With Arcade, Apple announced a subscription service for games that can be played on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. This follows a current trend: gaming as a flat rate.
What is Apple Arcade? The new service offers customers the option to download and play all games on Apple devices for $10 a month.
This is not a streaming service like Google’s Stadia. Rather, Apple Arcade is comparable to the Xbox Game Pass.
That’s the significant advantage of Apple Arcade: However, Apple wants to be family-friendly and therefore avoids microtransactions in the games.
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Known Developers and Interesting Games
Who is on board? Apple announced a number of developers working on games for Arcade. These include:
Sega
Platinum Games
Devolver Digital
Annapurna
Konami
Which titles have already been announced? Apple aims to offer high-quality games that are on par with current console titles but can be played on mobile devices.
Among those announced are:
Fantasian – An action-adventure from Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi, where the world is handcrafted and brought to life with a 3D scanner.
The Pathless – An action-adventure from Annapurna in which you explore a vast forest.
Team Sonic Racing – A racing game from Sega featuring the beloved blue hedgehog Sonic.
Where Cards Fall – An adventure from The Game Band.
Beyond a Steel Sky – The sequel to the cult adventure Beneath a Steel Sky from 1994.
The adventure Beyond a Steel Sky will be playable through Apple Arcade.
Overland – A post-apocalyptic strategy game from Finji.
Oceanhorn 2: Knights Of The Lost Realm – The sequel to the Zelda-like action-adventure.
How does Apple Arcade compare? The subscription service is somewhat comparable to the Xbox Game Pass. You get the games as part of the subscription, don’t have to buy them separately, but just download them when they appear in the library.
Origin Access Premier from Electronic Arts offers a similar system. Customers also get selected games that are included in the subscription. New games, such as Anthem, are even playable there before they hit the market.
Apart from the lack of streaming, Arcade is also comparable to PlayStation Now. Sony also offers a library of titles that subscribers can access to play.
What makes it special: As mentioned earlier, there will be no microtransactions with Apple Arcade. While with the games you get through the Xbox Game Pass or Origin Access Premier you can still buy in-game items, skins, and so on for money, this will not be the case for the titles from Apple Arcade.
There will also be no advertising. Apple wants the service to be family-friendly. So you only pay the $10 a month, and there will be no additional costs – not even optionally.
And unlike the others, the subscription service is designed to work across multiple devices. Both on smartphones and on laptops.
The Xbox Game Pass shows that a subscription service for games can work.
Is a new trend becoming apparent here? As Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Spotify show, subscription services for media like movies, series, and music have already become popular and are widely used. With games, that is still different at the moment.
But the Xbox Game Pass and Origin Access Premier also demonstrate that a subscription for games can work. It seems that a real trend is emerging. You pay a monthly fee and get access to a library of games.
How well such a service will be accepted largely depends on the price and the selection of titles.
When does the service start? The launch of Arcade is planned for this fall. An exact date will be announced by Apple later.
What do you think? Do you already use subscription services for games or would you use them? What conditions would have to be met for you to become a customer?
The Game Director of World of Warcraft, Ion Hazzikostas, spoke in a Q&A about a possible change to the level cap in WoW. There are apparently considerations to decrease the level cap instead of increasing it.
What is Blizzard planning? According to Hazzikostas, it has long been discussed at Blizzard that the current level cap of 120 is too high. They are considering whether it might not be more sensible to reduce it again, for example to 60.
This would mean that WoW would experience a “level squish” for the first time, similar to the previously occurred “stat squishes” or “item squishes” that reduced item levels.
However, they are still not quite sure whether and how to implement this. They want to first hear what the community has to say about it.
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What does such a “squish” mean? Specifically, when adjusting the level cap, only the numbers are changed. What was previously level 120 will then simply be level 60. However, this raises several questions:
If such a “level squish” is implemented, it will have a significant impact on the overall game feel, at least at first glance. However, this also makes the discussion about the “how” so controversial.
Will leveling with a squish become an annoying grind?
The community supports the “level squish”, but …
This is what fans are saying: Since Hazzikostas’ announcement, the consideration has been discussed both in the official forums and on reddit. There has even been months of discussions about it.
The majority of players supports lowering the level cap again. Currently, leveling feels unimportant and boring. A bigger problem is that everything becomes monotonous after a certain level:
After level 60, you just go through the motions. From 1 to 60, you get something every other level. There are just smaller gaps. But from 60 to 80? You get 3 to 4 skills and 2 talent points over 20 levels. 80 to 100 gives two talent points and nothing else. 100 to 110? Nothing.
Other players find the idea basically good but do not want to lose their levels. One user in the forums proposes “expansion levels”. You should level from 1 to 70 and then have 10 levels for each expansion separately. However, this idea is not yet fully developed either.
Old content is a major topic
This speaks for a squish:
New players have more clarity and are not deterred by 120+ levels
Leveling feels significant again
Some leveling areas do not drag on endlessly because nothing else happens there
This speaks against a squish:
Players feel like they are “losing” levels that they have already earned
If leveling takes twice as long, it quickly becomes tiring
Some are for it, some are against it
There are also arguments that apply for both sides, like the fact that the numbers don’t really matter. Either you are at the endgame or on the way there. It’s all just psychology.
What do you think about such a level squish?
Level 60 as the level cap would be almost like Classic. But how was Classic actually?
Patch 8.20 introduces two major innovations in Fortnite. There is a new game mode and a poison trap. Both features have already become known. The update is coming tomorrow on Wednesday, March 27.
This is what the innovations are about: Especially the new game mode could become interesting, as it is a ranked mode. Players have been requesting something like this for a long time.
Furthermore, there is a new trap that is supposed to function with poison. It could change the gameplay significantly.
What is known about the 2 new features
When are the features coming? Patch 8.20 is scheduled for March 27. There will be a short downtime and the patch will be implemented in the game. This will likely also bring the features into the game.
The patch notes for 8.20 will be published for you directly.
There is also already some information about the functionalities of the ranked mode and the poison trap. We will introduce the features to you in more detail.
Arena mode in Fortnite Patch 8.20
This has been announced: Epic has disclosed various details about the new arena mode in a roadmap. This mode is primarily intended to be used for qualification for the World Cup.
The game mode is primarily intended for the World Cup
It is still unknown how exactly the scoring in the new mode will work. So far, it is only known that you can rank up to the Champions League in this mode and can qualify for the World Cup.
It remains to be seen whether the arena mode will operate similarly.
New poison trap in Patch 8.20
This is known about the trap: In the game, Epic has already provided a small insight into the new trap. It is stated: “It’s a poison trap! Watch where you step so you don’t trigger a trap!”
This is what the new trap will look like
How could it work? The functionality is still unknown, but it can be assumed that when triggered, it does not directly eliminate the opponent but only poisons them. Thus, the player will lose more health over the duration of the round.
However, this is just speculation for now and it remains to be seen how Epic will implement this new trap.
In Fortnite, there is also a new game mode that evokes childhood memories:
In Battlefield 5 the Battle Royale mode Firestorm is finally here. The notorious streamer Dr. Disrespect has previously viewed it with suspicion. But now he is excited about the new mode.
This was the Doc’s attitude: DrDisrespect is a character that plays and streams Battle Royale games in a disrespectful way, styled as a trollish guy with a mullet hairstyle and a porn mustache.
The “Doc” is usually critical and offensive, rarely giving credit to things he doesn’t like. Even with Firestorm, the brand new Battle Royale mode for the online shooter Battlefield 5, he was initially skeptical.
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“I saw several warnings,” the Doc stated. He did not specify what things he was unhappy with in his current stream.
Firestorm is much better than expected
This is the Doc’s new opinion: After some rounds in Firestorm, the Doc was surprisingly tame and positive:
“Now that I have played it, I actually had a lot of fun. To be honest, it’s really intense! The battles feel really intense. The looting is a bit wobbly, but I like the design overall, as well as the speed of the game.”
In Firestorm, a fire wall limits the playing field.
The game, according to the Doc, would feel like his former favorite PUBG if it were an optimized AAA title.
This is what the fans say: The Doc is still alone in his opinion. Many players of Battlefield 5 are enthusiastic about the Firestorm mode. They praise the map design, the tanks, and the intense gameplay that the Doc also enjoys.
However, many fans are also bothered by the strange looting and the fact that the popular duo game mode is not available permanently.
In FIFA 19 brings EA another FUT favorite player as part of the FUT Birthday event with Esswein. What the card can do and whether the investment is worth it, you can find out here.
Why does Alexander Esswein get a top card? So far, hardly anyone has played with Alexander Esswein in FUT 19. However, his standard gold card was extremely popular in FIFA 13. Especially the combination with Marco Reus was deadly and caused fear and terror among many opponents.
Esswein (75) – FIFA 13
The extreme pace was the main argument for this striker. But his good shooting stats and the 4-star weak foot were also a guarantee for many goals.
Now Esswein has returned as a “favorite player” card as part of the FUT Birthday event with a powerful card that brings back the old times.
This is what the Esswein FUT Birthday card can do
This is the new card: As part of the FUT Birthday in FIFA 19, Esswein receives a striker card with an overall rating of 87. A really strong upgrade compared to his 72-rated silver card in right midfield.
Esswein (87) – FIFA 19
This card again highlights the enormous pace, 93 is a top value. But this time the card offers more than just pure speed.
The dribbling and especially the physical stats are excellent. Together with the decent shooting stats, there shouldn’t be too many problems in causing havoc offensively.
Vergleich Esswein in FIFA 19 – links ist seine Standardkarte
The new FUT Birthday card can hardly be compared to the standard silver card. It is superior in all respects.
These are the weaknesses: A problem with the new special card could be the stamina, which is only at 79. By the end of a match, it may therefore be that Esswein can no longer utilize his great speed.
It’s also a shame that he only has 3 stars on the weak foot now; his legendary FIFA 13 card still had 4 stars.
Vergleich Esswein – FIFA 13 mit Spezial-Karte FIFA 19
Conclusion on FUT favorite Esswein: For substitution, the FUT Birthday card from Alexander Esswein is true luxury, but even from the start, he is a strong option for any Bundesliga team. Offensively, he is a force – with minor weaknesses. He should score goals in any case.
Whether the card will reach the same cult status as its counterpart from FIFA 13 will still remain to be seen.
With the chemistry style “Deadeye” you can make the card even better.
This is how you get Esswein’s retrospective special card
The following steps are necessary: To be able to add the card to your club, you must complete two SBC tasks. You have 3 days for this. Currently, the costs for all tasks are around 180,000 coins.
Here are solution suggestions that can be completed without loyalty and position changes:
Here we show you the 5 currently most successful games for the consoles Xbox One, PS4, or Nintendo Switch. From shooters to sports, there is a lot of variety among the top games in February 2019.
Regularly, the website Superdata summarizes data from games that are performing particularly well.
This listing covers the 5 games for PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One that generated the highest digital revenue in February. This includes both digital sales of the game itself, as well as revenues from in-game shops and microtransactions.
5. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Release: December 7, 2018
Developer: Bandai Namco
Genre: Fighting Game
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Features more than 70 characters.
How does it play? In this 2D game, you fight on platforms with characters from various universes. Familiar faces like Mario, Pikachu, Sonic, and Donkey Kong are among the playable characters.
The goal is to knock your opponent as far off the screen as possible. This is achieved with strong attacks that you can strengthen during the game. Up to 8 players can compete on a stage.
How does the title monetize? Smash Bros. Ultimate offers a fighter pass that includes 5 characters. There is also a costume. The pass costs €25. Additionally, characters can be purchased individually in DLCs, which cost €6 each. You also unlock music and maps with the characters. The purchasable characters cannot be unlocked in-game; they are only available for real money.
In addition, the game itself must also be purchased.
What interesting developments have occurred in Smash Bros. Ultimate? Fans praise the excellent single-player mode, which provides a lot of fun. There are many positive reviews. However, there is some criticism for the online mode. As with the predecessors Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U, it suffers from issues.
Where is the game popular? Smash Bros. Ultimate is especially popular in the USA and Canada, but there is interest in the game all around the world.
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After a weekend full of shooting and looting, we want to know from you for the MeinMMO test: What do you think of The Division 2 so far?
Why are we doing such a test? With this test, we want to establish a rating for The Division 2 based on the opinions of the MeinMMO community. It should be as fair as possible and reflect the view of the readers on our site.
We have conducted such surveys with other games like Red Dead Redemption 2 and Anthem. Your reactions and comments were always numerous and informative.
Therefore, we want to do it the same way with The Division 2. Today is the last day for you to post your opinion on the game in the comments.
This is how long the survey will run: As is often the case with games, some lucky owners of physical copies were able to play The Division 2 earlier than others.
We will keep this survey running for a week to give everyone enough time to get a first impression of The Division 2 and leave their opinions here in the comments.
The Division 2 is a service game and will be built upon over time and receive new content. Therefore, we will conduct further surveys to see how the game has developed over time.
The current survey ends on March 25.
This is what The Division 2 aims to offer:
Exciting story revolving around the depths of humanity and pure survival.
Loot shooter experience that allows you many different options for customizing your agent
A mix of PvP and PvE in the 3 Dark Zones, where you can team up with two other players to search areas for particularly good loot.
Endgame in the form of invaded missions and the brutal new faction of the Black Tusks, which aims to change the gaming experience.
How can I submit my feedback? Primarily, you can rate The Division 2 in the tool below from 1 to 10. Here, 1 stands for “absolutely unplayable” and 10 stands for “top-notch masterpiece!”
You can also leave your opinion on the game in the comments. What do you see as the most important features of The Division 2?
Tell us what the strengths and weaknesses of the game are, which aspects were well implemented and which were not.
We will incorporate some of your comments as quotes in the evaluation of the survey.
This is how you can write a review: You can also submit your user reviews for The Division 2 with us.
To do this, you either have to go to our Division hub or open any article about the game and click on “Write your own review” in the red box on the right side.
You can submit your reviews here
Please note that reviews with fewer than 300 words or pure bashing will not be accepted by us.
Why are we not doing our own MeinMMO review? We don’t want to weight the rating of a single person too high, even if that person is an expert.
Instead, we orient ourselves towards our community. We can evaluate your feedback and classify the opinions accordingly through our expertise.
It is a user-focused approach, as in the end, it is the readers who find a game fun or not.
Now it’s your turn: What do you think of The Division 2 so far? Is your opinion influenced by your experience from the first part, or are you just now entering the Division universe? Tell us!
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The biggest WoW streamer, Asmongold, has a girlfriend: Pink Sparkles. She is also a streamer. The two openly conduct their relationship and are frequently a topic on Twitch.
Asmongold likes to play with an image as a “typical gaming nerd.” He recently posted that he showered for the first time in two weeks and now has to start all over again.
Asmongold clearly enjoys sarcasm.
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On the surface, he fits every gamer stereotype and is seen as someone who has practically “lived” World of Warcraft for much of his life. Asmongold has over 770,000 followers on Twitch.
Who is Pink_Sparkles? She is a Twitch streamer with about 730,000 followers – but leans more towards being an “influencer” than a typical gamer.
She also fits every stereotype one might have about female streamers: However, those are quite different from male streamers.
While doing so, Asmongold focuses the camera on the cleavage of the streamer – who fears that this could lead to a Twitch ban.
In the clip, it is clear that both know exactly how they are perceived in public.
This is the not-so-harmonious clip: In the latest clip, both are playing Apex Legends. Pink Sparkles dies and complains to her boyfriend that he didn’t help her.
Asmongold justifies himself with a sigh, saying he was under heavy fire.
No, says Pink Sparkles. He was only looking out of the window.
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She then ends the conversation and logs out.
This provided yet another topic for discussion: Here, Asmongold appeared to be the victim of a hot-headed girlfriend who keeps him under her thumb.
A small relationship crisis due to Apex Legends – immediately discussed on reddit.
Reddit analyzes and offers relationship advice on love life
This is how it is received The interesting part of the relationship is that discussions about these clips and their relationship take place publicly on reddit – just like a celebrity couple.
On reddit , one can read long analyses about their relationship.
Many commenters seem to identify with Asmongold as a “nerd buddy.” A picture is painted of Asmongold as someone who was isolated for a long time and has now become “famous” but ended up with the wrong girlfriend.
It is said that Asmongold should
just go to the gym
eat better
and pay more attention to his hygiene.
Then he could definitely get someone better than Pink Sparkles. He only lives for his girlfriend now and is dependent on her. He should rather seek someone with similar interests.
Many view Pink Sparkles as a “villain” and “seductress” with ulterior motives.
This is how both respond to the comments:
Pink_Sparkles speaks publicly about what is going on around her. She says that everything is being over-analyzed and she is made out to be the villain. It is completely normal for couples to argue sometimes.
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Asmongold seems rather indifferent to it. He is often asked if it bothers him that his girlfriend is so revealing.
He says it does not bother him at all and does not make him insecure.
When he discusses his relationship with Pink_Sparkles in videos, he is usually ironic and relaxed towards her. He often pokes fun at her exaggerated make-up.
This is why it interests many people: Many gamers seem to identify with Asmongold. They draw parallels to their own lives and relationships.
It seems the “Twitch” generation enjoys discussing and speculating about celebrity couples just as much as their parents do about TV stars or prince couples.
The external perception of how others see the couple seems to differ completely from how they view their relationship.
And both Pink Sparkles and Asmongold seem to benefit from the additional public attention that their relationship brings them.
Amazon has recently released new footage of their MMO New World. Short videos showcase a variety of landscapes, from dangerous mountains to the most beautiful beaches.
The Abandoned Ruins in New World: In the game world, we are traveling to a new continent and exploring it. This is inspired by the exploration and colonization of America in the 17th century.
However, on this new continent, there are many abandoned ruins. But who built these structures and why they are now deserted is something we will learn in the game itself.
You'll find many deserted structures on your journeys across Aeternum
Dangerous Mountains: The Shattered Mountain seems to be a particularly dangerous place. With its dark rocks, clouds, and lava, it somewhat resembles the area of Mordor from Middle-earth.
What evil lurks within the Shattered Mountain, waiting to be unleashed upon unsuspecting adventurers? ⛰️ pic.twitter.com/iPAAni2mJS
With new information, things are progressing slowly in New World. While we now know what the entry into the game looks like, there is still an NDA on the actual alpha and a release is not yet in sight.
Where can I find current videos about the game? However, images and videos about the game are regularly posted on the Twitter account.
Swords for Close Combat: In another tweet, various swords were showcased. These are excellent for close combat and come in different versions and designs.
Similar to the armor, these are very realistic. Special effects and oversizes were omitted.
For a glimpse into New World, you can read our experience report:
Currently, Destiny 2 features the Prospector, which stands out with enormous DPS values. See here how the exotic eliminates all strike bosses in a short time.
This is what makes the Prospector special: Since Season 6, some videos have appeared on YouTube showing the Prospector in action. It is referred to as the “new DPS King” or the “weapon with the highest DPS values.”
The Prospector is a power weapon that deals Arc damage. Here are the perks:
Excavation: Hold down the fire button to launch grenades. Release to ignite all live grenades simultaneously. The grenades stick to surfaces and set enemies on fire when they explode.
Fully Automatic Trigger System: If you hold down the trigger, the weapon will fire automatically.
The Prospector with ornament
This is why the Prospector is so powerful now: With Season 6, grenade launchers were buffed. They received more ammo reserves and +25% damage in PvE. The Prospector benefits from this PvE damage boost, dealing a tremendous amount of damage quickly due to its high fire rate, thus becoming a DPS monster.
And strike bosses also die like flies against the Prospector. In the video from Ehroar, you see the weapon (which is, by the way, adorned with an ornament) in action against all strike bosses:
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Note: To enable the Prospector to kill as quickly as in the videos, you should activate some buffs, such as the Well of Glory.
Location of the Prospector: The exotic can be obtained as a random drop. Sometimes, Xur has it available. Most Destiny 2 veterans should already have it in their exotic collection.
Have you tested the Prospector in Season 6 yet?
The Wardcliff Coil is, by the way, another exotic that shines in Season 6:
Good news for all Hack & Slash fans on the PS4. The action RPG Path of Exile is finally available for download in the PS Store. We have the most important information.
Path of Exile has finally arrived on PS4: This is what many fans have been waiting for. The major Diablo competitor Path of Exile is now finally available on Sony’s PS4.
Contrary to some concerns, the current release date has been met. Thus, after three delays an odyssey comes to a reconciliatory end.
Path of Exile on PS4 – What You Need to Know
This is how you can get started with Path of Exile on PS4: Whether you want to try the game out first or jump right in – you don’t have to do much. Because Path of Exile is free-to-play on the PS4.
You just need to download it and can start right away. Open the PS Store on your console and search for Path of Exile using the search function. The free version should be shown to you first.
Alternatively, we have linked Path of Exile in the PlayStation Store below:
There is also a whole range of optional starter packs. These cost between 35€ and 130€ and offer you different cosmetic items as well as points to purchase additional items. You can find the starter packs here:
The most important information about the launch of Path of Exile on PS4
When can I start playing? The PS4 version is already available in the store and can be downloaded. After that, you can start right away.
Is Path of Exile completely Free-to-Play? Yes. The starter packs are all purely optional; the game itself is completely free. In principle, you cannot buy anything with real money that would give you any gameplay advantages. The microtransactions are purely cosmetic. Only the stash can be expanded with real money, which is not required.
Do you need PS Plus? No PS Plus is required to play Path of Exile. In some regions of the store, players may see the message “PS Plus subscription required for online multiplayer.” This is an error that should be fixed soon.
Is there an offline mode? No, Path of Exile requires a permanent online connection.
Is it possible to transfer existing accounts or purchases to PS4? No. The PS4 version has its own servers. Transfers of characters, currencies, or purchased items from other platforms are not possible.
Is there a couch co-op mode? No.
Are mouse and keyboard supported? No
How large is the download? Almost 9 GB
What about additional content for the PS4 version? The developers at Grinding Gear Games are currently working on releasing new content for PS4 just a few days after the PC version in the future. Later, a simultaneous release of new content is even targeted.
Are there exclusive contents? No. Path of Exile is intended to offer the same experience on all platforms.
How is the performance? Path of Exile runs at 1080P and 60 FPS on the standard PS4. The PS4 Pro has better lighting effects. There is no 4K resolution.
In Pokémon GO there has been a new update regarding EX-Raid Gyms. Now there are new Gyms all over the world that can host EX-Raids.
This means: If there are new Gyms that host EX-Raids, there will naturally be more EX-Raids. So you now have better chances of being invited to such a raid.
It is worth checking your nearby parks. There might be a new EX-Raid Gym there now.
What we know about the new EX-Raid Gyms
This is included in the new update: Niantic has not announced anything significant, but there are new Gyms in Pokémon GO. The focus has been on increasing the density of EX-Raid Gyms. PokéStops have been converted directly into EX-Raid Gyms.
This is what the markings at EX-Raid Gyms look like.
What can an EX-Raid Gym do? Only these special Gyms can host an EX-Raid. Whether a Gym is suitable for that can be recognized by the mark in the upper corner of the Gym. If it says “EX-Raid-Gym” there, then this Gym could also trigger such a raid.
This is why the update is important: Some locations had no EX-Raid Gym or only a few of them. Now that there are more, more EX-Raids can also be triggered.
This is especially important as the defense form of Deoxys is available in raids for the first time now. The next EX-Raids will provide you with the new raid boss.
The defense form of Deoxys is now available in raids
How do I trigger an EX-Raid? Just because a Gym is an EX-Raid Gym, does not mean that an EX-Raid will necessarily take place there. To trigger such a raid, you need to do a significant number of raids at that Gym.
In the MMORPG A:IR – Ascent: Infinite Realm, two factions are at war with each other. This somehow reminds me of the backstory of Bless.
What factions are there? In the MMORPG A:IR, two parties fight for dominance on the continent of Harth.
Vulpin – This alliance of several peoples lives in the southern part of Harth. The realm focuses on agriculture and art, valuing independence.
Ontari – The federation living in the northern part of the continent is made up of warriors who impose their will on others and are focused on expansion. Hunting also plays an important role.
In A:IR, the Vulpin fight against the Ontari.
This sounds somehow familiar…
How are the peoples connected? Long ago, the Vulpin and Ontari were united in the Solumn Empire. But a civil war broke out, as the leaders of the empire sought immortality and stopped at nothing.
The search for the formula for eternal life brought forth a colossal monster, the Black Herald. This devastated the continent of Harth.
The survivors formed the Vulpin and Ontari. Yet they learned nothing from the past, as a new conflict brews.
What does this story remind you of? The backstory of the factions in A:IR does not experiment. It is based on many MMORPGs where two peoples clash. Like in TERA.
However, there are some special similarities with the MMORPG Bless. There are also two alliances there, the Hieron and the Union, which have a similar backstory.
The Hieron live in the north and want to impose their order on the rest of the world.
The Union, which is based in the southern part of the continent, strives for peace and independence.
Both peoples were once part of the same empire, which fell.
In Bless, a red faction fights against a blue faction, from south to north.
The banners of the factions in both games also show similarities. In Bless, the Hieron have a blue banner and the Union a red one.
In A:IR, the Vulpin fight under a blue banner and the Ontari under a red one.
Generally, this can be applied to many MMORPGs. The backstory of A:IR is therefore rather classic.
Players already choose their party
How do players react? The similarity between Bless and A:IR has also been noticed by the community. However, this doesn’t seem to bother most players much. They are already considering which faction they should belong to.
But the comparison between Bless and A:IR still occupies some:
Fixed_Device said on Reddit: “Hieron against Union?”
When does A:IR start? The MMORPG is currently set to launch in the second quarter of 2019.
Sweet Dreams is an exotic weapon in The Division 2. We’ll show you what the Exotic can do and how you can get Sweet Dreams.
This is how you get Sweet Dreams: For this Exotic, you need to find neither exotic weapon components nor visit the Crafting Station, instead you should hope for luck.
You need to defeat named Outcast bosses. They can drop Sweet Dreams. Play missions where Outcasts are waiting to ambush you. Bounty missions against Outcasts are also said to provide a chance for Sweet Dreams.
Play the missions on Hard or Challenging to increase the chances of Sweet Dreams.
DCD Headquarters is probably the best source for Sweet Dreams
Confirmed and reliable locations are these missions:
The DCD Headquarters near the White House
Potomac Event Center in the “Foggy Bottom” area
Roosevelt Island, the Outcasts’ stronghold
The DCD Headquarters is said to be the best source since you can complete this mission quite quickly. This way, you have a relatively frequent chance for Sweet Dreams to be available:
That’s why Sweet Dreams is an aggressive weapon
This is Sweet Dreams: It is an exotic shotgun with a fire rate of 70 and a magazine size of 8. Thus, Sweet Dreams belongs to shotguns with very low fire rates and high damage. The reload speed is 5.4 seconds. The weapon grants +144% melee damage.
These are the talents:
Sweet Dreams: Switch to the weapon and land a melee hit on an enemy to gain 35% bonus armor and activate the Sandman debuff. Killing an enemy with the Sandman debuff reapplies the bonus armor.
Sandman: This debuff prevents enemies from using armor kits and healing from all possible sources.
This means: You run up to an enemy and hit them with the melee attack; you temporarily receive a bonus armor, and that enemy receives the Sandman debuff. The enemy cannot heal for a few seconds.
After a melee attack, the bonus armor is displayed as a blue bar, and the Sandman debuff as a red symbol above the enemy’s head:
This blue bonus armor bar lasts only as long as the Sandman debuff. The red symbol above the enemy “empties” after a few seconds. This way you can see when the effect ends. If you kill the enemy while they have the debuff, the 35% bonus armor is only extended, but it will still end after a few seconds.
Evasive: The Exotic has a third talent. This causes a dodge roll to recharge 1% of the current weapon magazine when you have Sweet Dreams equipped.
For this talent, two things need to be noted:
You only need to have Sweet Dreams equipped in one weapon slot, then this talent applies to all weapons you are currently holding.
The 1% might not be correct. According to user tests, it is rather 25% that you recharge with a dodge roll.
You can see the talents in JuhhCrispy’s video from minute 4:15 in action:
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This is how you play Sweet Dreams: Shotguns are always designed for close combat, but with Sweet Dreams you need to be particularly aggressive.
Because if you don’t deal melee damage first, for which you need to get extremely close to the enemy, you won’t benefit from the talents.
Sweet Dreams is probably designed for PvP. You can charge at enemies with a knife between your teeth, punch them, the enemies can’t heal, and you have bonus armor so you won’t go down quickly.
However, Sweet Dreams is often rated as a “disappointing” Exotic because it requires a very specific playstyle, and the bonus armor only lasts a short time. And if an enemy runs backwards and shoots a shotgun at you, you are dead before you can punch them.
If you enjoy playing with shotguns, you should definitely give Sweet Dreams a try. But it’s not everyone’s weapon.
Improving Lullaby with Sweet Dreams
Information about Lullaby: Lullaby is a shotgun that is included as a pre-order bonus content in the “Capitol Defender Pack”.
You can improve Lullaby by obtaining a Sweet Dreams shotgun with at least 250 points – according to the in-game description. This means you need a Sweet Dreams with Gear Score 250 or higher. Then you can upgrade Lullaby at the crafting station.
In Anthem, players want to see loot of the Masterwork or Legendary rarity. However, they mostly see blue or purple items, which has led the community to create a new game: “Purples are Lava”.
Why is this being done?The highest rarity levels for loot in Anthem are represented by Masterwork and Legendary, indicated by the colors orange and yellow. Players are particularly after these levels.
In practice, however, it is not so easy to obtain the coveted items. Freelancers usually go home with a backpack full of blue or purple items. This becomes a nuisance because the space for loot is limited. Players can collect a maximum of 50 items in Freeplay or strongholds before hitting the limit.
Although items can be dismantled and turned into components for crafting, players must first leave the respective activity.
If you have reached the loot limit, you will be confronted with this message. Source: Reddit
With Child’s Play to More Space: To make room for extensive grinding rounds, the community is currently even forgoing loot. Hoping for items of higher rarity levels, freelancers are now playing a child’s game to only pick up the “good loot”: “Purples are Lava”.
The player is trying to approach the loot slowly. Apparently, the trend is spreading: even the Blueberry knows what’s up.
This is why it’s so difficult: In Anthem, loot drops from enemies or crates are not organized but usually fall in a pile. This makes it harder for freelancers to only pick up the good stuff. Additionally, it seems that the loot has quite a range within which the character automatically collects it.
Players thus approach the loot as slowly and carefully as possible to only collect the valuable loot. Epic loot is left behind to make room for better loot.
Have you also jumped on the trend of “Purples are Lava”? Or do you enjoy collecting epic items as well?
The Firestorm mode for Battlefield 5 has just arrived, but one feature is already driving many fans insane – the loot system. Why?
This is how Firestorm started: Since March 25, all owners of Battlefield 5 can dive into the brand new, in-house Battle Royale mode Firestorm.
Many players enjoy the new mode itself, but a particularly annoying mechanic ruins the first impression for many fans.
The loot system of Firestorm ruins the gaming experience for many
What are fans even complaining about? Currently, the loot system is driving some players up the wall. In numerous posts on Reddit and in the official forums, players are expressing their frustration about the loot mechanics. This feature would significantly hinder the enjoyment and flow of the game.
What specifically is being criticized about the loot system? Most players are specifically concerned about picking up loot from slain enemies or drops from their own teammates. While collecting regularly and orderly placed items in the game world works without a hitch, looting enemies or picking up items from teammates is often quite cumbersome – sometimes not at all.
The problem: When an enemy dies in Firestorm mode, they do not drop a loot bag or box like some other genre representatives, which can be conveniently searched – all items are scattered individually in a big mess on the ground.
The loot pile quickly becomes confusing. The overlapping of items is particularly annoying. Objects often land on top of each other, making it extremely difficult to pick up the desired item or even to recognize it. If multiple players die close to each other, the problem becomes even more pronounced.
Some items also block other objects for no apparent reason with their “hit box,” even though they are actually far enough apart. As a result, it’s often not possible to pick up the item you are currently looking at.
Additionally, loot can roll down a slope, arriving at the bottom in the form of an incomprehensible pile, where it becomes nearly impossible to get an overview in time.
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What the fans say: The criticism of the loot mechanics is substantial. Numerous frustrated fans describe the loot system of Firestorm as the worst they have experienced in a battle royale title.
Some are questioning how this mechanic even passed quality control. DICE had plenty of time to closely observe the competition – there are more than enough “templates” available. Instead, they messed it up right at the start on such an important point.
However, many fans also express constructive criticism and offer suggestions for improvements that could solve these issues:
Many would prefer a system with loot bags or boxes that could then be looted in an orderly and clear manner
Numerous players would already be satisfied if the annoying overlapping of objects could be fixed. That would resolve a large part of the issue
Others propose introducing color highlights around the items so that it is faster to recognize what one is actually looking at
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In summary, most fans agree on Reddit and in other forums: The new mode is fun in itself. However, when it comes to picking up loot, Battlefield 5 definitely needs to improve – and quickly. Because for many players, first impressions really matter. And this annoying issue significantly diminishes the experience for some players.
It seems that it will finally happen soon: the announcement of Borderlands 3. However, several years have passed since the last installment. Mechanisms such as the games-as-a-service approach, sophisticated microtransactions, and refined online features have become the norm. Should the new installment utilize these mechanisms or stick to its roots? An analysis.
When is Borderlands 3 expected to be announced? It is said to happen on March 28, 2019. If the teasers and hints from Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford are to be believed, Borderlands 3 will be announced during PAX East on Thursday evening. Numerous fans (myself included) are looking forward to this date.
It has been four and a half years since the last game, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel. Moreover, the title was originally not even released for the PlayStation 4. It wasn’t until a year later that Borderlands 2 and the Pre-Sequel were released for the PS4 as part of the Handsome Collection.
With this teaser, Gearbox likely announced Borderlands 3
Since 2015, there has been more or less silence, interrupted only by sporadic tweets from Pitchford. However, it now seems that the time has finally come.
Time to take a look at the possible features that Borderlands 3 could bring. The world has turned, and new mechanisms have been established.
What has changed in the world of online shooters since the last Borderlands? Many players wonder whether Borderlands 3 will carry the unmistakable DNA of the series, or will take cues from mechanisms that have increasingly become standard in recent years:
Games-as-a-service (GaaS) – Players are expected to be engaged with a game for a long time, with the game world, story, and character progression continually evolving. Examples include titles like Destiny, The Division, or Anthem.
Battle Royale – Following the huge success of PUBG, Fortnite, and more recently Apex Legends, developers are increasingly inclined to equip established franchises with a battle royale mode (Call of Duty, Battlefield).
Microtransactions – To operate games for years, new revenue streams are created using cosmetic items that can be purchased with real money. These are not intended to provide a real advantage but often focus on aesthetic aspects like skins, colors, etc.
“Free” DLCs – Paid expansions, which were common in Borderlands 2, are becoming a thing of the past. Developers say that DLCs fragment the player base. This is particularly detrimental in a long-lived online game, where it is essential that all players can play together.
Should Borderlands 3 use these “features” to be successful?
Battle royale games like Apex Legends are currently very popular
What makes Borderlands so unique? The Borderlands series is considered by many to be the epitome of loot shooters.
Defeated boss enemies would literally rain loot down on players. For me, exploring the loot after defeating a raid boss was the highlight in Borderlands.
Loot inspection after the fight against the bunker
But it’s not just the diversity of loot, but also the RPG aspects, the story, and the bizarre characters that still remain highlights for many.
I was particularly fascinated by the expansions that continually developed Borderlands 2.
“Mr. Torgue’s Campaign of Carnage” and “Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep” are two of my favorite DLCs of all time, as they combined a crazy story with a fresh setting (Dungeons & Dragons).
One of the most iconic characters from Borderlands – Tiny Tina
Can Borderlands even work if it adopts modern mechanics? I claim no. The live-game approach is often cited as an argument for the long-term motivation of a title.
In fact, Borderlands 2 already had countless mechanisms that kept me engaged for a long time:
Weapon Rolls – Almost every parameter of a weapon in Borderlands 2 was random, from the stock to the scope and the statistics. The hunt for the perfect roll kept me engaged for a long time. Luckily, there was a feature that I have missed in nearly every game after Borderlands, namely
Boss-specific Loot – Each boss dropped a different legendary item. One of my favorite features, which was only later picked up sporadically by other games (for example, Omnigul in Destiny). Even if it sounds strange, I loved farming the bunker for hours to get the perfect Sham shield with 94% damage absorption.
Badass Ranks – Similar to the Paragon system from Diablo 3, Badass Ranks allowed many parameters like health or shield rate to be further enhanced. Since the system was tied to challenges, a variable playstyle was rewarded. For me, the Badass system is still unmatched and a fantastic motivation to keep playing even after reaching the maximum level. The catch: Badass Ranks were account-wide, benefiting every character equally.
Overpower Difficulty – If the hardest difficulty became too easy, players could further increase the difficulty through OP Ranks and find new equipment designed for that. Up to 8 of these ranks existed in Borderlands 2.
Badass Ranks kept players motivated to play Borderlands 2 for a long time
Specifically, Borderlands 2 proved to me that there is no need for elaborate psychological models to keep players engaged with a game for a long time. Sometimes, even 17.8 million possible weapon combinations (Borderlands 2) are enough to keep players busy.
When it comes to story, Borderlands should not orient itself towards the competition: At least it seems that the service approach primarily suffers from the story.
Developers go to great lengths to shape the gameplay and mechanics so that players remain engaged for as long as possible, often at the expense of an exciting story, as particularly Destiny has vividly demonstrated.
Gives new meaning to the word “funny”: The robot Claptrap
Borderlands has never taken itself too seriously. This is evidenced not only by the brightly colored graphics in cell-shaded style but also by the crazy dialogues and the sarcastic comments from the countless villains. It’s exciting to see that such features would present a refreshing contrast to the more serious narrative themes of the competition today.
Games like Destiny, The Division, and Anthem are driven by the need to present players with a story that sounds significant but often turns out to be flat and one-dimensional upon closer inspection. Not even bombastic cutscenes change this. With every cringeworthy dialogue, the developer screams in my ear, “We have no story, but here’s loot!”.
This is admittedly somewhat exaggerated, but I think: It’s time for a contrast program. Borderlands has never flirted with the idea of players taking on the role of world savior. Instead, it has always been about the loot, which defines the role of the Vault Hunter.
The skill system of Borderlands 2
What about battle royale? Does Borderlands need that? Battle royale simultaneously means giving the game a component that would necessitate complex balancing. Because wherever players are allowed to compete against each other, a level playing field must be established.
While it was already possible to challenge other players in Borderlands 2, it was a negligible feature that I don’t believe belonged there. When people compete against people, various interactions must be considered, which Gearbox has thus far impressively ignored.
Considered too strong – the shotgun Conference Call
In fact, I never had a game in my hands after Borderlands 2 that was this broken in terms of balance. Although Gearbox intervened with extreme outliers like the legendary shotgun Conference Call, they otherwise left players free rein. This led to completely absurd weapon and ability combinations that also had a lot of fun (and were mandatory in the higher difficulty levels).
Handguns like the Double Penetrating Unkempt Harold or a Pimpernel combined with a slag weapon sent bosses to oblivion so quickly that the corresponding health bar couldn’t even be fully visible.
One of the best shields in Borderlands 2 – The Sham
If Borderlands were to introduce a competitive aspect in the third installment, it would be the end of this fun. No completely broken abilities anymore, only nuanced uniformity. For me personally, this doesn’t sound like an appealing scenario.
What about expansions? They should be free, right? In the case of a GaaS approach, free story expansions are certainly sensible to ensure all players are on the same level. However, if Borderlands 3 does not jump on this bandwagon, the “old-fashioned” distribution of regular expansions could be a valid means.
One of the best expansions of all time – Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep
The key to the success of such expansions is nothing other than quality. An aspect in which I have high hopes for Gearbox. Should the developer manage to deliver expansions that are just as fresh and entertaining as Mr. Torgue’s tirades, I wouldn’t worry about long-term motivation.
Cosmetic Items and Microtransactions – a necessary evil? If Gearbox offers classic expansions, at least theoretically there is no need for microtransactions, which are often cited as an argument for free content. However, if there are cosmetic items for real money, there are indeed applications for them:
Skins, which were already present in Borderlands 2 and gave characters a different appearance.
Skins for vehicles and weapons, as well as
Customizable companions.
An overview of the various unlockable skins
The utopian in me wishes for a certain compensation in the form of free content. I am curious about what plans Gearbox and 2K will pursue.
Do not misunderstand me here. While I consider many current trends to be inapplicable to an upcoming Borderlands, that does not mean that Borderlands 2 or the Pre-Sequel were perfect. There is definitely room for improvement.
One of the best weapons in Borderlands 2 – Unkempt Harold
These mistakes from the old Borderlands entries should not be repeated in the new installment: Although I had a lot of fun in the world of Pandora and its moon Elpis, the lack of game balance and particularly resource management sometimes caused me to shake my head. The following aspects stood out to me:
Those who died had to pay for their resurrection. However, this was not an absolute amount but always a percentage of the total wealth. This theoretically led to the desire to possess as little money as possible to make respawning as cheap as possible.
The mechanic of refilling ammunition via corresponding terminals was simply annoying. Enemies should drop enough ammunition to cover one’s needs.
Money generally played a subordinate role in the old Borderlands entries. Gearbox could create further applications here.
The duping of credits and equipment should not be possible. This was far too easy and, above all, worthwhile in the older installments. Trading? Yes! Duplication? No!
The coop system and online components were functional but quite rudimentary. There are undoubtedly comfort improvements that can be implemented, which were missing in the older titles. For instance, there was no scaling (adjusting the difficulty of enemies), and different progress was a problem, as it wasn’t transparently visible to all players.
One of the best antagonists ever – Handsome Jack
Admittedly, this is complaining on a high level. I literally want to wade through loot, hear bold quotes, and try out crazy weapon and ability combinations. Give me the full package of Borderlands (and Claptrap), and you will make me happy! It’s actually quite simple, isn’t it?
What do you think? Do you agree, or do you wish for something entirely different?
Cloud Imperium Games has introduced the character creation of female characters for the space online game Star Citizen. However, fans miss some features and wonder why the women all look so similar.
What was shown? The character editor of Star Citizen will soon allow you to create female characters as well. The customization options available to you have now been shown in a video.
How does character creation work? Star Citizen relies on a DNA system. This means that you’re not really creating your hero but rather their parents. Your character ultimately derives from their traits.
However, you can still customize your character afterward. For example, you can choose different eye colors, optimize the mouth, and select hairstyles.
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What stands out about the female heroes? The video clearly shows that the women somehow always look very similar. No matter how much tweaking is done to the settings, the face doesn’t change significantly.
How do players react? Generally, the Star Citizen community is excited about the system because it allows for many options. However, there are currently few noticeable effects.
Moreover, players miss a wide variety of hairstyles. Currently, it seems that the selection is limited to fashionable short hairstyles for women. However, Cloud Imperium plans to improve this.
Rivitur writes on Reddit: “I’m not impressed at all. Especially with the selection of hairstyles. Something feels off, and it doesn’t feel individual.”
You cannot customize the body of your Star Citizen heroine.
No Body Customization Planned Apparently
What about body customization? The character editor only shows the option to change the face. Whether there will be further body adjustments is unclear.
Players fear that this may not be the case since it could cause issues with hitboxes. For example, thicker characters could be at a disadvantage because they might be hit more often than thinner characters.
This could lead to everyone wanting to play as a character that is as thin as possible, which would make body customization unnecessary.
When will character customization be introduced? Alpha 3.5 of Star Citizen, which will allow you to customize your heroine based on the DNA system, is set to be released this month.
The MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online has a particularly silly pet. Just how ridiculous the “Kieselfreund” really is, our new ESO author David recently experienced first-hand.
Today I would like to introduce you to someone very special: Steini, my new pet of the “Kieselfreund” species. Steini accomplished something that no pet has achieved before: He has exceeded my expectations.
When the Fool’s Festival arrived, Steini was all alone in the Crown Store and evoked my sympathy. “As silly as he is, surely no one wants him!” I thought to myself, and sacrificed five hundred of my hard-earned crowns.
Immediately after purchasing, I spawned Steini and looked at him for a while. I was a bit disappointed, as he appeared somehow more spectacular in the picture in the Crown Store display case than in “real life”.
Next to me lay a completely ordinary, inconspicuous stone, like those you can find everywhere else in the world of ESO.
No other player would notice that I had just summoned an exclusive pet that had consumed the thirtyfold hourly wage of a textile production specialist in Myanmar.
“You ripped this off from McDonald’s!”, I thought angrily about Zenimax. What a disgrace! I quickly ran to the next dungeon to blow off steam. Perhaps it would look quite funny when the silly stone trailed behind me. Not a chance! The rascal didn’t move an inch!
How Steini drove me up the wall
It turned out that Steini has his own way of following his master. Every time I walked a certain distance and stopped again, he spawned next to me in the air with a subtle “pop” and then fell down onto the ground, where he remained until I moved a good distance away from him and stopped again.
However, it took me quite a while to understand the principle!
You have to know, I play ESO in first-person perspective and it’s not easy to notice when something manifests right next to or behind you and falls silently to the ground.
And so I initially searched for Steini for a long time where I had left him the first time, only to realize with surprise that he could indeed move as soon as I wasn’t looking.
Additionally, a prankster smeared me with paint, just to empty his inventory. I felt fitting for the current event like a fool for the first time in this game.
Only switching to third-person perspective revealed what a rascal Steini is. He may not be able to walk, but he masters the teleportation spell par excellence.
How Steini and I Became Best Friends
Steini quickly convinced me that you can have fun with him too.
For example, he spawned above a sleeping Guar and landed right on its tail. I hope that doesn’t happen to me when I take a nap. A one-meter fall could really hurt.
And just as it seems, I’m not the only one who has a heart for stones. Here at the way shrine in Arteum, the first official Kieselfreund meeting took place spontaneously. When I wanted to use the way shrine, I saw a relative of my new companion lying nearby.
So I spawned Steini so he could find friends too. Promptly a third player joined and also spawned his silly pet.
As silly as the idea of a completely lifeless pet for the equivalent of 4.62 euros is, the idea behind it is simply wonderfully funny and absurdly cool.
But what do you think? Did you also get a Kieselfreund or is it too silly for you in the end?
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In Anthem, Patch 1.04 is just around the corner. This week, various changes and quality of life improvements will be implemented into the game. Here are the 5 most important things for you that BioWare is bringing with the next patch.
When will the patch be released? The patch will be released on Tuesday, March 26, for all platforms. Maintenance will start at 14:30 and is expected to end at 16:30 German time.
What improvements are expected? During the livestream on March 20, developers confirmed some changes. These include loot improvements and various QoL changes. General gameplay improvements were also announced.
Here are the 5 most important things that the next patch is supposed to improve:
Increased Rewards
Loot is set to improve: The rewards currently received in Anthem are regarded as insufficient by many players. Now, the developers have taken further measures to enhance the loot experience.
These are the changes:
Bosses in the strongholds can now drop additional legendary or masterwork items alongside their guaranteed masterwork item.
Loot chests in strongholds and free play should now feature better drop rates for rare equipment.
Better farming opportunities: strongholds will become more lucrative for you in the future.
New Cosmetic Chests
What are Elysian Caches? This type of chest rewards you exclusively with cosmetic items. You will access the Elysian store after defeating the final boss in a stronghold.
Here’s how they work: To open these chests, you need Elysian Keys. You get these from daily challenges.
The rewards from the Elysian Caches apply to each team member. So if all four players use their keys, all four players will receive the rewards.
Among other things, vinyls can be found in the chests. Here you can see the reward for the event “Giant Task”
What are Legendary Missions?Legendary Missions, not to be confused with Legendary Contracts, are more challenging variants of already existing story missions.
You repeat certain quests from the campaign, but the missions come with a fundamental change. At the end of the mission, an “Apex Enemy” awaits you, which can be either an Ursix, a Titan, an Illuminated, or a Fury.
Here’s how Legendary Missions work: These missions are always visible on your map, so you don’t need to talk to anyone to unlock them.
You can conveniently select Legendary Missions from your game mode screen.
How many will there be? At the release of this content, there will be six different Legendary Missions. You can play one per day, but as many times as you like.
What loot do they bring? Besides the Apex enemies that can provide you with good loot, you will also be rewarded with a chest at the end of the Legendary Mission.
The Forge will be upgraded
These are the improvements:
There will no longer be a loading screen for the Forge.
You will have access to the Forge from anywhere in Fort Tarsis or the Launch Bay.
Your equipped components will now be displayed below your equipment.
This is what your equipment view will look like in the future.
BioWare emphasizes that these changes are just one of many steps they are taking to gradually improve the Forge.
Diverse Quality of Life Improvements
What else is there? In addition to important loot improvements, Patch 1.04 also brings some “Quality of Life” changes to the game that should improve the overall comfort in Anthem. Here are the most important ones listed for you.
These are the most important quality of life improvements:
You can now break down items in your vault faster
The thrusters of all Javelins have been improved by 20%. The overheating time has also been reduced by around 20%.
You can now hold the melee button to continuously attack with the Interceptor
The drop rate for masterwork Ember has been increased
There are new universal components
You can now sort consumables by name and rarity level
