While we’re still waiting for Disney and Epic Games’ connected universe to arrive in Fortnite, a big step has been taken towards that goal as Disney Parks has arrived in Fortnite for the first time with Disneyland Game Rush. We had the chance to try out this Fortnite Creative island and discovered it to be an incredibly authentic experience that celebrates Disneyland’s 70th anniversary through enjoyable yet forgettable mini-games and environments inspired by beloved attractions such as Haunted Mansion, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, and more. Disneyland Game Rush is a limited-time offering in Fortnite that officially launches on November 6. You can simply search for the game title or jump right in by using the island code, 4617-4819-8826, to experience this new adventure for free. When you first enter Disneyland Game Rush and in-between mini-games, you are welcomed into an esplanade that is modeled after the one between Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, complete with the 70th anniversary castle structure in the middle. On the perimeter, you can see Sleeping Beauty Castle, Haunted Mansion, Pixar Pier, the Matterhorn, and more, and all of these pieces make a very visually appealing Disney puzzle that I loved exploring. You can also open up presents that are each inspired by attractions or Nighttime Spectaculars, participate in Disneyland trivia for points, trade in the tokens you’ve earned in the mini-games for island-exclusive Disneyland 70th-inspired cosmetics like Mickey Ears, a Spider-Bot hat, the head of a Disneyland 70th-themed R2-D2, and even a Hatbox Ghost Back Bling, among others. One of my favorite touches is that you can find one Disneyland Key in each land and redeem it for a golden version of these cosmetics. For those unfamiliar, the Disneyland Key is a physical toy key you can use on locks around Disneyland during its 70th anniversary celebration, and it is represented here in a clever, fun way. Speaking of the mini-games, there are seven that you and up to 11 others can randomly compete in, and they are Disney Haunted Mansion: Scavenger Haunt, Matterhorn: Slip-and-Climb, Space Mountain: Rocket Race, Indiana Jones: Tomb Runner, Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: Sneakout!, Star Wars: Stormtrooper Showdown, and WEB Slingers: Spider-Bot Blaster. Disney Haunted Mansion: Scavenger Haunt was my favorite of the bunch, as it gives me an excuse to run through the spooky halls of one of my favorite attractions with a flashlight and a freedom you don’t have on the real thing. It also gets many bonus points for starting with the Stretching Room with that iconic welcome speech and paintings that are Fortnite versions of the real thing. While there really isn’t an objective besides collecting coins, it just made me smile so much with Grim Grinning Ghosts blasting through my speakers while I stumbled upon the Dining Room and got to dance with a group of ghosts that included Peely. Star Wars: Stormtrooper Showdown was my next favorite, as it put you aboard a First Order Star Destroyer and tasked you with taking down as many Stormtroopers as you can. This was made even more fun as you could take on Kylo Ren and Captain Phasma and, if you defeat them, you can take their weapons as your own. There are even lightsabers hidden around the level, which is always a welcome addition. Fans of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will be happy to know the AT-ATs and laser cannon can be found as well. I’d place Matterhorn: Slip-and-Climb third because it is perhaps the most chaotic. You have to climb the Matterhorn with a Grappler, but the twist is that your feet become blocks of ice when you do. It’s fun to swing and climb up the face of the mountain, but there was a lot of slipping, falling, and friends hilariously soaring down next to you in agony. Once I got the hang of it, though, it was an enjoyable experience with some good strategy thrown in, especially when I swung right into a Disneyland Key! Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: Sneakout! takes spot number four in large part because it began with the welcome surprise of Jackson 5’s I Want You Back. What followed was a 2D adventure through a space prison where you had to avoid guards and make it to the Collector’s office on the top level. There were some nice touches in this level, with the Milano floating outside and the ability to throw Boogie Bombs at guards and friends to make them dance, but it wasn’t particularly exciting and the guards took you out way too fast. Indiana Jones: Tomb Runner was next, and it’s a race through a trap-filled level that features a ton of nods to Indy’s adventures, including giant boulders, spikes coming from the floor, and poison darts being launched from the walls. There are also speed boosts you can get to help you on your mission, but anytime you touch a hazard, you slow down. It was tough to get good momentum as the traps seemed very tricky to avoid, but maybe I’m just not yet very good at being a treasure hunter. WEB Slingers: Spider-Bot Blaster was second last for me, even though I loved how the team used the same models and animations as the Spider-Bots in WEB Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure in DCA. It’s a shooting gallery with multiplying Spider-Bots - normal ones, golden ones, and even a giant boss one - but it’s not as engaging, as you are mostly standing still in a window and shooting bots and exploding barrels instead of running and jumping all over the place. Lastly, we have Space Mountain: Rocket Race. I love how this mini-game starts in a space modeled after the actual attraction, but the mini-game itself is just grinding on rails for a couple of minutes. The sense of speed is nice and I do love that classic Space Mountain music, but it didn’t feel like I really had control of whether I was winning or losing and I fell off a few times and had to wait for a respawn while I was slowly gliding down into nothingness. All in all, these mini-games are fun distractions and I’m very excited to bring my friends with me into this experience until we can reunite at the real Disneyland. Unfortunately, I can’t imagine coming back to them after the luster of living in these incredibly well-done homages to some of Disneyland’s top attractions wears off. What this does most of all, however, is make me even more excited for this partnership between Disney and Epic. As someone who has extensively covered Disney and visited Disneyland during its 70th anniversary celebration, I think they captured the feel of these attractions and parks in a very special way. I mean, there are even popcorn carts hanging about, a railroad circling the hub area, and a party at the end where you can dance with Mickey in his 70th-anniversary best. Disneyland Game Rush, despite its name, doesn’t feel like a game that was rushed. It feels like a project lovingly created by Disney to celebrate Disneyland’s big milestone and give fans a way to celebrate even if they can’t make it out to Anaheim. While I hope they can improve the actual gameplay of these Disney experiences in the future, I couldn’t be happier with how faithfully Disney Parks has been brought into Fortnite for the first time. Adam Bankhurst is a writer for IGN. You can follow him on X/Twitter @AdamBankhurst, Instagram, and TikTok, and listen to his show, Talking Disney Magic. View the full article
In case you haven't heard, Epic Games and Disney entered a $1.5 billion investment partnership that would eventually result in a Disney universe project within Fortnite. It's a massive-scale deal, but for now, we're getting a decidedly smaller-sized chunk of it. View the full article
Medical supplies are some of the most vital resources at your disposal in ARC Raiders, with Lance's clinic quests being some of the most worthwhile to complete thanks to his temporary lifesaving goods. While some of Lance's quests can require some rare material collection, 'Prescriptions of the Past' only requires you to grab a single item and survive. View the full article
When it comes to the most addictive, all-consuming videogame series ever made, Football Manager is right up there. Soccer fans like myself have sunk hundreds of hours into the annually released simulation games, but the community was stunned to learn that last year's entry was being scrapped. Largely due to the scale of its ambition, with UI overhauls, visual upgrades, and an engine switch, that work would instead be funneled into Football Manager 26 - a fresh start and a new era for ***** and Sports Interactive. Hopes were high, given the extended amount of time fans have had to wait. However, following its release yesterday, November 4, the game has been absolutely torn to shreds. I had my doubts about FM26, but I certainly didn't think I'd be writing about it becoming one of this year's worst-rated games on Steam. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Football Manager 26 release times - when is it coming out? Play Football Manager 26 early and score a goal with this major discount FM 26 Steam Deck support hinted at, as Miles Jacobson name drops the gaming handheld View the full article
AMD is no stranger to making CPUs with powerful integrated GPUs. However, a leaked new chip, called the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388, could be one of its most exciting yet. It appears to be based on the company's Strix Halo design, which uses its biggest ever integrated GPU. Crucially, unlike earlier Strix Halo products, this new model has relatively few CPU cores while maintaining the full power of its integrated GPU, which could be ideal for a new super-powered gaming handheld. AMD already has a stranglehold on the market for chips used in the best gaming handhelds, with its products powering the Steam Deck LCD and OLED, the Xbox Ally X, and many more devices. However, the level of GPU power in this chip is far higher than any of those models. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Capture a free Monster Hunter Wilds AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics card, if you're quick AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D leak hints at new budget AM5 Zen 4 gaming CPU Two new AMD Ryzen X3D gaming CPUs are reportedly incoming, with specs that could dethrone the 9800X3D View the full article
Many Battlefield 6 challenges and assignments have just been made dramatically easier to complete, as lead producer David Sirland thanks players for a "storm of feedback" regarding the most pressing gripes with the FPS game. Checking off the list of tasks to reach major milestones with various weapons and tools can be an arduous job, and Battlefield Studios says these adjustments are designed to "bring their requirements in line" with the intended time for completion, and "to make them more achievable within a reasonable session length." Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: A new Battlefield 6 "casual" mode aims to find middle ground as dev continues fightback against XP farming New Battlefield 6 update will stop pushing you into battle royale spinoff Redsec if you don't play it Grab a free Battlefield 6 GeForce RTX 5090 FE worth $2,000, thanks to Nvidia View the full article
Fortnite's crossover collaboration with The Simpsons has reportedly led to the game's most successful two-day ******* in 2025 in some important categories, according to its social media team. Although it doesn't appear to have resulted in the highest overall concurrent Fortniteplayer count of 2025, the collaboration has seen the largest player spike among two key groups. View the full article
Battlefield 6 announces a massive overhaul to the Assignments and Challenges system, making life for players a little easier. After launching in October, EA has continued to shape Battlefield 6 through updates as well as kicking off its first season of content. View the full article
The end of The Haunted Floating Festival is near, but before this Disney Dreamlight Valley event ends, you've got one last puzzle to solve. This one is a challenge of wits, as you're tasked with answering some tricky questions in The Haunted Mansion puzzle. The quiz you're given by the Haunted Armor inside The Haunted Mansion is rather tough, as it involves a specific number of items and secrets hidden around the special event island. It's certainly one of the more difficult challenges to work through, so if you're stuck, here's how to solve The Haunted Mansion puzzle for The Haunted Floating Festival in Disney Dreamlight Valley. Table of contentsHow to complete The Haunted Mansion puzzle in Disney Dreamlight ValleyThe Haunted Mansion puzzle solution Disney Dreamlight ValleyHow to solve The Haunted Mansion puzzle questions in Disney Dreamlight ValleyThe Haunted Mansion puzzle reward in Disney Dreamlight ValleyHow to complete The Haunted Mansion puzzle in Disney Dreamlight Valley Screenshot by Destructoid To finish The Haunted Mansion puzzle, you need to interact with the Haunted Armor inside this building and correctly answer the four questions it gives you. The questions are all about The Haunted Floating Festival, so the correct answers can be unveiled by exploring the island. You can start this puzzle by entering the massive Haunted Mansion building close to the well in the center of the area. The Haunted Mansion puzzle solution Disney Dreamlight Valley There are four questions to answer, and four solutions to go with them for The Haunted Mansion puzzle. You aren't told whether each individual answer you select is right, only if you got them all right or wrong, so it can be tough to work through this task. Here are all four riddles and the correct answer to give the Haunted Armor for each one. QuestionAnswerHow many blue pumpkins are there on the island?SixWhich animal is hiding inside the Scary Surprise Box on The Floating Festival?A catHow many graves are there in The Haunted Floating Festival?SevenWhat is the favorite food of the Zero Fox?Blue Skele-FishHow to solve The Haunted Mansion puzzle questions in Disney Dreamlight Valley You can solve The Haunted Mansion puzzle questions by wandering around The Haunted Floating Island and working through the other puzzles included in it. Most of the questions ask about specific items and features on the island, but one of them does challenge you to tackle a different puzzle first. If you haven't yet, you'll want to uncover the favorite food for the Ghostly Zero Fox so you can complete the Ghostly Zero Fox puzzle. The solution for this trial is one of the key answers you need for The Haunted Mansion puzzle. The Haunted Mansion puzzle reward in Disney Dreamlight Valley Screenshot by Destructoid The reward for finishing The Haunted Mansion puzzle is your very own furniture version of the Haunted Armor. You get one of them to start, but additional ones can be purchased from Scrooge McDuck's shop once you unlock it to have more to place around your valley. If you haven't done them yet, there are many other tricky puzzles waiting to be solved around the island. The event won't be around for much longer, so get to work on the Potion Brewer's House puzzle, the Terror-rific Tree puzzle, and the Combination Pillar tile puzzle next. You've got until Nov. 11 to fully finish this event before it leaves for the year. All other events have come back on an annual basis, so there's a good chance this one will too, but we won't know for sure until October 2026. It's best to fully work through it now, just in case, and to ensure you're able to grab all exclusive event prizes. The post How to solve The Haunted Mansion puzzle in Disney Dreamlight Valley appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
The final puzzle has been revealed in The Haunted Floating Festival event, and it involves correctly answering a series of questions presented by Haunted Armor in Disney Dreamlight Valley. Question-based puzzles are always tricky to work through in this game, so it's a tough one. Since these questions involve counting items around the island and uncovering secrets, it's easy to get tripped up by them. The prize you get for working through it is well worth the effort, though, so here are all the Haunted Armor puzzle question answers in Disney Dreamlight Valley. Table of contentsAll Haunted Armor questions in Disney Dreamlight ValleyHow many blue pumpkins are there on the island in Disney Dreamlight Valley?Which animal is hiding inside the Scary Surprise Box on the Floating Festival in Disney Dreamlight Valley?How many graves are there in The Haunted Floating Festival in Disney Dreamlight Valley?What is the favorite food of the Zero Fox in Disney Dreamlight Valley?Haunted Armor quiz answers in Disney Dreamlight ValleyAll Haunted Armor questions in Disney Dreamlight Valley Screenshot by Destructoid The Haunted Armor featured in The Haunted Mansion puzzle has four unique questions for you to solve, all of which involve uncovering key information about the special The Haunted Floating Festival island. The questions you're given in this trial are: How many blue pumpkins are there on the island?Which animal is hiding inside the Scary Surprise Box on the Floating Festival?How many graves are there in The Haunted Floating Festival?What is the favorite food of the Zero Fox?How many blue pumpkins are there on the island in Disney Dreamlight Valley? Your first question to solve is how many blue pumpkins there are around the island, which is six. This is one of the tougher questions to solve, as all the blue pumpkins sitting around the island are hidden in groups of orange pumpkins, making them easy to overlook. Here's where to find each pumpkin. One pumpkin can be found on the ground underneath the cat tile on the wall for the Combination Pillar tile puzzle.One pumpkin is on the ground near the left side of the Potion Brewer's House.One pumpkin can be found on the ground near the witch tile by the Ghostly Zero Fox's grave. One pumpkin is sitting on top of The Haunted Mansion Hearse.One pumpkin can be found on the ground beneath the spiderweb tile on the right side of The Haunted Mansion. One pumpkin is sitting on the ground near the right end of the pumpkin patch. Which animal is hiding inside the Scary Surprise Box on the Floating Festival in Disney Dreamlight Valley? Screenshot by Destructoid The animal hiding inside the Scary Surprise Box is a cat. You can find this interactive item near the Halloween Town Hall and the spiral hill from The Nightmare Before Christmas. It's sitting on a pedestal on the right side of the town hall. Interact with it to open the box and reveal the cat inside. How many graves are there in The Haunted Floating Festival in Disney Dreamlight Valley? There are seven graves hidden around the island. Similar to the blue pumpkin question, you need to work your way around the entire island to locate them all. Here's where to find all graves. One grave is behind the scarecrow near the pumpkin patch, close to where you can collect ****** Feathers from fearless birds.One grave can be found on the left side of The Haunted Mansion.One grave is sitting on the ground by the Combination Pillar tile puzzle.One grave is by the wall near the cat tile, close to the well.One grave can be found on the right side of the Potion Brewer's House.One grave is near the Skeletomobile by the entrance to The Nightmare Before Christmas area.One grave can be found right in front of Halloween Town Hall. What is the favorite food of the Zero Fox in Disney Dreamlight Valley? Screenshot by Destructoid For the purposes of the Haunted Armor's quiz in The Haunted Mansion puzzle, the Ghostly Zero Fox's favorite food is Blue Skele-Fish. If you've already uncovered the favorite food for the Ghostly Zero Fox by completing the Ghostly Zero Fox puzzle, this might be a bit surprising to you, as the favorite food is called Haunted Skeleton Fish for both this puzzle and the Terror-rific Tree puzzle. These strange Fish also barely look blue, so this is one of the trickier questions to get right. Haunted Armor quiz answers in Disney Dreamlight Valley Now that you have all the information you need gathered from around the island, you can finally answer the Haunted Armor's questions. There are four questions and answers to work through, and the correct one for each question is, in order, six, a cat, seven, and Blue Skele-Fish. To ensure you align the right answer with each question, here's a breakdown of the answers next to their corresponding questions. QuestionAnswerHow many blue pumpkins are there on the island?SixWhich animal is hiding inside the Scary Surprise Box on The Floating Festival?A catHow many graves are there in The Haunted Floating Festival?SevenWhat is the favorite food of the Zero Fox?Blue Skele-Fish There's plenty more to get done after working through this tricky quiz. Next, you might work on some Witchful Thinking Star Path duties like feeding the Sunbird critters their favourite food, collecting some shoreline shellfish, and crafting any refinement item. The post All Haunted Armor puzzle question answers in Disney Dreamlight Valley appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
The Spaceport Trench Tower key can help your ARC Raiders grind with some excellent rewards, but to do so, you'll first have to gain access. Finding non-quest-related keys in ARC Raiders isn't a difficult task. However, the task gets harder if you're looking for a particular key. This guide will help you with the possible locations of where the Spaceport Trench Tower key can spawn, and update where you can use it. Table of contentsHow to get the Spaceport Trench Tower key in ARC RaidersWhere to use the Spaceport Trench Tower key in ARC RaidersHow to get the Spaceport Trench Tower key in ARC Raiders There are two perfect spots to look at if you're going for the Spaceport Trench Tower key. Ruby Residence is the location from which a few of my friends managed to obtain the key. The building is located in the northwestern part of Dam Battlegrounds. Screenshot and Remix by Destructoid I have also marked the Research and Administration building on the screenshot above. I have managed to find the Trench Tower key just once, and it was from this location. The Trench Tower key spawns randomly, and you'll need to search through every container in the locations that I have mentioned. If you don't find the key, the only option is to extract and return. The loot you get, keys included, mainly depends on round-based map rotation. Where to use the Spaceport Trench Tower key in ARC Raiders There are two parts of the Trench Tower - North and South. You'll have to be at the North Trench Tower in Spaceport to use the key. I have marked the exact spot where you'll need to be. Once you reach that spot, you'll find a set of stairs in front of you (right in front of the North Trench Tower). Screenshot and Remix by Destructoid Take the stairs, and it will lead you to the locked door. Use the key from your inventory to open the loot spot, and grab everything you can. A note of caution, though, since ARCs are guarding the riches. It's better to dispose of them first before you and your buddies start looting the place. The post Spaceport Trench Tower key guide in ARC Raiders appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
You don't have to hold your breath much longer, as Enshrouded's Wake of the Water update is finally close to release after being pushed back. If you're eager to dive underwater and start exploring, you'll want to know exactly when it's launching. It's been a while since a big new update has launched for Enshrouded, with the last major one releasing back in May. Players are due for some exciting new content, and the devs are ready to deliver some huge additions and changes, so here's the exact date and item when the Wake of Water update will be released for Enshrouded. Enshrouded Wake of Water update release date and time Screenshot by Destructoid The Wake of Water update for Enshrouded is officially set to arrive on Nov. 10. It was originally slated to launch sometime in October, but was pushed back "in order to give Wake of the Water all the polish it needs," according to an official dev update blog. An exact launch time hasn't been shared yet, but all past patches, including both major updates and smaller ones focused on bug fixes, have all launched between 7am and 8am CT. It seems likely then that this one will too, so we've set our timer to 7am for now. We'll update this countdown if a different time is revealed so you can check back here to see how much longer you need to wait. [hurrytimer id="1137904"]PT: 5am on Nov. 10CT: 7am on Nov. 10ET: 8am on Nov. 10BST: 2pm on Nov. 10CEST: 3pm on Nov. 10JST: 10pm on Nov. 10AEST: 11pm on Nov. 10Enshrouded Wake of Water update features Screenshot by Destructoid As the name hints, Enshrouded's Wake of Water update primarily focuses on introducing water to the world of Embervale. There are plenty of other exciting additions, both water-focused and otherwise, to look forward to as well, though, so here's a breakdown of all key update features. Water – Water finally exists in Embervale, as the Wake of Water update adds water with physics. Water biome – A new water-focused region is being added in this update, and it includes a gorgeous-looking temple-like structure nestled among a tropical environment. Swimming mechanics – Dive under the surface and explore everything hidden underwater with new swimming mechanics. Weapons overhaul – Weapons are getting a massive rework to better align their names with their actual abilities. The goal of this overhaul is to "better match [weapon] visual and thematic identities," according to an official dev update blog. An example of this new vision is the Ice-Coated Daggers, which will now deal pierce and ice damage, plus have unlockable ice damage perks with upgrades instead of just dealing cut and pierce damage as they do now. Weapon durability has been enhanced across all weapons, and now scales with level and rarity.Aquatic enemies – New ways to explore also mean new foes to face, and there are plenty of them lurking underwater. Fishing – In a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment featured at about 52 seconds into the teaser trailer, two players are fishing, which means this is yet another water-focused addition arriving in the update. Screenshot by Destructoid Craftable lore weapons – Any lore weapon unlocked at any stage can now be crafted. This also means you can craft better versions of lore weapons, so if you find a weak one you like early on, you can always craft a higher-level version of it. There are craftable lore weapons for every weapon type, so there's something available for all classes.New enemy weapons – More weapons can now drop from enemies, including items like the Fell Thunderbrute Greatsword to the Scavenger's fearsome Acid Cleaver. Enemy weapon drops also scale with enemy level and range in rarity from common to legendary. Regeneration balance – Health regeneration, stamina regeneration, and mana regeneration have all been reduced. This change is designed to make combat more interesting and something you have to prepare for ahead of time by eating, making potions, and building your character.New Mage spell – A fresh spell called Fire Bolt is now available to Mages. It's an early game spell that has been added to address the lack of support for this class early on. Removed exploit – A chest loot exploit used by many players has been officially removed with this update. Loot chests now save their looted state, which means you can no longer reload the game to try and obtain different items from them. If you're not sure what to do while you wait for the update to arrive, there's plenty to work on in Enshrouded. You might work on gathering all building blocks and materials, acquiring Dried Fur, finding gems, and changing your appearance. The post Enshrouded Wake of Water update countdown: Exact release date and included features appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Idea Factory International has begun physical standard and limited pre-orders for its delivery service RPG Calamity Angels: Special Delivery on PS5, PS4, and Switch. View the full article
Battlefield 6 developer BF Studios has announced a “major” overhaul of Challenges and Assignments, with “substantial” adjustments across the board. BF Studios said that these changes, outlined in patch notes below, build on the recent updates that increased the XP earned in official matches and reduced the XP needed for the first 20 attachment ranks. “This update makes significant reductions to challenge requirements, cutting down on time investment while maintaining a focus on skill-driven progression that rewards consistent play,” BF Studios explained. “Challenges and Assignments are tuned around defined playtime targets, and these changes bring their requirements in line with those goals to make them more achievable within a reasonable session length." BF Studios continued: "Assignments will continue to range from goals you can complete through regular play to a few that reward true mastery, particularly those tied to cosmetic items. Some of the original criteria did not fully reflect that intent, and we have updated them to make their difficulty and purpose clearer.” The first set of changes went live today, November 5, through a server-side update and are available immediately. Any progress you’ve already made will automatically be applied when you enter a match, unlocking any challenges or assignments you now meet based on the updated criteria. BF Studios said the scale of its plans for Challenges and Assignments is “large and will take place over multiple server-side and client-side updates,” so players can expect additional updates in the future. While Battlefield 6 has enjoyed a record-breaking launch, some have critisized the pace of in-game progression, which this update looks to address. Other hot topics include the size of Battlefield 6's multiplayer maps compared to those in previous games, and out-of-place soldier skins. We've got plenty more on Battlefield 6, including word on the hidden firing range room that players are investigating for secret Easter Eggs and hints at future content. Those looking to brush up on their online skills can also read our multiplayer tips and tricks guide. Community Update - Challenge & Assignment Changes patch notes: In this first set of changes we made a total of 90+ adjustments to Challenges and Assignments. Below we’ve highlighted a few examples. Class Challenges Assault, Engineer, Support, and Recon challenges now complete much faster. Assault 2: Have Squadmates deploy on your Spawn Beacon.Reduced from 50 deploys to 5.Support 2: Revive teammates as Support.Reduced from 200 revives to 60. Weapon Assignments All weapon-type assignments (ARs, SMGs, LMGs, Shotguns, DMRs, Snipers, Carbines) have been significantly simplified. Rapid Fire 1/Assault Rifle: Inflict damage with Assault Rifles.Reduced from requiring 10000 inflicted damage to 3000. Mode & Unit Assignments The majority of our mode-specific assignments (Conquest, Rush, Breakthrough, Domination, and others) have been standardized to require two wins per tier. This change makes it easier to pursue these challenges with clear intent. Conquest 2: Wins in Conquest.Reduced from 5 wins to 2.Conquest 3: Objective kills in a round of Conquest.Reduced from 30 objective kills in a round to 10. Gameplay & Mastery General “Expert” and “Master” assignments that require multi-kills, headshots, kill streaks, or revives have been adjusted to better match the natural rhythm of gameplay. For example, multi-kill and streak goals now align with average round performance rather than rare, outlier achievements. Explosives Expert 2: Get Multi Kills (2+ Kills Onwards) with explosives.Reduced from 20 Multi Kills to 5.Adaptable 2: Repair damaged Vehicles in a life.Reduced from requiring 3000 damage to 500. Wesley is Director, News at IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at [email protected] or confidentially at *****@*****.tld. View the full article
Xbox Game Pass has added a day-one title called Dead Static Drive to its library, while also expanding the availability of one previously introduced game. Regularly priced at $29.99, Dead Static Drive marks the third addition to Microsoft's subscription service for November 2025, as well as the 192nd new Xbox Game Pass release since the beginning of the year. View the full article
Dr. Robotnik’s Ring Racers is a thoroughly great kart racing game made by fans of the Sonic universe, and a big new upgrade makes it better than ever. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article
Pokémon Paldean Fates is one of my favorite expansions of the Scarlet & Violet era. That's not only because it has my ultimate chase card (Mew ex #232), but because all of the cards were collectible - even the most basic Pokémon cards in this expansion felt worthy of keeping in my binder. As stock levels drop, it's quickly gone up in value, but you shouldn't buy from big retailers to get a booster bundle at below market value. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Walmart finally sets a buy limit on Pokémon TCG products after viral 'Pure Greed' Tiktok provokes fan fury Pokémon TCG Pocket's Mega Blaziken card looks OP, but it's getting demolished in every tournament How many Pokémon are there? Full list in 2025 View the full article
Today, November 5, marks 10 years to the day Battlestate Games unveiled its extraction shooter, Escape from Tarkov. And now, 10 days from its 1.0 release, the developer has revealed preorder and beta rewards. Escape from Tarkov is a hardcore MMO mixture of first-person shooter / third-person shooter and role-playing gameplay. Players need to find a way out of the isolated Russian city of Tarkov, survive deadly hazards, and unearth the mysteries of the city. It's been playable in early access form since making its debut in 2016, and it's finally coming to Steam as part of the 1.0 launch on November 15. For anyone thinking of preordering the shooter ahead of its November 15 release — or those who've already preordered it — players can get following awards: Clothing set: USEC Legionnaire Olive Clothing set: Bear Sumrak ReversePMC Dogtag: ImmortalPrayer Armband: Head, EyesHideout Style: Echo of BattleShooting Target: HatchlingMannequin: poses While those will be available to all who preorder, there's also a handful of additional goodies for players who have the Unheard and Edge of Darkness (EOD) editions: Gamma Container: Battle-wornHideout Style: ForgottenPrayer Armband: LootShooting Target: Ace of Spades Unheard Edition owners also get: Prayer Armband: SEBU KOMARPMC Dogtag: Acolyte Information about the special PMC dogtag, unique armband, and customization for owners of the Edge of Darkness edition "will be announced later." "Today marks 10 years since the release of the very first Escape from Tarkov trailer. As the beta test comes to an end, we want to thank you for your support and for the opportunity to create a universe that has united players all over the world," the team said. "Countless updates, TarkovTV episodes, and in-game events — none of this would have been possible without you, our players. "On November 15, we will turn a new page together with you. In the meantime, we invite you to check out the rewards that will be available for preordering and participating in the beta test." Escape from Tarkov's 1.0 release hasn't been without controversy, however. Fans criticized Battlestate Games after the developer confirmed players will be required to repurchase the full game if they want to play it on Steam. It'll be interesting to see how Escape from Tarkov measures up against the current extraction shooter darling, Arc Raiders. It has a peak concurrent player count of 354,836 on Steam, making it one of the biggest extraction shooters ever on Valve's platform. Another key competitor could be Bungie's upcoming Marathon. Vikki Blake is a reporter for IGN, as well as a critic, columnist, and consultant with 15+ years experience working with some of the world's biggest gaming sites and publications. She's also a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually High Chaos. Find her at BlueSky. View the full article
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