New heroes in Marvel’s Avengers are available for free – What does one pay for?

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

The action-adventure with superheroes, Marvel’s Avengers, aims to provide content for years to come. But how is it financed? What can microtransactions unlock?

What is available for free in the game? Marvel’s Avengers will continue to receive content after its release. Important for players are new superheroes that will be unlocked for free.

At launch, the 5 heroes

  • Iron Man
  • Hulk
  • Captain America
  • Black Widow
  • and Thor

are available.

Confirmed for a later release is also the character Ant-Man. Developer Crystal Dynamics stated that new superheroes will not require payment.

Marvel's Avengers Thor

It is also clear that the game world in Marvel’s Avengers will be expanded with new regions after the launch. These new regions are, according to the developers, available for free.

What can you pay for? Eurogamer conducted an interview with two employees of Crystal Dynamics. Philippe Therien (Lead Designer) and Rose Hunt (Senior Producer).

The question was raised whether they would sell Iron Man skins to balance out the generous business model.

Philippe Therien responded: “We haven’t discussed what will be monetized yet. What’s important, however, is that new heroes or regions will not cost you anything when they are released.”

Rose Hunt adds: “We can say yes, you will be able to customize your hero with different skins and outfits. But this will never have any effect on gameplay. You will never find yourself in a situation where you have to pay to play.”

“We are also not doing loot boxes,” explains Therien.

There should also be further aesthetic customization options, like the Player Card. But none of this is supposed to influence gameplay.

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How can characters be visually customized? Therien explains in the interview that outfits in Marvel’s Avengers can be customized. This way, they can appeal more to those who like the comic versions of the heroes. Others, who prefer the more current versions of the superheroes.

“There will be something for everyone, and there are many options to customize your heroes.”

Marvel's Avengers Iron Man

Why are heroes and regions free? By selling new heroes or regions, the developers could generate revenue. But they do not want to go this route. The background is a social aspect:

” […] it is important for us to say this. We want to ensure that you can always play with your friends and jump in at any time.”

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Guardians easily grab top weapon in Destiny 2 that would otherwise take them days

Micha Deckert Micha Deckert Reading time 3 minutes

The new Season 7 in Destiny 2 has again brought new top weapons. All PvE fans should be excited about one weapon: the grenade launcher Wendigo GL3. The quest for this weapon is elaborate, but players have already found a way to shorten the grind.

Which weapon are we talking about? In Season 7, there are again new top weapons. In the Vanguard, there is an absolute top weapon to grab this new Season 7: the legendary grenade launcher Wendigo GL3.

The grenade launcher deals Arc damage and fires flashbangs. Collected Spheres of Light increase the explosion radius and damage.

The Wendigo GL3 is doing so well this season, that it even finds a spot in one of the best PvE loadouts. The grenade launcher is considered the currently best and strongest legendary power weapon.

The Wendigo GL3 is the top weapon of the Vanguard in Season 7

What do you need to do for the weapon? The weapon is available through a quest line from Zavala. In the inventory of the Vanguard Titan, you can grab the legendary quest “A Gift for the Worthy,” which begins the task.

The quest requires you to achieve grenade launcher multikills and grenade launcher kills in playlist strikes:

  • You need to score 15,000 points. You achieve this by killing enemies with a grenade launcher.
  • Receive 1,500 grenade launcher kills
  • Complete 500 grenade launcher multikills

After that, you can collect the Wendigo GL3 from Zavala. You have earned it.

This task should keep you well occupied this season. However, clever players have found out how to obtain the weapon in just a few hours.

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Zavala wants more grenade launcher kills from you!

How do Guardians easily get the weapon? Some Guardians are currently easing the grind for the grenade launcher with a “cheese.” This is an “alternative” method to quickly rack up many kills for the Wendigo.

Instead of following the strike, players simply go into the Blind Well, where they encounter many enemies. The Guardians proceed as follows:

The kills for the task also count in the Blind Well.

Since the strike “The Corrupted” and the Blind Well are located in the same area, the kills seem to count in this activity as well. Whether Bungie is aware of this or if it was intended is not known.

For this task, the exotic grenade launcher Thunderlord is particularly suitable. This uses primary ammo, which is even generated by the weapon upon kills.

As a Warlock, the Lunafaction Boots are useful. With these boots, the class rifts gain the additional ability to automatically reload allies’ weapons.

In Destiny, the quest for the Truth has also started. You can read here how to obtain the exotic weapon:

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Crowfall trennt sich von deutschem Partner, bringt MMORPG selbst in Europa heraus

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

After Travian Games has already parted ways with the MMORPG Shroud of the Avatar, now Crowfall is next. The developers want to take care of the distribution of the online game in Europe themselves in the future.

What is Crowfall? Crowfall is an MMORPG with a special premise: you are essentially not in a persistent world, but travel in time-limited campaigns from one dying world to another to gather resources. You need these to continue building your eternal kingdom.

On the dying worlds, massive battles take place between players, including sieges.

Crowfall siege with machines 2

Travian and Artcraft part ways

What did Travian Games have to do with Crowfall? In 2016, the German company Travian Games announced it had entered into a partnership with Artcraft Entertainment. Travian wanted to handle the marketing and distribution of the MMORPG Crowfall in Europe.

What has happened now? Artcraft announced that the partnership with Travian has ended. No reasons were given, but it is said to have been a decision made by mutual consent.

What does this mean for the MMORPG? Since June 13, Artcraft has been taking care of the distribution and marketing of the online game themselves. The players are likely to notice little of this. European players are now dealing with the support of the developer instead of Travian.

Why does this sound familiar? In November 2018, Portalarium and Travian announced the end of their partnership regarding the MMORPG Shroud of the Avatar. Travian also took over the distribution and support for SotA in Europe.

Crowfall battle

Players have many questions

What do the players think about this? There is already a lot of speculation about this decision in the official forum. What led to this? Some questions remain open.

Kraahk asked: “Can you tell us what this means for the localization of the game and the support for players who do not speak English?”

Belantis speculates: “Was Travian perhaps bothered by the long development time? Or did Artcraft not get enough money from Travian?”

According to Artcraft, nothing should change, as the studio has already been taking care of a lot. So this announcement apparently means no major adjustment for Crowfall fans.

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LoL: Twitch streamer decides the match with a brilliant suicide play

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 2 minutes

The Twitch streamer TF Blade secured a victory in League of Legends with a clever suicide play. Players are currently discussing this and the “remake system” of LoL.

This is the standard practice: There is a “remake” system in League of Legends. Before a match has really started, a team can forfeit and request a “restart” without fearing any consequences. This does not count as a loss.

This is possible when a player is missing from the team who has not yet intervened in the match. The system serves as a kind of “AFK protection.”

The logic behind the remake system: It is unfair for a match to start with 4 against 5, then it is clear who will win.

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The LoL streamer TF Blade.

Here was the situation: In a LoL match, the jungler of a team essentially “mis-skilled.” He took a teleport instead of smite – Smite is essential for the jungler role.

The jungler was now AFK and wanted to force a log out so that his team would only have four members left and they could utilize LoL’s “remake” system.

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In the first 33 seconds of this video, you can see the streamer’s play.

This was the genius play: The streamer “TF Blade” utilized the information that the opposing team was discussing in chat that someone was AFK and they wanted to “re-make” the game.

TF Blade snuck into the opposing team’s base, where the “mis-skilled jungler” Lee Sin was still at the entry point. Here, TF Blade then threw himself at the opponent and died next to the AFK player.

This allowed him to gain experience points, and the game could no longer be “restarted.”

This is how it continued. The match was quickly finished. After 10 minutes, the team of TF Blade emerged victorious.

The opponents essentially gave up because they suspected they had no chance of turning the match around.

LoL-Kayn
TF Blade was playing as Kayn.

This is being discussed: In the subreddit for LoL, this play is currently being discussed. It is being talked about controversially:

  • It is said that one should never tell the other team that someone is AFK – so they don’t pull such stunts
  • This would not be “fair play” from TF Blade
  • It is “a bit rude,” but very funny, says a third

In general, the remake system in League of Legends is being discussed. Some see weaknesses in it.

TF Blade was temporarily banned from Twitch because it was thought he had used a racist term.

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The 12 most important multiplayer games still to be released in 2019

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 11 minutes

The second half of 2019 still holds quite a few game releases for multiplayer. We show you which games you can still look forward to in 2019.

Since E3 2019, several new release dates have been known, and many highly anticipated multiplayer games are even coming this year. We present to you the games that are scheduled to be released in 2019 according to the latest data.

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Which games make it to the list? We have limited our selection to games that offer a multiplayer aspect and sound the most promising so far. In addition, they must have a confirmed release date for 2019, at least tentatively.

In our list, not only new games appear, but also expansions and similar content that give a game a completely new aspect and thus represent an important part of the game that should be acknowledged.

Releases of the important MMORPGs for 2019

Astellia

Name Astellia
Publisher Barunson E&A
(Sub-)Genre Theme Park MMORPG
Platforms PC
Payment Model Buy-to-Play
Release Q3 2019, first Closed Beta from June 25

What is Astellia? Astellia is a new MMORPG in the style of classic predecessors from the theme park genre. PvP and PvE are separated, with the focus on PvE content and players dividing into the known trinity of Tank, healer, and DD . Astellia has been around for a while in Korea and is also coming to the West in 2019.

Astellia image of characters with Astels

What are the highlights? In Astellia, there is a crafting system, as veterans may remember from old MMORPGs like Runescape. Items can be upgraded but also downgraded. The combat system is inspired by Guild Wars 2.

The major unique feature of Astellia is the feature of the Astels. Astels are summoned companions who support and enhance you in battle. Up to three Astels can be summoned simultaneously. They bring different roles with abilities and effects, can level up, and be upgraded.

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Who is Astellia suitable for? Astellia is primarily suitable for MMORPG fans of the “WoW generation” who have long been searching for the next hit. The well-known class system provides all veterans of the genre with an easy entry, while the Astel system introduces an interesting, new feature. Due to the many group activities, Astellia is especially suitable for group players.

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WoW Classic

Name World of Warcraft Classic
Publisher Activision Blizzard
(Sub-)Genre Theme Park MMORPG
Platforms PC, Mac
Payment Model Pay-to-Play (Subscription)
Release August 27, 2019

What is WoW Classic? WoW Classic is the “original version” of World of Warcraft, as it was at its release in 2004, or more precisely, Patch 1.12. It revives the version of the game with which it all started and which many fans still remember today.

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What are the highlights? What distinguishes WoW Classic is the “classic feeling” that veterans often yearn for. It offers a vast world to explore, group activities like raids for up to 40 people, dungeons, and PvP. In comparison to “Vanilla” and some private servers, Classic also offers:

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Who is WoW Classic suitable for? WoW Classic is aimed primarily at players who played WoW earlier and had stopped long before some add-ons. If you can’t find anything meaningful in Battle for Azeroth but like WoW, then Classic is for you. Also, curious players who have never played WoW and want to get a glimpse into the origins of the phenomenon should consider taking a look.

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FFXIV: Shadowbringers

Name Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers
Publisher Square Enix
(Sub-)Genre Theme Park MMORPG
Platforms PC, Mac, PS4
Payment Model Pay-to-Play
Release expected July 2, 2019

What is Shadowbringers? Shadowbringers is the third expansion for the MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV. It brings new features, new content, and the continuation of the story to the game.

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What are the highlights? Shadowbringers includes many features that expand the game, such as:

  • two new cities, Norvrandt and Eulmore
  • four new areas
  • new scenarios
  • new dungeons and raids for up to 24 players
  • new races of the Viera and Hrothgar and jobs
  • a new maximum level of 80 and thus new abilities for all classes

In addition, there are numerous revisions and content to explore with the new level.

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Who is FFXIV: Shadowbringers suitable for? Shadowbringers is primarily suitable for all fans of Final Fantasy XIV who already like and play the game. However, Shadowbringers is also a good opportunity for fans of Final Fantasy 12 who liked the characters but have not yet started with the online game. Additionally, Final Fantasy XIV is an alternative to WoW and Guild Wars 2.

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Scavengers is a new online shooter with a fascinating idea

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

The online shooter Scavengers combines coop with PvP and survival, aiming to always give you a goal before a major final battle occurs. The concept sounds very exciting.

What is Scavengers? The online shooter places you in the future. The moon is destroyed, which has turned Earth into an ice wasteland. You live on a space station managed by an AI called Mother. Mother sends the Scavengers to Earth at regular intervals to seek resources for the survival of the people on the station.

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A coop PvP shooter with survival elements

How does Scavengers play? The online shooter combines coop with survival and PvP. Some battle royale elements also find their way into the game. The SpatialOS technology is supposed to provide a diverse world.

  • You select one of several classes
  • In groups of players, you go to Earth
  • There, you must survive, as snowstorms can become very dangerous
  • You collect resources and search for equipment and weapons
  • You can upgrade your equipment with shards found in the world
  • On Earth, there are still bandits who have built fortresses. You must confront them
  • Teamplay is essential in your group
  • There are other Scavenger groups that collect resources. You are in competition with them
  • In the end, you must try to bring your resources to the spaceship that Mother sends down from the station first
  • A massive battle erupts around the ship, which feels a bit like battle royale
  • The winning group gets to enjoy special rewards
  • You can also upgrade your heroes to have better chances in future missions
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Scavengers, a loot shooter developed with SpatialOS.

A shooter with unique features

What makes Scavengers so special? The developer studio Midwinter wants to give you a task at all times. There should be no downtime during missions. You always know exactly what to do or will be confronted with a fight.

Moreover, you can adapt to your environment. Over time, you will learn where locations for ambushes are and where to be most cautious. Nevertheless, chance always plays a role. Every match is supposed to be different.

The classes are important. You should aim for a balanced team of supporters, melee, and ranged fighters. Supporters, for example, can craft weapons from junk, making them very useful.

Survival plays a role because you need to keep warm and protect yourself from the weather. Those who warm up by a fire receive a buff.

It is also possible for you to team up with other teams. However, you should not necessarily trust them. When it comes to the final battle, everyone wants to be the winner.

Additionally, an invasion by the alien Scourge may occur, leading to interesting events.

When is Scavengers coming out? Currently, there is no release date for the game. However, it is supposed to be released as a free-to-play title and will be regularly expanded with more content.

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Story chief contradicts report that CoD: Modern Warfare has already been censored

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

In the shooter Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019), according to a media report, a dialogue line was removed even before the launch. Some fans feared censorship. The game’s Narrative Director opposes this claim: There is no censorship, and no compromises are being made.

This was the media report: On Tuesday, a report from Kotaku (via Kotaku) was published about a preview event at the E3 2019 related to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.

The author focused primarily on a scene where a Russian soldier held a girl and declared loudly that they would deliver her to his superior, who “is into young girls.”

Modern Warfare: Child
In a scene from Modern Warfare, you play as a child.

The journalist confronted the Design Director with this statement and asked why sexual violence and pedophilia were included in the game.

He replied that Call of Duty Modern Warfare aims to depict the horrors of war.

However, the author claims that the PR team assured her afterward that this line would be removed from the game. It would no longer be present in the final game.

The PR team stated that initially, the line “He is into young girls” was meant to hint at a later development of the story – but that development would also no longer be in the campaign of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.

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Some are shouting: Censorship!

This is how the fans reacted: This report has caught some in the Modern Warfare community by surprise. For them, the statement from the PR team is evidence that Infinity Ward will censor itself and is not telling the horrors of war as uncompromisingly as they had announced during the reveal.

This can be followed, for example, in comments on our article on MeinMMO. A reader named pretender xxx says:

“Well, there we have it. The censorship rumors are true. They can stick their game where the sun doesn’t shine.”

After initial reactions from journalists, some feared that the public would demand censorship. Now players see themselves confirmed in this fear.

Modern Warfare: Triumph

Story Chief: No Censorship, No Compromises

This is what the Narrative Director says now: Confronted with these statements, the Narrative Director of Infinity Ward, Taylor Kurosaki, takes a different tone on Twitter.

He says:

  • “We do not make compromises.”
  • “We would never censor. Those are just rumors. They are not true.”
  •  “No censorship. Never. All we do is polish and sharpen the story to make it the best campaign you’ve ever played.”
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Does the Story Chief contradict his own PR Team?

This is what it’s about: The interesting thing here is that Kurosaki does not say the controversial dialogue line is still in the game.

He merely states that it has not been “censored.”

So he contradicts the journalist in her conclusion that the line was removed for “moral reasons.”

We will see if the campaign indeed contains references to pedophiles and rape.

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It’s quite possible that both are right and that PR and the Story Chief do not contradict each other:

  • The dialogue line was removed, but only because it no longer fits the “plot,” not for any other reasons.

We will see if the campaign indeed contains references to pedophiles and rape.

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Players discover secret new map on weapon skin in Apex Legends – What now?

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 2 minutes

Apex Legends currently has only one map. However, that may change soon. Dataminers have found a map on a weapon skin that hints at new areas and even more monsters.

What has the dataminer found? Dataminers have taken a closer look at a skin for a weapon. The skin “The Navigator” looked somehow strange, with its irregular lines and markings. Almost like an old map.

And indeed, the skin seems to be exactly that: When unfolded, it reveals a larger map. On it, you can see a landmass that appears to be unknown at first glance, presumably located on the planet Solace. This is the home of the legends Gibraltar and Mirage.

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Source: Dexerto

New Map and New Monsters on Weapon Skin Map

What can be seen on the map? If you look closely, you can see a few mountains and a crown on the southern island. That could be the current map King’s Canyon. Although it is an island in the game, perhaps the map is an earlier state of the area before it was remodeled into a battle royale arena.

However, there are many more areas around King’s Canyon. Respawn Entertainment may thus want to add a lot more.

These are the hints for more monsters: Almost more exciting than the new areas on the map are the markings for monsters. Known leviathans are already stomping in the water. They are currently roaming around the known Apex map.

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Source: Dexerto

Furthermore, it seems that the feared flyers known from Titanfall inhabit the northern map. The fact that these creatures are coming to Apex is considered quite certain after dataminers found voice lines related to them in the code and they were seen recently in a video teaser for Season 2.

However, new is a third type of creature that could be identified as a “Prowler.” These are tiger-like predators that also appeared in Titanfall and are considered particularly dangerous. A marking for these beasts is actually quite close to the supposed King’s Canyon.

It seems that there will soon be quite a lot of PvE action in Apex Legends.

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How is the best MMORPG that we cannot play?

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 3 minutes

Many MMORPG fans are currently waiting for Lost Ark. It is already playable in Korea. But the situation has since changed there. What happened?

Which MMORPG is it about? Lost Ark by Smilegate has thrilled players since the first trailers. The game looks really good, is dynamic, and combines the action-packed fights and gameplay perspective of Diablo with the complex mechanics and depth of a classic MMORPG.

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A Highly Anticipated MMORPG

How has the mood been so far? Those who were able to participate in the Korean beta have shown enthusiasm so far. It sparked a huge hype in Korea when the Open Beta launched in October. Lost Ark was overwhelmed.

  • Lost Ark plays smoothly and looks great
  • It offers plenty of content and interesting group activities, essentially merging the MMORPG genre with Diablo 3
  • You explore a vast world
  • The battles are action-packed yet tactical

Therefore, anticipation has been rising for a long time to finally be able to play it in Europe.

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What is the current status of the MMORPG? Lost Ark is getting a major update in Korea next week, introducing new content and another continent. The developers are taking care of the game and regularly providing fans with content.

Lost Ark Dungeon

The Mood is Declining

What is the current mood? You can sense that enthusiasm is waning. Players here are getting a bit impatient because they have been waiting too long and there is no launch date.

There is a fear that Lost Ark will be “done” before we can even play it. It was already evident in April that interest in the MMORPG was clearly decreasing.

But even internationally, the mood is declining. This is partly due to the introduction of a new feature that allows you to automatically complete raids for money.

Many players see this as a mechanic of mobile games and now believe that the developers want to cater more to mobile gamers with Lost Ark.

Lost Ark Auto Raid Screenshot
A feature that allows for automatic raid completion frustrates Lost Ark fans.

This is not so far-fetched, as there are rumors about a mobile version of the MMORPG and mobile games are extremely popular in Asia. So if a mobile version of Lost Ark comes out, it’s only logical that corresponding mechanics will be incorporated.

But fans are currently not pleased at all. Many had hoped for a complex, deep PC MMORPG. And now Lost Ark is increasingly turning into a mobile game.

What do the player numbers look like? A downward trend can be seen for Lost Ark.

Through the website Gamemetrics, you can see how popular games are in Korea right now.

What was visible there: The market share of the MMORPG had dropped from 14% to 3.64% between November 2018 and April 2019.

Several months after the launch of a major MMO, this was still within the usual range, if not even above average. Lost Ark consistently ranked in the top 5. However, the losses in player numbers seem to be endless.

Now in June, it is only at position 10, with a market share of around 2%, trailing behind Maple Story, which has now overtaken it. Player numbers have almost halved within 2 months.

What do you think of Lost Ark? Do you still have interest in the MMORPG?

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A similar trend is noticeable on Twitch. There are fewer and fewer streams for the game.

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Monthly overview of channels and viewers of Lost Ark on TwitchTV – Source: Twitchstats

What are players saying? The mood on Reddit is currently not very good. Regarding the feature that automatically completes raids for money, users write:

  • ArcticMonkey667 says: “We are surprised because it is a PC game and not a mobile game. At least for now…”
  • sythalrom explains: “And that has made me lose interest in this game.”
  • Freakindon sarcastically says: “Who could have seen that coming?”

However, there are still players defending Lost Ark. For example, chazzstrong states: “It is an action RPG. And that is exactly how I will play it. I’m not concerned about monetization. The game looks fantastic!”

What do you think of Lost Ark? Do you still have interest in the MMORPG?

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Black Desert: Trailer shows new class Shai – Some players have a problem with her

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

In the MMORPG Black Desert, a new character class will be released in June. Shai differs gameplay-wise from the previous classes but mainly sparks discussions due to her appearance.

What is special about Shai? The now 18th character class in Black Desert is supposed to gameplay-wise differ from others. The focus is not on pure fighting, but rather on the crafting, social, and support aspects, as announced at an event in Korea.

Shai already has a master level in alchemy and gathering at the time of creation. Additionally, she is said to have special interactions with her three donkeys, including a “Wanderer Mode,” which allows her to explore the world without being attacked.

In her role as support, she can protect players from attacks, heal them, or make invisible attackers visible.

Many of these features can also be seen in the official class trailer.

What can be seen in the trailer? The first minute completely revolves around exploring and gathering materials. Only after about 90 seconds is there contact with a hostile bear.

However, Shai does not fight this bear; instead, she plays dead and thus avoids confrontation. According to the developers, this is not meant to work with all monsters.

From minute 2, it shows in which area the new class shines. She supports other fighters but simultaneously uses her boomerang to take down opponents.

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Shai is too cute and childlike for many players

What do players like about Shai? Many fans of Black Desert are very fond of the idea of a support class. There has often been a desire for dungeons, which would be possible with Shai as support. A class that can heal or protect teammates from attacks makes these contents more likely.

Reddit user 129912994 wishes for a rework of the support skills of other classes and a tank mechanic to optimally utilize the group content, coinciding with the Shai release.

Contents like dungeons were originally a major part of Black Desert, but they were discarded before the release.

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What bothers players about Shai? While the mechanics have been very well received by the players, the loli appearance of Shai is met with rejection in the West.

Community member Nina wrote under the first post about the class that Shai appears very childlike, typically Asian, and very cheesy. And with this opinion, she is not alone.

On Reddit, there are already memes about Shai’s age or about the FBI showing up when creating the new class for the first time. Shai is said to now take the place of the Tamer class, which has been heavily sexualized due to some daring outfits.

Memes about Shai’s age (Source: Reddit)

Other users joke about how embarrassing it must be when a seasoned warrior or giant is defeated by a little girl.

When will Shai arrive in the game? Starting June 19, players in Europe, North America, Japan, and Russia can create their first Shai. However, the new class will only be playable one week later, on June 26.

In Korea, everything is moved forward by a week. Here, players can already create their first Shai, and usage will be possible starting June 19.

Furthermore, Black Desert is set to receive several updates this summer, including a new PvE mode and many revisions related to shipping:

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No Man’s Sky had to take a lot of beatings – fans are now motivating the team with a great action

Micha Deckert Micha Deckert Reading time 2 minutes

The players of the open-world game No Man’s Sky have come up with a great idea: They raised money to book a billboard near the studio Hello Games to thank the developers.

What action is it about? The user weedwhizard launched a nice initiative in the NMS subreddit: He wanted to thank the developers of No Man’s Sky, Hello Games, for continuously working on the game and permanently expanding and improving it.

For this, he set up a crowdfunding page. For 1,750 US dollars, a billboard near the developer studio should be booked, and the employees should be provided with beer and burgers.

From the planned 1,750 $, over 2,500 $ in donations were raised – and that in less than a day. Currently, the donation counter stands at over 2,900 US dollars.

With this poster, they want to thank the developers. Source: Reddit

Why was the game criticized? Upon release in August 2016, No Man’s Sky was rather mediocre because some features that were hinted at or promised were missing. Due to the criticism, the developers went back to the drawing board and released the Foundation Update in November 2016, which brought some improvements to the game.

From then on, things improved steadily: Hello Games regularly releases updates and patches to expand No Man’s Sky.

The next update is just around the corner: Beyond is set to bring some MMO features.

What does Hello Games say? The studio itself has also caught wind of the players’ billboard action. One of the founders of Hello Games, Sean Murray, commented on Twitter about the community’s plans.

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“Our community has bought the billboard near our office to say thank you. Oh. My. God.”

Under Murray’s post, players joked further that they would buy the English town of Guildford, where the developer studio is located, and rename it to “Hello”.

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The developer says: If I had stayed at Epic, I would have shut down Fortnite

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

Fortnite, the game that everyone loves, would not exist if developer Rod Fergusson had stayed at Epic. He admits this on the sidelines of E3 2019.

Why did he want to shut down Fortnite? Fortnite: Battle Royale is a worldwide phenomenon, that cannot be argued away. During E3 2019, it emerged that the game was almost canceled.

Rod Fergusson, the former Director of Production at Epic Games, explained in a Podcast at Game Informer that he wanted to shut down Fortnite. At that time, Fortnite was not yet a Battle Royale.

The reason he did not see a future for the project were challenges with the PvE mode Save the World that were related to the game.

If I had stayed at Epic, I would have shut down Fortnite. Absolutely. Before I left, I tried to cancel Fortnite. When it was just Save the World, it was a project that had some challenges.

As Director of Production at the time, the game would not have met my expectations to be further developed.

Fergusson in the podcast at Game Informer

What those challenges were that arose in the development of Fortnite, Fergusson did not elaborate further.

He made attempts during his time at Epic to end Fortnite.

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What happened next for Fergusson? In 2012, his career at Epic Games ended. He joined Irrational Games to finish the development of BioShock Infinite. He then came to Microsoft when they bought the Gears of War franchise from Epic and is now head of the Gears 5 studio The Coalition.

Does he regret leaving Epic? In the interview, Fergusson is asked if he has sleepless nights because he left Epic before this big boom. However, he says that he is very happy for Epic.

When people come to him and say: “Oh, don’t you feel bad?” he tells them: “No, but you should be happy. Because the game you love, this worldwide sensation, would not exist if I had stayed at Epic.”

He jokes that he is responsible for Fortnite’s success because he left Epic.

To further expand Fortnite’s success, they are now trying to broaden the target audience.

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Twitch star DrDisrespect gives 1st statement on toilet stream, which was even reported by CNN

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 2 minutes

The streamer DrDisrespect was banned from Twitch and denied access to E3 2019 after he streamed from public restrooms. The incident was even reported by CNN. Now his first reaction is here.

This is what happened beforehand: The streamer DrDisrespect wanted to carry out his first “IRL” stream on Twitch. He strolled across the E3 grounds, accompanied by a bodyguard and a cameraman who filmed everything. He broadcasted it live via Twitch to the world.

Actually, no problem, thousands were watching the Doctor. However, things got tricky when he let his visits to the public restroom be filmed. There, you could see other attendees urinating – including a teenager.

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“Images before a mishap happens.”

The Doctor was banned from Twitch and the ESA, the organizer of E3, revoked his access badge.

The news made waves. The story about the streamer’s ban even made it to CNN. These were apparently real news.

This is how the Doctor is reacting now: After the incident, it was quiet around DrDisrespect for a few days. Now he has responded with a short video showing scenes from E3 that have nothing to do with his appearance.

There, he gives the Ubisoft press conference a score of 3 out of 10 and tells a passing convention attendee that a photo with him will cost “damn a lot of money”.

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In addition, he writes “Mishaps lead to recaps”, which essentially means that one must reflect on and discuss mistakes. He wants to do that in a video.

The streamer claims, “My director Alex was fired” – this is a running gag from DrDisrespect, who has fired Alex multiple times. When a mistake occurs during production, the Doctor sometimes “kicks out Alex”.

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Why was he banned? There is already discussion about which rules the Doctor specifically violated. There are no specific Twitch rules against filming restrooms.

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CNN cites a provision in California law that it is a crime to film from restrooms, which violates privacy laws:

  • Filming from bathrooms can lead to up to 6 months in jail and a fine of $1,000
  • If a child is visible in the bathroom, the penalty increases to 1 year and $2,000

Since Twitch generally prohibits everything that violates the law, this might have caused the ban.

DrDisrespect more famous than ever – but still banned on Twitch

This is what the situation looks like now: The incident brought DrDisrespect a lot of attention, perhaps more than a “successful” E3 stream would have ever brought.

The media is reporting about him, and major streamers on Twitch have commented on the incident.

However, the streamer’s ban has not yet been lifted, and his Twitch channel remains suspended. He cannot benefit from the additional attention at the moment.

Twitch is frequently in discussion due to various bans, such as a female streamer being banned for dressing up as a black character from Apex Legends and blacking her face for that.

To conventions, a toilet scandal seems to be somewhat inherent.

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One of the best Hearthstone cards was available for free

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

One of the most popular and best cards of Hearthstone has been given away for free by the developers. This mech is currently dominating.

From time to time, Blizzard gives players of Hearthstone small rewards. These can be card packs or special cards, like recently SCHN1PP-SCHN4PP, a quite strong mech. It was given away during the event “Revenge of the Mechs” and is still available today, when logging in.

The special thing about SCHN1PP-SCHN4PP: The card is so good that it currently ranks among the most popular neutral cards and appears in numerous decks.

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High popularity among players: If you look at the current statistics of SCHN1PP-SCHN4PP, it is played in 27.1% of all decks – that is, in a little more than every fourth deck. For a neutral card, that is quite common, placing the mech in second place for overall popularity.

The reason for this is obvious, as SCHN1PP-SCHN4PP is extremely strong. For just 3 mana, you get a minion with 2/3 and can summon two other mechs with 1/1. That alone represents a pure “value” of 4/5 for 3 mana and is nearly unmatched.

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But it gets even better: Additionally, the mech has magnetic, allowing it to connect with other mechs and strengthen them.

And because that is still not enough, SCHN1PP-SCHN4PP can also be summoned multiple times with Echo – normally 3 times per turn, but if you manage to reduce its cost, even more often. Since the death rattle effects are stackable, even after losing the board, you still have many small mechs.

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However, SCHN1PP-SCHN4PP is not only popular but also a guarantee of winning. With a win rate of 55.6% among all decks that include this mech, it ranks extremely high. It is quite conceivable that Blizzard will make adjustments here.

Zilliax tops it all: However, the popularity of SCHN1PP-SCHN4PP pales in comparison to another card – Zilliax. The mech from the last expansion is the jack of all trades, seen in almost every encounter.

The mech is present in nearly 63% of all decks, which is not surprising. After all, Zilliax is not just a tank with divine shield, but also has Rush and Lifesteal. This means Zilliax can protect the hero from fatal damage in one turn while helping stabilize him by restoring a few hit points through Lifesteal.

If the opponent does not have a good answer, they must let another minion run into Zilliax, which triggers Lifesteal again. The effect is compounded when Zilliax is docked to another mech thanks to “Magnetic”.

Currently, the two mechs rank among the most popular cards in Hearthstone for good reason. In any case, it is nice that Blizzard with SCHN1PP-SCHN4PP did not give away a “garbage card”, but one that is truly good and meaningful.

This is also one of the reasons why Hearthstone has solved its biggest problems with the “Whispers of the Old Gods” expansion.

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19 Pokémon are currently more common in Pokémon GO – But only for a short time

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 3 minutes

In Pokémon GO, a small event has started in line with the launch of the GO Fest. It brings many Pokémon, some of which can also be Shiny. Here’s an overview.

What kind of event is this? After the GO Fest in Chicago started yesterday, on June 13th, the global spawns have also changed. Now you can find some rare Pokémon more frequently in the wild. Some of them can also be Shiny.

Moreover, there are many discoveries at the GO Fest that are also interesting for players around the world.

Everything you need to know about the mini-event

How long does the event last? This small event runs only as long as the GO Fest does. The GO Fest ends on Sunday, June 16th. An exact time is not known, but it could be at 6 PM, as that is when the event started.

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The event runs in line with the GO Fest in Chicago

What spawns in the wild? The spawns have noticeably changed. Everywhere you now find rare Shiny checks and other Pokémon. Here’s the list of possible Shiny:

  • Zobiris
  • Schneppke
  • Seeper
  • Kleinstein
  • Sandan
  • Driftlon
  • Traunfugil
  • Wailmer
  • Snubbull
  • Enton
  • Quiekel
  • Karpador
  • Tragosso

Now follows the list of Pokémon that also spawn in the event but cannot be Shiny.

  • Marill
  • Panflam
  • Plinfa
  • Chelast
  • Piepi
  • Sniebel

What about the Shiny chance? At the beginning of the event, players spoke about an increased Shiny rate. There is still some uncertainty about it. TheSilphRoad mentions a rate between 1 in 60 and 1 in 150.

The chance could thus be increased. However, some research by players still needs to be completed to confirm this.

Shiny Seeper
For the first time, one can encounter Shiny Seeper

What about Shiny Seeper? Before the GO Fest, there were only talks of increased spawns of Seeper. However, these do not appear to be very increased, but merge with the other event spawns.

The Shiny rate here is likely slightly increased, as it was recently with Pottrott. It should lie between 1 in 60 and 1 in 150. Players report this on Reddit.

What about the global challenge? Currently, there is also a global challenge happening around the GO Fest . Here, players from each team must complete field research to unlock special bonuses. The interim results from last night looked like this:

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This was the interim status on June 14th at 2 AM.

These are the news from the GO Fest

While we are here searching through numerous event spawns, the GO Fest is in full swing in Chicago. Some interesting discoveries have been made there.

Shiny Abra is here: At the GO Fest, some players have already caught Shiny Abra. This shimmering Pokémon is currently only available in Chicago. However, it is expected to be released worldwide soon.

Shiny Abra
This is what the Shinys of the Abra family look like

Shiny Piepi spawns in the wild: Normally, you can obtain Shiny Piepi only by evolving Shiny Pii. However, Piepi can also be caught in the wild in Chicago.

Jirachi is finally here: A new special research is also running at the GO Fest. As a reward, the mysterious Pokémon Jirachi will appear.

Currently, there is no special research for Jirachi worldwide. However, it will surely be introduced soon. Possibly only after the other two GO Fests in the summer.

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The Division 2: Emergency Maintenance and Server Down on June 14 – What We Know

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 2 minutes

Today, on June 14th, emergency maintenance was scheduled at The Division 2 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. The servers will also go offline. Here you can find out about the maintenance process and the patch notes.

Those who wanted to explore Washington D.C. this morning will have to put away their agent gear for a while. Massive is providing an unexpected forced break.

When will maintenance take place? Emergency maintenance begins at 10:00 AM our time. The servers are expected to be offline for about an hour. By 11:00 AM, you should be able to dive back into battle.

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What is the reason for the maintenance? Currently, there is no official information available on this. Massive has only stated that they will keep the agents updated.

Are there patch notes? Accordingly, there are also no official patch notes available yet. If Massive publishes a change log, we will include it here for you as soon as possible.

Here’s how you can currently test The Division 2 for free: If you are interested in The Division 2 but haven’t been able to decide on a purchase yet, you can currently get your own impression of The Division 2 and the fight for Washington D.C.

Because this weekend there is a free trial, during which you can try out the entire game without any restrictions and put it to the test.

You can find out more about it here: Play The Division 2 now for free – Here’s how to get started on PS4, Xbox One, PC

If you are looking for help for a good start, you should check out our comprehensive overview of guides and tips for The Division 2: The Division 2 – All Guides, Tips and Builds at a glance

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Multiplayer in Cyberpunk 2077? This is what the developers say

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

In an interview with the developers of Cyberpunk 2077, the possibility of a multiplayer mode was discussed. Is there a chance?

At E3 2019, Cyberpunk 2077 stole the show from most other games. This was not only due to the extremely action-packed presentation but also the surprise, that actor Keanu Reeves would play a significant role in Cyberpunk 2077. During E3, there were several interviews where questions about gameplay were raised. A potential multiplayer mode was also brought up.

What do the developers say about multiplayer? In an interview with Eurogamer, the question arose whether Cyberpunk 2077 would be a purely single-player title at launch. The response was:

Yes, 100%. We are not really working on a multiplayer; our only focus is the single-player. We will do that first and then we will see. We are not saying no, but we are also not saying yes. If something [in this direction] happens, it will definitely be after the launch, and that’s all I can say at the moment.

What about the future? CD Projekt Red does not want to make any commitments about the future yet. However, the signs look rather bleak. It has been said that “currently we are not working on anything, testing, or trying anything.” That would be something “for the future”.

What do they want to avoid? The interviewers did not back down and asked whether there would be something the developers would definitely want to avoid in the multiplayer. There was again a rather clear answer: Even a multiplayer must deliver strong story.

We are known for good stories, fantastic characters, choices, and consequences. That is something we would definitely pay attention to if something in this direction were to happen. We would avoid anything that does not align with that. If we do it [multiplayer], it will be in our style.

So, anyone who expected a multiplayer component for Cyberpunk 2077 at release or shortly thereafter will be disappointed. Whether such a mode will come after that is still uncertain at this point.

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Destiny 2: What changes with the Iron Banner in Season 7

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 3 minutes

In Destiny 2, the 1st Iron Banner of the Season of Opulence is coming soon. In addition to (not really) new weapons and gear, there will be some changes. We show you what to expect.

When does the Iron Banner start? On June 18, it will be time for the Iron Lord Saladin to make his appearance – for the first time in Season 7. Until June 25, Guardians can compete against each other in the Crucible for a week to earn fresh seasonal weapons and gear.

1. Iron Banner of Season 7 is coming – What you should know

What you should note about the Iron Banner armor: The biggest change is for armor. For Iron Banner armors, you now need to prove your worth before Lord Saladin in Season 7 to dress like an Iron Lord. In other words, Saladin will send you on a quest.

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In this context, each individual piece of the Season 7 armor is first granted upon completing the associated quest step. The Iron Banner gear that you receive as a reward during the quest will always be powerful, providing a power upgrade.

If you unlock an armor piece through the quest, you can subsequently earn it through Iron Banner rank-ups and as a reward for completing Iron Banner matches – including random rolls and the chance for enhanced perks.

If you are a Destiny 2 veteran who participated in Year 1 during the Iron Banner, you can use all the Iron Banner ornaments earned in Year 1 with the Season 7 armor. Additionally, the armor itself may also seem familiar to you, as the Iron Tribute sets are not really new.

Essentially, it is a reskin of the very first Iron Banner armor from Destiny 2, which has been brought in line with Year 2 standards in terms of perks and mods.

What you should note about the Iron Banner weapons: In addition to new armors, there will also be new Iron Banner weapons with the Season of Opulence. However, these are unfortunately just as not new as the armors.

Once again, these are further weapons from Year 1, upgraded to Year 2 standards (Random Rolls, Year 2 mod slots) and given a new coat of paint.

These weapons have now also been added to the rank-up packages and have an increased drop chance from the first package you redeem.

What you can still earn in Season 7 through the Iron Banner: There will be

  • new shaders
  • a new emblem
  • and a new sparrow

that can be earned in the Iron Banner. For this, you would need to achieve certain seasonal goals.

What else is changing in the Iron Banner in Season 7: Additionally, there are still some other changes you should note.

  • Iron Banner bounties no longer unlock gear for direct purchase from Lord Saladin. This now runs through the quest.
  • The buff/debuff mechanics introduced in Season 6 around “Iron Burden” and “Wolf’s Favor” will not return in Season 7. After evaluating fan feedback, Bungie has scrapped this feature at the end of Season 6.

What do you think of the changes as well as the old new armors and weapons? Will you be checking out the 1st Iron Banner of Season 7? And if PvP isn’t for you:

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The new mode for Fortnite brings PvE, costs nothing and I think it’s great

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 3 minutes

Fortnite: Battle Royale no longer lives up to its name in the new game mode “Horde Rush”. The new mode has nothing to do with Battle Royale at all.

What is Horde Rush? I, Jürgen, was quite surprised when I started a round of the new game mode Horde Rush in Fortnite: Battle Royale.

Because I actually expected a squad version of the now repeatedly returning zombie mode, where monsters, in addition to the other players, were after me.

Instead, the new mode is pure PvE. I started with three other players over a tiny storm circle. There we could quickly gear up and build a small fort. Shortly after, hordes of non-zombies were storming in, and we shot at everything we could.

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Four against the non-zombies

This is how the round continued: After we held out long enough and racked up a bunch of points for killed monsters, suddenly our little storm circle started to move and we had to roam through the open heath for a while.

Meanwhile, the monster horde continued to spawn and pressed us hard. As the storm moved mercilessly, we had to be extremely careful not to step into the storm while fleeing from the enemies and lose more valuable health points. Those can only be regained from kills.

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Eventually, we reached a safe zone again and we could prepare for the onslaught. Those who went down along the way could respawn after painful minutes, but during that time, the remaining players were pressed even harder. In the last phase, you are even permanently dead if you go down!

Finally, we reached the last circle, badly depleted, and there even came a big boss with tons of hit points. With one last effort, the last remaining player from the team managed to take down the big boss.

This is the reward: In return, we got a high score and progress on the new challenges for the event. The grand prize is, by the way, a cool, animated skin. But until then, you have to slay gigantic hordes of non-zombies.

No Battle Royale, but unfortunately awesome

That’s why the new mode “Save the World” is in turbo: Anyone who, like me, played the original Fortnite back then, will find a lot familiar in Horde Rush. Because just like in the PvE mode “Save the World”, you have a short amount of time to fortify yourself before the enemies come crashing at you in huge hordes.

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However, unlike back in Save the World, everything here runs much faster and less tactically, but is significantly more action-packed. You don’t have classes, NPC companions, and pre-built plans for complex death traps.

Instead, you have plenty of weapons, ammunition, and action. Especially in between the safe zones, the adrenaline rushes up hard and your heart rate skyrockets. Because no matter how many enemies go down, more and more keep coming, and the storm sweeps you away mercilessly if you take too long.

Jürgen’s conclusion: Optimal for between

After I got past my initial surprise in the new mode, I soon had a lot of fun. The endless hordes can still be easily taken down at first. It’s really fun to mow down the stupid non-zombies one after another.

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But then it becomes more and more and they come from all sides. And then the ammunition runs low. And then the damn storm moves too! And the big zombie in front of me just won’t die, and I’m running out of shotgun ammo! Help!

The new mode brings both excitement and adrenaline as well as achievements and fun action because you’re constantly shooting something and never have downtime.

That’s what always bothered me in “Save the World”, having to wait so long for the action. Everything here happens faster and more dynamically.

As far as I’m concerned, the new mode can stay in the game longer. Especially because mobile players of Fortnite finally get to enjoy a PvE mode. Save the World is still only available for PC and consoles.

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„We will not hold your hand“ – The Division 2 brings puzzle area

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

In The Division 2 , developer Massive has announced a new, free feature: the Expeditions are set to arrive with Episode 1. They are keeping details under wraps, but seem to promise puzzles. The mysteries in the new area are said to appeal to those who already delighted in hunting for the 12 masks.

What is the new feature? Expeditions are essentially new zones. It is said that they are “previously unexplored places around Washington DC.”

However, this should not be confused with the two new missions, in the Park and in the Zoo, which will also come with Episode 1.

Massive promises:

  • unique challenges and storylines
  • new collectibles
  • environmental puzzles
  • unique boss mechanics
  • and much more

The first Expedition apparently takes place at “Kenly College,” as revealed by the impressive concept art. Nature seems to want to reclaim this educational institution.

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A overgrown college is probably the first expedition in The Division 2.

When is it coming? The feature will arrive with Episode 1 on PC, PS4, and Xbox One – likely in July or August 2019. Season Pass owners can play it immediately – those without will have to wait a week.

Here’s how you get to the new expedition, Kenly College: Players can either use the helicopter in front of the White House or travel there via fast travel.

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It sounds like expeditions are a group task, but details are still lacking.

What do you play there? It is said that each expedition area consists of three locations, each with different themes.

Players must unlock these 3 locations sequentially. You can then explore these locations in The Division 2 as often and for as long as you want. Secrets are said to be hidden there.

It sounds like a much greater version of the “Secret Missions” in The Division 2, which were tied to the Season Pass but were rather short.

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Is it worth it? Whoever completes all three locations will gain access to a “treasure room” with rewards. Exact details have not yet been revealed by the developers of The Division 2.

However, it is quite possible that with Episode 1, the gear will improve. The increase in gear score had been something The Division 2 had refrained from for some weeks.

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By the time Episode 1 arrives, you will already be able to play the Gunner.

Challenges are coming to The Division 2

Here’s the special twist: There is a “Mastery system” in these expeditions with challenges that can be completed repeatedly and are rated with Bronze, Silver, and Gold.

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The rank is said to be based on the individual performance of the agent – not on the performance of the group.

Massive also promises “Sold.”

The masks are very popular in The Division 2.

This is what Massive says about the Expeditions: In a conversation with the site Gamesradar, Massive states:

  • The expeditions will be narratively connected. They are three isolated places that are connected through a shared narrative
  • There will be no hand-holding – players will have to figure out what happened there themselves
  • There will be puzzles, and at Massive they are looking forward to seeing how players solve them
  • Even the 12 masks have been well received by players, so they now want to do something similar

Episode 1 with the new content will probably still be a few weeks away – but next week, Update 4 will come, which brings many improvements.

Emergency maintenance on 14.06.: Today, on 14.06., The Division 2 will have unscheduled maintenance and a server down! More about this can be found here: The Division 2: Emergency maintenance and server down on 14.06. – What we know

How The Division 2 will continue in the long term, we will show you here:

More on the topic
The Division 2 shows how it continues and it comes pretty thick
von Sven Galitzki
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Source(s):
  1. The Division 2 Ubisoft
  2. gamesradar