Hushed Whisper wasn't as popular as the other offerings in this year's Festival of the Lost, but this bow is still one of Destiny 2's hidden gems—especially with a god roll. We overlooked Hushed Whisper at first glance, focusing instead on Gunburn, Festival of the Lost's other new addition, and the reprised Arcane Embrace. But thanks to a specific synergy between two of these perks, we're happy to keep one copy of it in our vaults. This weapon struggles as a Legendary bow (and one of two aligned to Strand), since it doesn't get the bonus against enemies from the Wish-Keeper Exotic. Bows are also not in the best spot in the meta, but it may still be worth keeping a copy of this in your vault. Here are our Hushed Whisper god rolls, based on perk data from [Hidden Content],0,0,0&m=0&mw=0. Hushed Whisper PvE god rolls in Destiny 2 The base version may be even more beautiful than the Holofoil. Screenshot by Destructoid String: Polymer String, Elastic String, or Natural String.Arrow: Straight Fletching, Fiberglass Arrow Shaft, or Helical Fletching.First perk: Tear, Slice, or Successful Warm-Up.Second perk: Archer's Gambit, Explosive Head, or Hatchling. The synergy between Tear and Archer's Gambit is what gives Hushed Whisper its flavor, at least in our experience, and that's why it's our god roll. If you're aiming for harder content, Archer's Gambit lets you line up shots quickly thanks to its draw time bonus, and Tear will sever enemies in an area-of-effect on a precision kill. Gambit doesn't need a kill either, so you can get it running with little setup. If you're struggling to land your shots without aiming down sights, you can ADS to line up your arrow and release the aim input just before letting it fly, so it still counts as hip-firing. Still, that's not the only option for Hushed Whisper, which has a few tricks that may complement your playstyle. Melee-focused players might get some use from having Collective Pugilism as a second perk, and Strand-based builds may also benefit from Hatchling as a second perk. If that's the case, your god roll depends on what you'd like to pair it with the most. Tear and Slice are good options, especially in harder content, but there's another perk that may shine here, as seen below. You may have to fight a bunch of these for your god roll. Image via Bungie If you're taking your new Hushed Whisper for a spin in an easier activity, however, it's worth considering Successful Warm-Up in the third column over Tear. This gets you a consistent draw time buff triggered on kills (which are easier to come by with lower power deltas) and opens up room for a damage-boosting perk, such as Explosive Head, on column four. Precision Instrument is a bit hit-or-miss: it does grant you considerable benefits, but it's tricky to keep it stacked. For parts, we recommend going for accuracy and draw time. The former works well in general, and the latter helps you keep firing more quickly before triggering your perks. When it comes to bowstrings, Polymer boosts both accuracy and draw time, while Elastic grants you more draw time with a penalty in accuracy, and Natural doesn't impact your draw speed but bumps other stats. How to get Hushed Whisper in Destiny 2 At least the Haunted Altars activity is fun. Image via Bungie Hushed Whisper can drop from Festival of the Lost activities. Destiny 2's classic Halloween-themed event runs until Nov. 11 (after Bungie gave it an extra week due to bugs). It may drop from Haunted Altars of Sorrow (when it doesn't glitch out), the PvP-focused Red Rum(ble), and any Portal activity that has a FOTL Engram as your bonus drops. After the spooky celebration ends, your next shot at getting this bow is probably in 2026. The good news is, the Call to Arms event kicks off just after FOTL, so at least you'll have more shiny new guns to chase—including the Submersion heavy crossbow, which counts as a bow and will be focusable for the first time. The post Hushed Whisper god rolls and how to get them in Destiny 2 appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
The Support class can arguably be the best choice in Battlefield REDSEC if you get its build on point. The Support class has been my favorite in Battlefield 6, and it's as valuable for the battle royale mode, if not more. That said, some of its abilities have been modified according to the nature of the battle royale mode, and this guide will help you test out a fantastic build. Best Support build in Battlefield REDSEC Loadouts and builds work differently in REDSEC than the base game, but the fundamentals remain the same. While you're free to use any weapons, the following build makes the most of the Support's class proficiencies and abilities. ItemBest ChoicePrimaryKTS100 MK8 (RPKM)SecondaryP18Gadget 1Supply BagGadget 2Smoke Grenade Launcher Let's begin with your primary. While I have RPKM in brackets, you'll want to opt for KTS100 Mk8. The LMG, with the right attachments, has practically no recoil while having decent damage and a massive ammo capacity. For the Magazine, you can go with the 45RND Fast Mag. Adding the ******* Stubby as the Underbarrel makes it more stable, while the CQB Suppressor is the best choice for battle royale. Once built correctly, the KTS100 Mk8 can shred down enemies from a distance. It's also an excellent option for laying down suppressing fire to pin down the enemy. Screenshot by Destructoid For the two gadget slots, I went with the Supply Bag and the Smoke Grenade Launcher. As a Support, your job is to keep your team well-supplied. This means ammo and armor, and the latter appear to be quite scarce. Once you drop the supply bag, it will automatically resupply your allies with ammo for weapons (gadget resupply doesn't happen in REDSEC). All your allies will also heal more efficiently by having a faster recovery rate, and even if they're in a gunfight. This can really create a unique situation where your supply bag can become the difference-maker. For gadget 2, I have opted for the Smoke Grenade Launcher. Having an extra option outside of smoke grenades to create a temporary illusion in the battlezone is immensely useful. With Support, it's important how you play. You will never want to get yourself isolated on the map, since it largely reduces the potential impact of the supply bag. Additionally, don't waste the ammo of your Smoke Grenade Launcher since you can't refill it. You should aim to pick up as many health packs as you can, so that you are in proximity to your allies. Unlike other classes, your allies can pick the health packs by directly interacting with you. You should aim to pick up as many health packs as you can to stay in proximity to your allies. Unlike other classes, your allies can pick the health packs by interacting with you. Like our content? Set Destructoid as a Preferred Source on Google in just one step to ensure you see us more frequently in your Google searches! The post Best Support build and loadout for Battlefield REDSEC appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
My first experience with The Outer Worlds 2 was ... rough. I had no real problems running Avowed on my PC, but the same couldn't be said for Obsidian's latest outing. The opening section was manageable, but as soon as I hit the larger open areas of Eden, there was little I could do to maintain an even remotely acceptable frame rate. View the full article
The brand-new cozy adventure game Bura: The Way the Wind Blows takes artistic and storytelling inspiration from the classic film catalog of Studio Ghibli while carefully blending in the immersive exploration gameplay mechanics of Breath of the Wild. Currently being promoted as part of Steam's Games from Croatia celebration, Bura: The Way the Wind Blows is offering a free playable demo alongside a discounted price to celebrate its official launch. View the full article
The Turtle Beach Vulcan II TKL might make sense for some, especially with its soft typing feel and excellent RGB show but it falls short of an easy recommendation.View the full article
Asus has released the Marshmallow Keyboard KW100 and Fragrance Mouse MD101 in the US, and the latter has something sniffy going on about it...View the full article
Although Resident Evil Requiem will not arrive until February 27, a new round of leaks claimed that Capcom's next title may have a Deluxe Edition with additional cosmetics. These cosmetics for Resident Evil Requiem include costumes for the game's protagonist, Grace Ashcroft, that reference the series' past entries, as well as weapon skins and other goods for players to peruse. View the full article
I'm two for two on writing about games set on the moon today, but sometimes that's just how it is! This time around it's about a newly revealed game called Descent of Lunaris, a dungeon-crawling, turn-based RPG whose devs say it's inspired by classics like Wizardry and Shin Megami Tensei. And, truth be told, it truly looks like a game for sickos, who I'd like to clarify here I am referring to with every sincere ounce of love in my heart. Read more View the full article
Powered by a Core Ultra 7 CPU and RTX 5060 GPU, this model includes 32 GB of RAM, a 1 TB SSD, and a sharp 240 Hz display. Normally $1,800, Dell Alienware currently has it on discount for $1,299. Reviewers highlight its premium build, efficient cooling, and easy upgradability with dual M.2 slots and user-replaceable RAM. Read Entire Article View the full article
The South Korean chipmaker reported an operating profit of 11.4 trillion won ($8 billion) for the three months ended September 30, a 62 percent increase from the same ******* last year. Revenue rose 39 percent year over year to 22.4 trillion won, fueled by strong orders for its high-bandwidth memory chips, or HBM. Read Entire Article View the full article
Rebellion Unplugged's flagship (or, flag-car, I guess) racing board game Joyride is still young - the original 'Survival of the Fastest' version crowdfunded in late 2023, and only reached local game store shelves in February 2025. But it must be doing pretty damn well, because not only has Rebellion already given the original two spin-offs and four expansions in the past couple of years, it's just launched a full-on 'expand-alone' follow-up game on Gamefound. At press time, it's already racked up nearly $90,000 from backers. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Our favorite new board games, as of October 2025 Gore soaked DOOM board game hits Kickstarter, promising "Heavy Metal Chess" One of the scariest videogames ever made is becoming a board game - but not 'til next year View the full article
Humble Choice is always a good deal for PC gamers who like a variety of game types. But the online storefront just launched a promo code that gets you October’s Humble Choice games for just $10, rather than the usual $14.99. All you have to do is enter promo code SPOOKY25 at checkout, and you’ll save $5. This month’s eight-game lineup is pretty great, with Atomic Hearts, V Rising, System Shock, Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town, and more. Read on for the details. Humble Choice - October 2025 Here’s the full list of PC games included in this months’ Humble Choice: Atomic HeartV RisingSystem ShockStory of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive TownCryptmasterShogun ShowdownHotel RenovatorCaravan SandWitchOne Month of IGN Plus All of the games are delivered in the form of Steam codes. Most of the games are excellent as well. Our critics gave V Rising and System Shock a 9/10, while Atomic Hearts got an 8/10. From our Atomic Heart review: "This is a lengthy, tough, and terrific-looking shooter that has us bathing in the blood and gears of elaborately designed enemies both biological and robotic and dispatching them with an impressive set of combat options." Humble Choice is a gaming subscription that gets you a new bundle of PC games each month. So if you don’t want to continue getting a new bundle each month, you’ll have to cancel your subscription, which is easy enough to do (I’ve done it myself). Anytime a bundle I want is on offer, I sign back up and then cancel after I’ve gotten my games, just to ward off future unwanted auto-payments as I have enough subscriptions in my life. Members also get a few other benefits from a Humble Choice subscription. You save up to 20% off other games on Humble Store, depending on how long your subscription has been active (it starts at 10% off with one month). You also get access to more than 50 classic DRM-free games in the Humble app (the current lineup includes A Short Hike, Getting Over It, and more. Finally, 5% of your membership fee is donated to a worthy cause each month. This month’s charitable organization is Whale and Dolphin Conservation. While we’re on the subject of game deals at Humble, the PC game storefront is also running the Humble Halloween Mega *****, with big savings on tons of games, including Alan Wake 2 for $14.99, Silent Hill 2 for $45.49, and many more. Disclosure: Humble Bundle is owned by Ziff Davis, the parent company of IGN. Humble Bundle and IGN operate completely independently, and no special consideration is given to Humble Bundle announcements or promotions for coverage. Chris Reed is a commerce editor and deals expert for IGN. He also runs IGN's board game and LEGO coverage. You can follow him on Bluesky. View the full article
Remedy Entertainment's CEO has resigned, leaving the new CEO of the developer of Control and Alan Wake to reassure investors after weak sales of FBC: Firebreak left the company significantly lowering its revenue expectations for the year and writing off the game's development costs. In its quarterly earnings report issued today, Remedy revealed that it recognized a €14.9 million ($17.4 million) impairment charge representing most of the development costs as well as purchased publishing and distribution rights for FBC: Firebreak. In total, Remedy's revenue decreased 32% year-over-year, to €12.2 million ($14.2 million). Remedy says this was largely driven by lower development fees coming in than last year at this time, during which it received revenue from Annapurna related to development work it did on Control 2. Remedy also revealed that it was revising its revenue expectations for the year: while previously Remedy expected revenue and operating profit to increase year-over-year and be positive, it now expects revenue to increase, but its operating profit to decrease and be negative. No exact numbers were shared. Alongside this, CEO Tero Virtala has stepped down after nine years in the position. He is succeeded in the interim by board chairman Markus Mäki, who has stepped down from his chairman role and been replaced by Henri Österlund. In comments by Mäki shared with investors, he stated that while Remedy would continue "working on features which enhance player value" and would keep true to its shared roadmap for Firebreak, the studio has moved development resources elsewhere going forward. Mäki also attempted to reassure investors that Firebreak was not a total loss: "We have also found positive sides from FBC: Firebreak," he said. "Our first multiplayer product launch was technically successful in a cross-platform environment, and our publishing team has built capabilities which support the releases of our future self-published titles." FBC: Firebreak was Remedy's first ever self-published game, and while the studio claims it technically succeeded, it also admitted last quarter that it "underperformed" on Steam and that the company was "unsatisfied" with its commercial reception. In today's earnings, Remedy stated that Breakpoint improved the game's sales only "marginally." We gave FBC: Firebreak a 6/10, saying that it was a "compelling co-op shooter that, despite its good looks, doesn't have the depth to keep things interesting long-term." Rebekah Valentine is a senior reporter for IGN. You can find her posting on BlueSky @duckvalentine.bsky.social. Got a story tip? Send it to [email protected]. View the full article
According to a splash screen found on the World of Warcraft test servers, the Midnight Pre-Patch will launch before January 27. This means World of Warcraft fans will likely be able to enjoy features like Housing Neighborhoods and the Devourer ****** Hunter as early as January 20. View the full article
Making decisions in The Outer Worlds 2 isn't always cut and dry, but occasionally you'll come across a quest where the decisions actually are about as straightforward as they appear. One example is when you reach Fort Endurance in the Golden Ridge area and realize what's going on with their "top-ranking officer." View the full article
If you fancy yourself something of a vampire, then you can probably relate with the premise of Dark Moon. One of the most intriguing survival strategy games I've seen in a while, your overarching goal is simple - stay out of sunlight, or face dire consequences. For an Earthling, that's pretty easy - buy some curtains for the day time, and don't be late home from your nighttime escapades. But when you're stranded on the barren surface of the Moon, you're going to struggle. However, by building a roaming base atop a massive, spider-like mech, you might have a chance. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Dark Moon is a dynamic lunar RTS game that you can playtest right now View the full article
Look at Battlefield Redsec on Steam right now and you might be quick to assume it's an abject failure, yet the reviews might obscure the reality of the situation. Not content with dropping one of the best multiplayer games of the year on us in BF6, EA's Battlefield Studios has now unleashed its free-to-play counterpart. Redsec includes a battle royale format as well as an elimination gauntlet, complete with explosive destruction that allows you to open up new paths through the map. So why is it already falling foul of the court of public opinion? Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Best Battlefield Redsec KTS100 MK8 loadout All Battlefield Redsec missions explained How to get your custom loadout in Battlefield Redsec View the full article
Want to use The Outer Worlds 2 console commands? No matter how good the RPG is, there comes a point where you'll feel the urge to use console commands to aid you in some way. The console can be used to get out of tricky situations, fix game-breaking problems, and, for most people, gain access to anything in the game at the press of a button. The only issue is that The Outer Worlds 2 console has been locked by the developers. Fortunately, using our handy best Outer Worlds 2 mods guide, you don't have to worry about anything restricting your access. Once you have the correct mod installed, you can use all the Outer Worlds 2 console commands you can come up with, helping you breeze through the quest list without ever skipping a beat. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Best Outer Worlds 2 mods The Outer Worlds 2 The Saga of Malfunctioning Mechanicals quest guide The Outer Worlds 2 Observatory puzzle solution View the full article
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