Will Xur soon end the Exotic scarcity in Destiny 2? Perhaps for some Guardians

Tom Rothstein Tom Rothstein Reading time 3 minutes

Xur is becoming exciting again in Season 6 of Destiny 2. For some Guardians, he might end the Exotic drought of the past months.

How many Forsaken Exotics have you received since September 2018? Five? Maybe even 10? Or more?

Surely no one will complain about too many Forsaken Exotics. Because they are still quite rare.

Destiny 2 is stingy with Forsaken Exotics: A quick look at the trophy overview on PS4 already shows this. Here, not even 3% of all players have received the Exotic trophy. This is earned by collecting 10 exotic Forsaken weapons and armor pieces.

The reasons for the Exotic poverty lie in the fact that

However, the latter could change soon.

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Xur is dying again, but not anymore in Season 6

Update: You can find the new, official information about the Xur bounties here.

Xur is exciting again: Even though one looked forward to the return of the “old, cool Xur” before Forsaken – he disappoints the Guardians again with dull offers. However, Bungie announced a change for Season 6.

Xur bounties in Season 6: The new season starts on March 5, 2019. In a roadmap for Year 2, which Bungie published months ago, there is talk of new content called “Xur Bounties”. So of bounties that Xur will offer.

Forsaken Exotics through Xur bounties?

What is known about the Xur bounties? Unfortunately, there is currently no official information on what can be expected from the Xur bounties. The roadmap does not provide any further details. In the background of the Xur bounties, only the familiar symbol of the Nine can be seen:

xur-bounties

Will Xur end his stinginess? The Xur bounties provide plenty of room for speculation. There is hope that through the bounties, one can finally target Forsaken Exotics. Many Guardians still complain after months that they have hardly received any new Exotics, despite spending many hours in the MMO shooter.

What speaks for it: At the start of Season 6, the Forsaken launch will be about half a year old. Bungie – or rather Xur – could then be more generous with the new Exotics. After all, these are no longer really “new” – but only extremely rare.

What speaks against it: These are just speculations. The bounties could lead to completely different loot. Some Guardians suspect that these bounties could be guaranteed sources for random Exotics – but not guaranteed Year 2 Exotics.

destiny 2 xur

Xur bounties have a catch

Only Annual Pass owners can hope: Additionally, the upcoming bounties have a catch. They count as annual pass exclusive content.

In other words, those who do not own the paid annual pass – nothing is likely to change for them regarding Xur. At least one can only play the bounties if one has the annual pass installed.

The Exotic poverty will only end in Season 6, if at all, for a part of the Guardians. Many players see a complete overhaul of Xur as long overdue.

This is how our reader Heiko “IndEnt” Hesse writes: “That the Xur bounties are only for annual pass holders is really bad (I have the pass) – Xur really should be revamped for EVERYONE!”

What do you think about the situation regarding Xur and the Forsaken Exotics? What do you think, what will the Xur bounties bring?

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The Division 2: PC Specs – These are the system requirements you must meet

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

Ubisoft has announced the PC specs you need to meet in order to play the online shooter The Division 2. The system requirements and prerequisites are somewhat more lenient than those for Anthem, which is released around the same time.

After Ubisoft canceled a Steam release for The Division 2, the now published system requirements show which specs your PC needs to play the online shooter with minimum settings, but also with high details and even in 4K.

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The Division 2 System Requirements

What are the system requirements? Ubisoft has announced the following:

The Division 2: Minimum System Requirements – 1080p | 30 FPS

  • OS: Windows 7 | 8 | 10
  • CPU: AMD FX-6350 | Intel Core i5-2500K
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • GPU: AMD Radeon R9 270 | Nvidia Geforce GTX 670
  • VRAM: 2 GB
  • DirectX: DirectX 11 | 12
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The Division 2: Recommended System Requirements – 1080p | 60 FPS 

  • OS: Windows 7 | 8 | 10
  • CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1500X | Intel Core i7-4790
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • GPU: AMD RX 480 | Nvidia Geforce GTX 970
  • VRAM: 4 GB
  • DirectX: DirectX 11 | 12

The Division 2: High-End System Requirements – 1440p | 60 FPS 

  • OS: Windows 7 | 8 | 10
  • CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 1700 | Intel Core i7-6700K
  • RAM: 16 GB
  • GPU: AMD RX Vega 56 | Nvidia Geforce GTX 1070
  • VRAM: 8 GB
  • DirectX: DirectX 11 | 12

The Division 2: Elite System Requirements – 4K | 60 FPS 

  • OS: Windows 7 | 8 | 10
  • CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i9-7900X
  • RAM: 16 GB
  • GPU: AMD Radeon VII | Nvidia Geforce RTX 2080 Ti
  • VRAM: 11 GB
  • DirectX: DirectX 11 | 12
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Specs Comparison with Anthem

How do the system requirements compare with Anthem? If you don’t want to play at resolutions higher than Full HD, the PC system requirements for The Division 2 are even somewhat more lenient than the specs for Anthem.

Bioware’s online shooter requires, for example, 16 GB of RAM and a Nvidia GTX 1060 or RTX 2060 for the recommended system requirements. Additionally, Anthem requires Windows 10, while you can play The Division 2 on Windows 7 and 8.

Only if you want to play The Division 2 at resolutions beyond Full HD at 60 fps, you should own a very powerful PC.

It is also interesting that The Division 2 can still be launched on Windows 7. Anthem already requires Windows 10.

the division 2 forest

Advantages of Playing on PC

What are the advantages of playing on PC? Those who play The Division 2 on PC will see several graphical features that the versions on PS4 and Xbox One do not offer. These include:

  • Native 4K support with HDR
  • Support for ultra-wide monitors
  • Multi-monitor PC setups are supported
  • The frame rate is not capped
  • AMD’s FreeSync is supported

Can your PC run The Division effortlessly? Even in 4K?

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This new ESO dungeon leads to disputes among players

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 3 minutes

With the Frostvault, Zenimax introduces a new dungeon of the DLC Wrathstone for the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online. However, since this dungeon is part of the story and requires a group of players, solo players, in particular, criticize the approach taken by the developers.

A Story Content for Group Players

What happened? With Wrathstone, the “Season of the Dragon” begins, a new storyline that continues in the Elsweyr addon and other DLCs released this year. Players will experience the beginning of this story soon in the two dungeons of Wrathstone. The story leads into the two dungeons “Depths of Malatar” and the “Frostvault,” where two pieces of an artifact must be found. However, this has now led to a heated discussion within the community.

In the Frostvault of ESO, a tough battle awaits groups.

What is the problem? Dungeons in The Elder Scrolls Online are group content that has a corresponding level of difficulty and should therefore only be tackled in a party. The Frostvault in Wrathstone offers an extremely tough opponent. You will face a Dwemer construct that is formidable and, according to testers of the DLC, is extremely difficult to defeat even in groups. Even the other enemies in the Frostvault present severe challenges.

This means it is virtually impossible for solo players to complete the dungeon alone, and that has now caused some frustration.

What is being discussed? Solo players are used to completing the story solo in ESO. This has generally not been a problem. However, with Wrathstone, the story leads through two dungeons that are designed for groups. This is frustrating for those who want to go it alone. Hence the suggestion to introduce a special solo mode for dungeons. This mode is supposed to allow players to experience the story without receiving EXP or rewards. Those who want those must play in a group.

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A Major Controversy in the Community

How was the suggestion received? A heated discussion has erupted in the forum.

Krayl writes: “This is a multiplayer game. If you want the team to spend time and resources making group content achievable for solo players, you are pulling resources away from other aspects of the game!”

LiraTaurwen agrees: “Why do casuals always want everything? I have seen how such things have already destroyed other games.”

However, the suggestion is well received by quite a few. rei91 states: “That is a wonderful idea. If a solo mode existed, I would buy all the dungeon DLCs.”

The Dwemer and their constructs are at the center of ESO’s DLC Wrathstone.

Why is there a dispute? The Elder Scrolls Online is an MMORPG meant for player groups to experience adventures together. Yet ESO wants – as shown by Morrowind – to also reach solo players who grew up with the single-player titles of The Elder Scrolls series. Accordingly, all story content has been playable solo thus far. However, Wrathstone “forces” even single-player fans into groups.

There is simply a huge discrepancy between solo players and group players, and the discussion in the ESO forum highlights this very clearly. Many simply want to enjoy the story alone and in peace without involving others. Multiplayer fans, on the other hand, see it completely differently. They believe that an MMORPG is meant for large numbers of players who play together. Therefore, they do not want their online game diluted by too many solo contents.

How this dispute in the ESO community will continue remains to be seen. However, it demonstrates that the community is indeed divided, and Wrathstone now shows how deep this divide is.

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Apex Legends gives you an exclusive skin with Twitch Prime – Here’s how to get it

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

With a Twitch Prime account, you can now secure the exclusive Pathfinder skin “Omega Point” for free for Apex Legends. You also get 5 Apex Packs for free.

What is this gift? Apex was recently updated and now there’s a gift for everyone. For a limited time, players can pick up free loot for Apex Legends. The free content is available for PC, PS4, and Xbox One. It includes the Pathfinder skin Omega Point. This is a legendary skin!

How do you get the Omega Point skin for Pathfinder? You need to have an account on Twitch.TV and be a Twitch Prime user. Then, visit the Twitch website and click on the crown at the top. You will see this in the following screenshot:

Under the image, it will then say “Get your loot now” if you have not yet claimed the skin.

Next, you should link your Twitch account with your EA account. This is important so that the loot can be assigned to the correct EA account. Once you’ve done that, you can easily request the legendary Pathfinder skin and the 5 Apex Packs. When you log in to Apex Legends next time, you will have the loot.

It’s that easy to get the skin:

  • Log in to Twitch.TV
  • Click on the crown
  • Request the loot under the image of Pathfinder (Apex Legends)
  • Confirm the required data on the next page
  • Link your account with EA
  • Log in on the platform where you want to unlock the skin
  • Done

Help, I don’t have Twitch Prime, but I want the skin: If you are a customer of the Amazon Prime service, you can easily link your Amazon and Twitch accounts. Then Twitch Prime will be activated for you.

I don’t want Amazon Prime, but I want the skin: That’s not a problem if you haven’t tried Twitch Prime yet. Then simply get the free trial subscription. This also includes the current Apex loot.

Can I request the skin on multiple platforms? No, that can only be done once. It counts the platform where you first log in to Apex Legends after requesting the loot.

You can find more answers on the Twitch Prime website.

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Overwatch received its first new map in 2019 – This is Paris

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

The new map of Overwatch, Paris, is finally here. We reveal what Paris has to offer and what has changed with the patch.

For a while, the new Overwatch map of Paris has been playable on the PTR. Last night (02.19.2018), the patch was finally released for the live version of the game. Since then, Paris has been available to play on PC, PS4, and Xbox One for everyone.

Paris is an attack map: Paris is of the “attack” map type. This means that players must capture two control points while the defenders aim to prevent exactly that.

You will be guided through the city center of Paris, but you can also take a look inside some houses. Generally, the Paris of the future seems to be a very open-minded and artistic city, as there are small theaters, cafés, and artworks to admire everywhere.

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Arcade mode for map guarantee: If you want to check out Paris in a match and don’t want to rely on chance, you should visit the arcade mode. For a while, Paris will be a fixed selection there, allowing you to try the map to your heart’s content.

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Patch changes to hit points: Besides the new map, Overwatch has made some other changes. The priority list for taking damage has been changed, affecting how different pools of hit points are depleted. When your hero takes damage, it will be calculated in this order:

Temporary shields –> Temporary armor –> Shields –> Armor –> Hit points

Overwatch Reinhardt Shield

This changed the positions of shields and temporary armor. This ensures that each temporary enhancement is depleted first before moving on to other shields.

How do you like the new map Paris? Do you find the map pretty? What do you think of the futuristic vision of France?

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The PS4 servers for Anthem are online – But not for everyone

Leya Jankowski Leya Jankowski Reading time 2 minutes

Anthem will release its official release on February 22. Then, PS4 owners will also be able to play for the first time. However, some are already doing so now.

Who can play Anthem now? For players who have a physical CD of Anthem, the servers are already online (February 20).
This applies to both PS4 and Xbox One.

Players are reporting this on Reddit and also in the MeinMMO comments.

Anthem-ps4-can-play-screen

When can everyone play? On February 22, at 00:01 (midnight) is the official release. Then the servers will also open for digital pre-orderers.

Day-One Patch arrives only with release

What is the Day-One Patch? The first major patch of Anthem fixes many issues and bugs. Here we have 17 highlights from the Day-One Patch. This includes improved load times, the eternal loading screens. Additionally, the Javelins, such as the Interceptor, will be adjusted.

Should I play without the Day-One Patch? If you are playing now with the physical copy, then you also have the same issues and bugs that PC players currently have. If this does not bother you, there is nothing against playing now.

However, if you are really annoyed by bugs that cause crashes, then you should wait for the first major patch.

When does the Day-One Patch come? It will be applied on February 22, when Anthem has its official release.

Do you want to know more about the PS4 release? Then check out our comprehensive overview. Here you will find more backgrounds about Anthem, such as the story and gameplay. We also address technical aspects of the PS4 in connection with Anthem:

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Black Ops 4 introduces loot boxes and drives fans to the barricades

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 3 minutes

The start of the new Operation Grand Heist brought numerous new content and improvements for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. However, a specific feature is currently ruining the start of the new season for many fans – loot boxes.

What happened? On February 19, with Operation Grand Heist, the new season of Black Ops 4 began, at least on PS4. The Xbox One and PC will follow a week later.

As part of the accompanying update, the black market, i.e., the in-game shop, was revised. There, loot boxes now expand the microtransaction palette of the game, much to the chagrin of many players.

Black Ops 4 Grand Heist

How do the loot boxes work? The loot boxes are optional and can be earned through the Blackout mode and in the traditional multiplayer mode of the game. They can also be purchased with real money in the black market and offer random content. One crate, meaning one box, costs 200 CoD points, which is approximately 2€.

Currently, only cosmetic items are included. Gameplay advantages cannot be purchased through the boxes. The item pool includes contents from Blackjack’s reserves, meaning essentially all cosmetic content from previous operations.

Black Ops 4 Black Market

What is the problem with the loot boxes? Many players see the boxes as further proof of Activision’s greed. In the eyes of many, the publisher is trying to squeeze money out of fans – everywhere possible.

After all, Black Ops 4 is a full-price title for nearly 60€. Moreover, many players have purchased the Black Ops Pass, which is a season pass, for about 50€. In such a model, microtransactions should not exist, according to many fans.

Therefore, the already existing microtransaction opportunities in the form of the black market (essentially a battle pass) with direct purchases of ranks and cosmetic packages are regularly in the spotlight of criticism.

But now, with the loot boxes, a new type of microtransactions is being added. For many, Black Ops 4 has finally crossed the line.

Black Ops 4 Fire

How are fans reacting? Fans are venting their anger on Reddit and social media.

The discussion platform is full of posts on this topic. This move is considered to be brazen, according to the prevailing sentiment. There are frequent calls to not support this business practice and to refrain from purchasing boxes.

Additionally, the implementation of the loot boxes is criticized. It is complained that players are not informed about the chances of obtaining certain items and that there is no protection against duplicates. Other games handle this better.

Some players also note that the loot from paid loot boxes seems significantly better and more valuable than from crates earned through gameplay, for which players would need between one and a half to three hours, depending on their playstyle.

blops blackjack

Moreover, fans fear that the contents of the loot boxes might not only remain cosmetic. For example, the predecessor Black Ops 3 included some powerful weapons in supply crates that could be purchased with real money.

Even in Black Ops 4, there are already reports from players stating that weapons like the SWAT RFT assault rifle are available from the new boxes. Although this is content from the last season, the weapon is not cosmetic.

Many can therefore imagine that this could just be the first step towards further microtransactions that might also include new powerful weapons. While some fans previously defended the earlier models and dismissed them as typical, there is currently hardly anyone who understands the introduction of loot boxes.

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What do you think about the return of loot boxes? Can you not understand the frustration over these optional contents? Or has Activision crossed the line for you as well?

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After over 5 years, the MMORPG Neverwinter brings its biggest addon so far – Here is what is included

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

As previously teased, the MMORPG Neverwinter is expanding with the massive dungeon “Undermountain.” According to the developers, this is the largest expansion yet for the online role-playing game.

A huge add-on

What does “Undermountain” offer? The expansion introduces players to the great city “Waterdeep,” where they will delve into the classic dungeon Undermountain.

This is a vast cavern that stretches deep beneath the city. Here awaits a new adventure in a massive mega-dungeon full of dangers and valuable loot.

Once, Undermountain was a fortress of dwarves, which was driven out by monsters from the depths.
  • The tavern “The Yawning Portal” is a new social hub where players meet before descending into the depths of the dungeon.
  • The dungeon consists of five large zones that spread across several levels.
  • The dangers you face are so great that you can level up to the new level 80.
  • The class powers are being reworked, which is supposed to lead to a better balancing of the classes.
  • New endgame content “Hoard of the Mad Wizard.” There you will face the dark wizard Halaster Blackcloak.
  • New rewards
  • An interesting expedition system where you visit constantly changing caves full of challenges.

What is special about “Undermountain”? The dungeon was first mentioned in 1975 and introduced as the first dungeon of the Forgotten Realms. It gained fame through the AD&D campaign set “Ruins of Undermountain” released in 1991.

The labyrinth of Halaster Blackcloak and the fight against the mad wizard are among the classics of “Dungeons & Dragons” adventures. Undermountain is THE dungeon in the Forgotten Realms game world. In essence, no adventuring party can avoid visiting this dungeon at least once.

Accordingly, it has also been the setting for several D&D novels and computer games such as the 1990 release Eye of the Beholder, or the add-on “Hordes of the Underdark” for the RPG Neverwinter Nights.

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Joy and skepticism among fans

How are the players reacting? In general, the community is excited about the new expansion, as it is extremely large with five zones. No previous expansion for Neverwinter has offered such scope. Furthermore, Undermountain is certainly something many D&D fans have been waiting for a long time.

However, many are eyeing the overhaul of class powers with some suspicion.

In the depths of Undermountain, you will also encounter the dangerous Umber Hulks.

BillowsB sarcastically mentions on Reddit: “Great. An increase in the level cap and a rebalancing of the classes has worked out so well in other MMORPGs.”

Some fear that everything they have worked for their class was “in vain” and that the character will essentially need to be redeveloped. Exactly how this will play out remains to be seen.

When is “Undermountain” coming out? The PC version of the expansion will be released in Spring, with an exact date to be announced. The preview on the test server starts on March 1. Console players will have to wait a bit longer as usual.

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Pokémon GO starts weekend event with new Pokémon Perlu

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO there are limited researches this weekend. It’s all about Perlu and other water Pokémon.

A new Pokémon is being released: Another event is happening this weekend, bringing a new Pokémon from the third generation. By completing field research, you will have the chance to catch the water Pokémon Perlu.

We give you an overview of these limited researches and tell you everything about Perlu and its evolutions.

What we know about the Limited Research with Perlu

When does the event start? This weekend, on Saturday, February 23, the limited researches will take place. You can encounter Perlu between 11 AM and 2 PM.

What are limited researches? You may know this kind of event from Barschwa. You will receive special field researches from PokéStops that are all focused on the event Pokémon for over 3 hours.

This time, you will find Perlu as a reward in the field researches. The Pokémon will make its first appearance.

These are the bonuses of the event: The encounter with Perlu is not the only special thing about this day. You will also receive:

  • the chance for more water Pokémon in the wild (e.g., Krabby and Wailmer)
  • double Stardust for catching water Pokémon
  • special field researches around Perlu

What do we know about Perlu? The Pokémon can evolve into two different monsters. From a Perlu, both Aalabyss and Saganabyss can evolve.

Perlu, Aalabyss, and Saganabyss

In Pokémon GO, the evolution will be random. On the Pokémon website, it states: “The Shell Pokémon has two possible evolutions – Aalabyss and Saganabyss – but which evolution your Perlu takes, you will only know once it has evolved.”

You should have enough candies so you can evolve both Pokémon even without much luck.

You should use Nanab Berries: Perlu requires 50 candies to evolve. It is advisable to use the Nanab Berry when catching it.

Pokémon GO Nanab Berry

You will need at least 100 candies for both evolutions. If you are unlucky with the evolution, more candies will be needed.

I can’t be there. What now? Just because you miss the event doesn’t mean you won’t get the chance to catch Perlu. After the limited researches, Perlu will also be available in the wild. You might stumble across this Pokémon anytime.

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With this Interceptor build, you can really make an impact in Anthem even solo

Timo Kantner Timo Kantner Reading time 4 minutes

The Interceptor Javelin is designed for speed and melee combat in Anthem. We show you a powerful build variant that allows you to deal damage well even solo.

That’s why we recommend this build: With the high area of effect of the two equipped abilities, you can hit as many enemies as possible. The components support you in many ways.

If you are already fit enough for the endgame in Anthem, we alternatively have an endgame build for you. There we deal with masterful equipment and explain to you how to use it correctly. This way, the Interceptor can easily handle the Grandmaster difficulty levels.

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Equipment

  • Attack System: Acid Bomb
  • Hit System: Storm Hit
  • Support System: Target Marking

This is what the abilities do:

  • Acid Bomb (Primer): Throws a grenade that explodes and applies an acid status effect to all enemies within the radius.
  • Storm Hit (Detonator): A powerful melee kick that deals high physical damage due to its impact force.
  • Target Marking: Marks a single target for allies. Any incoming damage is increased by 33%.

You will learn what a Primer and what a Detonator are in our Combo Guide to Anthem.

anthem-interceptor-artwork

Components

  • Component 1: Shield Enhancement
  • Component 2: Melee Inscription
  • Component 3: Amphibious Upgrade
  • Component 4: Hit System Improvement
  • Component 5: Blade Inscription
  • Component 6: Interceptor Combo Upgrade

How to Play This Build

Why is this build good even solo? With the combination of the Acid Bomb and the Storm Hit, you can wipe out entire groups of enemies in no time without relying on your teammates.

This is the procedure: First, throw the Acid Bomb into a group of enemies. Shortly after, activate the Storm Hit attack. The Interceptor jumps into the clouded group of enemies and triggers several combo attacks. Additionally, you adopt an acid aura through the Interceptor’s passive ability.

anthem-interceptor-acid-bomb-radius

With this aura, you can then easily take out the remaining survivors with your regular melee attack and distribute the acid status effect even further.

Once your two abilities are recharged, you can start the process anew. With this combination, you should be able to cope with strong enemy masses even when playing solo. Tough single targets can be permanently stunned with your melee (stunlock). The acid aura also supports you in this.

This is what the components do:

  • Shield Enhancement (1): Significantly increases the maximum strength of the Javelin’s shield.
  • Melee Inscription (2): Increases the damage of melee weapons.
  • Amphibious Upgrade (3): Increases acid damage and acid resistance. Additionally, it increases oxygen capacity.
  • Hit System Improvement (4): Improves the hit system and increases the damage of the equipped ability.
  • Blade Inscription (5): Increases the damage of melee hits.
  • Interceptor Combo Upgrade (6): Increases the aura combo pulse frequency.
anthem-interceptor-game-scene

What the components bring to the build

The Shield Enhancement component (1) strengthens your shield system. Since you are mostly in the middle of the action with this Javelin, you should equip at least one component that supports your defensive protection options.

The Hit System Improvement (4) and the Blade Inscription (5) increase the damage of the Storm Hit attack, making it even stronger. Although the base damage and hit area of the attack are already very good, you further increase the effectiveness of the Storm Hit with this.

anthem-interceptor-ascending

The Melee Inscription (2) and the Blade Inscription (5) increase your regular melee damage, which you primarily use while your abilities are on cooldown. Generally, as an Interceptor, it is never a bad idea to use your melee, as it often stuns smaller enemies and incapacitates single targets as long as you keep hitting.

Amphibious Upgrade (3) improves your Acid Bomb and gives you a few qualitative passive bonuses.

The Interceptor Combo Upgrade (6) further enhances your aura effect. This way, you should be able to maintain the acid aura constantly and for a longer period.

These weapons are suitable for this

Which weapons should you use? For this build, weapons that allow you to play aggressively are suitable. Since you mostly find yourself in close proximity to enemies, weapons like the “Revenge” shotgun are excellent companions for this build.

That’s why the Revenge is a good choice: After you throw the Acid Bomb, the affected targets take even more damage from your weapons due to the acid status effect. This is the ideal time to go in with the Revenge and deal significant damage. Thanks to the shotgun’s high fire rate, you can deal substantial burst damage.

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As a second option, you should consider a weapon that is effective at long distances. Sniper rifles, such as the “Devastator”, are great for dealing high damage to single targets.

Since you probably won’t use this weapon as your primary tool, you can use it as a backup plan if you need to retreat from combat for a short time or take out a distant enemy or turret.

This is what the Devastator can do: This sniper rifle has a low ammo capacity, but each shot explodes upon impact.

This weapon is ideal for opponents that are far away or hard to hit. You can also deal high critical damage against bosses if you manage to find and hit the weak spot. Since you will use this weapon only situationally, you don’t have to worry too much about the low ammo capacity.

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3 Bundesliga players in FIFA 19 FUT that are now really strong

Julian Schröder Julian Schröder Reading time 3 minutes

In FIFA 19, the winter upgrades of the Bundesliga are active. Due to the new ratings, some player cards are now significantly more interesting.

This is what makes the upgrades interesting: The Bundesliga winter upgrades bring 23 new cards with updated, improved values. These are a selection of Bundesliga players who received new cards in FUT 19 for their performances in the first half of the season.

Perhaps some Bundesliga cards were not a topic for you at the beginning of FIFA 19. This may have changed with the winter upgrades.

We will show you which players are now worthwhile.

Axel Witsel: 82 to 85

Axel Witsel: 85

This is why the card is interesting: The midfielder from Borussia Dortmund now has an overall rating of 85. All stats have been improved. However, the biggest upgrade comes in his defensive skills, which have been significantly boosted and now surpass the old 83-rated card. The increased passing values also stand out, an important upgrade for a player in his central position.

  • Pace: 71 -> 72
  • Shooting: 74 -> 76
  • Passing: 77 -> 80
  • Dribbling: 79 -> 80
  • Defending: 75 -> 81
  • Physical: 82 -> 83

There are no big jumps in the remaining solid values. But that doesn’t matter because with these stats, we have an ideal defensive midfielder for any Bundesliga team.

Conclusion on Axel Witsel: It’s hard to pass on the new card of Axel Witsel when looking for a defensive midfielder for your Bundesliga team. He distributes the balls excellently and brings stability to the squad. He is rather weak in finishing, but that is not his main task.

He is priced under 20k, which should make him affordable for many.

Marco Reus: 85 to 88

Marco Reus: 88

This is why the card is interesting: The upgrade for this card is remarkable, Marco Reus now has an overall rating of 88 and a position change from LM to CAM. This will please many FUT players. However, one might not be pleased with the price, which has significantly risen – from around 20k to over 200k.

  • Pace: 85 -> 86
  • Shooting: 86 -> 87
  • Passing: 82 -> 85
  • Dribbling: 86 -> 87
  • Defending: 44 -> 47
  • Physical: 64 -> 69

But when looking for a strong alternative (with standard cards) for the attacking midfield, you only encounter James Rodriguez. He is not a bad choice, but it cannot be compared to the Marco Reus upgrade, who impresses with his speed and 4-star weak foot.

Conclusion on Marco Reus: Marco Reus, regardless of the version, could be the star of your Bundesliga team. With his offensive quality and speed, he is very dangerous and can also be used as a striker. If you have the coins, you should definitely add Marco Reus to your team.

Nico Schulz: 78 to 81

Nico Schulz: 81

This is why the card is interesting: This upgrade gives us a good and affordable alternative for the left-back position. This is particularly interesting for FUT newcomers. Compared to his old card, the important defensive and physical values have been significantly raised.

  • Pace: 87 -> 88
  • Shooting: 51 -> 53
  • Passing: 72 -> 74
  • Dribbling: 77 -> 79
  • Defending: 72 -> 76
  • Physical: 72 -> 76

Conclusion on Nico Schulz: The fast left-back is definitely worth considering if the budget does not allow for a David Alaba yet. He has solid values, is strong in dribbling, and is not too small. In fact, Nico Schulz is now the second-best left-back in the Bundesliga by overall rating of standard cards.

He is priced around 2000 coins for us.

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This is probably the happiest player of Hearthstone

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So much luck in Hearthstone is just outrageous. So many legendaries in a row has probably never happened before…

Opening card packs is probably one of the highlights of Hearthstone. The little thrill and hope of having that cool, legendary card you’ve been waiting for in the next pack. The probability of this is low, however. But if luck is on your side, you can pull legendary cards from four consecutive card packs.

Four legendaries in a row: On Reddit, user TTMGaming posted a video where he opens some card packs. In the very first pack, there is a legendary card “Shark’s Grail”. Satisfied, he opens the next pack – which also features a legendary. After pulling Gaunah from the pack, he just can’t stop. There is also a legendary card in the third and fourth packs. So he ends up with the following legendary cards:

  • Shark’s Grail
  • Gaunah
  • Zentimo (also in gold)
  • Captain Shark Tooth
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A damn low probability: The chance of pulling four legendary cards in a row is incredibly low. Because actually, statistically speaking, every 20th pack in Hearthstone contains a legendary card. In other words: Statistically, one would have to open around 80 packs for this amount of legendary cards, not just four.

It might be worth it for TTMGaming to fill out a lottery ticket this week – who knows if the lucky streak will continue for a bit longer.

What was your luckiest moment in Hearthstone? Have you ever pulled a golden legendary card from a pack? Or are you still waiting in vain for your dream legendary?

Have you already gotten this cool card back?

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Destiny 2: Ascendant Challenge in Ouroborea – Here’s how to do it

Tom Rothstein Tom Rothstein Reading time 2 minutes

In Destiny 2, the first Ascendant Challenge is now active, which you can undertake in the Dreaming City. In this guide, you will learn how to do it.

How do I get an Ascendant Challenge? Visit Petra Venj in the Dreaming City. She has this challenge available as a Weekly Bounty in her inventory. In the first week of Forsaken, the bounty is available and expires 7 days after it is accepted.

What do I get from it? With this Ascendant Challenge milestone, you will receive top loot. The rewards are Dark Fragments and Powerful Gear, which allow you to acquire items beyond the soft cap of Power Level 500.

Ascendant Challenge with Queen’s Leaf Tincture

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The requirement for the bounty: Grab the bounty from Petra and first look for a consumable item called “Queen’s Leaf Tincture”. This item opens your mind to the secrets of the Dreaming City for 30 minutes. It can be found randomly in various chests throughout the city. 

How to access the Ascendant Realm: Go to Petra Venj. Now enter the Lost Sector located right next to Petra. When you activate the tincture, a portal opens that teleports you to the Ascendant Realm.

Tip: It is sufficient to take the tincture in the Lost Sector. This way, you will have more of the 30 minutes that you have for the challenge.

Andy Edition shows you the way to the Lost Sector from Petra Venj (from 1:29):

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In the Ascendant Realm: Now run along the edge of the Ascendant Realm, where you can shoot four Taken Blights. Ignore all other enemies.

Once the Blights are defeated, run to the center of the Ascendant Realm where crystals are floating. Destroy them to kill the boss enemies.

Tip: It is advisable to shoot the outer crystals first and then the inner ones so you can run in a circle, forcing the enemies to follow behind you.

End of the bounty: Then open the reward chest, and the bounty is complete. You have now finished the Ascendant Challenge, and the loot is yours. Don’t forget to turn in the bounty in your inventory.

In the above-embedded video from Andy Edition, you can see the complete fight and the locations of the Blights in the Ascendant Realm. If you have any trouble, you can peek at his video.

You can find all collectibles in this video:

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You can find the other Ascendant Challenges here:

We will unveil another secret in the Dreaming City here:

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Apex Legends is getting this new weapon today

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

Apex Legends receives its first content update. The next patch will introduce a new weapon, the Havoc.

What is the Havoc? The Havoc will likely be an energy-based assault rifle and the third weapon to utilize energy ammunition. The other two implemented energy weapons are the Devotion and the Triple Take, with which a gaming grandpa has already taken out an entire squad.

The Triple Take from Apex Legends.
The Triple Take from Apex Legends.

According to the website altchar.com the sound files found in the game files suggest that the Havoc can utilize three different hop-ups simultaneously:

  • Precision Choke: Concentrates the pellets from the barrel into a point
  • Selectfire Receiver: Allows for different firing modes
  • Turbocharger: Increases the charge rate, reducing the time to maximum fire rate

The Havoc is essentially an automatic rifle. According to the leak, with the three hop-ups, it can combine five shots into a powerful attack, allowing for very high damage. According to the information, the Havoc is “a battle rifle with railgun capabilities.”

Dr DisRespect and the Peacekeeper from Apex Legends
A Precision Choke also fits on the “Peacekeeper”, a weapon that drives Dr DisRespect crazy.

When is the Havoc coming? According to an official tweet from Apex Legends, the Havoc is set to be implemented with a patch today, Wednesday, February 20. A short preview video has been posted on the official channel, which we will embed for you here.

An exact time has not yet been specified.

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What else is coming? The Havoc had been leaked in advance and is one of two weapons whose appearance has been speculated. The other weapon is the “L-Star” from Titanfall, which the legend Bloodhound is already holding in an image.

The L-Star is a light machine gun, about which not much is known regarding its capabilities. As the Havoc has already come to pass, it is quite possible that the L-Star will also find its way into Apex Legends.

Are you excited about the new weapon?

Another patch was already released on February 19. Find out here what the new Apex Legends patch brings.

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Far Cry New Dawn shows what happened to your FC5 hero

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 3 minutes

After the end of Far Cry 5, players wonder what happened to their character Rookie after the bombs fell. Far Cry New Dawn shows the bitter result.

Spoiler warning: The article contains references to the story of Far Cry: New Dawn.

This question is answered by New Dawn: You can now play the new installment of Far Cry “New Dawn”. The setting for the new Far Cry is in Hope County, Montana, just like in the predecessor Far Cry 5.

New Dawn takes place 17 years later, after atomic bombs fell on the location. Many familiar faces you will meet again in the new installment. But what actually happened to “Rookie”, your character from Far Cry 5?

The last thing seen of Rookie was that he was dragged into a bunker with Joseph Seed, the crazy cult leader.

New Dawn now informs us about what has become of our hero.

The Fate of Rookie

Even before the release of New Dawn, we learned in trailers that you must now join forces with the Eden’s Gate cult to fight the new enemies, the Highwaymen.

Far Cry 5 Seeds
Joseph Seed – Leader of New Eden

What happened to New Eden? This cult now lives far away from the land in the north. They have largely renounced technology. They wear animal skins and hunt with bow and arrow.

As PCGamer reports, when you first attempt to speak with the cult, you will be greeted by a person wearing a mask. However, they will not let you in. You first have to complete another quest. After that, the masked person will let you in. You will learn that Eden’s Gate is now led by Joseph Seed’s son.

Source: PC Gamer

This is Rookie: The masked person, called The Judge, will become one of your companions. And this is Rookie from Far Cry 5. However, who The Judge is remains a secret in New Dawn for a long time.

The secret about the masked person: The Judge does not speak. If you address him, there is no response. If you search the bunker, you will find notes in some places. These were probably written during the time your Far Cry 5 character spent with Joseph Seed underground.

You will find these notes:

“God tells you, when I listen to you, it is good and right and I can help. And I can save people and make it right. And everything will be okay.

When I judge as your judge [here the translation with Judge], the judgment is right and just. The judgment is God’s word. I understand now. I am so sorry.”

“Please, give me a mask.”

“Thank you, Joseph, thank you, Father.”

This happened to Rookie: It seems that Rookie underwent some kind of brainwashing during the time he spent with Joseph Seed.

Actually, Rookie was against Seed because the cult leader is a vile, cold-hearted murderer. But the time, the years, that Rookie had to spend with him slowly changed his opinion.

Source: PC Gamer

Are there more signs? Bring The Judge to Roughnecks Corner. This is the place where your companions hang out when they are not fighting for you. Wait there for a while and then listen to Pastor Jerome and Hurk. They will talk to The Judge, who does not speak himself. They talk about the good old days and what became of The Judge.

In addition, Carminia Rye thanks The Judge for helping her parents. She is the child of Nick Rye. For those who have forgotten: He is the pilot from Far Cry 5.

Many fans suspected this beforehand through information leaked by Ubisoft. But the fate of Rookie is now apparently set as “The Judge”. A sad end for a character who bravely fought against Seed. What do you think of the story around the character?

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Apex Legends: 18-Year-Old Reaches Max Level, Wins Tournament, Is the Star

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The new online shooter Apex Legends went live just a few days ago and already has a star. “Dizzy” is only 18, was reportedly the first player to reach max level 100, holds the record for solo kills, and won the first tournament. In just a week, he went from nobody to star. How did he do it?

It’s about him: The player Coby Meadows is 18 years old and just a few weeks ago he was a relatively unknown streamer who hardly anyone had on their radar.

Meadows is known by the name “Dizzy” and is already the shooting star of Apex Legends.

  • As of February 1st, Dizzy had about 24,000 followers on Twitch according to Socialblade.
  • Now on February 15th, he has over 141,000 followers on Twitch. Trending rapidly upward.
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To Stardom in 3 Days

This is how Dizzy got noticed: Just a few days after the launch of Apex Legends on February 4th, he set three milestones:

  • He reached max level 100 in Apex Legends after one week, on February 11th – likely the first player to ever achieve that
  • Dizzy set the record for solo kills with 33 on February 12th (there are only 60 players in a lobby)
  • And he, along with KingRichard and Ninja, won the first official tournament in Apex Legends on February 13th. He was the strongest player. Ninja was even accused of letting Dizzy carry him to victory.
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Where does Dizzy come from? Dizzy actually comes from Counter-Strike and played a bit of Fortnite afterwards.

However, he fell in love with Apex Legends from the start. When the game went live, he streamed for 21 hours straight.

How long did Dizzy take to reach level 100? Dizzy was at level 100 on February 11th. Thus, he is likely the first PC player to achieve that in less than a week.

Two days after reaching level 100, on February 13th, Dizzy told Forbes that he spent about 90 to 100 hours in Apex Legends. This means he had to play about 11 to 12 hours a day.

Dizzy’s stats in the record game. Source: Forbes

How did he win the tournament? Dizzy actually stood no chance of getting invited to the first Apex Legends tournament as only well-known streamers were invited.

One of those famous streamers, “KingRichard,” tweeted that he would likely be the team captain for the tournament and Dizzy sent him his own stats via Twitter.

They were impressively high, as Dizzy had mainly played with Wraith and had amassed massive kills.

Therefore, KingRichard gave the newcomer a chance and he shone in the tournament.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34-4Rdfcqa8

This is the kill record: Even before the tournament, Dizzy made a name for himself when he set the “Solo Kill World Record” for Apex Legends.

His tactic is to land, grab the nearest weapon, and then act aggressively and accept every fight, as he reveals to Forbes.

He now hopes to turn this success into a career. His plans are to become a full-time streamer and also a professional player in Apex Legends.

Apparently, Dizzy sees his first week in Apex Legends only as the beginning of something big. He has already signed a contract with Team NRG and is thus one of the first professional players in Apex Legends.

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The Division 2: A test before the Open Beta is still coming – Only for a few

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In The Division 2 , a surprise test is coming up. Selected players will be invited to a “technical test.” However, this is only for PC players.

Who can participate and play The Division 2? To participate in the technical test, one must be a PC player.

Ubisoft states that they will invite “a selected number of PC players” for the technical test. The invitations are set to be sent out on Wednesday, February 20.

Even those who pre-ordered The Division 2 on PC are not “guaranteed” to be part of the test. Ubisoft aims to make a random and as broad a selection as possible.

It appears there is no way to sign up directly for the test or to recommend oneself in any form. Even those who are selected for the test have no chance to invite friends to play along.

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Less content than in the Private Beta

When is the test? The test begins on Thursday, February 21, and ends on Friday, February 22.

This is what can be played in the test: It will be possible to play everything that was also available in the Private Beta, except for Conflict, the endgame, and the Photo Mode.

Those who do not make it into the test can comfort themselves with the thought that they are not missing anything groundbreaking.

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Those who are not selected must wait for the Open Beta

What about everyone else? Ubisoft kindly points out that everyone else can participate in the Open Beta from March 1 to 4. This will also be open to players on Xbox One and PS4 – and all PC players.

The current test is intended to gather feedback and is not under any non-disclosure agreement.

This is how fans are reacting: The first one calls his mother to bring him a sacrificial lamb. He needs the luck.

Other fans seem to generally be pleased that Massive is working so hard on The Division 2. The agents feel that the developers are doing their best.

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Pokémon GO: Why you should level up your Mamoswine

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 2 minutes

The Community Day in Pokémon GO unlocked the new Pokémon Mamutel. We explain to you why you should definitely power up this monster.

This is what it’s about: On the Community Day in February, everything revolved around the Pokémon Quiekel. You could also develop Mamutel for the first time using the Sinnoh Stone.

Now the question is whether Mamutel is actually good and what it can be used for. We can advise you: Level up your Mamutel, because it will be worth it!

This is why Mamutel is so good

Mamutel is good for two types. It has strong Ice and Ground attacks and ranks among the best attackers for both types.

These are its stats: Mamutel has strong stats. Especially its attack stat is above average:

  • Attack stat: 247
  • Defense stat: 146
  • HP stat: 242
  • Max CP: 3328

Mamutel as an Ice Attacker

This is why it’s so good: Mamutel benefits from the fact that there has never been a really strong Ice attacker in the game. As a result, it ranks first among attackers of this type by a large margin.

With the moves Powder Snow and Avalanche, it has a top moveset and its enormous attack makes Mamutel a true weapon.

What is it good for? Mamutel can easily sweep any Dragoran or other Dragon Pokémon from gyms. But it also easily defeats Pokémon of the Grass, Ground, or Flying types.

In raids, the Pokémon with its Ice attacks becomes interesting especially against legendary dragons. If Rayquaza should return, then with Mamutel you have an extremely strong counter. You can almost defeat the legendary Pokémon by yourself. Mamutel can also defeat other Dragon-type raid bosses as a top counter.

Mamutel as a Ground Attacker

This is why it’s so good: With Ground attacks, Mamutel is not as strong as an Ice attacker, yet it ranks third among Ground Pokémon. However, the competition here is greater than among Ice attackers. Groudon and Rihornior are ahead of Mamutel.

With the moves Mud Shot and Steam Roller, it may not have the best Ground attacks, but it should not be underestimated. If you don’t have a good Groudon or Rihornior, you should rely on Mamutel.

What is it good for? As a Ground attacker in gyms, it causes problems for Pokémon of the Fire, Electric, Poison, Rock, and Steel types. Classic candidates include Arcanine, Electivire, or Metagross.

In raids, you could perfectly counter the potential return of Raikou. It ranks among the top counters there. But other raid bosses, especially of the Electric type, will also have their problems with Mamutel.

During the Community Day in February, something was also changed: 

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FIFA 19 Winter upgrades of Serie A are live: All new player cards

Tom Rothstein Tom Rothstein Reading time 3 minutes

In FIFA 19 the winter upgrades for the Italian Serie A are known. These player cards are now available in packs in Ultimate Team.

Ratings Refresh for the Serie A: The winter upgrades in FUT 19 are entering their third round. Today, on February 19th, EA Sports released the next ratings refresh batch. This time, it’s the Serie A’s turn.

The best Serie A winter upgrades: Two players stand out with top ratings: Chiellini with 90 and Koulibaly with 88. Both are center-backs in the Serie A.

All player cards from the Serie A Ratings Refresh

The new cards in FUT 19:

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The stats of the starting eleven:

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The stats of the substitutes:

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Information on the winter upgrades in Ultimate Team

These are winter upgrades: As the standard cards in FUT 19 have remained unchanged since release, many players have shown better performances in recent months than before, the winter upgrades upgrade the standard cards of many players.

After this “ratings refresh,” only the new, updated cards of the respective players can be found in the sets.

On February 15th, the winter upgrades for the Premier League were released. You can find the new player cards in the link.

On February 17th, EA revealed the winter upgrades for the Bundesliga. You can find the new cards in the link.

On February 21st, the winter upgrades for Ligue 1 were announced. You can find the cards in the link.

On February 22nd, the winter upgrades for La Liga were released. You can find the new cards in the link.

On February 24th, the final winter upgrades with the rest of the world were released. You can find the new cards in the link.

How to get the Serie A winter upgrades

New cards replace old ones in packs: Once the winter upgrade cards are released, they can be drawn in the sets. The only requirement is that the set can contain players. The “old” cards of the respective players will no longer be found in the sets from that moment on.

What happens to my old card? If you already own a card of a player who is being upgraded, this remains unchanged. It will not be automatically updated. If you want the player’s card with improved attributes, you must draw it from a set.

It is also possible to purchase the winter upgrade cards from other players on the transfer market.

In other words: After the ratings refresh, two versions of standard cards for the respective player coexist in FUT.

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What happens to the existing IFs? They also receive an upgrade when the new standard card surpasses the previous IF card in rating or has the same rating. You can read here how the Inform cards behave in the winter upgrades.

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Anthem: Reduce loading times and increase FPS – Here’s how

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 3 minutes

Long loading times are a problem in Anthem, which annoys many players. We will show you how to equip yourself against this. There are also tips for more FPS in Anthem.

In this overview, we show you how much SSD drives help your loading times. We also give you tips on graphics settings that can boost your FPS.

What is the problem? The numerous loading screens are a frequently mentioned point of criticism in Anthem. Players are annoyed by how much time they have to spend in loading screens. This is also shown by first user reviews of Anthem.

Especially annoying: When the rest of the team has faster systems than one player and then constantly has to wait for that person. Without prior agreement, this becomes complicated and frustrating.

A loading screen in Anthem
A loading screen in Anthem – You encounter these often

An SSD can help you: An SSD is a hard drive that has many advantages over a regular (HDD) hard drive. The biggest advantage is significantly shorter access times due to its design.

So if you have an SSD in your system, it is advisable to install Anthem on it. Players rave about how much the loading times for Anthem are shortened as a result.

How much does an SSD improve loading times in Anthem? As Gamestar reports, an SSD has clear advantages over an HDD in several areas. They tested Anthem with SSD against Anthem with HDD and came to the following results:

  • Starting the game takes about 50 seconds with an SSD, about 80 seconds with an HDD.
  • Loading the first game area takes about 25 seconds with an SSD, about 125 seconds with an HDD.
  • Loading a mission takes about 35 seconds with an SSD, about 150 seconds with an HDD.

In the test, a Crucial MX500 SSD faced a Toshiba DT01ACA HDD.

If you do not have an SSD yet, you can easily upgrade.

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Patch to improve Anthem on HDDs: On Twitter, Michael Gamble, Lead Producer for Anthem, explains that the Day-1 Patch brings improvements for hard drives. They want to enhance Anthem for HDDs with 5400 RPM and 7200 RPM.

Adjusting Graphics Settings in Anthem

Players say that performance in Anthem can be slightly improved if you tweak the right knobs. In a discussion on Reddit, two settings stood out particularly that can provide a true FPS boost when disabled or reduced.

  • Ambient Occlusion: You can disable this feature
  • Postprocessing Quality: Set this option to low or turn it off completely

How to change the settings: Go to the menu (Escape), select “Video” and then “Advanced Graphics Settings.” Now you need to set the graphics quality to Custom to make individual adjustments to the settings.

Anthem Graphics Settings for more FPS
Your settings should look like this according to Reddit users’ tips.

What does it bring? On Reddit, user OmniBlock writes that by turning off Ambient Occlusion and setting Postprocessing Quality to “low,” he played with 75 to 80 FPS, instead of 55 FPS afterwards.

The graphical differences from the settings are minimal and will hardly be noticeable in combat. However, your hardware will be less stressed and can deliver more FPS.

What does Ambient Occlusion do? The cracks or gaps on objects receive shadows depending on the lighting.

What does Postprocessing Quality do? This adjusts the resolution of the effects.

These Nvidia Drivers You Need for Anthem

If you game a lot on your computer, you should also regularly update your drivers. For Anthem, this is probably very important as well. As user JOIentertainment writes on Reddit, updating to Nvidia driver 418.91 drastically improved its performance.

Are you experiencing low FPS in Anthem on consoles? That’s understandable!

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Newer versions of Nvidia drivers are good as well.

Note about version 418.91: Players report that installing this driver may cause issues with Apex Legends. If you play that battle royale game, you might want to wait for newer drivers that run without issues.

Are you experiencing low FPS in Anthem on consoles? That’s understandable!

More on the topic
Why Anthem does not reach 60 FPS on PS4 Pro and Xbox One X
von Tarek Zehrer
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