Elite Dangerous is now so easy that everyone can get started

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 2 minutes

For Elite Dangerous, a huge update has been announced for this month, aimed at making it easier for beginners to get started. We will show you what is waiting for you.

What will be easier? The announced update will introduce a beginner zone to Elite Dangerous. Here, every newcomer can first learn the basics of the game before venturing into the vastness of space.

Additionally, there will be two new features that will allow you to fly your spaceship better. You can solidify the basics there before coming up against much better players.

What’s included in the upcoming update

When is the update coming? Frontier Developments has announced the update for April 23rd. By then, beginners should be ready to dive back into Elite Dangerous.

Elite Dangerous spaceship
Flying in space can be difficult but is now set to become easier

This is the beginner zone: This zone is intended for all players who do not yet have a combat, trade, or exploration rank. You can only leave this zone once you are more experienced in the game.

In this zone, simple missions will be offered, allowing you to understand the basics of Elite Dangerous. The developers state that these missions can truly be completed by any beginner.

This should make it much easier for numerous interested players to get started. Especially at the beginning, it is difficult for many players to keep track and navigate among the numerous possibilities of the sandbox universe.

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This is how flying is made easier for you: The docking computer is getting a fundamental update. This will allow beginners not only to dock at space stations but also to take off automatically from there.

Landed and taking off the spaceship at a space station requires a lot of finesse and can initially overwhelm new pilots. The docking computer will take care of this for you.

In addition to the improvements to the docking computer, a supercruise assistant will also be introduced. This assistant will help you fly with the supercruise. This way, you can first concentrate on other things as a beginner without having to immediately deal with the complex flying method.

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The supercruise assistant will guide you through difficult areas.

This is what experienced players get: The new update is intended not only to make getting started easier but also to bring some new things for experienced players.

The developers announced several in-game events that will run for about a month. The developments within the framework of this event will ultimately have an impact on the entire galaxy.

Furthermore, there will also be various bug fixes and tips on the loading screen.

For 2020, Elite Dangerous has also announced major updates:

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Why now is a great time to start with Monster Hunter World on Xbox One

Micha Deckert Micha Deckert Reading time 3 minutes

Microsoft recently announced Monster Hunter World as one of the new additions to Game Pass. It’s a great time to get into the game at a low price. We have all the info for you to make your entry into this action RPG easy.

What is Monster Hunter World? Monster Hunter World is an action RPG where you take on the role of a monster hunter. You track the trails of various beasts and confront them with one of 14 different weapon types. You can then craft better weapons or armor using monster parts.

Players can hunt either alone or in a group of up to four players. You can play together with your friends or use the matchmaking system.

In Monster Hunter World, you will face giant beasts, like this Behemoth.

Monster Hunter World has been available since January 26, 2018, on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Since August 9, 2018, the title is also available on PC via Steam.

Why should you start with Monster Hunter World now? You can try MHW in Game Pass now for €1. You won’t find a cheaper option anytime soon. Additionally, we already have a range of guides for you that answer all the questions that arise at the beginning.

Monster Hunter World is part of the Game Pass on Xbox One since April 18.

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What is the Xbox Game Pass? Microsoft introduced Game Pass for the Xbox One console in summer 2017. It is a subscription service that gives players access to a library of over 100 titles.

The Game Pass subscription is independent of Xbox Live and must be purchased separately.

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This is the Game Pass lineup for April 2019: Alongside Monster Hunter World, you also have Prey or Resident Evil 5.

As long as the subscription is maintained and the games are part of the Game Pass lineup, the games can be downloaded and played at no additional cost. The titles change regularly.

New subscribers can try the Game Pass for free for 14 days through the Xbox website and get the first month for 1 Euro. A regular subscription month then costs €9.99.

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These Guides Will Help You Get Started

For all newcomers and returning players, we have some important guides that should make the hunt easier:

Monster Hunter World will receive an addon in the fall:

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WoW: This forgotten feature is finally becoming relevant after 12 years

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

With Patch 8.2, there is an update in World of Warcraft, which is likely to bring a tear of nostalgia to many fans. The Alterac Valley is getting a “Classic” moment back.

Although the exact contents of Patch 8.2 from World of Warcraft are only roughly known, Blizzard is already revealing some details. Especially fans of classic PvP in the Alterac Valley should be excited. It seems that Ivus the Forest Lord and Lokholar the Ice Lord are set to make a comeback.

Who are Ivus and Lokholar? In the Alterac Valley of WoW, players can loot many items from their enemies. These include armor scraps and badges, as well as enemy blood or storm crystals. Each of these can be turned in at their own base. If enough players participate, their shamans (Horde) or druids (Alliance) will show up to initiate a summoning.

Ivus is now also hanging around in Darkshore – but he originally comes from the Alterac Valley.

If players participate in the summoning, the respective boss (Ivus or Lokholar) will appear and support the faction in battle. The bosses are quite powerful and plow through most enemies with ease.

New interface makes it visible: With Patch 8.2 Rise of Azshara, there is a new interface element that makes the progress of these two summonings and the collection of items visible. This allows players to quickly see how many items are still needed and whether they want to participate.

Only veterans still know the two: These days, only a few players know Ivus and Lokholar. Over the years, they have become less and less significant. Players who started with The Burning Crusade or later have probably never encountered them. That will likely change soon. A new interface element is drawing attention and will surely prompt some players to want to unleash Ivus or Lokholar again.

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Lokholar is likely to bring death and doom to the Alliance again soon.

Further changes to the Epic Battlegrounds

Apart from the changes to Ivus and Lokholar, Blizzard is also making further adjustments to the major battlegrounds. The following has been planned by the developers:

  • Alterac Valley: The NPCs in this zone will become stronger against players with a high item level. They want to make the NPC guards a threat again.
  • Isle of Conquest: The destructible walls will gain 30% more health points. This is meant to counter a previous change.
  • Battle for Wintergrasp: The damage from the flame breath of the catapults will be reduced. They want the flame breath to feel powerful, but currently it is too strong.

What do you think of the changes? Are you looking forward to seeing Ivus and Lokholar again?

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The launch of Remnant: From the Ashes is set – This is what is in the coop shooter

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

Perfect World and the developer studio Gunfire Games have announced the release date of the co-op shooter Remnant: From the Ashes. It will launch this summer.

What is Remnant: From the Ashes? The co-op shooter announced in summer 2018 allows you to explore a post-apocalyptic Earth and other worlds together with two friends. You will uncover the mystery behind the Seed, interdimensional beings that have devastated the Earth. During the journey, you will fight countless enemies in fast-paced shooter battles.

  • Every game is different – In the randomly generated worlds, you will encounter new enemies on your dimensional travels. It’s important to find out how to eliminate each of the more than 100 types of monsters. Especially against the 20 bosses, you will need to strategize.
  • Story is at the center – You need to discover what the invasion of the Seed is about and find a way to save humanity. Many surprises await you.
  • Crafting – During your adventures, you will collect resources and rescue merchants. The merchants will help you create better weapons and equipment from the resources. You will improve over time.
  • Teamplay – Together as a team, you will explore four worlds and fight numerous enemies. In a team, you have a better chance of taking on the increasingly dangerous foes.
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A shooter for fans of cooperative action

When is the shooter coming? Remnant: From The Ashes will be released on August 20th for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

What makes the game special? The co-op shooter features several unique aspects that according to our hands-on report, ensure interesting gameplay:

  • You play as a trio. This allows you to focus intensely on the story and utilize teamplay.
  • You choose your hero based on character classes like in an MMORPG. Each class has its own advantages and disadvantages.
  • You improve your hero not through skills but by crafting and modifying better equipment.
  • The worlds are randomly generated. This means every game progresses differently, increasing replay value.
  • Using the World Stone, you can decide whether to visit the four worlds alone or join friends.
  • PvP is not planned at this time. The focus is on co-op action.

On August 20th, we will see how Remnant: From the Ashes plays.

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Sony warns: PSN name changes may cause problems with these PS4 games

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 3 minutes

Name changes for PS4 users in the PSN are now possible. However, this does not work smoothly. In extreme cases, you may lose entire game progress or in-game currency. We show you affected games.

This is what the changes are about: Since April 11, all users in the PlayStation Network can change their names, that is, the PSN IDs. The first change is free of charge.

Many players are happy to finally detach themselves from old names that they can no longer identify with.

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Some games fully support name changes, while others have serious issues

Here, changes can lead to problems: Sony stated that not all games support these changes. On the contrary, extreme problems could arise.

  • Game saves with save data, leaderboard data, or trophy progress could be lost
  • Parts of games and applications might not work as expected – this affects both online and offline activities
  • You could lose access to content. This includes paid content as well as extras and virtual currencies

Sony states that, in their estimation, this could only occur in a very small number of games for the PlayStation consoles. However, they explicitly warn if you want to change your name.

Which games have serious issues with a name change in the PSN?

In the following games, Sony concluded that a name change brings serious issues.

It is recommended not to change your PSN ID if you want to continue playing one of the listed games afterwards. Otherwise, permanent errors may occur or data may be lost.

Disc JamMLB The Show 16
Everybody’s GolfMLB The Show 15
Just Dance 2017ONRUSH
LittleBigPlanet 3The Golf Club 2
MLB 14 The ShowWorms Battlegrounds

Another list shows games that might also encounter problems due to a name change, but these are not as extreme.

Games with issues after a name change in the PSN

Sony differentiates between serious and non-serious problems that a name change can cause. In this case, the non-serious issues are:

  • Your and other players’ old online ID is still displayed or is no longer visible. Logging out and logging back in the game could help
  • PlayStation user accounts might be removed from the game accounts. If you re-link them, the original link might be restored
  • Some game settings, such as audio or controller settings, could be reset. Logging out and back into the game could restore the original settings
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The following games displayed one or more of the mentioned issues during Sony’s testing:

Absolver: Downfall Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite
Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag
MLB The Show 17
Big City Stories
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4
Bloodborne
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 Trilogy
Call of Duty: GhostsNaruto Storm 4: Road to Boruto Expansion
CrossoutNBA 2k19
Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First SinPlayStation VR Worlds
Dark Souls IIIRock Band 4
Dragon Quest BuildersRocksmith 2014 Edition Remastered
EA Sports FIFA 17 Standard EditionThe Last of Us Remastered
Gauntlet: Slayer EditionTitanfall 2
God Eater 2 Rage BurstTrackmania Turbo
Grand Theft Auto VTrove
Gundam VersusUncharted 4: A Thief’s End
Guns Up!UNO
Injustice 2 Standard EditionWarframe
Killzone Shadow FallWipeout Omega Collection

Which games work without issues after the name change in the PSN?

During Sony’s testing, many games showed no problems after a name change. For this, there is a large list on the PlayStation website.

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Destiny 2 is among the games that have no known errors due to the change

Normally, all games released on or after April 1, 2018, should have no issues with name changes. In the beta phase of PSN ID changes, however, one game experienced problems that was not fully compatible with the change.

In some cases, errors can occur even if the game should actually be compatible.

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2 new rumors fuel the big MMORPG Lost Ark – But we are still waiting

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

The development studio behind the MMORPG Lost Ark, Smilegate, hints at a mobile version of the game and a switch to Unreal Engine 4. But when will it finally come to us?

What is Lost Ark? The MMORPG Lost Ark can be described as a sort of Diablo MMORPG.

  • From an isometric view, you explore a large world and fight many enemies
  • Group play is important, just like quests
  • The battles are action-based and active, similar to a hack ‘n slash

The Korean open beta of Lost Ark is very well received by the testers. However, it is still unclear when the game will be released in Europe. It is possible to play the beta in Germany, but it’s not that easy.

Are Lost Ark Mobile and a switch to Unreal Engine 4 coming?

This has been hinted at: Smilegate is currently looking for employees for a “new project” that is supposed to be a mobile game. Media in Asia believe that this is a mobile version of Lost Ark.

Furthermore, the studio is seeking employees who are familiar with Unreal Engine 4. However, these individuals are also being sought for the PC version of Lost Ark. Therefore, rumors are currently circulating that a switch of the engine for the MMORPG could be on the horizon.

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The idea makes sense

How realistic are these rumors? Mobile games are performing excellently in Asia. And Lost Ark is a game that is also very well received. Hence, a mobile version of the title seems only logical. It is thus quite conceivable that Lost Ark Mobile is coming.

The switch of the engine also makes sense. Lost Ark currently uses Unreal Engine 3. Continuing to develop a current game with this is not so easy, as the new version is more effectively supported, offers better performance and more effects. A game with Unreal Engine 4 is thus better equipped for the future.

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That such an engine switch is possible is currently shown by NCSoft, which is transitioning its MMORPG Blade & Soul from Unreal Engine 3 to the new version.

What do the developers say about this? Smilegate only stated that such rumors are “normal” when a development studio enters a recruitment phase. Whether there is any truth to it, the studio did not want to comment.

When will the game be released for us? There is still no date for a release in Europe and the USA. However, if the rumors are true, we might get to play the “new” version of the MMORPG at release.

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MMORPG Albion Online now Free2Play – This is how you start the download for free and get going

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 4 minutes

Since yesterday, the MMORPG Albion Online, developed by a German studio, is Free2Play. We will reveal everything important for starting the game.

Albion Online is now Free2Play: Since April 10th at 12:00 PM, Albion Online is officially Free2Play. You can now simply download the game and dive into the world of Albion.

Where can I download the game? You can download Albion Online in two ways. On one hand, there is a link on the official website.

On the other hand, the game is available on Steam. You can get it completely for free there as well.

Trailer for the Free2Play Release

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Albion Online – How to Start Successfully

What is Albion Online? Albion Online is a fantasy sandbox MMORPG that focuses on the classless combat system and PvP.

There are battles in the open world and organized GvG. Monsters can also be defeated in the world, especially in the new randomly generated dungeons.

The sandbox game emphasizes that you develop independently and that players can also control the economy. Additionally, every player has the right to their own piece of the world and can build a house there.

Where can I find initial guides for the game? The developers of Albion have been busy and published some guides for getting started in the MMORPG on their website.

Here you will find tips for the first days as well as the first weeks in Albion Online. There are also explanations for mounts, fishing and crafting, farming, and PvP.

There is even a character builder, where you can share your builds with other players or check out their playstyle. Thanks to a voting function and the date indication, you can refer to the latest and best builds of other players, which should ease the entry.

Also, on MeinMMO, you will find an overview for a successful entry into Albion. The guide was originally intended for the release but should still be helpful today.

Fishing in Albion

How popular is the game? At the beginning of the year, the game had around 9,000 active players daily. Following the last update and the announcement of the transition to Free2Play, the player numbers skyrocketed and almost doubled.

The demand in the past days has been so great that the developers have even considered implementing a queue system to handle the Free2Play release.

Overall, the sentiment in the MMORPG is good. The update in November was well received by players, and the Oberon update from March has had a positive impact on the game as well.

As the German studio Sandbox Interactive openly shares its player numbers, we may even expect new statistics on this in a few days.

Albion Online player numbers until April 2019
Albion Online player numbers until April 2019

What can I buy with real money? Albion Online offers you two different contents for real money. On one hand, you can purchase a premium account for a limited period.

A premium account includes 20 learning points and 10,000 focus points per day, as well as bonuses on fame, resource yield, harvest yield, as well as silver and loot from enemies. 30 days cost 9.95 dollars.

On the other hand, you can buy gold, for which you can also purchase a premium account. Alternatively, prestige items and in-game currency can be obtained in exchange with other players.

The cheapest package gives you 750 gold for 4.95 dollars. For 99.95 dollars, you get 21,000 gold extra. This is the most expensive package. Gold can be exchanged with players so that you can also obtain gold and even a premium account through in-game currency.

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The new White Tiger from the “Recruit a Friend” action of Albion Online

New System for Recruiting Friends

If you like Albion Online, you can recruit a friend for the game and receive bonus items:

  • 500 gold – 1 recruited friend
  • Recruiter’s stack of folios (200,000 fame points) – 1 recruited friend
  • Merlyn’s dice – 1 recruited friend
  • Recruiter’s stack of folios (100,000 fame points) – 3 recruited friends
  • The mount White Tiger – 5 recruited friends

A link to recruit friends is automatically provided with account creation. However, only players who purchase a premium account during their playtime are counted as recruited friends.

Not only Albion is now Free2Play, but also many other MMORPGs:

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That’s why it’s worth farming low gear mods in The Division 2

Tarek Zehrer Tarek Zehrer Reading time 2 minutes

In The Division 2, many are currently farming low-level mods. But why should you collect low-level gear? This is the reason.

What are gear mods? These are items that can be applied to armor pieces. They have various values such as additional weapon damage or simply armor.

Mods are a great way to optimize builds and enhance values to the maximum.

Which mods are we talking about? Some players are now focusing their search for gear mods on blue and purple mods from the low-level range. But why? It relates to their values.

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Blue and purple mods can be quite useful

This is why it’s worth farming low-level mods right now: Even in the level range of 15+, some players are currently farming blue and purple mods.

Many have even created a second character for this purpose. Because the mods can offer values like specific weapon damage of 5% or more.

This even surpasses the mods in the high-level range, which usually only have 1-4%.

With multiple low-level mods, you can significantly increase the weapon damage for the desired weapon, provided you have the right mod slots for it.

This has also been reported by several players in the Subreddit of The Division 2, where this screenshot was posted:

Source: Reddit

How can I transfer the mods to my high-level character? Just store them in your inventory, you can then retrieve and equip them with the other character.

Will Massive change this? The developer is now aware of the situation and is listening to fan feedback on it. They announced this in the State of the Game on April 10.

It may be fixed in the next update. However, when that will come is unknown.

This video shows how you can achieve up to +40% weapon damage with the mods:

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What do players say about this? In the Reddit post, the reactions are rather negative. Many find it annoying that you need a low-level character to get the mods with the highest damage bonuses.

Actually, these numbers should only be possible at the maximum level of 30. However, most are optimistic that this will change soon, as Massive has already responded.

This problem should also be fixed with the next update:

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Atlas heralds a mega-update for a fresh start – but does it save the MMO?

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 3 minutes

The survival MMO Atlas is getting a major update that introduces new PvP and PvE modes and brings a test server. Looking at the current state of the online game, the question arises whether the update can save the title.

What does the update bring? Update 1.5 introduced three new game modes along with the associated realms:

  • PvP Colonies, aimed at smaller groups
  • PvE
  • PvP Empires for large player groups

In addition, a test server has been introduced where players can try out new features and changes before they go live on the servers. On the test server, you’ll play the PvP Colonies mode.

The update is associated with a wipe. Players will have to start over. Additionally, the following is being introduced:

  • The world of Atlas has been redesigned.
  • With “Deep Ocean Trench,” a new area has found its way into the game.
  • There is now snow as weather.
  • The system for claiming areas has changed. There is now an “invulnerability timer” during which islands cannot be attacked when the owners are offline.
  • Players can now trade securely with each other.
  • New quests, items, bug fixes, and balance optimizations.

The many changes aim to lead to Atlas 1.5. A game that already feels almost “new”.

Necessary changes in the major update

When is the update coming? The major mega-update is set to be deployed today (April 11) around 7 PM, but the test server is already open. There, the changes can be tried out in advance. The wipe will also take place at 7 PM.

How are players reacting to the changes? A wipe is never welcomed, but in an early access game, it is unavoidable. And in Atlas, players had even longed for a wipe. The innovations of the update sound very interesting to many. Especially the new system for capturing locations is something that fans welcome.

soviman1 writes on Reddit: “The system works quite well compared to the old one, which said: take the island after the owners have gone to sleep.”

Severe criticism of Atlas – Is the MMO still salvageable?

What is the current state of Atlas? According to Steamcharts, player numbers have drastically declined since the launch in December 2018. At that time, around 59,000 players were online. Now, only about 3,800 are left.

The game’s ratings on Steam are at 34 percent, and thus “mostly negative.” Especially the numerous bugs and performance issues are criticized. Cheaters also pose a significant problem, and players feel that the developers only do what they want and ignore feedback.

Many had hoped for a pirate MMO and not ARK 2.0. However, according to some fans, Atlas is increasingly moving in that direction. A major update with a quasi-restart is therefore urgently needed. The question is whether this can really save the MMO.

Modernautomatic writes on Reddit: “The developers are increasingly moving away from ship battles. Then just rename it to ARK 2 because it seems like that’s all the developers think about. I just wanted the game to be good.”

After the update today, it will be seen whether it can lead to a revival and better ratings for Atlas.

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PlayStation 4: Now you can finally change your name in the PSN

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

Since April 11, it is now possible to change your PSN ID. We will show you how the name change works with a guide.

What is new? If you want, you can now change your display name for the PlayStation Network. This can be done through the PS4 itself or via a web browser.

Many players have wished for such a feature for a long time. Many simply prefer to have a different online name because they use it on other platforms, can no longer identify with their old name, or simply want a change.

In recent months, a beta phase has already been running, and now the program is being activated for everyone.

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PS Plus members pay less for their changes

How much does the change cost? If you change your online ID for the first time, it is free. Each additional change costs €9.99. PS Plus members pay €4.99 for each additional change after the first.

If you switch back to an old ID, it is free. This is always available to you. After a change, no one else can use your old name.

You can change your IDs as often as you want.

Benefits of PS Plus: If you choose a PS Plus membership, you will also have access to these games for free in April:

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How your friends can find you again: You have the option to display your old ID alongside the new one for up to 30 days after the change. This makes it easier for friends to remember the switch.

Change PSN Name on PS4 – Online ID

  • Select “Settings” from the PS4 menu
  • Select “Account Management” and then “Account Information,” “Profile,” and “Online ID”
  • Enter an Online ID or select one of the suggested names
  • Follow the instructions in the menu to complete the change

Note: You cannot make this change on the PS3 or PS Vita. Only on the PS4.

Change PSN Name in Browser – Online ID

  • First, visit the page for your account on the PlayStation Network (here at sonyentertainment.com)
  • At the top next to your ID, you will find the “Edit” button – select this
  • Enter your desired Online ID or choose one of the suggestions
  • Follow the instructions in the menu to complete the change

Which games support name changes on PS4?

Sony states that a large portion of the most-played PS4 games support this name change. However, the game must have been released on or after April 1, 2018. With older games, this does not work seamlessly.

Sony has published a list of tested games that support the name change. However, there are also some games for which there are severe issues. Sony warns against name changes with these PS4 games.

Will you switch your online ID? And if so, why?

With your new name, you can immediately get started in these MMORPGs. They are currently particularly popular:

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They used to offer pirated copies, now they face a fine of 170 million € for piracy

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

The operators of Spanish piracy portals probably won’t be happy for the rest of their lives. They face penalties in the hundreds of millions.

Piracy is still laughed at by many users in this country who have not yet come into contact with penalties. An example in Spain could now have a deterrent effect, if the verdict even slightly goes in the direction that the prosecution envisions.

Four website operators are on trial there, accused of offering pirated copies. They face penalties: the plaintiffs are demanding up to 560 million euros, but it could end up being a “mild” 170 million euros.

Which websites are involved? The current and former operators of the websites are on trial:

  • SeriesYonkis
  • PeliculasYonkis
  • VideosYonkis

(translated, these are series, movie, and video junkies.)

The sites were popular in the piracy scene and provided countless links to downloads of current movies and series.

Gamecrime

What do the plaintiffs want? According to the accusations of the Spanish “Anti-Piracy Federation” and EGEDA (local film industry), they want a total of about 560 million euros in damages from the four defendants.

How high are the penalties likely to be? A verdict has not yet been reached. However, the demands of 560 million euros will probably not be met. According to a report, lawyers suggest that the payments will be capped at “only” 170 million euros. Additionally, a prison term of up to four years may follow.

For several years they have been operating “legally”: The curious thing about the case is that none of the three websites are currently operating illegally. Since 2014, the operators have reached an agreement with the company Filmin (a Spanish alternative to Netflix). Since then, the three portals only refer to legal services. Of course, the crimes from before do not get excused by this.

The only allowed piracy – within games.

In every respect, this case will probably serve as a cautionary tale.

Do you find these (likely) penalties for operating piracy websites appropriate? Is the penalty too high? Or can’t it be high enough?

If you prefer to operate “honest” piracy, you might be interested in Sea of Thieves.

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You should spend your special candies in Pokémon GO

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 4 minutes

Rare Candies are among the rarer items in Pokémon GO. Therefore, it is even more important to use them wisely. We will tell you where it is worth using them.

What are Rare Candies? This item gives any Pokémon of your choice an additional candy. This way, you can level it up or teach it a new move.

Things to consider when using: The item is quite rare, so it should be used wisely. We will show you some Pokémon where you can use them without hesitation.

Invest Rare Candies in these 6 Pokémon

What’s important: Of course, it is up to everyone to decide how to invest their candies. However, we will show you 6 Pokémon where Rare Candies are definitely well spent.

Rare Candy
Rare Candies are rare items

This list is determined by: The list only includes legendary Pokémon, as it is the hardest to obtain candies for these Pokémon.

Non-legendary Pokémon are significantly easier to level up. They can also be caught more frequently during various events. Therefore, it’s not really worth spending your Rare Candies on them.

1. Giratina (Original Form)

Giratina
Giratina in its Original Form

Why is it worth investing candies here? The Original Form of Giratina is the best Ghost-type attacker in the game. It deals comparable damage to Gengar but is significantly more resilient than its rival.

It’s important to note that only the Original Form of Giratina is that good. The Altered Form is not worth leveling up.

What you can use Giratina against: The Ghost type is particularly useful in raids. Most legendary Pokémon are Psychic type, and Giratina is a real weapon against them. In Generation 4, the Lake Trio as legendary raid bosses will be introduced. They are all vulnerable to the Original Form of Giratina.

2. Rayquaza

Rayquaza
Rayquaza

Why is it worth investing candies here? Many players consider Rayquaza to be the best Pokémon in the game, and there’s a lot of truth to that.

It has an extremely high attack value and, with its strong Dragon-type moves, is a great all-rounder.

What you can use Rayquaza against: As a Dragon-type Pokémon, it is especially effective against other Dragon-type Pokémon such as Latios, Palkia, or even Rayquaza itself.

However, you can use Rayquaza effectively against almost any Pokémon. Its attack value deals enormous damage almost everywhere.

3. Kyogre

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Kyogre

Why is it worth investing candies here? Kyogre is the best Water-type attacker in the game, and by a large margin. It has the best moves of this type and also has a good attack value.

What you can use Kyogre against: The Water type is effective against Fire, Ground, and Rock. With that, you can take on Pokémon like Groudon, Entei, or Moltres in raids. With Kyogre, you have a very strong choice there.

4. Groudon

Groudon
Groudon

Why is it worth investing candies here? Groudon is the best Ground-type attacker in the game, which is why it is so useful. It has a good attack value and also withstands a lot of damage.

What you can use Groudon against: The Ground type is effective against Fire, Electric, Poison, Rock, and Steel. You have numerous Pokémon that you can effectively hit with Groudon. This includes Raikou, Heatran, or Entei in raids. In arenas, Groudon could also do well against Metagross.

5. Mewtwo

Mewtwo
Mewtwo

Why is it worth investing candies here? Alongside Rayquaza, Mewtwo is also considered the best Pokémon in the game. The advantage of Mewtwo is its attack value, which is the second highest in the game.

Additionally, Mewtwo can learn numerous moves from different types, making it very versatile.

What you can use Mewtwo against: Mewtwo is most effective with two Psychic-type moves, making it effective against Pokémon of the Fighting and Poison types.

It can also learn strong moves from the Ice, Electric, Fire, and Ghost types (Shadow Ball is no longer learnable). Therefore, it has a very wide application.

6. Moltres

Moltres
Moltres

Why is it worth investing candies here? Moltres is by far the best Fire-type attacker in the game.

Additionally, thanks to the Moltres Day, it possesses the best Flying-type move, Sky Attack. Therefore, it is also a very strong attacker of this type.

What you can use Moltres against: As a Fire attacker, Moltres is effective against Grass, Steel, Ice, and Bug types. Thus, you can use it against many different Pokémon.

Mewtwo might be available in a new form soon:

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Activision Blizzard pays employees to track their pregnancy

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

Women are encouraged to provide Activision Blizzard with their health data. The executives can allegedly save money with this sensitive data. As a reward for tracking their data with an app, employees receive shopping vouchers.

How does Blizzard know the details? An article has appeared in the Washington Post that deals with women’s health data. Through apps, these women can provide very intimate information and make it available to their employer.

Activision Blizzard is one of those companies and even offers its employees bonuses for sharing this data.

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What data is collected? The apps collect different types of information. The most prominent app, Ovia, asks for quite a few health details and wants to know:

  • What phase of the period a woman is in
  • How she feels today
  • When the last time was she had sex
  • How much she weighs
  • When she goes to bed and for how long
  • How often she tries to get pregnant
  • How the pregnancy has gone
  • When the woman returned to work after the pregnancy

Not all of this data is shared with the employer; some is only visible to the respective user. The apps also provide tips on how to best deal with certain issues and give general and specific health advice.

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How are employees rewarded for the data? Those who provide their health data to the employer are compensated. At Blizzard, employees receive about $1 per day in the form of vouchers for using data from Ovia.

What does Blizzard say about it? Milt Ezzard, Blizzard’s “Vice President of Global Benefits,” said in an interview with the Washington Post that employees’ perceptions have changed over the years. He says:

“Every time we introduced something new, there was a little outcry: ‘You are spying on our private lives!’ We gradually increased sensitivity, and in the end, people understood that it is all voluntary, that no one is holding a gun to your head, and we reward you if you choose to do it [to share the data].”

For Blizzard, this is clearly a win. They have been able to save an average of $1,200 per employee per year through this health monitoring.

What are the concerns? Privacy advocates fear that the data could be used to pressure or discriminate against pregnant women or women in general. Even if the data is anonymized and aggregated, a lot can still be inferred from it. Employers could try to influence women not to pursue a pregnancy if the financial risk for the employer is too high.

Furthermore, there is naturally concern that employers will continue to intrude into private lives.

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Many companies in the USA want the data: It should be noted that Activision Blizzard is not the only company that uses such data. In the USA, personal data is generally seen more leniently than in Europe or Germany. Whether one considers it a good thing if the employer knows everything about one’s health is something everyone must decide for themselves.

What do you think about employers collecting such intimate health data? Is it a good thing that helps alleviate employee burdens and also saves money? Or is it too much of a coercive measure?

At the beginning of the year, Blizzard made headlines with layoffs:

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Dragon Age 4 is to receive “live elements” – probably at the behest of EA

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

The famous journalist Jason Schreier has commented on the current and future state of Dragon Age 4. Dragon Age is known for its comprehensive facets as a single-player game. However, a “live service” is now apparently being added.

EA’s plan: In a new post by Jason Schreier on Kotaku, new information about Dragon Age 4 emerges. It looks like Dragon Age 4 will receive “live content” that is intended to make the game a kind of “Games as a Service”.

This strategy has been pursued by EA for a while, so that games remain relevant and played for longer periods of time instead of being finished at some point. This decision has not been well received by many players and has already earned EA a spot among the 5 most hated companies in America.

What the live content will look like is still unknown. However, it will likely be more than just the multiplayer of its predecessor Inquisition or DLCs. It was already known in 2018 that live elements were coming. There was speculation that Dragon Age 4 would be a pseudo-MMO.

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Dragon Age: Inquisition

How did this decision come about? Although EA gives its developers a lot of freedom according to Schreier, such content as service is often non-negotiable. However, Dragon Age 4 has been in development under the codename “Joplin” for several years now.

During development, parts of the team from Dragon Age 4 were supposed to participate in the development of Mass Effect Andromeda to ensure it would be finished on time. It was then canceled and restarted at the end of 2017.

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The return to Dragon Age was then overshadowed by Anthem, which also had to be finished quickly. The original plans for Dragon Age were frequently discarded and ultimately completely abandoned so that it could be restarted under the new codename “Morrison”.

As Morrison, Dragon Age 4 was then planned to be a service title from the start. The foundation for Morrison was provided by the tools and code from Anthem, on which Dragon Age 4 is supposed to be based.

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Anthem played a role in the development of Dragon Age 4

What does this mean for Dragon Age 4? Despite this connection to Anthem, according to some BioWare employees, Dragon Age 4 is not intended to become “Anthem with dragons.” Nevertheless, this decision seems to take away much of the depth from Dragon Age.

According to a tweet by BioWare’s General Manager Casey Hudson in January 2018, this live content is only intended to tell additional stories after the main content. The focus should remain on story and characters.

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The first version of Dragon Age 4, Joplin, was originally conceived to be smaller than its predecessor Inquisition. Players were to have fewer repetitive quests in an open world. Instead, decisions were supposed to have significantly more impact.

Unofficial sources even suggested that certain decisions could lead to a “non-standard Game Over.” So if someone blocked all the paths, they simply messed it up. All of this, however, apparently will not be present in Dragon Age 4.

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How EA’s pressure on games that are not designed for it can impact development is shown in a recent insider report on the development of Anthem.

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Fortnite players believe they have uncovered a big secret of the map

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

On the map of Fortnite , excavation sites have been appearing for weeks. Players believe that in a loading screen, they see what is beneath one of the excavation sites at Loot Lake. And it shines!

What’s new? Players see a hint in the loading screen of week 7 in season 8. They believe this will uncover a big secret.

Near Loot Lake, there are locked metal doors in the ground. These were found when an excavation site was cleared of stones.

It is now suspected that behind these doors lies a pit full of gold. Or a bunker.

What does the loading screen look like? In the loading screen, you can see the female character Luxe from season 8. She is being lowered by a rope.

On the ground, everything is covered in gold: coins, a jug, and a chest can be seen there.

Fortnite Week 7 Leak
Source: sxyton on Reddit

This loading screen is not a secret this time, as it was revealed today in the patch notes for the new update 8.30.

Is there a treasure lurking under Loot Lake?

This is what the players believe: For some, it seems that the hole in the ceiling is the mystery behind the locked doors near Loot Lake. There is currently an excavation site there.

On Reddit , user sxyton writes, “The week 7 loading screen possibly reveals what is behind the metal doors at Loot Lake.” He receives support for this assumption.

Fn Item Locked Doors Loot Lake
Here you see the locked doors at Loot Lake

What do the players say about it?

  • “Maybe that’s why it’s called ‘Loot Lake,'” speculates a player, referring to the hidden loot there.
  • “I believe Luxe actually pays people to open these excavation sites and get gold.”

What else could be hidden behind the doors? Other players suspect that there is a bunker behind the doors. It is believed that the volcano will erupt soon, and one might hide in the bunker from the hot lava.

A player on Reddit noticed that an echo occurs when you shoot or hit the metal doors. This would indicate a large cavity beneath the ground. For players, more hints that there is an underground bunker.

What do you think is hidden behind the doors? You already know such a bunker from Fortnite:

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Pokémon GO: Salamence learns Outrage during Community Day – How strong is it?

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 2 minutes

The exclusive move for Community Day in April with Kindwurm in Pokémon GO is known! Brutalanda will learn Wrath. We will tell you whether the move is worth it.

When will Brutalanda learn the move? This move will only be learnable this Saturday, on April 13th. Then during the Community Day in April, you must evolve a Draschel into Brutalanda in order for it to have the move.

How strong will Brutalanda be? The move definitely strengthens Brutalanda. It will even be better than Dragoran and a useful Dragon attacker.

What we know about Brutalanda with Wrath

How does Brutalanda learn the move? It is the exclusive move for Community Day. You must evolve a Draschel between 3 PM and 7 PM on April 13th.

You cannot teach Wrath with TMs. Only the evolution counts.

Community Day Kindwurm
Only during the Community Day does Brutalanda learn this move

This is how strong Brutalanda will be: When comparing the current Dragon move Draco Meteor with Wrath, Wrath performs significantly better.

Therefore, Brutalanda ranks second among the Dragon attackers behind Rayquaza. The legendary Pokémon remains the top Dragon type attacker, but Brutalanda surpasses Dragoran.

What do the stats say? Per second, Brutalanda deals more damage with Wrath than Dragoran, making it more useful in raids. However, Dragoran deals a total of more damage until it gets defeated.

In summary, Brutalanda deals more damage but also gets defeated faster. However, since damage is what counts, you should rely on Brutalanda.

Brutalanda
Brutalanda will be a strong Dragon attacker

This is special about Wrath: This move is a common Dragon-type move. Dragoran and Rayquaza already have this move without an event.

Brutalanda suffered a bit under its move Draco Meteor because it was weaker. Thus, it is all the better that Brutalanda becomes more useful with this move.

Have you heard about the Easter event?

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Final Fantasy XIV: How to find the hidden eggs from the Easter event Egg Hunt

Irina Moritz Irina Moritz Reading time 2 minutes

In Final Fantasy XIV is currently running the Easter event “The Wonder Egg Hunt” and it also brings tricky puzzles. We have the answers for you.

What kind of event is this? The Wonder Egg Hunt is the Easter event of FFXIV. As with the other seasonal events, you need to complete a quest series that tells a short cute story and rewards you for it.

The Wonder Egg Hunt ends on April 22.

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How does the quest work? You can accept the quest “Mysterious Mischief” for the Wonder Egg Hunt from the NPC Jihli Aliapoh in Old Gridania (X: 10.2 / Y: 9.4). To do this, you must have reached at least Level 15.

Follow the instructions in the quest log and you will receive the task to find a special egg with the help of a map. You can find it by saying the password “Wonder Egg” in the /say chat at the following coordinates:

  • New Gridania X: 11.7 / Y: 13.5 – In Miounne’s Witch’s Hut
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NPC Miounne

Then return to Nonotta with your egg and you will receive the second part of the quest from Jihli. It proceeds exactly like the first one and you will find the second egg as follows:

  • Deep Woods X: 27.2 / Y: 20.8 – At the NPC Gabineaux

What rewards are there? For completing the quest series, you will receive the Spriggan outfit.

During the event, there are egg decorations for your houses, apartments, and rooms from the NPC Dreamer in Old Gridania (X: 10.6 / Y: 8.7).

You can check out how the outfits look here:

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Can I play the event without the monthly subscription? This is currently indeed possible. Final Fantasy XIV is currently running two promotions that allow both veterans and new players to participate in the events without a subscription.

  • FFXIV Free with Twitch Prime: Until May 3, all owners of Twitch Prime can get the base version of FFXIV for free for PC. This also includes 30 days of playtime.
  • The Free Login Campaign: Players who already own FFXIV now have the opportunity to play the MMORPG without a subscription for a week. The campaign started on April 8 and runs until June 17. So if you’re currently on a break but really want the outfit from the Easter event, you can do it now.

Attention: However, it is recommended not to jump directly into the campaign. On April 16, FFXIV will start the crossover event with FFXV, where you can earn Noctis’s outfit and the stylish Regalia mount as rewards.

This is how the Free Login Campaign works in detail: If you start the login campaign on April 16, you will have enough time to complete both events. You can find all information about the free login on Lodestone.

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Even Apex Legends praises this crazy bug combo with Caustic and Gibraltar

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

Some players have found a way to make the legends Caustic and Gibraltar a bit more useful in Apex Legends. However, this new trick looks very much like a bug, and the developers have already reacted.

What is this trick? For the trick, you need the two legends Caustic and Gibraltar. The crucial elements are Gibraltar’s shield and the gas traps that Caustic can place.

If Gibraltar stands in front of Caustic with his shield active, Caustic can attach his traps to Gibraltar’s shield. They stick. Moreover, Caustic can stack his traps on top of each other.

This allows stacking up to six gas barrels on the shield, creating a massive gas barrel spear for Gibraltar. This triggers when enemies touch it, and Gibraltar can track them with the gas and slowly kill them.

The trick works similarly to the portable shield with Lifeline and Gibraltar.

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Why is this useful? The barrels deal ongoing damage, which can kill enemies after just a few seconds. Their weakness was previously that they were stationary and could be destroyed.

However, with Gibraltar’s shield, they become mobile, and in tight spaces, this becomes fatal for enemies if they either cannot escape or are intercepted by Gibraltar’s teammates.

Some Reddit users have jokingly tested the bug, dubbed “Gibraltar and Caustic Buff,” in the bunker, which is already known for its capacity to cause brutal gas deaths.

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What do the developers say about it: In the corresponding Reddit thread, one of the developers commented simply with: “buahahahahahaha.” The reaction is reminiscent of the statements regarding criticism of the Mozambique. For now, they seem to be more amused by it.

In another thread, a developer expresses themselves a bit more elaborately:

Look, our latest innovation in live service to balance Gibraltar and Caustic! But seriously, this is quite amazing what you guys are coming up with. It’s hilarious and very creative.

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At least the developers have become aware of this bug. Whether they will remove it or leave it in the game remains to be seen. At the moment Respawn is working on other things. However, the community apparently hopes that this mechanic will be retained.

What do you think of the bug?

Another Gibraltar was significantly less useful:

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The Division 2 brings back the test server – here’s what it’s about

Tarek Zehrer Tarek Zehrer Reading time 3 minutes

In the State of the Game on April 10th, Massive announced that there will be a PTS before the next major update for The Division 2. Here is the reason.

This is what the State of the Game was about: In the weekly live stream, the developers talked about the state of affairs in The Division 2.

It was about the last update with World Tier 5 and Tidal Basin, the server maintenance on April 11th, and the upcoming updates for The Division 2.

The biggest announcement was the return of the PTS, which should be used for the first time before the raid.

First Test Phase Before the Raid

What are PTS servers anyway? These are “Player Test Servers” that were already used in The Division 1.

  • Large updates are made available on special servers to a portion of the players. They can play, test, and explore the content.
  • During these test phases, possible bugs, glitches, and balance issues are identified. Moreover, players can provide direct feedback.
  • Massive can then address and fix these issues during these phases. Ideally, the new update is largely improved by the time of release.

Which platforms get test servers? Unfortunately, PS4 and Xbox players are out of luck; the test phases will exclusively take place for the PC version.

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Why is that? On PC, developers can respond much faster to player feedback and experiment with various builds of the updates. On consoles, this all takes significantly longer due to the certification phases with Microsoft and Sony.

This was already attempted in The Division 1, but it wasn’t satisfactory for the developers. On PC, the best results can be achieved.

When will the first testing take place? The first test phase begins on April 17th.

Can the raid also be tested? No, the raid will not be playable. There will be no spoilers here.

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With the PTS, a Fan Wish Comes True

That’s why fans wanted a comeback of the PTS: After the last update, which is now officially referred to as Title Update 2, there were several issues in The Division 2.

These and other bugs and glitches caused frustration among players. Many criticized that a large part of the problems would have been recognized earlier with the PTS.

More information from the State of the Game:

  • Before the raid and the PTS, there should be a patch that addresses the issues mentioned above and brings further fixes.
  • Balancing was also discussed. The criticisms of the fans, such as useless gear sets, the discussion about PvP, and other topics are on the radar, but there’s no announcement yet.
  • On April 11th, there will be a server maintenance as usual. The maintenance will start at 9:30 AM and is expected to last 3 hours.
  • An exploit with the daily and weekly projects has been fixed. These have been active again since April 9th.

What do you think of the announcements?

This bug should also be fixed as soon as possible:

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Does Borderlands 3 Support Cross-Play? This is what the developers say

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

Cross-Play is highly requested by fans. It would make Borderlands 3 almost perfect for many. But is that even planned?

Since the official announcement of Borderlands 3, there have been many discussions and speculations about the game. One of the most eagerly awaited answers is whether Borderlands will support Cross-Play. This would mean that players on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One could play together.

What Gearbox says about Cross-Play: The developers seem to be aware of Cross-Play and are discussing it. In a statement, it was said:

“Cross-Play is something we are looking into closely, but currently, we have nothing to confirm or announce.”

This is at least not a clear rejection and leaves hope that Borderlands 3 can ultimately be played cross-platform. However, one should not rely on it.

Borderlands 3 character with mine

Microsoft inadvertently fueled rumors: A line in the Microsoft Store triggered the discussions. It was stated there that Borderlands 3 would support Cross-Play. However, this entry has since been changed. There is now no mention of Cross-Play. It is possible that it was simply an error.

How likely is Cross-Play? In principle, Cross-Play appears possible for Borderlands 3, as Sony has relaxed its barriers in recent months and allowed Cross-Play in games like Fortnite . Therefore, the general possibility exists.

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When will there be more information? More concrete information about Borderlands 3 is expected in early May, as the developers want to showcase fresh gameplay then. They will surely answer one or two questions – and Cross-Play is burning under the community’s nails.

Would you welcome Cross-Play in Borderlands 3? Or are you and your friends playing on the same platform?

Stay informed: You can find all information about Borderlands 3 on our “Borderlands 3” Facebook page.

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