Steam

A new offline mode for Ubisoft’s The Crew 2 is available now, which will allow owners to play the racing MMO offline if desired. The functionality – dubbed Hybrid Mode – has been explained in full on the publisher’s website. According to Ubisoft, Hybrid Mode gives us the “freedom to choose” how we want to play The Crew 2. That is, online mode (which is “the original experience as it was designed from the start, complete with multiplayer features, leaderboards, summits, and community sharing”) or offline mode (which the publisher describes as “a new experience”). “Whether you’re looking to preserve your progression for the future or simply enjoy the freedom of playing without a connection, Hybrid Mode ensures The Crew 2 remains accessible for years to come,” explains the publisher. To transfer progression into offline mode, players can simply select “Export to Offline Save” after a session online. Doing so will create a copy of current progression in the game’s multiplayer world stored locally on a personal PC or console. Ubisoft notes online and offline saves are separate, however, so progress made offline will not carry back over into online saves. Players will be able to re-export online saves to update offline files at any time. Custom liveries will not transfer to offline saves. An offline mode for The Crew 2 was announced last year in the wake of the the shutdown of the original game in March 2024. Disappointed players of The Crew (which was not a free-to-play game, but became inaccessible for its owners to play after its shutdown – even solo) were justifiably concerned about The Crew 2 suffering the same fate. “We heard your concerns about access to The Crew games,” Ubisoft said at the time. “Today, we want to express our commitment to the future of The Crew 2 and The Crew Motorfest. We can confirm an offline mode to ensure long term access to both titles.” Ubisoft was subsequently sued after the shutdown, a lawsuit the publisher responded to by insisting that buying a game doesn’t give players “unfettered ownership rights” to it, but rather only a “limited license to access the game.” Luke is a Senior Editor on the IGN reviews team. You can track him down on Bluesky @mrlukereilly to ask him things about stuff. View the full article

Falcom has released Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter version 1.0.5 on Steam and PS5 bringing in a first-person mode and it will also add visual options on Switch 2. View the full article

Thank your own personal deity (possibly Raiden) it's Friday! I've gone and found some great bargains to round out your week and make your days off amazing. Whether you're hunting dragons, chasing ghosts, or assembling Hogwarts brick by brick, there's something worth snagging before these bargains vanish. Contents RetroNintendoXboxPlayStationPCPC GearLEGOThis Day in Gaming In retro news, I'm celebrating the 22nd bday of Animal Crossing. This was it, campers, the OG concept that somehow pivoted from a failed 64DD dungeon-crawler RPG to a non-linear life sim where Nintendo warned me about the soul-crush of mortgages. Be that as it may, this game delighted almost everybody at the time (personally, I was sold by the fishing and 19 [free!!!] NES games). From this blueprint, AC spawned a 6-game empire that's still going strong today with 81M copies sold, which must be an insane amount of bells. Aussie birthdays for notable games. - ***** Worldwide Soccer 97 (SAT) 1996. eBay - Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II (PC) 1997. Get - Animal Crossing (GC) 2003. Sequel - Voodoo Vince (XB) 2003. Redux - BioShock (PS3) 2008. Redux Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch On Switch, Cyberpunk 2077: Ult. NS2 gives Nintendo owners a taste of Night City. I played it at launch elsewhere, and it's wild seeing how well this version runs. Metroid Prime 4, meanwhile, is the long-awaited sequel fans have been dreaming about since the GameCube days, with Samus looking sharper than ever. Cyberpunk 2077: Ult. NS2 (-18%) A$99 - A massive sci-fi RPG packed with DLC and next-gen polish. Runs impressively on Switch 2, bringing Night City chaos to handheld form for the first time.Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (-23%) A$69 - Samus returns in her long-awaited first-person adventure. Expect moody exploration, alien shootouts, and a cinematic continuation of the Prime saga.Pokémon Legends: Z-A (-23%) A$69 - Game Freak’s next big evolution of the series promises an open-world adventure in Lumiose City. Looking like huge creature variety and urban exploration.Dragon Ball Fighterz (-46%) A$44.90 - Arc System Works nails the anime brawl aesthetic with crisp visuals and technical 3v3 combat. Still one of the finest competitive fighters on Switch.Rune Factory 5 (-31%) A$51.90 - A cozy farming-sim and dungeon-crawler hybrid where romance and rune magic meet. A charming pick for Stardew Valley fans craving more RPG flavour. Banger Must-owns Bucketlist stuff Zelda: Breath of the WildSuper Mario OdysseyZelda: Tears of the Kingdom Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card. Switch Console Prices How much to Switch it up? [/url] Back to top Exciting Bargains for Xbox Over on Xbox Series X, Monster Hunter Rise remains one of Capcom's best co-op grinds. I’ve spent way too many nights chasing rare carves with mates and a fridge full of energy drinks. And Alan Wake 2 is still the gold standard for psychological horror this generation. Remedy’s knack for weird meta storytelling makes this one unforgettable. Monster Hunter Rise (-75%) A$14.20 - Capcom’s monster-slaying juggernaut goes well on Xbox with silky 4K performance. Includes Sunbreak mechanics and cross-play support for the ultimate grind fest.Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown (-62%) A$19 - Ubisoft’s reboot delivers fast, fluid platforming and sharp combat. A slick mix of classic Metroidvania exploration and Persian myth flair.Hogwarts Legacy (-57%) A$47.10 - A spellbinding open-world RPG set in the Wizarding World’s golden age. Explore the castle, learn forbidden spells, and fly freely on broomstick patrols.Fatal Fury: CotW Spec. (-67%) A$30 - SNK’s fighter revival brings back classic faces with new-age flair. A strong contender for modern 2D brawler fans who love tight combos and nostalgia.Alan Wake 2 (-70%) A$27.20 - Remedy’s psychological thriller continues its eerie meta-narrative. Dual protagonists, moody visuals, and storytelling mastery make it unmissable for horror fans. Xbox One Diablo III: Eternal Col. (-67%) A$32.90 - Blizzard’s hack-and-slash classic with all expansions included. Still absurdly fun solo or in couch co-op, even years later.Alien: Isolation (-75%) A$14.90 - One of gaming’s most terrifying experiences. This stealth survival gem still captures Ridley Scott’s horror with impeccable atmosphere and AI tension.Mortal Kombat 11 Ult. (-85%) A$13.40 - Fatalities, friendships, and time travel chaos. Packed with DLC fighters, this is the goriest, most content-rich MK yet. Must Plays to Own Timeless crown jewels Baldur's Gate 3Elden RingPersona 5 Royal Or just invest in an Xbox Card. Xbox Console Prices How many bucks for a 'Box? [/url] Back to top Pure Scores for PlayStation PS5-wise, The Witcher 3 Comp. still reigns as the most generous RPG package on the market. CD Projekt Red’s free upgrades keep Geralt’s adventures looking fresh. And Dead Space remains one of the most atmospheric horror remakes in years. The reworked zero-g sections are simply brilliant. Battlefield 6 (-18%) A$89 - EA’s next-gen shooter pushes scale and spectacle. Massive maps, destructible cities, and revamped vehicles make this a big-budget adrenaline hit.Dragon's Dogma 2 (-30%) A$75.40 - Capcom’s cult fantasy RPG returns with ******* monsters, better AI pawns, and breathtaking environments. A must-play for fans of masochists.The Witcher 3 Comp. (-80%) A$15.50 - The complete Geralt saga in stunning 4K. Includes all DLC and next-gen updates for one of the best RPGs ever made.This War of Mine: Comp. (-90%) A$4 - A bleak but brilliant survival sim about civilians in wartime. Emotional storytelling meets tough moral choices.Dead Space (-80%) A$21.90 - The 2023 remake nails the sci-fi horror atmosphere. Dismember necromorphs aboard the Ishimura with gorgeous lighting and enhanced sound design. PS4 Shin Megami Tensei III HD (-56%) A$31 - Atlus’ dark classic returns with modern enhancements. Expect demonic negotiations, brutal turn-based fights, and an unforgettable post-apocalyptic Tokyo.Super Bomberman R 2 (-54%) A$33 - A chaotic party favourite with explosive multiplayer and new castle defense modes. Great for couch sessions with friends.One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 (-47%) A$37 - Massive musou action meets anime flair. Sail the Grand Line and annihilate thousands of foes in this satisfying brawler. All-Timers Worth Tracking Not current, but amazing Elden RingBaldur's Gate 3Astro Bot Or purchase a PS Store Card. What you'll pay to 'Station. [/url] Back to top Purchase Cheap for PC On PC, Lost Judgment blends noir detective work with wild Yakuza brawls. I love tailing suspects one minute and then clobbering thugs with bicycles the next. Dead Cells, on the other hand, is pixel-perfect action with roguelike replayability that never grows old. Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 (-55%) A$40.40 - Ultramarine carnage returns. Crisp visuals and visceral melee gunplay make this sequel one of 2025’s most anticipated shooters.NBA 2K26 (-30%) A$69.90 - Visual Concepts brings new ProPLAY upgrades, smoother animations, and deeper MyCareer systems. An annual staple for hoops fans.Metaphor: ReFantazio (-51%) A$56.90 - Atlus crafts a dreamlike RPG that fuses Persona-style combat with medieval fantasy. Stylish, surreal, and loaded with creative worldbuilding.Lost Judgment (-75%) A$24.90 - A gripping detective action game from RGG Studio. Mix brawling, tailing missions, and schoolyard subplots in Tokyo’s neon alleys.Dead Cells (-56%) A$15.80 - The roguelite that keeps on giving. Tight combat, endless runs, and DLC support make this one a permanent fixture on my SSD. Or just get a Steam Wallet Card PC Hardware Prices Slay your pile of shame. [/url] Legit LEGO Deals City Scrapyard (-39%) - A$79Home One Starcruiser (-35%) - A$71Captain America vs. Thanos (-35%) - A$39.20Hogwarts Castle: Flying Lessons (-33%) - A$87 Back to top Adam Mathew is a passionate connoisseur, a lifelong game critic, and an Aussie deals wrangler who genuinely wants to hook you up with stuff that's worth playing (but also cheap). He plays practically everything, sometimes on YouTube. View the full article

"We, the very people who will be jeopardized as a result of this deal, were not represented at all when this buyout was negotiated or discussed"View the full article

We have just shipped an updated Steam Deck Client to the Preview/Beta channel. General Fixed regression enabling high contrast mode Fixed regression copying text to clipboard View the full article

The Steam Client Beta has been updated with the following changes: General Fixed regression enabling high contrast mode Fixed regression copying text to clipboard View the full article

The thing with real-life jack-o'-lanterns is, they rot and stain your front porch. These ones don'tView the full article

Nintendo and The Pokemon Company share the launch trailer for Pokemon Legends: Z-A with it now available on Switch 2 and Switch worldwide. View the full article

Over 17 years after launching the original Dead Space, series creator Glen Schofield wants to turn his sights back to the world of sci-fi horror, voicing an ambitious desire to pursue another sequel with Dead Space 4. While he was not involved in the development of the second or third installments in the iconic franchise, Schofield is not giving up hope on potentially returning to Dead Space with a future release. View the full article

day after Ubisoft confirmed his departure, former Assassin's Creed franchise boss Marc-Alexis Côté says he did not choose to leave the company, but was asked to step aside by leadership after being offered a reduced role at Ubisoft's new Vantage Studios subsidiary... Read more.View the full article

This Steam Next Fest, I haven't really been playing that many demos. I'll usually pick out a few, but with so many good, great games out now, I just didn't have the time. But peeping in just to look around, I found a gem of a game that immediately fired my boomer brain's neurons. The game is Master of Command, a real-time strategy game that puts you in the midst of one of the bloodiest conflicts in human history, which, of course, took place in Europe, because where else would it be? It's the Seven Years' War, a proto-world war where European powers, chiefly France, Prussia, Britain, and Russia, clashed and fought for, well, seven years. Line warfare took the central spot during the conflict, as did artillery, revolutionizing warfare forever. The campaign map looks stunning. Image via Armchair History Interactive Naturally, you control one of these states, managing armies from the smallest scale of the camp to the largest, open battles. You have a campaign to fulfill, unraveled through missions with different objectives and sub-goals, taking place across the European theatre. In the case of the demo, which puts you in the role of Prussia, you can attack some ******* states or face the Commonwealth's might in the Greater Poland region. You move around the overworld, decide who to attack and for what reason, and face them head-on, all while completing various mission objectives. The game is very detailed and thoughtfully made, and will give you a sense of generalship much more than, say, Total War. Speaking of which, this game takes a lot of inspiration from Total War, especially some of its older titles. Total War totally inspired the warfare of this game, and I'm all here for it. Image via Armchair History Interactive Generals have regiments and provide special bonuses and buffs, much like they do in games like Shogun 2. Armies and formations are one-to-one, I won't say copies, but recreations of Total War's RTS formula, and so on. If you've played any TW game under the sun, and particularly an Elspeth von Draken campaign in TW Warhammer 3, then this'll be the perfect game for you. Master of Command also has this unique, almost cel-shaded art style, which I found super compelling, even if it doesn't always fit with the theme and setting. It's an interesting choice of colors and stands out amid more grimy, gritty titles with military vibes, so I think it was a good decision to try something different. I am a real Total War buff, and aneven ******* history buff, so Master of Command scratched an itch I knew I had but never bothered to look into. It's been quite a while since we've had a prominent game of this kind, tackling 18th-century warfare, so I see it as a most welcome release. It comes out later this month in full, but you can still try the demo if you want, and I wholeheartedly recommend that you do. 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 All my boomer brain neurons activated when I played this 18th century RTS’ Steam Next Fest demo appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Eevee is one of my favorite Pokémon, and I know I'm not alone in that. Eevee's ability to evolve into eight unique 'mon lets it fill a niche on almost any team. So naturally, everyone wants to know if the Evolution Pokémon is catchable in Pokémon Legends: ZA. The simple answer is yes; you can catch Eevee in Pokémon Legends: ZA. The honest answer is that it's a hard Pokémon to find. But like all the best things in life, Eevee is worth the hassle. Table of contentsWhere to find Eevee in Pokémon Legends: ZACan you get all of Eevee's evolutions in Pokémon Legends: ZA?Where to find Eevee in Pokémon Legends: ZA Screenshot by Destructoid Eevee makes its home in the Bleu Sector 7, but you won't find it by combing the streets. The Evolution Pokémon only spawns on a single rooftop in the area, one you can't access from street level anywhere in Bleu Sector 7. To access Eevee's rooftop, you'll need to head East across Vernal Avenue and go to Vert Sector 9. Once you're there, head to the lake across from the Stone Emporium. From there, you can climb a set of scaffolding up to the rooftops. From this position, you can parkour your way back to the roofs of Bleu Sector 7. Screenshot by Destructoid If you don't see an Eevee right away, don't panic. Eevee is a very rare spawn, so you might have to reload the area a few times before one shows up. While playing, we noticed Eevee seems to have a slightly higher chance of spawning at night, so if you're having trouble getting an Eevee to spawn, use a bench to bring the moon out. If this sounds like a bit too much hassle for you, there is another way to nab an Eevee. You can encounter Eevee in Wild Zone 19, where it spawns in far more forgiving locations. That said, Wild Zone 19 unlocks late in the game, and any Eevees you find there will probably be under-leveled. I recommend getting an Eevee through Bleu Sector 7 if you want one on your team, but if you're only catching a few to complete your Pokédex, farming Wild Area 19 will work out just fine. Can you get all of Eevee's evolutions in Pokémon Legends: ZA? Image via Nintendo Evolution is the name of the game with Eevee (unless you're still playing Pokémon: Let's Go Eevee), and luckily, you have access to all of Eevee's evolutions in Pokémon Legends: ZA. You can buy the evolution stones you need to evolve Eevee into Flareon, Vaporeon, Jolteon, Leafeon, and Glaceon at the Stone Emporium for a slim ₽3,000. You can get Espeon and Umbreon by leveling your Eevee up during the day or night once it's reached maximum friendship. And finally, the elusive Sylveon will be yours if you level up a friendship-maxed Eevee that knows a Fairy-type move. The post How to find Eevee in Pokemon Legends Z-A appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Pokémon Legends: ZA's second Wild Zone is where the quality of the game's Pokédex really comes to light. You can catch some outstanding Pokémon here, including Staryu, one of the most creatively designed Pokémon ever made and an all-time favorite of mine. Whether you're looking to make Staryu and its evolved form, Starmie, a permanent fixture of your team or trying to complete the "Surveying Wild Zone 2" request for Maple, you might run into some trouble. Catching this psionic starfish is a bit more complicated than Wild Zone 2's data page makes it out to be. Table of contentsWhere to find Staryu in Pokémon Legends: Z-AHow to catch Staryu in Pokémon Legends: Z-AWhere to find Staryu in Pokémon Legends: Z-A Screenshot by Destructoid You can find Staryu in Wild Zone 2, but not all the time. Much like its inspiration, Staryu only comes out at night. If you're having trouble finding Staryu, it's likely because you're searching for it during the day. Luckily, you don't have to wait until the sun sets to go starfish hunting. You can immediately change the time of day by resting at a bench. Once the sun's set, head to Wild Zone 2. Now, Saryu will spawn in the lake alongside Magikarp. There's even an alpha Staryu hanging around on the zone's southeastern shoreline. How to catch Staryu in Pokémon Legends: Z-A Screenshot by Destructoid Thankfully, catching Staryu is a lot easier than getting it to spawn. Wild Staryu won't try to attack you or run away if you get too close to it. Even better, Staryu stick close to the shoreline, where there's plenty of long grass for you to hide in. If you stay crouched and stay out of Staryu's sight, you should be able to catch it with a simple Poké Ball. Even if you don't capture it and get dragged into a fight, you've had plenty of opportunities to catch some Grass and Electric-type Pokémon by this point, so it shouldn't be hard to knock it out. As long as you throw a Poké Ball at Staryu before it disappears, you're almost guaranteed to catch it. If you're interested in checking out what other Pokémon Wild Zone 2 offers, check out the complete list here. Even if you don't plan on using any of them, catching them all nets you 1,000 research points. The post How to find Staryu on Wild Zone 2 in Pokémon Legends Z-A appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Destiny 2 players' pleas for earnable ornaments have been around for years, with multiple controversies surrounding the split between what appears for free and what comes with a price tag. The studio, however, surprised the community by announcing free cosmetics as part of an event next month. The upcoming Call to Arms event, slated for Nov. 11, brings a slew of rewards, but the most notable of them might be a new Exotic ornament for the New Malpais pulse rifle. The ornament—and other rewards, including a finisher—will be available for all players, Bungie confirmed in a blog post today. The studio has rarely given free, earnable weapon and armor ornaments. With The Edge of Fate, Bungie added an earnable ornament for Conditional Finality, which required players to go flawless before they could purchase it for Silver (and, during one week, for Bright Dust). The new cosmetic for New Malpais marks the first time in years that players can earn this type of item simply through gameplay. What the Gladius set looked like in concepts. Image by Ben Low via PC Gamer The announcement comes in the wake of turmoil at Bungie: Destiny 2's player count is cratering to new lows, and the studio faced a scandal with its in-game shop in the past month. The team teased an "incredibly cool new set of armor" for Iron Banner, which would have been available for free by playing the mode. The studio, however, was caught red-handed after moving the promised set to the paid Eververse store and giving players a recolor of an old, basic armor set instead. The community uncovered the scandal after seeing concept art for the Gladius set on Ben Low's since-deleted Artstation page, though PC Gamer archived an image of it (seen above). "The overall balance in paid and earned armor cosmetics is off for this season," Bungie said in its statement. As a make-good measure, the team added another would-be Eververse set to Iron Banner in its stead, but fans were furious with the decision to shift sets in the first place. Iron Banner armor at home. Image via Bungie While this is the latest controversy involving the discrepancy in quality between earnable and paid armor sets, it's by no means the only one to happen in recent years. In 2023, Bungie said it couldn't maintain its pace of one ritual armor set per year, which sparked discontent in the community. To rectify the situation, the studio added the Biosphere Explorer set to the three ritual playlists, letting all players earn them without spending any money. The news also follows major U-turns in Bungie's plans for Renegades, including the removal of Unstable Cores, the abandonment of a seasonal reset in December, and a litany of improvements to the Portal, making the power grind far easier. Players can earn the ornament for New Malpais, as well as a series of cosmetics and weapons, when Call of Arms releases on Nov. 11. Until then, Festival of the Lost, the game's usual Halloween event, arrives next Tuesday. The post I never thought this day would come: Destiny 2 is finally giving out a free, earnable ornament next month appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Overwatch 2 has brought back the One Punch Man collaboration with a twist in the form of two brand-new crossover skins: Garou Wuyang and Hellish Blizzard Ashe. These cosmetics, plus all the ones from the first One Punch Man collab for Overwatch 2, are available in the game now through October 29. View the full article

Rubinite has the absolute juiceView the full article

Time to relive the depression all over againView the full article

"This marks a major milestone in ensuring the game's longevity"View the full article

The November 17 release date on Steam and Xbox PC for action RPG Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE is quickly approaching, and to celebrate, it will have a booth at TwitchCon in San Diego this week where players can try out a new demo and win special merch. Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE lets you step into the world of the massively popular Solo Leveling franchise, centering on protagonist Sung Jinwoo. It’s been built for PC and console (it’s scheduled to release on consoles in 2026) and includes the original story along with new adventures that are exclusive to the game. If you’re not familiar with the series, it takes place in a world where people with supernatural abilities known as Hunters must protect mankind from a never-ending onslaught of monsters. Usually, Hunters’ abilities and strength level are determined when their powers first manifest. But Jinwoo gets a unique ability: he can level up. So even though he starts off as a low-tier Hunter, he can grow more powerful the more foes he defeats. And now he’s on a personal quest to become the world’s strongest Hunter. It should be pretty obvious why this premise lends itself to a game, it basically already has RPG progression systems baked in. Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE builds on that base with a skill tree that branches into eight different job advancements. Through the course of the webtoon, Jinwoo transforms into the Ultimate Monarch of Shadows, and now you can experience his evolution for yourself. As you can see in the video above, Jinwoo can switch between weapons and combine basic attacks with flashy special abilities to build up combos. But you can’t just mindlessly attack, you need to keep an eye on enemies and respond to their strikes and AoE attacks. You can execute perfectly timed parries or dodges to cancel out damage and unleash powerful counterattacks to keep the fast pace flowing and combo meter climbing. However you defeat enemies, they’ll drop loot that you can use to craft new weapons, including ones pulled directly from the original webtoon, like Kasaka’s Venom Fang and the ****** King’s Daggers. There are several weapon types available, and your combat style will be determined by your weapon and skill tree choices. That makes for a variety of styles, like in the original story, giving you the opportunity to try out different options and figure out what works best for you. You’ll face off against a ton of enemies and bosses solo, but some are too strong for even a leveled-up Jinwoo to deal with. That’s where multiplayer comes in. You can team up in four-player co-op raids to take on commanders that series veterans will recognize, and you can play as Jinwoo or one of the other available Hunters with their own set of unique skills. If you’re interested in seeing more, don’t miss TwitchCon, which starts Friday, October 17 and will be open until Sunday, October 19. The Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE booth is open to the public, so any in-person attendees can come by and try out the demo. And there will be some popular streamers playing the game at the booth (iiTzTimmy, RDCGaming, EsfandTV, Agent00, ExtraEmily, and more). The booth will also have activities available, and people who complete them can earn exclusive merch. If you’re not able to attend in person, no worries. There will also be streamers dropping by the in-booth streaming room to play the demo and share gameplay with their channels. The game releases November 17 on Steam and Xbox PC, with a planned release on consoles next year. It’s available for pre-order now, and the story, boss raids, and multiplayer content are included. If you want to stay up to date on the latest info, you can check out the official website or follow on Twitter, YouTube, or Discord. View the full article

It took more than a year to make it happen, but the promised offline mode for The Crew 2 is finally here. "Hybrid Mode," as it's officially known, lets players switch between online and offline play at will, ensuring the game will remain accessible even when the remote servers are gone... Read more.View the full article

World of Warcraft has officially begun its Housing Feature Test on the Public Test Realm, but players have less than 24 hours to check it out. After a brief delay, all World of Warcraft fans now have the opportunity to try this feature, even if they don’t own the Midnight expansion. View the full article

Introduced back in the original Pokémon X and Y, Furfrou is one of the most interesting Pokémon out there, as it has several different forms based on its haircut. Based on the poodle and the way people style their fur for dog shows, Furfrou has access to quite a few of these forms, but you'll need to do some work to find them. Thankfully, if you're hoping to find this adorable creature in Pokémon Legends Z-A, it can be found around Lumiose City. So we're showing you how to give your pup a haircut and change Furfrou trims in Pokémon Legends Z-A. Table of contentsHow to change Furfrou forms in Pokémon Legends Z-AAll Furfrou forms in Legends Z-AHow to change Furfrou forms in Pokémon Legends Z-A Screenshot by Destructoid To unlock the ability to change Furfrou forms in Pokémon Legends Z-A, first head to Jaune Sector 6 and find the NPC called Mirte. She'll be stationed just north of Wild Zone 11, where you can catch one of these Normal types. Talking to them will start Side Mission 047, titled "Becoming A Furfrou Trimmer." Completing the task is fairly easy, as you are just given the objective to use the move Slash on a nearby Substitute Doll. Complete this, and you'll then be able to visit Mirte and change your Furfrou's look to either the Heart, Star, or Diamond Trims. Screenshot by Destructoid To unlock even more styles, you must complete Side Mission 062, titled "Becoming A Pro Furfrou Trimmer." This quest opens up after you've continued the main story line. For this leg of the quest, you must use Razor Leaf instead of Slash. Completing this mission unlocks the following Furfrou Trims: Matron, Dandy, and Debutante. Screenshot by Destructoid All Furfrou forms in Legends Z-A There are a total of six special Furfrou trims in Legends Z-A, not counting the Pokémon's standard cut. As mentioned earlier, you unlock the first three with the first side quest, while the second batch is unlocked after Side Mission 062: Heart Trim (light pink)Star Trim (blue)Diamond Trim (orange)Debutante Trim (yellow)Matron Trim (dark pink)Dandy Trim (green) The Heart Trim. Screenshot by Destructoid The Star Trim. Screenshot by Destructoid The Diamond Trim. Screenshot by Destructoid The Debutante Trim. Screenshot by Destructoid The Matron Trim. Screenshot by Destructoid The Dandy Trim. Screenshot by Destructoid Swipe through to see all Furfrou hairstyles. Each time you choose to switch up your Furfrou's hairstyle, you'll be asked to fork over 500 Poké Coins, but you can change a Furfrou's look as many times as you'd like. The post How to get all Furfrou Trims in Pokémon Legends Z-A appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Battlefield 6 has struck gold, crushing franchise records as it sells millions in its opening weekend. This outstanding performance comes after years of sluggish and less-than-stellar releases, which had in many ways tarnished the series' reputation, now (almost) fully reclaimed. As per an EA press release, BF6 has sold over seven million copies in its first three days on the market, surpassing all previous titles' opening weekends. Over 172 million matches have been played since launch, with the game itself rising to nearly 750,000 concurrent players on Steam alone during its release day. It's an incredible achievement given how poorly previous games had performed, essentially placing the franchise in stasis for nearly a decade after Battlefield 1. Vince Zampella, one of the biggest names to have worked on the game, said devs "never take moments like this for granted," expressing "sincere gratitude to our global Battlefield Studios and passionate community that has helped get us to this point." As satisfying to play as it is beautiful. Screenshot via EA Battlefield 6 is in many ways a return to form, with the game playing a lot like the older titles with modern settings, including Bad Company 2, BF4, and Battlefield 3, which even has a map remade and featured in this latest title, which just so happens to be my favorite one in the entire game. Even though I don't have as many hours on BF3, I can see the vision through Operation Firestorm that persists and is equally as good as it was so many years ago. So, at the end of the day, EA deserves a pat on the back for delivering after many years a great experience that is unaffected by what gamers have come to expect of modern titles. There are no loot boxes, Nicki Minajes or Snoop Doggs running around the map shooting lasers and lightning out of living dragon guns. The game takes itself seriously and respects the vibes and the atmosphere ,and takes great inspiration from what used to make this franchise a staple of the genre, which some competitors, like the one containing elements described above, should think about when making new entries every year. Of course, it remains to be seen if BF6 will consistently continue to be realistic and gritty as it is now, but as things stand, it's very much a divergence from the rest of the market, and one that deserves all the success it's currently achieving. The post Battlefield 6 breaks franchise records and throws down the gauntlet for CoD appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Warframe's The Vallis Undermind update brought Nightcap, a new face (well, a new metal plate, really) in the post-Narmer Fortuna. Maxing your reputation with the mushroom forager is different from the rest of the Syndicates, since Nightcap standing uses a new system. The biggest upside of the new vendor is that there's no limit to how much Nightcap standing you can earn in a day. This is a huge, welcome change compared to Warframe's other factions, which block your progress after a certain point. Here's what you need to know to rank up with Nightcap. Table of contentsNightcap standing guide in WarframeHow to rank up Nightcap standing in WarframeNightcap standing guide in Warframe That's even before you feed the Prince. Image via Digital Extremes Deepmine bounties are the core of The Vallis Undermind. They're the only way to grab parts for Nokko, Warframe's mushroom master, and are essential to advancing your ties to Nightcap. Instead of running through missions and seeing numbers go up, you improve your reputation with Nightcap by gathering mushrooms in Deepmine bounties, similar to Hex treasures in Höllvania. You can use those resources to fill his field guide—essentially a Pokédex for Venusian fungi. The Orokin Eye effect works on them, so use it if you've built a Parallax landing craft from the Zariman tileset. Completing a bounty gives you Fergolyte, but each bonus objective in a Deepmine bounty drops an extra mushroom at the end of the mission. While it's a fairly straightforward system, it has increasing requirements and a layer of RNG. We've broken it down below. How to rank up Nightcap standing in Warframe Hunting for mushrooms is one of the best parts of a Deepmine bounty.Image via Digital Extremes The field guide contains 16 types of mushrooms found in the depths of Fortuna, and Nightcap's research requires you to go foraging for them in the Deepmines. You rank up with Nightcap by completing entries in the field guide. Each ******* has three tiers of analysis, though you need more specimens for each level. Their rarity also affects how many samples are required. Based on our experience, there are three main types of mushrooms, with Dull Button being an exception. RarityAmount required (level one)Amount required (level two)Amount required (level three)Total requiredCommon36918Uncommon481224Rare5101530 Finishing a research tier requires you to hand in your mushrooms to Nightcap, depleting your stock. If you had five samples of a common mushroom, for instance, you'd give him three and still have another two in your inventory. Here's how many mushrooms it takes to reach each level of reputation with him, as per Digital Extremes: Rank NumberRank nameFull analyses requiredOneUnknowingOneTwoCuriousTwoThreeSeekerSixFourGardener12FiveSteward16 If you're not having luck with bonus rewards or in-mission spawns, Nightcap sells some mushrooms for Fergolyte, a resource awarded at the end of Deepmine bounties or by composting unused shrooms. Each sample costs 10 Fergolyte regardless of rarity, but the most sparse ones are locked behind higher Nightcap ranks. Ranking up with Nightcap is a new, refreshing formula. His inventory has interesting offers, including all parts of Nokko and rare Arcanes, so get ready to click every mushroom you see. As usual for Fortuna NPCs, Nightcap opens up his chest plate at rank five, putting a face to the odd helmet you've been talking to. The post How to rank up Nightcap standing in Warframe appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Sponsored by Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE View the full article