On Steam, a new shooter is currently thrilling its players with creative mods for your weapons. One rewards you with a larger magazine if you forgo sleep and play the game at night.
Which shooter is that? It’s called VOID/BREAKER and was released on August 19, 2025, on Steam. It is a pure single-player shooter, with no PvP or co-op – but it features roguelite elements and crazy weapon mods.
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VOID/BREAKER: Neuer SF-Shooter setzt auf verrückte Mods für eure Knarren, ist jetzt auf Steam erschienen
Homing ammunition for your weapon? Only with Motion Blur
What are mods? Modifiers (short mods) are special adjustments in video games – especially in shooters – that change how a weapon functions. They are not just simple upgrades like: “10% more damage”.
VOID/BREAKER specifically focuses on mods that can influence the gaming experience in unusual ways. Players share some of them under a now-deleted Reddit post with 16,000 likes on r/gaming. And their effects are truly creative:
The post by Reddit user Leonbacon showed a mod that enlarges your weapon’s magazine when you lower the game’s resolution (the screenshot can be seen here on Reddit)
UnsorryCanadian enthusiastically wrote: “You mean I get more frames AND more damage? I play at 640x480p, the resolution of the lord!” (Reddit)
A user found an “absolutely diabolical” mod that gives your weapon homing projectiles if you enable Motion Blur in the graphics options. (Reddit)
Another player found a mod that gave him more damage and a larger magazine between 12 and 6 o’clock (with the description: “Go to bed”). “Then I knew this was a special game,” he says on Reddit.
How is the shooter currently received? On Steam, 460 players have left a review so far, of which 94% are positive. The shooter is doing really well, even though it hasn’t reached so many players yet. The peak simultaneous players on Steam, according to steamdb.info, is at 1,086 players.
VOID/BREAKER is currently still in Early Access. So don’t expect a finished product, even though according to a Steam review it is “surprisingly stable and diverse for an Early Access game”. The game currently costs €16.19, and the standard price is €17.99.
The movies of Star Wars prove to be box office hits in most cases. However, there is one exception that fell short of expectations and caused issues during filming. George Lucas did not direct it but had an important tip.
Which film is it? In 2018, Solo: A Star Wars Story was released, which deals with the smuggler Han Solo. The film tells the story of events that take place 14 years before Episode 4, showing us a younger Solo.
Even back then, he was a rebellious character who joins a group of smugglers. There he also meets his later best buddy Chewbacca, who is already a proud 190 years old – you wouldn’t guess it.
George Lucas had nothing to do with the film initially, as he had sold the complete rights to his space saga to Disney in 2012. Thus, production began with directors Chris Miller and Phil Lord, who had previously directed the popular LEGO Movie.
However, problems soon arose: Miller and Lord were unexpectedly fired just weeks before the end of filming. Creative differences were cited as the reason. According to a report from The Hollywood Reporter, especially producer Kathleen Kennedy (Jurassic Park) and screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan (Indiana Jones) were unhappy with how the film was progressing.
Instead of Miller and Lord, Hollywood veteran Ron Howard took over the direction. However, before he started working on the film, he reached out to George Lucas with a request.
The beginnings of Han Solo in the trailer of Solo: A Star Wars Story
The Philosophy of Star Wars
Who is Ron Howard? The director has been successfully working as a director in Hollywood since the early 80s. Over the years, he has directed films like A Beautiful Mind, Apollo 13, and Rush.
In Hollywood, he is known as a director who completes his projects diligently and cleanly, without causing major problems. Perhaps that is why Kathleen Kennedy chose him.
Moreover, Ron Howard and George Lucas have known each other since the 70s. In 1973, Howard starred as a young man in American Grafitti – George Lucas’s second feature film, which he made before Star Wars.
Howard knew he could ask his old friend for advice. In a conversation with Vulture, he recounted:
I once spoke to him (Lucas) early on when I was thinking about doing it. He wasn’t actively involved in the films, but he said, “Just don’t forget – it’s for 12-year-old boys.”
Ron Howard
What did the advice mean? Essentially, Lucas summarized the philosophy of Star Wars with that. The saga has always been a playful fairy tale aimed at children, while also entertaining adults at best. Despite the seriousness surrounding the rebellion against an empire, a certain lightness has always been present. That made the early films so successful and still popular today.
Howard took the advice to heart and got to work. He reviewed the already shot material and re-shot much of it. Thus, the film was completed. However, when it hit theaters, it was not the desired success despite all the effort.
How was the film received? Solo: A Star Wars Story was released on May 25, 2018, only a few months after Episode 8. Along with lukewarm reviews, which rate it at Rotten Tomatoes with 69%, Solo did not achieve the hoped-for success at the box office.
With a production budget of approximately 234 million euros, the film only made 335 million euros according to Box Office Mojo. While that sounds like a lot, it is not enough for success in Hollywood. There, the marketing costs must also be added to the actual production costs, typically at least the same amount again. Only when that amount is surpassed at the box office is a film considered successful.
The exact reason why Solo flopped cannot be definitively determined. Perhaps it was due to disappointed fans who lost faith in Disney after Episode 8. The regular news about the turbulent filming certainly didn’t help the film either.
Or Han Solo may not have been enough of a reason for some to go to the movies. What do you think about it? Did you see the film? Feel free to let us know in the comments. George Lucas, while the great mastermind behind Star Wars, initially did not believe that the film would be successful: George Lucas thought his most important film would be a flop
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Dragons play not only a titular role in Dungeons & Dragons, they are also incredibly powerful. Many of them have a significant impact on the multiverse. We have ranked the 5 most powerful among them.
How was this ranking created? We searched for the most dangerous and powerful dragons in Dungeons & Dragons and compiled the 5 we consider the most powerful. In doing so, we compared their strength, power, influence, and age, as well as taking into account important deeds and events.
Here comes our ranking of the 5 most powerful dragons from Dungeons & Dragons. Is one missing or do you see it differently? Let us know in the comments!
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Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves – Second Official Trailer for the Movie
Rank 5: Iymrith
Iymrith
Let’s start with Rank 5: Iymrith is a blue, chromatic dragon whose intelligence and knack for political maneuvering are hard to surpass. She is also a gifted sorceress and is known as the creator of the enchanted dragon hoard.
She frequently disguises herself as a giant, which allows her to delve deep into the political web of the storm giants and manipulate the populace from within. Her extraordinary intelligence and her social and political skills culminate in a very high charisma, allowing her to always achieve what she sets out to do.
She seeks to become a goddess and will stop at nothing to achieve it – fortunately, she has not succeeded yet. Magical traps, illusions, and ancient rituals are her strengths, making her a formidable opponent even among legends.
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MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz has thoroughly played WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers on Steam with great pleasure and only afterwards realized that the Soulslike is sitting at just 50 percent positive on Steam. Anyone who is misled by this misses out on a really great game in the style of Dark Souls.
What makes a good Soulslike? The term is well-known for describing games that follow the formula established by FromSoftware with Demon’s Souls and Dark Souls and has been refined ever since.
A good Soulslike orients itself to this formula and the strengths of Dark Souls and Co., but also finds its own identity. For me personally, the most important factors are:
a powerful, responsive third-person combat system with active blocks and parries, as well as counters and weak point attacks (e.g., from behind), that feel satisfying
well-designed world sections that reward exploration and are cleverly interconnected (e.g., by shortcuts to distant “bonfires”)
varied and challenging boss fights that remain memorable due to the battleground, music, and special mechanics
a motivating character progression that allows for different play styles and builds to be experimented with
a player experience that is as perfectly aligned to a difficulty level as possible, influenced by optional factors such as certain builds, summonable helpers, and the like
optional challenges targeted specifically at experienced Souls players
Some of my favorite Soulslikes so far that managed to embody many of these factors particularly well (and are not from FromSoftware) include Lies of P, the Nioh series, both Lords of the Fallen, the “The Surge” series, and – as lighter variants of the Soulslike genre – both Star Wars Jedi titles Survivor and Fallen Order.
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Wuchang: Fallen Feathers – New Action RPG from China Shows Boss Fight and Release Date
Poorly rated newcomer surpasses all
My new favorite game from this Soulslike genre, which is not from FromSoftware, is WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers released on July 24, 2025, but that may surprise some who have only seen the current rating of the game on Steam. Only 50 percent of the over 38,300 reviews are positive.
Various current negative reviews, on the other hand, refer to the developers having made small adjustments to NPC behavior and the story lately, causing some human bosses to no longer be able to be defeated definitively. Personally, I didn’t notice any of the points mentioned in the reviews negatively.
The gameplay qualities of WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers, on the other hand, receive little criticism. On the contrary. Many players in positive reviews express that they are having a great time with the Soulslike and even rate it as “Game of the Year”.
I can’t completely agree with that – the RPG genre this year has been too strong with hits like Clair Obscure: Expedition 33 or Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 -, but I must say: WUCHANG is great and from my perspective is even the currently best Soulslike not made by FromSoftware.
Longswords, twin blades, spears, axes, one-handed swords – in WUCHANG you can easily try out all weapon types.
Better well copied than poorly reinvented
The greatest highlight of WUCHANG in my view is the world design. The way the individual sections are interconnected and how much one can actually discover while exploring does not have to hide behind the best of the best (like a Dark Souls). Here, all the Soulslikes mentioned above pale in comparison.
However, you can also notice in some boss designs that WUCHANG took a lot of inspiration from the competition regarding certain attack maneuvers. This can be criticized, but it takes place at such a high level that I still had a lot of fun in many of the battles.
Video Recommendation: YouTuber JACK FROMSOFT beautifully showcases some of the design inspirations for the bosses in his entertaining video review on YouTube, but has also crowned WUCHANG as his current Game of the Year.
The staging is also sometimes absolutely stunning. For example, on the way to the final boss, a piece of music plays that perfectly underscores the atmosphere of the area and should give some goosebumps.
Maximum freedom
The fact that I had so much fun in the (boss) battles is also because I was able to build a character in WUCHANG that perfectly reflects my preferred play style: putting the enemy under aggressive pressure with two blades and quick attacks. Thanks to strong lifesteal synergy, I could even “tank” some bosses like that.
Another plus point (that many other Soulslikes should take note of in WUCHANG): The progression system for the various weapons is structured flexibly with its large talent tree, allowing you to easily respec and try out a wide variety of play styles. Colleague Ody has already praised this extensively in his play report.
In WUCHANG you will encounter humanoid foes, bestial monsters, and grumpy demons.
To top it all off, WUCHANG has found a – for my personal feeling – wonderful balance regarding difficulty. The game is not a walk in the park and is always pleasantly challenging, but never unfairly hard.
The penalties for dying are not as harsh as in many other Souls games, as you are allowed to keep part of the experience points you’ve farmed. And there is often a quickly reachable resurrection point near the boss arena.
That was something that the developers of Lies of P did not manage as well at launch in my opinion. There was significantly greater frustration potential, which the devs eventually resolved – rather inelegantly, but effectively – with the introduction of new difficulty levels. This enhances newcomer friendliness but gives points off in the Soulslike rating.
Don’t let the numbers fool you
Long story short: Anyone who only looks at the current numbers on Steam, for example, and is deterred by them is missing out on what I believe is the best Soulslike on the market that is not made by FromSoftware.
If in doubt, simply subscribe to a month of Game Pass and secure access to WUCHANG. My playthrough took about 35 hours, so you won’t face a giant chunk like Elden Ring.
In the hell hordes of Diablo 4, you defeat waves of monsters to collect Ether and ultimately claim loot. The sudden spawning of a bunch of treasure goblins in between is currently causing surprise. However, this is actually a new feature in Season 10.
Season 10 starts in Diablo 4on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, and is called “Hellish Chaos”. In addition to new Chaos-uniques and Chaos powers, the chaos also runs through various activities. Players can already test the season now on the PTR on PC via Battle.net – and it was there that a user stumbled upon a very special wave of treasure goblins.
Where did the many goblins appear?On Reddit, the user Angren1991 posted two screenshots from the hell hordes. Visible are a wave of so-called “Ether Goblins”. In one image, there are 12 goblins fighting simultaneously, according to his comment, there were over 50 running out of the portals.
His conclusion in the post: “You can have goblin rifts in the NEW hell hordes on the PTR for Season 10. I got about 400 Ether from the goblin rifts – and that with a really slow build. Fantastic change, the hell hordes will be really juicy with Season 10.”
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The hell hordes are getting an upgrade in Season 10:
Chaos monsters and occasional chaos waves are set to shake up your runs.
The selectable gifts between waves are being revamped to feel more valuable and rewarding.
At the end, you can choose to fight the boss “Bartuc, the Blood Warlord” instead of the Cruel Council.
So far, many players criticized that hell horde runs were “wasted” when no waves with hellflowers appeared – simply because too little Ether was collected. With the new chaos features and revamped gifts, Blizzard aims to address this issue.
In the comments, players praise the new chaos waves. Angren1991 says they provide variety and are just fun. Pulczuk adds: “Season 10 looks like a lot of fun.” And kanrad jokes: “You really have to mess up to not come out of the run with tons of Ether after the rework.”
“In the chaos waves, there are many different combinations to discover and master. Dodge deadly projectiles from chaos portals, kill an angry hell wyrm, or hunt unpredictable ether goblins. Chaos awaits!“
In addition to the ether goblins in the hell hordes, the new chaos uniques are also well received by the community. Systems designer Aislyn Hall promised in the “Sanctuary Sitdown” on the official Discord that Season 10 would be “absolutely wild” – even challenging players to “destroy” the season with the new items. You can learn more about the uniques here: Season 10 brings many new uniques to Diablo 4, but not as you think
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The race for the World First kill of Dimensius in World of Warcraft is over. The winners are once again from the USA.
In the last two weeks, the so-called “World First Race” took place in World of Warcraft. It’s about which guild can defeat the current end boss of the game on the highest difficulty (mythic) first. In the deep Sunday night our time, the American guild Liquid managed to secure the victory. Thus, the race for first place is over – and Dimensius has been defeated.
You can see the cinematic for the next expansion here:
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WoW Midnight – The opening cinematic of the new addon shows the attack on Silvermoon
How difficult was the fight? Dimensius was clearly one of the tougher end bosses. This can be seen alone from the number of necessary pulls that were needed to defeat him. Team Liquid had to run against the boss a whopping 384 times to ultimately defeat him. Over 200 attempts alone were spent just to reach the final phase of the fight.
This is also because Dimensius is a boss with extremely many abilities that can lead to defeat on mythic difficulty with even the smallest mistake.
You can see the kill here, starting from 07:50:50 the final phase of the fight begins:
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How close was the victory? The race was extremely close. The competing guild Echo and Team Liquid regularly outdid each other in progress. Twice, Echo even narrowly missed out on victory, as they were able to bring Dimensius below 1% before ultimately succumbing to the Void Lord.
For the viewers, the race was therefore extremely exciting, even though the fight with 384 pulls repeated several times. Those interested in the progress and the race were offered a lot of excitement – and fans of Team Liquid were ultimately rewarded with their guild’s victory.
Liquid wins the entire expansion: Team Liquid not only succeeded in defeating Dimensius and the Manaforge Omega, but they also secured the overall victory in the entire expansion The War Within. Team Liquid was able to win in all three raid tiers, namely the Palace of Nerub’ar, the Liberation of Lorenhall, and the Manaforge Omega. This is a first for Team Liquid.
Did you follow the race for the World First kill in World of Warcraft? Did you cheer for Team Liquid or watch other guilds like Echo or Method? As raiding in The War Within comes to an end, fans can already look forward to the new raids in the next expansion Midnight. Because there, the addon starts with 3 raids right away.
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The role-playing game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is arguably the big surprise hit of the year. Many players were so thrilled that they started a new game right after their first run – but some have gone completely overboard.
What are the players doing? On Reddit, a player shared a rather special, uh, achievement on August 18: He completed the role-playing game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 a total of 33 times. Apparently, he did this in hopes of secret bonus content in “New Game+ 33.”
In the end, however, the player was disappointed: there was nothing new, no new secrets or cutscenes.
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 hinterlässt bei den Spielern eine Leere
Player advises others not to follow in his footsteps
In the comments, the player’s hope of being the first in the world to reach this milestone is dashed. Fans refer to a post from July in which a female player explained that she completed her NG+33 after exactly 333.3 hours. Initially, she wasn’t even sure if she wanted to buy the game at all.
Although she also found no new secrets, she did manage to level every weapon and every Picto in the entire game to level 33, rested 370 times at the camp without getting a “Game Over,” and collected tons of collectibles. Now she is done with the game – at least until a sequel or DLC.
In a comment under his YouTube video about the 33rd playthrough, the player explains that he also took about 300 hours – and that alongside work, despite some sharp comments on Reddit.
However, he advises others who want to take on this challenge against it: Had he known that nothing special is hidden in the 33rd playthrough, he probably wouldn’t have tried it, but curiosity simply got the better of him. Overall, it was a bit of a waste of time.
In his opinion, after the 5th New Game+, it really isn’t worth it anymore.
The MOBA shooter Deadlock has released its biggest update yet on Steam. However, the star of the update is someone else.
What is Deadlock? Deadlock is a MOBA shooter and the current big project from Valve on Steam. It is a mix of hero shooters like Overwatch or Marvel Rivals and MOBAs like DotA 2 or League of Legends. On August 18, 2025, the largest Deadlock update to date was released. The star of the patch? A cat.
Why do players love a cat so much? The cat doesn’t just sit around doing cat things, it plays with you when you use the right tools. A ball lying around is a great toy for the cat, just like a sniper laser that it chases, as Reddit user MrWhenXd found out.
Reddit user BboyIImpact commented what every Deadlock player was thinking: “This is real Deadlock content.” His comment received over 1,000 upvotes.
Another Reddit user named Westo6Besto9 wrote about small details like this: “You can tell that the people working on this game care a lot. I know it’s something small, but you only add stuff like that when you’re really passionate about it.”
In the video, you can see what Deadlock actually is:
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This is Deadlock – The new MOBA shooter from Valve
Major map changes and 6 new heroes are also part of the update
What’s new in the big update? The main menu of Deadlock has been changed into a base where you can roam around alone or with your friends and interact with certain things to, for example, search for a match or learn the basics of the game.
In this base, there is also a room with an enemy and allied hero to try out their abilities, as well as to play with the popular cat.
Furthermore, the map has been drastically adjusted. The different lanes now follow a theme. The green lane is more urban, featuring a nice park, while the yellow lane looks like a construction site. Additionally, the lighting has been adjusted to represent the streets of New York during a solar eclipse.
In addition to these changes, 6 new heroes are being added. They will not be released all at once, but will be chosen by the players. From Monday, August 25 to Friday, August 29, the last three heroes will be released. So far, the following have joined the roster: Mina, a vampire, Billy, a punk goat, and the Doorman, who can use doors like a portal gun.
In the ARPG Last Epoch, a new season has just started, attracting numerous players on Steam – but they may not stay long.
What kind of game is this? The PoE competitor Last Epoch launched its 3rd season on August 21, 2025. In Beneath Ancient Skies, players are taken into prehistoric jungles, hunting the deadly Rift Beast. In addition to new content, there are also a bunch of revisions, as you can see in the patch notes on the official site.
Last Epoch presents Season 3 in the action-packed trailer full of beasts
Decent ARPG or Hidden Gem?
How is Last Epoch doing at the moment? Currently, Last Epoch has nearly 65,000 simultaneous players on Steam. This is more than the combined competition from Diablo 4 and Path of Exile 1 and 2, which currently each sit at around 10 to 12,000 players.
These are just the numbers from Steam, where Diablo 4 has never been as strong as through its own launcher; nevertheless, Last Epoch is currently holding its own. After all, the ARPG saw a player increase of 1,415% with the season start, after averaging only about 2,600 people playing at the same time (via SteamDB).
How is the season received? The feedback for Season 3 has been mixed so far. 74% of the reviews submitted from August 21 to 23 are positive. Players particularly lament the lack of build diversity: Although Last Epoch theoretically offers numerous options, only a few builds are truly suited for the tougher content. Anyone wanting to play their favorite build or experiment will find little enjoyment.
Overall, Season 3 seems to change too little; one player bemoans that the developers would prefer to add colorful dinosaurs rather than address the fundamental issues of the game. For another player, however, too much is changing. They criticize the entire seasonal model: For one month, everything feels good, and in the next, you have a completely different game from what you originally paid for.
The positive comments range from “nice ARPG to keep me entertained until the next season of Diablo 4 or PoE” to “an utterly underrated hidden gem and actually much better than Diablo 4.”
Last Epoch seems to appeal primarily to players who find the extremely complex skill system of Path of Exile too much, yet also view Diablo as being too simple. Whether this is enough to establish the ARPG as a serious contender in the long term remains to be seen.
With the upcoming launch of Season 2 in Path of Exile 2, several players are likely to migrate again, and the boss will also be on board. MeinMMO asked him which class he will use to take down his enemies, and the answer was clear: The boss of Path of Exile 2 reveals which class he will play in Season 2.
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Hollow Knight Silksong is the most wanted game on Steam. After the release date was announced at gamescom 2025, several developers announced that they would be delaying their games.
What is Silksong? The indie metroidvania game Hollow Knight Silksong is the sequel to the first part and cult favorite Hollow Knight. It was first announced in 2019 as a DLC, but then the developers decided it should become its own game.
Since then, fans have eagerly awaited a release. At gamescom 2025, the release of Silksong was announced for September 4, 2025.
In the video you can see the reveal trailer for Hollow Knight Silksong:
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Hollow Knight Silksong – Xbox Game Pass Reveal Trailer
Several developers avoid Silksong
Which developers are delaying their games? The studio Panik Arcade is currently working on their roguelike game CloverPit, which was supposed to be released on September 3, 2025. In a blog post on Steam, the developers write: “Some of you may have already guessed the reason for the delay: Hollow Knight Silksong.” The new release for CloverPit is scheduled for September 26, 2025.
The team from Aeternum Game Studios wanted to release their new ambitious game, Aeterna Luctis, in September. Following the announcement of the release date for Silksong, the developers issued a statement on X. They stated that Aeterna Luctis will not be released until 2026. This allows Aeternum Game Studios to further refine their game while avoiding Silksong.
A Kickstarter project is also afraid of Silksong: Stomp and the Sword of Miracles was set to get a demo on August 29, 2025, to promote the Kickstarter campaign scheduled for September 12. The developer writes on bsky.com that he feels like a small crustacean that does not want to be eaten by the blue whale and postpones the demo to an unspecified date.
Why are developers delaying their games? Hollow Knight is the most wanted game on Steam and fans have been eagerly awaiting the release for years. It is therefore realistic that hundreds of thousands of players will rush to the Metroidvania upon launch, overlooking other new releases.
Especially for smaller indie games that do not have a huge budget for marketing, the time immediately after release is particularly important to be listed among the popular new releases on Steam and thus attract potential players. A developer had to learn this the hard way.
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8 years after the failed 3rd installment, a new entry in the strategy game series set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe has been announced with Dawn of War 4. The developers explain how they want to make fans’ hearts race.
8 years after the short-lived Dawn of War 3, fans are finally hoping for a worthy successor to the first part. In an interview with PC Gamer, the developers talked about where their priorities lie.
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Warhammer 40.000: Dawn of War 4 – Beloved RTS gets a sequel 8 years later
Fans just wanna have singleplayer campaigns?
And what do the fans want? According to Jan Theysen, the Creative Director and Game Director, it is primarily strong singleplayer campaigns. This is intended to be one of the major cornerstones of Dawn of War 4. After all, the studio is known for producing games with a strong narrative element.
The developers came to this conclusion after surveying players of their RTS Iron Harvest about the most important game modes: “By a large majority, it was singleplayer content and the campaign.”
And because the campaign is so important, there won’t just be one in Dawn of War 4: Instead, each of the 4 factions will get a dynamic campaign with optional missions, in which player decisions are also supposed to play a role.
Based on an initial calculation by our editor Benedict, this could mean 30-35 hours of gameplay, based on his experiences with the demo.
But even if the campaign isn’t your main concern, you shouldn’t feel shortchanged. Although King Art affirms that the focus is here, Senior Game Designer Elliott Verbiest also says: “Of course, we will also have multiplayer modes for those who want to play with or against their friends or other players.”
How about you? Would you rather immerse yourself in the campaign for hours or dive straight into the fray with your friends? Let us know in the comments.
The game Splitgate is one of the highest-rated free shooters on Steam. With over 90% positive reviews, it has gained many fans. As the player count continues to decline and the developers do not want to let the game die, they are making some changes.
What is Splitgate? Splitgate is a fast-paced multiplayer shooter set in a sci-fi environment and is characterized by its portal mechanics. With these portals, it is possible to surprise opponents from behind and hit them from seemingly impossible angles.
In the video, you can see the trailer for Splitgate:
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Splitgate Beta Season 1 Trailer
The developers are giving you all skins and leaving the servers to you
What is changing with Splitgate? The developers are removing the price tag for cosmetic items. Every skin you do not already own will be given to you for free. The battle pass will be removed, and you will also receive the skins included in it for free.
In addition to removing monetization, 1047 Games will release 14 new maps they have been working on recently.
Why are the players taking over the servers? Splitgate will be played on dedicated servers. Since these cost a lot of money, the developers have found a simple solution. Players will host the servers themselves, and other players can join via a server browser (Peer-To-Peer). It is important to note: Players’ servers will not support anti-cheat.
Why did the developers choose these steps? In a blog post on Steam, the developers announced that they can no longer bear the costs for Splitgate in the long run.
The developers understand how important it is for players to continue to be able to play their favorite titles. They directly reference the Stop Killing Games initiative by YouTuber Russ Scott, which aims to achieve just that.
The developer of the popular simulation game Stardew Valley on Steam has already engaged in several collaborations with other games. Now he reveals that he hasn’t made any money from it so far. Fans are shocked, but the developer reassures them.
What does the developer say? The developer Eric Barone, better known as ConcernedApe, has created one of the most famous simulation games with a loyal fanbase with Stardew Valley. After a collaboration with Terraria and Balatro, a new action is set to take place with another game: A collaboration with Infinity Nikki, starting on September 1, 2025.
ConcernedApe reported with a message on X, in which he shocked his player base. What they did not expect is that the developer has not made any money from the previous collaborations, nor with Infinity Nikki. But he doesn’t find that so bad and writes reassuringly: “That’s okay, I don’t want to make money from a collaboration.” (Source: X)
Here you can see the trailer for ConcernedApe’s Stardew Valley:
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Stardew Valley Trailer
His fans want him to get the money he deserves, but the developer does not take it too seriously
How do the players react to this information? In the comments under his post, fans of the game express shock that the developer does not charge any money for the collaborations.
@BonCinnabunny writes, “It’s a bit sad that you don’t benefit from it, but I’m so glad about the Stardew collaborations and the game in general” and also @ThornVTdragon thinks: “King, you deserve the money??? Get your cash, you earned it multiple times.”
But ConcernedApe simply replies: “Thank you, but it’s okay, I’ve made enough from the sale of the game.”
Why does ConcernedApe even engage in collaborations? In his original post, the developer names the real reason why he entered into collaborations with Terraria, Balatro, and now also Infinity Nikki, even though he no longer needs money.
The explanation is quite simple: “I only did them because I was a fan of the other games or because I really thought they would appeal to the players.” (Source: X)
The community celebrates the developer’s mindset, even though they would like him to earn some revenue:
@neekorianna: “You still deserve what you earn. <3 I hope you get at least something from future collaborations! I think the players would love to support you too.”
@Sidkidh: “If there were more people like you, things might not be so bad.”
@ChefNightshade: “You truly deserve this! You’ve helped so many of us by developing this game. You’ve given us a home, even though we feel so out of place in real life and feel like we don’t belong. Thank you for everything you’ve done and continue to do.”
MeinMMOs editor-in-chief Leya Jankowski interviewed Martin Hultberg from Sharkmob AB during gamescom 2025. Hultberg is the Narrative Director for the upcoming extraction shooter Exoborne. In the interview, he talked about the challenges of telling a story in a PvP-focused game.
What does the developer say about storytelling in PvP shooters? Hultberg explained that it is important for him that the narrative does not negatively impact the player experience. In his new shooter Exoborne, all events take place in an open world simultaneously.
It is therefore important that players do not unlock new plotlines when there is a risk of being killed by other players:
„This means that you are either frustrated, skip the story, or simply feel unfairly treated. The lesson with some of the narrative elements was, therefore, not to embed them too much in the PvP context. […] So if we are playing films and similar things, we don’t do that when you are at risk of PvP. We play that outside of it. That was an important point for us: to ensure that we do not interfere with the PvP experience.”
Hultberg stated that storytelling in PvP-focused games is the “complicated part“, not the creation of the story. One cannot simply interrupt players while they are playing, and therefore has no control over when and how players unlock certain content.
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Exoborne shows the gameplay of the shooter in the new trailer
The game world tells the story
How is the story told without interrupting PvP? Hultberg was involved in the development of The Division at Massive Entertainment. He explained that the so-called environmental storytelling is a lesson he took from that time. “These are those in-world clips of what has happened in the world. For example, mobile recordings, CCTV footage, and so on, that you can find and that tell a story.”
In Division, you could find and listen to audio recordings in this way, where people talked about their experiences. This often did not convey relevant information for progressing in the main story, but provided in-depth insights and background information about the events that changed the world situation.
However, the game was not interrupted during the audio recordings. You could continue to stroll through the map, fight enemies, and head to the next mission point without the game being interrupted or being helpless against gunfire.
What else is important for a story? According to Hultberg, the emotions experienced while engaging with a story are particularly significant: “A story should be about emotions. It should definitely provoke thoughts in the person consuming the story. Otherwise, it really does not serve a purpose.”
The Twitch streamer Hugo “LetsHugo” Goedert made a tour to gamescom 2025 and was able to do a favor for a family by taking a photo with a young fan.
LetsHugo is riding to gamescom on a longboard: The Twitch streamer LetsHugo has planned something very special for this year’s gamescom: He wants to ride to Cologne on a longboard – together with his Twitch audience. However, he is not taking the long way from his home in Madeira to Cologne, but from Trier.
However, the ride also has its downsides: Since LetsHugo’s location is streamed live, viewers constantly come up to him. At one point, the Twitch streamer even had to flee into a restaurant because he couldn’t be left alone.
However, a meeting with a young fan and a shared photo had very good consequences, not just for the fan, but also for the mother.
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“You saved me 100 euros”
How can LetsHugo save the family 100 euros? In front of the Cologne Cathedral, LetsHugo takes time to take selfies with some of his fans. A boy is there with his mother. He poses with the Twitch streamer, then the mother joins. She thanks him and says: “You saved me 100 euros for the gamescom” (Source: YouTube).
This refers to the fact that the mother no longer has to spend money on gamescom tickets. The prices for the tickets vary depending on the day and attendees. Roughly estimating the prices, it is quite likely that the mother, along with her son – who is obviously still a student and would thus be eligible for a discounted ticket – and possibly another companion would amount to around 100 euros in ticket costs.
Provided that the young fan only wanted to attend gamescom because of the Twitch streamer LetsHugo.
To make it less boring in the open world of World of Warcraft, Blizzard has found a solution that brings more action.
At gamescom 2025, the next expansion of World of Warcraft was revealed. In addition to some controversial discussions about the intro cinematic of Midnight, a lot of gameplay was shown. One announcement that got a bit lost was a new feature called “Prey.” This is likely to make your outdoor experience in Azeroth significantly more action-packed than before.
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WoW Midnight shows gameplay – All new features
What is this feature? At an NPC in Silvermoon, you can sign up for the Prey feature. You then go, more or less passively, hunting a special enemy. This could be a feared leader of the Amani trolls or an agent of the Void.
After you sign up, it can happen at any time during gameplay that you fall into an ambush – whether you’re finishing a quest, mining some ores, or casting your fishing line. Enemies can lurk and strike from ambush to blow out the life lights of Azeroth’s great champion.
This is somewhat reminiscent of the “Nemesis” enemies from the depths, who can also appear at any time and suddenly turn a simple fight into a sweaty affair.
Are there different difficulties? Yes, there are and they differ significantly in their impact. “Normal” is the introductory level. Here not much happens, and other characters can help if they happen to see you being attacked.
At the two higher difficulty levels, “Hard” and “Nightmare,” you will not only be attacked by stronger enemies, but you may also lose the support of your friends. In an ambush, you are often forced into a “duel,” where you have to take down the attacker without other characters being able to intervene. This means it’s down to your gear and your skill whether you can defeat these enemies or end up as prey yourself.
A hunt for prey usually does not consist of a single fight, but rather several incidents and tasks that are recorded in a new interface. The final battle is then against the chosen boss, from whom you must extinguish the virtual life lights.
What rewards are there? While there are no exact details released yet, Blizzard has already hinted at some of the rewards that will be available in the Prey feature.
There will primarily be cosmetic rewards. These include mounts, but also titles and special items for housing. How broad the range will be may also depend on how well the feature is received by the community.
There should also be a bit of character power, although you will need to work towards that. Whether this occurs in the form of particularly good gear or other advantages in the open world is still not entirely clear.
Why is Blizzard doing this? Currently, Blizzard is experimenting with several methods to make the open world of World of Warcraft a bit more challenging for everyone who enjoys being there. The Prey feature is one of these experiments, another one is what we will see in “Legion Remix.” There, there will be a “heroic” version of the world, where even ordinary enemies have affixes and fights are significantly more challenging.
Is the feature mandatory? No, it is not. Blizzard states that it is an “opt-in” feature, meaning you have to consciously activate it to be affected by ambushes during gameplay. So if you just want to farm some herbs or enjoy the story of the quests in peace, you don’t have to worry about elite enemies popping up from ambush every few minutes. However, if you enjoy the additional threat and want to find yourself in challenging fights (and want cool rewards), you will likely find your stay in the open world significantly more intense. More details about WoW Midnight can be found in our comprehensive overview of the expansion.
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It’s time for our MeinMMO format “MMORPG news in two minutes.” We summarize the most important news around the best genre in the world. Expecta successful sci-fi MMORPG, lots of info on Midnight, a new ESO tour, and more SWTOR fun for 0 money.
The highlights of the week:
The 22-year-old EVE Online, often referred to as the “prettiest Excel spreadsheet” due to its complexity, is apparently making more money now than it has in a long time. The info comes from the latest financial report from Pearl Abyss and nosygamer.blogspot.com. Specifically, it is said that the sci-fi MMORPG had its best quarter in Korea since the acquisition in October 2018. Overall, EVE is said to be looking back at its highest quarterly earnings since 2016.
In an interview with videogameschronicle.com, FFXIV Director Naoki Yoshida explained that they are currently working on getting Final Fantasy XIV and Final Fantasy XVI onto the Nintendo Switch 2. The discussions with Nintendo have been very positive so far, according to Yoshi-P.
The originally planned beta event for the elite specializations of GW2 had to be postponed due to technical issues. You can find the latest status on guildwars2.com.
But there is also good news from Tamriel: The new dungeons and update 47 have been released for PC/Mac. You can find the patch notes on forums.elderscrollsonline.com.
Throne and Liberty received update 2.24.0 on August 21, with nightmare mode for the Altar of Calanthia and the “Solisium Grand Morph” festival. You can find all details or patch notes on playthroneandliberty.com. Additionally, on the official website, you will also find a developer post about the creation of the new orb weapon.
Update 7.7.1 has been released for SWTOR, featuring Galactic Season 9, improvements to group search, and an expansion of Free2Play experience. You can find the German patch notes at swtor.com.
With Catalyst, the first league for RuneScape is set to launch on September 15, offering a version of the MMORPG with faster progression. Old School RuneScape has had these leagues for over 5 years. You can see the trailer for the Catalyst League on YouTube.
This week in RuneScape, the removal of Tuska from Gielinor was on the agenda. The event will be replaced by some Gobies from Nardah. The patch notes can be found at runescape.com.
On October 25, Maple Con will take place in LA, celebrating the 20th anniversary of MapleStory. You can find the event’s trailer on YouTube.
EVE Online has received a significant technical update this week, featuring upscaling and ray tracing features. You can learn more at eveonline.com.
The developers of Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen presented “Black Rose Keep,” a new dungeon challenge where adventurers from levels 15 to 40 can find new challenges, secrets, and treasures. Details are available at pantheonmmo.com. Additionally, on the official website, you will also find the updated roadmap.
Although Cozy-MMO Palia was the highlight in Enad Global 7’s new financial report, Lord of the Rings Online and DC Universe Online also showed positive trends. Meanwhile, the developers at EverQuest report a significant loss of players. This is reportedly due to a supposed unauthorized copy titled “The Hero’s Journey,” against which a lawsuit is already in progress.
Speaking of DC Universe Online: In the new Producer’s Letter, the developers announced they would further expand the allies system by the end of the month. Further adjustments for the knockout and resurrection system are planned. The third chapter of the current story is also expected to follow in September.
The free-to-play MMORPG MIR4 has introduced a new class with the Lionheart. You can find the associated trailer on YouTube.
Dungeons & Dragons Online has introduced “The Chill of Ravenloft,” a new content update featuring fresh quests, a raid, gothic horror vibes, and more. You can find the trailer on YouTube and in the following. The patch notes are available at ddo.com.
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The first accesses for the beta of Blue Protocol: Star Resonance have been sent out, and the developers have further defined the refund rules for investments in the in-game shop – Source: playbpsr.com. Additionally, the developers announced on X that invited participants can download the beta client in advance.
Ragnarok M: Classic is set to celebrate its global release on September 3. The developers emphasize that there will be no gacha or pay-to-win elements – Source: mmorpg.com.
Pre-registration for the new MMORPG Legend of Ymir has started on legendofymir.com. The game utilizes the WEMIX cryptocurrency and is likely to attract only a niche audience in the West.
The superhero MMORPG Ship of Heroes has slightly postponed its release to August 25, 2025. You can find details about the game on Steam.
At the Opening Night Live of gamescom 2025, a new trailer for Honor of Kings: World was shown. The new MMORPG based on the MOBA Honor of Kings features snippets from a real boss fight that could also be played on-site. See for yourself:
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Honor of Kings: World shows setting and battles in the trailer
Thus, we have summarized the most important things that have recently happened in the world of MMORPGs.
In Pokémon GO, the Dyna-Finale begins with Endynalos in its Infinity Dynamax form and other Gigantamax bosses. We summarize tips for you.
When does the Dyna-Finale take place? The event runs on August 23rd and 24th, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM each day.
What are the highlights? The key points are as follows:
You can unlock rewards in the GO Pass until August 24th at 9:00 PM.
Infinity Dynamax Endynalos appears for the first time in Pokémon GO (but is not catchable, more on that below).
The Gigantamax bosses will be back again.
There are special backgrounds for Pokémon from Dyna battles if you’re lucky.
We summarize a few tips here on what to consider during the event.
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Get Endynalos in the GO Pass
During the Dyna-Finale weekend, there is no limit to how many points you can collect daily in the GO Pass. This means: You can collect points over the weekend to get Endynalos at rank 60. Important: You can only collect points until 9:00 PM on Sunday evening. If you haven’t gotten Endynalos by then, it will be lost.
Endynalos (via pokemon.com)
Can I catch Infinity Dynamax Endynalos?
No, you cannot. As of now, you receive only a large amount of candies from battles against Infinity Dynamax Endynalos to train the Endynalos from the GO Pass. You can currently only obtain Endynalos once: through the Pass.
How do I defeat Infinity Dynamax Endynalos?
Certainly not alone. The number of trainers that can participate simultaneously in Gigantamax battles has been increased to 100. This likely explains why many trainers are needed to defeat Endynalos.
Gigantamax battles were once designed for up to 40 players, and sometimes it was crucial to gather that many trainers. By now, there is a better understanding of how to properly engage in Dynamax battles, and trainers also have access to stronger Dyna Pokémon. Nevertheless, expect that you need many teammates for Infinity Dynamax Endynalos. If you don’t have those teammates on-site, you can try using a Remote Raid Pass.
It’s important to use strong Pokémon against Infinity Dynamax Endynalos.
What are the best counters against Infinity Dynamax Endynalos?
Endynalos is weak against Dragon, Psychic, Ground, and Ice. Currently, the following Pokémon with corresponding attacks are useful for dealing damage:
Dynamax Endynalos
Dynamax Latios and -Latias
Dynamax Metagross
Dynamax Stalobor
Gigantamax Silembrim
However, the defensive aspect is also crucial. You can rely on the following Pokémon:
Zamazenta, King of Shields
Zacian, King of Swords
Dynamax Metagross
Dynamax Stalobor
Dynamax Krarmor
And you should also have healers on your team. Especially Chansey has recently proven to be a good option.
How should one approach the battle?
Basically, it is crucial to be tactical in Dynamax battles. It’s best to take two defenders and one attacker. The defenders take the hits from Endynalos, and then switch to the attacker during the Max phase.
Important: Avoid using charged attacks when filling your Dyna meter. They only waste time, deal little damage, and charge the Dyna meter just as much as a quick attack. Quick attacks are therefore the way to go.
What’s next in Pokémon GO? In Pokémon GO, the Dyna Finale also marks the end of the current season. In the upcoming September, you can expect a new “season” – but what it will look like is still unclear. What is clear, however, is what the rest of the month has in store. Here you can find all events in August for Pokémon GO.
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Season 10 starts in September in Diablo 4 and brings new content to the game. What the season mechanics are and what content is coming to the game, you can find out here on MeinMMO.
In a “Sanctuary Sitdown,” the developers of Diablo 4 provided insight into the content of the new Season 10 in the official Discord. Below we summarize all important information for you and keep it updated regularly.
Season 10: Start, PTR and Patch Notes
When does Season 10 start? The release of Season 10 in Diablo 4 is set for Tuesday, September 23, 2025, according to the remaining days in the Battle Pass.
If the start of the season proceeds similarly to the previous season, the update will again be available around 6 PM (CEST) on that day and will be approximately 5 GB in size. An end for Season 10 is set for December according to the roadmap.
Is there a PTR for Season 10? The PTR (Public Test Realm) for Season 10 is currently running, specifically from August 19 to August 26, 2025. There you can try out the new features and changes to the base game on PC via Battle.net. This includes the new Chaos-uniques, new Chaos powers, and the update to the Hell Hordes.
Are there patch notes for Season 10? The official German-language patch notes for the PTR for Season 10 can be found on the Blizzard website. As soon as there are final patch notes for Season 10, you will find them with us as well.
Season 9 is currently still running in Diablo 4:
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Diablo 4 shows Horadric spells and new endgame content in the trailer for Season 9
Season 10: Theme, Features, and New Items
What is the theme of Season 10? The official theme of Season 10 is “Hellish Chaos.” The focus is on chaos, which runs through various contents and even items. There will be new Chaos-uniques and Chaos powers that expand your builds.
This is what Season 10 includes:
Chaos powers: The Chaos advantages are the seasonal mechanics and change the functions of your skills. There are 4 different rarity levels (magic, rare, legendary, unique), and you can equip 3 non-unique and 1 unique at the same time. There are 16 general Chaos powers and 4 class-specific ones.
Chaos portals: Chaos portals can spawn throughout Sanctuary – for example, in the Hell Flood and in certain Nightmare dungeons. If you kill the monsters, you can expect loot. On Torment levels, you get additional XP, gems, and Chaos-uniques. In rare cases, you may even discover mythical Chaos portals on Torment levels.
Chaos-uniques: The new Chaos armor is a stronger version of existing uniques. Their counterparts drop for other item slots, creating entirely new paths for builds and playstyles. You can only equip one version of a unique, thus you cannot combine the normal version with the Chaos version.
Chaos powers in Season 10 of Diablo 4.Chaos-uniques in Season 10 of Diablo 4.The Chaos-uniques drop with “Maxroll” and at least 1GA.
Overhaul of the Hell Hordes: Blizzard has revamped the gifts you choose between the waves in the Hell Hordes. They are meant to feel like a valuable choice. Additionally, there will be Chaos monsters and occasional Chaos waves that should spice up your run. They are significantly harder, but also provide more Ether. Moreover, at the end, you can optionally fight against “Bartuc, the Warbringer of Blood” instead of the Cruel Council.
Transient Hell Hordes: There will be a modified tier of Hell Hordes that you can run through even before the Torment levels.
“Quality of Life” changes: On the PTR for Season 10 in Diablo 4, players discovered that the seals for Nightmare dungeons have a new symbol. This is the symbol for “Whisper” – that is, tasks you complete for the Tree of Whispers. Additionally, players reported that bosses apparently no longer have immunity phases, but only moments when they are fortified.
Which class is the best class in Season 10? At this time, it is still unclear which classes and builds will dominate in Season 10. While players can currently get an impression on the PTR, the developers will certainly make further adjustments at the start of the season. You can find the strongest builds in the current season here: Diablo 4 Season 9: Tier list with the best builds
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A companion from Baldur’s Gate 3 can provide you with powerful allies for battles, but afterwards, he becomes unimportant to most players. He can accomplish a particularly annoying mission much easier than all other companions combined.
Which companion is being referred to? It is the Myconid Glut, which you can find in the Underdark at the Myconid colony. Glut has the ability to resurrect corpses through his spores, which then fight as servants at his side.
Many players have already discovered that not only humanoid bodies can be resurrected, but also monstrosities like the fallen Minotaurs or the landshark.
This way, Glut is an excellent companion in the Underdark to bring one or two more fighters to his side.
Once Glut has served his purpose, many players don’t really care what happens to the Myconid. At the latest, when he talks about his plans to kill the leader of the Myconid colony, many turn away from the freshly acquired companion, which also brings no significant consequences.
However, it makes sense to keep Glut alive at least until a certain mission. Because a particularly annoying task in the Underdark can be completed by Glut in seconds.
Here you can see the animated short film for Patch 8 of Baldur’s Gate 3:
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Der animierte Kurzfilm zu Patch 8, dem letzten Update für Baldur’s Gate 3
Glut turns a minefield into a stroll
Which annoying mission can Glut complete quickly? One mission in the Underdark involves rescuing the confused dwarf Baelen from a field full of Bibberbang mushrooms. These are highly explosive and emit flammable, toxic spores that would completely annihilate the dwarf if even one of these mushrooms were to explode.
Players therefore must try to somehow get to his bag, which contains a scroll for “Mist Step.” If you throw Baelen the bag, he can teleport to safety.
There are various ways to get to his bag. Some use a magic hand, others can cast Mist Step themselves. But one wrong move can be fatal. The caution, the individual steps, and the sensitive mushrooms can quickly become frustrating.
However, those who have Glut with them can count themselves lucky. Because he can simply walk through the Bibberbang mushrooms without them reacting to him.
Who discovered this? The player and Reddit user Thriillsy shows in a post on Instagram that Glut can simply be in the explosion radius of the Bibberbang without the mushroom reacting to the presence of the Myconid.
This makes the mission and all the planning around Baelen’s rescue much more relaxed. In addition, Baelen and the Bibberbang field are very close to the Myconid colony. Before you head off with Glut to the Duergar, why not quickly help the dwarf out of his predicament.
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In the comments on Reddit, players wonder how AgentWowza asks whether all Myconids can move unharmed along Bibberbang, which sounds sensible to another player, ManicPixieOldMaid, However, there is no proof in the form of dialogue or a note for this.
The Underdark presents various dangers that can be resolved in different ways. Still, caution is advised, as not everywhere can your mushroom friend assist you. A large tower with a secret is one of these challenges. So you are not absolutely on your own, we want to help you: Baldur’s Gate 3: Arcane Tower – Disable turrets, activate elevator, explore cellar
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