Not at all, elves belong to the “Good”: There are 3 types of them in WarhammerFantasy, and it’s not always easy to say which one you would rather encounter.
The elves are one of the oldest races created by The Old Ones (the creators of the Warhammer Fantasy world). They are somewhat taller than normal humans and slimmer, but they can most easily be recognized by their pointed ears. If they do not fall in battle, elves can live for thousands of years. In addition, they possess a natural affinity for magic: Of the 7 most powerful mages in Warhammer Fantasy, two are elves.
So far, the elves of Warhammer do not differ much from those in other fantasy worlds. The differences from other elves, for example, as you know them from Dungeons & Dragons or The Lord of the Rings, lie more in their… “temperament.” For they are significantly more cruel than those of other worlds.
A clear distinction between Good and Evil does not really exist in Warhammer. This is particularly true for Warhammer 40K, but it also applies to fantasy to a certain degree. This is especially noticeable with the elves. They were originally a single people but eventually split into three. They now differ significantly in their culture and the goals they pursue.
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Asur – The “Good” among the Elves?
The High Elves, or the “Asur,” as they call themselves, are one of the oldest and most powerful civilizations of the Old World. They are a proud race of masterful warriors, and their mages are second to none. The supreme rulers of the High Elves are the Phoenix King and the Everqueen. Their homeland is Ulthuan, a mist-shrouded island continent in the center of a great ocean.
Accordingly, the Asur are among the best sailors of the Old World. They have been everywhere and possess numerous colonies in many parts of the known world. Their archers are among the best in the Old World, and they command powerful creatures like great eagles and dragons.
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Die Armee der Hochelfen aus Ulthuan im Tabletop von Warhammer Fantasy
At first glance, the High Elves appear to be the closest to the “Good.” However, this appearance can be deceiving, for their pride quickly turns into arrogance:
On the one hand, they fight for order in the world. They are powerful opponents of Chaos – an evil force that wants to destroy the world.
On the other hand, they often see themselves as superior to other races and can be extremely cruel towards them.
One of the best examples of this is the so-called “War of the Beard,” which the High Elves once waged against the Dwarves. Although it was instigated by their relatives, the Dark Elves, the High Elves are responsible for the escalation.
Dark Elves, disguised as High Elves, plundered caravans and settlements of the Dwarves. When news of this reached the High King of the Dwarves, he sent a delegation to the court of the Phoenix King. Until that point, the relationship between elves and dwarves had been characterized by friendship. Therefore, the Dwarves demanded an explanation for these incidents.
However, the Phoenix King was completely indifferent to the Dwarves’ concerns. Moreover, instead of simply sending them away, he had the delegation publicly have their beards cut off – an indescribable insult to the Dwarves. This was followed by a long, bloody war in which both sides suffered great losses and even killed innocents. It is almost admirable that there is a High Elf who is too brutal even for his king.
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MeinMMO editor Nikolas Hernes rarely watches German movies, but a crime series on Netflix surprised him so much that he is now a fan– even if he only understands half of it.
German movies often have a negative reputation, even for me. I rarely watch them, and apart from highlights like Rheingold, Systemsprenger or Das Lehrerzimmer, I haven’t been a big fan of films from recent years.
Without really being able to explain it, I was sitting on the couch last Sunday looking for a short film that you can watch before going to sleep. After a long, desperate search, I stumbled upon Dampfnudelblues from 2013. After all, it only lasts about 90 minutes.
Even though I have no experience with Bavarian culture and sometimes don’t understand the dialect, I was surprised: The film is really good and the whole series is worth watching.
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The trailer for Dampfnudelblues shows the atmosphere you can expect in the Bavarian crime story
A unique atmosphere
A German crime series set in Bavaria. At first, it sounds like a film that would likely be assigned to boomers in the cinema, which wouldn’t appeal to me as part of Generation Z. But to be honest: The Eberhofer crime stories are something special.
The film series is based on the novels by author Rita Falk, and all 9 films were directed by Ed Herzog. The focus is always on the policeman Franz Eberhofer, who solves a case per film as the village sheriff in the fictional community of Niederkaltenkirchen.
On paper, the films seem like classic provincial crime stories, just set in a small community in Bavaria. But these films have a special vibe that you can’t find anywhere else.
The community feels like a detached place, and combined with the quirky residents and the dialect, it creates a certain coziness that I only know from my grandmother’s hometown in Poland. It’s absurd, sometimes a bit uncomfortable, but also cozy.
Niederkaltenkirchen is like a bubble that has its own problems but is somehow cut off from the rest of the world. You get to know dynamics, characters, and rituals, making the films feel like a comfort zone. I immerse myself in them and enjoy the cases, the quirky jokes, but also the rural tranquility that I rarely experience as a city kid.
But the films don’t work just because of the atmosphere. Without Franz Eberhofer, played by Sebastian Bezzel, the films wouldn’t be nearly as fascinating.
Everyone knows the image of a classic detective. A serious type, dark cases, and a long coat. Franz Eberhofer as a character is almost an anti-thesis. He is always sarcastic, has little sense of timing, and his clothing looks more like that of a man dressed as a policeman for Carnival.
But he has a sense of justice that he pursues, even if he probably shouldn’t. Eberhofer is the anchor point for viewers because he often feels out of place. At the same time, the place is also a safe space for him. When things go wrong, he goes to the bar and drinks with his friends.
Sebastian Bezzel strikes a really nice balance between parody and a love letter to this type of person. Franz Eberhofer is persistent, doesn’t always treat his friends perfectly, and his choice of words leaves something to be desired. But that’s precisely his charm.
In contrast, he has characteristics that one would associate with detectives from the noir genre. He is always calm, always has a plan, and can be a bit rough when it comes to drawing his weapon.
A nice contrast to him are the side characters. His cheeky grandmother, his stoner father, and the residents of Niederkaltenkirchen are quirky and uncomfortable, but exude a similar fascination as Eberhofer.
I can only recommend everyone to check out one of the films, but admittedly they also have some weaknesses. The look fits the ambiance, but sometimes the camera isn’t optimal. I would have wished for more experimentation. There are some spots that show it, but there is still more potential.
The other criticism: The series is super interesting, but you also have to embrace the jokes that my generation would probably describe as cringe. Some gags hit, but often they are flirting with old man jokes that you would hear in a small pub – after all, they usually fit the ambiance.
What do film experts say about the Eberhofer crime stories? As part of this article, I also asked film expert Marco Risch from the YouTube channel Nerdkultur why he can recommend the Eberhofer crime stories as a fan of the series:
The Bavarian Eberhofer crime stories are like the Austrian Knochenmann cult films – only as a mass-compatible canteen dish: lighter, shallower – but seasoned exactly for the German palate!
The necessary spice in the staging nicely elevates them from the usual monotony: the music creates a sleepy provincial western that the Coen brothers couldn’t imagine more absurdly. The characters look directly into the camera and our souls like Hannibal Lecter. Only they don’t scare us with it, but remind me of the archetypes from my village youth years. Everything feels strangely familiar… and thus like the feeling of coming home.
You have to like the characters, even if they keep going in circles with each film like Franz Eberhofer in a roundabout.
Marco Risch from the YouTube channel Nerdkultur on the Eberhofer crime stories
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In the course of his podcast Nerd & Kultur, he even recorded a whole episode about the film series and spoke with film critic Antje Wessels about the peculiarities of the Eberhofer crime stories. You can listen to the episode here:
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Where can I watch the Eberhofer crime stories? The series currently consists of 9 films, released in this order:
Dampfnudelblues (2013)
Winterkartoffelknödel (2014)
Schweinskopf al dente (2016)
Grießnockerlaffäre (2017)
Sauerkrautkoma (2018)
Leberkäsjunkie (2019)
Kaiserschmarrndrama (2021)
Guglhupfgeschwader (2022)
Rehragout-Rendezvous (2023)
You can currently find all the films on Netflix. That’s where I watched them, as I prefer that platform. Otherwise, you can also find the films on subscription on HBO Max or RTL+, or many of them for free in the ARD Mediathek.
It doesn’t really matter which film you start with. The cases and characters work individually as well. Even if it seems that the films only appeal to boomers, I can only encourage you to check them out, as it is definitely worth it. You can find more crime recommendations here: 5 strong Nordic crime series for a gloomy TV evening
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The new MMORPG Aion 2 is already a huge success in Korea and Taiwan. MeinMMO explains why the game has what it takes to end the MMORPG drought and where criticism is justified.
New MMORPGs have been truly successful only in exceptional cases over the past years. New World, Throne and Liberty, Lost Ark – these are probably the big three when looking at the current MMORPG decade. However, a new contender for the best MMORPG of the decade is approaching with Aion 2 in 2026.
The new MMORPG has been running in Korea and Taiwan since November 19, 2025, which is why we can already say if and why the MMORPG has what it takes to sweep everything in 2026.
You can jump to the sections that interest you via the table of contents:
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Here you can see the trailer for Aion 2:
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Aion 2: New trailer prepares for the Korean launch of the MMORPG
Massive Success in Korea
How is Aion 2 doing? Before looking at the contents of Aion 2, one should take a look at the feedback from the players of the MMORPG. Aion 2 is breaking all records for NCSoft and is exceeding the expectations of the publisher and developer.
This is also noticeable among the developers, as they recently received a substantial promotion for their good performance and are looking forward to new job titles and advancement within the company.
The goals for the Western release have been revised upwards due to the success in Asia, and NCSoft is currently doing everything to keep the MMORPG on a successful course.
Beginning with the hallmark of Aion, which made the predecessor popular: flying. The wings, as the wings are called in Aion 2, make the game world much larger. Instead of walking the same paths from point A to B, the wings allow for vertical exploration, thus expanding the game world by adding new levels.
This also sets Aion 2 apart from the competition. While other games have flying mounts, the exciting gameplay happens primarily on the ground. In contrast, Aion 2 builds its own game world from multiple levels, making it feel much more vibrant due to its height than the fields and forests of other MMORPGs.
The Unreal Engine 5 also plays into the MMORPG’s hands. It allows developers to technically implement this much more complex game world. The result is a game world 36 times larger than in Part 1. And of course, the characters in the game also look great thanks to UE5.
However, flying is not just important for exploration, as Aion 2 also switches between ground and aerial combat, providing a new, fresh gaming experience that you can’t find in any other MMORPG.
On the next page, you’ll learn more about the contents of Aion 2
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Are you looking for the best counters against Mega Gallade in Pokémon GO? We will show you which attackers and moves you should use in battle.
What kind of Pokémon is Mega Gallade? Gallade is a Pokémon from the 4th generation. Along with Gardevoir, it is one of the two evolutions that can evolve from Ralts (or Kirlia). Gallade has the types Fighting and Psychic.
Mega-Galagladi will be available in Mega Raids on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM and can be challenged here by you. The boss is part of this year’s GO Tour.
We will show you which counters you should ideally use against Mega Gallade and which types the Pokémon is weak against (type effectiveness).
Defeating Mega Gallade in Raids – With These Counters
Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent
Necrozma (Dawn Wings) with Psycho Cut and Moongeist Beam
Shadow Salamence with Dragon Tail and Fly
Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent
Mega Salamence with Dragon Tail and Fly
Enamorus with Fairy Wind and Fly
Shadow Moltres with Wing Attack and Sky Attack
Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball
Mega Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
Zacian (Crowned Sword) with Metal Claw and Play Rough
Is there a Shiny version of Mega Gallade? Yes, you can also encounter the Shiny variant of Gallade if you are lucky.
How many trainers are needed? If you have strong counter Pokémon and they are at a high level, you can defeat Mega Gallade with just 2 trainers. If you do not have the optimal counters, you should rely on more trainers.
If you want to complete many raids in a row, you should plan and assemble your team in advance. This not only saves you time in the raid lobbies but also ensures that you always face the Pokémon with your optimal counters: This way you keep track of your raid teams and save a lot of time.
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A professional video producer who has created trailers for various famous games, along with other talented artists, created a short film about ARC Raiders. This impresses the community of the shooter with its quality and beauty.
What is this short film about? It is the 12-minute short film “THIS IS ARC RAIDERS,” released by Player One Stories on YouTube. It showcases the world where Raiders fight for survival on the surface day by day, old footage of the first ARC attacks in a found-footage style, and the beauty of the shooter presented through cinematic art.
The short film addresses not only the first ARC attacks and humanity’s fight for survival but also the conflicts that arise among people in an apocalypse. What defines ARC Raiders as a PvPvE shooter becomes a central theme in the film, along with all the betrayals, double standards, and consequences.
Trust no one. Take everything. That’s what we learn out there in the sun.
– Coe from THIS IS ARC RAIDERS by Player One Stories on YouTube
The film was entirely shot in the game. The footage consists of a mix of random players and a handful of scripted sequences with self-recorded dialogues from professional voices. And all this without access to camera tools or developer commands.
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ARC Raiders shows new Hurricane condition and hints at a new enemy
A short film that showcases ARC Raiders at its best
What makes the short film so powerful? Even though it is a passion project created without any support or tools from Embark, it radiates a highly professional quality due to the team.
Written, directed, and produced by Gage Allen, who has worked on official trailers for titles like Baldur’s Gate 3, Divinity: Original Sin 2, or Stellaris. But also among the voice actors are professional voices from Game of Thrones (Edwars Dogliani), Hades (Avalon Penrose), and SMITE (Sarah Ruth Thomas).
In addition to the strong performance of the voice actors, the short film impresses mainly through its staging and beauty. Here, the professional backgrounds of the team are evident, creating images one would expect in the cinema. Here you can see a few screenshots from the film on YouTube that illustrate this:
How does the ARC Raiders community react to the film project? The community of the shooter is more than impressed with the team’s achievement. Under the video, they express their enthusiasm and prove how effective the short film actually is:
“You perfectly captured the feeling of doom that the developers wanted to convey. With the old, grainy VHS style and all. That gave me goosebumps… immediate goosebumps,” writes @houseofexiles.
“Creating something like this without access to developer tools and solely with self-recorded footage and editing skills… that’s phenomenal,” thinks @tohrmentrixabyss1713.
“I love how you incorporated the PvPvE and the debates around it,” praises @robert_39e.
“This is pure cinema. If Embark hasn’t put you on their payroll yet, they should change that as soon as possible,” finds @Phaultless.
You can watch the entire short film here:
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As of this article’s publication, the short film is less than 24 hours old and has already been viewed over 14,000 times. If you are a big fan of the game or have become curious, we highly recommend you take 12 minutes of your day to give the film a chance.
Larian has solid evidence of where in the trailer for Divinityyou have rewound the most. One of the developers acts completely innocent, fans too (even if they were caught red-handed).
What kind of evidence is that? YouTube has a built-in feature that highlights the most viewed parts of a video. You can recognize this by a graph: If it goes up, it can mean that viewers have rewound this part more often.
If you look at what the highlights in the Divinity trailer are, two scenes stand out right away. Unsurprisingly, both scenes are where it unexpectedly becomes sexy for a moment – amidst all the vomit and violence in the trailer.
For reasons of youth protection, the trailer is only available on YouTube, but there in full length. Once again, a reminder that this trailer is only suitable for an adult audience.
Instead, here you see the trailer for the predecessor, Divinity: Original Sin 2:
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Divinity: Original Sin 2 Trailer
Larian knows what you did
The developers have noticed: They have realized which scenes their fans wanted to see more than once. Michael Douse, the Publishing Director at Larian Studios (the developers of Divinity and Baldur’s Gate 3), recently shared a screenshot on X.
This screenshot likely represents an excerpt from an internal conversation among the developers. There someone writes: “Never noticed our 2 most replayed moments were the sexy times in xcal trailer [xcal presumably stands for Excalibur, the former codename for Divinity].” Douse jokingly refers to some “very important findings”.
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However, a user on X protects the caught fans. @The_Raxir writes: “To be fair, this was the best look at the Lizard race and seeing if they were in the game.” He adds:
“I’m sure all these people are just giant Larian Lizard fans like myself and there’s no ulterior motive as to why this section in particular was replayed.”
Holy_lettuce, on the other hand, says: “Probably people not being able to tell exactly what went on because it was on screen for like .2 seconds so people went back, kinda like doing a double take lol”
The trailer sparked a lot of discussions when it was first shown at the Game Awards 2025: Some found it great, others thought it was too intense. Larian, the developers of the game, do not shy away from disgusting and gruesome scenes – not to mention that it also became risqué.
In Pokémon Pokopia there are supposed to be fossils, but a screenshot showed the community that they are more than just a checklist. Fans wish that the game simply copies Animal Crossing and pays tribute to fossil Pokémon in their “raw state”.
How were the fossils seen in-game? In a post on the subreddit for Pokopia, in-game images were shown that provide more clues about fossils and fossil Pokémon in the new spin-off coming in March. A complete fossilized skeleton of a Bollterus, as well as one of a Rameidon, are presented on the map.
Shared images featuring the fossils of Bollterus and Rameidon (Image source: cloud5zero on Reddit)
A few days ago, news circulated on social media that fossils would play a role in Pokopia. But how exactly that (besides a previously shown inventory on X) should look was still unclear. Now it can be seen that they can not only be collected and possibly traded but also exhibited.
And this possibility is already exciting the community: “Just when I thought I couldn’t be more hyped…” (Far_Two on Reddit)
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With Pokémon Pokopia, Nintendo mixes two of its most popular franchises for the Switch
Fossils are another of the many similarities to Animal Crossing
What does the community wish for? The community is excited by this new revelation and wonders if the models of the fossil Pokémon could hint at additional content.
The similarity to Nintendo’s Animal Crossing has been undeniable since the first announcement of Pokopia. Through fossils, the game could offer another feature from the franchise. There are also fossils in Animal Crossing that can be collected and donated to a museum, where a substantial exhibit gradually accumulates.
Museum in Septerna City from Pokémon Black and WhiteMuseum from Animal Crossing New Horizons
What other possible uses could there be for the fossil Pokémon? Whether the fossils are merely cosmetics or collectibles cannot be stated without further information from Nintendo. However, the community has ideas about what mechanics the fossils could encompass:
“The fossils will probably be used for habitats!” writes Scooterman1994, “I was wondering if we would bring them back to life like in the main games, but it seems like they are a means to attract fossil Pokémon to your town.”
imago_monkei writes: “This is what I hoped for from Pokémon Legends: Z – A. I wanted the museum to exhibit all fossils as skeletons and that behind the museum, a park with living specimens would be established that we could catch.”
Since you can terraform the island of Pokopia yourself, it could cater to this wish with a potential museum like in Animal Crossing.
Pokémon Pokopia plays differently than the main games in a world where no trainers have been seen so far. However, the environment, dilapidated remnants of buildings, and gadgets like the Pokédex suggest that they must have existed at some point. You can find more about this theory here on MeinMMO: Pokémon Pokopia has a new ghost Pikachu, but it bodes ill for the trainers
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MeinMMO editor Jasmin is currently enjoying her lunch break and evening after work with an exciting Anime. The series originally started in 2025, but she is only just now getting around to catching up on it. She somewhat regrets this.
The lunch break is the perfect length to watch an episode of an anime. But I also enjoy watching new anime series in the evening. One staple for me is Detective Conan, as the series is perfect for watching in the background.
What I also appreciate about Detective Conan are the riddles and thriller elements. However, it is a long-running series that is still ongoing even after more than 30 years.
I am currently watching an anime that will conclude with one season and also contains exciting riddles. This series actually premiered last year. But I’ve only just become aware of it.
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The anime Gnosia lets you puzzle over who the monster is
Among Us as a Colorful Anime
The anime Gnosia can best be described as a sci-fi thriller. It is based on the story of the eponymous social deduction game on Steam and encompasses the complete narrative, even featuring a true ending.
The main character, Yuri, awakens without memories on a spaceship. He realizes that he is not the only person on board.
Among the crew are Gnosia.These are shape-shifting beings that take on human form and want to eliminate the crew.
Every day, the crew must discuss to put one person into cold sleep. If the Gnosia are caught, the other human crew members win with their lives.
Gnosia felt reminiscent of Werewolves in Space or Among Us. Although there are no tasks that the crew members need to complete, the principle is otherwise very similar. Each day, one person is chosen. During the following hyperspace jump, the Gnosia will take a person and kill them.
However, the game doesn’t end after one episode. There are several episodes with different rounds that are explained within the narrative.
As time goes on, more roles are added, making the game trickier and more exciting. For example, the engineer can check which identity lies behind a crew member. The doctor, on the other hand, can check the frozen body to see if it was a human or a Gnosia.
What I love about the anime are the different, colorful characters with quirky personalities. I can immediately remember each character and understand how they tick. From a “fully tattooed” lady to a dolphin in a spacesuit, there’s all sorts of creativity.
The anime gives us enough time to form a complete picture of them. Because it is important for the narrative that we learn more about them. I have rarely seen so many characters in one place with such a strong memorability.
Since the anime is based on the complete game, there will likely not be a second season. New episodes of the anime are still being released weekly. But once the first season is concluded, you can start a short anime that tells a complete story.
The series is therefore perfect for those who don’t want to start a lengthy long-format anime like Detective Conan. If you want to read more anime recommendations with a short episode count, you can check out the following article: 5 great anime for the next, way too short weekend
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In WoW Classic, even the slightest negligence can lead to doom. This is especially true when playing in Hardcore mode with Permadeath. Many Sauercrowd streamers have lost their characters. MeinMMO shows you 8 mistakes they made in the video – so you don’t have to.
What is the new video about? In our latest video on the MeinMMO YouTube channel, we look at 8 mistakes that have already cost the streamers of the Sauercrowd event characters in WoW Classic Hardcore.
Here’s what mistakes you should absolutely avoid in WoW Classic:
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These are the mistakes you should avoid: While modern MMORPGs – including today’s WoW – guide their players more, that is not the case with WoW Classic. The game explains very little, and especially newcomers will have to find their way around it at first.
Some of these mistakes can be easily avoided if you are careful:
Caves quickly become death zones for new characters.
Negligence, for example, if you are distracted by something else, will be punished.
Fall damage is a final boss, and Murlocs are no joke (even if they look like one).
In some places, WoW Classic is simply unfair, or the mechanics cause an undeserved death. Both become all the more painful when you lose a character because of them.
What is Sauercrowd actually? It is an event in World of Warcraft, launched in December 2025 by Twitch streamers Metashi12, HandOfBlood, and Papaplatte.
Over 200 content creators are on a mission to complete the “Molten Core” raid as part of the “Sauercrowd” guild. They play WoW in the Classic version and additionally in Hardcore mode. If a character dies, it is lost forever.
MeinMMO editor-in-chief and MMORPG expert Karsten Scholz was recently a guest on GameStar Talk to discuss Sauercrowd and the great WoW renaissance. You can find the video on the GameStar Talk YouTube channel
With so many streamers, something new happens all the time in the Sauercrowd universe. To stay on top of the highlights from the last days, we summarize them in one place. You can find the overview on MeinMMO: Sauercrowd: The most important highlights of the last days at a glance
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Subnautica 2 is currently the most wished-for game on Steam. But why is that? MeinMMO answers the question.
What kind of game is it? Subnautica 2 is the announced successor to the survival hit Subnautica and its corresponding DLC Subnautica: Below Zero. The Subnautica games take players into the depths of oceans on alien planets. Most of the gameplay occurs below the surface of the sea.
In the first Subnautica game, players crash-land on an alien planet in a huge spaceship. Gradually, it becomes clear that the aliens on the planet are largely extinct. The cause is a virus that has spread throughout the planet.
Players are not only focused on survival but also on finding a cure for the virus, as the protagonist is infected as well. Subnautica is not just a survival game; the depth of the seemingly infinite ocean creates a true horror effect.
How successful is it? Looking at the wishlist ranking on Steam, the first place is quickly clear: Subnautica 2. On SteamDB, the game has over 260,000 followers. But what is the reason for this?
MeinMMO has looked at the many factors that contribute to the desire for Subnautica 2 and provides an assessment.
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Subnautica 2: The first gameplay trailer for the survival hit on Steam
The Most Wished-for Feature in the Most Wished-for Game: Multiplayer
Subnautica 1 was already a hit with players in its early access state. However, the biggest criticism was that there was no multiplayer. Players could only explore the depths alone, unless they used a mod.
The second part, however, promises this from the start and likely ensures that even more players are looking forward to Subnautica 2 than before.
New Technology, New Gameplay, New Story
The “wow-new” effect is also present in Subnautica 2. After players had only the first part and one DLC to experience survival horror for years, they naturally look forward to something new or “fresh”.
While Subnautica was built on the Unity engine, Subnautica 2 is based on the Unreal Engine 5, which can deliver even more. Additionally, it can be gleaned from the trailer that while the gameplay is broadly the same, it has definitely received an update.
Lastly, Subnautica 2 offers a new world and a new story, the secrets of which await discovery.
Subnautica 2 offers a new planet to explore.
Delays and Waiting Times Increase Desire
Often, one wants what one cannot have. Subnautica 1 was released in December 2014, which is 12 years, and thus a long time in which more and more fans have found their way to the franchise, while also giving more room for anticipation. Subnautica 1 has a positive rating of 97% on Steam.
In July 2025, it was announced that Subnautica 2 would be postponed from 2025 to 2026. Developer studio Unknown Worlds announced that the delay is due to the lack of refinement (via unknownworlds.com).
This news that the game is essentially playable likely increased the anticipation among upcoming players even more. This inconsistency between the developer studio and the former developer generates attention that leads to even more waiting players.
A DLC That Is Not a Sequel
With the release of Subnautica: Below Zero in 2021, players were excited to explore more within the Subnautica franchise. The DLC received a slightly lower score of 93% positive ratings on Steam compared to the first part.
Negative reviews on Steam mainly criticize the small map and the many land sections when compared to the first part. It was not a sequel to Subnautica, but “only” a DLC. This raises expectations for the second part, which would come with a real upgrade.
An official release date for Subnautica 2 is not yet known. However, it is clear that the game, just like its predecessor, will be released in early access.
There are plenty of really good roguelites on Steambut one of them has particularly caught the attention of MeinMMO author Ody. And not just him: 96% positive reviews speak for themselves.
The game is called Brotato, and it’s crazier than it sounds: A spaceship from the potato world crashes on an alien planet. The only survivor of this disaster is Brotato – the only potato that can handle 6 weapons at the same time.
Now we have to fight against hordes of aliens, using everything we can … get our … fingers (?) … on. The game has directly grabbed me with its absurd premise and has kept me fighting as a potato for a hefty 150 hours so far.
Brotato is one of the best roguelites you can play on Steam, and it comes at a pretty low price. Normally, it’s only 4.99 €. Until February 25, you’ll even pay less, just 2.99 €. So it’s definitely worth picking up.
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Brotato: The Trailer for the Full Release on Steam
Simple gameplay concept executed really well
At its core, Brotato is a rather simple arena shooter, but that’s what makes it so good. It’s a simple yet challenging game that has been polished to a high shine. Before each round, we select our potato. Currently, there are 49 different ones.
The various potatoes essentially form classes and come with their own bonuses. However, most of them also have some strong disadvantages. Here are a few examples:
The Hunter is particularly strong with ranged weapons thanks to his higher range at the beginning and deals more critical damage, but he is more fragile.
The Vampire becomes stronger the more damage he has taken – but he can only heal himself by defeating enemies.
The Golem is generally very tough but can’t heal at all during a round.
At the start, you only have the basic potato available for selection, and you unlock the rest. The basic potato has no strong bonuses or disadvantages. Your potato is shaped by items, which you find in chests that you pick up from the ground during a round. Or you buy them in the shop with materials that defeated enemies drop. By the way, you can also find new weapons there.
The items in the shop are always randomly selected. From experience, I can say that it’s more likely to see weapons in the shop that you already have. If you combine two weapons of the same level, they level up and become stronger.
The variety of unique weapons and items is already huge, and new ones are always being added. Just recently, with the “Paws & Claws” update, pets were added, creating an entirely new item class. Even after 150 hours, I keep discovering new items.
The Steam reviews for Brotato also speak highly of the game. Out of over 100,000 reviews, 96% are positive:
“Nice game to play casual while doing other stuff, like talking to friends about all kinds of topics etc.,” says Steam user Glühwein in his review.
“There is no way I’ve played this game for 143 hours,” writes PirateButtSlam in his review, and he’s right – now it’s over 200 hours.
“Playing this game is easy. It’s like riding a bike.. Except the bike is on fire and you’re on fire and everything is on fire and then you’re back to the beginning,” says Steam user Jakap in his review.
It took only 2 weeks during which the Warlock was available in Diablo 2 for the community to find a way to skill him into an absolute machine. A YouTuber shows how he turned the class into an immortal god because of its abilities.
How to make the Warlock immortal? In the 2 weeks during which players can use the Warlock in Diablo 2, a great trick was already proven to make the class even more powerful. The YouTuber Coooley dedicated himself to the Warlock to find out how much the class can really withstand.
After much complicated experimenting, he finally stumbled upon a method that sounds too simple to be OP. But it turns the Warlock into an immortal god through a specific skill build. And that is only through two specific aspects: his demons and his Blood Oath.
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Blizzard presents the new Warlock class for Diablo 2, Diablo 4, and Immortal in the cinematic trailer
Demons as loyal bodyguards take no damage to their master
How does the synergy between the demons and the Blood Oath work? The Warlock has a skill through which he can bind a demon to himself. This means he can bind pretty much any demon he meets in the game. The second skill, Blood Oath, ensures that the damage dealt to the Warlock is redirected to his demon.
For every point invested in Blood Oath, the amount of damage transferred increases by 2% – and this goes up to a maximum of 99% before the skill can no longer be leveled up.
Although you can only invest 20 points in Blood Oath, you can stretch the skill to nearly ridiculous heights through charms and other equipment.
What equipment Coooley used for this trick is explained in more detail in his video on YouTube, which you can see here:
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How can a demon survive for so long when it has to take so much damage? Coooley has a solution for that too: You simply need the right demon. The Pit Lords from the Plains of Despair have immunity to almost everything, be it magic, fire, lightning, cold or poison damage. It doesn’t even have to be a “good” demon. As long as it is immune to all damage, it cannot perish from the redirected damage of the Warlock either. They simply take everything in.
In Fallout, there is a constant power struggle in the Wasteland. The following 7 factions have particularly distinguished themselves in the games and the Amazon-series, but which one is the strongest?
How was the ranking created? For this list, we looked at seven of the largest factions and groups from the world of Fallout. In addition, there are numerous smaller associations that, overall, play a rather secondary role.
We will examine what makes each faction so powerful and what influence they have had on the Wasteland. The placements are clearly subjective and based on the author’s opinion.
If your list differs from this ranking or if you urgently miss a group, feel free to write it in the comments at the end.
And now onto the Wasteland of Fallout.
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The official trailer for Fallout Season 2 takes us back to the apocalypse
This being has developed a god complex and transforms countless humans into super mutants thanks to the FEV virus. The newly formed kind is to be led by the Master, and there are to be no conflicts among them.
This plan did not succeed, but the Master still wields enormous power due to its army of super mutants. They are immune to radiation.
Special units like the Nightkin operate from the shadows. The Master is supported by the cult “Children of the Cathedral”, which recruited further humans for transformation into super mutants. The only problem for this faction: Super mutants are sterile, thus reproduction and the long-term existence of the Master is impossible.
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Despite the good start of Battlefield 6, players are frustrated with the problems of the shooter. A favorite mode among fans seems to be forgotten, but they do not want to accept that.
Which mode is it? On Reddit, fans are currently upset about the little love for the Battlefield mode par excellence: Rush. The concept is simple and fun. One team has to defend two stations, while the other has to attack and blow them up with explosives.
If the attackers succeed, they move on to two new stations until they eventually win. The defenders win if they bring the attackers’ tickets down to 0. The game mode is therefore somewhat the action-packed variant of the typical Counter-Strike mode and has always been an important mode for players.
However, in the latest installment, the mode is not getting enough attention, as players explain.
You can watch the trailer for Season 2 of Battlefield 6 here:
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Battlefield 6: New cinematic trailer prepares for Season 2
Treated poorly
What about Rush? Looking at the current discussion, there are only a few players who are happy with the new mode. The contributor on Reddit writes:
“I have NO idea why Dice has decided to abandon Rush with their relentless desire for close combat in BF6. It makes no sense. It’s not even included in the multiplayer menu; you are forced to choose between Rush and Breakthrough unless you want to conduct a custom search. And on the brand-new map, Rush can’t even be played? … Dice, please give Rush some love.”
Other players agree with him. Many believe that the developers are currently focusing too much on the demand for large maps for Conquest and simply forgetting the Rush community. As Reddit user kosmokramr explains: “They have failed with Rush in this game. They probably see it as a double Breakthrough mode, but Rush was a fantastic game mode back then.”
Has Rush really been forgotten? Looking at the roadmap for Battlefield 6 on EA.com and searching for “Rush”, you find 0 entries. However, the words “Conquest” and “Breakthrough” are also not found there.
The developers of Battlefield do not really discuss the future of various game modes in their roadmap. Only the time-limited game modes are discussed there. Whether Rush will return to focus on the larger maps in the future is therefore unclear. However, it seems plausible that the developers are concentrating on the currently arguably larger fan wish for bringing larger maps into the game.
Last chance for preparations for the next expansion of World of Warcraft. We will reveal how to optimally start with the new addon.
Hard to believe, but true: In less than a week the new expansion World of Warcraft Midnight will launch – at least if you pre-ordered the Epic Edition. Then on Friday, February 27, we will return to Quel’thalas to defend the Emerald Forest against Xal’atath and her forces.
But regardless of whether you start on February 27 or wait until the official launch on March 3: To ensure you have the perfect start with the new expansion, you should prepare a little bit. Because there is hardly anything more annoying than realizing on the day of the new expansion that you first have to deal with a lot of other stuff. To free you from that, we have here a list of tasks for you that you should already tackle – then nothing stands in the way of the Midnight launch.
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Distributing Talent Points and Learning Class Again
Not only with patch 12.0, but also with the following smaller patch 12.0.1, the classes in World of Warcraft have changed massively – especially the talent trees. If you haven’t logged in for a long time, you may notice that your talent points have been reset.
Many abilities from back then no longer exist, and there are numerous new talents that you will need to get used to.
So that you have no clue how your favorite class actually works on the day of the Midnight launch, take an hour beforehand to familiarize yourself with the class or at least your chosen specialization.
Talent points have been reset – redistributing them takes a little time.
Redistribute your talent points, adjust your action bars accordingly, and try to get a feel for your character’s rotation. It might also be worth reading a small guide to better understand the changes to the class.
If you want, you can certainly prepare more extensively to have one specialization for questing and another for dungeons – but that might be a bit too much preparation.
Setting Up the Interface
A major change in Midnight is the removal of many beloved interface addons. Although it primarily concerns addons that intervene in combat, a few cosmetic addons have also been affected.
Therefore, you should plan some time to adjust your interface with all the new options that World of Warcraft now offers by default. There is a built-in version of “Boss Mods” with a handy overview of upcoming boss abilities, an internal damage meter, and new ways to customize enemy nameplates.
You can customize the interface extensively – take the time for that.
Since WoW only plays smoothly with a solid interface, it may be worth investing a few more minutes here to have a clean, ready-to-use user interface afterwards. Once you have made a setting, it is best to save it and activate it on your other characters as well.
Cleaning Up the Inventory
It’s a tedious topic, but for many it’s always a problem at the start of a new expansion: the inventory.
While the space in the bags increases with every expansion, somehow junk still collects that you “definitely still need at some point”.
The bitter reality is: No, you will never need it again. The little fun items that you have had in your inventory for years but whose charges are so precious to you that you don’t even use them can simply go in the trash or to the bank.
If your inventory and bank look like this – clean up. Urgently.
For some, it’s hard to let go of old items, but set yourself the following goal: You should have at least 100 slots (preferably more) free in your inventory before starting the new expansion. Otherwise you will have to manage your inventory every half hour, get pulled out of the quest flow, and spend all the time playing inventory Tetris instead of enjoying the new story and fresh content.
The same applies, by the way, to your bank slots – both personal bank and guild bank. Take a close look at which items will still be useful in the future and which items you are only holding onto for nostalgic reasons, even though they have long since become part of the revamped transmog system.
Get rid of all items for which you have no clear use anymore. You surely won’t regret it for items that you haven’t used in two years or longer.
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In Diablo 4 it is about the eternal war between the angels of heaven and the demons of hell. The world of mortals, Sanctuary, becomes the scene of bloody conflicts. Fans now believe: Actually, the cruel demoness Lilith was the only one who really had a plan for humanity.
This is what Lilith is about:
The demoness Lilith is the daughter of Mephisto, the Lord of Hatred. Together with the angel Inarius she created Sanctuary and its inhabitants, the Nephalem – from whom later humans emerged.
Lilith is, in a sense, the “mother” of all humans and thus all those characters we have embodied since Diablo 1. It was she who preserved us from annihilation by Inarius, when he saw a threat in the Nephalem and wanted to destroy them.
In the story of Diablo 4 Lilith and Inarius return as central adversaries. Both are omnipresent in the trailers and lore, and the entire plot of the game revolves around their conflict.
What is Lilith’s plan? Lilith intends to use both the Nephalem and the humans for her own purposes. Her trademarks are manipulation and seduction – she is a master liar who knows how to lead “simple” humans astray.
Her goal was to forcibly return humanity to its original Nephalem strength through extreme suffering and the absorption of Mephisto’s power. If she had absorbed her father’s power, she would control hatred instead of being dominated by it. Thus, she wanted to secure Sanctuary as an independent fortress against heaven and hell – with herself as the absolute ruler.
And fans are now debating whether that might have been the best solution after all.
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Blizzard summarizes the story of Diablo 4 in the video
“Lilith was right. Bring her back”
This is what fans are saying about Lilith’s plans: In a thread on Reddit the community is currently discussing Lilith’s plans. The user GlassCuttingQueer claims in his post that Lilith was the only one who truly cared about Sanctuary and humanity. His conclusion: “Lilith was right. Bring her back.” So far, over 1,600 people have agreed with him.
A detailed explanation is provided by the user Drakyl-Skies on Reddit:
Lilith wanted to escape the “Great Game” between heaven and hell. As the Worldstone is shattered, humans could reclaim their birthright as Nephalem. But this only works if they are put under extreme pressure. Waiting for a natural development would simply take too long.
If Lilith had absorbed Mephisto, it would mean that Diablo and Baal could not risk battling her alone in Sanctuary.
Lilith wanted to restore the Nephalem to full strength so that neither hell nor heaven could ever invade again. And without an evil “daddy” (Inarius) sealing their powers again “because they threaten heaven”, there is no reason why Sanctuary cannot become what it once was: a refuge for godlike beings and their mother.
His conclusion: “Lilith’s entire story arc was about providing an answer to a problem that no one liked. But no one had a better idea. People would rather wander in the dark and hope for a better solution than face the process that would undoubtedly kill many but promised guaranteed safety […]”
Fans warn: Lilith is a master of manipulation
Does everyone see it that way? By no means. Many users point out that Lilith, as the queen of succubi, is a born manipulator. The user Tesdey reminds us that she pursues her goals at the cost of countless human lives, leaving a trail of death everywhere and stirring hatred in people. This only brings the Eternal Conflict to Sanctuary even more. For many, she is merely another powerful demon who abuses humanity for her own purposes.
Even Tubtubsz warns against seeing her as a misunderstood heroine. Those who view Lilith from the succubus perspective quickly recognize that she could reveal her true intentions as soon as Sanctuary is subjugated, turning completely against it and attempting to rise to the new “Supreme Evil”.
That her first impulse was to kill anyone who was not strong enough for her goals convinces many fans that her concern for humanity was not sincere. Moreover, it remains completely unclear what a Sanctuary under her total rule would really look like.
What is your opinion on this? Was Lilith’s plan the only right way? Or was it right to fight her as an antagonist in Diablo 4?
The current top comment in the thread with over 900 upvotes is from Mountain_Compote_200. He states that the creator of the post was obviously seduced by a real succubus. That players side with the evil demoness and discuss whether she might actually be the good one in the whole story is not a new phenomenon: A player wants to worship Lilith from Diablo 4, but fans explain: She’s not that nice
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The first raid of Sauercrowd takes place on February 22, 2026, and the raid leadership currently has to find replacements daily for scheduled level 60 characters that have died. On Friday afternoon, it caught 3 Twitch streamers all at once.
Where did the accident happen? A visit to the dungeon Stratholme went terribly wrong. A group from Sauercrowd had started an event there where you deal with numerous monstrosities within a confined area.
The event has a fixed timeline: gradually, each monstrosity runs towards the players, which can definitely be fought in the entrance area of the zone. If the group is quick, individual monstrosities can be pulled to the group in between, shortening the event.
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WoW: Guild loses 30 characters on a hardcore server – And it wasn’t even a boss fight
A consequential “Come with me”
What did the Sauercrowd group do? The paladin tank of the group, Julijones, led the inexperienced WoW players Kiba, Noway, Mahluna, and KdrKitten away from the entrance to the right side of the area: “Come with me, around the corner.”
While the team stayed near the wall of houses, they accidentally pulled multiple monstrosities at once. The undead apply a stackable poison effect on players, cause unpleasant damage, and summon small slimes.
The hit points of the Sauercrowd players plummeted. The inexperienced healer of the group was visibly overwhelmed. The tank activated Divine Shield when he was in trouble to prevent his hardcore death. However, he temporarily gave aggro to the opponents to warlock Kiba, who died first.
In the end, only Noway and Mahluna survived the dungeon. KdrKitten was able to drink a Potion of Stoneform and press Alt+F4 to log out of WoW, but the timing wasn’t right. Their priestess was caught before the logout was completed.
Julijones had neither Light of Elune nor potions available, leaving no option for an emergency escape. But he did everything possible to ensure that the others made it safely out of the dungeon.
An analysis of the situation can also be found at FalganWoW on the YouTube channel or the following:
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How did HandOfBlood react to the situation? Hänno was just flying in WoW Classic when the death notification of Kiba came in (source: Twitch). Immediately, he realized: A warlock is now missing for the first raid. Then he noticed that an entire dungeon group was involved.
The first glance at Julijones’ stream left him shaken: “Please don’t tell me they tanked with a paladin. Please, I can’t take this anymore.” HandOfBlood refers to previous incidents and discussions that arose because Sauercrowd participants wanted to play specializations that are far too weak or difficult to play in WoW Classic.
The paladin tank in WoW Classic struggles with mana and aggro issues compared to the warrior and lacks important tools like a taunt spell to effectively gain threat from opponents.
Once Hänno understood that three scheduled teammates for the Sunday raid had to be replaced, he got to work immediately. He called Metashi, spoke repeatedly with Falgan, and the first replacement players could already be found without significantly weakening the second raid.
On one hand, the feral druid from Nicistemmler will strengthen one of the melee groups of the raid. On the other hand, vader_tv_official will take over the vacant healer spot. According to Reddit, the priest from Tehkex is said to be in talks for the third slot.
It’s time for our MeinMMO format “MMORPG News in 5 Minutes.” We summarize the most important news about the best genre in the world. You can expectthe raid schedule of WoW Midnight, Sauercrowd, and a successful indie MMORPG.
On the official WoW website, almost daily new information about WoW Midnight is appearing – for example, about the loot hunt, the new zones, the raid schedule, or the new depths. It starts on March 18 with the Void’s Pinnacle and Dream Rift (Normal, Heroic, 1st LFR wing). On March 25 it continues with Mythic, 2nd LFR wing, and Story mode. On April 1 the 3rd wing of Void’s Pinnacle and the final raid March on Quel’Danas (Normal, Heroic, and Mythic) follows. On April 8, LFR and Story mode of March on Quel’Danas will conclude the raid series – you can find the details at blizzard.com.
If you want to pass the time until Aion 2: Gameforge announced this week the first content update of 2026 for Aion Classic with Ignite. Included: the new Phoenix class, a modernization of the early gameplay experience, and the new zone Teva. You can find information on all this at gameforge.com.
What else has happened? We at MeinMMO had the opportunity to conduct an interview with a developer of World of Warcraft in Berlin. In conversation with Joanna Gianulis (Senior UX Designer), who has worked a lot on the housing of World of Warcraft, the main topic was exactly this: the player housing and social features.
With update 49 and season zero, you can buy many different new mounts with your earned gold. You can find all information about this at elderscrollsonline.com.
From February 26 to March 12, 2026, the princess festival will be held in Final Fantasy XIV. You can find all the information on finalfantasyxiv.com.
The Twitch streamer LostKittn is participating in the Sauercrowd project but tragically died twice during the leveling phase of WoW Classic Hardcore. Now she celebrated an emotional happy ending.
In the right MMORPG, you can spend hundreds of hours (and much more). And so you don’t have to spend hours trying out games in search of it, MeinMMO shows you in a new YouTube video now 12 MMORPGs that are worth it in 2026 – and for whom.
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The developers of Albion Online introduced a new feature from the upcoming update Realm Divided II with the faction battle standards this week, which will be released on February 23, 2026. You can find the details on albiononline.com.
The management of Daybreak and Enad Global 7 celebrates noticeable growth with the MMORPG classics DC Universe Online, Lord of the Rings Online, and Dungeons & Dragons Online throughout 2025. The momentum is also expected to remain positive in early 2026 (source: enadglobal7.com).
By the way: Dungeons & Dragons Online is preparing for the 20th anniversary celebrations. What the developers have planned for the party you can find on ddo.com.
EVE Online has received an update this week plus several hotfixes. Highlights include the beta of the Aura Guidance feature (an AI assistant designed to help new players). You can find the patch notes on eveonline.com.
RuneScape is adjusting the early player experience with a new update to improve onboarding, iron out inconsistencies, and optimize the feeling of progress. You can find the details on runescape.com.
A small update has gone live for Lord of the Rings Online, fixing issues with the new UI scaling. The patch notes: on lotro.com.
On February 20, 2026, Patch 1.2 for Pax Dei was released, focusing mainly on crafting, recipes, and UI improvements. However, many other areas receive countless fixes. You can find the long patch notes on playpaxdei.com.
Star Trek Online has received a new content update titled Corruption. Look forward to seeing Captain Ezri Dax again. You can find the launch trailer on YouTube and below. Details about the update can be found on playstartrekonline.com.
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Although Aion 2 is free, many players are still reaching for their wallets and subscribing to the MMORPG. The reasons for this are tragic.
The old-school MMORPG Eterspire has received a new update for its early access version. Patch 68.0 brings a new island with fresh content, the Sunscar Canyon as a new zone, and performance improvements. You can find the patch notes on Steam.
DreamWorld is a new sandbox MMORPG set to release on March 10, 2026. The developers focus on crafting, exploration, survival, and battling epic world bosses. A playtest is currently running on Steam.
The Kickstarter campaign for the MMORPG Epitome is still running for almost a week and is close to 500,000 euros. The minimum goal was 85,897 euros.
In the second half of 2026, Ragnarok Online Zero is set to be released globally. This is a classic version of the original Ragnarok Online, which has never been available in the West in this form (source: mmorpg.org.pl).
A new Asian mobile MMORPG called Eternal Sword Pact has been launched. You can find the download and more information on apple.com or on play.google.com.
The Legend of Khiimori is starting soon in Early Access on Steam. Therefore, we wanted to know why even non-horse fans should take a look at the game. The developers explain to us in the interview that there is much more behind it than “just a new horse game”.
What kind of game is this? The Legend of Khiimori is a new game with open world and survival mechanics, launching on March 3, 2026, in Early Access on Steam. The game puts you in the role of the Mongolian courier Naara in the 13th century.
The gameplay primarily revolves around your loyal horses, which require regular care in the form of food, water, and affection, but also delivering precious goods, crafting items, building a network, and exploring wild biomes. There is supposed to be a storyline, which, however, will not be part of the Early Access.
What makes this exciting for non-horse fans, we asked the developers in our interview.
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“I would also be very sorry if you could just take any horse and master all difficult missions and terrains with it”
What makes the game exciting even for non-horse fans? Your success largely depends on your planning: changing weather conditions, challenging biomes and terrains, and threats from wildlife require strategic action and good planning. With the help of a detailed map and waypoints, you must smartly map your routes, choose the horse suitable for the circumstances, and equip yourself with the necessary gear in the settlements.
It is also important to load the saddlebags evenly so that neither goods nor horses come to harm. Here too, you must pay attention to accepting the suitable quests to be successful.
By exploring the game world and taking on various tasks, you will train your animal’s skills and build a bond with it. Breeding horses and trading in the settlements play a role, as does catching and taming wild horses, with various breeds and coat colors available.
That’s why choosing a horse is so important: According to the developers, the stats of the horses play a significant role and offer a lot of potentials for those players who enjoy a certain grind:
The comparison is this: The horses you have to choose from can be compared to your weapons in a shooter or cars in a racing game. You don’t take the Ferrari to drive over a mountain. You don’t take the shotgun to carry out an assassination. The same applies to our horses. You have different animals that have different strengths and skills, which are trained to varying degrees. You breed improvements into them and train them.
Thus, “horse variety” is not just about “I think it’s cute,” but has very significant mechanical importance. I must choose my horses so that they are strategically sound. I have to pick the right horse to complete a certain mission or cross a certain terrain.
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Accordingly, it is not enough to simply choose the prettiest horse. Let’s put it this way: those who place great value on the aesthetics of the horses must specifically breed for that look in combination with the desired stats. It is, therefore, very much a part of the gameplay to connect aesthetics and abilities.
I would also be very sorry if you could just take any horse and master all difficult missions and terrains with it.
Alice Ruppert, Consultant for Marketing and Horse Accuracy at Aesir Interactivein an interview with MeinMMO
Nevertheless, it should also be possible to accomplish everything with your “favorite horse” and face a different challenge. Because what the animals lack in their stats, one must compensate for through crafting and various items, as Game Narrative Designer Nikolas Hilz explains to us. One must be creative, but the systems also allow for it.
The reputation of your protagonist Naara also plays a role, and as your notoriety grows, you can unlock more recipes, horses, items, and more challenging missions between the settlements.
If you want to go into the desert, you need a horse that can withstand heat.
Horses as an important mechanic, but not the sole focus
Although much in The Legend of Khiimori revolves around horses, Communications Manager Adriano Nicolosi quickly points out that it is anything but just that: “It plays an important role, but in that setting, it doesn’t seem like you have to do ‘horse things’ all the time.”
This is also because, in addition to the courier quests, there are many things to discover. There are also many secrets to uncover in the surroundings and supernatural challenges you must also face. If one wishes, they can also venture into hunting and participate in trading.
In addition, many new features are planned to be introduced during Early Access, such as fishing or falconry, as well as horse racing. Therefore, various features and content will offer excitement even for those gamers who have nothing to do with horses per se.
The Legend of Khiimori is therefore not only aimed at those who care about horses but also at players who value mechanical depth, the feeling of wild adventures, a certain grind, and strategy.
The best counters against Mega-Gardevoir in Pokémon GO in the guide. We show you the best attackers and movesets. With this, you can defeat the boss in Mega Raids.
What is Mega-Gardevoir? The Mega Evolution of Gardevoir belongs to the Psychic and Fairy types, just like Gardevoir.
When does Mega-Gardevoir come? You will find Mega-Gardevoir on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM in Mega Raids of Pokémon GO. The monster is part of the global GO Tour 2026.
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Defeating Mega-Gardevoir in raids – With these counters
Zamazenta (Crowned Shield) with Metal Claw and Behemoth Bash
Zacian (Crowned Sword) with Metal Claw and Behemoth Blade
Necrozma (Dusk Mane) with Metal Claw and Sunsteel Strike
Shadow Metagross with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash
Mega Metagross with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash
Mega Lucario with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash
Necrozma (Dawn Wings) with Metal Claw and Moongeist Beam
Shadow Dialga with Metal Claw and Iron Head
Metagross with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash
Eternatus with Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb
Mega Gengar with Lick and Sludge Bomb
Shadow Excadrill with Metal Claw and Iron Head
Shadow Overqwil with Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb
Black Kyurem with Shadow Claw and Freeze Shock
Nihilego with Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb
Shadow Chandelure with Hex and Shadow Ball
Mega Beedrill with Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb
Mega Banette with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball
Lunala with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball
Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent
Weaknesses of Mega Gardevoir: The Pokémon belongs to the types Psychic and Fairy and has weaknesses against Poison, Ghost, and Steel. So focus on attacks and Pokémon of these types in raids to defeat Mega Gardevoir.
Is there Shiny Mega-Gardevoir? Yes, with luck you can catch a shiny version of Mega-Gardevoir in Pokémon GO.
How many trainers are needed? If you have the top counter Pokémon and they are at a reasonably high level, you can defeat Mega-Gardevoir with two players. With lower levels but strong counters, you should rely on more trainers.
You can already prepare for the raids and put your team together. This way, you can ensure that you always start the battle with your best team. Additionally, you can save some time in each raid lobby you participate: This way you keep track of your raid teams and save a lot of time.
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