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Chaos at Shroud of the Avatar: Studio dissolved, but the MMORPG continues

Andreas Bertits 10. October 2019 Reading time 3 minutes

The MMORPG Shroud of the Avatar (SotA) has had a very chaotic development. Now the studio has closed, but work continues nonetheless.

The development of the MMORPG Shroud of the Avatar has been quite chaotic so far. From a disastrous launch to a transition to Free2Play and other incidents, the online game has gone from one difficult situation to another.

What happened at Portalarium? Recently, it became suddenly known that the technical director Chris Spears is the new CEO of the company. He himself stated that he was completely unaware of this. However, despite steadily declining player numbers, new updates for the game are still released every month.

This chaotic development continues now. Because in the meantime, there is no longer a studio behind the online game.

Portalarium’s CEO Chris Spears announced that the company has been dissolved. He founded a new company with Catnip Games and took over the MMORPG with all assets. Development is said to continue as before, with the same team, just under a new company name.

Why is the CEO founding a new company? The community wonders why Spears didn’t just continue with Portalarium. There is no official explanation for this. It is suspected that it has to do with the company form and liability.

Furthermore, several years ago, many investors contributed money to Portalarium. However, the necessary disclosures regarding this seed investment campaign have long been outstanding. The startup company Seed Invest itself is now surprised by the situation. The founding of the new studio may also be related to this investment campaign. However, Chris Spears stated in a livestream that investors need not worry.

Chaotic development from the beginning

How has the development of the MMORPG been so far? Shroud of the Avatar was successfully funded through a Kickstarter campaign in 2013. But not long after that, the first issues arose.

Because the game was announced as a story-driven single-player game that could also be played online with friends. However, the title evolved into a classic MMORPG, which upset many Kickstarter backers.

The release on March 27, 2018, was unremarkable, the reviews were average to poor. Player numbers continued to decline. The transition to a Free2Play model did not help. Eventually, employees had to be laid off, and the European publisher Travian Games pulled out. Richard “Lord British” Garriott, creator of the Ultima series and the creative mind behind SotA, resigned as CEO. The development studio Portalarium eventually even had to give up its office space and the small team continued to work from home.

What is going on with Richard Garriott? Garriott thanks the community for their support and assures that he and his colleague Starr Long will remain part of the game and its community.

However, Chris Spears explained in the official forum that both are no longer on the payroll of the new studio.

The MMORPG is holding on

What is the status of Shroud of the Avatar? According to Steamcharts, Shroud of the Avatar had around 89 concurrent players in the last 30 days. CEO Chris Spears once mentioned that about a third or a quarter of all players are on Steam; the others use the actual launcher. If a quarter, then the population of SotA would be around 360 players acting simultaneously.

In the forum, however, it is often said that especially hardcore fans own many alts, meaning additional accounts. Therefore, it is hard to say how many actual players the MMORPG has.

Furthermore, the ratings of the title on Steam fluctuate between “Mixed” and “Mostly Negative.” The reason is still many bugs, which can sometimes prevent quests from being completed, and technical problems. The performance, for example, is frequently criticized.

What do players think about the current situation? Critics feel confirmed and say that this is yet another nail in the coffin of SotA.

However, the MMORPG still has a small but loyal fanbase, who appreciate the end of Portalarium and the continued development of SotA through Catnip Games. Moreover, they support Chris Spears and are willing to spend a lot of money in the in-game shop to finance further development.

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Weird glitch in Borderlands 3 makes players immortal right now

Max Handwerk 10. October 2019 Reading time 2 minutes

In Borderlands 3, one can get frustrated with particularly tough opponents. However, a player has now found a trick to simply bypass any damage.

Finally invincible: Those who build their character in Borderlands 3 correctly will become, to a certain degree, overpowered. With the right builds, for example for FL4K or Moze, almost no opponent can pose a challenge.

The YouTuber DPJ has now found a strange glitch that apparently makes players truly invincible.

Enemies have no chance suddenly

Absolutely no damage anymore: In the video, you can see DPJ taking on some pretty angry Jabbers as Zane. However, he simply stands still while the Jabbers try to tear him apart. However, they are unsuccessful.

Neither DPJ’s shield nor health bar shows any signs of damage. How does that work?

Specific item required: DPJ uses an item that is supposed to grant him only temporary invincibility when his health falls below 50%.

However, he found that he suddenly becomes completely invulnerable when he swaps the item for any other object at the right time. After that, the invincibility status persists until he, for example, fast travels to another location or returns to the main menu.

If you want to see what this glitch looks like, you can find it here in the video:

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This glitch is said to be possible on all platforms. Invincibility is certainly quite useful – for example, when you are struggling with a anointed enemy again. However, the glitch also removes any challenge.

Some players in the comments are excited about the new possibility of avoiding damage. However, some wish that the video goes offline quickly so that Gearbox doesn’t patch the glitch soon.

Another glitch currently making the rounds doesn’t grant invincibility. However, it provides lots of money:

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How the new MMORPG ArcheAge Unchained is received by the first testers

Alexander Leitsch 10. October 2019 Reading time 3 minutes

For over a week, pre-order customers have been able to enjoy themselves on the test servers of ArcheAge Unchained. In the meantime, there are also more and more comments on the new MMORPG. Many of them are positive.

What is ArcheAge? ArcheAge itself is a sandbox MMORPG with many freedoms. It relies on:

2 playable factions and the possibility of joining pirates.
220 combinations of class specializations.
An open world with PvP.
Visible housing in the game world.
Sea battles.

So far, the game is Free2Play and an optional subscription can be purchased. However, this subscription is mandatory for many game content. In addition, further advantages can be purchased for real money.

What makes Unchained different? Unchained will offer the same gameplay content as the previous ArcheAge. However, it will be Buy2Play and in return completely avoid Pay2Win mechanics and also forgo a subscription model.

ArcheAge Unchained will be released on October 15th. Until October 13th, the game can still be tried out for free by everyone on the test servers.

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Is Unchained the ArcheAge that everyone wished for?

What do well-known testers say? ArcheAge Unchained is well received by the first testers. The well-known YouTuber TheLazyPeon tested the MMORPG and published a very entertaining video about it. He sees many good sides in ArcheAge:

A very good combat system for tab-targeting.
Best MMORPG in terms of sea content.
No gender lock.
Diverse class system.
A truly open world without loading screens.
Realistic housing.
Good graphics that will be further improved with the new update.
Good trading system.
Currently no Pay2Win in sight.

The YouTuber has concerns about the following contents:

The quests are very boring and repetitive.
The fact that there are significantly fewer quests after level 30 can be very confusing for newcomers.
The balance of the class specializations.

He himself wants to continue playing ArcheAge Unchained after the release. If the game actually remains free of Pay2Win and is successful, he sees TheLazyPeon as a model for future MMORPGs from the East.

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How do players react on reddit? Even beforehand many players were looking forward to Unchained. The reason for this is that ArcheAge is considered one of the currently best MMORPGs, which however has driven away many fans due to Pay2Win.

They could now envision a return:

GoodBadNoobs: “My girlfriend and I met in the game in 2013. ArcheAge was the best MMORPG experience we had and it sounds like the glaring problems have been fixed.”
Bigcracker: “ArcheAge was one of the best MMORPGs I have ever played, and it was completely ruined by Pay2Win and loot boxes. The fighting feels good, the customization options are outstanding. One is even able to upload pictures for sails or music for instruments.”
ASamuel36: “Even if Unchained should become Pay2Win after months: The price for the cheapest package is worth the launch of ArcheAge. This phase was the best time I have ever had in an MMORPG. Of course, I would prefer if Unchained would not become Pay2Win.”

What do players see negatively? Many reddit users actually only have concerns about Pay2Win. They fear that the publisher Gamigo will not keep the promise and later make changes to the content in the shop:

SephithDarknesse: “They will do whatever brings them the most money. And if they think players will pay for it, then they will also introduce Pay2Win. [..] There is no reason not to do that.”
Killerkonnat on the statement that Unchained will never be Pay2Win: “You have never played a game published by Gamigo, have you?”

However, if ArcheAge Unchained keeps its promises, then this could mean a second spring for the sandbox MMORPG. Even on the test servers there were long waiting times for the game. So the interest is definitely there.

If you want to forgo PvP in the open world, the new MMORPG Astellia might be for you:

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Destiny 2: How to complete the new quest for the raid exotic Divinity

Philipp Hansen 10. October 2019 Reading time 4 minutes

In Destiny 2 Guardians have their hands full. After the new raid is completed, you can now take on a new quest and ultimately snag the exotic weapon Divinity. Read here how to start the quest and how to obtain the weapon.

What’s going on in Destiny 2? Recently, the Guardians returned in droves to the Moon. The highly anticipated expansion Shadowkeep went live and came with a ton of new adventures.

A new Exo quest is live: The Vex brought a new quest for the Guardians during their Moon invasion. Read below for more information on how to start the quest, how to solve it, and what the reward is.

destiny 2 vex invasion portal — The Vex are attacking the Moon

Here’s how to complete the new exotic quest Divine Fragmentation

Here’s how to find the quest: Land in the northern part of the Moon (Harbor of Woe) and head south. Your goal is the raid entrance. Always keep left until you come to a tunnel. At the end of the cave, you will see a huge, round Vex gate.

We have marked the way on the map:

The way to the raid entrance on the Moon

Approach the portal until Vex appear. Defeat them! After several waves that you diligently dismantle, a huge Vex Minotaur (Zeteon the Redeemer Spirit) will eventually appear. From him, you will receive the quest “Divine Fragmentation.”

The quest “Divine Fragmentation” in Destiny 2

The first quest step – Analyze Vex cores: To analyze the required Vex cores, you must go to three specific Lost Sectors on Nessus:

The Planetary Machine (Artifact’s Haul)
Old Hideout (Tangle)
The Conflux (Cistern)

In the Lost Sectors, you must scan each glowing white data fragments/anomalies. To do this, you need to eliminate the Garden Vex around the floating data construct.

Where you can find the Lost Sectors and the cores is shown in this video:

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The second quest step: Next, you need to repair the Vex core. Defeat Vex invaders to make progress. This is quickest to achieve during the Vex Offensive. Here you only need a few minutes to complete the step.

The third quest step: Now you must visit the Chalice of Enchantment on the Moon. The altar is located just to the left of Eris Morn. Obtain an Improved Vex Core in exchange for 30 Illusive Fragments.

The fourth quest step: With the final step, you also face the most elaborate part of the quest. You must not only complete the raid “Garden of Salvation” along with the final boss – additionally, you face 7 smaller puzzles scattered throughout the raid. It seems that all puzzles must be completed in one raid run. So plan enough time for it.

To complete the quest task, you need a full fireteam of 6 Guardians. Part of all puzzles is a mechanic where your Guardians must transfer energy to each other, thus forming a kind of continuous “light chain”.

The YouTuber Nexxos Gaming shows you in detail where and how to solve the 7 puzzles of the raid. The video starts at minute 4:35 with this final quest step:

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What the new exotic Pulse Rifle in Destiny 2 can do

The new Exotic Divinity: The pulse rifle deals Arc damage, uses Special ammunition, and is used in the energy slot. Like all exotic pulse rifles, it has a fire rate of 1,000 and a very large magazine. In terms of stats, it closely resembles its counterparts:

The unique abilities of Divinity are:

Judgment: Ongoing damage with this weapon envelops the target in a field that weakens and disrupts them.
Reprisal: Targets that remain under the influence of Judgment long enough receive accumulated damage.

The weakening field created by continuous fire increases the damage dealt by the entire fireteam to the affected enemy by 25 percent. You can add other debuffs, such as that of the Tractor Cannon, to this debuff.

Additionally, you can deal critical damage across the entire field. Critical damage is otherwise only possible at weak points such as headshots.

Have you already dived headfirst into the raid and are on the hunt for the new exotic? Or have you already earned Divinity?

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Red Dead Redemption 2 looks so good on PC – With 4K and HDR

Andreas Bertits 10. October 2019 Reading time 3 minutes

Rockstar Games has announced Red Dead Redemption 2 for PC. The game is coming a year later, but PC players can look forward to a more polished and prettier game.

When will RDR 2 be released for PC? The western game will be released on November 5 via the Epic Games and Rockstar Games Launcher. Additionally, it will launch on Google Stadia in November.

Steam users will have to wait until December. A specific date has yet to be announced.

PC version with special features

What is different about the PC version? Rockstar Games stated during the announcement that the PC version will be visually enhanced. You can look forward to several graphical improvements, which include:

Increased draw distance
Improved snow footprints
Enhanced reflections and shadows with higher resolutions
“Tessellated” tree textures
Higher quality global illumination and ambient occlusion
HDR support
Improved grass and fur textures
Higher resolutions (4K and above)
Ultrawide and multi-monitor support
Unlocked framerate

The screenshots in this article showcase the PC version in all its glory.

Furthermore, the action game benefits from a number of bug fixes and updates that Rockstar Games has developed over the past year. This includes, for example, an HDR fix. HDR is also possible on consoles, but it was initially “broken” there. A fix followed in May this year.

Moreover, Red Dead Redemption 2 should run smoother than on the Xbox One or PlayStation 4. The unlocked framerate should allow more than 60 FPS depending on the system. The system requirements are not as high as you can read here:

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The game will also receive new content for the story part. This includes new bounty missions, weapons, horses, and more.

Red Dead Redemption 2 is back in the spotlight

Why do PC players get the “best” version? Anyone who has been looking forward to Red Dead Redemption 2 and waited about a year for the PC version will be rewarded accordingly. The game should look significantly better on PC than on consoles and run smoother. In addition, there is the additional content.

Thus, it can already be said that the PC version of Red Dead Redemption 2 will probably be the “best” version.

Why should console players be happy too? The hype generated by the PC version of RDR 2 is also increasing the interest of console players to get back into the game. And they can still do so ahead of the PC fans for now. So it is indeed a really good time to get into the western epic. Whether as a console player or soon on PC.

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Destiny 2: Fans demand a change for ornaments that would make many happy

Sven Galitzki 10. October 2019 Reading time 3 minutes

The new Universal Armor Ornaments from Destiny 2 are well received by fans, but many Guardians feel they don’t go far enough. Many wish for even more freedom for this system. What do you think?

These are the Universal Armor Ornaments: With the release of Shadowkeep, Destiny 2 introduced the so-called Universal Armor Ornaments alongside the new Armor 2.0 system.

This allows the appearance of all legendary armor pieces to be changed with the new “Armor 2.0” standard – the existing stats and used mods remain unaffected. In principle, it is a kind of transmog system in the style of World of Warcraft.

This means that Guardians no longer have to make compromises between functionality and aesthetics – at least that is the basic idea.

What is the problem with the ornaments? What many criticize about this system: The selection of universal ornaments and thus the alternative appearances is, with some exceptions, limited to armor pieces from the Eververse sets that you have already earned or purchased, as well as ornaments from the Season Pass. Vanguard and Crucible items can also still have their corresponding ornaments applied.

This reduces the selection significantly compared to what some Guardians would wish. Many were surprised when they realized that not all variants of already found legendary armors could be used as ornaments.

What do the Guardians demand? Many players consider Armor 2.0 with the universal ornaments to be a step in the right direction. However, some feel that the new freedoms do not go far enough, and according to some Guardians, the system was not thought through consistently.

Many Guardians are now demanding on Reddit that all legendary armor pieces can be used as universal ornaments on other “counterparts”. This would make many fans happy.

Because it would allow playing with the desired stats and mods without compromise, using the appearance one likes most. With the current state of the system, this is only limitedly possible due to the restriction to the Eververse sets.

How do you see the whole situation? Participate in our survey. In this context, we have prepared a survey for you and want to know from you, the readers of MeinMMO, how you feel about the current universal ornament system of Armor 2.0.

Should it stay as it is? Do you also wish for more options? Or does the appearance of your Guardian completely leave you cold?

Keep in mind, you have only one answer option. Thank you for your time and participation.

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Feel free to share your opinion in the comments and share it with other readers. Are there any other changes, features, mechanics, or functionalities that you would like to see in the context of the Universal Ornaments?

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The Division 2: New trailer for Episode 2 is a call for help – the Pentagon needs you

Maik Schneider 10. October 2019 Reading time 2 minutes

In The Division 2, the next expansion is coming on October 15. A new story trailer shows the background of the next content DLC, and it becomes clear – The Pentagon needs you!

What’s coming in The Division 2? The third-person shooter The Division 2 is considered a service game and is expected to be supported for a long time. On October 15, the next free expansion “Episode 2 – The Last Castle” starts for owners of the “Year One Pass”. All others will have access to the new content from October 22.

Although it has been known for a while that this DLC drives the agents into the Pentagon, information about the story background or concrete content has been rather scarce. However, this has changed in the last few days.

In yesterday’s community stream “State of the Game” from Division 2, there were many new images of the upcoming content expansion. Included: A story trailer about the background of the mission in the Pentagon.

The agents should not waste time!

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What can be seen in the trailer? The Pentagon has been overrun, the once beautiful English lawn in front of the Ministry of Defense resembles a battlefield. The “Black Tusk” are infiltrating the Pentagon and securing the technologies and secrets of the iconic military structure.

There is little time left! In just a few hours, the mercenary group could have retrieved all important documents and equipment from the vault beneath the Pentagon.

The “Division” stands as the last instance between the “Black Tusk” and the dangerous secrets that the technology authority “DARPA” has hidden in the basements of the Ministry.

“If we don’t strike today, we will have lost the fight tomorrow!”

Quests lead deep into the Pentagon

What missions are featured in the trailer? The cinematic trailer introduces two new main missions and one side mission focusing on securing a bio-reactor from the “DARPA” laboratories.

Main missions
- The Pentagon – Tracking the reactor
- DARPA Research Lab – Preventing Black Tusk from transporting the reactor
Side mission
- Pentagon Breach

What’s next for The Division 2? In addition to the content expansion “Episode 2”, a major update is also coming – Title Update 6. The improvements of TU6 will be available to all agents on October 15. Many mechanics will be revised, and a new specialization will be introduced – The high-tech supporter “The Technician”.

You can read about other upcoming changes here:

What do you think of the new trailer? Does it make you want more?

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Harold Ryan was CEO at Bungie for 16 years, left during Destiny crisis – Here’s what he does now

Andreas Bertits 10. October 2019 Reading time 2 minutes

Former Bungie CEO Harold Ryan has founded a new company. We explain what he plans to do.

Who is Harold Ryan? Harold Ryan joined the game studio Bungie in 2000 as a Test Manager. He rose to become the CEO there. Ryan was the driving force behind the split from Microsoft in 2007. In 2016, he resigned and left Bungie.

An interesting company

Why did he leave the company? At the end of 2015/beginning of 2016, Bungie’s game Destiny was in crisis. Players were demanding more content, but very little was delivered. The community feared that Bungie itself was unsure of where it wanted to take Destiny. Consequently, there was a lot of criticism that plunged the studio into a crisis.

The exact reasons why Harold Ryan left Bungie were never disclosed. However, players believe it had to do with the situation surrounding Destiny at the time.

What is he doing now? Harold Ryan has founded a new company called ProbablyMonsters. However, it does not develop its own games, but takes a different approach.

What is the approach of ProbablyMonsters? The company invests in new developer studios and aims to financially support them in developing large, so-called AAA games. To do this, ProbablyMonsters collaborates with investors to provide financial resources for these studios.

So far, the company has raised $18.8 million from investors, which has been invested in the two game studios Cauldron Studios and Firewalk Studios.

A company that supports game studios

What is special about it? Harold Ryan explains that the studios are not bound to him. They are to develop titles for large and well-known publishers. Furthermore, any developer studio can declare its independence at any time.

Ryan says: “The goal is to train developer studios that don’t need me at all.”

In this way, he helps small teams establish themselves in the market and find major publishers for their games.

What kind of games are currently being developed? Cauldron Studios and Firewalk Studios are currently working on a AAA game each. What these will be is still undecided. However, Cauldron states it is interested in games with exciting and profound stories, while Firewalk aims to develop new multiplayer experiences. However, these titles are to be published by well-known publishers.

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Hearthstone: Even Blizzard employees protest against the ban

Schuhmann 10. October 2019 Reading time 3 minutes

The popular game studio Blizzard is currently facing backlash from a decision concerning Hearthstone . Players are calling for a boycott, and even its own employees seem to be dissatisfied with the decision. They are silently expressing their protest.

What are the people protesting against? The Hearthstone Grandmaster Chung “Blitzchung” Ng Wai was harshly punished by Blizzard. He had made a political statement in a live stream, taking a stand against China and for Hong Kong.

He shouted during a Blizzard live stream: “Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our age!”

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Although Hong Kong is part of China, the residents there enjoy democratic and economic freedoms that do not apply in the rest of China. This is referred to as “One Country, Two Systems” and relates to Hong Kong’s past under British governance.

Recently, it seems China wants to increase its influence over Hong Kong, and many are protesting against this. This includes the Hearthstone Grandmaster, who hails from Hong Kong. He is reported to have earned approximately $20,400 from Hearthstone since 2017 (via liquipedia).

Blizzard strips Hearthstone pro of his existence as an eSports player

This is how Blitzchung was punished: After the outburst, the Hearthstone pro was removed from the lucrative and prestigious Grandmaster program. This is the foundation for making a living from Hearthstone eSports. There are only 48 Grandmasters worldwide, and it is difficult to get in – and usually just as hard to get kicked out.

Additionally, Chung was banned from all Hearthstone tournaments for a year, and Blizzard is withholding the prize money from Season 2.

The two casters who were there when Blitzchung made the statement, giggled and ducked for cover, were also fired.

Blizzard refers to Rule 6.1 of the Hearthstone Grandmasters. This rule prohibits statements that could damage Blizzard’s reputation, insult a group, or otherwise harm Blizzard’s image.

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Blizzard employees cover up values

This is how Blizzard employees are protesting: At the entrance of Blizzard’s headquarters in California stands a 3.6-meter tall statue of an Orc. The ideals of Blizzard are engraved there, such as: “Gameplay First”, “Think Globally” or “Every Voice Matters”.

As the eSports announcer and former Blizzard employee Kevin Hovdestad shared on Twitter, someone covered the phrases “Think Globally” and “Every Voice Matters” with paper. They were reportedly angry employees.

He interprets this as a protest that not everyone at Blizzard agrees with the ban.

https://twitter.com/lackofrealism/status/1181639970332659712

Update 10.10. 9:44 AM: As PCGamer reports, there was even more excitement around the statue yesterday. Allegedly, 20 Blizzard employees gathered in a sort of strike in front of the Orc statue to protest.

They had umbrellas with them – which are seen as a symbol of protest.

Where else is the protest forming? There are calls for a boycott against Blizzard. The Hearthstone subreddit exploded. Moderators temporarily closed the subreddit – but later reopened it.

Social networks are filled with critical statements against Blizzard.

At other events, like a college tournament for Hearthstone, a banner appeared reading “FREE HONG KONG, BOYCOTT BLIZZ.”

Problematic relationship between Western companies and China in focus

This is what it’s all about: This is a discussion that Blizzard may not appreciate: There is a public discussion about what compromises Western companies like Blizzard make in order to earn money in China.

So far, all of this has been off the radar of most players – this time it is not.

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Any company that wants to make money in China must make compromises, as the Chinese government regulates access to the market and pursues its own ideological and economic interests.

Blizzard has been making these compromises – like many other Western companies – quietly and without objection for years:

They form partnerships with local companies – like NetEase. Such partnerships are seen as a prerequisite for avoiding “trouble” in China – otherwise, “commissions” can lead to prohibitions on games like PUBG
Blizzard alters the game to please Chinese censors. Even though they claim to do this “voluntarily”, like in the case of Hearthstone, many fans believe there is an intention behind it to appease China
Or Blizzard uses the chat filter in WoW to suppress unwanted political protests

So far, all of this has been off the radar of most players – this time it is not.

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Fortnite: Epic CEO Sweeney makes a strong statement about the case „Blizzard“

Alexander Leitsch 10. October 2019 Reading time 2 minutes

The banning of a Hearthstone player due to a political statement is currently causing a lot of discussion in the gaming community. Tim Sweeney, the founder of Epic Games, has now spoken out. He states that he would not ban any player or content creator from Fortnite for such changes.

How does the founder of Epic Games react? Sweeney notes that Epic Games would not take such a drastic step as Blizzard. He said to the website The Verge:

Epic supports everyone’s right to express their opinions about politics and human rights. We would not ban or punish any Fortnite player or content creator for speaking about such topics.

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“Such a thing will never happen as long as I am in charge”

On Twitter, Tim Sweeney reiterated his statement, adding that such a ban would never happen as long as he is “founder, CEO, and majority stockholder”.

This point is particularly important, as Sweeney is not the only one who owns a significant part of Epic Games. Almost 40% also belongs to the large Chinese company Tencent.

Nevertheless, Epic Games is an American company, as the founder clearly emphasized. Sweeney is the stakeholder who holds the control.

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Problems between China and Hong Kong expressed in gaming

What triggered Epic’s statement? Chung “Blitzchung” Ng Wai was among the top 48 Hearthstone players worldwide, holding Grandmaster status.

In an interview during a Grandmaster livestream, he shouted: “Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our age!”. He addressed the protests in Hong Kong against an extradition law to China and for more independence for Hong Kong.

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However, Blizzard did not appreciate this statement. They enforced a competition rule stating that a player must not bring the game or Blizzard itself into disrepute. Ng Wai was punished by:

Revoking his Grandmaster status.
Not receiving any prize money for Season 2.
Being banned from participating in Hearthstone tournaments for one year.

The two shoutcasters were also dismissed for their behavior.

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What is happening in China? Already in June, the problems between the two countries were manifested in World of Warcraft. At that time, a patch was implemented in the Chinese version of the MMORPG that contained a revision of the profanity filter.

This banned terms such as:

“Hong Kong Strike”
“Hong Kong parade”
or “FreeHongKong”

In addition.

There also seems to be absurd censorship occurring in the western League of Legends, where a team apparently cannot be named fully. Riot Games has been completely owned by the Chinese company Tencent for several years.

Solidarity with the Hearthstone player? Many Blizzard fans and some developers from the company have rallied in support of player Chung Ng Wai.

They find the ban disproportionate and are calling for a boycott. The champion Mei from Overwatch is currently being made a symbol of resistance:

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Hearthstone: The most popular caster is stepping down – Demands that Blizzard changes something

Cortyn 10. October 2019 Reading time 3 minutes

The most popular shoutcaster from Hearthstone is stepping down. Following recent incidents, he will not be announcing games for the time being.

Brian Kibler (39) is one of the most successful Hearthstone commentators and a beloved figure in the game’s community. Kibler was previously a pro in Magic: The Gathering. He has built a YouTube channel around Hearthstone. He is considered quite relaxed, reasonable, and rational. Kibler is someone whose word carries a lot of weight.

Many were curious about how he would respond to the affair surrounding pro Blitzchung. He was disqualified from the Grandmasters and his prize money was revoked after he spoke out for the protest in Hong Kong.

Now commentator Kibler has made a decision and says: He will not be available as a shoutcaster until the situation changes. He was firmly scheduled for BlizzCon.

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What did Kibler say? Kibler published a statement on his website regarding the entire matter. As is typical for him, he is quite factual and tries to understand both sides. He finds it understandable that Blizzard imposed a penalty because:

I believe it was correct for Blizzard to impose a penalty for his [Blitzchung’s] actions. They don’t want their streams to be used as a platform or tool for politics. The players agreed to these rules beforehand, and he then broke the rules. (…)
They did not punish him for his political stance, but they punished him for breaking the rules to share his political views in the stream.

Why is Kibler still stepping down? After the statement, the question arises why Kibler is still ceasing work as a shoutcaster for the Grandmasters. He explains further:

I do not pretend to fully understand the nuances of the geopolitical situation in China and Hong Kong or Blizzard’s business interests there, but to me, this decision looks deeply rooted in both of those points. The harsh penalty looks like someone insisted that Blizzard make an example of Blitzchung, not just to deter others from doing so in the future, but also to appease those who feel offended by this incident.
This kind of appeasement is not something I could reconcile with my conscience and with which I want to be associated. When I learned of the penalty, I reached out to Blizzard and told them I no longer feel comfortable commenting on the Grandmaster finals at BlizzCon. I will not endorse this decision by silently smiling in front of the camera. If nothing changes, I will not participate in the Grandmasters going forward.

Don’t direct anger at the wrong people: Finally, Kibler emphasizes that the anger felt over this decision should not be directed at the wrong people. Other streamers, casters, and players cannot simply quit. For them, their livelihoods depend on it. He explains:

But I also want to make clear that not everyone involved in the Grandmasters enjoys this luxury [of simply being able to quit]. Don’t take your anger out on the other commentators, streamers, or Blizzard employees. This is not the kind of decision made by the rank-and-file employees. Most of them are probably just as angry as you are. I definitely know that I am.

That Blizzard employees are also dissatisfied can be seen here very well.

What do you think of Kibler’s decision? Was it a good statement to withdraw from the Grandmasters? Or should he have continued with it?

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System requirements for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare revealed – This is what your PC needs to be able to do

Sven Galitzki 10. October 2019 Reading time 2 minutes

Finally, it is known what the minimum hardware requirements your PC must meet to play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and which system specs will give you the best visual experience from the game. Here you will find the official system requirements.

Can my PC handle Call of Duty: Modern Warfare? Shortly before the release of Modern Warfare 2019 on October 25, many players are probably asking themselves this question.

Until now, games in the “Call of Duty” series were not exactly known for being hardware-hungry. Now the official system requirements have been revealed in the Blizzard shop, and it seems that this won’t change with the new Modern Warfare.

Only the required storage space on the hard drive stands out with an enormous 175 GB – both for the minimum and the recommended requirements.

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This is what your PC needs to handle so you can compete in the latest “Call of Duty” installment starting October 25:

The minimum requirements for CoD: Modern Warfare on PC

Operating System: Windows 7 64-bit (SP1) or Windows 10 64-bit
Processor (CPU): Intel Core i3-4340 or AMD FX-6300
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 or AMD Radeon HD 7950 – DirectX 12.0 compatible system
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 175 GB free hard drive space
Internet: Broadband Internet connection

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The recommended hardware requirements for CoD: Modern Warfare on PC

Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit latest update
Processor (CPU): Intel Core i5-2500K or AMD Ryzen R5 1600X processor
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or AMD Radeon R9 390 / AMD Radeon RX 580 – DirectX 12.0 compatible system
Memory: 12 GB RAM
Storage: 175 GB free hard drive space
Internet: Broadband Internet connection

How about you? Will your computer be able to meet these requirements? Or do you need to possibly upgrade your PC?

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How the Raid Exotic Divinity Breaks the New Rules of Destiny 2

Sven Galitzki 10. October 2019 Reading time 3 minutes

In Destiny 2 , players who own Shadowkeep can earn a new raid exotic – the trace rifle Divinity. We show you what the weapon can do and what makes it particularly valuable right now.

About this weapon: Divinity is a new exotic trace rifle that was recently introduced with the Shadowkeep expansion. The weapon was already leaked before the release of Shadowkeep, and many Guardians were curious about how the new exotic plays.

How do you get this new weapon? While you can get the quest for the Divinity in the open world, to obtain the weapon itself, you ultimately need to go to the raid Garden of Salvation – there is no way around it. Recently, the challenging quest at the end was fully completed by Guardians, and the rifle can thus already be earned.

What the new trace rifle Divinity can do

What makes the new exotic weapon special: Divinity is used in the energy slot, requires special ammo, and deals Arc damage.

The weapon is primarily defined by two special perks – Judgment and Atonement.

The exotic perk Judgment envelops targets with a field that weakens and disrupts them through sustained damage with this weapon.
The perk Atonement causes targets that remain under the influence of Judgment for long enough to receive accumulated damage.

In summary, this means that enemies receive +25% damage from all sources.

Why Divinity is so special

Why this weapon is worth it: In short – Divinity is truly unique and offers more than just good DPS for the user. But what makes Divinity so special?

On one hand, it is itself a strong weapon that can deal a lot of damage. On the other hand, it has a high utility for the entire team in the PVE content where the owner is involved. The weapon effectively overrides all new rules regarding damage buffs that Destiny 2 just set in place with the release of Shadowkeep.

What are the rules about? Destiny 2 has revamped how buffs and debuffs work with Shadowkeep.

Currently, players can have only one damage buff and debuff active at the same time. If multiple buffs or debuffs are used, the game favors the most powerful effect and no longer stacks them as it did in the past.

How does Divinity break these rules? The effect of Divinity increases all incoming damage to affected enemies by 25% (weapons, supers, abilities). Similar effects can also exist in abilities such as Weapons of Light, Well of Radiance or Tractor Cannon. However, the damage bonus from Divinity can be stacked with all damage effects in the game – and that makes the weapon special.

This means: The 25% additional damage from Divinity is added on top of every buff, debuff, or damage source applied by players, despite the new rules. This makes the weapon particularly valuable for groups and especially for endgame content like the new Nightfall challenges and the raid. Thus, it is definitely worth having a Divinity in your fireteam.

Divinity in video: You can check out how well Divinity performs in this video by Ehroar (starting at minute 4:00):

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Pokémon GO: Libelldra learns Ground Moves on Community Day – How strong will it be?

Max Handwerk 9. October 2019 Reading time 2 minutes

This Saturday, the Community Day with Pokémon GO features Dratini. Now the move for its evolution Dragonair is also known.

The move in question: As usual, there will be a special move for Dratini’s evolution Dragonair during the upcoming Community Day.

Dragonair will be able to learn the special move Earth Power this Saturday. How strong will Dragonair be with this attack?

Dragonair with Earth Power – How strong will it be

Is the move worth it? Definitely. Earth Power is a strong ground move and deals significant damage. With this attack, Dragonair will catch up to the best ground attackers.

Pokémon like Groudon, Excadrill, or Rhyperior will still remain slightly more effective in raids than Dragonair. However, it will be significantly more useful than before.

How do I get the move? As usual, you will get the special move of this Community Day by evolving Vibrava into Dragonair.

However, you need to catch the right timing: The Community Day runs on Saturday, October 12, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Afterwards, you still have up to two hours to get Dragonair with Earth Power.

The special move is available only if you evolve Vibrava into Dragonair between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM.

What else does the Community Day offer? You will find Dratini more frequently in the wild. You can also encounter the Pokémon in raids. Additionally, it will hatch from 2-kilometer eggs that you receive at PokéStops during the event.

With luck, you might also encounter a shiny Dratini, whose evolutions will also have the alternative coloring. It can be assumed that on this Community Day the chance of finding a shiny is about 1 in 25.

While people here can happily catch Dratini in the wild this coming Saturday, those on this island would be glad to encounter a wild Pokémon at all:

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Red Dead Redemption 2 offers these new contents for the PC release

Max Handwerk 9. October 2019 Reading time 2 minutes

The long-awaited PC version of Red Dead Redemption 2 will be released in November. It comes with some new features.

Then RDR2 comes to PC: The release of the PC version is scheduled for November 5, 2019. Then you can finally play the Western not just on consoles.

And the system requirements for Red Dead Redemption 2 are now officially available. Additionally, there are now initial details about which features the version will bring.

RDR2 on PC with new missions and items

These new contents are coming to PC: The new version is expected to come with various new contents. For example, with new bounty hunter missions:

The character Herman Zizendorf has robbed traders and can be hunted in Blackwater.
You can meet Camille de Millemont at Catfish Jacksons.
Bart Cavanaugh has set up camp in Big Valley.

In addition, there will be two new gang hideouts and two new treasure maps.

New weapons and horses are also included: On PC, you can use some new weapons. Some of them are already known from Red Dead Online, which will now be transferred to the offline world. Included are:

M1899 pistol
Evans Repeater
High Roller Revolver
Le Mat Revolver

Additionally, you will get some new mounts and new versions of already known horses. New among them are:

Warped Brindle Arabian
Few Spot Appaloosa
Perlino Andalusian
Red Chestnut Arabian

Moreover, there will be some new trinkets with which you can improve your stats.

This is what the pre-order bonus brings you

What pre-order customers get: In addition to some in-game items, pre-order customers can also snag two free games in the Rockstar Games Launcher. You can choose from:

GTA 3
GTA Vice City
GTA San Andreas
Bully – Scholarship Edition
L.A. Noire – The Complete Edition
Max Payne 3 – The Complete Edition

From October 23, the game will also be available for pre-order in other stores. The game will also be a launch title on Google Stadia:

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The new boss in Destiny 2 is too hard for many 6-man groups – These guardians do it with three

Benedict Grothaus 9. October 2019 Reading time 2 minutes

With Shadowkeep, Destiny 2 has also received a new raid: The Garden of Salvation. In this raid, many challenges and tough bosses await for 6 players. However, a group of players has completed the raid with just three members.

Who are these players? The group of guardians is centered around the well-known player and Destiny YouTuber Gladd. Gladd has already made a name for himself in the community, including mastering one of the hardest missions with a drum set.

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This is what the players have achieved: Gladd and his two colleagues have mastered the new raid in Destiny 2: Shadowkeep, the Garden of Salvation. They took on the challenge with only half the recommended number of players.

For the raid, they only needed about 45 minutes. This is also less than some players with a regular 6-man team need. However, they did not earn the “First Kill”. As the first team, Ascension fully mastered the Garden of Salvation.

Three players against the probably toughest boss

Why is this such an impressive achievement? The Garden of Salvation is currently a particularly tough nut to crack for many players. Raids themselves are the pinnacle of PvE in Destiny and the most challenging content in this area.

Especially the boss “Consecrated Mind, Sol Nature” is considered very challenging. The boss requires mechanics where a group must coordinate extremely well, such as:

Opening portals
Defending towers
Repelling waves of enemies that can knock out guardians with a single hit
Dodging attacks

Additionally, the three successfully completed the raid on October 7th. That is less than three days after the release of the Garden, before the group managed to succeed as a trio.

Fans are thrilled: The corresponding post by Gladd on reddit has already received over 2,800 upvotes, his video has over 12,000 views. Other guardians and fans of the game are reacting with amazement, disbelief, and congratulations:

What the hell, the [raid] is less than 72 hours old and you already completed something intended for 6 people with just 3.
But seriously, respect.
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Open Test Servers of ArcheAge Unchained for Everyone – Here’s How You Participate

Alexander Leitsch 9. October 2019 Reading time 2 minutes

Since October 1st, pre-order customers have been able to explore the new MMORPG ArcheAge Unchained on the test server. As of today, October 9, 2019, all players can join.

What can you experience in the test? The focus of the test is on the special features of ArcheAge Unchained. The new MMORPG does not include Pay2Win and offers several Battle Passes that only provide cosmetic content in the paid version.

In addition, the content of Patch 6.0, titled “Revelation of Shadows,” is already available for testing. Included are:

a new class specialization,
Battle Royale at sea
and a larger graphics update.

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What do the first testers say? Testers like TheLazyPeon and users on reddit have already given their opinions about Unchained. We’ve gathered them here for you.

Everyone can test Unchained for free

How do I participate in the test? To test ArcheAge Unchained, you only need a Glyph account. You can create this for free on the official website.

Afterwards, you need to download the Glyph launcher and set the ArcheAge server to “Public Test” in the top right. Following that, you will need to download the game, which has about 80 gigabytes awaiting you.

How long will the test last? The test for ArcheAge Unchained runs until Sunday, October 13. So you have a few days to familiarize yourself with the new MMORPG for free.

Should I expect queues? Currently, many players are excited about ArcheAge Unchained. One reason for this is that many consider ArcheAge to be one of the best MMORPGs currently playable.

Accordingly, there have already been queues when pre-order customers could log in a few days ago. Now that everyone can test for free, this queue could become even longer.

However, there are currently two servers available for the test.

When is Unchained releasing? ArcheAge Unchained is set to release two days after the end of the test on Tuesday, October 15. Along with the new version, the patch 6.0 will be released, both for Unchained and the Free2Play version of ArcheAge.

In Korea, they are currently developing a mobile game for ArcheAge, which is oriented towards features of Pokémon Go:

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What could the Fortnitemares 2019 bring to Fortnite?

Eilyn Rapp 9. October 2019 Reading time 4 minutes

October has begun. Soon the Halloween season will return to Fortnite. What can we expect in this year’s Fortnitemares? Here are some ideas and comparisons to last year’s Halloween event.

Soon it will be spooky again in Fortnite, as Halloween is approaching. Last year, there was a whole event called Fortnitemares. What will Epic Games bring to the game for Halloween this year?

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What was this event? In this event, players could unlock various rewards by completing the Fortnitemares challenges. The highlight of the rewards was the train glider that could be unlocked.

Special Skin for Halloween: Available in the shop for 2000 V-Bucks, there was a Zombie Cowboy Skin. This skin turned into a zombie when enough monsters were eliminated.

How did the map change for Halloween? The map became dark and foggy. There were monsters everywhere, making it difficult for players in combat. Various Halloween-themed decorations were also spread across the map.

Ghosts were hung from street lamps, spider webs were scattered, and spooky pumpkins were placed. The infamous Pumpkin Launcher was also brought back into the game.

Here are the Halloween skins that have been available in the shop so far: These skins were available for purchase in the item shop during previous Halloweens. It is quite possible that some of these outfits will return to the shop this year.

Especially the Ghoul Trooper skin is very popular in the community, as it is among the rarest skins. The last time it was available in the shop was in November 2017, almost 2 years ago.

How will Halloween take place this year?

Season 11 with Halloween theme? Season 11 is likely to start next week. Thus, it will take place during Halloween. Could there be a spooky Battle Pass for it?

Whether there will be another event like Fortnitemares is still unknown.

Leaked names for possible Halloween skins: The data miner Hypex found some skin names that could hint at Halloween skins. Some names suggest existing skins, but this time for the opposite gender. Such as a male version of the Ghoul Trooper skin mentioned above.

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By looking closely at the names, one can already get a small picture of the skins. The outfits would be:

A neon-colored Skull Trooper
A dark teddy bear
A male version of the Ghoul Trooper
A Slurp creature
A modern witch

Community Suggestions for Halloween

What does the community think? In Reddit, several suggestions are already being made regarding the Halloween season in Fortnite. Some players have concrete ideas on how it could all unfold.

Concept for Halloween challenges: The player ialhakak created a concept for Halloween challenges. He came up with some tasks and possible rewards. It looks like this:

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Halloween mode concept: The player FearlessFox18 even created a whole concept for a mode. It is supposed to be a “Capture the Flag” mode. For this, he created his own map in creative mode. Here’s what the map looks like:

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Halloween skin concept: On Twitter, a fan (Fortnitedesign3) created a skin concept. The skin is a pale woman with horns and wings called Moon Power. Here’s what she looks like:

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The community seems to have many ideas. Will Epic take one of these suggestions? We will surely see soon what awaits us during Halloween in Fortnite.

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Monster Hunter World: Iceborne – Update 1 lets you (almost) look the way you want

Benedict Grothaus 9. October 2019 Reading time 3 minutes

Monster Hunter World: Iceborne is getting its first title update tomorrow, October 10th. The new content includes a brand new monster along with armor sets and an improved “Layered Armor” system.

This is included in the update: The developers of Monster Hunter World have briefly introduced the new features in a video that will be available to you tomorrow, October 10th. The highlights of the update include:

Social features – You can visit your friends’ rooms
The new monster Rajang can be hunted and its armor and weapon crafted
A new biome in the Guiding Lands will be accessible
New “Layered Armor” that you can craft yourself
More tempered monsters

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Especially the revamped “Layered Armor” system makes it easier for you to customize your hunter. You can now look however you want – with some restrictions.

1. Title Update for Iceborne – “Transmog” and Rajang in Detail

Here’s how the “Layered Armor” is changing: With the new update, you can craft “Layered Armor” directly in the forge in Iceborne. The system allows you to wear a cosmetic armor without stats over your actual armor.

The “Layered Armor” does not overwrite the stats of the armor you have equipped but essentially provides it with a skin, similar to transmog. Until now, such skins were mostly limited to events like Assassin’s Creed or linked to tough challenges like for Final Fantasy XIV.

The new system allows you to craft armor from old parts as well. To do this, you only need to gather the required materials from the Guiding Lands to craft the armor. While the appearance isn’t fully customizable yet, it’s at least a good bit more.

This is Rajang: Rajang is the new monster in Iceborne and should already be familiar to many fans of the series from Monster Hunter 2. He is considered an extremely tough opponent and many fans are already looking forward to being beaten up by him.

Rajang can be found in a volcanic region of the Guiding Lands. To unlock this, you first need to accept the special quests that are also introduced with the update. The ape-like giant hits pretty hard and even has a sort of Super Saiyan mode.

Rajang is expected to be a tough challenge even for veterans. However, once you defeat him, his armor and weapons will be available as rewards for crafting. The armor is said to favor offensive playstyles and will harmonize with the weapons.

These are the additional features: Along with the new “Layered Armor” and Rajang, a new biome of the Guiding Lands comes to Iceborne. More about this can be found in our detailed guide to the Guiding Lands.

Additionally, you will be able to visit your friends’ rooms or invite them to yours. A variety of new cosmetic items will be available to beautify your room.

Lastly, new tempered versions of already known monsters will appear, including the tempered golden version of Rathian or the tempered silver version of Rathalos:

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Does your PC meet the system requirements of Red Dead Redemption 2?

Patrick Freese 9. October 2019 Reading time 2 minutes

The minimum and recommended system requirements for Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC are here. Even older processors can handle it, but you need a lot of storage space.

What are the minimum requirements? As a minimum, Rockstar Games requires an i5-2500k processor for the PC version of RDR 2. An older graphics card like the GTX 770 is sufficient to play the game.

Notably, the game consumes a large amount of storage space. On PC, 150 GB is required on the hard drive. That’s about a third more than on consoles.

Operating System	Windows 7 – Service Pack 1
Processor	Intel Core i5-2500k / AMD FX-6300
RAM	8 GB
Graphics Card	Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 2 GB / AMD Radeon R9 280 3 GB
Storage	150 GB
Sound Card	DirectX compatible

These are the recommended system requirements for RDR 2: While the minimum requirements are very low, Rockstar recommends somewhat stronger hardware to ensure RDR 2 runs well on PC. Here the requirements are tightened a bit.

Operating System	Windows 10 – April 2018 Update
Processor	Intel Core i7-4770k / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
RAM	12 GB
Graphics Card	Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB / AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB
Storage	150 GB
Sound Card	DirectX compatible

Even with the recommended hardware, Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC is not demanding. About 35% of participants in the Steam Hardware Survey (via PCGamesN) should meet these requirements. This means many potential players are addressed who do not have to be deterred by overly high requirements.

We are already curious how RDR 2 will visually stand out on PC compared to the PS4 and Xbox versions.

When will Red Dead Redemption 2 be released on PC? You don’t have to wait long for the release. It starts in November.

If you want, you can now start the Rockstar Games Launcher and pre-order your version. This initially runs exclusively on the Rockstar Games platform. Only later can you pre-order it at other locations.

So if you’re still looking for a game for the cold winter days, then purchasing could be worth it. Is your PC fit enough for RDR 2?

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