Blizzard is always striving to bring all heroes in Overwatch into balance. To achieve this, heroes are continuously adjusted and revamped. In a post in the official forums, Game Director Jeff Kaplan reveals which heroes will soon be reworked!
The balance of heroes in Overwatch always sparks discussions. In particular, the Overwatch League and the heroes favored there fuel these debates. However, those who really need an adjustment are usually filtered out by Blizzard only after long observations.
In response to the question of whether D.Va will finally get a nerf, a user in the official forum received a lot of criticism. Apparently, the community likes D.Va just the way she is. But even Game Director Jeff Kaplan himself speaks up and lists heroes that will receive adjustments in the near future:
Mei
Sombra
Symmetra
Doomfist
Torbjörn
Hanzo
Mei is finally getting buffed!
One of the names is Mei. The lovable Chinese researcher has been a concern for the community for some time. Although she is quite popular, Mei is rarely played because she can only shine in special situations.
The players have seen this problem for quite a while. Although Mei was once too strong, the subsequent adjustment hit her so hard that she has not found a true place in the game – except to secure as much time on points when the game was already lost.
However, Mei is now at the top of the list of heroes to be adjusted. Kaplan even mentions her as one of the three heroes likely to receive their updates first. Alongside her, Sombra and Doomfist are also in line, and possibly Hanzo depending on the development.
Kaplan is only talking about balancing here, not specifically about buffs. However, since Sombra, Doomfist, and Mei all struggle with their weaknesses, nerfs are highly unlikely.
In response to the creator’s question, Kaplan also replies. According to him, D.Va is currently very strong and is played a lot, but she is not on the team’s to-do list. No adjustments are planned for her.
This does not mean she will remain unchanged permanently. But before she is subjected to balancing, other heroes are more important. From past experiences, such actions also resolve other issues while simultaneously creating new ones. Who will be next under the knife remains to be seen.
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You can craft weapons and armor from various items or create consumables like potions. To do this, you need to collect loot from monsters or look for resources in the surroundings. We have created an item list with all the important items from Monster Hunter World.
These can be parts from monsters like poison sacs or fangs. There are also special resources from mining locations or bone piles. Below you will find a list of the items you need to craft your equipment.
The list is sorted into monster loot, bones, mining items such as ores and crystals, and resources from nature. Some of the items are also divided into high rank and low rank, as you will receive different resources from the two rank tiers.
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Loot you receive from monsters in low rank
Here is an overview of the monster loot you receive from monsters in low rank. The list is sorted alphabetically.
A
Anjanath Nosebone: Anjanath
Anjanath Pelt: Anjanath
Anjanath Plate: Anjanath
Anjanath Fang: Anjanath
Anjanath Scale: Anjanath
Anjanath Tail: Anjanath
Aqua Sack: Jyuratodus
B
Barroth Claw: Barroth
Barroth Armor: Barroth
Barroth Spine: Barroth
Barroth Tail: Barroth
Barroth Scalp: Barroth
Diablos Armor: Diablos
Diablos Fang: Diablos
Diablos Medulla: Diablos
Diablos Spine: Diablos
Diablos Tail Guard: Diablos
E
Iron Ore: Great Jagras
F
Flame Sack: Anjanath, Rathian, Rathalos
Flying Wyvern Leather: Mernos, Noios, Raphinos
Frost Sack: Legiana
Fertile Mud: Barroth
G
Gajau Fin: Gajau
Gajau Hide: Gajau
Twisted Horn: Diablos
Poison Sack: Pukei-Pukei
Girros Hide: Girros
Girros Fang: Girros
Girros Scale: Girros
Great Girros Hood: Great Girros
Great Girros Hide: Great Girros
Great Girros Fang: Great Girros
Great Girros Scale: Great Girros
Great Girros Tail: Great Girros
Great Jagras Claw: Great Jagras
Great Jagras Hide: Great Jagras
Great Jagras Mane: Great Jagras
Great Jagras Scale: Great Jagras
H
Hornetaur Wing: Hornetaur
Hornetaur Head: Hornetaur
Hornetaur Armor: Hornetaur
J
Jagras Hide: Jagras
Jagras Scale: Jagras
Jyuratodus Fin: Jyuratodus
Jyuratodus Armor: Jyuratodus
Jyuratodus Fang: Jyuratodus
Jyuratodus Scale: Jyuratodus
K
Kestodon Armor: Kestodon
Kestodon Scalp: Kestodon
Kirin Thunder Horn: Kirin
Kirin Hide: Kirin
Kirin Mane: Kirin
Kirin Tail: Kirin
Howling Sack: Noios
Kulu-Ya-Ku Hide: Kulu-Ya-Ku
Kulu-Ya-Ku Fancy Feather: Kulu-Ya-Ku
Kulu-Ya-Ku Beak: Kulu-Ya-Ku
Kulu-Ya-Ku Scale: Kulu-Ya-Ku
L
Luxury Pelt: Kelbi
Legiana Webbing: Legiana
Legiana Claw: Legiana
Legiana Hide: Legiana
Legiana Plate: Legiana
Legiana Scale: Legiana
Legiana Tail Webbing: Legiana
Light Crystal: Kirin
M
Monster Fluid: Vespoid, Hornetaur
Mosswine Mousse: Mosswine
N
Nourishing Extract: Paolumu, Odogaron
O
Odogaron Claw: Odogaron
Odogaron Plate: Odogaron
Odogaron Fang: Odogaron
Odogaron Scale: Odogaron
Odogaron String: Odogaron
Odogaron Tail: Odogaron
P
Paolumu Webbing: Paolumu
Paolumu Armor: Paolumu
Paolumu Pelt: Paolumu
Paolumu Scale: Paolumu
Pukei-Pukei Sack: Pukei-Pukei
Pukei-Pukei Feather: Pukei-Pukei
Pukei-Pukei Armor: Pukei-Pukei
Pukei-Pukei Scale: Pukei-Pukei
Pukei-Pukei Tail: Pukei-Pukei
R
Radobaan Medulla: Radobaan
Radobaan Oil Armor: Radobaan
Radobaan Armor: Radobaan
Radobaan Scale: Radobaan
Rathalos Webbing: Rathalos
Rathalos Armor: Rathalos
Rathalos Plate: Rathalos
Rathalos Medulla: Rathalos
Rathalos Scale: Rathalos
Rathalos Tail: Rathalos
Rath Wing Claw: Rathian, Rathalos
Rathian Webbing: Rathian
Rathian Armor: Rathian
Rathian Plate: Rathian
Rathian Scale: Rathian
Rathian Stinger: Rathian
Raw Meat: Aptonoth, Mernos, Apceros, Kelbi, Raphinos
S
Sharp Claw: Jagras, Shamos
Sleep Sack: Radobaan
Shamos Hide: Shamos
Shamos Scale: Shamos
Sprint Extract: Tzitzi-Ya-Ku, Diablos
Shock Sack: Tobi-Kadachi
T
Tobi-Kadachi Electrode: Tobi-Kadachi
Tobi-Kadachi Claw: Tobi-Kadachi
Tobi-Kadachi Membrane: Tobi-Kadachi
Tobi-Kadachi Hide: Tobi-Kadachi
Tobi-Kadachi Scale: Tobi-Kadachi
Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Hide: Tzitzi-Ya-Ku
Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Light Organ: Tzitzi-Ya-Ku
Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Claw: Tzitzi-Ya-Ku
Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Scale: Tzitzi-Ya-Ku
V
Vespoid Wing: Vespoid
Vespoid Armor: Vespoid
W
Warm Pelt: Kelbi
White Liver: Kelbi
Wyvern Bone Mass: Radobaan
Loot you receive from monsters in high rank
Here is an overview of the monster loot you receive from monsters in high rank. The list is sorted alphabetically.
Sprint Extract: Tzitzi-Ya-Ku, Diablos, Black Diablos
Shock Sack: Tobi-Kadachi
Stabbing Claw: Jagras, Shamos
Plummeting Sack: Jyuratodus
T
Teostra Webbing: Teostra
Teostra Horn+: Teostra
Teostra Claw+: Teostra
Teostra Mane: Teostra
Teostra Powder: Teostra
Teostra Back Armor: Teostra
Teostra Scale+: Teostra
Teostra Tail: Teostra
Tobi-Kadachi Electrode+: Tobi-Kadachi
Tobi-Kadachi Claw+: Tobi-Kadachi
Tobi-Kadachi Membrane: Tobi-Kadachi
Tobi-Kadachi Hide+: Tobi-Kadachi
Tobi-Kadachi Scale+: Tobi-Kadachi
Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Hide+: Tzitzi-Ya-Ku
Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Light Organ+: Tzitzi-Ya-Ku
Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Claw+: Tzitzi-Ya-Ku
Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Scale+: Tzitzi-Ya-Ku
U
Immortal Dragon Scale: Nergigante
Uragaan Jaw: Uragaan
Uragaan Ruby: Uragaan
Uragaan Medulla: Uragaan
Uragaan Back Armor: Uragaan
Uragaan Shield: Uragaan
Uragaan Scale+: Uragaan
V
Vaal Hazak Wing: Vaal Hazak
Vaal Hazak Claw: Vaal Hazak
Vaal Hazak Membrane: Vaal Hazak
Vaal Hazak Fang+: Vaal Hazak
Vaal Hazak Back Armor: Vaal Hazak
Vaal Hazak Tail: Vaal Hazak
Deceased Scale: Vaal Hazak
Vespoid Inner Wing: Vespoid
Vespoid Back Armor: Vespoid
Bird Wyvern Gem: Kulu-Ya-Ku, Pukei-Pukei
W
White Liver: Kelbi
Wyvern Gem: Barroth, Radobaan
Wyvern Bone Mass: Radobaan
X
Xeno’jiiva Gem: Xeno’jiiva
Xeno’jiiva Wing: Xeno’jiiva
Xeno’jiiva Horn: Xeno’jiiva
Xeno’jiiva Claw: Xeno’jiiva
Xeno’jiiva Armor: Xeno’jiiva
Xeno’jiiva Veil: Xeno’jiiva
Xeno’jiiva Soul Scale: Xeno’jiiva
Xeno’jiiva Tail: Xeno’jiiva
Z
Zorah Magdaros Gem: Zorah Magdaros
Zorah Magdaros Heat Scale: Zorah Magdaros
Zorah Magdaros Comb: Zorah Magdaros
Zorah Magdaros Magma: Zorah Magdaros
Zorah Magdaros Pleura: Zorah Magdaros
Zorah Magdaros Back Armor: Zorah Magdaros
Bones from monsters and bone piles
You will often need various bones to craft armor or weapons. In this section, you will learn where to find the different bones. The bones are sorted alphabetically.
A
Ancient Bone: Bone Pile – Ancient Forest (low and high rank)
Anonymous Skull: Bone Pile – Elder’s Home (high rank)
B
Brutal Bone: Bone Pile – Elder’s Home (high rank)
D
Elder Dragon Bone:
Kirin (high rank)
Nergigante (high rank)
Xeno’jiiva (high rank)
Teostra (high rank)
Kushala Daora (high rank)
Vaal Hazak (high rank)
Dragon Bone Relic:
Bone Pile – Wildspire Waste (high rank)
Bone Pile – Coral Highlands (high rank)
Bone Pile – Elder’s Home (high rank)
F
Rock Bone: Bone Pile – Wildspire Waste (low and high rank)
Solid Bone:
Bone Pile – Coral Highlands (low and high rank)
Bone Pile – Valley of Elders (low and high rank)
H
High Quality Bone:
Bone Pile – Ancient Forest (high rank)
Bone Pile – Wildspire Waste (high rank)
Bone Pile – Coral Highlands (high rank)
Bone Pile – Valley of Elders (high rank)
Bone Pile – Elder’s Home (high rank)
K
Coral Bone: Bone Pile – Coral Highlands (low and high rank)
Curved Bone: Bone Pile – Valley of Elders (low and high rank)
The MMO shooter Destiny 2 is celebrating an event next week where Bungie will show its generous side. There are not supposed to be any new microtransactions.
In recent years, Bungie has repeatedly held events in Destiny that lasted a week or a few weeks, decorated the Tower festively, and introduced new items.
Originally, the Guardians thought that these events should bring variety to the game and provide new goals. However, it soon became clear that these offered hardly any new reasons to play more, but primarily created new opportunities to pay more.
Especially in the fall of 2016, the mood changed when the Festival of the Lost degraded into “Festival of Microtransactions”. Bungie released a promotional trailer for real-money use in advance, which was not well received in the community at all. They advertised that you could buy cool stuff in the Eververse – that was all there was to the trailer:
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In Destiny 2, the Dawning event took place between the years, during which Guardians also had to reach into their wallets if they wanted to obtain all the new Dawning items. A winter wonderland of microtransactions!
A major point of criticism about the Dawning was that you couldn’t even get to the Dawning Engrams with experience points. You only received the standard gloss engrams through XP, which did not yield new items.
In short: The time-limited events no longer create a festive atmosphere, as they revolve solely around microtransactions. The criticism is significant. If Bungie wants to lure players back to the game with such events, they need to change something. And they are doing that now.
The Crimson Week introduces several new – and better – things
Recently, the developers announced the Crimson Week that will take place in Destiny 2 starting February 13. And during this event, Bungie is acting unusually generous: All new items can only be obtained through gameplay. No Crimson Engrams can be bought with real money!
What makes the Crimson Week different from the previous “Festivals of Microtransactions”?
The majority of Crimson items are contained in Crimson Engrams. These engravings can not be acquired via microtransactions in the Eververse. The top post in the Destiny reddit is currently highlighting this with praise.
You can obtain the Crimson Engrams through the new 2v2 PvP playlist or by collecting enough XP. Bungie was thus able to respond to this point of criticism from the Dawning event.
The engravings are not limited. You can earn as many Crimson Engrams as you want.
The rewards from the Crimson Engrams have a “Knock-Out List” mechanic. This means the engravings will only provide duplicates once you possess all the new gear. If you play enough, you are guaranteed to obtain all the new items from the engravings.
Additionally, you can earn 5 more exclusive rewards by achieving specific goals.
In the Eververse, you can only buy available Crimson items directly for glimmer.
The Guardians are responding to the Crimson Week in Destiny 2 with mixed feelings. It is definitely a step in the right direction that everything can be earned and players are not being aggressively asked to pay. Many are also glad that a new mode is finally being introduced in the Crucible with 2v2.
However, there is also criticism regarding what can be earned. The rewards are said to be boring, everything is just cosmetic stuff with a new coat of paint. Additionally, some accuse Bungie of recycling old content again – as they are introducing a new version of the old Destiny 1 map “The Burning Shrine”.
Will you be participating in the Crimson Week? What do you think of the decisions for the event?
Snail Games has announced the release date of the multiplayer VR game Ark Park (PSVR, HTC Vive, Oculus Rift), in which you visit an amusement park full of dinos.
On March 22, the gates of Ark Park will open. This is an amusement park inspired by the survival game Ark: Survival Evolved, where dinosaurs live. With a virtual reality headset like HTC Vive, PSVR or Oculus Rift, you will experience the creatures up close. However, just like in Jurassic Park, something is bound to go wrong..
Story or Exploration?
Ark Park offers you several game modes. Among them is a story mode where you also fight against the dinosaurs. Or you can simply explore the park as you like.
Exploration Mode
Either alone or with friends, you explore tropical rainforests, icy mountains, and vast plains where you encounter dinosaurs.
You collect “gene cubes”, which you obtain by exploring the area and solving puzzles. With the cubes, you unlock blueprints that you need to craft tools, items, and weapons.
You can hatch dinosaur eggs. Afterwards, you take care of the dinosaurs, nurture them, and ensure they grow. Later, it is possible to ride them.
Story Mode
The “Brainwave Device”, which keeps the dinosaurs under control, has malfunctioned. Consequently, the dinosaurs run amok.
You need to defend the base together with your friends by crafting your own weapons.
Create spears, swords, pistols, grenades, and more to stop the dinosaurs.
Multiplayer Excursion Mode
Together with friends, you explore the game world to discover secrets.
Use maps to uncover the secrets.
Many objectives can only be achieved by working together as a team.
Release Date Set
You determine how you want to experience Ark Park. You will learn how it plays on March 22 when Ark Park is released – provided you have a VR headset.
In Anthem, there are indications and evidence that you will not only play in third-person, but also in first-person.
Anthem is a third-person shooter. This was clearly communicated during the reveal at E3 2017 and underscored with gameplay footage. Third-person means that the camera is positioned behind the playable character, allowing you to see them from behind and look over their shoulder. Another well-known shared-world shooter played in third-person is The Division.
Anthem in third-person
The site Comicbook.com has now made an interesting discovery, which fuels speculation that you will play in Anthem not only in third-person, but also in first-person perspective: In a job listing, BioWare Austin is looking for a gameplay designer with “experience with gameplay mechanics in first or third-person shooters.”
The first-person aspect in Anthem
Leading the development of Anthem is actually BioWare Edmonton. However, BioWare is currently reallocating most of its resources to Anthem, which is why BioWare Austin is also working on the MMO shooter. The job listing from BioWare Austin explicitly seeks a “Principal Gameplay Designer for Anthem”.
Some speculate that the mention of “first-person shooter” in the requirements could indicate that Anthem will feature an alternative first-person mode where you play in the first-person perspective. Perhaps you can switch freely between 1st and 3rd person – or?
However, this is probably just wishful thinking from some fans, even though BioWare has not yet made an official statement on the matter.
Because: The information that Anthem will feature a first-person aspect is actually not new. However, this perspective is limited to the hub area, the bazaar. In the gameplay reveal, it was shown that the player controls their character in first-person in the hub:
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Last year, game director Jonathan Warner confirmed via Twitter that Anthem switches to first-person view once the player enters a hub. “Outside” in the open world, where the action takes place, it is played in third-person.
Interestingly: In Destiny 2, it’s exactly the opposite. In combat zones, it is (mostly) played in first-person, while in social spaces, the camera switches to third-person perspective.
There are more details about the Dark Iron Dwarves. We tell you which classes the allied race can choose in WoW.
The alpha test of Battle for Azeroth has finally begun. The first players have already been invited and can enter the first zones of the latest addon of World of Warcraft. This is accompanied by additional information from data mining, as the crafty professionals dissect the game files in detail.
New information about the allied race of the Dark Iron Dwarves has now been revealed. It has become known which classes the Dark Iron Dwarves can play.
The classes of the Dark Iron Dwarves
Dark Iron Dwarves will have the option to choose the following classes in Battle for Azeroth:
Death Knight
Hunter
Mage
Monk
Rogue
Warlock
Warrior
Paladin
Shaman
It is strange that the Priest is not listed here, as Moira uses Priest abilities among others. The Death Knight is also odd, as it was said that allied races could not become Death Knights.
Please consider that these details are still early information from the Alpha and may change before release.
The Dark Iron Dwarves joined the Alliance in the aftermath of the Cataclysm and have since been part of the “Council of Three Hammers,” which rules over Ironforge. For a long time, the Dark Iron Dwarves were enemies living in Blackrock Mountain and had sworn allegiance to the elemental lord Ragnaros after they dug too deep.
Are you looking forward to the Dark Iron Dwarves? Which class will you play when the new Dwarves are available? Or are you not interested in these Dwarves at all?
In Fortnite: Battle Royale (PC, PS4 & Xbox One) will have the servers offline for a while on February 8, 2018. This is not a disruption. According to Epic’s official Twitter, the server maintenance is due to the deployment of Update 2.4.2. It features a Valentine’s Day event and a special crossbow.
The servers of Fortnite: Battle Royale are currently down. It is time for another update, and nothing works while it is being deployed: the servers are down.
Update 2.4.2 will deactivate matchmaking for Fortnite: Battle Royale starting at 10:25 our time.
The actual downtime will begin at 10:50 our time. From then on, the servers will be offline.
How long the Fortnite servers will be down is currently unknown.
If all goes well, Fortnite will soon be functioning again throughout the day. We will keep you updated here if there are any new developments regarding the update process and the downtime.
Update 2.4.2 – Valentine’s Skins and Infinite Crossbow
Update 2.4.2 for Fortnite brings a Valentine’s event among other things. It includes unique skins, including a marble Cupid and a shabby pink bear. You can also embody Cupid in typical Fortnite fashion: with a crossbow that has infinite ammunition!
Ready to feel the love? Downtime for Patch V.2.4.2 will begin on February 8 at 4:50AM ET(0950 GMT). Matchmaking for Battle Royale will be disabled at 4:25AM ET(0925 GMT).
So spread sharp, pointy love among your fellow players! Moreover, this thing is completely silent! Additionally, there are a bunch of bug fixes and changes to the new shooting test mode. For instance, shotgun headshots now deal 200 percent more damage. Previously, it was only 150 percent.
The Valentine’s event with its own quest line and story for the PvE mode of Fortnite will come with the next update, 2.5.0.
Servers are back online!
The Fortnite servers came back online shortly after noon. Update 2.4.2 has been successfully deployed.
Make way! We’re back and V.2.4.2 is now available to try for yourself. Nock those arrows and try out the new Crossbow!
The situation around bots in the space MMORPG EVE Online seems to be escalating. The developers have now stated that they will definitely take action against the problem. They are declaring war on the bots with strong words.
Players of EVE Online are slowly losing their enjoyment, as bots are ruining the economy and even influencing the power structures in the galaxy. Those who play honestly and work hard for everything feel cheated. The developers at CCP Games are also aware of this, having previously announced plans to take action against bots.
A threat against the bots
Therefore, developer “CCP Peligro” has now issued a threat against all bots. Whether you take action client-side or otherwise, they will deal with the bots. There was a meeting where this urgent issue was discussed, and they unanimously decided to take strong action against those using bots.
However, players are showing skepticism. Botting has been a significant problem for over a decade that is now spiraling out of control, and only now is it being taken seriously by CCP Games. The developer studio explains that they wanted to make it clear with this statement that they hear the criticism and that they will take action. But players do not have to believe the team; they will see for themselves when the measures go online.
A new update is coming
When this will happen is currently still unclear. However, it is unlikely to be in the next update, which will be released on February 13. This is expected to bring the following:
A revision of Upwell structures
Abandoned structures should become easier to attack
Active structures should be able to defend themselves better
There should be better balancing between attackers and defenders
Take-Two is the company behind Grand Theft Auto V and will release Red Dead Redemption 2. What do they think about the battle royale successes of PUBG or Fortnite? Are they planning to have such a mode themselves?
A few days ago, a leak regarding Red Dead Redemption 2 surfaced. It stated that the western shooter aims to include a battle royale mode. There is also a similar mode in Grand Theft Auto V called Motor Wars, which puts vehicles more in the spotlight than the market leaders.
Is Take-Two planning to venture into the territories of PUBG and Fortnite in the future?
Derivatives never as successful as the original
In an earnings call, CEO of Take-Two, Strauss Zelnick, commented on the current battle royale phenomenon. Zelnick made it clear that they acknowledged this success, but they have doubts whether future derivatives of this game concept will be as successful.
Even if variations are well-made, they never work as well as the original because that was an unexpected innovation, the CEO said.
Zelnick returns to Red Dead Redemption. Back in 2010, western video games were generally thought to be dead. Rockstar took a high creative risk in developing such a game. Nevertheless, they achieved significant success with the unusual title.
Ultimately, we do what the players want
Furthermore, it is hard to motivate employees at Rockstar and 2K to simply create a variant of an existing game. After all, they see themselves as a place where highly creative people can work safely.
Nonetheless, Zelnick does not rule out that they will release a battle royale game. Ultimately, it is their job to listen to the players’ wishes and give them what they want.
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The key to success in Fortnite: Battle Royale lies in building fortifications – that is known. But which fortifications should you build? When is the ideal time to do so? And what does the perfect fortress look like? We answer all the questions and provide tips in our guide to building forts, fortifications, and cover.
Reaching the endgame of a match in Fortnite: Battle Royale is not difficult. In fact, you can hide for most of a game without drawing much attention.
Actually winning a game, that is a whole different challenge.
Enemies who have entrenched themselves in higher builds have the advantage – always! Even though building a fortress means revealing your position – do it anyway. Only in rare cases will opponents aggressively attack you and try to storm your fortress.
We will show you when and where you should erect fortifications, how they should be built, and how you can win games with their help. We will also address how to destroy enemy structures and put opponents in a hopeless position.
Where do I find what resources for building? – Building materials
In Fortnite: Battle Royale, you have access to three different resources, each with its advantages and disadvantages:
Wood
Stone
Metal
Generally, you can find all resources everywhere. However, in some places, they are more concentrated than in others:
Wood – Trees are the best source of wood. You can find them everywhere, good gathering spots are the Wailing Woods or the area west of Tilted Towers. You can also harvest wood from pallets, which are increasingly found in industrial areas (for example, the unnamed area northwest of Flush Factory).
Stone – You can obtain stones by destroying corresponding houses or from the stone piles scattered around the map.
Metal – Metal is the strongest resource for building fortifications and can primarily be harvested from vehicles. The perfect spot is the trailer park east of Retail Row.
How many resources you should gather at the beginning of the game largely depends on your play style. Are you more cautious and take out only a few players during a match? Then you should start with a decent supply.
Aggressive players who rack up many kills need relatively few resources at the beginning since opposing players drop all resources upon their demise.
If you manage to hoard 500 units of each resource during a game, you will be well equipped for the endgame.
In every case, the hardest resource, metal, is not necessarily the best choice for building. Specifically under fire, wood is much more suitable as it is built much faster and thus provides initial the best protection.
Stone and metal are preferably used in the endgame since a fully built fortress made from these resources offers optimal protection. For most of a match, you will primarily be dealing with wood.
You should also use wood when you want to reach inaccessible places or mountains – save stone and metal for the endgame!
How do I use resources under fire?
Wood is the best resource for fending off enemy fire during a game. However, the right application must be learned. An opponent who sees you first and opens fire will most likely kill you if you do not build cover.
Once you notice that bullets are flying around you, immediately switch to building mode and construct wooden pieces between you and the opponent. Then build a ramp in the direction from which the shots came. Ideally, you will now have a height advantage and can survey the situation.
It is important that you do not completely box yourself in so you have an escape route available. Also, do not build only one wooden wall between you and the opponent, but multiple (horizontally). This makes it harder for opponents to locate you and gives you more options to shoot from cover.
If you master this principle, you can emerge victorious from a disadvantageous situation more often.
What to do when the opposing player is aggressively attacking and your cover? Make sure you always keep an eye on your enemy and build accordingly wooden pieces to confuse the opponent.
The opponent is building a ramp to gain a height advantage themselves? Cover your position with roofs that make it difficult for the enemy to determine your exact location. The building tool in Fortnite is variable and powerful – the player who knows how to use it better will win.
As the game progresses, the likelihood of encountering enemy players increases, as the available map area becomes smaller. As a rule of thumb: Once the safe zone has shrunk two or three times, you should consider building a fortress.
Depending on how the storm progresses, this may not be your last fortress in this round.
In general, you must be flexible and always watch the storm’s progression. From your high position, you should ideally also be able to observe other players and their movement patterns.
Where should I build a fort?
Now it comes down to your tactical skill! Generally, fortifications should be built at the edge of the safe zone. Why? Behind you is the storm, which means one less direction to watch (at least after some time).
You will also not be presented to the remaining players on a silver platter, as you cannot be spotted from every direction.
This principle does not always apply. If there is a mountain nearby, consider building your shelter at the top. You will be very visible there, but you will overlook everything else and have a fantastic view.
Approaching players will be immediately spotted and can be shot at. For better visibility, you should eliminate obstructive trees nearby with gunfire or cut them down beforehand. The better the visibility around your base, the sooner you will spot enemies trying to storm your base.
So always pay attention to the terrain around you. Where do you have a strategic advantage? Where can you easily reach a high position? How good is the visibility of the surroundings? You should always weigh these things when you want to erect a fort.
But beware! – Other players will be considering the same things as you. A strategic point is often hotly contested. Speed pays off, therefore. If you arrive last in the safe area, the best spots on the map will already be occupied. So, be quick to set off as soon as the safe map section shrinks.
In summary, you should consider the following points when choosing the best place for your fortress:
Make sure you hold the highest point on the map with your fort. Enemies above you will eliminate you if they spot you – guaranteed.
Build your fortress so that you have a perfect overview – eliminate obstructions like trees and do not build too close to buildings, as these could serve as cover.
Fortifications placed at the edge of the map have the charm that you have one less direction to keep an eye on and can fully concentrate on what is happening in front of you.
How high should my fortress be?
At a certain height of your fortress, you will take fall damage if you have to retreat. Three stories are safe, but starting from the fourth floor, you will take damage when jumping. Always keep this in mind when planning your shelter.
You can avoid fall damage by installing horizontal plates on your fortress when falling, onto which you can land on your way down.
This obviously does not work if your fortress is completely leveled (e.g., with the minigun). In that case, you must live with fall damage. So make sure not to build your structures too high.
What should my fortress look like?
At the beginning, try simple builds. Using a basic size of 1×1, simply build four walls around you, add a ramp, an intermediate floor, and again four walls around you.
Keep doing this until three stories are built. On the ramp, you can now observe your surroundings. An important criterion is speed. Practice building fortifications in a remote location – north of the Wailing Woods you can stock up on wood in the nearby forest and get started right away.
The risk of being surprised by other players is low. Once you master the basic size of 1×1, build your fortifications in a 1×2 format. The advantage: you can place two ramps in opposite directions and thus have a better overview of your surroundings.
The size of your fortress also depends on the number of players in your team. In squad mode, the basic layout should be 2×2 so that you do not get in each other’s way.
Once you have the basic fortifications down, you can further reinforce your buildings and even create space for a campfire or a launch pad.
In fortifications with a 3×3 layout, you have enough space in the center for a launch pad, which can save you from tricky situations. You can also build ramps outwards to create an extension, making it harder for opposing teams to overwhelm your fortress with a ramp.
Summary / Conclusion
Plan your fortress strategically! Do you always hold the highest point? Can you overview the surrounding area well? Practice building in abandoned places – the coordination of the individual building components needs to be ingrained so that you can build fortifications in your sleep.
If you are shot at or overwhelmed, do not panic. Have a plan B and an escape route ready in case things get tricky.
Further tips and tricks around fortress building can be found in the following video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TN2bxLb_oU
What do your fortifications look like? Do you have any further tips? Let us know in the comments!
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The racial bonuses for another allied race from WoW have been revealed. We will show you the powers of the Dark Iron Dwarves!
With Battle for Azeroth, the next expansion of World of Warcraft, there are numerous new races that players can unlock. While there are already Lightforged Draenei, Void Elves, Nightborne, and Highmountain Tauren, with the launch of the addon, Zandalari Trolls (Horde) and the Dark Iron Dwarves (Alliance) will also be introduced.
Little was known about the Dark Iron Dwarves until now. However, the latest update of the alpha server for Battle for Azeroth has revealed many new details about this race, including their racial bonuses.
Racial Bonuses of the Dark Iron Dwarves
Every Dark Iron Dwarf will have the following additional powers:
Dungeon Delver: As long as the character is in a building/dungeon, they move 4% faster.
Fireblood: Removes all poisons, diseases, curses, magic, and bleeding effects and increases your primary attribute by 100 for each effect removed. Lasts for 8 seconds.
Forged in Flames: Reduces physical damage taken by 1%.
Mole Machine: As long as you are outdoors, you can summon a mole machine that burrows through the earth.
Mass Production: Items crafted through blacksmithing are produced twice as fast.
How exactly the “Mole Machine” will work remains to be seen. It primarily sounds like a fun gadget that may serve as a Hearthstone replacement or have another effect without influencing combat. At least the “Fireblood” will likely prove powerful in PvP and PvE when there are fights with particularly many negative effects.
What do you think of the racial abilities of the Dark Iron Dwarves? Do you like them and do they fit well? Or are they perhaps too powerful?
Valentine’s Week is coming to Destiny 2! It brings 2v2 PvP, a new “old map” and various rewards.
Next week, Guardians can expect a major event in the Destiny universe: The Valentine’s Week, “Crimson Days”.
In mid-January, Bungie officially announced that this event will take place in February. They have now published a blog post with all the important information.
Start, End and Access to the Crimson Days
The Valentine’s Week is considered the “Valentine’s Day event” in Destiny 2, where you can test your bonds with your friends. It already took place in February 2016 in Destiny 1, and now it returns to Destiny 2:
Participation Requirement: You must be at max level (20 without FdO, 25 with FdO)
What Content Does the Valentine’s Week Bring to Destiny 2?
The highlight of the Valentine’s Week is a 2v2 Crucible playlist. For one week, you can prove your teamwork with a friend.
The game mode is 2v2 Conflict, and it is round-based.
The new mode has three features:
If you are near your ally, your abilities recharge faster.
If you are too far away from your ally, a waypoint becomes visible for the opponents, revealing your position.
This will be the first PvP mode in Destiny 2 that deviates from the unified 4v4 format.
If you don’t have a partner for the 2v2 matches, there is normal matchmaking. Bungie will pair you with someone.
New Map: The Valentine’s Week introduces a new map called “The Burnout”. It is an alternate version of the Burning Shrine – a PvP map from Destiny 1. This time, the map is set in the dark Vex future. The sun is obscured:
The Rewards
The best way to earn rewards during the Valentine’s Week is to play the Crucible playlist. This way, you earn Crimson Engrams, which contain most of the rewards.
Additionally, you earn Crimson Engrams by collecting experience points. For each level-up, you get an Illuminated Engram and a Crimson Engram.
Note: Crimson Engrams can only be earned through gameplay. You cannot buy them in Eververse. They are not limited; you can earn as many as you want.
The rewards from Crimson Engrams are obtained using a “Knock-Out List” mechanic. That means the engrams will only start dropping duplicates once you possess all the new gear.
Here you can see the rewards in the new engrams:
They include ornaments, ghost shells, emotes, sparrows, shaders, and teleport effects. In the exotic emote, the Guardian forms a heart.
In addition to the contents of the engrams, there are 5 additional exclusive rewards during the Valentine’s Week:
Complete the milestone “Welcome to Valentine’s Week” by finishing five Valentine’s Week matches and visiting Lord Shaxx in the Tower to receive the “Fire of the Valentine’s Week” badge and the Tirastrella Ghost Shell. This is the Ghost Shell:
Finish matches in the Valentine’s Week Crucible playlist for a chance to get the exotic “Unyielding” Sparrow.
Complete either the Leviathan Raid or the Raid Encounter “World Eater” to obtain the Exotic Ornament “Dieselpunk” for the Wardcliff Coil from the last chest.
Complete the Nightfall Strike during the Valentine’s Week to snag the Glam Dance Emote.
The Crimson Engrams can only be obtained through gameplay. However, if you want a specific item from the Valentine’s Week, you can head to Eververse. Tess offers some of the items that are otherwise only available in Crimson Engrams for Glimmer. The gear you purchase also counts towards the “Knock-Out List.”
Top Zarya player Geguri has recently become the first female player to join the Overwatch League roster. It now seems clear which team she will be playing for: the Shanghai Dragons!
After a long debate about the lack of women in the Overwatch League, South Korean player Kim “Geguri” Se-yeon has recently spoken up. She announced that she will be joining the Overwatch League – she just didn’t want to reveal which team yet.
The Shanghai Dragons are currently the weakest team in the Overwatch League. With a record of 0 wins to 8 losses and a map score of 6 won to 36 lost games, they are clearly trailing even behind Dallas Fuel.
The team actually has potential. They won a map against Seoul Dynasty, who at that time were crushing their opponents. A small victory despite the loss.
It is therefore not surprising that Shanghai has looked for players outside China. Particularly with Geguri, they have good chances to improve in the second phase. The performance so far does not speak well for the remaining players.
A major issue is also the language barrier. All previous players speak Mandarin – three of the new ones now speak Korean. They are expected to take a crash course in the language to enable communication. How that will go remains to be seen.
Geguri’s decision is quite questionable. In the past, she had a rough time as the first female player in the Overwatch APEX with the ROX Orcas – and didn’t win a single match in the tournament. This may have been one of the reasons why she didn’t play in the Overwatch League from the start.
However, at the Dragons, Geguri would have a good chance to stand out positively. In other teams, she might have faded into the background. This way, she has the opportunity to showcase her skills and make a name for herself.
When exactly Geguri and the other players will be integrated into the Dragons and start playing is still unclear. So far, there is also no official statement from the team or Blizzard, so the “if” is not yet completely clarified. However, sources expect that such news will follow shortly.
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The shooter Fortnite is set to release the new patch 2.4.2 tomorrow on Thursday. Today, we have the patch notes for the update. We show you what’s in the update: Beware, love is in the air. Additionally, the shooting test will be changed and a V-Bucks glitch in Fortnite will be addressed.
These are the German patch notes for 2.4.2, published by Epic Games. The patch is expected to be released on February 8 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
It’s mainly about the new mode “Shooting Festival”, some bug fixes, and a new weapon is coming to Fortnite Battle Royale, a crossbow.
The shotgun headshot damage has been increased to 200% (previously 150%).
The assault rifle with scope is now 100% accurate at zoom.
The damage of the scoped assault rifle is no longer reduced at long distances.
Bug Fixes
Players no longer slide off roofs.
The boxes in the shop have been fixed, as they disappeared when V-Bucks was purchased beforehand.
The inconsistent collision at some corners in basements has been fixed.
A hole in the terrain south of Retail Row has been fixed.
WEAPONS
Crossbow
This weapon fires arrows, of which you have an unlimited supply.
Found on the ground and in chests.
SAVE THE WORLD (PVE Mode of Fortnite)
This week’s patch notes are a bit light, but there are still updates! We have much more planned for the coming weeks. This includes, among other things, quests, events, bug fixes, and improvements to usability. Below, you can see an overview of the major content we currently have planned for the upcoming “Save the World” updates.
UPCOMING UPDATES
Patch v.2.5.0
Valentine’s Day Event
Special Valentine’s Day questline – A love story; told in Fortnite style. 😉
Valentine’s Day Heroes
Cupid’s Crossbow
New reactive quest type
Difficulty, challenge, and associated rewards will increase when additional players join the group.
Patch v.3.0.0
Spring Storm Event
Release of the first week of the Spring Storm questline!
New items for the event shop!
Complete overhaul of the game music (orchestral version)
Patch v.3.1.0
Character Stamina Part 1 – Movement
Improvements to the quest map
Spring Storm Event
Release of the second week of the Spring Storm questline!
New items for the event shop!
Inventory with crafting function between missions
If all goes well, the patch will be on the servers tomorrow. The bigger updates for PvE are set to follow – it sounds like 2.5.0 with the Valentine’s Day event for PvE will be released next week.
Let’s see how the crossbow turns out. The last new weapon in Fortnite seems to be quite useful:
Last Tuesday, the expansion of housing areas, which had long been awaited by the community, came to Final Fantasy XIV. This almost solves the massive housing problem that has long plagued Final Fantasy XIV.
Have the developers succeeded in solving the problem with the new regulations? Yes and no.
Free Companies Have Priority!
A total of 12 new districts went online in the four housing areas on Tuesday. However, these could only be purchased by free companies (abbreviated: FC), the FFXIV equivalent of guilds.
Houses are particularly important for FCs. FCs without houses cannot build airships and submarines, which bring back rare and expensive items from their exploration trips.
Moreover, players prefer to recruit from Free Companies with houses.
The development team’s strategy seems to be working. Even a full day after the opening of new areas, there are still free plots even on crowded servers like Balmung.
During the last update of the housing districts, all plots were sold out within minutes.
As a sample, an unofficial census of the Famfrit server was taken. In the first 12 hours after the update, a total of 49 FCs acquired new houses for their members, and the number has likely increased since then.
Players Find Loopholes in the System – Free Companies Split Up
However, it quickly becomes apparent that the system has several gaps.
On various servers, members of some Free Companies have utilized their second and third characters to create offshoots of their main FC and thus occupy multiple houses.
Particularly a lot of discontent has been directed at the FC “Entropy Workshop.” A total of 37 plots in the Mist have been occupied by the offshoots of “Entropy Workshop” on the Ragnarok server.
In the official forums and on Reddit, they have been cited as the prime example of “purchase fraud.”
Upon closer examination, however, it turns out that, with two exceptions, Entropy purchased their houses long before the update on Tuesday.
So, at least in this case, these are relocations that are completely legitimate under the new system, as the number of free plots does not decrease.
However, the main problem is that Entropy Workshop and other Free Companies are thus showing real estate sharks how to circumvent the new restrictions in Final Fantasy XIV, both in terms of owning multiple houses and reselling.
This allows a shark to sell an FC with a house, invite the buyer into the FC, collect the money, appoint the seller as the leader, and then leave the FC.
How problematic this new strategy for resale will be in the future cannot be said with certainty right now.
Since the primary goal of the update was to supply Free Companies with houses for their airships and submarines, it can be said that the development team has succeeded in this regard.
When the remaining houses will be available for individuals to purchase is still unknown.
More information on Patch 4.2 of FFXIV can be found here:
Since the last update, there is a weapon in the game that strikes fear into the architects in Fortnite: Battle Royale. The minigun cuts through fortifications like a hot knife through butter. Is the weapon too strong?
The minigun has been in the game since the last major update and can be found in epic and legendary quality. Although the rarity suggests that the weapon is found very sparingly, it is surprisingly common in the game world.
The minigun has now established itself as THE weapon to destroy enemy fortifications. As the minigun also uses small ammunition that is used rarely, a considerable ammunition stock can be built up.
But what makes the minigun so strong? We played a few rounds with the “Rambo weapon”.
Despite its size, the minigun is categorized among the small weapons and uses light ammunition – similar to pistols and submachine guns. Before you can shoot it, you must charge the weapon for a few seconds; you cannot start firing immediately.
Once the weapon is charged, you can shoot at enemy structures for minutes, assuming you have the necessary ammunition supply. Because the minigun does not need to be reloaded. Only when you have fired all your rounds must you switch to another weapon.
Since weapons in Fortnite (yet) have no damage drop-off over distance, you can shoot at fortifications from a safe distance and easily reduce them to rubble. If you also fire from cover, the “inhabitants” of the structure are helplessly at the mercy of the hail of bullets.
Once the fort is down, you can keep the enemies at bay with suppressive fire and stifle any attempt to place another base. The enemies have no choice but to flee.
The minigun is not particularly well-suited for directly attacking enemy players, as the weapon tends to strafe too much. However, enemies can be excellently processed up close. 16 damage for a body shot and up to 40 damage for critical hits speak volumes.
For quick, intensive fights, the minigun is also not suitable, as the weapon must first be charged. However, when it comes to destroying structures, the minigun is unbeatable. Will Epic have to react here to break the dominance?
Robert says: Nearly unlimited ammunition reserves, devastating damage against fortifications, and suppressive fire on enemy players – the minigun is a monster. Its strengths are especially pronounced in duo and team modes. While one player with their minigun attacks the enemy fort, the teammates can take care of the enemies themselves.
It is therefore perfect for diversion maneuvers. As there is no damage drop-off over distance, even distant fortifications can be effectively destroyed. This makes the minigun outclass even grenades and rocket launchers.
Even if I am not a fan of nerfs – the minigun needs to be adjusted. For reasons of balance, a magazine should be introduced that can at least limit the continuous fire so that the weapon must be reloaded after a certain time.
One thing is certain: The minigun is currently a lot of fun! So make use of it extensively, who knows how long the weapon will be available in its current form!
Anyone wanting to be convinced of the destruction potential of the weapon should watch the following video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHA6Ig9m-do
What do you think of the minigun? Is it too strong or perfectly balanced?
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In Monster Hunter World, you can craft armor from all monsters and some materials. In high rank, these are divided into alpha and beta sets. We have compiled all the armor and present an overview here.
In Monster Hunter World, your equipment determines the strength of your hunter. You can craft the armor and weapons you need from the monsters to progress in the game.
Once you reach high rank, you can find another option for armor at the forge. Here you craft the high rank armors, which are divided into alpha and beta sets.
Alpha armors have more skills.
Beta armors have more decoration slots.
This list is currently under ongoing editing.
High Rank Armor: List of all Alpha and Beta Sets in Monster Hunter World
Below you will find screenshots of all the armor you can farm in high rank. The screenshots also show the respective base statistics of the armors.
Under the armors, you will find a table with the materials needed for forging the parts. You need the same materials for the alpha and beta sets. Since the list is still being edited, the material tables are partly still incomplete. These will be delivered over the next few days.
How to acquire loot for high rank armor is shown in the following lists:
Xeno’Jiiva Shell x4 / Xeno’Jiiva Wings x 2 / Xeno’Jiiva Tail x 2 / Odogaron Plate x 1
Xeno’Jiiva Greaves
Xeno’Jiiva Soulscale x4 / Xeno’Jiiva Shell x 4 / Xeno’Jiiva Veil x 2 / Legiana Plate x 1
Female High-Rank Armors in Video
If you want to look at the female variants of the armors, you can see them in the following video. They differ in neither statistics nor in the materials needed compared to the male armors.
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The quarterly figures of the Korea MMO specialist NCSoft for Q4/2017 are here. They show that classic PC MMORPGs like Blade and Soul, Guild Wars 2, or Aion are doing well, but the big money is now being made with mobile titles like Lineage M.
NCSoft’s figures for Q4 2017 are here, and they also release the annual figures.
This is how Blade and Soul, Aion, and Guild Wars 2 performed in Q4 2017
For us in the West, three MMORPGs from NCSoft are particularly relevant:
Guild Wars 2 had a strong quarter, as the expansion “Path of Fire,” released on September 22, had a significant impact – compared to Q4 2016, there is a noticeable increase.
Blade and Soul is stable, with almost no changes compared to last year.
Aionis also stable, but it shows a slight decline compared to the same quarter last year.
Over three years, the level of the MMORPGs remains relatively stable
However, when looking at the revenues of the three MMORPGs throughout the year, it appears that these three MMORPGs may not have a great future.
Blade and Soul is the only one of the three MMORPGs that is doing better now than two years ago, thanks to the Western release in 2016. Aion and Guild Wars 2 are stable, but their age is becoming apparent.
Even though Guild Wars 2 is holding up well: in 2015, the MMORPG was a bit stronger than in 2017. Back then, NCSoft had already stated that they were not satisfied with the performance of the then-expansion “Heart of Thorns”.
There is still no trace of WildStar, the other MMORPG by NCSoft, in the financial report, just like in previous years.
The MMORPG that is strongly suffering at NCSoft is the PC MMORPG oldie Lineage. It seems that with the release of the mobile version Lineage M, it is slowly going out.
The shift to mobile is ongoing at NCSoft
NCSoft is currently undergoing a transition from PC to mobile. Games like Lineage M are the big earners. The figures from PC MMORPGs pale in comparison.
In the future, several mobile titles from established PC franchises are planned: For Lineage, Blade and Soul, and Aion, mobile sequels are in development. Several are planned:
With Lineage M a first mobile hit has been made in Korea.
Following that, they will release Blade & Soul 2, AION Tempest, AION Legion, and Lineage 2 M. Four “new” mobile MMORPGs based on well-known PC franchises are in the making.
Moreover, this week, on 7.2., the TOTW 21 will be released.
Higuain with 92 and Hummels with 90 are the highlights this time. Salah is also strong with an overall rating of 89 and outstanding offensive attributes. Batshuayi is also interesting with 85:
TOTW 21 – Ratings of Player Cards in Ultimate Team
Starting XI:
Substitutes:
These were the Predictions for Team of the Week 21 in FUT 18
TOTW predictions are forecasts of which players deserve a spot in the upcoming Team of the Week. Although these predictions never match the official TOTW 100%, it is risky to act on the transfer market based on these; nonetheless, they give a good overview of which players might receive the coveted special cards.
We provide an overview of forecasts from various FIFA sites.
Gonzalo Higuain [ST] 91 > 92 – Argentina – Juventus
What is the Team of the Week (TOTW) in FIFA 18 Ultimate Team?
Every Wednesday, EA Sports reveals the Team of the Week in the “Ultimate Team” mode of their annual football simulation. This is also the case in FIFA 18. The players who showed outstanding performances in real football the previous week are rewarded with special cards that have improved attributes.
You can pull the TOTW cards within a week from the packs that may contain rare (gold) players. However, the chance of this is considered low. Additionally, it is possible to buy them on the transfer market if they are offered by other players. However, the prices for them are usually extremely high.
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The online action role-playing game Dauntless is currently in closed beta but aims to release this year.
Before that, however, there will be an open beta in which everyone can participate. The developers are currently preparing this testing phase and are diligently working on new features and improvements so that participants in the open testing phase can truly enjoy it.
Seven steps until the open testing phase begins
Currently, 7 steps are planned that are still necessary to reach the open beta:
UI – The user interface is to be revised and adjusted in all areas to allow for the simplest and most pleasant navigation possible
Evergame – This refers to the interplay of story, world, content, and challenges. Dauntless is to be expanded in all areas by the time of open beta
Island Gameplay – The islands where you hunt the Behemoths are to be made more interesting so that it is worth exploring them
Slayer Expression – You will receive even more opportunities to customize the appearance of your hero
Performance and Scale – The team continues to optimize the performance of Dauntless to enable smooth gameplay
Combat – Battles will feel even better in the open beta. Those swinging a large hammer should also feel the heft of this weapon
Tutorials – Newcomers are to be introduced to the game even better
The developers want to go into more detail about the individual elements before the start of the open beta, the date of which has not yet been determined. Then we should also slowly learn when we can expect the start of the open beta.
