“WoW Killers” would have almost killed MMOs – Developer explains the issue

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

As part of “Find Your Next Game“, Leya Jankowski from MeinMMO and Julius Busch from GameStar spoke with two legends from the MMO industry. Interesting views on the history of online games emerged during the discussion.

Who are these pioneers? On Friday, June 5, our editors met for a live talk with the two MMO legends Raph Koster and Gordon Walton on Twitch.

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Julius Busch, Leya Jankowski, Raph Koster, and Gordon Walton in conversation.

Koster has been in the gaming industry for over 20 years, having served as Lead Designer on Ultima Online and was the Creative Director of Star Wars Galaxies. He is currently working on a new project that is supposed to utilize cloud technology, about which we do not yet know anything else.

Walton has also been in the games business for over 20 years and has worked on Mass Effect, SWTOR, and Ultima Online: Renaissance. He is currently working as Executive Producer on Crowfall, one of the most promising MMORPGs for 2020/21.

You can find the complete conversation on the GameStar YouTube channel and on MonstersAndExplosions on Twitch. We have embedded the video here for you (starts around hour 02:01:30):

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“WoW-killers have almost killed the MMO business”

This is what Walton says: The conversation touches on the history of MMOs and the rather difficult situation of new games in recent years. Why is there so little innovation? Walton elaborates on the challenges that the genre currently faces:

The biggest challenge we have as MMO makers is that our interval cycles are too long. We are not evolving as quickly as other media in gaming because it takes too long to complete each [game]. […] We are behind the curve because our games are so large and complex. […] Our cycles are five years. That is a problem for development.

According to Walton, this results in the issue that MMO makers do not gain the same experience as other developers. When they fix a mistake in the next product, other media have already developed several products during that time.

In MMOs, one expects “5-year” cycles, which is incredibly long by comparison.

Gigantic success WoW has reset the MMORPG genre

What is the problem with the WoW-killers? Walton adds that a huge success like World of Warcraft is a setback for other developers because everyone wants to go in that direction. As a result, “two generations of games” have received less innovation. He sums it up as: “WoW-killers have almost killed the MMO business.”

Koster chimes in at this point and explains even more about the background – the problem apparently goes even deeper.

That is one of the reasons why I haven’t made MMOs for so long. Because if you wanted to make an MMO, no one would give you money unless you were competing with WoW. And to compete with WoW, you need to outdo it [financially]. That is a ridiculous amount of money that almost no one in the industry can raise.

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As early as 2018, MeinMMO editor-in-chief Gerd Schuhmann believed: The future of MMORPGs is being created right now, but it won’t please many.

According to Koster, new, modern technologies now make it possible to create better games with less effort. That’s why he has now returned to MMOs.

What about the “WoW-killers”?

In recent years, there have been several games that strove to outdo WoW as the most popular MMORPG during development. One of the most prominent was Wildstar.

Wildstar was produced by former WoW developers and aimed to return to the roots of MMORPGs, to be harder and more demanding. Despite cool and new ideas, it was a theme park MMORPG, just like World of Warcraft.

Wildstar wanted to dethrone WoW and now belongs to the AAA-MMORPGs that have brutally failed.

WildStar tried to beat WoW in its own territory and had to close down again in 2018 – after just four years. By comparison: World of Warcraft has maintained itself for over 15 years.

Meanwhile, WoW is facing its own problems. For some time now, key employees have been leaving the company behind the MMORPG (Activision Blizzard), including the former “WoW father” Mike Morhaime. He even believes that the genre is currently having a tough time and explains, why MMORPGs are not as popular today.

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The EU League of LoL brings 3 brilliant video clips at the start – Check them out here

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In League of Legends, eSports is back. To kick off the European league LEC, there are three quirky commercials on YouTube showcasing how great the league is. It features hosts and the stars of the league, including the losers of the last major final, Fnatic.

That’s why the losers shine: The first commercial of the LEC was released on June 5th on YouTube. It is a parody of a toothpaste advertisement.

Two players from the European top team Fnatic rewatch how their team was dismantled by G2 in the finals of the Spring Split on April 19th. It’s painful to watch.

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Fnatic advertises toothpaste.

The top laner Gabriel “Bwipo” Rau (21) and his support Zdravets “Hylissang” Galabov (25) have a “bad taste” in their mouths, as you can see. Only the toothpaste from LEC can help, which is introduced by the host Sjokz as a dentist.

The message is clear: The LEC is so good with its many great players that it makes everyone smile.

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Caps wants another bowl of cornflakes.

“And I wanted a World Championship!”

This is what the winners have to listen to: In a spot from June 7th, the best team in the LEC gets scrutinized, G2 Esports. The bot laner Rasmus “Caps” Winther gets up early and gobbles down a delicious box of “LEC” flakes. But when he asks for seconds, he’s told that he must first defeat a Chinese team and win the World Championship.

This refers to the defeat of G2 Esports in the finals against the Chinese team FunPlus Phoniex at the end of 2019. It hurt every LoL fan in Europe.

When Caps says: “But I’m hungry,” LEC caster Drakos replies: “And I wanted a World Championship trophy!”

In a third commercial, a detergent is advertised by the host “Froskurinn”: A sign of how fresh and clean the LoL league is and how painful it is to get a beating – especially when it comes from Schalke.

The LEC league starts on June 12, 2020.

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This is how clean the LEC is.

This is how the commercials are received: The commercials are received excellently. They are full of little allusions and insider jokes for hardcore LoL fans. They utilize the strong personalities of the LEC casters and highlight the stars of the sport.

Riot Games really excels at promoting their game. They consistently hit the mark with LoL players and are able to engage the player base.

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Considered a brilliant music video: KDA.

Riot Games is known for being brilliant at promoting their game. They consistently resonate with LoL players and can actively engage the player base.

The music track KDA has set standards for games: Music video should sell skins, becomes a viral hit.

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FIFA 20: Flashback-Modric is extremely strong and ridiculously cheap – Here’s how to get him

Julian Schröder Julian Schröder Reading time 4 minutes

Luka Modric gets extremely strong Flashback cards in FIFA 20, which are real bargains. We’ll show you why they are worth it and how you can get the cards.

These are the new Flashback cards: With overall ratings of 93 and 96, Luka Modric’s two Flashback cards could definitely have been represented in the Spanish La Liga TOTSSF. But instead of a TOTS card, there are now two strong Flashback cards, which not only have fantastic stats but are also reasonably priced.

Modric receives two new and really strong cards in FUT 20

The new cards are that expensive: What immediately stands out about the two new top cards is the comparatively low price. The premium card of Modric (96) costs about 205,000 coins, which is a real bargain for an endgame midfielder. Similarly strong cards like the TOTSSF cards of De Jong (94 – 580,000 coins) and Fekir (96 – 320,000 coins) are significantly more expensive.

Are the new Modric cards worth it?

How strong are the cards? Both Flashback versions are extremely strong midfielders, both featuring the coveted combination of 4-star skill moves and 4-star weak foot. Additionally, the cards impress with outstanding values in dribbling and passing.

However, the other stats are also ideal for a central midfielder and promise particularly agile and reliable ball distributors in both versions.

Which card is more worthwhile? That the premium variant of Modric with an overall rating of 96 is stronger than the 93-rated version will probably not surprise anyone. It can showcase its strengths mainly in the areas of physicality and defending, which makes the 96 version a perfect box-to-box player who can also do quite a bit defensively.

However, for those who do not want to play Modric defensively, the 93-rated version is an ideal complement. Because apart from deficiencies in physicality and defending, this card is still very strong and is especially worthwhile for FIFA players with fewer coins in their account.

How to get Flashback Modric

This is how you complete the SBCs: To include the cards in your team, you must complete SBC tasks. The following costs are to be expected: (as of June 8, 2020)

  • 93-rated Flashback Modric – approx. 80,000 coins (PS4) – expiration date: 10.06.2020
  • 96-rated Flashback Modric – approx. 205,000 coins (PS4) – no expiration date

Base Flashback Modric

This is what you need to do: For the card, you need to submit 2 teams. One with an 83-rated and one team with an 84-rated.

The Base Flashback card of Modric

Task 1 – La Liga

The following requirements must be met:

  • Players from La Liga: At least 1
  • Team rating: At least 83
  • Team chemistry: At least 80
  • Number of players: 11

This is what the solution could look like:

The solution costs you about 27,000 coins

Task 2 – Top Performers

The following requirements must be met:

  • TOTSSF-, TOTW-, or TOTW Moments card: At least 1
  • Team rating: At least 84
  • Team chemistry: At least 75
  • Number of players: 11

This is what the solution could look like:

The solution costs you about 57,000 coins

Premium Flashback Modric

This is what you need to do: For the premium version, you also need to submit 2 teams. Here, an 85-rated and an 86-rated team are required.

The Premium Flashback card of Modric

Task 1 – Los Blancos

The following requirements must be met:

  • Players from Real Madrid: At least 1
  • Team rating: At least 85
  • Team chemistry: At least 75
  • Number of players: 11

This is what the solution could look like:

The solution costs you about 90,000 coins

Task 2 – La Liga

The following requirements must be met:

  • Players from La Liga: At least 1
  • TOTSSF-, TOTW-, or TOTW Moments card: At least 1
  • Team rating: At least 86
  • Team chemistry: At least 70
  • Number of players: 11

This is what the solution could look like:

The solution costs you about 120,000 coins

There are more strong cards currently in the Ultimate Team of the Season So Far. Have you had any pack luck?

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RDR 2: Mod transforms Arthur into a flying “Superhero” who throws policemen

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

A bird, a plane? No. That up there in the sky is Arthur Morgan, who can fly in Red Dead Redemption 2 through a PC mod, taking on enemies and throwing them through the air.

What can the mod do? With this new PC mod for RDR 2, Arthur gains unprecedented abilities. Instead of resolving duels with other cowboys using his revolver, your super cowboy simply grabs enemies by the neck and can throw them meters through the air.

Exactly what you need if you’ve built up so much frustration with enemies due to the police or a gang that you want to show them a lesson.

In the video on the YouTube channel GTA X Scripting, you can see the modification in full action.

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What’s going on? Visually, Arthur still appears to be a normal cowboy at first glance. Without a cape and mask, you can hardly tell that a superhero lies within him.

With a target search, you can aim at a specific enemy like a police officer who, for whatever reason, should feel the full superhero power.

Arthur then rushes toward him, grabs him by the neck, and has him under control. If you want, you can now fly together with the enemy by the throat into the air and shoot him around as you please.

It gets interesting when you throw enemies at enemies. If you also want to fly but are less brutal, you should check this out:

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Who developed this? The mod comes from the renowned modder JulioNIB. As Kotaku reports, this developer has also created mods like PigRider for Red Dead, which allows you to ride large animals. Additionally, a number of GTA mods that transform characters into superheroes also come from his hands.

Currently, the mod is not available for free. Because the mod is still a work in progress, only Patreon supporters of JulioNIB (via Patreon.com) have access to it.

Have you already used mods in Red Dead Redemption 2, or are you fans of the “pure” game? Even without a mod, you can encounter funny glitches that distort cowboys after a hot bath. Thus, the cowboy adventures suddenly become hilarious in an unintentional way when Arthur looks like the Hunchback of Notre Dame.

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WoW Shadowlands: Blizzard stops listening to feedback and that gives me hope

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

WoW: Shadowlands is developing splendidly. This is primarily due to Blizzard listening to feedback and implementing many things directly.

Can Blizzard once again convince with World of Warcraft: Shadowlands? At least it seems so. Because feedback and suggestions are currently being noticeably addressed in the Alpha of Shadowlands. This is not comparable to the Alpha of Battle for Azeroth – and that makes me extremely positive.

This was the case in Battle for Azeroth: Those who participated in the Beta and Alpha of Battle for Azeroth can surely still remember the numerous criticisms from the community. From the very beginning, many players were dissatisfied with the Azerite item system and pointed out problems that later came to fruition. The system seemed underdeveloped, and many features like Warfronts or Island Expeditions did not feel cohesive.

The Warfronts were rather mediocre – but at least more popular than the Island Expeditions.

That these features still made it into the game without revision led to great dissatisfaction. The very problems that were expected manifested during Battle for Azeroth. Therefore, Blizzard also had to implement many unplanned “emergency systems,” such as the essences for the Heart of Azeroth.

Shadowlands implements a lot of feedback

So it is currently in Shadowlands: Although WoW: Shadowlands is still technically in Alpha and not all areas are playable yet, Blizzard has already implemented much feedback. The developers regularly post updates about their thoughts, ideas, and considerations. Much feedback is either implemented directly or at least tried out. Here are a few examples:

Torghast has been revised multiple times: Torghast is one of the new endgame features of WoW. An (almost) endless dungeon where players can gain new abilities and unlock a lot of bonuses – like spells that last 10,000 years. There are also components for legendary items, but otherwise just a lot of cosmetic rewards.

In Torghast there are many fun effects.

After initial tests, Blizzard implemented a “soft timer” that makes enemies harder and the player weaker over time. After negative feedback from players, the system was discarded – time pressure should not be a factor in Torghast.

The players’ desire for an “endless mode” that only functions for prestige rewards like cosmetic items and titles has already been implemented by the developers. So there is now a clear separation between the “short” cell blocks that one must enter for legendary gear and the endless halls of Torghast that can be explored at will.

Classes are getting revamped: Without the Azerite abilities and bonuses from BfA, some classes feel incomplete, even though Blizzard has already made a few revisions. Instead of resting on this, the developers are currently reviewing feedback on all specializations. Recently, the Phoenix Flames were granted to all fire mages and given a new task – it can now specifically spread the “Ignite” debuff to nearby enemies.

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Fire mages have received a new spell. Phoenix Flames is (currently) available to all fire mages.

More control over progression: The prospect of more control over weekly loot is also based on community feedback. The weekly chest for completing “Mythic+” dungeons then offers a selection of three different rewards. This minimizes the chance of getting, for example, a belt seven times in a row and only being frustrated. The developers had already announced this at BlizzCon, but it is also based on player feedback.

Additionally, there are small changes, such as blue eyes for elves – a desire players have had for years.

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If Blizzard continues like this, it can only get better

All of this makes me at least positive. Blizzard shows in the current Alpha that they not only listen to feedback from the community but also gratefully accept it and introduce changes based on it. Whether this will ultimately be sufficient to make Shadowlands one of the more popular expansions remains to be seen. It is also certain that Blizzard’s willingness to make major changes will decrease over time. The closer we get to the release of Shadowlands, the less time will be available for major revisions.

However, the current course seems to be the right one and proves to me that Blizzard wants to do well with Shadowlands once again. If the development continues like this – which it seems to be so far – we can expect one of the best expansions ever with Shadowlands.

This is exactly what World of Warcraft desperately needed.

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Caution when opening the loot vaults in Fortnite – Glitchers sneak in

Eilyn Rapp Eilyn Rapp Reading time 2 minutes

In Fortnite: Battle Royale there is a glitch that slyly lets players enter loot vaults without having a keycard. This way, honest players are ambushed and glitchers have a strong advantage.

What are loot vaults in Fortnite? These vaults are bunkers found in 5 different locations on the map. They are guarded by a mini-boss and its henchmen.

They are opened with keycards that one receives after eliminating the mini-boss. In the vault, you find plenty of loot such as weapons and shield items needed for combat.

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Enter loot vault without a key

So what is this glitch? With a glitch, players can enter a loot vault without having a keycard. This way, the encrypted door does not open and it appears as if the vault is still closed.

The YouTuber Ali-A, who is disliked by some players, has now found a method to get into the vault without using a card. In a YouTube video, he shows how he executed this plan (via YouTube).

How does the glitch work? We do not want to explain a blatant exploit here as it could lead to bans and spoil the gaming experience for everyone in Fortnite. Basically, it’s about:

  • Finding a motorboat near the vaults
  • Glitching through a wall or floor at the vaults with it
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In Fortnite, motorboats are actually just used for transportation

Unfair glitch needs a fix

That’s why this exploit is so unfair: The purpose of these loot vaults is to earn the keycards in combat, to then be rewarded with excellent loot.

Imagine this: A player lands at a hotspot like “The Agency,” which was even referred to by pro Ninja as “the new Tilted Towers”, eliminates all opponents there, fights through the henchmen, and takes down the mini-boss Midas, only to be eliminated by a sneaky glitcher hiding in the vault.

At least the honest players who managed to get the keycard do not expect to find an opponent in the vault when it should actually still be closed. The element of surprise throws them off their game, which is a clear advantage for the glitcher.

Is a fix for the bug coming now? It is possible that Epic will react to this glitch and introduce a fix with the next update or even deploy a hotfix.

Since Ali-A has 16.9 million followers on YouTube, this exploit is unlikely to remain undiscovered for long.

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Free2Play shooter went offline on Steam after much criticism – now returns more successfully

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 3 minutes

The Free2Play shooter Agents: Biohunters disappeared just two weeks after its launch on Steam. Now it is back, and apparently, there have been some positive changes.

What is Agents: Biohunters? In the game, there were mutations in the environment and among the animals due to a bio-particle-like substance. A group of agents is supposed to prevent the Earth from sinking into chaos and ensure that the particles are not misused for evil purposes. You belong to the Biohunter agents.

You and your team of three players will face not only mutants but also other players in the missions. The PvEvP battles, thanks to the colorful comic graphics, somewhat resemble a mix of Overwatch and Fortnite. It is even possible to build structures to use them as cover at strategic positions. The goal is to defeat the powerful Rognar. The team that does this first wins the match.

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Agents: Biohunters is somewhat reminiscent of Fortnite.

How did the shooter start? The version that went online on April 7 was severely rated with bad reviews on Steam. The Steam rating was only 35%. Criticisms included

  • a lack of tutorial
  • massive lags
  • an excessively large map for too few players
  • inaccurate controls
  • disconnects

The criticism was so massive that the developers decided two weeks later to take the multiplayer shooter offline.

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In Agents: Biohunters, it is your task to defeat the evil Rognar.

What is the situation like now? After about six weeks and a major overhaul, Agents: Biohunters is now available again on Steam. The reviews are somewhat better and are gradually increasing. Currently, the reviews on Steam average 48%, but problems still persist. These are mainly related to the fact that it is an early access game where not all features have been implemented yet. Even though the shooter is now somewhat better received, it still has a long way to go.

  • Weilan writes on Steam: “It’s not a bad game, but it’s the kind of game that nobody really wants. It offers a mix of battle royale, MOBA, and other such genres that only work in a very specific environment. Currently, this game does not have the qualities to attract a sufficiently large player base.”
  • 64mdavis says: “I’m writing this review after a long, flawed early access session. It’s a fun game and has a lot of potential to be good. I look forward to seeing how much this game improves. It has a good idea, nothing crazy, original, or stunning, just a fun 3v3 third-person shooter.”
  • [P]oUpi writes: “It’s a good game that requires a lot of teamwork, but there are still bugs and it crashes frequently. I hope the developers will fix this soon. It’s hard to find players, and there are often disconnects and crashes. It’s a good game, but it needs a lot of work and repairs.”

How do you get involved? You can simply download Agents: Biohunters for free as a Free2Play game directly via Steam and join in. Then you can see for yourself what the online game is like and decide if it’s worth your time.

Besides Agents: Biohunters, there are several other online shooters you might be interested in. Want to know which shooters are particularly worthwhile this year? Then check out the Mein-MMO list of the 11 best multiplayer online shooters 2020 for PS4, Xbox One, PC.

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CoD MW: Test shows how overwhelmingly strong the riot shields are

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 2 minutes

The Riot Shield in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is considered annoying and not very strong by many players. However, if you take a closer look, you can see the true potential of the shield.

This was shown: On reddit, user MuckinAround demonstrates the strength of the shield. He and a teammate had various killstreaks face off against the riot shield.

The video shows that the shield can surprisingly withstand many killstreaks and protects the user. This further underscores the strength of the shield.

Riot Shield wins against Killstreaks

This is the clip: The video has received over 11,000 upvotes on reddit and many players are excited about the analysis:

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In total, the player pits 15 killstreaks against the shield. The riot shield withstands 9 of the killstreaks. Only against airstrikes with rockets does the player and his shield have to give in.

What is so impressive: Any shot that does not explode immediately cannot harm the shield. Even the large calibers from planes and helicopters cannot get past the shield.

The riot shield is already strong against players and their rifle ammunition, but here you see that many killstreaks also fail against the shield.

Even the Juggernaut, which requires the longest killstreak after the nuke, cannot overcome the shield. The Juggernaut is incredibly strong and can quickly let you rack up over 100 kills, but against the shield, he is powerless.

What you should think about: If you are on maps that do not provide much cover from above, such as Shipment, then you should consider using a riot shield. With the shield, you can block various attacks from above and draw the fire of a VTOL jet towards yourself while the rest of the team unleashes bullets and rockets on the killstreak.

How can you defeat the shield? Players with a riot shield can primarily be taken out by explosive weapons. So if you face a shield, you can throw grenades to defend yourself.

We have also gathered some tips to counter the shields. In addition, you will also see a clip that shows what happens if you do not effectively defend against the shields.

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New MMORPG on Steam promises huge battles against just about anyone

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 3 minutes

The MMORPG Mortal Online 2 is currently in an Alpha on Steam and promises gigantic PvP battles on a single server. Basically, everyone fights against everyone.

What is Mortal Online 2? The MMORPG is the successor to the hardcore MMORPG Mortal Online released in 2010. It has a reputation for appealing only to players who are very resistant to frustration. There is a lot of loot, and ganking, or the constant attacking of weaker players, is very present. However, PvP fans love Mortal Online precisely because it is so difficult and merciless.

Part 2, while focusing on PvP, aims to be significantly more accessible and to offer PvE elements.

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Graphically, Mortal Online 2 can certainly convince thanks to Unreal Engine 4.

One server for all

What is special about Mortal Online 2? The MMORPG offers only a single server where all players are active. You explore a game world that is six times larger than in the predecessor.

To avoid unfair situations where players with high ping are constantly defeated by those with a better connection, the team is constantly working on optimizations to the network code. Furthermore, a special system is implemented, preventing players with higher ping from having disadvantages. The system will soon be tested in the Alpha. The developers are proud of what they have achieved, as it is reportedly very hard to implement something like this in an MMORPG.

Since there will only be a single server, massive battles can occur.

What do the battles in the MMORPG look like? In addition to duels, there are also sieges and massive territorial wars. Hundreds of players are supposed to participate in the battles. The exact number cannot be named yet by the developers as further testing is necessary to optimize the network code. However, the battles are already said to be gigantic.

What about ganking? Ganking was a problem in Mortal Online 1. This is why the MMORPG has developed into a niche game. It appeals only to hardcore PvP players who do not place a high value on fairness.

In Mortal Online 2, there are strict rules. Players who kill others without reason will be branded as murderers. Criminal players are supposed to have some disadvantages, which means everyone should think twice before engaging in ganking. However, the exact rules and penalties have not yet been fully developed by the developers.

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Mortal Online 2 offers PvE and PvP elements. PvP is, however, the main focus.

PvE also plays a role

What do the PvE elements look like? PvE is a new core pillar in Mortal Online 2. You can hunt monsters and bosses in the wilderness. These fights are supposed to be exciting and interesting, attracting PvE fans. Nevertheless, the focus is on PvP battles.

What status is the MMORPG in? Mortal Online 2 is currently in an Alpha. If you want to participate, you can purchase the Conflux Package for around 150 dollars on the official website. This gives you immediate access to the Alpha as well as an account for Mortal Online 1.

The developers cannot say how long the MMORPG will be in Alpha. Only when they are satisfied with the status, will the online game launch on Steam. According to the developers, Mortal Online 2 will be “developed forever,” so it cannot be considered a classic release.

In the MeinMMO article about the 15 exciting MMORPGs that we expect to play starting from 2020, you will learn which online role-playing games you can likely still play this year.

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ESO Guide: Becoming a Vampire – Spawn Points and Quests

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 4 minutes

In The Elder Scrolls Online (TESO), vampires are greatly feared. Your player heroes can also become vampires in ESO. How this works even in 2020 and after Greymoor, we reveal here in our vampire guide to ESO.

What is the deal with vampires? Vampires are, alongside the dark Daedra, the terror of the world of The Elder Scrolls Online. The undead bloodsuckers are incredibly strong and look very cool with their red eyes.

In the past, there were whole vampire hordes in ESO’s PvP that dominated everything due to their superior abilities. Luckily, those times are over, but people still regularly ask in chat about the possibility of becoming a vampire themselves.

Update: This article from 2017 was updated and revised on June 8, 2020. Among other things, the structure was improved and the new vampire information from Greymoor was included.

ESO – Becoming a Vampire in 2020 – Bite from Players, NPCs or in the Shop?

How to become a vampire: To become a vampire in The Elder Scrolls Online, you actually just need to wander around at night in certain areas and hope to randomly encounter “blood fiends”.

Or you can let a friendly player turn you into a vampire with a specific skill. Alternatively, you can simply buy the vampire fun in the real money shop. In the following paragraphs, you will learn everything about the three methods to become a vampire.

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Vampires look “different”.

Become an ESO Vampire – Do it Yourself

How to become a standard vampire: If you want to become a vampire as cheaply as possible, you should bring a lot of patience and luck. Follow these steps:

  • Wander around at night in the earlier endgame regions Rift, Bangkorai, and the Harvest. At night, around midnight, vampires (blood fiends) or werewolves appear in specific locations. In the past, these spawns seemed to depend on the moon phase, so that vampires only appeared at new moons and wolves only at full moons. However, both creatures now seem to spawn at random.
  • To get infected with the vampire curse, you need to be hit by such a blood fiend. Each hit has a certain chance of infecting you with the vampire disease. So if you want to become a vampire, you should remove all items and buffs that protect you from such diseases. Beware! If you have already been infected by a wandering werewolf, you will never receive the vampire curse as long as you have the werewolf disease. So keep away from the werewolves!
  • Once you have received the vampire curse from a blood fiend, go to the nearest way shrine. There, a vampire NPC will greet you and give you a quest if you want to become a vampire. If you’ve changed your mind, you can refuse here and be healed in the temple.
  • If you accept the quest, you will be guided to the vampire hideout, where you can complete the quest. After that, you become a vampire and gain access to the corresponding quest line.

Pro Tip: If you have the pet “Sanguine’s Black Goat”, you may notice that the goat’s eyes sometimes glow red. This is not a bug, but indicates that the blood fiends are currently active. So use the goat as an indicator of whether the search is worth it.

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If this loyal goat suddenly has red eyes, vampires are on the loose.

Become an ESO Vampire – “Please, bite me!”

This is faster: There is also an alternative to the lengthy questing. If someone is a vampire, they can develop a skill that infects other players with vampirism.

This skill is a level 6 ability called “Blood Ritual.” The vampire and their “victim” must go to a blood altar, where the vampire can infect the victim.

The quest then starts like in the solo version. Some vampires charge a high price for this “bite” and offer it in the trading chat. Occasionally, unscrupulous business vampires even kill their wild NPC relatives so that no one receives the “bite” for free.

Watch out: When you go for a “bite for cash”, there is no guarantee that your counterpart will actually bite you. Some players simply pocket the money and leave you unbitten and several thousand gold poorer.

However, there are also enough altruistic vampires who are happy to give the bite for free. Moreover, guild members might be willing to bite you for free.

Guaranteed to become a vampire in ESO – For only 12.99 euros!

How to buy the vampire bite: If you don’t want to grind endlessly and deal with the vampire mafia, you can simply buy the bite in the crown store.

For 1500 crowns (12.99 euros) you can instantly become a vampire and save yourself the quest. You will then immediately become a bloodthirsty vampire and can normally upgrade your vampire skills.

What does it mean to become a vampire?

These are the basics of being a vampire: Vampires receive a completely new skill line with passive and active skills. The vampire abilities were significantly reworked with update 26 and the release of Greymoor. Where it was once useful to remain as hungry as possible, it is now more beneficial to fill yourself with blood and reach high levels of the passive buff “Blood Curse”. This results in the following:

  • With each level of the blood curse, the cost of your vampire skills decreases
  • There are additional passive abilities as your level in blood curse increases

However, a high blood curse also has disadvantages:

  • Health regeneration is reduced
  • You take more damage from fire attacks
  • Non-vampire abilities become more expensive

Oh no, I actually don’t want to be a vampire anymore! If at the end you realize “This vampire doesn’t suit me, I’d rather become a werewolf“, or “Oh no, the disadvantages of vampirism outweigh the benefits for me”, you can also remove the annoying curse back in the temple of Arkay.

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Destiny 2: The great season finale is over – How did you find the live event?

Philipp Hansen Philipp Hansen Reading time 2 minutes

In Destiny 2, a large live event took place for the first time during the season finale. MeinMMO wants to know from you: What did you think of the controversial spectacle?

What happened in Destiny? In Destiny 2, the current Season 10 is coming to an end and celebrated this with a bang. For the first time in the history of the loot shooter, players were able to witness a live event.

For three months, or the entire season, the Guardians empowered a new ally to help blow a giant spaceship crashing to Earth out of orbit. On June 6th, it was finally time: thousands of players gathered in the Tower to watch live as the threat was to be averted right before their eyes.

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Season finale divides the community: With the live launch of the fleet ship, Destiny 2 ventured into territory that is especially known for Fortnite. There, players have become accustomed to excitingly staged events that change the map. During the so-called black hole event, even 7 million people watched as Fortnite completely disappeared and became unplayable for a while.

Destiny did not experience such extreme outcomes, but there was considerable destruction here as well. The fleet ship fell apart with a fireworks display, debris flew around the viewers, and since then, the social space has been damaged – it almost affected the in-game shop.

Guardians gather to witness the destruction

However, the way the live event unfolded did not please all viewers:

  • Some Guardians would have preferred an action-packed cutscene.
  • The duration of the launch drew criticism with its good 2 hours.
  • Others find the concept of live events generally disappointing, as not everyone has time to participate in the spectacle.
  • Some missed clearer communication from Bungie regarding the course and duration of the event.

Here on MeinMMO, you expressed your opinions loudly in the comments during and after the season finale. Now we want to know in our survey: What did you think of the first major live event in Destiny 2?

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Destiny 2 concludes Season 10 with a spectacular but lengthy live event
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Survey – What did you think of the destruction of the Allmacht?

This is how the survey works: To participate in the survey, you can choose one of the answer options below – each person has only one vote to cast.

Thank you for your participation and have fun!

How did you vote? In addition to your vote, please indicate in the comments what other diverse options there are and also share your general opinions about the season finale.

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WoW: Bad luck – player stuck for 3 days ‘disoriented’

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

Disorientation effects in World of Warcraft are annoying. Especially when they last for 3 days and there is no way to escape.

In World of Warcraft there are several debuffs that can be quite irritating. Especially disorientation is severe. It not only prevents you from casting spells and using abilities but also makes your character run aimlessly back and forth. The good news: Typically, such effects end after a maximum of 10 seconds – but only typically.

The character Scoopdepoop was stuck in this state for a proud 3 days.

My character has been stuck in “disoriented” mode for the third day in a row now and Blizzard hasn’t responded. I’ve tried everything. Pls send help. from r/wow

What happened? In the World of Warcraft subreddit, the player surgammelmand420 sent out a call for help and linked a video. His character, a member of the Allied Race of Kul Tirans, was stumbling uncontrollably back and forth the whole time. It was also clearly stated in the middle of the screen that the character was “disoriented”.

However, there was no corresponding debuff displayed. Thus, it was impossible to remove the effect.

The community tried to help: In the subreddit, there were plenty of tips and suggestions from other players on how the problem could be resolved. From “Let a Horde player kill you” to “Use the release function”, everything was there. But the character stubbornly remained at the graveyard, stumbling back and forth incessantly.

I was stuck for 3 days in “disoriented” mode! Here I wave goodbye and say thanks for the many offers of help – I am a free man again! from r/wow

Game Master brought the rescue: The necessary help only came through a Game Master – nearly three days later. They had to log in with the Kul Tiraner character themselves and manually remove the debuff, allowing Scoopdepoop to finally continue his journey to level 120. From now on, hopefully without invisible debuffs lasting several days. He surely won’t break the level record of 4 hours now.

Have you ever had such an annoying bug that knocked you out of action for several days? Or have you been spared from it so far?

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That’s why the new action MMORPG Elyon deserves your attention

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 3 minutes

The MMORPG Elyon sounds increasingly interesting as more information is released. You should definitely keep an eye on this online game.

What is Elyon? The MMORPG evolved from the online role-playing game AIR: Ascent Infinite Realm. While AIR mainly focused on air battles, the emphasis is now more on classic MMORPG elements.

You explore a vast world, complete quests, engage in fast-paced, active battles against monsters, and can also fight each other in PvP. Elyon appears more like a TERA 2 in the new version. No wonder, the MMORPG comes from the same developers.

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Youtuber The Lazy Peon talks about the MMORPG Elyon.

An interesting MMORPG

What is interesting about the game? The well-known YouTuber and MMORPG expert The Lazy Peon has released a new video on Elyon after his insight into the beta of AIR. In it, he explains why the online game has become significantly more interesting with the new version.

  • For one, he praises the faster combat system, which forgoes tab targeting. The encounters are quick, exciting yet still tactical.
  • He also praises the focus on ground battles, as in AIR players could simply avoid tough fights with the airship.
  • He is especially fond of the RvR battles. Through gates, you enter the areas where you then fight in PvP battles.
  • The entire onboarding has been revised. While you had to endure a kind of tutorial for 10 hours in AIR, you now reach the actual core game much faster.

What are the remaining problems? However, there are still a few things that The Lazy Peon – as well as players who were able to check out the Korean beta – are still criticizing.

  • Elyon uses Unreal Engine 3, which has already shown in other MMORPGs like Bless Online that it has problems in large online games. Since Unreal Engine 5 has now been announced, it simply doesn’t seem contemporary to release an MMORPG with UE3. This could pose some issues for the game’s future, as according to The Lazy Peon it may not age well. However, the graphics look better than expected for Unreal Engine 3.
  • Elyon is extremely grind-heavy. You need to invest a lot of time to level up your character for the PvP battles.
  • It is currently still unclear how significant Pay2Win elements will be. However, The Lazy Peon expects us to have to reckon with Pay2Win.
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PvE plays a minor role in Elyon.

Who is Elyon suitable for? As The Lazy Peon explains in his video, PvE elements do not play a major role. They are present but are not the focus of the MMORPG. This is on the PvP and RvR battles.

Elyon is therefore aimed more at those who love PvP and enjoy competing with other players or participating in territorial battles. If you are looking for a purely PvE game, Elyon is not the right choice.

Additionally, you need to enjoy grinding and be into fast, active fights. If this principle appeals to you, then Elyon could become a very interesting MMORPG, especially if it is expected to be released in Germany in 2021.

Want to know which MMORPGs could become particularly interesting in 2020? In the MeinMMO article about the 8 most promising new MMOs and MMORPGs for 2020 we introduce you to some genre representatives that we believe have a good chance of success.

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Watch as a player becomes the ultimate ninja in Valorant and turns the match around

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Valorant regularly offers fun scenes shared on reddit. This time, a particularly bold action is the hit. A fearless, cheeky player snatches the certain victory from the overwhelmingly superior enemy practically from under their nose.

What happened? In Valorant the teams are randomly split into two factions. One team consists of the attackers, who must place a bomb, the Spike, at a target area and ensure that it detonates. The defenders must prevent this by eliminating the attackers or at least defusing the bomb.

In one round of Valorant, the defenders had no luck. They were completely overrun and thoroughly trampled into the dust. While the enemy team was still intact, only two defenders remained.

It was a seemingly hopeless situation, as killing an entire team from such a severe disadvantage is possible but very rare. However, one of the remaining players proved that he didn’t even need to fight if he had nerves of steel and the audacity of a weasel.

Masterful “Ninja Defuse” secures victory at the last moment

Here’s how the action unfolded: The player and reddit user named ZingerStackerBox was unwilling to accept the certain defeat. So he crouched in the target area and activated a single smoke grenade, a skill of his hero Brimstone.

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Brimstone can place particularly effective smoke clouds.

While his remaining buddy tried to fight the enemies and was swiftly taken down, ZingerStackerBox remained calm in his smoke cloud. He saw nothing, but the enemies could not see him either and just assumed that the smoke cloud was still a remnant of the last battle.

From within the cloud, one could clearly hear how the entire enemy team was marching through and lining up to place the bomb. Right next to ZingerStackerBox’s hideout.

When the cloud finally dissipated, the enemies were just about to finish up. One player was just completing the bomb placement.

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How he turned the match around: Meanwhile, ZingerStackerBox sneaked directly behind the enemy and stayed skillfully out of their line of sight. The enemy never saw him and just ran on when the bomb was finished. ZingerStackerBox could have easily taken out the bomb planter and another enemy from behind. But then there would still have been 3 enemies left who could have killed him.

Therefore, he started to defuse the bomb immediately after it was planted. Normally, this is indicated to the enemy with an alarm sound, but since they had placed the bomb just a split second before, they somehow missed it and just kept running. A few seconds later, the bomb was defused and the game was won. ZingerStackerBox had single-handedly outwitted the entire enemy team without firing a single shot.

How the team reacted: The audacious action by ZingerStackerBox was met with great applause from his team. Curiously, one of the teammates said, “He did it again!”. And indeed, such “Ninja Defuses”, as this action is called in Counter-Strike jargon, are the specialty of this player. On reddit, he has even documented further evidence of his incredible audacity.

How to prevent this from happening to you: It seems as if many players still haven’t fully internalized the basics of Valorant. To ensure that cheeky ninja-defusers don’t snatch the victory right from under your nose, you should take a look at the abilities and skills of the various heroes in Valorant. It’s best to check out our agent guide. It covers everything you need to know.

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Pokémon GO could soon trade 2 regional Pokémon – What is coming to us?

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO there are news about the regional swap of Lunatone and Sunkern. It looks like it could happen soon.

This is Lunatone and Sunkern: The two Pokémon are regional and found in exactly different regions. Lunatone is currently available in Europe, among other places. Sunkern spawns, for example, in America.

Now a swap could be imminent. Several things suggest this, especially a leak from last week fuels this rumor.

Leak confirms the swap of Sunkern and Lunatone

This was found: The Pokéminers (via reddit) have searched through an asset update from Pokémon GO and came across the following statement: “Lunatone and Sunkern appear in other regions”

This is a clear statement and indicates that the two regional Pokémon will soon be found elsewhere.

However, it is not yet clear when it will happen. However, you can already relate it to announced events.

Lunatone Sunkern
A rare sight – Normally, Sunkern and Lunatone do not exist in one region.

This fits together: Niantic announced the events for June at the end of May. However, they only mentioned the event names and have not released any further information yet.

Among other things, this includes the “Summer Solstice Event.” This event starts on June 19. It would be fitting for the swap of Sunkern and Lunatone, as similar events in the past have already led to the two Pokémon changing their region.

Now it is conceivable that Niantic will use this event as an opportunity to swap both Pokémon again. This would mean that we could find Sunkern in Germany in the future, while Lunatone would disappear from our region.

This must be noted: The above-mentioned finding by the data miners is just a leak. The information is not officially confirmed by Niantic. It doesn’t have to happen just because the data miners found it this way. Nevertheless, it all looks very plausible.

If Sunkern is indeed soon to be found in Germany, then you shouldn’t waste any Poké Balls when catching it. By using a trick you can only use the balls that actually hit the Pokémon.

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Player levels incredibly fast in WoW Classic – This is how he did it

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Records are currently being broken in WoW Classic. The record for reaching level 60 the fastest has been broken twice – and each time by a significant margin.

Currently, not much is happening in both the Retail version of World of Warcraft and WoW Classic. Many players are using this time to tackle challenges and complete new records. While in Retail, “Mythic+” dungeons are being completed at insane heights, level records are being shattered in WoW Classic.

A player has now reached the maximum level in just under 2 days of pure gameplay.

48 Hours Without Help to Level 60

What happened? The player TommySalami set an insane record. He reached the maximum level in World of Warcraft Classic in just 48 hours and 17 minutes, setting a new record by a wide margin.

He did not seek help from other players but leveled entirely on his own. This included not only solo dungeon visits but also a lot of AoE farming, sometimes at “secret” spots. For instance, towards the end, he took over the hidden troll village in Darkshore and killed thousands of celebrating trolls.

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For comparison: The first player to reach level 60 in WoW Classic, Jokerd, took nearly 4 days to do so. Jokerd was also a mage who leveled significantly through AoE farming. However, at that time he could also exploit the frequent layer changes to never have to wait for respawns.

36 Hours With Help to Level 60

Another record broken: Just a few hours ago, another record was broken in the “Aided” category. Here, players utilize the help of others during speed leveling, such as being pulled through dungeons or receiving a particularly large number of items that can then be exchanged with quest givers.

Here you can see him farming Zul Gurub:

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The streamer Zeegers made it to the maximum level in 36 hours. A large part of his leveling consisted of tagging (meaning attacking and “securing for himself”) enemies and having other players, who were not in his group, kill the enemies. He also spent a lot of time in Zul Gurub. He completed the last two levels alone by turning in quests – specifically coins and trinkets from the raid.

What do you think of such records? Impressive and cool? Or just a waste of life?

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Body painter complains, Twitch deleted her channel – Without comment

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A streamer practices cosplay by painting her naked body to look like a character from a video game or a movie and streams the painting live. Forkgirl has frequently had to deal with moderating on Twitch. Now she says her channel has been deleted, her account banned, and that without any notification from Twitch. She is appalled.

About this streamer: The streamer Forkgirl has 12,192 followers on Twitch. On average, 107 people watch her when she paints her body in the “Beauty & Body Art” category or chats with her viewers in Just Chatting. (via sullygnome)

https://twitter.com/ForkgirlCosplay/status/1268911111119802371

This is her complaint: The streamer claims she woke up on Friday morning and her Twitch channel was deleted. There was no email, no communication from Twitch. She feels wronged.

Even two days later, she hasn’t reached anyone at Twitch who can explain to her why she was banned or what is going on.

It particularly affects the streamer because she was permanently banned from Twitch in February already. Even then, she felt wronged.

Presumably, it was only a discussion about body painting on popular US gaming sites that led to her ban being lifted, albeit with a warning: she must fully cover her breasts.

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For this outfit from the game Smite, Forkgirl was banned in February 2020.

The streamer now says she had planned to do cosplay based on Tim Burton films in June. She has already invested so much time, money, and energy into this thing, and now the ban ruins her motivation.

Body painter feels targeted

This is the problem with body painting: Body painting is explicitly allowed as an art form on Twitch. They recently reiterated the recent nudity rules, stating that streaming body painting is possible as long as streamers start with a base coat so that no naked breasts are visible and the genital area is covered. Nevertheless, there seem to be recurring issues and alleged rule violations that lead to bans in body painting.

Body painters feel “targeted” and as if their careers on Twitch are always on the brink of arbitrary termination. Since some body painters see Twitch as an important source of income, this hurts.

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The streamer Mizzyrose complained in April 2020 that she was banned unfairly. This is her full-time job.

No communication from Twitch

This is the problem in this case: What the streamer is mainly complaining about is that there is no communication from Twitch regarding the ban. Twitch is often accused of treating streamers unequally.

Recently, top streamer Lirik was also banned from Twitch. However, he was able to resolve the issue within 45 minutes. Lirik and other big streamers apparently have communication channels available to them, which other streamers like Forkgirl envy when something flares up.

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He also complained about a lack of communication.

This “lack of communication” from Twitch affects not only small streamers. Even the largest German streamer Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris has complained about Twitch: He received no response to his questions regarding a ban, even though he is so big on Twitch.

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Minecraft Dungeons: How to unlock the secret cow level that everyone is looking for

Sascha Asendorf Sascha Asendorf Reading time 5 minutes

The action RPG Minecraft Dungeons pays homage to Diablo 2 and features a secret cow level where you must fight dangerous mushroom cows and a boss. We will tell you how to unlock the dungeon.

This is the secret cow level: Minecraft Dungeons can be described as a mix of Minecraft and Diablo, even if it does 5 things quite differently. Of course, the popular Easter egg with the cows should not be missing. The famous cow level in Diablo 2 has also made it into Minecraft Dungeons in the form of a secret level.

In the cow level, hordes of mushroom cows and a mushroom cow monster as a boss will confront you. The dungeon is perfect for farming experience points and items. YouTuber SparkofPhoenix has already explored the dungeon:

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This is the secret cow level

How to unlock the secret cow level

These are the prerequisites: To unlock the secret cow level in Minecraft Dungeons, you must first complete the game and defeat the Arch-Illager.

In your camp, at the eastern edge behind the pigsty, there are now spring platforms that allow you to get to the other side of the gorge. There you will find a church where you can find a rune altar. Here you need to find 9 runes.

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The spring platforms are hard to miss. In the church, you’ll find the altar.

You will receive a hint about the location of the 9 runes when you click on the painting with the dog in the church. The picture briefly changes to another one, giving you hints.

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Click on the picture to receive hints.

Here you can find the 9 runes for the secret cow level

The 9 runes are well hidden in the various levels. While we cannot provide you with an exact map location, since the levels are always set up differently, we can tell you what to look out for.

Small tip: You do not have to finish the levels to keep the runes. Once you find them, you can teleport directly back to your camp.

Here is the rune in the Creeper Woods: After freeing the villagers from their cages, head south. There you will find a stone slab.

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Look for the stone slab.

To open it, click the switch a few meters north and then stand on the stone slab. Enter the opened room and grab the rune.

Here is the rune in the Wet Swamp: The location is actually quite easy. Complete the level, defeat the final boss, and before you finish the level, take a look to the right of the exit. There, a pile of mushrooms is hiding a switch.

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Watch out for the mushrooms at the exit.

Click on it and enter the secret room to grab the 2nd rune.

Here is the rune in the Pumpkin Patch: Fight your way through the Pumpkin Patch until about halfway through the level. There you will find a large destroyed wall. Instead of walking through the destroyed part to progress in the level, go along the wall to the right and climb it.

At the end of the wall, you will find a pile of crates that also hides a switch.

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You’ll find the switch on the wall.

Activate it and grab the 3rd rune in the secret room.

Here is the rune in the Cactus Canyon: While playing through the Cactus Canyon, you will eventually need a blue key. Just before the location of the key, the switch is also hidden.

Minecraft-Dungeons-Kakteenschlucht
You will find the switch next to the blue key.

Activate it and grab the 4th rune. Five remain.

Here is the rune in the Redstone Mines: In the Redstone Mines, you need to free various villagers twice. The second time, you can find the switch behind the Redstone crystals that opens the door to the rune room.

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Search the area of the captured villagers.

That gives you the 5th rune.

Here is the rune in the Desert Temple: In the Desert Temple, you will eventually reach a point with a beacon that you need to click on to proceed. In the next room, there is a golden key, and one room further, you will find a lever on the wall.

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The lever on the wall in the Desert Temple.

Click on the lever and a passage opens up. Get the 6th rune here.

Here is the rune in the Forge: In the Forge, you will reach the forge itself and find a dead golem and some scattered books as soon as you enter the room. The hidden switch is located directly in the corner next to a lamppost.

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The switch is located directly in the forge.

Press it and enter the rune room that opens right next to it. Grab the 7th rune and disappear.

Here is the rune in the Highblock Halls: Once you reach the courtyard in the level, look for a flame that is not lit on the wall. That is the hidden switch.

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Keep an eye out for the extinguished torch.

Activate it and grab the 8th rune from the rune room.

Here is the rune in the Obsidian Peak: The last rune is located inside the Obsidian Peak. As soon as you are inside, look for a large room, a library. It can also be easily seen on the map, as you normally cannot enter the room behind it.

Click on the book in the bookshelf on the wall, and the next room opens up.

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The book on the shelf opens the passage.

Here you will find not only the last rune but also 2 chests with loot.

How to access the cow level now

With the 9 runes, return to the church and press the golden button at the altar. The runes will be used, and another room will open up.

In this room, you will find 2 large chests and a scroll. With this scroll, you will unlock the secret level, which is simply called “???” and can now be accessed through your map.

Congratulations, you have found the secret cow level in Minecraft Dungeons.

If you want to see what new online games are coming alongside Minecraft Dungeons in 2020, check out our list of new games in 2020 from MMOs and online games.

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