The 14 Best RPGs on Steam

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 22 minutes

The best RPGs on Steam have been collected for you in this list. You will find 14 different games here, which we have compiled as recommendations for you.

What kind of games are they? The listed games all belong to the RPG genre. The order of the titles is purely random and does not indicate the rating of the games.

By what criteria was the selection made? The games were selected based on the following factors:

  • The games must be available on Steam.
  • All games have the tag “RPG” on Steam.
  • We also oriented ourselves towards the ratings on Steam.
  • The personal opinion and expertise of the MeinMMO editorial team also play a role.

For each featured RPG, there is a description as well as a trailer that provides you with an insight into the game. We also provide you with an overview in a pros and cons comparison and explain for whom the game might be worthwhile. Additionally, there will be a personal opinion on each game.

This list was originally published in February 2023. We updated it in June 2024, replacing Kingdom of Amalur: Re-Reckoning with Hogwarts Legacy. Additionally, we have included Elden Ring, Dragon’s Dogma 2, and Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous.

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1. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Developer: CD PROJEKT RED | Release date: May 18, 2015 | Steam page: Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

What is The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt? In the game, the player takes on the role of the famous witcher and mercenary Geralt of Rivia. Before you lies an open world inviting exploration: ruins, heights, and shipwrecks are all waiting to be discovered.

The setting is a dark fantasy world and places you in combat against various monsters. You have various weapons as well as potions and combat magic at your disposal. Improve your skills and equipment with the rewards you receive on your journey.

In your free time, you can also spend your hard-earned money on card games, horse racing, or fistfights.

Your decisions also have consequences in the game, and there are multiple endings. Plan each step thoughtfully. Furthermore, you can carry over your save from the second part of the series, which also impacts the story.

If you’re still not sure whether The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is the right game for you, you can find a detailed review here.

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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Killing Monsters Cinematic Trailer
Pros
  • Huge game world with extensive options
  • Exciting story
  • High replay value due to various decisions
  • Great atmosphere
  • Import of a save game from Witcher 2
Cons
  • Scope may be overwhelming at first
MeinMMO author’s opinion from Cortyn:
The Witcher III is one of the great milestones of RPGs for me. Even though the open world may be overwhelming at first, and you look puzzled when a level-20 giant suddenly knocks you down at level 5, it fits perfectly into the world.
 
The game is carried by its grand story with different paths. Witcher III can be quite brutal and unforgiving, and it does not shy away from dark themes – this is definitely not for people who prefer soft RPG entertainment. You might find a resurrected stillborn with demon eyes wandering in the front yard or a witch dripping with pus devouring children’s fingers. And sex on stuffed unicorns is also part of it. 
 
This harmonizes well with the varied combat system. Great freedom in choosing “spells” and equipment ensures that each witcher Geralt plays a little differently.
 
You don’t need to have played the predecessors, by the way. The first hours summarize quite well what happened and ensure that you can lose yourself in the world without hours of reading summaries.

Who is The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt worth it for? Fantasy fans will definitely find value in the game. With the gripping story and extensive options that the game offers, you can spend numerous hours as Geralt without getting bored.

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New PC MMORPG from Germany is more DayZ than Fortnite, like a Tibia in 3D and with zombies

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 4 minutes

In early June, the German studio behind the successful title Tibia presented a new PC MMORPG called Persist Online. As part of Find Your Next Game, we were able to talk to two developers from CipSoft about the new project.

The developers of CipSoft, located in Regensburg, Bavaria, known for the MMORPG pioneer Tibia, are making a new online role-playing game for PC for the first time in almost 28 years. Persist Online throws you into a post-apocalyptic, persistent game world where you will face zombies and other players.

Benjamin Zuckerer, Managing Director of Cipsoft and Lead Product Manager for Persist Online, as well as Stefan Lindenberg, also Lead Product Manager for Persist Online, took the time to talk with MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz about the new project.

With Find Your Next Game, GameStar, GamePro, and MeinMMO present new titles and updates that we want to recommend to you. Here you can find all articles at a glance.

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Persist Online is the new MMORPG from the developers of Tibia, showcasing zombie action in the trailer

The Roots of Persist Online

Early in the conversation, I told Ben and Stefan that the first screenshots and some scenes from the trailer strongly reminded me of Fortnite: Save the World – in terms of the third-person perspective, the zombie theme, and the design of models and game world.

However, Persist Online relies heavily on what CipSoft has been doing with Tibia for many years, just located in a 3D engine and in a new setting. Another strong source of inspiration was DayZ, particularly regarding the constant danger posed by players you encounter in the open game world. Later, games like Escape from Tarkov were added as sources of inspiration.

In combat against zombies, you must always keep an eye on your surroundings. Aggressive players are eager to strike at your back to access the contents of your inventory.

Persist Online offers a rather hardcore gaming experience: Outside the safe bunker, you can attack other players at any time or be attacked by them. There is no mini-map. Thanks to enabled “Friendly Fire,” even group members can accidentally harm you. It was an accident, right? Tim? Why are you still aiming at me? Ahhhh!

If you are defeated and end up in the dirt, you quickly lose all the items in your inventory. However, you keep your hard-earned and upgraded equipment. Typical survival elements like hunger and exhaustion do not exist. Ultimately, Persist Online wants to be more MMO than survival shooter.

Here you will find an approximately eleven-minute excerpt from the approximately 45-minute conversation with Benjamin Zuckerer and Stefan Lindenberg:

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Persist Online: MyMMO in an interview about the new MMORPG by CipSoft

How Much MMO is in Persist Online?

In the game world of Persist Online, many other players are lurking around. The further you move away from the safe bunker, the more dangerous the zombies you encounter become. However, in the more remote areas, you can find more valuable resources and loot. The day-night cycle is also said to affect the strength and density of enemies.

While exploring, you will find nodes that can be captured to activate benefits for yourself and your guild. For example, a sawmill efficiently supplies the group with wood. Or by claiming a captured claim, you can unlock a useful map section for a limited time, revealing valuable information about the area.

Those who are part of a guild can conquer nodes that are difficult for solo players to access. Additionally, the community, which can be leveled up, offers special guild quests. And in PvP encounters, it certainly doesn’t hurt if your group is larger than that of your opponent.

Persist Online should also be fun for players who venture into adventure alone. There are even nodes in the world or challenges aimed at solo players. By the way: Some areas of the game world can only be accessed during low or high tide.

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Priorities in Character Development

In Persist Online, there is no fixed class system. Instead, according to Stefan, up to 25 skills can be leveled and improved through corresponding skill trees. Each ranged and melee weapon has a tree, as do professions, armor types, first aid, and the stamina area.

When you do things, such as using a weapon, fishing, healing yourself, and so on, you automatically level up the corresponding skill tree. Leveling a tree gives you access to new passive and active enhancements.

However, only five of the 25 skill trees can be fully developed to the ultimate ability, so you have to set priorities and create a build from a combination of several skill trees.

In this regard, professions are also meant to offer advantages for combat. As a master angler, you not only hunt fish particularly efficiently, but you can also entangle your opponent’s legs with a fishing net or shoot them with a blowgun to trigger the stunning poison of a fish.

Felling trees not only gives you wood for crafting, but also increases the corresponding skill tree.

Release, Payment Model, Platforms

Persist Online is set to enter the Early Access phase on Steam soon and will also be released for macOS and Linux. There is currently no specific date. However, it is clear that the developers want to implement a Free2Play model. The final monetization, however, is not yet set in stone.

There may eventually be skins for the mounts of Persist Online in the in-game shop. You can explore the game world not only on foot but also on horseback. They fit perfectly into the zombie apocalypse, where no one has access to fuel, according to Ben.

The developer further mentioned that they can imagine incorporating crazy variants like zombie horses into the game. Once the Early Access phase starts, I certainly want to take a look at Persist Online myself and keep you updated on my impressions. Until then, you can find more information here: Developers of Tibia announce a new MMORPG for PC after 28 years, featuring zombies and Fortnite vibes

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Destiny 2 already shows new weapons and armor that you can earn through the upcoming episodes

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 3 minutes

Bungie revealed new weapons and armor in a recently released stream about Destiny 2 that you will earn in the upcoming episodes. What they are and whether Exotics are among them, we will show you now.

What kind of stream was it? On June 10, Bungie released a short stream where the developers talked about the future of Destiny 2 after the release of “The Final Shape.” During the stream, Bungie discussed the individual themes of the episodes and also showcased new items like armor and weapons that guardians will be able to earn in the coming months.

For this reason, we have gathered all the new items and listed them episode by episode. With our directory, you can jump to the respective episodes:

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You can find the stream with German subtitles in full length here:

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Bungie shows the future of Destiny 2 after The Final Shape in the new trailer

Episode: Revenant – All Weapons and Armor

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New armor for the Warlock
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A second set for the Warlock
Destiny-2-Revenant-Titan-Armor
New armor for the Titan
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A shotgun
Destiny-2-Revenant-Pikew
A spear-like weapon – Perhaps an Exotic

What items will there be? Just like in Episode: Echoes, there will also be two new armor sets in Episode Revenant. One is inspired by the Splicers of the Eliksni, while the other leans towards mockery. Additionally, two new weapons were revealed:

  • A shotgun
  • Perhaps a grenade launcher due to the foregrip

Exotics always look extravagant, so these might be two Exotics. More details about their functions are not yet known.

Episode: Heresy – All Weapons and Armor

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Destiny-2-Heresy-Navigator-Armor-Titan
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What items will there be? Once again, Bungie blesses the Guardians with two new armor sets. The first set is heavily inspired by Eris. Her dark look spreads out, with silver studs and green-brown fabrics.

The second set leans more towards a captain’s style. Bones adorn most of the armor, but the Warlock and Hunter even come with some fabrics. One might think that the guardians have transformed the remains of the burial ship into armor.

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A linear fusion rifle
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A glaive
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A fusion rifle
Destiny-2-Heresy-Bow-Linear-Fusion-Rifle
A linear fusion rifle and bow

Bungie also briefly presents weapons. These weapons are familiar models that are revived with new designs. The coverings of the guns decay and it seems as if they are of organic origin. The decay is so advanced that one can literally see the bones of the weapons.

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These were all the items and armors that Bungie presented in its latest stream. Which ones do you find cool and what do you think of the armors? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments. While Bungie has new announcements, the guardians indulge in nostalgia. They can hardly believe that the 10-year-old saga now comes to an end: After 10 years, Destiny 2 ends its longest story, fans share their memories: “It was an incredible journey”

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Players think they have found a way to win easily in TFT – Riot warns: ‘Good way to get banned’

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In Set 11 of Teamfight Tactics, players discovered a cheat that gives them a significant advantage. Riot Games quickly responded to the incidents and announced strict measures against the cheaters.

What is it about? In Set 11 of TFT, some players discovered a way to cheat to gain a significant advantage in the game. The cheat is a swapping script that automatically rearranges the champions on the board perfectly just before the next battle round begins.

Now Riot itself has also commented on the incidents.

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Teamfight Tactics: Gameplay Trailer – League of Legends

Good way to get banned

What is Riot’s response? Through a post by the user Frodan on X, the lead designer for Teamfight Tactics, Mortdog, was made aware of a video featuring the cheat.

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During his stream on Twitch, he reviews it and notes that this is a good way to get banned quickly. Furthermore, he emphasizes that it is not difficult to recognize when a player uses this method to achieve a positive game outcome.

Also, Matt Paoletti, who is responsible for the anti-cheat system at Riot, commented on Frodan’s post on X.

In his statement, he says that using this cheat violates the Terms of Service and will lead to a two-week ban. If players are then found to continue using this tool, it could even result in a permanent ban, as Paoletti stated.

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How does the community react to the cheat? After content creator Frodan expressed his outrage over the cheating video in his post on X, users under his post agree with him. However, some criticize that Vanguard, Riot’s anti-cheat system, should not allow such things to happen at all.

Some users write:

  • kekrofler points out on X: Shouldn’t Vanguard prevent this nonsense or doesn’t it check any TFT lobbies?
  • justmenacing writes on X: Since it is an actual script, I hope these accounts will be banned.
  • VanillaHellen comments on X: I thought the whole idea behind Vanguard is to disallow scripts and hacks?

Cheating is a significant problem in many online multiplayer games. Even in Counter-Strike 2, many players have complained about cheaters in the game, especially in recent months. Statistics show that a total of 15% of players have received a VAC ban. How this came about can be read here: The largest game on Steam allegedly permanently bans 15% of its players

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How well do you know the map in LoL? A mini-game tests your knowledge – and it is harder than you think

Fabienne Kissel Fabienne Kissel Reading time 2 minutes

There is now a GeoGuessr version about League of Legends. In this mini-game, you can put your knowledge to the test. Are you a true veteran?

League of Legends (LoL) is one of the games where players can get lost for years. A new mini-game inspired by GeoGuessr is now testing your knowledge of the classic map of LoL (Summoner’s Rift).

Did you already know these facts?

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LoL Guessr – What is it?

What can you expect in the mini-game? LoL Guessr is a mini-game from LoL DodgeGame that is modeled after the popular GeoGuessr. While GeoGuessr challenges players to identify locations on a world map, LoL Guessr shows you small snippets of the map Summoner’s Rift and asks you to locate them precisely.

You will see a small snippet of the map and then you have to determine the exact location on the overview map of Summoner’s Rift, which is not so easy. To succeed in the game, you need to know the map almost by heart.

You need a good eye for detail. It’s all about the individual bushes, stones, creatures, other small details, and the terrain itself – basically every corner of the map.

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How the community reacts to the mini-game

How do the players react? Many in the community have already tested their knowledge and are excited about the GeoGuessr in LoL. Here are some of the comments summarized:

  • waffle-spouse on reddit: I feel like Rainbolt now. Trevor Rainbolt is an American YouTuber known for his impressive GeoGuessr skills.
  • Another writes on reddit: Oh, I know this bush. The one where my team always ints
  • liokale emphasizes on reddit: It’s a lot of fun and harder than I thought
  • Shpaan on reddit: I just totally failed ten times in a row. I swear, every top lane is somehow a bot lane.

In LoL Guessr, you can achieve your own high score. You get a point if your guess is close to the actual location on the map. If your guess is far off, the round is over. You then have to start over to build your high score. Have you tried LoL Guessr and what do you think of the mini-game? Feel free to let us know in the comments. Did you already know? One of the biggest fantasy authors in the world is getting into LoL – sponsoring a team

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Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred forgoes controversial advantages for pre-order customers, receives praise from players

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 3 minutes

Those who paid more money were able to play Diablo 4 a few days before the release. This is different with the first expansion, Vessel of Hatred, because there is no early access here. This seems to be well received.

What advantage is it? At the release of Diablo 4, there was the option to get an “early access”. Early access was available to all owners of the Deluxe and Ultimate Editions. However, these were slightly more expensive than the standard version of Diablo 4.

Recently, the editions for the first expansion of Diablo 4, Vessel of Hatred, were made available for pre-order. Again, there are Deluxe and Ultimate Editions, but this time they apparently come without early access. This means that players only receive cosmetic items and a token for the Battle Pass when they pre-order, for instance, the Deluxe Edition. And this seems to please many players.

If you missed the dark and bloody trailer for Vessel of Hatred, you can watch it here:

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Trailer for Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred provides insight into the story of the expansion

“No Early Access, but a more expensive release”

Why is the advantage controversial? Essentially, a game is already finished before the general release but is only available to those willing to pay more. This means: They can play the new content earlier, while others can only do so at the “normal” release date.

In the case of Diablo 4, the release was on June 6, 2023, a Tuesday. With early access, it was possible to play from Friday and use the weekend for it.

What does the community say about it? The well-known German streamer Gronkh watched the Summer Game Fest in his Twitch streams together with his community and his streamer colleague PhunkRoyal. The streamer Maurice Weber, who followed the shows on-site in LA, was also live connected.

Maurice Weber commented on June 10 during Gronkh’s Twitch stream about “Vessel of Hatred” as follows:

[They interestingly have not done the early access this time. It was available at the launch of Diablo 4 and it was also a bit cheeky because […] the actual launch is a Tuesday and the early access is conveniently a few days earlier on Friday. […]

I believe it is not early access. The moment from which the game is finished and you can buy it, that is the release. You do not have early access; you just say, “We are releasing today for 90 euros, and in three days the price drops.” […] Because this is not an “early access” version that is still being patched or anything, no feedback is being collected; this is not early access, this is just the release that is simply more expensive.

Maurice is part of the Webedia network, which also includes MeinMMO, GameStar, and GamePro.

Diablo expert and Twitch streamer wudijo also addresses the editions of Vessel of Hatred in his YouTube video. There he notes that this time there is no “early access” access and thus “no pay-to-win” (Source: YouTube with timestamp).

On Reddit, the topic is also addressed. There, the creator of the post writes on June 9: “Obviously, there is no early access advantage between the versions this time! Big W (Win).” The post currently has over 1,230 upvotes (as of June 12, 01:30 AM).

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When will Vessel of Hatred be released? At the Xbox Showcase 2024, Blizzard released the intro cinematic for the 1st expansion for Diablo 4 and announced a release date for Vessel of Hatred. It will start on October 8. There will be a new class as well as a new area along with a continuing story. Additionally, there will be a PvE co-op activity and new skills, among other things. More on this: Diablo 4: All about Vessel of Hatred – Release, new class, and content

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Dragon Age finally reveals the gameplay, but fans are mostly talking about a broken crossbow

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 3 minutes

Dragon Age: The Veilguard has first shown what the gameplay of the role-playing game looks like. However, a crossbow steals the show from the combat system.

What a reveal! With Dragon Age: The Veilguard, the latest installment in the popular RPG series is set to be released in Fall 2024 after 10 years. The last main series game, Dragon Age: Inquisition, was released in November 2014.

For the first time, the gameplay of Dragon Age: The Veilguard was revealed in a 20-minute video. What we mainly saw was the combat system, which ultimately does not appear to be like a hero shooter – as some fans feared.

On Sunday, June 9, we already saw the reveal trailer for Dragon Age: The Veilguard during the Summer Game Fest 2024. It received a mixed response from much of the community for various reasons, and also MeinMMO author Linda lost her good mood.

What does the video show?

  • We see the player character and the dialogue menu, which presents us with various response options during conversations
  • We see some of the possible companions, including the dwarf Varric Tethras, Lace Harding, and Neve Gallus
  • Fights against demons – we fight with swords and bows
  • The combat movement – we can dodge with acrobatic jumps or perform jumping attacks
  • Our companions support us in battle, while the enemies seem to focus on the player character

Here you can watch the gameplay reveal of Dragon Age: Veilguard:

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Dragon Age: The Veilguard shows 20 minutes of gameplay from the new fantasy adventure

“Okay, now it’s Dragon Age: Revenge for Bianca”

What’s the deal with the crossbow? In the gameplay clip, we see Varric, who acts alongside the player character and was also a companion in Dragon Age 2 and Inquisition. Varric has a crossbow named Bianca, to which he is very attached.

However, in the new gameplay reveal, an unforeseen event occurs: during a video sequence, the crossbow Bianca is destroyed by the elf Solas. Solas was also a potential companion in Dragon Age: Inquisition.

In the comments on YouTube, the destruction of Bianca is a much-discussed topic which, it seems, steals the show from the actual gameplay:

  • “Mofo really betrayed me, stole my equipment, took my hand, and now he killed Bianca?”
  • “Brave of them to pack the death of such an important character into a teaser. RIP Bianca”
  • “Okay, now it’s Dragon Age: Revenge for Bianca”

Overall, the interaction between Solas and Varric is being heavily discussed. Some players believe based on the scene that Varric might die – possibly at the hands of Solas (via Reddit).

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Are there also opinions on the gameplay? Of course! The shown gameplay is received quite well by the community. Many fans believe that the game looks better now than they feared from the reveal trailer.

A point of discussion remains the combat system. Some enjoy that it is action-packed, while others wish for more tactics:

  • “Oh man, the combat system will definitely be controversial. But as someone whose least favorite part of Dragon Age has always been the combat system, I think it looks like a lot of fun.” – via Reddit
  • “Please tell me there’s more tactical gameplay with your companions. I know the series has gotten more and more button-mashing with each title, but please tell me there’s still the option to give commands to your team.” – via YouTube
  • “I had hoped to see a return to the CRPG combat systems of DA:O. This looks simplified, more like a ‘hack and slash’ game than an RPG. Hopefully, the combat system is deeper than it appears at first glance.” – via Reddit

However, some players also say that the combat system has never been a strength of Dragon Age in their opinion, and therefore they are not bothered that it appeared action-heavy and less tactical in the gameplay reveal video.

The reveal trailer for Dragon Age: The Veilguard was not received poorly by everyone. MeinMMO editor Benedict actually found the presentation good. He was particularly delighted to see familiar faces like Varric again: Everyone thinks the new trailer for Dragon Age 4 is terrible – I’m absolutely thrilled

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Helldivers 2 presents you with a choice: Save sick children or secure new anti-tank mines

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

In Helldivers 2 there is a new general command that is quite something. You have to liberate one of two planets. But the choice should be well considered.

What is this general command about? The new general command instructs the Helldivers to liberate one of two planets. Players must choose between the planet Vernen Wells and Marfark.

  • On Vernen Wells, there is an emergency signal from a hospital for very ill children. Liberating the planet would save the children.
  • An intercepted message from the robots revealed a large explosive storage on Marfark. Bringing the planet under Over-Earth’s control would most likely provide the crucial resources needed for the deployment of “MD-17 anti-tank mines”.

Only the first planet that is liberated is likely to be saved. The choice now lies with the Helldivers. They must decide whether to save the sick children or to obtain new anti-tank mines.

Here you can see the trailer for the current Warbond “Viper Commandos”:

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Helldivers 2 sends you into the jungle with the new Warbond „Viper Commandos“

The mines are not up for selection for the first time

What is the story with the mines? This is not the first time that the Helldivers have the opportunity to secure the mines. At the end of April, the Helldivers had to choose between two planets. One planet offered the “RL-77 Airburst Rocket Launcher,” while the other had the “MD-17 anti-tank mines.” Back then, the choice fell on the rocket launcher.

A second time the Helldivers could have obtained the mines in early May. At that time, they had to eliminate 2 billion robots, but that failed.

However, now that the mines are available for selection again, the Helldivers joke on Reddit that it could become a running gag.

One user wrote on Reddit: “At this point, I would be laughing my head off if the constant failures/delays of any anti-tank mine stuff became some kind of running gag.”

On Reddit, the rescue of the children is even referred to as a mystery box since you don’t even know what rewards there are for it. The general opinion is very divided. However, a look at the player distribution on the planets in the game presents a clearer picture.

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What does the majority choose? As of the current status at 7:40 PM on June 11, 2024, over 33,000 players are on their way to the planet Vernen Wells, while only just over 3,000 players are headed to Marfark. The actual planets are still blocked because the Helldivers have not yet fought a path to them.

The majority of Helldivers would rather save the sick children than secure the new anti-tank mines. Whether this decision will hold remains to be seen.

If you want to join in the rescue of the children or the hunt for the new mines, you should pack the right equipment. The new Warbond “Viper Commandos” might be just what you need: “Helldivers 2 brings Rambo and altered mechs in the new update, but the community is eyeing another feature”

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Destiny 2: Servers down for patch 8.0.0.3 – all patch notes and info

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 3 minutes

The first downtime in Episode: Echos starts today, June 11, 2024 in Destiny 2. To ensure everything runs smoothly, Bungie is taking its servers down for downtime. We will accompany the server down for you and show you how long you will have to wait.

Update, 7:20 PM: Bungie has uploaded its new update and it can now also be downloaded. The file size on the PS5 is 333.0 MB. You can find the patch notes at the bottom of our post. If you have downloaded the update, you can log in immediately. We wish you a pleasant evening and good loot!

What you need to know today: Today marks the start of the first week of Chapter: Echos in Destiny 2. In order for the launch to go smoothly, Bungie is taking its servers down for a routine maintenance. Which issues will be fixed this time and whether the servers will have problems will be covered here in our overview. You can find more information about the downtimes further down.

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Destiny 2 shows the launch trailer for The Final Shape

Maintenance on 11.06. – All server down times

These times are important today: Bungie informs its players about the exact downtimes via x.com (formerly Twitter). The plan is for the servers to be unavailable for 3 hours and 15 minutes today.

This is what the maintenance schedule looks like:

  • At 3:00 PM, background maintenance will start on all platforms.
  • Around 3:45 PM, the servers will go offline. Players will be automatically kicked from the game.
  • At 7:00 PM, the shooter is expected to be back online and you can log in again.
  • The maintenance will continue in the background until 9:00 PM.
This is what to consider during downtimes: As long as the background maintenance is ongoing, there may be connection issues in the game. Additionally, there can sometimes be login queues because Bungie only gradually grants access to the servers to avoid issues caused by excessive server load. It may take longer for you to get back into the game.

Please also note that third-party applications as well as the official companion app may not be accessible correctly for a while, so you may not be able to use them.

What’s changing with the new update in Episode: Echos

The following issues are known: There are also many issues that players are complaining about in The Final Shape. Bungie has noted some of them, but it is not known which of these will be fixed (via bungie.net). However, the following bugs could be addressed:

  • PC players with 3D audio enabled cannot hear any sound
  • The pop-up “Leaving for the Final Shape” has the wrong key art
  • When prism hunters activate their new ult while grappling, they fall
  • The hunter aspect that increases your blades of fire ultimate does not work
  • The description of the arc staff ultimate of the hunter does not mention a blinding effect after a three-combo or slam attack
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Patch Notes for the update on 11.06. in Destiny 2

What’s in the patch notes? A complete overview of all resolved issues and improvements will only be available later today or in the afternoon, after the update goes live.

We will update our article and provide you with the link to the patch notes. Because it is possible that the patch notes may be modified or corrected by Bungie afterwards.

Patch Notes for Update 8.0.0.3 (EN)

These are currently all the details about today’s update. If there are any unforeseen changes, we will of course keep you updated. So feel free to check back later. Until then, we recommend this article about Destiny 2 on MeinMMO: In the new raid of Destiny 2, one class played hardly a role, players complain: ‘It was pretty demoralizing’

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The survival game V Rising is available on PS5 starting today, after it launched as a hidden gem on Steam 2 years ago

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

From now on, players on PS5 can play the survival hit V Rising. The full version was released on Steam about a month ago and is enjoying great popularity there.

What kind of game is this? In V Rising, you play a vampire who has lost his power and is to rebuild his empire. To succeed, you need to gather resources like wood and stone, as is classic in the survival genre – but also blood from animals, humans, and powerful bosses. The twist of the game: as a creature of the night, you are the danger.

The game places a strong focus on the action-packed combat system, for which the developers at Stunlock Studios are known with titles like Battlerite or Bloodline Champions.

V Rising offers not only typical features like base building and exploration but also an RPG component. With weapons and skills, you can choose your own play style and can also act as a tank or healer in co-op.

The game can be played either solo or with friends in co-op on private servers. However, there are also official servers for multiple players. Some of these are focused on PvP and offer full loot, so hardcore players also get their money’s worth.

Here you can watch the trailer for the full version of V Rising:

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V Rising: The launch trailer for the survival game with vampires on Steam and PS5

Today, players on the PS5 can rejoice

Which version is the PS5 getting? After the player numbers of V Rising exploded with the 1.0 version, V Rising has now also been available on PS5 since today. As the developers announced in their Dev Blog (via stunlock.com), over 4 million people have already played V Rising, and now PS5 players can join in for €39.99.

The PS5 also received the full version and can enjoy new features such as new bosses, new areas, new enemies, and a new DLC with characters from the iconic Castlevania series.

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Why is V Rising so popular? V Rising started in early access on Steam back in May 2022 and was a hidden gem among survival games during its development period. It particularly appeals to players who don’t usually play survival games. On Steam, 88% of over 81,000 reviews are positive.

This may also be due to the well-implemented base building, which allows you to construct impressive castles. You can also furnish them with all sorts of decorations to make your home as pleasant or creepy as possible.

In terms of gameplay, the hunt for bosses and the rewards that come from it are particularly well-received. Defeating a boss grants new skills, allows you to learn spells, or gives you recipes for further buildings.

V Rising performed so well on Steam that it landed in second place among survival games. Even on the PS5, the game already has over 450 reviews as of the evening of June 11, with 75% giving it 5 stars. While Palworld had to concede defeat, V Rising was unable to surpass one game: only Rust is bigger: Survival game with vampires has 132,000 players on Steam, is ranked 2nd in the genre.

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Elden Ring: Over 60% of all players cannot play the DLC because they have not yet defeated a certain boss

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To play the upcoming DLC of Elden Ring, you need to defeat a certain boss – but many players have not done that yet.

On June 21, 2024, the release of Shadow of the Erdtree is scheduled, which is the upcoming expansion for Elden Ring. Many players are eagerly waiting for the release of the DLC, after all, Elden Ring was very popular and was awarded Game of the Year in 2022.

However, to play Shadow of the Erdtree, you need to have defeated a certain boss in the base game – and over 60% of players have still not done that.

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The Blood Lord Awaits

Which boss is it? To play Shadow of the Erdtree, you need to defeat “Mohg, the Blood Lord.” He is “only” an optional boss, but closely tied to the game’s lore.

Mohg is located in the Mohgwyn Palace under the Interlands and guards the husk of the demigod Miquella, whom he has abducted and tortured. This husk of Miquella will represent the entrance to the DLC.

For former MeinMMO author Marko, Mohg is among the 5 best bosses of Elden Ring, due to his “exciting moveset”. He embodies the essence of Elden Ring and everything that makes FromSoftware games so special.

What makes FromSoftware games so special, we also see in the trailer for Shadow of the Erdtree:

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Elden Ring shows the DLC ‘Shadow of the Erdtree’ in the story trailer

60% of players have not yet defeated Mohg

What are these numbers? There is an achievement or trophy that players receive when they defeat Mohg. On Steam, only 38.7% of all players have achieved this (as of June 11, 6:00 PM, via Steam).

This means that around 61% of “Elden Ring” players on Steam need to defeat Mohg before the release of Shadow of the Erdtree, otherwise they will not be able to start the DLC.

On PlayStation, the situation is not better. Apparently, only 34.7% of all players have the trophy for defeating Mohg (via psnprofiles.com). However, since it is not an official site like Steam, we cannot say how reliable the numbers are. Compared to Steam, they do seem plausible.

Therefore, defeating Mohg necessarily counts among the things you must accomplish in Elden Ring before the release of Shadow of the Erdtree. What else you should have on your to-do list, you can find out on MeinMMO: 9 things in Elden Ring that you should accomplish before Shadow of the Erdtree

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  2. Forbes
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Fans of Arcane must be strong – Because the series ends with season 2

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For Arcane, it’s almost over. After Season 2, the story will end – but there is hope.

Many have been on edge since the end of the first season of Arcane – because the story stopped at quite a high point. What was an outrageous cliffhanger for some was seen by others as a brilliant conclusion to the first season.

Now it won’t be long until the second season of Arcane is shown on Netflix, and the story surrounding Vi, Jinx, and the fate of Piltover and Zaun moves into the next round.

However, this is not just the next round – but also the last. Because Arcane ends with Season 2.

You can see the latest trailer for Season 2 here:

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ARCANE: Trailer shows what Season 2 is about

What was said? In a “Dev Update” video on YouTube, the developers talked about the future of League of Legends, and a few words were also mentioned about the successful series Arcane, as the release of the second season is just a few months away.

The sad news for some: Arcane ends with the last episode of Season 2. After that, there will be no further episodes of Arcane, and the series will be considered finished.

Arcane Season 2 Still Jinx Vi
Arcane Season 2 Still Echo

Why does Arcane end? The reason for the end of Arcane after Season 2 does not seem to be that the series wasn’t well received. Instead, the creators had a very specific ending planned, which will indeed be reached with the last episode of Season 2. They do not want to stretch the story any further after that.

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Will there be more series? Yes, there will be more stories from the League of Legends universe. The team is supposedly working on “new projects for film and television.” However, these projects are still in the early stages of development, and they hope to share a bit more about them by the end of the year – maybe the first trailer will be available when the last episode of Arcane has aired.

At least that means, in turn, that with the end of Arcane we can expect a pretty spectacular finale, where the conflict between Piltover and Zaun reaches its peak, and also the rivalries between Vi and Jinx get resolved once and for all. A first teaser for Season 2 caused quite a stir a few days ago.

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Star of the cult film Starship Troopers says: Trained in Helldivers 2, but then takes apart space bugs with me in our new game

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Helldivers 2 and Starship Troopers have a lot in common. Now, a game based on the cult film is being released, and the star of the movie is on board as well. He has now announced his involvement in Helldivers 2.

When Helldivers 2 went through the roof, many eyes suddenly turned again to a cult film from the 90s: Starship Troopers.

The parallels between both worlds are clearly visible. In an exaggerated and satirical manner, it shows how an overly patriotic force takes on the battle against space insects (and in the case of Helldivers also with robots).

Thus, Helldivers 2 became a sort of “playable Starship Troopers”. However, in October, a separate game based on the film will be released: Starship Troopers: Extermination, which has recently been playable in Early Access. You can see the trailer for it here:

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Starship Troopers: Extermination shows battle against bugs in new trailer

“Johnny Rico” returns for Helldivers 2 and Starship Troopers: Extermination

In the film Starship Troopers, “Johnny Rico” was the protagonist, played by Casper Van Dien. In Starship Troopers: Extermination, the actor will reprise his role from back then and serve as the player’s commander. He guides players through a single-player campaign.

In an interview with the portal PC Gamer, Van Dien recently spoke about the game and also Helldivers 2. In the past, the actor had praised Helldivers 2, expressed his enjoyment of the references, and gave it a 10/10 rating, even though he had not played it himself (via PC Gamer). In the new interview, he also mentions that he thinks it’s cool to be asked about it repeatedly.

When asked if Helldivers 2 is taking the wind out of the sails of the new game, he clarifies: “Every time someone mentions Starship Troopers, it’s a huge excitement for me. I haven’t played Helldivers yet, but it looks cool. Then I saw Starship Troopers: Extermination and I would play that anyway, because that is my world,” says Van Dien.

The marketing chief of the new game, Gareth Woods, emphasized in the same interview that they see the success of Helldivers 2 as a “win-win situation” for both sides, and the love of players for the IP and shooting space bugs is clearly reflected in that. The new game could be an opportunity to provide another option here.

Van Dien emphasized that he would definitely welcome Helldivers 2 fans: “They can train as much as they want elsewhere, and then they come here and help us kill some damn bugs—Yeah!”.

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When is the game coming out? Currently, Starship Troopers: Extermination is in Early Access and is available on Steam. Up to 16 players can fight against the bugs in co-op mode. The game is set to be released for PS5 and Xbox Series X | S on October 11, 2024. At that time, the game will also be fully released for PC. Recently, the head behind Helldivers 2 explained how things will progress.

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How does Baldur’s Gate 3 remain exciting after 500 hours? – Fans explain their enthusiasm for the RPG

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Baldur’s Gate 3 is considered an RPG masterpiece. Even after countless runs, players celebrate the game. Some fans reveal how the game remains exciting even after countless hours.

Baldur’s Gate 3 captivates players worldwide. Even after hundreds of hours, they still hold on to it. Some fans of the popular RPG explain on Reddit their strategies for keeping Baldur’s Gate 3 exciting – even if they have already spent over 500 hours in Faerûn.

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Baldur’s Gate 3: The release teaser for the new role-playing game for PS5 and Steam

Going on discovery tours again and again

What are these tactics now? One of the strategies players use is to play certain acts of the game over and over again – without ever completing them. One player reports on Reddit that he lingers in Act 1 for hours and never really finishes the game.

For him, the thrill lies in constantly discovering new aspects and details that he missed in previous runs. Even MeinMMO editor-in-chief Leya Jankowski has spent over 200 hours in her first playthrough of Baldur’s Gate 3 and was far from finished because she was so much in discovery mode.

Making new choices and experiencing different endings

What do the players say? Another player says that he feels like a winner when he successfully completes Act 2. Some players start a new run again and again to make different choices and experience different endings – because Baldur’s Gate 3 has plenty of those.

It is roughly said that there are 17,000 different endings. One player even found the rarest ending of all. Because in Baldur’s Gate 3, you can influence the story through different choices and actions, which still captivates many fans even after so many hours.

Using mods

Also, mods for Baldur’s Gate 3 are popular among some players, allowing them to incorporate new possibilities into the game. For example, another class from the D&D universe, namely the Artificer. Or new styles, new spells, and much more.

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How Baldur’s Gate 3 remains exciting for me

Who is speaking here? Fabienne has been playing LoL for twelve years and is the LoL expert at MeinMMO. Besides LoL, she plays a lot of Final Fantasy XIV and especially Baldur’s Gate 3. Even after countless hours, she hasn’t had enough of the RPG. Currently, she is trying out an Honour run as a Bard-Cleric.

As a passionate player of Baldur’s Gate 3, I can say from my own experience that the game remains exciting even after many runs. In the process, I try different classes and take on new roles – this way, I believe the gameplay never becomes boring.

In Baldur’s Gate 3, you have so many ways to shape your character, whether it’s with multiclass builds, different subclasses, or the role-playing aspect. In one run, I am a righteous Paladin, in the next a selfish Warlock. In the current Honour run, I transform into the ultimate supporter, with a multiclass build of Cleric and Bard.

The Honour mode excites me

Another aspect that catches me is definitely the Honour mode itself, which offers a particularly tough challenge. The thrill of knowing that a mistake means the end of the run gives the game additional significance – and of course, I absolutely want to have the golden dice.

The diversity of companions and their individual stories provide endless possibilities for interactions and relationships that are unique to each run. Moreover, if you feel ready for it, you can play the Dark Urge – which is still on my agenda.

MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus, on the other hand, has already chosen the character that always feels the urge to kill and is excited: I now know what the ‘Dark Urge’ is, and it makes the character so much better. How do you keep Baldur’s Gate 3 exciting? Feel free to share your tips and tricks with us.

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In Diablo 4 there are now cute pets that follow you around – But one class should not use them right now

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Diablo 4 has introduced pets into the game with a spontaneous yet quite large patch. These animal companions are a feature that fans have been wishing for since release. However, players have discovered that pets break some builds – while making others much stronger.

What kind of pets are they?

That’s why pets are a problem: Diablo expert MacroBioBoi explains in a video on YouTube exactly which skills interact with the new pets. Basically, they have an influence on everything that has to do with servants.

This especially affects necromancers, whose pet builds have become really strong in Season 4. However, there are builds for the necromancer that want to deliberately do without servants, for example by:

  • sacrificing certain servants to strengthen others
  • fighting entirely without minions so that the hero becomes stronger

Particularly prominent are the Paragon Glyph Sacrifice and the passive skill Stand Alone. Sacrifice significantly increases your damage when you have no servants, while Stand Alone decreases the damage taken more strongly the fewer servants you have active.

Some of the best builds for the necromancer use this glyph or skill, such as Bone Spirit and Plague. You can find the best builds in Diablo 4 Season 4 in the Tier List.

The influence of pets on the builds is not necessarily large, but especially at higher levels of the pit, even small percentages can make a difference.

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Diablo 4 Season 4 “Loot Reborn” in the gameplay trailer

“Remember to pet them for their good work!”

MacroBioBoi tests the influence of the apparent bug on other content in the game. While certain builds are weakened when you have a pet, others become significantly stronger, such as:

  • all necromancer builds that rely on having many minions
  • builds that use “Kalans Edict,” even if they actually have no minions
  • builds that rely on Blood Wave and want to use the reaper’s follower, which is only really usable due to this new “mechanic”

Some users, for example on YouTube, comment that other druids are also affected by the pets, but in a positive way. Druids, for instance, gain significantly more damage per active companion with the aspect of the shepherd. It’s worth taking a cat or dog along.

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Pets are not just minions; they are also immortal and essentially untouchable. This means: You cannot actively sacrifice them, but they also cannot die – and cannot attack on their own. You can pet them with a hello emote. The barbarian expert Rob sees the new interactions as a great win (via X.com).

The community chief Adam Fletcher has already responded that this new feature is indeed a bug. The change just didn’t make it into the current update 1.4.2 but will come with the next patch. When exactly that will be, we don’t know yet. However, we do know that the new class will be shown on July 18: Blizzard finally talks about the new class in Diablo 4 and it sounds great: ‘Will be an ultimate predator’

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Destiny 2: Edge of Salvation – This is the loot you can unlock

Sophia Weiss Sophia Weiss Reading time 2 minutes

With The Final Shape, a new raid for Destiny 2 has gone live. In The Reckoning, there is cool loot waiting for you again. What exactly awaits you after each boss, we have compiled here for you.

Attention, Spoilers: This article contains spoilers about the current raid of Destiny 2 in the latest expansion.

What fights are there in the raid? The Reckoning has a total of five phases in which you will receive loot:

  1. Substratum (approximately called Foundation)
  2. Herald of Finality (approximately called Herald of Finality)
  3. Repository (approximately called Storage Location)
  4. Verity (approximately called Truth)
  5. The Witness (approximately called The Witness)

Each one drops slightly different loot. You can read here what items you can secure where.

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Destiny 2: The Final Shape „Edge of Salvation“ Raid Trailer

The Reckoning: Weapons and Armor

In the new raid The Reckoning, you can expect fresh loot. You can read here which weapons and armor you can acquire in which phase:

1. Substratum2. Herald of Finality3. Repository4. Verity5. The Witness
ArmorGauntlets
Chest Armor		Helmet
Class Item		GauntletsLeg ArmorHelmet
Leg Armor
WeaponsNull and Void – Combat Bow (Arc)

Null and Void – Pulse Rifle (Solar)

Pending Doom – Submachine Gun (Strand)
Null and Void – Combat Bow (Arc)

Summum Bonum – Sword (Arc)

Pending Deviation – Glaive (Void)		Null and Void – Pulse Rifle (Solar)

Critical Anomaly – Sniper Rifle (Stasis)

Pending Deviation – Glaive (Void)		Pending Doom – Submachine Gun (Strand)

Null and Void – Combat Bow (Arc)

Summum Bonum – Sword (Arc)		Summum Bonum – Sword (Arc)

Null and Void – Pulse Rifle (Solar)

Critical Anomaly – Sniper Rifle (Stasis)
Euphony – Linear Pulse Rifle (Strand) – Raid Exo

The Reckoning: Armor Sets

There are a total of three different armor sets. Depending on your class, you will receive the corresponding variant of gauntlets, chest armor, helmet, or leg armor upon victory.

  • “Promised Reunion” Set
    • Titan Armor
  • “Promised Dominion” Set
    • Hunter Armor
  • “Promised Victory” Set
    • Warlock Armor 

Each class also has a class item, but you only get this from the second phase of the raid.

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The Reckoning: Weapons

Overall, there are 7 different weapons in The Reckoning:

  • Null and Void
    • Pulse Rifle (Solar)
  • Pending Doom
    • Submachine Gun (Strand)
  • Null and Void
    • Combat Bow (Arc)
  • Critical Anomaly
    • Sniper Rifle (Stasis)
  • Pending Deviation
    • Glaive (Void)
  • Summum Bonum
    • Sword (Arc)
  • Euphony
    • Linear Pulse Rifle (Strand)
    • Raid Exo

New Origin Trait “Shared Destiny”

All legendary weapons from the raid include the same origin perk Shared Destiny. As a result, the weapon’s range and handling increase when you are near allies. With the bow, you instead get a faster draw speed.

New Exo Weapon “Euphony”

The Exo of the raid is the Euphony. When you continuously deal damage with the weapon, Threads spawn. If you again deal damage with these, it increases the damage of the Euphony.

The weapon can be equipped in a kinetic slot and uses special ammunition. More information about the new Destiny 2 raid in The Final Shape can be found in our news article: Destiny 2 The Final Shape: Raid ‘The Reckoning’ has started – All info

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Popular German Twitch streamer has an unusual talent, believes she can talk to animals

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The Twitch streamer Mahluna surprises not only with her talent for video games and singing, but also with an unexpected skill: the perfect imitation of seagull calls.

Who is the streamer? Mahluna is one of the most well-known gaming streamers in Germany. She has an average of around 2,000 viewers during her streams, placing her on par with other famous streamers like Gnu (via Twitchtracker).

The 25-year-old particularly enjoys showcasing her skills in the shooter Valorant, in which she has already spent over 3,600 hours on Twitch. However, she began her streaming journey in 2019 with League of Legends.

But the streamer is not just talented in gaming; she also impresses with her skills in languages, singing, and chess. And she has a very special talent that has nothing to do with gaming.

You can learn more about Mahluna here:

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“What am I doing here? This is my job, dude”

What talent does the streamer have? Recently, Mahluna was a guest on Henke’s podcast “Henke’s Corner.” In the 33rd episode of the podcast, Henke talks with her about a variety of topics, including her started law studies, her career as a streamer, and her relationship with the streamer Mango.

Things get particularly exciting when Henke asks her about a secret talent, aside from her singing ability. Mahluna promptly replies that while she enjoys singing, she has a completely different talent and dryly adds: “The seagull.”

How did Henke react to her talent? At Henke’s request to demonstrate her talent, Mahluna imitates a seagull’s call. Henke laughs and remarks on how accurate her imitation is.

Mahluna blushes and looks around, as they were in a well-attended park. She points out that everyone was staring at her. Henke keeps laughing and simply says: “What am I doing here? This is my job, dude.” Mahluna does not get discouraged and loudly imitates a seagull again:

https://www.tiktok.com/@colincoulibaly/video/7378507976383925537

“There were seagulls that talked to me”

What does Mahluna say about her talent? Shortly after, Henke points towards the trees and claims that other birds react to Mahluna’s imitation and make sounds back. The streamer then shares that she once spent a few days in Turkey. “There were seagulls that talked to me. One hundred percent. They answered me,” she says with a serious expression while Henke continues to smile and is speechless.

Shortly thereafter, Mahluna tells about a special competition, a seagull contest, which presumably took place this year in April. She suggests that the competition probably took place in England and confidently adds: “I would have won them all.”

This competition she speaks of is likely the European Championship in seagull calling. This championship was won by a nine-year-old boy from Derbyshire who has developed a real obsession with the birds and can perfectly imitate their shrill calls.

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She became aware of her talent through her idol

How did she become aware of her talent? To conclude, Henke asks how Mahluna even came to discover this unusual talent. Mahluna explained that she saw a TikToker imitating seagull sounds, and she simply tried to mimic that.

Henke confirms that it obviously worked well. Mahluna adds, “But she’s still my idol. She does it better.”

The podcast also addressed numerous other topics, including the discovery of a private forum on Reddit where users share their masturbation fantasies, in which Mahluna is the center of attention. The streamer finds this repulsive. You can learn more about it here: A German Twitch streamer discovers a very disgusting forum about herself: “You make me sick”

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  2. The Telegraph auf YouTube

Isolated tribe has internet for the first time, becomes directly addicted a few weeks later

Gerald Wessel Gerald Wessel Reading time 2 minutes

It should help save lives and make them part of the global community. However, what Indigenous people in the South American rainforest are experiencing with their Starlink access has downsides that threaten the tribe.

How did Elon Musk bring the internet and where to? Elon Musk is the founder and still CEO of SpaceX. The tech and space exploration company manufactures communication satellites aside from rockets like the Falcon 9 or the Starship: Starlink. They already form a largely functional global network. One purpose is to bring internet access to remote areas – for example, into the depths of the Amazon rainforest. Reported on this were The Economic Times and New York Times.

Who received the Starlink receivers from whom? Musk did not provide the necessary receivers with Wi-Fi antennas himself, nor did the Marubo tribe in the South American rainforest purchase them. The American entrepreneur Allyson Reneau donated them a few months ago as part of her charitable commitment.

What would likely please Elon Musk is the Deep Dive that we present to you in the following video:

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Previously, the approximately 2,000-member tribe lived completely cut off from the public and especially the internet, except for occasional visits and movements. Now they must live with the consequences. Partially, it threatens their peace.

The pitfalls of the internet

Why does the internet threaten inner peace? New York Times journalist Jack Nicas visited the tribe and describes in his experiences what he learned on site. He spoke with tribe members and asked them about the problems with Starlink.

In summary, the internet mainly distracts the young people from their duties. Some are already showing symptoms of addiction. The consumption of pornography worries especially the elders. In the community, public chastity has largely prevailed until now; even kissing outside one’s home was frowned upon.

Recently, the behavior of many young tribe members is changing towards more openness and is unfortunately also manifested in aggressive sexual behavior in some isolated cases. This and the “laziness” of some, as criticized by the tribal elders, threaten the cohesion and the traditional agricultural way of life.

How does the tribe react? According to Nicas’s report, access is now time-limited. On all days except Sundays, the internet is mostly unreachable. Only a few hours each morning and evening are the Starlink routers with Wi-Fi antennas switched on.

Certain consumption behaviors can be addictive. The Federal Center for Health Education offers comprehensive addiction prevention.

Is the tribe now cutting off access out of fear?

Is everything about it bad? No, there are of course positive sides. During medical emergencies, access to ultra-fast communication has proven effective. Help reaches the tribe in hours, instead of days after a call for help. And communication with relatives outside who once emigrated is, of course, simpler than ever before.

Overall, the tribal leadership has a positive view of the internet despite all the previously unknown problems. They do not want to miss out on access.

With his announcements, Elon Musk occasionally causes headaches for people in his companies. In this way, he also occasionally creates trouble at X (formerly Twitter). Because here, his statements sometimes do not contribute to increasing the company’s value. In this article about the impacts of his posts, you can read that he has now realized this too.

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After 10 years, Destiny 2 ends its longest story, fans share their memories: ‘It was an incredible journey’

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 3 minutes

Almost 10 years after the release of Destiny and 7 years after the release of Destiny 2, the saga of Light and Darkness comes to an end with The Final Shape. For the fans, it’s a reason to share their fondest and most moving memories from the last 10 years.

What is the state of Destiny 2? With the new DLC “The Final Shape,” the saga of Light and Darkness is set to conclude. The story began 10 years ago with Destiny 1 and has continued into the second part of the series until today.

For the fans, the end of the saga is a reason to reflect on their experiences, events, and their personal development over the last 10 years. For many, a lot has happened in their lives since the release of Destiny 1.

Bungie has announced that its first 10-year saga of Light and Darkness will end in 2024 with a “dramatic finale.” Watch the official trailer here:

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Destiny 2 shows the launch trailer for The Final Shape

10 years of Destiny 2 change lives

What are fans sharing? Fans on Reddit have fallen into nostalgia. Alongside many beautiful experiences, there are also many moving stories, from life partners found in the game to important people who are no longer here. Players also recall their beginnings in the game:

lostinlucidity writes on Reddit: “I just know that the opening screen will bring a damn tear. The last 10 years that I’ve invested have had many highs and lows; I’ve seen many friends pass away, made friendships and acquaintances, spent long hours in raids, etc.”

If there’s one thing we can all take from this journey, it’s that we’ve all experienced growth. It has been an incredible journey that we’ve had the privilege to participate in, and I hope that this concluding saga finds closure.”

UnlovedDaikons writes on Reddit that his biggest nostalgic moment looked like this: “When I first saw ‘Guardians make their own fate’ in VoG while I was rushing towards Atheon, that remains one of the most exciting moments for me.”

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For Remote_Watercress530, Destiny changed his life, as he shares on Reddit: “[…] 10 years later. With a woman I met in Destiny. We now have a 2-year-old child.

Most of the original fireteam was there in the chat. We talked and experienced the story. We started our journey together. We finished it together. And most of us will play other games, but still together […].”

proxima987 on Reddit: “Dear Guardians, it has been an honor to stand by your side since the very first beta of D1. I have so many emotions regarding The Final Shape, but one of them is sadness.

Some real fans are no longer with us, including a close friend of mine. I play with a sense of pride because I know that if they were here, they would be playing by our side. […]”

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What are the players saying? The players have also aged 10 years in these 10 years. Their memories in the game are compared to their personal developments in life. For many, it’s not just individual moments in the game, but the interpersonal interactions experienced that players remember.

punkinabox shares on Reddit: “It’s really crazy when I think about how I’ve been playing this game longer than one of my children has been alive. […] I am now in a completely different situation than I was when I started playing these games.

I’ve changed jobs twice, had a second child, and got divorced. My daughter was 3 or 4 when I started playing Destiny, and she’s going to high school next year. It’s actually wild.”

MAXIMUSBLADE8 also associates something very special with Destiny 2, as he writes on Reddit: “I continue to play, have been with it since the beta. I met my wife while playing Destiny and have two children with Destiny names :)”

Coolmndude2 writes on Reddit: “I remember playing on my brother’s D1 account, and he let me create a character. I saw a guy with a cloak and a knife and thought, ‘that’s me.’ Years later, he stopped playing, and here I am. I’m still wearing a cloak and carrying a knife. Hunter for life.”

As players reflect on the beautiful 10 years of Destiny, there is currently also a realization due to the new raid. In contest mode, it was supposed to be a grand finale for everyone; however, one class hardly played a role: In the new raid of Destiny 2, one class hardly played a role; players complain, “It was quite demoralizing”

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Anno 117 doesn’t even show gameplay, yet fans celebrate: “Perfect scenario”

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 3 minutes

A new installment of the Anno series has been announced via a fresh trailer. It will be released in 2025 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. We travel to the year 117 and an era where fans see a lot of potential.

This is the game: During Ubisoft Forward 2024, Anno 117: Pax Romana was unveiled as the next part of the Anno series. Anno is an absolute classic for strategy and building game fans: Here, you essentially create a massive empire from scratch, where one element leads to another.

Accordingly, the new setting of Anno 117 fits right in: This time, it takes you to the Roman Empire, where you are supposed to manage a province as a governor.

The trailer presents the game under the motto “Build it and they will come”: A speaker first addresses a yawning emptiness, where only a few goats are grazing. But the surroundings develop, and soon the first sails of new settlers can be seen on the horizon.

Here you can watch the trailer:

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Fans are really excited about the long-gone era

Here are the reactions: Even though the short video reveals basically nothing about the game except for the setting, many fans reacted positively. The predecessor, Anno 1800, thrilled many in terms of gameplay. If this can be translated into the new setting in the Roman Empire, many are likely to be satisfied:

  • “The perfect scenario for Anno, and the last game, Anno 1800, was perhaps the best in the series. I think some hype is warranted,” writes user “born-out-of-a-ball” on Reddit.
  • “Anno 1800 is one of my favorite games of all time. I hope this game connects to all the great things this game added to the series. I feel like many fans wished for a Roman game for the next installment, even though Anno 9 would have been a great name (this is the eighth game in the series),” thinks user elfranco001 (via Reddit).
  • And user trouble_bear writes: “Finally, an Anno game that is set even further back in the past. This or a setting in the Bronze Age was my hope. I hope it turns out well; as a fan of the Roman era, many games seem to be cursed (I’m looking at you, Rome Total War 2 and Imperator Rome)” (via Reddit).

With the year 117, Anno goes further back in time than ever before. Anno 1404 was the oldest era the game has covered so far – now we leap significantly further back.

Many players in the YouTube comments also express enthusiasm about being able to build their cities in the Roman Empire. However, some find a drawback: The trailer only mentions releases for PC through Ubisoft or the Epic Games Store. So far, Steam is missing from the list of platforms for which the game is set to be released, even though the Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PS5 are included.

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What else is known? The official website for the game explains again the setting, that as a governor, you take care of cities in the Roman provinces – you will be sent to the twin provinces of Latium and Albion. It seems that it is also possible to go against the mandates of the Roman Empire.

As usual, the game will revolve around the construction and trade of a city that continually expands into a metropolis. There is talk of culture, but also of rebellion. It seems that there will be different choices throughout the game on what to focus on – just as you know it from Anno. And if you want to shorten the waiting time for the game: Here you can find 5 good strategy games that you can play against your friends.

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