The large professional guilds of World of Warcraft are in the race for the World First kill of Gallywix. We will show you what it’s all about and how you can watch.
In World of Warcraft, the Patch 11.1 Lorenhalt has been released, and thus the second season is ready to start. This comes with the “Race to World First,” the competition to see who can defeat the current final boss at the highest difficulty. This time it is “King Gallywix” who presents the ultimate challenge.
The mythic raid guilds are getting ready – and starting today (March 4, 2025), the first guilds will attempt to unseat Gallywix from his throne and free Lorenhalt. We will reveal how you can watch.
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Where can you watch the streams? Most major professional guilds offer multiple streams. Some are from the perspective of individual players, while others are accompanied by extensive commentary. Here are the biggest streams for you:
The first streams are expected to start today around 5:00 PM. Tomorrow, after the maintenance work – that is, in the morning – the European guilds will also start.
How long will the race last? This is not so easily said in advance. Sometimes the race lasts only a few days, while other times it stretches over several weeks. The mythical bosses are often a bit of a “mixed bag” and can be so tough that only a very small fraction of players with excellent skills can defeat them. Sometimes even nerfs from Blizzard are necessary to be able to defeat the bosses at all.
There are a total of 8 bosses to defeat, including Gallywix. Usually, the professionals first approach the raid on Heroic to equip themselves with good gear before they then attempt the Mythic raid. How long the race will last remains to be seen.
Why do some only start tomorrow? This is due to the different start times. In America, the weekly maintenance occurs on Tuesday, while in Europe it happens on Wednesday. This means that US players can start a good half a day earlier and thus have a time advantage. However, the race is not officially supported by Blizzard; it has grown out of the community.
Since the large professional guilds now publicly stream their progress, a delayed start can also bring some advantages – for example, one can adopt the tried-and-tested strategies of other guilds and thus get through the first bosses faster.
Although many in the community feel that the time advantage is unfair, it has seldom been decisive for the outcome of the race in the past – it has always remained exciting in almost all cases. It will also be interesting to see how the latest buffs and nerfs of the classes affect the professionals.
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The developers of Lord of the Rings Online have published a comprehensive FAQ about the new 64-bit servers, which are slated to go live throughout 2025. MeinMMO summarizes the most important points for you.
What is planned for LotRO? The popular MMORPG based on the Lord of the Rings is to be modernized and will receive two new 64-bit servers for Europe in March 2025. Like the legendary server Mordor, these will also be located in the new EU data center. All old EU servers have been in New Jersey since 2016.
When you also consider the planned technical improvements like 4K resolution and a more modern launcher, it becomes clear why the genre classic landed on the list of the most exciting MMOs of 2025. Now the developers have published a long FAQ article on lotro.com for the launch of the 64-bit servers. MeinMMO summarizes the most important information for you below.
Update from March 4, 2025: We have expanded the article to include the exact timeline and dates.
The trailer for the new expansion of Lord of the Rings Online:
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64-Bit Servers for Lord of the Rings Online: What You Need to Know
When will the new servers be available? The new 64-bit servers are set to debut on March 5, 2025. It is also clear that the two new EU servers will be named Orcrist (Europe) and Meriadoc (Europe, Roleplay). The European VIP server Mordor is already live, but only VIP subscribers can access it.
March 3, 2025 – 6:00 PM CET (+1 UTC): VIP subscribers can log into the game world to access character creation in the desired new world and secure up to three names of their choice per 64-bit world. VIPs cannot log in to play in the game world and cannot transfer their existing characters. However, they can create placeholder characters with their desired names and later assign those names to the transferred characters and delete the placeholder characters.
March 4, 2025 – 6:00 PM CET (+1 UTC): All players can transfer their characters for free from 32-bit to 64-bit worlds. The new game worlds will remain closed, but the transfer tool will be activated to allow moving to these worlds.
March 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM CET (+1 UTC): The new game worlds will open! The free transfer from 32-bit to 64-bit worlds will continue until August 31, 2025. Free transfers between the new 64-bit worlds will be possible until April 30, with the possible transfer direction changing weekly.
March 12, 2025: The developers aim to allow free transfers from many previously closed game worlds (Dark Worlds) to the new 64-bit worlds. More detailed information about the schedule for these transfers from closed worlds will follow.
How can I transfer my characters? In the launcher, you will find the “Transfer” or “Migration” button, which allows you to define which character is to be transferred from which game world, where they are to move to, and whether shared items should be included.
In the launcher, you can initiate the transfer.
What are the rules for character names? If a character with the same name already exists in your new server home, “–1” will be appended to your character’s name. If a character with the suffix “–1” already exists, your alter ego will get “–2,” then “–3,” and so on.
In case your character’s name was already taken and a number was appended, you will receive a one-time option for a free name change – using the command /rename HERE-IS-YOUR-NEW-NAME.
Are there additional character slots? Only if you have a VIP or Premium account. The number of character slots then increases automatically from seven to twelve (VIP) or five to ten (Premium).
What about my kin? Dissolving the kin is not necessary for the transfer. However, kin leaders must leave or sell their kinhouse before they can transfer. Kin leaders should sell their premium kinhouses to be refunded 100 percent of the house’s cost.
Kin leaders should also leave their classic kinhouses before the character transfer. Leaving or selling can be done via “House” in the character window.
If you move as the leader of a kin, your kin will also transfer to the new world with all historical data. Kin members will automatically be added to the kin in the new world if they also switch servers. However, the kin leader should be the first character of the kin to log in to the new game world after the transfer.
What about my housing and belongings? Your belongings and the ownership history of your house will transfer along with your character to the target world. All items will be in storage. Items bound to characters will remain with the respective character. Only your in-game mail, friend list, and active auctions will not be transferred.
What about monster play characters? Monster play characters can transfer for free to these new 64-bit worlds. Player-versus-monster gameplay is possible on these worlds.
What about the old 32-bit servers? The developers currently do not plan to close the 32-bit worlds. However, the goal is to encourage as many players as possible to switch to the new 64-bit servers. If the populations of the old worlds drop to a sufficiently low level, closures could occur.
Many executives report that the work ethic of Gen Z is a problem. Now a study shows that your bosses are not as busy as they claim.
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What’s with the complaints about Gen Z?
Employees of Generation Z have to repeatedly hear criticism about their way of working. Among other things, professionalism and communication skills are a point of contention. Furthermore, bosses criticize the work ethic of young employees.
The “poor” work ethic manifests itself according to the bosses in lateness, excessive use of smartphones, and failure to meet deadlines.
However, a new study now shows that the bosses who love to complain about the work ethic of young employees are not flawless workers themselves.
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The art of appearing busy without actually being so
What did the bosses admit? A study surveyed 3,000 full-time employees in the USA, Ireland, and the United Kingdom about their productivity (via workhuman).
One topic of the study was the feigning of activity – about 48% of the surveyed executives reported that this is a problem within their teams.
The interesting thing is:
Overall, 37% of executives admitted to pretending to be busy.
Among non-executives, only 32% reported feigning activity.
Based on the results of the study, it is primarily bosses who pretend to be busy and deeply involved in tasks.
Do you want to secure stylish and exclusive items for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2? Then you should get the current Twitch Drops. What to expect and how to redeem them, find out here.
What are Twitch Drops? Through Twitch, you can secure exclusive items for your games while watching certain streamers play. They must have “Drops” activated for this. Once you’ve watched for a certain amount of time, these Drops will be credited to your account, allowing you to redeem and use them in the game. The release of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 has also produced such Drops, and you should definitely secure them – we’ll show you how.
Update from March 4, 2025: Since February 27, 2025, you can no longer secure Twitch Drops for KCD2. If new Drops are available at a later date, we will update this article.
Here we show you 3 tips for the perfect start in KCD 2:
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Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: 3 Tipps für den perfekten Einstieg
How to get the Twitch Drops
What rewards are available? Depending on how long you watch your streamer on Twitch, you will receive parts of the items offered by Warhorse Gaming. The following rewards are available:
Thief’s Hood – Watch for 30 minutes
Thief’s Gambeson – Watch for 60 minutes
Thief’s Breeches – Watch for 90 minutes
Thief’s Shoes – Watch for 120 minutes
Thief’s Gloves – Watch for 180 minutes
How do I register for Twitch Drops? First, you need a Twitch account. If you have one, you can link it to your KCD: 2 account via prismray.io.
Now you need to watch a streamer who has Drops activated and you can redeem your rewards depending on the milestone to use them in the game. You can find a suitable channel via this link to Twitch.tv or you can check out one of the following streamers who are currently playing KCD 2:
Where can I find the items? Once you have redeemed all items on Twitch, you just need to visit your personal storage. Either book a room in an inn or visit your property. There you will find your items.
What should I keep in mind? According to Twitch, you are only allowed to attend one stream at a time to earn them simultaneously. If you want to avoid spoilers, you can also just let a stream run in the background while you play and set a timer for yourself.
How long does the promotion last? The promotion lasts until February 19. If exclusive items are important to you, then you should attend a stream and secure them; otherwise, you might miss out.
The first Spotlight Hour in March 2025 is coming to Pokémon GO. This event features a fighting Pokémon and a strong bonus.
What kind of event is this? The Spotlight Hour is a short event that takes place every Tuesday in Pokémon GO. At least one Pokémon is featured and appears in high numbers during the event. There is also a bonus available.
In the first Spotlight Hour in March, you can expect Makuhita. This fighting Pokémon from Generation 3 can evolve into Hariyama.
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Spotlight Hour on March 4 – Start and Bonuses
When does the Spotlight Hour start? As you are used to, the Spotlight Hour begins at 6:00 PM and ends at 7:00 PM.
What bonus is active? During the event, you will receive double the amount of candy when you send Pokémon to the professor. It doesn’t matter which Pokémon you send: the bonus applies to every Pokémon.
Can you catch Shiny Makuhita? Yes. If you’re lucky, you might also snag a shiny version of Makuhita during the event.
Is the Spotlight Hour worth it? Hariyama, the evolution of Makuhita, is a decent attacker; however, it is no longer featured among the list of the strongest attackers in Pokémon GO. The shadow variant of the Pokémon is still one of the strongest fighting attackers in the game.
If you still need candy for it, you can take advantage of the event to replenish your supply.
If you send Pokémon to the professor during the event, you will receive double the amount of candy for it. This can be particularly worthwhile if you need candy for some Pokémon for which you still have copies in your Pokémon box.
If you mark the corresponding Pokémon with a tag in advance, you can send them to the professor very quickly during the event.
The new month has begun and brings several new events to Pokémon GO, offering a variety of content. If you want to know when you can participate in which events, check out our overview of all events in March 2025 in Pokémon GO.
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In this overview, you will find all guides to Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 from MeinMMO: All information and tips for beginners, earning money, gaining reputation, and more.
The new role-playing game Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 was released on February 4, 2025 for PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series. If you don’t want to just jump in and explore the medieval world of Bohemia without prior knowledge, you are in the right place.
We have spent countless hours in KCD2 with several editors and authors, played through the role-playing game, and prepared some hopefully helpful guides for you. More guides will follow over the coming days and weeks.
Update from March 4, 2025: We’ve added a new guide, the article is marked as NEW.
Here are three tips in the video for the perfect start:
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Tips for starting Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
If you are looking for assistance to ease your start in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, check here:
Similar to its predecessor, part 2 will feature additional (some free, some paid) DLCs. Those who purchase the Gold or Collector’s edition of KCD2 will automatically receive the expansion pass and access to all planned content for the year.
This is what the roadmap for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 looks like:
Spring 2025: Free updates such as a hardcore mode, horse racing, and a barber feature (at the barber, you can adjust Heinrich’s appearance)
Summer 2025: Encounters with death – In this adventure, Heinrich helps a mysterious artist with his dark past. In the lands, you will face dangerous encounters and untangle a web of intrigue.
Autumn 2025: The heritage of the blacksmith – Here, Heinrich confronts his roots and explores the legacy of his adoptive father Martin. While restoring the once-famous smithy and proving his skill in the art of blacksmithing, you uncover a forgotten story from the past.
Winter 2025: Mysteria Ecclesia – In the Sedletz monastery, there are many intrigues. Heinrich is assigned a covert mission and must uncover hidden truths and navigate through a labyrinth of conflicting interests.
In addition to these highlights, there will be regular free adjustments and “Quality of Life” updates to enhance the gaming experience.
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Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: The Most Important Tip for a Successful Playthrough
What do I need to know about Kingdom Come? The first role-playing game from Warhorse Studios was released on February 13, 2018, and despite some technical issues, it became a surprise success. On Steam the role-playing game holds an 83% positive review score.
Like the first part, the sequel will also revolve around Heinrich, the son of a blacksmith. Both games offer open-world adventures from a first-person perspective, focusing heavily on storytelling, an authentic simulation of the game world, and the role-playing experience.
Especially on Xbox and PC, the question arises whether the game is included in the Game Pass subscription.
The short answer is: unfortunately not at the moment.
However, this could change in the future, as indicated by the history of the predecessor game from 2018.
Update from March 4, 2025: The article has been structurally adjusted and updated.
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Currently, you have to pay the full price: If you want to play Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, you currently have no choice but to spend money. At a later date, the game could still end up in Game Pass.
This happened with Kingdom Come Deliverance 1, which was previously available in subscription but has since disappeared from it. You can still purchase the original in its standard version through Game Pass, and with a subscription, you pay only €23.99 instead of €29.99. To remind you: The subscription itself normally costs €11.99 per month, the Ultimate version €17.99.
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 is only available at launch for the full price. Here’s how much the role-playing game costs on various platforms (standard version):
The world of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 is vast, and those traveling on foot will take a long time to explore it. We will show you how to quickly and, most importantly, for free, acquire a horse.
Why is a horse important? Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 throws you into 15th-century Bohemia. The game world is divided into two regions and is quite large. With a horse, you can get from A to B faster and also store parts of your equipment or found loot in the saddlebag.
At the beginning of the game, you lose your beloved horse Pebbles, which was already a loyal companion in the first part. There are two methods to quickly find it again. Either through the main quest or through a shortcut.
Update from March 4, 2025: The post has been structurally updated and brought up to date.
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Finding the Horse During the Main Quest
How do you find the horse? After you have completed the prologue, Heinrich finds himself alone and with only a few belongings in the village of Troskowitz. There, the main quest continues.
The mission that leads you to Pebbles is called “Unloaded Wedding Guests.” In the tavern of Troskowitz, you meet a miller and a blacksmith. To find Pebbles, talk to the blacksmith Radovan. He will send you on a mission to find a cart along with goods that has set off towards Semin. Upon arriving in Semin, talk to Herr Semin, who wants to get to the bottom of the matter.
For this, you will need a horse. You will be sent to the stables of Semin and must speak with the NPC Ballatay. Ask for a “cheap horse” and try to convince him with “be sensible.”
Here are the stables in Semin, where you find the horse.
If successful, you will receive a free horse. It turns out to be Pebbles. You now have a horse and will travel faster from then on.
What is the alternative? You can also ignore the main quest and go directly to Semin to the stables. Talk to the stable boy as usual. If your persuasion skills are high enough, you can convince him that Pebbles was stolen from you. Alternatively, you can put pressure on him or reclaim the horse with some coins.
There is a third option: If Pebbles is not important to you, you can simply steal any horse. However, be careful not to be seen, otherwise, you will have problems with the guards.
Additionally, a stolen horse is not automatically yours permanently. Unlike Pebbles, a randomly stolen animal does not come back to you when you whistle. Unless you spend coins at the merchant Mikolai in the nomad camp to transfer ownership of the horse to yourself.
To avoid problems, we strongly recommend going for Pebbles. Whether you follow the main quest faithfully or head straight to Semin is up to you. The second method is certainly more practical since it’s faster. For more guides about the game, feel free to visit MeinMMO: Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Guides: All tips and tricks at a glance
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Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 is, like its predecessor, an expansive game with a large map. In this article, we gather all important information about the map and game world of the medieval RPG.Additionally, you will find an interactive map here.
What is important to know about the map? Just like the first part, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 is an open-world game. However, the world is designed to be much clearer than in other role-playing games like Witcher 3 or Skyrim.
It basically consists of different regions where you can find cities and villages, forests and caves.
The big difference from part 1 is that there are now two areas, each with its own map. This significantly expands Kingdom Come 2 in comparison. Overall, the game is said to be twice as large as its predecessor.
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Update from March 4, 2025: The article has been structurally adjusted and updated.
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Game World, Map, Locations and Important Symbols
How is the game world divided? Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 is divided into two areas:
“Bohemian Paradise”: This is where you arrive first. This map is dominated by nature. However, there are still villages and settlements, as well as Trosky Castle.
“Kuttenberg”: The well-known medieval city becomes accessible later in the game. It is supposed to be larger than the cities in its predecessor and also has surrounding areas that can be explored.
Just like in the predecessor, you cannot see the entire map at the beginning. Only when you travel to the areas will the cloud cover over the map gradually be removed.
At important locations such as villages or cities, there are once again fast travel points. They will be unlocked automatically as you approach the corresponding location. Other important locations will also be marked on the map when you discover them.
What else does the map show? Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 is a role-playing game with numerous main and side quests, as well as contracts. You will also find them on the map. The game uses different symbols for different types of quests, which you can see in the following image:
By looking at the map, you will always know where to go next. The same applies to important places that you want to find again later. Such as an underground entrance, a camp, or a fence where you can sell stolen goods.
With our interactive maps, you can conveniently search for locations on the map. On the left, you will find a menu where you can filter by specific locations. In the bottom right corner, you can adjust the zoom level.
The first of the two maps, “Bohemian Paradise”, looks like this (via gamepressure.com):
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The second area becomes accessible only after a certain amount of gameplay and progress in the main quest. Kuttenberg is a large city and significantly larger than Rattay from the predecessor.
For the start of Heinrich’s adventure, you should be well equipped. Exploring the authentically designed game world is one of the major appeals of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2. On MeinMMO, you will find all further information about the release: Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: All about release, price, editions, and scope
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In Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, a horse is incredibly useful. Your steed Pebbles from the predecessor may not seem like the best choice at first. However, if you bring patience, you will be rewarded with a secret skill.
Why are horses important? Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 offers a vast game world, which is divided into two areas. Those who are on foot here will need significantly more time. It is also much harder to escape from highwaymen and bandits.
It is highly recommended to secure a horse quickly. Fortunately, there is the mare Pebbles, already known to players from the predecessor. The loyal horse is back in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2. However, Heinrich quickly loses it at the beginning of the story.
On MeinMMO we show you how to find Pebbles quickly and with little effort. Looking at the horse’s stats, disappointment sets in at first. The stamina is not particularly high, the same goes for the speed or the load that the animal can carry.
Some players quickly look for a better alternative. However, Pebbles has a hidden skill that significantly improves the stats.
Update from March 4, 2025: We have fixed a small typographical error.
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Be nice to Pebbles and quickly get a great horse
How to unlock the skill? In Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, a bond can be formed between Heinrich and his animal companions. This applies to the dog Köter as well as Pebbles. To improve the bond, ride long enough with the horse through medieval Bohemia and generously share praise for it.
If you increase the bond high enough, you will unlock a new skill called “Good old Pebbles” in the skills menu. Activate it and Pebbles will receive much better stats.
For comparison: Pebbles’ stamina is 139 by default. With the skill, it is 222. The load the horse can carry changes from 158 to 358. And the speed increases from 30 to 53.
These stats reshuffle the cards and suddenly make Pebbles a convincing companion on Heinrich’s adventures. Apart from the raw numbers, Pebbles is simply lovable, and Heinrich is emotionally tied to her.
Is this only true for Pebbles? There is another horse named Hering that you encounter during the main quest. This animal also has a skill that will be unlocked after a while and provides a similar improvement to that of Pebbles.
What does the community think? On TikTok, the user norzzatv demonstrated how to improve both horses. In the comments, several Pebbles fans congregate, as well as those who struggle with guilt:
“It made me feel guilty for abandoning Pebbles,” writes Atrejius Araviciunas.
“Pebbles since day 1,” says MxdiumRarx, declaring his loyalty to the horse.
“I will lose every race if I stick with Pebbles, but I don’t want to sell her…” claims smolpixieboy.
“Good addition, I had a problem in KCD 1 where I was too attached to Pebbles to buy a better horse,” notes Gab, praising the implementation of the skill in part 2.
Do you want to enjoy more freedom in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 while using cheats to your advantage? Then you will find exactly what you are looking for here. We will show you all console commands and how to enter them.
Update from March 4, 2025: The article has been structurally adjusted and updated to the latest version.
How do I enter console commands? To enter console commands in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, you first need to open the interface, the console. For that, press the “~” key, which is usually located under ESC. A transparent window should overlay your field of view, where you can enter commands.
What are console commands? With console commands, you enter a code in the console to change the game. You can adjust your visibility distances or FPS, or interfere in the gameplay and make yourself rich with gold.
We will now show you which codes are available and what they can do. Be aware that depending on your input, you can also diminish your gaming enjoyment. So use the cheats at your own risk.
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All cheats and console commands at a glance
What you should know: We have tested some commands and noticed that not all of them work. More about that after the listing. Feel free to experiment with them.
HUD settings
Function
Command
Details
Disables cursor
wh_ui_ShowCursor 0
0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled (Command is disabled when you want to interact with an object)
Enables cursor for bow
wh_pl_showfirecursor 1
0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled
Disables HUD
g_showHUD 0
0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled
Disables compass
wh_ui_showCompass 0
0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled
Changes your FOV
cl_fov X
Changes your field of view. Can exceed the maximum of 110, but results in blurred outcomes.
Can I use all cheats? No. While simple adjustments to your FOV or graphical settings are possible without issues, some, like the gold cheat, require devmode. To activate the devmode, you can proceed via Steam as follows:
Can I earn achievements despite cheats? Yes, this is possible on Steam without any issues.
Are there cheats and console commands on Xbox and PS5? Unfortunately not. The cheats and console are only available on PC. Other platforms are excluded.
Are there any trainers available yet? Besides the console, you can also enforce your cheats in the game using trainers. We can recommend the one from wemod (via wemod.com). This provides you with several cheats, where you can, for example, gain unlimited health or even stamina.
To survive in medieval Bohemia in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, you should have enough Groschen in your pockets. MeinMMO gives you tips on how to quickly fill your wallet.
In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, the currency is Groschen. With it, you can not only buy weapons and armor but also pay for a place to sleep or for saving potions.
Moreover, with enough Groschen, you can bribe other characters, for example, for information or to forget a crime. So having a full bag of Groschen is never a bad idea.
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Let the dice fall
Especially at the beginning, it can be wise to get familiar with the dice game and earn some Groschen for accommodation and food. Starting bet: 10 Groschen. Higher bets are also possible. By using “Save and Quit,” you can relatively easily undo lost games.
Steal everything you can
To acquire wealth, it should be no problem for you to commit the odd crime. If no one is watching, everything that seems even remotely valuable should go into your pocket. If you acquire something unlawfully, the item will be marked with a red symbol.
Where can I sell stolen goods? You can try to sell stolen goods to regular merchants. If it’s just a few items and you otherwise sell legitimate goods, the merchants are more likely to accept them.
The “Thief” (main level) ability is particularly helpful for this, as it increases the likelihood that merchants will buy your stolen goods.
However, if you made a decent haul while stealing, the fence Mordechai Haim at the Nomad Camp will help you in the first region of the game. The camp is located west of Zelejow in Trosky. Additionally, you can unlock a fence (named Innkeeper Helga Schelm) west of Kuttenberg by completing quests of a Kuttenberg thief group.
The fence Mordechai Haim in the Nomad Camp is your best friend. Or at least he should be.
Don’t forget to check your enemies’ pockets after you’ve killed them. You can always pocket a few Groschen, and sometimes there might be a treasure or two.
Items that fall under the category “Miscellaneous” can be sold with a clear conscience. They are similar to treasures and serve to make Groschen.
Tip: If your inventory is bursting at the seams due to constant plundering (making sprinting and fast travel impossible), use your horse’s storage space to maximize your loot. Stolen loot is also less conspicuous to guards if stored in saddle bags during an inspection.
If you want good prices for your items, the reputation you enjoy with a merchant plays a significant role. If it is in the upper range (100-61), you will get better prices from that merchant.
You can see your current reputation with a merchant in the last row under your stats in the sales screen.
In no sale should you skip bargaining. At the start, it will only earn you a few extra Groschen, but with increasing reputation, the merchant will be willing to deviate more from the price.
If you overstrain a merchant’s patience, they will not want to bargain with you anymore.
Selling to Specialists
If you have particularly valuable items, sell them to the respective specialist. A trader will give you less for weapons and armor than a blacksmith would.
A trader with a reputation of 100 will give you 125.7 Groschen for a broadsword, whereas a blacksmith with a reputation of 100 will give you 209.5 Groschen. That’s a price difference of 40%.
So sell weapons and armor to blacksmiths, take alchemy items to apothecaries, and tailors will give you better prices for undergarments.
An apothecary gives you more Groschen for alchemy items.
Rich Skills
Criminal Element (main level): You can sell stolen goods at 10 percent better prices.
Packhorse (Strength): Your carrying capacity increases by 12 pounds. This allows you to loot or steal more items.
Glistening Goods (Rhetoric): Weapons, armor, and clothing with a condition of 98 to 100 percent can be sold at 10 percent better prices.
Craftsman (Rhetoric): You can sell weapons, armor, and clothing at 10 percent better prices.
Master of Mystical Arts (Rhetoric): Alchemy items are sold at 10 percent better prices.
Thief (Rhetoric): Heinrich finds it easier to sell stolen goods to merchants.
Potion Seller (Alchemy): You can sell potions for 30 percent more.
If you are risk-taking and have a few special dice in your inventory, you can try your luck at the dice game. The more you bet, the more you can win; conversely, you can also lose more. You can find gamblers in every settlement.
In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 you can have a dog as your four-legged companion. He is very useful in some quests and supports you in combat. MeinMMO shows you where you can find the dog.
How do I get the dog? There are two ways to reunite your loyal companion with Heinrich. Either you complete the quest line “The Dog” in its entirety, or you go to the place where the dog is located from the start. However, you will not be able to complete the quest chain because there is no reason to search for the animal. MeinMMO describes both ways.
Our video gives you 10 important tips if you have never played the first part:
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Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: 10 Tips if You’ve Never Played the First Part!
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Update from March 4, 2025: The article has been structurally adjusted and brought up-to-date.
First option: Get the dog quickly
How do I shorten the quest? Your dog is hanging around from the beginning where you will also find him at the end of the quest. Specifically, he is located in a wooded area, west of the nomad camp in Trosky.
Here you can quickly find the dog.
To find him, you need to visit this location at dusk. A path lined with many deer carcasses leads you directly to a wolf den. Here the dog is gnawing on a piece of meat.
After the cutscene in which Heinrich and the dog greet each other, they are attacked by a pack of wolves. You can run away or charge into battle alongside your companion for the first time.
First, you should look around the place where you last saw the dog. The place will be shown to you northwest of Bozenas’ hut. You will encounter a vagabond who will attack you when you get closer.
Defeat him in combat and then take your time to look around. Inspect especially the carcass of a deer in the meadow.
The vagabond is trying to find something useful at the corpse.
Heinrich decides to walk back to Bozenas’ hut to ask the old woman for clues. She gives you two options for further information:
You can ask the innkeeper for more clues at the Inn of the Carters, northwest of Zelejow.
Alternatively, you can visit a fisherman at Vidlak Pond and question him.
No matter which option you choose, you will receive the same information: A shepherd has been complaining for a long time about a wolf pack that is eating his sheep. Sometimes wild dogs run with some wolf packs. A gamekeeper might also know something about wolf packs with wild dogs.
The wolf pack at the shepherd
You will find the shepherd Siegfried in Kopanina, which is located north of Tachau. Siegfried asks Heinrich to kill the wolf pack. As a reward, he promises you 20 groschen.
In order for the wolf pack to appear at all, you need a bait. Siegfried offers you his goat Ignatius, but you can also use another piece of meat. If you accept Ignatius as bait, the animal will faithfully follow you up the hill.
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Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: The Most Important Tip for a Successful Playthrough
Once you reach the hill, you need to either throw your own bait or persuade Ignatius with a thrown carrot to lie down. Now you hide in the bushes next to you and wait briefly.
When the wolf pack comes, Ignatius will run down the hill. You can save his life or let him die. Take care of the wolf pack, because your dog is not with you.
Then go back to the shepherd. If Ignatius died, he will cope with it and later ask you whether you killed the wolf pack. If yes (or if you lie successfully), you will receive a reward of 20 groschen from him.
To receive the reward without killing the wolf pack, you can simply lie to Siegfried.
Since the dog was not with this wolf pack, Siegfried refers you to the gamekeeper.
The gamekeeper
You will find the gamekeeper’s house northwest of Zelejow. Here, however, you will only meet his wife and son, who tell you that the hunter has been gone for some time again, presumably drunk.
Heinrich has no choice but to save him if he wants to learn more. Complete the side quest “Lakai” so that you can continue with the dog quest.
Once the gamekeeper is home again, still visibly drunk but responsive, you ask him about the dog. He will tell you about a forest west of the nomad camp where another wolf pack is lurking.
At dusk, you head into the forest and you will eventually encounter the dog.
The numerous carcasses point you to the way to the wolf den.
After reuniting with your companion, you can either jump into your first battle together against a wolf pack or run away.
In Season 7 of Diablo 4, the new patch 2.1.3 is coming, bringing several buffs for sorceresses, as well as for the witch powers. We summarize the highlights from the patch notes for you.
Here are the highlights from the patch:
The upcoming patch 2.1.3 buffs some witch powers that represent the seasonal mechanic in the current Season 7. Primarily, Blizzard increases the damage of the skills here.
The classes also receive buffs in the form of improved skills and uniques.
Additionally, the developers strengthen the conduit shrine. Blizzard intends to increase the damage buff for Torment 3 by 37 times. The shrine regularly receives criticism from the community because the once strong buff is now basically useless. Some say: The shrine is “worse than 1 million stubbed toes.”
The patch also brings some bug fixes. The Patch 2.1.3 will go live on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. That evening, the “March of Goblins” event will kick off as well. You can find the detailed English patch notes on page 2 of the article. As soon as they are available in German, we will update the article.
Update March 4, 2025: The article has been updated for the patch day.
The witch powers are the mechanic in Season 7 of Diablo 4. The video introduces you to the witches of Hawezar in under a minute:
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These are the Witches of Hawezar in Diablo 4
Buffs for Sorceresses, Druids, and Rogues
Which classes receive buffs? The patch brings buffs for various classes in Diablo 4. Especially the sorceresses benefit here, as the patch increases, among other things, the damage for the “Ball Lightning” skill. The build around this skill is currently in the lower tiers of the tier list of the strongest endgame builds in Season 7.
Additionally, the explosion of the unique leg armor “Axial Connection” scales with the ranks of the Chain Lightning skill. The damage of the unique focus “Strike of Stormhorn” is also higher and scales with the ranks of “Ball Lightning.”
The strength of the shadow infusion of the rogue through the unique boots “Assassin’s Stride” will also be increased. But there are also a few improvements for the druid. For instance, the damage of the Aspect of Wolfstorm is increased per wolf. With the unique axe “Waxing Moon,” the inherent critical damage is replaced by a 50% chance for “Bleed” to deal double damage.
In Diablo 4, one event chases another – and soon the “March of the Goblins” is returning. Here you have the chance to defeat treasure goblins and grab their fat loot. And the new goblin variants will even remain permanently in the game.
What kind of event is this? In the “March of the Goblins” event, treasure goblins wreak havoc in Sanctuary – and they drop valuable loot bags when you defeat them. The event runs from March 4, 2025, at 7:00 PM to March 11, 2025, at 6:00 PM. You can find the goblins in the open world, at Shrines of Greed, and at the world boss Knorzer.
Update March 4, 2025: The article has been updated for the start of the event.
Additionally, this time there are new goblin variants. They spawn less frequently than the normal treasure goblins and can drop really strong loot – including the coveted Mythic Uniques.
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These are the Witches of Hawezar in Diablo 4
What kind of treasure goblins are those? The new variants of treasure goblins appear less frequently in Sanctuary, but they drop really strong loot. According to Blizzard, the following new variants are supposed to exist during the “March of the Goblins” event:
Ector the Abominable (green): Drops various crafting materials and grants you Obolust when you defeat him at a torment level.
Golden Baron (yellow): Drops plenty of gold.
Glittering Prym (light blue): Drops gemstone fragments, runes, and on torment levels, Under City tributes and scattered prisms.
Murl the Curious (purple): Drops an Obolust bag that remains in your inventory if you have reached the maximum of obolusts.
Syrus of Jelly (blue): Splits into two goblins upon death, which in turn dissolve into three. If you kill the smallest goblins, they drop Legendaries, gold, boss mats, and possibly elixirs.
Fedric the Shimmering Old (purple-pink): Spawns very rarely. Drops a Mythic Unique and a “Magnificent Spark” for crafting Mythics.
The “Golden Baron” goblin provides you with gold.“Syrus of Jelly” splits into more goblins.“Fedric the Shimmering Old” drops Mythic Uniques.
Some of the new treasure goblins resemble the goblins from Diablo 3 – for example, the Golden Baron, who also dropped gold in the predecessor. The Glittering Prym also had its counterpart in Diablo 3 with the Gem Goblin. However, there doesn’t seem to be a Menagerist Goblin that drops pets in this game.
Blizzard points out that the new goblin variants will remain in all realms of Diablo 4 even after the event – but with a lower spawn rate. Defeating the treasure goblins will also earn you prestige during the event. The higher your prestige, the higher your chance of valuable loot. If you complete your prestige, you will receive a “Magnificent Spark.” With the sparks, you craft Mythic Uniques: Crafting Magnificent Sparks – Here’s how to craft Mythic Uniques with it in Diablo 4
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The Warhorse Studios have great confidence in the quality of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2. How can you tell? The test accesses were available weeks ago. MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz and MeinMMO author Johanna Heuck reveal how much fun the renewed trip to medieval Bohemia has been.
For the record: I thought Kingdom Come Deliverance was really good already in 2018. Despite the slow start and all the rough edges, bugs, technical glitches, and potential frustration points, the first trip to medieval Bohemia is one of the most fascinating gaming experiences of the past decade for me.
Warhorse’s first project simply has a lot of heart and soul. The mix of role-playing game and medieval simulation works really well. And if you can deal with the cumbersome, challenging systems, all genre fans can expect an immensely satisfying and fascinating adventure that clearly stands out from the uniform AAA productions of other developers.
Who is writing here? Karsten Scholz is actually the MMORPG expert at MeinMMO. However, since the good old SNES days, he has felt right at home in the genre of single-player role-playing games as well.
Recently, for example, Baldur’s Gate 3, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and Drova rotated on his hard drives again. He spent almost 60 hours with Kingdom Come Deliverance at its release. With Part 2, it has now become significantly more hours.
You can check out the amusing CGI trailer for the launch of KCD2 here:
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Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: CGI trailer shows the turbulent life of Heinrich
What do I need to know about Kingdom Come Deliverance 2? If you haven’t played the first part and haven’t heard much about the sequel, here are the basics: KCD2 is a single-player role-playing game in which you control the blacksmith’s son Heinrich from the first-person perspective through medieval Bohemia of the 15th century.
The medieval RPG offers a strong story focus, but also an open world where all residents have a realistic daily routine – similar to, for example, the role-playing series from Piranha Bytes (Gothic, Risen, Elex). You can expect quests, convincingly re-enacted activities like alchemy and blacksmithing, horse racing, dice games, and much more.
However, the medieval simulation encompasses not only the game world but also the main character Heinrich. He needs to eat, wash, sleep, take care of his armor, and improve learned skills through constant practice. Through his decisions and appearance, he gains or loses reputation and sometimes influences the fate of residents in the game world.
The world of Kingdom Come 2 feels “real”.
Tangible progress in Kingdom Come Deliverance
As for the second part, my anticipation was, of course, high, also because I desperately wanted to know how the authors would continue all the open narrative threads from the first part. At the same time, I hoped that the sequel, despite its larger scope, would be released with significantly more polish.
I can say this: KCD2 still has rough edges, bugs, and little issues – such as the AI of the NPCs, which sometimes reacts incomprehensibly to Heinrich or can be easily outsmarted in combat – but these rarely disturbed my gaming experience to the point where they were almost negligible (aside from the increasingly longer loading times). It was quite different with Part 1.
However, there is also progress in the actual content and systems compared to the first Kingdom Come Deliverance. The developers have found solutions to criticisms about, for example, the save system or the combat, without trivializing everything.
Part 2 also looks great; the in-game sequences are often strongly staged, the scope has nearly doubled, the entry is significantly less sluggish, and it’s usually very enjoyable to listen to the voiced dialogues (mostly because some voices of side characters fall short in quality).
The combat feels significantly more intuitive than in the predecessor.
The legacy of Gothic
Speaking of dialogues: They are also fun because they are credibly written. When you talk to people from the working class or the poor district, you might think you’re back in the infamous Minental from the first Gothic – curses and flying fists included.
Another parallel to the best RPG series from Germany: If you enter private property, get into the wrong bed, or even just look at someone else’s belongings askew under the gaze of the owner, the fun ends. If you do not seek to escape, you’ll catch slaps in the face. If Heinrich even pulls out a weapon in the heat of battle, he’ll have half the city guard on his back.
And at least in the first few gaming hours, the open world is for Heinrich just as dangerous as the Minental was for the nameless hero in 2001: Take a wrong turn, and you’ll fall into a trap set by a group of bandits that will wipe the dirty floor with poorly equipped leisure heroes.
Continue on page 2 with the open world, Johanna’s assessment, and reasons why Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 might not be for you despite all its strengths.
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Monster fluid is a material that you need in Monster Hunter Wilds to upgrade weapons or craft armor. MeinMMO explains how you can obtain the fluid.
We updated this guide for you on 03.03.2025 to keep it current.
You can obtain monster fluid by hunting certain monsters or as a reward for completing quests. In the following article, we will explain both methods in detail.
Monster Fluid as Drops from Monsters
These monsters drop monster fluid: Currently, you can obtain the material through target rewards from 5 low-level enemies.
Lala Barina (18 %)
Crimson Forest
Wyveria
Bulaqchi (30 %)
Wind Plains
Vespoid (20 %)
Crimson Forest
Oil Spring Pool
Ice Shard Cliffs
Wyveria
Comaqchi (30 %)
Ice Shard Cliffs
Disassembling Nerscylla young ones also guarantees you a monster fluid. This monster is therefore the best choice for farming the material. However, if you haven’t reached the Ice Shard Cliffs yet, the Bulaqchi is your best option.
To succeed in the battle against the beasts, we have the perfect video for you here:
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Monster Hunter Wilds: 5 Tips for a Clean Fight
Monster Fluid from Quests
These quests reward you with monster fluid:
A Stage of Rose and Thorn – Assignment
Buggin’ in the Desert – Optional
Beetles in the Crimson Forest – Optional
Every Rose… – Optional
Beetles in the Cliffs – Optional
The quest “Buggin’ in the Desert” allows you to quickly collect monster fluid. For this, you need to defeat 12 Bulaqchis. While you won’t obtain the material by disassembling the monster, you have a 30% chance of receiving it as a target reward.
A player has over 37,000 games on Steam, but he spent 99.8% of his playtime in two games that are more than 10 years old.
What kind of gamer is this? On Steam, there is a player who most likely owns more games than he could ever play. The account is named “Sonix” and has 37,496 games. In addition, there are 20,930 DLCs.
Unfortunately, we cannot provide a detailed overview of the user’s game collection, as Steam fails to access the extensive library and only delivers an error message.
The public Steam profile at least reveals a few of the games that were played on the account – including some indie gems like Don’t Starve Together, Tohu, and Cult of the Lamb. He also checked out Baldur’s Gate 3, Death Stranding, and Black Myth: Wukong for a few minutes.
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Black Myth: Wukong: The final trailer for the action RPG from China
A huge Pile of Shame from 37,000 games
Which 12-year-old game is he playing? The website SteamLadder.com gives us a glimpse into the user’s playtime. Sonix is said to have spent around 6,606 hours in Dota 2. This accounts for 94.99% of his total time spent on Steam.
Additionally, he spent 336 hours in the hero shooter Team Fortress 2, which accounts for 4.83% of his total playtime.
Therefore, while Sonix has invested roughly 6,942 hours (99.82%) in Dota 2 and Team Fortress 2, the playtime for the remaining 37,494 games is limited to a total of 0.18%. That’s about 12.5 hours.
However, we cannot assess how accurate the statements from SteamLadder.com are. As it is a third-party site, there may be discrepancies with the actual playtime. For instance, the game “Alien Swarm,” which Sonix supposedly played for 551 hours according to Steam, is missing there.
“Pile of Shame” translates to “Stapel der Schande” in German and describes a collection of games that have been purchased but never played (through). Sonix seems to be somewhat of a game collector. There are probably not many players who have a larger Pile of Shame. However, Sonix is not the only Steam user who buys games and does not play through them. With the money that Steam users have wasted on games, one could buy Bethesda twice
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The Emperor is one of the most important figures in the world of Warhammer 40,000. Countless legends surround him, but where does this godlike man actually come from? A book from 1990 provides insight.
Anyone familiar with Warhammer 40,000 will have heard of the God-Emperor of Mankind at least once. He is regarded as the most powerful psyker of all time and is worshipped as a god by many; for the Space Marines, he is seen as their father and creator.
It was only through the Emperor that the Imperium of Mankind could even come into existence. He united the warring peoples of Earth and brought together the scattered worlds under one banner.
However, the origins of the Emperor are significantly older – tracing back to prehistoric times and the first humans. The Emperor is actually an ancient shaman. Or more precisely: He is all the shamans that existed back then.
Most of the information in this text comes from the book Realm of Chaos – The Lost and the Damned from 1990. As is often the case with Warhammer, Games Workshop has never confirmed or denied this information again. Therefore, it is still considered a fixed lore by most fans.
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Warhammer 40,000: The Cinematic Trailer for the Horus Heresy, the Great Brother War
The First Psykers of Mankind
When humans were still nomads, some special individuals emerged from the group of hunters and gatherers who could sense a power that permeates every living being: the Warp.
These people were shamans, the first psykers in the world of humans. For centuries, shamans used their abilities to help mankind. The coexistence of man and nature was a harmony.
The Warp itself is the realm of emotions and the plane of existence into which the souls of humans go. Through their connection to the Warp, shamans were virtually immortal: after their death, their souls could bathe in the Warp and eventually return.
However, all of this changed when the hunters and gatherers became settled and the first cultures formed. For from that point on, humanity was different.
The cover image actually shows a modern psyker from Warhammer 40,000: Darktide.
Humans Create Their Chaos and Thus Their Own Doom
Since the Warp is shaped by the emotions of psychically active beings – like humans – it reflects what these beings feel most strongly. While this was harmony with nature for early humans, it later became greed, desire, and ambition.
From the Warp eventually emerged what you now know as the Realm of Chaos: a power that seeks to annihilate order. Strictly speaking, it is the distorted nature of humanity.
The shamans, as humans with a special connection to the Warp, sensed that something was changing there. Instead of being reborn, their souls were devoured. Dark powers formed – the Chaos Gods.
Out of fear for the future of the entire species, the shamans finally resorted to a drastic measure: a deadly ritual.
Time doesn’t really matter for the Chaos Gods. For our understanding, Khorne, Tzeentch, and Nurgle formed at various times in human history – such as during the plague or the first wars. Slaanesh, the youngest Chaos God, only arose through the arrogance of the Aeldari.
After a long debate, the shamans finally decided to collectively take their lives with poison, sending all their souls into the Warp at once.
Not quite a year later, around 8,000 BC, the man who would later become the Emperor was supposedly born somewhere in Anatolia. As the “last” shaman and the “new man,” he carried the memories of all the shamans before him and was meant to live unchanged forever.
Today, the Emperor has sat on the golden throne for thousands of years, which keeps his soul alive by sacrificing thousands of psykers daily. From his place, the Emperor keeps the Chaos Gods at bay and prevents them from consuming reality.
MeinMMO editor Jasmin Beverungen had the chance to immerse herself in the role-playing game Clair Obscure: Expedition 33 for 3 hours. She is a big fan of classic Japanese RPGs, but with this role-playing game from a French developer, she has probably found her GOTY.
When I’m not busy watching my favorite anime, I spend my free time in all kinds of role-playing games. JRPGs have particularly captured my heart: whether it’s games like Final Fantasy 16, where you engage in action-packed battles, or classic old-school gems like Fantasian: Neo Dimension, I’m a huge fan of all titles from Japan.
Furthermore, I just love abstract stories, ominous settings, and enemies that seem straight out of an art museum. Death Stranding or Persona 5 Royal are good examples of titles where art is more than just portraits of artists with severed ears or fruit baskets.
Clair Obscure: Expedition 33 certainly fits perfectly into my radar. It is a role-playing game that showed in its very first trailer how artistically the world and enemies were designed. A major theme in the game itself is even art, as enemies and items are named in that style.
I was able to test a section of the game for 3 hours and convince myself whether engaging gameplay lies behind the brilliant optics. And what can I say: The game even has a feature that made something I have always found tedious in JRPGs much more exciting.
In the video, you can see the look I am talking about:
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – JRPG with French Flair has Release Date
Clair Obscure is like a JRPG, just without the J
While playing, I discovered surprisingly many similarities with classic Japanese role-playing games. Therefore, I felt “at home” in Clair Obscure right away.
There are turn-based battles like in Persona. An indicator on the left side of the screen shows which character can perform an action in which order. You can choose between melee attacks, ranged attacks, or special skills.
There are individual areas connected by an overworld like in Tales of Symphonia. I was able to travel around in this, encounter enemies, and find hidden items.
Encounters with enemies are not randomly triggered, but like in Dragon Quest 7 by touching the enemy. If I hit the enemy first in the demo before he noticed me, my characters were allowed to perform an action before the enemies.
After spending a lot of time last year with Metaphor: ReFantazio and Persona 3: Reload, many elements from Clair Obscure felt very familiar to me. However, there was a particular twist in the battles that makes the game from the French developer so special.
Clair Obscure indeed features Quick-Time Events, as I remember from the days of Paper Mario for the Nintendo 64. In these, I had to press a button at the right moment while I was attacking or while the enemy was attacking me. This can have different consequences:
With attacks, you deal more damage or inflict a status effect on the enemy if you press the button at the right moment.
If you want to strengthen your group, it might happen that not all members get buffed if you do not press the button at the right time.
As soon as the enemy attacks us, I was able to dodge his attack. The time window is generous, allowing me to easily avoid damage.
For the ultimate counter, I tried to parry every time. Here, the time window for the right button is smaller. However, if I succeeded, I not only avoided damage but also dealt damage back.
And that is exactly why it was important for me to observe the enemies closely. In every battle, I first had to figure out when the right moment to parry is. I had some trouble with certain enemies that charged a spell for a long time. Eventually, I resigned and just dodged. But against boss enemies, it made a gigantic difference.
The area starts with a peaceful forest but ends creepy.The battle system is turn-based.With grappling hooks, you can reach higher places.Quick-Time Events loosen up the rigid battle system.Clair Obscure is dark. You can see this in the levels as well.Each character can be individually customized.In addition, each character has their own skill tree.There are interesting details to see everywhere.In battle, you have multiple options to damage enemies.In the overworld, you can travel between different areas.The facial expressions sometimes look a bit unnatural.
The last boss fight in the demo had to be tackled a second time. The first time, I didn’t quite comprehend when I had to parry. As a result, my characters died faster than I could revive them.
During the second attempt, I was actually only hit once, because I got distracted. Otherwise, every parry action was on point.
After the battle, I realized how much fun these Quick-Time Events are. In most JRPGs like Persona, I somewhat miss the ability to control how much damage you deal or receive. The battles always follow the same pattern and can put me to sleep if they last longer than 5 minutes.
I know there are exceptions like Lost Odyssey or Sea of Stars – but such a battle system is unfortunately still underrepresented.
These short Quick-Time interactions kept me wide awake and gave me something to do even between the menus – without losing track, as sometimes happens in action-heavy battles.
Moreover, players can choose whether they prefer to parry or dodge depending on their skill. Parrying carries a greater risk because the time window to press the button is much smaller. However, when dodging, one must consider that the battle may take longer since no additional damage is dealt.
What I also loved about the battles was the background music. Each boss fight brings a new banger to the ears. It’s not quite at the level of Metaphor and Persona, but it’s definitely catchy.
In Clair Obscure, colors and art play a very important role. The painter determines each year from what age people dissolve. She also paints many enemies that you encounter in the game world. Many of the items are named after terms from the art field, including Chroma and Pictos.
These artistic aspects are also reflected in the game’s world. The individual areas are full of details and have nothing in common with the dull tube levels that I often expect from JRPGs. In one level, for example, it felt like I was underwater and the fish could swim right through me.
The levels invite exploration, both in terms of layout and setting. There are varied thematic areas that go beyond the dull “a snow area, a lava area, and a desert area” that you usually find in many role-playing games. In a peaceful forest level, for instance, I encountered a cave piled high with corpses.
The only critique I noticed was the characters’ facial expressions. They sometimes look unnatural and could use a bit more movement. But aside from that, I had an immense amount of fun with Clair Obscure and can’t wait for the game to be released on April 24, 2025.
