Red Dead Redemption 2.

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While Ninja and shroud profit, small Mixer streamers are completely finished

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

The end of the streaming service Mixer is perceived very differently by the streamers. While the big stars of the platform like Tyler “Ninja” Blevins and Michael “shroud” Grzesiek apparently earn millions, smaller streamers are at their wit’s end. There, consolation donations hardly help.

This is the end of Mixer: On the evening of June 22 in German time, Microsoft surprisingly announced that they will close their streaming platform Mixer in just one month.

Microsoft admits that it was unable to reach enough viewers and plans to work with Facebook Gaming in the future.

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The two allegedly made a lot of money on June 22 when they cashed out their Mixer deals.

This happens to the “big streamers”: According to insider reports, the two top streamers of the platform are the big winners of this deal.

The former Twitch stars Tyler “Ninja” Blevins and Michael “shroud” Grzesiek had signed exclusive deals with Mixer in 2019.

They were allegedly offered by Facebook to switch from Mixer to Facebook Gaming for even more money. But they allegedly had their contracts cashed out by Mixer, according to insiders.

They allegedly made millions of US dollars in one fell swoop, are now free agents, and can negotiate the next big payday through the powerful agency Loaded , perhaps with Twitch.

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Images of crying Mixer streamers are circulating

What about the small streamers? Many “normal” streamers with only a few hundred viewers were caught completely off guard and hit hard by the news of Mixer’s end. There apparently was no internal communication. The Mixer streamers learned about the end of Mixer while they were live on air.

For some streamers, this was a passion into which they invested a lot of time and energy. The emotions then went live on air.

A tweet shows three pictures of distraught female streamers who can’t believe that their time on Mixer is over in an instant.

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Completely distraught female streamers can be seen in this tweet.

Certainly, Mixer streamers can switch to Facebook, but they have to hope that their fans will follow them and that they will find their way on the new platform. That’s a risk.

In the past, Facebook has been criticized for, among other things, having a real name requirement. The German streamer MontanaBlack called Facebook Gaming “trash”, as is his way.

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He received $500 from Ninja, and while he was thanking him, there was a tip.

Ninja donates $1500 to a Mixer streamer

This is a small consolation: In the wake of the news, Tyler “Ninja” Blevins donated money to a streamer while he was live on air. He gave streamer VinnyB $500 and later another $1000 when he expressed his gratitude to Ninja.

Ninja’s wife and manager also donated money to other streamers on Mixer. According to Jessica Blevins, they want to continue with the donations now (via dotesports).

The streamer soapys tearfully thanked Jessica Blevins and her husband. It was an “emotional rollercoaster.” First, she had lost everything, then people came and were so incredibly nice to her.

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$200 from Jessica Blevins moves the streamer.

Is there hope for the Mixer streamers? There is at least a rumor that Facebook is allegedly offering a bonus of $2500 to every Mixer partner who switches to them, as long as they stay for at least 90 days and meet certain conditions, probably streaming a certain amount of hours.

This bonus payment would only affect the “partners”, meaning somewhat established Mixer streamers and not everyone.

Since Facebook as a platform is so large, some see the switch from Mixer to Facebook Gaming as a great potential.

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Twitch and YouTube content creators are also offering their help, suggesting that Mixer streamers could switch to these platforms as well.

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He switched to Facebook in 2019 and loves it there: Disguised Toast.

At the moment, only a few are aware that Facebook is so involved in live streaming games. But the platform has a high potential reach.

A Twitch star switched to Facebook in 2019 and raves about the platform with a real name requirement:

Streamer tells everyone on Twitch how great his exclusive deal with Facebook is

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Build the craziest weapons in CoD MW & Warzone with a new glitch

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 3 minutes

A new glitch is causing havoc at the gunsmith of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare & Warzone. Although it doesn’t give you any advantages, you can create the craziest weapons.

What can I do with the glitch? The newly discovered bug allows you to build stylish, but also really ridiculous weapons in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare & Warzone.

You can transfer blueprints attachments that usually only work on specific weapons to others and create some really crazy guns.

The current system that allows you to mix blueprint attachments is already called “Frankensteining”. However, the patchwork weapons that this glitch makes possible are on another level.

Update July 1st: According to the patch notes of the “Season 4 Reloaded” update, this glitch has been fixed.

Build Really Crazy Weapons – But No Advantages in Public Matches

The glitch was likely discovered by the YouTube channel “GlitchHunterz”. The channel creators regularly upload glitches and bugs in shooters like CoD or Valorant, and sometimes also gameplay of their own sessions. Here’s the video about the glitch:

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Here you can see the weird guns.

Will this give me any advantages? Apart from a really unique look for your weapon, you cannot gain any advantage against other players in public matches.

As soon as you want to equip an attachment to craft a weapon that normally isn’t available for your modified weapon, the game will remove the attachment from the weapon when you start a match.

So attaching a 60-round drum from the MP AUG to the assault rifle M4A1 does not work. But if you want to mount a stock or recoil compensating underbarrel and your target weapon also has a corresponding attachment, you can show off with your custom style even in public matches.

How does it work? You need a buddy, a mouse, and a few special attachments that you definitely want to see on your favorite weapon. Go to the loadout with your target weapon and remove all the attachments from the gun.

Make your buddy the party leader and go into the private lobby. Here, choose a blueprint attachment and then right-click on the type of attachment. So if you want to put a “Ranger Foregrip” on your target weapon, you have to right-click on “Ranger Foregrip” and not on the attachment you want.

A small menu will appear. If your buddy then reactivates the normal lobby, this menu remains and that’s the glitch. If you select “Gunsmith Customs” in the menu, you enter your target loadout and can screw on attachments that you don’t actually own.

If you want to change more than one attachment, you need to mount an extra attachment on your target weapon, like “Dexterity”. You then replace that with the crazy glitch attachments.

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One of the crazy setups. The base weapon is hardly recognizable. Source: YouTube

Can I build exactly the weapon I want? Not quite. In the video above, you can see how the player tries to attach a special MP5 stock to the M4A1. Although the correct names of the MP5 attachments are displayed, since this attachment does not exist for the M4, the game apparently suggests a few compatible attachments that fit. In the example, suddenly a squeaky pink attachment is available.

This is a funny glitch that hasn’t hurt anyone so far. While you can theoretically use the really crazy devices in private matches, the attachments usually don’t become more useful that way. There are glitches of a whole different caliber, like the snake glitch in Warzone, that allows players to crawl across the ground at record speed while still maintaining their normal field of view.

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In New World you can become the best blacksmith – Here is why it is so special

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 3 minutes

Amazon’s new open-world MMORPG New World offers you a complex crafting system in which crafters play an important role on the server. Those who wish can invest a lot of time in the system and become the best blacksmith on the server.

How does crafting work in New World? In Amazon’s upcoming MMORPG New World crafting is an important element of the gameplay. According to the developers, you should even be able to endlessly level your crafting skills and eventually become the very best master blacksmith on the server.

New World turns crafters into celebrities

What makes it so special? This ability to become the best blacksmith in the world sets New World apart significantly from other MMORPGs. For example, when you reach the end of progression in WoW or ESO, you are at the same level as all other end-level crafters. You just make the endgame stuff and are nothing special anymore.

In New World, however, as a dedicated hardcore crafter, with enough effort and commitment, you can actually become the very best if you are more diligent than the other crafters. Then, numerous players will likely show up to buy your masterpieces – the ones only you do so well.

How does progression work? To level up, you just need to continuously craft more items, which increases your crafting skill. The same system applies to other aspects of the game, there are no classes, everyone can learn everything.

You start as a complete beginner, who can only craft one boot (armor smithing) or a simple sword made of iron (weapon smithing). Later at level 40, you can craft steel weapons, and those who reach level 100 should, according to the developers, be able to use exotic alloys like star metal. We have embedded the video about crafting in New World here for you:

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In this video, the developers present the crafting.

What crafting skills are there? Currently, there are 7 crafting skills in New World:

  • Weapon Smithing
  • Armor Smithing
  • Engineering
  • Jewelry Crafting
  • Arcana
  • Cooking
  • Furniture for housing

By the way, here are all the details about the launch of the upcoming beta of New World:

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You should be able to craft and customize the best weapons yourself

What else can you do? In addition to always better base models of weapons and armor, you can also further customize the items with increasing experience in your craft. Among other things, you can:

  • Increase the item’s quality level
  • Define the dependent traits
  • Embed gemstones and embellish them with certain stones, which in turn provide even more bonuses.

By the way, you can adjust your equipment to your playstyle through traits. This makes it possible to reduce the weight and thus the disadvantages of heavy armor.

Where do the resources for crafting come from? If you want to be a master craftsman in New World, you need the finest and rarest resources. To make them available, it takes fearless and hardworking players who search for and find the materials in the game world.

Even these gatherers have skills and abilities that allow them to find better and rarer resources for you. So if you want to become the best blacksmith on the server, you need a good network of diligent players who can get you the best materials for your crafting. Unless you also become a master gatherer, but for that, you will likely need to invest even more time.

What else is there to know about New World? Do you want to know more about New World and how it has developed since the alpha and up to the launch of the beta? Our MeinMMO author Leya Jankowski has conducted an exclusive interview with the developers about the PvE content and learned many interesting details about the lore and storytelling in New World.

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