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A reveal trailer for Five Night's at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic has just shown off at today's Sony State of Play. This trailer gives us a glimpse of gameplay, loads of cool animatronics, and what appears to be a release date at the tail end of the trailer: the 13th of July, 2025. Read more View the full article

Borderlands 4 has shown up at today's PlayStation State of Play, with a fresh trailer and a proper release date of September 23, 2025. It'll also be getting its own special PlayStation State of Play showcase this spring, which'll almost defintely feature ****** Pitchford saying words, just like he did here. Read more View the full article

It's not the strongest start for the seventh game in the most celebrated PC series in history. Civ 7 hasn't exactly received glowing reviews from critics and is currently struggling to shake off its "Mixed" user rating on Steam: only 51% of its 14,000 Steam reviews are positive. A lot of people are playing Civ in its first week of global release, but only about half of them are enjoying it... Read more.View the full article

A recent Genshin Impact leak about Version 5.5 has revealed the Imaginarium Theater's entire lineup for April 2025. While the Imaginarium Theater in Genshin Impact demands a decent amount of horizontal investment, it has plenty of tools that help players be prepared for its challenges. Not only can Genshin Impact players borrow a character from a friend, but they also have access to six Opening Characters in every Imaginarium Theater. View the full article

Blizzard just revealed World of Warcraft: Crossroads, a new short story anthology featuring tales about Thrall, Jaina Proudmoore, Renzik “The Shiv,” Faerin Lothar, Alleria Windrunner, and Locus-Walker. This World of Warcraft book is planned to release on November 11, but players can listen to one of the short stories in it for free right now. View the full article

Elden Ring Nightreign is a very different type of game, but it certainly seems to nail the feelings and RPG mechanics commonly associated with Souls all the same. View the full article

It’s probably not all that controversial to say that Baldur’s Gate 3 is one of 2023’s best games. Between a varied cast of lovable characters and an amazing story with surprising depth, it is a wonderful RPG that's one of the best in years. But until this week, it was only on PC. That makes its extreme popularity impressive on its own, but many console players were no doubt feeling left out. With the PS5 version of Baldur's Gate 3 out, players stuck on that platform now can venture across the Sword Coast. Baldur’s Gate 3 is a fantastic couch co-op experience Image via Destructoid I’ve been a big fan of Baldur’s Gate 3, putting in about 170 hours in the PC version, including going mad in its Tactician difficulty. Before that, I finished several campaigns and spent a decent amount of time on the Early Access version. As if it hasn’t sucked enough of my life away on PC, I’ve had even more taken away with the PS5 port. With only about 20 hours in, split between local co-op and single-player campaigns, it’s fascinating to experience the game from a whole new perspective. And to be honest, I love it. My experience with this port has only been in Baldur's Gate 3’s first act, but it has been excellent so far. Some quirks carry over from the PC version. I also have a couple of grievances that come more from personal experiences than anything specific to the game. The most significant difference in my time between the versions is how I experienced them. I have only played single-player on the PC version, lamenting those organizing parties to create digital D&D chaos. This changed on the PS5, since I've been playing local co-op with friends. Experiencing Baldur’s Gate 3 with a friend sitting beside you is incredible. Menus and text can be a pain to read, but Larian compensates for the smaller real estate per person with some neat alterations. Every once in a while, the game cuts off an extra panel or some information, but it works within its limitations. I’m more mixed on the player limit for split-screen. A two-player limit makes sense because the game's already stretching PS5’s hardware by rendering separate images, but a four-player local co-op is theoretically outstanding. Unfortunately, my friends and I learned this the hard way. We attempted to connect over two players and couldn’t. We only realized our mistake after looking it up. This was definitely on me, but having that awkward moment sucked. The chaotic part of me laments not having a four-player option. Still, the logistic part understands that virtuoso performance and being able to read in-game text are even more critical. Baldur’s Gate 3 is still incredible to play sitting next to someone else. Both characters can role-play as their person, going on a unique story arc and bonding with separate party members. The primary campaign I’ve been playing even had my friend romance Lae’zel while my character still debates who she wants. It helps build an experience that we're both influencing this world and sitting together adds something special. Baldur’s Gate 3 is surprisingly great on a controller Image via Destructoid I went into the Baldur’s Gate 3 PS5 port, having some experience playing it with a controller. It’s a little weird, but overall, it felt great on PC. That time dashed any concern that a console port would feel clunky. It was a big adjustment, but it felt natural the more I played. Being limited to a controller on PS5 has not changed my thoughts. This version plays identically to its PC counterpart, and I couldn’t be happier. The fundamental difference in feel is going from my monitor to my TV. This accounts for the adjustment time needed to acclimate to the controller. Both friends I played the game with needed time to figure out how everything works, and we all slip up sometimes. Interacting with the environment with Cross and Square for actions makes sense, but others are strange. The action placements are fine, mostly, but jumping with Up on the D-pad is incredibly awkward when needing to do it multiple times. Remapping buttons are also unavailable on a controller, which is a shame. Certain aspects, like walking around, feel comfortable on a controller. Direct control over a character gives more freedom of movement, and the command wheels lead to fewer misclicks from me. The overall feel is great, even if I still prefer the keyboard and mouse because of remappable key binds, making it possible to play using only the mouse. When all's said and done, PS5 players are getting the same great experience those on PC have been getting. Larian Studios took the time to make controllers a competent substitute for keyboard and mouse in Baldur's Gate 3. Various menus and UI elements cater to controllers, with some screens showing more overall information. Jaunting across Faerun with few hitches Image via Destructoid Going into this port, I was concerned about how Baldur's Gate 3 performs on PS5. It's a demanding game, and performance is inconsistent on PC. BG3 runs okay on my PC, but demanding scenes can cause it to lurch momentarily. Meanwhile, the PS5 version promises a Performance mode at 60fps and a Quality mode offering native 1440p at 30fps. These are standard offerings this generation, and I'm happy to report it runs well. Frame drops occur sometimes but are hardly noticeable. That is especially important because split-screen forces players into the Quality mode, so its stability is arguably even more critical. This could change later in the game, but the frame rate has stayed consistent. I divided my time between playing Performance mode solo and Quality mode in co-op, and Baldur's Gate 3 doesn't buckle even with two players. Seeing the experience run smoothly was impressive, even though we've essentially been in a relatively stable forest area. BG3 looks somewhat better on PC, but this was only noticeable when swapping between the different versions. Some texture quality and lighting seem to have taken a hit on PS5, but not to a degree anyone would reasonably care about. Baldur's Gate 3 is a great-looking game regardless of platform. Something to note is that this version has some weird bugs that will probably get quashed in one of the extensive patches. In my time, I've seen things like my co-op partner temporarily having no control over their character and audio cutting out when we were both watching the same scene. I also had audio cut out when playing the game using headphones, but this could have been a controller issue. It also looks like Larian has started addressing these PS5-specific audio issues with the most recent hotfix. Some things to consider when buying Baldur's Gate 3 on PS5 Image via Destructoid Lastly, it's important to note how cross-saving works. I swapped between my copies on PC and PS5 to try cross-saving, and I can say it works okay. Instead of backing up all save data, the game only backs up the most recent saves on the latest campaign. This system works fine but encourages playing on a single campaign save when jumping across versions. I probably won't use it regularly, but the feature is neat for owners of both versions. The fundamental difference between the two versions of Baldur's Gate 3 is what someone wants. The PS5 version is a good fit for anyone looking to host a local co-op campaign and potentially more stable performance. Both versions offer local co-op, but a PS5 is likely better set up for it. The PC version, meanwhile, has somewhat comfier controls and potentially better graphics. You can't go wrong with either version of this fantastic game, especially with both having update parity. Baldur's Gate 3 on PS5 is an excellent version of a phenomenal game. Larian Studios knocked it out of the park with this conversion to the point it's my preferred way to play the game in multiplayer. The performance has also been rock solid, and the game looks terrific, so it's an easy recommendation. My opinion might change if the quality dips later in the story, but Baldur's Gate 3 on PS5 has so far held up to the PC version's standards. I think it will continue to, and I will continue gallivanting through Faerun while sitting cozy on my couch. How to enable split-screen co-op in BG3 Screenshot by Destructoid To enable split-screen co-op in Baldur's Gate 3 on PS5, you must first launch the game and either star a new game or load a current save file. Once the game has loaded, plug in the second DualSense controller to your PS5, turn it on, and press X on it. This will bring up a prompt telling you that another player is trying to join, and you need to allow them to join to enable split-screen co-op. Screenshot by Destructoid You can do this at any point during the game's story. I tried it out with a brand new save file with a fresh character, and it worked just after meeting Lae'zel. The game will get the second player to create a new character, and they'll then join the game alongside the other player. You can also enable split-screen co-op on PC in Baldur's Gate 3 using the exact same method. The game is extremely approachable, meaning all you need in order to play it with a friend in split-screen is two controllers and a single copy of the game. [These impressions are based on a retail build of the game provided by the publisher.] The post Baldur’s Gate 3 on PS5 has amazing couch co-op appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

In Sid Meier's Civilization 7, the new Ages system forces some major changes on the player that can be extremely disruptive and confusing without knowing what to expect. Many of these changes are justified by the idea that Ages represent the passage of time and an empire would not remain identical across so many years. Unfortunately, on a practical level, the changes feel very abrupt and interrupt the flow of gameplay in a somewhat frustrating way. While the Ages act as chapters and divide gameplay up to make it less cumbersome, certain aspects of the Age transitions need refinement. View the full article

There isn’t much information out about Overwatch 2‘s new hero code named Aqua, but we can speculate based on Aqua’s physique and the current number of heroes in each role. He will be the 44th hero to join the roster starting in season 18. Table of contentsEverything we know about Aqua in Overwatch 2What role is Aqua most likely to be in Overwatch 2? Everything we know about Aqua in Overwatch 2 There is still a lot of time until we hear more about Aqua. Image via Blizzard Aqua is only Hero 44’s codename, which means his name will almost most certainly change when he is fully introduced. We know he is a ******** hero with “water-based abilities that can manipulate the battlefield with an innovative playstyle” and he’ll be released in season 18 at the end of summer, so around August and September. View the full article

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is filled with tasks for Henry to complete. One such quest is Materia Prima, where Miller Kreyzl asks you to steal a document for him that requires a more discreet outfit. Here’s how to get the Thieves Clothing in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. The Materia Prima quest is only available if you speak to the miller, so if you only choose to help Radovan the blacksmith, you’ll miss the side quest in its entirety. If you choose to help Kreyzl, this will be the first of his questlines that can lead you into Lord Semine’s wedding. View the full article

The co-op isometric action RPG Dragonkin: The Banished gets two new trailers ahead of its launch next month in Steam Early Access. View the full article

During the Beloved Buddies event in Pokémon Go, there’s a Timed Research event all players get that you have to make a decision between siding with Candela or Arlo. The choices between these two determine the type of rewards you get for the quest. This is similar to the previous Timed Research quests featuring the team leaders and the Team Rocket Leaders. The first step in the quest is a standard one, and then you have to choose between siding with Candela or Arlo. Thankfully, there are no long-term reasons to pick one over the other, but you do get immediate rewards, so long as you can complete the Timed Research before the end of the Beloved Buddies event. Here’s what you need to know about if you should team up with Candela or investigate with Arlo in Pokémon Go‘s Beloved Buddies event. View the full article

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 stands out as a prime example of how to mix realistic simulation with roleplaying features, and other RPGs could learn a lot from its approach. Instead of simply improving what’s already been done in previous games, Warhorse Studios has created a fresh experience filled with innovative ideas and smart design choices that could really benefit the RPG community. This game offers more than just better graphics or a ******* story; it builds a believable world that reacts to the player’s actions. View the full article

When you arrive in Kuttenberg for the first time, the entire region can overwhelm you in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. It’s a city unlike anything you’ve seen before, and the people are undoubtedly unique, especially the person you meet to kick off the Ars Dimicatoria quest. Close to the north side of Kuttenberg is Menhard, a man who is swinging a sword around at various people as they pass him. When you approach him, he challenges you to a duel. If you win the duel and prove yourself, he will teach you how to handle a blade, improving your skill with a sword. It’s an odd way to meet someone willing to teach you to hold a weapon, but it’s worth it. Here’s what you need to know about how to complete Ars Dimicatoria in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. View the full article

Monster Hunter Wilds' development team is working to make its endgame content more rewarding than in past entries in the series under the direction of game director Yuya Tokuda. This sounds like it will result in comparatively longer endgame fights in Monster Hunter Wilds that avoid the perils of overpowered builds, as well as a more balanced gameplay loop leading up to the final encounters. View the full article

Developer Tainted Pact has teamed up with publisher Assemble Entertainment to reveal the upcoming retro-style survival-horror game Flesh Made Fear. Set to release exclusively for PC via GoG, itch.io, and Steam, Flesh Made Fear is a fresh horror offering that draws inspiration from classic titles like Resident Evil, giving veteran fans and newcomers to the genre a terrifying title to look forward to. View the full article

With Monster Hunter Wilds likely to be one of the biggest new games of 2025, I thought there was a chance that Capcom and Nvidia would be teaming up to ensure that the PC version of Wilds was an absolute showstopper. Typically Nvidia and AMD collaborate with developers to test games before release and ensure that their drivers are ready for launch day; surely they also sometimes seed their new hardware with major developers ahead of release too, right? When I spoke with Monster Hunter Wilds director Yuya Tokuda back in January, just a week after the announcement of the RTX 5000 series, I asked if his team had gotten to play with the new hardware yet—and if we could expect to see DLSS 4 support in Wilds on day one... Read more.View the full article

The latest Prime Warframe to join the fray is Lavos Prime. The parts of the frame, as usual, are farmable through different Void Relics. As with the different tiers of Void Relics, each one has its best farming spot. Lavos is an alchemist with each of his abilities applying one of the base elements. You can, of course, combine these elements for devastating combos. For example, you can mix his first ability Orphidian Bite, and second Vial Rush to inflict Viral onto enemies. While it takes some time to get used to the various combos, Lavos is an incredibly fun Warframe to play, and the Prime only makes it better. View the full article

The Strength stat in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is arguably the most important of the five stats, and has extremely useful perks to boot. Here are the best Strength perks you can choose in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Screenshot by Destructoid Best Strength Perks worth getting in KCD2 There are 13 Perks in total available from the Strength stat, with the first requiring Level 6 and the final perk Heracle requiring Level 18. While each of the perks can be useful based on exactly what you're looking to accomplish, there are some perks that are overall more useful than others. We've ranked the 5 best Strength Perks that all players should go for in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. 5. Heracles Even though it's the final Strength Perk in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Heracles is more of an overall quality-of-life perk compared to some of the more useful perks on this list. That being said, it gives an immense amount of QOL. Heracles increases your Charisma by 1 for every 5 levels of Strength you have. Charisma affects various skillchecks including trading and bartering, which makes it very useful overall. With Heracles, having 25 Strength would give you an additional 5 Charisma, which is huge as Charisma can be tougher to acquire. 4. Strong as a Bull Available at Level 12, Strong as a Bull is a simple perk that increases your carrying capacity by 20 pounds. Carrying capacity is one of the more limiting stats in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, really restricting how much you can effectively carry around without being over-encumbered. And, for comparison, 20 pounds is a huge increase, resulting in a nearly 15% or more increase in your total carrying capacity. There are similar perks like Pack Mule which increases it by 12 pounds and Hard-Working Lad which increases it by 8 pounds that should also be considered. 3. Train Hard, Fight Easy! and Train Hard, Fight Easy! II Both of these two perks lower the required Strength you will need to wield certain weapons effectively. Even though you can equip any weapon without reaching certain stat thresholds, they will deal reduced damage if you are under that threshold and more damage if you are over it. As such, both of these perks will increase the damage you are able to do, and will improve damage scaling with all weapons. The first version of this perk lowers Strength requirements by 2 and the second reduces it by another 5. 2. Grand Slam and Grand Slam II The two Grand Slam Strength perks increase the blunt damage you deal with all melee weapons by 5%, for a combined total of 10%. While at a glance it may seem like this isn't worth using if you use sharp weapons like a sword instead of blunt weapons like a mace, that's not the case. Even though sharp weapons are more oriented to that type of damage, they still deal blunt damage as well, so will still benefit from these two Strength Perks. 1. Vanguard Available at Level 12, Vanguard is an incredibly useful Strength Perk that make it so Shield Blocks cost you 30% less Stamina. Throughout Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, shield blocking is an incredibly useful defensive mechanic that you will be executing a lot during battles, but it takes a hefty amount of Stamina to do which can drain your Stamina and make you less effective in battle when overwhelmed. By reducing the Stamina loss by 30% with each block, you're able to stay in the fight much longer without having to back away to replenish it. The post The best Strength perks in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 ranked appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Season 15 will witness a huge change in how heroes have worked in Overwatch 2, as Blizzard will introduce a new perk system. As part of the new system, every hero will have a set of major and minor perks, dictating how the characters work in a battle. It's safe to say that the perk system will be one of the biggest overhaul players could have expected, and it will force players to think strategically. In every match, the characters chosen by a player will level up twice. Each time, they must choose between a perk, with two options available for each type (Minor and Major). Let's take a look at all the perks that will be available for each character in Overwatch 2. All Damage hero perks in Overwatch 2 HeroMinor PerkMajor PerkAsheSONIC DISRUPTION – Sonic Arrow hacks nearby Health Packs for 12 seconds. SCATTER ARROWS – Storm Arrows split into three new projectiles on their first ricochet and bounce 2 extra times.VIPER’S STING – Hitting 2 consecutive scoped shots on a target deals 25 extra damage and reloads 2 ammo. AIRBURST – Dynamite has a 40% increased detonation radius while airborne and refunds 3 ammo when thrown.BastionSMARTBOMB – A-36 Tactical Grenade’s self-knockback is increased by 25% and no longer damages you. ARMORED ARTILLERY – Configuration: Artillery grants 300 temporary overhealth.LINDHOLM EXPLOSIVES – Configuration: Assault’s weapon slowly fires explosive shells instead of a rotary cannon. SELF-REPAIR – Press E to rapidly heal yourself.CassidyQUICK DRAW – Fan the Hammer shots are individually controlled and can crit for 50% more damage. 2 PAST NOON – Deadeye refunds 30% Ultimate Charge if it fully expires.GUN SLINGIN – Critical hits with Primary Fire reduce the cooldown of Combat Roll by 3 seconds. BANG BANG – Cassidy throws a second Flashbang that travels farther, but both Flashbangs deal 30% reduced damage.EchoFRIENDLY IMAGING – Duplicate can also target allies. ENHANCED DUPLICATION – During Duplicate, your clone’s first ultimate extends Duplicate’s duration by 3 seconds.FULL SALVO – Sticky Bombs fires 50% more projectiles, but all sticky Bombs deal 15% less damage. HIGH BEAMS – Focusing Beam eliminations reset Flight’s cooldown.GenjiACROBATICS – Swift Strike resets double jump. DRAGON’S THIRST – Dragonblade swings gain 30% lifesteal.BLADE TWISTING – Swift Strike deals 25 additional damage over time when used shortly after an Elimination. MEDITATION – Regenerate 25 health per second while Deflect is active.HanzoSONIC DISRUPTION – Sonic Arrow hacks nearby Health Packs for 12 seconds. SCATTER ARROWS – Storm Arrows split into three new projectiles on their first ricochet and bounce two extra times.DRAGON FURY – After hitting an enemy with Primary Fire, gain 25% attack speed for 1 second. YAMAGAMI TECHNIQUE – Wall Climb accelerates your Lunge cooldown by 250%.JunkratALUMINIUM FRAME – Steel Trap’s throw range is increased by 50%. NITRO BOOST – During RIP-Tire, use LSHIFT to gain a quick boost of speed. Doing so reduces RIP-Tire’s damage by 50%.FRAG CANNON – Frag Launcher’s projectile speed is increased by 40%, but its max ammo is reduced by 1. TICK TOCK – Concussive Mine arms .5 seconds after landing, increasing damage by 50%, explosion radius by 50%; and health by 200%.MeiCHILLING REACH – Primary Fire’s range is increased by 30%. PERMAFROST – Ice Wall’s duration and cooldown are increased by 2 seconds.BITING COLD – Secondary fire hits slow enemies by 15% for 1.5 seconds, stacking up to 30%. CRYO-STORM – Cryo-Freeze slows and deals 70 damage per second to nearby enemies.PharahDRIFT THRUSTERS – Pharah can move while Barrage is active. 3 HELIX SHIELDS – Convert 75 health to shields.CONCUSSIVE IMPLOSION – Concussive Blast’s knockback is inverted to a pull in. FUEL STORES – Jet Dash grants 50% fuel. Maximum overfuel is increased by 100%.ReaperDEATH’S SHADOW – Shadow Step reloads Hellfire Shotguns and has 25% increased range. SOUL REAVING – Collect Soul Globes from dead enemies to restore 50 health.DIRE TRIGGERS – Use (Right Click) to fire a volley with long range accuracy from both Hellfire Shotguns. RAVENOUS WRAITH – Leaving Wraith Form grants 40% additional lifesteal for 3 seconds.SojournEXTENDED MAG – Maximum ammo increased by 15. OVERCHARGED – Railgun’s maximum energy is increased by 50 while Overclock is active.DUAL THRUSTERS – Power Slide gains an additional charge and its jump height shifts to lateral movement. ADHESIVE SIPHON – Disruptor Shot can stick to enemies and generates Railgun energy when dealing damage.Soldier 76RECYCLED PULSE MUNITIONS – Helix Rockets reload 15 ammo if they damage an enemy. FIELD EMERGENCY – Biotic Field’s healing is increased by 100% on critical health allies.AGILITY TRAINING – Sprint’s speed is increased by 20% and Reload can be performed while Sprint is active. STIM PACK – Biotic Field can be used as a Stim Pack, increasing Attack Speed and Reload Speed by eir 80% while being unhealable for 4 seconds.SombraVIRAL EFFICACY – Virus’ cooldown is reduced by 3 seconds when an enemy affected by Virus is eliminated. CTRL ALT ESC – Teleporting with Translocator while at critical health initiates passive health regeneration.WHITE HAT – Hack can be used on allies to restore 100 health over 2 seconds. STACK OVERFLOW – Hack’s silence duration is increased by 100%, but its range is decreased by 30%.SymmetraSENTRY CAPACITY – Sentry Turret gains an additional charge. ADVANCED TELEPORTATION – Teleporter’s range is increased by 50%.PERFECT ALIGNMENT – Primary Fire’s range increases by 15% with each additional charge level. SHIELD BATTERY – Symmetra regenerates 20 shields per second white within 10 meters of her teleporter.TorbjornCRAFTSMAN – Forge Hammer can restore armor health to allies. Turret repair’s heal is increased by 25%. FULLY LOADED – Activating Overload fully refills Rivet Gun’s ammo.ANCHOR BOLTS – Deploy Turret’s throw range is increased by 50% and it can now attach to walls and ceilings. OVERLOADED TURRET – Overload upgrades your Turret for 5 seconds, increasing its health and damage.TracerBLINKPACKS – Health Packs restore 1 Blink charge. BLAST FROM THE PAST – Pulse Bomb’s radius is increased by 50%.FLASHBACK – Recall restores all Blink charges. QUANTUM ENTANGLEMENT – Recall grants 50 overhealth that decays over time.VentureSEISMIC SENSE – While underground, Venture can sense enemies within 25 meters. EXCAVATION EXHILARATION – While Tectonic Shock is active, cooldowns refresh 300% faster.SMART-REXCAVATOR – SMART Excavator’s range is increased by 25%. COVERED IN DIRT – Dealing damage with Clobber grants up to 30 Explorer’s Resolve shields.WidowmakerSCOPED EFFICIENCY – Scoped shots cost 3 ammo instead of 5. FOCUSED AIM – Scoped shots charge 50% faster during Infrasight.ESCAPE PLAN – Scoped shot hits reduce Grappling Hook’s cooldown by up to 4 seconds. DEADLY DEUX – Venom Mine gains 50% increased damage and a second charge, enabling 2 active mines at a Time. All Tank hero perks in Overwatch 2 HeroMinor PerkMajor PerkDoomfistONE-TWO – Hitting an enemy with Rocket Punch reloads all Hand Cannon ammo. SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST – The Best Defense grants 25 overhealth from eliminations and its max overhealth is increased by 50.SEISMIC EMPOWERMENT – Hitting 3 or more enemies with Seismic Slam empowers Rocket Punch. POWER MATRIX – Power Block absorbs projectiles for the first second of its duration.D.VaBUNNY STOMP – Call Mech’s damage radius is increased by 50%. EJECTION SUIT – Eject grants 75 temporary overhealth.SHIELD SYSTEM – Convert 150 health to shields. Defense Matrix restores shields based on 25% of its damage absorbed. HEAVY ROCKETS – Micro Missiles are swapped for Heavy Rockets which fire fewer projectiles with increased damage and explosion size.HazardOFF THE TOP – Violent Leap’s Slash deals 30% more damage to enemies above 250 health. RECONSTITUTION – Jagged Wall hits charge Spike Guard with 25 energy, up to 50 extra.ANARCHIC ZEAL – Spike Guard’s spikes gain 25% Lifesteal. DEEP LEAP – Violent Leap’s range is increased by 20%.Junker QueenRENDING RECALL – Recalling Jagged Blade from a stuck target time. refreshes its wound. BATTLE SHOUT – Commanding Shout fully reloads Scatter Gun and increases allied reload speed by 50%.DEEP WOUNDS – Scattergun hits extend your wound durations on those enemies by .25 seconds. A SAVAGE SATIATION – Carnage’s impact damage gains 100% lifesteal.MaugaKINETIC BANDOLIER – Overrun reloads up to 150 ammo while charging. TWO HEARTS – While on an objective, Mauga counts as 2 heroes and regenerates 20 health per second.FIREWALKER – Overrun ignites enemies hit. COMBAT FUEL – Critical hits grant Mauga 2 temporary overhealth on Cardiac Overdrive’s next use, up to 100 overhealth.OrissaHEAT DISSIPATOR – Primary Fire critical hits refund heat. FLEETING BULWARK – Fortify briefly grants an additional 100 overhealth when activated.CHARGED JAVELIN – Hold (Right Click) to charge Energy Javelin, increasing its speed and knockback. Pierces enemies at full power. PROTECTIVE BARRIER – Convert Javelin Spin to instead launch a barrier.RamattraVOID SURGE – Void Accelerator periodically releases a burst of 6 additional projectiles during continuous fire. PROLONGED BARRIER – Void Barrier’s duration is increased by 25%.NANITE REPAIR – Ramattra is healed for 50 health per second while within Ravenous Vortex. VENGEFUL VORTEX – While Ravenous Vortex is airborne, use E again to detonate it, dealing 50 damage and pulling enemies downward.ReinhardtCRUSADER’S RESOLVE – While using Barrier Field, your passive health regeneration triggers 50% sooner. FIERY UPTAKE – Barrier Field is healed for 100% of Fire Strikes damage dealt.SHIELD SLAM – While Barrier Field is active, use (Right Click) to damage and knockback enemies. CRUSHING VICTORY – Charge damage grants temporary overhealth for 50% of the damage dealt.RoadhogSCRAP HOOK – Chain Hook hits reload 2 ammo. HOG TOSS – Pig Pen’s throw range is increased by 50%.INVIGORATE – Take A Breather rapidly increases Roadhog’s movement speed by 30%. HOGDROGEN EXPOSURE – Take A Breather also heals nearby allies for 50% of its healing.SigmaKINETIC CYCLE – Absorbing projectiles with Kinetic Grasp also reduces Accretion’s cooldown. MASSIVE IMPACT – Accretion’s knockdown duration increases to up to 3 seconds based on travel distance.HYPER STRIKE – Every 5 direct hits with Hyperspheres, your next successful Quick Melee levitates and knocks away enemies. LEVITATION – Activate and hold Double Jump to briefly levitate upward.WinstonSHORT CIRCUIT – Tesla Cannon deals 30% more damage to deployable objects. HEAVY LANDING – During Primal Rage, Jump Pack’s damage and area increase by up to 75% while airborneCHAIN LIGHTNING – Fully charged Secondary Fire hits bounce to up to 2 additional targets. REVITALIZING BARRIER – Barrier Projector heals allies within it for 30 health per second.Wrecking BallSTEAMROLLER – Roll impacts deal 100% more damage to Tanks. PACK RAT – Health Packs heal an additional 100 health.HANGTIME – Piledriver winds up longer, gaining air control and dealing up to 50% more damage. TRANSFER EFFICIENCY – Reactivating Adaptive Shield reduces its cooldown by 1.5 seconds per ally affected and ally health gained is increased by 33%.ZaryaJUMP-UPS – Secondary Fire’s self-knockback is increased by 75%. GRAVITON CRUSH – Graviton Surge deals up to 30% of enemy max health as damage over time.ENERGY LANCE – Particle Cannon’s beam pierces enemies while over 50 energy. SPOTTER – Projected Barrier activates ally health regeneration and increases their movement speed by 15%. All Support hero perks in Overwatch 2 HeroMinor PerkMajor PerkAnaGROGGY – Enemies waking from Sleep Dart are slowed for 2 seconds. BIOTIC BOUNCE – After exploding, Biotic Grenade bounces and explodes again for 50 damage and healing.HEADHUNTER – Biotic Rifle can crit enemies. SHRIKE – Using Nano Boost also casts it on Ana.BaptisteFIELD MEDICINE – Immortality Field restores 80 health to nearby allies and 40 health to Baptiste when destroyed. AUTOMATED HEALING – After placing Amplification Matrix, your Shoulder Turret periodically fires up to 12 shots at allies, each restoring 25 health.ASSAULT BURST – Regenerative Burst grants Baptiste 20% attack speed for 4 seconds, but no longer instantly heals. ROCKET BOOTS – While airborne from Exo Boots, use SPACE to dash horizontally.BrigitteBARRIER RESTORATION – Shield Bash restores 100 health to Barrier Shield when it hits an enemy. MORALE BOOST – Inspire lasts 3 seconds longer when activated by Whip Shot.QUICK FIX – Repair Packs instantly heal an additional 35 health to critical health allies. WHIPLASH – Whip Shot’s knockback can slam enemies into walls, dealing 50 extra damage.IllariRAPID CONSTRUCTION Healing Pylon builds 300% faster and its cooldown is reduced by 1.5 seconds. SUMMER SOLSTICE – Illari’s flight time during Captive Sun is increased by 3 seconds and her flight speed is increased by 20%.SOLARPOWER – Fully charged Solar Rifle hits grant 12.5% of your maximum solar energy, overfilling up to 50%. SUNBURN – Outburst ignites enemies, dealing an additional 70 damage over 3 seconds.JunoFAMILIAR VITALS – Pulsar Torpedoes lock onto allies 35% faster. HYPER BOOST – While using Glide Boost, passing through Hyper Ring pushes you forward.MASTER BLASTER – Mediblaster can crit enemies. RE-BOOTS – Activating Glide Boost resets Double Jump.KirikoURGENT CARE – Healing Ofuda projectile speed is increased by 50% when seeking critical health allies. FORTUNE TELLER – Kunai hits launch 2 Healing Ofuda to an ally in front of you.SHUFFLING – Swift Step can be used again within 4 seconds of its initial cast. FOXTROT – Protection Suzu grants 40% movement speed to allies for 2 seconds.LifeweaverCLEANSING GRASP – Life Grip cleanses negative effects. LIFE CYCLE – While alive, regenerate 10 health per second. Upon death, drop a healing seed that heals allies for 250 health.LIFEWEAVING – Rejuvenating Dash adds 20 healing to your next Healing Blossom within 3 seconds. SUPERBLOOM – Thorns detonate for 30 extra damage when enough stick within 1.5 seconds.LucioBASS BLOWOUT – Soundwave’s knockback is increased by 15%. GROOVIN’ – Regenerate 4 ammo per second while wall riding.NOISE VIOLATION – Crossfade’s range is increased by 150% while Amp It Up is active. ACCELERANDO – Lucio’s attack speed is increased by 50% while Amp It Up is active.MercyANGELIC RECOVERY – Mercy receives 15 health per second while Caduceus Staff is attached to a full health ally. WINGED REACH – Guardian Angel’s range is increased by 30%.CHAIN BOOST – Secondary Fire links to a second nearby ally. FLASH HEAL – Resurrect can be used on Caduceus Staff’s 3 active target to restore 150 health. Doing so’ incurs a 15 second cooldown.MoiraVANISH – Fade’s duration is increased by 0.5 seconds. UPRUSH – Fade’s jump height is increased by 50%.ETHICAL NOURISHMENT – Biotic Orb’s first 50 healing is instant on each ally it encounters. CONTAMINATION – Enemies being damaged by Biotic Orb receive 25% reduced healing.ZenyattaZENITH KICK – Snap Kick’s knockback distance is increased by 30%. ASCENDANCE – Activate and hold Double Jump to hover for up to 3 seconds.FOCUSED DESTRUCTION – Secondary Fire charges 20% faster and can store 1 extra Orb of Destruction. DUALITY – Zenyatta heals Orb of Harmony targets for 20% of his damage dealt to Orb of Discord targets. With the new perk system, things will certainly heat up in Season 15, and some cool additions are coming to Overwatch 2. The post All Overwatch 2 hero perks listed appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Ark: Survival Ascended has revealed details of its Valentine's Day event for 2025, Love Ascended. This yearly, time-limited event is always held in February, celebrating all things pink and heart-shaped with a series of unique rewards for players who participate. February 2025 is no different for Ark fans, with Love Ascended bringing a new set of tames, EXP boosts, and cosmetic items to Survival Ascended. Although some of these items are repeated every year, there's always a fresh crop for longtime Ark players who have collected most of the available loot already. View the full article

Destiny 2‘s Heresy brought the new Barrow-Dyad Exotic, and with it, the Dyadic Ascension quest. While this seemed like your run-of-the-mill quest, players quickly stumbled upon a roadblock—and there’s no way to fix it other than waiting around until Act Two rolls around, the developer confirmed today. “Clarification for players unlocking the Intrinsic perks and Catalysts for the Barrow-Dyad Exotic: The Moment of Clarity upgrade requirement on Step Five of the Dyadic Ascension quest will be available when Act Two launches,” the studio said on social media. View the full article

If you were hoping for a new Diablo 4 expansion in 2025, you're unfortunately going to be waiting just a bit longer. According to Diablo general manager Rod Fergusson, we won't see the next major Diablo 4 expansion until 2026. Speaking today at the DICE Summit in Las Vegas, Fergusson concluded his talk by discussing the team's plan to strengthen its relationship with its community by taking a leaf out of the books of both Diablo Immortal and World of Warcraft and releasing content roadmaps. He said that soon, we should expect to see a content roadmap for Diablo 4's 2025 plans, outlining seasons and updates at roughly the times they would show up throughout the year. However, he said that the game's next expansion wouldn't be on that roadmap. It's not coming until 2026. "In 2025, or just before Season 8, we will have a 2025 roadmap for Diablo 4. Now, our second expansion won't be on that roadmap, because our second expansion is coming in 2026, but at least players will have the road ahead." Fergusson did not go into much detail about why the second expansion had been pushed, but did offer some clues earlier in the talk. Previously, Blizzard had announced an intention to release annual expansions, with Vessel of Hatred in 2024 and presumably a follow-up expansion in 2025. However, as Fergusson described during the talk, Vessel of Hatred ended up releasing a bit later than they had intended: 18 months after the initial launch of the game rather than 12. Fergusson noted that this was because while the team generally works a season or two ahead of the current release, reacting to player feedback and necessary adjustments to live content resulted in resources being pulled temporarily from Vessel of Hatred, causing it to be delayed slightly internally from their original intentions and simultaneously pushing all other planned content back too. Diablo 4 just recently released its Season of Witchcraft, which adds extensive new witchcraft powers, a new questline, and more. We gave the base game of Diablo 4 a 9/10, calling it "a stunning sequel with near perfect endgame and progression design that makes it absolutely excruciating to put down." Rebekah Valentine is a senior reporter for IGN. You can find her posting on BlueSky @duckvalentine.bsky.social. Got a story tip? Send it to [email protected]. View the full article

A new update has dropped for PUBG: Battlegrounds, making several changes, including weapon tweaks, vehicle enhancements, and a streamlined 1v1 experience. A key focus of this new update is PUBG's 1v1 Arena mode, which has been made more accessible, allowing for a more seamless experience. A brand-new Ranked season also kicks off with the release of PUBG: Battlegrounds' latest update, making it one players won't want to miss. View the full article

Overwatch 2 recently announced two new maps are coming to the hero shooter in the form of Atlantic Arcology and Tokyo. Players can expect to see these battlefields in Overwatch 2 sometime after Season 19. View the full article