Mushrooms and Pillows are two necessary components in ARC Raiders that are required to complete Scrappy's final upgrade. Both these items are available at different locations on the map, but roaming around aimlessly is going to make your life difficult. You'll find guaranteed spots for both Pillows and Mushrooms, and this guide will provide you with all the necessary information. Table of contentsHow to get Mushrooms in ARC RaidersHow to find Comfortable Pillows in ARC RaidersHow to use Pillows and Mushrooms to upgrade ARC RaidersHow to get Mushrooms in ARC Raiders Mushrooms are pretty elusive items that are easy to miss. Unlike Lemons, Mushrooms typically spawn on the surface of other items. I have also found them on tree trunks in specific locations. You can find them in the Dam Battlegrounds map. Remix by Destructoid via Embark Head into the Hydroponic Dome complex, and you should find some in the stagnant water. Alternatively, the mushroom spawn can happen right outside the Dome. They will always alter the two positions in their spawn. I have also marked two additional locations. You'll find fallen tree trunks at those locations, and the Mushrooms will spawn on them. These are the best spots to find the required amount of Mushrooms. How to find Comfortable Pillows in ARC Raiders While it's easier to find Pillows in ARC Raiders, the process can be grindy. You'll have to scout the residential areas and buildings in different locations. I found success in Buried City, but you can find it from any house building on any map. You just have to be lucky. How to use Pillows and Mushrooms to upgrade ARC Raiders You'll need 12 Mushrooms and three Very Comfortable Pillows to get the final upgrade for Scrappy. However, you'll also need Apricots (also required for an earlier upgrade for Scrappy). Once you have 12 Apricots and the rest of the resources, you can then use them to train and upgrade Scrappy to level five. The post How to find and use Mushrooms and Pillows in ARC Raiders appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
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With just two weeks left to go until its release, Call of Duty: ****** Ops 7 developer Treyarch Studios has released a new dev talk video discussing the game's progression, UI, and more. After taking on board plenty of player feedback, Call of Duty: ****** Ops 7is making some big changes from its predecessor, including a significant adjustment to the way Mastery Camos work, which should make the grind a whole lot easier for players. View the full article
Battlefield 6 appears to be hiding another secret in plain sight as players discover a strange hidden room right within the Firing Range. DICE is no stranger to hiding Easter eggs and secrets within the franchise and Battlefield 6 is certainly no exception. View the full article
The FF14 7.4 update has just been revealed in full by game director Naoki Yoshida and community producer Toshio Murouchi, and there's a lot to look forward to. With Dawntrail's conclusion in the bag, the new patch is a landmark moment as we take our first steps on the road to the 8.0 expansion. The good news up top is that this is shaping up to be one of the most substantial overhauls in a while, including the long-awaited lifting of glam restrictions, so I've put together everything shown during Final Fantasy 14 Live Letter 89 to catch you up on all the details. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: FF14 account suspensions loom as dev clamps down on "fraudulent" game codes FF14 patch 7.35 hides a secret quest that Shadowbringers lore fiends will love FF14 7.35 finally adds highly anticipated Monster Hunter collab and so much more View the full article
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Activision has announced the removal of a Call of Duty: ****** Ops 7 pre-order bonus due to "changes in content approach" between 2024's entry in the series and the upcoming release. While fans who pre-order Call of Duty: ****** Ops 7before its launch on November 14 will still be able to use the operator skins in Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6 and Warzone, they will no longer be equipable in this year's installment, leaving many fans rather disappointed. View the full article
Recent changes in the Genshin Impact beta have revealed that Version 6.2 will feature Jahoda, Gaming, and Chevreuse on the Event Banners, but players will also be able to choose a free copy of Sucrose, Razor, or Fischl. Though Genshin Impact won't introduce a map expansion in Version 6.2, the upcoming patch will still feature a fair bit of content for players to dive into: the next chapter of the Song of the Welkin Moon, Durin's Story Quest, the Witch's Coursework, and its Flagship Event. View the full article
While Arc Raiders is currently the extraction shooter in the spotlight, it may not stay there for very long. The godfather of the genre, Escape From Tarkov, has been in early access for close to a decade now, but in a couple of weeks' time, it will finally fully release - and that includes being available on Steam for the first time. Ahead of that day, Battlestate Games' COO Nikita Buyanov has announced that EFT has achieved "the result we've all been waiting for" - the game's 1.0 version has gone gold. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Escape From Tarkov director says "not everyone will be able" to reach the extraction shooter's best ending Escape From Tarkov patch notes nerf enemy aim across scavs, raiders, and bosses Nine years after launch, Escape From Tarkov finally sets 1.0 release date View the full article
As someone who lives in constant fear of losing my hard-earned gear in extraction shooters, Arc Raiders is a refreshingly approachable take on the genre, even if it throws giant robots and loot-hungry rivals at you. While the latest from The Finals studio Embark isn't free to play, or on Game Pass for that matter, you can still grab it at a decent discount over at Fanatical. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Arc Raiders skill tree- best builds and skills Arc Raiders won't have CoD-style "T-Rex costumes" and "Santa Claus outfits" because Embark wants to "protect" its visual identity Does Arc Raiders have crossplay? View the full article
My TTRPG obsession is relatively well documented at this point. If I'm not rolling ******** failures in Vampire: The Masquerade, I'm using Mage Hand to cause chaos in Dungeons and Dragons as an aasimar bard with an inspiration problem. Back at TennoCon 2025, Digital Extremes revealed that Warframe was teaming up with Paizo to create a 1999-themed one-shot for Starfinder, Pathfinder's sci-fi sibling. Dropping just in time for Halloween, you can pick up Operation Orias right now, as well as some snazzy looking dice that are a must-have for goblins like me. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Warframe codes October 2025 and how to redeem New Warframe Nokko is the "cheeky" before The Old Peace storm, Digital Extremes tells us Warframe's huge new update, The Vallis Undermind, adds an adorable ******* frame View the full article
If you're tired of Blue Lock Rivals-inspired football/soccer games, the Inazuma Strikers RPG is a breath of fresh air in the Roblox sports genre. Based on the Inazuma Eleven franchise, the game is a soccer RPG hybrid with an incredibly well-organized Trello for all the info you need. Check out the Inazuma Strikers Trello and Discord. Inazuma Strikers Trello and Discord Guide Image by Destructoid Here's everything you need to stay informed on all things Inazuma Strikers: Inazuma Strikers Trello BoardInazuma Strikers Discord ServerIS Roblox CommunityInazuma Strikers Game Page Since Inazuma Strikers combines soccer/football matches with open-world RPG mechanics, a Trello goes a long way to keep track of everything. Luckily, the Trello team which you can check out under the Trello Contributors card did an amazing job of organizing everything. You can find info on: The open world and all locationsAll usables and detailsAll Equipment pieces and statsAll Hissatsus with a video showcaseAll Stats and Elements After that I would also check out the official Discord server because it is a treasure trove of information. First up the Announcement and Update-Log channels help you keep track of future updates and every piece of content, balancing and fix in that update. The Sneak Peeks give you an early look at everything. Then the chatting channels allow you to get advice from testers and experienced players. It's also a place to ask more specific questions that the Trello might not be able to answer. Things like tier lists, rankings and opinions on the different Hissatsus. That's it for my Inazuma Strikers Trello and Discord guide. Check out our Inazuma Strikers codes for a bunch of free goodies. The post Official Inazuma Strikers Trello and Discord appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Olives and Prickly Pears are two essential nature items in ARC Raiders that have multiple uses, which also include a vital Scrappy upgrade. Scrappy, your rooster companion, helps you find more loot on your runs, and upgrading him will be immensely helpful. The third upgrade for Scrappy requires you to find six Olives and six Prickly Pears. Table of contentsHow to find Olives in ARC RaidersHow to find Prickly Pears in ARC RaidersHow to use the Prickly Pears and Olives in ARC RaidersHow to find Olives in ARC Raiders To get Olives easily, you'll want to head to the Blue Gate location. Go south from Checkpoint to follow the marked location on the screenshot below. This location is, after all, named Olive Grove, and you'll always find Olive trees here. You also don't need to rely on the Lush Bloom event to find the trees. Remix by Destructoid via Embark You'll usually find Olives below the trees at the Olive Grove. Alternatively, kick the trees, and a few Olives will fall. While the extraction point is pretty close, you should still be very careful, as I have found plenty of enemies roaming at this spot. How to find Prickly Pears in ARC Raiders Remix by Destructoid via Embark The best location to find Pricky Pears is towards the north of the Dam Battlegrounds map. You'll find plenty of cactuses at the marked location near the Pattern House. Prickly Pears spawn on the cactuses, and you should be able to find a fair few by running around. Unlike Olive Grove, not much seems to happen at this location, which makes it perfect for you to roam around and get the necessary quantity of Prickly Pears. How to use the Prickly Pears and Olives in ARC Raiders The primary use for the two resources will be to get the Level 4 upgrade for Scrappy. The upgrade requires you to use six Prickly Pears, six Olives, and one Cat Bed. Incidentally, Prickly Pear is also required to craft Fruit Mix, where you combine it with one Lemon and one Apricot. You can also consume it to regain +20 stamina temporarily The post How to find and use Prickly Pears and Olives in ARC Raiders appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
REPO, a 2025 co-op horror game with an Overwhelmingly Positive average review score on Steam, is free to play until November 3. While many Steam games run "free weekend" promotions to boost player counts, REPOseems to be offering full access to everyone in celebration of a major event. View the full article
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Fortnite's Sidekicks, the adorable little pets that accompany you on your Fortnite adventures, have caused quite a stir with Fortnite fans — and not necessarily for all the right reasons. As described by Epic Games, Sidekicks are new pals in Fortnite that join your adventures in Battle Royale, Fortnite Save the World, Fortnite Festival (your Sidekick will stay backstage), LEGO Fortnite, and developer-made experiences (Sidekicks can only tag along with you if the Island Developer has enabled Sidekicks in their island). They let you "enjoy their company as they react to the world around you." You can design them yourself, including their personality and physical traits, all of which will be locked in as "permanent" details, but you'll be able to change their name and accessories — think hats, hoodies, that kind of thing — at any time. And no, they do not offer a gameplay advantage of any kind, nor can be hurt or killed in combat. (Phew!) The first is Peels, the super sweet pup made of bananas, who'll unlock with tomorrow's (November 1) Battle Pass. More, including Bonesy, Spike, and Lil' Raptor, are set to drop on November 7, with something for cat lovers coming "not long after." Bonesy will be granted to players who own the Bonesy Back Bling on the same date. So far, so cute, right? The bit that's really raising eyebrows, however, is the cost. As shared on the Fortnite subreddit, prices will differ, with Lil' Raptor and Spike costing 1,200 V-Bucks, and Flopsticks and Cuddle Team Jr. a little more expensive at 1,500. As some are pointing out, this is a pretty steep price for the new feature, with the Fishstick-themed Sidekick, Flopstick, costing more than the original 1,200 skin. Bro… The Sidekick costs more than the original skin. [Hidden Content] — Fortnite Leaks | Pluto V2 (@FortnitePV2) October 31, 2025 It gets even worse, though. Epic has cofirmed you can customize the appearance of your Sidekick one time and it's permanent (you can unlock clothes for them, though and can change those whenever you want). This means that if you want to change your ****'s colors after making that initial, permanent one-time change, you have to buy the same **** again. "You can customize the Appearance of your Sidekick one time after obtaining it," Epic said. "You can purchase a Sidekick multiple times and give them different Appearances; however, each Sidekick customization you own in your Locker must be unique. Duplicate Appearances are not allowed." "The fact they locked customization behind needing to buy the same **** multiple times is probably the greediest thing Epig [sic] has ever done. Which honestly is a huge accomplishment for this company," said one unhappy player. Wait, so they cost more than skins do AND you have to buy them AGAIN if you want to change their color after buying? What kind of insane pricing is this??? byu/FlimsyVariation8455 inFortNiteBR .reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; } "[This is] the death of reasonable microtransactions in Fortnite," replied another. "Remember when they released Wraps, and unlike most games where you needed to unlock skins for each gun individually, wraps could be used on anything? Now we're getting customization locked on bought items. No reason for this, except greed." "Either make them this price and have all styles selectable or lock the styles and put them at 500-600," suggested someone else. "If you do both nobody is gonna bother." Don't forget that Homer, Marge and co. are coming to Fortnite on November 1, 2025, with a mini-season that brings Springfield to the battle royale. Not much is known about it, other than the villainous alien duo, Kang and Kodos, will be wreaking havoc on the Fortnite map once Fortnitemares 2025 comes to an end, but here's everything we know so far, including including start times in your local area, current teasers, and what to expect. 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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