The 11 things that The Division 2 now wants to do new and differently

Tarek Zehrer Tarek Zehrer Reading time 8 minutes

The Division 2 has finally been announced. Since the E3 conference of Microsoft and Ubisoft, many pieces of information, both large and small, about the upcoming online shooter have come to light. We are trying to summarize the most important details for you: What changes compared to the first part?

On March 15, 2019, it will happen – The Division 2 will be released for Xbox One, PS4, and PC. Many details were shared during the last E3, whether about gameplay, the open world, or the story.

What is changing? What new weapons, talents, and skills can we expect? We summarize the 11 most important innovations from The Division 2 for you here.

1. New city with a new season: Washington D.C.

The most obvious innovation is the change of location and the time jump: The story of The Division 2 will take place 6 months after the events in Manhattan. The location of the action is the U.S. capital Washington D.C.: The city is on the brink of civil war, and the Division is supposed to bring the situation under control.

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You can find all the background information about the downfall of D.C. with us.

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2. Specializations and Signature Weapons

One of the innovations that was immediately noticeable in the first leak: The agents had a grenade launcher and a crossbow in their arsenal. Initially, it was speculated whether these might just be additional weapon classes until Massive released some initial information.

The weapons are part of the new specializations and are called signature weapons: The signature skills known from The Division 1 are now a thing of the past.

Specializations are part of the new endgame content that will be particularly emphasized in The Division 2.

What are specializations? You unlock the specializations by reaching the maximum level. Each brings its own signature weapon and skill mods and is tailored to a specific playstyle.

Each of these specializations represents its own progress tree, which can be further expanded. You can switch between these freely and enhance all to the maximum, so they provide additional engagement.

The 3 specializations will be available to you:

  • The Survivalist: This will probably be able to use traps and status effects to control the environment. Its signature weapon will be a precision crossbow with explosive bolts.
  • The Demolitionist: This is intended to create chaos on the battlefield and flush out opponents from their positions. For this, it has an M32A1 grenade launcher as a signature weapon.
  • The Sharpshooter: Equipped with a powerful .50 caliber sniper rifle, the sharpshooter can pose a deadly threat to your enemies from a distance.
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Important: The new specializations will have no impact on the gear system. Gear sets will still exist, just not in the same form as in the first part.

3. New Skills

In addition to a few old familiar skills, there will also be new skills in The Division 2. So far, Massive has presented a

  • Drone with remote control,
  • a chem launcher with various chemicals,
  • and the “Nest”, which sends out dangerous mini-drones that can also target weak points.

The new skills open up interesting, tactical options. For instance, the chem launcher has explosive fumes or “corrosive acids for repairing nanobots” in stock. What exactly repairing nanobots entails is still unknown to us.

For more details, visit the official The Division 2 website from Ubisoft.

4. Variety of Enemies, Time-To-Kill, Weak Points

In terms of combat, The Division 2 wants to have learned a lot from its predecessor. It aims to minimize “bullet sponge” enemies and make combat more intuitive.

  • The combat should feel better: Enemies and players are still robust compared to other shooters, but are no longer as tough as they were in The Division 1. Animations and enemy reactions are to be improved, and the weak points have been significantly increased to reward precise shooting.
  • Destructible Armor: The new bosses will have destructible armors. This is intended to promote realism and explain why they can withstand so much. You will now see how individual bullets can cause damage to the armor.
  • More Diversity among Enemies: In The Division 1, all factions had nearly identical enemy classes like rushers, snipers, and tanks. This should now come to an end; each faction should have its own enemy types that are significantly different from the others. The AI behavior should also vary from faction to faction.
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5. “Endgame first” mentality and more variety for The Division 2

Massive has taken to heart the criticism raised during the release of the first part. There will definitely not be any lack of engagement in the endgame this time.

New 8-player raids: In addition to the confirmed return of the Dark Zone there will also be 8-player raids for the first time in The Division. The first raid is expected to arrive shortly after release and will present a challenging task. More information will follow, but Massive is quite sure that nobody will master the first raid solo at the beginning.

The various specializations and many more activities should ensure that players will have plenty to do even after completing the main campaign. Additionally, there will be free DLCs to ensure the community isn’t split.

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6. The game world should be more in focus

More interesting open world: The significantly more diverse game world is intended to prevent players from feeling monotony while moving through Washington D.C. The U.S. capital offers a greater variety of locations than the center of Manhattan, which is dominated by skyscrapers and economic buildings.

In contrast, D.C. offers government buildings, residential areas, and more landscapes.

5 settlements in Washington: There will be control points that are either under the control of civilians or occupied by enemy factions. Your task will be to defend the civilians’ control points and drive out the enemy factions from the other control points.

Your actions are supposed to have a direct impact on the game world.

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7. Brand Sets, Weapon and Gear Talents

In The Division 2, there will be what are known as Brand Sets, sets with their own brands, identifiable by specific logos. Apparently, each piece of armor will have a “branding”.

The Brand Sets are essentially similar to the Gear Sets. If you equip one part of a Brand Set, the first bonus is activated. If you have two parts, bonuses 1 and 2 are active. With 3 parts, you unlock all bonuses.

These are also cross-compatible; a purple Brand Mask can be combined with the same High-End Brand Vest, as rarity and gear tiers do not matter. Brand Sets will have a specific selection of talents and attributes that fit the desired playstyles.

Firearms, stamina, and electronics have been removed as primary attributes! Your gear alone determines your respective values.

The known Brand Set parts so far:

  • Overlord Armaments: +7.5% armor bonus, +5.0% weapon damage, +10.0% damage against elites.
  • China Light Industries Corporation: +8.0% shotgun damage, +10.0% total resistance, +10.0% skill haste.
  • Richter&Kaiser GmbH: +20.0% pistol damage, +15.0% shield strength, +10.0% total resistance.
  • Airaldi Holdings: +5.0% sniper damage, +10.0% headshot damage, +10.0% precision.
  • Wyvern Wear: +7.0% crit damage, +5.0% headshot damage, +10.0% crit chance.
  • Sokolov Concern: +10.0% SMG damage, +8.0% crit damage, +10.0% crit chance.

Basically, the weapons, gear, and talents are structured similarly to the predecessor. Differences exist in the numbers, the amount of talents, and their requirements.

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All known weapon talents from The Division 2:

  • Pyromaniac: Damage against burning enemies is increased by 15%. Requires a minimum of 10% weapon damage.
  • Loaded for Bear: Reloading an empty magazine increases weapon damage by 20% for 5 seconds.
  • Close and Personal: Killing an enemy up close doubles the damage of the next shot.
  • Hemorrhage: Killing a target affected by a bleeding effect increases the crit chance for the entire group by 25% for 10 seconds.
  • Kill confirmed: Headshot kills grant a +10% bonus damage, stacking up to 10 times. All non-headshot hits reset the bonus. Requires over 140% headshot damage.
  • Sadist: Damage against enemies affected by a bleeding effect is increased by 15%. Requires +15% crit chance.

All known gear talents:

  • Devastating: +5% weapon damage.
  • Insulated: +25% protection against hazards.
  • Rapid: Cooldown is reduced by 10%.
  • Surgical: +8% crit chance.
  • Vital: +20% health points.
  • Hardened: +10% armor.
  • Critical: +8% crit damage.

However, you should keep in mind that many numbers and talents can change before the release. Here you can read the English versions of the talent descriptions (via reddit). We have translated the talents using typical Division terms.

8. Renewed Inventory – Mod System Completely Overhauled

The inventory system caused constant frustration in The Division 1. Regardless of the platform, it was cumbersome to use, sometimes faulty, and most annoyingly: It was constantly overloaded!

Before every new patch, the calls for more inventory space and more storage in the stash were extremely loud. That is to come to an end in The Division 2.

One of the biggest innovations: Once you unlock certain mods, they no longer take up space in your inventory. You can attach them to your gear at any time.

Weapon mods will be unlockable only once during gameplay. From that point onward, you can attach them to your gear as many times as you wish. Unlike the mods from the first part, the weapon mods in The Division 2 will also have drawbacks. Additionally, these will have fixed values.

Farming mods will therefore become a thing of the past.

9. New Clan System

In The Division 2, players will have the opportunity to join a clan. Especially with a view towards the 8-player activities, this should promote communication and teamwork.

This will fulfill a long-held wish for many players.

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10. More choices and extent in personalizing your agents

Even in the first part, there was a fairly extensive selection of clothes and skins for your agents. The Division 2 aims to improve this and provide you with significantly more options.

More skins for your gear: In gameplay clips, slots for skins on knee pads and gloves were already seen. The skin feature was previously limited to backpacks and weapons.

Progress = Badass look? Moreover, it should be more evident how far a given agent has progressed. The higher the level and specialization, the more this should be noticeable based on the gear.

11. Health Points, Armor, and Healing

The armor system, which provides agents with an additional bar above the health point display, is new as well. This new system replaces first aid kits with “armor/shield pieces”. When used, these restore both health and armor.

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The healing effect will occur over time, not immediately as it was previously. Once the player loses all of their armor, this will be indicated with a warning message. Armor regenerates only outside of combat.

Health points will also slowly regenerate in combat. This only happens if you take no damage for a while, just like before.

We are excited to see what further information awaits us in the future. So far, everything sounds promising and seems to be a consistent build on the experiences from The Division 1.

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What do you think of the information about The Division 2 so far? Share your opinion in the comments.

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PUBG: Winter Map will be smaller than Erangel, possibly with footprints

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

The next map of PUBG (PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds) has a winter theme. In size, you choose a new model. The winter map will be smaller than “Erangel.”

During E3 2018, the new PUBG map was presented in a tiny trailer. Fans couldn’t see much: a few feet walking through the snow, footprints, and snowflakes. Now there are details about the winter map. It will not be as large as Erangel or Miramar, but also not as small as Sanhok.

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New map size for winter map in PUBG

When is the new winter map coming? The new map is set to be released this winter, fitting the theme. PCGamer spoke with Brendan “PlayerUnknown” Greene at E3 and revealed some details.

Moderate – Not big, not small. Many fans have already inquired about the size of the map. After all, Erangel and Miramar are quite large at 8×8 kilometers. The new Sanhok map measures only 4×4 kilometers. Greene says the winter map will fall somewhere in between.

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Why not 8×8 kilometers? “We think that 8×8 kilometers are good. But it takes an excessive amount of time to finish such large maps.” However, there are no exact numbers on how big the winter map will ultimately be. Whether it will be an exact middle ground of 6×6 kilometers remains unclear.

PUBG boss wants footprints on the map

Fans celebrated the little teaser of the winter map because footprints were visible there. This would be a tactical feature in matches, as players could track their opponents who might be hiding nearby.

Will footprints come to PUBG? So will the new map really have footprints as a feature, or was that just a teaser to make the new map sound more appetizing? Greene says, “Of course, we would like players to leave footprints in the snow. But we can’t promise that just yet.” He adds that the development of the map is still in the early stages.

Fans had also wanted to design a winter map for PUBG – This is Nördheim

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Fortnite: All challenges of week 7 and how to solve them

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 2 minutes

Fortnite offers a series of challenges and tasks in Week 7. How to solve the challenges and find both soccer fields and the treasure of Pleasant Park, you can find out here!

The seventh week of the Fortnite Battle Pass is here and as already known from the leak, there are again a number of exciting tasks to tackle.

The four “easy” challenges can be found right here:

  • Deal damage to opponents with pickaxes (250): This task is simple. Just land in a popular landing spot and get behind another player who is not paying attention. Do this about three times and you have completed the challenge.
  • Search chests in Risky Reels (7): Risky Reels has quite a few chests lying around freely. If you land early, you can grab a few right away. If not, there will be tough fights!
  • Score a goal on different fields (5): This task is unusually tricky. How to score goals and where all the playgrounds are, you can find out in our guide to the soccer fields.
  • Consume bounce stones, apples, or mushrooms (20): This task is not complicated at all. Simply consume the items whenever you find them.
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Each of these challenges is worth 5 shiny stars in the Battle Pass. Every 10 stars gives you a level and thus new Battle Pass loot.

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These are the hard challenges in Week 7 of Fortnite

These three tough tasks reward you with 10 Battle Pass stars each. That’s an immediate level up in the Battle Pass every time!

  • Follow the treasure map from Pleasant Park (1): The map can be found at Pleasant Park. However, it is enough to go directly to the treasure location. How to get there, you can find out here in a guide to the treasure from Pleasant Park.
  • Eliminate opponents with assault rifles (5): Assault rifles are the most useful and common weapons in the game. Everyone should be able to get 5 kills at some point.
  • Eliminate opponents at Shifty Shafts (3): This mine facility invites brutal battles, as death could be lurking around every corner. It’s best to equip yourself with shotguns or submachine guns for close combat.
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Don’t forget the Blockbuster Challenge!

This week there’s something very special! This week we will finally learn what the reward for the Blockbuster Challenge is. To do this, you need to complete 7 weekly challenges. So it is only possible this week. As soon as we know more about it, we will inform you here!

If you want to rock the Battle Pass of Season 4 optimally, then read our Mein-MMO Battle Pass guide for Fortnite!
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Fortnite is getting update 4.4.1 today and fans are sensing something – patch notes

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 2 minutes

Today, a patch was unexpectedly deployed in Fortnite: the update 4.4.1. Fans suspected something was up last night. What is hidden in the surprise patch? We have the patch notes in English for you.

Today comes an update for Fortnite: Last night, Epic Games unexpectedly announced that today, on June 14, an update for Fortnite is coming on PS4, Xbox One, PC, iOS, and Switch. It is actually unusual for Epic to patch on a Thursday. Usually, the patch day is at the beginning of the week: The last update was just on Monday. On Thursday, only the new challenges become active at 10 AM. Therefore, fans believed something was up.

Surprise update ignites the imagination of Fortnite fans

Nothing announced: Epic Games has said nothing about the patch, which further heated the mood among Fortnite fans.

Fans smell something: Last night, fans already speculated about what could be in the surprise patch. They suspect there are secrets in the patch that they didn’t want to show to data miners. Something about the secret story or the blockbuster skins. After all, week 7 is coming today, and players will find out what the mysterious reward is when they have completed the blockbuster challenges in Fortnite.

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Update arrives today in Fortnite without major issues

When does the patch arrive? The patch is already here. It is update 4.4.1, and it arrives without any downtime. The servers remained open. However, it may be that players have to restart the client to download the update.

Shopping cart returns! – What does the patch notes say?

What does the patch notes say about the update?  There are no official patch notes. Only on Twitter does Epic Games reveal what is in the patch:

It seems to be more of a “normal patch”, without anything big happening. But who knows what else is hidden in the patch. We will keep you updated at Mein-MMO if something happens.

The new challenges in Fortnite are now also active:

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The MMORPG Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen introduces tank classes

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 3 minutes

The development studio Visionary Realms presents the tank classes from the upcoming MMORPG Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen. They are the Paladin, the Dire Lord, and the Warrior.

Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen is set to provide a classic MMO experience. This includes tanks who charge at enemies and absorb damage while damage dealers unleash their attacks and healers tend to the wounded. With the Paladin, the Dire Lord, and the Warrior, three tanks have now been introduced.

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The Tanks of the MMO

The Paladin in Pantheon: Paladins were once clerics who no longer wanted to adhere to the strict doctrines of the order. A Paladin is a tank in plate armor and a melee specialist with celestial power. In addition to the dogma of the cleric order, they dedicate themselves to the study of weapons and armor, making a Paladin play an important role in defensive combat. A Paladin is also driven by a hatred of undead, which makes them particularly strong when fighting these creatures.

In battle, Paladins gather wrath when they take damage from foes. Paladins also gain additional wrath every time their group takes down an enemy. Furthermore, certain abilities increase a Paladin’s wrath, while other skills consume wrath. Additionally, a Paladin accumulates up to three Reckoning points in combat, allowing them to perform special heroic deeds.

The following races can choose the class “Paladin”:

  • Human
  • Dwarf
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The Dire Lord in Pantheon: In the oral history of the world Terminus, there are legends of Dire Lords who possess the ability to master the paralyzing power of fear and manipulate the essence of their enemies. The Dire Lord executes swift and brutal melee attacks. They can heal themselves. However, they do not only fight enemies physically, but also mentally, manipulating them with their abilities. Through the mastery of essence manipulation, the Dire Lord can use their own blood in battle to heal themselves or to destroy their enemies from within.

In combat, Dire Lords continuously gather essence as a percentage of the damage they inflict. They also gain essence based on the damage they receive. Some abilities also ensure that essence is accumulated, while others consume essence.

The following races can play the class of Dire Lord:

  • Human
  • Ogre
  • Dark Myr
  • Skar
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The Warrior in Pantheon: Warriors are strong and resilient. They are master strategists and keep a cool head even in chaotic confrontations. In battle, a Warrior accumulates up to five combat points. These are used to perform heroic deeds. In addition to their armor, natural toughness, and magical enhancements, the Warrior also possesses another form of protection. “Hardening” helps them defend even better. Therefore, a warrior in combat represents a bastion that enemies must first overcome. Warriors must always keep this hardening as high as possible in combat and constantly rebuild it.

The following races can choose the Warrior class:

  • Humans
  • Archai
  • Dark Myr
  • Dwarf
  • Elf
  • Halfling
  • Ogre
  • Skar
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Learn more about the classes in Pantheon here:

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Currently, a pre-alpha of the MMORPG Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen is running. For many, it could become the PvE hope.

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Destiny 2: A fan brilliant predicted the shock moment

Robert Albrecht Robert Albrecht Reading time 5 minutes

Days before the shocking Forsaken teaser with the death of Cayde-6, a Redditor predicted exactly this event. But how did he do it? In fact, many clues are already in Destiny 2 itself!

Plausible prediction for Destiny: Predictions are generally difficult. One can use mathematical models to determine the next world champion or simply ask some animal at the zoo. But there are simply too many variables to make a safe prediction. This principle also makes forecasting in Destiny 2 so challenging.

A Redditor accomplished the incredible: he predicted the death of Cayde-6 with plausible arguments. But that’s not all: he even implicated the murderer Uldren Sov. How did he manage that?

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Destiny Clue – Uldren with the Ace of Spades in prison: In Bungie’s new teaser, Cayde-6 dies (presumably – I still don’t believe it). He is struck down by his own weapon, Ace of Spades – by Uldren Sov, brother of the Awoken Queen, Mara Sov.

Uldren Sov was considered missing after the events at the beginning of the Destiny expansion Forsaken. With this action, he has immediately become less popular than Tess Everis.

The Redditor ArkConsular brilliantly predicted that the act would unfold just like this.

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Destiny 2: Forsaken is supposed to be darker – someone must die. Or?

When it gets dark, someone dies: ArkConsular starts his arguments by stating that the overall tone of the new Forsaken expansion is supposed to be significantly darker than in the main game and the first two DLCs. Bungie has mentioned this in the ViDoc for Forsaken.

The “dark” here does not only refer to the colors – but to generating a concrete threat situation, triggered by the death of a significant character. “The mood will be dark” is often code for: someone will die.

The death of an important figure also triggers a desire for revenge, as the trailer impressively demonstrated. We have a dark setting and the death of a significant personality. But who will pay the price?

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Already last autumn, data miners found hints in the game files that pointed to the death of Cayde-6. Conversations from the Tower asking how the Vanguard should proceed after the death of Cayde-6.

The first statement refers to Uldren Sov. Since the term ally is a lie, he must eventually backstab us sooner or later. However, the story goes even further.

Cayde’s weapon Ace of Spades as a murder weapon?

Hint in concept art: In one of the first images for the new Forsaken expansion, the exotic Hunter hand cannon Ace of Spades was seen. However, not in its original form but corrupted, dark, and evil. On the trigger is Cayde-6, which could symbolically mean that it originally belonged to him – or that the trigger is aimed at him.

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The clues were there the whole time. But it was only the Redditor ArkConsular who managed to sort the pieces together and join them in a fascinating way. A truly impressive work.

Did you see the individual signs? What do you think of the story?

So many signs pointed to the fact that the leader of the Hunter Vanguard would be affected. But who will deal the fatal blow? This information can indeed be found in the game, although very cryptically.

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The solution lies in the lore texts of Destiny 2

Ambiguous lore hint: In the lore of the sealed Ahamkara grasps, an exotic arm protection for Hunters that made its comeback with the Warmind DLC. The lore text states the following:

Only a few things can see the light, yet we are not blinded.

The bearer seeks the truth, but the line between truth and fiction is thin. A few truths and one lie we reveal to the bearer:

  • Brother, again an ally, sends his regards.
  • The Dreamer, awakened, shall meet the bearer.
  • Light fades in the depths of the Prison.

Okay – at first glance, this all sounds quite strange. We have three statements, one of which is a lie. But which one? Let’s take a closer look at the statements:

  • Brother, again an ally, sends his regards – Who is the brother? The only brother that is really relevant for Destiny is the brother of the queen Mara Sov – namely Uldren Sov. Has the Awoken ever been an ally of the Guardians? Apparently yes – actually, the Crow always shows us the cold shoulder. He is not very favorable towards the Guardians, so this statement must be a lie.
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  • The Dreamer, awakened, shall meet the bearer – This statement cannot yet be completely verified as we will only enter the dreaming city in the Forsaken expansion.
  • Light fades in the depths of the Prison – This statement must be correct if the statement about the brother is a lie. In fact, we already know from the story of Forsaken that there has been a prison break that we are supposed to investigate, along with – of course – Cayde-6. Since the fading of the light is equivalent to Game Over for us Guardians, this must refer to Cayde-6.

The first statement refers to Uldren Sov. Since the term ally is a lie, he must eventually backstab us sooner or later. However, the story goes even further.

Cayde’s weapon Ace of Spades as a murder weapon?

Hint in concept art: In one of the first images for the new Forsaken expansion, the exotic Hunter hand cannon Ace of Spades was seen. However, not in its original form but corrupted, dark, and evil. On the trigger is Cayde-6, which could symbolically mean that it originally belonged to him – or that the trigger is aimed at him.

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The clues were there the whole time. But it was only the Redditor ArkConsular who managed to sort the pieces together and join them in a fascinating way. A truly impressive work.

Did you see the individual signs? What do you think of the story?

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Anthem: No trading between players – Matchmaking details

Leya Jankowski Leya Jankowski Reading time 2 minutes

In Anthem you will not be able to trade with other players, confirmed lead producer Mark Darrah. He also provided information about matchmaking features that aim to prevent griefers from trolling.

The evolution of your character and the Javelin exosuits will be an important part of Anthem. Players can further upgrade their Javelins by finding various loot in missions. This raised the question among some fans whether there will be a marketplace where players can trade with each other.

No item trading between players in Anthem

BioWare wants to maintain control: At least at launch, there will be no trading between players. Producer Mark Darrah stated that the reason for this decision is the balance of the game. BioWare wants to maintain control over this.

Trading could ruin the player experience: Trading would be a way to circumvent the personal experience of one’s own progression, Darrah further explained. This would come at the expense of one’s own gaming experience. It could also be that certain loot is tied to the story. After all, we already know that three of the Javelins must be unlocked in missions.

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Matchmaking should be controllable for everyone to prevent trolling

Mark Darrah provided more information about the multiplayer, especially the matchmaking: Players will have various options to define the matchmaking personally. This is intended to prevent “griefers” from trolling other players. Griefers are players who intentionally annoy others in online games without directly breaking any rules.

These are some of the confirmed matchmaking features:

  • Players receive a report when a mission starts in their network that they can join
  • Players can use matchmaking to “fill” their own missions with players
  • On the world map, players will see if a mission is currently taking place that they can join
  • Players can participate in missions with the same Javelin classes
  • Anthem will have features for players to deal with toxic players.
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In what form players can take action against trolls has not been revealed by Darrah. Possible options could be report and blocking features. However, the producer made it clear that detailed matchmaking is important to the developers.

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Cyberpunk 2077: What could multiplayer look like when it arrives?

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 3 minutes

At launch, Cyberpunk 2077 will not have a multiplayer mode. The gameplay demo also indicates that we shouldn’t expect a regular multiplayer mode in the style of open-world PvP and co-op missions in the RPG, should the team decide to introduce one at some point. But what could multiplayer look like?

CD Projekt Red stated that at least at the launch of the first-person RPG Cyberpunk 2077, no multiplayer is planned. The team also does not want to promise whether there will even be a multiplayer component. As the E3 gameplay demo shows, implementing a regular multiplayer mode would also be quite difficult.

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No regular multiplayer due to bullet time?

What was visible in the demo? Hero V used a kind of bullet-time skill in battles, which slowed down the action. This is somewhat reminiscent of Max Payne or the VATS mode from Fallout 3 or 4.

Slow motion makes multiplayer impossible: A slow-motion mode is actually impossible or at least extremely difficult to implement in a multiplayer mode, which is why Bethesda removed it from the VATS mode for Fallout 76. The time slows down for all participants. If several players constantly activate their “bullet time” one after the other, this could lead to sluggish gameplay. There are certainly ways to solve this, albeit rather inelegantly:

  • Bullet time could only be triggered within a certain radius around the player using it, and all players in that area would also be slowed down. However, this brings the disadvantage that players outside this area would gain an advantage due to their speed.
  • All players could be slowed down, which basically renders the skill absurd and would lead to constant slow motion.

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If there is multiplayer, it will likely be “different”

So no multiplayer in Cyberpunk 2077? According to CD Projekt Red, it was stated at E3 that we will not see a multiplayer mode at least at the launch of Cyberpunk 2077. The team wants to focus fully on the single-player aspect. Whether there will be multiplayer features later, the developers cannot promise. However, internal experiments are being conducted. If slow-motion skills from the gameplay demo play such an important role, we should probably not expect a regular co-op or open-world PvP for a potential multiplayer mode.

However, there are other options:

  • Multiplayer could take place “separately” from the regular game. Perhaps in a PvP arena where modifications like bullet time are prohibited.
  • Multiplayer could be a social hub where players simply meet in bars, hang out, dance, drink, and share stories.
  • Multiplayer could take the form of mini-games. Perhaps players play a round of cyber soccer against other players, without being able to use skills.

The displayed “bullet time” certainly suggests that at least co-op and regular PvP activities will not be possible, unless CD Projekt Red has found a way to meaningfully and frustration-free integrate slow-motion effects into a multiplayer experience. The developers’ statement that they cannot promise to add a multiplayer mode to the game makes the whole situation surrounding a future multiplayer part for Cyberpunk 2077 quite exciting.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 – DLCs are only available in the Season Pass, not separately

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Activision opts for a new content policy with Call of Duty Black Ops 4. After the launch, DLCs will provide the game with additional content. However, all of these are tied to the Season Pass. Individually, these contents will not be available for purchase. For customers, this means: all or nothing.

Strategy shift at Call of Duty: Activision is pursuing a different strategy for future DLCs for its upcoming title Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 than it has in previous years.

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So far: In recent years, Activision has offered a Season Pass for each installment of the Call of Duty series, which included several post-launch DLCs – usually four spread over a year. With the Season Pass, it was possible to obtain these DLCs as a bundle at a lower price. However, all DLC packs were also available individually if one had no interest in specific contents.

Post-launch content for Black Ops 4 only with Season Pass

With Black Ops 4, it will be different: This time, Activision and Treyarch are offering a Black Ops Pass. With this Black Ops Pass – that is, the Season Pass for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 – buyers are supposed to be supplied with new content faster and more frequently during the first year-long live season, instead of receiving new DLCs only four times a year.

Although more details are expected soon, only the following contents are known so far:

  • “Classified” a bonus zombie experience that will be available at launch
  • New zombie experiences: IX, Voyage of Despair, and Blood of the Dead
  • Twelve multiplayer maps
  • Four exclusive blackout characters

In addition, further fresh post-release content is set to find its way into the game.

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But beware: The contents of the Season Pass are not set in stone and may change until launch. Furthermore, there is no concrete timetable for when to expect which contents.

The biggest problem: Activision will not offer the post-launch content for Black Ops 4 individually, but only as a bundle in the form of the Black Ops Pass (Season Pass). For players, this means in reverse: Either buy everything or completely forego the additional content.

“The contents included in Black Ops Pass may only be purchased as a bundle,” says the publisher in the FAQ.

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In principle, Activision is forcing fans to choose between two unattractive options: Either spend 40€ or more for a year-long content delivery in the form of DLCs – even if one does not know what kind of content will come and whether one is interested in individual components at all – or forgo purchasing the Season Pass and thus any post-launch content for Black Ops 4.

Originally, more was planned: Until recently, the Black Ops Pass was only planned within the framework of the three special editions of the game – the cheapest of which costs 99.99€. A stand-alone sale – that is, as a separate offer – was not intended. The original official FAQ stated that the Season Pass would not be available outside of the special editions. If players later decide on the Black Ops Pass, they will have the option to upgrade the regular version of the game to an edition that includes the Season Pass.

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But after the first corresponding press reports appeared, there was an update to the FAQ. Now it states that the Season Pass will also be available separately at a later date.

Sven thinks – a risky decision: This “all or nothing” strategy carries a risk for Activision. Because some publishers and direct competitors, such as EA with Battlefield 5, are taking a different route and distancing themselves from the season pass system. Given this fact, such a step understandably receives little favor. Players in initial reactions are already showing anything but enthusiasm. It will be interesting to see whether this strategy will work for Activision and Black Ops 4, or whether the publisher may reconsider its approach.

What do you think of this content policy from Activision? Do you believe the publisher will succeed with it?

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Women in Battlefield 5 – EA CEO says: “Live with it or don’t play it”

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The developers of Battlefield V stand by their decision to make women playable in the game. They have some strong, clear words.

When Battlefield V was announced, the initial excitement quickly faded. There was unrest on social media when a woman was prominently featured in the trailer. Voices were raised: “Women in World War II? How absurd is that?” Patrick Söderlund, the Chief Creative Officer of EA, had some strong words on this. “You have two options: Accept it or just don’t buy the game. I can live with both.”

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No women in World War II – a misconception. According to Söderlund, it is a widespread misconception that there were no women in World War II. “There were numerous women who went to World War II and participated in the battles.” There are some historical records for this, but they are simply less frequently addressed – not yet in video games either.

“The uneducated are complaining.” Söderlund even gets more direct and calls the complaining individuals uneducated. He says, “These are the uneducated people – they don’t understand that this is a plausible scenario; and listen up: This is a game. In the gaming sector, there is more gender diversity than ever before. There are a lot of female players who want to play as women, and many men who want to play as a tough woman.”

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Pre-order Fallout 76: What’s included in the different editions

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Info about Fallout 76, the Power Armor Edition and where you can buy and pre-order it, you can find here. 

Fallout 76 can be pre-ordered now: In Fallout 76, your main goal is to survive so that you can rebuild America and rekindle the American spirit. Fallout 76 will be a pure multiplayer game where each survivor from Vault 76 is another player. Fallout 76 will be released on November 14, 2018, but can be pre-ordered now.

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What’s included in the Standard Edition of Fallout 76

  • Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC
  • Release: November 14, 2018
  • Price: 64.99€ (PS4, Xbox One), 54.99€ (PC); If you have Amazon Prime, you will additionally receive 2 Euro discount on the purchase of the Standard Edition.
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What you get in the Power Armor Edition of Fallout 76

  • Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC
  • Release: November 14, 2018
  • Price: 199.99€ (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
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The Collector’s Edition of Fallout 76 is called “Power Armor Edition” – and is currently sold out on Amazon. It is not yet known if more copies will be made available. Keep an eye on it, because it includes:

  • A wearable T-51 Power Armor helmet with a functioning voice modulator, a LED headlamp, and V.A.T.S. sound effects
  • A carry bag
  • A map of the game world, that glows in the dark
  • 24 plastic game figures
  • Special in-game items
  • Fallout 76 in a steel case
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pre-Orders

How do I get access to the beta? If you pre-order Fallout 76, you will also get access to the game beta. It is not yet known when exactly the beta of Fallout 76 will be available, but it will be released before launch.

Will I get a beta code from Amazon? Yes. According to Bethesda, you will receive the code directly from the retailer. Amazon should send you the beta code a few days after the pre-order. Although there are some answers that claim otherwise, most American customers received their codes shortly after in response to inquiries. If you wait longer than a week, you should ask Amazon directly.

Is the Power Armor Edition worth it? The price of 200€ is quite high for a Collector’s Edition. However, you are paying about 140€ for the goodies alone, as the game itself costs about 60€. If the 140€ is worth it to you, especially for the helmet, then grab it as soon as it becomes available again!

Is the game in German? So far, Bethesda has not provided any specific information. However, since all previous Fallout titles were fully dubbed in German, it is likely that Fallout 76 will also be playable in German.

Can I play Fallout 76 without PvP or alone? Yes, but only on private servers, which are expected to be available after launch. The game is primarily designed for PvP.

Do I have to play Fallout 76 online? Yes, Fallout 76 is fully online.

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Fallout 76 – The Features of the Game

The nuclear wasteland is a rough place. You may have survived the great war, but the hard work begins now. After leaving the Vault, you will face a world that has been destroyed – and that will not make life easy for you.

“Softcore survival” with PvP, building, and nuclear missiles: Fallout 76 offers many features that fit both the classic Fallout setting and the survival genre. You will have to manage your own survival, build your own home, fight with other Vault 76 inhabitants, and even rain down nuclear missiles on them.

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Power Armor equipped and ready to go! Rebuild the USA!

You can also play Fallout 76 with your friends – as between 24 and 32 players can fit on a server. The classic RPG feel of the Fallout series is still preserved. On private servers, you can also play solo and simply enjoy the world.

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Fallout 76 would not be Fallout if it took itself too seriously. Should you end up kicking the bucket, it’s not that big of a deal. You won’t lose any progress upon death, nor will you incur any skill penalties. Just grab your gun and take revenge for the bullet in your head!

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FIFA 18 Festival of FUTball – World Cup promo with SBCs and special cards

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In FIFA 18 Ultimate Team, the “Festival of FUTball” event for the World Cup starts on June 13. We can expect special special cards, SBCs, and other content.

With the World Cup mode there is already a large focus on the World Cup in FIFA 18. Now the regular FUT mode will also offer something for the World Cup. EA celebrated the occasion of the European Championship with the FUTball festival back in 2016.

In FIFA 18 Ultimate Team, the event begins on June 13 and lasts for one month. Here you can find everything about the “Festival of FUTBall”.

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“World Cup” Inform Items

In the coming weeks, teams will be released that resemble the set “Team of the Week” . It starts with the World Cup teams on June 20.

The special cards are based on the performances of various phases of the World Cup. Only the best World Cup players will receive “Festival of FUTball” cards.

If a “Path to Glory” player receives such an award, his “Path to Glory” card will also be updated.

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Festival of FUTBall: Squad Building Challenges

Many different SBCs will be released during the “Festival of FUTball”. They will relate to World Cup events and matches. Players may also be unlockable to strengthen your own FUT club.

Some SBCs are time-limited. The first ones came on June 13 at 7 PM.

The Country SBCs

There are four major SBC groups with a “Festival of FUTball” SBC card as a reward: Europe, America, Africa, and Asia.

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Europe: As a reward, you get Marcus Rashford (87). You need to exchange a team from Belgium, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Spain, and Sweden. For each of these SBCs, you will receive a special card of the respective nation. For the German team, you will get World Cup hero Mario Götze (84).

America: The reward is Arturo Vidal (90). You need to exchange teams from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, USA, and Uruguay. For this, you will receive cards like Fabian Johnson (82).

Africa: Here you will receive Ndidi (86) as a reward. The sub-SBCs include Cameroon, Congo, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, and South Africa. Among others, you can get Seydou Doumbia (82) here.

Asia: As a reward, you will receive Shinji Kagawa (86). The countries to be exchanged are Australia, South Korea, Japan, and Saudi Arabia.

International Content

Italians and Dutch beware: For the “Festival of FUTball”, “Classic International Heroes” are coming. These are special FUT items for players who are strong in the national team but are not participating in the World Cup 2018 in Russia.

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A concept for the hero cards, posted by reddit user “FIGJAM17”

Therefore, players like Arjen Robben might receive a “Modern Classic” hero item. There will also be World Cup-based events in weekly tasks, Daily Knockout Tournaments, and Squad Battles.

How the “Festival of FUTball” went in FIFA 16

The event was celebrated for the last time in FUT 16, back then for the occasion of the European Championship.

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The European “Team of the Tournament” in FIFA 16

There were “International Man of the Match” items, “Classic International Heroes”, and two “Team of the Tournaments” (TDT). Additionally, there were various single and multiplayer tournaments as well as “Mystery Sets” as rewards for such tournaments.

Want to stay updated on FIFA 19? In our overview article about FIFA 19, you will find all the news at a glance!

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Dead by Daylight 2.0: Curtain Call – Now the Clown eats your hands!

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The latest update of Dead by Daylight is live. The Clown killer is on the loose and brings the new patch 2.0 – along with the in-game shop and much more.

Dead by Daylight has released its major update 2.0 on PC. The new killer “The Clown” now stalks in the fog and throws toxic mixtures at his enemies before chopping off their fingers and adding them to his collection. In conjunction with the release of the patch “Curtain Call,” a new trailer was also released to capture the mood of the game.

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What does the in-game shop offer? In the Dead by Daylight shop, almost all characters can be purchased – either as usual through real money or Iridescent Shards. The latter can be obtained automatically while playing. It is thus possible to unlock almost all characters (except licensed ones, like Michael Myers or Freddy Krueger) through pure gameplay. Aside from that, there are numerous cosmetic upgrades in the shop to customize survivors and killers according to your preferences.

A lot of changes to the game. Update 2.0 also made numerous changes to the game’s balance. Killers now have it a bit easier, as pallets no longer create a “vacuum” that survivors can escape through. Before the patch, survivors could perform the “stun” action on one side of the pallet, then be “teleported” to the other side of the pallet and continue to flee. This granted them some extra meters and stunned the killer. Now, a pallet can only be knocked down on the side where the survivors are located.

However, it will still take some time until the update “Curtain Call” is also released on consoles PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

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Football skin in Fortnite for the World Cup fits well for 30 nations – one is enough

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The battle royale game Fortnite (PC, PS4, iOS & Xbox One) will soon offer special football skins for the FIFA World Cup 2018. This time you don’t have to choose a specific nation, as the jersey colors are supposedly customizable. Even for nations that are not qualified for the World Cup.

Fortnite meets FIFA: The FIFA World Cup in Russia starts on June 14, 2018. As with the Winter Olympics in South Korea, there will also be special skins with sports jerseys this time. However, with the winter sports, you had to decide on a nation or buy the skin multiple times if you wanted Germany, England, and France together.

The football outfits are a bit more customer-friendly.

8 Football Skins with Selectable Prints for the FIFA World Cup

This is how the new skins work: According to a leak from Instagram user @JH9, the new football skins in Fortnite are fully customizable. You initially have the choice between eight base outfits, four for women and four for men. The skins differ in the patterns on the jersey and the skin and hair color of the wearer.

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Choose number and nation yourself: In the Instagram leak, we see that the skins do not have a fixed nation and number. You choose them in a customization menu yourself. So you can show your support for “Die Mannschaft”, “Squadra Azzurra”, or the “Seleção” as you like.

Not all World Cup participants are included in the Football Skins

What can I choose? The nations available for selection are allegedly: Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, England, Egypt, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, the USA and Uruguay.

Some World Cup participants are missing, including Croatia, Senegal, and Morocco. However, Italy, the Netherlands, the USA, and Canada are selectable in Fortnite, but not actually participating in the FIFA World Cup.

Keep in mind that this leak is not yet confirmed and the skins are not yet available for purchase in the shop. The exact appearance of the football skins and the nation selection may still change!

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Black Desert is not yet available on Xbox One, already flirting with a Switch release

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This year Black Desert is set to enter beta on Xbox One, but console players can already play the action MMO Tera. Is Black Desert not afraid of competition? Furthermore, Pearl Abyss is considering a release of Black Desert on the mobile Nintendo console Switch.

Black Desert would fit on the Switch

Will Black Desert be released for the Switch? According to Pearl Abyss CEO Kyungin “Robin” Jung, they are very interested in the Switch. The console has sold well, and a release of Black Desert on the Switch is being considered by the studio.

In fact, the network environment of the Switch is particularly appealing for the mobile console. The UI, layout, and controls also fit well with Black Desert, according to the CEO.

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Bringing Black Desert to the Switch could be a smart move. Because currently, the selection of online games for the Switch is rather limited.

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Action MMO Tera is already playable on PS4 and Xbox One

Tera vs. Black Desert Online: For this fall, Pearl Abyss is planning a beta for Black Desert on Xbox One. The Xbox One X benefits from special graphics. But since April, players have been able to enjoy themselves in the online world of the action MMO Tera. Both Black Desert and Tera are Asian MMOs that aim to attract players with their beautiful graphics and a dynamic combat system.

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But besides these two titles, there are also other MMOs playable on the Xbox One. Players can choose which game they prefer. For developers, this means competition.

However, despite the similarities between Tera and Black Desert, Jung does not see Tera as a competitor. According to him, Black Desert has established itself in the West, developed a strong following, and has a lot of content waiting for Xbox players. Tera will not affect Black Desert when Black Desert is released for Xbox One, believes the CEO.

This information comes from an interview by Massively Overpowered with Kyungin “Robin” Jung, the CEO of Pearl Abyss, at this year’s E3.

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A port of Black Desert to PlayStation 4 is also planned, but is currently not being discussed.

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Destiny 2: Level cap and max power level known for Forsaken

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Bungie is trying to make Destiny 2 a hobby again with the Forsaken expansion. This is also evident with the new level cap and the new maximum power level.

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A long way to the top: Destiny is meant to become a hobby again. Bungie is relentless in emphasizing this over and over. The Forsaken expansion is supposed to represent a major step in that direction. More information about the new maximum level and the upcoming power level cap seems to confirm this. It looks like Guardians will have a long road ahead of them starting September 4th before they can reach their maximum strength again.

The new maximum level – A huge leap

Bungie confirms new upper limit: According to YouTuber MesaSean, the new maximum character level in the upcoming Forsaken expansion will be 50 and the power level cap will be 600.

Although these values were already visible during the reveal stream of Destiny 2: Forsaken, at that time it was stated that these numbers shouldn’t be taken too seriously as they would likely change again.

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However, it seems that these values are indeed final. MesaSean has played the current build of Forsaken and, according to his own statement, talked directly with Bungie to confirm this information.

A giant leap: This increase represents the largest level cap difference since the launch of Destiny 2. The two DLCs “Curse of Osiris” and “Warmind” raised the character level by 5 each and the power level by 30 and 50, respectively. This time, Forsaken brings an addition of 20 character levels and 215 power levels to climb starting September 4, 2018.

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At E3, Bungie emphasized that with the upcoming fall expansion they want to challenge players more frequently and harder than ever before. This obviously also relates to the leveling process.

How fast is the new path to max level? It remains to be seen how quickly these new limits can be reached. Unfortunately, nothing is known about this so far.

However, if Bungie adheres to the recently introduced changes to the leveling system and the sources for upgrades, Guardians may face a long and arduous path to the top of power – especially for fans with limited playtime. But that’s exactly what large parts of the community have been wishing for a long time.

Additionally, it will be interesting to see what level recommendations will apply to the respective activities. We will keep a close eye on this exciting topic and report back immediately with any news.

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What do you think of the new level caps? Have you always wished for this, or does it unnecessarily prolong the path upward for you?

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Ditto can now transform into another monster in Pokémon GO

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Catching a Ditto in Pokémon GO is not easy. However, a new monster has now appeared on the Ditto list that can transform.

With Remoraid, there is a new species in Pokémon GO that can transform into the shapeshifter Ditto after being caught. This is particularly convenient for trainers who are currently on the hunt for their Mew.

Ditto now as Remoraid in Pokémon GO

Many trainers need to find a Ditto in Pokémon GO. Professor Willow needs such an encounter for his research. The problem is that Ditto can disguise itself as one of more than ten species and does not appear in its Ditto form in the wild.

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Remoraid for the Water Event: Currently, the Water Event is active in Pokémon GO. Shortly after the event started, trainers noticed that the water Pokémon Remoraid can transform into a Ditto after being caught. The proof video is available here on Reddit.

This adds Remoraid to the Ditto list with species such as Rattfratz, Taubsi, Wiesor, or Flurmel. The complete Ditto list for Pokémon GO can be found here.

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Will Remoraid always be a Ditto possibility? The Water Event in Pokémon GO runs until June 21. Trainers are now wondering whether Remoraid will no longer be able to transform into Ditto after the event ends. There is a possibility that this transformation is only active during the event. Therefore, trainers on the hunt for Ditto should catch as many Remoraid as possible while their spawn chance is increased during the water festival.

We can only say for sure once Remoraid can still be caught after the event that can transform into Ditto.

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Niantic meets the researchers halfway

It seems that Niantic is gradually increasing the number of possible Ditto encounters. The main reason is the special research.

This constantly presents trainers with new tasks that culminate in an encounter with Mew. In Station 5 of 8, you need to catch a Ditto – This is how to catch Mew in Pokémon GO

If Niantic continues to add a new species that can transform into Ditto with each event, trainers will find it easier to complete this task.

Are you ready for the special event this weekend? Our guide shows you everything you need to know about the Pokémon GO Community Day in June.

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Cyberpunk 2077: Launched without multiplayer, might come later

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The RPG Cyberpunk 2077 will probably be released without multiplayer. Whether there will be a future update is still uncertain.

Cyberpunk 2077 appears to be shipped without a multiplayer mode. This was recently announced at E3 2018. In an interview with Eurogamer, quest designer Patrick Mills stated that Cyberpunk 2077 will be a “pure” single-player game.

Focus on single-player. According to Mills, the entire team is focused on creating an engaging single-player experience. “We want to hit the nail on the head there before we turn to other aspects.” Mills thus makes it clear that he rejects any hopes that the game would feature online functionalities with other players.

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Multiplayer may still come to Cyberpunk 2077, but no promises

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Multiplayer “under discussion”: However, a multiplayer is not completely off the table. CD Projekt Red is discussing internally about a multiplayer and is considering how and if it can be integrated into the game. However, no promises are made. Only when the game is completed would such aspects be considered in more detail.

Misleading information in the past: The new information is particularly contradictory to the past. A few months ago, after the Twitter account for Cyberpunk was reactivated, there were consistently small updates about Cyberpunk 2077. During this time, it was also stated that there would be “some form of online component” and that interaction with other players would be possible. The fact that this is now – at least for the time being – completely scrapped suggests a change in plans.

What do you think about Cyberpunk 2077 not having a multiplayer mode? Were you not expecting one anyway? Or do you need it in order to enjoy the game?

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Fortnite: How to get the Starter Pack with the Wingman Skin

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If you are looking for a bargain on V-Bucks and a cool Wingman skin in Fortnite, you should check out the new starter pack. It includes the “Wingman Outfit”, a back bling, and V-Bucks. This is how you can get the Wingman skin in Fortnite.

What are starter packs? Fortnite regularly offers starter packs. These are discount deals in which you get an exclusive outfit, a back bling, and V-Bucks at a bargain price. Ideal for those who don’t have many outfits yet and want a different skin to switch things up.

In Season 3, there was already a pack like this, which contained a “Halo Skin”. Now there is a new pack featuring a jet pilot.

Skin, Back Bling, and Bucks for only 5 Euros

What’s included in the new pack? The second starter pack from Fortnite contains the following items:

  • The “Wingman” skin for Battle Royale. The outfit is a cool jet pilot with a flight helmet.
  • A matching back bling
  • 600 V-Bucks for both Battle Royale and the PvE mode
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What does the pack cost? All of this is available for 4.99 Euros in the Fortnite shop. Normally, the 600 V-Bucks alone should cost 6 Euros, so with the outfit and back bling, this offer is a real bargain. However, you can only purchase it once.

How to buy the Wingman starter pack in Fortnite

Where can I find the offer? You just need to click on the last tab “Shop” all the way to the right, not the “Item Shop”. There you will find the offer. But don’t take too long to decide to buy it. At some point, the deal could disappear from the shop.

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At the very top right is the shop where you can get the pack.
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Why the trailer for Cyberpunk 2077 first ignited my hype

Micha Deckert Micha Deckert Reading time 3 minutes

During E3 2018, there was finally substantial footage of Cyberpunk 2077 to see. Unlike Cortyn, Micha is absolutely thrilled and can hardly wait to roam through the crazy Night City himself.

After fans had to wait for years, a trailer for Cyberpunk 2077 was finally shown during the Xbox press conference at E3 2018. Not much was revealed about the RPG itself, but the footage gave a good insight into what players can expect from the future world of the role-playing game.

Colorful and Dirty – Welcome to Night City

After the announcement, Cyberpunk 2077 was barely more than a title to keep in mind for me. After all, CD Projekt RED was very sparing with information about the sci-fi role-playing game. I also never really got into the Witcher series of the developer and preferred to watch friends play instead of stepping into the role of the Witcher Geralt of Rivia.

The trailer for Cyberpunk 2077 quickly caught me by surprise.

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Trailer shows the Dirty Reality

I was completely swept away by the trailer shown – With Cortyn, it even destroyed the hype. In the beginning, the protagonist talks about how his city was chosen as the worst place to live – and after seeing the images, you believe it too. However, the video had more to offer than just an anonymous city full of strange characters.

A quick overview is offered to the viewer: Punks hanging out on the street. People living in gigantic apartment buildings, while snazzy suit wearers land one job after another. Colorful holograms promote consumption while citizens are beaten on the open street, and androids and cyborgs are part of everyday life.

Blade Runner meets Dredd meets Deus Ex meets the old Shadowrun role-playing game on the SNES. It is precisely this gap between this sleek, wealthy vision of the future and the dark, impoverished side of the city that captivates me completely.

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This is a Different Story than Told in The Witcher

The cold outside perspective on the activities in Night City is also what sold the city to me. Viewers can be horrified as they follow how bleak and rough life is in Cyberpunk 2077. Eat or be eaten.

I could also find something to appreciate about the somewhat emotionless and unsympathetic nature of the protagonist. In Cyberpunk 2077, the player is not Geralt of Rivia, who despite his gruff nature always tries to do the right thing. In this future RPG, we are someone who wants to survive in a ruthless world and maybe even throws their moral compass overboard for a chance at a piece of success.

I Believe in CD Projekt

I can understand the people who are disappointed after the trailer or perhaps expected something different from Cyberpunk 2077. However, for me, it’s precisely this mix of cheesy 80s flair, colorful retro-future look, and the violence that apparently is the order of the day in Night City in 2077 that makes it appealing.

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Furthermore, I believe that CD Projekt RED knows exactly what they are doing and are taking extra time to make sure Cyberpunk 2077 is a real hit. The trailer certainly makes me eager for more. Now, however, please let’s not wait for years again until we see the next footage of Cyberpunk 2077.

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