Destiny 2: Does the new competition have a winner before it starts? – This is what Bungie says

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In Destiny 2, players fear that the winner of the Guardian Games is already determined. But Bungie intervenes in the discussion and provides clarification.

This is coming up in Destiny: In Destiny 2, a competition starts next week, on April 21, where Guardians will compete against each other. The event is called Guardian Games. Titans, Warlocks, and Hunters will compete against each other for the first time for glory, a special Exotic, and victory. The winning class will be celebrated in the Tower for an entire year.

What do players fear? Since the announcement of the Guardian Games, voices have emerged predicting the winner. Fears suggest that Hunters will win the competition anyway and could completely diminish the excitement surrounding the competition.

The reason given is the numerical superiority of Hunters. Many believe that most Guardians play as Hunters. Due to their sheer numbers, they can collect more medals, complete more bounties, and ultimately secure the victory for their class. Titans and Warlocks would be at a disadvantage. Players with multiple characters would automatically choose Hunter to get a piece of the pie.

Also on MeinMMO, some readers see the situation this way:

Destiny 2 consists of about 60% Hunters, 30% Warlocks, and 10% Titans, so the winner is probably already determined.

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Data says this: That Hunters dominate as a class has been known to Guardians since Destiny 1. Accurate numbers to support these theses are often scarce. However, if you look at the relevant Destiny Tracker, trends can be identified that corroborate the players’ feelings.

However, to do this, one usually has to awkwardly navigate and compare individual activities, often the focus of the trackers is more on weapon usage or player distribution in individual activities.

Especially in PvP, the dominance of Hunters can be tracked:

Hunters dominate the Crucible – Source: Guardian.gg

Where your class stands daily in the event can be seen in-game based on the flags in the Tower and the color of your event gear.

No worries – Bungie ensures fair Guardian Games

This is how Bungie addresses the Hunter dominance: In the weekly letter to the community (TWAB from April 16 on Bungie.net), Bungie made it clear: “We are fully aware that class populations are not balanced. Hunters are so fabulous with their capes that there are indeed more of them than Warlocks or Titans.”

It further states that in order for Hunters not to outshine every class, medals will be weighted differently. However, this does not mean that the other classes now have a significant advantage, rather the Guardian Games will take place on a “level playing field.”

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The German community manager also addresses the concerns of Titans and Warlocks via Twitter. However, Bungie did not provide exact weights or detailed numbers at this time. We assume that Bungie will come up with some statistics during the event’s course.

Which class will you support in the Guardian Games? You recently showed us that you chose a Hunter subclass as the most popular focus of Destiny 2. You can find the ranking of all 9 subclasses 2020 here.

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Life is Feudal has failed, but does not give up – This is how the MMO wants to reinvent itself

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 3 minutes

The sandbox MMO Life is Feudal: MMO is getting a major update that brings a sort of reboot. This requires a wipe, which not everyone likes.

Why does the MMORPG need to reinvent itself? Life is Feudal: MMO was released in January 2018 in Early Access but could never really take off. Success has not come. According to Steamcharts, the current player count is 730 concurrent players. The reviews from the past 30 days are not good, with 36% and “Mostly Negative”. The reboot is supposed to change this now.

Players find the onboarding too opaque, the PvP occasionally unfair, and there’s too much grind. Furthermore, the MMO is plagued by performance issues and bugs. However, it must be said that it is still in Early Access, which has lasted for over two years now.

The game is generally quite difficult and is aimed only at those who seek a real challenge in an MMO and do not mind losing long-established settlements in a battle.

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Life is Feudal: MMO combines survival with MMORPG. In addition to PvE elements like fighting against wild animals, PvP also plays a role.

Wipe for the Restart

What is required for the restart? The developers are planning a major update titled Godenland. This will bring significant changes, including:

  • A revision of the rules in the world, which will also affect PvP. This is intended to become fairer.
  • Combat will undergo a revision.
  • The skill cap will be increased.
  • Taxes will be revised.

All of this makes it necessary to conduct a so-called wipe. This means that players will basically lose everything except for skills, their guilds, and premium items.

When are the update and wipe coming? The Godenland update is coming today, April 17th. The wipe will take place on April 20th. This way, players can still use the weekend to try out the new features and prepare for the restart on Monday.

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All settlements painstakingly built by players, as shown in this video, will be gone after the wipe.

Players Have Different Opinions

What do players think about the wipe? Opinions are divided, which is why the developers of Life is Feudal: MMO had to conduct a poll. It turned out that most are in favor of the game’s reset.

  • Exelyze on Steam says: “Not bad but long overdue.”
  • On Steam, Cinstea Firestor[M] is excited about the wipe: “Yeah! Cheers soon!”
  • deusxx2 is upset on Steam: “Great! Our guild has built a base for a year and now everything will be deleted. We’re leaving this game!”
  • Pete81_Fi on Steam feels similarly: “I’ve ground so many hours to get my own house and a few extra buildings, and now you’re deleting everything? Including my inventory and my money? If that really happens, then I’m leaving the game!”

What kind of game is Life is Feudal? It is a sandbox MMO set in a medieval fantasy world. You essentially start with nothing, similar to a survival game, and begin gathering resources and crafting items to slowly build something up.

Over time, it is even possible to build entire settlements that can then be wiped out in siege wars. PvP plays a significant role. You can essentially be attacked by fellow players at any time.

Life is Feudal: MMO is generally a very challenging game and is aimed only at those who seek a real challenge in an MMO and do not mind losing long-established settlements in a battle. MeinMMO author Benedict Grothaus has looked at it.

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Borderlands 3: Hotfix brings 2 new mini-events – one makes you richer

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In Borderlands 3 two new events are coming after the new hotfix that you can use to prepare your vault hunters for upcoming challenges.

This is the hotfix: Unlike previous hotfixes, the new update avoids balance changes. They want to wait and see how the changes to Moze and various weapons are received – however, adjustments may come afterwards.

The new hotfix went live on the night from Thursday to Friday and should now be accessible to everyone. You will recognize that it is active when the “Hotfixes Applied” sign appears in the main menu.

Two new events – what’s in the patch notes

These events are added: After you were last able to loot rare chests and loot monsters, this week there are new loot events in the patch notes.

The first is called “Making it Rain” and literally lets money rain down. You will receive more cash from normal enemies as well as from Badasses and Chosen Ones. It might be worth saving a bit: According to Gearbox, the extra cash could prove useful in the upcoming cartel event.

Borderlands 3 Cartels
The event should prepare you for the “Revenge of the Cartels”

Next comes “Mr. Torgues Slaughter Onslaught”. This improves the special loot from slaughter bosses. So it pays off to pay an extra visit to the Slaughter Rings. They consist of:

  • The “Cisterns of Slaughter” on Promethea
  • The “Slaughter Shaft” on Pandora
  • And the “Slaughterstar 3000”

Here you must fend off increasingly difficult waves of enemies to finally face the bosses. This is rewarded with a lot of loot. And the slaughter rings are perfect for reaching the new max level.

Apart from the two events, there are also a bug fix and the addition of gameplay tags for the upcoming Mayhem 2.0 mode in the hotfix. Overall, this is a smaller hotfix than usual – but Mayhem 2.0 and the cartels are expected to arrive in April. These patches should then be more extensive.

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Valorant: Pro gamer wants to charge phone on PC, gets “banned”

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In Valorant, the controversial anti-cheat program Vanguard (vdk.sys) is at work. However, the software seems to be very sensitive and has kicked a presumably innocent professional player from the game due to an extremely trivial action.

What happened? The Counter-Strike professional Oscar “mixwell” Cañellas, who particularly stood out as a sniper, wanted to try out the beta of the new team shooter Valorant. He launched the game and played a round. Then he was suddenly kicked from the game and could not get back in.

The culprit was the notorious anti-cheat software of Valorant. It had detected suspicious behavior from mixwell.

Charging phone leads to ban

What did the player do? The suspicious behavior that led to the ban was nothing serious. Mixwell had simply connected his smartphone to the PC to charge it. The anti-cheat software Vanguard seemingly registered this as suspicious behavior and reacted immediately.

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Perplexed, mixwell reported the incident on Twitter and asked Riot to please unlock him for the game again. After all, he wanted to continue playing Valorant! On Twitter and reddit, mixwell’s dilemma received a lot of responses. One user only dryly noted, “Just charge your phone using the socket like everyone else.” However, it seemed that other players had experienced similar situations, and the discontent was significant.

How did the situation with mixwell end? By now, Riot Games is said to have responded and resolved the issue. It turned out to be a mistake of the anti-cheat software, and there was never a ban.

Only the software apparently froze, and if vdk.sys is not running, Valorant cannot start either. Nevertheless, the incident was fuel for the opponents of Riot’s anti-cheat software.

Why is the anti-cheat program so controversial? Indeed, the latest incident is another reason why many players distrust Riot Games’ anti-cheat system. The program Vanguard embeds itself with the kernel driver vdk.sys deep in the system and starts when the computer is booted.

Although Riot has always emphasized that the software only looks for cheat software and neither collects nor shares data, many users do not like that opaque programs are actively running in the system without control.

Do you want more bizarre bugs from Valorant? Recently, there was a bizarre bug in Riot’s new team shooter that allowed players to shoot through walls and take out unsuspecting opponents. Read here what it was all about and how it ended.

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Pokémon GO brings Buddy Event with new gifts and strong bonuses

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In Pokémon GO, the new “Buddy Fun Event” begins. This brings you various bonuses and gives you the opportunity to train your Pokémon quickly.

When does the Buddy Event start? The Buddy Fun Event starts on Tuesday, April 21, at 8:00 AM. It will run for almost a week until Monday, April 27, at 10:00 PM. So you have plenty of time to take advantage of the strong bonuses of the event.

Buddies bring gifts and become stronger quickly

What changes with the Buddy Pokémon: During the event, your Buddy Pokémon will play a central role. They will surprise you more often with items and souvenirs. In addition, your buddies may also bring you a “new type of gift”.

What kind of gift it is remains open in Niantic’s announcement. However, data miners recently found clues that buddies might soon provide you with gifts for your friends. This aligns with a Niantic announcement that introduced additional features for playing from home. It seems likely that the “new gifts” could be sendable gifts.

Pokemon GO Buddy
You can now quickly improve your buddies

Additionally, the distance for Buddy candies and hearts is halved. You can use the event well to earn candies and level up your rarer Pokémon. Moreover, your buddies will stay on the map twice as long when you have fed them and reach the “excited” status faster.

What other bonuses are included in the event? During the event, you will receive double XP for all evolutions, which pairs well with the candy bonus. Additionally, there are field research tasks that allow you to earn stardust and encounters with event Pokémon.

These Pokémon are part of the event: The event monsters include Alolan Meowth, the two regional Pokémon Illumise and Volbeat, and Fleknoil. The latter can be caught in the wild for the first time. In 5KM eggs, you will find an increased number of:

  • Alolan Meowth
  • Eevee
  • Barboach
  • Wattzapf
  • Yorkleff

You will encounter these, except for Eevee, more frequently in the wild. Additionally, Chansey will also appear more often in the wild.

With this, you can secure strong event bonuses and many different Pokémon for almost an entire week. Just a few days later, the Community Day with Abra is already coming up!

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Destiny 2 presents the Guardian Games – Here’s what to expect in the new Spring Event

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Destiny 2 is soon celebrating spring – with a brand new event, the Guardian Games. We explain how this competition of Guardian classes works and what rewards await you.

What are the Guardian Games about? Even in 2020, there is a spring event in Destiny 2, but it’s very different from last year.

This time, with the so-called Guardian Games, there is a kind of Olympic competition between the three Guardian classes. Hunters, Titans, and Warlocks want to prove who among them is the most dedicated Guardian representative and superior to the other classes.

The winning class will be honored with a commemorative statue, which will be visible next to Zavala in the Tower for the rest of the year.

Bungie has already given a first glimpse of the Guardian Games in a trailer:

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The Guardian Games 2020 – What’s in the new event

When exactly does the new spring event take place? The Guardian Games begin with the weekly reset at 7:00 PM on April 21. The spring event will then run for 3 weeks until the weekly reset on May 12.

Where does the event start? The Guardian Games start with a visit to Eva Levante in the Tower. There you will find everything necessary for the event, such as a class item that not only looks nice but is also required for participation.

Who can participate? All players can participate in the Guardian Games, regardless of optional content for Destiny 2 – including those with the Free-to-Play version Destiny 2: New Light. However, you must have a power level of at least 770.

The Tower is completely under the competition theme

This is how the event works

This is what to expect at the Guardian Games: Once you have equipped your class item, you can visit Eva and Zavala in the Tower to take on medal quests and daily class challenges.

Each day there will be bronze, silver, and gold medals to earn, focusing on specific game modes. Once you complete them, you can redeem them at the Tower podium. This way, you earn points daily for your class.

This is how you complete medals: To complete the medals, you have to collect laurels during the Guardian Games. These are dropped by other Guardians on the battlefield in all activities. Exceptions are Gambit and the Crucible, where the laurels are awarded after the match ends.

The standings will be tracked live: The interim standings of the Guardian Games can be viewed at the podium in the Tower. The class flags will be updated throughout the day to indicate which team is currently leading.

The flags indicate who is in the lead

The first place will also be represented in gold, the second in silver, and the third in bronze. Additionally, there will be a calendar showing the respective winning class for each day throughout the spring event.

The event class items of the Guardians will also change their colors daily (gold, silver, bronze) to further illustrate their current ranking.

Is there a new event activity? No. There won’t be a specific event activity like the Verdansk during the Crucible in 2019.

What you should also note during the Guardian Games:

  • You must wear your event class item to make progress in the Guardian Games loot pulls.
  • Eva’s daily reward packages are only available to Guardians who participated in the games on that day (having submitted at least one medal at the podium). The packages cannot be stacked. There is only ever one package at a time.
  • The laurels in Gambit and PvP are not dropped by other Guardians, but are awarded directly at the end of matches.
  • Abandoned laurels do not go to the Postmaster. They must be collected.
Titans, Hunters, and Warlocks compete against each other

These are the event rewards

In addition to Eva’s daily reward packages, the event-specific class items, a new weapon exotic, and new exotic ghosts are waiting for you.

Some of the event items will change between bronze, silver, and gold depending on your class’s ranking. When the Guardian Games end, the metallic appearance of your item will remain … for the rest of the year.

Special class items: These will be obtained at the start of the event. The class items will be updated daily to reflect your class’s daily ranking in gold, silver, or bronze.

At the end of the Guardian Games, the daily rankings will be combined into a final score. Depending on that, the class items will retain their color for the rest of the year based on your ranking.

New weapon exotic: As part of the event, a new exotic machine gun will be available – the Heir Apparent. This weapon exotic has been leaked a while ago, here’s what we know: Leaked secret weapon exotic from Season 10 – Here’s what this new MG can do

However, how to get the new Exo MG is still not clear.

Special exotic ghost shells: Eva Levante will offer a quest each week through which you can earn an exotic ghost shell – corresponding to one of the 3 Guardian classes. If you want to have all 3 event ghost shells, you’ll need to complete all 3 quests. Bungie has not yet revealed what the quests entail.

The ghost shells showcase the animals associated with each class

New Eververse content: The in-game shop Eververse will be equipped with all sorts of new, themed items such as new gestures or universal ornaments, in line with the Guardian Games. There will also be two new ships and sparrows.

Almost everything can be purchased during the event with Glimmer, the in-game currency. Only one single finisher will be available exclusively for Silver (real money currency).

The new ship will probably also be available for Glimmer

By the way: All weekly and repeatable “Guardian Games” bounties will also grant Glimmer, among other rewards.

What do you think of the new spring event? Are you joining the Guardian Games? Or are you completely indifferent? By the way, next season could already see a fight against the Darkness: Destiny 2: A major threat comes faster than expected – Already next season?

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CoD Warzone: The new update finally brings back Trios – Duos as a surprise

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Call of Duty: Warzone brought back the requested trio mode with a playlist update on April 17. But that’s not all. A long-awaited duo mode finally came to the battle royale as well.

What is happening in the Warzone? The creators of Call of Duty: Warzone added a new mode at the beginning of the week, which drew a lot of criticism. The special mode “Scopes and Shotguns” replaced the standard trio mode, and Infinity Ward already announced on Twitter that the normal trios would be back today.

Trios are back and bring Duos along – with a slight catch

With the playlist update, we not only got the trio mode back. There is also, for the first time, a mode that we can now start as a 2-player team without disadvantages – Plunder 2-player.

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Which modes are currently running in the Warzone? In total, we currently have the choice between 4 different modes, and for team sizes of 1 to 4 players, there is now something for everyone:

  • BR-4 player
  • BR-3 player
  • BR-Solo
  • Plunder 2-player

The developers are demonstrating once again that they are responding to the demands of the players. Just last week, the trio mode was replaced and was unavailable for a while. After loud criticism, the trio mode returned before the weekend.

This week, they tried something new with the special mode “Scopes and Shotguns”, which also ran as a trio. However, it did not receive much love from the players. Now the trio mode is back and brings us a duo mode as well. However, that duos are coming as a Plunder mode may not appeal to everyone.

Call fo Duty Modern Warfare Warzone plunder
In the Plunder mode, it’s about the cash and not so much about survival – Not everyone’s cup of tea.

What do the first reactions look like? Under the post with the announcement for the playlist update on Twitter, the problem with the constantly changing playlists becomes clear. Instead of being happy about the desired BR trio mode, many users are calling for the BR-2 player (April 17, 9 AM).

  • @Swagg: “They are trolling us with the Plunder Duos LOL”
  • @RaidAway: “Like for BR Duos” is the comment with the most likes under the post
  • @FullSendJacob: “We want normal Duos”

Additionally, many tweets are demanding “Shipment 24/7” or “Shoot the Ship” for the regular multiplayer of Modern Warfare.

  • @GreasyBaconTV: “Did they forget about multiplayer? The game we paid for?”
  • @Untitledmp: “Please, bring Shoot the Ship!”

Infinity Ward has faced criticism in the past for this. They say they listen to player feedback, but the modes that many active CoD soldiers want keep disappearing from the playlists.

Will this be improved? A further update of the playlist before the Double XP weekend is currently unlikely. The next change will probably not be until next Tuesday. At least we now have a duo mode in the game – the step to BR-2 players is now not far off.

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Valorant plans release for PC in summer – What about PS4 and Xbox One?

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The new shooter Valorant is expected to be released later this year. Find out when the release is planned and the status of a version for PS4 and Xbox One here.

Valorant this summer on PC: On the first weekend of April, the new shooter Valorant was presented with great hype on Twitch. In addition to many gameplay streams, there was also a long developer interview with the streamer Dr. Lupo. There, the developers confirmed that the PC release for Valorant is still planned for the summer despite the Corona crisis. 

At the presentation event for Valorant, where we from MeinMMO had the chance to test the game, the summer release was also described as “very likely”. The title has been in development for 6 years, and they are currently managing to work on it well from home. 

Valorant PC release
The PC release is set for summer

Will Valorant also come to PS4 and Xbox One?

What about a console release? So far, the developers have been rather vague about a possible release for PS4 and Xbox One.

In an interview with Twitch streamer “TimTheTatMan,” lead designer Trevor Romleski expressed: “Our focus is currently on the PC version. We are open to exploring new opportunities for other platforms, but at this point, we are concentrating on the PC platform.”

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In a conversation with Dr. Lupo, the developers also explained that there are currently no plans for console support. This also applies to a macOS version. A move towards consoles is possible in the future, but it seems unlikely to expect that too early.

Valorant Beta launch and registration – here’s how to join

When did the beta start? The closed beta of Valorant started on April 7, 2020, at 2:00 PM German time. Riot had previously stated that they wanted to keep the beta phase as short as possible. 

This is how the beta registration works: To participate in the beta, you need to create an account on the Riot homepage and link it to your Twitch account. Access to the beta can then be obtained through Twitch drops. We’ve comprehensively compiled everything about accessing the beta here.

The number of beta slots depends on server capacity, and game progress will not carry over to the final game. However, the developers explained in the Dr. Lupo interview that there will be a reward for beta participants.

Will there be an open beta? It is likely that it will remain a closed beta. According to the developers, an open beta is rather unlikely.

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What is Valorant’s gameplay like?

This is Valorant: Valorant is a free-to-play shooter that is overall reminiscent of tactical shooters like Counter-Strike. At the same time, it has elements of a hero shooter: There are various characters, each bringing their own abilities. Many streamers have expressed their enthusiasm. You can get a small impression here:

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At Dr. Lupo, the developers confirmed that there will be ten different “agents” available at the start of the closed beta. This will be accompanied by four maps. Both contents are expected to be expanded after the release; however, there will not be new weapons initially. 

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Riot Games buys nearly finished sandbox RPG – Will it be the next big thing?

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Riot Games, the developer of League of Legends, announced several new games in 2019. Now a sandbox RPG is joining the portfolio. The studio has acquired the development team behind Hytale.

Which company did Riot acquire? Hypixel Studios is a company made up of former Minecraft modders, currently working on their own co-op RPG called Hytale.

Hytale already garnered a lot of attention with a trailer in early 2019. It has since been viewed over 55 million times (as of April 16, 2020). The game is heavily inspired by Minecraft but aims to improve upon certain aspects.

Now Riot Games has acquired the company but allows it to continue operating as an independent studio. The developers plan to push forward the co-op RPG as intended and improve it with the help of a strong partner.

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The trailer for Hytale, a co-op RPG that now belongs to Riot Games.

Will Hytale be the next big sandbox game?

What is behind Hytale? Hytale is a game in “block graphics” where you can break down and rebuild almost any block. This allows you to create houses, cities, and entire worlds according to your wishes.

The game is supposed to offer PvE and PvP servers at release, so that all types of players can enjoy themselves. It is also expected to include more character customization, more story, and generally more features than Minecraft.

Work on the co-op RPG began as early as 2015:

  • At that time, the studio consisted of only 2 employees
  • Currently, more than 40 developers are working on the game
  • According to the FAQ regarding the acquisition, more developers are to be hired after the acquisition. Currently, there are 20 job postings for the office in Northern Ireland.

How far along is the game? On YouTube, you can find various gameplay and information about Hytale. The developers also regularly share updates about it.

The sandbox RPG is expected to be released in a playable version by 2021. Whether it will be a full release or early access is currently unknown. You can currently sign up for a beta phase on the official site.

Hytale sword making
In Hytale, the RPG character is more in focus, here while crafting their own weapons.

What influence does Riot have? As the developers stated, work on Hytale will continue as usual. The studios operate separately from each other, even though the leadership positions are filled by people from both Riot Games and Hypixel Studios.

The studio behind the new RPG wants to benefit particularly from Riot’s experience, which is also to be passed on to the employees.

One reason for the acquisition was reportedly the increased pressure on the small development studio since the announcement of Hytale. Many have high expectations for the co-op RPG.

Riot is currently very active with new games

Riot Games was long known for just one game: League of Legends. In October 2019, they announced six more titles, including the card game Legends of Runeterra, which is set to be officially released soon, and the shooter Valorant.

Now another RPG is being added, even though the studio is not developing it themselves. The title should not be confused with Project F, the RPG that Riot is working on.

The acquisition of Hypixel Studios was not Riot Games’ first purchase. In 2016, Riot Games acquired the studio Radiant Entertainment, which published Stonehearth, a building game. Another title from the studio, Rising Thunder, was however discontinued.

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WoW Shadowlands finally brings playable High Elves, but not as a separate race

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The debate about playable High Elves has been as old as World of Warcraft itself. With Shadowlands, there is finally the possibility of creating High Elves – just not quite as players had wished.

How do the High Elves come in Shadowlands? With the upcoming expansion Shadowlands there will be a number of new customization options for player characters. Including for the Blood Elves of the Horde.

So far, these options cannot be tested in the Alpha of Shadowlands, but the data miners from wowhead have already found the new customizations. One of them is blue eyes for the Blood Elves:

WoW Shadowlands Blood Elves Eyes Wowhead
Some of the upcoming customizations from the game files. Image source: wowhead.

In addition to the eye options, wowhead also found body jewelry for female Blood Elves, which is still unconfirmed:

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Newly found, possible body jewelry of the Blood Elves. Image source: wowhead.

The problem with the “High Elves”

Are they really High Elves? That is a difficult question because ultimately, High Elves and Blood Elves are the same people, differing primarily only in eye color. The Blood Elves have green eyes because they are addicted to Fel magic.

In that sense: Yes, they are indeed High Elves. They would just need to be played out as such for role-playing purposes. For players who are not interested in the lore, they are simply Blood Elves with blue eyes, just like those with golden eyes existed before.

This could lead to trouble: High Elves have been a long-standing demand from players. In a poll we conducted back in 2017, High Elves were the most desired race by MeinMMO readers.

However, according to the story, they belong to the Alliance – not the Horde, as is currently the case. Since they gained popularity in Warcraft 3, they have been allies of the Humans and only after their expulsion did they join the Horde as Blood Elves.

As early as 2018, Game Director Ion Hazzikostas said: Anyone who wants to play High Elves should go to the Horde. This already caused trouble back then, and the new decision has sparked the debate once again. Shortly after the discovery by wowhead, many threads emerged in the official forum, some of which had more than 786 responses.

Players cannot understand why the developers do not simply introduce High Elves as a playable race for the Alliance despite the strong demand. Similar frustration occurred with the introduction of Void Elves as an allied race in WoW: Legion.

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Before Alleria became a Void Elf, players hoped for High Elves as a race through her.

The sentiment is already heated, as the new possibility to give Blood Elves a darker skin tone has also led to disputes. It remains to be seen whether the anger will dissipate or escalate.

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In GTA Online you now earn a lot of money with grass, but only for a short time

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The new event week in GTA Online has started and brings strong bonuses for the bikers among you. A lot of money awaits you here.

What’s happening? A new event week has started in GTA Online, activating attractive bonuses for you. There are now double GTA dollars and RP for contact missions and selling grass.

We show you how to make the most of this week and earn a lot of money.

You can earn a lot of cash until April 23

First of all, you will generally receive a large login bonus for logging in in April 2020. With these additional bonuses, you now fill your bank account:

Selling grass: If you own a biker business with a hemp plantation, you will now earn double the money when selling the finished product. This is really worth it if you take advantage of this all week. While waiting for the goods to be completed, you can engage in contact missions.

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Bikers are making big money this week

Contact missions: You can find the contact missions through the options menu of GTA Online. Just start missions like “A Job for a Titan” and earn a lot of green bills. The bonus of double GTA dollars and RP applies to ALL contact missions.

Time Trials: This week, the Time Trial Up-n-Atom is active and grants you a quick 101,000 GTA dollars in less than two minutes. If you own one of the fastest cars from GTA Online, you can easily grab the cash.

Time Trial for RC Bandito: Until next Thursday, another time trial is active, but it’s specifically for the small remote-controlled RC Banditos. Here, at the Time Trial “Davis Quartz”, another 101,000 GTA dollars awaits.

Triple GTA dollars: In the game mode “Keep the Pace”, you even receive triple money and RP rewards.

We show you here 12 ways to earn a lot of money in GTA Online in 2020.

These are the current offers

If you want to spend your hard-earned money right away, you can do so effectively with strong offers.

Offers:

  • 50% off on hemp plantations + upgrades
  • 50% off on green tire smoke
  • 70% off on vehicle upgrades at Benny’s
  • 60% off on the Zentorno
  • 60% off on the Ardent
  • 40% off on the Tyrant
  • 40% off on the Hydra

On the podium in the casino, you currently find the Pariah, one of the fastest sports cars from GTA Online. With a specific spinning method at the lucky wheel, you are allegedly supposed to be able to win the car easily.

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Destiny 2 offers a replacement for the Olympics – lets you duel in Guardian games

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Next week, the Guardian Games will start in Destiny 2. A first trailer sets the mood for the event, reminiscent of the Olympic Games. Additionally, a new Exotic awaits you.

What are the Guardian Games? The roadmap for Season 10 revealed that the Guardian Games will start on April 21. This is a free event in which the different classes from Destiny 2 will compete against each other.

Initial details about the event were provided in a leak that revealed much about the process and rewards.

However, an official trailer has now been released, which has a special atmosphere and shows first gameplay of the new weapon.

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Trailer resembles Olympic Games, but what exactly is happening?

What happens during the Guardian Games? The event runs from April 21 to May 11, and the three classes will compete. According to the leak, there will be better daily rewards if your class performs better.

There are supposed to be various activities, including the Verdant Forest, which was introduced last year with the Glimmering.

How ‘Olympic’ will it be? The trailer places significant emphasis on a good staging, intentionally reminiscent of the Olympic Games. Judges, a parade of classes, and even the event logo evoke the typical rings.

However, you will likely not be competing in disciplines such as running, long jump, or shot put, but rather in loot runs or resource donations.

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Screenshot of the new reward “Heir Apparent” from the trailer.

What rewards await? In the trailer, you’ll see the new exotic machine gun “Heir Apparent” in action starting at second 17. This MG was previously discovered in a leak and detailed.

Additionally, there will be further rewards in the form of cosmetics like Sparrows and ships. Some of these will be free, while others must be purchased in the Eververse.

A class is already favored for the event. We recommend a build that allows you to successfully tackle even the toughest content as a Hunter solo.

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Rainbow Six: Siege – Kämpft in der GSA League um 30.000 Euro Preisgeld

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Ubisoft has announced a new e-sports league in Rainbow Six: Siege for the DACH region with the GSA League 2020. The kickoff is on April 25, 2020, with the qualifiers open to all teams from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Eight teams, 14 match days, more than 30,000 Euros in prize money – that is the Rainbow Six: Siege GSA League 2020. The new e-sports league under the auspices of Ubisoft replaces the known GSA Nationals and brings the best RS: Siege players from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland to a virtual table.

All info about the GSA League 2020 at a glance

Open to Everyone: The Open Qualifiers of the GSA League 2020

A total of eight teams compete in a closed league system with home and away rounds and subsequent playoffs to determine the best RS: Siege team in the DACH region. The twist: While Ubisoft invites six teams directly to the league, two teams can qualify for regular league matches through the so-called Open Qualifiers.

Teams from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland can now register on the official GSA League website for the four qualifier matches. These matches operate on a best-of-one elimination principle. The dates for the qualifier matches, which take place at 6:00 PM German time, are as follows:

The eight best teams of these qualifiers reach the qualifier playoffs, where two finalists are determined through best-of-three matches. The latter will then receive the two remaining spots in the GSA League. The qualifier playoffs will take place on May 3, 2020, at 3 PM.

The point system chosen for the qualifiers is intended to ensure, according to Ubisoft, that the individual results of the played matches play a role in the progress of the tournament tree in addition to the win-loss ratio. The organizers aim to reward consistency.

GSA League 2020: Online Broadcasts for Rainbow Six Fans

The actual GSA League 2020 begins on May 14, 2020, after the completion of the qualifiers with the six wildcard teams and the two teams that qualified for league matches in the qualifier playoffs. The prize pool of the league includes a sum of more than 30,000 Euros.

Ubisoft aims to promote the e-sport of Rainbow Six: Siege in the DACH region with the GSA League, which is why the organizer wants to integrate the league into the regional and international e-sport program of the shooter. Therefore, RS: Siege fans will also benefit greatly: You can watch all the games of the league live and for free via Twitch stream.

GameStar and MeinMMO are media partners for this year’s league for Rainbow Six: Siege in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. We will regularly report on our websites and channels about the league, matches, and teams in the coming weeks and months.
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Fallout 76: Here’s how to build the weapon you’ve been waiting for since Fallout 3

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The great Wastelanders update has brought numerous changes to Fallout 76 . One of them is a weapon that fans of the series and the game have been waiting for quite some time. We’ll tell you how to get the bow and what it can do.

What kind of weapon is it? The bow is actually a rather simple weapon. It shoots arrows like a crossbow and can be customized and improved with various mods. Nevertheless, it holds a special place.

Because the bow has been promised to Fallout fans since before Fallout 3 (2008), but was never officially included in the game. Now, the long wait in Fallout 76 has come to an end.

Bows in Fallout 76 – crafting and using

What types of bows are there? The basic version of the bow is the simple bow. It requires few materials to craft, and the blueprint can be easily found or purchased.

The stronger version is the compound bow, which you will only get once you achieve the highest trust rank with one of the two new factions, Settlers or Raiders.

Note that you can only use bows when you are not wearing power armor.

Where can I find the blueprints? There are two ways to obtain the blueprints for the bow:

  • You can buy it for between 245 and 300 caps from the vendor (Sunny in Foundation sells it for about that price)
  • or you can complete the quest “The Elusive Crane,” one of the first quests in the new update
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The blueprint at the vendor Sunny.

You will receive the compound bow later, once you have gathered enough reputation with the factions. You will find its blueprint at the respective vendors: Sunny with the Settlers or Ae-Ri with the Raiders.

How do I craft a bow and arrows? To craft the bow, you will need a varying amount of raw materials depending on the level. You can craft it at the weapons workbench under “mechanical weapons.” Generally, you will need:

Fallout 76 Bow Workbench
This is what the bow costs at the highest level.

For the more difficult-to-obtain materials, we have linked the guides directly to the respective raw material. You craft arrows like any ammunition at the crafting bench. However, make sure to actually craft “arrows” and not “crossbow bolts.”

New perks and mods for the bow

What new perks are there? There are several new perks for the bow that are specifically designed for the new weapon. You will find them under the S.P.E.C.I.A.L. value Perception. The new perks are:

  • Archer – Increases damage with bows and crossbows by 10% per rank (3 ranks)
  • Professional Archer – Increases damage with bows and crossbows by 10% per rank (3 ranks)
  • Master Archer – Increases damage with bows and crossbows by 10% per rank (3 ranks)
  • Bow Out – Bows and crossbows ignore 12% armor, and there is a 3% chance to stagger the opponent (3 ranks)
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The new bow perks.

If you want to create a bow build, you can find a complete list of all perks in Fallout 76 and what they do.

How do I modify the bow? The bow has similar mods to any weapon, such as scopes, but also special bonuses. You can craft arrows that have effects like freezing or exploding.

At the moment, players are finding more and more mods, and we cannot yet provide a complete list. It is best to keep an eye out for recipes with the vendors or dismantle your bows for a chance to unlock new mods.

What makes the bow so interesting?

Originally, bows were supposed to make their way into the game much earlier. Van Buren, the project that was originally intended to become Fallout 3 (2003) but was abandoned for financial reasons, was supposed to introduce the bow as a weapon for the first time.

Subsequently, a compound bow was planned to be a weapon for the Fallout 4 DLC “Far Harbor,” but it also did not make it into the game. It could only be played through an unofficial mod.

Fallout 76 was also supposed to receive the bow earlier according to findings from data miners, but it is only now receiving it with the free Wastelanders update.

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Destiny 2: With this build you can tackle even the hardest content solo

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This is enough to melt even champions and bosses in seconds.

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Watch the solo build in action on Grandmaster difficulty

However, the build still has an ace up its sleeve, because even if invisibility and insane damage aren’t enough, you heal with every melee kill, and the mods grant you an overshield when picking up the Warmind Cells that recharge automatically. By the way, the cells appear through your Arc abilities even without a Seventh Seraph weapon.

In summary, your playstyle looks like this:

  • Shot with the shotgun
  • Melee
  • Dodge
  • Pick up Warmind Cell

Repeat the process until you have forced the Nightfall boss to its knees. Your buffs stack automatically and last for up to 20 seconds. More than enough time to withdraw and take a break from the action if necessary.

The solo build is explicitly designed for endgame and the toughest difficulty levels. Of course, you can also take teammates with you and tackle the Crucible as a team. Which build the most famous Destiny player uses, we might not find out, as he has announced a break.

In Destiny 2, the highest level of the Crucible can push players to their limits. We present to you a Hunter build with which you can master this top activity alone while being both aggressive and secure.

What kind of build is it? Recently, Destiny 2 introduced the ultimate challenge for Nightfalls: the Grandmaster difficulty. We are taking this opportunity to present you an endgame build that allows you to complete the currently highest Nightfall level alone, and you will be well-prepared to start from April 21.

This build focuses on the combination of insane melee damage and invisibility to be ignored by PvE enemies. Here, you can find out what you need for the solo build and how to ideally play the hidden killer with the strong strike.

Here’s what you need for the build: We list all components for the build along with their locations:

The Assassin’s Hood is the main component of this build

Avoid using the commonly favored Hunter Exotic Handshake of the Liar, as you will take too much damage in the highest Nightfall levels. The invisibility from the recently buffed Assassin’s Hood is invaluable. You can further customize the build or enhance it with known powerful mods.

These mods make the build even stronger:

  • “Global Reach” mod (Seraph Tower event)
  • “Thunder Coil” mod (artifact modification)
  • “Modular Blitz” mod (Seraph Tower event)

Solo the Nightfall: Conquer Grandmaster Crucible

This is how you play the solo killer: The build relies entirely on stealth, so on invisibility. This is very important at the highest levels of the Crucible, as you will be defeated after just a few hits. Once in the shadows, almost all enemies forget that you were standing right in front of them – this is essentially your “Get Out of Jail Free” card.

To trigger the saving invisibility, you only need a melee kill or finisher. Fortunately, all skills of the chosen Arcstrider are geared towards strong melee hits.

With the abilities and combined with the mods, your strikes become increasingly powerful and can one-shot almost any enemy. How powerful you are is shown by this calculation:

  • Double-Punch +
  • Thunder Coil +
  • Combo Strike (Way of the Warrior)

resulting in a massive 1,743% extra damage in melee.

This is enough to melt even champions and bosses in seconds.

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Watch the solo build in action on Grandmaster difficulty

However, the build still has an ace up its sleeve, because even if invisibility and insane damage aren’t enough, you heal with every melee kill, and the mods grant you an overshield when picking up the Warmind Cells that recharge automatically. By the way, the cells appear through your Arc abilities even without a Seventh Seraph weapon.

In summary, your playstyle looks like this:

  • Shot with the shotgun
  • Melee
  • Dodge
  • Pick up Warmind Cell

Repeat the process until you have forced the Nightfall boss to its knees. Your buffs stack automatically and last for up to 20 seconds. More than enough time to withdraw and take a break from the action if necessary.

The solo build is explicitly designed for endgame and the toughest difficulty levels. Of course, you can also take teammates with you and tackle the Crucible as a team. Which build the most famous Destiny player uses, we might not find out, as he has announced a break.

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What race of ESO are you? Join our quiz

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The MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) has ten races, all of which are different. Find out in our quiz which race you are most similar to.

What is this about? The Elder Scrolls Online has a wide variety of races. Are you the cunning Khajiit who roams around in search of moon sugar? Or are you a rugged Nord, hardened by your harsh life and in search of a mug of cold beer?

The 10 races in ESO are very different and are also differently popular among you MeinMMO readers, as our ranking shows. But which of the races matches you personally the most? Find out in our quiz.

How does the quiz work? You will be asked 10 questions one after the other, with different answer options. Choose the answer that best applies to you for each question. In the end, you will find out which race in ESO is most similar to you.

Please note that with each click you make, you finalize your answer. If you want to change a selection, you’ll need to restart the quiz. But now: Have fun!

By the way, if you have no idea about the alliances or don’t know which one is the right one, you should check out this quiz first. After all, it is the first question. You will get the answer in the linked post.

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What is your result? Did you expect a different race? Let us know in the comments!

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Pokémon GO: Community Day with Abra still in April – Bonuses and Attack known

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The Community Day with Abra in Pokémon GO now has an official start date. The event is set to take place later this month, which was canceled in March due to Corona.

When does the Community Day take place? On April 25, the Community Day will last a full 6 hours. On that Saturday, Abra will be in the spotlight and can be caught as Shiny for the first time.

Also, the exclusive move for Alakazam is known, and you will receive triple Stardust throughout the event.

Community Day in April with Abra – All Info

These are the event bonuses: To give you a clear overview of what will happen during the event, here we summarize:

  • Abra will also appear as Shiny for the first time and will be the center of the event
  • There will be triple Stardust for catching Pokémon
  • Bait lasts for 3 hours
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The Shiny family of Abra will be available for the first time

These adjustments are being made: The event seems specifically designed to be played perfectly from home. The item “Bait” will last for 3 hours instead of the Lures, as is usually the case during Community Days.

Data miners have already found a Special Research that can be purchased for €0.99. It is also supposed to revolve around Abra.

Why was the date postponed? Originally, the Community Day was supposed to take place in March. The Corona crisis disrupted everything and the event was postponed indefinitely. Now the rescheduling has been announced.

Alakazam learns Counter – What can the move do?

This is the exclusive move: According to Niantic, Alakazam will learn the fighting move “Counter” at the event. This is a fast move.

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Alakazam learns the fighting move Counter

What can Alakazam do with Counter? This move is not particularly advantageous for raids. Alakazam is a classic Psychic attacker. A fast move of Fighting type doesn’t bring much.

For PvP battles, it might provide Alakazam with a bit of variety. However, Alakazam doesn’t hold up well in battles and is therefore not really suitable for the PvP league. Other Pokémon dominate the tier lists there.

Is the move worth it? If you’re not collecting exclusive moves, you can do without this move. An Alakazam with a Psychic moveset is definitely better and more useful in raids.

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Finding Midas’ Golden Llama in Fortnite – This is the location

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In Fortnite: Battle Royale the Midas challenges are active. “Search for Midas’s golden llama between a junkyard, a gas station, and a campsite” is one of the challenges. We will show you the location.

What kind of task is this? This challenge is part of the Midas missions set. You can unlock a style variant for the Ghost or Shadow teams with this.

In the first week, you need to search for a golden llama. However, you will find it in a specific location that is not labeled on the map.

Location on the map:

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You will find the sought-after gold llama at the red marker

Location of the golden llama between junkyard, gas station, and campsite

This is not a marked place that you can easily find. Additionally, you need to search between a junkyard, a gas station, and a campsite.

Where should you search? You will find the junkyard west of Dirty Docks. This is the car graveyard, which is even one of the 55 landmarks.

The gas station in question is located east of Frenzy Farm and is guarded by henchmen. You will find the campsite southwest of Steamy Stacks. There is a camper bus located there.

In the middle of these 3 points, you will find a bridge. On the right side of the bridge, there is a small building. Inside there is Midas’s golden llama.

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In this small house, you will find Midas’s golden llama

What does completing this task yield? This mission is part of the first packet of the Midas challenges. Overall, you must have solved at least 18 tasks before you can assign your agents to the Ghost or Shadow teams. The skin is available through the Battle Pass. Have you not unlocked this skin yet? In our level guide, you will find some tips on how to level your Battle Pass to level 100 faster.

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The Division 2: TU9 is coming next week – Here are the main changes

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The Division 2 announced its next major update for upcoming Tuesday, April 21. Title Update 9 brings new momentum to the Exo economy. We explain the most important change.

Since the launch of the major expansion “Warlords of New York“, the creators of The Division 2 have been adjusting their new gear system. With TU9, the Exotics are now on the to-do list.

When will the update come? If everything goes smoothly, we will receive the next major update during the weekly maintenance on Tuesday, April 21 between 8 and 9 AM.

In the “State of the Game” from April 15, the developers already spoke extensively about the upcoming changes but mentioned that the current crisis situation and related work from home could still lead to delays. The patch notes are likely to be released on the Monday before the update.

Title Update 9 brings an “Exotic Workshop”

What is the most important innovation? As already announced, Division 2 with TU9 brings a new feature for the Exotics – a kind of Exotic workbench.

Here we can bring our old pre-Warlord Exos to the new max level 40 and make them interesting again for our current builds. But the new workbench can do even more. Exos with poor stats can be completely recreated and we can hope for a better roll.

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The new menu screen of the Exo workshop (Developer build) Source: Ubisoft

How does the new Exo workbench work? Nikki Kuppens, Senior Game Designer at Division 2 and responsible for weapons among other things, explained the function of the new workbench in the “SotG” in detail. It comes with 2 basic functions:

  1. Pre-Warlords-Exotics can be brought to level 40.
  2. Level-40 Exos can be rolled again.

To upgrade or re-roll the Exotics, you each need an “Exotic Component,” which you receive when dismantling Exotics. However, with TU9, the amount of Exo components we receive when dismantling Exotics decreases – from 2 to 1.

The Exo workbench will be introduced as part of the crafting workbench and works with Exo blueprints. The blueprints can be found right next to the workbench in Washington – Inaya sells them for a few credits.

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The old year 1 Exos become interesting again.

Important questions about the new Exo workbench

Can I improve Exos below level 30? The level of your Exos does not matter when upgrading. You can rummage through all the old Exos from your stash and see what you want to upgrade now.

Can I re-roll the Exos more often? Yes, each Exo can be rolled again as often as you want – as long as you can gather the required materials.

Can I upgrade these crazy editions Exotics? With the launch of Division 2, several special Exos were introduced that are only available for preorders or with special editions of the game:

  • Lullaby – Shotgun
  • Reckless – Rifle

Since release, there has been confusion about how to upgrade these pieces and what they even provide. Both weapons are likely excluded from the upgrade system, but you can loot the Exo weapons at level 40.

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The special Exo shotgun Lullaby will also be available at level 40 after TU9.

Can I lose God-Rolls through re-rolls? If you already have an attribute on an Exo as a God-Roll, but are not fully satisfied with it and decide on a re-roll, then the God-Roll that was previously on it will disappear as well.

When you chase an Exotic through the re-roll workbench, you are technically receiving a completely new item. With a bit of luck, you may have the God-Roll again, but basically, all the values of the item will be re-rolled.

General changes to the Exos

How strong will the found or crafted Exos be? The armor and weapons will receive a significant roll boost with TU9. Nikki Kuppens explained it as follows: Depending on the difficulty of the activities in which you earn loot, the values that are on the equipment fall within a certain range.

They have a strength classification, and the higher the strength level of the items, the higher the minimum values of the attributes on the items. This applies to all items and difficulty levels.

With TU9, this changes for the Exos. They will always belong to the highest strength level. Every time you find, craft, or re-roll an Exo, they will come with at least the highest minimum values for their attributes. The values can be better but never worse than the minimum value of the highest “loot tier” – no matter on which difficulty level you find them. Whether this is also the level at which the Exos come from the “Exo chests” was not mentioned.

What are the chances of getting a really strong Exo? According to Nikki Kuppens, just as high as for a “bad” one. There are no hidden mechanics that make the attributes of the Exos dependent on each other or higher probabilities for a low value.

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Almost full stats on an Exo look great, but the right attributes must also be present.

Should I react somehow now? Dismantle all Exos that you have duplicates of. The “Exotic Components” will have a more important role with TU9, but you will also get less. Before TU9 you get 2 components for dismantling, afterwards only 1. If you have duplicate Exos – scrap them and collect Exo components.

Until TU9, you should also not deliberately hunt for Exos, as these typically have better chances of a decent roll with the title update.

TU9 Highlight: Exo workshop – Along with many balance adjustments

What else does TU9 bring? We do not yet know exactly what is all included in the new update. The patch notes will probably come on Monday, one day before the update. We have known for a while that Division 2 is planning two updates for April and also roughly what is included. No changes are planned for the Dark Zone for TU 9, but the developers emphasize that they are working on further improvements.

There are still many balance changes and fixes coming into the game, but the most important point is the Exo workbench, which allows us to reuse beloved pieces from the first year. We will likely have to reassess our favorite items from year 2 after TU9. While we will get a few strong Exo buffs and reworks with the update, a few of the strongest items will probably be nerfed.

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CoD MW & Warzone: Why you should definitely sprint with a knife from now on

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It seems that with the last update for CoD: Modern Warfare and Call of Duty: Warzone there was a hidden change for the combat knife. This now provides you with a decisive advantage when speed is important.

Speed is important: Movement speed can often be crucial in online shooters like Modern Warfare. Those who move faster can secure a key position or loot earlier. Or just manage to duck behind cover before being hit by enemy fire.

In short: Those who are faster often gain a decisive advantage. This can determine life and death or even the outcome of the match.

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That’s why many have relied on pistols during sprinting: If you equip a pistol or a knife, you move faster than if you hold an assault rifle or LMG in your hands.

Light pistols like the X16 provided a slightly higher speed until recently, and you could also fire with them. That’s why many prefer them over the knife. But that might be changing now.

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That’s why the knife is worth it: With the update from April 14th, some changes were introduced to the game, but some were secret and not mentioned in the patch notes.

This likely includes an adjustment of the knife. Because up until then, you moved a bit faster with pistols while sprinting, but that has apparently changed now.

If you want to move faster, you should definitely try the knife. With it, you can use the tactical sprint not only twice as long as with pistols – you are also apparently a bit quicker.

The sprint speed comparison: The YouTuber Handler conducted some tests after the last update and came to the following conclusion:

  • In normal sprint (press the sprint button once), there is no noticeable difference in movement speed between pistols and knives.
  • With a knife, you can use the tactical sprint for 4 seconds. With a pistol, only for 2 seconds. The tactical sprint allows you to run faster (press the sprint button twice) than normal, but is time-limited.
  • If you use the tactical sprint (which basically everyone uses), you are definitely faster with a knife.

Here you can check out the exact details of Handler’s test in the video:

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CoD Warzone: The best weapons with setups – Meta in Mid-Season 5 / October 2022
von Maik Schneider

This is how you get the most out of knives and tactical sprint: You can refresh the tactical sprint while running by using the stim (up to 2 times). Use the item about 3 seconds after initiating the tactical sprint.

This makes the speed difference between pistols and knives even clearer. Here, too, you are faster with the knife – and this is even more noticeable than without the extra boost from this equipment item. Because here you can benefit multiple times from the longer tactical sprint of the knife, totaling 12 seconds with the knife instead of 6 with pistols.

The stim is an equipment item that you unlock at level 47 and can then equip as part of your loadouts. Stims take up the same slot as flashbangs or heart rate sensors. This resets the limited-use tactical sprint, and you can use it again right away.

There are other methods in Battle Royale that allow you to move quickly and skillfully across the map. You can find 3 tips to move better in Warzone and dodge bullets here.

Conclusion: If speed is crucial for you, then you are faster with the knife when using the tactical sprint. With the use of the stim, you are even faster.

So if you prefer a run&gun playstyle, play objective-based modes like Search&Destroy or just want to move a bit faster, you should definitely try the knife instead of the pistol. Especially on the numerous tight maps of the traditional multiplayer with their many cover options, you can potentially secure a decisive advantage more than once.

By the way, a new update came today and brought alongside the currently probably most popular trios mode also a surprise for Warzone. Are there secret changes in this update as well?

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