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Broken Arrow has struggled to find a balancing sweet spot since its launch in June, and new stats show that, despite the dev's best efforts, one side continues to win out. Striking that fine line between factions is a challenge faced by even the best RTS games, and Steel Balalaika's realistic, modern-military effort is no different. In an attempt to alleviate community concerns, it's been tracking metrics behind the scenes and has now published some more detailed win rates, but the deck still seems to be slightly in one team's favor. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Anti-cheat is "a top priority" for devs behind faltering RTS Broken Arrow Now's the time to try Broken Arrow, Command and Conquer's most brutal successor Struggling RTS game Broken Arrow finally implements better anti-cheat View the full article

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 needs no introduction at this point, and developer Sandfall Interactive's journey through its creation has been tremendously well-documented. The stunning, surrealist adventure will live long in the memory for its gloriously executed narrative (and my clumsily executed parries). But looking back after five million copies sold, is there anything the team would have liked to have done differently? We spoke with CEO and creative director Guillaume Broche and COO Francois Meurisse to find out. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Expedition 33 developer is obsessed with Megabonk: "It's my life, help me!" Expedition 33 reveals its biggest update, with more "crazy projects" incoming Hades 2 just became 2025's highest-rated PC game, surpassing Expedition 33 View the full article

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Battlefield 6 offers you plenty of freedom to construct your loadout, but you should always opt for the most meta choices. Going for the meta has some obvious advantages, since you'll have a competitive edge over your opponents. Your choice of class is essential, and so is the setup that you run in the battle. This guide will help you understand a perfect build for every class in Battlefield 6. Best loadouts to use in Battlefield 6AssaultCategoryChoicePrimaryNVO-228E Assault RifleSiidearmM45A1Gadget OneM87A1Gadget TwoHigh Explosive LauncherThroweableFrag GrenadeField SpecAdrenaline Injector Screenshot by Destructoid The Assault class offers you the highest scope for experimentation due to how the abilities work. However, NVO-228E is the best assault rifle in Battlefield 6. It takes a fair time to unlock but offers great damage, reload speed, and more. The only limitation is the range, but that can be managed quite easily. With Assault, you can carry another primary as a gadget, and my choice is the M87A1. This shotgun is unlocked by default. I see no reason to change it. For the Training Path, you should go with Frontliner. The Frontliner spec can heal faster and better, and works well with the Support class. Don't forget to equip the High Explosive Launcher, which allows you to sweep objective areas and open up new paths to destruction. Very little can go wrong with the Assault class if you opt for the build above. SupportCategoryChoicePrimary weaponKTS100 Mk8Secondary weaponP18Gadget 1DefibrilatorGadget 2Grenade Intercept SystemThrowableSmoke GrenadeField SpecializationCombat Medic Screenshot by Destructoid The Combat Medic spec in Battlefield 6 is one of the best options for every game mode, and you can master it quite easily. Unlike other specs, your objective is clear: stay alive and close to your allies to save them. Use the Defib gadget to revive your allies when they're down instantly. The KTS100 Mk8 is the best LMG in the current meta, and it offers low recoil with high ammo capacity. You can use it to suppress enemies from a distance and lay down cover fire for your allies. Use the Smoke Grenade to hide your teammates on the map, while the Grenade Intercept System makes it easier for your squad to survive. While your primary task is to heal, always use the Defib since it can insta-revive. If a downed ally is in the open, drag them to a hidden spot. ReconCategoryChoicePrimary M2010 ESRSidearmM45A1Gadget OneC4 ExplosivesGadget TwoAP MineThrowableFrag Grenade or Proximity DetectorTraining PathSniper The Recon is the only class in Battlefield 6 that comes with the best weapon from the get-go. The M210 ESR is accurate, can one-shot enemies with a headshot, has great range, and you can customize it further as you unlock different attachments. It's the most stable rifle, and you can get the most out of it with the Sniper spec. For gadgets, you'll want to have C4. Plant it strategically, and it can take out enemy vehicles without the need for an Engineer class. You can also use it as a defense to protect yourself from enemies who might close in on your position. You can do the same with an AP mine, and the Proximity Detector will further help you by marking enemies who are close to you. EngineerCategoryChoicePrimary PW5A3 (MP5)SidearmM45A1Gadget OneMAS 148 or RPG-7V2Gadget TwoAV Mine ThrowableFrag Grenade Training PathAnti-Armor Screenshot via EA The Engineer becomes a must-pick if you're not playing CQB, and the Anti-Armor choice is clear. It provides you with multiple abilities to take down opposition vehicles. You have more effective damage against them, along with additional ammo. For your primary, the PW5A3 is your best bet. There are other good choices, but you'll always be close to the enemy. The PW5A3 suffers from poor recoil, so that's one area you'll have to improve. For your secondary, opt for the RPG-7V2 if there are plenty of tanks to take down. Otherwise, the MAS 148 is a better choice in larger maps where there are choppers. Make sure to use AV Mine and replace AV Grenades with Frag options. This provides better synergy with the other items in your loadout, as far as taking down enemy vehicles is concerned. The Anti-Armor path provides you with buffs that accelerate your potential to take down the vehicles anyway, and all you have to do is use the above build to aid your efforts. 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 loadouts in Battlefield 6 appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Watching a bunch of Path of Exile 2 players step into the ring against a giant land shark is a lot like watching those videos where someone mods in several Elden Ring bosses to fight each other. You think you have an idea of how it'll go and then realize that some enemies are just unbeatable... Read more.View the full article

Borderlands 4 fans will soon have more content to check out, as the game's first seasonal event, Horrors of Kairos, will go live on October 23 with plenty of rewards for players to earn. Borderlands 4 also confirmed that the game's first Invincible Boss, the plant-like Bloomreaper, will arrive in another free update sometime in December. View the full article

Battlefield 6 has officially pushed a change to a frustrating bug plaguing the newly-released shooter, properly adjusting the jump momentum when using some weapons. The highly-anticipated launch of the new shooter from EA and Battlefield Studios has seen plenty of fans diving in to try out the hot new game in the long-running series. Battlefield 6 serves as the first new entry in the franchise since 2021's Battlefield 2042 and has already peaked at more than 700,000 players on Steam. However, the launch of the shooter has not been completely free of issues. View the full article

Nickelodeon parent company Paramount is teaming up with video game developer Gameplay Group to launch a brand-new fighting game based on the smash-hit animated television series Avatar: The Last Airbender, tentatively titled Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game. Set to launch in 2026, Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game will immerse fans into the world and action of Avatar: The Last Airbender in a brand-new way. View the full article

The Midfield Spark evolution is now live in FC 26, allowing you to reignite the middle of the pitch with some significant boosts to a card of your choice. The new evolution is cheap and only costs 10,000 coins to unlock. Certain requirements determine which cards can be used. With new playstyles, roles, and stat upgrades on offer, let's look at the best possible options for this evolution. Table of contentsFC 26 Midfield Spark evolution requirementsFC 26 Midfield Spark evolution upgradesBest players for the FC 26 Midfield Spark evolutionFC 26 Midfield Spark evolution requirements Here are the requirements of the Midfield Spark evolution in FC 26. Overall: Max 80PlayStyle: Max 4Not Rarity: World Tour Silver StarsPosition: CAMFC 26 Midfield Spark evolution upgrades The evolution has three levels of upgrades, and there are certain conditions to fulfill. Level 1 upgrades Overall: +6|84Defending: +8|70Curve: +15|84Long Passing: +15|84Short Passing: +15|85Vision: +15 Level 2 upgrades Agility: +5|82Balance: +5|82Ball control: +4|84Crossing: +15|84Dribbling: +10|84PlayStyles: Long Ball Pass|5 Level 3 upgrades Acceleration: +7|83Free Kick: +15|84Sprint Speed: +7|83Weak Foot: +1|3Skills: +1|3PlayStyles: Tiki Taka|5 Level 1 upgrade requirements Play 3 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game. Level 2 upgrade requirements Win 2 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game. Level 3 upgrade requirements Play 2 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game.Win 1 match in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game.Best players for the FC 26 Midfield Spark evolution Here are some of my best recommendations for this evolution. Frank KessieRuben Loftus-CheekMarcel SabitzerKoneeJoao FelixKenneth TaylorFran LavarezCurtis Jones While the upgrades are decent, you can include these cards in future evolutions to create a chain and upgrade their stats further. 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 players for FC 26 Midfield Spark evolution appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

The Papin vs Bompastor vs Guti Base Hero Matchday Pick SBC is an exciting challenge to complete in FC 26 if you're looking to add a guaranteed Hero to your Ultimate Team squad. There are five tasks to complete, and you get to pick an one of the three legends listed above. This guide will help you complete the SBC and then make the most critical decision. Table of contentsHow to complete Papin vs Bompastor vs Guti Base Hero Matchday Pick SBC in FC 26Which card should you pickHow to complete Papin vs Bompastor vs Guti Base Hero Matchday Pick SBC in FC 26 Here are the five tasks, their requirements, and solutions. 83-Rated Squad Min. Team Rating: 83 Top Form Min. 1 Players: Team of the WeekMin. Team Rating: 83 84-Rated Squad Min. Team Rating: 84 84-Rated Squad Min. Team Rating: 84 85-Rated Squad Min. 1 Players: Team of the WeekMin. Team Rating: 85 Here are the solutions for completing the challenge. 83-Rated Squad Viiggosdottir 84Catarina Macario 83Rrahmani 83Kamara 83Zubimendi 83Le Normand 83Golovin 79Torreira 83Coman 83Trossard 83Muller 80 Top Form Any 80-rated TOTW itemLattwein 83Rrahmani 83Pedro Goncalves 83Janssen 83Gordon 83Aleix Garcia 83Bowen 83Mane 83Trossarrd 83Kovacic 83 84-Rated Squad Vivian 84Hjulmand 83Gwinn 84Fernandez 84Greenwood 84Lawrence 84Ruben Neves 84Locatelli 84Maddison 84Joaoa Cancelo 84de Vrij 84 84-Rated Squad Vivian 84Hjulmand 83Gwinn 84Fernandez 84Greenwood 84Lawrence 84Ruben Neves 84Locatelli 84Maddison 84Joaoa Cancelo 84de Vrij 84 85-Rated Squad Vivian 84Hjulmand 83Gwinn 84Fernandez 84Greenwood 84Lawrence 84Ruben Neves 84Locatelli 84Maddison 84Joaoa Cancelo 84de Vrij 84Which card should you pick The first deciding factor should be your squad-based requirements. If you need an LB, go for BompastorIf you need an ST, go for PapinIf you need a CM, go for Guti If you care solely about the meta, you should go for Bompastor. Her playstyles and stats fit well for the LM and LB positions, especially if you have a taller striker in your team. My second favorite choice is Guti. His card has great stats and playstyles, and he can also fit well into the CAM position. Incisive Pass+ is a fantastic choice when it comes to meta playstyles. I won't bother taking Papin from this SBC, as there are better strikers to pick from the market if you choose to complete using coins. 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 FC 26 Papin vs Bompastor vs Guti Base Hero Matchday Pick SBC: Who should you select appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

One of Arc System Works' longest-running fighting games is set to receive some major updates soon, with Dragon Ball FighterZ getting not only a balance update but a new character. The fighting game has been a darling among fans of both Dragon Ball Z and Arc System Works since it first released in early 2018. Dragon Ball FighterZ has continued to receive infrequent updates, releasing a new version of Android 21 in 2022 and launching a PS5 and Xbox Series X/S version last year. Now, even more new content is coming to FighterZ. View the full article

biotic Factor might seem like a goofy sendup of Half-Life with its balding science guys and story centered around an iconic disaster ending in the word "cascade," but behind the silly facade is one of the best, most atmospheric survival games in recent memory... Read more.View the full article

Games can be a great way to learn real-life skills. Minecraft is often held up as a fantastic tool for encouraging creativity, and Stardew Valley teaches good habits for time management. The Farmer Was Replaced is one of the cleverest examples of this I've experienced in a while. It takes the joy of automating a farm and watching it all play out in true Factorio fashion, and turns it into a way to learn basic coding. If you're a budding programmer or, like me, haven't attempted it in years and fancy going back for another shot, developer Timon Herzog's creation has just hit 1.0 after two years in early access, and it'll cost you less than $10. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Modern warfare RTS Broken Arrow finally opens up on faction balance struggles New Abiotic Factor roadmap lays out story DLC and major free updates into 2026 Supervive isn't shutting down, but its player count is "taught" View the full article

Marvel fans have a lot of video games to look forward to in the future, with Marvel's Blade,Marvel's Wolverine, and an Iron Mangame serving as three of the biggest confirmed titles so far. Information on most upcoming titles is fairly slim, although they've all been teased in some form or another. The fluctuating nature of game development means that some of these projects could still be years away, but fans should see some satisfaction in the near future. View the full article

A new chart from Genshin Impact is showing off just how many Primogems players will be able to earn throughout the game's upcoming Version 6.1 update. The launch of the newest region to hit the HoYoverse RPG has brought with it plenty of new content for fans, between the fantastical settings of Nod-Krai and a multitude of new characters. The introduction of the Nod-Krai archipelago brought with it three new playable characters on launch, adding Lauma and Flins as new five-star characters and Aino as a four-star unit. Now, Genshin Impact's next big patch is on the way soon. View the full article

A Diablo 4 player online has shared their overpowered Necromancer build specifically created for Season 10. The build relies on a single button press to utterly destroy Diablo 4enemies in every direction. View the full article

Among the many details players want to know about Grand Theft Auto 6, its map size is one that's long been theorized and rumored about. Some fans have predicted that GTA 6's world will be the largest in the series, based on what little information has been teased. However, while an enormous map would certainly be ambitious, it could cause more harm than good. View the full article

One of the developers behind the massively popular Battlefield 6 is teasing a potential fix coming to the game's Portal matchmaking system, aimed at giving players the maps they want. The shooter's high-profile launch late last week has served as one of the biggest launches of 2025, with hundreds of thousands of players already jumping into the shooter. Battlefield 6 reported a massive peak player count on Steam on release day, with more than 740,000 players all playing just the Steam version of the game. Now, a big fix to the game's matchmaking may be on the way. View the full article

While its design clearly targets gamers and PC enthusiasts, Edifier's Huazai New Cyber suggests a broader ambition. By blending the visual flair of custom-built gaming rigs with serious audio hardware and flexible connectivity, the company is testing whether desktop speakers can be as expressive as the computers they accompany. Its... Read Entire Article View the full article

In the wake of the latest game-breaking Total War Warhammer 3 bug, one of the most dedicated Total War enthusiasts and mod creators decided to leave a negative review on the game they'd put over 3,800 hours into. Naturally, this caught a lot of attention, so I got in touch with them to learn more. Randall Zaioczkowski, best known as 'Dead Baron,' is one of the founders of the Skeleton Crew Modding team, which has put out many impressive additions and fixes for the Total War series and TWW3 in particular. Despite remaining an ardent fan, he says "there have been so many issues I just couldn't ignore" in recent years. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Huge Total War Warhammer 3 discounts lead ***** Steam ***** Wage Total War with huge Steam ***** ahead of TW Pharaoh PC Game Pass games June add FIFA, Far Cry, and Three Kingdoms View the full article

When one plays TTRPGs, it's easy to fall into the comfort of familiar genres. A trek through the Forgotten Realms here, a skip through the World of Darkness there, and you rinse and repeat. After a while, these fantastical worlds might end up too familiar. If you're looking to spice up your tabletop with some good ol' fashioned weirdness, then Absurdia might be the TTRPG for you. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: New Heroes of Might and Magic card game banks $800k in crowdfunding launch Relive Redwall with a dash of gothic horror in this dark fantasy TTRPG Tea Garden proves just one sublime design choice can give a board game a soul View the full article

Dungeons and Dragons, unsurprisingly, is built upon dungeons. These sprawling labyrinths of cold stone and conveniently cinematic torches are a staple of the franchise. So, what could be better than a dungeon? What about one of the absolute biggest dungeons to ever grace the tabletop? That's exactly the kind of dungeon that Mega Dungeon: The Mines of Silverdeep has to offer. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: DnD show Vox Machina recasts a key Critical Role character in its new season The Legend of Vox Machina Season 4 release date estimate and news All DnD languages explained View the full article

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 director Guillaume Broche has revealed that the game still has undiscovered secrets left for players to find. Every frame of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33is crammed with detail, so it shouldn't come as a surprise that even the most hardcore fans still have new things to discover. View the full article

Half-Life 3 who? While Gordon Freeman and friends remain trapped in a locker at Valve HQ, Abiotic Factor has proven itself to be far more than a simple twist on the series that inspired it, and I'd happily call it one of the best survival games on PC right now. With its 1.0 launch in the rear-view mirror, developer Deep Field Games has a brand-new roadmap for us, and there's a whole heap to look forward to. On the cards are an absolute wealth of free updates and quality-of-life improvements, along with a couple of pieces of paid DLC and a mystery crossover. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Half-Life style survival game Abiotic Factor hits lowest price since 1.0 launch Abiotic Factor is a hit as the Half-Life style survival game leaves early access Here's when you can play Half-Life inspired Abiotic Factor's new update View the full article

Dinolords is one of those ideas that sells itself the second you hear about it, a colourful blend of RTS and ARPG that sees medieval knights and marauding Vikings take to battle on the backs of roaring, stomping, terrible lizards. I've been eager to try it ever since it was announced, and the first real opportunity to do so is rapidly approaching. At the end of this month developer Northplay is running a closed alpha playtest, and you can sign up to test its tyrannosaurs right now... Read more.View the full article