April 1st was apparently a test for Pokémon GO, as the feature is returning – as a standalone function!
Do you remember April 1st in Pokémon GO? Suddenly, Poké Balls appeared all over the map that you could collect. Some of them contained items, while others involved encounters with certain Pokémon.
This was quite popular, as there are normally no items to collect in the wilds of Pokémon GO. And there’s good news for everyone who liked the feature: It is returning for an event related to the Pokémon Knapfel.
When does the event take place? The event “Sweet Discoveries” starts on April 24th. It begins at 10:00 AM and ends on April 29th at 8:00 PM.
The event brings some bonuses – such as the debut of Knapfel, but also new collectible apples that remind you of the April Poké Balls. We’ll summarize everything for you.
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Pokémon GO: What’s in the new Season Powerful and Masterful
How does the new feature work in Pokémon GO?
According to the announcement on the official Pokémon GO blog, you can find apples starting from the beginning of the event while you are out for a walk. They will simply appear on the map – but they are supposed to be rare. They provide you with two different types of apples:
Sweet Apples
Sour Apples
You need these to evolve Knapfel into Drapfel or Schlapfel. Sweet works for the evolution to Schlapfel, sour for Drapfel. But: You need 20 of the respective apples, plus 200 Knapfel candies.
Additionally, the apples you find can trigger Pokémon encounters – even with Knapfel. Moreover, apples are supposed to appear more often near moss lure modules.
Overall, the feature is very similar to the April Poké Balls. It will be exciting to see whether it remains linked to Knapfel, or if we will see other variations of the feature after Poké Balls and apples.
What else does the event offer? Among other things, you will receive double candies when catching Pokémon, and an increased chance for three Pokémon:
Botogel has an increased shiny chance when caught and hatched
Raffel has an increased shiny chance when caught and hatched
Kikugi has an increased shiny chance when hatching
Moreover, you will receive berries when catching Raffel and Botogel, and the first three eggs you hatch using the egg widget will have a halved hatch distance. There will also be various wild Pokémon, a limited research task, and showcases. Additionally, in 7 km eggs, you will find Botogel, Kikugi, Mampfaxo, and Raffel – all of which can also be shiny. What happens after that? You can read about it here: All events in April 2025 for Pokémon GO.
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In the latest episode of their podcast Offline+Ehrlich, the Twitch streamers Max “Trymacs” Stemmler, Florian “Varion” Kiesow, and Sascha “unsympathischTV” Hellinger discuss their drinking habits. One of them stands out, while the other two partially fulfill a stereotype of their profession.
Who is it about? The Twitch streamers Trymacs, Varion, and unsympathischTV have been running their own podcast Offline+Ehrlich for a few years now. Here, they exchange stories about their daily lives, report on their experiences from the past week, and occasionally answer fan questions.
In the latest episode on Spotify, the three discuss their drinking habits in everyday life. It quickly becomes clear: unsympathischTV differs from the other two streamers.
We present you the career of Trymacs in our video:
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Vom Pizza-Lieferant zu einem der größten deutschen Twitch-Streamer – Leben und Karriere von Trymacs in 2 Minuten
“Isn’t it boring to only drink water?”
What is this stereotype? The stereotype of a Twitch streamer portrays them as energy-drinking gamers who sit in front of the PC all day, leading to an unhealthy posture. Trymacs and Varion play into a part of this stereotype with their drinking habits.
Trymacs reports about his everyday life when he is at a LAN party: He usually sleeps only five hours and drinks energy drinks or other caffeinated beverages all day. He does this so he won’t be tired and has more time to game.
However, afterward, he would refrain from caffeine for five days, which would also cause him severe headaches. Varion reports something similar, having once abstained from caffeine and also experiencing headaches.
What does unsympathischTV drink? Unlike Varion and Trymacs, unsympathischTV mainly drinks water and only occasionally an energy drink or other sweet beverages. Much to the surprise of Trymacs and Varion.
The reason for this is also that unsympathischTV supposedly fears consuming too much caffeine. Furthermore, water is simply a means to an end.
Varion straightforwardly asks unsympathischTV: “Isn’t it boring to only drink water?” He himself drinks at least one energy drink daily and looks forward to it every day. That is his “joy in everyday life.”
In conclusion, he says: “What will I look forward to if I don’t have that anymore?” He further asks unsympathischTV: “What gets you through the day?”
Warnings about excessive caffeine consumption: The fact that Varion and Trymacs experience headaches when refraining from caffeine is an indication that they are not only psychologically but also physically dependent on it. This is pointed out by the Kiel Pain Clinic and simultaneously warns of excessive caffeine consumption. According to the pain clinic, headaches are clear withdrawal symptoms.
The German Society for Nutrition e.V. (DGE) recommends not exceeding 200 milligrams. A cup of coffee contains between 60 and 100 mg of caffeine (via infothek-gesundheit.de).
Dark Souls is not just an iconic game that continues to be celebrated today; it also led to the development of a new subgenre. Nowadays, new Souls-like games are regularly released on Steam. A promising game is set to be released next week, and you can test it for free.
What game is it about? Rise of Rebellion is a new Souls-like on Steam. In a world once inhabited by dragons, you must reclaim your hometown as a so-called Tella. Tellas are warriors who have mastered a specific type of energy and can use it in combat.
However, the story seems to be just a means to an end, and the focus, as typical for the genre, is on gameplay. You can recognize many elements from Elden Ring or Dark Souls, and that is no coincidence.
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Rise of Rebellion – Trailer for the Release Date of the new Souls-like
Like Dark Souls, but significantly faster
What makes Rise of Rebellion so special? Visually, the game initially resembles the world design of Dark Souls. It is a bit brighter than the dark world of FromSoftware, but parallels can definitely be seen.
This is also no coincidence, as the game’s developer, Hytacka, is, according to Automaton Media, a former designer from FromSoftware who worked on the DLC for Dark Souls 3. As stated in his description on x.com, he aims to develop the most interesting action RPG in the world.
However, in terms of game speed, Rise of Rebellion differs greatly from Dark Souls, Elden Ring, or Bloodborne. It is significantly faster and also emphasizes quick blocking and parrying. Similar to Elden Ring, it appears that the player’s character has magic abilities that can be utilized in combat.
In the game itself, there are also supposed to be multiple weapons. He showcased a dual blade on his X account, among other things.
If you want to take a look at the game beforehand, you can download a free demo on Steam.
When will Rise of Rebellion be released? According to the official Steam page, the game is set to release on April 21, 2025, so you won’t have to wait long. On his official X account, Hytacka mentioned a price of 7 US dollars. However, the price is not yet listed on the Steam page.
In a mode in CoD: Warzone, you should play relaxed, and Activision wants to intervene when “sweaty players” ruin entire servers.
What kind of mode is this? With the start of Season 3, Warzone got a new mode: Battle Royale Simple (English: Battle Royale Casual).
Battle Royale Casual is an intermediate step between the normal Battle Royale, where PvP is the focus, and the bot mode (Warzone Bootcamp), where players should learn the game mechanics.
The mode follows the usual “Battle Royale” gameplay, but in addition to other players, you can also encounter bots there.
Battle Royale Casual aims to introduce players to combat against other players without immediately throwing them into the unforgiving PvP waters of the normal Battle Royale.
So the Casual mode is the place where you can experience the typical Warzone gameplay, including PvP, in a simplified environment without being sent to the Gulag by a sweaty player within the first seconds of a match – at least that is the idea.
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Call of Duty shows what Verdansk looks like upon returning in Season 3 of Warzone
Activision wants to intervene when sweaty players destroy Casual servers
In an interview with the online magazine IGN, two developers from Call of Duty: Warzone, Pete Actipis (Raven Software) and Etienne Pouliot (Beenox Games), talked about the Casual mode and its threats. Actipis said that Activision would intervene if necessary to protect casual players from sweaty players.
The term “sweaty player” refers to players who go all out to win. They go to great lengths and give their best – even if it’s exhausting.
“Casuals” are essentially the opposite of sweaty players. They come home after a long day at work and want to play a few rounds casually without much effort. Fun is more important than success.
What exactly do the developers say about sweaty players? Pete Actipis explained that Activision introduced the Casual mode because they expected that many former players would return with the return of Verdansk, and Warzone would gain some new players.
These players should have the opportunity to experience the game in a “safe” way:
“We wanted to enable players to experience the game at their own pace or for the first time in a safe way, where they don’t feel like they are being ‘overpowered’, ‘sweated out’, or ‘outplayed’.”
Currently, the developers are closely monitoring the mode and analyzing data. According to Actipis, Activision could intervene if casual players are dominated by sweaty players in the mode: “If we see that sweaty players are destroying the entire server, we need to come up with plans against that.”
The battle between sweaty players and casuals in PvP shooters is a recurring theme. Both player groups play games in completely different ways and consequently have different needs and expectations. This also involves the discussion about skill-based matchmaking, which separates good players from worse ones.
A YouTuber discovered that he no longer has access to Minecraft, although he purchased the game 15 years ago. This sparked a heated discussion.
What problem does the gamer face? As the YouTuber Austin “PeanutButterGamer” Hargrave reported on X, he recently found out that he no longer has access to Minecraft because he failed to merge his account with his Microsoft account – he had purchased the game 15 years ago. His purchase has been revoked.
As is well known, Minecraft has belonged to Microsoft since 2014. As of October 2020, owners of the Java Edition were urged to transfer their accounts to their Microsoft accounts. Those who missed the deadline have not been able to log in since September 19, 2023.
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The Story of Notch – The Man Who Invented Minecraft
“You will own nothing and you will be happy with it”
Is the account now lost? Indeed, it seems that way. In a post on the official Minecraft website, it states: “It is no longer possible to transfer unmigrated accounts.” Since the grace period ended on December 18, the Minecraft support team can no longer help.
Anyone who still wants to play must purchase Minecraft again.
How is this being discussed? The post is being actively discussed with over 2,600 comments, and opinions vary widely. Some users point out that Microsoft started the account migration back in 2021, giving players 3 years to take care of it.
Microsoft reportedly sent out millions of emails and even highlighted the deadline in the game. Many have suggested that anyone who did not respond is somewhat to blame.
Others, however, see it like Hargrave, focusing on the principle. The YouTuber writes: “The gaming industry is moving further into a future where people do not own the games they buy. This is happening all the time. I can’t play my 2-year-old version of NBA 2K anymore because they shut down the servers. I only play single-player.” He feels that these practices should face more pushback (via X).
Some users even state that they did not receive the emails at all – perhaps because they no longer used the associated email account or lost access to it, including Hargrave himself. Others felt overwhelmed by the migration process.
Still others presumably let the deadline pass consciously because they refused to give Microsoft their data. However, all of these players agree that they should not simply lose access to a paid game. Especially since Minecraft had initially sold a lifetime license with the promise that they would never have to pay again. Microsoft subsequently altered the terms.
The YouTuber expressed surprise at the reaction. He did not expect the post to stir such emotions. Moreover, he simply cannot understand why people would defend such an approach or become angry when standing up for consumer rights. Some seem to have taken “You will own nothing and you will be happy with it” to heart.
The debate over whether we own our games – or digital media in general – has been intensifying for some time. Ubisoft caused a major uproar when they shut down the servers for their racing game The Crew. Even those who own the game on disc can no longer play it since then. A YouTuber even started an initiative to save such games: A law could prevent publishers from taking away your favorite games and progress – here’s how you can help
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Schedule 1 is the hit on Steam where fans can get involved in drug dealing with their own character. You enjoy the shady life on the streets and make a lot of money, but now fans are complaining about an achievement because it is said to be a malicious reference to a racist remark.
Which achievement is being referred to? It is the achievement “Indian Dealer.” To earn this, players must sell something to a customer and then quickly steal the sold item back from the customer. The term seems unusual at first glance, but some fans see a connection to the derogatory expression “Indian Giver.”
This expression originated during the early European colonization of North America, when Europeans did not understand the indigenous people’s barter system. When the Native Americans gave something away, they expected a return or their traded item back.
From that, the expression developed to describe someone who wants something back for what was given or expects an equivalent return. Due to the negative connotation of the word associated with Indigenous peoples, the term is therefore considered racist today.
Some fans have been bothered by the name of the achievement since the discovery of the title. They want the developer of Schedule 1 to take action now.
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Schedule I shows in the trailer what the simulation of criminal life looks like
Fans demand the removal of the achievement
How does the community react? On x.com and the bug report from Steam, fans are expressing their opinions about the achievement. They celebrate the game, but feel that this designation is outdated and racist. They are saddened by this because Schedule 1 is a very good game. To prevent any negative light from falling on the hit, the achievement should be removed.
While some fans are equally horrified by the naming of the achievement, many cannot understand this demand. They associate the developer’s choice with the game and see no problem with it. The following can be heard in the X post:
“You are playing a video game where the goal is to be a drug dealer. It’s just a joke, no reason to cry.”
“Why are people so easily offended (even on behalf of others) when they are playing games about selling drugs and shooting people?”
“Yes, the game about drug trade and killing people, and the only problem is a silly joke.”
Schedule 1 does not take itself seriously. Therefore, the choice of achievement could be intended as a pure joke rather than chosen with malicious intent to be racist. So far, however, there has been no response from Tyler, the developer of Schedule 1.
Fans have discovered hunts in Monster Hunter Wilds that promise curious loot. However, to find them, you have to look closely.
What kind of hunts are they? Players in Monster Hunter Wilds are increasingly discovering hunts that they can start on the respective maps of the areas and promise loot that does not match the monsters shown.
They require relatively little effort, as the monsters are usually much easier to defeat than the beast whose loot is included in the hunt. To discover such hunts, you need to look at the environmental overview in the respective area and display the loot of the existing monsters. If you discover such extraordinary hunts, it makes sense to save them as investigations with guild points to repeat them.
So far, the discovered phenomena primarily involve hunts related to Doshaguma and contain valuable Arkveld gems. Specifically, they are mostly simple Doshaguma in pairs, allowing you to obtain a rare Arkveld stone with relatively little time investment.
Fans are therefore discussing on Reddit how this comes about and whether this loot is intended.
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Monster Hunter Wilds: Did you really start the quest?
“I suspect one of these guys is lying to me about his identity”
What are the fans’ theories? Many players simply suspect a bug. Others assume it involves cheaters, although almost as many contradict this, arguing that if they were cheaters, they would set up far better rewards for even easier monsters.
Some, however, suspect that this is actually intended, as Redintheends’ comment illustrates: “Considering how quickly Arkvelds should have multiplied to revert to normal monsters, they are basically all children with adult bodies. Theoretically, Doshaguma are the ultimate Arkveld predators.”
They therefore hold the theory that Doshaguma see the young Arkvelds as prey in the world of Monster Hunter Wilds, which is why they can also offer material as rewards that actually belongs to Arkveld. Viewed in this way, it could indeed be intended by Capcom that these hunts specifically promise this reward.
magnezoneadvocate: “The one-star Doshaguma is the bait and the three-star Doshaguma is the one lurking with the knife.”
IronmanMatth: “I once let an Alpha Dosh march in with his crew on a five-star Arkveld hunt, badly beat up an Arkveld, and then scared him away. So I’m not surprised at all if someone has harvested an Arkveld jewel.”
SeekerFaolan: “This is clearly evidence that Arkveld is two Doshagumas in a trench coat”
Makolatekh: “Don’t you see that the Arkveld is hiding behind the one-star Doshaguma?”
Key-Mathematician759: “Damn, I’ve been catfished both on dating apps and in Wilds. Rest in peace, brother.”
The world of Monster Hunter Wilds offers quite a few little secrets and lore snippets that fans are still discovering after hours. Therefore, it wouldn’t be far-fetched if this phenomenon was indeed intended by Capcom. Recently, another small secret caused a stir in the community due to a little bird: Behind a popular item in Monster Hunter Wilds lies a quirky secret
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Who wouldn’t like to have a little magic in their life? At least as long as one is not threatened by evil wizards and nasty monsters. But a few small spells here and there would definitely not hurt. We have ranked the 10 most practical spells from Harry Potter for everyday use.
What was the ranking based on? Spells in Harry Potter are usually cast through incantations. While magic can also be performed nonverbally, the corresponding incantation is typically recited in one’s thoughts.
In the ranking, we only look at spells whose incantations are known.
Therefore, practical tricks from Molly Weasley are not included. Specifically, the self-cleaning dishes would have certainly earned a spot on this list.
Soon, the witch life simulation Witchbrook will be released, where you can experience a relaxed everyday life full of magic:
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The first trailer for Witchbrook shows how relaxed life can be as a witch
Rank 10: Impervius
Quidditch is played even in the rain.
With Impervius – please don’t confuse it with the Unforgivable Curse Imperius! – you can enchant objects in such a way that they repel water. In Harry Potter, the spell is primarily used in Quidditch. But of course, it would also be useful in everyday life, especially when it rains.
Whether you magically make your glasses water-repellent, waterproof your clothes, or protect objects from water – Impervius is a nice help.
Unfortunately, the enchantment doesn’t last very long, so you have to constantly refresh it. Additionally, in most cases, you could simply use an umbrella. Impervius is nice, but not groundbreaking, and therefore ranks last in this ranking.
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The fans of The Beginning After The End have been looking forward to an anime adaptation for years. The story of Arthur Leywin, a reborn king in a magical world, is actually perfectly suited for a visually strong anime series. However, the implementation by Studio A-Cat has been heavily criticized for its lack of animations.
Which anime is it about? The Beginning After The End (short TBATE) is based on the web novel of the same name by TurtleMe, which later also became highly successful as a webtoon. The story tells of Arthur Leywin, who is reborn in a magical world as a former king with all his knowledge and experiences.
The series promises epic battles and a complex fantasy setting. Therefore, fans hoped that the anime adaptation would be as strong as that of Solo Leveling. However, disappointment followed quickly.
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The Beginning After The End: A King is Reborn in an Anime in a Magical World
What is the problem with the implementation? The series premiered on April 2, 2025, on Crunchyroll. So far, only two episodes have been released, but fans are already disappointed. Instead of lively action and magic, the anime mostly offers still images, slow camera pans, and the characters often only move minimally.
What are the fans saying? In TBATE, the community feels reminded of a slideshow and not of a real anime series. In a post, a user stated: “At first, this type of animation might have been okay, but when things really get going, I don’t want to watch a slideshow anymore” (- ManyRepulsive5733 via Reddit).
Others also voiced their criticism and commented on the new series:
“I thought I was watching an anime – it’s just a manga with sound effects and voiceovers.” (- DDChak via Reddit)
“To be honest: This is a slap in the face for all loyal fans of the webtoon. The animation has even gotten worse than I feared.” (- dracoXdrayden via Reddit)
“Honestly, I’d rather just read the manhwa. Such a miserable adaptation. And now we have to hear forever how Solo Leveling is so much better than TBATE.” (- RevanR via Reddit)
However, there are also fans who see things a bit more relaxed.
“I really don’t understand what all of you are complaining about”
Can the series still turn things around? Since only two episodes have been released so far, it remains to be seen how The Beginning After The End will develop in the coming episodes. Many fans hope that the animation will improve over time. At the same time, there are also voices that do not see the series as negatively so far. It is said that the animators simply oriented themselves on the original manhwa style. Numerous viewers praise:
“To be honest? It doesn’t look that bad at all. It may not be a highlight of the season, but so far it doesn’t seem as bad as many have immediately assumed here.” (- FarawayHerbalist via Reddit)
“So far, it’s actually quite good. I got baited by the haters and thought it would be complete trash – but so far it’s really solid, and I’m actually looking forward to the next episodes.” (- justforgetmeknot via Reddit)
“I really don’t understand what all of you are complaining about. The animation is perfectly fine, and the opening is also quite okay – maybe not top tier, but who cares. The important scenes, like the mana core and the abilities, are well animated, and that’s what counts the most.” (- xtorreag via Reddit)
How Studio A-Cat and the series will perform in the future remains to be seen. However, it is clear: the expectations are high. The upcoming episodes must show whether TBATE can grow beyond slideshow level and meet the high standards of the source material, not only narratively but also visually.
Intel is apparently losing more and more customers in China – while AMD is benefiting from it. The background includes geopolitical tensions, new trade policies, and China’s advancing independence efforts in the technology sector.
Why is Intel losing ground so significantly in China? According to a report by Wccftech, which cites Chinese media sources, Intel is currently experiencing a significant setback in the Chinese CPU market. Thousands of business customers are said to be turning away from the American chip giant. Instead, many are increasingly opting for products from competitor AMD.
The reasons for this are not only the more attractive prices at AMD but also the performance of the current processors and possibly influences from the Chinese government.
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Battlemage: Check out Intel’s new graphics cards in the video
Political Influence
What role do political decisions play in this upheaval? The Chinese government has long pursued the goal of becoming more technologically independent from the USA. This approach is visible through specific measures. For example, Beijing has already prohibited state institutions from purchasing new PCs with Intel or AMD chips in 2024. Instead, local alternatives such as Loongson or Phytium are to be preferred in the future (via Financial Times, Paywall).
In addition, the Trump administration increased trade tariffs on Chinese imports in April 2025. China responded with countermeasures, including export restrictions on rare earths and high tariffs on American chips.
However, companies like AMD, which outsource their production to contract manufacturers like TSMC in Taiwan, are exempt from these tariffs. Intel, on the other hand, which has its own manufacturing facilities in the USA, is directly affected (via Reuters). It is therefore plausible that China classifies hardware according to its manufacturing location, regardless of the actual company headquarters.
What does this mean for the future of Intel and AMD in China? According to information from Chinese board channels that Wccftech cites, many customers are permanently withdrawing from Intel.
The cause is not only in the current market situation but also in a longer-term trend: Chinese partners and companies increasingly rely on AMD because they are convinced by the combination of performance, price, and availability – and Intel is currently unable to provide these factors to the same extent.
According to Wccftech, AMD achieved an approximate market share of 50% in the first quarter. These figures correspond with those from a state news portal (via CIIC). As a result, it is expected that this development will continue to accelerate – soon AMD’s processors could dominate the Chinese market.
Although both companies originate from the USA, differences in production strategies, geopolitical developments, and product offerings are causing AMD to gain ground in the Chinese market while Intel is losing market shares.
The situation in China illustrates how quickly the market can shift – especially when price, performance, and trust no longer align. While AMD is making strong gains in China and Intel is struggling, many private users are also faced with the question of what the best choice is. It is important to thoroughly research which dealers are trustworthy: User buys an expensive processor for little money, sends it in due to defects, receives bad news
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Today, Patch 8 for Baldur’s Gate 3 is released. We summarize all the info about the release and look at what the patch means for your game saves.
When is Patch 8 for Baldur’s Gate 3 released? The patch is released today for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. This means all platforms will receive the patch at the same time.
What time will Patch 8 be released? A specific time is not yet known; Larian has not provided any information on this. We will keep an eye on the topic throughout the day.
Is this a big patch? Yes, it brings a lot of content. According to a report from PC Gamer, the patch notes are expected to comprise about 48 pages. There’s a lot in there, including new subclasses like the Cleric from the Domain of Death, the Daredevil, or the Curse Blade. Want to read more? Then check this out: All new classes of Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 8 ranked.
When will the patch notes for Patch 8 be released? This is also not officially known. However, the most important new contents are already known.
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Larian introduces the new subclasses in Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 8 – Here is Part 1 with Cleric, Barbarian, Bard, and Druid
What content does Patch 8 bring to Baldur’s Gate 3?
The following content is included in the new patch:
You will get a total of 12 new subclasses to try out. Highlights include the Cleric from the Domain of Death, the Daredevil, and the Curse Blade. Want to read more? Then check here: All new classes of Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 8 ranked.
There are two new endings for an evil playthrough.
A new photo mode lets you capture your adventures in picture form.
Crossplay between platforms.
The Xbox Series S also gets the local split-screen mode.
What should you consider regarding your game saves?
What happens to my mods? If you are playing a game save with mods, you should note that many mods are expected to be updated to the new patch only in the coming days or weeks. Therefore, it is advisable to remain on Patch 7 if you want to finish an old or current playthrough with mods—otherwise, you risk your save becoming corrupted. Or you can wait until the mods are compatible.
How do I keep my game save on an old patch? Often updates are done automatically. A user on the NexusMods forum summarized how you can prevent automatic updates on Steam. For this, you need to adjust the game files to some extent. We are linking the guide from user “Lowraith” in the Nexus Mods Forum here.
On consoles, you can deactivate automatic updates in the console settings. You can also cancel the download or installation of the patch when it is being carried out. However, it remains to be seen whether the game will even open on consoles without an update. We will keep you informed.
What should I consider regarding crossplay? In the stress test, Larian recommended that console players host the crossplay lobbies and invite PC players. This makes sense in terms of mods, as there are more mods available on PC than on PS5 or Xbox.
I have insufficient space for the patch: Depending on the size of the patch, you may not have enough storage space on your platform for the update. In the past, it has sometimes been useful to remove the entire game and then reinstall it with the updated data.
We are keeping an eye on the release of the new Patch 8 for Baldur’s Gate 3 for you. As soon as new information is known, it will be updated here. Are you looking forward to the new patch? Which subclass will you play? Tell us in the comments! And if you want to play without the patch for now: Even in the current state of the game, players are still discovering new things. Like the exploding sheep, where it was unclear for a long time how to obtain it.
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In Pokémon GO, trainers can receive compensation for an issue in a recent event. Only certain trainers were affected.
In Pokémon GO, many events take place every month, bringing various content into the game. Occasionally, it happens that events find their way into the game with issues, and trainers are compensated for it, as was recently the case during the Catching Art Event.
As Niantic reports, there were also issues during a recent event. Affected trainers are now to be compensated.
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Pokémon GO: What’s in the new Season Powerful and Masterful
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What was the problem? The affected players are those who participated in raids during the “Stunning Variants” event. Specifically, trainers who defeated Wuffels in raids.
Wuffels can evolve into Wolwerock. There are 3 different forms: Day, Night, and Twilight form. While the evolution to Day and Night form is only dependent on the time of day, the Twilight form is a bit harder to obtain.
Only certain Wuffels can evolve into this form. Such Wuffels were supposed to be available in raids during the event, but therein lies the problem. You couldn’t obtain these specimens of the Pokémon during the event.
What does the compensation look like? As Niantic informs on X, trainers who participated in Wuffels raids during the event will now be compensated. Trainers are to receive exactly the number of premium and remote raid passes that they used for Wuffels raids during the event.
So, if you used 3 remote raid passes and 2 premium raid passes during the event to compete against Wuffels, you should receive exactly that number of passes back.
When the affected trainers will receive the compensation is not precisely known. If you were affected, keep an eye out in the near future.
Events are a major part of Pokémon GO. Every month, there are various events that bring different content with them. You can find out which events are expected in the game this month in our overview with all Events in April 2025 in Pokémon GO.
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When you think of football games, you immediately think of EA FC. However, the series mainly focuses on realism. A developer now wants to move away from that and is using his expertise to create a new football game on Steam, which emphasizes fast action in multiplayer.
What kind of game is it? In 2024, the studio Sloclap announced the game Rematch. This is a new football game played in 5v5 multiplayer. Instead of controlling an entire team, each player controls an individual character.
Unlike EA FC, the title also incorporates fast action that does not always look realistic. This matches surprisingly well with the experience of the developers, who had their first major hit three years ago.
You can find a trailer for Rematch here:
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Trailer for Rematch, the football game with 5v5 matches
Football like in the old days on RTL2
What makes Rematch special? As you can see from the trailer, you do not play the game from a bird’s-eye perspective, but in an immersive third-person view. Like in other team-based multiplayer titles, each player takes on a character in the 5-member team.
You only control this character and must work with teamwork to try to win the football match.
Rather than realistic physics, the game opts for an arcade experience. It is fast, spectacular, and focuses on quick movements. This fits unusually well with the developer studio Sloclap, which celebrated success with Sifu in 2022. The martial arts game relied on great animations and a challenging difficulty level.
The love for great animations is also evident in Rematch. Just watching is fun, and the spectacular moves like bicycle kicks remind one of the good old days with the Kickers on RTL2.
For variety, there are also unusual arenas and restrictive rules like offsides or sidelines. Fans of classic sports games might also feel reminiscent of the FIFA Street series, which also focused on spectacular moves and fast-paced gameplay.
When will Rematch be released? Rematch will be released on June 19, 2025, for Steam, Xbox Series, and PS5. The game will cost €24.99 on Steam. In addition, there will also be a Pro or Elite version that costs an additional €10 or €20, allowing you to play 3 days earlier, in addition to additional goodies. If you like more traditional action games, check this out: New action game for PS5 & steam looks like Stellar Blade in a dark London – Many of you will recognize a voice
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During its peak, Lost Ark was among the top 3 on Steam regarding the most simultaneous active players. Since then, almost the entire community has been lost. Now the developers are explaining how they intend to finally reverse the negative trend.
The numbers reflect this: After a month, 10 million Western players had tried Lost Ark (20 million players worldwide). At times, there were 1.325 million players simultaneously on the servers on Steam. That was enough for 3rd place in the all-time charts, behind Valve’s Counter-Strike and the still very popular battle royale shooter PUBG.
How historically significant this launch was can also be seen from the fact that only three games have managed to surpass Lost Ark since February 2022: Palworld, Black Myth: Wukong, and most recently Monster Hunter Wilds (via steamdb.info). Other hits like Elden Ring or Cyberpunk 2077 are behind the Asia MMORPG.
The most important points about Lost Ark at a glance:
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Everything you need to know about the MMORPG Lost Ark – in 2 minutes
How do you stop a free fall?
What is the current status? The player count of Lost Ark has – not surprisingly – declined over the years. While many other service games on Steam can still report five or even six-figure player counts even after years, the MMORPG currently has a daily peak of 13,029 simultaneous active players (via steamdb.info). So, 98% of the players from the launch are gone.
There have been hardly any positive spikes lately. The last noticeable peak was in May 2024 (96,684 simultaneous active players). The last time a six-figure number of MMORPG enthusiasts were simultaneously on the servers was in April 2023.
What are the new plans? On the official website of the MMORPG, the developers recently commented on the current feedback from the community and what measures they derive from it for upcoming updates (via playlostark.com) to attract more players back to the servers. The main insights:
They want to reduce the gold costs for new and returning players significantly by weakening the costs of Transcendence and Advanced Strengthening – this will come with the April update.
The developers plan adjustments to the gem system, so players can use the class and playstyle they enjoy as flexibly and freely as possible. However, it is still unclear what exactly these changes will look like, as it apparently is tricky to find an optimal middle ground.
Further balance adjustments for the classes are planned with the April update.
As they are getting closer to the Korean version in terms of content, it is becoming increasingly difficult to ensure the localization for all supported languages quickly enough. They have therefore decided to stop supporting German and French from May 2025.
When experienced, well-equipped players pull others through content for money while they are “afk,” this is referred to in the context of the MMORPG as “Bussing.” Advertising for such activities is prohibited, even if one tries to disguise this creatively. The developers want to punish such actions more harshly in the future.
In character progression, the range from item level 1,580 to 1,620 is currently particularly tedious. The developers are currently working on a solution to alleviate this section. Until then, additional materials, books, and events should reduce the effort.
Is that enough to bring back at least some of the 98% of lost players? What would Amazon Games need to do for you to log into Lost Ark for the first time or again? Let us know in the comments! Besides the newly announced measures, there is also a content plan for Lost Ark: One of the big MMORPGs on Steam shows its roadmap until summer
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Some people have already invested a fortune in games on Steam. A hidden Steam page now shows you how much money your account is worth in total.
How do I find the page? To find your exact spending on Steam, you need to follow this path in the Steam client: Help > Steam Support > My Account > Data about Your Steam Account > External Funds Used. You can also access the path directly, by clicking this link. User trotski94 pointed this out in a Reddit thread.
Alternatively, there is a web tool on SteamDB. The so-called Steam Calculator uses your SteamID to scan your library. Based on this, the tool estimates the value of your account. You can also specify the currency in which you want the value to be displayed.
Many players were not aware that they could track their spending so precisely. They are discussing this in the aforementioned Reddit thread.
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A user asks Valve if he can bequeath his many games on Steam – they reply
“I’m afraid to click on it”
How much has the community spent? In the thread on Reddit by user HappyMcflappyy, numerous players come together who are, even before they have checked, afraid of what they might find. Among those who have already checked, many have spent several thousand US dollars.
There are quite a few who have invested between 10,000 and 30,000 US dollars in their hobby. Many of them are shocked by the results, while others already suspect that they would rather not check:
AppropriateTouching: “Do yourselves a favor and don’t do it.”
nipple_salad_69: “Today I’m at 8,000 US dollars, but I’ve definitely spent more since most games lose value significantly.”
M73355: “I realized that I’ve spent over 10,000 US dollars over 10 years, but I’ve had a lot of fun, so it was worth it.”
Most people are well aware that video games are not a particularly cheap hobby. However, Nintendo is raising the stakes with the new Nintendo Switch, which is received poorly by the community. MyMMO editor Sophia Weiß shows you in her article what the problem is: This is why the pricing model of the Nintendo Switch 2 is even worse than you think
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The YouTuber FightingCowboys cursed at viewers who only came to his stream to complain about Assassin’s Creed Shadows. He sees a bigger problem in gaming behind this.
What was the situation? The YouTuber FightingCowboy showcased the freshly released Assassin’s Creed Shadows in a stream in March. For viewers who complained about the protagonist Yasuke, the streamer had clear words:
“I could not care less about your opinion on this game. I don’t care. Your opinion is worthless to me.” Those who are upset that a black man appears in a video game can leave.
FightingCowboy got worked up and complained that he did not want to have this discussion about alleged “wokeness” for every current game. More than 2.1 million people watched the outburst on X, where the streamer received much support but also criticism. In a YouTube stream, he elaborated on his opinion.
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Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Der offizielle Trailer zur Open World in Japan
YouTuber curses about discussion culture in gaming
What’s behind this? Assassin’s Creed Shadows has been heavily discussed since the reveal in May 2024. Among other things, it concerns the male main character Yasuke, who, as a dark-skinned man, does not fit into the image of feudal Japan for some.
Moreover, the lack of historical accuracy and alleged disrespect towards Japanese culture are criticized – although this seems to have bothered no one in previous games in the series.
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For FightingCowboy, this is a development that has persisted throughout the entire past gaming year. There has been some drama around every major release. With the DLC for Elden Ring, people complained that it was too expensive and the new content was hidden behind a boss, with Dragon Age there was trouble about a non-binary character and with Avowed, the mere existence of pronouns was considered offensive.
The YouTuber finds this “insufferable”. He says that for many players these discussions don’t matter at all. Normal people wouldn’t get upset about such things – the problems are artificially inflated by opinion makers to profit.
Such so-called grifters live off the fact that people get upset about something. FightingCowboy urges such viewers to just ignore games that do not appeal to them, instead of deliberately seeking out content about them to get riled up. Being angry is a waste of time.
Although Schedule 1 seems simple, the game has great depth. To prove yourselves in the market and survive, we will show you useful tips.
What kind of tips are these? These are tips and tricks that can improve your gaming experience or even earn you more money.
We have selected the best tips for you that not everyone knows or that may only become clear to you at a later stage of your gameplay. With our directory, you can quickly jump to the individual tips if you’re only interested in a specific selection:
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Schedule I shows in the trailer what the simulation of criminal life looks like
1. The golden skateboard is a must-buy
For many, the skateboard is the best way to get around Hyland Point quickly. There are 5 different models to buy. To do this, visit the “Shred Shack” container located next to “Bud’s Bar”. Usually, players choose the model that looks better to them. However, you should rather go for the golden skateboard, as it is the fastest of its kind.
All the skateboards available in Schedule 1 (via sportskeeda.com)
The golden skateboard costs you $1,500, but it’s a top investment. The board is very fast, agile, and can be used by you at any time, as it fits in your inventory. So, if you want a fast means of transportation, buy the board right at the beginning.
2. The police are predictable
When you carry out your courier activities, the worst thing that can happen is being caught by the police. But how can you avoid them? It’s simple, you learn their patrol routes by heart and move around Hyland Point without coming into their line of sight.
The NPCs in Schedule 1 always have the same patrol routes and repeat them consistently – there are no deviations. If you memorize these routes, you can operate under the police’s radar.
You should avoid entering the line of sight of the law enforcement officers, or they will take notice of you. So try to avoid the direct gaze of the police. You can actually sneak away behind the police without being seen.
Do you have a ton of messages from your clients and you don’t care about the delivery times, as long as you bring the products to the buyer quickly and collect the cash? If so, then you have thrown away a lot of money.
When you make deliveries, set your delivery time to “Late Night”. This grants you the so-called “Curfew Bonus”, also known as the curfew bonus. This amounts to 20% of the sale price and is added to your profit – for each delivery. So, on a $1,000 worth of meth, you can earn around $200 extra cash when you conduct your deliveries “Late Night”. If you sum up your bonuses, you will receive a nice tip.
4. There are 6 vehicles, but only one right choice
When it comes to vehicles, you have the option of buying a car in addition to your skateboard. In total, there are 6 different vehicles available, but which one should you choose and does price matter?
When purchasing, it is essential to pay attention to one thing: storage space. When it comes to available storage space, there is one vehicle that outperforms all others – The Veeper.
At Hyland Auto, you can buy vehicles – The Veeper marked in red (via schedule-1.fandom.com)
This transporter costs only $9,000 and offers a class that provides space for 16 storage slots. This is very convenient when you want to transport things with your van and bring them to another storage location.
The other vehicles are not worth it, as they do not offer the amount of storage space that The Veeper has. Additionally, The Veeper is fast enough and can accelerate effectively when you want to speed through the streets.
5. Invest early in side businesses
You’ll quickly notice in Schedule 1 that your cash is steadily increasing, but your bank account remains empty. Since you can’t simply deposit the money, you need to launder it. Therefore, it’s important to invest in side businesses early in the game so that you can wash your money. Otherwise, you’ll have hundreds of thousands of dollars in your wallet but not a cent in the bank.
6. Pay attention to the quality of your drugs
There are various ways to improve your drugs. The best method is to start fertilizing your plants early on.
If you fertilize your crops regularly, the quality of your drugs will improve and your customers will be satisfied. If you ignore this act, you will lose customer satisfaction, which is bad for business.
7. Buying a weapon: Necessary or a waste of money?
Street life can be dangerous and as a dealer, you should arm yourself, but is it worth it in Schedule 1?
When it comes to fighting, you don’t need to worry. As long as you don’t rip off your customers with cheap stuff, don’t mess with the pawn shop owner, and avoid the police, you won’t need weapons – especially not a gun.
A weapons dealer ready to sell you guns (via gamerblurb.com)
So you can feel free to save your money. However, if you want to experience the life of an outlaw immersively, you can resort to knives or guns.
8. Strikes can help NPCs
Less of a tip and more of a help. If you want to interact with an NPC, but the window showing you actions like selling your drugs doesn’t appear, give the NPC a whack with your skateboard or your fist. Usually, this NPC will then regain composure and you can select the interaction you need.
But be careful, there are some NPCs who will pull out their guns or even a knife and want to come after you.
These were our 8 tips and tricks that can improve your life on Hyland Point. Do you have other tips that are missing from our list? Then feel free to share them with the community and leave a comment. You can find more about Schedule 1 here: Schedule 1: Installing mods – The best expansions for PC
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Baldur’s Gate 3 is getting an impressive amount of new content with the upcoming Patch 8. This includes: 12 new subclasses. MeinMMO compares the new classes in the ranking.
What are these new classes?The 12 new subclasses from Patch 8 are all existing classes from the standard rule set or official supplementary rules of Dungeons & Dragons – mainly from Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything and Xanathar’s Guide to Everything.
These are “specializations” of the already existing classes. Each of the 12 classes receives a new subclass, and depending on the foundation, you’ll choose the new options either during character creation or later while leveling up.
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This is how we ranked: The current ranking is primarily based on assessments from the MeinMMO editorial team, which includes many D&D nerds who have been playing for years. We also looked at reports from the current tests.
Although Bards are the best class in the game, the College of Glamour has almost no useful applications. In theory, it sounds cool to harness the power of the fey to bring stories to life and play with emotions. In practice, however, you fall behind almost everything.
In terms of charisma, all other bards are just as good. Your distinguishing feature as a Bard of Glamour is control and protection spells – which any other supporter can cast much better. Our tip: It’s better to play a Knowledge Bard and bring a Druid, Cleric, or Paladin into the group.
The Arcane Archer, however, stands out from the standard builds. Instead of focusing on strength and melee, the archer relies on dexterity and ranged combat as well as magical arrows. This makes them somewhat like a Ranger or Rogue, but worse. And Rangers are only strong in absolute niches.
The only application of the Arcane Archer is: You have no other spellcaster in the group and do not want to play a melee fighter. For everything else, the advantages are too limited to specific situations.
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The best class for beginners in Baldur’s Gate 3
Rank 10: Wizard – Bladesinging
The classic case of: “Sounds cool, doesn’t work.” Bladesinging Wizards combine agile fighters and spellcasters in one: they are acrobatic, skilled with melee weapons, and can still cast spells.
However, you end up being neither one nor the other. Wizards have armor from mage armor anyway, and your bladesinging, which allows you to actually achieve something in melee, recharges only after a long rest.
If you really want to play a spellcaster who is also useful in melee, it’s better to play a Bard. They can sing better anyway. The only exception is if you’re otherwise lacking an Intelligence character.
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Bungie wants you to play Marathon with other players, but is removing a feature that allows for plenty of interactions between players.
What is Marathon? Marathon is Bungie’s latest game, the development studio behind the loot shooter Destiny 2.
Marathon is an extraction shooter (PvPvE) in the first-person perspective, set to be released on September 23, 2025, for PC and consoles.
You play as a so-called Runner. These cybernetic mercenaries each have different abilities.
During a run, you collect loot and complete missions to upgrade your Runner. There will also be some sort of ranked mode.
Bungie has stated that they place great emphasis on players playing together with others in Marathon. Accordingly, good teamwork is very valuable. Overall, the social aspect is supposed to play a significant role.
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Bungie shows first gameplay of Marathon in trailer
Marathon removes feature to communicate with strangers
Which feature is it? Marathon Game Director Joseph Ziegler revealed in an interview with the English magazine PCGamer that the shooter will not have proximity chat.
Proximity chat allows you to hear and talk to other players in online games who are in your vicinity on the map—even if they are not in the same squad.
Ziegler explains:
When it comes to proximity chat, I don’t think we are against the experience to be fair. I think the challenge is to create a safe environment for players within this space.
I don’t believe anyone has a good solution for that yet. As we are so focused on creating a safe space where players are not hurling insults at each other or doing terrible things to each other, I think we are not ready to invest in proximity chat until we have a solution.
Funny interactions and extreme toxicity
What is the problem with proximity chats? Proximity chats are always a double-edged sword. On one hand, they allow you to interact with strangers. You not only meet new people but also, hopefully, experience very funny situations. It also allows for a kind of roleplay when unfamiliar players negotiate a “truce” with each other.
On the other hand, proximity chats are often used to be toxic. In Call of Duty, for example, you regularly hear what strange “men” with distorted microphones would like to do with the mothers of their adversaries. Generally, these chats often serve as a mouthpiece for insults, intolerance, and discrimination.
Players often have to decide: do they risk hearing inappropriate statements and leave the proximity chat on, or do they turn it off directly, potentially missing out on funny interactions?
What do players say about the missing feature? Many players cannot understand Bungie’s decision. Proximity chats are considered an important part of online shooters, which Marathon now lacks (via X):
“A big mistake. Proximity chat can make encounters so much more fun.”
“One of the best features of DMZ was the proximity chat. It was perfect for interaction and even for negotiations with other teams. I consider it a mistake.”
“Proximity chat is such a cool feature for extraction shooters. It makes the game much more exciting and immersive when you have to watch not to reveal your position to the enemy.”
“The lack of proximity chat will turn every interaction into a fight rather than talking and sometimes even collaborating.”
The most important argument for the availability of such a chat is the addition of an option to turn it off if you are not interested in the feature. Many comments state that this decision does not make the shooter more attractive to them. And Marathon was already met with rather lukewarm reception: “0% chance I’ll play it” – The new shooter from the creators of Destiny 2 faces a major problem
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Despite adjustments, the endgame in Diablo 4 continues to face criticism. The new roadmap shows what is set to change – but there is still complaining. One fan says: Some players are just never satisfied.
This is the criticism: Since the release of Diablo 4, there has been criticism of the endgame. Especially frequent players lack variety, while others complain about boredom. With Season 4, quite a bit has already been revamped: Hell floods have become more dangerous, the drop rates for boss materials have increased, and a new endgame activity has been added with the pit. For many, the activities in the endgame were thus relevant and fun.
However, some are not satisfied with that. Those who grind boss runs for hours to farm specific items quickly feel drained. One player reports 2,400 boss kills – with a disappointing result: The effort simply isn’t worth it. Other players undertake many pit runs to test the limits of builds, but eventually, it seems that the air is out of that too.
What does Diablo 4 bring now? In a roadmap for 2025, Blizzard shows what is still planned for Diablo 4 this year. This includes:
“Everything in 2 years – and yet you are never satisfied”
What does the player specifically say? In a Reddit post, Deidarac5 emphasizes that it is clear to see where the journey is going: Blizzard wants to significantly expand the endgame. In a screenshot, he highlights two points from the roadmap (via Blizzard):
Sins of the Horadrim: We return with new activities and interactions to the Nightmare dungeons, which allow you to increase the intensity of the dungeons while hunting the Hell barons.
Hell chaos: Updates for Hell hordes – Hell hordes will become more chaotic as we give you new options. Additionally, there will be developed options between the Hell waves.
With the expansion Vessel of Hatred, mercenaries, rune words, a new class, and new areas were added. “Everything in just 2 years. And yet many are never satisfied,” he writes. Blizzard is indeed working on the things the community has wished for. Or?
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Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred shows Mercenaries in gameplay trailer
And OlFilthy35912 says: No matter what is on the roadmap, there will be complaints. “We have to wait and see how good the changes really will be. But I expect that we can adjust the Nightmare dungeons and make them true endgame content, just like the Hell hordes,” he believes.
Why are some fans skeptical? User invis_able_gamer shows cautious optimism but also sees areas for improvement:
You can at least see that they are working on improving the game – that’s nice. A fair evaluation is difficult without more details.
Who knows – maybe they will add tributes to the Nightmare dungeons. Maybe they will scale the pit. Maybe we will finally get a mode (besides the Undercity) that specifically […] drops items.
The game needs more replayability in the base systems to keep it fun long-term, and each season must bring enough new content to feel fresh. So far, they are doing that quite well in my opinion. Could it be better? Of course. Do I still enjoy Diablo 4? Absolutely.
For user AchtGradFieber, the sense of continuing to play fades after a certain point. He says:
I find it a bit surprising that the endgame is being talked about, but never about why one should even grind (Paragon) and optimize their gear. For me, the endgame is the reward for my invested time and effort. I hope Blizzard introduces something worth grinding for – and that is also measurable, so one remains motivated in the long term.
What exactly the “new activities and interactions” in the Nightmare dungeons entail or how exactly the Hell hordes will become even more chaotic has been left open by Blizzard so far. Fans will likely only learn with the announcements for Season 9 and 10 what is specifically upcoming for them.
Challenges where players can compete with each other – for example, through a ranking system or leaderboards – are, according to the roadmap, only planned for 2026, as is another expansion with a new class. In an interview, Game Director Brent Gibson has already revealed some details. His statements about the new class suggest a Paladin. More about this can be found here: The boss talks about the new class in Diablo 4, sounds a bit like what everyone wants
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