Funcom has released a patch for Conan Exiles on PS4 and Xbox One. What has been fixed with update 1.07 on consoles can be found here.
The new patch 1.07 for Conan Exiles on PS4 and Xbox One mainly brings bug fixes and an improvement in performance. Some of the changes help to enhance the stability of the game and address a problem with servers on the PS4.
The patch is intended to provide more stability and better performance.
Conan Exiles Patch 1.07 Patch Notes
some bug fixes for crashes and stuttering issues have been implemented.
a bug preventing rented PS4 servers from appearing in the server list has been fixed.
some changes and improvements to the gameplay have been made.
Conan Exiles version 1.07 improves stability and performance.
It is not exactly clear from the provided information what exactly Funcom has improved with the patch. However, some players report that they still have or even more issues with servers since the patch.
Healing of slaves and war paint still bugged: Some existing bugs have still not been fixed. There are still reports of players complaining that some things are not working.
Especially frustrating for PS4 players is that their slaves do not heal. The health points of captured archers and fighters should actually regenerate on their own. However, this is not the case on PS4.
Fighting slaves should regenerate health points automatically.
War paint does not work: War paint can be applied from the inventory on other platforms to enhance the character or even provide advantages. However, players on PS4 cannot apply the items from the inventory.
The developers of the MMORPG The Lord of the Rings Online have announced what fans can look forward to in 2018. This time, the dwarves of Middle-earth are in focus. Update 23 also raises the level cap to 120.
Meet the Dwarves
What does Update 23 bring? Next up is Update 23, which will lead you to the Lonely Mountain. Where the hobbit Bilbo Baggins traveled with the dwarves to defeat the dragon Smaug. Additionally, you will travel to the Iron Hills and the Grey Mountains, where dwarves – but also a lot of orcs – live. Rumor has it that the giant spider Kankra has retreated somewhere here!
Update 23 also increases the level cap to 120
You will visit new instances, which are divided into different difficulty levels
The instances can be tackled in groups or alone
You will learn more about the culture of the dwarves
There are 80 new quests
The story surrounding the Black Book of Mordor will continue
Update 23 does not yet have a release date
After Update 23, the journey continues. Later this year, the developers want to expand the world of Middle-earth to include the regions of North Rhovanion, including Gundabad, the valleys of the Anduin, and other places around Lothlórien. The Morgul Vale, on the other hand, has been postponed to 2019, as they want to focus on the current story for now.
Class Overhauls and New Instances
The classes are being revised. All ten classes in the MMO are set to be revised. However, only with minor adjustments and optimizations. This is intended to allow for faster balancing improvements. You will notice the first adjustments in the coming months.
What else is coming? Seasonal instances are also planned for this year. Two of these instances will become available for the Summer Festival. They include:
Thrang from the Rift of Nûrz Ghâshu – The instance will be playable as a standalone community instance
A Perfect Picnic – A new instance related to the Summer Festival, aimed at groups of varying sizes
Thus, fans of the MMORPG The Lord of the Rings Online can look forward to exciting content for this year.
On May 22, the Anniversary Event 2018 starts in Overwatch. Two of the new skins have now been officially revealed. A third was teased by Overwatch head Jeff Kaplan. Is Doomfist finally coming in a suit?
Tracer and Soldier 76 are getting new Epic Skins: The official Twitter account of Overwatch recently published two new tweets. The tweets contain videos showcasing two new skins for Tracer and Soldier 76.
The two new skins are Epic skins. They will be somewhat easier to get than their legendary counterparts and will also cost less. You will likely be able to purchase them for 750 credits if Blizzard’s pricing policy for events remains the same.
Lightning Tracer comes in bright yellow: In Tracer’s new “Lightning” skin, she swaps her pilot outfit for a bright suit that could also be worn by a superhero. Blizzard also gives Tracer a new hairstyle and the lettering “Lightning”.
Overwatch Anniversary 2018 begins next week, but we’re starting the celebration early with new item reveals.
Venom Soldier 76 gets a villain look: Soldier 76 retains his iconic leather jacket in his new “Venom” skin and colors it a toxic green-turquoise. Blizzard stays with the hero theme and outfits Soldier with a helmet featuring a V-shaped visor that could also suit a supervillain well.
Overwatch Anniversary 2018 begins next week, but we’re starting the celebration early with new item reveals.
Hints on Doomfist in a suit: In the developer update, Game Director Jeff Kaplan hinted at a new legendary skin that will find its way into the game. He spoke of an “elegantly dressed gentleman that you have long wanted to see in formal attire.”
Kaplan is likely referring to Doomfist, whose appearance as a boss of Talon was already celebrated in the comic “Masquerade”. Doomfist wears a white suit with a bowtie there. The community had been expecting the skin for the “Retribution” event but was disappointed. Now there is a new chance!
All skins available in the Anniversary loot boxes: You will find the skins in the event’s loot boxes. The event loot boxes are guaranteed to contain one item from the Anniversary event and have a chance for content from past events. This way, you can receive new and old skins without having to choose.
Star Wars Battlefront 2 has now received a major update that heralded the first half of the Solo Season. Accompanying this were some quality-of-life changes, which the community is so excited about that the new content has almost been forgotten.
The outcry was great: Instead of the hoped-for Clone Wars content, players in Star Wars Battlefront 2 will receive content themed around the upcoming Han Solo movie in May and June.
On one topic, however, the player community is united: DICE has put significant effort into the quality-of-life changes. For many, these are now more important than the actual new content.
QoL yay, content boo?
Players celebrate QoL changes: Players are particularly happy about the overall changes to the game. In the Battlefront subreddit, the new menu is praised, which has replaced the controversial hologram effect with a clean, tidy look. One player compares the new appearance to collecting real Star Wars figures.
Many users also notice the improved loading times. They jokingly complain that they can no longer make snacks or use the bathroom between matches.
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What about the new content? Players are rather reserved about the content. While the subreddit is filled with comments on changes to the core game, players are more reserved with feedback on the first solo content.
Some players see the newly added content as a good basis for further content. Others are disappointed that they had to wait so long, yet so little has been added to the actual game.
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Players want Clone Wars: With the announcement of the season themed around Han Solo, a large part of the Battlefront 2 player base was disappointed. Fans were actually hoping for content related to the Clone Wars.
There was a small glimmer of hope in the patch notes for the current update: A subpoint of the changes in the Starfighter Assault mode was titled “Geonosis.” This entry has since been removed, but the Battlefront subreddit does not forget and players are actively discussing whether this was just a mistake or possibly a hint at upcoming content.
What is Geonosis? With the mention of the planet Geonosis, the desired content related to the Clone Wars might still be hinted at. The planet was featured in the film “Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones” and also plays a role in the animated spin-off “The Clone Wars.”
On this planet, the Clone Wars broke out with the Battle of Geonosis, after the Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, and Padmé Amidala rescued from execution in an arena.
Fortnite (PC, PS4, iOS & Xbox One) hidden with Patch 4.2 a bunch of new content that is not officially in the game yet. Dataminers claim to have found hints in the code about new dance Emotes as well as a competitive game mode.
Whenever a new patch is released in Fortnite, dataminers immediately dive into the game code. Because with the patch files, there are always contents implemented that will be unlocked later. Therefore, datamining is a good method to predict upcoming changes.
This time, the dataminers have found hints of cool new emotes and a competitive game mode in the data of patch 4.2.
These are the upcoming dances and emotes
If the dataminers are right, there will soon be a bunch of new emotes and dances in the shop. With these, you can spend your time before the Battle Bus launch even better or taunt your dead enemies. We have embedded a tweet from Fortnite Leaks with the emotes here.
What is the competitive mode in Fortnite all about?
During further exploration of the data of the new version, the dataminers found even more new content. A directory named “Comp” suggests a new competitive mode to some players.
What couldthatbe? This could refer, among other things, to an eSports-tailored version of Fortnite. After all, pro gamers have been waiting for this for a long time. Or the mode will feature a clear ranking system that places you in ranks like Gold, Silver, or Bronze. At the moment, however, this is still speculation – so it should be taken with caution.
Fans find hints of a new weekly event in Destiny 2. The Armsweek reminds players of the weapon days from Destiny 1 and allows them to earn new rewards with restricted loadouts.
Inquisitive Guardians have stumbled upon hints of a new mode while browsing the official Bungie homepage. It seems that the weapon days known from Destiny 1 will find their way back to Destiny 2 in a revised form. Bungie is turning weapon days into Armsweek.
Armsweek – What is known so far
How the weapon days went: On the weekly weapon day in Destiny 1, players could test and order various weapons from Gunsmith Banshee-44 since the “Taken King” expansion. In the following week, he would bring the orders, and the Guardians could order new weapons again. It was possible to gain reputation and, at a certain rank, even receive exclusive exotic weapon quests.
What is known about Armsweek: The focus of Armsweek will likely be on having players complete certain activities with prescribed equipment configurations. Guardians will be able to earn special rewards. It is currently unknown whether the Gunsmith will be involved again and how often the event will take place.
However, there are descriptions of three different Nightfall strikes that will be undertaken with restricted loadouts. At the end, there will be Masterwork catalysts as rewards.
For instance, in the Nightfall version of Savathûn’s Song, there are upgrades for the Masterworks of Hard Light
and the exotic hand cannon Rat King. In the weapons dealer Nightfall, you can find the catalyst for the Prospector grenade launcher.
Additionally, there will apparently be a new strike mode where the choice of weapons will also be limited. It is not yet known whether there will be special rewards as a result.
Whether other strikes or additional specific rewards will come with Armsweek is still unclear at this point.
An official announcement or even a release date for this feature is still pending. However, a foreseeable release of Armsweek in summer 2018 seems very likely in this context.
Bungie recently announced that they will gradually equip all weapon exotics with Masterworks in the near future. Both Rat King and Hard Light and the Prospector cannot currently be upgraded to Masterworks. The reason for this is most likely Armsweek.
Other exotic Masterwork catalysts are likely to be integrated similarly. Recent analyses of data mining suggest that further catalysts, such as for the Sunshot or the Graviton Lance, are tied to the faction fights and their respective factions.
Less than a week remains until the release of content patch 4.3 of Final Fantasy XIV on May 22. Square Enix inundates players with new screenshots of new armor, mounts, and other collectibles. Images of a new hairstyle are also included.
The MMORPG FFXIV already has a huge arsenal of collectible items such as mounts and companions: With each patch, the collection keeps growing. Here is a small sneak preview of the loot that will be available for players in patch 4.3.
Fashion is the true endgame
The new 24-player raid Ridorana Lighthouse also brings new equipment sets, designed after outfits from the Final Fantasy Tactics games.
The gear will most likely have an item level of 360 and serve as “catch-up gear.”
The new dungeon “Swallow’s Compass” will also include new equipment sets. These were created based on the designs of the winners of the design competition.
In addition to combat gear, there will also be a new dress for those who love glamour among the players:
There will also be at least one new hairstyle for male and female characters:
Preview of the mounts and companions from patch 4.3
As usual, players will receive a new Kamuy Wolf from the new extreme trial that Square Enix has kept super secret for spoiler reasons.
The quests of the Namazu tribe, available from May 22 for collectors and crafters, also have a new mount for you.
To obtain this mount, players will likely need to reach the highest rank of reputation with the Namazu.
You can watch the demonstration of the new Namazu mount here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nj08m8jsQYI
Finally, Square Enix teased a new logistics system mount. As with the red predecessor, it will be obtained as a reward for PvP matches.
Magnai and Sadu will also be available as companions from patch 4.3.
The two leaders of the Au Ra tribes, Oronir and Dotharl, will most likely be available as rewards for the Namazu tribe quests, as these will take place directly in the Azim Steppe.
You can watch the trailer for the patch here:
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In FIFA 18 Ultimate Team, there is currently a weekly challenge that divides the community. When it comes to online victories, some players seem to go to any lengths.
Additionally, there is currently a weekly task to earn a TOTS card under certain conditions.
This week, the weekly challenge has put the FIFA community in an uproar because: What is supposed to create unity among players is being shamelessly exploited by some gamers.
The community tries to help each other with the challenge
What is the weekly task to master? Since Friday, May 11 at 7 PM, there is a challenge to score two goals with MLS players, that is, players from the American Soccer League, in ten separate matches. If you achieve this within a week, you will receive a “Team of the Season” card featuring Diego Valeri.
Why does everyone want this TOTS card? TOTS cards are highly sought after. They have received strong upgrades and have good stats. Additionally, there are TDS SBCs twice a week, where you can trade a TOTS card for a better TOTS player.
What is the challenge’s difficulty? The matches must be played in “Online Seasons” mode. There are ten leagues here, with the best players in League 1 and the weakest in League 10. Playing in the lower leagues, scoring ten goals with MLS players is not an issue, but in League 1, it becomes challenging. There aren’t many strong MLS cards, and scoring against the best FIFA players is hard enough as it is.
This method helps players to assist each other
In the upper leagues of FUT Seasons, a method has emerged:
Create an MLS team. Before the match, you will see the badge, Gamertag, club name, and team name of the opponent. The latter can be changed for any team created in your FUT club.
Clarify intent in the name. If you want to participate in the MLS Challenge, change your name to “2 MLS Goals”, “MLS Challenge plz”, or something similar. This way, you can manually filter and start matches only with like-minded players.
Let each other score. Then you take turns letting the other player score a goal with an MLS player. From 2:2 onwards, you continue playing as if the game started at 0:0.
Bad gamers exploit the goodwill of the FIFA community
Not everyone wants to participate in the weekly task. Some have already completed it or simply do not need the TOTS card. Of course, there is nothing wrong with playing regular Online Seasons.
However, some of these people take advantage of the helpfulness of other gamers. These players pretend that they also want to complete the challenge.
They create a team named “MLS Goals” or something similar. Then they also include at least one MLS player in their starting lineup. Potential victims now believe they are facing someone like-minded.
If the opponent is trusting of the fraudster and lets them score the first goal, they will start their nefarious plan.
Instead of allowing the opponent to score their goals with MLS players as well, they continue to play normally and defend properly. Thus, they “cheat” their way to a 1-2 goal lead.
Especially in the upper leagues, where the matches are extremely balanced, 1-2 goals can often make the difference between victory and defeat.
Exploited players express their discontent
This weekly task separated the helpful players from those who only see their own success. This obviously caused discontent and discussions on platforms like reddit.
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Many players report how opponents tried to fool them. Some still won the match, while others did not. For those, this is particularly frustrating:
They have neither gotten one step closer to the weekly challenge nor earned a point in the online seasons, although they may have won or at least drawn under normal circumstances.
Philipp says: I too have encountered some of these “cheaters”. While one is still more motivated to win the game in the end, doing so with half an MLS team and a 1-2 goal deficit is not exactly easy. Nevertheless, I had good experiences as well. In 14 matches, I met ten people who let me score two goals. A nice conversation also developed through the microphone feature due to the MLS challenge, even though there was initial distrust.
What have your experiences been with the MLS weekly task?
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The PS4 received the update 5.55 today, May 17, 2018. What is behind the new firmware?
The new firmware 5.55 is now available for download on the PlayStation 4. The update is a proud 490 MB in size.
You need to download and install it before you can play online again and use the online features of your console.
The installation process may take several minutes and is associated with a restart of your console.
What changes with the update 5.55?
The patch notes for the new firmware version are relatively straightforward. According to the change log, this system software update generally improves the system performance of your console.
Therefore, it is another update that tweaks the performance of your PlayStation. Sony is probably addressing the stability of the system again.
No major changes or new features that affect the gaming experience should be expected.
Neowiz has announced a premium membership for the MMORPG Bless Online and presents the exclusive skins of the founder packs.
Bless aims for a premium membership without Pay2Win
What does the premium membership offer? The premium membership of Bless is aimed at increasing your efficiency in the game and reducing the duration for certain actions. Neowiz sees the membership as a service that enhances convenience in the game. There are to be no Pay2Win items.
The premium membership includes:
Premium Mount Skin (Black Wind Caligo)
Premium Pet Skin (Enchanting Loroshi)
Reduces repair costs for NPC equipment by 30%
Reduces the usage fee for Wyvern by 50%: Players can travel to any area within Bless by paying the Wyvern manager (in every village / town) gold for Wyvern transport.
Pickaxe: This premium pickaxe, used for resource mining, offers unlimited use within the specified period. In contrast, the regular pickaxe cannot be used indefinitely.
Gathering Bag: This premium bag, used for collecting resources, provides unlimited use within the specified time.
You will receive 20% more experience points while hunting
You get 20% more dungeon points
You will receive a 20% hunting gold bonus. This increases the amount of gold earned through hunting monsters.
You may register five additional items on the marketplace
You pay 10% less marketplace tax
Your daily turnover will increase by 20%: The number of allowed exchanges per day within the game system will be increased. Through the exchange office, you exchange your dungeon and combat points for Lumena (earned through in-game activities). Lumena represents an in-game currency with which players can purchase a variety of items in the item shop.
The skins are merely cosmetic items. In the founder packs of Bless, you will find various skins that do not provide any gameplay advantage. They still cannot be disassembled or sold or traded. They simply represent a way to visually distinguish yourself from other players. Here is a selection of the exclusive skins:
For a big game from 2K, more development time is now needed. Is this referring to Borderlands 3?
Earlier this year, Take-Two stated that they want to release a “highly anticipated title” by March 2019. Fans speculated about the sequel to the shooter Borderlands, which has already delighted many gamers in the past with its dark humor.
It seems we may have to wait longer for Borderlands 3, as the unannounced game is now supposed to be released by March 2020 at the latest.
Borderlands 3 Release – So when is it now?
In the recently released financial report, Take-Two’s CEO, Strauss Zelnick, again talked about this highly anticipated game, one of the biggest 2K franchises. However, this is now expected to come after March 2019, in fiscal year 2020.
Although the game is not mentioned by name here, fans suspect that this is a reference to Borderlands 3. There are many indications for this. Gearbox repeatedly conveys: We are working with 400 people on Borderlands 3. However, the game has not yet been officially announced, so the name is never mentioned.
What is the new timeframe? The fiscal year 2020 runs from April 1, 2019 to March 2020. At some point during this period, the title may be released.
Why was the game postponed? Zelnick did not provide specific reasons. Perhaps he did not want to give away too many details or hints about the title. It is only said that the title is being given more development time.
No news on Borderlands 3 at E3 2018
There were many rumors that Borderlands 3 would have a huge presence at the upcoming E3 2018. But these dreams have now burst. In a series of tweets, the Gearbox head explained that Borderlands 3 is not represented at E3 2018. This was later confirmed by another Gearbox employee.
It is unclear when Borderlands 3 will be officially confirmed and when fans will finally receive more details about the “highly anticipated title of one of the largest 2K franchises.” Until then, the community sustains itself with small teasers about the game. Borderlands really wants a flamethrower from Elon Musk.
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Bungie can’t seem to get a handle on the bugs in Destiny 2 at all. With hotfix 1.2.0.2, the issue with progress in heroic strikes was supposed to be resolved. However, the bug continues to haunt many players despite the update.
What happened? Since the release of the Warmind expansion, numerous players have been plagued by an annoying bug in Destiny 2. This bug prevents the successful completion of a heroic strike from being counted as progress for a quest and the weekly milestones. Players are unable to complete the milestones or finish the quest.
Hotfix available – Problem persists: According to Bungie, the hotfix 1.2.0.2 from May 15, 2018, should have resolved the problem. However, this does not appear to be the case. Players continue to complain on Reddit and other forums that the issue still occurs frequently.
Bungie has once again taken on the issue and is investigating the reports. They are currently asking players for further feedback.
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Can the bug be worked around? As soon as the error became known, Bungie promptly offered a temporary solution for the issue. This workaround still seems to work. Here’s what you should keep in mind to avoid the bug:
Gather all fireteam members who are not from matchmaking before selecting the heroic strike playlist in the director.
Ensure that no one joins your fireteam after the heroic strike playlist has been selected. Also, no fireteam member should be in the game menu before the activity starts.
If a player sees a strike title (e.g., “The Arms Dealer”) when selecting the heroic strike playlist in the director, they should exit the director and select the heroic strike playlist again. Only when it says “Heroic Strike Playlist” will players actually start this playlist.
Once the heroic strike playlist has been successfully started and players are heading towards the objective, they can easily switch equipment, adjust settings, and view their inventory in their menu.
Before the release, concerns were growing about the new MMORPG Bless Online. Some questionable decisions during a controversial event caused a lot of uproar. Neowiz has now found a response to this.
Bless developer Neowiz responds: In an FAQ about monetization, the Bless developer addresses player criticism, reveals details about the premium membership, and announces initial changes. The $200 customer service will be completely removed, and the price of the largest package will be reduced by $50.
Why were fans concerned?
There are 4 things that worry fans ahead of the release:
Neowiz announced a premium membership through the founder packs, which players believed would grant many advantages.
Buyers of the $200 founder pack were supposed to receive preferential customer service, which was not well received.
Bless will offer a cash shop, about which very little is known. Neowiz kept this under wraps, leading fans to interpret it as a warning signal.
These 4 issues were criticized by fans, especially since this is a Buy2Play title. For many, whether they give Bless Online a chance depends on the contents of the cash shop and the premium membership.
Players wanted details: Neowiz had already commented on the topic of “Pay2Win” months ago, emphasizing that there would be no Pay2Win in Bless. This was recently reaffirmed, that Bless would focus on friendly microtransactions. But this was not enough for players after the latest announcements.
What’s included in the premium membership
The new monetization FAQ from the developer addresses the players’ questions. Below are the highlights.
The premium membership:
Players receive special mount and pet skins and pay 30% less for equipment repair.
They receive items that allow them to gather herbs and mine ores infinitely.
There are 20% more experience points for defeating monsters, 20% more found gold, and 20% more dungeon points.
Players can exchange 10% more PvP and PvE points for the premium currency Lumena daily.
Additionally, Neowiz is lowering the price of the most expensive founder pack from $199.99 to $149.99. The premium customer service will no longer exist.
Bless assures: No DLCs, no hidden bonuses on costumes
More details in the “Anti-Pay2Win” statement from Bless:
There is no 1:1 exchange of dollars for euros, but prices are set individually.
The item that allows you to avoid PvP costs gold up to level 45, and at max level then the premium currency.
There is an item that allows dungeon resets, but they do not want to sell it for cash.
Costumes have no hidden bonus effects, but are only cosmetic.
Bless offers an auction house, but no player-to-player trading – they want to avoid a black market.
Bless plans no purchasable DLC. They want to bring content updates – there should be a patch every month, and a major update every 3 months.
You can view the complete changes and answers to Pay2Win questions in the FAQ on Steam.
After players solved a complicated puzzle that revealed the date “May 23, 2018”, the confirmation comes: Battlefield V will be revealed next Wednesday in a livestream.
This year, a new installment of the Battlefield series will be released again. EA and DICE have kept quiet so far about any real news regarding the shooter. However, this will change next week, as Battlefield 5 will be officially presented. We will likely see the first trailer for the game, which was announced some time ago.
Comedian announces Battlefield 5
Info via livestream: The reveal of the new Battlefield installment will take place on Wednesday, May 23, at 10:00 PM our time. Comedian Trevor Noah will officially present Battlefield 5 in a livestream that you can follow on Twitch, Microsoft’s Mixer, and YouTube.
During the reveal, the development team is also expected to be present and share their vision for Battlefield 5.
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What can we expect? Players are naturally eager for all kinds of information about the shooter. The setting of the shooter is not yet known. However, a leak already announced in March that the game will be called “Battlefield V” and reportedly takes place in World War II. Because even EA now calls the game Battlefield V, this part of the leak is confirmed – a setting in World War II seems plausible.
Most recently, at the EA investor conference, it was revealed that Battlefield 5 will offer multiple multiplayer modes as well as a single-player campaign. There are also rumors that the next installment of the Battlefield franchise could include a Battle Royale mode, similar to Fortnite or PUBG.
Hidden message led to the date
This is how fans got to May 23: Recently, players managed to solve a complex puzzle in Battlefield 1. They had to destroy signs and pull levers in a specific order on the map Fort Vaux.
Behind it was a mysterious drop that clever players converted into Morse code. The code led to a website where the date May 23, 2018, was given – the date of the reveal for Battlefield V.
The MMORPG Revelation Online will in the future be managed by a single team taking care of both the European and US version as well as the Russian version.
Merging of the Game
A producer for Europe, the USA, and Russia. While Revelation Online was previously divided into the USA/Europe and Russian versions (except in Asia), a single producer, Petr Lagun, will now manage the game. Essentially, there will only be one team at my.com developing the game.
What impact will this have on the MMO? Operator My.com hopes that this restructuring will bring the two versions of the online game closer together. Until now, there have been many differences between the versions; even the client was not compatible. This made it difficult to develop updates. The united team is now supposed to gradually bring both versions closer together and also adjust the client. Under the title “New Sulan”, the first unified client is currently being created.
My.com only the producer: It should be noted that My.com is the publisher of “Revelation Online”. The game is developed by NetEase in China.
New updates are coming. Additionally, the team will of course continue to take care of new updates. Already, changes regarding PvE and PvP are in the works. These contents will no longer have to be developed for two different versions of Revelation Online, but only for one.
Producer Petr Lagun explains that he will soon reveal more about the future of the MMORPG Revelation Online. Fans can expect some surprises.
Bungie releases an updated roadmap and clarifies the plans for summer in Destiny 2. Here’s what comes next after the Warmind DLC.
Many players are wondering what Destiny 2 will offer them after the Warmind DLC. Bungie has now provided an answer with an updated summer roadmap. There are indeed some features that could help fans while waiting for the big fall expansion.
Here’s what summer looks like in Destiny 2
As already expected, the biggest change will take place in September. The first truly profound changes to Destiny 2 are expected then. However, players can also look forward to some interesting new features until fall.
Changes in May – Update 1.2.1
The next changes are expected by the Guardians on May 29. The following features will be integrated:
Crucible Labs: With the PvP Labs, players will gain access to experimental PvP content. This gives Bungie the opportunity to use Guardians’ feedback as a basis for future decisions in the Crucible. More information is expected before the feature launches.
Improvements to Strikes: After a longer break, Strikes will return in May. Although nothing is known about the upcoming changes yet, hints of possible exotic rewards and catalysts for exotic weapons linked to individual factions have already been discovered in Destiny 2 databases.
Sandbox changes for exotic armor: The sandbox changes to exotic weapons that arrived with DLC II were very positively received by the community. If the upcoming adjustments to armor take the same direction, players can look forward to more exciting exotics that finally live up to their name.
Changes in July
In July, the next wave of new features is expected. Here’s what players can expect in mid-summer:
Seasonal Event “Sunscreen of Heroes”: Not much is known about the event yet. Players will be able to celebrate their achievements and accomplishments while earning new rewards. It is likely that the event will be similar to the Crimson Days or the Dawning events.
Bounties: Whether the bounties will return in their form known from Destiny 1 or if Bungie has something new in mind is not yet known.
Prestige Mode for the two raid locations: Many players have been waiting for this. For some fans, this mode will certainly make the waiting time a bit more bearable.
Clan text chat on PC: This feature has been awaited by PC players for a long time.
Year 1 Triumphs: How this feature will be designed is not yet known. However, it is conceivable that Bungie will consistently continue its “Age of Triumphs” system from Destiny 1. There, players had to achieve certain milestones. These were recorded in a record book. Players were rewarded for completing various tasks.
Further sandbox changes to exotic armor: Here, the last exotic armor pieces will probably be integrated into the game in revised form.
If all of this comes to pass, it would likely be the first summer in the history of Destiny where the Guardians actually have something to do. Normally, the summer months in Destiny have been dull, and Bungie limited itself to promoting the big fall release (2015: TTK, 2016: RoI, 2017: Destiny 2).
Changes in September
In September, a significant expansion in the style of “The Taken King” is likely to be released. Significant changes to the core mechanics of Destiny 2 are also on the agenda. Among other things, the following features are expected at the beginning of fall:
Gear Collections: Bungie has already announced that the recent vault expansion is just a temporary solution. The kiosks known from Destiny 1 could find their way back into the game.
Records: Whether the record books from the predecessor will return or if it will be a completely new system is still unclear.
Changes to weapon slots: Not much is known about this exciting feature yet. However, Bungie promised more information for the summer. Will Destiny 2 return to the old weapon system?
Random rolls for weapons: This is one of the most requested features by fans. It is likely that the same random roll system used in Destiny 1 will not return completely. However, Bungie promises even something better. The overhaul of the mod system is also expected to be an integral part of the random rolls for weapons.
New gameplay modes: Recently, Activision teased a revolutionary mode. Although no details were revealed, such a mode is said to not have existed in the Destiny series or in any other shooters so far.
Finally, Bungie announced that even more things will be revealed before fall.
The comet that crashed at the end of Season 3 in Fortnite: Battle Royale left a trail of destruction. Will the massive craters in Tilted Towers, the prison, or Dusty Depot ever be repaired? Since the last update, we know: Yes! The map has changed again.
Epic seems to be planning something, as we hinted at in the third season. Throughout the last season, a sinister comet hovered in the sky, seemingly growing larger with each update. At the end of Season 3, Epic really went for it and brought the comet down after initial meteor showers.
Can we expect a similar action in Season 4? It looks like Epic is diligently repairing the map step by step. The first stop is Tilted Towers. Since update 4.2, the crater in the city has disappeared and was filled in:
What is it? The theories about it are varied. Are we observing the villain freeing themselves from the meteor, culminating in a special mode at the end of Season 4? Or is Epic just cleverly building up the hype?
How could it continue throughout the season? It is becoming clear that Epic will distribute the cleanup efforts throughout the entire season. Therefore, it can be presumed that the craters will be filled and broken houses repaired.
What will happen to the large crater at Dusty Divot? If Epic indeed plans to repair the map piece by piece, they might also fill the Dusty Divot crater – and replace it with something big, like a city. The comet would be kept sealed in an underground vault until the mystery surrounding the celestial object is solved.
You notice it: Fortnite continues where they left off in Season 3 with the comet. The small changes to the map guarantee at least two things:
The player experience remains fresh and exciting; there is something new to discover every week.
Epic ensures that the hype around Fortnite: Battle Royale remains unbroken.
What do you think? What will happen to the crater in Dusty Divot?
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In WoW: Battle for Azeroth it seems that you cannot fly at the beginning. Blizzard has already announced this during the development of the new WoW addon, and they are keeping their word. However, the first part of the achievement has now emerged, allowing you to fly in BfA.
Flying through the Pathfinder of Battle for Azeroth: In the current beta build of the new WoW addon Battle for Azeroth, the first part of the meta achievement “Pathfinder of Battle for Azeroth” has appeared. This achievement grants you a faster mount speed in Kul Tiras and Zandalar.
Pathfinder achievements have been Blizzard’s way in past addons, of putting a time lock on flying abilities. The discussion about this is always controversial: Some players think it’s good, others find it annoying. There is a trade-off between extensive exploration of a new world and the conveniences of flying.
Even in WoW: Legion, flying was only allowed with achievements.
Stringent requirements for the first part: The achievement seems to be not fully developed yet. According to the status on the beta server, you would need to farm reputation for the Zandalari and Kul Tiras for the first part of Pathfinder – thus for Horde and Alliance.
This would be the first time that players would have to play both factions for the Pathfinder, and it is likely a bug, according to wowhead. Additionally, this requirement would further increase the time demands.
The achievements take a lot of time: The achievements you need for the meta achievement can take a very long time. The explorations and questlines can be completed quickly, but the reputation will likely take several weeks.
The required factions are not yet known, however, they were already the limiting factor in Legion. It is likely that you will need additional factions for later Pathfinder achievements that will then allow flying directly.
The achievements you need to fulfill for Pathfinder of Battle for Azeroth Part 1 have been listed for you. As far as possible, we have translated the achievements into German:
Both factions
Explorers of Battle for Azeroth – Explore the regions of Kul Tiras and Zandalar
Kul Tourist – Complete all the achievements listed below in Kul Tiras.
A Solid Plan – Complete the storyline of Tiragarde Sound.
Drust Do It – Complete the storyline of Drustvar.
Stormsong and Dance – Complete the storyline in Stormsong Valley.
Kul Tiras Diplomat – Achieve Respectful status with all the listed factions of Kul Tiras.
Horde
Zandalari Forever! – Complete all the achievements listed below in Zandalar
The Throne of Zuldazar – Complete the storyline of Zuldazar.
The Dark Heart of Nazmir – Complete the storyline of Nazmir.
Secrets in the Sand – Complete the storyline of Vol’dun.
A Bloody Trade – Complete the “Blood Gate” questline in Zuldazar.
The Final Seal – Complete the scenario “Zandalar Forever.”.
Zandalar Diplomat – Achieve Respectful status with all the listed factions of Zandalar.
To be able to fly, you must complete many quests.
According to the current status, the Alliance would have to complete less for their part than the Horde. Since both factions’ achievements are also listed in the meta achievement, there will likely be adjustments made here, so the list is probably not complete yet.
After Hanzo’s rework, the archer dominates ranked play in Overwatch. His overhaul seems to have made him a bit too strong. A nerf is set to fix that.
Hanzo’s Storm Arrows will be nerfed: The Storm Arrows are a new ability for Hanzo. He received the Storm Arrows as a replacement for his Scatter Arrow, which the developers considered too strong. The Storm Arrows now have the same issue: they are too powerful.
When Hanzo activates the ability, he fires the next 6 arrows in quick succession with a fully drawn bowstring. Each of them previously dealt 80 damage. This will now be reduced to 70 damage per arrow. This was announced by Overwatch developer Geoff Goodman in the US-Overwatch forum.
The Storm Arrows have become a problem for many players. Hanzo can use them and roughly aim the next 6 arrows in the direction of the enemy, as the projectiles arrive almost instantly at the target. The arrows have an almost hitscan-like quality.
The damage of the arrows is currently enough to kill heroes with 150 health points such as Tracer or D.Va without her mech immediately if Hanzo hits the head. If he also has Mercy’s boost, he can even take out targets with 200 health points immediately.
Tracer players are currently having a hard time.
With the reduction of damage to 70 per arrow, this is no longer possible. Without Mercy, he can no longer one-shot Tracer, and even with increased damage, he cannot eliminate heroes with 200 health points either. Opponents should no longer feel powerless.
Hanzo is the most played DPS hero: With his current strength, Hanzo is on all platforms (PC, PS4, Xbox One) the most played DPS hero in competitive play on average over the last week (as of May 16). In the Grandmaster tier on PC, he is played almost three times more often than the second-place hero, Widowmaker. Only Junkrat is played more frequently in the Bronze and Silver ranks.
According to overbuff, Hanzo is currently the most played DPS hero.
The patch is yet to come: Currently, the patch for the live servers is not yet in sight. Blizzard will soon roll out the nerf for Hanzo on the PTR. When it will then be released on the live servers is still unknown.
Pokémon is coming as the main installment of the RPG series to the Nintendo Switch. What is really known so far about the release date, mechanics, or the game world? Are we expecting a full-fledged Pokémon MMO?
What is it about? At E3 2017, Game Freak officially confirmed that a main installment of the popular Pokémon RPG series would be coming to the Nintendo Switch. Since this announcement, the rumor mill has beenboiling over. Below is a breakdown of the confirmed information and unconfirmed rumors that frequently arise.
This article originally appeared on May 3 and is continuously updated with the latest information.
The facts: What do we really know about Pokémon Switch?
So far, Game Freak and the Pokémon Company have mostly remained silent. Only a few facts are known:
Main installment: Pokémon Switch will be a main installment of the RPG series. This was confirmed by Game Freak at E3 2017.
No official but planned release date: The release of Pokémon Switch is planned for “2018 or later.” This was confirmed in the latest Nintendo financial report. It was also stated in Game Freak’s financial report.
That is actually all that is known for certain. Since the release date of 2018 or “later” is mentioned, it is likely that they are aiming for the end of 2018 / beginning of 2019. It should be noted that this is merely a plan and not a confirmed release date!
The leaks: Where do they come from and what’s true?
In contrast to the officially confirmed information, of which there are only a few, a lot of rumors about Pokémon Switch are circulating. Some have emerged from seemingly reliable sources, or questionable “insiders” have come forward.
Pokémon Let’s Go! – Does a logo announce the Yellow Remake?
On 4Chan, an image was released that allegedly shows a logo for “Pokémon Let’s Go!” The game is traditionally set to be released on the Switch with two versions:
Pokémon Let’s Go! Pikachu Edition
Pokémon Let’s Go! Eevee Edition
This logo allegedly shows the Pikachu version for Pokémon Let’s Go! It is striking that it looks hand-drawn.
A previous 4Chan leak from March wanted to know more about the gameplay: According to this, Pokémon Let’s Go! is a remake of Pokémon Yellow. That was the Gameboy edition in which Pikachu followed the player. The catching of Pokémon is said to work similarly to the mobile game Pokémon GO.
The Switch is perfectly suited for playing outdoors and on the go. A mix of the mobile version and the classic handheld RPG would actually make sense here.
A blog entry seems to support the rumor: Nintendo insider Emely Rogers published an article, in which she writes about Pokémon Switch. The reveal is said to take place later in May according to Rogers. She believes that the title of the games could raise skepticism among fans. Furthermore, Rogers emphasizes that Pokémon GO could play a significant role in the future of the Pokémon series.
Domains for “Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu / Eevee” have now been registered: The registration was done by the same company that also registered Pokémon Sun and Moon.
This rumor seems to become more plausible with each new piece of information. Fans even suspect an announcement in the coming days.
Pokémon Switch as a Kanto Remake: Back to Red and Blue?
An extremely blurry image of a Lapras surfaced in March in the fan magazine Pokéjungle. This image was meant to suggest that Pokémon Switch would take us back to Kanto. Kanto is the first region of the RPG series, where many trainers began their journey with Pokémon Red and Blue on the Gameboy about 20 years ago.
Fans claimed to recognize Route 21 in the lower image, leading to the Cinnabar Islands. This created the rumor that the image was a Pokémon Switch leak. However, Pokéjungle had to remove this image, and it could be any screen. Perhaps from Pokémon X/Y.
Pokémon Stars: A Spin-Off of Sun and Moon for the Switch?
Pokémon has always released a spin-off of its various RPG titles. This was the case with Pokémon Red/Blue having the Yellow version, or Pokémon Diamond/Pearl having the Platinum version.
Eurogamer believed that Pokémon Stars would be a spin-off of the titles Sun and Moon. Furthermore, it was suspected that this spin-off would be the announced RPG title for the Switch. However, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon were released as a spin-off for the Nintendo 3DS. What exactly will become of the Pokémon Stars project and what it will entail is still up in the air.
Nintendo Patent Suggests Interactive Trading Cards: Are They for Pokémon Switch?
Nintendo filed a patent that presumably relates to the Pokémon franchise. It involves trading cards that can interact with the console. The cards are said to show a character against a background, which can change its color and pattern in response to a signal.
The gameplay associated with the cards was described by Nintendo in a way that suggests a connection to Pokémon is likely:
Players catch wild monsters
They control a character
Players can train the characters and increase their level
Characters can evolve
Whether there is a connection to the announced RPG for the Nintendo Switch is, however, entirely unknown.
Spanish Magazine Predicts Gen 8: New Pokémon for the Switch?
The Spanish edition of the official Nintendo magazine had a small report about Pokémon Switch, announcing Generation 8. A new generation would mean new Pokémon and also a new area. In the article of the magazine, it stated something like…
“… Pokémon would only be associated with handheld consoles. Now, with the 8th generation, Pokémon would transition to home consoles. Game Freak and the Pokémon Company are rethinking the saga to surprise with new mechanics, either in 2018 or later.”
Even though this is an official Nintendo magazine, it has a history of false claims. This magazine is also the only one that has mentioned Generation 8 so far. Therefore, Generation 8 remains merely a rumor.
Story, Mechanics, New Formula: What Other Speculations Exist?
Some Chinese sources reportedly found out even more about Pokémon Switch. The information comes from the same sources that predicted Team Rainbow Rocket for Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, a villain organization in the titles.
What the sources apparently want to reveal about Pokémon Switch:
The Chinese localization team is said to have completed the translation of the game script
No new Mega Evolutions are supposed to exist.
Z-Moves are returning and are supposed to be activated via motion control of the Joy-Cons
The main story is supposed to showcase the conflict between tradition and innovation
The region is supposed to be inspired by Spain or Italy
CEO of the Pokémon Company Talks About Multiplayer Potential: MMO Plans for the Switch?
The previous main installments of the RPG series were single-player games. An interview between the CEO of the Pokémon Company and Bloomberg however, revealed that the Nintendo Switch could change that. This is why rumors about a Pokémon MMO on the Switch arose.
Ishihara emphasized in the interview that the Switch is an opportunity to create a deep Pokémon experience with high eloquence. On the TV, completely new graphics and sounds could be possible. “So far, the [Pokémon] games were designed for people who could play 1vs1. But now it is possible to go home and play with anyone [worldwide, online]. How do we approach these topics, and how do we make it as easy as possible?” said Ishihara. This could hint at an online or at least local multiplayer.
Whether Ishihara hinted at plans for a Pokémon MMO on the Switch is purely a matter of interpretation and speculation regarding the interview. Ultimately, the development team has only previously developed for handhelds and is now venturing into new dimensions on the Switch.
What would you like to see for Pokémon on the Nintendo Switch and do you believe any of the rumors?
