Crimson Desert could be the first major release not to be torn apart on Steam due to performance

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Crimson Desert is the next important title set to release in March 2026, and many players are already looking forward to it. First testers have already been able to play the action RPG, and the initial impressions are very promising. Technically, we could expect a really good game here. At least that is reported by the well-known magazine Digital Foundry.

Who has tested it? Digital Foundry is considered a reputable magazine when it comes to technical tests of games. The magazine was part of IGN until recently, but has been independent again since August 2025.

The testers from Digital Foundry have already had a first look at the technology of Crimson Desert and are quite impressed so far. The technology appears to be very good and the performance promising.

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Crimson Desert shows more of the fights and progression in the action RPG in the new gameplay video

Ray Tracing Technology Without Ray Tracing Issues

The testers tested Crimson Desert on a high-end system: AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D, an AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX, and 32 GB of RAM. But we can reassure you: You don’t need a high-end PC to play Crimson Desert. Even a moderately modern mid-range PC is sufficient, and alternatively, you can also play Crimson Desert on the PS5 or Xbox.

  • No upscaling is used and the performance has been impressive so far.
  • Pearl Abyss fully focused on the PC platform, and this is directly noticeable in the performance. You won’t get a half-hearted console port here.
  • Ray tracing-based lighting is a real gain for Crimson Desert: Torches and local light sources at night contribute fully to global illumination and present the game beautifully. And this without significant performance loss.
  • The game looks as good and sometimes even better than Unreal Engine 5, “but with the difference that the 7900 XTX delivers this at native 4K with a target rate of 60 fps.”

Ray tracing is a lighting technique where all physical light rays are calculated as they would hit specific surfaces. This makes the lighting appear particularly realistic. The downside is often that ray tracing consumes a lot of power and usually requires a fast graphics card.

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First Major Game Release Without Technical Issues?

Why does technology play such a big role? Technology is repeatedly a reason why players strongly criticize new releases on Steam or other platforms. The reason: When you spend 60 or 70 euros on a AAA game, you expect the developers to optimize their game so that you can play it without problems.

However, this has repeatedly failed in the past: Games launched with serious performance issues, and users vented their frustrations.

Especially games with Unreal Engine 5 continue to cause problems: Borderlands 4 is still heavily criticized for its performance, while the other content is only partially a reason for the criticism.

Moreover, there have been problems recently as well: Capcom, for example, did not exactly cover themselves in glory with Monster Hunter: Wilds or Dragon’s Dogma 2 and released two technically flawed games. To this day, the performance issues in Dragon’s Dogma 2 have not been resolved, players feel abandoned, as updates have been absent until now. With Monster Hunter Wilds, it took a year to get the issues under control.

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Crimson Desert is an action-adventure with RPG elements and an open world. It comes from the developers of Black Desert and is set to release in 2026. We at MeinMMO will tell you everything about the release date, editions, trailers, and more: Crimson Desert: Everything about release, platforms, editions & multiplayer at a glance

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Players are currently killing hundreds of frogs in WoW before Blizzard catches them

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

In World of Warcraft, players are currently killing hundreds of frogs. This is because they spawn very quickly and are particularly rewarding right now. However, Blizzard might not let the frog farmers go unnoticed for long.

What exactly is going on? Specifically, it involves frogs that spawn at the Stillwispertümpel in the Imersangwald near Silvermoon. The special thing about these frogs: they spawn more or less immediately after they are killed.

The killed frogs do not bring you really good rewards, but you can skin the frogs, which is worthwhile for players who want to quickly improve their professions. Players gather around the pond outside Silvermoon to kill hundreds of frogs until their experience bars are full.

The English-speaking magazine PCGamer reports: In the group finder, you can find several players coordinating to farm frogs.

The goal behind the slaughter: to quickly fill up experience points with fast kills and improve their professions. However, this is something that Blizzard could restrict sooner or later.

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A frog exploit already caused quite a stir in Mists of Pandaria

Why has this situation occurred before? A few years ago, hundreds of frogs were killed in WoW again: Thanks to the frog exploit in Mists of Pandaria, players were able to gather many resources and become quite powerful. Yet Blizzard interrupted the frog farmers and nerfed the frog exploit and the self-proclaimed demigods.

However, in the end, no one was satisfied with the situation: The frog farmers felt robbed of their progress, and players who did not exploit the frogs felt too weak.

Many users suspect that the fun with the frogs will not last long. As soon as Blizzard nerfs the frogs, for example by drastically increasing spawn times, frog slaughtering is likely to become unattractive quickly. It is unclear whether Blizzard will penalize the previous frog farmers as they did last time.

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World of Warcraft: Midnight has entered early access. First players are thrilled as they enter the new capital of the Blood Elves for the first time and are left in awe. You can read more about it on MeinMMO: A capital in WoW is being rebuilt after 19 years, first players say: “I am blown away”

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The 5 most powerful robots from Fallout in the power ranking

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 5 minutes

In addition to humans and mutated creatures, another “species” inhabits the wasteland of Fallout: robots. We have looked at the five strongest and ranked them against each other.

How was the ranking created? Robots are an integral part of Fallout. In some cases, they serve humans as helpers or workers, in others, they come equipped with considerable firepower.

The latter are relevant for this list. We have examined both individual pieces and mass-produced robots and explain what makes them so strong.

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The ranking is based, as always, on the author’s opinion. If your personal list differs from this one, feel free to share it with us in the comments at the end.

Fallout Securitron
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Rank 5: Securitron

  • Known from: Fallout New Vegas, Fallout Shelter, Amazon series

PDQ-88b Securitrons are large robots that operate on wheels and possess two arms. In the middle of the wide chassis with shoulders sits a screen displaying a cartoon face of a policeman or a soldier.

Securitrons are manufactured by RobCo Industries and primarily serve the purposes of Mr. House. They are meant to ensure order and security. Accordingly, they are often found in and around New Vegas. These robots may appear funny at first glance, but they should not be underestimated.

They are armed to the teeth and attack with both Gatling lasers and a 9mm submachine gun, rocket launchers, and grenade launchers. Thus, the Securitron is well-equipped for various combat situations.

There are two different models. Mark I is more rudimentary, while Mark II has the complete armament and can even self-repair when damaged. Securitrons are serious threats, though they cannot keep up with the other candidates on the list.

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We present to you the biggest gaming regrets of MeinMMO – Which games would you have liked to play earlier?

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 8 minutes

With all the wide selection of games that have been released year after year for decades, some games make you feel like you’ve played them too late. Even in the editorial team of MeinMMO, there are titles we regret not having played earlier.

You know the situation: Besides work, household, hobbies, and the varying degrees of maintaining social contacts, many gamers don’t have the opportunity to try all the games they actually wanted to test. For various reasons, some games keep moving further down the priority list until they are almost forgotten.

So, but also for other possible reasons, it may happen that you discover a game that gives you the feeling: “Crap. Why didn’t I play this much earlier?”

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Even in the editorial team of MeinMMO, there are several different games where we wish we could turn back time to have followed various titles earlier or even at release. Of course, that’s not possible, so feel free to read about our personal gaming regrets.

If you have games that make you feel similarly, feel free to share it with us in the comments! Maybe you can even relate to some of the opinions from our team.

Collection article MMORPGs

MMORPGs

Our MMO expert Karsten wishes he hadn’t neglected a game too much, and that would be: 

The Lord of the Rings Online… At that time, the WoW addiction was just too strong. And it simply hasn’t aged well enough for me to “catch up” properly.

Editor Benedict feels that he noticed an MMO at the wrong time. For him, it is:

Warhammer Online: Because it’s dead now. I would have loved to play it when it was still around😀 Back then, I wasn’t deep into Warhammer yet.

Editor Jasmin is just glad she started an MMO late rather than never:

In my youth, I spent a lot of time in MMORPGs, so I couldn’t extensively test every game. Usually, there was only time to briefly check out MMORPGs and select, with Final Fantasy XIV unfortunately coming up short.

When I finally started the game after several years, the third DLC Shadowbringers had already been released. My colleague Alexander Mehrwald had previously fallen in love with the game and recommended that I give the MMORPG another chance. Since I wanted to experience the story from beginning to end, I decided to play long and intense sessions. For me, it was not an option to skip the story for real money just to jump to the current expansion.

Due to the intense gameplay experience, I was completely immersed in the story and almost fell into a hole. This was mainly due to the well-written characters, with Alisaie sneaking into my heart. Had I experienced the story stretched over several years, the experience would probably not have been as intense. Therefore, I am glad I played through the Hydaelyn saga in one go. I still fondly remember that time.

Our editor-in-chief Leya also regrets not finding a home in an MMO earlier. And that is:

World of Warcraft. I grew up in a very small village with brutally poor internet connection. I really got into online games only when I was already an adult and moved out. 

I love listening to people share their first experiences with WoW, as it was still unusual to play online with others and build a social circle together. I would have loved to have participated from the beginning and not just when it had already become the norm to play MMOs together.

On the next page, we continue with more online games.

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According to developers, D&D is the most played system in the world, but there are 9 other leaders

Nico Scheibel Nico Scheibel Reading time 9 minutes

Pen&Paper is a broad term. Often, the biggest representative of role-playing games, Dungeons and Dragons, is mentioned, but there are many other great systems.

What are Pen&Paper? The term Pen&Paper stands for games that can be played with a pen (Pen) and paper (Paper). This includes Dungeons & Dragons. Usually, they are role-playing systems in which the player creates a character and interacts with a world led by the Dungeon Master.

The character’s decisions are made by the player themselves, and the Dungeon Master creates the scene from them. To make it a real game, dice are used to determine whether something works or not.

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As an example, let’s take a simple jump over a chasm for an adventure in Dungeons & Dragons: The player wants to jump over a chasm. The Dungeon Master calls for a dice roll, the difficulty of which they set themselves, but the player does not know. Since it is quite a wide chasm, the DM sets the difficulty at 18.

Then the player rolls a 20-sided die and states their result. If the player rolls an 18 or higher, they overcome the chasm. However, if the number is lower than 18, the DM decides what consequences that has for the player.

How did this list come about? There are several websites where Pen&Paper can be played. FoundryVTT is the developer of software that allows players to meet online to experience their adventures.

On their website, FoundryVTT published statistics showing which Pen&Paper systems are played the most. MeinMMO presents you with the top 10 and explains what the special features of the systems are.

Rank 10: Star Wars Roleplaying

Star Wars PnP

Star Wars kicks off our list, and the Pen&Paper has certain special features. The dice system is not a usual W20 system and is narrative. This means that the dice not only determine the success or failure of a roll.

If you happen to fail a roll, there is still the possibility of rolling a so-called Triumph. This is a critical success and gives the player a strong advantage, even if they did not master the roll.

For whom is Pen&Paper? The Star Wars role-playing game is suitable for any fan of the film series or the books. There are three different core books and a starter set:

  • Edge of the Empire: With this book, you become a bounty hunter or smuggler of the underworld.
  • Age of Rebellion: In this book, you play right in the conflict between the Empire and the Rebellion.
  • Force and Destiny: This book is for all Jedi fans and anyone who has always wanted to use the Force.
  • Starter set for The Force Awakens: The starter set is an adventure where you learn the rules as you play. It takes place during Episode 7, The Force Awakens.

To play the Star Wars Pen&Paper, only one of the books is needed. However, the rules and content can all be combined.

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Pokémon GO Tour 2026: Here’s how it continues on Day 2 – What does Sunday bring?

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

After the tour is before the tour in Pokémon GO. After day 1 ends, the 2nd day of the event brings you quite a lot too. MeinMMO shows you exactly what.

Day 1 of this year’s GO Tour is approaching its end. But tomorrow, on March 1, 2026, you can expect more content. While there are some changes on the 2nd day of the event, there are also many overlaps with the 1st day.

We have compiled for you which contents you can expect here.

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All Contents of the 2nd Day of the GO Kalos Tour

What content changes on day 2? Primarily, there are changes regarding the event’s raids on day 2. While you could challenge Mega-Sarzenia on day 1, you will face Mega-Calamanero* in Mega Raids on Sunday. You can still challenge Mega-Dragoran* in Super Mega Raids.

The schedule for the raids on Sunday is as follows:

  • 10:00 to 11:00 AM: Mega-Gewaldro*, Mega-Lohgock* and Mega-Sumpex*
  • 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM: Mega-Scherox*
  • 12:00 to 1:00 PM: Mega-Despotar*
  • 1:00 to 2:00 PM: Mega-Absol*
  • 2:00 to 3:00 PM: Mega-Skaraborn*
  • 3:00 to 4:00 PM: Mega-Metagross*
  • 4:00 to 5:00 PM: Mega-Brutalanda*
  • 5:00 to 6:00 PM: Mega-Latios*

Additionally, you can challenge Pikachu with Kalem’s Cap* and Pikachu with Serena’s Hat* in 1-Star Raids, as well as Gramokles*, which even has an increased shiny chance. In 5-Star Raids, Xerneas* and Yveltal* are still waiting for you.

All monsters marked with a * can also be obtained as shiny if you’re lucky.

On the 2nd day, with the mega evolutions of the starters from generation 3 and with Despotar, Metagross, Brutalanda, and Latios, some of the best attackers in Pokémon GO are available. If you still need these mega evolutions, you can try to collect enough mega energy of the monsters on Sunday.

What other content is available on day 2? Many of the contents from day 1 remain active in the game on day 2.

This includes, among other things:

  • hourly changing habitats with wild monsters
  • Icognito can be attracted by smoke
  • Event monsters in eggs including Resladero and Clavion, which you can obtain with an increased shiny chance in 10 km eggs
  • Special backgrounds for monsters from raids

If you want to know exactly what those contents were, you can find the overview in our article about the 1st day of the Kalos Tour 2026 in Pokémon GO.

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The most important man for One Piece has probably never used an item that belongs to every barbecue evening in Germany

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

Eiichiro Oda is the author of One Piece and has let the Straw Hat Pirates eat all sorts of dishes. He himself recently discovered a brand new utensil.

What could that be? In the Japanese magazine Weekly Jump, Oda writes a sentence in a small column every week. These are often everyday or funny messages to the fans.

In the last week, there was said to be a comment from him describing a situation at McDonald’s. The mangaka reportedly ordered a salad there and marveled at a particular utensil, as can be read on Reddit:

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According to this, he used a wooden fork for the first time and was amazed at how easy it was to use. If the comment really came from last week, Oda would have managed to avoid wooden forks for 51 years.

Wooden forks as a special feature when eating

Why can this be a good thing? Forks are found in every household in Germany, and most children learn to eat with them early on. In Japan, however, it is customary to eat with chopsticks. For soups, they also use special spoons.

However, when it comes to traditional pasta, steak, or cake, western utensils like a fork are common in Japan as well. Therefore, forks can actually be found in Japanese households or restaurants. It’s not as if a fork is an exotic tool there. It’s not the fork itself that is the problem.

The special thing is: In Japan, a lot is still processed with plastic. Plastic forks are more common there than wooden forks. An infographic shows that Japan was far and away the largest exporter of plastic waste in 2021 (via Statista).

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Therefore, it is quite possible that Oda has simply never encountered wooden forks but rather plastic utensils. Alternatively, it may simply be that he rarely eats out and only started doing so after visiting the filming location of One Piece on Netflix.

In Germany, such plastic utensils have been banned since July 3, 2021 (read more on Verbraucherzentrale NRW). Since then, it is rather common to take wooden utensils with you when meeting friends or relatives outside, be it during barbecues or picnics.

What do others say about it? Many users on X find it crazy that Oda would eat at McDonald’s as such a wealthy man. Current estimates (read more on Vermögen Magazin) suggest that the author has a net worth of around 183.64 million euros.

Fans are also worried that the food at the fast-food chain could affect his health. Oda has had health issues in the past. At times, he even had to send his blood values to the doctor daily.

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It is surprising that the mangaka has never used wooden forks. After all, he has all sorts of curious stuff in his home. A few years ago, Oda even gave a tour of his house. A gigantic giraffe is not the only oddity: “I spent my money on ridiculous things”: The mangaka of One Piece gives a house tour

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The Scrubs Revival Honors a Deceased Actor, Names Special Place After Him

Nico Scheibel Nico Scheibel Reading time 2 minutes

The Scrubs revival and thus the 10th season of the popular series featuring J.D. and Turk will start in less than a month in Germany. On YouTube, the actors showcase the new filming locations and honor a deceased actor from the original show.

What kind of video is this? On the YouTube channel of Architectural Digest, a video has been uploaded in which J.D.’s actor, Zach Braff, provides a tour of the new sets for the 10th season of Scrubs.

There, he shares background information about several locations featured in the series, and a special place was used to honor the late actor from the show, Ted.

Who was the actor for Ted? Sam Lloyd began his acting career in the series “Harry’s Wonderful Court.” He appeared in two episodes there before landing more minor roles. In addition to acting, he was part of the a cappella group “The Blanks,” who made several guest appearances in Scrubs.

From 2001 to 2009, he was finally a regular cast member of Scrubs, playing the nervous and usually sweaty lawyer of Sacred Heart Hospital. At the beginning of 2019, he was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Sam Lloyd passed away on April 30, 2020 (scrubs.fandom.com).

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Sam Lloyd is honored in the new bar of Scrubs

As Zach Braff moves from one set location to another in the video, showing what the filming locations of the Scrubs revival look like, he arrives at the bar at minute 7:21. The characters often spent their evenings there.

The bar has been named “Lloyds Junction” for the new season. “Junction” can be translated into German as Knotenpunkt or Treffpunkt. So a place where the actors come together in their roles and honor the late Sam Lloyd.

In the comments under the YouTube video, some fans of the series also share their thoughts on Lloyd’s tribute:

  • “Naming the bar after Sam Lloyd is the most heartfelt thing ever!”, writes self1sch.
  • dannyboi4111 writes: “I’m so happy that Scrubs is back! Sad that Sam Lloyd couldn’t experience it anymore, but I’m glad they remember him.”
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The Scrubs revival will premiere on March 25, 2026, on Disney+. Not all episodes will be released at once, but gradually. We have summarized all the information about the tenth season of Scrubs for you: Scrubs-Revival: Trailer, Cast, Release – All information about the continuation of the cult series

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The starters of the new Pokémon editions are known, the community already has a favorite

Nico Scheibel Nico Scheibel Reading time 2 minutes

The 10th generation of Pokémon, called Winds and Waves, was announced for 2027. During the Pokémon Direct on February 27, 2026, a first trailer was shown. The new starters can also be seen, and the community already has a clear favorite.

What are the new Pokémon editions? Pokémon Winds and Waves introduces the 10th generation of Pokémon. The trailer already provides a small preview of what the new region will look like. The starters, which are probably the most important Pokémon for an aspiring trainer, are now known, and the community has directly chosen a favorite.

Who are the three new starters? This time, players can choose the Fire Dog Pomfifi, the Grass Bird Braubel, and the Water Gecko Gekkua. Discussions have naturally flared up again on Reddit about who the best starter is. This time, it is quite clear who wins the race for the most popular starter.

Here is the trailer for Pokémon Winds and Waves:

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Players would do anything for the cutest starter

Who is the favorite? In the Pokémon subreddit, the result is almost clear. Most fans think the Fire Dog Pomfifi is the best. This can be seen from looking at all the threads that have collected the most votes.

Reddit user Arrow191 writes: “Not that I want to be dramatic, but I would die for Pomfifi.” Over 1,500 other users agreed with him (as of February 28, 2026, at 11:10 AM).

Also in the TwoBestFriendsPlay subreddit, most are in agreement. Pomfifi is also adored there. T4silly writes, for example: “I’ve only had Pomfifi for 3 minutes, but if anything happens to him, I will totally freak out.” (reddit.com)

The other starters also have fans, but Pomfifi is talked about the most. Which starter do you think is the best? Feel free to let us know in the comments!

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What else was shown in the trailer? At the end of the trailer, there is a small camera movement through a beautiful underwater world.

Players were immediately reminded of the popular diving feature from the 3rd generation, which is even considered the most popular era of Pokémon by the MeinMMO editorial team. The last underwater world was in 2014 with the remakes Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.

Will IGN like it? The gaming magazine rated Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire 7.8 out of 10 points. Their reasoning was that there was too much water (meme.fandom.com). This is a meme that has spread widely over time. Whether Pokémon Winds and Waves will have as much or even more water, we will find out only in 2027.

However, on March 5, the new Pokémon Pokopia will be released first. It will be a kind of life simulation where you can build and craft. With newly built areas, more Pokémon will visit you. It is somewhat reminiscent of Palworld, but without guns: Nintendo brings a new Pokémon game: It’s like Palworld, just without guns.

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A capital city in WoW is being rebuilt after 19 years, first players say: “My jaw drops”

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World of Warcraft: Midnight has entered Early Access. Early players are thrilled as they enter the capital for the first time and can’t get over their amazement. 

How is the new capital received? The first players who ventured into the revamped capital of the Blood Elves are absolutely thrilled with it. They are posting on social media that they can’t get over their amazement.

On X, for example, there are comments from yimmchu and KFuechsin. They share images of Silvermoon and express how great it looks. Upon seeing the city, “their jaws dropped.”

WoW Midnight
On X you can view the images in full size.

The images also clearly show how many details are now in the city and how light and shadow effects are utilized. Silvermoon now feels much more alive, especially as it has been built taller.

On Reddit, there’s a long thread where a user mentions hoping that every capital would receive such a revamp. Orgrimmar and Stormwind are frequently mentioned when it comes to a revamp. Silvermoon is finally starting to feel like a proper city.

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Silvermoon receives a revamp and must share

What happened to it? Silvermoon was formerly the capital of the Blood Elves. With Midnight, it becomes the central hub for both factions, the Horde and now also the Alliance. A major Void attack on the Sunwell is imminent, which can’t be repelled by the Blood Elves alone.

Two-thirds of the city area will go to the shared space. The remaining third still remains in the hands of the Horde. They must get used to sharing a large part of the city with the rival faction.

The city was originally introduced in 2007 and is now receiving a revamp. It has been remodeled and is now much more detailed. Additionally, it now uses a vertical design, as players can fly here from now on.

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I searched for a replacement for Skyrim for 15 years and now I found the game on Steam

Johanna Johanna Reading time 4 minutes

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has accompanied MeinMMO author Johanna since its release in 2011. After countless playthroughs and years of playing, she has finally found a new, fresh alternative.

When The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim was released in 2011, I was immediately captivated. The game offers countless ways to play, which I used again and again.

I always returned to using the bow – it’s simply my favorite weapon – but I experimented with many of the options for my character. Almost every two years, I had at least one month where I played Skyrim excessively.

But eventually, the excitement fades. I have seen a lot in the game: just enough to no longer really feel like going through too many playthroughs.

I had long been looking for a replacement for the void left by the medieval action RPG. I tried many games, including Oblivion, but no game has triggered the same feeling in me as Skyrim. Until MeinMMO editor Jasmin Beverungen casually mentioned to me: “Tainted Grail is supposed to be similar to Skyrim.”

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The official story trailer of Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon shows a fantasy version of the Arthur legend

The Replacement: Tainted Grail: Fall of Avalon

I looked at some pictures and the trailer on Steam and realized: This could definitely be something. In terms of presentation, it looked like a “better” Skyrim, exactly what I was looking for.

Tainted Grail: Fall of Avalon had its release back in May 2025, but it completely passed me by since then; otherwise, I would have tried it much earlier.

The story of the RPG is roughly a dark reinterpretation of the Arthur legend and takes place on the island of Avalon. Before the events of the game, Arthur and his followers arrive on the island of Avalon to find a new home. However, on the island, there is the Wyrdness, the corruption that drives people insane and turns them into monsters.

In the game, King Arthur has long been dead, and I begin my journey as a prisoner escaping from the dungeon in Cuanacht. In the process, I come across fragments of King Arthur’s soul, which I carry with me in the future.

The goal is to find all the fragments of the soul and restore the soul to wholeness. Only this way can King Arthur remember the past and return.

Arthur by the campfire in Tainted Grail
At the campfire, I can talk to Arthur about the current events.

In my travels, I roam through 3 large areas, can complete over 100 side quests, and must also make decisions in the main quest.

What fascinates me particularly: There is no black or white in the story. When making decisions, I can’t choose between good or evil, but between “Oh no” and a worse “Oh no”.

For example, there is a point in the main story where I learn something, let’s say, “dark” about Arthur. An NPC then presents me with a choice to either help him with his conspiracy plan or to oppose him.

Both options were bad for me: I didn’t want to trust the NPC, but I also didn’t want him to be against me. Otherwise, his people would attack me at every opportunity.

The game put me in the difficult position of choosing the lesser evil for myself. I appreciate that, as the game challenges my thinking and moral decisions.

If I get stuck in a quest because I have to collect something painstakingly, I simply explore the map and come across some buildings or dungeons that I can investigate. Here I notice that even without major quests, a place can tell a story.

Remains of a ship with corpses and monsters around it tell me, for example, that the crew of this ship was stranded here and was attacked by monsters.

Landscape and details in Tainted Grail
In the world, there are many details that I can admire.

One of the best mechanics in the game is also the dodging. Even if I almost break my finger out of panic by pressing the Alt key, I am glad to have this option. In Skyrim, this was not possible; only mindless running away if you didn’t want to block with the shield.

Overall, Tainted Grail fills the medieval action RPG void for me, but it also expands it at the same time. The dark RPG simply offers so much more and completely captivates me with its story. Something that Skyrim never truly managed to do.

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I am definitely not alone with my opinion. On Steam, reviews speak of the “spiritual successor to Skyrim” and the 91% positive ratings on Steam underline the fun that I am also experiencing.

If anyone is still skeptical after my review, they can also download the demo on Steam to try it out.

I’m not through with the main game yet, but even if I was, I wouldn’t be too sad. After all, there is still a story DLC that I can play next: Dark RPG on Steam plays like a spiritual successor to Skyrim, impresses with new story DLC: “Completed in one sitting”

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First players were able to play Crimson Desert before the launch, draw their conclusions after 6 hours

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Several testers were able to play Crimson Desert for several hours. The embargo actually lifts on March 4, 2026, but there are already first impressions.

What are the impressions? Unfortunately, since the embargo for the play event will not be lifted until March 4, the impressions are still limited. The testers likely do not want to take the risk of sharing too much information about Crimson Desert too early.

However, there are some testers on X who are already sharing some of the event with us:

  • SOLIDFPS states that the testers were able to play Crimson Desert for about 6 hours. He recorded 4 hours of footage.
  • G4G_Revenant also had the opportunity to play for 6 hours. As his fans keep asking him for feedback, he shares a little: “Yes, the game is real. Yes, it is absolutely insane.”
  • EhpicPlays is equally excited: “Now I’m going home, going to sleep, and won’t wake up until the game releases…”

Overall, the impressions are positive. However, we must keep in mind that these are the very first impressions communicated before the embargo lifts on March 4. We will learn more details about the game and what individual elements the testers liked on March 4.

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Testers could only play a small portion

Is 6 hours of gameplay enough for an impression? According to a report from 2024, Crimson Desert is expected to take around 50-80 hours for a full playthrough (read on Resetera). The playtime likely depends on how many side quests you complete and on what difficulty level you play the title.

The testers were only able to play a fraction of what Crimson Desert has to offer. Other areas of the game may be significantly more unruly. Therefore, it remains to be seen how the tests around the release will turn out.

What kind of event was it? The events took place in both Amsterdam and Los Angeles. Only selected professionals were allowed to participate and play Crimson Desert.

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If the first impressions hold true, we could be looking at an incredibly good game with Crimson Desert. No wonder our MMORPG expert Karsten is incredibly excited about the title: Due to an MMORPG, Crimson Desert is the game I am most looking forward to in 2026

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“Let them do it, or you will get CoD 96” – The biggest Twitch streamer defends Marathon on ARC Raiders

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The extraction shooter Marathon is just about to release. The so-called Server Slam, a final public test run, is still running until March 2, 2026. Now, the largest Twitch streamer in ARC Raiders defends the new shooter.

Which streamer is it about? TheBurntPeanut has been streaming ARC Raiders on Twitch since November 2025. With the unique feature that he represents a peanut, he has become the biggest streamer of the popular shooter. His peak viewer count is at 93,000 and is well ahead of the rest (streamcharts.com).

Now the streamer has defended the new extraction shooter Marathon from Bungie after his community criticized the game.

What does TheBurntPeanut say? An X user shared a clip from TheBurntPeanut’s stream. There, the streamer says: “If we keep bashing new games, by the time you’re 90, you’ll only have Call of Duty 56 and Halo 72… and everyone’s like: ‘It’s the same game every year.’ THEN DON’T CRITICIZE IT BADLY ON THE FIRST DAY WHEN THEY TRY SOMETHING NEW.”

At the end of the clip, he raises it to Call of Duty 96 and says: “Let them do it, or you’ll get CoD 96.”

In another clip on X, the streamer mentions that his community criticized ARC Raiders just as much as Marathon.

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The mood about Marathon is divided

What do players think of the new shooter? On Reddit, a post has appeared where players say, the Server Slam is the most miserable open beta. However, this should not be due to the game but to the community.

Other users commented that they had been in various streamers’ chats where Marathon was being heavily criticized. However, there are also players who can’t wait to continue playing Marathon and are annoyed by the streamer’s chats as well.

The Reddit user Gogobananatho writes: “I’m currently at work and dying to play. Therefore, I have a stream running on my second monitor, but the chat is so annoying that you can hardly look at it.”

MeinMMO editor Dariusz thinks that Marathon is the perfect game for everyone who loves PvP in Arc Raiders, but receives insults and hateful comments from the PvE enthusiasts. What do you think of Marathon and will you dive in on March 5?

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Currently, some players are complaining about the user interface of the extraction shooter. It is criticized that everything is hidden in 5-6 menus. With such criticism, the developers can make Marathon a better game, but not with hate: Marathon wants to be the new competitor to ARC Raiders, but players complain: ‘Why is everything hidden 5 – 6 menus deep?’

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Path of Exile chiefs reveal which classes they will play in the new season, have 2 completely different ideas

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Path of Exile offers countless builds and classes that provide players with different experiences. MeinMMO asked the developers what they will be playing in the new Mirage league.

Who is it about? At a press event for the new league of Path of Exile “Mirage,” we asked the developers which class they particularly enjoyed testing in the new season and what they will play with the start of the new league.

The responses came from head Mark Roberts and chief developer “Octavian,” with each explaining why they will play their chosen class.

Here you can watch the trailer for the new season of Path of Exile: Mirage:

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New class, new luck

What does the chief developer play? “Octavian” is the nickname of the developer who primarily pushed the development of the new season for Grinding Gear Games, while studio heads Mark Roberts and Jonathan Rogers were able to focus more on Path of Exile 2.

It is not surprising that developer “Octavian” chooses the new build of the Holy Hammers. The new class, which you can already see in some teasers on YouTube, will be given a new build with the new Holy abilities, which according to the developer is a lot of fun.

Thus, the new build should create many enjoyable explosions through “Divine Blast” and the holy energy that are simply fun. He himself played the class a lot and incorporated his own experience with the class into the development to make it even better.

What does the chief do? Mark Roberts, on the other hand, takes a different approach. He explains in response to the question that he always plays Path of Exile with friends. He always plays a supporter, basically the one that the community calls the “worst class” and absolutely “anti-meta.”

He wants to see for himself whether the community is right or whether he can find a way to make something good out of the supposedly bad class. For him, this process seems to be part of every season to learn more about his own gameplay.

The two developers therefore essentially play different builds, even though Mark Roberts has not yet made a decision.

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The most powerful people in Warhammer Fantasy literally need wind for their power – These are the 8 winds of magic

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The world of Warhammer Fantasy is also a world of magic: it is what grants many of the most powerful figures in the setting their power. The source of this great power is the 8 Winds of Magic, whose origin, however, is a realm full of horrors.

Magic in the world of Warhammer Fantasy is a powerful but also unpredictable force. Its users are among the most powerful people in the entire setting, some of them can shake entire mountains. One toad even caused the universe to stand still for a brief moment with its magic, such is the power of this force.

The source of this unbridled power are special winds: the 8 Winds of Magic. These flow from the realm of Chaos, a terrible place outside reality, into the Old World. The realm of Chaos is also the home of the Chaos Gods Nurgle, Tzeentch, Khorne, and Slaanesh – powerful entities that seek the destruction of all order.

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In the Old World, each of the 8 Winds of Magic is assigned a different color: the Wind of Hysh is associated with the color white, Chamon with gold, and so on. However, the winds usually remain invisible to the eye. Some races cannot even use them at all, such as the Dwarfs – unless they belong to the evil variant (and even then at a high price).

A small part of these winds is concentrated and solidifies into Warpstone. The green-glimmering material possesses enormous amounts of energy and is something that the Skaven (rodents of unusual size) are particularly fond of. They use it in all their machines and weapons.

Each wind possesses special properties and thus represents different elements of the world. Therefore, each wind is also associated with a different lore of magic.

The 8 Winds of Magic in detail can be found on the next page.

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Marathon wants to be the new competitor to ARC Raiders, but players complain: “Why is everything hidden 5 – 6 menus deep?”

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The first players are already playing Marathon but many of them are still struggling with the UI of the new extraction shooter. Meanwhile, ARC Raiders, the current biggest competitor of Marathon, has shown how it’s done.

What problem do players have with Marathon? One criticism that players have repeatedly pointed out since earlier tests is the user interface (UI). Many had hoped it would improve by the release, but it doesn’t seem to be the case.

In the currently ongoing open beta, the UI is still fundamentally the same as in earlier tests. However, players are now saying that it is far too unintuitive.

Here you can see the launch trailer for Marathon:

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Bungie presents Marathon in the launch trailer

Much too confusing and nested

What exactly is the criticism? In a post on r/Marathon, the largest subreddit for the game, a user named ceniack opens the discussion about the user interface. He asks the developers to rethink the UI.

“It is not intuitive at all. It feels both cluttered, and sparse at the same time and is difficult to navigate,” writes the Reddit user in his post. He also notes that it’s not clear where certain functions like creating loadouts are located.

Other players agree with him in this post:

  • “I was hoping they improved this from the tests. I will say it gets more intuitive the more you use it, but it is not beginner friendly at all,” says shortstopryan (on Reddit) 
  • “Having to go back to the menu because the ready up menus are like 6 menus in? What?” asks another user (on Reddit), who is upset about the complicated UI.
  • Another user adds: “Dont forget the buttons where you need to press and hold to get to another menu. One of the most annoying things games do these days.” (on Reddit)

There is also complaining about too small icons. SuppressExpress writes: “It is extremely hard to tell what these small, pixelated icons represent – especially when coming from ARC.” (on Reddit).

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ARC is already the keyword here, as the game is highlighted several times as a positive example of an intuitive UI (at least on PC).

  • “Good UIs aren’t supposed to have a learning curve,” says AbanaClara (on Reddit). “It took me all 2 minutes to understand Arc’s UI lol”
  • “Compared to other games like Apex and Arc Raiders, looking through my inventory in Marathon is a headache,” finds LivinOnBorrowedTime (on Reddit)

Others think the UI isn’t that bad, at least after a short adaptation period. And it’s something new.

  • “It’s fine. Just takes a minute to get used to. I’d rather have that than LIVE SERVICE GAME UI #737282,” writes Defiant-Record-9158 (on Reddit)
  • “People cry when every game has the same mobile game UI and then cry when a game releases that has something different,” says Aegiiisss (on Reddit)

Have you played Marathon yet? If so, what do you think of the UI? Feel free to share your impressions in the comments. MeinMMO shooter expert Dariusz Müller has also played Marathon, his opinion on the game can be found here: After 3 rounds in Marathon, I’m sure: We’re getting a strong game that’s perfect for everyone who just gets insulted in ARC Raiders

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Pokémon GO: Mega-Calamanero Counter – The Best Attackers in the Raid Guide

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Pokémon GO brings Mega-Calamanero. We show you the best counters against this Pokémon here.

Your Friend Mega-Calamanero is causing a stir during the global Kalos Tour in Pokémon GO.

It will be available on Sunday, March 1, 2025, worldwide – that is, on the second day of the tour event.

We will show you which counters to use against Mega-Calamanero and which types are particularly effective against this Pokémon.

Weaknesses of Mega-Calamanero: Mega-Calamanero is of the Dark and Psychic types. Thus, it is according to the elements list particularly weak against Bug-type attacks. Fairy-type attacks can also deal significant damage.

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Defeating Mega-Calamanero in a Raid – With these Counters

  1. Mega-Pinsir with Fury Cutter and X-Scissor
  2. Mega-Skaraborn with Bug Bite and Bug Buzz
  3. Mega-Bibor with Bug Bite and X-Scissor
  4. Mega-Scherox with Fury Cutter and X-Scissor
  5. Donarion with Bug Bite and X-Scissor
  6. Axantor with Fury Cutter and X-Scissor
  7. Ramoth with Bug Bite and Bug Buzz
  8. Cavalanzas with Bug Bite and Bug Buzz
  9. Genesect with Fury Cutter and X-Scissor
  10. Katagami with Fury Cutter and X-Scissor
  11. Scherox with Fury Cutter and X-Scissor
  12. Pinsir with Bug Bite and X-Scissor
  13. Infernopod with Bug Bite and Bug Buzz
  14. Cerapendra with Bug Bite and X-Scissor
  15. Sichlor with Fury Cutter and Bug Buzz
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Things you should consider: Two points are interesting.

  • The shadow versions of the mentioned attackers are even better if available.
  • Fairy-type attackers also have an advantage against Mega-Calamanero but are still significantly weaker than the Bug counterparts. Options in the Fairy category could be Mega-Gardevoir, Xerneas, Zacian in its Crowned Form, or Shadow Gardevoir. However, it is best to stick with Bug.

Can Calamanero be Shiny? Yes, it should be possible to catch Calamanero as Shiny as well.

How many trainers are needed? With two trainers, it should be possible to defeat Mega-Calamanero in a Mega Raid; it becomes easier with three trainers. This only applies to regular Mega Raids. If the Pokémon appears in Super Mega Raids, more will be needed. You can read everything about Super Mega Raids here.

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Pokémon GO: Mega Dragonite Counter – The 20 Best Counters in the Raid Guide

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Want to defeat the powerful dragon Mega-Dragonite in Pokémon GO? MeinMMO shows you the best counters against the boss.

What kind of Pokémon is this? Dragonite is probably one of the most popular monsters and comes from the 1st generation. The dragon-flying monster evolves from Dragonair, which you get by evolving Dratini.

The Mega variant of Dragonite is part of the GO Tour 2026. You can challenge it on February 28, 2026, and March 1, 2026, in the new Super Mega Raids.

We will show you which counters you should use against this strong monster and against which types the Pokémon has a weakness (type effectiveness).

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Defeating Mega-Dragonite in Raid – With These Counters

  1. White Kyurem with Ice Fang and Ice Burn
  2. Black Kyurem with Dragon Tail and Freeze Shock
  3. Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Breaking Swipe
  4. Eternatus with Dragon Tail and Dynamax Cannon
  5. Shadow Mamoswine with Powder Snow and Avalanche
  6. Mega Gardevoir with Charm and Triple Axel
  7. Mega Garchomp with Dragon Tail and Breaking Swipe
  8. Mega Abomasnow with Powder Snow and Weather Ball
  9. Shadow Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Ice Beam
  10. Mamoswine with Powder Snow and Avalanche
  11. Mega Glalie with Frost Breath and Avalanche
  12. Shadow Weavile with Ice Shard and Triple Axel
  13. Shadow Articuno with Frost Breath and Triple Axel
  14. Baxcalibur with Ice Fang and Avalanche
  15. Galarian Darmanitan with Ice Fang and Avalanche
  16. Kyurem with Dragon Breath and Glaciate
  17. Glaceon with Frost Breath and Avalanche
  18. Shadow Garchomp with Dragon Tail and Breaking Swipe
  19. Cetitan with Ice Shard and Avalanche
  20. Weavile with Ice Shard and Triple Axel

Weaknesses of Mega-Dragonite: The monster has the types dragon and flying. Therefore, it is weak against attacks from the types Rock, Dragon, Fairy, and Ice. It even has a double weakness against Ice. Therefore, you should focus on these attacks when challenging Dragonite.

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Is there a Shiny variant of Mega-Dragonite? Yes. If you’re lucky, you might encounter the Shiny variant of the monster.

How many trainers are needed? If you have very good counter Pokémon and they are at a high level, you can defeat the boss with just 2 trainers. However, you should bring a few more trainers just to be safe.

If you plan to challenge Mega-Dragonite, you should organize your raid teams in advance. This not only saves you some time in each individual raid lobby, but also allows you to always rely on your best team: Tips for organizing raid teams in Pokémon GO.

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Sony will soon release a graphics update for many PS5 games, but not all gamers will benefit from it

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Sony will release an update for the PS5 Pro in March 2026, making many games look significantly better. It features the PSSR technology, which will be improved to the latest version from AMD. However, those still playing on a PS5 will not benefit from this. PSSR is exclusively available for the Pro console.

Sony has officially announced in its own blog that it will distribute an updated version of PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution). PSSR is an upscaling technology that computes games in lower resolution and then upscales them. This particularly saves processing power and results in higher FPS.

Starting in mid-March, many games are set to be enhanced with the new version of PSSR. Sony will then rely on AMD’s FSR 4, which is already in use on gaming PCs. A list of all PC games that support FSR 4 can be found on MeinMMO.

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PSSR makes games on the PS5 Pro nicer starting March 2026, not on the PS5

Which games are supposed to look better? The first game that will leverage the enhanced version of PSSR upon release is the horror game Resident Evil Requiem. You can read an impression of Resident Evil on MeinMMO. Starting March 2026, more games are expected to follow that will also receive the upgrade.

According to Sony, as of the current date (February 27, 2026), over 50 titles on the PS5 Pro will utilize PSSR to improve resolution and image quality.

What does this bring? Due to upscaling, games typically appear blurrier than if they were natively rendered. Sony explained in its blog post that “some games might have significantly sharper graphics.”

From personal experience, we can report that the difference between FSR 3 and the newer FSR 4 version on PC is clearly visible. Therefore, many PS5 games on the Pro console are likely to benefit significantly from the improvement.

Who does not benefit from this? PSSR is exclusively available on the PS5 Pro, and the upgrade to FSR 4 is also only available on the PS5 Pro. If you own a PS5, whether it’s the old model, Slim model, or Digital Edition, you will not receive the PSSR upgrade on your console.

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The rising prices for RAM and storage are now also affecting game consoles. To offset the rising costs, Sony has primarily targeted current PS5 players, whom it aims to charge more in the future. The price of the consoles themselves is likely not to be touched for now: Sony has found a solution for rising RAM prices: loyal PS5 players simply have to pay more

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Pokémon GO: New promo code for the Go Tour lets you catch a Pokémon of your choice

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For the Pokémon GO Tour 2026, Nintendo is releasing a new promo code that will make a Pokémon of your choice appear. The code was announced on the occasion of the Pokémon Presents on February 27, 2026.

What is the promo code? The new promo code is:

  • GOTOURKALOS

It is currently available in the game due to the ongoing local GO Tour events .

When does the code expire? The code is valid until March 2, 2026, at 07:00 CET.

What does the code give? With the code, one of three different Pokémon will appear, each in one of two possible variants:

  • Fynx
  • Froxy
  • Igamaro
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How to redeem a promo code in Pokémon GO?

To do this, you need to go to the store page of Pokémon GO. You can find the link to redeem the code in the Pokémon GO store here: https://store.pokemongo.com/de/offer-redemption.

Here you will log in with your Pokémon GO credentials and can enter the code. Redeem it and switch to the game.

Redeeming promo code on Android

How to redeem promo codes on Android? With Android devices, you need to visit a website to redeem the promo codes. You cannot do this directly in the shop. The website is designed for you to log in and redeem codes. When logging in, remember to choose the account linked to your Pokémon GO.

Redeeming promo code on iOS/Apple

How to redeem promo codes on iOS/Apple? The procedure on iOS devices is identical to that on Android devices. You also need to visit the rewards redemption website, log in with your account, and enter the code.

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The GO Tour will kick off its local live events this weekend at two locations, Tainan and Los Angeles. A week later, it will begin globally, and the GO Tour will start for everyone. To keep track of what is happening in Pokémon GO: Here are all events in February 2026 in Pokémon GO.

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