The Division recently received a major update, Patch 1.8.2. With this patch, the first four Shield Achievements were introduced. Now, clever dataminers have released a complete list along with tasks. These 12 tasks will then have rewards for The Division 2.
On June 14, Patch 1.8.2 went live with some new features. In addition to new legendary missions and some balance changes, the Shields are finally included. It was already known that there are a total of twelve of them, four with the patch, and the remaining ones are expected to be released on a monthly basis.
What are the Shields? These new achievements are designed to provide various smaller rewards for agents, both in The Division 1 and in Part 2.
DeadEye: Complete all high-value targets in a week
Avenger: Kill 10 named bosses in the Light Zone, Dark Zone, and the West Side Piers
Dataminers find details about the other 8 Shields
Shortly after, diligent dataminers (via reddit) stepped in and provided a complete list of the upcoming Shields along with their associated tasks. It is important to note that this is only the current state of the files. There is no guarantee that these will be final in The Division, but it is considered very likely.
Here are the tasks for the upcoming Shields that have been uncovered:
Sacred (July): Complete ten phases, reach level ten, and kill ten Hunters in the Underground
Phoenix (August): Extract five items, survive five hours, and kill five Hunters in Survival
Talon (September): Reach a commendation value of over 3000
Rebel (October): Reach wave 15 in Resistance
Fang (November): Complete all missions at legendary difficulty
Prime (December): Collect three full Classified sets
Marshal (January): Obtain all exotic weapons and gear
Chieftain (February): Achieve the highest possible optimized Gear Score (290)
In addition to the patches, you can expect special containers and audio logs for The Division 1. If you are diligent, rewards in The Division 2 will be waiting for you at the end.
You can find the exact information about the rewards with us.
Shields are partially retroactive. If you have already discovered the Operations Base, the Shepard Shield should already be in your possession. This will also be the case for upcoming Shields.
If you already have a commendation value over 3000, you will not have any effort in September. Tasks like “Kill ten Hunters in the Underground” will not be retroactive, as the counter for these needs to be activated first.
What do you think about the Shields? Would you have liked more content?
Blizzard has revealed a new detail about transmogging in WoW: Battle for Azeroth. If you are fond of your artifact weapon, you can rejoice: Artifact weapon skins in WoW can now be transferred to anything.
In the Q&A from World of Warcraft, new details about transmogging were revealed. Game Director Ion Hazzikostas mentioned an interesting fact that may please all players who care about the appearance of their weapon. In Battle for Azeroth, you will be able to transfer the appearance of the artifact weapon to any other weapon type.
Regardless of weapon type: Artifact weapons were special in many ways. Sometimes they even allowed a class to equip a weapon type that they normally cannot use. For example, druids are usually unable to wield two daggers at the same time – but with the artifact weapon, they could. Many players have feared that their unlocked templates for artifact weapons would not be usable. However, the new exception now allows exactly that: Transferring the artifact weapon skin to all usable weapon types.
An example: You are a Shadow Priest and still attached to your dagger Xal’atath, but in Battle for Azeroth you are using a two-handed staff? Then you can still transmog Xal’atath and the corresponding off-hand onto the staff and proudly stroll around Kul Tiras and Zandalar with your dagger.
No transmogging of foreign specializations. However, Blizzard still insists on one thing. You will not be able to use the transmogging of another specialization. For example, if you are a Fire Mage, you cannot transmog your weapon to Aluneth (Arcane). This would cause too many problems with the representation of certain spell animations and distort the lore of the weapons.
What do you think of the relaxed rules? Do you like that you can keep artifact weapons regardless of the equipped weapon?
The world of Anthem will constantly be in flux and is intended to function fundamentally like a Netflix TV series. BioWare’s CEO Casey Hudson hopes that players will keep coming back because they are captivated by the exciting storyline.
BioWare aims to follow a TV series approach: In an interview with Variety, BioWare’s CEO Casey Hudson stated that the developers compare Anthem to a TV series. Players are meant to return repeatedly due to story events, discussing the latest happenings in Anthem with excitement.
TV series work by creating suspense and curiosity: Series are often designed to build tension to encourage viewers to want to be present for the next episode. Small events are sprinkled in here and there, hinting at a significant climax. These can be open questions, such as “Did John survive the explosion at the power plant?” Fans start discussing the wildest theories, sharing this suspense together. Series like “Game of Thrones” are a prime example of this.
Away from large DLCs: Inserted events are the future for BioWare
BioWare wants to change the way their games receive new content: In the past, BioWare would develop a game and design it to receive a major expansion. Such a DLC, however, is essentially its own mini-game in production. The developers want to move away from that.
For Anthem, a wide range of events has been prepared that can be sprinkled into the game. There should be hints here and there, and a few weeks later, the “big thing” will come that the game has been hinting at all along. In this way, they also aim to tell a long, interactive story.
Event content should maintain excitement for players: Hudson expects that a portion of players will play Anthem for a long time without interruption. However, this is only a small share. Most players will reach out to other games after a while. Hudson hopes that these players will continuously return for this new event content, just like someone might tune in after months to their favorite series to see how it continues.
This approach requires thorough planning: The most challenging aspect of this approach is that developers must think far ahead. Returning and new players need to remain on a level with those who are constantly engaged in Anthem. This includes level scaling and a narrative approach that avoids spoilers when players in various stages of the story play together. It’s also important not to fragment the community through paid content.
More than Weeklys or Dailys: Anthem should be in continuous evolution
The world will change and players can discover it anew: “The world changes when you return. If you’ve already been to that one town and soaked up the content there, we can say that this weekend a catastrophic snowstorm is taking place in the town. The lake you usually dove through is suddenly frozen, and you can walk on it and discover a new cave,” Hudson said.
This should be linked to a continuous story: Anthem should offer more than daily or weekly events that eventually repeat. The story will evolve in the long term. This should also lead to players wanting to return repeatedly to see what has changed and what happens next. There will be gameplay and missions, but the context will keep evolving.
Anthem should be an experience that players share with each other
Anthem should remain a topic for discussion among players: Hudson hopes with this approach that Anthem always holds a certain relevance for players. His ideal situation would be that players talk about their experiences with exploits in combat or changes in the world. He wishes for characters to be discussed loudly, who suddenly disappear or appear in the game.
Players need an easy return for this to work: For this approach to succeed, BioWare must hold players’ hands well. With constant changes, it can be challenging to stay up to date. Therefore, they are considering providing summaries like those series offer their audiences, in the style of “What happened last week in Anthem.” They hope players are excited enough to share all events with each other. A dynamic could develop where players simply provide each other with updates.
Event-focused storytelling will become a stronger trend
Other games have already pursued this event approach. BioWare is not the only developer building on this type of event.
In both examples, the storytelling approach worked. The community is brought together and experiences significant events in their game together. Anthem seems to want to build exactly on this and fully bank on this strategy. It initially sounds like an ambitious project that could work. Whether the plan will work out for Anthem remains to be seen.
The Season Pass of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is facing harsh criticism from fans. This is because Activision forces players into an “all or nothing” decision. All post-launch content is currently tied to the Black Ops Pass. The “outdated” paid DLC model is also strongly condemned.
All or nothing? Recently, new details about the Season Pass of Black Ops 4 have been released: the Black Ops Pass. With this model, the publisher Activision pursues an “all or nothing” strategy. All content meant to be added to the game post-launch is currently exclusively tied to the Black Ops Pass.
This move triggered a wave of outrage among many members of the Call of Duty community after it was announced.
Season Pass and Content Policy of Black Ops 4 Under Criticism
New direction with the Season Pass: Traditionally, installments of the Call of Duty series receive several DLCs each year. These consist of new map packs for multiplayer and the zombie mode. A Season Pass is also always offered, allowing players to purchase the DLCs at a discount as a bundle.
However, since there was a long period this year without any information about the Season Pass of Black Ops 4, fans began to speculate whether Black Ops 4 was distancing itself from the paid DLC policy. As it has recently become clear, that was not the case. The FAQ section of the Activision product site outlines the contents of the Black Ops Pass as follows:
“Classified,” a bonus zombie experience that will be available at launch
New fresh zombie experiences: IX, Voyage of Despair, and Blood of the Dead
12 multiplayer maps
4 exclusive blackout characters
Additionally, more fresh post-release content is set to find its way into the game.
Furthermore, Activision made it clear: the contents of the Season Pass of Black Ops 4 will only be available as a bundle within the Season Pass. This content cannot be purchased individually.
Does Call of Duty Have an “Outdated DLC Model?”
Season Pass and outdated content strategy not well received: This led to a wave of outrage. The community reacted with harsh words and condemned this Season Pass model. But alongside the “all or nothing” approach, the
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Fortnite was present at E3 2018. They were giving away goodie bags, which also contained a special E3 spray paint. The spray logo is now the latest hot item on the internet and is being sold for a lot of money on eBay!
At E3 2018, there were special goodie bags at the Fortnite booth. Inside was a pin with a Battle Bus, a voucher for 2,500 V-Bucks, and a code for a unique E3 spray paint.
Especially the spray logo is a must-have for many players and is therefore being sold for a lot of money on the internet.
300 Dollars for an E3 spray logo?
What’s so great about the spray logo? The spray paint from E3 is particularly funny and features one of the typical loot llamas from the game. The llama also says “EEE!”, so three times an “E” like in “E3”. It looks wonderfully silly and according to the current information, the logo will only be available during E3, possibly only at E3 2018.
How do I get such a logo? The E3 spray logo is currently only available in the E3 goodie bags. But many players want it, and therefore the trade of the goodie code is booming on the internet.
What does it cost? The prices are pretty absurd. Offers over 300 dollars are quite common. The included code for 2,500 V-Bucks (about 25 euros) is probably irrelevant. Fans clearly want the spray paint and are willing to spend a fortune on it.
What if Epic starts selling the spray paints?
But keep in mind that Epic might eventually offer the spray paints in the regular shop. Then they would probably cost far less than 300 dollars, and anyone who bought them for that much money would be rightfully annoyed.
On the other hand, this case also shows that Epic may also offer exclusive goodies for major events in the future. It’s quite possible that special Fortnite logos or items will appear at GamesCom 2018 as well.
In the video, you can see the spray logo.
https://youtu.be/rmEk-cLABdk?t=45s
Would you actually spend so much money for a spray logo if you knew it would never appear again?
Want to go on a round of dino hunting while you are on the go? Then ARK: Survival Evolved as a mobile game is just right for you. We will tell you how to start the download on iOS and Android.
ARK on Mobile
Hunt dinos on mobile. The mobile version of ARK: Survival Evolved offers the same game that you also play on PC or consoles. You explore a vast world, hunt and tame dinosaurs, team up with other players to build a base, and engage in intense PvP battles.
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What differences are there? There are a few differences from the previous version:
A new interface that you can control with the touchscreen
ARK as a mobile game can be downloaded and played for free
An optional subscription disables ads and gives you some gifts
There is an in-game shop where you can buy buffs using in-game currency Ancient Amber and also the option to revive dinos.
ARK Mobile – free download
How to get started. Depending on whether you have an Apple device or one with an Android operating system, visit the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store and download ARK: Survival Evolved as a free-to-play game for free. Keep in mind that the following devices are officially supported:
Apple: iPhone 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPad Mini 4, iPad 5th Gen, iPad 6th Gen, iPad Air 2, and all iPad Pros
Android: Devices with at least 3 GB of RAM and current Vulkan support
Meanwhile, the game is also available in the German Google Play Store.
With ARK: Survival Evolved as a mobile game, you can now play the survival online game anywhere and anytime.
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We at Mein MMO are giving away new mounts for Neverwinter. This time it is about magnificent spider mounts that you can ride. We have them for Neverwinter on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Horses are totally uninteresting in the MMORPG Neverwinter, as you can ride so many other creatures. These include lions, gorgons, ostriches, and recently even spiders! For players on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, we have 20 of these critters for you.
20 tropical and 20 blue-spotted riding spiders to win
The riding spiders are not for arachnophobes, but they look cool and make a good impression. Depending on whether you play on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One, you will receive a different spider mount here.
PlayStation 4: Suratuk’s blue-spotted spider
Xbox One: Suratuk’s tropical spider
The spiders differ only in their color. The stats of the mounts are identical. They have a 50 percent movement speed bonus and have 2 insignia slots. Ideal for exploring the wild jungles and the Lost City of Omu.
To immediately receive a key for a spider mount, you need to perform 3 actions from the following list (e.g. visit Facebook page, follow on Twitter, and visit theme page). Afterwards, your key will be unlocked in this field.
Please ensure that you get the correct mount for your console.
After starting Neverwinter, you will have the option to link your gamertag with your Arc account. If you choose this option, the Xbox One’s internet browser will open, where you can complete the linking process. If you skip this step, you will have another opportunity later.
Select the “Arc” option once you are in Neverwinter
Install Arc. (You can also find Arc in the Xbox One Store.)
Launch Arc and press the X button.
Enter your code in the field and select “Redeem”.
Return to Neverwinter and visit the rewards agent in the Protector’s Enclave to receive your item!
PlayStation®4 (only SIEE):
Create a Sony Network Entertainment Account in the PSN (or use your existing Sony Entertainment Network account).
Select the PlayStation®Store icon on the main page of the PS4™ system and download Neverwinter (or download it here on your PS4).
In the PlayStation®Store, select ‘Redeem Codes’ at the bottom of the menu.
Enter the code.
If the code is entered correctly, select ‘Continue’ in the dialog window.
Select ‘Continue’ to complete the code redemption.
Start Neverwinter and visit the rewards agent in the Protector’s Enclave to receive your items!
Please note that these items will be bound upon pickup and can only be claimed once per account. The codes are valid only until December 31, 2017.
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With Battle for Azeroth, there are significant changes to the “Mythic+” dungeons in WoW. Players will no longer be able to change their gear – we will reveal why this is so.
With Battle for Azeroth, Blizzard aims to change many of the game mechanics of World of Warcraft. The “Mythic+” dungeons are also being adjusted. One change is likely to be particularly dramatic and will especially displease professional players. In the future, it will no longer be possible to change gear during a dungeon.
Why is Blizzard doing this? The Game Director Ion Hazzikostas revealed during the livestream that this change is intentional and well thought out. Players should prepare at the beginning of the dungeon for what to expect. This way, they have to make a decision instead of selecting the optimal set after every fight – because if there is always a perfect answer, then there is nothing to decide.
Multiple sets – standard for professionals. Especially professionals often had multiple sets for the same specialization, which they adjusted after each fight. Were there particularly many enemies in the next pull? Then the AoE set was equipped. Is there a boss fight with an enemy starting at 30% HP? Then they take the execute set. Those who wanted to perform optimally needed two, three, or even four sets. Blizzard now wants to avoid this.
Difficulty will be adjusted. Those now concerned that dungeons at a high “Mythic+” level will become impossible, can be reassured by Blizzard. The dungeons will be adjusted to this changed rule, so there should ultimately be no difference.
Currently, however, there is a way in the beta to bypass this hurdle – those who leave the instance can adjust their gear outside the dungeon and then return. However, this is likely to cost more time than it saves in most cases.
What do you think of this change? A good thing? Or should Blizzard leave it alone?
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After the big press conferences of the E3 2018, we want to know what you liked the most.
The first days of E3 2018 went well, and everyone is now looking forward to the new releases that were announced. The E3 was a great entertainment show, not just for hardcore gamers.
Some presentations were very well received, while others faced ridicule in the community.
The E3 Highlights from the Mein-MMO Editorial Team
For us at Mein-MMO, the fair was exciting. There were important presentations like The Division 2 and announcement teasers like The Elder Scrolls VI, which we were happy about. Our highlights are diverse.
Cortyn was most excited about the presentation of The Last of Us 2. The trailer with gameplay was shown at Sony’s press conference.
Jürgen’s heart soared when he saw the trailer for The Elder Scrolls 6 – Even if it was just a mini-teaser. He is also looking forward to the ESO add-ons and the new mobile game The Elder Scrolls Blades .
Sven, our shooter expert, already proved his passion for “shooters” during the livestream. During the E3, he enjoyed the presentations of The Division 2, Anthem, and the Destiny 2 add-on “Forsaken” the most.
Micha is on the hype train heading to Night City. The presentation of Cyberpunk 2077 was totally to her taste. Why the Cyberpunk trailer ignited her hype, she explains here.
I, Patrick, had several highlights. Battlefield 5 in first place, closely followed by Cyberpunk 2077. I’m also excited about Ori and the Will of Wisps!
Right now, there is a lot of buzz in the gamer community because those who have registered Fortnite on PlayStation cannot play it on Switch anymore. Therefore, fans are now finally demanding crossplay and cross-progression from Sony. However, according to our guest author DevilRon, Sony is doing everything right!
To put itright from the start: No, I am not a “Sony fanboy”! I grew up with the good old Super Nintendo. Then came the GBA, N64, PS2, Xbox, laptop, NDS, PSP, Xbox 360, 3DS, PS4, PS Vita, PC, and finally the Xbox One in pretty much that exact order.
Crossplay as a Constant Topic
For about two years now, a certain discussion has caught my eye in numerous forums again and again. It’s about the topic of “crossplay.” Crossplay between various systems, between mobile phones and PC, between PC and Xbox One, between PC and PS4, and even between PS4 and Xbox One.
Everything should be interconnected as best as possible. The topic is all the rage and has reached a new peak with the announcement of Fortnite on the Switch. Why? Because now everyone can happily play Fortnite together, only Sony refuses to play along, preventing players from landing on a server with players from other consoles.
A shitstorm is brewing: Twitter and other social media are exploding because of this: Numerous players are complaining, denouncing Sony, and throwing insults.
Rightly so? No, I don’t think so. I am, in fact, quite clear in my opinion that Sony is currently doing everything right. Why? I would like to explain this to you with some arguments.
“This is for the players” – Maybe, but it’s about much more…
…namely clearly about money and this is repeatedly forgotten by passionate gamers. Sony or the Sony Corporation is primarily a company that was founded in Japan in 1946 and specializes in entertainment electronics.
A company always pursues economic goals, wants to secure a place on a national or even international level, make a profit, and grow. Sony is achieving this quite well, especially with the PlayStation. This includes nearly every console that bears that name.
There have never been any real flops with PlayStation, even though now and then there were candidates like the PS Vita that did not manage to establish itself particularly successfully in Europe and North America.
Great Numbers for PlayStation
The current console generation around the PS4 is selling tremendously. At the end of 2017, Sony released some numbers indicating that they:
sold 5.9 million console units and over 55.9 million PS4 games during the Christmas season of 2017.
since the launch of the PS4, over 73.6 million PS4 models have found a new home.
Microsoft Clearly at a Disadvantage
The competitor named Microsoft wants to keep the sales figures of Xbox One exact, but mentioned in May 2018 that they observed an increase in sales of about 15%.
However, we get slightly more accurate numbers from EA. The financial manager of EA named Jake Jorgensen commented in the trade magazine “Variety” on the console war we know and mentioned that Microsoft has not even come close to Sony’s sales figures.
It’s assumed that Microsoft has sold around 30 million units in total, which wouldn’t even be half of the 73.6 million achieved by Sony with the PS4.
Why Should Sony Share Its Success?
But what does this have to do with crossplay? Well, the thing is quite simple: Sony and Microsoft want to win over the same customers: namely us gamers. Whether you like it or not, Sony and Microsoft are clearly competitors from an economic point of view.If a company manages to come out on top, why would they want to share with the second-placed? Why would the king want to share his realm? Because that is exactly what could happen with crossplay!
Boundaries Would Blur
I know many friends, for example, who consciously chose the PS4 because they grew up with PlayStation from a young age. Exclusive titles are not even that important to these people, as they “just want to play FIFA or Fortnite anyway.” At the same time, many friends mention that there’s one thing that is clearly better with the Xbox One, namely the controller.
I can’t even count how many times I’ve heard how extraordinarily good this feels. Nevertheless, they don’t want to switch to Microsoft because over time they have built a whole base of social contacts on PlayStation 3 & 4.
Microsoft Would Benefit More from Crossplay than Sony
Let’s assume crossplay is established. What’s stopping these friends from switching to Microsoft? Nothing, because they could play together with old acquaintances from PlayStation times through crossplay and my friends would also still have the better controller in their hands.
Who would win in this situation? Clearly the second-placed, namely Microsoft or number 3 of the consoles, the Nintendo Switch. These two would benefit from the enormous player base that Sony has built over the years with the PS4.
A Risky Game with Little Gain
There would be a shift in power, with Sony also bearing the greatest risk. Of course, it could also happen that Sony could gain players in this process, but why would they want to bet on this rather dangerous hand of cards if they are currently winning?
The players’ response to Sony’s crossplay policy:
Boycott Sony!
Sony will regret this!
Sony will fail!
But let’s be honest, nothing of this is currently felt. Even the falling stock price by 2% cannot yet be attributed to the crossplay debate, as these numbers are too fresh.
At present, there is absolutely no indication that…
Players will actually boycott the PS4 for the foreseeable future.
The sales figures of the PS4 have dropped and customers are switching to consoles that handle crossplay more openly.
Crossplay is more a buying argument for a specific console than, for example, exclusive titles.
Outbursts of Anger are Not Constructive!
For Sony to engage in crossplay, facts must follow and this does not mean angry outbursts on Twitter, but clear changes that prove that crossplay is a very important issue for people. Only then will Sony act.
That Sony does not just want to annoy the players with this crossplay debate and that there are indeed economic goals behind it has already been shown by the past.
Microsoft Would Do the Same!
Final Fantasy 14 can be played without any problems together with people on PC. But why didn’t this game appear for Xbox 360? Naoki Yoshida, producer of the successful title Final Fantasy 14, hinted that the game was also planned for Microsoft’s console, but this idea had to be discarded because the then Xbox 360 did not support crossplay and Microsoft did not want to make changes to its corporate policy.
Back then, Microsoft also didn’t want to Share
Why didn’t Microsoft want to know anything about it back then and today, several years later, is it different? Well, you only have to take a look at the sales figures of 2013 and it becomes clear that there was always a balanced power relationship between the PS3 and the XBOX 360.
Both console manufacturers sold around 77 million units at that time, it was a neck-and-neck race without a real loser. Microsoft saw no reason to tinker with the successful formula as it was enough to win alone.
The Turning Point in the Console War
The Xbox One and PS4 were released in the same year, thus starting the race from the beginning. While Sony clearly focused on video games, Microsoft developed a bit… um “differently”. Who doesn’t remember the presentation of the Xbox One, where nearly only topics like “sports” and “TV” were presented and video games completely fell into the background?
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With this strategy, Microsoft failed and fell behind, while Sony was able to gain distance. Of course, Microsoft had to make changes to win back the favor of gamers, who still remember “Always-Online”, “Region-Lock” and further aspects of the planned Xbox One. This led to a breach of trust.
Microsoft Wants to Gain Favor with Gamers Again through Crossplay
So, there are not just one reason why Microsoft is relying on crossplay and it’s not just the clear lead of Sony, but also because they want to win back angry players. This strategy seems to work, because as we can see, it is no longer Microsoft being portrayed as unfriendly towards customers, but Sony, the electronics giant from Japan.
What results this will lead to sooner or later, we do not know. However, I believe that Sony’s current disinterest in crossplay is justifiable at least from an economic perspective. Of course, I can also understand the impulsive behavior of people who vent their frustration on Twitter, etc., but whether this alone will suffice for Sony to make changes, well, I don’t think so.
It also raises the question of whether Microsoft would have reacted differently regarding crossplay if their current console generation were doing significantly better, like in 2013 when the balance between PlayStation and Xbox was significantly more even and they didn’t want to support crossplay with FF14.
I would be very interested in your opinion on this.
This article was written by guest author DevilRon1989. The opinion does not necessarily reflect those of Mein MMO.
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Studios with a long tradition in single-player and story are suddenly developing multiplayer online games like Anthem or Fallout 76. It makes financial sense. But at BioWare and Bethesda, it sounds as if they accidentally ended up there, believes our author Schuhmann.
Single players can do well, but not for long: Who still talks about Fallout 4 today? The RPG was released in November 2015, had three or four good months, and faded with some DLCs. Although it was a hit at the time, the revenue dried up relatively quickly.
Multiplayer Games: Indispensable for large publishers
Multiplayer is here to stay: Grand Theft Auto V (2013), on the other hand, is still breaking revenue records years after its release. It has been continuously supplied with content by Rockstar and earned a ton of money through microtransactions. In 2017, Grand Theft Auto V, a game from 2013, was the game with the highest digital revenue on PS4 and Xbox One.
GTA still made the most money in 2017 – years after its release.
Games-as-a-Service are the new “Franchises”
Companies need multiplayer: Therefore, it is economically logical for publishers to focus on multiplayer games. They need steady revenue to finance their ever-growing machinery:
In the past, game companies needed hits – those without hits went under
Until a few years ago, studios needed franchises, popular game series, to survive: They had to turn their hits into “series.” Those without franchises were bought out
Today, publishers are hot for the steady revenue of a games-as-a-service. They need to turn their game series into “pseudo-MMOs” that are continuously developed and generate money through microtransactions
But the companies have a problem: Their audience actually does not want online games.
Bethesda and BioWare – strongholds of storytelling: Especially BioWare and Bethesda are closely associated with terms like “RPG,” “story,” or
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The moderators of the subreddit of Battlefield 5 have had enough of posts about historical accuracy – and now threaten with penalties.
What happened? EA and DICE have decided that women will play an important role in the upcoming WW2 shooter Battlefield 5. Some players, especially on Reddit, are unhappy with this decision and are complaining. They are also not happy with the prosthetic arm that was shown in one of the trailers.
This brings up many discussions: In the subreddit of Battlefield 5, everything is currently about historical accuracy. Why that is good, why that is bad and who even needs it.
But that is now over.
Moderators say: Enough with the bullshit
The moderators of the subreddit published the post “We’ve had enough, stop it. New rule: No more whining about historical accuracy. It’s a game, not a history book. Violations of the rule will have consequences.”
In summary, the moderators believe that the community is not capable of having a reasonable conversation about “historical accuracy.” Many have expressed criticism of the features and keep doing so in threads of the subreddit. In most cases, this escalates and ends with insults.
“Hate us as you will, but we have had enough of this bullshit.” In an update, the mods made it clear again, “We are not paid or controlled by EA and DICE and are not affiliated with them.”
Nevertheless, they give users another opportunity to talk about the topic of “Historical Accuracy.” In a mega-thread that was created specifically for this purpose. It has already accumulated 600 comments.
What led to this new rule?
In the past few days, more and more threads from users dissatisfied with the policies of EA and DICE have appeared on Reddit. In their opinion, women should not be in Battlefield 5.
There was this thread from a user who introduced himself as a historian. In his post, he complained that he was labeled as “uneducated.” The background is the statement of EA’s COO Patrick Söderlund, who said that it is the uneducated people who complain about women on the front lines.
The end of the story, which no one could foresee, is that the Reddit user was not a historian at all. He also did not attend the school he mentioned. And well, the Reddit thread has now been deleted. But you can read it on ResetEra.
The Forsaken expansion for Destiny 2 will give Guardians the opportunity to boost their characters to a level that enables them to immediately tackle the new content of the autumn expansion. We have the details on character boosting.
New and returning players will have the chance to elevate their newly created or existing characters to a higher level with the release of the Forsaken add-on in September 2018, allowing them to dive directly into the Forsaken content. A boost feature makes this possible.
Boost lets you start with Forsaken immediately if desired
Here’s how the boost feature works: The boost will function similarly to the Spark of Light – the boost item from Destiny 1. This allowed a new or under-leveled character to be elevated to a higher level, saving a significant portion of the lengthy leveling process.
However, there is a significant difference: While the Spark of Light was a consumable item in the players’ inventory, the Forsaken boost will be an additional option on the character selection screen of Destiny 2. This option will be available when launching the Forsaken expansion on September 4, 2018.
Another difference from the Spark of Light: With the boost option, players not only receive a character boost up to the level cap of the previous DLC but also the ability to skip the campaign and all other Year 1 content. According to Bungie, players will be positioned to immediately dive into all the new Forsaken content without having to clear the old content first.
For newcomers and returnees: New players can thus skip the entire Year 1 content if they wish and immediately plunge into the new content of Forsaken. Returnees get the chance to catch up to the previous power level cap with their main, secondary, or even tertiary character.
Are there any limitations? Everyone who purchases the Forsaken add-on will receive one free character boost. Additional boosts can be purchased if desired. However, details on pricing are not yet known.
For years, fans of the MMORPG Star Wars: The Old Republic (SWTOR) have hoped that Bioware will release the online game for consoles. A petition has now been started for this.
Players want SWTOR on PS4 and Xbox One
Star Wars on console. Many fans of SWTOR believe that the MMORPG would work very well on the PS4 and Xbox One. In the meantime, there are now also some MMOs on consoles that are running quite successfully.
Why is there no console version? Bioware developed SWTOR for PC. At that time, it was not considered to possibly port it for PlayStation or Xbox One. All systems were therefore optimized for PC, including the UI and controls. A completely new UI and a new control method would need to be developed for Star Wars: The Old Republic to be playable on consoles.
A petition aims to persuade Bioware. Since so many fans still wish for a console version of SWTOR – also because not every Star Wars fan owns a PC, a petition has now been started. With this, the developers are to be persuaded to finally release the MMORPG on PS4 and Xbox One. Whether this will be successful remains to be seen in the stars of a galaxy far, far away… Here is the petition.
Sequel to follow. A sequel to The Culling is already on the way. The developers shared this via a tweet. However, only the logo was shown. There are no further details about the game.
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Did the developers learn nothing? Closing a game because it had no chance in the market, only to announce a successor, seems a bit illogical. However, the developers must have had something in mind. They surely won’t release The Culling 2 with the same setup as the failed predecessor. They likely have developed new ideas, which they believe will make their game successful.
Currently, it is also not clear what kind of game The Culling 2 will be. Another battle royale shooter? Something else? We will find out when the developers present the game in more detail.
Cyberpunk 2077 is set in a world full of firearms, but melee combat is also not neglected.
The development studio CD Projekt Red knows a thing or two about melee combat, after all, Witcher Geralt wielded his swords in The Witcher 3. In Cyberpunk 2077, you will also use such weapons.
Melee combat plays a significant role
The katana as a melee weapon. Firearms play a major role in the world of Cyberpunk 2077, yet sometimes fights get personal or you may need to take out an opponent quietly and quickly. This is where the katana comes into play. The melee combat is supposed to feel very intense, especially because the game is played from a first-person perspective. The development team states that they have learned a lot from the fights in The Witcher 3, which they are now applying to Cyberpunk.
Katanas and more. The katana is a weapon that should be familiar to connoisseurs of the Pen & Paper source Cyberpunk 2020. There, the sword is often used and is popular. In addition to the katana, it is also possible to use the so-called “Mantis Blades”. These are blades that you get implanted into your arms and which you can deploy quickly in combat situations. They are also said to assist you in climbing.
Intense battles in Cyberpunk 2077. CD Projekt Red wants to ensure that the battles always feel very intense, regardless of whether you use firearms or a melee weapon. Each type of weapon will feel different.
Power weapons provide a hard-hitting feedback
Tech weapons have the ability to even penetrate walls
Smart weapons track the targets
You can expect very exciting and varied battles in the upcoming RPG Cyberpunk 2077. However, the team explicitly mentions that the game is not an ego-shooter, but rather an RPG. Your skill with the mouse will not get you far if you do not wisely improve your character’s skills.
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World of Warcraft is entering the hot phase. The major “Pre-Patch” for the next expansion “Battle for Azeroth” is currently being tested.
After the Game Director of World of Warcraft, Ion Hazzikostas, spoke about Battle for Azeroth during the Q&A last night (June 14, 2018), the new PTR was immediately launched. Interested players can now try out the Pre-Patch 8.0 on the test server.
What’s in the Update 8.0? The Pre-Patch lays the groundwork for Battle for Azeroth and actually installs the expansion already. However, the new areas will only be accessible with the official release on August 14. With the patch, there are mainly the following changes:
The artifact weapons lose their abilities (Traits)
The talents are being revised
The prestige system and the war mode are activated
Personal loot is the only loot option
The stat squish takes place
How do you access the PTR? To get onto the test server, you need to download a second WoW client that has been specifically created for the PTR. To do this, open the Battle.net client, select World of Warcraft, and then under the “Region/Account” section, choose the line “In development – PTR: World of Warcraft.” After downloading, you can start playing immediately on the PTR.
But be careful: The PTR is not a beta access for Battle for Azeroth. You can “only” test Patch 8.0 in the old world – so basically the changes to the classes, playing without active artifact weapon traits, and the new war mode.
With the Forsaken expansion and the accompanying update 2.0.0 comes one of the most anticipated features to Destiny 2 – the change to the weapon slots. Now, further details about the changes have emerged during E3 2018 and the TWaB.
One of the upcoming features for Fall 2018 that players are most looking forward to is the changes to the weapon slots. With the current setup of kinetic, energy, and power weapons, and the corresponding division of weapon types across these three slots, many Destiny fans have never really warmed up to this system. A change to this system has been requested for quite some time.
Bungie had previously announced months ago that they were working on a change to the existing system, but fans were kept in the dark about initial details until recently. After some press representatives were able to play Destiny 2: Forsaken at E3 2018, more details have come to light. New information was also shared in the “This Week at Bungie” blog on June 14. We summarize the changes known so far for you.
UPDATE June 15, 2018: Bungie revealed new official information about the weapon slots in the TWaB on June 14. We have now added these details to the article and changed some passages.
Weapon slots like in Destiny 1, 2, or with 3 similar weapons – You have the choice
There will still be 3 slots: As was already shown in the reveal stream for the Forsaken expansion, there will continue to be three weapon slots. Speculations and rumors about a potential fourth slot have thus been put to rest.
However, it seems there will be no primary/kinetic or special/energy slots anymore. The first two slots will now be referred to as quick slots. These slots will soon allow players to equip a unique mix of primary and special weapons.
This means that primary weapons such as hand cannons, auto rifles, scout rifles, and pulse rifles, or special weapons like shotguns, snipers, and fusion rifles can be carried.
The heavy/power slot will remain in its current form. Heavy weapons such as rocket launchers, swords, linear fusion rifles, or grenade launchers can still only be found there. So you will not encounter players with three swords or three rocket launchers in the future.
Ammo tied to weapon type: The required ammo for the weapons and thus their availability will not be determined by the respective slots themselves but by the weapon type in the two quick slots.
Shotguns (special weapons) will therefore need green ammo crates (special ammo) in both the primary and special slots – regardless of whether they deal elemental damage or are purely kinetic. Primary or power ammo (white, purple) will not be helpful there. If you run around with three shotguns, it requires a combination of special and heavy ammo.
The ammo distribution is set up similarly to Destiny 1: Primary ammo (white) drops the most frequently, followed by special (green) and heavy ammo (purple).
Important: Currently, there is some confusion regarding the naming of weapon slots and ammo types in the upcoming Forsaken expansion. Some fans and gaming sites with hands-on experiences at E3 say that the slot and ammo names have remained the same (kinetic, energy, power). Bungie itself, however, explicitly refers to primary, special, and heavy weapons and ammo in the current TWaB in both the German and English versions. Whether the names have now officially been updated to those from Destiny 1 is still not entirely clear.
Shotguns in all slots? With the launch of Destiny 2: Forsaken, some weapon types such as shotguns will no longer be strictly tied to individual weapon slots. Instead, representatives of individual weapon classes can then be carried in all three slots – provided there is a suitable alternative for the power slot.
For example, with shotguns – previously reserved exclusively for the power weapon slot – it will be possible to equip two specimens in the quick slots and also carry the exotic shotgun Legend of Acrius in the power slot.
The same will apply to snipers. As for the other weapon types, it has not yet been officially announced. There is also no precise information on whether and to what extent the damage of the same weapon type will differ in the individual slots – although it is quite likely that a power shotgun will deal more damage than shotguns from one of the two quick slots.
What about weapons from Year 1? Although this aspect has not yet been officially confirmed, it currently seems that weapons from the first year of Destiny 2 will still be bound to their existing slots with the Forsaken expansion. You will still be able to use them in Year 2 and increase their power level, but the slots will likely not change. A Better Devil will presumably still be found only as a kinetic weapon in the quick slots, the exotic shotgun Legend of Acrius or the Sleeper Simulant correspondingly only in the heavy slot.
You should play as you like: Bungie emphasized that this new approach to weapon slots aims to give players as much freedom in their weapon choice as possible. If you prefer the system from Destiny 1, for example, you will be able to play with a scout rifle, a sniper, and a sword or rocket launcher. On the other hand, if you still want to play with two primaries and a heavy weapon, that will still be possible. But the new system is also designed for completely crazy experiments, like having three shotguns equipped at the same time.
More information coming soon: Although the explanation of weapon slots in the TWaB has caused more confusion and left open questions than was previously the case, Bungie promised that more precise details will follow shortly.
The major press conferences of the E3 2018 are over. There were many exciting trailers from EA, Nintendo, Microsoft, and others. We show you the best videos of E3 here in the overview.
The last days have been especially exciting for the gaming community, as many new games were presented at E3 2018. But DLCs and sequels were also in the spotlight. The content was presented with emotional trailers. Some full of action: punch after punch with a new feature. Others atmospheric and calm, focusing on graphics.
With so many trailers, it’s easy to lose track. That’s why we present to you the trailers that we liked the most, here in this article.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – E3 2018 Trailer
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During the presentation in the Nintendo stream, the hits were lined up – minute by minute, the presentation of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate sought to outdo itself. And the “trailer” succeeded in doing just that.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Nintendo brings every character ever featured in Smash Bros. into the game. New attacks and animations add the finishing touch to the game. Among fans, it’s already a contender for the hottest Smash Bros. title to ever be released.
When is it coming out? Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will be released on December 7, 2018.
Halo Infinite – E3 2018 Trailer
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Microsoft could hardly have kicked off their press conference better. Fans have been waiting a long time for a new installment in the Halo series, and suddenly the announcement comes that Master Chief is returning.
There aren’t many details about Halo Infinite yet. The game is being developed by 343 Industries, who are working with the Slipspace Engine.
When is it coming out? A release date has not yet been set.
Cyberpunk 2077 – E3 Trailer
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The new sci-fi RPG title from CD Projekt Red is called Cyberpunk 2077 and has finally been presented – to the delight of fans. They have been eagerly waiting for new details about this game.
In the video, you see the beautiful futuristic city of Night City, where Cyberpunk 2077 takes place.
When is it coming out? A release date has not yet been set. But when it is, you can read about it on our Cyberpunk 2077 topic page.
Beyond Good and Evil 2 – E3 Trailer
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Ubisoft treated its fans during E3 2018 with a new cinematic trailer for Beyond Good and Evil 2. The game is a prequel to the classic from 2003. The epic new video was celebrated by fans, as known characters like Jade and Pey’j are back.
Kingdom Hearts III will be released in early 2019, and for E3, the developers released three new trailers. The Frozen trailer and the Showcase trailer can be found here.
When is it coming out? Kingdom Hearts III will be released on January 29, 2019.
The Last of Us Part II – E3 Trailer
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With almost 12 minutes of video footage, we now get a glimpse into the sequel of The Last of Us. The trailer shows a mix of cinematic and gameplay scenes.
After the kiss, it gets brutal quickly. The protagonist, Ellie, is in the territory of a cult – and they are on the lookout for sinners to execute. Your stealth skills are therefore required.
When is it coming out? A release date has not yet been set.
Fallout 76 – E3 Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9FGaan35s0
Shortly before E3, we were able to catch a glimpse of the upcoming Fallout 76. But it really got going at the fair. It takes you to West Virginia.
In the game, it’s about survival. You are in Fallout 74 with up to 32 players on a map that is four times the size of Fallout 4.
When is it coming out? Fallout 76 will be released on November 14, 2018.
Death Stranding – E3 Trailer
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The upcoming game by Hideo Kojima has been building significant hype for many months. During E3 2018, viewers got a deeper look at Death Stranding. In the trailer, you again “see” the invisible beings that have played a role in earlier videos.
When is it coming out? No exact date has been given – Kojima explained to fans that Death Stranding will be released before 2019.
Ghost of Tsushima – E3 Trailer
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Last year at E3, Ghost of Tsushima was unveiled – this year it continued with gameplay. The focus is on the combat mechanics and stealth features of Ghost of Tsushima.
The highlight of the trailer is an exciting duel at sunset with a burning environment. This also highlights the impressive graphics of the game.
When is it coming out? A release date has not yet been set.
Marvel’s Spider-Man – E3 Trailer
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In the new trailer from Insomniac’s Spider-Man, you get a better impression of what to expect from the combat system in the game. Time is now tight for Spider-Man, as all the rogues he has locked up in the past eight years are escaping simultaneously.
When is it coming out? Marvel’s Spider-Man will be released on September 7, 2018.
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey – E3 Trailer
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The new installment in the Assassin’s Creed series, Odyssey, takes place in ancient Greece. What’s particularly special about this new installment is that you will decide how the story unfolds with many role-play features. You can now also be nice to NPCs instead of directly killing them.
When is it coming out? Assassin’s Creed Odyssey will be released on October 5, 2018.
Rage 2 – E3 Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElUxRbCdlRE
Bethesda hit the hearts of gaming fans with the trailer for Rage 2 and also captured the hearts of rock fans with the music selection.
In an open world with many explosions, greetings to Mad Max, you can really let loose in Rage 2.
When is it coming out? Rage 2 is scheduled for release in spring 2019.
Just Cause 4 – E3 Trailer
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After the explosive trailer for Rage 2, Just Cause 4 continues with a lot of bang. The tour in the open-world action game now continues with better graphics and tougher opponents.
When is it coming out? Just Cause 4 will be released on December 4, 2018.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps – E3 Trailer
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When Ori and the Blind Forest was introduced, the stunning graphics were extremely well received by fans. The sequel, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, seems to continue from there.
With the help of new combat mechanics, you clear the way while exploring an exotic world.
When is it coming out?Ori and the Will of the Wisps will be released in 2019.
Gears 5 – E3 Trailer
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During E3 2018, Gears of War 5 was confirmed and cheered by fans. The trailer shows Kait Diaz, Marcus Fenix, and the rest of the Gears crew. This time, there are also snow-covered and jungle areas providing a change of scenery.
When is it coming out? Gears 5 is set to be released in 2019.
Sekiro – Shadows Die Twice – E3 Trailer
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The new game from From Software is set to truly challenge your skills – but not as much as Dark Souls. Difficult battles with the katana are just as much a part of Sekiro – Shadows Die Twice as stealth mechanics that allow you to quietly take down enemies.
When is it coming out? Sekiro – Shadows Die Twice is expected to be released in early 2019.
Anthem – E3 2018 Trailer
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Finally, there is a trailer that introduces BioWare’s Anthem in more detail. The shooter is often compared to Destiny. The developers state they will provide Anthem with new story content for a long time. With the Javelin suits, Anthem will feature 4 classes that have different specializations.
Battlefield 5 initially had issues with footage – the first trailer for the new Battlefield V was not very well received by fans. However, with the new E3 trailer, they got a lot right.
While the single-player mode already looks promising, the multiplayer brings the full load of action to you. There will even be a battle royale mode.
When is it coming out? Battlefield V will be released on October 19.
Wolfenstein: Youngblood: E3 Trailer
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Wolfenstein is one of Bethesda’s biggest titles and is now back with the new installment, Youngblood. The game takes place 19 years after The New Colossus – in the year 1980. And here, too, there are still plenty of Nazis that you can shoot down.
When is it coming out? Wolfenstein: Youngblood will be released in 2019.
Forza Horizon 4 – E3 Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmQNo8xtcAg
During E3 2018, there were many details about Forza Horizon 4. In the large world that you share with other players, even the seasons change. Drift in the winter on snow or race in the summer over the dry country roads. A selection of over 450 cars causes a nervous twitch in the lead foot of car fans.
When is it coming out? Forza Horizon 4 will be released on October 2, 2018.
Devil May Cry 5 – E3 Trailer
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Capcom presented Devil May Cry 5 during E3 2018, fulfilling the wishes of fans. The new art style may be a bit of an adjustment for some, but the core gameplay clearly screams Devil May Cry!
When is it coming out? Devil May Cry 5 will be released in spring 2019.
Unravel 2 – E3 Trailer
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When the first part of Unravel was released in 2016, the game’s visuals and its “different” design immediately garnered many fans. After the trailer presentation, there was a surprise at E3 2018 – Unravel is now available. You can expect exciting co-op adventures and tricky puzzles.
When is it coming out? Unravel 2 is already available.
The Division 2 – E3 Trailer
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The Division 2 dropped its covers at E3 2018. The cinematic shows an America 7 months after the plague. The whole thing reminds one of The Walking Dead, just without the zombies. In the trailer, the viewers first see a quiet house, but after about a minute, the mood shifts dramatically. The consequences of the infection are evident.
When is it coming out? The Division 2 will be released on March 15, 2019.
Skull and Bones – E3 Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjC8_av7hhU
With Skull and Bones, Ubisoft brings a pirate adventure in the Indian Ocean. During the golden age of piracy, you are out robbing whatever comes in front of your cannons. The game features PvE and PvP elements – choose whether you want to experience these solo or with friends.
When is it coming out? Skull and Bones is set to be released in 2019.
Shadow of the Tomb Raider – E3 Trailer
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Square Enix took the opportunity to present gameplay from Shadow of the Tomb Raider at E3 2018. In the jungle with bow and arrow, Lara demonstrates her stealth skills to silently and unnoticed take out enemies. A few new features like wall runs or large underwater levels await you in the new chapter of the Tomb Raider story.
When is it coming out? Shadow of the Tomb Raider will be released on September 14, 2018.
The dating system of Black Desert is now available in Europe as well. But how does love actually work in Black Desert and why should players court an NPC?
Love comes to Black Desert. Well, almost.
Have you always wanted to confess your love to an NPC in Black Desert? The dating system allows you to start a relationship with selected NPCs in Black Desert. These include the bearded Valks, the red-haired Rica, the mysterious Elina Leith, and many more. They all want you to compete for their favor.
Make friends. Together with other players, you first make friends with your selected NPC before you can confess your feelings to them. To do this, you choose the “Give gift” option in the conversation menu. NPCs have items they favor, which increases their friendship towards you when you give them one of those. You can only give NPCs items with a value of less than 50 million silver. If you give an NPC an item, you consume 5 stamina.
Confess your love to the NPC. Once the NPC’s friendship level with you reaches 1000, you can pour your heart out to the NPC and openly talk about the feelings you have for them. Naturally, your confession overwhelms the NPC, and they ask for some time to think. After the next maintenance, you’ll receive a response from the NPC via mail.
If the NPC reciprocates your feelings, you receive a special title, but your friendship decreases by 10%.
If they do not reciprocate your feelings, your friendship decreases by 5%, and you can try again.
You can only confess your love to an NPC if you are currently not in a relationship with another NPC.
Eventually, it just doesn’t fit anymore
Love is finite. Even the most beautiful time spent together comes to an end, and so love in Black Desert is time-limited. Whether you are the chosen one of the NPC for this week depends on your friendship with the NPC. The game compares the friendship values of all adventurers who have confessed their love to the selected NPC that week.
However, even if you do not have the highest friendship value of all players, there is still a chance that the NPC chooses the underdog. By the way, your new flame can receive new love confessions from other players at any time during your time together and may decide again at the end of your week together. Unless you have the highest friendship value of all players with the NPC. Then they are so happy with you that you continue your relationship. Maintaining relationships is therefore essential.
Black Desert: How to get the titles “Womanizer” and “Casanova”
What do you get for all this effort? You receive a special title for one week, but this also disappears with the end of your relationship. However, there are two permanent titles that you can brag about in Black Desert. If you win five NPCs as your partners, you can call yourself a “Womanizer”. And if it’s a total of ten NPCs, you are a true “Casanova”.
“Dating in Black Desert works just like in real life”
Comments from players about the new system. In the Black Desert forums and on Reddit, the new dating system is discussed with a somewhat ironic tone.
A player in the official Black Desert forum writes: “I hope the benefits are not too drastic, because my wife will be angry with me if I date a hot NPC.” Other players are calling for a marriage system that allows players to enter into relationships with each other.
And finally, a player writes on Reddit that relationships in real life function just like in Black Desert. They only last a week.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
