For a long time, it was unclear whether the action RPG Cyberpunk 2077 would get a multiplayer mode or not. Now there is finally a clear statement from the developers.
What has CD Projekt announced? For a long time, it was unclear whether Cyberpunk 2077 would get a multiplayer mode.
However, the developers have now officially confirmed via Twitter that they are working on such a mode. Cyberpunk 2077 will definitely have a multiplayer part.
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When will the mode come? The team wants to focus on finishing the RPG first. After that, single-player DLCs will be released with new content.
Only then does CD Projekt Red intend to release the multiplayer part.
The back and forth is over
What has been the situation with the multiplayer mode so far? CD Projekt Red has repeatedly been asked whether Cyberpunk 2077 would get a multiplayer part. Sometimes the answer was “yes”, sometimes “no”. Then it was said that while multiplayer is planned, it would not be included at launch in the RPG. There was a lot of confusion.
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Why was there this back and forth regarding the multiplayer part? There are several reasons for this:
CD Projekt Red wants to primarily develop a single-player RPG with an engaging story. That is the priority. The team is known for it, and fans expect it.
However, multiplayer is now mandatory. You engage more players through an online mode and can monetize it better, such as through the sale of skins.
CD Projekt Red did not want to neglect the actual single-player base game, which is why they focused on that and quietly considered whether and how to integrate a multiplayer mode that would not interfere with the single-player part.
Apparently, they have now had the breakthrough idea.
What will the multiplayer mode look like? CD Projekt Red has not yet spoken about that. It is only said that such a mode will come after the release of the game.
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How could the multiplayer part look? There are many possibilities for how the developers could integrate multiplayer into Cyberpunk 2077. The important thing is that the single-player part does not suffer.
It will probably be a separate mode
Perhaps we will fight against other players in some kind of PvP arena
Maybe we can expect something like GTA Online. An online version of the city Night City, where we can complete missions together with other players.
A multiplayer part like in Mass Effect 3 is also conceivable. You get special missions to complete in teams on separate maps.
How are the players reacting to the announcement? Many find it very interesting that Cyberpunk 2077 will now get a multiplayer part after all. People are curious to see what CD Projekt Red can achieve.
Fans are particularly pleased that the developers want to take the necessary time to do it right and that the single-player part of Cyberpunk 2077 has priority and will be completed first.
Are you also looking forward to playing Cyberpunk 2077 in multiplayer?
After the heavy buffs to skills and their mods in the last major Title Update 5 of The Division 2, skill builds are finally a real alternative to the previous meta setups. This can also be seen in the raid “Dark Hours”.
The current state of skill builds: Builds with a high number of skill attributes, i.e., skill builds, were long considered useless in the Division community. Most agents therefore relied on red or blue builds, focusing on damage (red) or armor (blue). Even after Title Update 5, where skills were significantly strengthened, some agents are still skeptical about skill builds.
The talents that must be sacrificed to allow an effective focus on the yellow skill attributes are too valuable for many players. A pure focus on skills seems not rewarding enough for them.
Nevertheless, since the update, pure skill builds can now also prevail, which increasingly focus on the yellow attributes and skills.
How strong skill builds have become: A build with high skill strength and some powerful mods has become a truly effective all-round weapon since Title Update 5. For example, with a skill build, the chem launcher heals a good portion of armor in fractions of a second, and a drone keeps helpless enemies at bay for several minutes.
The fact that yellow builds are now a serious alternative in even the most demanding activities and no longer just a gimmick is demonstrated by the video of a dedicated team around YouTuber “Alldayanyday On The PS4”. In the following clip, his fireteam defeats the raid Dark Hours exclusively with skill-oriented builds and thereby impressively underscores the current strength of skills:
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In the video, the 8-member task force dismantles the raid bosses in a choreography of explosive skill fireworks and relentless fire. “Alldayanyday On The PS4” and his team reportedly took about 40 minutes for the run. While that’s not a record time, it’s still respectable considering that the raid on console was once considered almost impossible.
Why was this not possible before Title Update 5? In short: The skill-based builds were simply too weak. A talent like “Berserker”, available on the vest and activated after seven red damage attributes, gave a gun-happy player at best 50% extra weapon damage. In contrast, yellow talents like “On the Ropes”, available on the backpack and activated after seven yellow skill attributes, offered a maximum of a 25% increase in weapon damage.
The performance difference between the talents was too great and was not compensated for by correspondingly strong skills. The developers recognized the lack of balance and significantly improved this in the course of Title Update 5.
Due to the strong buffs, players are no longer faced with the choice – short cooldown or high damage. The cooldowns have also been completely overhauled. Furthermore, the damage and skill duration of most skills have been revised. In addition, the skill mods, which require a certain skill strength to be used, have been massively strengthened as well.
Don’t have a skill build yet? Here’s why it’s worth it now: Even now, six weeks after the release of Title Update 5, the positive development of skill builds has not sunk in for many players.
Skill builds have now become a considerable alternative and can even overshadow some pure damage builds. Moreover, they provide a welcome change to pure gunplay and can, in some situations, be even more effective than using firearms from cover.
If you need more information about skill talents or are looking for an effective skill build, check this out:
A large new update for Anthem was recently deployed to the servers. The patch not only brought new features for the ongoing Cataclysm, but also a little secret. If you keep your eyes open in the Emerald Abyss, you might find a new cutscene.
What is this secret? On the evening of September 4th, a huge new update for Anthem was released. Patch 1.40 brought a new event for the Cataclysm, new War Chests, and several bug fixes as well as quality-of-life changes.
In addition, the official Twitter account of Anthem announced a little secret before the update. Players were advised to take a closer look at the sights around the Emerald Abyss. You never know what tomorrow may hold for them.
What is there to see? As you approach the Emerald Abyss, you will immediately notice the huge, serpent-like structure reaching up to the sky. This is a relic of the Shapers or a part of a Shaper machine that has suddenly risen. All of this is connected to the Cataclysm and is meant to show how the world changes with the event.
But that’s not all there is to see. A little south of the ruins of the Sanctuary, you can find a chest that you can activate to see a new cutscene.
Yes, it took me a while to find the chest with the cutscene. But it is located at this spot
Where can you find the cutscene? Head into the Emerald Abyss and stick to the ruins. Stay south and follow the river to a small waterfall that hides a hole you can dive into. Stand on this “waterfall” and look at the serpent-like Shaper structure. Now look to the right and you will see the cliff in the distance.
Watch out for small stairs and two torches. The chest is located a bit higher and overlooks the valley.
If you haven’t found the chest yet or want to watch the clip again, we’ve embedded the appropriate YouTube video for you:
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The new update for Battlefield 5 not only brought new content and improvements to the game – a problem seems to have crept in with the new patch. This is how the developers are responding.
This update is about: On September 3, Battlefield 5 finally received update 4.4 after some delays. This included fresh content such as the two new maps “Provence” and “Lofoten Islands”. The progression system was also expanded, and there were various adjustments and improvements for different areas of the game.
Players report that sometimes fewer servers are displayed than usual. Servers that still show available spots cannot be accessed. Additionally, matchmaking does not seem to always work as it should. European players are, for instance, matched with Japanese and American players, all of whom exhibit a very high ping. For some fans, the multiplayer is essentially unplayable.
However, not all players appear to be affected by this problem. Some hardly notice the issues at all.
This is how DICE is responding: The developers have also noticed these problems. They are already working on the issue.
Initially, they thought it might be a display error. However, it appears to be a more serious problem. Because shortly after DICE confirmed the high pings, the studio stated that they had now assembled a dedicated team to address this issue. The matter is at the top of their priority list.
They do not want players to struggle with this for long. They will provide regular updates throughout the week. So it seems that this issue cannot be resolved quickly.
What is ping anyway? Ping, or latency, refers to the time measured in milliseconds that a data packet takes for transmission to a server and back. The lower the ping value, the better. Because the faster the packet was.
Are you also affected by this problem? Or have you not noticed any change and the multiplayer runs smoothly for you?
The rumors of a port of Overwatch to Nintendo Switch have been confirmed. During the Nintendo Direct livestream, both Overwatch and the release date were announced.
When does Overwatch release for the Switch? In a document that surfaced on resetera , it is stated that the release date for the Switch version of Overwatch is already October 15, 2019 (via Kotaku).
Update: During the Nintendo Direct, both Overwatch and the date were confirmed. Overwatch will officially release on October 15 for the Switch.
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These have been verified by renowned journalist Jason Schreier and confirmed by his sources. Schreier is generally considered a reliable source, as he is well-connected in the gaming industry.
Overwatch for the Switch: What fans have been waiting for
Since the leak with the case, suspicions have intensified that a release is imminent. Accordingly, many players are very happy. However, they are even more concerned about what a port of Overwatch to a Nintendo system could mean for other games.
Many fans are wondering if the announcement for Overwatch on the Switch holds the possibility of bringing the popular heroine Tracer to Super Smash Bros.. The series is famous for its many heroes from various games and franchises.
With Overwatch on the Switch, another guest appearance of an external hero would be conceivable. However, until that happens, you’ll have to be satisfied with other platforms. Only ranked play is currently not available:
In Fortnite you can now find red balloons on the map. Players suspect that this will be an event with Pennywise related to the new horror thriller “It Chapter 2”. We will show you what is new.
What is new on the Fortnite map? Players report that they are finding red balloons in various locations on the Season 10 Fortnite map. These are tied to drains with a string and are clearly visible floating in the air.
These red balloons are typical for the It franchise. The clown Pennywise from the movie “It” uses these red balloons to lure his victims to doom. The appearance of these balloons in Fortnite suggests that Epic is starting an event. This is because the release of “It Chapter 2” is approaching.
What do the balloons look like on the map? You can find them in various locations on the map. We found this one in Pleasant Park:
At first glance, the balloon looks insignificant. When you destroy it, you hear a creepy laugh that strongly resembles Pennywise’s laugh. It sounds like he is hiding among the balloons in the drains.
In the Fortnite News video, you can see this balloon and also hear the dull giggling when the balloon is destroyed.
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What does Epic Games say? There is currently no official explanation about the event. Players are now waiting for the team to respond. Since the horror film is already being released today, September 5, in German cinemas and will have its US release on Friday, this announcement should not take long.
What will come to the game? It is assumed that there will be some challenges related to this event where you can earn cosmetics. Perhaps a clown outfit or a glider with a red balloon.
When the developers of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare are asked in an interview about microtransactions and loot boxes in the game, there’s a little tease about what fans can expect.
Where does the info come from? Developers Joe Cecot and Taylor Kurosaki from Infinity Ward addressed numerous questions from the community regarding the upcoming Modern Warfare 2019 in a Q&A session by Game Informer.
They were specifically asked by a fan about loot boxes and microtransactions in the game – a hotly debated topic within the community.
What the developers said: The fan wanted to know: “Let’s be honest, there will be loot boxes in this game, right?”
In their response, the developers did not go into details about microtransactions or loot boxes – they stated it wasn’t possible at this time. However, they explained their philosophy in this area with a concrete example.
They are working very hard on the new Modern Warfare to create a “Players first” or “Player forward” system. This is very important to the developers. They want players to have access to new content and enjoy it when it is introduced into the game. This is a major focus. They want players to enjoy the game.
As an example, Cecot mentioned the so-called weapon camos, which are weapon skins. These are intended to be earned through in-game challenges, with the exception of some promotional items. They want these camos to become a kind of status symbol in Modern Warfare. When you see a player with a specific skin on their weapon, you should immediately recognize: this person worked hard for it.
That’s why it’s such a hot topic right now: As of now, almost nothing is known about microtransactions in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Many fans are worried about this.
People don’t know what to expect, and that alone is causing many fans headaches – especially regarding the aggressive microtransaction policy in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 and other predecessors. There is a strong fear that the latest installment in the “Call of Duty” series could take the same route, and fans would like clarity in advance. After all, Modern Warfare has plenty of opportunities for this.
On August 22, Black Desert Online was released for the PlayStation 4. Now, the first major update has arrived with new classes and new gameplay features for the MMORPG. Here are the patch notes.
What are the highlights of the first update? The focus of the update is on the first two new classes, Musa and Dark Blade:
Musa fights with swords and bows and is generally very fast and mobile.
The Dark Blade, on the other hand, relies on deadly daggers in close combat and magical attacks from afar. She has particularly high AoE capabilities.
The two expand the previous selection of only six classes on the PS4. Currently, there are 18 classes available in the PC version, which the PS4 aims to catch up to eventually.
What’s new? In addition to the classes, you can also look forward to the world boss Kzarka, who appears through a summoning and challenges you. However, to stand a chance against him, you will need a lot of good gear!
He appears twice a day at specific times, which you can find in the table below.
Start of Guild Wars
What can PvP fans look forward to? With the first major patch, the post and conquest wars will also begin. It starts with a preseason that will run from September 4 to 25:
The post wars take place every Sunday to Friday from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
To participate, your guild must have at least 25 active players and establish a post.
The goal is to be the last guild to have taken the post. After that, you will gain control over it.
Captured posts bear your guild banner and bring you taxes.
Whoever controls a post can later participate in the larger conquest wars.
What else does the patch change? In addition to the major innovations, there were also small “Quality of Life” changes. From now on, you can open the mailbox anywhere in the world of Black Desert. The chat window has also been adjusted for the PS4, so some chats are now enabled by default.
On the other hand, the developers have also disabled the apprentice system in guilds. It is expected to be brought back later when the guilds have stabilized.
In Destiny 2, the first progress on the community challenge is known. Bungie says “Wow”, but Nokris requires a few more face punches.
This community achievement is about: From September 3rd to September 10th, the first so-called community challenge in Destiny 2 will take place. You must together as Guardians complete 5 tasks on Mars, then all participants will receive an emblem as a reward as well as more loot in the Menagerie.
In the tasks, you must defeat numerous Hive enemies on Mars, wave 7 Escalation Protocol bosses, and the Mars Nightfall bosses Nokris and Xol, as well as use several override frequencies .
Unfortunately, there is no tracker displayed in the game that constantly and live shows the progress of these tasks. But Bungie has now – as promised – published initial numbers via Twitter:
defeated 175,000 wave 7 Escalation Protocol bosses – so far 110,792 completed (63%)
defeated 300 million Hive enemies on Mars – so far 78,622,959 completed (26%)
defeated Nokris in the Mars Nightfall “Strange Terrain” 150,000 times – so far 24,893 completed (16.6%)
defeated Xol in the Mars Nightfall “Will of the Thousands” 100,000 times – so far 22,386 completed (22%)
used 300,000 override frequencies – so far 133,834 completed (44%)
When are the numbers from? The numbers show the first 24 hours of the community challenge. From September 3rd at 7 PM to September 4th at 7 PM.
Nokris Challenge might get tight
What does that mean for the challenge? Currently, the Guardians are on track to secure the rewards. The Escalation Protocol bosses should be completed today, and the override frequencies are not a problem either. But you should now focus on the strike bosses – especially Nokris.
On reddit, it has already been calculated how long this challenge will take if the Guardians maintain this pace:
Since you only have 7 days total, the Nokris task could become quite tight. On reddit, the Guardians are now motivating each other to play the “Strange Terrain” Nightfall strike more frequently to complete the challenge ahead of schedule.
The Nokris Nightfall can be completed in just a few minutes. Activate Arc Burn, take the Wardcliff Coil and humiliate Nokris.
Bungie says “Wow”
What does Bungie say about the current progress? On Twitter, the official Destiny channel writes that the first 24 hours were “impressive”. You have definitely taken on the challenge, but there is still quite a ways to go.
Community manager dmg04 adds: “All I can say is wow”. He also thanks for all the feedback regarding the first community challenge. It is cool to observe this engagement.
He reveals that this community challenge was actually meant to be just a test run – something that was thought up during brainstorming to fill a week after Shadowkeep was delayed.
The first reviews of Gears 5 are out. How is the game received by gaming media and on Metacritic? Here are the review scores.
Now that the review embargo has been lifted, the first voices regarding the latest installment of “Gears of War” are already coming in. We’re summarizing what they say about the game.
Here are the scores on Metacritic: After the release of the first reviews, there is a critic score of 85 points on Metacritic. The distribution was as follows:
Positive: 30 reviews
Mixed: 3 reviews
Negative: 0 reviews
So far, only reviews from gaming media have come in, as Gears 5 will be released on September 6. There is no player score yet.
Likeable characters and the real “Gears of War” feeling
Some features and elements have been particularly highlighted in reviews.
This is rated positively: Many reviews emphasized that Gears 5 still conveys the feeling of the classic “Gears of War” games. The third-person battles are still as intense and fun as before. Veterans of the series should feel right at home.
It still feels incredibly satisfying to duck, pull out a Gnasher shotgun or a grenade launcher, and watch the next opponent get ripped to shreds.
There’s a reason why the Gears series hasn’t changed much over the last 10 years, and that’s because it feels excellent to play.
USGamer
There it is again, that brutal, weighty gameplay that makes me put all other shooters aside. I have been a Gears fan since the beginning, and the fifth installment makes me almost completely content again.
Heiko Klinge, GameStar.de
While the story of Gears 5 itself hasn’t garnered much praise, it was the likeable characters of the game that, according to reviews, carried the narrative and left a good impression on the critics so far.
The group consists of familiar faces from the Gears series, as well as new characters with Kait Diaz as the main character of the game. Together with some of her friends, she sets out to uncover the mystery of her origins.
After 4 games and several generations of characters, every person in the Gears universe has a distinct strong voice and has grown in certain ways throughout the story. […] There’s enough nuance and shared history so that every interaction [between characters] feels warm and inviting.
GamesRadar.com
Generally, the changes and new elements that the series has received with Gears 5 have been received quite positively. These include:
More open world in the middle of the game that can be explored with a sailboat
Side quests
Robot Jack plays a more important role
Smaller optional stealth segments where you have to eliminate enemies one by one
This is rated negatively: There were also negative points and elements criticized by reviewers. The story did not fare well in some reviews. It is considered:
trivial
without interesting twists
predictable for Gears fans
too quick and abrupt in conclusion
dreary and uninspired
The attempt at innovation in storytelling […] feels superficial and ineffective.
Metro GameCentral
However, the rather negative reviews also emphasize the lack of innovation. Even though the new elements and features might seem like significant changes to some, their impact on gameplay is smaller than expected. And smaller than some critics had hoped for.
The design of the new features is also at times really poor. The new Escape mode is described by USGamer as a “chaos of noise and action”, and the mode doesn’t fare well in CGMagonline either:
Up to three players run through repetitive and short labyrinth-like levels with limited ammunition and weapons to get out as quickly as possible while getting kills along the way.
However, GameStar sees a good innovation in the Escape mode:
Escape” even convinces me as a self-proclaimed coop and online skeptic. An escape mission rarely lasts longer than 15 minutes but hits me with more dramatic moments than some lengthy multiplayer evenings. And so, Gears also delivers again in its fifth chainsaw attempt. Anyone who enjoys spectacularly staged blockbuster action should definitely not miss this chaos of gunfire.
Heiko Klinge, GameStar.de
All in all, Gears 5 is a good, spectacular shooter with a cool coop experience. The game will be released in just a few days on September 6 for Xbox One and PC.
The pirate MMO Atlas aims to reposition itself for the future and has released a roadmap for upcoming changes. This will be implemented in several phases.
What does Atlas want to change? Currently, the MMO Atlas is struggling with various issues. This includes the fact that players are spending a lot of time on land. Also, the battles are rather minimal, as a published graphic shows.
The developers’ goal is now for players to spend more time at sea and engage in more combat there. Because currently, many players focus more on PvE than PvP.
They have published a roadmap that includes planned changes for the future.
Four Phases for Restructuring
How does Atlas want to change? The developers are currently planning four phases through which the game is set to change. There are significant differences in the scope and content of the phases.
The first phase of the new updates is not supposed to bring any new content. In exchange, you can look forward to these adjustments:
Plenty of bug fixes
Overhauls of blueprints and crafting materials
The removal of negative status effects
Improvements for companies
Revision of the ladder
Phase 2 – Improvements to Ships
The second phase focuses entirely on the development of ships and naval battles. The goal is to make the time at sea more exciting and interesting. The following changes are intended to contribute to that:
Improvements to the sail and ship systems in general
More and more diverse NPC enemies at sea
More activities on the ship
Ways to better secure the ship while you are offline
The final update is supposed to bring general changes to the world. This will include factions which are still very early in their design stage. Other innovations such as:
More MMO elements like cities, a deeper economy, and more storage options
Overhaul of the claiming system
Reduction of the importance of PvE content in the world
are all still in a state that can constantly change.
Launch only after release on Xbox
When will the changes be implemented? Currently, the release of Atlas on Xbox is imminent, even if there is no exact date for it yet.
Only after the console release do the developers want to focus on the new features for Atlas itself.
Will there be crossplay with Xbox? Fans of the game can look forward to an increase in players in the world of Atlas. Players of the Xbox version will be on the same servers as those on PC.
What do you think of the changes to Atlas? Are you still actively playing it?
When does Cross-Save go live? Since August 2019, Guardians have been able to take advantage of this useful feature and carry their progress across all platforms.
Activate Cross-Save: Link Your Guardians with PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and Steam
Here’s how to sign up for Cross-Save: Log in to this Cross-Save page from Bungie with your existing PlayStation, Xbox Live, or Steam profile.
If you haven’t done this yet, link your game accounts necessary for Cross-Save on Bungie.net. Go to your account, then to settings and “Accounts & Linking”.
On this website, you start the Cross-Save process. Just click on “Get Started” or “Leg Los”
Once you are logged in, you can easily start the Cross-Save process by clicking “Get Started” or “Leg Los” (depending on the language) in the center of the screen.
After agreeing to the terms of service, you will see an overview of your Destiny 2 accounts across the various platforms. You may need to log in again with the different accounts. Click on the yellow button just below the respective account for this.
You may need to authenticate the other accounts again. Log in with the respective account by clicking the yellow button
On the next page, select your active characters. Before activating Cross-Save, you will get a final overview of your characters and your game content, and on which platforms these can now be played.
On this page, you can see your characters and on which platforms they can be played through Cross-Save
If everything goes well, the Bungie website will inform you that Cross-Save is now activated. With the button in the center of the screen, you can check again which characters are accessible on which platforms and, if necessary, deactivate Cross-Save.
On this overview page, you can see your linked accounts and deactivate the Cross-Save feature if necessary
What you should note: You will be guided through the process step by step on the Cross-Save webpage. However, there are some details you should pay attention to, or tips if the process doesn’t work at all for you:
You must be logged into the necessary accounts on Bungie.net to utilize Cross-Save. If you want to transfer your Xbox Live data to Battle.net/Steam, you must have your Xbox Live and Steam accounts logged in on Bungie.net.
If you haven’t selected any additional accounts to be linked with Cross-Save, you will receive an error message
Console players who only want to switch to the other console (Xbox One, Series X/S to PS4 and PS5 or vice versa) and not to the PC do not need to connect their account to Steam, but only to the console accounts
Characters from other platforms that are not selected for Cross-Save will not be deleted but will be inaccessible as long as Cross-Save is activated
Cross-Save can be deactivated at any time. If you disable the feature, you must wait 90 days to be able to turn it back on.
The feature sometimes encounters problems. In the forums, Destiny players regularly share tips and tricks on how it worked for them. In our test, it helped to open the Bungie website in a private tab or incognito window.
You can link your accounts from any device. Whether you use your home PC or your smartphone for this is up to you.
All Guardians should soon be able to play together
The next big goal of Destiny 2 is full Cross Play. By 2021, you should be able to save the universe with all Guardians on all platforms together. Even now you can play across generations with your friends on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 – the same goes for Xbox consoles.
At gamescom 2019, our Jürgen was able to try out the new Archer class in Blade & Soul. Read here why he was initially not very keen on the new class, but now thinks it’s great.
What’s the deal with the new class in Blade & Soul? I haven’t played Blade & Soul in a long time and should finally test the new Archer class at gamescom 2019.
It’s important to know that I never found archers particularly cool. Neither Legolas, Hawkeye, nor various bow weapons from games have ever convinced me. I simply find bows boring.
Much cooler, I think, are pistols, rifles, and guns. And all that is already available in Blade & Soul, namely in the Gunslinger class.
“Why should I play a new ranged class with a bow, when I can have a guy with guns?” I asked the developers during the class presentation at gamescom 2019.
What the new Archer class is about
What is the role of the Archer? First, a developer demonstrated the class to me. I saw an Asian-looking archer shooting training dummies with arrows. The Archer is primarily a damage dealer class. Their job is to shoot enemies from a distance with arrows and deal damage.
But the Archer can also enhance allies with buffs and is overall a very versatile class that has great strength not only in ranged combat. By this statement, the developers had piqued my curiosity. But how true are their statements?
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This is how it plays: Fortunately, I could soon try the Archer myself. And indeed, the archer played very smoothly and intuitively.
This is intended, because unlike the Gunslinger, which is not easy to learn but plays quite simply later, the Archer is the exact opposite. You can easily get into the new class and start playing right away.
Thus, I could take down numerous enemies in an old temple city with a moderately equipped archer. The Archer’s bow is more like a kind of machine gun that fires arrows at extreme speed. However, you have to stand still to do this.
This is the uniqueness of the class: There is a combat stance that allows for more mobility but deactivates various buffs. You must therefore decide whether to run wild and shoot around or stay stationary and unleash a hail of arrows. Furthermore, although the archer doesn’t have much stamina, they have more invulnerability skills than any other class in the game.
Later in the game, positioning becomes important and you play the archer tactically and with precision. The class is really easy to learn but harder to master.
Jürgen’s conclusion: a really cool class for (returning) beginners
The Archer really surprised me. I expected a boring ranged class, not a highly mobile and yet tactically challenging hero that is fun right from the start.
In my opinion, this makes much more sense than the Gunslinger approach, which is quite complicated at the beginning and therefore frustrates new players and returnees unnecessarily. As cool as I thought the Gunslinger was back then, I found him much less fun in the game at the gamescom 2017, where I could also try him out.
Therefore, I can only recommend the new class, both for (returning) beginners in Blade & Soul looking for a fun class, and for experienced players who have high expectations of their class, especially in the endgame.
When does the Archer come out? The new class will be released along with the update “Storm of Arrows” on September 18. The update will be free as usual.
With the upcoming expansion Shadowkeep, Destiny 2 will undergo some changes. One of them is that the game will move from Blizzard’s Battle.net to Steam on PC, requiring Guardians to migrate their accounts. We will outline how the transfer works here for you.
Reason for the account transfer: With the release of the upcoming expansion Shadowkeep, Destiny 2 is moving from Blizzard’s Battle.net to Steam on PC. This is a logical step, as after Bungie parted ways with Activision Blizzard earlier this year, the companies have not much to do with each other anymore.
Now the game is set to move to Steam. However, PC players of Destiny 2 must migrate their accounts, meaning they must transfer their data to the new PC platform.
PC players who have played through Battle.net and must now transfer will receive a one-time, free account transfer to Steam. This will transfer all their data, expansions, silver, Annual Pass, and other paid content to Steam. They will not have to purchase their content, such as Forsaken, again for Steam.
This is how the transfer from Battle.net to Steam works
How does the migration work? Log in on Bungie’s website with your existing Battle.net account. You can hardly miss the page where you connect your Battle.net and Steam accounts, as there is a red banner at the top of the Bungie website on every page informing about the switch to Steam.
On all pages on Bungie.net you will be informed about the switch at the top of the screen
Click on the corresponding red banner to go to the relevant page and start the migration process. If you click on “Get Started”, you must first agree to receive emails from Bungie.
In the next step, you will see the Battle.net account you logged in with and want to connect to Steam. Once you have accepted the terms of service, you can then link your Battle.net account and your Steam account.
On this screen, you can see the Battle.net account you are logged in with and want to connect to Steam
Click on the Steam button to log in with your Steam account.
Your Battle.net content will now be transferred to Steam when Shadowkeep launches. This process cannot be undone.
This is what you should consider during the transfer: Just like with Cross-Save, you will also be guided through the process step by step during the Steam migration. Nevertheless, there are some details you should keep in mind during the transfer:
Battle.net players will receive a one-time account transfer of all their data to Steam. This includes the player account, Destiny 2, expansions, silver, Annual Pass, and other paid content. If you are already playing Destiny 2 on PC, you do not need to repurchase all the content you already own for Steam.
Players who want to switch from the consoles PS4 and Xbox One to PC must complete the migration. Activating Cross-Save for Battle.net without also linking the Steam account is not possible.
Console players who only want to switch to the other console and not to PC do not need to connect their account to Battle.net or Steam.
The online shooter Anthem is getting a new update on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. Due to its massive size, it’s almost half the size of the game itself on PS4 and brings a ton of new features. We take a look at the patch notes in German.
When is the update coming? The update is currently live as of Wednesday, September 4th at 6:00 PM. You can start downloading the new update 1.4.0 on all platforms immediately. The patch marks the beginning of the fifth week of the major Cataclysm update.
How big is the update? According to some users on reddit , the update is 18.7 GB in size, making it almost half the size of the actual game on PS4.
On Xbox One, it is reported to have 12.5 GB. On PC, it weighs 16.44 GB.
Anthem: Patch Notes
for Update 1.4.0 from September 4
This new event comes to Cataclysm: Along with the update, the “Sea of Takaro” event appears in Anthem. This will be accessible through the arena in the “Dark Passage” and expands Cataclysm. The goal is to bring three echoes to the consoles to deactivate an emitter field.
The arena is filled with traps and puzzles such as pressure plates, a water tunnel, and enemies. The arenas are optional; however, before you tackle the final boss Vara, they may earn you a spot on the leaderboard.
What’s changing in the store: The store is also getting a small update: The War Chests are returning. Four new variants of the War Chests will be introduced, corresponding to the four available Javelins:
Ranger
Interceptor
Storm
Colossus
These may cost a bit more than the limited War Chests previously, but they can no longer contain items for a Javelin that you are not playing. They are now specific to the Javelin that the chest is intended for.
Furthermore, old War Chests for weapons, gear, and melee fighters are returning, along with additional seasonal items.
These improvements are coming: In addition to the event, the patch consists of a plethora of bug fixes and quality of life changes. The most important ones are listed here for you:
The chamber capacity will be increased to 350 items, while the scrap chamber is limited to 200.
When buying materials, you can now see how many units of each type are in stock.
Cinematics can be skipped if the entire team agrees.
Players should no longer appear below the terrain when using teleporters.
Additionally, there are many bug fixes for the HUD, user interface, Javelin abilities, and missions such as the “Temple of the Skar.” You can find the full patch notes on the official Anthem homepage.
Community is
satisfied with the update
This is what the players say: The reactions to the update have been quite positive so far. When the update info was published on reddit, players were pleased that the developers listened to the community and are working on the issues.
Even the War Chests are well-received, as previous versions had caused frustration. Many players complained that they received nothing for the Javelins they were playing. This is no longer the case with the new chests.
The reactions to the Cataclysm trailer were mostly positive, albeit mixed:
In Destiny 2, guardians are currently raving about how high the drop chance of weapons in the Reckoning is. Are you checking out the PvE activity again?
On one hand, it was extremely difficult, causing solo players to have a hard time through the matchmaking and leaving the match frustrated. Only well-coordinated fireteams could handle the Reckoning.
On the other hand, many guardians thought, “I won’t suffer through this for such meager loot!” Because the activity-specific rewards were extremely rare, you had to grind a long time in the Reckoning to complete your collection.
This ultimately led to most guardians avoiding the Reckoning. Those who initiated matchmaking in the Reckoning in recent weeks waited for minutes only to end up having to start solo – and that’s not advisable.
Why is the Reckoning worth it now? Yesterday, on September 3rd, Bungie released the Update 2.5.2.2, which made the Reckoning in Destiny 2 significantly easier – and more rewarding:
The enemies in the Reckoning deal less damage and have less health themselves.
The weapon drop rates in the Reckoning have been increased, significantly at Tier 3. Additionally, the bad luck protection has been enhanced – meaning if you finish several matches without rewards, the chance increases that you will receive one after the next match.
Weapon drop chances are ‘crazy’
This is what the guardians are saying about the changes: A post from a guardian on reddit is causing a stir, as he describes the new chance for weapon drops as “crazy.” It seems that weapons are now raining down in the Reckoning.
He reports that he received a whopping 5 weapons after 6 matches at Reckoning Tier 3. His teammates did as well.
No one he played with went 2 games in a row without a weapon drop.
A short time later, he updated the post. After 10 matches, he had already received 8 drops.
And then there was another update. He had played 7 runs at Tier 2 and received 5 weapons. The drop chances at Tier 3 and Tier 2 are “crazy.”
He summarizes: “Is it worth grinding for weapons at Tier 3? Absolutely!”
Notration – one of the most sought-after weapons from Reckoning / Gambit Prime
In the comments, people agree with him, stating they have had similar experiences since the update. One user hopes now that these drop rates aren’t too good for Bungie and that they won’t limit them soon.
What does Bungie say about it? They don’t specify concrete numbers for the weapon drop rates in the patch notes. Community manager dmg04, however, revealed that on average, you should receive a weapon after every second successful run at Tier 3, and after every fourth match completion at Tier 2.
According to user reports, the Reckoning is currently even more generous than communicated by dmg04.
What weapons can be found in the Reckoning at Tier 2 and 3?In the Reckoning, the 10 weapons are divided into two different loot pools, based on the respective boss of the encounter and rotate weekly. Therefore, you can only earn certain weapons each week:
If the boss is the Avatar of Oryx, then you can get the following weapons from this final boss:
Hand Cannon “Notration”
Auto Rifle “Hunger”
Pulse Rifle “Survive”
Grenade Launcher “Doomsday”
Submachine Gun “Survival Kit”
Avatar of Oryx
If a sword boss is next, you have the chance for the following firearms:
Shotgun “Only One Stands”
Sniper “Only Survivor”
Pistol “Lone”
Scout Rifle “Night Watch”
Sword “In Case of Emergency”
The Reckoning is now worth more than ever if you want to complete your collections. Are you checking it out again? Do you already have all the weapons or is nothing enticing you in the PvE mode?
In Fortnite, the Borderlands crossover event is currently taking place. The event with the Pandora Challenges runs until September 10, 2019. There are also challenges that you can complete. One of the challenges is: Find the Vault Symbols.
What are Vault Symbols? They are symbols that have been painted like graffiti on various walls. The symbols are painted in dark red and are easily visible. You can find them in the Rift Zone Pandora. They are usually found on containers, walls, and signs.
What do you need to do? To complete the Pandora challenge, you need to collect 3 Vault Symbols. When you stand in front of the symbols, the word “Search” appears, and you have to click on it. You will need to do this a total of 3 times, and then you should have completed the challenge.
We will show you all five locations of the Vault Symbols on the map. Below the image, we will detail the three Vault Symbols that are closest together. This way, you can complete the task the fastest.
Location 1 – Container
Where should you search? Near the oasis in the Pandora zone, over which streamer Tfue has greatly complained, there are 3 yellow containers stacked on top of each other. The symbol is painted on the middle container. You should see it right away. Since it is a bit higher, you will first need to build a ramp to collect the symbol.
Location 2 – Sign Board
Where should you search? When you walk through the western entrance of Pandora, you will see a large sign board. The Vault Symbol is painted on this board. Here too, you need to build up in order to collect the symbol.
Location 3 – Container Lid
Where should you search? When you walk from the advertisement board to the small town and head directly to the center of the town, you will see a large red container. In front of that container leans a yellow container lid, on which the symbol is painted. You can collect this symbol without building.
Are you still working on the challenges? Which reward do you like the most?
In Remnant: From the Ashes, you need to make decisions that influence your world. This includes the Beast Heart, an item required by two different NPCs. Here’s how you obtain the heart and what you receive in return.
What is the Beast Heart? The Beast Heart, or Heart of the Beast in the original English, is an item that you only receive relatively late in the game. The heart is an item that is demanded by two different NPCs. However, since you only receive one heart, you must decide which of the two you will give the item to.
How to Obtain the Heart: When you speak with the Undying King, he asks you to bring him a Guardian’s Heart, the heart of a Guardian. The Iskal Queen, on the other hand, asks you to bring her the Beast Heart. So far, so good, but the catch is that both refer to the exact same item.
You obtain the Beast Heart by defeating Ixillis, whom you find in Corsus in the area The Grotto.
You can watch the fight against Ixillis in this video:
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Who you give the heart to has different effects. You will receive different items as thanks. Additionally, one of the NPCs will become quite angry if you do not give him the heart and will challenge you to a fight.
The Undying King
If you give him the heart: If you give the Undying King in Rhom the heart, you will receive the Riven scythe from him. The weapon has the ability Life Leech, which heals the wielder for a certain amount of the damage dealt.
Additionally, the king will give you the key to the Labyrinth, a strange place connected with different levels of existence.
You will receive the key to the mysterious Labyrinth from the Undying King
If you do not give him the heart: The king will be very angry if you do not give him the heart. He will challenge you to a tough battle. However, the fight will be worth it for you: if you defeat your opponent, you can gain the materials to craft the Ruin rifle. You will also receive the trait Kingslayer and also the key to the Labyrinth.
How to best handle the fight against the Undying King will be explained in a guide later.
Iskal Queen
If you give her the heart: If you give the “Fairy Queen” the heart, you will receive the Slayer armor set, which increases your damage after reloading, as well as a crossbow.
If you do not give her the heart: If you do not give the Iskal Queen the heart, you have nothing to fear. You will not have to fight her, and she will continue to trade with you.
Which path have you chosen? Will you give the heart to the Undying King or the Iskal Queen?
The Twitch streamer Ashkan “TF Blade” Homayouni wants to set a world record in League of Legends and become number 1 in all LoL regions. However, Turkey proved to be too tough for him. The Turkish players trolled him, the streamer flamed, and received a ban from Riot Turkey.
What is the goal? To entertain his fans and face a challenge, TF Blade wants to reach the highest rank on all servers in League of Legends: He is creating a new account in the foreign regions and leveling that account over several days.
According to him, it took him 15 days to climb to the top in EUW, which is the server where we commonly play League of Legends.
Turks troll Twitch streamer mercilessly
Here was the problem: In Turkey, some Turks apparently did not take it lightly that someone was arriving to become the best player. They got wind of the action.
Now they played extra weird when TF Blade was in their games. This is called “taking someone hostage.”
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Clips are circulating showing that all 9 LoL players except TF Blade behave completely oddly in a ranked match. They are not fighting each other, but dancing, trolling, or doing something else entirely.
Normally, one would simply leave to preserve their mental health. But TF Blade cannot just leave such a game, because then he would lose points.
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Apparently, this is a targeted behavior to annoy TF Blade when some Turks recognize the player in the lobby. This behavior seems to gradually drive him crazy until he finally gets “tilted” and loses control.
Twitch streamer calls Turkish region “dog shit”
What led to the ban? Riot Games Turkey banned the player for “abusive language” for 14 days. He is said to have called the Turkish region “dog shit” and referred to Turkish players as “dogs” and “backward.”
In clips from TF Blade, it is also heard that he referred to the entire region as “autistic” on his own stream and wondered why it hadn’t been taken down yet.
He would probably have freaked out after 5 seconds and smashed everything: The LoL streamer Tyler1.
TF Blade believes he was banned unfairly
TF Blade’s reaction: He says that he was just reacting to toxic players who were sabotaging his matches. In his view, the ban from Riot Turkey is too harsh.
According to him, there was no proper warning and he only said “retard” once – per game.
He has challenged the 14-day ban and called the staff at Riot in Turkey racist, according to dotesports.
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How did the world record progress? As Dotesports reports, TF Blade was third in Turkey when he was banned. That was the 4th region where he attempted to set the world record; now he has switched to Europe Nordic and Europe East.
However, TF Blade is not sure if he will visit the LoL servers in Turkey again.
Only a few hours left until the release of Monster Hunter World: Iceborne and our author Larissa is excited about the new features that the expansion brings.
On September 6, it’s finally time, Monster Hunter World is getting its first addon – Iceborne. The release is initially only for PS4 and Xbox One, the PC release will follow later. This expansion brings several new features to the popular fighting game.
We tested thefull version before release: I had the pleasure of trying the full version of Monster Hunter World: Iceborne. As a fan of the Monster Hunter series, I was particularly taken by Monster Hunter World. However, there were always a few little things in the base game that bothered me.
These 3 big questions I asked myself:
What new features does Monster Hunter World Iceborne bring us?
How are these things different from the base game?
Why are these new features so much fun?
In the end, I came up with the following five new features that make the game perfect for me.
An uncomfortable encounter – Brachydios
1. Some pointless clicks are spared
You have the settings for the pie menu in the item pouch. In Monster Hunter World Iceborne, you can customize the pie menu in your item box. Here you can save your sets in the item pouch and make the necessary adjustments simultaneously.
Finally adjust the pie menu at the item box.
The game remembers this with your item set and you have it ready whenever you equip it. If you don’t want to change your pie menu even though you’re selecting a new item set, you can decline that as well.
You can modify your gun at the item box. There is now a new tab at the item box. Here you can conveniently modify your bow gun without having to run to the blacksmith. As a passionate ranged fighter, this was especially pleasing for me. However, I forgive you if you prefer other weapons.
You no longer have to sift through investigations. Iceborne also brings a new feature to the display of investigations. You will now see at a glance what rewards await you at the resource center. You’ll see the monster’s name and next to it how many bronze, silver, or gold rewards there are.
The new view of your investigations
You can also save the deco armor with your armor sets. At “Change Equipment”, you can also save your armor sets in Iceborne as usual. From now on, you can also preserve your outfit. If you do not want to use the saved deco armor during your next armor change, you can decline that, too.
You can now access messages via R3. All of you who were annoyed by the exclamation point during combat can now breathe a sigh of relief. With a quick click on R3, you can now receive the guild cards from others.
2. There are crazy new decorations
In Monster Hunter World, you can upgrade your equipment with decorations. These jewels fit into different slots of your armor depending on their size and grant you additional skills. So they essentially make your equipment stronger.
With Monster Hunter World: Iceborne comes new decorations. From now on, there are level-4 decorations. These fit into level-4 slots, which only exist on master rank armors. The new decorations have two special features. Either such a jewel contains two levels of the respective skill or the decoration gives you two different skills, each at one level. The combinations of the two different skills seem to be random.
Examples of the new level-4 decorations
In general, the armors at level 9 or 10 no longer have space for decorations. Master rank armors, like high rank armors, are divided into α and β and additionally marked with a “+”. It is common for α to have more skills and β to have more slots for decorations.
Often the β+-armor has only space for one level-4 jewel and no further options for adding decorations. However, this could change with later armors – it was the same in the base game.
Now you also have slots on your mantles and boosters. In Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, you can upgrade your tools through quests. This way, they also get a ” +” and slots for jewels. The skills inserted there only become active when you’re using the mantle or booster.
3. Seliana, the capital, is more practical than before
The gathering place is finally worthwhile. The gathering place in Seliana is extremely cozy. Here you will find not only hot springs but also everything you need between your quests. Even the Argosy and the Botanical Research!
The map of the new gathering place in Seliana
You can change your Palico’s equipment directly in the area. You no longer have to dash into your private room or the tent at the beginning of the quest to change your Palico equipment. This can now be done conveniently at the new headquarters near the chest.
You can personalize your private space in Seliana. Your new private quarters now offer, in addition to the usual pets, further customization options. You can adjust your floors and walls. Also, change the interior and paintings. Your housekeeper will also give you deliveries to unlock even more items.
4. The quests are generally improved
No more long tracking. In Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, it is much easier to collect the tracks for your main quest. You no longer have to wander around for hours if you don’t know the spots for the tracks. This makes the story much more pleasant and less frustrating.
Quickly go from A to B by riding. Iceborne also brings a new means of transportation – riding. You can now summon Shamos or Jagras that will take you to your chosen point automatically and faster than walking. Convenient, right?
Hitching a ride through the Wildspire Waste
You can now see objects on the ground better. When you deal damage to a monster, it drops materials from which you craft your equipment. This material and the gathering spots are now more visible.
5. There are cool changes for battles
More damage from explosions. The damage of explosive coatings or weapons has increased to 300 damage points per hit. So it’s really worth diving into this with Iceborne.
The training area has a new design to choose from. Monster Hunter World: Iceborne offers a second option to use your training area. For this, simply select it with your housekeeper, and you can fight against a dummy of a large monster.
The new dummy in the training area
This is especially practical for the new clutch claw. With this tool, you can pull yourself towards your opponent. It requires a little practice but is worth it. With these attacks, you can deal a lot of damage, but you need ammo for the big attacks.
The new clutch claw
What I didn’t like in the base game
To understand why I find the new features so great, I’ll explain again how it is in the base game.
The menu is more cumbersome. In Monster Hunter World, you have to adjust your pie menu via the options button. If you forget to save your item set with the new pie menu, you lose your settings the next time you switch sets.
Moreover, the saving options for the armor sets are more limited than in Iceborne. For example, deco armors are not considered here. And when ranged fighters want to modify their bow gun, they always have to trot over to the blacksmith.
The investigations are less clearly organized. To find out what bronze, silver, or gold rewards there are, you have to click through each quest individually.
Colorful hustle and bustle in the new private room
The jewels only go up to level 3 and mantles and boosters have no slots. In the base game, your largest jewel slot is level 3 and only has one skill. Furthermore, you cannot upgrade the mantles and boosters you have collected. The slots for the “+” versions are therefore not available to you.
The Astera headquarters is laid out differently. The gathering place in Monster Hunter World is mainly used for siege missions. Staying there otherwise is rather awkward, as you have to go back to the trade post or your quarters for every small action.
Questing is sometimes inconvenient. When you knock loose material from monsters in Monster Hunter World, you sometimes have to search for a long time. This also applies to the tracks you need to continue your main quest.
Why are these new features so much fun?
In summary:
They save time.
The new features offer comfort.
They look great.
Although they may seem like small things, I am excited about the many new features. I simply feel comfortable in Seliana, the Hoarfrost Reach, and also in the “old” new world, which is, of course, still present in Iceborne.
Everything is finally where you need it. The new menu options save you many clicks and thus time. You no longer have to click from menu to menu or run across the city.
It’s also simply convenient not to have to change the deco armor all the time, having everything in one place, and not spending so much time with loading screens.
The author: Larissa has spent a lot of life time in online games and is currently captivated by the Monster Hunter series. One of her favorites is Monster Hunter World where she has spent 600 hours – and the tendency is rising. She has just recently started as a specialist author for this game at MeinMMO and looks forward to everything that is to come.
And ultimately, Monster Hunter World: Iceborne simply looks great. The new headquarters has charm, the new armors and weapons are brutal. Moreover, the new designs of some menus make everything clear at a glance.
I love the base game, don’t get me wrong. Maybe this is also nitpicking at the highest level. But all the little things that used to annoy me in Monster Hunter World have been smoothed out with Iceborne.
Here are 6 tips for you on how to optimally prepare for the launch:
