In the WoW expansion The War Within, you will once again have to choose a covenant. We reveal what options there are – and which one you should choose.
For some players, this was surely a shock, but in The War Within, you will be prompted to choose a covenant again. After completing the campaign, you will have to decide to support one of three factions that together form the group “The Severed Thread” in Azj-Kahet. We will tell you everything about the covenants and their implications.
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WoW: The War Within – Forces Within
How do the covenants differ? Choosing a covenant determines what kind of missions you will find in Azj-Kahet and what special ability you will receive. Depending on the chosen covenant, you will gain different skills that will make life and fighting in Azj-Kahet a bit easier.
The General: You gain access to the Nerubian artillery, which allows you to bombard a target area. This is the strongest damage ability of the three Nerubians. Additionally, the General looks for special memorials that you are to honor and at which you will receive rewards for bonus fights.
The Vizier: You have a bag full of various potions that you can use in battle, each with different effects. Additionally, you help the Vizier in searching for artifacts and are rewarded for it.
The Weaver: You can wrap yourself in a cocoon that heals you and then stuns enemies. You can also perform small stealth missions that lead you to treasures.
Additionally, all covenants offer the opportunity to investigate rumors in the city of threads. Here, you must find an informant and then receive a small quest – it essentially resembles additional world quests that are rewarded with Kej (a special currency in Azj-Kahet) and gold.
Once you have chosen a covenant, you cannot change it again this week.
What are the effects of choosing a covenant? The effects of the covenant choice are significantly less than many fear. Choosing a covenant only determines which type of missions you can complete for the active week and which of the three Nerubians you will receive a substantial bonus (1,000) in reputation when you complete the corresponding mission.
This is not a “covenant” as you might know them from Shadowlands – but rather temporary decisions that you can change again after a short time.
How long does a covenant last? That is the most important thing: A covenant always lasts only one week. If you decide for the General today, this covenant will last only until the maintenance work next Wednesday. Afterward, you can choose a new covenant.
Each covenant grants additional bonuses and perks as your reputation increases, allowing you to gradually unlock new content and rewards. Whether you play a covenant to the end or switch every week is entirely up to you.
Which covenant is the best? The simple answer: None. Covments primarily decide which of the three Nerubians you can complete a major mission for and thus receive a substantial amount of bonus reputation.
Since every time you increase your reputation with one of the three Nerubians, you also receive a glory level for “The Severed Thread”, you should ideally always choose the covenant that will have a rank-up next. This guarantees you level up in glory as quickly as possible and receive various rewards.
Ultimately, the choice of covenant is not that relevant since you can make it anew every week. However, keep in mind that each choice applies to your entire warband – you cannot make a different choice with different characters. Until next Wednesday, your entire account is bound to the covenant you choose. A similar system also exists in Lorenhall. There you have to choose the Goblin Cartels – the reputation gain here is significantly more strenuous.
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“Land of the Morning Light: Seoul” is the name of the latest expansion for Black Desert. It brings a variety of new content for the game, including a new region, new quest lines, and a new weapon class.
You can watch the trailer for “Land of the Morning Light: Seoul” here:
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Black Desert: Der Trailer zur neuen Erweiterung „Land of the Morning Light: Seoul“
What do we already know about the new expansion? The free update expands Black Desert with the new Hwanghae Province. As the name of the expansion suggests, it is based on historical Seoul.
New Content and Access Conditions of the Expansion
In a blog post on naeu.playblackdesert.com, the developers announced four new world bosses, seven group challenges in the Dark Shrine, and twelve new quest lines. According to the colleagues at MMO News, there will also be new weapons and accessories like the “Lord” base class weapons as well as the Asadal Necklace and Asadal Belt.
Unlike in Korea, where the expansion was released on August 7, 2024, this time all group content of the Dark Shrine will be released simultaneously. Additionally, the shrine is expected to feature a unique mechanic, but details have not yet been revealed by the developers.
What do I need to do to play the expansion? To access the new content, you will need a character at level 56 or higher. Alternatively, you can create a new character and select the area as a starting zone, as the developers announced in another blog post on naeu.playblackdesert.com. There you will also find instructions on how to reach the Land of Morning Light with your existing character.
The new expansion Black Desert: “Land of the Morning Light: Seoul” could be an ideal opportunity for newcomers to dive into the vast MMORPG. However, the selection of 28 different classes can be intimidating for new players: Therefore, we will tell you which classes you should play in 2024.
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In Star Wars Outlaws you are the outlaw Kay Vess, who has to fight her way through the underworld together with her pet Nix. Here she encounters four factions for which she can complete missions. We will reveal to you who the individual syndicates are and what rewards and advantages they offer you.
What syndicates are there? The underworld of Star Wars Outlaws is divided by four cartels:
Pyke Syndicate
Crimson Dawn
Hutt Cartel
Ashiga Clan
Which faction should I choose? You can make your choice of syndicate purely based on which items or rewards you would like to have. One faction is not better than the other, and deciding for or against one only has temporary advantages or disadvantages, but it will not affect the story in any way.
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Star Wars Outlaws introduces the underworld of the galaxy
The rewards of the four cartels
What items do you get from the individual syndicates? Depending on which syndicate you increase your reputation with, you will receive corresponding rewards. Additionally, the reward depends on your reputation level:
Good: Blaster paint
Excellent: Good luck charm and package of materials
Maximum reputation: Jacket, belt, pants, Nix clothing
Below we have listed the rewards of each faction for you.
Pyke Syndicate
Item
Bonuses
Blaster paint “Imperial Paint”
– none
Good luck charm “Emblem of the Pyke Syndicate”
– low chance to receive an additional grenade when throwing
Package
Materials to improve the track breaker
Jacket “Imperial Disguise”
– significantly increases the amount of adrenaline received after a hit with Kay’s blaster – increases the damage of the power module
Belt “Imperial Disguise”
– each enemy defeated during an adrenaline rush regenerates your health – increases the heat capacity of the power module
Pants “Imperial Disguise”
– increases accuracy when shooting from the hip or while running – after an adrenaline rush, Kay’s blaster receives super cooling
Nix clothing “Imperial Chest Console”
– none
Set Bonus
– increases the chance of not being detected by Imperials – your wanted level decreases significantly faster
The clothing of the Pyke Syndicate is especially worthwhile if you like to use your blaster often.
Crimson Dawn
Item
Bonuses
Blaster paint “Paint of the Blood-Red Dominion”
– none
Good luck charm “Emblem of Crimson Dawn”
– increases the chance to remain undetected
Package
Materials to improve the glider
Jacket “Tunic of the Blood-Red Dominion”
– you receive a large amount of adrenaline when you take someone down from behind. – increases the chance to remain undetected
Belt “Belt of the Blood-Red Dominion”
– stealth takedowns regenerate your health – you can carry more grenades
Pants “Pants of the Blood-Red Dominion”
– you can move faster and quieter in a crouch – increases the amount of adrenaline received from sneaking near enemy patrols
Nix clothing “Bag of the Blood-Red Dominion”
– none
Set Bonus
– enemies affected by your smoke bombs now charge stun shots – hitting an enemy with a stun shot resets the cooldown of smoke bombs.
If you prefer to sneak and complete your missions covertly, the clothing of Crimson Dawn will be advantageous.
Hutt Cartel
Item
Bonuses
Blaster paint “Boonta Bash Paint”
– none
Good luck charm “Emblem of the Hutt Cartel”
– reduces damage taken from melee attacks
Package
Materials to improve the blaster
Jacket “Boonta Bash Jacket”
– increases the magazine size of looted weapons – reduces damage taken from blasters and firearms
Belt “Boonta Bash Belt”
– you can carry more grenades – increases the explosion radius of grenades
Pants “Boonta Bash Pants”
– reduces damage taken while sprinting – reduces damage taken from explosions
Nix clothing “Boonta Bash Splash”
– none
Set Bonus
– significantly increases the amount of opponents defeated with grenades – grants a grenade for each opponent defeated during an adrenaline rush
The Hutt Cartel clothing is particularly suitable for a ‘bash away’ playstyle.
Ashiga Clan
Item
Bonuses
Blaster paint “Kijimi Explorer Paint”
– none
Good luck charm “Emblem of the Ashiga Clan”
– a small portion of your health is restored when you defeat someone in close combat or perform a finishing move
Package
Materials to improve the blaster
Jacket “Jacket of the Kijimi Explorer”
– reduces damage taken from blasters and firearms – increases the amount of adrenaline received when you take damage
Belt “Belt of the Kijimi Explorer”
– you can carry more Bacta vials – restores your health completely when you take lethal damage
Pants “Pants of the Kijimi Explorer”
– damage taken from explosions while crouching, rolling, or sliding is greatly reduced – health starts to regenerate faster after taking damage
Nix clothing “Scarf of the Kijimi Explorer”
– none
Set Bonus
– significantly reduces damage taken at low health – defeating enemies at low health with Kay’s blaster triggers super cooling
With the clothing from the Ashiga Clan, not only you, but also Nix will be warmer.
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is currently in development at Firaxis Games. The game is set to release on February 11, 2025, for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. Although the release is only six months away, a player can’t wait long enough for the title to come out. The reason is heartbreaking.
What kind of player is this? In the Reddit forum, user JordantheGnat requests that his father be allowed to play Civilization VII before the official release. He has been a fan since Sid Meier’s Alpha Centauri in 1999, if not since the first Civilization in 1991.
Normally, the user would not ask for something like this, as he writes. But there is a good reason why he decided to inquire.
What is the reason? His father is suffering from stage 4 pancreatic cancer, which is terminal. The doctors suspect he only has a few months left to live. Therefore, the son fears that his father may not survive until the official release of Civilization VII.
Therefore, he took the chance and asked in the Reddit forum if there was a way for his father to play before everyone else. In fact, he received a response from the development studio and may now hold hope.
Which game the father really wants to play is revealed in the following trailer for Civilization VII:
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Sid Meier’s Civilization 7 shows gameplay in the trailer
Long-time Civ fan may play Civilization VII before anyone else
Was he successful? In response to his request, a user named Sarah, who is the community manager at Firaxis Games, wrote to the son that he should send her a private message. Unfortunately, we do not know at this time how the story ended.
However, we assume that the development studio responded with the intention of allowing the father to experience Civilization VII before his death.
How do other fans react? In the comments, the community is pleased that the father’s wish might be fulfilled. User soumisseau writes, for example, that Firaxis “is one of the good guys” and should therefore allow it.
User JulioCesarSalad writes that he is proud to give his money to this company if customers in need are treated this way. Another user named DreamweaverMirar even bought the founder’s edition for €129.99 due to this action.
After over 15 years, a new main installment in the popular JRPG series finally arrives with Visions of Mana. MeinMMO author Fabienne Kissel had the opportunity to play the game in advance and was immediately thrilled.
The Mana series from Square Enix began in 1991 with Final Fantasy Adventure, which is known in Germany as Mystic Quest. The series’ biggest success, Secret of Mana, was released in 1993 for the SNES.
Now, with Visions of Mana, there is a completely new installment for stationary consoles for the first time since Dawn of Mana in 2006. In the years in between, there were only remakes, such as Trials of Mana, as well as mobile versions for smartphones and Nintendo handhelds.
Visions of Mana is released today, on August 29, 2024, for PC (Steam), PS4/PS5, and Xbox Series X|S
Who is writing here? Fabienne is a passionate MMORPG player who has found her home particularly in Final Fantasy XIV. On the side, she enjoys co-op games, rogue-likes, and MOBAs. Although she usually doesn’t play single-player games, she has been particularly looking forward to this RPG.
You can see what awaits you in Visions of Mana in this trailer:
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Visions of Mana zeigt Gameplay im Trailer
Warning Spoilers: The following article reveals details about the story and gameplay from the first hours of Visions of Mana.
Do I need to know the previous installments? In Visions of Mana, you dive into a completely new world with fresh characters and a new story. So, you don’t need any prior knowledge from the earlier parts.
I think the game is particularly beginner-friendly as it comprehensively explains what you need to know. With a manual, an encyclopedia, and a diary, you can always look up what has happened so far and familiarize yourself with the game mechanics and the world.
You can also choose from various levels of difficulty, including one for beginners or for those who want to focus more on the story than on fighting. Or you can play the hardest mode if you find the battles too easy. You can adjust the difficulty at any time in the game.
A pilgrimage to the Mana Tree
What is Visions of Mana about? In Visions of Mana, we play as the young warrior Val, who accompanies his childhood friend, Hina. Hina has been appointed the Priestess of the Fire Village by the Messenger of the Mana Goddess (a fairy) and the elemental spirit of fire – an honor considered the highest among mortals.
The Mana is the source of all life in the world. The Priestesses are destined to sacrifice their souls to the Mana tree to maintain the delicate balance of Mana and protect their home from impending doom.
Hina supports you passively as a healer in the group but cannot be played as a character in battle.
Val, who has been chosen as the Soul Guardian, is obliged to accompany and protect Hina and all the other Priestesses on their dangerous journey. The Priestesses are chosen every four years in all regions of the world by their elemental spirits and the fairy to embark on the journey to the Mana Tree together with the Soul Guardian.
This pilgrimage takes us through lively, expansive, and semi-open areas populated by enemies that are so cute you almost don’t want to kill them. During their journey, Val and Hina encounter various characters who join their group.
And I immediately fell in love with one of them as an FFXIV player.
Taaaada, may I introduce: Carina!
I can also play a dancer here, how cool is that!
Why do I think she is so great? Carina is the first companion we meet. She is a dragon girl with an incredibly cheeky and spirited nature. Moreover, a beast companion fights by her side!
The whole system provides variety and strategic thinking. You have so many possibilities – just try and see what suits you best.
First conclusion on Visions of Mana – 10 hours played
What excites me about Visions of Mana is the wonderful mix of charm and attention to detail. The fairytale graphic style reminds me of Dragon Quest XI. The individual areas are separated by loading times, but the detailed environment makes up for it.
The world is full of lovingly designed details, like the cute animals that buzz around everywhere – especially many cats!
There are small Jumping Puzzles and other interactive opportunities that lead to loot.
And the urge to explore definitely does not fall short.
I explored so extensively once that I found an item that was meant for a character I didn’t even have in my party yet – oops!
Great characters and an emotional story
The small dialogues between the characters in the game and the music contribute to the atmosphere and give a special depth. The characters also don’t take each other too seriously, which leads to funny moments – while their relationship deepens.
Overall, the story has moved me quite a bit so far.
Even the NPCs that do not offer quests provide interesting insights into the hopes, worries, and stories of the villages and their inhabitants. Sometimes there are also personal dramas or just funny anecdotes. A conversation with them is definitely worth it.
The world is huge, and to support you, you will encounter one of the cutest mounts of all time.
So far, I’ve noticed only 2 minor negative points: The faces of the characters show hardly any different expressions, which is probably part of the game’s style. Also, I have not been able to enter any of the houses in the world so far.
However, these are minor details and really criticism on a high level. As a player of Baldur’s Gate 3 and a FFXIV raider, I find this cozier RPG a refreshing change.
I love the game.
I am already looking forward to exploring the world even deeper, meeting new characters, and learning more about the story. I am also curious about what classes, bosses, and things are still in store for me. Perhaps there are even more classes that remind you of Final Fantasy. Can’t wait? Then you can currently play the free demo of Visions of Mana and get a taste of the RPG.
But why I think she is so cool has another reason.
The picture shows her not in her original model. Thanks to a class system, you can unlock various classes, including the dancer for Carina. Ahhhh!
Since then, I have been battling nonstop with her as my main character in my group – sorry, Val, you unfortunately have to take a back seat now.
The combat system: Varied and fun
What is this class system like? First, some basics about the action combat system of Visions of Mana: It includes basic and special attacks, a dodge feature, and attacks can be executed while jumping. Some enemy projectiles can be countered.
Overall, the battles feel fast, action-packed, and fluid.
The ring menu allows you to use skills and items during combat. You can also assign them as shortcuts. With a button press, you switch between your characters in the group.
There are Pogopuschels again!
Additionally, you basically have a limit break as a group. The bar (KA gauge) fills when you or allies take or deal damage in combat. There is only one bar that all party members share, which can be used for a powerful class attack. Each class attack belongs to an element.
Through so-called ability seeds, you can assign abilities (techniques) to your characters that consume Mana (MP). They provide various effects, either passive or active. There are a lot of techniques you can apply. Each character can only equip a maximum of two ability seeds.
So far, so good.
During your adventure, you will also find so-called spirit relics, equipped with various elements like wind, for example. With these relics, you can unlock and switch classes for your characters. They also help you outside of combat.
New gameplay possibilities
Each class brings its own unlockable abilities, a new outfit, and altered gameplay in combat.
Moreover, each class has a unique powerful class attack, essentially the limit break I described above. Carina’s as a dancer somewhat reminds me of Avatar Kyoshi from Avatar – The Last Airbender. Be sure to try it out!
If you give the relic to someone else, that character transforms into a completely different class with its own abilities and combos. Each relic can only be used by one character at a time. Each character can only use one at the same time.
Every time I received a new relic, I immediately equipped each character with it one after the other. It was always exciting to see in the cutscenes which new classes I had unlocked through this.
The whole system provides variety and strategic thinking. You have so many possibilities – just try and see what suits you best.
First conclusion on Visions of Mana – 10 hours played
What excites me about Visions of Mana is the wonderful mix of charm and attention to detail. The fairytale graphic style reminds me of Dragon Quest XI. The individual areas are separated by loading times, but the detailed environment makes up for it.
The world is full of lovingly designed details, like the cute animals that buzz around everywhere – especially many cats!
There are small Jumping Puzzles and other interactive opportunities that lead to loot.
And the urge to explore definitely does not fall short.
I explored so extensively once that I found an item that was meant for a character I didn’t even have in my party yet – oops!
Great characters and an emotional story
The small dialogues between the characters in the game and the music contribute to the atmosphere and give a special depth. The characters also don’t take each other too seriously, which leads to funny moments – while their relationship deepens.
Overall, the story has moved me quite a bit so far.
Even the NPCs that do not offer quests provide interesting insights into the hopes, worries, and stories of the villages and their inhabitants. Sometimes there are also personal dramas or just funny anecdotes. A conversation with them is definitely worth it.
The world is huge, and to support you, you will encounter one of the cutest mounts of all time.
So far, I’ve noticed only 2 minor negative points: The faces of the characters show hardly any different expressions, which is probably part of the game’s style. Also, I have not been able to enter any of the houses in the world so far.
However, these are minor details and really criticism on a high level. As a player of Baldur’s Gate 3 and a FFXIV raider, I find this cozier RPG a refreshing change.
I love the game.
I am already looking forward to exploring the world even deeper, meeting new characters, and learning more about the story. I am also curious about what classes, bosses, and things are still in store for me. Perhaps there are even more classes that remind you of Final Fantasy. Can’t wait? Then you can currently play the free demo of Visions of Mana and get a taste of the RPG.
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Only a few hours after Fritz Meinecke’s announcement, with some images from New Zealand and a map of the highlands, the fans of 7 vs. Wild have already figured out where the participants were dropped off.
What information did the fans have? The viewers of 7 vs. Wild received confirmation of their theory yesterday: Season 4 of 7 vs. Wild was filmed in New Zealand. The fans had already suspected the country because the locations of the Instagram accounts of the suspected participants were located there.
Moreover, the show’s founder, Fritz Meinecke, showcased some footage of the local conditions in the location video. A topographic map, which represents elevation differences, could also be seen in the video.
With this information, the participants searched for the actual drop-off location of the participants, and they found it.
One of the participants in this year’s season of 7 vs. Wild is the streamer LetsHugo, here you can learn more about him:
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He dropped out of school because streaming was more important to him – The success of LetsHugo
Success in a few hours
How did the search go? Led by the “7 vs. Wild” detective nykesname on YouTube, many viewers searched all of New Zealand for matches with the shown images. One of them found something.
The user Livenzerett on YouTube published a YouTube video showing the drop-off location of the participants and explaining how he found it. He provided the cutting images to ChatGPT and narrowed down the region where the images were most likely applicable.
Here you can see an image of the gorge:
Image from Google Earth you can find the location at the coordinates 44°35’19″S 169°30’38″E
However, he also had to search manually for some time before he succeeded. He found a place where everything just matched. Both the mountains, the plains, and the valley where the river runs just like in the “7 vs. Wild” YouTube channel video.
How certain is this? The drop-off location and the found gorge fit together perfectly. However, as long as the location is not confirmed by the official “7 vs. Wild” team, there remains the possibility that it is a different place that just resembles the one shown.
In the latest addon of World of Warcraft, you can meet Spongebob – including the “Krusty Krab” and hamburgers.
For several days, players of World of Warcraft have been busy in the new expansion The War Within. While some struggle with the now more difficult leveling, others have already reached level 80 and are counting the days until the release of the first season.
However, some are also using the time to explore Khaz Algar and even swim far out to sea – where there are some special features to be found.
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WoW: The War Within – Forces Within
Where can you find Spongebob? If you want to take a look at the Easter Egg yourself, you need to go to the island of Thorn and swim northwest into the sea. At the coordinates 24 / 30, you will then dive down and encounter a small gathering of characters.
So, would you have recognized these ‘random’ beings?
What is there to see? At first glance, one might easily overlook the Easter Egg, but if you take a look at the strange gathering there with a bit of thought, you can clearly see the references to Spongebob Squarepants and the other characters that appear in the series. After all, they are very close together:
A yellow sponge (Spongebob)
A large, pink starfish (Patrick)
An underwater snail (Gary)
A crab with a pirate hat (Mr. Krabs) who is currently holding a hamburger
In the background, there is a large pineapple – Spongebob’s house
The whole thing was discovered by Reddit user sam0wise, who apparently spent quite a while swimming around the new island looking for such little treasures.
Even though World of Warcraft The War Within is a rather serious expansion with quite dark themes, the developers apparently didn’t miss the chance to hide one or two Easter Eggs. Spongebob and his friends are certainly just one of the first that have been discovered. Have you perhaps already found one yourself?
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A new zombie survival game on Steam is currently gathering a ton of positive reviews because it has much deeper gameplay than it appears.
What kind of game is it? Terminus: Zombie Survivors (PC) is a turn-based roguelike 2D survival game on Steam set during a zombie apocalypse. The goal of the game is to survive in a city overrun by zombies and reach the Terminus to find “peace” there.
On your way to the Terminus, you will not only fight against zombies but also against hunger and freezing temperatures. Throughout the game, you need to think carefully about your decisions, as every action costs you action points. Your survival thus depends on how strategically you use your action points.
The city where you fight for survival and try to escape is procedurally generated. There are also 15 different classes like a soldier, a farmer, or a police officer, as well as a variety of different endings, which is intended to enhance the replay value of the survival game.
Here you can see a trailer for Terminus: Zombie Survivors:
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Terminus: Zombie Survivors shows its gameplay in the new launch trailer
What do the reviews look like? Terminus: Zombie Survivors was released on August 19 on Steam and has since gathered 2,068 user reviews. Of these 2,068 reviews, an impressive 95% are positive.
In the reviews on Steam, players praise that the gameplay of the survival game is significantly deeper than it initially appears:
“Each run lasts between 15 minutes and 2 hours, depending on whether you want to hurry. There are many perks, traits, and additional professions to unlock as you try to achieve a better score on higher difficulty levels. There’s a lot of fun and replay value here.” – via Steam
“I bought this game blind and I’m very happy about it – it’s exactly what I hoped for from Project Zomboid. It’s the perfect mix of immersive and accessible, and the turn-based system really allows for strategic play and keeps you on your toes, especially towards the end of a run. I just finished my first run and will definitely be playing more.” – Steam
“A survival game that doesn’t seem to offer much at first glance, but when you dive a little deeper, it’s packed with mechanics, features, curiosities, and more! Very entertaining.” – via Steam
“One of the best games of 2024 and one of the top 3 zombie games of all time. Brilliant game that works well on the Steam Deck too! […]. 10/10, on par with my favorites from 2024.” – via Steam
In the reviews, Terminus: Zombie Survivors is often compared to games like Project Zomboid or Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead. All three games are priced around €20, while you can currently enjoy the introductory offer on Steam for Terminus.
If turn-based games, 2D, or pixel graphics are not your thing, you’ll surely find another survival game on MeinMMO that you can invest some gaming hours into this year. Here’s a good selection to start with: The 28 best survival games of 2024 for PS5, Steam, and Xbox
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A special beetle is one of the most annoying enemies of Helldivers 2. However, some players know how to deal with them effectively.
Which enemy are we talking about? The Chargers are large, armored beetles. Chargers live up to their name, charging at you like a bull to trample you. You should avoid these charge attacks.
Chargers become really annoying when accompanied by an army of small beetles or when you encounter multiple Chargers at once. Since you can only damage Chargers through their weak points at the rear or with armor-piercing weapons, anti-Charger weapons are often part of the current meta. Without the appropriate weapons, it can quickly become exhausting to take down a group of Chargers – especially on higher difficulty levels.
Here you can see the trailer for the new war bond Flame of Freedom
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Helldivers 2 shows in the new war bond ‘Flame of Freedom’ fiery democracy
Easily Break the Armor of Chargers
How does the new strategy work? Players have shared a strategy on Reddit that allows them to take out the annoying Chargers quite quickly and confidently. They use the stratagem “Eagle Strafing Run” for this.
The strafing run destroys the armor of the Charger. You then just have to shoot at the exposed weak points to eliminate it. At the right angle, a strafing run can even defeat a Charger in one hit.
If you want to ensure that your strafing run hits the Charger, you can combine the stratagem with the “G-23 Stun Grenade” to briefly incapacitate the Charger.
What do the players say about this? Many players confirm that the strafing run deals significant damage – some even fear a nerf.
“It might not one-shot Chargers, but it will definitely deal a good amount of damage. Not just to Chargers, but also to Titans. […]” (via Reddit)
“They don’t want us killing Chargers. It will get nerfed.” (via Reddit)
“An Eagle Strafing Run can kill a Charger and deal heavy damage to an Acid Titan if done correctly. […]” (via Reddit)
Some players also note on Reddit that the strafing run doesn’t take down a Charger with one hit 4 out of 5 times. Nevertheless, it seems to be a good strategy to at least break the armor.
In Diablo 4 there are the “Tormented” versions of the bosses, which have a higher level. They drop more loot but also require more materials to summon. How to find the Tormented bosses and what you need to summon them is explained here on MeinMMO.
What are “Tormented Echos”? Since Season 4, there are “Tormented” versions of all bosses you can summon in Diablo 4. They require three times the amount of materials to summon and additionally one Stygian Stone each.
The bosses are stronger than their normal versions and have level 200. So equip yourself with appropriate potions that increase your resistance to specific elements, or provide other bonuses like more health or attack speed. A potion for the armor is also sensible if you are not at the cap yet.
For that, the bosses drop a lot more loot. All items that the “Tormented Echos” drop have item level 925. If you defeat a Tormented Echo for the first time, you also receive (account-bound) a “Magnificent Spark” for crafting Mythic Uniques.
Where do I summon the bosses? You find the “Tormented Echos” at the normal summoning location on World Tier 4. Below, we list all bosses that exist in the level 200 version, along with their summoning locations. In addition, we explain which materials you need specifically for the bosses.
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Diablo 4: Do you forget to use your elixirs? This trick helps you.
What materials do I need? For the “Tormented” version of Varshan, you need:
1x Stygian Stone
5x Malicious Heart
What does Varshan drop? In Varshan you get the trophy “Fleisch Night Chest” for your mount. Additionally, the boss drops certain class-specific Uniques, but also Uniques that all classes can use.
The “Tormented Echos” drop the same Uniques and Mythic Uniques as their “normal” version. You can find out which items each boss specifically drops here:
Where can I find Grigoire? You summon the Tormented Echo of Grigoire on World Tier 4 in the shelter in the “Hall of Atonement” in the Dry Steppes. For that, you need Living Steel, which you can get, among other places, in Hell’s Flood, as well as from treasure goblins. Grigoire attacks with lightning damage, melee attacks, and AoE damage.
What materials do I need? For the “Tormented” version of Grigoire, you need:
1x Stygian Stone
15x Living Steel
What does Grigoire drop? In Grigoire, you get the mount armor “Demon Binder” for your mount. You also have the chance to receive certain Uniques from the boss – class-specific, but also ones that any class can equip.
Where can I find Lord Zir? You find the Tormented Echo of Lord Zir on World Tier 4 in the shelter “Seat of the Ancient” in the “Darkened Path”, east of Kyovashad. You summon Lord Zir with “Exquisite Blood”, which you get from world bosses, Legion events, treasure goblins, and in Hell’s Flood.
What materials do I need? For the “Tormented” version of Lord Zir, you need:
1x Stygian Stone
27x Exquisite Blood
What does Lord Zir drop? In Lord Zir you get the cosmetic helmet “Diadem of the Ancients”. Additionally, the boss drops certain Uniques – class-specific ones, but also ones that all classes can equip.
Where can I find the Beast in Ice? To summon the Tormented Echo of the Beast in Ice, you need “Distilled Fear” from Nightmare dungeons starting from level 30. You find the boss on World Tier 4 in the dungeon “Glacier Split” southwest of Kyovashad. The Beast attacks you with cold damage.
What materials do I need? For the “Tormented” version of the Beast in Ice, you need:
1x Stygian Stone
27x Distilled Fear
What does the Beast in Ice drop? From the Beast in Ice, you receive the trophies “Skull Torch” and “Bond of the Cruel Horse” for your mount. You also have the chance to receive certain Uniques from the boss – class-specific, but also ones that any class can equip.
Where can I find Duriel? The Tormented Echo of Duriel is located on World Tier 4 in the “Gaping Chasm” southeast of Gea Kul. Duriel attacks you with poison damage and disappears into the ground to attack you again. You summon him with Shards of Torment, which you can get from Grigoire among other places, and with Slime Slippery Eggs, which are drops from Varshan among others.
What materials do I need? For the “Tormented” version of Duriel, you need:
Where can I find Andariel? The Tormented Echo of Andariel can be found on World Tier 4 in the “Hall of the Hanged Man” in Kehjistan at the waypoint “Tarsarak”. Andariel attacks you with nearly all elements – so make sure your resistances are at least 70%.
You summon Andariel with Sand Charred Chains (which are drops from Lord Zir and world bosses) and Needle Pierced Dolls, which you receive from the Beast in Ice and world bosses.
What materials do I need? For the “Tormented” version of Andariel, you need:
1x Stygian Stone
6x Sand Charred Chains
6x Needle Pierced Dolls
What does Andariel drop? In Andariel, just like in Duriel, you have the chance to receive the coveted Mythic Uniques. Additionally, the boss drops certain class-specific Uniques, but also Uniques that all classes can equip. Despite a strong build, Andariel can be a tough opponent. We will show you what to watch out for to come out victorious: Diablo 4: Summon and defeat Andariel – Here’s how to do it
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If you have secured early access to Star Wars Outlaws for the PlayStation 5 and have accumulated a decent amount of gameplay time early on, you might need to brace yourself. Due to a new update from Ubisoft, your save file could become unusable.
Why are the save games on the PS5 failing? Apparently, Ubisoft has contacted numerous buyers of the PlayStation 5 version of Star Wars Outlaws to inform them that the newly released patch 1.000.002 makes extensive adjustments to the new action-adventure game.
According to Ubisoft, you need to ensure that you are playing the new version 1.000.002 on the PS5. Additionally, all save files from older versions of the game are potentially vulnerable to technical problems and even progress blocks due to the patch.
In short: If you started playing Star Wars Outlaws on the PlayStation 5 during the early access phase, you must bury your old save file—no matter how many hours you have invested in it—and start anew.
Here is a trailer for Star Wars Outlaws:
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Star Wars Outlaws introduces the underworld of the galaxy
“Unpaid Bug Testers” during Early Access
What else does Ubisoft say? Affected individual JACOAE has published Ubisoft’s message on Reddit. It states that you can check the version number on PS5 by going to “Options” on the game title, selecting “Information,” and checking the version number under “Version.”
How is the community reacting to the message? Unsurprisingly, Ubisoft’s message has caused anger among those affected. After all, one had to purchase the more expensive Gold (for 109.99 euros) or Ultimate Editions (for 129.99 euros) to have three days of early access on the PlayStation 5.
Membraneinthelnzane writes on Reddit: “This is what you get for being unpaid bug testers.”
Moress adds (via Reddit): “Even worse, you paid for this privilege.”
IAreBeMrLee makes a jab at Ubisoft: “If it had just been an AAAA title, this would never have happened.”
What do I need to know about Star Wars Outlaws? The new game from developer Massive Entertainment (The Division) and publisher Ubisoft is an action-adventure with an open world that tells a story between the events of “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Return of the Jedi.”
Once leveling a character in WoW: The War Within from level 70 to 80 is quick. However, a professional from Echo had bigger plans and paid the physical price for it.
Which pro player from WoW are we talking about? Anyone who regularly follows the World-First Races or the MDI tournament of World of Warcraft knows Gingi. The experienced player from Echo (previously Method) has participated in numerous World-First kills and can call himself a six-time MDI champion.
Here you can watch a well-staged sequence from WoW: The War Within:
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WoW: The War Within – Forces Within
I do not recommend trying this
What happened to Gingi? The WoW streamer and podcaster N_Tys published a short clip from Gingi’s stream on X, showing that the level grind had temporarily led the Echo player into the new dungeon “Ara-Kara, City of Echoes” (which is a fitting name).
In one moment, Gingi is saying something, and in the next, his hunter “Gingitwo” is caught by a stun effect from a “Blood Overseer”. When the stun ended, the marksman stood still while the rest of the group attacked the next opponents. What happened? Well, Gingi had fallen asleep. The long grind took its toll.
Later, the pro player commented on the situation on X: “This is what it looks like when you level 17 chars on the first day to level 80. I do not recommend trying this. I just woke up and feel refreshed, so let’s go!”
What do I need to know about WoW: The War Within? The new expansion of World of Warcraft officially launched on August 27, 2024, and tells the start of the three-part World Soul saga. You can expect new features like the depths, the war horde, and of course fresh regions, dungeons, raids, and more. All the details can be found here: All important information about the release, pre-patch, hero talents, and war horde of WoW: The War Within
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The Cow Level has been a part of the Diablo series for over 25 years – originally a joke that became much too big. MeinMMO explains where this level, which doesn’t actually exist, comes from and what makes it so special.
What is the Cow Level?
The Cow Level, also known as the Not-Cow Level or “place that doesn’t exist”, is a secret level full of cows.
For the first time, the Cow Level appeared as such in Diablo 2 and was very limited in playability there.
What makes the Cow Level so special? Traditionally, the Cow Level is a popular farming spot. The mob density here is above average, and there are many elite enemies with increased drop chances.
In Diablo 2, for instance, the Cow Level is the best farming spot for the basis of rune words. In Diablo 3, the Not-Cow Level is a place where many legendaries can be found because elite enemies are guaranteed to appear in droves.
The Cow Level gained fame because it originated from a joke and grew larger over time. There are references to the level in almost every Blizzard game and even in other media, and in Diablo 4, a massive treasure hunt for the Cow Level is underway.
No one has yet found a real Cow Level in Diablo 4. Maybe with Vessel of Hatred?
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Trailer for Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred provides insight into the story of the expansion
A joke becomes a meme that has accompanied Diablo for over 25 years
The origin of the secret Cow Level dates back to the original Diablo from 1997. There, a few cows stand around in Tristram, and players were firmly convinced: If you click on them often enough, a portal to a secret level opens.
This Cow Level never existed (hence the saying today: “There is no Cow Level”). With the expansion Hellfire, the developers then added a secret quest, with an NPC in a cow costume meant to reference this joke.
Only with Diablo 2 from the year 2000 did players gain access to the secret Cow Level, known there as the “Moo Moo Farm.” To enter this farm, you need two items:
a Tome of Town Portal
Wirt’s Leg – the wooden leg of the smuggler who is supposedly the first victim of the cows
If you place these items in the Horadric Cube after you have completed the final quest in Act 5 on your current difficulty, a red portal opens to a level full of cows wielding halberds.
This is what the Cow King looks like in Diablo 3.
Back then, you could only visit the level once; once the “Cow King” is killed, the portal closes for that difficulty. In Diablo 2: Resurrected, the level is repeatable.
In Diablo 3, the Cow Level made a return, even in two versions. The base game has Whimsyshire as a secret level, a world full of teddy bears, rainbows, and unicorns – the reason why players wished for a “darker” Diablo again. With Reaper of Souls, the “Not-the-Cow-Level” was added, featuring the familiar cows and tons of loot.
The Cow Level in other games
Over the years, the Cow Level has even made its way into other games and media – primarily regarding things from Blizzard. Almost every Blizzard game since 1997 has some reference to the legendary level:
In Overwatch, there is a sign on the map Blizzard World that says: “There is no Cow Level.”
In Hearthstone, there is the possibility to face off against the Cow King in the “Tavern Brawl.”
In StarCraft, the cheat code “there is no cow level” provides an instant victory over the mission.
StarCraft 2 has a secret “Cow Level” chat where a “… moo!” gets appended to every message.
Even in other games, there are references to the Cow Level. In Watch Dogs 2, an NPC compares the difficulty of a mission to the Cow Level. The “Diablo 2” edition of Dungeons & Dragons has official rules for a Cow Level and the cow enemies there. Final Fantasy VII has a secret Cow Level, if only by name (via YouTube).
The eternal search: Is there a Cow Level in Diablo 4?
Even before the release of Diablo 4, fans have been asking whether there is a secret Cow Level in the latest Diablo. The official answer is, of course: No, there is no Cow Level. That would be totally absurd.
However, with each season, the clues about a Cow Level are intensifying – starting with someone slaughtering 2,000 cows to find an initial secret item. However, it actually takes 666 cows, as we now know.
The items can be processed at the Ox Well in Ked Bardu to obtain a key. The key opens a cellar in Scosglen in an area that looks like a cow’s head on the map. Inside the cellar, there are tons of cows. If you kill them all, you receive a stamina potion, the use of which is still unknown. This is where the trail ends for now.
Although Blizzard claims there is no Cow Level, the boss says: You should better keep those items. In the Discord “Not Finding a Cow Level,” hundreds of fans are working to solve the puzzle, but so far without success.
In a survey on MeinMMO, we wanted to know which of the Straw Hat Pirates from One Piece you would like to have as a friend the most. The Straw Hat Pirates received varying numbers of votes. However, only one made it to the top.
The Straw Hat Pirates all have their quirks. Some are more collegial, while others are more withdrawn. That’s why MeinMMO wanted to know from you with which pirates from Luffy’s crew you would prefer to spend time.
Here are the results: 1,818 people participated in the survey. You could cast your vote for the Straw Hat Pirate you would like to hang out with the most. You only had one vote to cast.
Here we list which pirates made it to places 4-10:
We took a look at the coolest ships from One Piece:
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One Piece: These are the 5 coolest ships sailing the oceans
In the comments, you mentioned other pirates you would like to hang out with aside from the Straw Hat Pirates:
User Justine Koch would like to hang out with the captain of the Heart Pirates, Trafalgar Law. MeinMMO anime expert Jasmin Beverungen can only agree.
T.M.P. finds a good reason to date Vivi. After all, she is rich. This way, she could pay for all the leisure activities of the two!
KonoNana mentions Bentham as a good comrade. Bentham, Bon Curry or Mister 2 was an agent of the Baroque Works, but is now in very different fields.
Besides, users Sero and Justine Koch revealed that they would also like to hang out with Chopper. According to Sero, they could learn together, gather herbs, and do things to help others. That sounds like a relaxing day!
EsmaraldV, on the other hand, voted for Nami, but we’d better not ask why. All right, then we’ll hold back at this point and introduce you to the top three places instead.
Nico Robin made it into the top 3 even before Nami.
Result: 17% with 313 votes
More One Piece fans would rather hang out with Nico Robin than with Nami. Unlike the hot-headed navigator, Nico Robin is the more relaxed type. She prefers a good book and is usually found on a sun lounger. We can imagine that she would be the perfect companion for a vacation in Egypt.
Place 2: Monkey D. Luffy
The captain only lands in second place.
Result: 20% with 364 votes
The chaotic captain has made it to second place. He is up for any fun and can laugh at any silly joke. He would not only be the perfect companion for your next adventure, but he could probably also tell you where to find the best all-you-can-eat buffets nearby.
Place 1: Zoro
Zoro is the Straw Hat Pirate you would like to hang out with the most.
Result: 26% with 466 votes
Zoro is by far the pirate you want as a buddy the most. Zoro’s muscles don’t come from nowhere; they come from hard training. He is often seen with weights in hand, training to become the strongest swordsman. Zoro could motivate you to train.
Through his training, Zoro wants to become the strongest swordsman in the world. Currently, Mihawk Dulacre holds this title. Among all people who have (not) eaten a Devil Fruit, he is considered the second strongest fighter by the MeinMMO team: One Piece: The 5 strongest fighters without Devil Fruit in the ranking
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“FragPunk” wants to do quite a few things differently in the realm of hero shooters. Whether the experiment works, you can decide for yourself at the beginning of October – that’s when the closed beta is set to begin on Steam.
What kind of game is this? “FragPunk” is an online shooter developed by Bad Guitar Studio. In short 5v5 matches, players battle not only with different heroes and firearms, but also with powerful cards.
“FragPunk” is set to be released for both PC on Steam and Xbox. However, the developers have not yet announced a release date.
In the following trailer, the developers briefly introduce their game again:
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FragPunk: Beginning of October starts the beta for the hero shooter on Steam
No round should play the same
What makes the game special? “FragPunk” aims to stand out from other hero shooters like Overwatch 2 and Valorant with an extensive card deck. Before each round, your team can choose from three of over 70 cards.
The abilities you gain through your cards range from simple damage boosts to more elaborate match modifiers. With one card, you can prevent the opposing team from healing. In the trailer, this card disables one of the opponent’s cards, which would otherwise have allowed them to heal their teammates with shots.
With certain cards, you can even influence the weather on the map. If you want to obscure your opponents’ vision, you can summon a thick fog. Rain and snow also seem to be options, though it is unclear from the trailer how the weather might affect gameplay in this case.
Thanks to various interaction possibilities with and between the cards, no match, which lasts about 2.5 minutes, should play the same way. Whether it will ultimately be fun, you can try out for yourself in a closed beta at the beginning of October. You can already sign up for this on Steam.
At the gamescom 2024, awards for inclusion in gaming were presented for the second time by the initiative Gaming ohne Grenzen and the mobile provider congstar. The winners were honored in five categories by a jury.
What kind of award is this? At this year’s gamescom in Cologne, the “Gaming ohne Grenzen” awards took place for the second time. This special prize, initiated by the mobile provider congstar and the initiative Gaming ohne Grenzen (GoG), honors projects and individuals that promote accessibility and inclusion in gaming. The ceremony took place in 2024 at the congstar booth.
In which categories were awards presented? The Gaming ohne Grenzen awards are presented in five categories, including the following:
National Award: Honors projects that contribute to accessibility in gaming on a national level.
International Award: Honors international projects that contribute to accessibility in gaming.
Representation Award: Award for projects that make underrepresented groups in gaming visible.
Hardware & Technology Award: Prizes technological innovations that advance accessibility in gaming.
Personality Award: Honors a personality who is particularly committed to accessibility and inclusion in gaming.
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gamescom 2024: Monster Hunter Wilds delights with monster action
Xbox cleans up at the Gaming ohne Grenzen awards
This year, Xbox was the standout winner, with awards in two categories. In the National Award category, the Xbox booth from gamescom 2023 was recognized.
The booth set new standards in terms of accessibility at trade shows and demonstrated how inclusive such an event can be. Some of the elements included:
Rest areas
Ramps for accessibility
Adaptive Controllers
Aids such as sunglasses, ear protection, and fidget tools
Also nominated were the gamescom Accessibility Guidelines and the historical gaming platform Playing History.
Xbox wins yet another category
In the International Award category, Xbox won again – this time for the game Forza Motorsport. This racing game impressed the jury with its extensive customization options, enabling players with various disabilities to tailor the game to their needs and enjoy it barrier-free.
Among the nominees for this award were also: Minecraft and the Xbox Inclusion Guide.
Who else won? In addition to Xbox, other projects that contribute significantly to inclusion in gaming were also recognized.
Representation Award: The award went to the DisCo Devs Game Jam, a platform for developers with disabilities. The Game Jam promotes collaboration and exchange within marginalized groups like the LGBTQI+ community to develop games that foster diversity and inclusion.
Also nominated were: Sims 4 and Tell Me Why.
Hardware & Technology Award: The Alt Controller, developed by Tim Brogden for the charity organization SpecialEffect and released as open-source software, provides a barrier-free solution for gamers.
Also nominated were: The augmented reality glasses Apple Vision Pro and the adaptive gaming toolkit PlayAbility.
Personality Award: Svenja Ottawa aka SvenjaDev received the “Personality Award” for her long-standing commitment to making games more accessible and raising awareness of accessibility in the gaming community.
Also nominated were: Accessibility consultant Brandon Cole aka “superblindman” (posthumously) and Marlene Beilharz (actress & author).
Who made the decision? The award winners were chosen by the following ten-member jury:
Melanie Eilert (Ambassador for Gaming ohne Grenzen)
Rae Grimm (Head of Editorial Gaming at Webedia Germany)
Michael Gurt (Research Associate at JFF – Institute for Media Education)
Casey Kreer (Expert in Digital Accessibility)
Svenja Ottawa aka SvenjaDev (Creator & Developer)
Katrin Schäfer-Hansen (Rehabilitation Scientist)
Linda Scholz (Specialist Consultant at the NRW Youth Media Culture Centre)
Hendrik Wagener (Gaming Expert)
Dennis Winkens aka WheelyWorld (Creator)
Erdin Ciplak aka Mr. Blindlife (Creator)
Who is behind the award?Gaming ohne Grenzen is an initiative that advocates for accessibility and inclusion in digital games. For a few years now, the initiative has been testing games and technologies for their accessibility for people with disabilities and publishing the results on their website. They evaluate, for example, whether games can be played without sound.
Disclaimer: Rae Grimm is Head of Digital Publishing at Webedia Gaming and is responsible for MeinMMO, GameStar, and GamePro. Rae Grimm is part of the jury of the Gaming ohne Grenzen awards.
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The Lord of the Rings introduces many iconic and important characters, but not every character always interacts with one another. Especially two important figures seem to avoid each other. At least, when considering how often the two speak to each other.
Which characters are we talking about? Hardly any film series has as many iconic figures as The Lord of the Rings. Each has an elaborate personality and a striking design. It is no wonder that there are countless characters and merchandise featuring the entire ensemble.
The interaction of the characters is also always interesting and endearing. One immediately thinks of Legolas and Gimli. However, two characters actually only speak one sentence to each other in twelve hours, considering the Extended Cut.
Epic Trailer for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship
3 short words for a big promise
When do Frodo and Legolas speak to each other? Throughout the trilogy, the two meet quite early on. In The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, several characters pledge their loyalty to Frodo and promise him help for the journey that lies ahead for the hobbit.
Legolas also does this, who in the German version says and my bow to Frodo (via Moviepilot). This is the first and only time that the two characters speak to each other here. Nevertheless, Legolas remains true to the brief promise until the very end.
The brief exchange between the two sparked a silly fan theory. Fans have naturally wondered why the two never talk to each other. Legolas at least mentions Frodo by name. Frodo, however, does not do this in the films, as Screen Rant summarizes.
Many fans believe that Frodo doesn’t know Legolas’s name and is embarrassed to ask. Another clue is the scene in The Return of the King where Frodo wakes up and is greeted by all his friends. You can see from his mouth movements that he greets everyone by name, except Legolas.
Silk is an important material in Black Myth: Wukong. We will show you how to get the resource to craft new armors.
What is silk used for? Silk (Seide) is used in Black Myth: Wukong to craft armors. They protect you from the significant damage of enemy attacks. Therefore, you will inevitably need to build new armors later in the game.
The material is quite important, and if you don’t want to make your life too difficult, you should gather some of it to become stronger. We will show you how to find silk in the game.
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All important game information such as release, playtime, and editions can be found in our overview on MeinMMO.
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Black Myth: Wukong: The final trailer for the action RPG from China
Finding and farming silk
How to find silk? The material is not just lying around in the game world, but can be found in various ways. Below, we present three of them.
Farming silk
One way to get silk is pretty simple. Some enemies drop the material when they die. This works especially well with the rat enemies in chapter 2, in the area of Yellow Wind Ridge. On average, one out of four enemies drops silk.
Also, larger enemies can drop the resource, but the chances are lower. The advantage of small standard enemies is that they respawn every time you rest. This way, you can easily farm silk and improve your character’s level on the side.
Buying silk
If you don’t want to farm for a long time, you can also simply buy silk. However, this option has its limits. In the shrine shop, there are two pieces for 600 spirit essence each. If you urgently need the material, you can grab some here.
You can also exchange silk for spirit essence, but since you can get essence much more easily, we do not recommend that.
At the shrine, you will find the shop in the menu.Here you can buy limited silk.
Finding silk in chests
The resource can also be found in chests. You will find them while exploring the world. They contain silk, or sometimes even rarer materials. Therefore, thoroughly investigating the world is worthwhile.
If you use these three methods, you will have enough silk in your inventory to craft your first armors shortly after starting your adventure. As you progress further, you will also find more of it and soon have enough to explore the crafting system. MeinMMO author Christos Tsogos has now played the game and has shared his opinion in a dedicated article.
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Black Myth Wukong offers 36 trophies/achievements that you can complete to achieve 100%. We will show you which ones they are and what you need to do for that, in our Trophy Guide.
Update, August 29: We have now added all trophies and solutions to our table. It is complete.
How many trophies are there? In total, Black Myth Wukong has 36 trophies that you need to complete in order to receive the Platinum trophy and achieve 100%. The following types of trophies are available:
Bronze Trophies: 22
Silver Trophies: 9
Gold Trophies: 4
Platinum Trophy: 1
Of all the trophies, 20 trophies are secret and cannot be tracked or reviewed through the menu. So that you know what you need to do to stand out as a true Monkey Warrior, we will now show you a list of all trophies and their tasks.
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Black Myth: Wukong: The final trailer for the action RPG from China
All Trophies and Their Tasks
Type of Trophy
Name of Trophy
Task
Platinum
Ultimate Completion
Complete all other trophies.
Gold
Perfect Portraits
Collect all entries of enemies and bosses in your diary.
Gold
Equal
Complete the secret ending of Black Myth: Wukong. For this, you need to complete all secret areas from chapters 1, 2, 4, and 5.
Gold
Secured Six Senses
Collect all 6 relics from the story. (This only becomes active when you start NG+)
Gold
Fateful Duel
Finish the story and defeat the final boss.
Silver
Form Skill
Unlock all spirits and transformations.
Silver
Clad in Wonders
Build all armors in the shrine.
Silver
Staves and Spears
Build all weapons in the shrine.
Silver
Medicinal Meal
Collect 5 specimens of each type of the pastilles. These can be found scattered in the individual chapters in boxes, but you can also build them at the merchant fox.
Silver
Well Equipped
Collect the weapon “Jingubang” in the story.
Silver
Master of Magic
Collect all 10 spells. (This only becomes active when you start NG+)
Silver
Treasures upon Treasures
Collect all 4 vessels.
Silver
Brilliant Brewer
Find all potions, brews, and ingredients.
Silver
A Strange Collection
Find all rarities.
Bronze
Never Alone
Upgrade your brews with the wise man to their maximum level.
Bronze
Guardian of the Scrolls
Find all recipes for making medicine.
Bronze
Prevented Desire
Complete the quest from the horse NPC. Visit him in each chapter and defeat all fire carts from chapter 5.
Add a mixture to your potion in chapter 1. For this, visit the Shen monkey.
Bronze
Uplifting Brew
Craft a medicine in the shrine. Defeat the boss “Lang-Li-Guhh-Baw” in chapter 2 and bring the medicine page to the fox.
Bronze
Fruits of the Field
Harvest the fruits and plants from Sheng-Loong. You need to have unlocked the painting that you can travel to. Give him your seeds, wait for them to grow, talk to Sheng-Loong, and collect the harvested items.
Bronze
The Finishing Touch
Upgrade your armor in the secret area of the painting of Sheng-Loong. Talk to the tiger, the smith of the area.
Defeat the final boss of chapter 2 “Yellow Wind King”.
Bronze
Off to New Shores
Complete the prologue.
Bronze
Flowing Sands
Defeat the secret final boss of chapter 2 “Fuban”.
Bronze
Flourishing Nonsense
Defeat the final boss of chapter 3.
Bronze
Gaze at the Deception
Defeat the final boss of chapter 4.
Bronze
The Rooster’s Crow
Defeat the boss in the secret area of chapter 4.
Bronze
Fiery Fury
Defeat the final boss of chapter 5.
Bronze
Frost and Flame
Defeat all fire carts in chapter 5.
Bronze
A Sense of Scenery
Find all 24 meditation spots.
Which trophy is the hardest? Perfect Portraits is one of the more difficult trophies to unlock. It requires you to have defeated all enemies and bosses – including the secret bosses. This is difficult because you can unknowingly start NG+ quickly and have to replay the game to gain access to the later chapters.
Moreover, there are some NPCs that you may miss if you have already defeated one or another boss. So take your time and explore the chapters in detail. You will discover many secret things.
That was all the information about the trophies/achievements you can unlock for Black Myth Wukong. Have you been able to find them all? Feel free to share your information regarding the trophies so we can complete this list. Until then, we are happy to show you how to find silk.
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Black Myth Wukong looks like a Soulslike similar to Dark Souls in its trailers and gameplay, but how difficult is it really? MeinMMO author Christos gives you the answer.
How difficult is Black Myth Wukong? Actually not as hard as everyone would assume. I have played games and expansions from Dark Souls to Elden Ring and compared those difficulty levels to that of Black Myth Wukong.
My conclusion: The game is very generous to newcomers and easier compared to Elden Ring. In battles, enemies and bosses have large windows of time that even slow down, so you know exactly when you need to dodge. Additionally, you have a large stamina bar and many spells that help you dodge often enough or even freeze enemies.
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Black Myth: Wukong: The final trailer for the action RPG from China
For those wondering whether dying in Black Myth Wukong has consequences, we can reassure you. As mentioned in our beginner tips, you can die or lose as often as you want – your souls and resources remain safe.
The game tries to make it clear to fans during the journey that exploration and enjoyment of the game are paramount. You shouldn’t angrily close the game because a boss holds you up for several hours. However, Black Myth Wukong is not a walk in the park.
You still need to approach your battles tactically and analyze your enemies. If you charge at your opponents like a crazy monkey, you will surely get killed. So it can be said that the developers have managed an acceptable balance to please every type of player.
Last but not least, there are also items that can make your fights against the final boss much easier – a kind of built-in easy mode.
Is there a difficulty level? Not directly. There are no difficulty levels in the settings. However, in our tests, we found that some bosses can change their behavior during battle. Depending on what you do, the bosses may become harder, increase their attack speed, or unleash more combos.
This is comparable to the second phases brought by some bosses in Elden Ring or the well-known “Dark Souls” titles. In any case, this also gives players a challenge that can spice things up. How to unlock all the trophies in Black Myth Wukong is covered here: Black Myth Wukong: Trophy Guide for all achievements – What you need for 100%
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