On Steam, Throne and Liberty can still convince most players of the genre. Now the first 12-player raid is coming, but to even succeed at it, there is a preparation event first.
What have the developers announced? With Throne and Liberty, Amazon continues to operate the largest MMORPG on Steam, even though Final Fantasy XIV is closely following.
The developers have now announced the first 12-player raid. The raid, named “Altar of Calanthia,” is set to be available to all players on June 26. The raid will come in two difficulty levels, “Normal” and “Hard,” with a third difficulty level announced for the future.
However, to conquer the raid, you need to upgrade your characters as much as possible. For this, the developers will launch the “Road to Raid” event starting May 29, where you can earn new rewards every week.
The raid is one of the largest innovations since the expansion “Wilds of Talandre”:
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Throne and Liberty: Trailer shows regions of the Wilderness of Talandre expansion
One Month Preparation for the Raid
What is behind the event? The event is intended to serve as preparation, according to the developers. The announcement on playthroneandliberty.com states: “To prepare players for their fateful confrontation with Calanthia, there will be increasingly difficult content and even more desirable rewards each week.” So if you want to master the raid well, you should secure the rewards of the event.
During the period from May 29 to June 12, the following events with rewards are scheduled:
Completion of the cooperative dungeon Crypt of Augmentation: 7 million Sollant
Participation and kills at the area boss: 60 selection chests: Rare artifact
“Mystical Orb” Sollant event: Mystical orbs and mystical portals have been replaced by fortune bags that contain additional rewards and Sollant items
The “Fortune’s Calling” event starts and promises rewards for good placements on a leaderboard that you climb by completing cooperative dungeons, dynamic events, field bosses, and Amitoi expeditions.
From June 5 to June 26, the “Omen of Chaos” event starts, where you will receive additional rewards from activities such as Amitoi expeditions, mystical portals, and other activities.
For the period from June 12 to June 26, the following events with rewards are set:
Completion of the dimension test: 12 Nebla conquest chests.
Player kills and assists in the dynamic event: 12 Nebla conquest chests.
From June 12 until the release of the raid on June 29, the guild boss Tevent will also be strengthened. The better version of the guild raid boss will thankfully bring better rewards with it. It should pay off to take down the guild boss.
In Diablo 4, many builds currently rely on a combination of various factors that significantly increases damage numbers. Especially in focus: the Overwhelm mechanic, which overshadows other builds in Season 8. Blizzard will soon weaken the mechanic.
What factors are involved? Although the Overwhelm mechanic was originally intended only for certain classes, it has now become an integral part of many top builds in Season 8. This is primarily because Overwhelm adds additional damage based on your maximum health.
This is currently leading to some overpowered builds. In Season 9, Blizzard aims to counter this and is adjusting the components. After all, it was not intended for so many builds to benefit from this mechanic.
Developers say: That was not the intention
This is what Blizzard says: In last “Campfire Chat” livestream on May 22, 2025, game designer Charles Dunn explains that Overwhelm has been “too overwhelming” for quite some time. In the last few seasons, it has been one of the strongest mechanics overall, across classes.
The idea was actually different, Charles Dunn explains in the livestream:
The original idea behind Overwhelm was that it should be a stat for more tanky builds – so builds with this “defensive power fantasy”, like Werebear Druids, Barbarians, or Blood Necros. They should also be able to achieve something offensively with values like maximum health and fortification.
The combination ended up being much stronger than expected, even stronger than mechanics like critical hits. Systems designer Aislyn Hall adds that Overwhelm now even dominates builds that should have nothing to do with it. “Every class has tried to build something with Overwhelm because it was just so powerful,” Dunn notes.
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Diablo 4: Der Gameplay-Trailer zu Season 8 mit Belial
How does Blizzard plan to nerf the mechanic? In Season 9, Blizzard is changing the additive damage component of Overwhelm, i.e., the part of the formula that causes the absurd damage peaks. Essentially, the additive component will be reduced by 80%. “If you previously received a 1000% bonus damage, it will only be 200% on the PTR,” explains Dunn.
The game designer explains that there will still be a multiplicative damage bonus, but you must actively work towards it. It will still be worth using the mechanic; it remains strong – and better than not using it at all. Players shouldn’t feel forced to rely on Overwhelm just to keep up.
How is this being received? The Diablo 4 community is currently discussing in a thread on Reddit about the nerf of the mechanic. Some players feel: The nerf comes at the right time. Others say that 80% less is not enough. And there are also voices emphasizing that even with the OP mechanic, no one has cracked the highest dungeon levels yet.
Here are some reactions from the thread:
“Honestly: The Overwhelm nerf is fine. The meta was completely dominated by it,” says asria.
The_Fallen_Messiah says: “That was long overdue. Stacking life to boost damage and survivability at the same time should never work so well.”
And Business717 says: “Even 80% is still not enough […]. The top builds will still be those that effectively use Overwhelm because in this game you have to take every single damage multiplier you can get.”
“Could we also push the weaker builds at the same time?” asks Thorkle13. He believes that even after the nerf, Overwhelm builds will likely still be at the top of the damage output.
Now, Nortdort wonders how to even get past level 110 after the nerf. His idea: Better to bring other mechanics up to Overwhelm’s level – or to slightly reduce dungeon scaling again.
How the nerf of the Overwhelm mechanic will impact, you can try for yourself in the coming week. Starting Tuesday, Blizzard will open the PTR (test server) for Season 9, where you will not only have the opportunity to test new changes – but also the new seasonal features: Blizzard will shake up the endgame of Diablo 4 with Season 9 and you can play it next week
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It is time for our MeinMMO format “MMORPG news in two minutes.” We summarize the most important news about the best genre in the world. Look forward tolots of info on WoW housing, a new continent for Lost Ark, a sign of life from Rift, and much more.
For Final Fantasy XI, the celebrations for the 23rd anniversary are coming up (via playonline.com). In an interview about the milestone, producer and director Yoji Fujito revealed that they actually planned to shut down the MMORPG service in 2024 and transition to a pure maintenance mode. Thanks to the continued support of the fans, that did not happen (via automaton-media.com).
In World of Warcraft, the Corruption enchants are back. Originally, they existed in Battle for Azeroth, but with the revised Disturbing Visions, they now reappear in a modified form. Which are the best enchants, you will find out here.
The AWC & MDI Global Finals for Season 2 of WoW started on May 23 and run until May 25 (via blizzard.com).
If you want to have the perfect mount for your transmog set in WoW, you need to put in some effort. However, you should first check whether the mount meets all requirements – as this community story shows.
From May 20 to May 27, 2025, there will be a live beta for the 5v5 PvP game mode Push of Guild Wars 2. Simultaneously, there will be a bonus event “PvP Rush.” You can find all the info on guildwars2.com.
On May 21, 2025, the Abyssal Assault update for Lost Ark was released. With it: a new continent, endgame content, and the next level in the fight against Kazeros. You can find the official patch notes at playlostark.com.
In the new team update for Lost Ark (via YouTube), it was about an experimental new content system that is supposed to improve game progress, as well as updates to the challenge mode, Act 3 raid, improvements to support classes, and long-term development goals. Here you can watch the over 20 minutes:
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On May 28, 2025, update 7.7 for Star Wars: The Old Republic will be released. A 4-hour maintenance phase is planned. The official patch notes are expected to go live on Tuesday (via X).
NCsoft has released an official English version of Lineage 2M that you can also play on PC without regional restrictions. You can find the download and information on lineage2m.ncvgames.com.
Additionally, on May 21, 2025, a new update for Lineage W was released, which has received the new Nachal class and PvE servers. You can find the patch notes at lineagew.plaync.com.
The MMORPG oldie Rift is alive. The event Unicorn Fantastic runs from May 23 to 30. You can find the details at trionworlds.com.
In DC Universe Online, from May 20 to 27, 2025, you can expect the final event of “The Day of Reckoning,” through which you will receive passive bonuses, special challenges, and rewards, before the next chapter starts (via dcuniverseonline.com).
This is what happened with the MMORPGs in development:
The developers of the crypto-MMO Ember Sword announced that they must suspend the project still in early access. They simply lack the financial resources to continue development. The servers will go offline, and Discord closes. You can find the announcement on embersword.com.
The developers of Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen have published a blog post on Steam to reveal their plans for item adjustments. It’s about item distribution, values on items, and the effect of the values. Now, the foundation for the 1.0 launch is to be established, with the next patch bringing the first adjustments.
On May 29, 2025, a playtest for BitCraft Online will start on Steam, preparing for early access launch on June 20. You can find the details in the announcement on Steam.
The LaLiga TOTS marks the final Team of the Season for EA FC 25 from a European top league. Also featured are the TOTS from Liga F and Liga Portugal. At MeinMMO, we take a look at which upgrades are really worth it.
These players are in the LaLIGA TOTS: Here you see all the players you can pull from the packs starting now. We have sorted the players by positions. In parentheses, you will find the rating, followed by their club.
GK: Thibaut Courtois (92) – Real Madrid
GK: Joan García (94) – Espanyol Barcelona
CB: Vivian (92) – Athletic Bilbao
CB: Pau Cubarsí (93) – FC Barcelona
CB: Antonio Rüdiger (95) – Real Madrid
CB: Iñigo Martínez (95) – FC Barcelona
RB: Andrei Rațiu (91) – Rayo Vallecano
RB: Jules Koundé (94) – FC Barcelona
CDM: Pedri (96) – FC Barcelona
CM: Rodrigo De Paul (93) – Atlético Madrid
CM: Valverde (95) – Real Madrid
CAM: Isco (93) – Real Betis
CAM: Bellingham (97) – Real Madrid
LM: Alex Baena (91) – FC Villareal
LF: Vinícius Júnior (96) – Real Madrid
LF: Raphinha (97) – FC Barcelona
RF: Lamine Yamal (97) – FC Barcelona
ST: Iago Aspas (93) – Rayo Vallecano
ST: Julián Álvarez (95) – Atlético Madrid
ST: Robert Lewandowski (95) – FC Barcelona
ST: Antoine Griezmann (96) – Atlético Madrid
ST: Mbappé (97) – Real Madrid
After the short video, we will tell you which TOTS upgrades are really worth it.
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Tips for a Perfect Start in EA FC 25 – Ultimate Team
Which TOTS upgrades are worth it? To assess this, we looked at the best card of each TOTS professional in Ultimate Team so far. We show you the improvements in rating and the new PlayStyle+. Based on this, we provide an assessment of whether upgrading to the new TOTS card ….
… is not really worth it.
… is barely worth it.
… is definitely worth it.
TOTS is worth it (…)
Upgrades Rating Upgrade/ New PlayStyle+
Courtois (not really)
+2/ Further Clearance Further Pass
Joan Garcia (definitely)
+9/ Further Pass Further Clearance
Vivian (definitely)
+5/ Pushing Anticipation Further Pass
Cubarsi (not really)
+3/ Tackle Through Pass
Antonio Rüdiger (barely)
+2/ Anticipation
Iñigo Martínez (barely)
+3/ Anticipation Pushing Further Pass Relentless
Rațiu (definitely)
+18/ Interception Anticipation Through Pass
Jules Koundé (definitely)
+5/ Rushing Interception
Pedri (definitely)
+6/ Pushing Anticipation
De Paul (definitely)
+7/ Anticipation Further Pass Curled Shot
Valverde (barely)
+1/ Rushing Key Pass Anticipation
Isco (barely)
+2/ First Touch Flat Shot
Bellingham (not really)
-1/ Technique Fast Step
Vinícius Júnior (not really)
-1/ Flat Shot
Raphinha (barely)
+6/ Flat Shot Curled Shot
Lamine Yamal (barely)
+3/ Fast Step Curled Shot
Iago Aspas (definitely)
+6/ Fast Step Curled Shot Flat Shot
Alvarez (not really)
+1/ Rushing Flat Shot
Lewandowski (not really)
+0/ Key Pass
Griezmann (not really)
+2/ Technique Key Pass
Mbappé (barely)
+1/ Fast Step Tiki-Taka Flat Shot
If we do not really find the upgrades of the best cards worthwhile or just barely worthwhile, it has to do with the fact that these players already had strong cards before the TOTS. If you do not own any previous versions, the upgrades are definitely worth it for you.
Which upgrades are worth it for the other new TOTS? Below, we present the 10 strongest upgrades from the TOTS of Liga F and Liga Portugal from the players you can pull from the packs. Here, too, we have compared the new TOTS improvements with the strongest cards of the professionals in Ultimate Team.
TOTS (Rating) Club Position
Upgrades Rating Upgrade/ New PlayStyle+
Francisco Moura (93) FC Porto LB
+13/ Pushing Anticipation Key Pass
Trincão (95) Sporting RF
+8/ Technique Curled Shot
Ona Battle (95) FC Barcelona RB
+7/ Anticipation Fast Step
Hjulmand (93) Sporting CDM
+13/ Interception Tackle Tiki-Taka
Bøe Risa (93) Atlético Madrid CM
+14/ Interception Anticipation Tiki-Taka
Aktürkoğlu (94) Benfica LF
+13/ Rushing Calmness Key Pass
Maeda (94) Sporting LF
+8/ Curled Shot Lob
Di Maria (94) Benfica RF
+7/ Tricks Key Pass Curled Shot
Gonçalo Inácio (93) Sporting CB
+7/ Pushing Block Edge
Ricardo Horta (92) Braga CAM
+6/ Technique Key Pass Tiki-Taka
In the two other TOTS from Liga F and Liga Portugal, you will also find some players with strong upgrades. The advantage of these players is that they are usually much cheaper. So if you are looking for players that have a good price-performance ratio, you should look in these leagues. However, sometimes even the best cards do not help: Pro for EA FC 25 misses the chance of €66,000 because his player misses the empty goal
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In the eChampions League for EA FC 25, the German professional Levy Finn “levyfinn” Rieck from RB Leipzig eSports has been eliminated. Thus, he no longer has the chance for the prize money of 66,000 euros. The way it happened was extremely unfortunate, as his player should have only had to complete the simplest task in football.
How did the professional lose 66,000 euros? Last weekend (May 16 to May 18), the league phase and subsequently the knockout phase of the eChampions League in EA FC 25 took place. Over 3 days, the best 8 players were determined, who will compete on May 28 for the title of the best player in Europe and for a prize pool of more than 66,000 euros for the winner.
In the league phase, levyfinn remained unbeaten, but he missed a place in the top 8 and thus also the direct entry into the round of 16. He only needed one more goal to secure a favorable position and the chance to win the eChampions League.
Levyfinn had two huge opportunities to reach the top 8. Especially with one particular situation, he must have struggled a lot, as 99.9% of the time, such an opportunity guarantees a secure goal.
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Tips for a Perfect Start in EA FC 25 – Ultimate Team
Double aluminum misfortune and defenders prevent top 8
levyfinn was thwarted by this double misfortune: In the second match of the season phase, levyfinn faced namesake Levi de Weerd. In a thrilling match, the score in the final phase was 3:3. In the 87th minute, the German eSports player had a huge chance for 4:3 after he had outplayed the entire opposing defense along with the goalkeeper.
However, instead of securing the certain goal and likely victory, his 94-rated “Hero card” from Lars Ricken hit the right post from the shooter’s perspective. From there, to make matters worse, the ball rolled on the goal line to the left post and bounced back out of the goal.
His defenders also let him down: In the match against the English professional RvPLegend10, he then had a lot of bad luck on the other side of the field. His opponent scored the equalizer to 6:6 with the last attack of the match in the 90th minute.
Particularly bitter: Levy was actually in the shooting lane with 2 defenders. However, the decisive pass somehow found its way to the receiver, who simply needed to tap the ball in. The defenders acted very unfortunately in this situation.
Maybe he also lost his first knockout match because of these late setbacks and therefore cannot participate in the finals in Munich (May 28, 2025). As a result, he also misses the opportunity for the prize money.
This is how the professional reacts to the bitter scenes: levyfinn responded in his Instagram story to the decisive scenes. It is bitter to look back at both situations. However, he knows that this is part of it and is already looking ahead again. After a break, he wants to focus fully on preparing for the World Cup in Saudi Arabia in August 2025.
GTA 6 will be one of the most successful gaming releases of all time, yet one of the biggest German gaming streamers on Twitch is not participating: Erik “Gronkh” Range will not go live for the first 1 to 2 weeks after the launch.
Does Gronkh not want to play GTA 6? Yes, Gronkh actually wants to immerse himself completely in GTA 6 for 1 to 2 weeks. He announced this in a stream on May 9, 2025, which can be viewed on Gronkh.tv. However, his fans will not be able to be there live, as the streamer announces that he will not go on air for at least a week after the release, possibly also two weeks.
During this time, he wants to play GTA 6 daily and take recordings. So it sounds like fans can at least look forward to an extensive Let’s Play on YouTube.
Gronkh assures, however, that Twitch will be full of streams about GTA 6 anyway. So viewers won’t be lacking in alternatives.
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Gronkh, the man with the voice – Career and life of Germany’s most famous Let’s Player
Anyone who wants to belong on Twitch will play GTA 6
Why will GTA 6 be so big on Twitch? The continuation of the legendary game series has been eagerly awaited for more than a decade, and the hype is already huge. Fans are searching every post from Rockstar for hidden clues and coming up with wild theories or examining the existing trailers frame by frame.
After all, the predecessor has been among the 5 most-watched games on Twitch every year since 2019 (via SullyGnome). Many streamers started their careers with GTA 5 and built their careers on it. They surely won’t miss being around for the release of GTA 6.
Given the huge hype, even streamers who have not been too involved with GTA so far will hardly be able to avoid it. Anyone who isn’t established in another niche, like LoL or WoW, will probably at least take a look – because it’s important to be present at releases on Twitch to belong.
An industry veteran like Gronkh doesn’t necessarily need to belong on Twitch anymore and can afford to disappear for 1-2 weeks for the biggest release in gaming history.
Even though GTA 6 will dominate everything at release, there is a catch: As a single-player title, GTA 5 would never have stayed on Twitch for so long. It’s the roleplay scene that has kept the title relevant for years and helped some streamers break through.
Whether and when there will be roleplaying in GTA 6 is still unclear. So it could very well be that the initial hype fades quickly and only returns with the PC release and roleplaying servers.
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The Epic Games Store is currently giving away a brand new action game. It’s reminiscent of old school GTA – as if you played a delivery boy back then who completes his tasks without regard for losses or public order.
Which game is it? The game is called Deliver At All Costs and was developed by Far Out Games, with Konami as the publisher. The name says it all: Deliver At All Costs is a chaotic action game where you make your deliveries at all costs.
The game was released on May 22, 2025, and made its way directly to the free games section in the Epic Games Store. On other platforms – like Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S – you’ll pay €29.99 for it.
You can watch a trailer for the game here:
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Deliver At All Costs: The launch trailer for the chaotic action game
A Load of Chaos and Destruction
What’s the game about? You take on the role of Winston Green: A guy with a mysterious past who is looking for a job. So he signs on as a courier for a company that survives with somewhat bizarre deliveries.
Here are two examples that come up fairly early in the game:
For instance, you deliver a giant white-painted swordfish at the harbor so a guy can impress his girlfriend’s father. He’s a fisherman and not easy to convince.
One time, your delivery truck floats over the city streets on balloons while you thank customers for – at times quite embarrassing – deliveries.
An isometric camera perspective (meaning the view from an angled top) and a sandbox open world remind you of the old GTAs, namely parts 1 and 2. However, there’s less shooting in Deliver At All Costs. But that’s not necessary, as your car is weapon enough.
There isn’t a wall that can withstand you: Almost everything you see in the city can be destroyed. Buildings collapse with realistic physics and offer varying resistance depending on the material. A wooden fence can be torn down more easily than a brick wall.
Additionally, the developers promise a story full of mysteries and intrigue. Throughout his journey, Winston will slide deeper into madness – quite dark for the otherwise sunny 1950s setting.
On the weekend, the Community Day Classic with Machop is waiting for you in Pokémon GO. We will show you how to get the most out of the event.
What kind of event is this? The Community Day is an event where one Pokémon is in the spotlight and appears in very high numbers, with increased shiny chances and some bonuses. The Classic version of the event brings back a Pokémon that already had its own Community Day in the past.
The Community Day Classic in May 2025 brings Machop back to you. This Fighting-type Pokémon is from the 1st generation and can evolve into Machoke and then into Machamp. Coincidentally, the debut of Gigantamax Machamp in Pokémon GO takes place the day after. A good reason to use the Community Day Classic for some candies.
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Pokémon GO: What’s in the new Season Powerful and Masterful
Community Day Classic in May with Machop – Start & all Event Bonuses
What? Community Day Classic with Machop When? Saturday, May 24, 2025 – From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Exclusive Attack: Counter for Machamp if you evolve it by May 31, 2025, at 10:00 PM Bonuses: – Increased shiny chance for Swablu – Triple amount of catch Stardust – Lure modules and incense last for 3 hours (not the daily adventure incense) – Snapshot surprises with Machop – Field research with Machop – PokéStop showcases with Machop
Additional event content: During the event, you will receive a free, limited-time research task, which you have until May 31, 2025, at 10:00 PM to complete. As a reward, you can expect a Machop with a special background, with the shiny chance further increased.
For $1.99 (approximately €2), you can also purchase a special research task. The rewards here include encounters with Machop, with 3 specimens having a special background. Additionally, you will receive a premium battle pass and an XL special candy.
Is Machop worth it?
For collectors: If you haven’t been able to get a shiny Machop so far, then this event is the perfect opportunity for you to catch up.
For fighters: Machamp remains one of the best attackers in Pokémon GO. Also, on Sunday, May 25, 2025, the Gigantamax version of Machamp will celebrate its debut in the game. If you have your sights set on this monster, you can use the Community Day Classic to stock up on your candy supply.
How you should prepare for the Community Day Classic in May
Clear space: If you want to catch many Machop, you will need enough space in your Pokémon box. You should already clear out and make space before the event.
Prepare items: Make sure to have enough items so you can fully utilize the Community Day Classic. You should equip yourself especially with the following items:
Balls: Naturally. Without enough balls, you won’t have the opportunity to catch many Machop.
Nanab Berries: If you’re aiming for the candies, you should accumulate some Nanab Berries to double the amount of candies you get when catching.
Lure Module and Incense: Both items will last 3 hours if activated during the event. They provide additional Machop spawns.
Which Mega Evolutions are useful? If you have a suitable Mega Evolution active during the event, you can not only earn extra experience points but also gain an additional candy for each catch. The following Mega Evolutions are suitable for this, as they are all fighting-type like Machop.
Mega Lucario
Mega Scizor
Mega Blaziken
Mega Lopunny
Until May 27, 2025, another event will take place in Pokémon GO. Here, you can not only evolve Dakuma for the first time to get Wulaosu in one of its two forms but also catch some other great monsters: 5 strong monsters you should not miss in the current event.
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With Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War, you can currently grab one of the best strategy games in the Warhammer franchise for free on Steam. But you should be quick.
How do I get the game for free? Right now, you can secure the strategy game Warhammer 40K: Gladius – Relics of War for free as part of the Warhammer Skulls event on Steam. The promotion runs until May 26, 2025, at 7:00 PM. To add the game to your library, you simply need to grab it via the store page.
However, you need to be quick, as the free period is subject to the condition that the promotion may end early if supplies are exhausted. Once it’s in your library, you can keep it forever and save €40.86.
Moreover, all DLCs are discounted by 25% – 50%, so you can snag them at a lower price. It’s worth taking a look for all Warhammer and strategy fans, as Gladius is one of the best strategy games in the Warhammer franchise and is rated “Very Positive” on Steam with 81% positive reviews (as of May 23, 2025).
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Warhammer 40,000 Gladius shows the gameplay of the strategy game in the trailer
Like Civilization in the 41st Millennium
What kind of game is this? Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War is a turn-based 4X strategy game that initially resembles Civilization 6. At its core, the games are very similar, so one could almost call Gladius a Warhammer-Civilization. However, Gladius does without diplomacy and focuses more on the “War” part of its name. Nonetheless, there is also an economy in the game that needs to be managed.
You take control of one of four factions – Astra Militarum (Imperial Guard), Space Marines, Orks, or Necrons – each with unique gameplay mechanics, technology trees, and units. Through the DLCs, you can obtain additional factions, races, and units that expand the gameplay experience.
The goal is to gain control of the planet Gladius Prime by building cities, gathering resources, researching technologies, and battling enemy factions. The game world is divided into hex tiles and is procedurally generated, with the terrain offering strategic advantages or disadvantages.
The Twitch streamer Max ‘HandOfBlood’ Knabe plans his own tour. He wants to travel by bus in June from Berlin to the music festival Rock am Ring. However, the community says one candidate is missing among his colleagues who will accompany him.
What kind of tour is it? In a previous Twitch stream (highlight on Twitch), HandOfBlood announced his own tour. With the so-called gaming bus, HandOfBlood intends to travel from Berlin-Spandau to Nürburg. There, the music festival Rock am Ring takes place, which he wants to attend.
When does the tour take place? The tour starts on June 2nd and lasts until June 7th, 2025. Rock am Ring continues until June 8th. HandOfBlood and his team plan to stay at the festival for two days.
Who is joining? Besides HandOfBlood himself, three of his Twitch colleagues will join: Paul ‘Krokoboss’, Kevin Westphal, Philip ‘Kutcher’ Traub, and Kallo Koschinsky. Additionally, the streamer is bringing his crew along and will try to pick up more content creators like Ronny Berger during the trip.
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HandOfBlood: The most important thing about the YouTuber and Twitch streamer in under a minute
Great Equipment, But No Toilet
The gaming bus has massive equipment: gaming can be done, there is a large 4,000-Euro system, and a bar is available. During the announcement, the chat asked how many toilets the bus would have.
The answer: None. For HandOfBlood, this is no problem; everyone can just take a Punica bottle with them. They have a large opening.
How does the community react? The community is excited about the tour (via YouTube):
@stameniforstner4034 is especially excited about Kalle Koschinsky: ‘Cool, finally Kalle comes out of his place, the guy is such a highlight at events of all kinds, I really wish him everything’
@netflixkonto1656 is also excited: ‘Hänno at Rock am Ring. I’m hyped, can’t wait.’
However, some miss HandOfBlood’s friend and Twitch colleague: Sterzik (via YouTube):
@mopro5298 asks about the Twitch streamer: ‘What about Sterzik’
@IljaBalis does not understand why the tour is taking place without Sterzik: ‘How can it be without Sterzik?’
The Korean e-sports scene of League of Legends is currently hosting the LCK split of 2025. Alongside long-established legends like T1 with star player Faker, there is a team this year that is dominating the entire LCK.
Which new dream team is it? The multi-gaming team Gen.G is currently winning one match after another in the LCK, the top league of League of Legends in Korea. In November 2024, the team reformed and has been playing in the LCK 2025 since then.
The first tournament of the season, the LCK Cup, ended with 3 wins and 2 losses (via lol.fandom.com). The ongoing split is called “Rounds 1-2” (via lol.fandom.com) and will be played until June 1, 2025. Gen.G currently has a series record of 16 wins and 0 losses.
What is Faker’s record? The LoL icon set a perfect score with his team T1 in the spring split of the LCK 2022 (via lol.fandom.com). With 18 wins and no losses, they are the record holders within the LCK. No other team has achieved this success so far.
Should the team Gen.G win their next 2 series, they will have also reached Faker and his team’s record. The last series will be played by Gen.G against OKSavingsBank BRION (BRO) on May 31, 2025.
In the video you can see the trailer for the current Season 2 of 2025 in League of Legends:
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The launch trailer for the new Season 2 2025 in League of Legends
There are more milestones for Gen.G
What else has Gen.G achieved? Besides a dominating score of 16 to 0 in the first Korean league, there are more achievements that the team can celebrate. The player Chovy from Gen.G achieved the milestone of 2,500 kills within the LCK with a pentakill against Hanwha Life Esports (via facebook.com).
Another achievement was reached by the top laner Kiin in the same match against Hanwha Life Esports. Throughout his LCK career, the Korean has amassed a total of 3,500 assists (via ggesports.com). This makes him one of 17 players to have reached this milestone.
The Korean team of Gen.G is on a record hunt and could soon catch up to Faker and T1. On the other half of the globe, a young Frenchman is currently playing in the LEC and showing how well he can handle his champion Ezreal. After a first LEC win in spring 2025, ADC Caliste from Karmine Corp is the new prodigy of League of Legends: New prodigy in LoL shows the 16-time LEC champion why he will be the next Faker
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Thick buffs are once again shaping World of Warcraft. Priests, warlocks, and many others will be drastically strengthened.
The balance in World of Warcraft is a delicate matter that can never be quite perfect. Therefore, the developers are constantly making minor and major adjustments – even in the middle of the season. A new round of buffs is set to ensure that the neglected classes, which are currently underperforming in dungeons or raids, can compete with the others again.
Which classes will be strengthened? In total, the following classes along with their corresponding specializations will be boosted:
Caller: Preservation
Hunter: Survival
Wizard: Frost
Paladin: Holy
Priest: Shadow
Rogue: Subtlety
Shaman: Restoration
Warlock: Destruction
Warrior: Arms, Fury
There are only nerfs for an old tier set of the Caller, which was stronger than intended in the current content.
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WoW Patch Notes 28.05.2025 – All Class Changes
From here you will find all changes to the classes in detail.
Caller
Strengthening
The 2-piece bonus from the Palace of the Nerub’ar now only increases damage by 15% per stack (previously 30%).
Preservation
All healing from spells and abilities is increased by 4%.
The healing from Living Flame is increased by 30%.
The healing from Spirit Bloom is increased by 20%.
The base healing from Echo is increased by 100%. This only affects the raw healing and not how strong the copied spells are.
Hunter
Survival
Explosive Shot deals 15% more damage.
Aspect of the Eagle deals 25% more damage.
Wizard
Frost
All damage dealt is increased by 3%.
Paladin
Holy
Lightweaver: Blessing of the Smith now calls forth 15% more healing.
Lightweaver: Hammer and Anvil now calls forth 15% more healing.
Priest
Shadow
Psychic Link now causes 35% of single-target damage to be transferred to targets affected by Vampiric Touch (previously 30%).
Radiant Burst deals 30% more damage.
Void Weaver: Entropic Rift deals 12% more damage.
Rogue
Subtlety
All damage is increased by 5%.
Shaman
Restoration
Farseer: Elemental Resonance increases the healing from Tidal Waves by 20% (previously 10%).
Farseer: Maelstrom Supremacy increases the healing from Healing Wave, Healing Surge, Life Bloom, Deluge, and Chain Heal by 25% (previously 15%).
Farseer: Offering from the Beyond reduces the cooldown of Tidal Waves by 3 seconds (previously 2 seconds).
Farseer: Ancient Capacity increases maximum mana by 10% (previously 5%).
Farseer: Hydroblase has a 25% increased absorption.
Farseer: Hydroblase now lasts for 15 seconds (previously 10 seconds).
Warlock
Destruction
Diabolist: Devastation deals 35% more damage.
Diabolist: Deceptive Split deals 15% more damage.
Diabolist: Chaos Barrage deals 15% more damage.
Diabolist: Infernal Hunter deals 15% more damage.
Diabolist: Darkness of Nazthreza increases damage taken by enemies when the target is affected by Devastation by 7% (previously 5%).
Warrior
Arms
Whirlwind deals 100% more damage.
Fury
Whirlwind deals 120% more damage.
Thunderclap deals 25% more damage.
Odyn’s Fury deals 30% more damage.
Mountaintop: Thunder Explosion deals 25% more damage.
When do the changes go live? The adjustments will go live during the next maintenance, which is on May 28, 2025. From then on, you can benefit from the numerous buffs and perhaps find more joy in the strengthened specializations. With these buffs, it might also not be so hard to bear that soon a whole lot of addons will no longer work …
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At this year’s Skulls event, new information about the next DLC for Total War: Warhammer 3 was announced on Steam and in the Epic Games Store. The second of the three factions included in the DLC is now also known, and fans are excited about the selection.
What new information is there? In a brief one-minute teaser, developer Creative Assembly (short CA) shows one of the three new legendary commanders. Additionally, the name of the DLC is now officially revealed: Tides of Torment.
You can watch the new teaser for Total War: Warhammer 3 – Tides of Torment here:
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Total War: Warhammer 3 – The official teaser for the DLC Tides of Torment
Who is this new commander? It is Sayl the Faithless. He is a wizard who will enhance the ranks of Norsca in Total War: Warhammer 3. They are best described as fantasy Vikings who march into battle with bloodthirsty berserkers and gigantic war mammoths.
The teaser shows a pivotal moment from Sayl’s backstory: A cloaked Sayl is seen interrupting a magical ritual and summoning a monstrous creature.
The wizards whose ritual Sayl disturbs are Schalkain the Vile and his three apprentices
They were compelled by Sayl to perform a demonic ritual, which he manipulated, leading to Schalkain’s death
From the bodies of the apprentices, Sayl created a terrible Chaos spawn called “Nightmaw”
Long-neglected faction finally gets love
How are fans reacting to the teaser? Many players are excited in the comments under the YouTube video that CA is giving Norsca a bit more love.
“After 7 years of suffering through every single faction, Norsca is finally about to raid someone themselves,” writes ladybug2579
Red0543 is practically cheering: “Looks like Norsca is back on the menu, boys!”
“I can’t believe it, Norsca is finally getting some love after all,” writes ragnarokivae6136
The Norsca have hardly changed mechanistically since Total War: Warhammer and therefore struggle against many of the newer factions. The hope of many fans is that the developers will give them a proper rework and bring their mechanics up to date.
What Tides of Torment has in store for Norsca will be revealed today at 4:00 PM. The next Dev Chat video will be released on the official YouTube channel for Total War.
In the MMORPG Elder Scrolls Online, a new trial for groups of 12 players will soon be released, but this time it is not just about high damage.
What have the developers presented? The developers of Elder Scrolls Online recently unveiled their new trial. In the 12-player raid “Bone Cage,” things will be heating up starting June 2, 2025. The new trial takes players into a horrific part of the Coldharbour, as writer-designer Helena Wachhaus explains.
She describes the new area on ElderScrollsOnline.com as follows: “It is a torture chamber, shaped from the bodies of those who lost their lives here. A bone crypt, littered with skeletons, disfigured beyond recognition and deformed by their eternal torments. Truly, not a cheerful place.” Players can expect undead enemies, villains, and tough challenges.
As a special feature, this trial is not just focused on high damage numbers, but particularly on teamwork. If you and your teammates are not careful, you will fail.
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Teamwork instead of DPS Check
What makes the trial different? Instead of just the enemies typically fighting against you, the environment also turns against you in the trial. There is a defense mechanism that blocks your path with magic. To stop the channelers who summon the barriers, you must find a way to them.
Teleportation platforms are available for this, but they have been manipulated to harm you, which weakens you for the fight against the channelers.
The enemies in the trial also demand teamwork from you. The “horrific abductor” is an example of this. He waits for his chance to kidnap an isolated group member. If this happens to you, everyone must come together to rescue them, as you stand no chance against the villain alone.
What rewards await upon victory? If you succeed in completing the new trial, you can look forward to loot along with some achievements. The developers reward the conquerors with a new mount, the Heartbreak Whelk, as well as new weapons and armor, which trigger additional damage on area damage.
There is new information about the upcoming Battlefield and how the weapons of the shooter will be distributed among the classes – but this is making many players angry.
How was the moodbefore the announcement? Actually, the mood in the Battlefield community was quite good. There were many leaks about the new Battlefield showing clips of collapsing buildings or screenshots that were well received by many players. Especially the destructibility of the map and the atmosphere were often praised.
There were posts with thousands of upvotes asking if Battlefield was “back” (cf. Reddit). Of course, after 2042, it wasn’t unclouded excitement and many players remained skeptical and want to wait for the final release, but in general, the leaks managed to create a relatively positive mood.
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Weapons are not tied to classes
How did Battlefield destroy the anticipation? Fans of Battlefield are angry and disappointed because weapons will no longer be tied to classes like gadgets. EA announced this in a statement on X. Specifically, it states:
“Completely customizable weapon loadouts give you the freedom to play how you want. Exploit the strengths of your class by using your signature weapons, or simply switch to another weapon to meet the needs of your squad.“
For the gameplay of the future Battlefield, this means: Each class has access to every weapon category and every weapon. However, the classes have individual signature weapons that give the respective class a slight advantage compared to other classes that play this weapon group. For example, scouts can hold their breath longer with a sniper rifle than assault soldiers or engineers.
Disappointed players rant: “The definition of madness”
What do the players say? Many players think it’s bad to make all weapons available for all classes and express strong criticism. Shortly after the announcement, several posts appeared on Reddit with thousands of upvotes criticizing this decision.
„These new informations are disgusting and make the same mistakes as 2042.” – via Reddit
„We will not buy your damn game if you take the same path as 2042. […] This is the definition of madness here. Doing the same thing and expecting a different result.” – via Reddit
Players definitely know how they would prefer the weapon system: similar to, for example, Battlefield 3 and 4. A comment with over 3,600 upvotes writes on Reddit:
„Limit sniper rifles, submachine guns, LMGs, and assault rifles to their specific class and make everything else accessible. In my opinion, this is the only way to keep balance and at least try to make people happy who are divided on this issue.“
You need to know this for the next test: The next pre-alpha test of Battlefield Labs starts on May 23, 2025, and is supposed to last 72 hours. During this test, the server performance is to be put to the test.
In June 2025, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 will receive a new mode with Patch 8, which is already very well received by fans. In it, you can mow down entire hordes and even get a Dreadnought by your side.
What kind of mode is this? A large free update for Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 is released with Patch 8 on June 26, 2025, which brings along not only a new mode but also several other innovations. In the new “Siege Mode,” you can team up with up to 3 players in large PvE battles against entire hordes to defend an imperial fortress.
The whole thing takes place on Kadaku and presents you with endless waves of Tyranids and Chaos to defeat, with only your death putting an end to them. If you play on PC, you can start in the mode on the official Public Test Server from June 4.
Additionally, two new DLCs in the form of new Chapters will be released simultaneously, bringing you White Scars and Blood Angels along with a bunch of cosmetics. The announcement is well-received by the community and triggers another hype – among other things, because you get a Dreadnought by your side.
Here you see the teaser for the new Siege Mode:
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Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 receives Siege mode, shows massive hordes of Tyranids and Chaos in the teaser
“Is that a playable Dreadnought or am I hallucinating?”
What do fans say about the patch? The announcement of the new mode is well received on social media. Many players celebrate that this major update is free and not as a DLC that you have to pay for. Others are especially excited about the two new Chapters and the chaos that will face them in the new mode:
@supremegaming8794 comments via YouTube: “We are so back! In the meantime, I will max out all classes to prepare.”
@mu7es agrees below: “We have never been back like we are now!”
NoKneadToWorry writes via Reddit: “Damn, I really need to get this game, right?”
Ancient_Rylanor_ notes via Reddit: “31 seconds. Is that an Apothecary? Shortly after, a Dreadnought is shown. Oh, I’m going to like that.”
Mountain-Peak-3063 writes via Reddit: “I really hope we can develop a mode just for Tyranids. Ideally, you could choose between Tyranid Siege, Chaos Siege, and a siege of both enemies.”
@RianaChristie notes via YouTube: “Is that a playable Dreadnought or am I hallucinating?”
A Dreadnought for the players, but not quite as hoped
There are numerous voices on social media noting the Dreadnought and hoping for a playable version. However, Chief Creative Director Tim Willits had to dampen this hope in an interview with IGN, as players will not be able to control the Dreadnought.
Instead, you can call him in as reinforcement to fight alongside you against the hordes. He is Brother Valtus, the powerful Redemptor Dreadnought of the 2nd Company of the Ultramarines. However, he did not reveal whether there will be a playable version of a Dreadnought in the future.
In Elden Ring: Nightreign, fans will soon have to fight against brutal bosses in a trio team to stop the darkness, but is it absolutely necessary to play in a team to have fun? The head of the game clarifies.
How is Elden Ring Nightreign played? As demonstrated in the network test, the core of Nightreign is as follows: You join a team with 2 teammates, must survive 2 nights, and loot everything you can find and use to then face the Night Lord on the third night.
In February 2025, the head of Nightreign, Junya Ishizaki, reported that you can also start your rounds solo without the help of two friends. The rounds would be very challenging, but not impossible. In a new interview, the game director went into more detail about the multiplayer aspect and whether there might even be an option for duo teams.
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Is Elden Ring: Nightreign worth it for Souls fans?
Designed for trios and solos, duos were overlooked
What does the head of Nightreign say? In an interview with IGN, Junya Ishizaki shares more details about the multiplayer of the game. According to him, the game was mainly designed for a trio group or solo players – duos were not initially considered, largely due to balancing.
The game director explains that the game must adapt depending on the chosen group composition in order to not overwhelm the players. This is especially true for solo players: “The behavior and aggression of enemies towards a single player has been adjusted so that there are no inappropriate fights with multiple opponents. And in general, the parameters in single-player mode dynamically adjust to the number of players in this session.”
And although a duo mode will not be released initially, the head of Nightreign makes it clear that such a feature might still appear in the future: “We are trying to create an enjoyable experience with three people. So we want to ensure that the experience is fun at its core with a trio group, but does not break down with a solo player… in all our efforts regarding this aspect, we have somehow overlooked and neglected the duo aspect, but that is something we will look into and consider for post-launch support.”
So if you only have one friend who wants to hunt tough bosses with you, you will also need to pull in a random player, otherwise, the matchmaking will not work initially. Other than that, though, coop is definitely much more fun, especially when you have chosen the right classes. There are supposed to be 8 altogether for now, do you know them already? Elden Ring Nightreign: All 8 classes at a glance
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It will probably take a while until The Witcher 4 actually appears, but CD Project Red regularly releases small bits of information about the game and its design philosophy. In a recent interview, the game’s director spoke about decisions and he seems to say exactly what the fans want to hear.
What does the director say about decisions in games? In an interview with IGN, the game director of The Witcher 4, Sebastian Kalemba, talked about decisions and the approach CD Project Red pursues. He emphasizes: No matter how the decision turns out and what consequences it has, we want players to feel rewarded, even if they are sad in the end.
He believes that if it is coherently woven into the story, a sad consequence would be accepted by players. However, a perfect point must be hit for that. The team behind Cyberpunk, for example, realized that decisions and consequences were too subtle.
Witcher 3 did this better because players could return to places and see the consequences of past decisions directly. However, the most important point according to the interview is that decisions depend on the story. Only then do players become emotional and decisions become difficult.
At the end of the interview, Kalemba compares their approach with the real world. You cannot see the future, but you make decisions every day whose consequences you only recognize later. The approach that CD Project Red wants to continue seems to be just right for players.
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A true expert is taking care of the story of The Witcher 4
Fans love tough decisions
What does the community say about it? Under a Reddit thread, the words of the game director are discussed, and the community seems to be satisfied with it. Currently, the thread has over 5600 upvotes. Tough decisions seem to be popular, at least when they are not completely random.
whoo-me (via Reddit) states: I love tough decisions in games. Except in cases where the consequences seem random and unpredictable. fastertahnplight agrees and criticizes Fallout 4 for its opaque response options.
Another user (via Reddit) specifically praises a quest from The Witcher 3: One of my favorite decisions in a game is the ending of the Bloody Baron quest line in The Witcher 3. Just because both decisions are morally grey.
0rganicMach1ne (via Reddit) even wants games to make you emotionally wrecked: I don’t feel alive unless I am emotionally devastated by a fiction, so let’s go
With Witcher 3, it seems that CD Project Red has done quite a bit right, at least the game is mentioned more frequently in the comments of the thread. However, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a current game is also mentioned multiple times in the comments.
In early June 2025, well-known German streamers will participate in an international football tournament. On Twitch the content creators will meet true legends of football with their teams.
Which streamers are involved? We mean the renowned German streamers Zarbex & Filow, Reeze & Rumathra, and Chefstrobel. They are the presidents in a new football league, the Kings League, which first took place in Germany in 2025.
What is the Kings League? In the small-sided football league, founded in 2022 by former professional Gerard Piqué, active amateur & professional players and former football professionals compete against each other in a 7vs7 format. Similar to the Baller and Icon League, the matches are characterized by a dynamic style of play, many goals, and special rules.
The listed content creators were able to position themselves with their teams during a 4-week league and subsequent knockout phase (April 12 to May 4, 2025) against 5 other teams. As a reward, a meeting with real stars of world football awaits them starting June 1, although just a few weeks ago, they had little to no connection to football.
Why are the streamers allowed to challenge real world footballers? From June 1 to June 14, 2025, the Kings World Cup Clubs will take place, featuring the best teams from various countries that are also hosts of the Kings League. The most successful clubs from Spain, France, Italy, Brazil, the USA, and Germany will be participating.
In contrast to the German format of the Kings League, the teams of the international competitors even include former world footballers. With Ronaldinho and Shevchenko, for example, the Ballon d’Or winners (trophy for the best player) from the years 2003 and 2004 will be participating as active players.
After the video, we will tell you which other legends and stars the streamers could meet. In the short clip, you can see how another football icon is also impressing in a fighting game.
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These football stars will participate in the Kings World Cup Clubs
A total of 32 teams will compete against each other. These are filled with former world-class players who are playing themselves and/or active professionals who serve as presidents of their teams.
Legends actively participating in the Kings World Cup
Ronaldinho – Ballon d’Or winner 2003 (FC Barcelona, AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain)
Andrea Pirlo – World Champion with Italy (Juventus Turin, AC Milan)
Sergio Agüero – all-time top scorer at Manchester City (Atlético Madrid, FC Barcelona)
Joaquín – record player in LaLiga (Real Betis, Valencia CF)
Falcão – multiple futsal world player
Djibril Cissé – former French international (Auxerre, Liverpool, Marseille)
Javier Saviola – former Argentine international (FC Barcelona, Real Madrid)
Active stars representing their teams as presidents
Lamine Yamal – Best young player 2024, Top 3 of the currently most expensive footballers (FC Barcelona)
Neymar – most expensive footballer of all time (FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain)
Javier “Chicharito” Hernández – all-time top scorer for Mexico (Manchester United, Bayer Leverkusen)
Which stars will the German streamers meet? The schedule has not yet been established, so we cannot yet make any statements about which stars exactly the streamers will face with their teams. However, given the high density of stars, the content creators will definitely have to face some legend in order to reach the final.
Interestingly, as presidents, the streamers can also directly influence a match with a penalty shot. We have explained these and other extravagant rules in detail in our overview article about the Kings League on MeinMMO:
We cannot yet say at what time the first match will take place and when the respective streams will start. We only know so far that the tournament starts on June 1 in Paris and ends there on June 14.
In the next few days, more information about the event will definitely be released. As soon as we have new information regarding the schedule and flow of the tournament, we will add it to this article.
With Chrono Odyssey, at least a major MMORPG for PC and consoles is set to be released in 2025. Now the developers have published a 20-minute video in which they talk about their ambitious MMORPG for the first time in this form.
What do the developers of Chrono Studio reveal? Below, we summarize the most important insights from the 20-minute interview about Chrono Odyssey, dividing these into thematically appropriate sections. If you want to watch the interview video yourself, visit YouTube or click start below:
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For the developers, it has been a high priority from the beginning that the basic character development during the leveling phase is as much fun as the later endgame. Another focus is on offering players a limitless world without loading screens.
In this world, you will be able to wander through forests, chop down trees, fish, or battle strong monsters with other players. While nature has been designed to be as realistic as possible, extraterrestrial structures continually provide a strong visual contrast.
In Chrono Odyssey, there is no typical fantasy setting. There are influences from cosmic horror, as well as a threat to humanity reminiscent of the Zerg from StarCraft. In fact, many scenes from the video and previous trailers recall dark fantasy soulslikes like Lords of the Fallen.
Similar to Black Desert, Chrono Odyssey features a parkour/climbing system, allowing characters to access the roofs of houses or the walls of ruins. Exploring the world plays an important role. Therefore, the game also refrains from holding your hand and leading you to your goal with flashing indicators.
The dark setting is reminiscent of dark fantasy RPGs like Lords of the Fallen.
Chrono Odyssey and Time
In the world of Setera, past, present, and future collide. The resulting threats are meant to manifest not only through the challenges in the game but also be supported by an “epic narrative”. In Chrono Odyssey, there is a main quest line that should give players more freedom than in other MMORPGs.
As for the impact of time on gameplay and the world, the RPG classic Chrono Trigger is an important inspiration for the team. Also in Chrono Odyssey, you should use time to prevent a cataclysmic event.
For time manipulation, you use the Chronotector. With this, you can reveal hidden paths or restore destroyed routes while exploring.
Below you will find the trailer for Chrono Odyssey, setting the stage for the upcoming beta in June:
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Chrono Odyssey: Trailer prepares you for the beta in June
Leveling, Crafting, and Dungeons – the Activities
The activities in Chrono Odyssey include crafting, trials, and Chrono Gates for single players and expedition dungeons, as well as fights against world bosses for groups. Since everything is rewarded with experience, you can level up through gathering resources and crafting items if you wish.
In Chrono Gates, you will face tough bosses that you must defeat one-on-one. Trials, on the other hand, are meant to offer more than just combat. There, soloists will also find traps, puzzles, and random mechanics often tied to the time manipulations.
Expeditions, on the other hand, are dungeon challenges for 3 players, where each member must take on a specific role. World bosses, however, are aimed at 5-player teams or even larger alliances.
One of the world bosses from Chrono Odyssey.
Additionally, there are so-called labyrinths, meaning rifts in time and space, where special challenges await you, focusing on exploring an area, overcoming obstacles, and uncovering secrets.
Through time portals, you switch to the past, giving you access to rare materials and items linked to the history of the world. The bounty hunting offers goal-oriented quests for the open world.
Instead of large sieges and arena PvP, Chrono Odyssey relies on a PvEvP system, where smaller groups compete for world boss loot. Overall, the group content of the MMORPG is designed for rather small groups of 5 players.
Through crafting, you can create and further enhance armor, among other things. The materials for this are gathered through exploration and battles. According to the developers, every play style is meant to lead to the goal. In other words: Those who avoid combat and focus on crafting should still be able to obtain the best possible equipment.
Classes and Combat in Chrono Odyssey
The character selection will likely take place at a card table, where six heroes sit, representing the different classes. The Berserker is visible, who can specialize in the three weapon types “Chain Blades”, “Twin Axes”, and “Battle Axe”. Next is the Assassin, with possible specializations for “Sabre”, “Wrist Blades”, and “Musket”.
A quick look at the character creation of the game shows that the models are very detailed:
The character models are very detailed.
The class system with the various weapon categories is meant to provide you with a lot of freedom, allowing you to take on different roles. In groups, for example, you can heal and deal damage solo.
The combat system relies on switching between two weapons and active dodging and parrying – similar to what was done recently in Throne and Liberty – so that not only the values of the character determine the outcome of the battle. The skills have cooldowns. If you rely solely on one weapon, you will only have part of the possible skills available, which can quickly cause problems with elite bosses.
According to the developers, the skills are often designed to serve multiple functions, meaning you should use them situationally to get the most out of them.
Finally, the developers talked about the further roadmap. The upcoming beta will be the first public test of Chrono Odyssey. The aim is to gather as much feedback as possible to improve the game before launch. Unfortunately, they again did not provide a clear date for interested players. The only certain thing is that the test is scheduled for June 2025.
What the developers emphasize, however, is that after the launch, the game will be regularly expanded to offer new regions, classes, and activities. Chrono Odyssey is set to be released in 2025 for Steam, Epic Games, PS5, and Xbox Series. If you want to participate in the test, you can find the known information here: Closed Beta of Chrono Odyssey starts soon – here’s how to participate and what’s included
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