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What are the best swords in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2? The answer is not as straightforward as you might think, as the swords Henry of Skalitz can wield differ greatly in type and quality - even among swords of the same type. As a result, we've put together a list of all the swords we found in both the Trosky and Kuttenberg regions of Bohemia so you can choose the right one for you. You're going to want to pair your Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 sword with some equally good armor. Thankfully, we've also put together a list of the best armor in the RPG game to get you up and running in no time. Be warned: armors are just as complicated if not more than swords, so be sure to take a look to know what to keep an eye out for. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: How to equip the Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 torch Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Steam Deck compatibility is surprisingly solid Best Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 perks View the full article

How do you fast travel in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2? KCD2's world is vast and full of dangers. Wandering is an excellent way to get used to your surroundings, get into trouble, and find the most strange of Bohemian residents, and we would encourage you all to explore as much as you can. There may come a time, though, when you just need to get to a place as quickly as possible, and that's where fast travel comes in. We loved exploring the world of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 as you can see from our KCD2 review, and tended to walk or use our Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 horse as much as possible. When focusing on side quests, though, fast travel was an efficient way of getting from town to town, and, thankfully, KCD2 approaches it in a way that doesn't cut out adventuring altogether. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: How to equip the Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 torch Best Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 swords Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Steam Deck compatibility is surprisingly solid View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

How do you get a horse in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2? Depending on how honorable you are, there are several ways to get a horse at the beginning of the game, despite how destitute you've become after the game's opening moments. You're going to want a horse too, as jogging from one town to the next takes a long time, and nevermind bandits trying to ******* you for your few groschen along the way. Once you've got your horse in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, check out all Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 quests to make sure you don't miss any as you ride about Bohemia. With two KCD2 maps and too many interesting characters to count, it'll help make sure you don't miss anything. With that said, let's take a look at how you nab a horse and which the best horse in the game is. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Best Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 mods All Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 console commands and cheats How to save Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 progress and find Saviour Schnapps View the full article

How do you complete For Whom the Bell Tolls? One of the more stressful quests in the game, For Whom the Bell tolls, happens right after Wedding Crashers and sets you against a timer (12 bells that will periodically sound) before your best bud is hanged by the infuriating Chamberlain Ulrich. The only way to save him is to reach Captain Thomas in the chapel. Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 is full of challenging KCD2 quests and sim-like mechanics, if you're struggling with this quest or want to learn about improving your skills, check out our best Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 perks or how to level Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 skills fast. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Best Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 mods All Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 console commands and cheats How to save Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 progress and find Saviour Schnapps View the full article

Bugbear and THQ Nordic have announced that the chaotic racer Wreckfest 2 is set for an Early Access release on March 20th. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

There are two tracks of the first main quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, where you choose between helping the miller or a blacksmith. If you decide to work with the miller, Kreyzl, you learn more about what’s happening at the mill, and how you can help them. You uncover that the mill appears to be a front for Kreyzl and his hired hands, who know how to fight exceptionally well. The group comprises a bunch of thieves and pickpockets attempting to make a large pile of coins for their hard work. If that still interests you, Kreyzl has a job for you called Materia Prima, and you’ll have to sneak into Troskowitz to steal important documents. Here’s what you need to know about how to complete Materia Prima in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. View the full article

You can find multiple quests while exploring Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, with some connecting. While searching for Mutt, you’ll have to find the gamekeeper in the side quest, Lackey, where you’ll have to track him down and bring him before continuing your search for Mutt. Dealing with the gamekeeper might seem like another chore added to your list, but it’s a good way to gain a positive reputation with the surrounding area. You learn about a notable person who many speak with regularly, and they help point you in the direction of future tasks you can complete, which is a good way to gain more money. Here’s what you need to know about how to complete Lackey in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

The Herbswoman who helped you at the beginning of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has a problem happening to her. She can’t find her daughter, Pavlena, who went into town to sell her baskets. She needs your help finding Pavlena in Bad Blood. This quest has you helping out Bozhena. You’ll be able to talk about the matter with her at her hut shortly after you’re given the freedom to explore the world. Although she can point you in the correct direction of what to do next, there’s a lot of ground to cover by yourself, and you’ll have to figure out what happened to Pavlena—and the family’s dangerous history with the nearby town of Troskowitz. Here’s what you need to know about how to complete Bad Blood in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. View the full article

There are several skills and stats to keep track of in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 that you’ll use throughout your playthrough. These stats determine how good you are at specific activities, and they level up as you successfully use them, but some are better than others to level earlier. Many skills you get as Henry are ones you’ll be leveling throughout your entire playthrough. While in the starting area, you can try optimizing your time by focusing on the core skills you’ll frequently use, giving you a distinct advantage in several scenarios. These are the best stats you should level early on in your playthrough of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. View the full article

Traveling on foot is a taxing experience in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. It takes a lot of time to get between towns, and you can make this faster if you can find a horse. They’re expensive, but there’s a way to get one relatively early in your campaign. Tracking down one of these creatures isn’t easy. That’s why you’ll have to travel support portal who knows how to handle horses and attempt to strike a deal with them about getting one. Alternatively, you can always take a more ******** route by stealing it from someone, but it might not be in your best interest. People remember that kind of thing. We’ll share the best way to get a horse quickly in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and what you need to do to get one without spending a lot of money. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

After helping Radovan track down his missing cart in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, your work is not over for him yet. You’ll need to help him create a distinct and memorable sword; you need help from The Hermit, who has the steel you need. The Hermit is a quest you get from Radovan after completing The Jaunt. Here, you’ll have to travel to the Apollonia region to speak with a hermit and convince them to give you their sword, which Radovan will melt down to create one for the wedding. But before you can talk with this hermit, you must figure out why he’s made a deal with the ******. Here’s what you need to know about how to complete The Hermit in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

The way you play Henry in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 comes down to your playstyle and what stats and skills you level up throughout your journey. These stats are all different from each other, along with how they work and how you level them up. You can find them all listed on the player page. Each stat has a unique role in any activity you want to do, such as hunting, fighting, committing crimes, running, crafting, or even attempting to talk to someone so they can agree with you. Keeping track of these is difficult, but we can help break down each one for you. We’ll detail to you what every stat in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is and how you can go about leveling them up so you can play Henry the way you want to play him throughout your playthrough. View the full article

As you work alongside Radovan the blacksmith in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, he’ll need further help from you to recover his lost cart. A pair of his old hired hands were meant to deliver it, but they’ve gone missing, and in The Jaunt, you must track them down. The Jaunt is one of the side tasks you’ll have to finish alongside the main story quest to complete Wedding Crashers. Here, you’ll be expected to find out what happened to the cart and attempt to return it to the lord of Semine, to whom Radovan sent it before he met you. Unlike previous quests you’ve likely done so far, you’ll want to make sure you do this one in a short amount of time right after you start it. Don’t go to Semine if you’re not ready yet. Here’s what you need to know about how to complete The Jaunt in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. View the full article

What is Disco Elysium about? A lot of things, I suppose. It's about failure, about loss, about redemption, about being a mess of ungovernable nerves and hormones, and it's about communism—a struggle against a drab, alienating, and interminable now we've all inhabited since, oh, the '80s at least... Read more.View the full article

Microsoft has announced the Xbox Game Pass February 2025 Wave 1 lineup. Out today, February 4, is Far Cry New Dawn (Cloud, Console, and PC) across Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard. In a post on Xbox Wire, Microsoft described the Ubisoft shooter as follows: “Dive into a transformed, vibrant, post-apocalyptic Hope County, Montana, 17 years after a global nuclear catastrophe. Lead the fight against the Highwaymen as they seek to take over the last remaining resources.” February 5 is a big day for Game Pass, with a number of additions to the Game Pass Standard tier. Another Crab’s Treasure (Console), Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes (Console), and Starfield (Xbox Series X|S) all hit Game Pass Standard then. And here’s a big one: on February 6, Madden NFL 25 (Cloud, Console, and PC) hits Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass via EA Play. Fast forward to February 13, and Kingdom Two Crowns (Cloud and Console) makes a return to Game Pass via Game Pass Ultimate and Game Pass Standard. “In Kingdom Two Crowns, players must work in the brand-new solo or co-op campaign mode to build their kingdom and secure it from the threat of the Greed. Experience new technology, units, enemies, mounts, and secrets in the next evolution of the award-winning micro strategy franchise!” Then, on February 18, another big one: Obsidian’s Avowed (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) launches as a day-one Game Pass launch across Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. It’s worth noting that Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members can buy the Avowed Premium Upgrade Addon to receive up to five days early access, two sets of premium skins, and access to the Avowed digital artbook and original soundtrack. Xbox Game Pass February 2025 Wave 1 lineup:Far Cry New Dawn (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 4 Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass StandardAnother Crab’s Treasure (Console) – February 5 Now with Game Pass StandardEiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes (Console) – February 5 Now with Game Pass StandardStarfield (Xbox Series X|S) – February 5 Now with Game Pass StandardMadden NFL 25 (Cloud, Console, and PC) EA Play – February 6 Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game PassKingdom Two Crowns (Cloud and Console) – February 13 Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass StandardAvowed (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – February 18 Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass As always, as new games hit Game Pass, existing games leave the service. You can save up to 20% off your purchase with your membership to keep these games in your library. Games leaving Xbox Game Pass on February 15:A Little to the Left (Cloud, Console, and PC)Bloodstained Ritual of the Night (Cloud, Console, and PC)EA Sports UFC 3 (Console) EA PlayIndivisible (Cloud, Console, and PC)Merge and Blade (Cloud, Console, and PC)Return to Grace (Cloud, Console, and PC)Tales of Arise (Cloud, Console, and PC) Wesley is the *** News Editor for IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at [email protected] or confidentially at *****@*****.tld. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Initial claims about Fortnite's next season being heist-themed seem to be correct, with the return of a classic character further teasing the upcoming update. Hardcore fans will likely notice Goldie has made a reappearance in Fortnite, and if the character's outfit didn't give anything away, Fortnite appears to be gearing up for a big new heist-themed season of content. This comes amid Fortnite's current Chapter 6 Season 1 cycle, which will be wrapping up soon. View the full article

Eyes of War is a medieval eta RTS from Good Mood Games that just hit the big 1.0. It's an usual RTS where you can jump right into playing as a single character. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

However you look at it, vampires and their lore are a massive part of modern horror. The bloodthirsty creatures have appeared in everything from the darkest settings to *********** stories and everything in between. The concept of vampires has been around for thousands of years. The first known written reference to them dates back to 1,047 AD, and the idea of blood-sucking monsters has gone on to inspire writers for generations. If you’re after some vampire tales to keep you awake at night, here are 10 of the best books I’ve ever read on the subject. Vampires: A Handbook of History & Lore of the Undead by Agnes Hollyhock Image by Destructoid I’m just going to start this out with the one and only non-fiction book I’ve included on this list, because if you’re going to read about vampires in fiction, then it’s a good idea to know about the lore and history of the mythical creature. In Vampires, Agnes Hollyhock looks at the basis of the vampire myth, as well as some famous historical people who have been accused of vampirism themselves, such as Vlad the Impaler and Elizabeth Bathory. It’s always interesting to see myth and reality crossover, and in this case, a little bit scary as well. Dracula by Bram Stoker Image by Destructoid If you think of vampire books, then Dracula is likely the first title that springs to mind. It’s a classic for a reason, and absolutely a must-read if you’re interested in vampires or the dark, gothic vibe that Stoker brings to the table. This where knowing the history of the vampire comes in handy. Dracula was based on Vlad the Impaler, and Stoker did an incredible job of turning a person from history who has all but turned into a thing of myth, into an actual myth. Now, Dracula is a name known worldwide and nobody will ever think of vampires without thinking of the character created by Stoker. Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice Image by Destructoid Imagine the tales that could be told by a vampire who chose semi-life willingly, has reached 200 years of age, and has seen countless people live and die around himself. That’s the premise of Interview with the Vampire, and it’s filled with dark reality and history expertly woven together by Rice. The dark and unbelievably gothic tale is of Louis, who chose to become a vampire after the death of his younger brother, and Lestat, the vampire who turned Louis into a vampire, an all-around pretty terrible guy. It’s all told to a young reporter, who learns absolutely nothing from the whole sorry tale and will leave you feeling angry but glad to have read this epic book. The Strain by Guillermo del Toro Image by Destructoid Guillermo del Toro is renowned for his mythical horror movies, but he’s a pretty great writer as well. The Strain, released in 2009, puts a different spin on vampirism and turns it into an almost zombie-esque contagion that threatens to overtake New York City. Of course, all of the well-known vampire tropes are there. The contagion is transmitted through biting, and those bitten then go on to become vampires themselves, but there’s also a huge amount of relatable modernity to the story. The CDC plays a huge role, with epidemiologists taking on the “Ancients” and a former Nazi SS soldier (no, seriously) to overcome the threat. Fledgling by Octavia Butler Image by Destructoid Imagine opening your eyes one day with no memory of your life before that moment, suffering from critical injuries, and no idea how you got to where you are. That’s how Fledgling begins, with Shori waking up in a cave and stumbling into a world of unknowns. As an Ina, Shori is essentially a type of vampire who feeds on human blood, but who manages to co-exist with humans because their vampirism is biological. In essence, they’re just another species of humans with a blood-drinking quirk. It’s an interesting take, and Fledgling is an incredible read if you’re looking for a new perspective on vampires. Anno Dracula by Kim Newman Image by Destructoid Anno Dracula is by far one of my favorite vampire-themed books of all time because it hammers home a truth about humanity that everyone knows but is somehow ignored in polite society — humans are greedy, and we will take what we can if we can get away with it. Anno Dracula is an alternate history of the 19th century in which Van Helsing did not defeat Dracula, and the iconic vampire ends up actually turning Queen Victoria. The rest of Britain quickly follows suit as the country descends into chaos, with a predominantly vampire population. Those who don’t choose to turn are hunted, jailed, or impaled without trial. The plot features many real people, including Jack the Ripper, and gets pretty dark, but it’s such an incredible read. Fevre Dream by George R.R. Martin Image by Destructoid George R.R. Martin is now world-renowned for writing Game of Thrones, but he’s also written stories from outside of the Westeros universe, including Fevre Dream, in which vampires and their hunters play a pivotal role in the plot. It’s all set on the Mississippi River in the mid-1800s, with Abner Marsh and Joshua York joining forces to create a riverboat named the Fevre Dream. Abner thinks it’s just a riverboat, but Joshua is using it as a cover for multiple layers of hidden truths and outright lies. There’s a lot of drama and more twists than the Mississippi River itself, and you’ll be glad that you read Fevre Dream when it’s done. The Vampire Tapestry by Suzy McKee Charnas Image by Destructoid Another example of a writer choosing their version of vampirism to be biological rather than supernatural, The Vampire Tapestry is almost an accidental novel. Charnas originally only wrote the first chapter, which then spun further chapters, which then became a book of five interconnected tales. Each chapter is novella-length, and each tells a different tale from the perspective of different characters. Each story connects through Dr. Weyland, a vampire himself, who doesn’t quite understand why he wants to feed on human blood. He learns more about himself through the five different stories and the characters he meets in each. I Am Legend by Richard Matheson Image by Destructoid If you’re more familiar with the movie starring Will Smith, you probably think that I’ve gone off track and perhaps lost my mind along the way. After all, I Am Legend has nothing about vampires or blood drinking. However, the movie is loosely based on the 1954 post-apocalyptic novel of the same name, by Richard Matheson. The vampires in I am Legend are not just any old vampires, and this book takes the concept of vampirism to a whole new level of gore and darkness. These vampires will drain a human's blood within seconds, and quite violently at that. Survivors become vampires themselves, while the lucky ones are killed during an attack. Salem’s Lot by Stephen King Image by Destructoid When Stephen King writes a book about vampires, and then goes on to say that even he thinks it's his favorite of all the books he’s ever written, you absolutely listen to him. He’s the king of modern horror, after all, and his opinions carry weight when the book he’s talking about is Salem’s Lot. A vampire moving into your childhood town is never ideal, but when the vampire starts turning the townsfolk, it really becomes something of a problem. Ben returns to Jerusalem’s Lot to write his next novel but soon finds himself in the middle of a twisted plot to turn the town into a coven. There is no happy ending, but Salem’s Lot is a wild ride from start to finish. The post 10 best vampire books for adults appeared first on Destructoid. 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A Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6 player has discovered that too much broken glass in a multiplayer match can cause a serious drop in frames per second. Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6has been riddled with bugs and performance issues since its launch in October 2024, especially on PC, with the most recent problem causing many players to encounter crashes and blue screens when booting up the game. View the full article

Need for Speed fans are in for a long wait before getting behind the wheel of a new game from the series. Developer Criterion Games, which has handled EA's venerable racer for years, has now shifted entirely over to work on EA's next Battlefield title. In a statement to Eurogamer, Battlefield's three-star general Vince Zampella explained that "The Need for Speed team at Criterion are joining their colleagues working on Battlefield.".. Read more.View the full article

Luna Snow is one of the best healers in Marvel Rivals, but some players have noticed that they keep falling into the trap of boosting the team’s damage during their ultimate instead of healing them. In a Reddit discussion, Marvel Rivals players pleaded for Luna Snow mains to consider the possibility of not changing their healing ultimate to damage amplifying as it doesn’t benefit them at all. “I had a Luna Snow ulting for me as I ulted too as the Punisher. She wanted to do a damage boost, I died two seconds later. As if Punisher Ult needed an additional damage boost, it’s already 600 dmg/sec,” a player said, highlighting how healing teammates using her ultimate often baits the teams into giving away priority. View the full article

Intel has just reached a notable milestone in its efforts to make a large impact in the gaming graphics card business, as it has announced that over 150 games now support its XeSS upscaling technology. Despite being in the dedicated gaming GPU business for only three years, following the launch of its Intel Arc lineup, the company has come on leaps and bounds since introducing its Xe graphics architecture. Not only can Intel enjoy passing this sizeable number of game titles that support its technology, but its newly released B580 and B570 graphics cards have also been well received, with them making for reasonable options for those looking for a budget gaming GPU. The weaker B570 isn't quite such compelling value, but the B580 is a consideration for being the best graphics card available for those with under $250 to spend - if you can find it for ***** at its MSRP. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Intel Core and AMD Ryzen gaming CPUs could be about to get loads more cores Best graphics card 2025 Three new Intel Arc Battlemage gaming GPUs could be inbound, hints Linux leak View the full article

The Breakout franchise is making a full return, with Atari announcing Breakout Beyond, developed by Choice Provisions (the studio behind BIT.TRIP). Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

Spiritually, the first Watch Dogs falls somewhere between GTA 5, Cyberpunk 2077, and the earlier Assassin's Creed games. Watch Dogs 2 had the better writing, and a much more sympathetic protagonist in Marcus Holloway. Watch Dogs Legion was *******, louder. But the 2014 original was the best from a purely pyrotechnical level - great gunfights, great car chases, and a few solid setpiece missions as part of the main campaign. A mix of action, stealth, driving, and hacking, if you haven't played it before, or you've been waiting for a reason to try it again, new Watch Dogs Steam achievements may be the perfect excuse. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Watch Dogs is getting a movie, and it might actually be good A big new Watch Dogs mod makes Chicago a more dynamic place You can get Watch Dogs free - and the promotion works now View the full article

Destiny 2: Heresy is set to launch today (February 4), concluding the Light and Darkness Saga and flinging players into the Dreadnought as part of its 3-player game mode, The Nether... Read more.View the full article