What is the most important bonus? As part of the event, the total number of guaranteed lucky trades is increased from 25 to 35. Additionally, Pokémon caught in 2019 (or earlier) will now also trigger one of these guaranteed lucky trades. Previously, this was only possible for monsters from 2018 or older.
Attention: This bonus is still valid after the event! What exactly this means, we summarize here for you.
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What makes the guaranteed lucky trade so valuable and how does it work?
This is the lucky trade: A lucky trade between two trainers ensures that both traded Pokémon transform into what’s called a “lucky Pokémon.” These have minimum stats of 12/12/12, which is already strong. However, there is also a good chance that they will get even better stats and with a little more luck, you might even receive a four-star Pokémon.
Additionally, these Pokémon have 50% reduced stardust costs when leveling up. In short: You receive strong monsters that you can enhance even further for fewer resources.
What is the guaranteed lucky trade? These are triggered by Pokémon that have a certain age. From the Purmel event onwards, this applies to all monsters caught in 2019 or earlier. Tip: You can filter the years using the terms “Year2019”, “Year2018”, etc.
The important thing is that there is a limit per trainer on how often this can occur. From the event onwards, it’s 35 times. But: If you have already completed 25 guaranteed lucky trades, you will now only get 10 more – not another 35.
Through the guaranteed lucky trade, you can ultimately exchange some of your old monsters for those from other trainers. It is sufficient for one of the traded monsters to come from the respective demanded year – so it can also be an “old” traded for a “new”. It is important to note that the guaranteed lucky trade counts towards both trainers’ limits. Good options for such a lucky trade are, by the way, the best attackers in Pokémon GO.
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Tech pioneer and billionaire Mark Cuban spoke in an interview with Bill Gates. He asked Gates what he would do if Windows 10 were to be used again after his departure. Cuban references a recent switch of a basketball star that has greatly affected him.
Mark Cuban is a tech pioneer, best known as the minority owner of the professional basketball team Dallas Mavericks. In 2023, he sold part of his club.
In an interview with Microsoft founder Bill Gates, he discussed what Gates would do if his successor made a crazy decision: to reverse the change from Windows 10 to 11 and continue using Windows 10.
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Bill Gates would hide from the press, referencing a sports event in the USA
This is what Cuban asked: The billionaire spoke with Bill Gates at the Eisemann Center in Richardson. And here he asked the attending Microsoft founder in front of the audience:
If you found out, after leaving Microsoft, that Steve Ballmer exchanged Windows 11 – the new, hot operating system – for Windows 10, the famous but older operating system, what would you do?
The audience laughed at Cuban’s remarks, and after the question, the full hall applauded. Gates smiled at the question and replied:
I might have to hide from the press.
“I know a few other people who are in this situation,” Cuban responded to this answer. He referenced a recent switch at the Dallas Mavericks that has caused quite a stir in the USA.
What exactly happened? The professional basketball team Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis from the Los Angeles Lakers, making headlines. The online magazine Dallas News states: “If a bomb had actually exploded in Dallas, it probably wouldn’t have made as many headlines.”
Support for Windows 10 ends in October 2025
What’s next for Microsoft? Currently, Microsoft plans to officially end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. For a fee (around 30 Euros), support can be extended for another year, but then it will also come to an end.
According to the “Steam Hardware Survey”, Windows 11 is currently in first place among gamers with 53.46%, but Windows 10 is also popular among players with 42.87%. Linux and MacOS are negligible at under 1.4% (Mac) and 2.06% (Linux). Therefore, millions of players will need to switch operating systems before October 2025 if they want to continue receiving updates.
Why do many gamers still use Windows 10? Windows 11 is not very popular among many users and gamers. This is mainly due to the very restrictive policy with which Microsoft sells its latest version of Windows 11: older hardware is no longer supported, and only with tricks can the restrictions for old hardware in Windows 11 be bypassed.
If you are considering switching to Windows 11 before October 2025 but don’t know what you need to do? Read all the important information about the end of Windows 10, what you should consider before the update, and what you definitely still need to do directly on MeinMMO: What you need to consider and do before the end of Windows 10
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An objective in Baldur’s Gate 3, whether you and your party of characters are inclined to good or evil, is to search for allies who will support you in the final battle of the game. However, those who can forgo one of them will be rewarded with a rare gift.
What must one do for the gift? To receive the rare surprise, you must successfully rescue the tieflings of the druid grove in the first act of the game. An important aspect is that especially their leader Zevlor must remain alive after the confrontation with the goblins.
In the second act, you will sooner or later find yourself in the mind flayer colony, which you will reach via the towers of the dawn. There, you will encounter the capsules where unfortunate prisoners can be turned into mind flayers. One of them contains Zevlor, where you can eventually decide to free him. However, to receive the gift, you must choose to abandon Zevlor here.
Here you see the trailer of Baldur’s Gate 3:
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A Grotesque Kind of Thanks
What is the secret gift? If you leave Zevlor to his fate in the capsule without eliminating him, someone else will do it in their own “special” way. After you have taken three long rests in the third act of the game, a special greeting from Orin will appear in your camp.
It is the painting of Orin herself, depicting her murder of Zevlor. The description of the painting reads: ‘Depicted with magnificent artistry, great blood clots seem to spray, drip, and splatter like wine from drunken lips, the violence is impeccable, the convoluted quality sublime.’
In front of the painting itself lies Zevlor’s lifeless body.
What does Zevlor’s body reveal? If you master the spell “Speak with Dead” or have the appropriate scroll ready, you can use it on Zevlor’s corpse. This way, you will learn from him that he was used as a sacrifice and that Orin is located beneath the city.
Should one rather save Zevlor? If you are less interested in art and prefer to have a living ally by your side for the final battle, you should rather choose to save Zevlor in the mind flayer colony. He will take down enemy opponents along with his hell riders and support allies at the front lines. If you have eagerly helped other characters, whether good or evil, you will find it significantly easier in the final battle. To learn about who are particularly strong allies alongside Zevlor and the hell riders, check out this article: Baldur’s Gate 3: The 3 most powerful NPCs for your final battle
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Once again, a Spotlight Hour awaits you in Pokémon GO. Here you can look forward to Iscalar and an experience points bonus.
What kind of event is this? The Spotlight Hour is a regular event that takes place every week on Tuesday. During this event, there is at least one Pokémon that is in the spotlight and appears in large numbers.
There is also always a bonus active during the spawns, which is also part of the small event.
Which Pokémon is it about? Iscalar will be the Pokémon of this Spotlight Hour. This monster comes from the 6th generation and has the types Dark and Psychic. It can evolve into Calamanero. However, to carry out the evolution, you will need to apply a small trick.
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Spotlight Hour on February 18 – Start and Bonuses
When does the Spotlight Hour start? As every week, the Spotlight Hour begins at 6:00 PM and ends at 7:00 PM.
What bonuses are active? During the Spotlight Hour, there is a bonus for catching Pokémon. For this, you receive double the amount of experience points. Which monster you catch does not matter – the bonus applies to any catch.
If you use Lucky Eggs, you can further increase the bonus and even receive four times the amount of experience points when you catch a Pokémon.
Can you catch Shiny-Iscalar? Yes, you can also encounter the Shiny variant of Iscalar if you are lucky.
Is the Spotlight Hour worth it? If you are looking for strong Pokémon for your raid teams, you might want to be cautious about relying on Iscalar and Calamanero.
In the Battle League, however, Calamanero can definitely be used. It can be found in the upper midfield of the best Pokémon for the Super and Hyper Leagues.
If you are currently collecting experience points, this event could be worth it for you to gain an additional amount of XP through the bonus.
In addition to the spotlight hours, there are of course more events and content waiting for you in the game this month. If you want to know what they are, take a look at our overview of all events in February 2025 in Pokémon GO.
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For Valentine’s Day, Blizzard gifted some well-known players of Diablo 4 something very special: a heart. And it looked incredibly realistic.
Valentine’s Day is considered by many to be a “day of love,” when people try to make their loved ones happy or spend quality time with them. Blizzard also surprised some of the most famous players of Diablo 4 with a … romantic gift.
What kind of gift is it? For Valentine’s Day, Blizzard sent gift boxes to various content creators – among them Rob, who is known for his strong builds and his skill in theorycrafting. Inside the boxes, they found chocolate hearts that looked almost like real human hearts at first glance. According to the card that was part of the gift, it was the heart of a character from the Vessel of Hatred campaign.
Warning, small spoilers: We briefly address the events and characters from the Vessel of Hatred campaign below.
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“Will you be ours, forever?”
Whose heart is it supposed to be? On the attached card, which you can see well in a post by the Diablo streamer AoElena on X, there is a kind of Valentine’s Day poem. Roughly translated, it reads:
Ah Bulan’s heart, it beats with fear. No feast for you, only blood that we have shed. Happy Valentine’s Day, hear our pleas – Will you be ours, forever?
The heart therefore belongs to Ah Bulan, a character from the “Vessel of Hatred” campaign, whom you encounter in a boss fight. Ah Bulan is a spirit guardian that resembles a lion-like centaur, with long dreadlocks and a bird-like mask, fighting with a spear and shield.
Ah Bulan was affected by Mephisto’s corruption. After defeating him in the campaign, Eru cuts out his heart and hands it over to Neyrelle, who then consumes it. So the chocolate heart in the box could be a little nod to this scene.
In the YouTube video by content creator and barbarian expert Rob, you can see the chocolate heart and for a few seconds the mentioned scene from the campaign:
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In February 2025, there will once again be some Spotlight Hours in Pokémon GO. We have summarized for you which ones they are and what to expect.
What kind of event is this? The Spotlight Hour is a 60-minute event that takes place every Tuesday. During this time, there is at least one Pokémon that is the center of attention and spawns almost everywhere in the game.
Additionally, there is a bonus related to the Pokémon that is active during the event. This can be a bonus on candies, stardust, or experience points.
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All Spotlight Hours in February 2025
When do the Spotlight Hours take place? The Spotlight Hours take place every Tuesday. They start at 6:00 PM and end at 7:00 PM. In the following table, you can see which Spotlight Hours to expect in February 2025.
Which Pokémon is in the foreground? On February 4, 2025, you can expect Kanivanha during the Spotlight Hour. This Pokémon originates from Generation 3, has the types Water and Dark, and evolves into Tohaido.
What bonus is active? In this Spotlight Hour, you can expect double the amount of experience points when you evolve Pokémon.
Is the event worth it? Kanivanha and its evolution are not strong Pokémon that you should use in raids or the battle league. There are much better monsters you should rely on for this.
If you currently plan to evolve some Pokémon and are collecting experience points, you could use the event to snag some extra experience points.
Can you catch Shiny Kanivanha? Yes, with a bit of luck, you can also encounter the Shiny variant of Kanivanha.
Spotlight Hour on February 11, 2025
Which Pokémon is in the foreground? Shortly before Valentine’s Day, Pokémon GO brings Liebiskus back to you during the Spotlight Hour. This monster originates from Generation 3 and is of the Water type.
What bonus is active? If you catch Pokémon during this Spotlight Hour, you will receive double the amount of stardust. It doesn’t matter which Pokémon you catch: The bonus applies to every catch.
Is the event worth it? Liebiskus is not a Pokémon that you should take into raids or the battle league. It is too weak to perform well here.
You can use the stardust bonus to collect an additional amount of stardust within the 60 minutes and refresh your supply a bit. By using stardust items, you can further increase the amount.
Can you catch Shiny Liebiskus? Yes, you can also find and catch Liebiskus as a Shiny.
Spotlight Hour on February 18, 2025
Which Pokémon is in the foreground? On February 18, 2025, Iscalar awaits you during the Spotlight Hour. This monster has been around since Generation 6. It has the types Dark and Psychic and can evolve into Calamanero.
What bonus is active? If you catch Pokémon, you will receive double experience points during the Spotlight Hour. This bonus applies to all monsters you catch.
Is the event worth it? Iscalar’s evolution, Calamanero, is not very suitable for use in raids and is not among the best attackers in Pokémon GO.
In the battle league, it is a bit different. Here, Calamanero can place itself in the upper midfield in both the Super League and the Hyper League and can be used effectively.
Can you catch Shiny Iscalar? Yes. If you are lucky, you can also encounter the Shiny form of Iscalar during the event.
Which Pokémon is in the foreground? In this Spotlight Hour, 3 Pokémon are waiting for you: Serpifeu, Floink, and Ottaro. These are the 3 starter Pokémon from Generation 5.
What bonus is active? During this Spotlight Hour, you will receive double the amount of candies for catching Pokémon. Again, it doesn’t matter which monster you catch: The effect applies to every Pokémon you catch within the 60 minutes.
Is the event worth it? The 3 Pokémon in this Spotlight Hour all have their own areas where they can shine.
Serpiroyal, the final evolution of Serpifeu, can be found in the midfield of the best monsters in the Super League and can certainly be used here. However, you should use a Charged TM to teach Serpiroyal the exclusive move Flora Statue.
The final evolution of Floink, Flambirex, is a strong Fire attacker and can be used as such in raids.
If you evolve Ottaro into Zwottronin and then to Admurai, you will not only get a strong Water attacker for raids but also a solid Pokémon for the Super League. For both use cases, you should teach the Pokémon the exclusive Charged move Aquahaubitze.
Can you catch the Pokémon as Shiny? Yes, all 3 Pokémon from the Spotlight Hour can, if you are lucky, be caught as Shiny.
In addition to the Spotlight Hours, there are of course many other events and contents in Pokémon GO in February. If you want to know when which contents are available and what to expect there, feel free to take a look at our overview of all events in February 2025 in Pokémon GO.
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The series about John Wick is considered by many to be one of the best modern action movies of all time. However, there are also other films that strike a similar chord. One of them even comes from an original John Wick director and is currently available on Amazon Prime Video as part of the subscription.
Which film is it? In 2017, Atomic Blonde was released. Charlize Theron, known from Mad Max: Fury Road, plays the English agent Lorraine Broughton. During the Cold War, she has to go to Berlin to find a list of double agents that her deceased colleague has stolen.
The film is based on the graphic novel The Coldest City and is directed by David Leitch, who also directed the first John Wick film alongside Chad Stahelski. You can see that in Atomic Blonde.
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A fun action movie for fans of John Wick
Why should you watch Atomic Blonde? While Stahelski was busy with the sequels to John Wick, David Leitch continued with other action films, but you can still notice the style. Atomic Blonde emphasizes stylish action with spectacular choreography, alongside the espionage thriller atmosphere.
Additionally, you have a strong lead actress in Charlize Theron, who trained hard for her role. There were even injuries sustained by Theron (via Business Insider), who plays her role very convincingly.
How was Atomic Blonde rated? On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a critic score of 79% from 365 reviews. Users rate the film slightly lower at 64% with over 25,000 reviews.
What has David Leitch done after John Wick? David Leitch remained loyal to the action genre and directed more action films after Atomic Blonde and John Wick:
In the Pokémon world, the colorful pocket monsters are classified into male and female beings. MeinMMO tells you what features you can recognize to determine the gender of your Pokémon.
What defines gender in Pokémon? Depending on whether a Pokémon is male or female, it visually differs from the other variant. Some Pokémon appear only in one of the two forms, while others, like Starmie and Magneton, cannot be assigned a gender at all.
However, there are a few Pokémon where gender even affects their internal values. A total of 4 Pokémon fall into this category. MeinMMO shows you the most important gender characteristics in Pokémon.
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Males are often larger than females
The horn on the male Golking (left) is larger.
For most Pokémon, you need to look closely to see if it is a male or female. Often, it is only certain body parts that are larger in males. One example: The horn of Rhyhorn is smaller in females, just like in Golking.
But this does not apply to all Pokémon: The rear of Scyther is larger in females, and Roselia has a longer leaf that covers its body.
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The developers of Paradox Interactive are considered strategy geniuses with historical 4X games like Crusader Kings 3. However, their DLC strategy is now eliciting passive-aggressive reactions from fans. Recently, an announcement regarding Crusader Kings 3 was poorly received on Steam.
This is the situation: The strategy game Crusader Kings 3 is expanded with 4 DLCs per year. The major expansions cost around €30 each. A chapter pass, which includes all 4 expansions, is priced at €44.
In the past, Crusader Kings 3 regularly received free cosmetic updates. However, for some time now, Paradox Interactive has been releasing paid content created by modders as “Content Creator Packs.” So far, these have only included cosmetic items that Paradox Interactive sells as a package for €5.
But players are completely against this.
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Crusader Kings 3 announces new packs for €5 each
This is the new announcement: On February 13, 2025, Paradox Interactive announced two new “Content Creator Packs” that will be released for Crusader Kings 3 on February 25 (via steam):
One pack contains 20 new monuments. They function similarly to “Wonders” in Civilization 7 and provide special bonuses for the owners of the respective county where the monument is located. In the base game, monuments like Stonehenge are included, and with the expansion, there will be additions like the Wartburg, the Great Mosque of Damascus, or a palace in Ghana.
Additionally, the “Arctic Attire” pack will be released, bringing some outfits for Finnish tribes.
No price for these packs has been listed yet, but it can be assumed that they will again cost €5, just like the last pack. That also caused a lot of trouble.
This is the reaction on Steam: Several Steam users respond with the extremely sarcastic remark:
“Thanks, I really appreciate that you are offering this for free.”
That was the first comment. And the phrase is repeated over and over again. While it is – and users know this – nonsense.
Because the Content Creator Pack will cost something, but people don’t agree with that. The phrase implies: “These contents should be free – or if that’s not possible, at least part of the chapter pass.”
This is Paradox’s response: A spokesperson says: The packs will have the same costs as before. It’s about involving content creators in their work.
Why is the topic difficult? These packs are compared to “skins in Fortnite” sold for €5.
It is simply a difficult issue for players:
Crusader Kings 3 already receives 4 DLCs a year and wants €44 for the pass
The implication is then: You pay us for the DLCs and the further development of the game – We will also regularly provide free updates for it
Many players believe that such “cosmetic items” which do not bring new systems should come in these free updates, just as they did before
The statement about wanting to involve content creators is considered a pretext
Ultimately, players do not want to pay for anything that is purely cosmetic and does not introduce new systems. On the other hand, they want to own the game completely and do not like the idea of missing out on content. Especially since cosmetic updates were always free before, the idea of now having to pay for specific content is uncomfortable. And this is despite the fact that they are already paying the annual tax for the ongoing development of the game by purchasing the chapter pass: The strategy game has more players on Steam than in the last 2.5 years – fans love the new DLC that makes it even more of a role-playing game
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Jona “Just Johnny” Schmitt has been one of the leading German casters for League of Legends for years. He has criticized the decision by Riot Games to commit to Saudi Arabia for 3 years in a series of tweets. Their games League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics, and Valorant will be held there as tournaments as part of the Esports World Cup. In 2020, such a decision caused an uproar in LoL, but today it remains calm.
This is the decision of Riot Games: Previously, such news caused unrest in the community. This year, it remained almost without reaction. On February 10, Riot Games announced (via riotgames):
League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics, and Valorant will be part of the Esports World Cup. They are granting the Cup a license for the games for the next 3 years and will also promote the competitions.
As justification, they state that they had good experiences with the competition last year and received positive feedback from teams. The prize money seems to be appealing to clubs and players.
Riot acknowledges in a passing remark that there might be some trouble:
We know that some of you do not agree with our decision to work with the EWC in this way, and we respect that.
Disclaimer:Webedia, the parent company of MeinMMO, is also active in Saudi Arabia and operates the portal saudigamer.com there.
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Esports World Cup under the patronage of Prince Mohammed bin Salman
What is the EWC event? The Esports World Cup (EWC) is an event in Saudi Arabia. It takes place in Riyadh. In 2024, 23 events were held in 22 games. The total prize pool was $62.5 million.
The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman, led the victory ceremony on August 25 (via saudi-press-agency).
Mohammed bin Salman, known as MBS, is seen as a strongman in Saudi Arabia but is viewed critically in terms of human rights. The CIA believes that Bin Salman ordered the assassination of his critic, Jamal Khashoggi (via washingtonpost).
For those who would like to know more about him, we recommend this article on tagesschau.de: Modernizer and despot
It breaks my fucking heart
What does Just Johnny say? The German caster Just Johnny states in a series of tweets on February 14:
I know it’s Valentine’s Day, but I love esports and it breaks my fucking heart that this is being completely sold to Saudi Arabia. I have spent a third of my life working in esports and every day another domino falls in the wrong direction.
He elaborates that earlier in esports, money was handled recklessly and now everyone has given up the fight. Esports has the potential to be unifying, and one must constantly speak out against it when esports changes in the wrong direction.
What is the problem? The Esports World Cup takes place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, making it a political issue similar to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The values in Saudi Arabia, including how women and homosexuals are treated, cannot be reconciled with the values that Western esports teams or Riot Games otherwise uphold and promote.
Saudi Arabia has a strong interest in establishing itself as an esports center to boost tourism and improve the country’s image. This is referred to as sportswashing, the attempt of a regime to gain a better image through sports or esports events.
It is therefore a difficult question for professional athletes and teams whether to participate in the events. Ultimately, it boils down to a decision:
Should I take the money and prestige of such tournaments and support a system that I do not want to support in its values?
Should I stay away from the events and oppose it? Am I true to myself, even though I gain nothing from it?
In 2020, there were such loud protests that a collaboration with Saudi Arabia was canceled
Why is this particularly tragic in this case? In 2020, the European league in LoL, the LEC, wanted to collaborate on a large project in Saudi Arabia. But at that time, their own employees, especially the casters, protested so loudly against it that Riot Games canceled the cooperation within just 14 hours.
In 2025, Riot Games will likely finally enter the collaboration with Saudi Arabia long-term. The resistance has faded.
First comes the feeding, then the morals
This is what it is about: JustJohnny is right with his sad analysis. Esports is now in such a poor state that Riot Games and the teams are “purposefully” engaging in this deal, which they might have rejected for moral reasons in better times. Just as they have also scaled back their rules regarding gambling.
Here the saying goes, “First comes the feeding, then the morals.”
This is also because the esports bubble has burst and the big advertising money in LoL is not going to the esports teams, but to the content creators.
Ultimately, Riot Games has managed to normalize quietly that they will collaborate with Saudi Arabia. What caused a huge uproar five years ago is now normal. This breaks JustJohnny’s “fucking heart,” but it is hardly an issue in the community – probably also because there is so much turmoil worldwide right now that there is barely any strength left for such ongoing conflicts.
Bituminous coal is an important resource that you need in Palworldprimarily for powerful weapons. MeinMMO explains where you can find bituminous coal.
What is bituminous coal? Bituminous coal can easily be confused with charcoal, which you can craft at your base. In contrast, you must mine bituminous coal from seams that you find on the map.
What do you need bituminous coal for? You mainly need bituminous coal to craft refined iron bars. You need these to create better weapons and ammunition. Unless you still want to run around with a bow and arrow later.
The article was first published in January 2024, and since then we have regularly updated it. On February 17, 2025, we added a note about the personal coal mine and also added the coordinates for 4 good farming spots.
Last updates: 17.02.25, 22.04.2024, 12.02.2024, 25.01.2024
Finding and mining bituminous coal
Where can you find bituminous coal? You can find bituminous coal in various locations on the map:
The best spots to mine coal: (-157, -92), (-97, -120), (189, -40) and (290, -20).
In dungeons: On one hand, you can find bituminous coal in random dungeons. However, you need a bit of luck for that. In the dark dungeons, coal is hard to distinguish from stone. Therefore, take a torch with you. In dungeons, you can also find ancient components.
In the northernmost part of the map: On the other hand, you can find coal in the large desert region located at the very north of the map. Furthermore, Anubis spawns here, whom we count among the best Pals in combat.
In the western desert: There is also a smaller desert in the west of the map. You can also find coal here.
Enemies that drop coal: Blazamut, Blazamut Ryu, Menasting
Once you have mined all the coal, you need to wait a bit. After some time, the coal seam will regenerate, and you can mine it again.
Tips for bituminous coal: Before heading into the desert, you should craft heat-resistant armor. Otherwise, you will suffer from the heat and lose health points. You can craft the tropical attire starting at level 9. You need 3 fabrics, 2 fire glands, and a primitive workbench for this.
Also, clear some space in your inventory beforehand, as bituminous coal is quite heavy and takes up a lot of space. Take Cattiva with you as support, who can temporarily increase your carrying capacity by 50 points. We count Cattiva among the best starters in Palworld.
Building a coal mine at your base
With the Sakurajima update, the developers added the possibility for you to establish your own coal mine at your base. This way, you no longer have to search for coal deposits on the map. The coal mine works similarly to the lumber camp or quarry, which you can also build.
Prerequisites for the coal mine are level 53 and 5 ancient technology points. Additionally, you will need the following resources for the coal mine:
All guides to Palworld: Are you looking for more tips, tricks, and assistance for Palworld? Then visit MeinMMO. We are covering the game for you and have bundled all guides that are meant to help you in a clear list. Here you will find everything at a glance: Palworld Guides: All tips, tricks, and Pals at a glance
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In Pokémon TCG Pocket there are different items and currencies that players can use to facilitate card collection. However, one item is so unpopular among fans that they accumulate it over a million times.
Update on February 18, 2025: In the original version of the article, it mentioned one million Stardust; we have corrected the number to 100,000.
There are even flairs that can only be used for individual cards. The Pokéball can be decorated with smaller Pokéballs. However, many players do not use this function at all. They are now complaining on Reddit about how cumbersome this function is.
The new expansion brings new flairs with it:
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Stardust is not used by many players
Why is it so unpopular? As many users on Reddit write, they have not used a single Stardust since day one. Since the item is only used for cosmetics, many trainers probably have no interest in it.
One user writes that he tried the function only once and then never used it again. He received the most approvals with over 1,900 likes. So many will probably have only applied the effect to a card once and then left it.
From the comments, it emerges that the system is “annoying and cumbersome”. It requires many clicks before you have the effect on your card. Additionally, duplicate cards are needed for the effect, which are destroyed in the process. Many would prefer to keep the cards for the trading function, where you can receive trading tokens through duplicate cards.
What is the consequence? Because collectors do not use their Stardust, they accumulate the item. In the thread creator’s case, the exact number is no longer displayed; he has already accumulated at least 100,000 Stardust. Other users also have a five-digit number of the item.
You play Palworldon Steam or Xbox and want to level up particularly quickly? MeinMMO reveals how you can gain a lot of experience points to level up fast.
The most important things in brief:
In Palworld, besides your equipment, your level is primarily decisive for how strong you (and your Pals) are in the game. The current level cap has been at 60 since the Feybreak update.
The higher you level up, the more buildings and technologies you can unlock. Your Pals will also always be scaled down to your level and cannot be stronger than you. Therefore, your level is essential for the game.
The best and most effective method to level up in Palworld is to catch each Pal 10 times, as this will grant you a significant XP bonus. However, there are other ways to level up as well.
What is experience used for? With experience, both your level and your Pals’ levels increase. The higher your level, the more technologies and buildings you can unlock. You need many buildings if you want to upgrade your storage. Additionally, you gain a status point with each level-up that you can distribute.
What is the maximum level? The maximum level in Palworld is currently 50 and applies to both your character and all Pals.
Why is level important? You can only unlock certain buildings and abilities in the technology tree once you’ve reached a certain level. Your Pals are always scaled down to your level and cannot be stronger than you.
Our article was first published in January 2024. We updated the article on February 17, 2025, adding new information and a table of contents. Additionally, we expanded the introduction.
Last updates: 17.02.25, 20.01.24
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Palworld: How you can level up quickly
Adjust server settings for more XP
The easiest and fastest method: Adjust your server settings to gain more experience points. You can do this with both a new server and an existing game. Simply go to the settings and adjust the value accordingly.
The normal value is 1. You can increase this value up to 20; then, you will gain experience points at a very fast rate. However, the game may also become very easy very quickly. In the worst case, this may ruin your enjoyment of the game if you want some challenge.
The option “XP Gain” can be adjusted as desired. The further you drag it to the right, the more XP you receive.
Catch Pals
Especially at the beginning, it’s worthwhile to catch Pals. This is by far the best way to gain the most experience points early on. You get a special XP bonus for the first 10 Pals of a type. After that, the experience points per captured opponent decrease.
Catching Pals also gives you significantly more experience points than crafting items or defeating Pals. So, if you want to level up quickly, catching is the best way to swiftly rise in Palworld.
Therefore, don’t defeat every Pal you encounter, but catch many animals you see early on. This way, you can increase your level very quickly and gain access to better abilities and new buildings.
In the starting area, you’ll mainly encounter Chikipi (chickens) and Lamball (sheep). This allows you to level up quickly if you catch 10 of each. The level of both Pals is also very low.
The catch bonus of your Pals is displayed in the Pal Deck bottom right (marked in red).
Defeat bosses, Alpha Pals, and dungeons
You also gain many experience points when defeating bosses or participating in raids. However, this approach has a catch: bosses and dungeons are intended more for higher-level players. If you manage to defeat them, you will be rewarded with plenty of experience points.
Another option is to defeat Alpha Pals. These are stronger and larger variants of the normal Pals that you can otherwise find and catch on the map. Here, you also receive a substantial experience point bonus.
The first boss “Zoe and Grizzbolt” is quite tough.
Tip: Place your base near a high-level enemy and then lure the boss Pal into your base. All Pals working in your base will help defend it against the intruder. This way, you can combine the combat power of half a dozen Pals or more to quickly eliminate the opponent. You can alsocombine the best types with strengths and weaknesses.
If your Pals get defeated in the boss fight, put them in your bank later. They will be revived after a cooldown.
All guides for Palworld: Are you looking for more tips, tricks, and help for Palworld? Then check out MeinMMO. We are covering the game for you and have compiled all guides to help you in a comprehensive list: Palworld Guides: All tips, tricks, and Pals in overview
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Pre-orders also receive the bonus quest Lion’s Crest
Gold Edition
Steam: 79.99 €
PS5: 89.99 €
Xbox: 89.99 €
Content: Base game + Brave Hunter’s Gear + Expansion Pass
Pre-orders also receive the bonus quest Lion’s Crest
Collector’s Edition (available only through Amazon)
Steam: 199.99 € (currently not available)
PS5: 199.99 €
Xbox: 199.99 € (currently not available)
Content: Base game + Brave Hunter’s Gear + Expansion Pass + Statue of Heinrich and Pebbles (30 cm) + Courage Emblem: Enamel Pin Set + Streets of Kuttenberg: exclusive fabric map + The King’s Rebels: collectible cards + Letter of Hope
Pre-orders also receive the bonus quest Lion’s Crest
The Collector’s Edition of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
Playtime, scope, and roadmap of Kingdom Come 2
How much playtime is in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2? The new RPG from Warhorse Studios is significantly more extensive than its predecessor and is likely to keep players who take on many side quests alongside the main story occupied for about 80 to 120 hours.
If you speed things up and focus on the essentials, 50 to 60 hours is realistic. Anyone wanting to see everything could end up with more than 120 hours. More details about the map and size of the game world can be found here:
Are further contents for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 planned? Yes! As part of free updates or paid DLCs, additional quest lines, a hardcore mode, and a barber feature will be introduced to the game.
Anyone purchasing the Gold or Collector’s Edition of KCD2 will automatically receive the Expansion Pass, granting access to all planned contents for the year. Here are the details from the new roadmap:
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: Multiplayer, co-op, prior knowledge, reviews, and demo
In the following, we will answer some questions about Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 that are frequently asked.
Can I play Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 in co-op or multiplayer? No. The RPG focuses entirely on the solo experience. There is neither a co-op nor a multiplayer mode.
Is there a demo for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2? Unfortunately no. However, you can use the first part as a test balloon to find out if KCD2 might be something for you. On Steam, it currently costs around 30 euros. The RPG has also been available for significantly less during sales.
Do I need to have played the predecessor? The story of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 continues the events of the first part and also refers back to moments and figures from its predecessor.
Although the game manages to refresh some key moments that were not experienced or forgotten in between through brief flashbacks, it does not provide a complete replacement for playing the first part.
What do previous reviews and tests say? Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 has been well received by many testers – here is the review overview. You can find the assessments from MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz and MeinMMO author Johanna Heuck in the test for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2.
Pre-orders also receive the bonus quest Lion’s Crest
Gold Edition
Steam: 79.99 €
PS5: 89.99 €
Xbox: 89.99 €
Content: Base game + Brave Hunter’s Gear + Expansion Pass
Pre-orders also receive the bonus quest Lion’s Crest
Collector’s Edition (available only through Amazon)
Steam: 199.99 € (currently not available)
PS5: 199.99 €
Xbox: 199.99 € (currently not available)
Content: Base game + Brave Hunter’s Gear + Expansion Pass + Statue of Heinrich and Pebbles (30 cm) + Courage Emblem: Enamel Pin Set + Streets of Kuttenberg: exclusive fabric map + The King’s Rebels: collectible cards + Letter of Hope
Pre-orders also receive the bonus quest Lion’s Crest
The Collector’s Edition of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
Playtime, scope, and roadmap of Kingdom Come 2
How much playtime is in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2? The new RPG from Warhorse Studios is significantly more extensive than its predecessor and is likely to keep players who take on many side quests alongside the main story occupied for about 80 to 120 hours.
If you speed things up and focus on the essentials, 50 to 60 hours is realistic. Anyone wanting to see everything could end up with more than 120 hours. More details about the map and size of the game world can be found here:
Are further contents for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 planned? Yes! As part of free updates or paid DLCs, additional quest lines, a hardcore mode, and a barber feature will be introduced to the game.
Anyone purchasing the Gold or Collector’s Edition of KCD2 will automatically receive the Expansion Pass, granting access to all planned contents for the year. Here are the details from the new roadmap:
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: Multiplayer, co-op, prior knowledge, reviews, and demo
In the following, we will answer some questions about Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 that are frequently asked.
Can I play Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 in co-op or multiplayer? No. The RPG focuses entirely on the solo experience. There is neither a co-op nor a multiplayer mode.
Is there a demo for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2? Unfortunately no. However, you can use the first part as a test balloon to find out if KCD2 might be something for you. On Steam, it currently costs around 30 euros. The RPG has also been available for significantly less during sales.
Do I need to have played the predecessor? The story of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 continues the events of the first part and also refers back to moments and figures from its predecessor.
Although the game manages to refresh some key moments that were not experienced or forgotten in between through brief flashbacks, it does not provide a complete replacement for playing the first part.
What do previous reviews and tests say? Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 has been well received by many testers – here is the review overview. You can find the assessments from MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz and MeinMMO author Johanna Heuck in the test for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2.
Pre-orders also receive the bonus quest Lion’s Crest
Gold Edition
Steam: 79.99 €
PS5: 89.99 €
Xbox: 89.99 €
Content: Base game + Brave Hunter’s Gear + Expansion Pass
Pre-orders also receive the bonus quest Lion’s Crest
Collector’s Edition (available only through Amazon)
Steam: 199.99 € (currently not available)
PS5: 199.99 €
Xbox: 199.99 € (currently not available)
Content: Base game + Brave Hunter’s Gear + Expansion Pass + Statue of Heinrich and Pebbles (30 cm) + Courage Emblem: Enamel Pin Set + Streets of Kuttenberg: exclusive fabric map + The King’s Rebels: collectible cards + Letter of Hope
Pre-orders also receive the bonus quest Lion’s Crest
The Collector’s Edition of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
Playtime, scope, and roadmap of Kingdom Come 2
How much playtime is in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2? The new RPG from Warhorse Studios is significantly more extensive than its predecessor and is likely to keep players who take on many side quests alongside the main story occupied for about 80 to 120 hours.
If you speed things up and focus on the essentials, 50 to 60 hours is realistic. Anyone wanting to see everything could end up with more than 120 hours. More details about the map and size of the game world can be found here:
Are further contents for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 planned? Yes! As part of free updates or paid DLCs, additional quest lines, a hardcore mode, and a barber feature will be introduced to the game.
Anyone purchasing the Gold or Collector’s Edition of KCD2 will automatically receive the Expansion Pass, granting access to all planned contents for the year. Here are the details from the new roadmap:
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: Multiplayer, co-op, prior knowledge, reviews, and demo
In the following, we will answer some questions about Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 that are frequently asked.
Can I play Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 in co-op or multiplayer? No. The RPG focuses entirely on the solo experience. There is neither a co-op nor a multiplayer mode.
Is there a demo for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2? Unfortunately no. However, you can use the first part as a test balloon to find out if KCD2 might be something for you. On Steam, it currently costs around 30 euros. The RPG has also been available for significantly less during sales.
Do I need to have played the predecessor? The story of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 continues the events of the first part and also refers back to moments and figures from its predecessor.
Although the game manages to refresh some key moments that were not experienced or forgotten in between through brief flashbacks, it does not provide a complete replacement for playing the first part.
What do previous reviews and tests say? Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 has been well received by many testers – here is the review overview. You can find the assessments from MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz and MeinMMO author Johanna Heuck in the test for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2.
Pre-orders also receive the bonus quest Lion’s Crest
Gold Edition
Steam: 79.99 €
PS5: 89.99 €
Xbox: 89.99 €
Content: Base game + Brave Hunter’s Gear + Expansion Pass
Pre-orders also receive the bonus quest Lion’s Crest
Collector’s Edition (available only through Amazon)
Steam: 199.99 € (currently not available)
PS5: 199.99 €
Xbox: 199.99 € (currently not available)
Content: Base game + Brave Hunter’s Gear + Expansion Pass + Statue of Heinrich and Pebbles (30 cm) + Courage Emblem: Enamel Pin Set + Streets of Kuttenberg: exclusive fabric map + The King’s Rebels: collectible cards + Letter of Hope
Pre-orders also receive the bonus quest Lion’s Crest
The Collector’s Edition of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
Playtime, scope, and roadmap of Kingdom Come 2
How much playtime is in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2? The new RPG from Warhorse Studios is significantly more extensive than its predecessor and is likely to keep players who take on many side quests alongside the main story occupied for about 80 to 120 hours.
If you speed things up and focus on the essentials, 50 to 60 hours is realistic. Anyone wanting to see everything could end up with more than 120 hours. More details about the map and size of the game world can be found here:
Are further contents for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 planned? Yes! As part of free updates or paid DLCs, additional quest lines, a hardcore mode, and a barber feature will be introduced to the game.
Anyone purchasing the Gold or Collector’s Edition of KCD2 will automatically receive the Expansion Pass, granting access to all planned contents for the year. Here are the details from the new roadmap:
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: Multiplayer, co-op, prior knowledge, reviews, and demo
In the following, we will answer some questions about Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 that are frequently asked.
Can I play Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 in co-op or multiplayer? No. The RPG focuses entirely on the solo experience. There is neither a co-op nor a multiplayer mode.
Is there a demo for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2? Unfortunately no. However, you can use the first part as a test balloon to find out if KCD2 might be something for you. On Steam, it currently costs around 30 euros. The RPG has also been available for significantly less during sales.
Do I need to have played the predecessor? The story of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 continues the events of the first part and also refers back to moments and figures from its predecessor.
Although the game manages to refresh some key moments that were not experienced or forgotten in between through brief flashbacks, it does not provide a complete replacement for playing the first part.
What do previous reviews and tests say? Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 has been well received by many testers – here is the review overview. You can find the assessments from MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz and MeinMMO author Johanna Heuck in the test for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2.
Pre-orders also receive the bonus quest Lion’s Crest
Gold Edition
Steam: 79.99 €
PS5: 89.99 €
Xbox: 89.99 €
Content: Base game + Brave Hunter’s Gear + Expansion Pass
Pre-orders also receive the bonus quest Lion’s Crest
Collector’s Edition (available only through Amazon)
Steam: 199.99 € (currently not available)
PS5: 199.99 €
Xbox: 199.99 € (currently not available)
Content: Base game + Brave Hunter’s Gear + Expansion Pass + Statue of Heinrich and Pebbles (30 cm) + Courage Emblem: Enamel Pin Set + Streets of Kuttenberg: exclusive fabric map + The King’s Rebels: collectible cards + Letter of Hope
Pre-orders also receive the bonus quest Lion’s Crest
The Collector’s Edition of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
Playtime, scope, and roadmap of Kingdom Come 2
How much playtime is in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2? The new RPG from Warhorse Studios is significantly more extensive than its predecessor and is likely to keep players who take on many side quests alongside the main story occupied for about 80 to 120 hours.
If you speed things up and focus on the essentials, 50 to 60 hours is realistic. Anyone wanting to see everything could end up with more than 120 hours. More details about the map and size of the game world can be found here:
Are further contents for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 planned? Yes! As part of free updates or paid DLCs, additional quest lines, a hardcore mode, and a barber feature will be introduced to the game.
Anyone purchasing the Gold or Collector’s Edition of KCD2 will automatically receive the Expansion Pass, granting access to all planned contents for the year. Here are the details from the new roadmap:
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: Multiplayer, co-op, prior knowledge, reviews, and demo
In the following, we will answer some questions about Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 that are frequently asked.
Can I play Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 in co-op or multiplayer? No. The RPG focuses entirely on the solo experience. There is neither a co-op nor a multiplayer mode.
Is there a demo for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2? Unfortunately no. However, you can use the first part as a test balloon to find out if KCD2 might be something for you. On Steam, it currently costs around 30 euros. The RPG has also been available for significantly less during sales.
Do I need to have played the predecessor? The story of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 continues the events of the first part and also refers back to moments and figures from its predecessor.
Although the game manages to refresh some key moments that were not experienced or forgotten in between through brief flashbacks, it does not provide a complete replacement for playing the first part.
What do previous reviews and tests say? Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 has been well received by many testers – here is the review overview. You can find the assessments from MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz and MeinMMO author Johanna Heuck in the test for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2.
Pre-orders also receive the bonus quest Lion’s Crest
Gold Edition
Steam: 79.99 €
PS5: 89.99 €
Xbox: 89.99 €
Content: Base game + Brave Hunter’s Gear + Expansion Pass
Pre-orders also receive the bonus quest Lion’s Crest
Collector’s Edition (available only through Amazon)
Steam: 199.99 € (currently not available)
PS5: 199.99 €
Xbox: 199.99 € (currently not available)
Content: Base game + Brave Hunter’s Gear + Expansion Pass + Statue of Heinrich and Pebbles (30 cm) + Courage Emblem: Enamel Pin Set + Streets of Kuttenberg: exclusive fabric map + The King’s Rebels: collectible cards + Letter of Hope
Pre-orders also receive the bonus quest Lion’s Crest
The Collector’s Edition of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
Playtime, scope, and roadmap of Kingdom Come 2
How much playtime is in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2? The new RPG from Warhorse Studios is significantly more extensive than its predecessor and is likely to keep players who take on many side quests alongside the main story occupied for about 80 to 120 hours.
If you speed things up and focus on the essentials, 50 to 60 hours is realistic. Anyone wanting to see everything could end up with more than 120 hours. More details about the map and size of the game world can be found here:
Are further contents for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 planned? Yes! As part of free updates or paid DLCs, additional quest lines, a hardcore mode, and a barber feature will be introduced to the game.
Anyone purchasing the Gold or Collector’s Edition of KCD2 will automatically receive the Expansion Pass, granting access to all planned contents for the year. Here are the details from the new roadmap:
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: Multiplayer, co-op, prior knowledge, reviews, and demo
In the following, we will answer some questions about Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 that are frequently asked.
Can I play Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 in co-op or multiplayer? No. The RPG focuses entirely on the solo experience. There is neither a co-op nor a multiplayer mode.
Is there a demo for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2? Unfortunately no. However, you can use the first part as a test balloon to find out if KCD2 might be something for you. On Steam, it currently costs around 30 euros. The RPG has also been available for significantly less during sales.
Do I need to have played the predecessor? The story of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 continues the events of the first part and also refers back to moments and figures from its predecessor.
Although the game manages to refresh some key moments that were not experienced or forgotten in between through brief flashbacks, it does not provide a complete replacement for playing the first part.
What do previous reviews and tests say? Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 has been well received by many testers – here is the review overview. You can find the assessments from MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz and MeinMMO author Johanna Heuck in the test for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2.
Pre-orders also receive the bonus quest Lion’s Crest
Gold Edition
Steam: 79.99 €
PS5: 89.99 €
Xbox: 89.99 €
Content: Base game + Brave Hunter’s Gear + Expansion Pass
Pre-orders also receive the bonus quest Lion’s Crest
Collector’s Edition (available only through Amazon)
Steam: 199.99 € (currently not available)
PS5: 199.99 €
Xbox: 199.99 € (currently not available)
Content: Base game + Brave Hunter’s Gear + Expansion Pass + Statue of Heinrich and Pebbles (30 cm) + Courage Emblem: Enamel Pin Set + Streets of Kuttenberg: exclusive fabric map + The King’s Rebels: collectible cards + Letter of Hope
Pre-orders also receive the bonus quest Lion’s Crest
The Collector’s Edition of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
Playtime, scope, and roadmap of Kingdom Come 2
How much playtime is in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2? The new RPG from Warhorse Studios is significantly more extensive than its predecessor and is likely to keep players who take on many side quests alongside the main story occupied for about 80 to 120 hours.
If you speed things up and focus on the essentials, 50 to 60 hours is realistic. Anyone wanting to see everything could end up with more than 120 hours. More details about the map and size of the game world can be found here:
Are further contents for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 planned? Yes! As part of free updates or paid DLCs, additional quest lines, a hardcore mode, and a barber feature will be introduced to the game.
Anyone purchasing the Gold or Collector’s Edition of KCD2 will automatically receive the Expansion Pass, granting access to all planned contents for the year. Here are the details from the new roadmap:
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: Multiplayer, co-op, prior knowledge, reviews, and demo
In the following, we will answer some questions about Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 that are frequently asked.
Can I play Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 in co-op or multiplayer? No. The RPG focuses entirely on the solo experience. There is neither a co-op nor a multiplayer mode.
Is there a demo for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2? Unfortunately no. However, you can use the first part as a test balloon to find out if KCD2 might be something for you. On Steam, it currently costs around 30 euros. The RPG has also been available for significantly less during sales.
Do I need to have played the predecessor? The story of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 continues the events of the first part and also refers back to moments and figures from its predecessor.
Although the game manages to refresh some key moments that were not experienced or forgotten in between through brief flashbacks, it does not provide a complete replacement for playing the first part.
What do previous reviews and tests say? Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 has been well received by many testers – here is the review overview. You can find the assessments from MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz and MeinMMO author Johanna Heuck in the test for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2.
Pre-orders also receive the bonus quest Lion’s Crest
Gold Edition
Steam: 79.99 €
PS5: 89.99 €
Xbox: 89.99 €
Content: Base game + Brave Hunter’s Gear + Expansion Pass
Pre-orders also receive the bonus quest Lion’s Crest
Collector’s Edition (available only through Amazon)
Steam: 199.99 € (currently not available)
PS5: 199.99 €
Xbox: 199.99 € (currently not available)
Content: Base game + Brave Hunter’s Gear + Expansion Pass + Statue of Heinrich and Pebbles (30 cm) + Courage Emblem: Enamel Pin Set + Streets of Kuttenberg: exclusive fabric map + The King’s Rebels: collectible cards + Letter of Hope
Pre-orders also receive the bonus quest Lion’s Crest
The Collector’s Edition of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
Playtime, scope, and roadmap of Kingdom Come 2
How much playtime is in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2? The new RPG from Warhorse Studios is significantly more extensive than its predecessor and is likely to keep players who take on many side quests alongside the main story occupied for about 80 to 120 hours.
If you speed things up and focus on the essentials, 50 to 60 hours is realistic. Anyone wanting to see everything could end up with more than 120 hours. More details about the map and size of the game world can be found here:
Are further contents for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 planned? Yes! As part of free updates or paid DLCs, additional quest lines, a hardcore mode, and a barber feature will be introduced to the game.
Anyone purchasing the Gold or Collector’s Edition of KCD2 will automatically receive the Expansion Pass, granting access to all planned contents for the year. Here are the details from the new roadmap:
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: Multiplayer, co-op, prior knowledge, reviews, and demo
In the following, we will answer some questions about Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 that are frequently asked.
Can I play Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 in co-op or multiplayer? No. The RPG focuses entirely on the solo experience. There is neither a co-op nor a multiplayer mode.
Is there a demo for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2? Unfortunately no. However, you can use the first part as a test balloon to find out if KCD2 might be something for you. On Steam, it currently costs around 30 euros. The RPG has also been available for significantly less during sales.
Do I need to have played the predecessor? The story of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 continues the events of the first part and also refers back to moments and figures from its predecessor.
Although the game manages to refresh some key moments that were not experienced or forgotten in between through brief flashbacks, it does not provide a complete replacement for playing the first part.
What do previous reviews and tests say? Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 has been well received by many testers – here is the review overview. You can find the assessments from MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz and MeinMMO author Johanna Heuck in the test for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2.
Pre-orders also receive the bonus quest Lion’s Crest
Gold Edition
Steam: 79.99 €
PS5: 89.99 €
Xbox: 89.99 €
Content: Base game + Brave Hunter’s Gear + Expansion Pass
Pre-orders also receive the bonus quest Lion’s Crest
Collector’s Edition (available only through Amazon)
Steam: 199.99 € (currently not available)
PS5: 199.99 €
Xbox: 199.99 € (currently not available)
Content: Base game + Brave Hunter’s Gear + Expansion Pass + Statue of Heinrich and Pebbles (30 cm) + Courage Emblem: Enamel Pin Set + Streets of Kuttenberg: exclusive fabric map + The King’s Rebels: collectible cards + Letter of Hope
Pre-orders also receive the bonus quest Lion’s Crest
The Collector’s Edition of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
Playtime, scope, and roadmap of Kingdom Come 2
How much playtime is in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2? The new RPG from Warhorse Studios is significantly more extensive than its predecessor and is likely to keep players who take on many side quests alongside the main story occupied for about 80 to 120 hours.
If you speed things up and focus on the essentials, 50 to 60 hours is realistic. Anyone wanting to see everything could end up with more than 120 hours. More details about the map and size of the game world can be found here:
Are further contents for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 planned? Yes! As part of free updates or paid DLCs, additional quest lines, a hardcore mode, and a barber feature will be introduced to the game.
Anyone purchasing the Gold or Collector’s Edition of KCD2 will automatically receive the Expansion Pass, granting access to all planned contents for the year. Here are the details from the new roadmap:
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: Multiplayer, co-op, prior knowledge, reviews, and demo
In the following, we will answer some questions about Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 that are frequently asked.
Can I play Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 in co-op or multiplayer? No. The RPG focuses entirely on the solo experience. There is neither a co-op nor a multiplayer mode.
Is there a demo for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2? Unfortunately no. However, you can use the first part as a test balloon to find out if KCD2 might be something for you. On Steam, it currently costs around 30 euros. The RPG has also been available for significantly less during sales.
Do I need to have played the predecessor? The story of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 continues the events of the first part and also refers back to moments and figures from its predecessor.
Although the game manages to refresh some key moments that were not experienced or forgotten in between through brief flashbacks, it does not provide a complete replacement for playing the first part.
What do previous reviews and tests say? Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 has been well received by many testers – here is the review overview. You can find the assessments from MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz and MeinMMO author Johanna Heuck in the test for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2.
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 is the first major RPG of 2025, released in early February for PS5, Xbox, and PC. What you should know about playtime, guides, pricing, previous tests, and the editions of the RPG is detailed in our overview.
What is Kingdom Come Deliverance 2? The sequel to Kingdom Come: Deliverance from 2018 is once again being developed by the Czech Warhorse Studios and continues the story of Heinrich in 15th-century medieval Europe.
You can expect an open-world adventure from a first-person perspective, focusing heavily on the story, an authentic simulation of the game world, and the role-playing experience. The KCD series follows an old-school approach, offering relatively little hand-holding while granting many freedoms.
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Update from February 17, 2025: The post has been structurally adjusted and updated with the latest information.
Here you can watch one of the trailers for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2:
Release of Kingdom Come 2 – Everything about preload, early access, game pass, and platforms
When is the release of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2? Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 was released on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
PS5 and Xbox –Is Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 coming to consoles? The RPG will be released not only on Steam and in the Epic Games Store but also on PS5 and Xbox. Thus, all major platforms are covered.
What modes are available for PS5 and Xbox Series X? Both of the currently fastest consoles offer a performance and fidelity mode.
Performance Mode
Resolution: Upscaled 1440p
Target performance: 60 FPS (unlocked with VRR)
Upscaling technology: AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution
Fidelity Mode
Resolution: Upscaled 2160p
Target performance: 30 FPS
Upscaling technology: AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution
The Xbox Series S cannot keep up with a resolution of 1080p, 30 FPS target performance, and no upscaling technology.
What about the PS5 Pro? According to the developers, the fast PlayStation 5 offers the best of both modes mentioned above, plus mega-duper upscaling:
Resolution: Upscaled 2160p
Target performance: 60 FPS (unlocked with VRR)
Upscaling technology: PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 on Game Pass – yes or no?
Is Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 available on Xbox Game Pass? No. Anyone wanting to play the RPG at launch must purchase a version. Whether KCD2 will eventually land on Game Pass remains unclear but seems likely – as the first part landed there in August 2019.
More info on this:
Was there a pre-download? The developers provided official information on preload times on January 28, 2025:
Xbox Series X|S: January 28, 2025 – from 5:00 PM
PlayStation 5: February 2, 2025 – from 5:00 PM
Steam: February 3, 2025 – from 5:00 PM
Was there an early access? No, there was no early access. Everyone starts on February 4, 2025 at the official launch.
What is the file size on the platforms? Here are the known installation sizes of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 on consoles and PC:
PC(Steam): approximately 82 GB
PS5: approximately 84 GB
Xbox: approximately 81 GB
Does Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 use Denuvo? No, the unpopular copy protection among many players is not used in the RPG from Warhorse.
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: System requirements – What should my PC have?
What hardware do I need? If you do not want to play on PS5 or Xbox Series X|S, then you will need the following PC hardware:
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: Editions, content, and prices
What editions will be available? There are three editions that you can purchase. Depending on which platform you buy them on, you will need to pay more or less. The following editions and prices are known:
Gold Edition
Steam: 79.99 €
PS5: 89.99 €
Xbox: 89.99 €
Content: Base game + Brave Hunter’s Gear + Expansion Pass
Pre-orders also receive the bonus quest Lion’s Crest
Collector’s Edition (available only through Amazon)
Steam: 199.99 € (currently not available)
PS5: 199.99 €
Xbox: 199.99 € (currently not available)
Content: Base game + Brave Hunter’s Gear + Expansion Pass + Statue of Heinrich and Pebbles (30 cm) + Courage Emblem: Enamel Pin Set + Streets of Kuttenberg: exclusive fabric map + The King’s Rebels: collectible cards + Letter of Hope
Pre-orders also receive the bonus quest Lion’s Crest
The Collector’s Edition of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
Playtime, scope, and roadmap of Kingdom Come 2
How much playtime is in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2? The new RPG from Warhorse Studios is significantly more extensive than its predecessor and is likely to keep players who take on many side quests alongside the main story occupied for about 80 to 120 hours.
If you speed things up and focus on the essentials, 50 to 60 hours is realistic. Anyone wanting to see everything could end up with more than 120 hours. More details about the map and size of the game world can be found here:
Are further contents for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 planned? Yes! As part of free updates or paid DLCs, additional quest lines, a hardcore mode, and a barber feature will be introduced to the game.
Anyone purchasing the Gold or Collector’s Edition of KCD2 will automatically receive the Expansion Pass, granting access to all planned contents for the year. Here are the details from the new roadmap:
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: Multiplayer, co-op, prior knowledge, reviews, and demo
In the following, we will answer some questions about Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 that are frequently asked.
Can I play Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 in co-op or multiplayer? No. The RPG focuses entirely on the solo experience. There is neither a co-op nor a multiplayer mode.
Is there a demo for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2? Unfortunately no. However, you can use the first part as a test balloon to find out if KCD2 might be something for you. On Steam, it currently costs around 30 euros. The RPG has also been available for significantly less during sales.
Do I need to have played the predecessor? The story of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 continues the events of the first part and also refers back to moments and figures from its predecessor.
Although the game manages to refresh some key moments that were not experienced or forgotten in between through brief flashbacks, it does not provide a complete replacement for playing the first part.
What do previous reviews and tests say? Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 has been well received by many testers – here is the review overview. You can find the assessments from MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz and MeinMMO author Johanna Heuck in the test for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2.
Pre-orders also receive the bonus quest Lion’s Crest
Gold Edition
Steam: 79.99 €
PS5: 89.99 €
Xbox: 89.99 €
Content: Base game + Brave Hunter’s Gear + Expansion Pass
Pre-orders also receive the bonus quest Lion’s Crest
Collector’s Edition (available only through Amazon)
Steam: 199.99 € (currently not available)
PS5: 199.99 €
Xbox: 199.99 € (currently not available)
Content: Base game + Brave Hunter’s Gear + Expansion Pass + Statue of Heinrich and Pebbles (30 cm) + Courage Emblem: Enamel Pin Set + Streets of Kuttenberg: exclusive fabric map + The King’s Rebels: collectible cards + Letter of Hope
Pre-orders also receive the bonus quest Lion’s Crest
The Collector’s Edition of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
Playtime, scope, and roadmap of Kingdom Come 2
How much playtime is in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2? The new RPG from Warhorse Studios is significantly more extensive than its predecessor and is likely to keep players who take on many side quests alongside the main story occupied for about 80 to 120 hours.
If you speed things up and focus on the essentials, 50 to 60 hours is realistic. Anyone wanting to see everything could end up with more than 120 hours. More details about the map and size of the game world can be found here:
Are further contents for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 planned? Yes! As part of free updates or paid DLCs, additional quest lines, a hardcore mode, and a barber feature will be introduced to the game.
Anyone purchasing the Gold or Collector’s Edition of KCD2 will automatically receive the Expansion Pass, granting access to all planned contents for the year. Here are the details from the new roadmap:
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: Multiplayer, co-op, prior knowledge, reviews, and demo
In the following, we will answer some questions about Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 that are frequently asked.
Can I play Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 in co-op or multiplayer? No. The RPG focuses entirely on the solo experience. There is neither a co-op nor a multiplayer mode.
Is there a demo for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2? Unfortunately no. However, you can use the first part as a test balloon to find out if KCD2 might be something for you. On Steam, it currently costs around 30 euros. The RPG has also been available for significantly less during sales.
Do I need to have played the predecessor? The story of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 continues the events of the first part and also refers back to moments and figures from its predecessor.
Although the game manages to refresh some key moments that were not experienced or forgotten in between through brief flashbacks, it does not provide a complete replacement for playing the first part.
What do previous reviews and tests say? Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 has been well received by many testers – here is the review overview. You can find the assessments from MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz and MeinMMO author Johanna Heuck in the test for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2.
Pre-orders also receive the bonus quest Lion’s Crest
Gold Edition
Steam: 79.99 €
PS5: 89.99 €
Xbox: 89.99 €
Content: Base game + Brave Hunter’s Gear + Expansion Pass
Pre-orders also receive the bonus quest Lion’s Crest
Collector’s Edition (available only through Amazon)
Steam: 199.99 € (currently not available)
PS5: 199.99 €
Xbox: 199.99 € (currently not available)
Content: Base game + Brave Hunter’s Gear + Expansion Pass + Statue of Heinrich and Pebbles (30 cm) + Courage Emblem: Enamel Pin Set + Streets of Kuttenberg: exclusive fabric map + The King’s Rebels: collectible cards + Letter of Hope
Pre-orders also receive the bonus quest Lion’s Crest
The Collector’s Edition of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
Playtime, scope, and roadmap of Kingdom Come 2
How much playtime is in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2? The new RPG from Warhorse Studios is significantly more extensive than its predecessor and is likely to keep players who take on many side quests alongside the main story occupied for about 80 to 120 hours.
If you speed things up and focus on the essentials, 50 to 60 hours is realistic. Anyone wanting to see everything could end up with more than 120 hours. More details about the map and size of the game world can be found here:
Are further contents for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 planned? Yes! As part of free updates or paid DLCs, additional quest lines, a hardcore mode, and a barber feature will be introduced to the game.
Anyone purchasing the Gold or Collector’s Edition of KCD2 will automatically receive the Expansion Pass, granting access to all planned contents for the year. Here are the details from the new roadmap:
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: Multiplayer, co-op, prior knowledge, reviews, and demo
In the following, we will answer some questions about Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 that are frequently asked.
Can I play Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 in co-op or multiplayer? No. The RPG focuses entirely on the solo experience. There is neither a co-op nor a multiplayer mode.
Is there a demo for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2? Unfortunately no. However, you can use the first part as a test balloon to find out if KCD2 might be something for you. On Steam, it currently costs around 30 euros. The RPG has also been available for significantly less during sales.
Do I need to have played the predecessor? The story of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 continues the events of the first part and also refers back to moments and figures from its predecessor.
Although the game manages to refresh some key moments that were not experienced or forgotten in between through brief flashbacks, it does not provide a complete replacement for playing the first part.
What do previous reviews and tests say? Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 has been well received by many testers – here is the review overview. You can find the assessments from MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz and MeinMMO author Johanna Heuck in the test for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2.
Pre-orders also receive the bonus quest Lion’s Crest
Gold Edition
Steam: 79.99 €
PS5: 89.99 €
Xbox: 89.99 €
Content: Base game + Brave Hunter’s Gear + Expansion Pass
Pre-orders also receive the bonus quest Lion’s Crest
Collector’s Edition (available only through Amazon)
Steam: 199.99 € (currently not available)
PS5: 199.99 €
Xbox: 199.99 € (currently not available)
Content: Base game + Brave Hunter’s Gear + Expansion Pass + Statue of Heinrich and Pebbles (30 cm) + Courage Emblem: Enamel Pin Set + Streets of Kuttenberg: exclusive fabric map + The King’s Rebels: collectible cards + Letter of Hope
Pre-orders also receive the bonus quest Lion’s Crest
The Collector’s Edition of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
Playtime, scope, and roadmap of Kingdom Come 2
How much playtime is in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2? The new RPG from Warhorse Studios is significantly more extensive than its predecessor and is likely to keep players who take on many side quests alongside the main story occupied for about 80 to 120 hours.
If you speed things up and focus on the essentials, 50 to 60 hours is realistic. Anyone wanting to see everything could end up with more than 120 hours. More details about the map and size of the game world can be found here:
Are further contents for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 planned? Yes! As part of free updates or paid DLCs, additional quest lines, a hardcore mode, and a barber feature will be introduced to the game.
Anyone purchasing the Gold or Collector’s Edition of KCD2 will automatically receive the Expansion Pass, granting access to all planned contents for the year. Here are the details from the new roadmap:
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: Multiplayer, co-op, prior knowledge, reviews, and demo
In the following, we will answer some questions about Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 that are frequently asked.
Can I play Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 in co-op or multiplayer? No. The RPG focuses entirely on the solo experience. There is neither a co-op nor a multiplayer mode.
Is there a demo for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2? Unfortunately no. However, you can use the first part as a test balloon to find out if KCD2 might be something for you. On Steam, it currently costs around 30 euros. The RPG has also been available for significantly less during sales.
Do I need to have played the predecessor? The story of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 continues the events of the first part and also refers back to moments and figures from its predecessor.
Although the game manages to refresh some key moments that were not experienced or forgotten in between through brief flashbacks, it does not provide a complete replacement for playing the first part.
What do previous reviews and tests say? Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 has been well received by many testers – here is the review overview. You can find the assessments from MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz and MeinMMO author Johanna Heuck in the test for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2.
By reaching level 25 as a Necromancer, you can unlock and equip the golem in Diablo 4. But how do you activate the skill and what should you keep in mind? MeinMMO has tips.
Update, February 17, 2025: This article was originally published in June 2023 and has been updated.
How do I unlock the golem? Upon reaching level 25 as a Necromancer, you automatically receive the class quest “Necromancer: Call of the Underworld” to unlock the golem. The quest requires you to pray at the shrine of Rathma, which you can find northwest of the waypoint Menestad.
Once you have interacted with the shrine, a spectral presence will appear, which you should speak to. The presence named Maltorius tasks you with collecting “unbroken bones.” To do this, simply kill a few of the bone warriors roaming the area.
After that, head to the cave in the area south of Menestad. After you interact with the soul vessel in the cave, defeat ghosts to fill the vessel. Finally, take out the elite enemy and speak to Maltorius again, who appears in the cave. After that, you can equip your golem. To do this, go to the “Book of the Dead” in the character sheet.
How do I summon the golem? After completing the quest, open the Book of the Dead and select a golem type. Initially, you can equip the bone golem – the blood golem unlocks at level 28, and the iron golem at level 32.
Now go to your skill tree and switch to “Skill Assignment.” Drag the skill into your skill bar, and the golem will follow you – you don’t need to press anything for this.
Drag the skill into the skill bar and the golem will assist you.
What else is there to know? Here are two more important pieces of information about the golem:
Remember the attack: Your golem can execute a skill that you activate yourself. Make sure to trigger the golem regularly so it can deal more damage and make itself and you unstoppable for a duration.
Golem respawn: The big helpers can also go down. No worries: To bring the golem back to the battlefield, you don’t need to do anything. After 20 seconds, your friend will return and jump back into the fight.
Diablo 4: Do you forget to use your elixirs? This trick helps you.
In Diablo 4, there are not only specific builds that are good for leveling individual classes. With a new season, creating and leveling a new character in Diablo 4 is also in the works. When it comes to leveling, there are various ways to collect XP to reach the max level of 60. We list tips and builds for that in our guide: Leveling fast in Diablo 4 – Leveling Guide up to Level 60.
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Ubisoft released its third Star Wars game, Star Wars Outlaws, in August 2024. Unfortunately, it did not meet expectations. Now Ubisoft says it should still become really successful.
Why did Star Wars Outlaws flop? At the release of the AAA title, there were some technical shortcomings. According to many players, the game struggled with several bugs and performance issues. An underdeveloped enemy AI made the gameplay somewhat sluggish. The stealth mechanics were poorly executed, and the combat system did not feel good.
Sales figures over the Christmas period fell short of Ubisoft’s expectations, according to Frederick Douguet during the financial conference on February 13, 2025 (via ubisoft.com).
What does this mean for Ubisoft? The stock price of Ubisoft (via boerse.de) has steadily declined since the release of Star Wars Outlaws. Such a low price has not been seen since 2015. Throughout 2024, Ubisoft’s value dropped by half.
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Trailer for Star Wars Outlaws, the first open-world game in the ‘Star Wars’ universe
How does Ubisoft plan to achieve long-term success? Despite the unmet sales figures, Frederick Douget stated that Star Wars Outlaws has already gained quality through several updates. Further updates and improvements are intended to make it a long-term success and thus improve the stock price of the video game developer.
Similarly, other games have been developed into very good titles. Cyberpunk 2077 and No Man’s Sky are prime examples of an early release. Today, both games are very popular and offer high quality.
Ubisoft sees a positive future
In the sales report from February 13, 2025, Ubisoft co-founder Yves Guillemont stated:
We are fully focused on the upcoming release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows on March 20. The first previews were positive and praised the storytelling and immersive experience, where both characters play a significant role in the game’s narrative, as well as the quality and complementarity of the gameplay provided by the dual protagonist approach.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows will also be available directly on Valve’s Steam gaming platform. Additionally, Ubisoft announced it will abolish the battle pass model to provide players with a complete experience.
In Path of Exile, the developers are working on the new event Legacy of Phrecia. All subclasses in the game will be replaced by newer experimental classes. We present all subclasses here.
The new event for Path of Exile is set to replace all 19 subclasses, known in English as Ascendancy Classes. Each one will be swapped out for another, crazier option, affecting all builds in the game.
Update: We have expanded this article on February 17, 2024, with four new subclasses.
The developers are continually introducing new subclasses. We showcase all known ones so far in this article.
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Here you can see how the bosses in Path of Exile 2 are created:
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This NPC in Path of Exile 2 identifies your items
Ranger
Ranger – Daughter of Oshabi
As an Azmeri, the Daughter of Oshabi is closely connected to nature, especially to the forests. She shares many powers with the Warden of the Maji and is empowered by shrines or summons Sacred Wisps to enhance her attacks. Her damage scales with her evasion value, and rare and unique enemies are marked near her on the minimap.
Enemies bound by at least five Grasping Vines take poison damage with each hit. She automatically creates small shrines when she defeats enemies and gains a random shrine buff every 10 seconds. Certain armor pieces without sockets grant massive bonuses – including doubled defensive values, increased resistances, more health, and additional movement speed.
The preliminary skill tree of Ranger – Daughter of Oshabi
Ranger – Whisperer
The Whisperer is a descendant of Inya from the Pale Court, enhancing her attacks with arcane powers. Her focus is on mana, affecting her survivability and damage. Instead of intelligence, dexterity increases her maximum mana, and all physical damage taken is absorbed first by mana. Her attack projectiles split multiple times, while increases in spell damage also enhance her attacks with amplified effect.
Enemies are blinded on hit, and she herself moves silently thanks to increased stealth. She benefits from enhanced mana regeneration through flasks that additionally restore life. Her abilities cost more mana, but after a certain amount of resources consumed, she gains rage. Moreover, she receives additional lightning damage for her attacks based on her maximum mana.
The preliminary skill tree of Ranger – Whisperer
Ranger – Wildspeaker
The Wildspeaker venerates the primal animal gods and uses their powers to strengthen herself and her allies. She can channel the power of land or sky beings, granting her bonuses to speed and attack. Her animal companions scale with her dexterity and benefit from additional boosts, while she can summon spirit wolves through critical hits.
Even in combat, she remains closely connected to her environment. She temporarily adopts the properties of defeated, rare enemies and shares various combat advantages like charges and speed with her team. Her sharpened instincts enable her to mitigate spell damage with high probability, although the protection is not as effective as that of others.
The preliminary skill tree of Ranger – Wildspeaker
Marauder
Marauder – Antiquarian
The Antiquarian is an experienced collector from the harbor of Ngakanu who uses historical artifacts in battle. His passive skills are finds from excavations like relics of Kalguuran, legendary Karui trinkets, or equipment from great enemies like General Marceus Lioneye, granting him unique defensive and offensive advantages.
He can enhance ranged attacks by increasing damage with the flight distance of his projectiles. The longer a projectile flies, the higher the damage. Instead of armor and evasion value, he gains Ward, which regenerates twice as fast and benefits from globally improved defensive values. When his Ward breaks, he gains Adrenaline for 10 seconds, granting massive damage bonus, increased speed, and damage reduction.
Additionally, he can exchange all his intelligence for +150 strength, which is particularly useful because the duration of his abilities increases by 1% per 10 strength. His shield block values are optimized to ensure attacks do not miss – at the cost of reduced dexterity.
The preliminary skill tree of Marauder – Antiquarian
Marauder – Behemoth
The Behemoth is a master of melee combat, rejecting magic and relying on raw physical strength. Throughout the battle, he becomes progressively stronger, building Rampage, Fortify, and Rage, which provide him with additional damage and survivability.
He regenerates life through Fortification, increases his attack surface, and boosts his attack speed with each Fortify. As an unstoppable force in melee combat, he increases his critical hit chances and continuously receives more damage due to his Rampage penalty as he becomes angrier. Spells are not his – his focus is on physical destruction.
The preliminary skill tree of Marauder – Behemoth
Marauder – Ancestral Commander
The Ancestral Commander calls upon the spirits of his Karui ancestors to aid him in battle. When a totem dies or he is hit by a unique enemy, a powerful ancestor spirit is summoned to stand by his side. These spirits grant him various benefits, such as protection from critical hits or enhanced attacks against marked enemies.
His ability to control multiple totems simultaneously is enhanced by additional benefits like an increased maximum number of Endurance Charges and blocking damage sources. Additionally, his Warcry abilities benefit from increased speed and recovery, while he can also cause nearby corpses to explode to deal damage. Control over melee skills is also enhanced, allowing him to attack extra enemies and hit them from a further distance.
The preliminary skill tree of Marauder – Ancestral Commander
Shadow
Shadow – The Servant of Arakaali
The Servant of Arakaali, executing the commands of the Weaver of Shadows, summons spiders with each enemy killed to attack his foes. These minions have the ability to poison enemies or apply the “Wither” effect, causing them to take damage over time.
Additionally, the Servant has a skill that grants him the power to ensnare enemies in toxic webs. When he has maximum Power Charges, he deals 30% of his physical damage also as chaos damage. He also has a 20% chance to gain a Power Charge when he hits an enemy ensnared in a spider web. You can see the exact abilities in this image from the developers (via Pathofexile.com):
The preliminary skill tree of the Servant of Arakaali
Shadow – Surfcaster
The Shadow Surfcaster is a laid-back character with a deep connection to the sea, granting him control over cold and lightning. Defeated enemies become shocked, and the effect jumps to nearby enemies. His total lightning damage is transformed into cold damage, which can also shock. Hit enemies take increased damage and deal less, while received hits slow the player down, but this effect is reversed on enemies.
He benefits from increased attack speed, spell speed, and movement speed. Enemies have a high chance to be frozen, and frozen foes remain immobile for at least one second. Those who wield a fishing rod guarantee critical hits and cast spells faster. Additionally, excess resistances increase his critical hit chance and his chance to evade.
The preliminary skill tree of Shadow – Surfcaster
Shadow – Blind Prophet
The Blind Prophet follows an unknown, dark power from the depths of the earth. Although he has been blind since childhood, he has sharpened his other senses and specializes in projectile attacks, stealth, and curses. His attacks are unpredictable – projectiles fly in random directions but can return to him, and his critical hit chance is exceptionally high.
Curses are his strongest weapon: enemies near cursed corpses become blinded, and their bodies explode upon death. The Prophet gains bonuses from Abyss Jewels, can temporarily escape danger through critical hits, and his maximum number of curses scales with his Power Charges. Additionally, he activates a shadow form when hit, which enhances his abilities.
The preliminary skill tree of Shadow – Blind Prophet
Witch
Witch – The Harbinger
What can the Harbinger do? The Harbinger is a new subclass of the Witch in Path of Exile. This specialization uses time magic to manipulate the boundaries of space and reality.
The Harbinger can summon allies from his home world to assist him in battle. Additionally, the Witch takes on a blue, ghostly form in this state and gains the ability to fly. A detailed overview of the abilities can be found in this image from the developers (via Pathofexile.com):
The preliminary skill tree of the Harbinger
Witch – Herald
The Herald is a seer of doom who has fully devoted herself to the Herald abilities and sacrifices auras for it. Her Herald abilities receive massive boosts, including +3 levels for all Herald Skill Gems and enormous mana efficiency. Additionally, her abilities benefit from increased critical hit chance and larger area of effect.
Instead of conventional defense, she relies on elemental and chaos resistances, affecting her damage reduction. Her minions are also strengthened. Furthermore, her servants have greatly increased damage as long as they are affected by a Herald effect.
The preliminary skill tree of Witch – Herald
Witch – Bog Shaman
The Bog Shaman has retreated to a remote swamp and uses dangerous toxins she ingests daily to enhance her abilities. However, this comes with high risk, as she is poisoned 100% of the time, which increases her maximum resistances to chaos damage as long as she remains poisoned. Her abilities deal physical damage based on the mana she spends, and she adds additional chaos damage to her spells.
Her curses weaken nearby enemies by reducing their resistance to chaos to zero. She enhances her spells with more health and mana costs, which also increases their damage. Her abilities benefit from increased range and effectiveness, while her curse reservations become more efficient. To compensate for her high health and mana costs, she continuously loses life when recently hit and removes her energy shields in favor of additional maximum life points.
The preliminary skill tree of Witch – Bog Shaman
Duelist
Duelist – The Gambler
What does the Gambler do? The Gambler is a new subclass of the Duelist in Path of Exile. Like real gambling, it’s all about risk – and luck.
Players seeking thrills can deal massive damage with some luck and withstand even tremendous hits. However, those with bad luck risk taking high damage and quickly losing all health points. You can see the exact abilities in this image from the developers (via Pathofexile.com):
The preliminary skill tree of the Gambler
Duelist – Paladin
The Paladin is a Duelist who has chosen the path of righteousness. In battle, he protects and strengthens his allies through link and aura abilities, while taunting enemies to redirect their attacks towards himself. Enemies he taunts take 20% more damage and deal 20% less to other targets.
Additionally, nearby foes take 25% more elemental damage, while his war cries are endlessly powerful. He benefits from strong defensive auras like Grace, Determination, and Discipline at level 30 and creates consecrated ground that has lingering effects.
Flasks have amplified effects, and non-unique utility flasks also act on linked targets. Link abilities gain +5 levels, and he does not lose experience when a linked ally dies. Curses affect him instead of linked targets, while his auras are amplified by 40% as long as he has linked a target.
The preliminary skill tree of Duelist – Paladin
Duelist – Aristocrat
Born in the wealthy circles of Oriath, the Aristocrat knows only success. With the best education and privileged access to knowledge and resources, he surpasses his rivals in sophistication and talent. His superiority is reflected in his adaptability and the ability to leverage his strengths effectively.
He gains more passive skill points than any other class and can reduce the requirements for gear and jewels. His attributes interact with each other, granting him damage bonuses. For him, only the best of the best exists, which is why he improves the quality and levels of all his skills and support gems, making his attacks and spells more efficient.
The preliminary skill tree of Duelist – Aristocrat
Templar
Templar – The Architect of Chaos/Disciple of the Trialmaster
The Architect of Chaos is an emerging Vaal architect and follower of chaos. He experiments with the deepest secrets of the Vaal. Many of his abilities come with a price, but the Architect benefits from using multiple Vaal skills in his repertoire and enhances worn corrupted items.
He receives a +3 level bonus on all Vaal skill gems and amplifies the effects of corrupted items. Instead of mana, his skills cost life, and he reserves life instead of mana for his skills. He possesses no energy shield, but damage is only applied after he has not lost life points for a full second. You can see the exact abilities in this image from the developers (via Pathofexile.com):
The preliminary skill tree of Templar – Architect of Chaos
Templar – Polytheist
After a crisis of faith, this Templar venerates multiple gods and receives their blessings, but at the cost of his spells – they are disabled and deal no damage. Instead, he deals damage by running and setting everything beneath him on fire. While moving, he regenerates life and mana, doubles his evasion rating, and is immune to burning, shocked, and frozen ground.
Enemies he has recently hit do not regenerate life while he consistently restores 8% life per second. His proximity blinds foes, allowing him to land more critical hits while they can no longer score any.
He is immune to reflected damage, can curse hexproof enemies, and receives strong defensive bonuses like +300 maximum life and increased resistances. Additionally, his spells fire more projectiles.
The preliminary skill tree of Templar – Polytheist
Templar – Puppeteer
In the hidden laboratories of Wraeclast, the Puppeteer experiments with forbidden necromancy. His undead army obeys him unconditionally while fallen minions cover the battlefield with toxic corruption. The Puppeteer controls an army of the undead and animated weapons. His curses spread to nearby enemies, and defeated minions leave harmful effects. Zombies no longer need corpses and count as such themselves.
He enhances his servants with additional levels for zombie skills, increases their size, and makes them more aggressive. He doubles the created animated weapons, and their defenses scale with his Animated Guardian. His own strength also enhances the attributes of his minions.
The preliminary skill tree of Templar – Puppeteer
Scion
Scion – Scavenger
The Scavenger collects what other Exiles discard and makes it her own. She possesses a wide range of abilities. However, she can only utilize a limited number of them, leading to unique and versatile combinations.
Her options range from damage conversions and defensive mechanics to unique interactions with chaos damage, projectile behavior, or rampage effects. She can summon additional companions, amplify spell damage through charges, or combine attacks with spell damage. Moreover, she gains access to effects like adrenaline, enhanced shrine buffs, or the ability to make defeated enemies explode. Her abilities enable both defensive and offensive playstyles.
The preliminary skill tree of Templar – Puppeteer Part 1The preliminary skill tree of Templar – Puppeteer Part 2The preliminary skill tree of Templar – Puppeteer Part 3
Diablo 4 has introduced new mechanics with Season 7. The new witch powers and gems are extremely powerful, but also very cumbersome to level up. However, there is a trick to easily obtain the necessary resources, as Diablo streamer Rob demonstrates in the video.
Here’s how to easily get the heads: Normally, you only receive the heads from very rare enemies in the head hunts. However, there is a way to guarantee getting a head approximately every minute.
The German streamer Rob shows in his YouTube video that you can farm heads at the first boss of the season through the seasonal quest “Oaths and Debts”. However, you need to proceed in a specific way:
start the seasonal quest, “Oaths and Debts” should be given to you right at the beginning
follow the hints to the dungeon in Gea Kul
set the difficulty to at least Torment 1 and enter the dungeon
defeat the boss at the end of the dungeon and loot the white Fleeting Head, leave the turquoise one (the quest item) behind
do NOT complete the quest, but leave the dungeon and reset all dungeons via the world map
repeat the steps until you have as many heads as you want
Since the boss can be quite challenging, it is advisable to gather at least a bit of gear beforehand. If you level up with the box trick, you should at least have basic equipment already. Otherwise, witch powers from the main will help if you’ve already done some groundwork there.
The trick works in a group as well, as long as at least one character has not completed the quest. However, you must play on at least Torment 1. A nice side effect: legendary loot, runes, and crafting recipes can also be found here.
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Diablo 4 shows its witch powers in Season 7 in the trailer
Exchanging Heads and Leveling Witch Powers
You can simply store the Fleeting Heads in your loot chest and use them with any character. If a character has already completed the seasonal quests, they can use the heads at Gelena at the Whispering Tree to create “Decaying Chests”.
The chests contain Restless Decays, which you need for upgrading your witch powers and also for crafting. Additionally, you can use the decay to increase your reputation with the Circle, unlocking rewards and completing the seasonal journey. This way, you receive a new pet.
Whether this trick is an exploit is hard to say. The developers may have overlooked something here. The boss is supposed to drop heads fairly reliably, just not in large quantities. We can’t say if or when it will be fixed.
Rainbow 6 Siege is turning 10 years old soon, and to celebrate this milestone appropriately, Ubisoft has planned a big update.
What has been announced? Recently, a forthcoming showcase event for Rainbow Six Siege was announced. Ubisoft wants to take its tactical shooter to a new level and is planning a big transformation to coincide with the release of the 10th year.
The showcase is scheduled for March 13 at 6:00 PM German time and will be streamed on the “Twitch” platform on the game’s channel (via twitch.com). But what exactly does Ubisoft have planned? We will show you what is known.
You can find the movie trailer for Rainbow Six Siege: Year 10 here:
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Showcase to unveil the big transformation
What content is known? Not much yet regarding the big transformation. According to their official post, Ubisoft wants to integrate new ways to experience the game. These are intended to deepen the tactical gameplay. Additionally, the team is working on enhancing the gameplay feel, which will also receive comprehensive improvements. With Year 10, Ubisoft aims to elevate its game to the pinnacle of tactical shooters.
Content-wise, we already know that a new operator is set to be released. Her name is Rauora, and she is expected to be unlocked through the Battle Pass in Year 10 Season 1.
As primary weapons, she can equip the sniper rifle 417 or the machine gun M249. For secondary weapons, there are the pistols Reaper MK2 or GSH-18. Her special ability is the M.O.N. plate launcher. With it, you can fire bulletproof plates to block and secure entrances.
Additionally, a complete reputation system and a dynamic player search feature are to be implemented. You can find more details on the official page of ubisoft.com.
When does Year 10 Season 1 start? Ubisoft dates the start of Year 10 Season 1 to March 2025. The exact date will likely be revealed during the showcase. Until then, we have to make do with the approximate time frame. What changes do you expect in the “big transformation”? More on R6 Siege can be found here: Ubisoft fulfills players’ wishes for their most successful game
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The quantum computing research is currently experiencing a significant breakthrough. A new technology has been developed that enhances the efficiency of quantum computers. This advancement builds on an old technology that first used light for communication. This could be an important step in quantum computing.
What is it about? On the page Nature Physics, researchers from the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) report on their new technology. This allows quantum computers to generate less heat and thus work more efficiently. Quantum computing not only offers immense performance but also demands high investments in specialized technologies and extreme operating conditions.
These are quantum computers: They were born in 1981 and have established themselves as a promising alternative to conventional PCs. Quantum computers use qubits. Quantum computers utilize qubits, which, unlike classical bits, can take on multiple states simultaneously instead of just two.
Currently, they are used in research institutions and laboratories. Furthermore, they are applied in data centers to improve computing processes.
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An old invention is supposed to help the quantum computer
This development is about:BBC reports that Claude Chappe developed the optical telegraph in 1792, which utilized light signals for message transmission. A technology that forms the basis of modern fiber optic technology and plays an important role today.
What problems needed to be solved? The research team identified two main problems: Firstly, the required cooling power needed to be reduced by replacing electrical cables with fiber optics. These fibers transmit light through total reflection instead of electricity and do not generate heat.
Secondly, the challenge arose that qubits cannot process optical signals directly and are also sensitive to external disturbances. To solve this problem, the researchers developed an electro-optical converter that transforms light signals into microwaves that can be processed by the qubits. This enhances both efficiency and resilience to disturbances.
The impact of quantum computers on our future
The entire development is still a prototype with much room for improvement. However, it represents a crucial first step towards quantum systems.
What impact does this have for us? According to researchers, due to advancements, multiple quantum computers could be connected via fiber optics in the near future, even at room temperature. Furthermore, according to BMBF, these advancements could influence our data traffic and its security. Since quantum computers could develop faster algorithms for data transmission and encryption. Speed could be improved, and latency times in networks could be reduced.
Last but not least, the development of quantum computers could also advance Artificial Intelligence (AI). Quantum computers would be able to analyze and process large amounts of data much faster, enhancing the capabilities of AI systems.
