AMD has released a software update for its graphics cards. The advantage of the update: FSR 4, AMD’s DLSS alternative, can now be activated in numerous games. This can significantly increase FPS. However, one limitation remains: You need a modern AMD graphics card for FSR 4.0.
What is this update? AMD has distributed the update with version number 25.9.1 for its AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition. But there’s more to the update than just a few simple bug fixes. In AMD’s patch notes, there’s a note: “FSR 4 can be activated for most games that support FSR 3.1 with DirectX 12.”
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FSR 4.0 is only available for RX 9000 series graphics cards
What is FSR 4.0 anyway? AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (short FSR) is AMD’s upscaling method and alternative to DLSS: A game is rendered in low resolution and then upscaled to the correct resolution. This saves performance and provides significantly more FPS. How to activate FSR 4.0 on your AMD graphics card, you can also read in a guide on MeinMMO.
FSR 4.0 has been a tremendous improvement over its predecessor FSR 3.0 since its release and can easily compete with DLSS 3.0. Only Nvidia’s successor, DLSS 4.0, is still significantly more powerful.
What’s the catch? AMD’s FSR 4.0 is currently only available on AMD graphics cards of the current generation (RX 9000) as of 09/10/2025. Currently, these are the RX 9070 and RX 9060, including the faster XT models. Older graphics cards from the RX 6000 and RX 7000 series are currently not supported.
What a lovely surprise! On September 9, 2025, 2 new pieces of content have landed on the live servers of Guild Wars 2. Many fans are especially excited about the new fractal raid.
What is behind the fractal raid? This is a new bonus event that is set to run until October 7, 2025, at 9 PM. The goal of the event: to introduce new players to fractals and provide veterans with additional content through which they can earn great rewards.
During the event period, enemies from the fractals will invade several zones in the open world every hour. To help you get to the front quickly, portals will appear all over the world. Those who participate in the battles can earn 22 reward ranks and unlock various rewards. Among the loot are:
the Legendary Weapon: Starter Key – Universal
the Legendary Gloves of Eikasia, the Mist Reaver
a complete set of rare equipment for characters who have just reached level 80
Exotic weapons, armor, and exotic accessories, including the new Guild Captain’s Cloak
the new ascended accessory “Star of the Fractal Conduit” with Anti-Aether Resistance
2 inventory slot expansions and a bag with 20 slots
Here is the trailer for the rewards of the new event from Guild Wars 2:
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Anyone who wants to test the real fractals can do so now via the so-called quick round mode, which works like the automated dungeon search from other MMORPGs like WoW.
What other content has been added to the game? The PvP mode Blitz has finally made its way to the live servers after several beta rounds. The developers promise an accessible PvP experience where teams of 5 players must transport an object to the enemy base.
This requires multitasking since you must simultaneously prevent opponents from bringing the counterpart to your own fortress. There are secondary objectives, teleporters, and more to add spice to the new PvP experience.
The new content shortens the wait for the next expansion of Guild Wars 2:
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“This came out of nowhere!”
How is the community reacting to the new content? There are several discussions on Reddit where players are exchanging views on the surprising new features. Especially the new PvE content is getting rave reviews.
NuggetHighwind summarizes the numerous rewards in his post on Reddit and concludes: “The generosity of this event is truly incredible. […] For an update that simply came out of the blue, it’s actually quite crazy how much it offers.”
Elurdin praises the developers on Reddit: “I generally feel that Arenanet’s policies have changed. I was surprised to hear that there will be no limit to the number of templates for houses. That would be something that could be easily monetized, and many companies would do it.”
Cautious_Catch4021 celebrates on Reddit: “This came out of nowhere! Global events. Matchmaking fractals. Full release of the push PvP mode. And a one-month event that brings us closer to the next expansion. It’s great to see that.”
In Pokémon GO, a new promo code has been released. We will show you what it brings and how to redeem it.
New promo codes for Pokémon GO are frequently released, which can be redeemed in the web store for free rewards in the game. Now there is a new promo code. It is:
PokemonConcierge
If you redeem the code, you will receive a limited-time research task. To complete it, you must walk 3 km, catch 20 Pokémon, and spin 10 PokéStops or gyms.
For this, you will receive 30 Poké Balls, 5 Razz Berries, 3 Revives, 5,000 experience points, 2,500 Stardust, and an encounter with the costumed Psyduck, which you can also get in the current event Pokémon Concierge. The Psyduck also has a special background and may appear as Shiny with a bit of luck.
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How to Redeem Promo Codes in Pokémon GO
To redeem the promo code and receive the research task, you must open the official Pokémon GO web store and enter the code here. It works as follows:
log in with your Pokémon GO account details if you haven’t already
enter the code at “Redeem Code”
then click on “Apply”
If everything worked, you should now receive a push notification from the game. It will inform you that you have successfully redeemed an offer. If you now open the game, you will have the limited-time research and find it among your research tasks.
You will also see in your in-game journal that you have redeemed the code. If you have not received a notification, do not see an entry in the journal, or do not have the research task, then close the game and reopen it in a few minutes. It may take a few minutes for the code redemption to process.
In Pokémon GO, there are many contents like events, raids, or spotlight hours waiting for you in the current month. If you want to know what they are and when they take place, feel free to take a look at our overview with all events in September 2025 in Pokémon GO.
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A player has bought a new monitor. But now he has to realize that his desk can’t bear the weight. The community is amused and quite incredulous.
What did the user do? User XxCaptainJack made a post on Reddit asking for help. He writes that his desk is bending under the weight of his monitor. In the second photo, it is clearly visible how much the tabletop bends. He writes: “I need a recommendation for a new desk.”
What kind of monitor is this? Specifically, he acquired the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 with 57 inches. The price for the model fluctuates in Germany between 1,400 and 1,600 Euros (via Geizhals.de).
The monitor alone weighs 15.4 kg without the stand. In the case of the user, several kilograms are added for the mount, which also puts pressure on the tabletop. Presumably, the entire construction resting on the edge of the table weighs more than 20 kilograms.
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Community wonders how one could overlook the desk like that
These are the reactions: The reactions are horrified and incredulous. The majority is especially disturbed by his setup and that the monitor protrudes so far over the desk.
In particular, it is evident that the table is simply not suitable for such a large monitor. Someone says:
I think it’s great that you placed this monstrous monitor on the edge of a particle board desk and then say: “I can’t believe my desk is warping.”
And another adds that something must have gone wrong with the investment:
You have a 90-dollar desk but a 900-dollar monitor. Lol, are you surprised?
In one thing, however, everyone agrees: How could one think to mount such an expensive monitor on such a cheap tabletop.
Because the problem is not the cheap tabletop: if the table actually collapses under the weight, in the end, the expensive monitor or his computer, which is not far away, will be damaged in the fall. Then the financial damage is much greater than the cost of the broken tabletop.
The new DLC “Lost Harvest” for Dune: Awakening was released on September 9. However, the new paid content is not well received by fans.
How does the community rate the new DLC? In fact, “Lost Harvest” contains significantly more and certainly also more exciting content than the first DLC “Wildlife of Arrakis”, which only offered a few animal statues and has been penalized on Steam with 84 percent negative reviews.
New building components and decorations for your bases
The Thumper emote
4 cosmetic weapon skins, 2 cosmetic armor skins
Nonetheless, this DLC also currently only has 22 percent positive reviews on Steam. 78 percent of the over 200 buyers who have rated it so far are dissatisfied with the offer.
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“Bold. Greedy. Funcom.”
What exactly are the players criticizing? The new DLC is said to cost 12.99 euros individually. Many of the critics find this too much for what is offered.
Fenrir 1980 writes on Steam: “For that little, 13 euros is outrageous. 1x foundation, 1x roof, 1x large door, 1x window, 1x vehicle, a little decoration, 3 extended imperial test stations. It’s not even a full building set. […] Not worth buying.”
Dareo Larix explains on Steam: “What a shame, only 4 building parts? What is that supposed to be?”
Sway sees it the same way on Steam: “A whole 4 components and then have the audacity to pack them into their own building style category, to highlight the sadness behind it even more. Bold. Greedy. Funcom.”
This focus on the small number of new components is found not only in the Steam reviews but also in this discussion on Reddit, which has already received almost 700 upvotes and more than 315 comments.
Time and again, comparisons are also made to the DLCs of Conan Exiles, to which Funcom has also continuously provided new building styles – only with many more parts.
It is somewhat overlooked that the survival struggle of Conan never had this focus on story content, with fully voiced dialogues and varied missions. However, the new side quest series of the DLC, which is supposed to provide about 4 to 6 hours of gameplay, seems not to have factored into the ratings for many critics.
The few positive reviews of the DLC that have appeared so far are also not particularly enthusiastic. Malcador writes in his review on Steam: “Price-wise not completely over the top. Content okay. Not necessary to buy. It’s more of a support for the developers. The vehicle is however great.”
Medieval Zombies? That is exactly what a new survival game on Steam promises, where you protect yourself as an ordinary farmer from undead hordes. Unlike The Day Before, there is actual gameplay from an early version of the game before the release.
Which game is being talked about? The game in question is God Save Birmingham, a survival game by developer Ocean Drive Studio. The game is played from the third-person perspective and this time it doesn’t take place in modern times, but in the Middle Ages. Multiplayer or co-op modes are currently not planned.
God Save Birmingham delivers exactly what The Day Before lacked in its marketing, namely real gameplay. This comes from an early version of the game that was also presented at gamescom 2025.
Zombie Outbreak in the Middle Ages
What is the game about? The setting is 14th century Birmingham, England. Most of the city’s residents have turned into zombies. You are one of the last survivors: An ordinary farmer who must survive with nothing but a shirt on your back and what you find while exploring the city.
Here you can see the new gameplay trailer for God Save Birmingham:
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God Save Birmingham: Gameplay aus der Pre-Alpha von der gamescom 2025
You must ensure that your character neither starves nor thirsts to death or dies in other ways. The zombies pose the greatest threat to your life, even if they don’t seem that dangerous at first glance:
Zombies move extremely slowly, similar to those in Resident Evil, and there is only this one type.
You won’t encounter any special types such as particularly fast zombies or those with ranged attacks.
However, if they corner you, it can quickly be the end for you.
To protect yourself from the undead, you can make good use of your surroundings. If you have a table or another large piece of furniture at hand, you can use it to barricade doors. Or you can throw a nearby barrel at an enemy.
When will the game be released? There is currently no release date for God Save Birmingham. From September 19 to 22, players can test a pre-alpha version on Steam.
On one of the Alpha servers of Ashes of Creation, there has recently been a dispute between two guilds, in which even studio head Steven Sharif has been dragged in.
What caused the dispute? On the Shol server, Winstead is currently somewhat of a central hub for many players. The settlement has already reached Level 4 and is conveniently located to access important places like the Highwayman Hills or the Citadel of the Steelbloom.
Recently, a mayoral election took place in this city. The former title holder (TMugsy, guild leader of POLAR) had to step down. Srixun from the guild AURA was able to make himself comfortable in the mayor’s chair from then on. Apparently, this did not please his predecessor at all.
According to a summary of events on substack.com, TMugsy planned a recapture of Winstead shortly after his defeat. His guild set up a siege group consisting entirely of characters who had already reached maximum level or were close to it. Considering how new Phase 3 of Alpha Two is, an incredible amount of energy and time went into this.
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How did the new mayor respond to the threat? One would think that a leader with access to the resources of a Tier-4 city would be able to establish a comparably effective defense. However, the opposite was true.
The defending team for the city’s siege mostly consisted of low-level alts who were only there to fill the roster, but were not meant to participate in the siege at all. In this way, the mayor wanted to wage a sort of “content denial war” against POLAR, as it left the attacking community with no legitimate means to assault the city.
It also helped that the penalty for a lost siege is currently not activated in the game. In other words: the corresponding node does not revert back to Tier 0 and no materials or possessions are lost. Srixun currently faces no penalty triggered by the siege system for his strategy.
Mayor fights fire with fire
How does the community respond? Members of POLAR were of course furious and demanded action from the developers against this type of “content denial.” Some players not involved in the dispute also criticized the guild AURA for the action, as they would have liked to participate in a Tier-4 siege during the Alpha.
However, the majority of the server seems to be on the side of AURA. The reason: already in the Alpha, the guild POLAR has developed a very negative reputation on the Shol server. Many players’ accusations range from targeted griefing to exploiting bugs.
aocfactchecker writes on Reddit: “POLAR is currently the most oppressive force on Shol. They constantly deny other groups content by leading them to mark and kill them, automatically attacking them while grinding until their health is low, and pulling mobs to them while leveling.”
For many, Srixun is therefore something of a hero, as he has managed to strike back against the apparently toxic guild POLAR with their own weapons. According to massivelyop.com, the mayor of Winstead has since commented on his action:
The mood in the community is characterized by great aversion to POLAR. This is not because they possess particular skill, but because they behave unpleasantly, abuse mechanics, exploit bugs, and have been caught dozens of times without Intrepid Studios intervening. Someone has to rise up and try to make Ashes fun for the entire community. The goal was to drive the rats out of the game by refusing content.
Steven Sharif allegedly favored POLAR
How do the developers respond to the drama? Initially, community lead Margaret Krohn stated that they did not want to interfere. Later, however, studio head Steven Sharif did reach out to Srixun to clarify the situation.
The developer also spoke up in the Reddit section of Ashes of Creation. There, he also commented on the community’s allegation that he favored the guild POLAR and would turn a blind eye to clearly documented violations of the members against the terms of service.
There are still pending features and systems that will address this type of content denial by mayors. […]
Contrary to normal assumptions, […] there is no favoritism on the part of Intrepid towards guilds or players. I have openly reached out to the mayor of the settlement and asked him not to block legitimate citizens who wanted to participate in the siege by placing level-1 alts in front of them on the list. […]
Furthermore, it is our goal during our Alpha phase to continuously improve the stability of the product and the performance of our systems and servers, and a high participation rate in this siege is in line with this intent. It would have been irrelevant which two guilds stood on either side of this conflict. My position would have been the same.
I would also like to point out that all legitimate evidence presented to Intrepid or collected by our community service teams that suggests a player or group of players is behaving exploitatively or violating our terms of service will be strictly punished, as long as Intrepid can verify this.
This case illustrates that the developers of Ashes of Creation still have a lot of work ahead of them until the sandbox world of Ashes of Creation is at a stage that can offer a fair and as frustration-free an experience as possible for all players at the final launch.
The events and journey in Baldur’s Gate 3 start in a flying Nautiloid, a mind flayer and a writhing larva that is implanted in the player. Later, these parasites can be consumed as well, but how exactly does that happen? Players share their own opinions.
What are the players talking about? In a post on Reddit, player and Reddit user PuzzleheadedLove341 wonders what exactly happens when one consumes a mind flayer larva.
The game does not exactly show (besides the animated sequence at the very beginning of the game) how the parasite is consumed. Instead, it offers almost too many possibilities to determine how the player character and companions might take in the larvae.
“Do we eat them? Do we stick them in our eye/ear? Do we just absorb their essence?” wonders the author of the Reddit post and sparks a discussion in the community to establish the one correct way, which the game itself seems unsure about.
Here you can see the animated short film for Patch 8 of Baldur’s Gate 3:
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3 different ways to absorb the illithid parasite
What are the options for consuming the larvae? The community writes in the comments which method seems most logical to them:
“I always assumed we absorb their power and do not physically stick them into our heads,” writes TimeForTea007, “otherwise it would get pretty tight in there.” Plugubius responds however: “The background [of a brain] in the skill tree for illithid powers strongly suggests that it gets pretty cramped in your skull.”
In fact, the background of the menu in which you consume the larvae shows a brain through which the larvae burrow when a skill is gained. Of course, this could be a creative, metaphorical representation of the game, or the actual brain of the affected character.
Another player, however, also thinks that only the power of the larvae is “absorbed” upon consumption: “I believe there is even a dialogue that states you ‘absorb the power’. Not ‘you let it crawl into your skull’. […] The problem is the user interface. It shows how they dig into your brain. I think they mean that metaphorically to express which areas you wish to stimulate.” (SarcasticKenobi on Reddit)
Spoiler warning! The following paragraph describes a scene in the transition to the third act of the game.
What further clues does the game provide? Player tinewashere mentions in a comment on Reddit a scene where the dream guardian, the “Emperor”, offers the player a special, astral larva that can also be consumed. In the dialogue, you can choose whether to absorb its power or to eat it. If you eat it, the Emperor only wonders what on earth you are doing. Therefore, it seems that eating the larvae is not the correct way to take in the larva. Although you gain the power, it seems to be a rather “unconventional” method.
Strangely, however, the caption of an achievement that can be earned in Baldur’s Gate 3 suggests just such a method, as jackcu shows on Reddit: “Interestingly, the achievement suggests that you actually eat them… Or at least put them in your mouth… And swallow…”
“Expand your mind: Take in a parasite and unlock a new power – should it wriggle all the way down?” (Source: jackcu on Reddit)
To clarify the question of what exactly the correct way to consume the brain-eating larvae is, all these clues must be taken into account. In conclusion, it can be said that there is no single “correct” or “right” method, but multiple that work. As long as the power of the larva gains access to the brain of the host, it will be released. What advantages and disadvantages this offers can be found here on MeinMMO: Baldur’s Gate 3: Should you eat the larvae or not?
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Fortnite will be down for maintenance today, Wednesday, September 10, 2025, for a patch. What you should know about version 37.20 is explained here.
What happens during the server downtime? The servers will be shut down. During this time you will not be able to play Fortnite.
When does theserver downtime in Fortnite start? The servers will be shut down on September 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM. A short time before that (about half an hour), matchmaking will be disabled (Source: x.com).
When can I play Fortnite again? That depends on the size of the update and the duration of the downtime. This is a major update, so expect 1 to 2 hours.
When will patch notes be released? Epic Games only sporadically presents patch notes for updates, usually only after the downtime. As soon as they are available, you can read them with us.
If you missed the trailer for Chapter 6 Season 4, you can catch up on it here:
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Fortnite: Patch 37.20 – What do leakers say?
What can I expect with the upcoming update? The reliable leaker Shiina on X has already provided some details regarding the upcoming content of the update. Here’s what you might expect:
Kai Cenat & maybe R.E.P.O. collabs
Batmobile (1989) collaboration
News about the companions
Information about the thin client
New LEGO starter pack
New ICON emotes
Return of old collabs
Additionally, Epic Games itself has announced an event for the Power Rangers. It’s called Power of the Megazord. The event is set to start on September 16 and end on October 3, 2025 (Source: x.com). Should leakers express further speculation, we will of course list them here.
We will track the server downtime live for you and provide you with the most important information and leaks. Did you just start with Fortnite and are still a complete beginner? Then we have 6 tips for you to improve your skills in the game: 6 quick tips in Fortnite that will make you better right away
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In Helldivers 2 there is a new strongest enemy since the new expansion, and the veterans want it to remain that strong.
What kind of enemy is it? In Helldivers 2, players have been allowed to fight the Terminids on their home worlds since the last expansion. These terraformed planets are different from the previous worlds inhabited by humans and bring new and improved enemies with them.
The latest enemy in the game is the Hivelord, who confronts the Helldivers as a final boss on the bug planet. He behaves like one of the terrifying sandworms from Dune: Awakening that dominate Arrakis.
He breaks through the earth’s surface and effortlessly destroys Helldivers and equipment. Especially in the new missions where the squad of soldiers is supposed to defend a mobile drilling unit, the Hivelord often ensures these missions fail mercilessly. However, the veterans now explain why the enemy is still so good.
Here you can watch the trailer for the new expansion:
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Helldivers 2 shows the new expansion “Into the Unjust” in the trailer and takes players deep underground
Almost Invincible is Perfect
Why are players celebrating the new Hivelord? Players of Helldivers 2 are thrilled to finally have an enemy in the Hivelord that they can hardly defeat. While there have always been difficult and strong opponents in Helldivers 2, the new Hivelord raises the bar.
Simply the fact that he spends a lot of time underground and can therefore rarely be attacked at all makes the Hivelord strong. The fight against him becomes even more challenging because the pest is heavily armored and can take a lot of damage. According to Helldivers.wiki.gg, the enemy has 150,000 HP; for comparison, a Charger has 2,400 HP.
Even the best players have a hard time facing him, posing a genuine challenge that has been missing from the game lately. The new enemies of the other factions were indeed difficult to defeat, but often lacked fun in combat. With the Hivelord, the developers seem to have found the right balance between “almost invincible” and “fun in combat”.
This is what players are saying: On Reddit, players are now wishing that the powerful enemies will not be nerfed, even though they can hardly be defeated. Instead, they hope that a new weapon will be developed specifically against them in the lore of Helldivers 2, and that squads will then be sent on missions to use this new weapon to eliminate the Hivelords.
They express their fascination and thoughts on the Hivelords as follows on Reddit:
Zilby: “I would really like a new mission type called ‘Eliminate Hivelord’.”
zmaneman1: “I predict that the next big mission will be developing a new ‘super’ hell bomb in direct response to finding these things.”
Shaclo: “The only thing I see as a nerf for the Hivelord is that he can’t come under an oil vehicle from below, as he usually destroys it immediately. And when that happens, there’s not much you can do because the vehicle is too slow. In my opinion, anything that can instantly delete a mission objective is not fun game design.”
Automatic-Barber-27: “I don’t want nerfs, I just want a bigger weapon.”
JassyFox: “Having now played against them several times, I can say that I am very satisfied with the Hivelords. They are overwhelming but not unfair, almost like an environmental hazard that makes you run and hide in caves or behind rocks. The only feedback I would give is how easily they can flip the truck, causing you to inevitably lose the mission.”
The fact that the Hivelords obstruct the missions with the mobile drilling unit frustrates players more than confronting the great new enemy. Whether the developers will intervene here remains to be seen.
Elden Ring: Nightreign will be provided with new content over several weeks and months. Many fans are therefore asking for a roadmap, but is there one? And if so, what new features can players expect? We will show you what is currently known.
Is there a roadmap for Nightreign? No, there is no official, classic roadmap for Elden Ring: Nightreign. However, some new features and changes have already been announced that the game will receive in the near future.
You can read here what they are and what you can expect.
Update on September 10, 2025: The new mode “Depth of Night” will be available starting tomorrow.
For example, all final bosses could receive an additional phase:
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Elden Ring Nightreign: Trailer introduces new 2-player mode
All upcoming content of Nightreign
What news can you expect? On September 11 at 3:30 CEST (10:30 JST, 18:30 PDT [10.9.]), a new mode called “The Depth of Night” will be introduced. You can expect the following from it:
Enemies are significantly stronger than normal
You cannot choose the Night Lord you face
Moved earth has no effect on this mode
Exclusive “Depth Relics” specifically for the new mode
Weapons can also have negative effects
You play more than 3 nights, going “deeper” each time
Depths 4 to 5 offer an endless fight
What else is coming up soon? In a post on X.com, the developer studio From Software already announced that some new content and changes will be added to Nightreign in the near future. However, they do not provide specific dates, only rough timeframes.
According to the post, players can look forward to the following soon:
A large DLC with currently unknown content, but likely new bosses and classes (later in 2025)
Details about the upcoming content are not yet known. According to the post on X, the game will continuously receive updates and new features. As soon as there are more concrete or new information about this, you will read it here with us.
Until then, there is also a lot to discover in the current state of the game. However, some mechanics and features are not so obvious and require some exploration. It is often worth taking a closer look. So that you don’t miss them, we have compiled 8 tips for you: Here are 8 secret tips in Elden Ring: Nightreign that you might easily miss
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In World of Warcraft major nerfs are coming again. The previously most annoying dungeons are now much easier to tackle.
Even though Season 3 of WoW: The War Within has been running for several weeks, there are still significant differences between the various dungeons. Looking at the statistics on successful completion rates of the dungeons, two instances stand out particularly negatively: Ara-Kara and the Halls of Atonement. Both have now received nerfs.
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What is the problem with the dungeons? When such issues persist for a long time, the community quickly forms the opinion that these instances are “dead keys” – that is, dungeons that one should not even attempt to visit because the chance of success is diminished by their design.
However, Blizzard responds fairly quickly. After Tazavesh was already weakened a while ago, the Halls of Atonement and Ara-Kara, City of Echoes follow now.
At higher levels, especially Ara-Kara (“ARAK”) and the Halls of Atonement (“HOA”) are often a problem. Image source: raider.io
WoW nerfs to Ara-Kara and the Halls of Atonement
What has changed? The changes to the dungeons in detail are:
Ara-Kara, City of Echoes
Chirping Operator
Resonating Barrage now has an increased cooldown, the ability has 50% higher cooldown and periodic damage has been reduced by 12.5%.
Overstuffed Crawlers
Poisonous Spit now has a 40% increased cooldown.
Avanoxx
Emaciated Crawler now has 20% less health.
Web Spinner deals 17% less periodic damage.
Anub’zekt
A bug with Eye of the Swarm has been fixed, where the edge of the area is larger than the actually safe area.
Halls of Atonement
The number of enemies “Corrupted Eliminator” and “Corrupted Collector” near the shards of Halkias has been reduced.
The density of enemy creatures in the courtyard before Echelon has been reduced.
The dungeon now requires 10% fewer defeated enemies.
Stoneborn Slasher now grants 50% more progress for the required defeated enemies.
The changes went live today (09/10/2025) along with the maintenance in the morning.
The weekly maintenance has not only brought changes to dungeons but also altered class balances. Several classes received significant buffs, benefiting DPS characters and healers. You can check out today’s class changes here.
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The official ratings for EA FC 26 are here. EA has revealed the complete top 100 strongest players at launch. We will show you who belongs to the best professionals.
What are the Top-100 Ratings? Every year, EA publishes a ranking of the 100 highest-rated players in Ultimate Team.
What are the ratings in EA FC? The ratings or overall (OVR) indicate how well a player can perform their main position on the field with their stats such as shooting, passing, or defending. They range from 45 (very poor) to 99 (very good).
In the Top 100, both men and women have been listed since FC 24. To keep track, we have divided the Top 100 into the 26 best men and women. Below you will find the complete list of the Top 100.
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These are the best men in FC 26:
Player (Club)
Overall (Position)
Mbappé (Real Madrid)
91 (ST)
Salah (Liverpool FC)
91 (RW)
Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain)
90 (ST)
van Dijk (Liverpool FC)
90 (CB)
Haaland (Manchester City)
90 (ST)
Rodri (Manchester City)
90 (CDM)
Bellingham (Real Madrid)
90 (CAM)
Raphinha (FC Barcelona)
89 (LM)
Lamine Yamal (FC Barcelona)
89 (RM)
Hakimi (Paris Saint-Germain)
89 (RB)
Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain)
89 (CM)
Donnarumma (Manchester City)
89 (GK)
Pedri (FC Barcelona)
89 (CM)
Kimmich (FC Bayern)
89 (CDM)
Alisson (Liverpool FC)
89 (GK)
Kane (FC Bayern)
89 (ST)
Valverde (Real Madrid)
89 (CM)
Vinicius Jr. (Real Madrid)
89 (LW)
Wirtz (Liverpool FC)
89 (CAM)
Courtois (Real Madrid)
89 (GK)
Lewandowski (FC Barcelona)
88 (ST)
Martínez (Lombardia FC)
88 (ST)
Isak (Liverpool FC)
88 (ST)
Musiala (FC Bayern)
88 (CAM)
Gabriel (Arsenal FC)
88 (CB)
Saka (Arsenal FC)
88 (RW)
With Salah, a new professional joins the absolute top players with a 91 OVR. Mbappé was already among the top professionals in FC 25 and maintains his position at the top with a 91 OVR.
Rodri and Haaland, who also had a 91 OVR last year, must settle for a slight downgrade to a 90 this year.
Especially the players of Paris Saint-Germain can look forward to strong upgrades after their successful season. All 3 PSG players are new to the top list.
These are the best women in FC 26:
Player (Club)
Overall (Position)
Putellas (FC Barcelona)
91 (CM)
Bonmatí (FC Barcelona)
91 (CM)
Graham Hansen (FC Barcelona)
90 (RW)
Russo (Arsenal FC)
89 (ST)
Mariona (Arsenal FC)
89 (CM)
Patri Guijarro (FC Barcelona)
89 (CDM)
Shaw (Manchester City)
89 (ST)
Mapi León (FC Barcelona)
89 (CB)
Katoto (Olympique Lyonnais)
88 (ST)
Diani (Olympique Lyonnais)
88 (RW)
Wilson (Portland Thorns)
88 (ST)
Reiten (Chelsea FC)
88 (LM)
Pajor (FC Barcelona)
88 (ST)
Endler (Olympique Lyonnais)
88 (GK)
Debinha (Kansas City)
88 (CAM)
Irene Paredes (FC Barcelona)
88 (CB)
Kelly (Arsenal FC)
87 (RM)
Heaps (Olympique Lyonnais)
87 (CAM)
Bronze (Chelsea FC)
87 (RB)
Lavelle (Gotham FC)
87 (CM)
Karchaoui (Paris Saint-Germain)
87 (CM)
Williamson (Arsenal FC)
87 (CB)
Mead (Arsenal FC)
87 (RM)
Swanson (Chicago Red Stars)
87 (LM)
Hegerberg (Olympique Lyonnais)
87 (ST)
Hemp (Manchester City)
87 (LW)
The list is led by the ladies of FC Barcelona. Putellas and Bonmatí share the strongest rating and receive a 91 OVR just like the strongest men. They are closely followed by their teammate Graham Hansen (90).
FC Barcelona has the most top players with 7 players. Followed by Arsenal (6) and Lyon (5).
Why are ratings important? At the start, the ratings are one of the major indicators of which players could belong to the meta in FC 26. In Ultimate Team, the top 100 professionals at the start are among the most sought-after and expensive players and are rarer to get than other players.
Complete Top 100 Overview
These are the best 100 players in FC 26: Below are the ratings of the Top 100. For the exact stats or further details, you can also visit the official EA ratings reveal page.
Player (Club)
Overall (Position)
Mbappé (Real Madrid)
91 (ST)
Salah (Liverpool FC)
91 (RW)
Putellas (FC Barcelona)
91 (CM)
Bonmatí (FC Barcelona)
91 (RW)
Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain)
90 (ST)
van Dijk (FC Liverpool)
90 (CB)
Haaland (Manchester City)
90 (ST)
Rodri (Manchester City)
90 (CDM)
Bellingham (Real Madrid)
90 (CAM)
Graham Hansen (FC Barcelona)
90 (CM)
Raphinha (FC Barcelona)
89 (LM)
Lamine Yamal (FC Barcelona)
89 (RM)
Hakimi (Paris Saint-Germain)
89 (RB)
Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain)
89 (CM)
Donnarumma (Manchester City)
89 (GK)
Pedri (FC Barcelona)
89 (CM)
Kimmich (FC Bayern)
89 (CDM)
Alisson (Liverpool FC)
89 (GK)
Kane (FC Bayern)
89 (ST)
Valverde (Real Madrid)
89 (CM)
Vinicius Jr. (Real Madrid)
89 (LW)
Wirtz (FC Liverpool)
89 (CAM)
Russo (Arsenal FC)
89 (ST)
Mariona (Arsenal FC)
89 (CM)
Patri Guijarro (FC Barcelona)
89 (CDM)
Shaw (Manchester City)
89 (ST)
Mapi León (FC Barcelona)
89 (CB)
Courtois (Real Madrid)
89 (GK)
Lewandowski (FC Barcelona)
88 (ST)
Martínez (Lombardia FC)
88 (ST)
Isak (Liverpool FC)
88 (ST)
Musiala (FC Bayern)
88 (CAM)
Gabriel (Arsenal FC)
88 (CB)
Saka (Arsenal FC)
88 (RW)
Oblak (Atlético Madrid)
88 (GK)
Katoto (Olympique Lyonnais)
88 (ST)
Diani (Olympique Lyonnais)
88 (RW)
Wilson (Portland Thorns)
88 (ST)
Reiten (Chelsea FC)
88 (LM)
Pajor (FC Barcelona)
88 (ST)
Endler (Olympique Lyonnais)
88 (GK)
Debinha (Kansas City)
88 (CAM)
Irene Paredes (FC Barcelona)
88 (CB)
Palmer (Chelsea FC)
87 (CAM)
Caicedo (Chelsea FC)
87 (CDM)
Rice (Arsenal FC)
87 (CDM)
Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
87 (CAM)
Saliba (Arsenal FC)
87 (CB)
Mac Allister (Liverpool FC)
87 (CM)
Ødegaard (Arsenal FC)
87 (CM)
David Raya (Arsenal FC)
87 (GK)
Gyökeres (Arsenal FC)
87 (ST)
Kvaratskhelia (Paris Saint-Germain)
87 (LW)
Bastoni (FC Lombardia)
87 (CB)
Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund)
87 (ST)
De Bruyne (SSC Napoli)
87 (CM)
de Jong (FC Barcelona)
87 (CM)
Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain)
87 (CB)
Sommer (FC Lombardia)
87 (GK)
Koundé (FC Barcelona)
87 (RB)
Alvarez (Atlético Madrid)
87 (ST)
Tah (FC Bayern)
87 (CB)
Maignan (Milano FC)
87 (GK)
Barella (FC Lombardia)
87 (CM)
Osimhen (Galatasaray Istanbul)
87 (ST)
Kelly (Arsenal FC)
87 (RM)
Heaps (Olympique Lyonnais)
87 (CAM)
Bronze (Chelsea FC)
87 (RB)
Lavelle (Gotham FC)
87 (CM)
Karchaoui (Paris Saint-Germain)
87 (CM)
Williamson (Arsenal FC)
87 (CB)
Mead (Arsenal FC)
87 (RM)
Swanson (Chicago Red Stars)
87 (LM)
Hegerberg (Olympique Lyonnais)
87 (ST)
Hemp (Manchester City)
87 (LW)
Bright (Chelsea FC)
87 (CB)
McCabe (Arsenal FC)
87 (LB)
Kerr (Chelsea FC)
87 (ST)
Rúben Dias (Manchester City)
86 (CB)
Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United)
86 (CM)
Konaté (Liverpool FC)
86 (CB)
Tonali (Newcastle United)
86 (CDM)
Reijnders (Manchester City)
86 (CM)
Messi (Inter Miami)
86 (RW)
Pacho (Paris Saint-Germain)
86 (CB)
Alexander-Arnold (Real Madrid)
86 (RB)
Rüdiger (Real Madrid)
86 (CB)
Olise (FC Bayern)
86 (RM)
Nuno Mendes (Paris Saint-Germain)
86 (LB)
Dybala (AS Roma)
86 (CAM)
Çalhanoğlu (FC Lombardia)
86 (CDM)
Williams (Athletic Bilbao)
86 (LM)
Berger (Gotham FC)
86 (GK)
Geyoro (Paris Saint-Germain)
86 (CM)
Claudia Pina (FC Barcelona)
86 (LW)
Bühl (FC Bayern)
86 (LM)
Ona Battle (FC Barcelona)
86 (RB)
Schüller (FC Bayern)
86 (ST)
Dumornay (Olympique Lyonnais)
86 (ST)
Harder (FC Bayern)
86 (CAM)
This keeps you updated on the ratings of the best players in FC 26. We expect that more ratings will be released in the coming days until all ratings are known. Even before the first leaks, we at MeinMMO speculated about which players might receive the biggest upgrades in FC 26: EA FC 26 Ratings Prediction: Who could get the biggest upgrades in Ultimate Team?
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On September 10, 2025, Patch 1.02.2 for Elden Ring: Nightreign will be released. When the servers are down, when you can play again, and the patch notes can be found here.It also includes the major update “Deep of Night” with a new mode.
Update from September 10, 2025, 11:24 AM: The server maintenance is over and the patch notes are available. We have the highlights for you here and on page 2 the complete notes.
Server Down in Nightreign – when? The servers were shut down on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 10:00 CEST (17:00 JST, 01:00 PDT) on all platforms.
When can I play Nightreign again? The servers are now back online and you can play multiplayer again.
What happens during the server downtime? The servers will be shut down. During this time, you can only play Nightreign offline and solo.
When can you play the new content of “Deep of Night”? The update “Deep of Night” will be integrated with the new patch tomorrow, but you can only play it starting Thursday, September 11, at 3:30 CEST (10:30 JST, 18:30 PDT [10.9.]).
What else is included in the new mode and what you need to know about “Deep of Night” will be explained in the next section.
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Elden Ring Nightreign: Trailer introduces new 2-player mode
Patch Notes for Version 1.02.2
What is included in the patch? The focus of the patch was primarily on balancing updates for the characters as well as some adjustments to features, the Everdark bosses, and bug fixes. You can find the complete patch notes on page 2.
Notably, there is an adjustment to the Leave Penalties. The penalties for leaving a run have been modified. If you are disconnected from an ongoing session due to internet issues, or because you quit the game, it now results in penalties that restrict multiplayer functions.
This penalty is lifted if you rejoin the session you left. This is to prevent runs from being involuntarily ended and incurring penalties for it.
Deep of Night – a new hard mode for experienced players in Nightreign
What is there to know about “Deep of Night”? The update brings a new mode of the same name that aims to provide tough challenges with a high difficulty level for experienced players. The following aspects are to be at the forefront:
Enemies are significantly stronger than normal
You cannot choose the Night Lord you face
Shifted lands have no effect on this mode
Exclusive “Depth Relics” specifically for the new mode
Weapons can also have negative effects
You play more than 3 nights and go “deeper” each time
Depths 4 to 5 offer an endless fight
Further information is not yet known and will likely be part of the patch notes once they go live. We will keep an eye on it for you and update the post promptly.
In the future, Nightreign will also receive additional content such as a major DLC. It is expected to introduce new bosses and characters for a fresh experience. To find out what else awaits you, what the latest status is regarding the planned content, and when you can expect them, read here: Elden Ring: Nightreign – Roadmap and upcoming content
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An AI-supported movie is set to release worldwide in theaters next year. What’s more: The premiere is supposed to take place at the film festival in Cannes next year, according to the creators.
Film uses AI: In 2023, a short film of roughly five minutes was created using an image-generating tool, Dall.E. The animated film featured a group of monsters living in the woods engaging in dialogue with one another.
You can watch the clip released under the name Critterz here:
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The creator and director Chad Nelson emphasized that the AI made his vision possible. The monsters were created using text descriptions provided by the AI. Initially, they were just 2D images, with the actual animation being created by animators and designers.
The voices of the monsters were also provided by humans.
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AI-supported movie to premiere worldwide in 2026
Three years later, in 2026, a full-length movie featuring the Critterz is set to be released. This time, the group of monsters will embark on an adventure rather than just have conversations with each other.
It is generally expected to be an animated documentary that then transforms into a comedy. Initially, the narrator will guide through the forest and introduce the individual Critterz, then he will be addressed by the monsters, and a story will unfold.
The human contributions are supposed to be the actual animation and voice acting, just like in the short film. Sketches are also to be made by humans to feed the AI.
The film is planned to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival and to be released worldwide in 2026, according to the creators. The film is produced by Vertigo Films and Native Foreign. The film is expected to have a budget of 30 million US dollars.
AI is controversial in the film world: The use of artificial intelligence in films is still a contentious issue. There is no clear opinion on whether AI-generated content is a boon or not for the film industry.
The head of Netflix stated, according to The Hollywood Reporter, that artificial intelligence would not only make films and series cheaper but also better. CGI sequences could be created much faster with the help of artificial intelligence.
The film studios Disney and Universal hold an opposing view. As reported by gamesradar, the two studios teamed up to sue the company behind Midjourney. The tool allegedly takes the animation films of both studios to create new content.
According to Naoki Yoshida, a major overhaul of the jobs for Final Fantasy 14 was expected for Patch 8.0. However, a new interview makes this statement suddenly seem outdated.
What was promised? Yoshida stated in an interview with multiplayer.it from 2024 that it would be a major risk if all the jobs were too similar. The jobs refer to the classes in Final Fantasy 14, which are divided into damage dealers, tanks, and healers.
The developers’ goal is rather that each job has its own abilities and that they differ from each other as much as possible so that every player can be proud of their job. Currently, the problem is that all jobs are too similar – which leads to players even completing difficult content without healers or tanks.
However, a new interview with PCGamesN puts his statement in a new light. As it seems, the major overhaul might turn out differently than expected.
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Final Fantasy XIV: Neuer Trailer zu Patch 7.3 macht Bock auf „The Promise of Tomorrow“
Major overhaul of the jobs in FF14 turns out differently
What is supposed to come instead? In the new interview, Yoshida says that one cannot guarantee uniqueness for each job in every patch within the main story. The team is working on a major update that should make the jobs more individual – however, this will only apply to combat content.
At the same time, he also states that not much would change:
One could consider it an extension of the system we already have in the game. Players who enjoy the current situation can rest assured that nothing will change for them. However, we are trying to create something new based on what exists.
What the contents of the major update will be is not known. For many fans, however, this paragraph is a sign that the major overhaul will not happen as they had imagined.
What do fans think about it? User fortnite_battlepass- from Reddit summarizes it as such that the existing jobs would not be changed, but rather supplemented by a new system. He still has the innovations from Patch 6.0 and 7.0 in mind and believes that the changes will likely be just as minimalistic.
Asphyxiare has even given up hope on Reddit: “I don’t know what they have planned, but nothing Yoshida has said gives me hope that the game will improve. I would say they can’t come out with another expansion like Dawntrail. Something needs to change.”
The Dawntrail expansion has indeed been criticized for several reasons. In addition to the overly strong simplification of the jobs, the weak story and the lack of endgame content were also under fire from players. Now the hope is fading that at least the issue of the jobs will not improve in the upcoming DLC.
A data miner has discovered several domains that are allegedly registered by Take-Two and might point to parodies in GTA 6.
Disclaimer: The following statements are unconfirmed information. They were discovered by a data miner and have not been officially confirmed by developers and/or the publisher.
What are these domains? The data miner Tez2 has discovered several striking domains that are allegedly registered by the GTA publisher Take-Two on May 27. In the GTA forum, he writes that they are supposed to be:
what-up.app
rydeme.app
buckme.app
leonidagov.org
brianandbradley.com
hookers-galore.com
wipeoutcornskin.com
myboyhasacreepycorndog.com
Tez2 writes: “These domains could be websites in the game that R* might later redirect to the page of [GTA] 6, as we have seen with [GTA] 4 and 5. Or some could also be completely independent of that.”
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Endlich Releasedatum für GTA 6 bekannt – nicht 2025
Fictional domains that could be based on reality
What could be behind this? The GTA franchise is known for incorporating parodies of real existing services into its games. The allegedly leaked domains could have real-life counterparts:
what-up.app – possible reference to the messenger service WhatsApp
rydeme.app – could be related to the Uber or Lyft app
buckme.app – Patreon of OnlyFans as a possible model
The remaining domains also seem absurd, which could also have a real counterpart that cannot simply be deduced from the name.
Furthermore, the domains suggest that the protagonists will also have access to a smartphone in this GTA installment, where the parodies will find their place.
Sometimes you just get lucky: In two small suitcases, a user found several figures from the various worlds of Warhammer – some of them quite old. Seeking help, he asks what exactly he has in front of him and realizes that it is a true little treasure.
What kind of figures are these?
In a “free to give away” pile at work, a user found two suitcases containing several Warhammer figures, packed in red foam – many of them painted. He shares pictures on Reddit.
He writes that some figures feel really heavy. They could be made of pewter, which speaks for particularly old models. In the past, Warhammer minis were made of pewter and were so heavy, that some users even wanted to use them as improvised weapons.
The suitcase mainly contains Beastmen from Warhammer Fantasy or Age of Sigmar as well as some Chaos Warriors and even a few Tyranids. In total, there are almost 200 minis.
What are they worth? The price of “used” models varies greatly. Already assembled, primed, and especially painted minis are sometimes significantly more expensive than their original form, but only if the work was well done.
Normally, Warhammer figures come in parts and without color. On eBay, there are fully painted armies for between 25 and 350 euros. A user in the comments estimates:
Two such foam inserts contained an army of around 2,000 points – maybe not an elite unit, but hordes of specific peoples.
Per insert, there are 36 figures. A set of 32 Chaos Warriors costs new 84 dollars in the official store. With 6 inserts, roughly estimated, you would get at least 6 x 84 = 504 dollars.
Additionally, there are the two suitcases themselves, which would cost at least 100 dollars.
Converted at the current exchange rate (September 9), that would be 429.53 or 85.22, so around 510 euros.
Another user interjects that no one would pay so much money for these figures – but the new price amounts to a decent sum. Especially the pewter figures, if there are any, should significantly increase the price. Because they are a rarity, as a fan has already noted, who received old figures from his grandma.
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Das sind die Krieger des Chaos in Warhammer: The Old World
“The Curse of Red Foam”
In further comments, users pay tribute to the one who left these suitcases in the pile. It seems a collector from the early 2000s is going through a marital crisis and has to part with his favorites.
Another user explains that it is fate, because the suitcases are equipped with red foam:
That is the curse of red foam.
My original army as a teenager was 4,000 points of Blood Angels, which a guy in our local gaming store gave me. He came in, saw me painting my first box of tactical Marines, and said: “You like Marines? Here you go, kid,” and gave me 5 or 6 boxes full of models (in red foam). His fiancée didn’t like them, so they became mine.
A friend found a suitcase at a flea market with Orks in it. He asked how much, and an old man said: “Take them, my useless son doesn’t pay rent, so he doesn’t need toys,” or something like that. Again, red foam.
A guy in our local game store had his windshield smashed on the highway by an oversized Citadel case from the back of a pickup truck. There was a Bretonnia army inside. Red foam.
Surprisingly, other users added similar experiences. One got a T’au army in red foam, another a whole bunch of Space Marines. In the comments, there is agreement: red foam damn the figures to be passed on, intentionally or not.
Shortly before the release of the DLC “Lost Harvest” and the 2nd chapter of Dune: Awakening, the developers at Funcom introduced some of the new features for the survival MMO. Included are: the new armor sets.
What are these armor sets? The 5 new armor sets from Dune: Awakening of the free update from September 9, 2025 each represent one of the archetypes available in the game. There is now a new outfit for Bene Gesserit, Trooper, Mentat, Swordmaster, and Planetologist.
What is special about these sets? The new armors not only visually match the associated class, but also provide stats and special effects that support the respective playstyle.
The light chest piece and pants of the Swordmaster set from Ginaz, for example, offer a 2 percent reduction in cooldown for Swordmaster abilities.
The gloves, shoes, and helmet of the Planetologists provide a 1 percent reduction in cooldown for Planetologist skills.
If you wear the complete set of chest piece, helmet, pants, shoes, and gloves, you can reduce the cooldown of the abilities of the associated class by 7 percent.
Here you see the Swordmaster set as well as the new ability to change the appearance of your character afterwards.
Where can I get these sets? According to the developers, the new armor sets now represent an additional reward when you have successfully completed all lessons or quests with the respective teacher and fully unlocked the respective skill tree. It seems there are no new class quests.
If you have been diligent since the launch and have completed all missions with all class teachers, you should find the armor sets in your inventory at the start of Chapter 2.
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Dune: Awakening receives new story quests and another vehicle with Chapter 2
What extent do the new story contents offer?
What else have the developers revealed? On September 9, 2025, two new quest lines will come to the game: the continuation of the main story (via the free update) as well as the side quest revolving around a crashed collector (via the DLC “Lost Harvest”). The key takeaways from the meeting with Funcom:
Both quest lines should keep you busy for 4 to 6 hours each – so a total of around 8 to 12 hours of quest content will be added to the game.
The new story contents are expected to be staged similarly to the previous main story, i.e., with in-game sequences and fully voiced dialogues.
The free quest line focuses on a series of murders, and you must find out who is behind them. The detective story will also affect the type of tasks. For example, there should be some stealth passages where you must not be detected and cannot use lethal violence.
Anyone wanting to tackle the new chapter of the main story must have completed Chapter 1 of Dune: Awakening.
The paid quest line has nothing to do with the main story of Dune: Awakening and instead opens a new side story, where you can earn primarily cosmetic rewards but also comparable strong alternatives to items already available. The developers emphasize that buyers of the DLC do not gain advantages in character strength.
The start of the DLC quest line is aimed at characters who possess Tier 2 gear. The difficulty level will then gradually rise to Tier 4.
By the way, the latter is also intended for the 3 new test stations, for which you also need the new DLC. All of this will be complemented by new, dynamic events in the game world and fresh missions in the capitals (both part of the free update), which should further increase your playtime by a few hours.
The new vehicle from Dune: Awakening: the Treadwheel
How good is the new vehicle?
The new Treadwheel is part of the paid DLC and is available in 3 different variants: for Tier 4, 5, and 6. You will also have various modules available, such as scanners, boosters, an extra seat, or storage.
The developers describe the Treadwheel as an alternative to the sandbike. The new vehicle is slightly slower but can perform quick maneuvers. With the extra seat, it is possible to drive in one direction while the passenger can shoot at enemies in the opposite direction.
An experienced content creator has been able to play EA FC 26 intensively for a whole 4 months. In his preliminary conclusion about the new football game, he emphasizes that despite fewer innovations, there would be much more fun to play. Because EA has, after a long time, focused on the essentials again.
Who is the expert? Benedikt BeneCR7x Bauer is a well-known content creator for EA FC (formerly FIFA). The former eProfessional has been allowed to give his feedback on the gameplay development at the EA Sports headquarters in Vancouver, Canada, for the second year in a row (2024 and 2025).
As an expert, BeneCR7x knows where the strengths, but especially the weaknesses of the football simulation lie. After 4 months of gaming experience and active exchange with the developers, he is sure that FC 26 will be significantly better this year.
Why could fewer innovations be an improvement? This year, EA spent time fixing the errors of the existing gameplay from FC 25. According to the YouTuber, the focus was on taking the criticism of the community and experts seriously and addressing specific weaknesses instead of desperately adding new features that have rarely been received positively by the community in the past.
This was the problem players had with new features in EA FC:
In recent years, fans have been waiting for big innovations before each release. While this is understandable when you have to spend a lot of money on the new installment every year, EA is repeatedly faced with the difficult task of incorporating new features, even though football hardly changes within a year.
The result was often innovations in gameplay that seemed to ignore existing problems.
An example is the discussion about the Trivela on Reddit, an outside foot shot that, especially from a distance, unrealistically led to a goal far too often and was thus exploited by many players to an excessive degree. Despite its much too high scoring guarantee, the problem with this shot was not fixed until the end of FC 25.
Deep Dive trailer on gameplay shows 2 different gameplays and numerous adjustments
Expert: These are the biggest improvements in gameplay
How is gameplay improving in FC 26? The expert highlights several gameplay aspects in his video that he believes have noticeably improved. The improvements affect central areas of the player experience, from shots to dribbling to physique.
Timed Finishing removed – provides a balanced shooting system
Dribbling is more precise – thanks to smoother movements and quicker changes of direction without the ball
Goalkeepers and defenders react more reliably – rebounds are less likely to land with the opponent
Physicality becomes more important – robust strikers are playable again
The result is, according to the expert, a faster, more controlled gameplay that could maintain the initial hype of EA FC 26 over months this time. Moreover, the months of dealing with gameplay have led to a real turning point in the history of EA FC (formerly FIFA): EA FC 26 shows in the first gameplay: Only offline do fans get more realism offered
Who should buy EA FC 26? Those hoping for many new features in the online and offline modes will probably not be completely satisfied with FC 26. However, those for whom the gameplay experience on the pitch is the priority and who look forward to fluid, fast gameplay are likely to feel very comfortable with FC 26.
