Will the beta progress in Red Dead Online be retained or not? Rockstar says it will. Good news then for players in the multiplayer of Red Dead Redemption 2.
For more than a week now, the beta of Red Dead Online has been running. Players are flocking to the multiplayer mode, participating in missions, helping strangers, or messing around in the various game modes of Red Dead Online.
What’s new? The Rockstar Games team tweeted an update about the beta reset on December 4th. It states: “We appreciate the ongoing feedback we are receiving for the beta of Red Dead Online. To the players who are worried about potential loss of progress and values: We currently do not plan to reset these for the beta rollout.”
What could change? However, keep in mind that this could still change. It is said that they are currently not planning anything. If serious issues arise, this position could still change. So far, however, such issues have not occurred.
What are they currently focusing on in Red Dead Online?
Additionally, the tweet from Rockstar states that they are currently still working on the stability of the game and the balance of the economy. The team hopes to release an update about this this week.
It is unclear how the balance will look. Players hope that Rockstar will not only reduce the prices of some items. They wish that earning gold and dollars will become easier.
We present the new features and reveal what you can look forward to.
Pokémon can learn a second charged move
This is what Pokémon can learn: Your Pokémon can learn a second charged move through the update with the battle mode. You can teach this move to your Pokémon with Stardust and candies.
What does a second charged move bring? The second charged move should give your Pokémon variability. This way, you can not only use a Pokémon that is good against one type but also use a second charged move from another type. Thus, it can cater to two different types.
The second move is supposed to prevent constant switching of Pokémon. The Trainer Battles are meant to become real battles and not consist of constantly switching Pokémon.
Shields for Defense
What is different in Trainer Battles: In Trainer Battles, you cannot dodge. You will take damage from every attack of the opponent permanently.
Can you shield damage differently now? Niantic introduces the defense shield. With this shield, you can absorb almost all damage from your opponent. However, you can only use these shields twice during the entire match. So use them wisely.
This is what makes Trainer Battles so interesting: Niantic has managed to package the monotonous battles in gyms into a better and more dynamic system with Trainer Battles. Now you have to make smart decisions and act wisely to defeat your opponent.
Knowledge about effectiveness is important: Whoever knows more about Pokémon wins. It’s no use to just send in a Stolloss or Lugia into battle. Those who better counter the opponent’s weaknesses will come out as the winner.
What else is new? In addition to these two major innovations, there are also other things that are different. We explained in our guide how the PvP mode works in Pokémon GO.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is more important to soccer star Neymar than the prestigious soccer event “Ballon d’Or.” Therefore, he preferred to play games on the evening of the event rather than watch other soccer players receive awards.
On December 3, 2018, the prestigious soccer award Ballon d’Or was once again awarded in Paris. This award is given only to the best soccer players of the year. However, the Brazilian soccer star Neymar was again without a chance.
What did Neymar do? Since he wouldn’t have won anyway, Neymar didn’t even attend the event, even though he also lives in Paris and wouldn’t have had to travel far. Instead, he preferred to stay home, fired up his console, and played a few casual rounds of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, which he streamed live on his Twitch channel.
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Who actually won? In the end, Neymar stayed away from the event, as did the last winners of the trophy, Ronaldo and Messi. Instead, the down-to-earth young Croatian Luka Modrić and the Norwegian Ada Hegerberg won.
Recently, a curious story took place in Destiny 2. Bungie fixed a bug in the game, but fans find the bug so cool that they are calling for it to be made a feature in the game.
However, the bug never went live. Bungie noticed the error in time and subsequently disabled the entire Strike. With the Update 2.1.1.1, the bug was fixed, and the Strike can be played normally again.
This is how the fans became aware of this bug: The community only became aware of this error when Bungie mentioned it in the patch notes of the latest update. It stated that a problem was fixed that caused Protheon, the Modular Spirit, to grow three times larger than intended.
The giant Protheon
Following this, fans started a petition on Reddit calling for video evidence of this bug. The petition quickly received thousands of upvotes, and Bungie responded to the fans’ request. The studio posted a short clip on Twitter showing the giant behemoth in all its glory. You can see the video here: The Giant Protheon
How the fans are reacting: Fans are really enjoying this bug. Many think it’s a shame that the bug didn’t make it into the game. They would have liked to fight against this giant. The community has even given it a name; they affectionately call the giant “Big Boy”.
Now, however, more and more voices are calling for the unintended growth of the Vex boss to be integrated as a permanent feature in the game. Fans can imagine numerous possibilities for how this giant could be incorporated into the game:
As a boss in the Nightfall version of the strike
As a kind of Easter egg
As a rare spawn instead of the regular Protheon with special loot
Some wish that the normal Protheon would be completely replaced by the giant version
Whether Bungie will actually respond to this remains to be seen. But the fans would certainly be pleased.
The new patch for the online game Fallout 76 is here. However, the community is very upset that a lot of things were changed without the developers providing any corresponding notes.
The subreddit for Fallout 76 is heated with emotionally charged posts from players who are upset about the current patch for the online game.
Patch notes do not contain all the information
What happened? Bethesda released a new patch for Fallout 76 on December 4th. It was actually a very small update. But it contained more than expected. The patch notes do not reflect everything that the update brings.
There are a bunch of nerfs: Players are upset not only that Bethesda did not list all changes in the patch notes, but that these are also nerfs. These include:
Fusion cores: Fusion core processors now only produce one fusion core per hour (previously 10). But two cores can easily burn up in an hour. Therefore, new cores must be continually produced.
Stealth: Characters above level 50 deal even less PVE and PVP damage and enemies now have an aggro zone. If they leave this, they are immediately regenerated.
Respawn: Mobs previously spawned when someone entered the area, regardless of whether others were there. Now it seems they only spawn when someone is near their spawn point.
Bethesda has secretly changed all this: Currently, players are still compiling all the changes, which is not easy for such an extensive online game as Fallout 76. Therefore, new changes can keep appearing. However, there is already a list of some of the biggest changes to the game that Bethesda has not included in the patch notes:
Ammunition production cap reduced (400 to 200)
You now get ore instead of scrap at some extractors
Lead in CAMP / workshop is not affected
Fusion cores deplete faster
Fusion cores are no longer restored upon re-logging into the game
The amount / percentage by which EXP for high-level mobs is reduced
Legendary spawns have been reduced and a previously unknown percentage of those that are legendary has also been reduced
Plans are not as frequently rewards for events
The legendary effect that governs HP now restores AP (still to be confirmed)
The spawn rates for plans and mods have been reduced (confirmation is pending)
Boss enemies still do not drop guaranteed items
Super mutants and ghouls seem to possess either more health or higher damage reduction
“Stranger in Numbers” and “Bird Bones Mutation” no longer allow running through the air (confirmation is pending)
Bioluminescent fluid now weighs 1 pound each (Mothman quest items) (confirmation is pending)
Grenade exploit removed
“Search” exploit / glitch removed
Cap stash exploit removed
Some server hopping exploits have been removed (containers remain looted, but enemies/open loot still spawn)
Bethesda apologizes, fans remain angry
How does Bethesda respond? A representative of the company acknowledged on Reddit that some of the changes do not show up in the patch notes. He mentions that some extractors now actually produce more scrap than ore, and that the crafting of some items like ammunition and fusion cores takes longer. Bethesda apologizes for the confusion.
Why players are particularly upset: Especially the changes that have a really big impact on gameplay were omitted. That this was not discussed, upsets many players.
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This year, Guild Wars 2 players can once again look forward to Winter’s Day. For several weeks, the city of Divinity’s Reach will be festively decorated, and there will be plenty of achievements and activities to complete.
The event was announced on ArenaNet’s social media accounts with a short teaser video. It will begin on December 11 and will last for approximately four weeks.
What’s new for Winter’s Day 2018?
What does the teaser show? Although ArenaNet has not officially announced any new features, there is something new to see in the teaser video. At the end, you can spot the head of a snowman.
This is located in an icy place that has not been seen in the game before. Players speculate that the snowman dungeon could be returning. This was an activity from its predecessor, Guild Wars Eye of the North.
There, players could choose to fight as a snowman against Grinches or as followers of the Grinches against snowmen.
A surprise every day?On Instagram, the developers also announced a daily surprise. According to the official statement, today is the first of twelve special Winter’s Days.
The event will run until December 19. What we can expect each day is not yet known. However, the focus seems to be on the social media accounts.
The activities of Winter’s Day
Tixx and his crazy workshop: For the winter effect in the capital of humans, the Asura Tixx and his airship are responsible. However, this year, the toys are once again staging a rebellion there.
In various activities in the crazy workshop, you must defeat the toys and defend the Dolyaks. Since last year, the Toypocalypse, a particularly large challenge, is also available for preformed groups again.
There, you can team up with four friends to take on the golem Givvt. You will have special weapons available, including a candy cane as a hammer.
Winter Wonderland and Winter Presence: For many, a highlight is the returning Winter Wonderland. This is a jumping puzzle that received a major overhaul with the last event.
There are three paths that lead to the goal. One is relatively easy, while the others are more challenging. Depending on the difficulty, the rewards in the form of gifts increase.
Additionally, this year it is once again possible to craft the special shoulder item Winter Presence. This is an invisible armor that causes a permanent snowfall effect around you.
You can find a detailed guide on crafting the armor piece in the Winter’s Day Guide by Guildnews. If you would also like to try out different armors, you can acquire the new Requiem armor from the Living World.
How can I participate in Winter’s Day?
The Winter’s Day event in Guild Wars 2 is available to every player. Whether a free account or a holder of Path of Fire, everyone can enter the city of Divinity’s Reach and participate in the activities.
Even the mount races, usually reserved for holders of these, are available. However, you pay a small silver fee per hour and only get the standard skin without special effects or coloring.
After Chapter 1: Overture for Battlefield 5 was postponed at short notice, there is now good news for all fans. The update will be delivered today. Here you will find all the information about the update, the server downtime, and the patch notes.
What happened? Battlefield 5 was supposed to receive its first free content as part of the new Tides of War service on December 4th. However, a few hours before release, the developers at DICE discovered an error in the update, forcing them to withhold the content boost.
When will the first Tides of War content come? Fortunately, fans won’t have to wait long.
As the developers announced on Twitter, the first Tides of War content Chapter 1: Overture will be delivered today, December 5th – just one day later than originally planned.
Although it was already mentioned at the time of the postponement that it wouldn’t take long, some fans feared a longer wait. Moreover, DICE has apologized to the fans for the delay.
Server downtime for Battlefield 5: In order for the update to be implemented, the Battlefield 5 servers will go offline today for one hour each:
PC will start at 10 AM
The Playstation 4 will be next at 11 AM
The Xbox One will follow at 12 PM
If no unforeseen problems arise, all Battlefield 5 servers will be back online around 1 PM.
Patch notes for the “Chapter 1: Overture” update for Battlefield 5: The patch notes for the first Tides of War update are very extensive. We have linked them here for you:
What can fans look forward to today? With today’s Tides of War update, the following content and changes will be introduced into the game:
A new war story “The Last Tiger”, where you take on the role of the crew of a German Tiger I tank and must win a seemingly hopeless battle
A new multiplayer map “Tank Storm”, where large tank battles are expected to take place
A training ground where you can hone your weapon and vehicle skills
Improvements to the Medic class. Among other things, the SMGs will be adjusted so that the Medic can keep up with the weapons of other classes
Faster revives
Do the new contents cost anything? Since Battlefield 5 does not rely on a season pass or a premium model, all Battlefield 5 players can look forward to the new content that will be delivered as part of the new live service Tides of War for free.
Here the developers provide a glimpse of the new Chapter 1: Overture Update:
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Blizzard admits that Patch 8.1 will not resolve all issues of World of Warcraft. More work is obviously needed.
Next week it will finally happen. The major patch for World of Warcraft, Patch 8.1 Tides of Vengeance, will finally be deployed to the live servers.
Meanwhile, there are numerous discussions around the new content that keep coming up in the official forums. Some players feel that Patch 8.1 is not doing enough and is still not addressing many issues. Blizzard has now confirmed this.
What did Blizzard say? In a discussion about the current state of World of Warcraft, many players raised concerns about individual systems (Azerite, professions, classes) and talked about the changes in Patch 8.1. Community Manager Ythisens said:
“8.1 will not eliminate all these concerns, but it will address some of them. Is that enough? Of course not. There is still a lot to do.”
Community reacts sarcastically: Especially on Reddit, many cynical and sarcastic comments are accumulating in response to this statement from Ythisens. After all, it was previously said that the problems with classes should be fixed in Patch 8.1. However, Shamans still feel neglected. Patch 8.1 primarily brings a change to the numbers, rather than to the “boring” playstyle for many players.
What specific problems are being discussed? Especially Elemental Shamans are a thorn in the side of players, but Shadow Priests are “not fully reworked yet” according to Blizzard’s statements. The Azerite system, which many consider a “cheap, inferior version of artifact weapons,” also needs significant improvement.
At the end of the year we have another batch of cool online games and MMOs that we can highly recommend. Among them is a new card game, a big update to a top game, and an alternative to Diablo.
In the cold December, apart from Christmas markets, there is no reason to brave the desert weather. Especially when you can sit comfortably inside and play these trendy online games.
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World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth – The War Escalates Further
This is what the update includes: Patch 8.1 “Tides of Vengeance” for World of Warcraft elevates the war between Horde and Alliance to a new level. The Alliance is serious and raids the city of Zuldazar with its armada. New war campaigns, new allied races, heritage armor, and cosmetic changes are also coming.
What’s New in Battle for Azeroth?
This content is coming: In Tides of Vengeance, you will experience a lot of new things in World of Warcraft:
There is a double raid called “Siege of Zuldazar”. Both Horde and Alliance can try their hand here, either defending or attacking the city. However, the raid will not appear until 2019.
There will be invasions again, only that they are called Incursions here.
Here are the reasons for Tides of Vengeance: Once again, Blizzard offers a substantial update that has something for every type of player. Especially story fans will be pleased this time, as the narrative around the war between Horde and Alliance progresses significantly.
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Role players, on the other hand, are likely to appreciate the new races and customization options. And PvE fans should have fun in the raid and with the incursions. There’s certainly a lot to do in December!
Destiny 2 continues to surprise players: A Guardian has now found out what happens when you achieve a 50-kill streak in PvP.
There’s always something to discover in Destiny 2’s PvP. A player has now taken it to the extreme and achieved so many kills that even the honorable Lord Shaxx ran out of medals. But the popular Crucible overseer has a special surprise for players with a high kill streak.
Lord Shaxx is a secret DIY enthusiast
This is what happened: Two Destiny 2 players teamed up to put Lord Shaxx to the test: Up to which kill streak are there medals, and do they ever run out in the game?
The players competed against each other, with one allowing himself to be taken down repeatedly by the other. This way, the Guardians achieved a streak of 50 kills.
This is what happens at a 50-kill streak: Lord Shaxx, the overseer of the Crucible PvP mode, is known in the community for his passionate and amusing comments. And even at a streak of 50 kills, the old veteran knows how to impress.
At that point, he actually runs out of medals. Where the medal should normally be displayed, it only says “Insert medal here”. The field itself, where the icon of the medal usually appears, remains empty.
But Shaxx does not hold back and quickly puts together a little something himself. Suddenly, a medal with a “hand-drawn” smiley appears, and the description reads “I made this for you”.
Even in the feed in the lower left corner, it is noted that Shaxx has made something special for the player.
The players recorded his reaction to the kill streak in a video:
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This is what the community says: Players are already celebrating Shaxx’s video of the hand-made medal in the Destiny subreddit. Shaxx has long been popular in the community, and this was further enhanced with the Forsaken addon.
Some mounts in World of Warcraft are extremely rare. However, one group has hit the jackpot and may have set a record.
In World of Warcraft, there are numerous mounts that are only dropped by certain bosses. While there are a few exceptions that are guaranteed to drop, most mounts have a low drop chance of under 1%.
This is also true for the “Reins of the Deathcharger”, which can be dropped by Baron Aurius Rivendare, the final boss of the Stratholme dungeon. The reins have a drop chance of 0.8%, making them a rarity. Numerous players farm this mount for weeks and months, but never have any luck. A dungeon group, on the other hand, leaves everyone green with envy.
What happened? A random group couldn’t believe their eyes as they looted the final boss in Stratholme. Not just one player received the coveted undead mount, not two – but a total of three players went home with a mount. A screenshot of this was quickly posted on Reddit to share the good fortune with the world.
Community shows jealousy: The initial reactions are quite envious and sometimes really harsh. One can read “Eat shit and die”, followed by a direct apology. Others, however, congratulate and praise the luck of the players, while they themselves have already made over 450 visits to the dungeon and are still dreaming of that mount.
Have you already obtained the mount from Baron Rivendare? Or have you had no luck and eventually just given up? After all, such a “run” at max level should only take a few minutes.
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If you start playing Hearthstone again, you will get some rewards. Rastakhan’s Rumble has started!
The latest expansion of Hearthstone has been live since this evening (04.12.2018). In Rastakhan’s Rumble, you can find 135 brand new cards that we have presented to you here. Those who check back into Hearthstone now will experience several new features – including free card packs that are available for a limited time!
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What new features are there? In addition to the 135 new cards, there is also a new keyword, namely Overkill. Cards with this keyword trigger an additional effect when they kill an opponent. For instance, a weapon with Overkill can strike multiple times, while a minion with Overkill gains more attack power each time. Many new cards use this keyword, which is sure to lead to numerous combinations.
6 card packs and a Legendary: If you log into Hearthstone in a timely manner, you can secure some bonuses right away. Because with the login you’ll receive 6 free card packs from Rastakhan’s Rumble. Additionally, there is (randomly) a legendary card from a random class as well as its corresponding “Spirit” card. This allows players to start experimenting with new decks right away.
When does the Solo Mode come? The new single-player adventure will, as usual, follow a few days later. It will go live next week, on December 13th, and will offer some challenges for solo players who, upon successful completion, will likely be rewarded with a handful of card packs.
Have you checked out Rastakhan’s Rumble? What cards have you secured? Or are you waiting for the Solo Mode?
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Bethesda provides an outlook for 2019 in a statement about Fallout 76. There will be many events throughout the year.
Bethesda has given an outlook for the upcoming weeks and the year 2019 in a statement to the community. We learn what will change for Fallout 76 in the future.
We will tell you what 2019 holds for the Fallout community.
Weekly in-game events will be held in 2019
At the beginning of their statement, Bethesda mentions that the year 2018 is coming to an end and they would like to provide a small outlook for 2019.
Bethesda brings weekly events: At the beginning of 2019, Bethesda wants to hold small in-game events in Fallout 76 that will take place weekly.
What do the events change? The small events are meant to be different each time and offer changes to the normal gameplay.
The future of Fallout 76 will definitely be interesting with the in-game events. It remains to be seen when these events will be held in the new year.
New patches in December
The current patch mainly focuses on bug fixes.
What are the main changes of the new patch? What the new patch brings in terms of changes has already been explained. One of the biggest innovations is likely the expansion of the stash. This is increased from 400 items to 600 items.
Patch on December 11: On December 11, a patch is set to be released that will primarily improve your C.A.M.P. Your C.A.M.P.s should feel more like a home as a result. Additionally, the “Bulldozer” feature will be implemented. With this, you can get rid of stones, small trees, and bothersome small items.
Patch mid-December: Not much is known about another patch planned for December 18. It is supposed to primarily address the concerns of the community.
Are you looking forward to Fallout 76 next year? What will the events look like?
InFortnite: Battle Royale first snowflakes have been sighted today. Will the whole map be covered in snow soon? And what would that mean for the game?
What’s up with the snow? Observant players noticed something new on the spawn island in Fortnite today. Snowflakes were falling from the sky, but it was just very light snowfall and no snow has settled so far.
Nevertheless, a lot could change in the game soon.
Snowballs, Snowboarding, and White Christmas?
This could all change in the game soon: According to a leak from a few weeks ago, there are already assets for snow in the game, including sound files for footsteps in the snow.
Therefore, snowfall in Fortnite is likely to increase soon, and by the start of Season 7 on December 6, 2018, the map might be completely or partially covered in snow.
Many players on Reddit even wish for the entire map to shine in winter white. In addition, there are the following speculations:
Snowballs: Some players hope for snowball fights. At least a snowball action emote is likely to follow the throwable tomatoes in Season 6.
Footprints: When everything is covered in snow, one might be able to see footprints in the snow and track enemies. In the competitor game Darwin Project, this is an essential game element.
Winter Sports: In the teaser image for Season 7, a small figure can be seen snowboarding across the ice. It is likely that there will be opportunities to ski or snowboard in certain areas.
What’s up with the iceberg? The snowfall may be the first sign of the approaching iceberg that is heading towards the Fortnite map. Inside it, there is a frozen castle, where the lights recently turned on.
The iceberg might drift to the map and expand it with new terrain, which will likely also be snowy and full of ice.
Learn more about the possible contents of Season 7 in Fortnite here:
In a few days, it will get extra cold in Overwatch with the Winter Wonderland 2018. The winter event starts soon, so put on your gloves.
Many players may still remember Winter Wonderland from previous years. This year, Blizzard is bringing back the winter event. It all starts on December 11.
Winter Wonderland 2018 in Overwatch – What’s inside?
On social media, the Overwatch team announced Winter Wonderland 2018. A short teaser trailer shows that the Blizzard World map transforms into an inviting Christmas setting. And it features a night theme instead of bright sunshine.
How long does the event last? The event starts on December 11 and will be active until January 2. So you have nearly 3 weeks to take advantage of the event bonuses.
What content does the winter event bring? Blizzard has held back details on the event. The community assumes that, as usual, there will be skins, other cosmetic items, and probably a Christmas map. However, nothing has been confirmed yet.
Is there a new brawl? Another question players are pondering. In a developer update from September 2018, Jeff Kaplan, the Overwatch Director, explains that while Blizzard would continue to create cosmetic items for seasonal events, the seasonal game modes would remain as they are. Instead of creating new ones, the focus would be more on balancing and quality-of-life improvements.
It seems that the popular mode Mei’s Yetijagd will return to Overwatch for these holidays.
Christmas Torbjörn from December 2016
We expect more info on this event as we approach the start date of December 11.
What do the fans say? On Reddit, excitement over the teaser is high. Player gallantgrift writes: “Looks like they are going for a Christmas theme instead of just winter. Yay!”
Other players are already expressing skin wishes: “I want a snowball Hammond. That’s all,” writes Nightzio. Do you also have a few skins you would be excited about for the event?
In the Fortnite: Battle Royale the 2nd teaser for Season 7 has been released. It showcases two cool new game contents that should shake up the gameplay quite a bit.
What can be seen in the 2nd teaser? After Teaser 1 showed a dark figure, Teaser 2 addresses a small detail from the first teaser. There was a small snowboarder visible. It seems to be one of the new skins, because in the 2nd teaser you see the snowboarder up close.
It is a figure with an animal head on a snowboard. The head has large ears, possibly from a fox, wolf, or cat-like creature. Foxes would certainly fit with the already known character Drift from Season 5.
Zip-Lines and Snowboards
What does the snowboard mean? The snowboard figure is certainly one of the upcoming skins from the Battle Pass of Season 7. The snowboard is a clear hint at a new mode of transportation that you will likely get in Season 7. This should allow you to move quickly across the likely snowy areas of the map.
Zip-lines are also coming: Another detail from the image is a small figure in the background swinging along a zip-line. This is likely to mean that there will be such zip-lines at certain locations in the game. With the zip-lines, quick travels to the other side of the line could be possible.
Players are excited about Season 7
This is how fans are reacting: Players are currently hotly discussing what the zip-lines and snowboards might mean. Many players are particularly looking forward to the winter sports equipment and the speed boost that the game should gain from this.
Some players are also astonished at how audacious Epic would be to “steal” from the battle royale competition Ring of Elysium, since they already had snowboards in play before.
Does the new skin resemble Black Panther or Ninja? One player interprets the first skin as a kind of Black Panther look-alike. Another player claims to have recognized the popular streamer Ninja, who should finally get his skin.
The hint for the 3rd teaser: Another interesting detail is that the teasers seem to zoom one level deeper into the background of the previous image. In Teaser 1, the snowboard figure was in the background; in Teaser 2, it would be the zip-line guy.
Teaser 3 should thus show the zip-liner and in the background another new mystery. However, we will probably learn more only tomorrow evening when the 3rd teaser comes.
In Destiny 2 today, December 4th, is the Weekly Reset. The first premium DLC “Black Armory” is live. Guardians can look forward to new activities and challenges. What are the Nightfall strikes and where is the Flashpoint?
The Black Armory opens its gates: The first of the three premium DLCs, the Black Armory, is now live. After a maintenance-related delay due to Update 2.1.1.1, all owners of the Annual Pass can now dive into the new content.
All important information about the Black Armory can be found here:
By the way: If you don’t have the opportunity to play right on time or have opted out of the Forsaken Season Pass, you can watch the first hours of the new DLC in our stream.
On Friday, December 7th, the new raid “Scourge of the Past” will start at 6 PM (Annual Pass required)
Nightfall strikes from 04.12. on PS4, Xbox One, and PC
In the second week of Season 5, you can choose between the following three Nightfall strikes:
Strange Terrain
Exodus Crash
The Hollowed Hideout
For the Nightfall strikes, you should bring a power level of 540, as recommended by the game. You can adjust modifiers on the challenge card according to your needs. Important: Your gear will be locked for the duration of the Nightfall.
The Flashpoint can be found this week on Mars. There you will also find a heroic adventure that rewards you with Powerful gear.
With Ikora Rey you need to complete 20 bounties for a Powerful reward.
With Hawthorne you need to earn a total of 5,000 clan XP. For this, you will receive Powerful gear. Clans can obtain the weekly raid challenge “Endless Battle“. If you complete the challenge, a Powerful reward awaits.
The Vagabond offers the weekly bounty “In the Mill”. Here, too, you can snag a Powerful reward.
Petra Venj can be found at the pavilion in the area “The Shore”. There is a mission for which you can snag Powerful gear. Additionally, mastering the Ascendant challenge and completing 8 daily bounties both grant a Powerful reward. Furthermore, the 2nd Ascendant challenge is active.
With Spider you will receive the bounty “Grave Tide Summoner“, which also offers Powerful gear upon successful completion. Furthermore, all owners of the Annual Pass should now visit the Fallen. There you will receive the first quest step for the Black Armory.
The Loadout for the Prestige Raid sections consists of a kinetic hand cannon, a sniper rifle in the energy slot, and any power weapon. The modifier is Prism.
The Raid Challenge can be found this week in the Royal Baths.
In the Eververse you can find among other things:
the class item for the new class sets
the exotic ship ADA-1’s Lonely Wolf
a weapon ornament for the scout rifle MIDA Multi-Tool
In a Twitch stream, the developers showcase the new map, vehicle modifications, and much more. We let you know what you can look forward to.
Server stability prevented the new update
During the stream, Community Managers Dan Mitre and Jeff Braddock, along with map designer Joe Shackelford and Dev Manager Ben Turner, discussed the postponement of the update and the new features it brings.
Why was the update stopped? It was initially supposed to be released today, December 4th. However, it was halted at the last moment.
The developers stated that server stability was poor and they could not rule out a server crash.
In order for players to fully enjoy the new chapter, the developers withdrew the update and now plan to work on ensuring stability along with the update.
When is the Overture update coming? The developers are working hard to get the update into the game soon. They have already prepared an improved version of the new update and want to test it now.
Developers showcased the new map and improvements
In the nearly two-hour livestream on Twitch, the developers showed viewers what is coming.
New map will be huge: The new map “Tank Storm” is a must for tank fans.
It is the largest map in Battlefield 5 so far and is designed for a massive tank battle. Up to seven tanks per team can fight against each other on the map. Infantry can take out tanks using anti-tank traps.
An insight into the new story: The developers also showed a small preview of the new story “The Last Tiger”. In this, you play as a German soldier trying to defeat American troops with your tank.
Today, on December 4, 2018, the update 1.30 / 2.1.1.1 for Destiny 2 has been released. The servers on PC, Xbox One, and PS4 are back online. This patch paves the way for the first premium DLC “The Black Armory”. Here you will find everything important about maintenance, server downtime, and the patch notes.
Tonight, the first of three premium DLCs for Destiny 2 – the Black Armory – will be released. Then, owners of the Annual Pass will gain access to the Black Armory facility and can start hunting for fresh loot.
But before that happens, a new update for Destiny 2 needs to be downloaded and installed. The update has version number 1.30 on the PS4 and is just under 1 GB in size.
These are the changes on 04.12. in Destiny 2
The update 2.1.1.1 will bring some improvements as well as bug fixes for Destiny 2. The following additional patch contents are currently known:
With the update, the first premium DLC “The Black Armory” will be launched
Some of the new weapons that are already available had double perks. However, this was not intended and will now be corrected
The strike “The Twisted Tower” will be reactivated
The complete listing of all changes accompanying update 2.1.1.1 can be found below in the corresponding patch notes as soon as they are released.
What’s in the “Black Armory” DLC for Destiny 2
The Black Armory is one of a total of three premium DLCs that are available exclusively as a bundle as part of the paid Annual Pass. This content cannot be purchased individually.
The Black Armory does not bring a new campaign, but essentially focuses on additional endgame content.
All owners of the Annual Pass will receive the following starting from December 4:
Access to the Black Chest and the corresponding equipment
New cooperative activity for 3 players with matchmaking – “Forging the Chain.” This activity will reward Guardians with items that scale up to the new maximum power level after a certain point. The individual forges will launch staggered
5 new exotic weapons, including a popular returning weapon from Destiny 1: the hand cannon “The Last Word”. The quest “The Temptation” for the Last Word will only be available on January 29, 2019
New Triumphs and collections as well as a new title
Additional bonus rewards
Destiny 2: Maintenance, Downtimes, Server Downtimes on 04.12.
Today’s Destiny 2 update is accompanied by server downtime and maintenance. You will not be able to play for a while. In addition, the new update must be downloaded and installed before you can dive back into the fight.
This is the schedule for maintenance on December 4
5:30 PM:
Maintenance for Destiny 2 begins
Features of the Destiny companion app will not be available on the official Bungie site, mobile devices, or third-party services
5:45 PM:
All Guardians will be removed from their respective activities. Destiny 2 will not be playable until maintenance is completed
6:00 PM:
Planned end of maintenance
Update 2.1.1.1 will be rolled out on all platforms and in all regions
The Destiny 2 servers will be brought back online. Update 2.1.1.1 can be downloaded and installed
6:15 PM:
The features of the companion app will be available without restrictions
Important: All players must download and install the update 2.1.1.1 to play Destiny 2 after maintenance – regardless of whether they own the Annual Pass and the “Black Armory” DLC or not.
The patch notes for the Destiny 2 update 1.30 / 2.1.1.1
The official patch notes for the latest Destiny 2 update are now available. Below we have linked the German change log for you:
In Ashes of Creation, the theme of world-building plays a very important role. Through this system, cities can be built and houses constructed. However, before getting to your own house, one must first collectively develop a location.
The entire world of Ashes of Creation is divided into delineated zones. Each zone has a so-called Node, a central location where cities can be constructed later. Depending on the environment, these Nodes will have different focuses, which we will discuss at the end of the article.
How do I get my own house?
Every activity in a zone, whether questing, gathering, or raiding, influences the development of the Node. Only after a certain period can it be developed into cities.
When does the Node become a city? There are a total of five levels that such a Node can achieve:
With the achievement of the third level, building can start in a Node. However, initially, there are only a few building spots. The further a city develops, the more space there will be in it. It should take many weeks to develop into a large metropolis.
This is what a Node looks like as a Metropolis
The first own house: The first houses are reserved for only a few players. They can be bought after the development into a village, just like in real life. Players will also be able to sell houses to other players if they wish to move to another Node.
The first houses only have one room and are not particularly luxurious. However, they are located in the open world and are not instanced.
Concept of a larger house in Ashes of Creation
The city continues to develop: The larger the city becomes, the larger the houses will be as well. Already constructed buildings will automatically grow with it. This is intended to reward players who invest early in a small Node.
With the expansion, additional building space will also be made available. Here, players can settle again, though again in the small 1-room houses.
Visually, a city adapts to the faction that controls it. If it belongs to humans, they have a different style than if the city belongs to elves.
Town – A Node of Level 4
What can I do with my house?
Every player can own one house per server and can decorate and furnish it as they wish. There will be furniture available that can be freely placed. An important aspect will also be the social life that one can shift to their own house.
Additionally, one will be able to use their house for their own professions and showcase their achievements. The further the city progresses, the more opportunities there will be with the house.
Can I lose my house? Since Nodes can also be attacked, you can lose your own house again. In an attack, the smaller houses will be destroyed first, and subsequently, the larger ones.
However, your progress is not completely lost. Should your house be destroyed, there is a template system that automatically saves the furnishing and layout of it. You can then set everything up again in a new house.
The Apartment System
Anyone who, like in real life, does not have enough money for their own house can rely on so-called apartments. These are very similar to the basic system of the houses.
What is different about apartments? Apartments do not exist in the open world, but are completely instanced. There is a location from which all players’ apartments can be entered.
They permanently consist of only one room, although the size of the room increases with the expansion of the city. Since you are not dependent on the limited space, which drives up the price, another system is used.
The more apartments a city owns, the more expensive it becomes to buy a new one. Additionally, the apartments will be destroyed before the small houses during an attack. However, the storage system still applies here.
The city hall of a larger Node
I will be a tavern owner!
If someone does not want to dream of a house, they can go even further in Ashes of Creation and operate a tavern or a forge. From the so-called “Freeholds”, only one building per account can be constructed.
How do Freeholds work? Freeholds can only be built if one has the appropriate blueprint and the necessary materials. They are intended to be expensive and can be placed by players in Nodes at special locations.
Owners of the buildings can name them, just like with ships. As the cities expand, Freeholds should also contribute to progress. Taverns will unlock new quests for players or provide logging camps for resources.
What Freeholds are there? The following buildings have already been announced:
Forges
Farms
Logging Camps
Inns
Windmills
Shrines
Stables
Taverns
A farm from the Pre-Alpha
Who leads a city?
For a city to function properly, it needs a leader. Each Node has a different focus. There are:
Divine Nodes
Economic Nodes
Military Nodes
Scientific Nodes
Depending on the Node, the leader is determined differently. In divine and scientific Nodes, leaders are elected democratically. In an economic Node, you purchase the leadership. Those wishing to rule in a military Node fight for it in a gladiator arena.
The political system will play an important role, as we have already mentioned to you in this article.
How can I play Ashes of Creation?
There will soon be a PvP spin-off of the game that you can play for free. Ashes of Creation: Apocalypse is primarily a test environment for balancing and server stability.
The main game is still in an alpha phase, which you can currently access only if you purchase a package in the shop for $250.00.
More about the current state of Ashes of Creation:
