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
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
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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Pokémon TCG Pocket: Trailer for the Collision of Space and Time Expansion
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.
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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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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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Rainbow Six Siege shows its Year 10 in its movie trailer
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.
In Monster Hunter Wilds, there is a strong focus on an authentic ecosystem. It goes so far that you can observe entire life cycles of monsters. One thing can actually be very useful for you.
What role does the ecosystem play in Monster Hunter Wilds? In Monster Hunter Wilds, the developers aimed to create a world with the most vibrant ecosystem possible that feels authentic and believable. Players can travel through various biotopes almost seamlessly and explore the local flora and fauna.
It is also possible to observe monsters in their various life stages. From hatching from the egg to frolicking younglings to adult monsters, you can find versions of almost every smaller monster.
However, one life stage offers players another benefit. In Monster Hunter, monsters are not infrequently hunted – either by you or by other beasts. And their death can be useful to you not only for direct materials but also after some time.
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What benefit are we talking about? When a player slays a monster, they can carve it up and obtain important materials to craft equipment and other useful items. During the beta, players discovered that their prey can also have another benefit that is not as direct.
If you leave your prey lying around for a while, practical plants can grow from it, which you can harvest. In a Reddit thread, user -Codiak- shared his observations from the beta that it takes about 5 minutes for a body of small monsters to decay and mushrooms to grow on it. However, this does not seem to apply equally to all prey, so you need to have a little patience, as the mushrooms seem to grow only with a certain probability.
Something similar seems to happen with the bodies of large monsters if they are not carved immediately after being slain. According to -Codiak-, decay seems to begin within a period of 5 to 10 minutes, which apparently increases the chance of obtaining ‘bone’-based materials when carving.
The cost of living has been rising sharply for many months. The Generation Z is also affected. For many, this goes so far that even job offers are rejected because they don’t feel financially stable enough to take the upfront costs of a new job.
In the United Kingdom (UK), YouGov conducted the annual “The Prince’s Trust Natwest Youth Index”. Here, young people are surveyed annually on various aspects of their lives and work. A total of 2,000 individuals aged 16 to 25 participated.
In particular, many young people feel more financially insecure than ever. In some cases, this goes so far that not only are meals skipped, but jobs are also refused because the necessary equipment cannot be afforded.
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10% of Generation Z declines a job offer because they cannot afford the startup costs
Among young people who are unemployed, about 5% of the participants state that they have rejected a job because they cannot afford the costs of starting work. These include costs for rent, commuting, or a mandatory uniform.
The rejection rates for such job offers rise even more depending on the group: 9% of individuals from poorer backgrounds decline job offers due to high costs, and among those classified as “NEET”, it is even 10%.
NEET is an acronym for “Not in Education, Employment or Training”: It refers to young adults who are not attending school, are not working, and are not in vocational training.
The rising cost of living triggers a feeling of anxiety about the future among young people while simultaneously limiting their career prospects. Their overall financial worries are even greater. In the YouGov survey, they say:
49% of respondents believe that rising living costs affect their well-being more than the Corona pandemic.
More than half (53%) believe they will never be financially secure because everything is becoming more expensive.
Due to the cost of living, one-third of young people (34%) report that financial worries are worsening their mental health. Among the so-called NEET, it is even 44% who have this concern.
Many young people fear for their financial future. Many do not feel like adults at the age of 18 because they lack financial security. For many young people, this also means that they are already starting to save for their retirement in 30 or 40 years. And this is an exciting development: While Baby Boomers according to a survey about adulthood only started saving at 34, respondents of Gen Z say they would start at 22.
Generation Z, aside from criticism, faces two major problems. On one hand, rents are becoming increasingly expensive, and on the other hand, they don’t want to accept any job just to earn money. And this is not well-received by older generations, who refer to their own life paths: Gen Z is currently facing two major problems, one of which they cannot solve without help
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The Co-Op in Baldur’s Gate 3 allows players to experience the title from start to finish together with friends. This can foster a strong team spirit, wild experiences, and funny moments. However, one player had to realize that the joint run with a friend was not the best idea for their friendship.
What is he upset about? The player Ancient_Elk532 reports on Reddit about a rather sobering gaming experience he had with a friend in Baldur’s Gate 3: “Playing Baldur’s Gate 3 with a competitive amateur friend is a DISASTER.”
What initially sounds like a jab at his friend’s skills is completely turned around with each line of his experience report. The player (abbreviated as “Elk” in this article) describes that he started the game for the fifth time, while it was his friend’s first time. Elk explained to him that it was a story-oriented RPG, where you don’t have to min-max everything to finish. However, his friend apparently had a different idea of fun in gaming.
Here you see the trailer for Baldur’s Gate 3:
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The min-max craze nearly ruined the friendship
What ruined the friends’ co-op experience? Elk reports that his friend, who played a ranger himself, constantly complained about his wizard, stating that the class was “useless” and generally a “shit class”. He should have chosen a barbarian or fighter instead.
When Elk’s wizard became significantly stronger in the second act of the game, his friend calmed down a bit, but as soon as something went wrong, Elk was the problem. Elk reminded him that it was a PvE game and that there was no reason to act that way, but the behavior persisted until the third act of the game, where they ultimately had to quit the run.
How did the player handle his friend’s behavior? “It wasn’t even about min-maxing or playstyle, but that he seemed to desperately need to prove something,” Elk explains in his post, “He unfairly berated me and acted as if he, as a newbie, knew the game better than I, the experienced player.”
Elk was shocked by the sudden change in his friend’s behavior, who is otherwise a really nice guy in real life. He doesn’t know if his friend’s selfish attitude has deeper reasons, but he cannot tolerate such toxic gaming behavior.
“Of course, no one is perfect,” Elk adds, “but that almost made me question his ‘character.'”
How is the community reacting to this experience? Other players expressed their own opinions under the post:
joe-re says: “You can still be friends, you can still have fun together, but don’t do anything together where you both have different ideas of fun. And don’t think too much about it.”
WakeoftheStorm comments: “I can’t play Monopoly with my wife. But that doesn’t stop us from being married. Playing Monopoly, however, does.”
The_Derpy_Rogue has a potential explanation for this experience: “Sounds like you’re playing with Minthara…” – Elk compares his friend more to Wulbren Bongle.
The group of a MeinMMO author plays Baldur’s Gate 3 as co-op in Honor mode, and so far without disputes or (too) bad decisions. They have also made it to the third act of the game, but an initially inconspicuous opponent caused a lot of stress: A cursed imp punished my greed in Baldur’s Gate 3
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China is a revenue-rich country for cinema, regularly producing hits that many have not even heard of or that only land on streamers. Since January 29, 2025, a fantasy animated film has been running in China, which has even surpassed the movie about Super Mario and Barbie, even though it has not yet been released worldwide.
Which film is it?Ne Zha 2 is the sequel to a Chinese animated film from 2019. The films are loosely based on Chinese mythology and Investiture of the Gods. It is about the friends Ne Zha and Ao Bing, who grow up as mystical counterparts.
The film is such a huge success in China that it can compete with international hits in terms of numbers. It even broke the record for the highest earnings in a single country. According to koimoi.com, the film has already grossed over 1.55 billion US dollars after 18 days, making it one of the highest-grossing films of all time, even though it has only had a limited release in other countries besides China.
Image rights of Avatar belong to James Cameron, Disney, and 20th Century Fox
You can find a trailer for Ne Zha 2 here:
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Ne Zha 2 – Trailer for the Chinese animated film
Ne Zha 2 would have been the highest-grossing film of 2023, continuing to rise
How successful is over 1.55 billion US dollars? For comparison, one can look at the year 2023, during which hits like Barbie, The Super Mario Bros Movie, or Oppenheimer were released. Barbie was the highest-grossing film of 2023, with over 1.4 billion US dollars.
With these numbers, Ne Zha 2 is currently the third-highest-grossing animated film of all time, surpassed only by The Lion King (2019) and Inside Out 2. The latter currently tops the list with nearly 1.7 billion US dollars (via Box Office Mojo).
The run of Ne Zha 2 is not over yet. It’s quite likely that the film will also surpass Inside Out 2. The film has only had a limited release in the USA so far, and other countries are likely to follow. Sites like Collider or KoiMoi even see a chance that the film will break the legendary 2 billion mark. Only 6 films have achieved that so far:
Avatar (2.9 billion US dollars)
Avatar: The Way of Water (2.3 billion US dollars)
Titanic (2.2 billion US dollars)
Avengers: Infinity War (2 billion US dollars)
Avengers: Endgame (2.7 billion US dollars)
Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2 billion US dollars)
How likely is that? As CNN reports, Ne Zha 2 is currently a big phenomenon in China. Due to the current situation, fewer films from other countries are coming to China, and Ne Zha 2 benefits from that. The release timing around the Chinese New Year holiday was also a good start for the film.
Internationally, the film, especially if it remains a limited release, is unlikely to be as successful, yet the film could still increase its earnings significantly. Especially in China, the film seems to be performing well. Nevertheless, it will likely be challenging to break the 2 billion mark.
Game of Thrones: Kingsroad is set to be released in 2025. Now there is a new insight into the game, showing powerful enemies.
What kind of game is this? Kingsroad is supposed to be an open-world RPG for mobile platforms developed by Netmarble. You will take on your own character who must navigate through Westeros.
A further insight has now been released, showcasing battles against various boss opponents. It almost has a Monster Hunter feel to it, as you will encounter one creature or another in Westeros that wants to take you down. You can see what these battles look like here in the video:
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Game of Thrones Kingsroad shows powerful monsters in the video
Drogon and other monsters from the world of Westeros
The video shows a group of fighters taking on the various monsters. In direct duels, it seems to be all about skillful dodging and timely strikes – as you want to avoid the dangerous attacks of the monsters.
The most prominent opponent in the video is the dragon Drogon. We know him from the series, as he is the largest dragon of Daenerys Targaryen. In the game, it seems he will not be on your side, as he appears as a field boss that must be fought.
Additionally, there are other monsters that also originate from the world of George R.R. Martin, but have not been seen until now.
The ice spider, for instance, has been described in the series and the book as a mount for the White Walkers. However, to this day, they are rather attributed to the realm of legends, as they have not appeared in either the book or the series.
The “Red Cockatrice” is seen in the video, a kind of mix between a dragon and a rooster. Such a creature is also depicted on the sigil of House Gargalen from the books.
We see a unicorn, which in Westeros is not a horse, but a type of goat with a huge horn.
A griffin is also seen, which are likewise legendary figures in the world of Game of Thrones.
In the game, you will now have the opportunity to face them for the first time.
When does the story of Kingsroad take place? According to the current status, the game starts in the middle of the series. King Baratheon is dead, the Lannisters are on the throne, Stannis is gathering his troops, and a threat is brewing behind the Wall that humanity is not ready for.
This is where the game begins – accordingly, you will have the opportunity to encounter many characters from the series and the books. Thus, some of the best swordsmen in Game of Thrones will certainly appear. The game is set to be released in 2025, but there is no exact release window yet.
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The Twitch streamer Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris and Kilian “Tanzverbot” Heinrich made a bet in 2024, which Tanzverbot was able to win. Now it’s about settling the bet debts. This is allegedly failing because Tanzverbot has not been online for quite some time.
Why does Tanzverbot need the 1,000 euros? At the end of 2023, Tanzverbot desperately reached out to his community: He is broke, had thoughtlessly spent most of his money, and now has debts with the tax office.
Then MontanaBlack indirectly offered him his help. He made a bet with the 28-year-old that if he would stream a total of 14 times live on Twitch in September 2024, he would give him 1,000 euros.
Of course, 1,000 euros will not cover all of the Twitch streamer’s debts, but it would at least be a start in the right direction. Additionally, the bet serves as a great motivation for Tanzverbot to stream more often and to gradually pay off his debts with more money.
In the video, Tanzverbot talks about his difficult past:
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Twitch streamer Tanzverbot talks about his difficult past, still regrets his lack of education
MontanaBlack has no way to hand over the money
Why hasn’t the debt been settled yet? In a stream, from which a clip was uploaded on YouTube, MontanaBlack commented on the current situation of the betting debts. He says that he would have liked to gift Tanzverbot the 1,000 euros either in subs on Twitch or hand them over in cash at his winter event. Unfortunately, Tanzverbot has neither been online in recent months, nor was he a guest at the event.
According to MontanaBlack, he has not had the opportunity to publicly hand over the money until now.
Reacting to an “excuse” from the chat, MontanaBlack responds sarcastically: “Yeah, sure, it’s an excuse. I’m trying to scam my homie out of 1,000 euros because I’m not doing so well. The 1,000 euros are extremely important to me; I want to keep them for myself.”
The MMORPG Legend of Ymir will launch in a few days in South Korea. Along with this, the 4 classes for the game’s launch have now been presented.
What kind of game is this? Legend of Ymir is an MMORPG being developed by the South Korean studio WeMade for PC and Mobile. The game aims to shine not only through its setting in Norse mythology but also through its graphics, utilizing Unreal Engine 5.
The release of the South Korean version is set for February 20, 2025. In line with this, the developer has now introduced the 4 classes with which the game will launch.
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Legend of Ymir 5 Minutes Gameplay Trailer
Typical classes of an MMORPG
What classes are there in the game? The first of the 4 classes that players can start with in the game is the Berserker. He is the classic tank, armed with sword and shield, and is primarily meant to absorb damage and hold aggro.
The second class, the Skald, is a typical support class. With the help of her harp, with which she plays songs and recites poems, she can perform healing and revivals as well as provide her group with buffs.
Völva is the third presented class. This is a mage who is meant to deal damage. She draws on elemental powers such as fire and ice.
The last presented class is the Warlord, who deals damage in close combat. He uses 2 spears, one in each hand. He is also supposed to have a few abilities that allow him to deal damage from a distance.
A video has been uploaded for each of the 4 classes, where you can see the classes in action briefly. You can find these on the developer’s YouTube channel.
Is the game only being released in South Korea? In addition to the South Korean version of the game, a global version has also been announced. Originally, the South Korean version was supposed to be released in 2024, and the global version in 2025.
When exactly the global version of the game will be released is not officially known yet.
While Legend of Ymir is set to be released in just a few days, there are also other MMORPGs that have been on the market for many years and still enjoy players today. Among the most well-known representatives of the genre, there is a mechanic that players do not accept as well anymore: Once celebrated in WoW, now the community considers it trash.
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The developers of Path of Exile 2 have introduced a new feature that will greatly ease the storage spaces for the community.
What kind of feature is this? Since the first players reached the endgame of Path of Exile 2 in week 1, their inventories have been filled with maps. The Waystones, as the maps are called in the ARPG, are an important part of the game, but they have also blocked players’ storage spaces and taken up a lot of room.
There was no way to simply sort the Waystones into a tab, as was still possible in the predecessor. With the new patch 0.1.1D, this has changed. From now on, there is also a storage tab for maps in Path of Exile 2, but it is not free.
Here you can see how the bosses in the ARPG are created:
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Such convenience doesn’t come free
Why is the storage tab so important? The map storage tab sorts your collected Waystones from the inventory directly into a tab of the respective tier with just one click. Additionally, each tier can have sub-tabs that you can set up and sort as you wish. With the new storage tab, you can store a total of 576 Waystones.
In an example video on X.com, the developers have created a tab where the rare maps are sorted and offered directly for sale. You can also sell directly from the new map storage.
How much does the new feature cost? Like all other special storage tabs in Path of Exile 2, the new map tab is not free. In the shop on PathofExile.com, the upgrade regularly costs 150 points, which corresponds to about 15 €. However, there is currently an offer where you can get the tab for about 12 €.
However, all gamers who purchased the unlock in the predecessor are lucky. The unlock applies to the entire account and both games, so the feature is free for many veterans.
Many players have wondered from the beginning why the developers did not include this feature at release. The fact that it is coming now in Season 1 has pleased players in the comments on X.com and Reddit.
However, there is also criticism regarding the lack of slots for the tablets that are used to enhance other maps in specific locations on the endgame map of PoE2. The developers have not commented on the absence of these slots. On the battlefield, another player is struggling with a space issue: Player summons 46 minions, which must make Path of Exile 2 look really bad
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Fans have been eagerly waiting since the first beta of Monster Hunter Wilds for a new way to play the highly anticipated new title once again in advance. Finally, a second open beta has been announced that you can join soon.
When does the beta take place? The second open beta will occur in two phases:
The first phase took place from February 7, 2025, 4:00 AM to February 10, 3:59 AM
The second phase starts on February 14, 4:00 AM and ends due to an extension on February 18, 3:59 AM
Due to a PSN server outage, players on PlayStation were unable to participate in the beta on February 8. Therefore, Capcom decided to extend the period by 24 hours (via x.com).
Thus, the second beta phase now ends on February 18 at 3:59 AM instead of February 17. The extension applies to all platforms.
Update from February 17, 2025: The article has been structurally adjusted and updated to the latest beta phase.
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All information about platforms, crossplay, and participation requirements
On which platforms does the beta take place? You can participate on all available platforms, including PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Do I need a PlayStation Plus or Game Pass subscription? Particularly this time, players without an existing PlayStation Plus or Game Pass subscription can also participate. However, this applies only to these two beta phases. If you want to continue playing online afterward, you will need to subscribe.
Is there a preload? Yes, the preload has been available since February 6, 2025, and is 23.66 GB in size (via x.com). You can download the beta in advance and start directly on February 7. If you have already downloaded the beta for the first phase, you can seamlessly use it for the next phase.
Can I play multiplayer with other players? Yes, in the beta you will also be able to play multiplayer.
Will there be crossplay? Crossplay will be possible, allowing you to play with friends on other platforms.
Can I create private lobbies? Yes, it will be possible to create private lobbies. You can invite up to 16 hunters by joining through a lobby ID search.
Can you play without a lobby? Yes, there will be a single-player mode. In this mode, you do not have to join a lobby and can pause the game. If you need help with a quest, you can still send out a distress signal.
These contents and bonuses await you in the beta
What can you play in the beta? The beta will include all the content that you already experienced in the first beta in November 2024. This content can also be seamlessly continued.
Are there new contents? Yes, in addition, you can face the monster Gypceros, known from previous titles, and the new flagship monster Arkveld.
A high-difficulty quest has been added for Arkveld, which will be available specifically for the beta. After completing the quest once, however, it will only appear very rarely. You can start it with Alma after you have completed the Doshaguma hunt.
Additionally, there will be a training area where you can test and practice various weapons in single-player mode. Also, the quantity of consumables in your possession will not decrease there. Note: The planned improvements and changes for the release are not part of the beta.
Which monsters can I hunt in the beta? You can face the following large monsters:
Can I also upgrade and forge my equipment in the beta? No, in the beta version you can only choose from some ready-made sets and assemble them. There is also only one version of each weapon type.
What participation bonuses are there? You can also secure the participation bonuses for the full game. These consist of a decorative in-game pendant with a cute Palico and a new item bonus package with the following contents:
Raw meat x10
Shock trap x3
Pitfall trap x3
Stun bomb x10
Large barrel bomb x3
Armor sphere x5
Lightning capsule x10
Large dung capsule x10
Note that you can only receive these bonuses once. So if you participate in both phases, you will receive the item bonus package only once. If you already participated in the first beta in November 2024, you can claim this item package in addition to the one you have already secured. Additionally, you must play the beta on the same platform you own the full version on.
Data transfer to the full version
Can I use my save file at release? Yes and no, you can only carry over your character creation data. This way, you can start directly with your finished hunter and Palico at release. Progress and items will not be transferred.
What could go wrong? There is a bug that occurred in the first beta. It made it impossible to load your character onto the server after revising it and closing the game without selecting the saved data.
It is also possible that some design elements in the finished game may not look 100% the same as in the beta version.
Can I revise my character again? Yes, you can revise your characters again. You should then make sure to start the game again with your “new” character so that it can be successfully transferred before closing the game.
Do I have to participate in the second beta if I have already transferred my data in the first? If you participated in the first beta and the mentioned bug occurred for you, you should participate in the second beta so that your character can be transferred smoothly.
The first beta was a huge success. However, you might have missed out on some things. We have compiled 10 hidden things for you to keep an eye out for in the upcoming beta: Monster Hunter Wilds: 10 hidden features that you might easily miss in the beta
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In the multiverse of Dungeons & Dragons, a variety of creatures can make life very hard for adventurers and heroes. MeinMMO has selected 10 of the strongest physical beings that you can incorporate into your next session.
How were the opponents ranked? For our ranking, we focused on those opponents that are literally the strongest. So this mainly concerns their strength score (STR) and their challenge rating (CR). Additionally, we made sure that there is something for different CR calibers.
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We referred to the 5th Edition rulebooks of Dungeons & Dragons, considering the new Monster Manual, which is set to be released on February 18, 2025. We limited ourselves to the following books:
Core Rulebook (2014)
Monster Manual (2014)
Monster Manual (2024)
What does the challenge rating (CR) mean? The CR value indicates what level a group of 4 well-equipped and rested characters should have to reasonably confront the respective creature without deaths. It is meant to provide a rough estimate of how difficult the challenge is for the group of players that a game master oversees.
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10th place: Abominable Yeti
Abominable Yeti
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Strength score: 24
CR: 9
Alignment: Chaotic evil
Type: Huge monstrosity
English name: Abominable Yeti
Found in: Monster Manual (2014 & 2024)
The abominable yeti is a larger and more brutal version of the normal yeti. It is always hunting for prey to devour and is constantly indulging in its bloodlust. Abominable yetis live in icy ruins or in the abandoned caves of other monsters and can track their prey for days before finishing them off with heavy ice blocks.
While normal yetis have a strength score of 18, the abominable yeti has a score of 24, giving it a modifier of +7 on skill and saving throws that are based on this attribute.
With a CR of 9, it is a good option for many campaigns to provide a suitable challenge at mid-level and bring players into threatening situations with raw power.
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