Why the Year Pass of The Division 2 is worth it for story fans

Tarek Zehrer Tarek Zehrer Reading time 3 minutes

With the Year Pass for The Division 2 you not only get cosmetic items but also story extras related to the DLC episodes. We show you why it might be interesting for story lovers.

This is what the Year 1 Pass offers: In addition to cosmetic items, the contents of the Year Pass also include some story elements.

These primarily involve early access to the stories of the DLC episodes, as well as special lore missions, the “Classified Assignments”. We show you why the pass could be interesting for absolute story lovers.

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7 Days Early Access to Story Missions

This is what story fans can expect: Initially, the pass offers every owner access to the story content of the three free DLC episodes seven days earlier, which are released over the course of the first year.

Developer Massive emphasizes that this refers exclusively to the story content. Other features, such as PvP modes or raids, will be unlocked for all users simultaneously.

Thus, players who can hardly wait can play the story content a week earlier. What exactly this content will look like is still unclear at this point. The first episode, “D.C. Outskirts”, includes two main missions.

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Exclusive “Classified Assignments”

What are Classified Assignments? No details are known about this. Assignments, or missions, were already present in The Division 1.

However, these were weekly and daily challenges that could be completed to be rewarded with loot containers. The ISAC assignments were also included. These were story missions that appeared at regular intervals.

How exactly these assignments will look as part of the Year Pass is unclear. In the official description, it states that they will provide further background information on the downfall of Washington D.C. for you. The official Reddit post refers to them as “lore missions”.

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This is known so far about the Classified Assignments:

  • It is certain that there will be a total of eight of these assignments in Year 1
  • Each should provide further stories about the events in Washington D.C.
  • A reward of eight different backpack charms awaits you, one for each assignment

The details for all these story contents are still missing. However, those who want to absorb every detail of the Division universe may indeed be interested.
How important these assignments will be for future story content is currently open.

Nothing is yet known about the scope and quality either. Therefore, they may currently only appeal to hardcore fans of the story.

Ubisoft emphasizes on the website for the Year Pass that there will be no gameplay advantages.

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Overview of Year Pass Contents

The additional contents of the Year Pass

What else is included and what does it cost? The Year Pass will cost 40 euros separately and is part of several editions that can be ordered. Here are the other contents:

  • Direct access to the new specializations released with the episodes
  • Exclusive cosmetic items, an outfit, and an emote
  • Special bounty missions and projects in Washington D.C.
  • Additional regular tasks, such as extra bounties and projects per week

We have compiled the contents and reactions from the community about the Year Pass extensively for you.

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Here you can watch the latest trailer for the story

What is the story of The Division 2 about? The downfall of Washington D.C. began in New York. There, on Black Friday, a deadly virus was deliberately released. In no time, the highly contagious “Dollar Flu” plunged the entire world into chaos. These events began in The Division 1 and are now continuing.

You take on the role of a Division agent, a sleeper unit prepared by the U.S. government for such cases. The goal is to restore order.

Because people have partially banded together into hostile factions that now fight for power.

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In the most important change to Gambit, Destiny 2 stopped listening to a Guardian

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 3 minutes

Destiny 2 will implement some radical changes to the Gambit mode for the upcoming Season 6. The most far-reaching change is largely due to a fan.

This is how Gambit will change in Season 6: Season 6, known as the Season of the Vagabond, will focus on Gambit and the Drifter. In this regard, Bungie will also make several changes and optimizations to the PvEvP mode with update 2.2.0.

These are some of the most important known changes:

  • If a third round occurs in the match, it will be decided in a knockout mode. It will start directly with the fight against the Primeval.
  • Protection against inactivity: Players who are inactive for too long will receive no rewards and Infamy points at the end.
  • Spawn points for Invaders will be adjusted.

A list of all known Gambit changes so far can be found here: These changes are intended to make Gambit more appealing in Season 6

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Where did the idea for the knockout mode come from? The interesting thing is that the idea for the most drastic change, the Sudden Death mode, which is well received by many, originated directly from the community.

Its implementation shows that Bungie, contrary to the opinion of some fans, does indeed listen to the Guardian community, takes their feedback seriously, and directly incorporates it into the game.

About two months ago, this model was proposed by Reddit user redka243 on the discussion platform. It received a lot of support there and generated over 8,000 upvotes in a short time.

He suggested in detail to make the third round of a Gambit match a knockout mode where the fight is directly against the Primeval. And it seems Bungie is now implementing this suggestion one-to-one for the new season.

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This problem is intended to be solved by the knockout mode: This aims to address one of the most annoying issues – matches that many fans find too lengthy.

According to many players, these take simply too long and are not really proportional to the rewards received at the end – especially compared to other modes like PvP.

Currently, it is common practice among Gambit players to give up the second round quickly in the event of a loss in the first round. This way, they do not have to play through a complete third round just to receive rewards or make progress on certain tasks.

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At the moment, many are simply interested in finishing a Gambit round as quickly as possible rather than searching for the long-winded decision in the third game.

This should change with the knockout mode now in Season 6. Matches should generally run faster, and the new format of the third round should make the finals more exciting and thrilling.

By the way: The protection against inactivity in its proposed form was also requested by many fans, among others on Reddit. This idea also comes directly from the community.

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This could still be problematic: It will be interesting to see how these changes play out in practice. The original reasons for the knockout mode are likely to be eliminated.

However, new problems may emerge or come more into focus. Strong, coordinated teams, for instance, may be able to pulverize the Primeval within a very short time through an optimal combination of weapons and abilities.

For teams that are less effective, the opportunity to gain a potential advantage during the regular rounds phase will be eliminated, and they will no longer be able to fight for victory at the end.

Everything will be decided in the immediate fight against the Primeval, where random or average teams will have even less chance against strong teams than before.

In the near future, Guardians will already experience these changes live for themselves and see for themselves. Because already on March 5, Season 6 will start in Destiny 2.

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Anthem: All information about the Live Service and the roadmap for the next 90 days

Tarek Zehrer Tarek Zehrer Reading time 3 minutes

Anthem has announced its plans for the next three months. We provide an overview of the plans and what players can expect in the future.

The live service begins: After the rocky release of Anthem, the game is now officially in live service. This means that BioWare intends to continuously deliver updates, patches, and new content to expand and keep the game fresh.

To this end, BioWare has announced a roadmap that presents players with the plans for the next 90 days. We provide you with an overview of everything that is coming your way in the next three months.

This article was written on February 28 and will be updated as new information becomes available.

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Roadmap for Act 1 – What’s coming in the next 90 days

While it is already known which content is expected to be released in which month, specific dates are not currently available. We will, of course, add these as soon as they are published.

Are the contents paid? No. These are regular updates and not DLCs. Furthermore, all future story content will be free.

February 2019

Since Anthem was only released worldwide on all platforms on February 22, there hasn’t been much time for large events or updates. Therefore, there have only been events that took place in freeplay.

This is the plan for February:

  • Event: “Outlaw Outrage”
    • Freeplay, already finished.
  • Event: “Giant Task”
    • Freeplay, already finished.
  • Event: “Shaper Surge”
    • Freeplay, date unknown

Additionally, a new update has recently been announced that is supposed to improve the loot of Anthem. The patch is expected to be released either on February 28 or March 1.

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March 2019

These contents are planned: In March, new content will begin rolling out. Along with new items, the first Legendary missions will be released. These are story missions that can be replayed on the highest difficulty levels.

Additionally, with the “Elysian Stronghold” caches, there will be new rewards in the form of cosmetic items waiting for you in the strongholds after the boss fight. You can read all known information about the chests in our summary.

This is the plan for March:

  • Rewards: New items
  • New missions: Legendary missions – Phase 1
  • New freeplay event (name unknown)
  • New cosmetic items: “Elysian Stronghold Caches”
  • Freeplay event: “Giant Task”
  • Freeplay event: “Outlaw Outrage”
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April 2019 “Stronger together”

These contents are planned: April will bring guilds and leaderboards as well as more legendary missions and large world events. Additionally, the fourth stronghold “The Sunken” will be introduced.

Furthermore, a feature called Mastery System is planned. What exactly it will entail is currently unknown. Apparently, it will be an advanced progression system.

This is the plan for April:

  • Mastery System
  • Rewards: New items
  • More new freeplay events
  • Freeplay event: Shaper Surge
  • New missions: Legendary missions – Phase 2
  • New stronghold: “The Sunken Cell”
  • Social Play:
    • Weekly Stronghold Challenge
    • Leaderboards
    • Guilds
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May 2019 “Cataclysm”

These contents are planned: In May, large world events called Cataclysms will begin, which are intended to shake up the game. Cataclysms are large natural events caused by the Anthem of Creation.

Cataclysms are said to even be capable of creating new life and influencing gravity. Essentially, anything can happen due to the Anthem of Creation, or at least that’s how it is conveyed in the story. How exactly this will unfold in May is still uncertain.

Once again, there will be events, missions, and new items. It may take some time before more detailed information becomes available.

This is the plan for May:

  • Freeplay events
  • New missions
  • Rewards: New items

The summary of the roadmap can also be seen in the video by YouTuber Arekkz:

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More content planned

This roadmap is only the beginning. For the future, BioWare has already envisioned several larger features:

  • like new Javelins, which will definitely be coming in the future
  • more stronghold dungeons
  • “aspirational content”, meaning content that can be played in larger groups, such as raids
  • more large world events, similar to those on the map in Fortnite
  • crossplay, which is still a topic and concern for BioWare

Thus, much is still in the making for the future. It will be interesting to see how Anthem progresses.

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Fortnite: List of all Skins and Cosmetics in the Battle Pass for Season 8

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 3 minutes

For Season 8 in Fortnite, there is once again a Battle Pass with over 100 cool items and goodies. What you can get here, you’ll find out.

What is a Battle Pass? The Battle Pass is a progression system that lets you unlock new cosmetic items each season. By earning experience points and leveling up, you get more items with each level. It goes faster with the weekly and daily challenges that grant you additional levels in the pass.

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How much does the Battle Pass cost? The pass still costs 950 V-Bucks, which is about 9.50 euros. Those who do not pay can still level up. However, the free pass offers far less exciting items. If you want the good stuff, you have to buy the proper pass. Your progress on the free pass will still be fully counted.

The contents of the Season 8 Battle Pass

What has changed? At first not much, as the Season 8 pass comes without major innovations. Fundamental new features, like the paints from Season 7, are not included this time.

Instead, there is more of the familiar in a colorful mix. However, the new skins are mostly customizable or reactive.

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The following goodies are included in the new pass:
• Skins: 8
• Spraypaints: 11
• Paints: 6
• Pickaxes: 1
• Banners: 9
• Emoticons: 9
• Emotes: 3
• Soundtracks: 2
• V-Bucks: 1,300
• Cover images: 8
• Pets: 6
• Fall animations: 4
• Toys: 1
• Back bling: 1
• Gliders: 3

What are the highlights of the pass? The new skins in Season 8 are particularly cool. They start with the two customizable outfits Hybrid and Darkheart, which are available right from the first level.

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Hybrid transitions from ninja to dragon.

Hybrid is a cool ninja that transforms into a lizard monster. Darkheart is a pirate who becomes an undead ghost being.

In addition, there are more skins, including a type of dark elf and the iconic banana named Chali. The upright South fruit is also reactive and becomes riper over the course of the match.

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The banana Chali gets riper.

Towards the end of the pass, the tiger warrior “Key Master” awaits, who receives his tiger mask from the teaser at level 99.

The final skin is female for the first time and features a cool fighter with gold jewelry named Blingerella.

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The more you customize Blingerella, the more bling she gets.

New pets include the wooden dog Stick and the cute fox Schlawina. Both creatures have two additional styles during the pass.

Which content is your favorite?

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Anthem developer clarifies: How happiness really works

Micha Deckert Micha Deckert Reading time 2 minutes

The Anthem players are currently engaged in a heated discussion about the value of luck on their gear. A developer has now explained what the stat is all about.

What is being discussed? Yesterday we reported on this, that the Anthem community is critically examining the value of luck on gear. How the stat works exactly has been unclear until now, and player tests also yielded no conclusive results.

Some players have already demanded that the value be completely removed from the gear. In their opinion, players should not be forced to hoard gear with luck just to be able to play their favorite build.

What does luck really have to do with loot?

Developer provides clarity: BioWare developer Brenon Holmes has now joined the discussions in the Anthem subreddit. Holmes is the Technical Design Director and is involved in the work on Anthem.

The developer spoke up on Reddit in a post, where user MrSiippyfist tested the value of luck on the Grandmaster 1 difficulty against 100 Ursix enemies. According to Holmes, the stat currently works as follows:

  • The value is based on thresholds
  • The final threshold is a total of 190% luck
  • The stat affects the drop rate and rarity

This is what luck is for: Luck refers to the chance of receiving an item of a rarity tier. If you are level 30, you can receive Masterwork and Legendary items, and luck increases the chances of dropping one of these items from enemies or chests.

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Ursix or Titans have an increased chance of loot.

The base value of each player is 100% luck. With gear that has this value, freelancers can gain an additional 90% luck, anything beyond that is not supposed to have an effect.

Holmes also suggested testing luck on easier base enemies. Some “High Tier” opponents, such as an Ursix, have a greater chance of dropping items.

Recently, BioWare announced changes to the loot system.

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WoW: The old god N’zoth wants us to win – but why?

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 5 minutes

In the upcoming patch 8.1.5 of World of Warcraft, the story takes a dark turn. An old god completely captivates us.

With patch 8.1.5 of World of Warcraft, the story of Battle for Azeroth is slowly but surely changing. The conflict between Horde and Alliance takes a back seat, while players and the Old Gods gain attention. Currently, everything suggests that players will become servants of the Old God N’Zoth …

The colleagues from wowhead have compiled a lot of information about this, which we want to address here.

Spoiler Warning: This article contains a lot of spoilers about the contents of the upcoming patch 8.1.5 and the resulting speculation. You have been warned.

We create our own danger

In patch 8.1.5, there is a small mini-raid consisting of only two bosses. In the Crucible of Storms, players face servants of N’zoth to secure some relics from the Crucible.

The absurdity of it is that we, as players, brought these relics into the Crucible ourselves. In a questline with Xal’atath, the former Blade of the Shadow Priests, we collect three powerful relics and bring them to N’Zoth as an offering. At least this is what Xal’atath tells us.

In fact, Xal’atath explains to the Old God N’Zoth that she has brought something entirely different: the players.

„Listen to me, God from the Depths! I have brought you the opener… the bringer of truths… the beacon that illuminates the way!”

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Subsequently, players receive “The Gift of N’Zoth” and are corrupted by the Old God in a way that we do not yet fully understand. The fact is, however, that we have been corrupted.

Return to the raid

Shortly afterwards, players receive an order from the leaders of the Horde and Alliance to return to the Crucible of Storms to retrieve the three relics that we had previously brought there. At first glance, none of the artifacts seem powerful enough to pose a truly devastating threat.

It is no more than a simple reason to return to the Crucible once again. The three relics are what one would refer to in stories as a “plot device”. Objects that serve only to advance a story. Here, they were introduced quite bluntly, but not by supposedly bad writers at Blizzard, but as part of N’Zoth’s plan.

We brought the relics into the raid ourselves, only to have to retrieve them later. Just as N’Zoth wanted.

The significance of the Crucible of Storms

The name of the raid already gives a small hint that something is happening with the players. Because a Crucible is actually a vessel in which a material is heated and then formed into another shape. This material seems to be the player characters, and the shape is exactly what N’Zoth wants to make of us.

A servant for his plans, which are still difficult to assess.

This is not just a theory, but is almost confirmed by the bosses in the raid. The two bosses do not aim to kill the players, but only to test them.

The bosses’ trials

The first boss, “The Restless Cabal,” was actually tasked with searching for the three relics for N’Zoth, which the player has taken from him. There is actually no reason for the Cabal to remain in this place anymore – except as part of a test for the players. They repeatedly mock the players and declare that they are “not worthy.” However, it is this worthiness that is currently being tested.

With the second boss, “Uu’nat, Harbinger of the Void,” this task is even clearer. He speaks during the fight with N’Zoth, and it becomes clear that the players are being tested and shaped.

Uu’nat: „These lowly mortals desecrate your shrine, Master. Let us drown them and wash away their disrespect!”
N’Zoth: „Patience… Patience. They may still prove worthy of my gift. I will taste their dreams … their flesh.”
Uu’nat: „As you command! They will serve … or they will die!”

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Uu’nat with the three relics. Image source: wowhead

Especially revealing is the phrase Uu’nat utters when the entire raid dies. He then says:

„They were not the ones you searched for, Master. We will find others who will open the way.”

However, even after a successful battle against Uu’nat, there is a short dialogue.

Uu’nat: Master … they are … worthy …
Uu’nat: Everything … shall… awaken …
N’Zoth: Yes… You are truly the ones I seek. Those who will turn the tides. [see note below]
N’Zoth: Now receive the greatest of all gifts. My dream has become yours. The circle of stars formed of flesh.
N’Zoth: She will guide you the way. Come … Come. The hour is near when all eyes will be opened.

It is also important to note that a few things may have been lost in translation. Because in English, N’Zoth does not say “turn the tides” but “Turn the Tides”, which can bluntly mean “turn the floods” or also “overcome the current.” This would fit well with the upcoming raid in which we fight Azshara – the Mistress of the Sea. Perhaps her death is just another step in N’Zoth’s plan.

Who is “she”? Who will guide the way?

The sayings of the Old Gods have always sparked speculation. Especially N’Zoth’s last statement prompts thought. “She will guide you the way” allows for multiple interpretations and also fits with a saying from another boss, Il’gynoth. He said, “At the hour of her third death, she heralds our appearance”.

Back then, it was thought that this could refer to Azeroth, Alleria, or Sylvanas. Now, another person seems more likely: Azshara.

For she has metaphorically already died twice. Once with the fall of her kingdom and a second time with her transformation into the Queen of the Naga (both experienced in Cinematic Warbringer: Azshara).

We know that in patch 8.2 we will travel to Naz’jatar, which is somehow “raised from the depths.” This gives us access to the depths of the seas. And what exactly could she show us in the depths of the seas? – Correct, the further path into the depths, to the sunken city of the Old Gods, Ny’alotha.

So far, all of this is, of course, just vague theory with many hints and should therefore be taken with caution.

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It seems clear that we, as players, have become the chess piece of N’Zoth. Even if this currently has no visible effects, it appears that players are independently bringing about the next major problem of Azeroth by being instrumentalized by the Old God.

What do you think of these story developments? Is it cool that players are being exploited and thus becoming somewhat “evil”? Or do you think that players can “still turn the tide” and N’Zoth’s plan will fail?

By the way, these little puzzle pieces fit very well with other theories from fans that we have explained in recent days and weeks:

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You prove it: The first premium DLC of Destiny 2 was okay, not “premium”

Tom Rothstein Tom Rothstein Reading time 3 minutes

Because what premium content is coming in Season 6 is still unknown, even though it starts on March 5th.

Here’s what we know about Season 6 so far. More information will follow tonight, which you will immediately receive on MeinMMO and on our Facebook page for Destiny 2 .

In Destiny 2, we asked you how you liked the first premium DLC “The Black Armory.” Here’s how you responded.

Our MeinMMO survey: On December 4th, the first contents of the premium DLC “The Black Armory” were introduced to the game. Only Guardians who own the paid Annual Pass received the exclusive content surrounding Ada-1 and the forges of the Black Armory.

Soon, at the beginning of March, new Annual Pass-exclusive content will be available as part of Season 6. This content will be available through the “The Joker’s Wildcard” premium DLC.

That’s why a few days ago, we took the upcoming premium content as an opportunity to directly ask you if you were satisfied with the first premium DLC. The results are not clear.

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Survey results for the first premium DLC

This is how you voted: Over 3,100 MeinMMO readers participated in the survey, resulting in a meaningful outcome.

  • 25% voted that the DLC was okay, matching their expectations. However, the majority is not in agreement; the results are quite balanced.
  • 18% of participants expected a bit more from the DLC
  • and 17% were fully satisfied, having a lot of fun.
  • But 16% – almost the same number – believe that what they paid for the Black Armory was a waste of money.

This is your general opinion about the DLC:

  • 42% have a positive view of the DLC
  • 18% thought the DLC was not bad but hoped for more
  • 31% have a negative view of the DLC
  • 9% do not have an Annual Pass
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This is what you say in the comments: This survey result is also reflected in the comments.

  • Readers like Frau Holle 1 or Mario Maus say that the DLC is perfectly fine for them as “normal players” or “evening Guardians” who can’t play around the clock. There’s still plenty to do. Zukolada also states that the DLC was good. For a tenner, it was very much worth it in terms of time.
  • Many Guardians say that the DLC is “okay” for its price. Mampfie summarizes: “Raid was okay, everything else more or less meh. Price was acceptable for what was offered, not great, but okay.” Lightning also mentions that the content was okay for €10 – even if it wasn’t his style. He only found the weapons okay. André Wettinger agrees with this opinion: “I actually found it okay for 10 Euros.”
  • Daniel Haerer, on the other hand, belongs to the Guardians who are disappointed. He writes: “Too much grind, too little worth grinding for, too few tough activities.” He concludes: “Casual DLC with a lot of unnecessary grind.”

vvV AmNesiA Vvv points out a grievance that represents the reason why he did not get the Annual Pass and will not get it. He does not like the business model where you have to pay in advance for something whose quality is still unknown. He no longer has any trust in Bungie.

Because what premium content is coming in Season 6 is still unknown, even though it starts on March 5th.

Here’s what we know about Season 6 so far. More information will follow tonight, which you will immediately receive on MeinMMO and on our Facebook page for Destiny 2 .

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Fortnite: Visit huge face, desert, snow in week 1 (S8)

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 2 minutes

For Week 1 of Season 8, you need to search for a giant face in the desert, jungle, and snow in Fortnite . Many are now asking: “Where are the giant faces hidden?” We provide you with the answer.

Here is the task: This challenge is only for owners of the new Battle Pass. You need to search in three locations, as the task is “Visit a giant face in the desert, jungle, and snow.”

To help you accomplish this as quickly as possible, we show you a map with the locations of the faces.

Here you need to search for the giant faces in Week 1 (S8)

This is what the giant faces look like: The three faces are indeed huge, as they are built into large rocks. They are made simply of stones that create a face when combined.

Where you need to search for the giant faces: This map shows the three locations of the faces. To do this, you also need to travel near the new city Sunny Steps.

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You will find the faces at the 3 circles.

Here are the exact locations of the faces: To find the face in the desert, you must go all the way to the southern edge of the map. South of Paradise Palms, you will find the face on a large field wall.

In the snow, you will find the face southeast of Happy Hamlet. It is also on a rock there. It looks towards the sea.

For the face in the jungle, you need to travel to the new part of the map, east of Sunny Steps. Below a building and two palm trees, you will find the face.

How do I complete the task? You just need to look at the face. By doing so, you will complete the task automatically.

A video helps with finding: To ensure you don’t miss the locations, this video shows all the locations of the faces again:

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That’s why I’m really looking forward to the Battle Pass and Season 1 of Apex Legends

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

Season 1 of Apex Legends is coming soon and brings new content with it. Our author and avid player Benedict is particularly looking forward to the new content.

Although I could never get into Battle Royale, Apex Legends captured and fascinated me right from the release. Even after over 100 hours, I still enjoy playing frequently, especially with friends.

Even though I often lose, I do not rage in Apex Legends. But after so much playtime, I have seen it all, and the drive after the spectacular start is a bit lacking. Right now, all I can do is fish for Wraith’s heirlooms by earning loot boxes unless I want to spend $500 like others.

With the upcoming Season and the Battle Pass, I expect a fresh breeze in Apex Legends that will enhance the already strong start with a significant boost.

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What does Season 1 even bring?

What’s included in the first season: Apex Legends has already announced with a roadmap for 2019 what everything will happen in the first and upcoming Seasons. The new features include:

There are already some hints regarding the new legends to come. The first new legend is likely to be Octane, whose abilities were apparently leaked recently. Also, other legends have already been found in the game files, some with their abilities.

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New weapons include the Havoc, which has already appeared in the game. Other new weapons are expected to be the LMG L-STAR and the submachine gun CAR. However, speculation is only ongoing about both.

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The Havoc is the first new weapon in Apex Legends.

What does the Battle Pass bring? Exact details about the Battle Pass are not yet known. Some details about the Battle Pass have only revealed that it will likely be available in a free and a premium variant, similar to Fortnite.

Exact contents available to earn have yet to be announced. However, this will likely happen soon.

When will Season 1 be released? A specific start date has not yet been mentioned. Only “March 2019” is set as the timeframe. Some sites, like Gamestar, are already speculating that March 1 will be the start date for Season 1.

Apex Legends Roadmap

What I’m looking forward to the most

After so many hours in Apex Legends it still does not get boring, but a bit of variety is still missing. I have already extensively tested the Havoc, but it probably won’t become my primary weapon.

Therefore, I am especially looking forward to new content, particularly new legends. I think the system of legends and their unique abilities is top-notch and I can’t wait to see how new legends will fit into the game. This way, it is much more fun to play a new round since a different legend can change the otherwise monotonous gameplay.

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The 8 starting legends of Apex Legends.

Another highlight will be Solo and Duo modes, which there are already hints for and hopefully will arrive soon. Especially a duo mode excites me since I almost exclusively play with a friend. These modes could also significantly affect the tier list of legends and make weaker heroes like Caustic suddenly stronger.

What is currently more in the background for me, but will be important, are bug fixes. Apex Legends is currently still struggling with some technical difficulties and issues like varying hitbox sizes or cheating professionals. I am curious how these issues will be addressed and resolved in the future.

What will your highlights be for the first season of Apex Legends?

I am also very curious whether Respawn will buff the Mozambique or just continue enjoying the memes:

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Fortnite: All map changes from Season 8 at a glance

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time < 1 minutes

In Fortnite: Battle Royale, a lot has changed on the map in Season 8. New places have been added and others have had to go. There is also now a volcano.

What has changed? Overall, the changes in Season 8 were less drastic than in

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This is what the new map looks like.

On a map from the Creators Kit, you can already find a few cool new places.

Everything that has changed in Season 8

Lazy Lagoon: Where once the golf course Lazy Links stood, a lagoon has now emerged. It contains a harbor with a pirate ship and fits the pirate theme of Season 8.

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Sunny Steps: The Tomato Temple is gone, but these step pyramids provide a suitable replacement. The pyramids can be found in the northeast.

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The Volcano: The volcano is (still) nameless and is located in the southwest of the former Wailing Woods region. Since the prisoner appeared there in the trailer with his ninjas, the volcano will likely play an important role in the story of Season 8.

Additionally, a lava lake stretches from the volcano deep into the map. Anyone who falls into the lava takes damage.

The Block: The place where you can showcase your own areas from the creative mode has been moved. It is now located in the northwest.

What else is there? The rest of the map seems to have largely stayed the same. The previously suspected underground areas are not visible at least in this early map.

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However, there are geysers that catapult you into the air. Additionally, there are no more airplanes, so you have to explore the map on foot or with a vehicle.

You can find more information about the changes in Season 8 of Fortnite: Battle Royale in the patch notes here:

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With these tips, you can level up quickly in Anthem

Timo Kantner Timo Kantner Reading time 5 minutes

We show you how the leveling system in Anthem works and what tricks there are to level up your pilot level more efficiently.

This is how the leveling system works: Unlike other online games, you do not receive direct experience points for defeating enemies in Anthem. Instead, you earn EP only at the end of an expedition through so-called heroic deeds.

What are heroic deeds? The heroic deeds listed at the end of each expedition depend on how you have defeated your enemies. For example, if you defeat many enemies in close combat as an Interceptor, you will receive the melee master heroic deed.

The heroic deeds you have accomplished reward you with EP. Additionally, they determine which medal is assigned to you at the end of the mission.

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The mini-icons above the EP are referred to as “expedition heroic deeds”.

What are medals? The medal corresponds to your playstyle. If you defeat most of the enemies with your abilities, you will receive the artillery medal at the end of the expedition. If, on the other hand, you revive your teammates frequently and collect many resources, you can also be rewarded with a wise medal.

You can find a detailed list of all medals and heroic deeds here.

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In the menu, you can track your heroic deeds progress during the expedition.

Leveling in the campaign: Here’s how

In the campaign, your pilot level and your item power are of little importance, as the enemies are tailored to you individually. The key factor for the strength of the enemies is the selected difficulty level.

Before you reach the level cap of 30, you initially have the three regular difficulty levels – Easy, Medium, and Hard available.

Which difficulty level should you play on? Generally, you get more experience points on higher difficulty levels. However, the story missions are usually shorter on an easy difficulty. So you have to decide for yourself whether time or experience points are more important to you.

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Difficulty level brings variety in combat: Enemies on Hard difficulty have significantly more health points than on Easy. This way, you have the potential to complete more heroic deeds, as your enemies can also withstand more damage.

It is therefore worthwhile to try out different combo attacks and weapons. This way, you can destroy your enemies in different ways to achieve the maximum number of heroic deeds.

On Easy difficulty, enemies are often eliminated completely after a weak primer ability, thus taking away any chance for you to attack creatively and complete heroic deeds.

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If you play with other Freelancers, you get more experience.

Furthermore, you also receive additional EP for completing a story mission on Hard. So if you want to level up faster, you should definitely play through the campaign on Hard.

Don’t play alone: For each teammate in your team, you receive bonus experience points. Additionally, team members can be helpful for additional heroic deeds, thus bringing you even more experience points. Playing the campaign solo in Anthem is suboptimal since you take longer for the missions and also receive less EP.

Leveling quickly in Free Play

Even in Free Play, your experience points depend on your heroic deeds. So try out different things and don’t focus too much on one weapon or ability. The more varied your playstyle, the more EP you will receive at the end of the expedition.

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Here you can see the heroic deeds in the Cortex of Anthem.

How do you level up the fastest in Free Play? The currently most efficient method of leveling in Free Play is world events. When you complete events, you also fulfill a heroic deed.

Here you can find a list of all known world events in Anthem.

You receive the following EP bonuses for world events in Free Play:

  • First world event: 200 EP
  • Second world event: 400 EP
  • Third world event: 800 EP

After completing three world events, you no longer receive experience points. The corresponding heroic deed is thus completed, and you can finish your expedition.

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The powerful titans can also appear during a world event

Tip for Free Play: The world event heroic deed resets after each expedition and can thus be repeated as often as you like. If you want to level up efficiently in Free Play, you can leave the expedition after completing three world events and repeat the process again.

Don’t forget to pay attention to your other heroic deeds. The more you can complete during the events, the better the overall EP.

Quick start: Leveling and supporting

Leveling in Quick Play: If you are tired of world events, you can also support other freelancers as reinforcement. With the support bonus, you can earn a lot of additional EP.

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How does this work? With the quick start feature, you will be assigned to an incomplete team in an ongoing mission. You can find the quick start at the bottom of the game mode selection.

In quick start, you can choose whether to support a freelancer team on a story mission or in a stronghold. Make sure to complete the campaign before you support missions, otherwise you might risk getting spoiled.

Which missions provide the most EP? To maximize your experience points, you should support strongholds on a high difficulty. This way, you can complete the most heroic deeds and receive additional EP due to the increased difficulty.

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Combined with the support bonus, you will finish the expedition with a decent amount of experience points. This is currently the best method to increase your level.

Are you looking for more tips and tricks for Anthem? We have a comprehensive overview with various guides and support:

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Warframe now has a radio show that provides players with story and events

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

With the Nightwave update, Warframe bids farewell to the previous alert system and opts for new “Radio Broadcasts” that present an ongoing story, offering you more of the lore.

What are the Nightwave radio broadcasts? This is an ongoing event where you complete a series of daily and weekly challenges to learn more about the story that unfolds over several weeks.

Nightwave replaces the alert system

This is how the radio broadcasts work:

  • The radio broadcasts come from Nora Night, who is also known as the “Eyes and Ears of the Origin System.”
  • You experience a new story throughout the event, divided into series.
  • You fight new enemies.
  • You can expect unique “Tiered” rewards that are limited to each series. At Tier 4, you get two weapon inventory slots.
  • The first series is called “The Wolf of Saturn Six” and revolves around a criminal who moves freely in the Origin System.
  • Once the series is complete, another one starts with new daily and weekly challenges.

What happens to the alert system? Previously, you could attempt daily challenges within the framework of the alert system. The missions appeared randomly and granted you rewards. The Nightwave radio broadcasts now replace the alert system.

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Challenges offer more story

Why is the new system being introduced? The very successful online game Warframe places great emphasis on telling an engaging story and draws on a deep lore for this purpose. The story aspect is particularly well received by fans.

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With Nightwave, players now get more of this. Instead of having to randomly complete missions, the new challenges are connected, fit better into the lore, and tell interesting stories. This aligns better with Warframe and offers more variety.

Moreover, it was possible to simply miss alerts as they appeared randomly. Consequently, you could also miss the rewards, which many in the community did not appreciate.

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This is how players are reacting: The Nightwave update seems to be received very well by players so far. Many are pleased with the new challenges focused on lore and the fact that these challenges can no longer be easily overlooked.

For instance, Reilou said on Reddit: “Nightwave reminds me of the “Limited Bounties” from Monster Hunter World. They are really nice so far.”

Others, like siltenprophet, wonder why Nightwave had to replace the alert system, and why we can’t just have both in the game.

The Nightwave update was just released today for the online shooter Warframe, so we still have to wait and see how fans react to the changes and new features in the long run.

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Fortnite: All challenges of week 1 (S8) and how to solve them

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 3 minutes

In week 1 of Season 8 in Fortnite , you should visit pirate camps, volcanoes, and a large face in the desert for the challenges. We will show you all the challenges.

Today marks the start of Season 8 in Fortnite, along with the first new challenges.

A lot has changed on the map of Fortnite. This also affects the challenges. You need to visit new locations.

Do you need the Battle Pass for the challenges? If you want to complete all 7 tasks from week 1, you need the Battle Pass. You could earn it last time. If you don’t have it yet, you need to pay the usual 950 V-Bucks. Without the Pass, you only have access to the 3 free tasks.

All challenges from week 1 in Season 8

The free challengesReward
Visit all pirate camps (7)5 stars
Search chests at Retail Row or Junk Junction (7)5 stars
Phase 1 (of 3): Deal damage with a shotgun and an explosive weapon in a match.3 stars
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The paid challengesReward
Visit a giant face in the desert, the jungle, and the snow (3)
5 stars
Use a geyser in different matches (5) 5 stars

Eliminate an opponent with a shotgun, an assault rifle, and an explosive weapon (3)
10 stars
Deal damage to a vehicle controlled by an opponent (200)
10 stars

Challenge 1: Visit all pirate camps (7)

What do I need to do? In our guide, we will show you all the pirate camps in Fortnite:

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Challenge 2: Search chests at Retail Row or Junk Junction (7)

What do I need to do? A typical collection task. Travel to these locations and search a total of 7 chests there. This does not have to be done in a single match.

Challenge 3: Deal damage with a shotgun and an explosive weapon in a match

What do I need to do? Grab the weapons mentioned and deal damage to opponents with them within a match. There are 3 different phases for this. So, quickly find at least one of the mentioned weapon types at the beginning of a match and shoot both at opponents. You do not have to eliminate them.

Challenge 4: Visit a giant face in the desert, the jungle, and the snow (3)

What do I need to do? In our guide, we will show you where to search.


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These guys have already visited the jungle and found a chest

Challenge 5: Use a volcano geyser in different matches (5)

What do I need to do? Volcano geysers are new in Season 8. When you walk over them, they will catapult you into the air. You need to use at least one geyser in 5 different matches.

Challenge 6: Eliminate an opponent with a shotgun, an assault rifle, and an explosive weapon (3)

What do I need to do? This task is a bit harder, because you need to take out opponents with the specified weapon types. If you play a few rounds, this should happen automatically. Make sure to have the mentioned weapon types in your loadout.

Challenge 7: Deal damage to a vehicle controlled by an opponent (200)

What do I need to do? Find a vehicle in a match that is being driven by an opponent. You need to deal a total of 200 damage to the vehicle.

All done? Then grab the secret star here:

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This is how The Division 2 will ensure that enemies no longer seem bulletproof

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 3 minutes

Massive wants to improve one of the most annoying aspects of the predecessor in The Division 2. Enemies should no longer feel like massive bullet sponges.

Many were bothered by this in the predecessor: Numerous agents who have already served in The Division 1 surely know this feeling all too well.

Here come heavily armored enemies with flamethrowers towards you, which you engage with several LMG magazines. In doing so, you barely manage to take down their shield.

The enemies, especially bosses, had so many health points and absorbed so many bullets that it would be enough for an entire army.

Many fans were annoyed by this situation – especially since The Division also claims to be a tactical cover shooter. Here, The Division 2 aims to improve.

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This is how The Division 2 aims to reduce the bullet sponge feeling

In an interview with GamesRadar, the Creative Director of The Division 2, Julian Gerighty, explained how they plan to reduce the bullet sponge feeling in the second part. They are working on a whole range of factors:

The health points: As Gerighty revealed, there will be more bosses in Division 2 with a reasonable number of health points. This means that you will generally no longer need to pump so much lead into the enemies as you did in the predecessor.

Extensive changes were already made in this area for the Open Beta, as shown in the relevant patch notes here.

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The time to kill: Additionally, the global time to kill has been adjusted. You will be able to kill enemies in The Division 2 much faster. However, they will also bring you down more quickly. This should emphasize the cover shooter aspect more.

The enemy animations: The many new enemy animations in The Division 2 also contribute to this. Especially the new hit and movement animations now help to reduce the bullet sponge feeling that comes with RPG elements.

Because even in other shooters, there are so-called bullet sponges, according to Gerighty. However, you often do not notice it as intensely because enemies sway or are pushed back when hit. This is now also the case in The Division 2.

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Skills: Some new skills, like the Chem-Launcher, are excellent for dealing with heavy enemies and eliminating them faster. This launcher can create a corrosive cloud that literally devours the enemy’s armor.

The new armor system: The Division 2 features a new, strategic armor system for enemies. For many enemies and bosses, certain body regions like arms, torso, and head are visibly armored.

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These armor components can still take a lot of damage, but there is now a clear reason for that – after all, it is armor.

And if you focus on it, the armor parts will eventually break, revealing a weak point where the enemy becomes vulnerable. If you concentrate on this spot, the enemy will quickly go down.

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Were you also bothered by the bullet sponges in The Division? What do you think of these innovations and changes?

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Black Ops 4 gets a mode that many fans have wished for

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 3 minutes

Treyarch has announced a new playlist for the traditional multiplayer part of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 , which is likely to please fans of classic, grounded gameplay.

What happened? On February 27, Treyarch released a video in which the developers provide an update on the recently launched Operation Grand Heist.

In addition to numerous details about the Zombies and Blackout mode, some changes to the regular multiplayer were also discussed. In this context, a new multiplayer playlist was also briefly announced.

This is called Barebones and fulfills a significant wish of many fans, which some have been longing for since the launch of Black Ops 4.

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What do we know about the new Barebones playlist? Two aspects are supposed to distinguish this mode from the current multiplayer experience:

  • In this playlist, there will be no specialists. Players will not have special abilities or equipment available and will have to rely on their skills with the standard arsenal.
  • In the Barebones playlist, classic gameplay rules are supposed to apply. What this precisely means has not yet been explained by the developers.

When this playlist is supposed to go live is also not yet known. It is only certain that it will be introduced during the Operation Grand Heist, so within the next few months.

Black Ops 4 Blackout

What makes this mode so special? The special thing about this playlist is that it has emerged from community feedback.

There are numerous players who have never really warmed up to the futuristic specialist concept and instead prefer classic and more grounded multiplayer gameplay like in Black Ops 1 or the Modern Warfare series.

This part of the community has been almost begging Treyarch since launch to introduce a mode without specialists. Now it seems that these players will soon get their due as well.

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How are fans reacting: On Reddit and social media, this announcement is being received very positively. Many say that it is one of the best pieces of news since the launch of Black Ops 4 and that they can hardly wait to dive into the new playlist.

Numerous players wish that this mode will be permanently available and not just introduced as a limited-time playlist in Black Ops 4. There is also lively debate about what the “classic gameplay rules” could specifically mean.

Some players speculate that within this framework, for example, the killstreaks could return to scorestreaks or the score limits for certain modes could be lowered. Fans can also imagine a reduction in sprint speed or the exclusion of certain weapons and perks.

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What do you think of the upcoming Barebones playlist? Are you excited about a mode without specialists? Or are they indispensable for you?

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Battle Pass trailer for Season 8 in Fortnite shows 3 skins and cannons

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 3 minutes

The trailer for the Battle Pass from Season 8 in Fortnite is online. It showcases the 3 skins you receive and numerous other features that are coming with the new season.

Today, Season 8 launches in Fortnite, and alongside it, there is a new Battle Pass. As with every season, you also get 3 skins that are only available in this pass.

Fortnite presents these skins in the trailer and gives some interesting insights into the new game world of Fortnite. There will be cannons that you can use to launch yourself through the air.

Watch the trailer for the Battle Pass here

This is what you’ll see in the trailer: The video is full of crazy things and fits perfectly into the colorful world of Fortnite. New skins are running around everywhere, and the trailer promises one thing above all: A lot of action!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubAZGrDNqw4

These are the new skins: In this Battle Pass, 3 skins are waiting for you that you can only get with this pass. You will receive two of these skins immediately upon activating the pass. They are:

  • Blackheart
  • Hybrid

This is Blackheart: This skin resembles an evil pirate. The skin also wears an eye patch. Additionally, its entire body consists only of a bluish skeleton.

Blackheart Skin Fortnite
Blackheart

This is Hybrid: This outfit resembles a combat lizard. This ninja is portrayed as particularly quick and agile.

Hybrid Fortnite Skin
Hybrid

This skin is also available: If you upgrade the Battle Pass to the Battle Bundle, you’ll unlock another skin. This cowgirl will also be made available.

Cowgirl Skin Fortnite
You’ll only get this skin in the Battle Bundle

This is also included in the Battle Pass: In addition to the 3 skins, you’ll get over 100 cosmetics that you can unlock throughout the season. These include new emotes, wraps, and cute pets you can carry on your back.

This feature is new: The new Battle Pass also includes the “party assist” feature. Here, you can team up with friends to complete weekly challenges.

This is what the new Season 8 promises: The trailer is full of action. Soon, you’ll be able to play with cannons. These will launch you through the air, and you can even use them to destroy your opponents’ builds.

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This cannon will soon be waiting for you

Additionally, many more skins are running around in the trailer that will be added throughout the season. This also includes a banana that just appeared in the teaser.

When does Season 8 start? Today, February 28, Season 8 kicks off. The servers are already down for preparations.

More skins for the season have also been leaked:

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Blade & Soul now jumps on the battle royale train, confusing the fans

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

There is a lot happening in the MMORPG Blade & Soul. Not only has a major update been announced, but Battle Royale events are also planned. This should bring fresh wind to the online game. However, fans are showing some confusion.

New Quests and a Battle Royale Event are Coming

What does the new update bring? On March 13, an extensive update called “Legacy of the Hongmoon” will be released, introducing a number of new features:

  • The level cap will be raised from 55 to 60.
  • Each class will receive revised specializations.
  • New quests tell the story surrounding the Sanctum of Eternal Life, where you must help Master Chundoon defeat the evil forces terrorizing Gunwon City.
  • Lyn can take on the role of the Guardian class and wield the great sword.
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Lyn from Blade & Soul gets more possibilities with the new update.

What else is coming? The Battle Royale phenomenon will not pass by the MMORPG Blade & Soul either. However, you should not expect a permanent game mode. This is a temporary event titled “Islands of Vengeance.”

  • 20 players fight not only against each other but also against boss opponents.
  • You will need to collect boosts and tactically use your abilities.
  • The last survivor will receive exclusive rewards, fame, and honor.

More information about the “Islands of Vengeance” will be available soon. How often this event will take place is still unknown.

The first Battle Royale event will take place from March 13 to April 10.

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This is how players are reacting: On Reddit, the community is discussing the update and the Battle Royale event. Many are wondering why Battle Royale is only being introduced as a temporary event and not as a permanent mode. For some, this decision does not make sense.

User avendurree23 is wondering: “I don’t understand why a Battle Royale mode should be time-limited.”

2019 is going to be an interesting year for Blade & Soul, as a new class and a shift to Unreal Engine 4 are also planned.

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Dataminer finds new quests in Pokémon GO – Is a battle event coming?

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 2 minutes

A dataminer has found some quests for a possible battle event in the code of Pokémon GO. We show you what it’s about.

This is how the quests were found: The dataminer Chrales regularly searches the code of Pokémon GO. For example, he discovered Eevee and Pikachu with flower crowns in the code before they were released.

This time, the dataminer came across 5 field researches that could all be related to an upcoming battle event. A battle event took place last year and it received a lot of appreciation.

These are the found field researches

Here is the title: The quests were found under the name “battle19”. Here, “battle” is likely to stand for a battle event and the 19 for the current year.

Pokémon GO Shiny Meditie
Medicie also plays a role in the quests.

These quests are about: The following 5 field researches were found:

  • Catch X battle Pokémon
  • Catch X Meditie or Makuhita
  • Land X great throws in a row
  • Win X raids
  • Use a very effective charge attack in X raids or gym battles

When could the event come? There is no start time yet. Nevertheless, there is nothing standing in the way of the event in March. The current event for Pokémon Day ends in February. So far, no other event has been announced afterwards.

This is, however, just speculation for now. We have to wait and see what Niantic comes up with for the battle quests.

Pokémon GO Shiny Makuhita
Shiny Makuhita is also likely to be part of the event

This happened last year: Last year, Pokémon GO held a similar event for the first time. It was mainly about battling. There were double XP for raids and gym battles. Additionally, gym medals were golded faster.

Moreover, Shiny Makuhita and Meditie were introduced for the first time. These are likely to also play a role in the upcoming event if you look at the quests.

Currently, there are Latias and Palkia in raids. These raids are also increasingly common:

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Fortnite: Trailer for Season 8 shows pirates, volcano, and legendary treasure

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

In the new cinematic trailer for Season 8 of Fortnite , the developers show map changes and new content. Check it out!

What’s new? The start of Season 8 is just around the corner. The Fortnite developers are already showing players what Season 8 is all about with a cinematic video.

The video description on YouTube states that the powerful prisoner brought fire to Fortnite and its islands. Pirates, ninjas, and a shipload of new fighters will battle with new pirate cannons and discover legendary loot.

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This is what the trailer shows: The trailer features three groups who embark on a quest for a treasure marked on a treasure map.

A pirate sails in from the sea, towing two fish soldiers. They have a treasure map with them and want to travel to the marked X to collect the treasure.

But the Ice King from Season 7 also has such a treasure map and sees that something special might be waiting for him at the X. He is also towing two of his ice warriors and is heading to the indicated point.

New volcano on the map: The third group seeking the treasure consists of the prisoner and two of his followers. They are shooting from a volcano that is now on Fortnite’s map.

Fortnite Jungle Treasure Palm Beach Prisoner

Does Fortnite have a new biome? The marked spot that the groups are traveling to is in a jungle. There you can find palm trees, and the treasure chest is located on sandy ground. This is probably a new biome that awaits you in Season 8.

In line with the assumptions: Already through the teasers for Season 8 in Fortnite, it was assumed that S8 will have a pirate theme. The cinematic video shows that this assumption is correct.

First skins have already been leaked:

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Do you know about this secret medal in Anthem?

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Depending on your playstyle, you can earn medals at the end of a mission in Anthem. In addition to the four known medals Soldier, Artillery, Executioner, and Sage, there seems to be a fifth medal: General Tarsis. What is special about this medal and how do you get it?

What do playstyle medals even mean? Depending on your performance during a mission, a stronghold, or in freeplay, you unlock feats that determine which medal you receive at the end.

The following playstyle medals are known:

  • Soldier – to unlock the Soldier, you need to defeat elite enemies and hit weak points
  • Artillery – Use as many instruments from your arsenal as possible to unlock the Artillery
  • Executioner – Kill legendary enemies and use your ultimate ability
  • Sage – Help other players, harvest resources, open treasure chests, and collect items in the world.
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The mission screen with your completed feats

Is there a fifth medal? Contributions on Reddit indicate that there may be a fifth medal: General Tarsis. Helena Tarsis was a general and leader of the Dawn Legion and is considered a legend in the game world. To unlock this medal, you probably need to
do a lot right in a mission.

How do you get the General Tarsis medal? Although the exact circumstances for obtaining the medal are not yet clear, you likely receive the General Tarsis medal if you complete all available feats in the game at gold level.

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General Tarsis medal in Anthem

This means you need to complete no less than 15 feats within a mission and also at gold level. A lengthy endeavor that will probably not be possible in regular missions.

In freeplay, however, you can do whatever you want and also have unlimited time. Here you can relatively stress-free earn all feats to unlock the General Tarsis medal.

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The feats in the menu of Anthem

What does this rare medal bring? Probably nothing at all. It only indicates which feats you have accomplished and how many experience points you receive. Consider it a challenge to earn the rarest medal in the game.

Have you already earned a General Tarsis medal?

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