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Space Marines are cool and all, but do you already know these 6 factions from Warhammer 40,000?

In Warhammer 40,000, the Emperor created 20 perfect sons – Whose gene-seed would you receive?

You have a single developer to thank for the smooth performance of your games on the Steam Deck

From the Heresy, Games Workshop has now created a standalone system with new (and even larger) miniatures. Many models from the Horus Heresy can also be used for Warhammer 40,000, but not all.

In the community, there are divided opinions about the system. While the lore is generally met with much interest, especially fans of the other systems wish for more focus on their favorites. They are also represented in your survey:

3rd place (671 votes, 17 %) taken by Warhammer Fantasy, the original Warhammer system,
4th place (506 votes, 13 %) is The Old World, basically the new version of Fantasy and what the Horus Heresy is for Warhammer 40,000
and the last place (371 votes, 9 %) is Age of Sigmar, which despite growing popularity struggles with resistance.

If the Emperor could still rise, he would probably applaud with one hand for your choice of Warhammer 40,000, only to clench the other into a fist for reminding him of his greatest defeat.

While it is hard to say how happy Big E really is with the current state of the 41st or 42nd millennium. After all, he never wanted to be worshipped as a god, quite the contrary. But even one of his still loyal sons is no longer sure how sustainable that is: The new chief of the Imperium in Warhammer 40,000 asks if the Emperor is a god, while he should know better

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13 participants give feedback on Sauercrowd – From WoW veteran to complete Twitch novice

Lydia 31. January 2026 Reading time 3 minutes

The Streamer Guild Sauercrowd has been making waves in WoW Classic since December 27, 2025, and took over the German Twitch scene. Many participants have little to no experience with the MMORPG. 13 of them provided feedback after the first weeks.

Metashi12 is one of the organizers of Sauercrowd, the big WoW event on German Twitch. He asked 13 participants for honest feedback – from the WoW veteran to the MMORPG noob to the Twitch newcomer. We summarized the responses for you here, but you can also check out the video here.

Note: The interim report was recorded about 2 weeks after the event started. Levels and deaths may not be completely up to date. We have supplemented the updated information where necessary.

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What the participants say

Mowky: The streamer reports starting the event with low expectations. After all, WoW would usually “flop” on Twitch, and after 2 weeks, no one would want to play anymore. Instead, she was not only pleasantly surprised but is already dreaming of a season 2.
Broeki: The LoL streamer is so deep into the WoW grind that he records his contribution during his character’s flight time. He admits to having underestimated WoW Classic entirely: one just has to immerse oneself in it, and then it becomes a great game. However, the event is also upheld by social interaction and the overarching goal of the guild.
Mahluna: For the streamer, the first two weeks of the event felt almost like a whole year – mainly due to her playtime of about 10 hours a day. Mahluna is not only surprised by WoW but also by herself – level 45 without dying, and that as an MMO newbie is quite impressive. In the meantime, she did die once, but her hunter is already back at level 46 (as of January 31, 2026, 14:15).
Tolkin: For the LoL streamer, what stands out is how many new people he has met through the event. He experiences less of that with League. His interim report is short and sweet: “Great event, would love to do it again.”
Bladeshow: The LoL pro particularly praises the people working behind the scenes at the event, such as on the Discord server or the website. For him, the project is especially notable for bringing many new people to WoW who not only “grind hard” but also have fun with the game.
Naguura: The streamer is not new to WoW, but she is in the German community, as the Tyrolean typically streams in English. She feels well received and is happy to see the passion with which the “first-timers” are starting in WoW. It feels almost like it did back in 2005.

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WoW Classic: The Hardcore Servers Are Here!

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Sieglinde: The experienced WoW player says: In the last 20 years of MMORPG, he has rarely had such a good time as through this event. He particularly likes discovering WoW with new players, as it allows him to experience it anew himself.
Cezzy: The streamer reports after 3 weeks in the event, where he has hardly seen the sun. Even as a night owl, he always finds players to team up with, thanks to the well-populated Discord. Cezzy has already died 6 times in the event but keeps starting fresh – after all, the event needs tanks.
JenNyan: The streamer started WoW 20 years too late but already understands after two weeks why players would have “neglected their lives” back then. Luckily, she didn’t play WoW as a teenager, says JenNyan. She especially praises the mutual support, such as after the tragic loss of her character at level 20.
Hahn: The streamer was the first to reach level 60 in Sauercrowd. What makes the project special for him is that it brings together so many different “bubbles.” The German Twitch scene is otherwise known for forming cliques.
HughWinters: For the streamer, WoW is almost secondary at this event. The vibe at the event, the camaraderie, the solidarity are simply indescribable. He has never experienced anything like this in 9 years on Twitch. The streamer believes Twitch Germany needs more projects like this.
Justin Tinderdate: The DJ knows WoW but is completely new to Twitch. He met guild leader HandOfBlood at a DJ set and decided to join the project. Even after Sauercrowd ends, he plans to continue streaming.
Felikah: The streamer, who mainly shows Minecraft, has been completely captivated by WoW. She didn’t even know she could be so into anything. In the past weeks, she has only played WoW, slept, and played WoW again. No wonder she has put over 200 hours into the game in less than a month. Felikah is also excited about the camaraderie in the guild and looks forward to raiding Molten Core with the group.

Despite the diverse backgrounds of the participants surveyed, almost all share how beautiful the camaraderie and solidarity at the event are. Many who had no prior experience with WoW are pleasantly surprised by how much they enjoy the game. These two points alone would likely be enough to explain the event’s success – but for some participants, it is particularly worthwhile:
10 major winners of Sauercrowd – for these Twitch streamers, the adventure in WoW Classic Hardcore has already paid off

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A new Samurai Soulslike for Steam attracts 40,000 players to the demo, and even the tutorial seems deadly

Johanna 31. January 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

Nioh 3 is just around the corner for its release on Steam. The demo is already receiving positive feedback from players, but it also brings an issue.

What kind of game is it? It is the third installment in the Nioh series: Nioh 3. The release of the game is scheduled for February 6, 2026 on Steam, so fans don’t have to wait much longer.

Nioh 3 is a Soulslike game where you play as a samurai. The unique aspect: Nioh 3 is the first installment in the series that offers you an open world.

Additionally, players no longer have to commit to a single playstyle, but can switch between ninja and samurai styles even during combat. As a samurai, you approach fiercely and directly, while as a ninja, you rely on agility and skill.

You can get a first impression of the game with the trailer:

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In Nioh 3 könnt ihr ein weiteres Samurai-Action-RPG erleben

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Tutorial is Already Causing Issues for Players in the Demo

How is the tutorial deadly? To sweeten the waiting time for players, a demo for the game was released on January 29. It is already receiving positive feedback from players. According to SteamDB, the demo had a peak of 39,227 simultaneous players.

In the subreddit r/Nioh, players share their excitement for the demo, but also the problems they encounter. One of them seems to be the tutorial itself.

Player GameGuidesGN_Mod shared a clip on Reddit showing how the tutorial message appears just as he is about to leap over a chasm. When he clicks it away, he falls into the abyss and cannot save himself.

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Other players also share their experiences with the tutorial messages. For instance, dotinous writes: “I was in a fight when I got one of those, they really are sometimes a meme.” Also, ghouIzz seems to have had similar situations: “The number of times that killed me just before a burst attack was really funny.”

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Have you tried the demo for Nioh 3? If so, what do you think of it? Let us know in the comments! If you need more games to shorten the wait for Nioh 3, feel free to check here: Here are the currently 15 best alternatives to Dark Souls that are not from FromSoftware

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Despite the crash landing on Steam, the developers of Highguard do not give up – doing something even large studios can learn from

Lydia 31. January 2026 Reading time 4 minutes

Highguard has already been compared to the disastrous shooter Concord before its release. In fact, the launch on Steam and PS5 went anything but promising. A patch is supposed to change that, as it introduces a new mode to the game.

This is the current situation surrounding Highguard:

The Free2Play shooter was released on January 26, 2026, for Steam and PS5. Previously, the developers had been silent for weeks after the surprising announcement at the Game Awards 2025 .
However, at launch, Highguard was bombarded with negative reviews on Steam. In addition to legitimate criticism, the frustration of players dissatisfied with the gaming industry had been unleashed over the shooter, who had already labeled the game as “the next Concord”.
But instead of pulling the plug, the developers of Highguard are staying on track and rolled out a patch along with a new mode in the first week.

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Highguard zeigt im Trailer, was euch im neuen PvP-Raid-Shooter erwartet

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Highguard brings new mode and performance fixes

This is new: With a patch, the developers addressed some of the criticisms of the shooter on January 29 – and surprisingly delivered a completely new game mode. There is now an experimental 5v5 mode, which is only playable for this weekend.

So those who only checked out Highguard at launch and were overwhelmed by the large maps might give the shooter another chance. However, the developers also warn: Adding 4 more players does not exactly help the other major criticism – the performance.

Additionally, the patch is said to deliver improvements in animation performance, projectiles, and other gameplay systems (Source: Steam).

1.0.4 Patch Notes in English (machine translated with Gemini)

Game Input Settings

Crouch: On all platforms, “Crouch” can now be set to Hold or Toggle.
Aim Down Sights (ADS): The ability to set aiming (ADS) to Hold or Toggle has been added (initially only for PC).
Note: Switching the aim is done by pressing the sprint button (Shift on PC, left stick on controller), while in ADS mode. This may feel disorienting on the controller. PC players are advised to remap the aim switch key if they use “ADS Toggle.” A solution for console players (who cannot yet freely assign buttons) is being worked on, but this will take time.

Video Settings

Field of View (FoV): Console users can now adjust the field of view up to 110.
Performance: The low scaling settings for shadows and reflections have been optimized for even more performance (at the expense of image quality).
Shadows: The “Low” setting now also disables volumetric fog.
Viewing Distance: A new setting for the “Quality of Viewing Distance” has been added. This controls the detail levels (LODs) of skeletal meshes and helps optimize GPU and CPU usage.
Additional Options: Players can now toggle the following features on or off independently of other quality settings:
- Anisotropic Materials
- Chromatic Aberration
- Bloom
  Note: Motion Blur and Depth of Field need further testing before they can be safely disabled. These options will follow shortly.
DLSS: Users can now select DLSS presets. More presets and better descriptions will follow in the next patch.
Global Illumination: Can now be completely set to “Off”.
Laptop Fix: An engine bug was fixed that erroneously capped laptop users at 60 FPS, regardless of frame rate settings.

Crashes and Bug Fixes

This patch fixes crashes that could occur in the following situations:

Stability: The main causes of crashes have been eliminated, which has reduced the crash rate overall by 90% and greatly improved stability.

Leaving a match on the PS5 under an unexpected input status.
Loading matches on devices with slower storage media (HDDs).
Various bugs related to online status and matchmaking have been fixed.

Friends: Will now be correctly displayed as online after accepting requests. The Xbox Presence status now updates correctly.

Players say: Great, but why not like this from the start?

This is how the changes are perceived: Actually surprisingly good. On the night of January 31, SteamDB recorded more players for the first time since release than at its peak the day before. Up to 15,147 players were simultaneously active in Highguard. Meanwhile, positive reviews now clearly outnumber the negative ones among the newly added reviews.

Also on social media platforms like X and Reddit, the first impressions are positive. For many players, the 5v5 mode feels like the “right” way to experience the game: The size of the maps suddenly makes sense, during the loot phase one now encounters other players and must engage in firefights.

All this makes the game more frantic but also more entertaining for many. Others realize that the developers did have some thought in mind with 3v3.

Yet even users who cannot get into Highguard express their respect for the developers. Because after such a disastrous release, continuing on, listening to the community, and suddenly pulling a new mode out of thin air shows real passion.

This has also convinced YouTuber Mightykeef. He wrote on X: “Okay, whoah, whoah, whoah. THIS is something other gaming companies should learn from. Highguard had a terrible start and immediately began implementing the things people want to see. I like that.”

Just the fact that the new mode is so good leads others to shake their heads. Gaming journalist Paul Tassi wrote: “Are you kidding, 5v5 is so much better. It doesn’t even feel balanced. Why didn’t you make this the main mode at launch?” (Source: X)

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Whether Highguard will still manage a comeback remains to be seen. The current changes definitely raise hopes that the shooter can still find its player base and is at least not on the verge of being shut down. This should also please MeinMMO editor Benedict, who said: You are all playing Highguard wrong, but you can’t even do anything about it

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Players steal millions in ARC Raiders with rubber ducks, but their greed is promptly punished

Caroline Fuller 31. January 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

Since the beginning of the shooter, many players have quickly fallen in love with collecting the rubber ducks in ARC Raiders. This preference seems to be escalating at the moment, especially for the more valuable specimens of the cute items that are significantly more valuable. And for this, these “collectors” are even willing to resort to cheekier methods.

What method is being referred to? Players have found a glitch in ARC Raiders to duplicate items and thus multiply valuable things from their inventory many times over.

One of the new rubber duck variants that were introduced with update 1.13.0 is one of the potential items that is often misused for this glitch. The colorful “Familiar Duck” grants players 7,000 coins when sold.

The extent to which this can lead is evidenced by the player endgame2937 with a post on Reddit. With a proof image, he reports how he came across a downed Raider carrying a mountain of the mentioned rubber ducks. The player looted as many as he could carry, and with a total of 405 rubber ducks in his inventory, he made over 2.8 million coins.

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Endgame2937 remains confused after this find. Especially the sudden death of the duck “collector” he could not understand until he was made aware of the glitch by the community: “There is a known dupe exploit that works with rubber ducks, so he definitely used it to fill his inventory.”

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Duplication glitch is not as safe a method as users suspect

What else surprises the finder? The player explains in his post that he saw the duck collector suddenly go up in flames and fall to the ground, without saying a word, before dropping his colorful treasure. Endgame2937 explains in a later comment in the Reddit thread that he is not sure whether the player accidentally caused it himself or if it was an ARC.

He did not see the player using the glitch, just the extent that ultimately brought him a hefty haul.

Other players from the community have, however, an idea of what – or rather: who – might be responsible for the punishment by fire.

What does the community suspect? The most upvoted comment by call_me_fig includes the suspicion that a large part of the player base shares: “I wonder if they set Raiders on fire who [exploit the glitch], just like they used to do with wall-cheaters?” However, he later adds that it could also just be a visual bug.

Thiefsie, on the other hand, supports the assumption: “The developers often go after those who misbehave with fire. I wonder if there is fraud detection there…”

Whether this is ultimately the true reason has not yet been confirmed or denied by the developers. However, the community considers this approach a suitable and, above all, entertaining idea, just like KobraKittyKat: “That’s absolutely biblical, pretty cool on their part.”

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The rubber ducks in ARC Raiders were already popular before they became valuable and promised big money. A player set things in motion at that time when he tragically found out that he did not have enough space in the game to display his beloved ducks. But here too, the developers had a helping answer: The developers of ARC Raiders fulfill an unusual fan wish, clutter your home with hundreds of rubber ducks

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Elden Ring belongs to female players – and anyone can see this if they just look

Caroline Fuller 31. January 2026 Reading time 5 minutes

Elden Ring and other FromSoftware titles have a large community of fans who battle through the dangerous worlds and monstrous creatures in the games. In particular, one group can find that the games offer more than just the typical “get good”. They contain many themes that can appeal to female fans. Even MeinMMO editor Caro can agree with this.

The titles from FromSoftware like Dark Souls or Bloodborne and Elden Ring are mainly known for their dark worlds and the tough yet rewarding combat that players must face in the games. The games are often accompanied by a dark, almost melancholic atmosphere, marked by decay and corruption, but also by the unexpected beauty that they harbor.

Due to the challenging gameplay that allows players to continually test their skills, much of the community has focused on becoming particularly skilled, understanding opponents, and overcoming the toughest battles purely through skill.

This may be intimidating for curious players (who have not yet dared to try FromSoftware due to the prevalent notion that this type of gameplay does not fall within the realm of the stereotypically “more feminine” games). It is common for female players to be devalued if they prefer more relaxing games, or to be labeled as “fake” if they do enjoy these “atypical” games. Terms like “women’s games” and “men’s games” are thrown around, which only serves to make new experiences less appealing to people.

FromSoftware games are neither one nor the other but rather magnificent RPG experiences that female players should definitely give a chance.

The atmosphere and themes from FromSoftware titles are omnipresent if you look closely. And these prove: FromSoftware games should definitely be discovered by more female players.

Who is writing here? MeinMMO editor Caro loves various genres of games, whether fantasy, cozy, RPG, or tabletop. She has spent many hours in FromSoftware games, primarily Elden Ring and currently also a lot of Nightreign. In games, she appreciates not only the fun and gameplay but also the subtext, storytelling, and has a preference for creative game design and the artistic aspects of game development. This love and knowledge was solidified during her studies in Game Art & Animation.

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FromSoftware is not only brutal but also has a lot of depth

In addition to the gameplay, which players quickly understand at the beginning, FromSoftware titles offer subtle yet omnipresent storytelling that transformed them from a monster-fighting simulator into the masterpieces they are known as today.

This storytelling surprisingly includes many themes that can be understood universally regardless of gender, but especially resonate with female players as they are often confronted with these themes simply due to their existence: oppressive power structures, the significance of femininity and gender, and the escape from a predetermined fate. All this serves not as a means to an end but is treated with importance and provides a basis that determines the entire worlds of the games.

This is evident not only through the world-building but also through the characters that inhabit these worlds.

Femininity in FromSoftware games is unvarnished and at the same time empowering

Bloodborne can be interpreted in many ways regarding the theme of (lacking) female autonomy, whether concerning their will or their own body. The game, as well as the femininity of many women, is not always beautiful, but brutal, dirty, angry, and tragic.

Maternity and the emotional and physical component play a significant role in Bloodborne. It deals with unwanted pregnancies featuring divine offspring, the loss of one’s child, and the horrors that arise from these intense feelings.

It is an unpleasant but honest engagement with the darker sides of femininity that prompts reflection.

But there are also themes in Elden Ring that particularly occupy female players. Ranni the Witch is a central character in Elden Ring, whose story is not only crucial to the events of the game but also a sign of rebellion against a power structure that controlled her and her fate.

Ranni despised the idea of becoming part of the ruling Golden Order, as it was meant for her. And thus, she decided to take her fate into her own hands. To escape her role as the greater will, she was willing to tragically sacrifice herself but simultaneously drag another demigod to death, thus nullifying the will of the Golden Order.

Her still-living soul found a home in her famous blue doll body, with which she wanders through the Lands Between as a simple witch and made a magic tower her stronghold.

The female characters from FromSoftware titles are never sexualized, even though they encompass deeply physical themes. One example is Malenia, known as one of the most famous and challenging bosses in gaming.

Her body is completely naked in the second phase of her boss fight, except for the golden prosthetics. And yet, it is not a provocative image but rather a nearly painterly beauty that is particularly intimidating due to her combat skills. Elden Ring manages to make even a completely naked woman appear less sexualized than many dressed characters in other games.

Melancholy instead of hardness

Another argument is simple yet effective – the games are incredibly aesthetic. Yes, they are dark, but they contain many passages that invite players to stop and linger due to their environments, architecture, and vistas.

These moments encourage players to take the games slowly and truly absorb them, rather than just rushing from boss to boss. Moreover, in these moments of calm, it becomes clear how the brutality in FromSoftware games is expressed not only through violence and combat but also through decay and loss.

Cutscenes often start very quietly, slowly, and are almost poetic. And when some bosses are finally defeated – of course, it’s euphoric when you finally succeed after the 40th attempt – it is still almost a release.

The darkness and gloom in FromSoftware games are multi-faceted and fans of gothic and fantasy stories, quiet heroines, and the struggle against the rest of the world will resonate with this greatly.

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If you are female gamers yourselves but have not yet dared to try FromSoftware titles like Dark Souls, Bloodborne, or Elden Ring, we would like to sincerely recommend giving these games a chance. They are considered absolute masterpieces and will surely surprise you. If you want to learn more about getting started in Elden Ring, we have summarized all our guides for you here on MeinMMO that will help you: Elden Ring: All guides, builds, and beginner tips in overview

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Combat experts shoot each other with arrows to test a rule from Dungeons & Dragons

Caroline Fuller 31. January 2026 Reading time 3 minutes

A group of combat experts from the D&D team “Min-Maxed” aims to find the truly best method of redirecting an arrow through their own expertise. They present the result in a video that proves that the rules of the TTRPG are not chosen arbitrarily.

How does the group plan to test the rule? Some members of the D&D group “Min-Maxed” want to find out which class of the role-playing game would really be capable of redirecting an arrow to avoid damage. For this, archer Blumineck, the two weapon experts from Sellsword Arts, martial artist Instructor Bensei, and D&D content creator Tater the Bard put their own skills to the test.

According to the rules from 2024, the ability “redirect attacks” is a pure class feature of the monk, which he receives at level 3. Whether this should solely be possible for monks is what the motivated group tests in a practical trial.

They attempt to stop an arrow fired at the martial artists with short and long swords, a rope dart (also known as Shéng Biāo), another bow, or with bare hands. Blumineck emphasizes that these are safe arrows shot with a light bow so that no one gets hurt… or at least not more than necessary.

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Stopping a fired arrow is hard – but not impossible

What was the result of their test? The test turned out to be more about constantly taking hits than a professional defense. Neither the short sword nor the long sword, the rope dart, nor the bow could effectively fend off an arrow. Although points were given for quick dodging, the experts did not want to count that as a defense.

No matter how professionally the content creators handled their weapons, no one could stop the projectile, let alone redirect it… except for one.

Ironically, the dungeon master of the group, Tater the Bard, who has no weapon expertise to show for, managed to catch an arrow with his hand. Although it is questionable whether he would have survived this in a fight, he only managed to catch the arrow on his third attempt and rather awkwardly: “I’m dead, but I’m holding an arrow!”

Blumineck was also able to fend off an arrow with his bow, but that was more due to the fact that it wouldn’t have hit its target anyway.

Here you can see the video evidence of the group on TikTok:

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So, is the rulebook correct? The test impressively shows that it is not so easy to fend off an arrow in real life. The creators probably thought that only monks should be able to redirect such an attack as described by the class feature.

With a reaction, they can not only redirect arrows but also other attacks that would deal slashing, piercing, or bludgeoning damage, thus reducing the damage.

However, the community of Dungeons & Dragons has a much simpler method to provide this advantage to other classes as well:

“One should create a large, round or square piece of wood or iron to hold in front of oneself to create a kind of wall,” explains henryted98 in the comments of the video on Instagram, and also dtsavage101 writes, but with slightly less sarcasm: “The correct answer is, and always has been, the good old shield.”

As preparation for their campaign, in which the members of Mix-Max want to play themselves regarding their expertise, the individual players tested further questions that remain open. The two sword fighting experts from Sellsword Arts first wanted to know if they would even be good enough in real life to pass as a level 1 fighter: Sword fighting experts on YouTube test if they could reach level 1 of a fighter in D&D

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Night City is never safe, but you definitely don’t want to live in these places from Cyberpunk 2077

Caroline Fuller 31. January 2026 Reading time 6 minutes

Night City from Cyberpunk 2077 is not considered an optimal place to live if you want to lead a peaceful and, above all, safe life. V has already written off that kind of life anyway. But which places in the city are the most dangerous if you are just an ordinary resident?

The various places in Night City differ not only by their inhabitants and their layout. Depending on where you are in the so-called “City of Dreams”, regular life can look very different.

You can never really talk about safety in Cyberpunk 2077 anyway. Nevertheless, there are districts that are even more dangerous than others – and even the “most comfortable” place is no guarantee for a long, fulfilling life.

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In this list, we will address all the places in Night City and present them in a ranking. This way, we work our way from the (if you can really call it that) “safest” place to the depths of the city where you really don’t want to end up.

Let’s start with the place in Night City where you can count yourself lucky to live:

Rank 6 – City Center

Lower districts: Corporate Center, Downtown

City Center in Night City is regarded by pretty much everyone who doesn’t challenge megacorporations and has enough money as the safest place in Night City. Here live the rich and powerful, who can feel safe thanks to all the nearby services.

Especially at Corpo Plaza, the streets look so shiny and chrome that it seems you could dine from the ground. Militech drones and the NCPD are heavily present here, which might simulate safety for the regular citizen, but is more of a thorn in the side for someone like V and other Edgerunners.

It can be said that this place may be the safest, but for a large part of the population, it is never accessible. It is a luxury that not everyone can or wants to avail themselves of. Therefore, they turn to other places in the city, which will follow in the next pages of this list.

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Sauercrowd streamer reaches level 60, using technology used in hospitals

Cortyn 31. January 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

With the right power supply, one can achieve level 60 in WoW Classic Hardcore – eventually, the stars aligned for a Twitch streamer.

In World of Warcraft Classic Hardcore, the path to level 60 is arduous and particularly time-consuming. It takes over 100 hours, and a single mistake can cost all progress. However, hundreds of German-speaking streamers from the Sauercrowd Guild are attempting just that, delivering amusing events along the way.

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WoW Classic: The Hardcore Servers Are Here!

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After several setbacks, Saltydayn has finally reached level 60. It turned out that the biggest problems were not (only) the enemies in the game, but also disconnects and a stable power supply.

What were Saltydayn’s problems? After minor initial difficulties, such as “slipping” from a large night elf tree on Teldrassil or the tragic (and too greedy) death in a fight against some trolls, Saltydayn gritted his teeth once more. However, it was external circumstances that continually thwarted his plans:

Disconnects caused several shock moments, necessitating the purchase of a new router.
Power outages followed, leading him to ultimately acquire an UPS device to ensure a constant power supply.

UPS stands for Uninterruptible Power Supply and is used to ensure seamless power supply in case of an outage. This technology is particularly employed where any interruption can have fatal consequences, such as in hospitals. An UPS device can bridge the time until the power supply is restored or an emergency generator kicks in.

Equipped with these “tools”, the goal for the streamer was finally within reach, and his character Insanedayn reached level 60.

Finally level 60, but not as planned

Saltydayn actually wanted to gather the last experience points for level 60 from an old acquaintance – the troll lady who had previously ruined his path to max level. So he traveled back to the Hinterlands to face his old nemesis once more and receive the final XP for level 60 from her.

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However, this time it didn’t happen either, because already on the way to the troll temple, a level-up occurred when Saltydayn uncovered a new area on the map. This grants a small amount of exploration XP in WoW, and that was already enough to reach level 60. Thus, the finale was a bit less spectacular than originally thought, but it provided some laughs in voice chat and, of course, the usual congratulations in guild chat.

We asked the streamer how he felt about the big moment, and one thing dominated: relief.

“I was mainly relieved that it finally worked out and a great mental burden was lifted from me. Hardcore settings are extremely frustrating when you lose due to things beyond your control, but I was clear from the beginning that I would see it through. I am all the more grateful for the support of my community and guild, who gave me enormous support.”

Now Saltydayn just needs to “hold out” and equip himself until Sauercrowd finally raids Molten Core, which is the guild’s big goal. Because even though one has reached level 60, that doesn’t mean one is safe – a whole group of level 60 characters recently lost their heroes due to a small error.

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I played a knight game on Steam for more than 50 hours, and that was only in the short demo

Ody 31. January 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

MeinMMO author Ody has spent more than 50 hours dueling with knights in a game on Steam (though, getting beaten up is a more accurate description). And that was just the demo! The actual game has only just been released.

When I downloaded the tech demo for Half Sword on Steam in June 2025, I had no idea what I was getting into: I didn’t know that it was being played extensively by streamers like Maximilian “HandOfBlood” Knabe, nor that it was landing at number 10 on Steam’s most wished-for games (according to steamdb.info, as of January 30, 2026, at 2:13 PM)

Before I knew it, I had already put over 10 hours into the demo – and that number has now grown to over 50. We’re still talking about a tech demo that is quite limited in content. However, that is about to change.

On January 30, 2026, just over two years after the demo’s release, Half Sword actually launched – albeit only in early access for now. Even this promises a lot of new content and improvements compared to the demo in the trailer.

You can watch the trailer for the early access launch of Half Sword here:

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Half Sword: The knight game comes to early access as a demo after over 2 years

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Three game modes, now with even more variety

In Half Sword, you face your opponents in the arena, where it’s a bloody battle with historically accurate weapons and armor from 15th century Europe. Compared to the tech demo, there are now significantly more different scenarios for these fights.

In the demo, you drew cards before each round in two of the three game modes, the Gauntlet and the Free Mode. These determined the type of the next contest, such as a one-on-one fight, a 3vs3, or “every man for himself” with four fighters.

With the early access come new maps like “First Blood” (whoever bleeds first, loses) or “Traps”. The latter sends you into a room full of dangerous traps. New weapons, armor, and maps are also available.

The fighters (affectionately called “Willys” by the community) are no longer clones: They now have different faces, some of them even have hair! The early access release also adds significant visual improvements.

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The core gameplay captivated even as a tech demo

What captivated me about Half Sword is the actual gameplay: The physics-based fights, where you influence the exact hand movements of your character yourself, offer a high replay value. No fight plays exactly the same, and more often than not, how skillfully I use my weapon is more crucial than the weapon itself.

At the beginning, I flailed my hands wildly just to hit anything, but over time, I learned more and more – and it feels great every time to end fights with a quick slash of the longsword.

HandOfBlood himself is a big fan of the game and has streamed a lot even as a demo. Currently, he is part of the Sauercrowd event, spending a lot of time back in WoW Classic. You can see the biggest winners of this event (of which he is one) here: 10 big winners of Sauercrowd – these Twitch streamers have already benefited from their adventure in WoW Classic Hardcore

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Pokémon GO: Guide to the Community Day with Vulpix – How to Make the Most of the Event

Paul Kutzner 31. January 2026 Reading time 3 minutes

Vulpix awaits you in 2 forms during the Community Day in February 2026 in Pokémon GO. MeinMMO shows you how to make the most of the event.

The month of February kicks off with the next Community Day. This time, Vulpix, the Pokémon from Generation 1 that can evolve into Ninetales, is waiting for you. Not only the regular form of the Pokémon will be available at the event, but also the Alolan variant of the Pokémon.

We will show you how to best prepare for the event and make the most of it.

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Pokémon GO shows its new season in the trailer

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Community Day in February 2026 with Vulpix – Start & Event Bonuses

What? Community Day with Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix
When? Sunday, February 1, 2026 – From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Exclusive Move: Charged Move Energy Ball for Ninetales and Charged Move Cold Snap for Alolan Ninetales when you evolve the Pokémon during the event or up to 4 hours afterwards
Bonuses:
– Increased shiny chance for Vulpix in regular and Alolan form
– Triple catch experience points
– Double catch candy
– Double chance for XL candy when catching Pokémon from level 31
– Lures last 3 hours (not the daily adventure incense)
– Lures last 1 hour and can attract (Alolan) Vulpix
– Snapshot surprises with (Alolan) Vulpix
– Field research with both Vulpix variants

Bonuses 9:00 PM:
– Lures attract (Alolan) Vulpix with increased shiny chance, which may also have a special background
– An additional special trade
– 50% less stardust cost when trading

Additional Content of the Community Day: If you have a Community Ambassador event nearby and check in there during the Community Day, you will receive a free, limited-time research. This will give you encounters with both Vulpix forms that may have a special background, as well as premium items.

For $1.99 (approximately €2), you can also purchase a special research. Here you will receive 2 encounters with regular Vulpix with a special background, one Alolan Vulpix with a special background, a premium battle pass, one special XL candy, and additional encounters with both Vulpix forms.

Who is the Community Day with Vulpix for?

For Collectors: If you have not yet been able to catch Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix as shiny, you should take advantage of the event to fill these gaps in your Pokédex.

For Fighters: Both forms and their evolutions are not among the best attackers in Pokémon GO. They can be found in the middle of the Super and Ultra League but ideally should not be used as there are definitely better alternatives.

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The Perfect Preparation for the Community Day in February 2026

Pokémon Box: Make space in your box so that you can catch as many Pokémon as possible during the event. If you need to get rid of Pokémon during the Community Day, a trick to quickly sort Pokémon can help you.

Items: You will need some items to catch as many Pokémon as possible. Take care of balls to actually catch Pokémon. Incense and lures will help you attract more Pokémon. And by using Nanab berries, you will receive more candies when you catch a Pokémon.

Which Mega Pokémon are worth it for the event? If you have a Mega Evolution active during the event, you can receive additional experience points and candies for each catch. Since the regular Vulpix is a Fire type, the following Mega Evolutions are suitable:

Mega Charizard X
Mega Charizard Y
Mega Houndoom
Mega Blaziken
Primal Groudon

If you want to enjoy the bonuses when catching Alolan Vulpix, you will need to rely on one of the following Ice-type Mega Evolutions:

Mega Articuno
Mega Glalie

The Community Day with Vulpix marks the start of the events in the month of February. At the end of the month, the big GO Tour 2026 will be waiting. To warm up, there’s the opportunity in the week before the event to catch a whopping 15 legendary Pokémon in 5 days in Pokémon GO.

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Is there really hope for New World? Rust developers are apparently in talks with Amazon Games

Karsten Scholz 31. January 2026 Reading time 5 minutes

It’s time for our MeinMMO format “MMORPG News in 5 Minutes.” We summarize the most important news surrounding the best genre in the world. You can expect lots of WoW, Sauercrowd, the rescue of New World (?), and the return of an MMO classic.

Highlights of the week:

The pre-event for World of Warcraft: Midnight is running. There are many rewards and a series of tasks to complete.
The latest cinematic for World of Warcraft Midnight is unusually humorous. At first glance, it reminds one more of WildStar.
Even more solo content in World of Warcraft. Soon there will be depths, but they are so vast that you won’t be able to complete them in one go.
The highlight of World of Warcraft Midnight is a complete flop. WoW demon Cortyn leaves no good horn on the new specialization.
The era of big video games at Amazon Games is coming to an end. After the fallout from New World and the likely halted developments on the “Lord of the Rings” MMORPG, the head of the company is now leaving as well.
We reported that the Rust developers would like to rescue the dying MMORPG New World. According to COO Alistair McFarlane, there are apparently now concrete talks with Amazon Games, source: X: “All discussions will now take place away from the public, that’s the standard and quite normal.”

What else has happened? Turbulent years lie behind Cryptic Studios and the demotion from developer of genre-defining MMORPGs to mere administrators. A new owner and the return of studio co-founder Jack Emmert should bring about the turnaround. MeinMMO spoke with the industry veteran: “I have a new MMO coming” – The failed game for Warhammer brings genre veteran Jack Emmert back to Cryptic

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WoW: Housing-Cinematic in WildStar style

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Sauercrowd continues to dominate German Twitch

What happened with the major MMORPGs:

On January 29, Update 3.19.0 for Throne and Liberty was released. The big highlight: the Tower of Greed, a new PvE challenge with randomly generated floors. You can find the official German patch notes at playthroneandliberty.com.
The developers of The Elder Scrolls Online have released a roadmap for February on the official website. You can expect Heart Week and a bonus event for PvP battlegrounds. Additionally, you can try out the new Battle Pass on the test server. More information on that is available at elderscrollsonline.com.
New template features are coming for Guild Wars 2, allowing you to switch costumes more easily, save clothing setups better, and give your hero the best style for any occasion. A preview can be found at guildwars2.com.
In the latest episode of Eye on Arkesia on YouTube, the next patch of Lost Ark, which will be released next week, was discussed. Included: the 4th anniversary and the Guardian Knight.
Final Fantasy XIV received its first patch of the year with 7.41. Look forward to the debut of the area Oizys for cosmic exploration, the Kreszentia phantom weapons, and more. You can find the German patch notes at finalfantasyxiv.com.
On January 29, improvements were made for the Olvia Academy and guild content in Black Desert. The German patch notes can be found at playblackdesert.com revealing all the details.
Due to the ongoing enthusiasm for the Sauercrowd project, we have set up 2 new service articles for you this week, which we will update regularly: 1) All deaths of the last days and their levels at a glance / 2) The most important highlights of the last days at a glance.
A meeting also took place this week in the Sauercrowd Guild of the German Twitch scene to chat about the upcoming times in WoW Classic Hardcore. It was about the first raid and a reckless statement by Metashi.
A curious bug in World of Warcraft was the ultimate troll method. Characters were teleported without being able to defend themselves.
The undertakings in World of Warcraft started off a bit rocky. Blizzard helps out and ensures that you get even more XP.
One of the most popular interface modifications for World of Warcraft has survived the “battle against addons” – ElvUI has received a new version.
The new interface of World of Warcraft has some problems. So many that some create almost silly macros.
Housing is the new big feature in World of Warcraft. But is it really entirely new? No, because it was already planned back in Vanilla days…
In the latest “State of Azeroth” video on YouTube, the developers also presented the roadmap for 2026:

WoW: Roadmap 2026 — Roadmap 2026 for WoW

What happened with the minor MMORPGs:

Even during the early access phase, a small but fine MMORPG could earn very good ratings on Steam for many months. Now the final release is on the agenda. Next week, the game is supposed to receive a brand new server shard for those who want to be part of a completely new community.
A often requested improvement for Lord of the Rings Online went live this week with Patch 46.1. Many players are already announcing that they will return to the MMORPG after a long break just because of this.
The comedy sitcom The Big Bang Theory once raised the question of whether the theft of in-game content is really theft. A British court has now provided the answer based on Old School RuneScape.
According to an interview from forbes.com, Guild Wars Reforged is said to have been an enormous success. The number of players is said to have increased by five times, and revenue from Guild Wars has even risen by 16,000 percent.
With Hope Burns Bright, the 4th chapter of Light and Rain from DC Universe Online has been released. Information about the new content can be found in the patch notes at dcuniverseonline.com.
Tibia has received a new update through which you will now learn new spells automatically and free of charge. You can find the patch notes at tibia.com.
In a new post on playpaxdei.com, the developers of the sandbox MMORPG have given an outlook on upcoming improvements for crafting progression. The goal: progress should feel better and more rewarding.

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What happened with MMORPGs in development:

Lord of the Mysteries is an “anime” from China that started in Germany last year. Now a complete MMORPG based on the series is being created.
The MMORPG Blade & Soul 2 will never come to the West, as the developers have now announced not just the service, but also the entire end of the MMORPG.
The developers of Scars of Honor are heavily orienting themselves on World of Warcraft with their MMORPG, but the proposed monetization works quite differently than in the template.
The team from Ashes of Creation addressed the community on the official website to announce a shift in the next stream and to highlight current issues. Among the main issues currently are real money trading, bots, and cheating, as well as the PvP and corruption system, and the insufficient performance and stability.
The developers of Chrono Odyssey released a fourth, once again very extensive blog post on X, discussing already implemented or planned improvements for the MMORPG. The focus is on control, combat experience, and consumables.
The free-to-play MMORPG Eterspire has received a new update for its early access version. The combat system has been greatly refined, and there is a new Ironman mode. You can find the patch notes on Steam.
Fractured Conquest, formerly Fractured Online, is getting a new weapon type with the greatsword. A video on YouTube showcases the new feature.
The developers of Camelot Unchained have released a new video on YouTube to introduce the Silvermine area. But see for yourself:

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With this, we have summarized the most important things that have recently happened in the world of MMORPGs.

What were you happy about this week? What irritated you? Let us know in the comments. If you’re looking for a comprehensive overview of the history of online role-playing games, you’ll find it in this extensive special: The history of MMORPGs – From Habitat to Throne and Liberty, and everything that happened in between

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Diablo 4 rewards you with season 12 if you defeat enough enemies in a short time

Nicole Wakulczyk 31. January 2026 Reading time 3 minutes

In Season 12 of Diablo 4, the bloodthirsty slaughter is literally at the center of attention. The more monsters you defeat in a short time, the more rewards you earn. To enhance this experience, Blizzard offers new items on top. You can test the fresh features as early as next week.

What rewards do I get in Season 12? With Season 12, Blizzard introduces a so-called killstreak system into the ARPG, which resembles the system from Diablo 3. Specifically, this means: If you slaughter a lot of monsters within a short time frame, a killstreak counter starts. While the timer runs, you collect points with each kill. If the timer completely runs out, the killstreak ends.

At the end of your killstreak, you gain experience points and seasonal reputation. The exact amount depends on how many enemies you have defeated during this time. Additionally, you receive bonuses based on which killstreak level you have reached. If you die, the killstreak is immediately over, and you receive no rewards.

The following killstreak levels exist based on the total points:

Killstreak
Slaughter
Devastation
Bloodbath
Massacre

To make the slaughter even more effective, new bloodstained items are coming into play, with which you can further enhance your killstreaks. Additionally, bloodstained seals increase the difficulty of endgame activities.

Currently, Season 11 is still ongoing in Diablo 4:

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Diablo 4 showcases its new features from Season 11 in the gameplay trailer

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Bloodstained items amplify your killstreaks

These are the bloodstained items: Bloodstained items are a new item quality associated with the killstreak system. Their affixes scale with your current killstreak level, resulting in stronger effects the more monsters you slay. In principle, any item drop can be bloodstained. The items can be both enchanted and bloodstained.

Bloodstained affixes are divided into three categories: Frenzy, Feast, and Hunger.

Examples of bloodstained affixes (Source: Blizzard):

Frenzy:
- Power increase based on the current killstreak level
- Applied to armor
- Example: Killstreak: 7 %[+] movement speed per current killstreak level
Feast:
- Combat bonuses based on the total number of kills in your current killstreak
- Applied to weapons
- Example: Every 40 kills in your killstreak reset a random cooldown
- These bonuses are constant and not tied to the killstreak level
Hunger:
- Adapts rewards that scale based on killstreak level
- Example: Defeated elite enemies drop runes more frequently
- Applied to jewelry

You defeat the Butcher – and he comes right back

These are bloodstained seals: Bloodstained seals increase the difficulty of Nightmare Dungeons, Hell Waves, and Hideout bosses by about one torment level. They are available starting from torment level 1 and guarantee you bloodstained items as rewards upon successful completion.

Each bloodstained seal carries the affix “Relentless Butcher.” This means: The Butcher relentlessly hunts you down. Even if you defeat him, he returns immediately. In some cases, you may even have to fight against two Butchers at once.

The Diablo community is currently discussing which Butcher is the most frightening. Which one is your favorite? Feel free to participate in our poll:

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When can I test the content from Season 12? Blizzard has introduced the new content, including patch notes for Season 12 in a blog post. The PTR along with patch 2.6.0 is just around the corner. You can test the upcoming changes on the Public Test Realm (PTR) from February 3, 2026, starting from 7:00 PM CET, until February 10, 2026, at 7:00 PM CET, via Battle.net. There is no seasonal reputation for killstreaks on the PTR.

According to Reliquiar, there are currently still about 40 days left for Season 11. Therefore, Season 12 is expected to start on March 10, 2026. You’ll find out which content will come into play and which new uniques await you in our overview: Diablo 4 Season 12 – all about start, release date, and the PTR

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In Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy, the Emperor has given me his hardest battle: to think for myself

Benedict Grothaus 30. January 2026 Reading time 6 minutes

With Dark Heresy, a new role-playing game set in Warhammer 40,000 is in the works, which you can already play in Alpha on Steam. MeinMMO editor and Warhammer expert Benedict Grothaus has looked at the currently available content. Most of the playtime was spent on perhaps the biggest challenge: thinking.

Since the announcement, I have been looking forward to Dark Heresy, and the more I hear about the game, the more excited I become. Together with the boss, I have already dove into the deepest nerd topics and absorb every piece of news about the upcoming role-playing game like dry cornstarch soaking up a drop of clean water.

Owlcat, the creators of Dark Heresy, have already delivered one of the best games ever with Rogue Trader, if you want to get into the world of Warhammer. Such dedication to detail and the Warhammer lore is rarely seen. With Dark Heresy, the developers wanted to do even better and address the last criticisms.

The Alpha of the new role-playing game has been running on Steam since December 2025, and I actually wanted to hold back because I know: once I start, I want to continue, and for that, I need the whole game!

Nevertheless, I have now sunk the first 12 hours into the Alpha and am glad about it. Now I not only think that Dark Heresy will be my next highlight, I know it.

Small spoiler warning: I will try to reveal as little as possible of the story I know so far. However, if you want to know nothing in advance, you should at least skip the next two sections. Here goes to the last section.

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Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy in the Announcement Trailer

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Rogue Trader was really good, Dark Heresy is even better

To quickly catch you up: Rogue Trader and Dark Heresy are cRPGs, isometric and story-driven role-playing games with turn-based combat – similar to Baldur’s Gate 3. The games tell a story that you influence with your choices.

An important feature is the various companions with their own backgrounds and personalities. Rogue Trader set a good precedent here, especially with the first DLC Void Shadows, which made the entire ship of the Rogue Trader available. Anyone interested in the backgrounds of Warhammer 40,000 should definitely take a look.

Criticism at the time mainly concerned fights and levels or character development, which I actually found very positive. There are simply too many skills with complicated descriptions, while in the end, it turned out that a straightforward brawler build with a heavy bolter carried the whole game.

Dark Heresy takes a different approach here. Instead of a huge selection of different skills, there are archetype-fitting options when leveling up, so there is more “class identity”. I have experienced how that affects gameplay… painfully, I must add.

warhammer 40k dark heresy screenshot character sheet — The character sheet still has a lot of details.

warhammer 40k dark heresy screenshot levelup 2 — The character sheet still has a lot of details.

Thinking instead of shooting doesn’t seem to be my strength

The Alpha currently offers about 15 hours of content with several areas to explore. Different fights await here at the locations, one of which is relatively easy, while another almost wiped out my entire team.

In the fight against some Kroot, which many of you may know as auxiliary units of the Tau, my entire team almost went down. Only Crogg, the simple but loyal Ogryn companion, was left with half his health and no morale.

Admittedly, had SOMEONE (the Psyker cough) not decided that a Daemonette would spice up the fight, it would have probably been easier…

warhammer 40k dark heresy screenshot Boss — The Kroot smell trouble. And swamp.

Dark Heresy, however, places more emphasis on tactical gameplay. Instead of simply barging in with a heavy bolter and mowing down enemies, I need to use cover and hit vital spots to prevent enemies from acting or moving.

At times, I had to tactically attack my own units with flamers or magic and accept the damage to take out multiple enemies that would have otherwise taken me down – while I was playing on the “easy” mode like most testers.

I never had such situations in Rogue Trader, but they fit perfectly with Dark Heresy. Because something I noticed after the first hours is: I have to think much more; fights are not that important. What matters is how well I can create a complete picture out of fragments.

The boss compares his detective system to a meme, and he is completely correct

The core of Dark Heresy is the investigation system. Instead of a Rogue Trader like in Rogue Trader or a super soldier like in Space Marine, in Dark Heresy, you play a member of the Inquisition with the goal of solving various cases in a macro-pole and preventing possible heresies.

Anatoly Shestov, the Executive Producer, explained to me in several conversations that one can best imagine this system like the meme with the guy who stands in front of a wall of clues and connects everything with red threads. And he is right:

warhammer 40k dark heresy screenshot case research — Researching clues gives… more clues.

warhammer 40k dark heresy screenshot case conclusion contradiction — Researching clues gives… more clues.

In every conversation, there may be a hidden clue, items in the world – some of which are REALLY well hidden – and even just random pipes can create further “clues” that progress the case. Sometimes just a tiny detail is needed to completely dismantle a seemingly plausible hypothesis.

At times, I sat for almost an hour in front of this wall of notes, reading through the clues, gathering input from my companions, and contemplating who killed whom and what was stolen – and why. In the end, I never came to a conclusion and, somewhat contrite, searched for further clues.

Who stole the coconut – and who has to die for it?

The Inquisition is the most dangerous organization of the Imperium for good reason: If they suspect that someone is dealing with the powers of Chaos or has been corrupted involuntarily, Inquisitors quickly take decisive action with their pistol.

Thanks to Dark Heresy, I understand why they do this. When I consider how incredibly much effort I put into searching for missing workers and thus realize that maybe an unholy cult is lurking in the Underhive…

At the latest, after I found clues about an involvement of the dangerously notorious Night Lords, it was clear to me that in the 41st millennium, it is simply the safer way to shoot first and ask questions later. Because while I search for the one guilty party, corruption continues to spread.

And if this happens to catch one (or a few dozen) innocent folks… well. According to the Inquisition, there is no such thing as innocence anyway, only varying degrees of guilt.

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Dark Heresy is not quite what I expected – different, but even better than hoped, at least in the first 12 hours. There is still a while until the release, and important content like character creation is still missing; currently, you play a pre-made character. Nevertheless, this brief insight has made me even more eager for the role-playing game. The highlight would be if I could someday press the button: Exterminatus is the most terrible weapon in Warhammer 40,000 and even the mad Imperium uses it only very rarely

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Diablo 4 Season 12 – everything about the start, release date, and the PTR

Nicole Wakulczyk 30. January 2026 Reading time 3 minutes

Season 12 starts in March in Diablo 4 and brings fresh content and new mechanics to the ARPG. You can find out what new features await you here on MeinMMO.

In a blog post about the PTR for Season 12, the developers of Diablo 4 revealed first details about the contents of the new season. We summarize all the important information for you and will update the article regularly as new developments arise.

Season 12: Start, PTR and Patch Notes

When does Season 12 start? According to the remaining days in the Battle Pass or the Reliquary, Season 12 in Diablo 4 is expected to start on March 10, 2026. We will provide the exact start time and the size of the update as soon as Blizzard releases information.

When does Season 12 end? Season 12 is intentionally shorter according to Blizzard. It serves as a kind of transition season until the new DLC Lord of Hatred, which will be released on April 28, 2026. Overall, Season 12 will last about 7 weeks, which is just under two months.

Is there a PTR for Season 12? The PTR (Public Test Realm) for Season 12 runs from February 3, 2026, at 19:00 CET, until February 10, 2026, at 19:00 CET. There you can try out the new content on PC via Battle.net, including the new killstreak system and the blood-soaked items.

Are there patch notes for Season 12? In the official blog post from Blizzard about Season 12, you can find the patch notes for the PTR (Patch 2.6.0). As soon as the final patch notes for Season 12 are released, you will find them with us as well.

Season 12 is basically the bridge to Lord of Hatred, the second DLC for Diablo 4:

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Diablo 4 shows content from the second DLC Lord of Hatred in the gameplay trailer

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Season 12: Theme and New Features

What is the theme of Season 12? Blizzard has not yet announced a specific season theme. Content-wise, it literally revolves around bloodthirsty slaughter. You will receive new, blood-stained equipment that boosts your killstreaks. Additionally, new seals will be introduced that make endgame activities more difficult.

What’s included in Season 12:

Killstreaks: With Season 12, Blizzard introduces a killstreak system reminiscent of Diablo 3. If you defeat a lot of monsters in a short time, a killstreak counter starts. Within that timeframe, you collect points by slaying many monsters. When the timer runs out, the killstreak ends. At the end, you will receive experience points and seasonal fame. Killstreaks are divided into five tiers based on total score: Killstreak, Slaughter, Devastation, Bloodbath, and Massacre.

Blood-stained Items: Blood-stained items are a new item quality associated with the killstreak system. Their affixes scale with your current killstreak level and become stronger the longer you defeat monsters consecutively. Any item drop can be blood-stained. Items can be both imprinted and blood-stained. The affixes are categorized into three types: Frenzy, Feast, and Hunger.

Blood-stained Seals: Blood-stained seals increase the difficulty of Nightmare Dungeons, Hell Hordes, and Hideout bosses by approximately one torment level. They are available from torment level 1 and guarantee blood-stained items as rewards for completing an activity. Blood-stained seals carry the affix “Ruthless Butcher.” Meaning: The Butcher hunts you – and even if you defeat him, he returns immediately. In some cases, you will even fight against two Butchers at the same time.

New Uniques: With Season 12, five new uniques will be introduced. Three of them can be used by all classes. New Mythic Uniques are currently not planned.

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Season 12: Best Classes and Builds

Which class is the best class in Season 12? Which classes and builds will dominate the meta in Season 12 is still open. The PTR should provide some initial clues. At the latest after the start of the season, it will become clear which builds will lead the tier lists. You can find the strongest endgame builds from the current Season 11, including explanations and links to recreate them here: Diablo 4 Season 11: Tier List with the best builds for all classes

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Borderlands 4: Roadmap – All upcoming content and DLCs

Niko Hernes 30. January 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

The release of Borderlands 4 is just the beginning for the loot shooter. With free content and premium DLCs, the game is set to expand even after launch. MeinMMO shows you all upcoming content from the roadmap.

What does the roadmap for Borderlands 4 look like? Gearbox Software has already announced several contents that players can look forward to in the future for Borderlands 4.

In addition to paid DLCs, which you may already have included in one of the editions, there will also be free content. We will list the items chronologically.

Update, January 30, 2026: The article has been updated with new information about upcoming content in the first quarter of 2026 and beyond.

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Borderlands 4 Roadmap: Content and DLCs expected in 2025

Horror of Kairos (Free seasonal mini-event)
- Exact release date: October 23, 2025 to November 6, 2025
- New weapons (Tediore assault rifle, grenade)
- New cosmetic content (Pumpkin heads for hunters and the Hexappeal skin)
- New weather effects (Blood rain)
Bounty Pack 1 How Rush saved Mercenary Day (Free-DLC for all Players)
- Exact release: November 20
- New missions and bosses
- New legendary gear
- Vault cards with 24 cosmetic items and gear that can be re-rolled.
- 1 Echo-4 Skin
- 1 vehicle
Unbeatable Bosses 1 (free content)
- Exact release: December
- Strong raid boss (Bloomreaper)
- New legendary weapons
- Additional ranks for the Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode

After the video, you will see the planned content for the first quarter of 2026.

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Boss in Borderlands 4 droppt starken Loot und lässt sich schnell farmen

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Borderlands 4 Roadmap: Content and DLCs expected in the first quarter of 2026

Bounty Pack 2: Legend of the Stone Demon (paid DLC included in the Deluxe and Super Deluxe Edition)
- Exact release: February 2026
- New missions and bosses
- New legendary gear,
- Vault cards with 24 cosmetic items and gear that can be re-rolled.
- 1 player skin
- 1 Echo-4 Skin
- 1 vehicle
Pearlescent Gear (free content)
- New extremely rare gear rarity with new items that have appeared in previous editions
Story Pack 1: Mad Ellie and the Wailing Chamber (paid DLC included in the Super Deluxe Edition)
- Exact release date: 1st quarter of 2026
- The new class and vault hunter C4SH
- New main missions
- New map zones
- New side missions
- New legendary gear
- New cosmetic items

Borderlands 4 Roadmap: Content and DLCs expected after the first quarter of 2026

New invincible raid boss (free content)
- Exact release date: 2nd quarter of 2026
Takedowns as endgame content (free content)
- Exact release date: 2nd quarter of 2026
Bounty Pack 3 (paid DLC included in the Deluxe and Super Deluxe Editions)
- Exact release date: 2nd quarter of 2026
Bounty Packs 4 and 5 (paid DLC included in the Deluxe and Super Deluxe Editions)
- Exact release date: 3rd quarter of 2026
Story Pack 2 (paid DLC included in the Super Deluxe Edition)
- Exact release date: 3rd quarter of 2026

Additionally, new boss fights will rotate weekly, and Wildcard missions will appear every week. Also, Maurice’s black market machine will change weekly.

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There are still many contents coming for the vault hunters of Borderlands 4 in the future. First, most players need to complete the game. If you need tips and guides for that, feel free to stop by here: Borderlands 4: All guides, tips, and lists in overview

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After over 4 years, New World is coming to an end, but how could this happen?

Niko Hernes 30. January 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

Although New World had a pretty good start in 2021, the sad news came in January 2026: New World will be shut down in 2027. In a new video on the MeinMMO channel on YouTube, we explain how this could even happen.

What do we clarify in the video? In our new video on YouTube, we focus on the development of the Amazon MMORPG New World. The MMORPG launched in 2021 and had a pretty good start. However, the initial hype could not be maintained, and as announced on January 16, 2026, New World will be shut down on January 31, 2027.

How the promising MMORPG could fall so sharply in 5 years, we discuss in our new video on the MeinMMO YouTube channel. You can watch the 12-minute video here:

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New World’s Development from 2016 to 2026

Which topics are the focus of our video? In the video, we discuss the development of New World in recent years. We start with the beginning of development by Amazon Game Studios in 2016. At that time, it was clear: The MMORPG aims to target a hardcore audience with an open PvP concept.

However, one problem was noticed as early as 2018. Such a concept can work, but not if you want to attract solo players or newcomers. In 2019, they backtracked and tried to head more towards a PvE MMORPG. But there was a lack of clear direction.

Instead of May 2020, the game was released in September 2021. The launch was quite good. Over 900,000 players were playing concurrently. However, there were further problems: server issues and long queues. A strong launch was marred by this.

In 2022, the technology was addressed. There were quality-of-life improvements, new weapons, and expeditions. Yet, even though the technical aspects improved, New World still lacked a cohesive approach.

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Amazon wollte Big Player für Games sein – Das Ende von New World vervollständigt eine traurige Geschichte des Scheiterns

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In 2023, the first expansion followed, and in 2024, the game was adjusted and realigned as New World: Aeternum. However, neither the console versions nor a new direction as an action-RPG MMO could rekindle the community’s fire.

In October 2025, it was announced that Season 10 would be the final content update. On January 16, 2026, they became more specific: On January 31, 2027, the servers will be shut down, making New World unplayable. A sad message for fans who never gave up on the MMORPG despite its many issues.

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If you want to read another analysis of the failure of New World and Amazon Games Studios in addition to our new video on YouTube, check out the analysis by our MMORPG expert Karsten Scholz: Amazon wanted to be a big player in gaming – The end of New World completes a sad story of failure

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Pokémon GO: 4 tips and counters against Dynamax Ho-Oh – All information about the Dynamax weekend

Max Handwerk 30. January 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO the Dynamax weekend with Ho-Oh is rising. How to catch the legendary giant bird, we show you here.

When does the Dynamax Combat Day run? The event around Ho-Oh starts on Saturday, January 31 at 06:00 AM. It ends on Sunday, February 1 at 21:00 PM.

What bonuses apply? Ho-Oh appears at numerous energy sources and can also be caught as Shiny. However, the chance for it is not increased. The following bonuses apply:

The limit for Dyna-Particles is increased to 1,600
You only need a quarter of the walking distance to receive additional Dyna-Particles
Energy sources provide you the eightfold amount of particles

Is Ho-Oh worth it? Ho-Oh is a legendary Pokémon from the second generation of the Fire/Flying type. Now it is also available as a Dynamax monster.

In terms of Dynamax meta, it will not stand out significantly. There are other attackers that surpass it. But: You can still take advantage of the event to catch Ho-Oh and use it in the Master League, where it is a powerful option. Ho-Oh is also usable as a raid attacker. And the candies you collect during the event can be used for Crypto-Ho-Oh, if you have it.

However, defeating Ho-Oh will not be so easy. We will show you what to consider during the event.

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Pokémon GO: Over 800 Trainers fight in Gigantamax battle

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Powerful attackers against Dynamax-Ho-Oh

Ho-Oh is a Flying type monster. Powerful attackers against this Pokémon are therefore, for example, Rock-, Water- or Electric-types.

A very good option just came into play this week: Dynamax-Brockoloss is currently the most powerful attacker against Dynamax-Ho-Oh. However, it may be that you do not have a good specimen yet or it is not strong enough.

Therefore, it is also worth taking a look at older Dyna-Pokémon. Good options are:

Dynamax-Brockoloss
Dynamax-Amoroso
Gigadynamax-Intelleon
Gigadynamax-Kingler
Gigadynamax-Riffex

Strong defenders against Dynamax-Ho-Oh

In defense, you should always pay attention to Pokémon that can take a lot of hits, but also have fast instant-attacks to fill the Dynamax bar. Once the Dynamax bar is filled, you can then switch in your attackers or healers.

Good defenders are:

Dynamax-Heiteira, as is usually the case
Dynamax-Kabutops: You are currently receiving a Kabuto in research in preparation for the event
Dynamax-Latias
Dynamax-Latios

Gather enough trainers

Ho-Oh is a legendary Dynamax Pokémon, but still not a Gigadynamax Pokémon. Your trainer limit is therefore four trainers.

Currently, it looks like you will need these four trainers. Three should also make a victory possible, if you use good counters and proceed strategically.

Coordinate exactly in advance and use bonuses

Clarify the roles in your group for the Dynamax battle. Make sure that you are not only attacking but also defending cleverly and healing your attackers.

A good option is to use Heiteira for defending and healing, to then switch in Brockoloss or one of the other attackers.

Also, keep in mind that the adventure effects of Zacian, Zamazenta, or Endynalos can provide you with additional advantages in battle – more attack, more defense, or extra Dynamax levels for your attacks. If you have these monsters with effects, you should use the effects.

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In a new Pokemon-like, the monsters are the stars, let me become the wolf mother

Jasmin Beverungen 30. January 2026 Reading time 5 minutes

MyMMO editor Jasmin couldn’t get enough of the monsters from Aniimo. In the closed beta, she mostly just zipped around the map and interacted with the creatures.

Every monster collecting game handles its creatures differently. Sometimes, like in Pokémon, they’re your eternal companions and battle monsters, while in others, like Palworld, they are your base workers and mounts. The monsters should definitely be the stars in a monster collecting game, don’t you think?

In the past, I have tried many of these monster collecting games, even the lesser-known ones like Temtem or Nexomon. Even in Persona 5 Royal, I had the urge to collect all Personas to laugh in the face of achieving a complete collection. I just love collecting creatures and uniting them all as a happy family under one roof (or in a storage box)!

That’s why I absolutely had to play the Closed Beta of Aniimo. The monsters looked adorable and colorful in the first images. I wanted to see if there was more behind the cute façade and how the creatures are integrated into the game. After several hours, I can tell you: They are the highlight of the game!

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Aniimo shows in the trailer for the closed beta how good the monster collector looks

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Open World with Colorful Aesthetics

Aniimo is an open-world action RPG with gacha mechanics, reminiscent of a mix between Pokémon, Genshin Impact, and Palworld. We take on the role of an influencer from the modern world but are transported to a foreign planet by a mysterious event. This world is populated by the titular monsters.

Unlike regular humans, we have the special ability to befriend the monsters and even transform into them. The main goal is to explore the vast world, solve ancient mysteries, and figure out why we ended up there in the first place.

The gameplay feature that sets Aniimo apart from other monster collecting games is the Twining. This means we are not just beside our monsters giving them passive commands, but we become the monster ourselves.

We take control of a creature and gain its abilities, which we can use both in combat and to solve environmental puzzles. For example, when we play as the little fire pup, we can shoot fireballs to remove vines blocking our path or chests.

Depending on the monster, we move differently in the world. With the larger fire dog, we can sprint quickly around. The crab allows us to dig into the sand to circumvent obstacles. There are also birds that can float, Aniimos that can swim, or flying squirrels that can climb trees or other obstacles.

I spent several hours just zooming around and exploring the beautiful world. Within the open world, there are also small puzzles or chests hidden, like those in other gacha games or The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. They motivate you to explore every nook and cranny of the environment.

But even so, I had so much fun exploring. There are varied areas like lavender flower fields, forests with purple trees, or sun-kissed sandy beaches.

However, it should be noted that the visuals are really a matter of taste. The settings for reflections and sunlight seem to be turned up to 100%, and the visuals look a bit washed out. Those who prefer realistic and less cutesy areas might experience a colorful nightmare in Aniimo.

Monsters React to Their Own Behavior

What surprised me the most in the open world were once again the monsters themselves. They roam freely in the open world and interact with each other. Once, I stopped a chase because I felt sorry for a poor sheep being chased in circles by a nasty Aniimo.

However, the Aniimos do not just react to each other’s behavior but also to their own appearance. Depending on which creature we transform into, they greet us in different ways.

As a big fire wolf, I am, for example, avoided by the squirrels in the forest because they are afraid of me. However, when I transformed into a squirrel myself, the other squirrels observed me with curiosity.

My best moment was when, transformed into a fire wolf, I ran into a group of little fire pups and was adored by them. Suddenly, smileys with heart eyes popped up and the pups accepted me as their adoptive mother.

They circled around me and accompanied me wherever I moved. I truly felt like I had suddenly become a multiple wolf mother.

Appearance is Just as Important

Your character is just as important. I was amazed at the number of options available to customize your character. The editor resembles more advanced versions that you usually find in role-playing games. Each facial feature can be adjusted individually in size and angle.

However, the pre-made faces already hint that the style leans more towards doll-like. In the game, I also saw other characters who fully utilized the editor and created crazy faces. But most resembled more Asian MMOs.

I was particularly surprised by the option to play a 3D animation within your eyes. Here you can also determine at what speed, size, and angle it is reflected in your eyes.

On the other hand, I was a bit disappointed with the options for hairstyles. It remains to be seen whether this will be the final selection for the official release or if it will be possible to acquire hairstyles and costumes with real money or in-game currency. Because Aniimo is still a gacha game.

The gacha menus totally overwhelmed me. When I wanted to show someone something on the screen, I felt like the boomer of the bunch. I took several seconds to find the right menu each time. If you are used to dealing with gacha games, you might find it faster than I did during the testing phase. But the many menus and in-game currencies left me with a big question mark on my face.

Currently, it is still unclear when Aniimo will even be released. Who knows, there might even be another beta before the release. If you don’t want to miss the announcement, you should save and keep an eye on the following article on MyMMO: Aniimo – All important information about release, platforms, and beta

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Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair: Release, Trailer and Cast – All information about the comedy sequel

Niko Hernes 30. January 2026 Reading time 2 minutes

Malcolm in the Middle returns in 2026. In the new reboot, you’ll see many familiar characters from the series after years. You can find all the information on MeinMMO.

What is this reboot about? Originally, the comedy series Malcolm in the Middle consisted of seven seasons that aired from 2000 to 2006. It focused on Malcolm’s family, their interpersonal relationships, and the great chaos that arises from it.

In 2026, it continues with a reboot titled Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair. Many characters and actors are returning.

When is the reboot of Malcolm in the Middle being released? The new episodes are set to premiere on Disney+ on April 10, 2026, with all four episodes releasing on the same day.

Is there a trailer for the Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair? Yes. A short teaser was released for the reboot titled Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair, promising quite a lot of chaos:

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The reboot of Malcolm in the Middle promises quite a bit of chaos, even 19 years later

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Malcolm in the Middle Reboot: Cast, Stream, and Episodes

Who is in the cast? Many old actors are returning for Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair. Almost everyone from the main family is back, except for Dewey, who is not played by Erik Per Sullivan but by Caleb Ellsworth-Clark. Jamie, who was a baby in the original series, is now played by Anthony Timpano. Otherwise, here are the following actors:

Frankie Muniz as Malcolm
Jane Kaczmarek as Lois
Bryan Cranston as Hal
Christopher Masterson as Francis
Emy Coligado as Piama
Justin Berfield as Reese
Caleb Ellsworth-Clark as Dewey
Anthony Timpano as Jamie
Craig Lamar Traylor as Stevie Kenarbin
Todd Giebenhain as Richie
Kiana Madeira as Tristan
Meagen Fay as Gretchen Mannkusser
Vaughan Murrae as Kelly
Keeley Karsten as Leah
John Marshall Jones as Brian
Jett Klyne as Jason
Erik Gow as Glenn

Where can I stream the Malcolm in the Middle reboot? The reboot will be available on Disney+ in Germany.

How many episodes will there be? The reboot is conceived as a miniseries and will have a total of 4 episodes, all releasing simultaneously on April 10, 2026.

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