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The Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Gold Edition comes with certain extra goodies that can be yours for a marginally higher price. To get the game's premium version, you only have to spend $10 extra. Doing so entitles you to an exclusive Gallant Huntsman's Kit, Four Shields of Seasons, and Three future expansions. If you have also pre-ordered your copy of the game, you're entitled to a bonus quest. Let's examine how you can obtain all the in-game goodies you are entitled to as part of your Gold Edition. How to obtain all your Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Gold Edition bonuses While all the bonus items are available easily, you'll have to complete a few tasks first. You'll need to have your own bed inside the game. This will allow you to access a storage chest, and all the items will be available. To get to your first chest, keep completing the main story path until you are allowed to explore the open world. Once you begin the Wedding Crashers main quest, you'll have to locate Radovan the Blacksmith or Kreyzl the Miller. The ultimate objective is to participate in the wedding. Irrespective of your choice, you'll be required to complete the same task, and you'll gain access to a small room with a storage chest. Just look inside the chest, and you'll find the following items in it. Gallant Huntsman’s Kit: St. Hubert’s Hunting Cap, Artemis’ Crossbow, Nimrod’s Hunting Coat, Military Sword Four Shields of Seasons [Hidden Content] Once you gain access to these items, it's highly recommended that you add them to your in-game inventory. Having the pieces of clothing would allow you to have bonus stat buffs and successfully pass speech and persuasion checks. The Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Gold Edition might be $10 more expensive, but the additional bonuses are definitely useful. It will be interesting to find out what the future story expansions have in store for us and whether they will manage to hit it strong with the players. The post How to redeem Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Gold Edition bonuses and pre-order items appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

The Sims: Legacy Collection is an experience that's quite different from The Sims 4. A lot of features found in more modern games in the franchise aren't in the first game, but the reverse is also true. The features of the first game had to work with the limitations of the technology at the time, so the way the game is played can feel unfamiliar to players used to The Sims 2 and later games. View the full article

Kingdom Come: Deliverance has always been my white whale of sorts, a game that I have sunk close to a hundred hours into, but never quite beaten. It's a game I love, unconditionally, and yet one that frequently sees me beat my head against a wall as I become increasingly frustrated with its combat, RPG systems, and sometimes, honestly, general design. There is so much to be frustrated about in Kingdom Come Deliverance, and yet, time and time again, I find myself coming back to it. View the full article

Destiny 2‘s Episode Heresy kicked off with the Tome of Want, a loot-focusing system that lies somewhere between the controversial Tonics and the beloved Engram Focusing from previous seasons. The Tome of Want is Bungie’s response to the dreaded Tonic system from Episode Revenant. Tonics’ design was wildly unpopular: it took too many resources, was too convoluted, and didn’t give enough rewards—and it doesn’t help that the studio didn’t address this until nearly halfway through the episode. View the full article

Is there a PC gaming experience more universal than poking at graphics settings one at a time, dropping anisotropic filtering and rendering distance from high, to medium, to low, in the forlorn hope of seeing the framerate counter inch over the 60 fps line? I found myself in that familiar spot this afternoon when Capcom released the Monster Hunter Wilds benchmark on Steam. It promises to offer a sense of how well the game will run on our PCs at launch, and made me face the harsh reality that my RTX 3070 isn't going to let me keep nearly as many of those settings on "high" as I'd like. Painful choices lie ahead... Read more.View the full article

The events of The Sims 2 take place around 25 years after The Sims 1. Many characters return, older but not always wiser. Children from the first game are now adults, while adults are either elders or deceased of old age. This is great for lore-focused players, as they can continue their previous storylines with canon events of TS1. And it isn’t just the base game’s lore, as families from multiple expansions intertwine. View the full article

Dead by Daylight's February 2025 update has been released. With the eight-year-old competitive horror game showing no signs of slowing down, Dead by Daylight puts out these regular patches to keep gameplay competitive. Especially with the amount of new Killers and perks that have been added, many old mechanics are in need of some major tweaking. View the full article

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When exploring the Food and Potions page, you'll notice an option to put it in a pouch for extra storage. Unfortunately, this particular resource won't be given to you initially, so you must find a way to get it yourself. Here's how to unlock pouches in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Where to get pouches in KCD2 You can purchase pouches from Tailors or Traders, found in almost every area on the map. These merchants won't be available at the story's beginning, so ensure to complete the tutorial in Troskowitz first. This includes objectives like burying a body and brewing a healing potion. Once you are free to travel, you can find the first merchant to the left of the Trokskowitz Tavern. Screenshot by Destructoid Screenshot by Destructoid Speak to Merchant Jurg Thomel there to start trading. Alternatively, you can find a Tailor on the right side of Trokskowitz, where you can talk to Bartoshek. If you have already left this starter area, you can try to look for other Traders and Tailors in the remaining locations. While at the shop, browse through the Armor collection and scroll to the Body section. You'll discover items like the Wanderer's pouch, requiring around 50 Groschen. The higher-quality pouches will likely cost you more money, but you may be able to lower the price if you successfully haggle with the merchant. Unfortunately, you won't have that much money initially, so it's best to grind a bit before buying a pouch. Earn Groschen by selling unwanted materials, completing side quests, or going the thieving route by stealing goods. Screenshot by Destructoid Once you can afford a pouch, equip it to place potions and food inside. You'll now see slots via the Quick Consumable section on the right side of your health bar. Screenshot by Destructoid Now, instead of going through the hassle of opening your inventory, you'll have easy access to your food and potions with the click of a button (right directional on the d-pad). It'll help save you a lot of time during Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's many showdowns. The post How to get a pouch in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

2K Games has issued a response following the disappearance of OlliOlli World and Rollerdrome from Steam's platform. Players were concerned when the two Roll7-developed games' listings on Steam indicated that they were no longer available on the platform. View the full article

So, you found yourself relegated to the dustbin of history. Round the decay of that colossal wreck that is your tryhard capital city, the lone and level sands stretch far away. But it didn't have to be like this. Victory in Civilization 7 is a bit different than it has been in past iterations of the series—particularly given that the victory conditions change in every Age. But the first step to triumph is understanding. So here's what you should be focusing on next time... Read more.View the full article

Marvel RivalsMidnight Features is a special event in the game that runs for a limited time. It's tied to Eternal Night Falls, the name of the first season. In this event, a mysterious Blood Moon has cast Manhattan into darkness, causing chaos and bringing out supernatural creatures like vampires. Players can participate by completing missions that are released gradually over two weeks, with new missions unlocking every two days. View the full article

As with most content drops for Destiny 2, Episode: Heresy adds a new activity in the form of The Nether. While Guardians will largely be slaying out foes and handling mini-objectives in The Nether, the activity throws a twist into the mix: players can't heal themselves through traditional means. This no-doubt throws Destiny 2's healing-capable Warlocks into disarray, but it also means that players can't just hang around and wait for health to regenerate on any Class. Instead, if players want the ability to heal themselves and the rest of the Fireteam, they'll need to make some conscious decisions about their loadout. Living on the edge Screenshot by Destructoid The Nether isn't the first time Destiny 2 has limited the healing capabilities of our Guardians. Even as recently as the last Episode, a combat modifier called Brawn increased player health while restricting healing. What Guardians encounter in The Nether is much of the same. Within the activity, players' health increased by 300, and shields increased by 75, but at the cost of regeneration capabilities. You'll have to find new ways to stay alive when partaking in The Nether, and that's the point. During the developer livestream showcasing Heresy before its launch, Bungie explained that it wanted health to become a resource in the activity, encouraging more methodical play. The idea certainly has some merit, as The Nether seems to have been balanced to make the lack of self-healing very difficult to ignore, especially towards the end of a run. Healing options in The Nether Screenshot by Destructoid Despite The Nether being specifically designed so that the image of the unstoppable, invincible Guardian is shattered, there are still some consistent ways to stay alive. Mostly, that will mean either taking some equipment built to heal other players or scrounging around The Nether looking for scraps of health and ammo. There are also some opportunities to get around The Nether's curse with buildcrafting. While one method isn't necessarily superior to the other, relying on the pickups you find within the activity can be perilous if luck isn't on your side. Though it might mean sacrificing something else that can help bring some pain to your enemies, opting for healing through either equipment or your build means that the Fireteam will always have a way to regain health, even in dire predicaments. Support Frame auto rifles The most obvious way to directly oppose the lack of self-healing in The Nether is by having each member of the Fireteam use a Support Frame auto rifle. These weapons work like normal auto rifles when you aim down the sights, but instead, shoot healing bullets when firing from the hip. Currently, there are two of these weapons in the game, one from The Final Shape's weapon pool and another arriving for Heresy. Most Guardians likely have a No Hesitation auto rifle or two lying around if they've completed The Final Shape's campaign. If you're lucky, you have already unlocked the ability to craft the solar weapon and can customize it to your liking. No Hesitation uniquely can benefit from a damage buff after rapidly healing allies, and it additionally provides Restoration to those healed. The new Adamantite auto rifle is not craftable, but it works a little differently. Instead of increasing its own damage, Adamantite increases healed allies' damage and starts creating Unravel projectiles on that person. Depending on the weapon's roll, you might still even be able to reap similar benefits to No Hesitation. The Circle Of Life Perk also allows Adamantite a damage buff after healing allies. Alternatively, if players don't want to use an auto rifle at all, Red Death Reformed, Crimson, and Lumina are also on the table. The Exotic pulse rifle, Red Death Reformed, allows Guardians to heal themselves when they defeat enemies and nearby allies when reloading after kills. Lumina is an Exotic hand cannon that can shoot healing shots to heal allies, and Crimson is an Exotic hand cannon that can be used to heal the wielder. Screenshot by Destructoid Collecting health from pots Aside from what players are taking into The Nether, the activity can provide some respite within its own walls. Throughout the activity, Guardians will come across pots and urns strewn about the Dreadnaught. If players spot one, destroying it can yield some kind of resource, whether it be health, ammo, or even something as odd as a Strand Tangle. Generally, the pots can help in a pinch, but they're not to be relied upon. There's no telling what you'll find when you break one open, and on the off chance it's not health, you'll find yourself still hurting. That said, pots can be handy as a quick in-the-moment way to find additional resources. Orbs of Power and Recuperation Though you can't heal yourself via standard means like a Solar Healing Grenade or a Warlocks Healing Rift, there are some ways to build into healing in The Nether. Specifically, if players incorporate an armor mod on their legs, they'll be able to reclaim a bit of vitality each time an Orb of Power is collected. The armor mod powering this interaction is called Recuperation, and it only costs one energy to equip. It's well worth swapping out an elemental Surge or a Holster mod in favor of a little extra health every time one of those juicy Orbs appears on the field. Screenshot by Destructoid Boons In addition to everything Guardians can do to prepare for The Nether ahead of time, there are some powerful in-activity buffs that exist to help things along further. These buffs are called Boons, and they're separated into three different categories of power: Minor, Major, and Corrupted. The Minor Boon Paracausal Health is one to keep an eye out for, as it makes each health pickup found in pots count for that much more. This Boon can also be stacked up to 10 times, making it something worth grabbing if staying alive proves an issue. As for Major Boons, I've had some good times with both Finishing Heal and Classical Healing. Finishing Heal provides a bump of healing each time players use a Finisher to defeat an enemy and it can be coupled with other Boons that also function off of Finishers. Classical Healing, on the other hand, rewards a big chunk of health every time Guardians use their Class ability. This Boon can itself be enhanced by another Minor Boon that increases Class ability regeneration. One option likely won't cut it Screenshot by Destructoid Though the above options all work to heal players in The Nether, it's probably wise for the vast majority of players to double up on healing possibilities. The Nether is a revive-based activity, so the run is over when the Fireteam runs out of revives. You want to do everything you can to prevent a run of The Nether from being cut short so you can earn as many rewards as possible. To this end, it's worth planning ventures into The Nether, especially if you bring a full Fireteam of friends. If possible, I'drecommend at least two players with a weapon with healing capabilities. I'd also suggest everyone in the Fireteam use the Recuperation mod on their leg armor. From there, the Boons and luck of the pots will take players the rest of the way. The post How to heal in the The Nether: Explore mode in Destiny 2 appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Times are hard and stressful right now. Everyone needs a release at some point. Something to take a load off. For some, that might be the escapism of Baldur's Gate 3, for others the tension of Resident Evil 8. For more than may care to admit it, the true catharsis comes from making an absolute mess, and that's where Wreckfest 2 comes in. Luckily, you can get behind the wheel very soon indeed. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Wreckfest 2 injects new life to the best demolition derby game View the full article

World of Warcraft has shared an official preview of the Cartels of Undermine, the new Renown faction coming in Patch 11.1. Consisting of four different iconic Goblin cartels – with a secret fifth one waiting in the wings – this World of Warcraft faction promises a variable, exciting approach to increasing Renown and earning rewards in the next update. View the full article

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 is quite a looker. And for a AAA game coming out in 2025, Warhorse Studio’s medieval RPG aces in the optimization department from the get-go with the right graphics settings. While it’s above my paygrade to talk about how their decision to stick with CryEngine (as opposed to the likes of Unreal Engine 5) might have paid dividends on this front, I can lay out which specific settings are performance hogs and which ones are performant. That being said, your mileage may vary in terms of balancing your desired visual fidelity and framerate. After all, there is no one-size-fits-all for graphics settings with the wide gamut of PC hardware among users. View the full article

Fans of Apex Legends have been looking forward to the end of a controversial loot system, and the game’s sixth birthday is bringing some light at the end of the tunnel. The famous battle royale introduced Rift Relics to spice up the game’s normal mode, but it’s created more harm than good within the community. With a birthday event and a new season on the way, fans of Apex were hopeful that this system would finally be kicked to the curb—but we’ll all have to wait another week to see it out the door. View the full article

The modding community forArk: Survival Ascended is thriving, offering players a range of exciting and creative changes to the game. In February 2025, several cross-platform mods are available that aim to improve gameplay in interesting ways. Some of the best ASA mods add powerful new creatures that change how players experience battles, while others allow for more detailed building options to create unique bases. Some mods introduce new mechanics for crafting, gathering resources, and fighting, adding more depth to the game. View the full article

Kingdom Come Deliverance II is surprisingly playable on both Steam Deck and ROG Ally so far. Our feature covering recommended Steam Deck settings, PC port features, and more. View the full article

Peni Parker is one of the Vanguard characters you can play in Marvel Rivals, she isn’t one of the mainstream heroes from the Marvel universe and she sticks out as one of the youngest characters in the hero shooter. What is Peni Parker’s age in Marvel Rivals? A child is indeed fighting Doom. Screenshot via Marvel Entertainment YouTube There isn’t a confirmed answer for how old Peni Parker is in Marvel Rivals, but we can base her age on her Marvel Comics version. She is 14 years old in the Edge of Spider-Verse, where she was first introduced. She might be a bit older in the game, but by her appearance, we’re guessing she’s still a teenager, so she probably isn’t much older than 15 or 16 years old. View the full article

Soon, you'll be back in the Forbidden Lands, in search of the biggest, baddest creature you can tackle. Monster Hunter Wilds is getting closer and closer, and Capcom has finally revealed more creatures we'll face when players jump into the upcoming second beta test, in addition to a wealth of pre-order bonuses if you've been thinking about putting your money down before the full release. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Grab Monster Hunter Wilds for free, thanks to MSI All Monster Hunter Wilds monsters confirmed so far Best Monster Hunter Wilds weapons and tier list View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

There have been some truly outstanding samurai games over the years, and 2025 is already braced for Ghost of Yotei and Assassin's Creed Shadows to make their mark on the genre. However, a 23-year-old classic might be about to school them both. While we wait for Capcom to release Onimusha Way of the Sword next year, its reboot of the iconic samurai series, it's going to bless us with a remaster of the Resident Evil-like Onimusha 2, which will be out later this year. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Onimusha Way of the Sword release date estimate, story, and gameplay View the full article

Civilization 7devs Ed Beach and Dennis Shirk have voiced interest in the Nintendo Switch 2's prospective mouse mode, pulling in the attention of Firaxis fans. It's unclear what level of third-party support the Nintendo Switch 2 will receive, and how early that support may arrive, but the experience of playing games like Civilization 7 could be greatly enhanced by the presence of mouse controls. View the full article

Alchemy is one of the secondary skills you can level up as you play through Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Not only is alchemy a good skill, but it’s also a great way to earn money. You can unlock several recipes along the way, but you have to learn them first. Completing a potion with alchemy is roughly the same: You follow the steps for the recipe, complete them at an alchemy table, and then get the reward. However, each recipe is slightly different, and you have to use other ingredients and follow distinct steps. Every potion is not the same. You’ll want to pay attention to the recipe in your alchemy book, or risk creating an ill-fitting potion that won’t work. Here’s what you need to know about how alchemy works and all alchemy potion recipes you can make in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. View the full article

You have two people you can start working for when you begin Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2: the Miller or the Blacksmith. These two characters can help you get into a wedding and get you started with various skills, but you might be wondering who is better to choose. These options all come down to preferences. There are notable differences between these two quest paths, but they do get you the ultimate goal of attending the wedding, which is the main difficulty of your quest. Knowing that, this decision comes down to what skills you want to focus on at the beginning of your journey. Here’s what you need to know if you should work for the Blacksmith or the Miller in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. View the full article