You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide The First Descendant Season 2 Episode 2 is slated to arrive mid-March, and this will see the debut of newcomer, Serena. Theres a lot of other exciting additions planned, but right now we are set to receive a new update to help bridge the gap between now and S2E2s arrival. For this new update, Nexon has confirmed new The First Descendant skins along with a buff and more improvements.Nexon confirms new The First Descendant skins and buff for next updateThe next update for The First Descendant is patch 1.2.9, and it is slated to arrive on February 27th. One of the most exciting aspects for this update is the introduction of new skins.We dont know all the skins that will arrive and how they will look on each of the characters, but, in the most recent developer livestream, Nexon confirmed the arrival of secret agent skins. The developer didnt show any in-game screenshots of the skins, but Nexon at least shared some concept art to give players an idea of how the outfits will look. Save Up to $1,200 on the Samsung Galaxy S25! Pre-order now and save big with trade-in and Samsung credit. Limited time only! *Includes trade-in value + $300 Samsung credit. Image credit: NexonIn addition to these new skins, The First Descendant director, Jooms, answered some more Discord questions on February 24th. In doing so, the director confirmed a buff for the Hungry Sonic external component. While the component currently only affects one party member, the buff will result in the components healing effect applying to all allies within the AoE perimeter.Image credit: The First Descendant DiscordOn Discord, Jooms also briefly discussed the new Party Finder System for the TFD Season 2 Episode 2 update set for March 13th. This new system will help players match with others who share similar objectives more efficiently. Must-Listen: Publishing Manor Lords w/ Joe Robinson VideoGamer Podcast Listen Now Lastly, on X, Nexon has also revealed that update 1.2.9 will Increase the number of Augmentation Cores obtainable upon defeating Commanders on 2130 of Void Erosion Purge. There will also be a slew of bug fixes that are yet to be revealed.Image credit: @FirstDescendant on XFor more The First Descendant, we have a guide to thebest skills and loadout for Viessa, along with thebest skills, gear, and mods for the hugely popular Bunny. We also have a guide forFreynaalong with fundamentaltips for beginners.The First DescendantPlatform(s):PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series XGenre(s):Action, Adventure, RPG5VideoGamerRelated TopicsThe First Descendant Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide A new Marvel Rivals leak has revealed a new hero coming to the game, complete with their own voice lines. Following the arrival of the Fantastic Four and leaks of Blade, X-Men and more, a new leak has revealed that obscure Asgardian character Angela is currently in the works.Marvel Rivals Angela leaksCreated by Tod McFarlane and Neil Gaiman, Angela has a tricky history with Marvel Comics. While technically a Marvel Asgardian, the comic book character initially started as a Spawn character, but transitoned over to Marvel with the Age of Ultron storyline in 2013.While a recent comic book addition to Marvel, Angela has been well received by fans. As the daughter of Odin and sister of Thor and Loki, the character is a powerful Asgardian and one of the strongest characters in the Thor comics. Save Up to $1,200 on the Samsung Galaxy S25! Pre-order now and save big with trade-in and Samsung credit. Limited time only! *Includes trade-in value + $300 Samsung credit. In the Marvel Rivals leak, via X0X, Angelaalso known as Aldrif Odinsdottirhas a number of interactions with other characters already ready for her future launch. With her background as not just an Asgardian, but also a Guardian of the Galaxy, the characters interactions are already rather substantial.Angela, darling, am I supposed to believe that Odin has a daughter I have never known of, Loki says in one leaked line. Oh no, Im not surprised that the one-eyed old man has secrets. No, no no, I am shocked that she is another betrayer. Must-Listen: Publishing Manor Lords w/ Joe Robinson VideoGamer Podcast Listen Now You didnt bring Thor, did ya? Rocket Raccoon asks in another leaked line. Well, crap. Guess well just have to destroy Knull and reunite the Galaxy of the Flarkin Galaxy ourselves.Other lines discovered in the game from Doctor Strange and Hela focus more on Angelas power and her Fallen Angel status. As it stands, the character appears to be a great adaptation of her comic book counterpart.With new heroes coming every month-and-a-half, its hard to pin down when exactly Angela will be added to Marvel Rivals, especially with so many leaked characters already discovered.For more Rivals coverage, check out our updated tier list of the game including Marvel RivalsPlatform(s):macOS, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series XGenre(s):Fighting, ShooterRelated TopicsMarvel Rvials Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide NetEase Games Marvel Rivals has been a massive success, bringing in 40 million players in just a few months. With Marvels superheroes taking centre stage again, DC Studios wants to jump in on the action.DC wants its own Marvel RivalsReported by ComicBook, DC Studios CEO James Gunn was asked at a recent panel about the success of Marvel Rivals. At the panel, Gunn explained that DC Studios is totally open to having its own take on the hero shooter genre.When asked about the possibility of its own hero shooter, Gunn said: [Its] totally possible, Id be open to it. Save Up to $1,200 on the Samsung Galaxy S25! Pre-order now and save big with trade-in and Samsung credit. Limited time only! *Includes trade-in value + $300 Samsung credit. Of course, this means that nothing is in the works at the time of writing. After all, it took around four years for Marvel Rivals to go from its earliest pitches to a finished project with its current slate of heroes.Nevertheless, it would be interesting to see DCs take on the hero shooter format. With characters like The Flash, Green Lantern, Superman and more, theres a tonne of possibilities for awesome movesets and unique team-ups within the DC universe. Must-Listen: Publishing Manor Lords w/ Joe Robinson VideoGamer Podcast Listen Now As for maps, we could see some truly amazing locales such as Danny the Street, the sentient, teleporting street filled with funk. For obscure characters, we could even see the Doom Patrol give us Robotman and Crazy Jane.While DC ponders its own take on Marvel Rivals, NetEase is currently working on years of support for its successful hero shooter. With a new hero planned to come to the game every month and half, alongside new maps and events, theres a lot more to come for Rivals.For more Marvel Rivals coverage, check out the latest Season 1.5 patch notes, or listen to our interview with ex-director Thaddeus Sasser. Additionally, read about how the director designed one of the games most important features.Marvel RivalsPlatform(s):macOS, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series XGenre(s):Fighting, ShooterSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide Early Destiny 2 update 8.2.0.2 patch notes Destiny 2 is still currently in the middle of Episode Heresy Act 1. So far, leaks have revealed a fun new mode very similar to D1 presumably for Act 2, meanwhile, Bungie has confirmed they are not fixing a game-changing bug thanks to its popularity amongst the D2 community. We still have a couple weeks of Heresy Act 1 remaining, and Bungie is about to share the Destiny 2 update 8.2.0.2 patch notes, which include the return of Grandmaster Nightfalls.Early Destiny 2 update 8.2.0.2 patch notesThe Destiny 2 update 8.2.0.2 patch notes will be shared at roughly 9AM PT/12PM ET/5PM GMT on February 25th. As of writing, Bungie has only confirmed the return of Grandmaster Nightfalls.In Bungies latest TWID blog post shared on February 20th, the developer announced that On Tuesday, Grandmaster Nightfalls will be available, letting you begin your journey towards your gilded (or first time) Conqueror title. It will also be the first opportunity for players to earn the reprised The Palindrome, both the base version in regular Nightfalls, or the Adept ones if you face the Grandmaster challenge. Save Up to $1,200 on the Samsung Galaxy S25! Pre-order now and save big with trade-in and Samsung credit. Limited time only! *Includes trade-in value + $300 Samsung credit. Bungie has also confirmed that The featured Nightfall will be Hypernet Current with Haste as a modifier. Lastly, theres a reminder from Bungie that there is no Grandmaster node yet, [as] thats coming in a few weeks.Image credit: BungieD2 update 8.2.0.2 maintenanceThe maintenance schedule for Destiny 2 update 8.2.0.2 on February 25th is as follows: Must-Listen: Publishing Manor Lords w/ Joe Robinson VideoGamer Podcast Listen Now Background maintenance starts at 6:30AM PT/9:30AM ET/2:30PM GMTDowntime starts at 7:45AM PT/10:45AM ET/3:45PM GMTDowntime ends at 9AM PT/12PM ET/5PM GMTBackground maintenance ends at 11AM PT/2PM ET/7PM GMTYou should be able to download the update and log back into D2 once the downtime ends, but there may be some issues logging in until background maintenance finishes. Its also possible delays can occur, so make sure to keep an eye on BungieHelp.Image credit: @BungieHelp on XFor more Destiny 2, leaks have revealed a weapon thats so good it feels like youre cheating, and Sony has responded to a$200 million dollar lawsuitfrom former D2 director.Destiny 2Platform(s):Google Stadia, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Web, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/XGenre(s):Action, Adventure, First Person, Massively Multiplayer, Shooter8VideoGamerRelated TopicsDestiny 2 Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide GSC Game Worlds Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is a game that isnt known for its swift movement. While modders have already worked to add better mantling and other movement changes to the core movement mechanics, one modder has added even more manoeuvrability.Stalker 2 dodging is a superpowerCreated by modder rbwadle, the new DODGE mod for Stalker 2 adds, well, a sideways dodge to Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl. Bound to the double-pressing A or D on the keyboard, or a complicated gamepad setup, you can quickly hop to the either side with ease.While this sounds very simple, adding the addition of dodging to the survival game immediately makes for a more slick action experience. Now, you can shift to the side while running at enemies, bouncing out of the way of shots and lobbed grenades. If youre on the back foot, you can even dodge behind cover to get out of the way and heal. Save Up to $1,200 on the Samsung Galaxy S25! Pre-order now and save big with trade-in and Samsung credit. Limited time only! *Includes trade-in value + $300 Samsung credit. The new dodge mechanic also helps a lot when swarmed by mutated dogs and other deformed creatures in the Zone. You can now just about dodge away from those pesky, terrifying bloodsuckers and sprint back to safety. In fact, thats the core reason the mod was made in the first place.The primary reason I made the mod was to counter the Bloodsucker knockdown lunge out of invisibility attack, the modder explained. I still love watching them catch nothing but air with that move while I feed them buckshot in the ear. Must-Listen: Publishing Manor Lords w/ Joe Robinson VideoGamer Podcast Listen Now While the Stalker 2 DODGE mod is very simple, modder rbwadle has claimed that major additions will come to the game in future versions. For example, the modder will also add the ability for Skifthe playable characterto dodge backwards, making him even more powerful.For more Stalker 2 coverage, read about the Desolation mod that makes the game even more nihilistic than it already is. Additionally, check out our review of the game on launch.S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of ChornobylPlatform(s):PC, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series S/X, Xbox Series XGenre(s):Action, Adventure, RPG, Shooter, Survival HorrorRelated TopicsSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide Since Marvel Rivals developer NetEase laid off the games American developers, online discussions have claimed that the team working out of Seattle was a support studio for the main team in China. However, thats not the case.Alongside level designers and technical engineers, the Seattle team included veteran Battlefield and Call of Duty developer Thaddeus Sasser. While some have claimed that Sassers role in the games development was minor, that couldnt be further from the truth.Marvel Rivals director is responsible for team-upsIn a LinkedIn post, Sasser explained some of his impact on Marvel Rivals over its years of development. After working on the game for more than two years, Sasser explained that he helped to create one of the reasons why players love the game in the first place: the team-up mechanic. Save Up to $1,200 on the Samsung Galaxy S25! Pre-order now and save big with trade-in and Samsung credit. Limited time only! *Includes trade-in value + $300 Samsung credit. The ex-director explained that he designed the idea of Team-Ups when he first joined the team at NetEase. After reading comic books growing up, Sasser explained that their special moveslike the Fastball Specialwere integral to the feeling of teamwork, and he wanted them to be represented.I thought this should be represented in the gameplay, Sasser told followers. It would add a deeper layer of complexity to the current experience, but it wouldnt force specific role selection. It would also allow some tweaking and changes to the meta layer over time. Thats a good thing, because a perfect balance is a boring balance. Must-Listen: Publishing Manor Lords w/ Joe Robinson VideoGamer Podcast Listen Now Sasser revealed that the recent addition of the Human Torch in the Season 1.5 update added one of his original ideas to the game. Their team-up, which turns Storms tornado into a firenado was included in the directors original pitch for the mechanic.This specific team up between Storm and Human Torch was in my original pitch deck, Sasser said. The deck even had a picture of a firenado in it, haha!Despite letting go of key developers, Marvel Rivals publisher NetEase claims that the games update cycle will not be affected. With new heroes coming every month-and-a-half alongside new maps, events and more, theres hope for players that the game will survive for many years.Marvel RivalsPlatform(s):macOS, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series XGenre(s):Fighting, ShooterSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide Helldivers 2 fans have a lot to look forward to from Arrowhead. The next crossover might have already leaked, meanwhile, fans have discovered a massive skeleton, possibly teasing the most powerful Terminid yet. Super Earth soldiers have a huge wishlist of ideas for the game, and, while not everything will become reality, the Arrowhead CEO has teased maybe one day Helldivers 2 fans will get a highly-requested feature.Helldivers 2 CEO responds to highly-requested featureOn the Helldivers Discord, Arrowhead CEO, Shams Jorjani, often responds to the community. This time, the CEO was asked if the developer have any plans to add the ability for players to duel wield guns like the P-4 senator or P-113 verdict.In asking the question, the user said, I think this will be really fun and honestly really cool. I already love these guns currently but using 2 would be awesome even if they use up a primary weapon slot. Save Up to $1,200 on the Samsung Galaxy S25! Pre-order now and save big with trade-in and Samsung credit. Limited time only! *Includes trade-in value + $300 Samsung credit. While Jorjanis response was brief, he admitted its a common request, and that maybe one day it will materialize. This doesnt guarantee it will happen, but it at least confirms Arrowhead are aware of the demand and have not completely shut down the idea.Image credit: Helldivers DiscordDual wielding weapons like Dante, Max Payne, and Lara Croft in their prime is something Super Earth soldiers have requested since the launch of HD2. There are several posts on Reddit dedicated to the idea of duel wielding, with players firmly believing it would be incredibly fun while still suiting the aesthetic and tone of Helldivers 2. Must-Listen: Publishing Manor Lords w/ Joe Robinson VideoGamer Podcast Listen Now Hopefully duel wielding a primary and secondary weapon becomes reality in the future. Even if its only possible with pistols, it would be extremely cool, and it would undoubtedly be fun, too.For more Helldivers 2, check out our guide to thebest warbonds ranked, along with thebest stratagemsandbest throwables. We have also a guide to thebest weapons, and, if youre coming back to HD2 for the first time in a long while, we have a bunch oftips and tricksto help you get reaccustomed to the battlefield.Helldivers 2Platform(s):PC, PlayStation 5Genre(s):Action, Shooter, Third Person8VideoGamerRelated TopicsHelldivers 2 Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide Dead By Daylight has had a lot of fun recently with the return of 2v8 mode combined with Resident Evil. However, February is coming to an end meaning we look ahead to next month. Before BeHaviours unveiling, here is the DBD March 2025 roadmap so far including the official Chapter 35 PTB delay and leaks revealing the return of a popular LTM and more.Dead By Daylight March 2025 roadmapBelow is the Dead By Daylight March 2025 roadmap so far:Chaos Shuffle LTM Mar 4th 10th (leak)Tome 1 sale: Mar 4th 11th (leak)3560 AC (w/o sale: 10,680 AC)Chapter 35 PTB Mar 11thTome 2 sale: Mar 11th 18th (leak)3725 AC (w/o sale: 11,175 AC)Dead By Daylight fan event in Tokyo, Japan Mar 12thTome 3 sale: Mar 18th 25th (leak)4210 AC (w/o sale: 12,630 AC)Tome 4 sale: Mar 25th April 1st (sale)4010 AC (w/o sale: 12,030 AC)The Chapter 35 PTB was originally scheduled to come out on February 18th, but BeHaviour confirmed its delay to March 11th. Instead of the full chapter coming out in March, it will now arrive in April. Save Up to $1,200 on the Samsung Galaxy S25! Pre-order now and save big with trade-in and Samsung credit. Limited time only! *Includes trade-in value + $300 Samsung credit. A reliable leaker has confirmed that the Chapter 35 killer is from Tokyo Ghoul while simultaneously debunking another massive chapter. On March 12th, a Dead By Daylight event is happening in Tokyo, Japan, which perfectly aligns with the killer. Tickets for the event go on sale from February 25th.As for leaks, the return of Chaos Shuffle comes courtesy of Aricarna on the DBDLeaks Discord. Although not leaked or confirmed, its possible Chaos Shuffles return could include daily login rewards again. No details about the Chaos Shuffle have been provided, but Dvveet has shared we are getting a new iteration of the LTM in summer. Must-Listen: Publishing Manor Lords w/ Joe Robinson VideoGamer Podcast Listen Now Image credit: DBDLeaks DiscordLastly, the Tome sales and prices again come courtesy of Aricarna via DBDLeaks.Image credit: DBDLeaks DiscordWe will update this article as BeHaviour reveals plans for DBD in March 2025. Remember that leaks are not official. For more Dead By Daylight content, check out ourranking of the top 10 DLC expansions to buyalong with a ranking of thebest killer perksandbest survivor perks.Dead by DaylightPlatform(s):Google Stadia, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series XGenre(s):Action, Survival Horror7VideoGamerRelated TopicsDead by Daylight Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide A newly discovered Fortnite glitch in the newly released Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 update has been discovered. As players rush to unlock Sub-Zero and rampage through Vault Heists, theyve also uncovered a way to drop the one item players cant get rid of: their pickaxe.Amidst the buffed grenades and the brand-new map changes, players have found an easy way to drop their pickaxe in Fortnite. Heres how:Fortnite Pickaxe Glitch how to drop your pickaxeIf you want to drop your pickaxe in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2, youll have to first make sure your settings are correct. In the settings menu, make sure you turn on the Hold to Swap function before you make your way into a game. Save Up to $1,200 on the Samsung Galaxy S25! Pre-order now and save big with trade-in and Samsung credit. Limited time only! *Includes trade-in value + $300 Samsung credit. After that simply follow these steps to drop your pickaxe in any game. Well, at least until they patch it.Safely land in a location with an empty inventoryLocate a weapon or equipable item (the glitch works with most items but there may be some that dont work)Switch to your pickaxe and hold to swap on an itemIts really that easy! If you do this successfully, you will drop your pickaxe on the ground, and itll show as a default pickaxe skin. (Check a look right here.) Additionally, if you drop your trusty mining tool and another player picks it up, itll be completely gone for the remainder of the match. Must-Listen: Publishing Manor Lords w/ Joe Robinson VideoGamer Podcast Listen Now While some players have found some ways of getting their pickaxes back mid-game, its a lot easier to get rid of the tool than to get it back again. However, playing Fortnite without access to your last resort weapon and handy building-smashing tool is one hell of a challenge. Nevertheless, it is extremely fun.For more Fortnite coverage, read about the leaked Mortal Kombat Fatality coming to the game or check out the free Captain America: Brave New World cosmetics for the game. The film sucks, but at least you can get some nifty treats for it.FortnitePlatform(s):Android, iOS, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/XGenre(s):Action, Massively Multiplayer, Shooter9VideoGamerRelated TopicsSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide Call of Dutys ongoing battle with hackers ruining Black Ops 6 and Warzone matches shows no sign of slowing down as Activision attempts to prevent players from gaining unfair advantages on the virtual battlefield. Hackers are still slipping through the net despite the Season 2 update for multiplayer and the battle royale introducing new Ricochet anti-cheat measures.Improvements to the existing anti-cheat are just one of several steps Call of Dutys publisher is undergoing to combat cheating in its hugely popular shooter series. In addition to adding new measures, Activision is also cracking down on the sale of cheats resulting in the closure of two providers.Call of Duty cheat providers are shut downOn February 20, 2025, Call of Duty content creator Swishem uploaded a screenshot from notable cheat provider Tomwares Discord server. The screenshot reveals all of its Call of Duty products have been discontinued as a result of Activision issuing a cease and desist order. Save Up to $1,200 on the Samsung Galaxy S25! Pre-order now and save big with trade-in and Samsung credit. Limited time only! *Includes trade-in value + $300 Samsung credit. In addition to Tomware, Swishem also confirms the closure of Two2nd, another notable cheat provider giving players a chance to download hacks to enhance their gameplay even further.The closure of two notable cheat providers is a huge step in the right direction for Call of Dutys fight against cheaters ruining the action for legitimate players looking to test their mettle against other like-minded individuals. Must-Listen: Publishing Manor Lords w/ Joe Robinson VideoGamer Podcast Listen Now More needs to be doneTheres nothing worse than running into a cheater armed with inhuman reaction times and the ability to see through walls at all times. Activision is finally taking action against those providing the cheats, which will minimise the number of hackers popping up in casual and competitive playlists.While two cheat providers no longer distribute hacks for Call of Duty, the likes of Phantom Overlay continue to operate and disrupt the action. However, the latest crackdown from Activision is a sign that the publisher is finally taking strong action against those behind the cheats rather than swinging the ban hammer at the start of a new seasonFor more CoD intel, check out the best Krig C loadout along with the best keyboard and mouse settings for maximum accuracy during the heat of battle.Related TopicsSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide Since Black Ops 6 integration took place in late 2024, Call of Duty: Warzone has struggled to find the momentum achieved towards the end of the Modern Warfare 3 cycle. Call of Dutys battle royale remains popular but glaring issues and a lack of fresh content have halted the momentum once again.The Season 3 update for Warzone is expected to be a huge one. To mark the games fifth anniversary, the iconic Verdansk map is returning much to the delight of fans wanting a hit of nostalgia. While many are looking forward to dropping into the map once again, a leak claims the map wont be an identical match to the original, and definitely wont save the stuttering battle royale.Original Verdansk isnt returningAccording to notable Call of Duty insider TheGhostOfHope, 2025s Verdansk is almost a carbon copy of the map that was released back in 2020. For those hoping for an accurate recreation of the battleground, there will be significant changes. Save Up to $1,200 on the Samsung Galaxy S25! Pre-order now and save big with trade-in and Samsung credit. Limited time only! *Includes trade-in value + $300 Samsung credit. Players wont have the ability to get inside the Train Station nor will they be able to parachute directly into the Stadium as its roof will be shut. In addition to specific areas of the map being closed off, the train that first departed in Season 5 of 2019s Modern Warfare is back once again.The train will travel around Verdansk while a match is taking place. Featuring a wealth of valuable loot along with acting as a quick way of navigating the map, its presence compensates for the lack of a fast-travel subway system which wont be returning. Must-Listen: Publishing Manor Lords w/ Joe Robinson VideoGamer Podcast Listen Now Verdansk will struggle to save WarzoneVerdansks return remains a hot topic of conversation among Warzone players hoping Raven Software can transform the battle royale into the game that was once an enjoyable experience. A stale meta combined with hackers continuing to slip through the net has seen interest in the game drop to record lows. Combined with a minimal amount of new content, the Black Ops 6 era has been a bust so far.The return of a fan-favourite map has the potential to inject a new lease of life into Warzone but if the developers are unable to address the core issues, theres a high chance the battle royale will remain in the gulag for a little while longer.For more CoD, check out the best controller settings to improve your aim along with the best Model L loadout dominating the meta.Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide One of the best parts of Arrowheads Helldivers 2 is the unbridled stress of slamming in stratagems while running for your life. However, for those who dont enjoy the heart palpitations caused by thumbing in the wrong button, one awesome fan has created a new way of easily imputing the best stratagems.Early input Stratagems in Helldivers 2Via Polygon, Elgatos popular-but-pricey Stream Deck accessory allows players to easily map macros to the hardware. However, theres also a way of doing this completely for free mobile app.Helldivers 2 player CrashKoeck has created a sweeping stratagems plugin for all versions of the Stream Deck. With a clever drag-and-drop feature for all available stratagems in the game, the mapping tool allows players to build their own stratagem pages regardless of how many buttons your Stream Deck has. Save Up to $1,200 on the Samsung Galaxy S25! Pre-order now and save big with trade-in and Samsung credit. Limited time only! *Includes trade-in value + $300 Samsung credit. For players who want it, the tool allows you to map every stratagem onto a single button. With the free version of the mobile app, youll have six stratagems available at the tap of your phone screen. However, using the pages feature, you can quickly nab any stratagem you like.With Helldivers 2 getting even more difficult as the game introduces terrifying new enemies for Automatons, Terminids and even Illuminate, some players may want to make use of these easy macro buttons. (If you have a physical Stream Deck, itll feel a lot cooler thats for sure). Must-Listen: Publishing Manor Lords w/ Joe Robinson VideoGamer Podcast Listen Now For our money, manually inputting stratagemseven the longer onesadds a layer of stress and fear to HD2 that shouldnt be replaced. However, if you just dont vibe with stratagem inputting anymore, there are always options for you.For more Helldivers 2 coverage, read about the games next crossover event thats in the works. Additionally, remember the fear we all felt when the Meridian Singularity devastated Angels Venture. Oh yeah, and its on its way to Super Earth. Helldivers 2Platform(s):PC, PlayStation 5Genre(s):Action, Shooter, Third Person8VideoGamerSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide Destiny 2 Episode Heresy Act 1 has been great so far. Players have been getting unreleased weapons, and Bungie has also recently confirmed that they are not going to fix a game-changing bug thanks to its popularity amongst the D2 community. While Act 1 has been very good, acts 2 and 3 are imminent, and a Destiny 2 Heresy leak has revealed details about a fun new mode very similar to D1.Destiny 2 Heresy leak reveals new boss rush modeWe previously reported about a leak that suggested a boss rush mode was coming to Destiny 2 Episode Heresy, but this has now been reaffirmed with a lot of details provided by BungieLeaks. This boss rush mode is said to be very similar to Court of Oryx from D1, if not the exact same.Per BungieLeaks, it is a boss rush mode with preparation phases in between encounters, and the Combatant difficulty increases after every other preparation phase. It begins with players spawning at the Hall of Souls, and there is a Taken Altar [that] allows us to change our Taken Path (Resolve or Ambition), and allows us to increase our rune empowerment with Sigil Stones. Save Up to $1,200 on the Samsung Galaxy S25! Pre-order now and save big with trade-in and Samsung credit. Limited time only! *Includes trade-in value + $300 Samsung credit. There are said to be Tier I, II, and III for Runes, and you will be able to buy the following with Runes:Boons (Minor, Major, and Corrupted)Buffs/Perks (most are all new, heres one: Refills ability energy and ammo reserves. Triggers before every second encounter.)Tactical Advantages (Vanguard Turrets, Taken Portals, Transcendent Pools, Rally Buffs, etc.)Relic Weapons (Hive Sword, Solar Scythe, Synaptic Spear, and a Void Coalescence)Image credit: @BungieLeaks on XBungieLeaks has also shared a list of augments with educated guesses about their abilities: Must-Listen: Publishing Manor Lords w/ Joe Robinson VideoGamer Podcast Listen Now Adapt: Counter a challengers regenerating shield by matching its elemental type.Banish: Defeat Casters quickly to prevent banishment. . . or fight your way back to reality.Bound: Challengers gain immunity when together. Entering a ceremonial ring will draw one away.Bulwark: Avoid standing on Taken stains, which cloak challengers in immunity.Burst: Eruptions of Taken energy burst from surfaces.Descend: Damage falling blights before they descend fully. . . or suffer consequences.Miasma: Rifts periodically emit flares of blinding Darkness.Might: Destroy small blights to reveal a Protector whose Taken Essence can damage the main blight.Ritual: Being near allies will initiate a Taken Purge. Find safety in separation.Rune Charge: Locate the matching Rune symbol to pierce a challengers immunity.Sharpen: Confront immune Bladebearers to obtain Swords that strip a challengers protection.Swarm: Defend against swarming foes.Wrath: Confront mighty Wrathborn soldiers.Image credit: @BungieLeaks on XLastly, although BungieLeaks assumes the boss rush mode will arrive in Act 2, there is the possibility it will arrive in Act 3 instead. This is because theres 3 variants (Blood of Oryx, Lucent Brood, and Wrathborn) and Act II is only 3 weeks long.As of writing, Episode Heresy Act 2 is currently scheduled for March 11th with Act 3 on April 1st. Heresy is currently scheduled to end completely on July 15th.For more Destiny 2, leaks have revealed a weapon thats so good it feels like youre cheating, and Sony has responded to a$200 million dollar lawsuitfrom former D2 director.Destiny 2Platform(s):Google Stadia, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Web, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/XGenre(s):Action, Adventure, First Person, Massively Multiplayer, Shooter8VideoGamerRelated TopicsDestiny 2 Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereMarvel Rivals is already growing in popularity each day as NetEase adds more characters with every update from the iconic Marvel comics storylines. The free-to-play shooter brings iconic heroes and villains together in a complex multiverse where they need to battle two Dr. Dooms and Dracula on the battlefield.However, its not just the characters in the roster that keep players hooked on to the game for hours, rather its the upcoming leaked heroes that make them keep coming back. Some of these leaks include iconic heroes like Blade, Hit Monkey, The Hood, and everyones favorite mutants, the X-Men.While the arrival of X-Men was merely a leaked rumor, now actual voice lines of an interaction between three mutants have been revealed that suggest an iconic team-up is arriving in a future update very soon. Save Up to $1,200 on the Samsung Galaxy S25! Pre-order now and save big with trade-in and Samsung credit. Limited time only! *Includes trade-in value + $300 Samsung credit. Marvel Rivals leak reveals interaction voice lines with upcoming mutant Emma FrostPopular Marvel Rivals leaker X0X leak has released a 12-second clip containing voice lines featuring Wolverine and Psylocke in an upcoming update. However, the character they are interacting with is the rumored mutant Emma Frost who leakers believe will be added soon.Wolverine and Psylocke have voice lines with Emma Frost. Image by VideoGamer.In the video clip, the voice lines spoken by Wolverine and Psylocke feature different scenarios, for instance when they eliminate Emma Frost, when she is in their team and eliminates an enemy, and when they see her get eliminated from their team. Must-Listen: Publishing Manor Lords w/ Joe Robinson VideoGamer Podcast Listen Now Here are the voice lines for each character referring to Emma Frost:Wolverine to Emma Frost after eliminating her: Never really trusted you in the first place FrostWolverine to Emma Frost after he sees eliminating an enemy: Ill admit, you made that look good Emma.Wolverine to Emma Frost after shes eliminated from their team: Never liked you Emma, but we sure couldve used ya.Psylocke to Emma Frost after she sees eliminating an enemy: As cold-hearted as your name suggests Frost.To those unknown, Emma Frost is an enemy of the X-Men and has a legendary rivalry with Professor X, Wolverine, and their team in the comics. Emma Frost was also featured in Fortnite Chapter 4 as a boss NPC and a character on the island.Players are hoping her appearance in Marvel Rivals also features an ability where she can turn her body into diamonds and shield herself from incoming fire. However, sadly her abilities and kit havent been leaked as of yet.Marvel RivalsPlatform(s):macOS, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series XGenre(s):Fighting, ShooterRelated TopicsMarvel Rivals Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereMarvel Rivals Season 1.5 update has brought some significant changes to the existing roster by adding two new heroes that join the Fantastic Four family, Human Torch and The Thing. Alongside the addition of these characters, one new map, Central Park has been added as a new Quick Match mode where players can complete Convergence missions.Furthermore, the update has also significantly nerfed and buffed existing hero meta which has shifted positions in our tier list. Regardless, as with each season, a new meta has emerged with the latest patch that has three DPS heroes taking over the entire roster and terrorizing players from the skies.Marvel Rivals Season 1.5 update brings unstoppable meta with three flying DPS heroes Marvel Rivals Season 1.5 has added a brand new DPS hero Human Torch, who can soar through the skies and blaze the path below using his abilities and lock down areas to damage enemies. Furthermore, his team-up ability with Storm blazes the entire battlefield into fire tornadoes that put a definitive end to opponents. Save Up to $1,200 on the Samsung Galaxy S25! Pre-order now and save big with trade-in and Samsung credit. Limited time only! *Includes trade-in value + $300 Samsung credit. Human Torch and Storm team-up is already terrifying players. Image by VideoGamer.However, several Marvel Rivals players have been combatting flying DPS heroes such as Iron Man, Storm as well as Star-Lord for quite some time and are always surprised by how they can stay at a distance from the battlefield, yet deal enough damage to turn the tide of any match.Now with the addition of the Human Torch, this problem has grown into a meta where flying heroes such as Iron Man and Storm join the Fantastic Four member, into creating a trio that is unstoppable and is terrorizing players as they share their plight on social media. Must-Listen: Publishing Manor Lords w/ Joe Robinson VideoGamer Podcast Listen Now One such player wrote, Didnt really think about how annoying playing against a bunch of flying heroes was gonna be, as they referenced Human Torch, Storm, and Iron Man being in the same team and wiping out the players team in seconds. Another similar user chimed in, Playing support is like playing DBD right now.However, others have suggested heroes like Namor, Hela, Star-Lord, Punisher, and most importantly Black Widow that can easily shoot down these soaring heroes and make way for their team to complete mission objectives during a Rivals match.Yet, some are still missing the triple support meta from the first half of Season 1 that was brutally nerfed down by NetEase in Season 1.5 hero adjustments, leaving only Adam Warlock to shine among the rest.Marvel RivalsPlatform(s):macOS, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series XGenre(s):Fighting, ShooterRelated TopicsMarvel Rivals Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide Grenades have gone through numerous balance changes in Fortnite. This explosive item used to be devastating in early seasons of the game, but Epic Games reduced its effectiveness over the past few years. The nail in the coffin was a nerf that reduced Grenades damage from 100 to 40, making the item nearly useless.Fortunately, the new Fortnite season brought a long-awaited buff for Grenades. The explosive item is once again strong and can deal significant damage to players, which is something the community has asked for.Grenades have received a much-needed buff in FortniteWhen Fortnite just came out, Grenades dealt 100 damage to players and 735 damage to structures. On top of this, it was possible to carry 10 of them in a single stack. Grenades were deadly, mostly because they were quite common, and that is why Epic Games nerfed them. First, the damage to structures was reduced to 375, then the stack size was nerfed to six. Save Up to $1,200 on the Samsung Galaxy S25! Pre-order now and save big with trade-in and Samsung credit. Limited time only! *Includes trade-in value + $300 Samsung credit. Grenades deal 100 damage to players once again. Image by VideoGamerIn Chapter 4, Epic drastically nerfed Grenades by nerfing player damage to only 40, while structural damage was reduced to 75. This made the explosive item nearly useless, but fortunately, this is no longer the case. With the release of Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2, the game developer released a much-needed buff for Grenades, making them deal 100 damage to players once again.Its important to note that this buff only affects the new season of the video game. The Fortnite OG mode still has the original Grenade, which deals 100 damage to players. The explosive item is also present in Fortnite Ballistic as a Frag Grenade. In this game mode, it deals 65 damage and only one player can carry it on each team. Must-Listen: Publishing Manor Lords w/ Joe Robinson VideoGamer Podcast Listen Now FortnitePlatform(s):Android, iOS, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/XGenre(s):Action, Massively Multiplayer, Shooter9VideoGamerRelated TopicsFortnite Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide The newest Fortnite season has finally brought the Mortal Kombat collaboration. Sub-Zero, one of the most popular MK characters, is a perfect addition and can be unlocked by leveling up the Battle Pass. However, this character is not the only one to come with the collab. According to the latest leak, Epic Games will add more content later in the season, including a Fatality move.Fatality is a gameplay feature that allows Mortal Kombat characters to perform finishing moves on their defeated enemies. While this would be a perfect way to celebrate a Victory Royale, Fatality moves are generally brutal and graphic, which doesnt fit Fortnites theme.Will Fatality moves come with the Fortnite x Mortal Kombat collaboration?Besides Sub-Zero, Epic Games will likely add Scorpion later in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2. Unlike the Battle Pass character, however, Scorpion will be an Item Shop skin, according to leakers. When the new character drops, the Fortnite creator will add another Mythic item, and it will contain a Toasty Fatality move. Save Up to $1,200 on the Samsung Galaxy S25! Pre-order now and save big with trade-in and Samsung credit. Limited time only! *Includes trade-in value + $300 Samsung credit. According to Shiina, a veteran leaker, the Myhic weapon will also include a few other moves, including uppercuts and air kicks. While the upcoming item sounds exciting, it will be interesting to see how Epic will implement a Fatality move. After all, Scorpions signature move burns enemies alive, which is a bit too much for Fortnite.The upcoming Fatality move could completely change Fortnite. Image by VideoGamerScorpions release is still likely a few weeks away, so details about the leaked Fortnite item remain scarce. Theres even a chance Epic Games might rework Toasty Fatality into an emote, which would make more sense, as it wouldnt affect other players in the game. For now, though, well have to wait a little longer to learn all the details about the new Mythic. Must-Listen: Publishing Manor Lords w/ Joe Robinson VideoGamer Podcast Listen Now FortnitePlatform(s):Android, iOS, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/XGenre(s):Action, Massively Multiplayer, Shooter9VideoGamerRelated TopicsFortnite Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide February has been an excellent month of video game releases, but March will be good, too. Theres the release date for WWE 2K25, theres Assassins Creed Shadows, and theres also Killing Floor 3. Sony will also give away a new batch of PS Plus Essential giveaways. The reveal date for the PS Plus March 2025 monthly games is close, and a Premium classic has leaked, meanwhile, we know of 13 huge games set to leave the subscription service.PS Plus March 2025 monthly games reveal dateThePS Plus March 2025 Essential monthly games should be revealed on February 26th.Sony typically pulls the curtain aside on the next batch of games the final Wednesday prior to the start of the next month.As for when the Essential selection will be released, SonysPlayStation Blogpost for February confirms that they will come out on March 4th. The Extra and Premium additions should then be revealed on March 12thbefore releasing on the 18th. Save Up to $1,200 on the Samsung Galaxy S25! Pre-order now and save big with trade-in and Samsung credit. Limited time only! *Includes trade-in value + $300 Samsung credit. Games leavingBelow is a list of all 13 games known to be leaving PS Plus in March 2025:Payday 3 (Essential)High on Life (Essential)Pac-Man World Re-Pac (Essential)Resident Evil 3 Remake (Extra)Mortal Kombat 11 (Extra)Dragon Ball Z Kakarot (Extra)Life is Strange 2 (Extra)Life is Strange True Colors (Extra)Street Fighter V (Extra)Final Fantasy Type-0 HD (Extra)Monster Energy Supercross The Official Videogame 6 (Extra)Phoenix Ace Attorney Trilogy (Premium)Jojos Bizarre Adventure All-Star Battle R (Premium)The Essential games will leave and be replaced on March 4th, meanwhile, the Extra and Premium games will leave and be replaced on March 18th. Must-Listen: Publishing Manor Lords w/ Joe Robinson VideoGamer Podcast Listen Now There is quite a lot of good games included in the above departures. Mortal Kombat 11 is an excellent fighter, the Resident Evil 3 Remake is fun albeit not as good as the original, and Street Fighter V is another beloved fighter, too.The Phoenix Ace Attorney trilogy is brilliant for fans of detective games, and Dragon Ball Z Kakarot is a great retelling of the juggernaut for fans who have never watched the anime or read the manga.PS Plus March 2025 leakA possible leak for PS Plus March 2025 is Disneys Wall-E. This would be for the Premium selection.Per Gematsu on X, Wall-E has been rated for PS5 and PS4 in Taiwan. While it will be for the PS Plus Classics catalogue, its Unclear whether itll be the PS2 or PSP version. Ratings in Taiwan has previously leaked PS Plus Premium additions in the past such as Disney and Pixars UP, which was reported by Gematsu, too. While Wall-E is bound for PS Plus Premium, presumably in March, its possible it could arrive at a later date. We will have to wait until March 12th to find out.Image credit: @Gematsu on XIn other PlayStation news, PlayStation players can now pre-download Fortnite updates.Related TopicsPS Plus Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereSince its successful launch, Marvel Rivals has engaged millions of players with its fast-paced action and iconic roster. However, like many free-to-play games, cheaters have posed a continuing barrier to fair play.From the games closed beta in 2024, when roughly 200 accounts were banned for utilizing unapproved third-party software, until its public release on December 6, NetEase has prioritized combatting cheating. With Season 1s Eternal Night Falls update, devs quickly incorporated strong anti-cheat measures, such as real-time detection tools and asset hash verification, to prevent mods and hacks.Furthermore, high-profile initiatives, such as handing 100-year bans to players who use keyboard and mouse adapters on consoles, highlighted their zero-tolerance posture, gaining acclaim from many users in the community. The latest crackdown targets third-party plugins such as Blitz, which provide unfair benefits, as the devs focus on maintaining a level playing field. Save Up to $1,200 on the Samsung Galaxy S25! Pre-order now and save big with trade-in and Samsung credit. Limited time only! *Includes trade-in value + $300 Samsung credit. Marvel Rivals announce ban on using Blitz third-party plugin in latest Season 1.5 updateIn a blog post, NetEase Games announced that theyve noticed a growing use of a third-party plugin called Blitz by competitive Marvel Rivals players. According to their statement, This program injects itself into the game process, giving users confidential information like damage and healing statistics. It allows players to selectively ban heroes, predict opponents ultimate abilities, and more, severely undermining the fairness of our game.Blitz overlay lets the player see the stats of his team and the enemy team at all times. Image by VideoGamer.They further wrote, As such, we deem this program as cheating software and will no longer allow its use during gameplay. But fear not! Players who have previously used this software will not face any penalties, as long as they refrain from using it in future games. To uphold justice in our gaming universe and protect the integrity of your account, we strongly urge you to refrain from using any third-party plugins. Together, we can forge a vibrant and heroic gaming environment. Must-Listen: Publishing Manor Lords w/ Joe Robinson VideoGamer Podcast Listen Now To those unaware, Blitz is a desktop software that can be downloaded from its official website and supports popular shooters such as Fortnite, Apex Legends, Valorant, and much more. When used in Marvel Rivals, Blitz can provide the user an edge over their enemy team via an overlay that compares in-game damage, heal, kills, deaths, and assists in real time. It can also predict the time when your team can push the enemies and use ults to wipe them off the map.While the overlay plugin is still available on the Blitz website to download, its highly advisable not to use it further unless you want to be another player who is handed a ruthless 100-year ban in Marvel Rivals.Marvel RivalsPlatform(s):macOS, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series XGenre(s):Fighting, ShooterRelated TopicsMarvel Rivals Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide Everyones favourite Baldurs Gate 3 githyanki Laezel is always gruff to some degree, but players who pay close attention will notice that the characters voice gets deeper and more warrior-like as she evolves across the games hundred-hour story.In an interview with GINX TV, Laezel actress Devora Wilde explains that this acting quirk was a constant source of paranoia. Until the game released, Wilde wasnt sure if fans would vibe with the choice or if they would hate it.Laezels voice caused Baldurs Gate 3 to feel paranoidIn the interview, Wilde explains that she slid in teenager-y outbursts into her dialogue throughout Act 1 and parts of Act 2 to make sure that players knew the character was still a maturing githyanki. However, as she grows alongside the rest of the cast, her voice ended up dropping lower and lower, becoming even more warrior-like. Save Up to $1,200 on the Samsung Galaxy S25! Pre-order now and save big with trade-in and Samsung credit. Limited time only! *Includes trade-in value + $300 Samsung credit. [As Laezel] finds out things about certain people [] that are a shock, lets put it that way, she changes very much as a character, and I think this voice modulation really works with that, the Baldurs Gate 3 actor explained.Wilde revealed that she wasnt sure is the snarly and a bit more gravelly version of the character we see in the games final act was right. Must-Listen: Publishing Manor Lords w/ Joe Robinson VideoGamer Podcast Listen Now There came a point where I was like, Um, guys do you think that my Laezel at the beginning is very different to my Laezel in Acts 2 and 3? And I was a bit paranoid about that, she explained.Now that the game is out and the actor has played through the game and experienced her characters journey, she believes that the change in tone really works with her character development. Additionally, it wasnt even an entirely conscious choice, it happened very organically, which is kind of the best way.A number of Baldurs Gate 3 players have already called out this quirk with Laezels character after the titles year-long release, as well as during its early access period. Its yet another amazing ad-lib that players can appreciate, just like when actor Neil Newbon ad-libbed Astarions best moment.For more Devora Wilde content, read about how the actress originally auditioned for Astarion. For different BG3 coverage, check out the mod that adds six-to-eight entirely original, voiced companions to the game.Baldurs Gate 3Platform(s):macOS, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series S/X, Xbox Series XGenre(s):Adventure, RPG, Strategy10VideoGamerSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide Bethesdas Fallout 76 did not launch in a good state. While the MMO is now a great Fallout experience with friends, former project lead Jeff Gardiner remembers the intense hatred from fans the team received on release.Fallout 76 lead was harassed in real lifeSpeaking to PC Gamer, Gardiner explains that he will never forget the reactions from fans on launch as they ended up breaching the virtual world and impacting his real life. With 15 years of experience creating Bethesda games, he never expected to be harassed outside.I got yelled at in an Apple Store, Ill never forget, the veteran Fallout developer explained. Save Up to $1,200 on the Samsung Galaxy S25! Pre-order now and save big with trade-in and Samsung credit. Limited time only! *Includes trade-in value + $300 Samsung credit. For Gardiner, the stress of Fallout 76s reception didnt end at launch. As the project lead, it was Gardiners role to improve the game and bring it closer to what we now know today, and that stress was constant.Working on a live service game comes with a lot of stress, because it just doesnt go away, Gardiner explained. When you put a game out thats that maligned, especially on a team that has had such success, the morale is doubly bad internally. So it was my job to make the people who are making the game like the game. Must-Listen: Publishing Manor Lords w/ Joe Robinson VideoGamer Podcast Listen Now Despite the horrendous reactions on launch, Gardiner reveals that Fallout 76 is his favourite game hes worked on. After the huge overhaul that came with Wastelanders and beyond, the MMO has become the Fallout spin-off it was meant to be, and that has been incredibly rewarding, despite the horrid start.Its a very unique game. It still is, he told the outlet. People always ask, Whats your favorite game youve worked on? Because 76 was such a difficult game and then it turned around to a successful game, its actually probably my favourite.Nowadays, Fallout 76 is still ongoing with thousands of players exploring the wasteland, completing quests and setting off nukes. Its a game thats built on strong foundations, but foundations that didnt have the meat they needed to stand strong.For more Fallout coverage, read about the cancellation of awesome New Vegas mod Neuvo Mexico, or read about Fallout designers claims that the games industry is unsustainable in its current form.Fallout 76Platform(s):PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox OneGenre(s):Action, Adventure, RPG4VideoGamerRelated TopicsSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide Dead By Daylight is set to get its final licensed killer for Year 9 soon. We must wait a little bit longer for the Chapter 35 PTB to arrive thanks to a delay, but the licensed rogue has been unmasked for awhile according to rumors. A DBD leaker has now confirmed the leaks while also debunking rumors about another massive chapter.Dead By Daylight leaker confirms new killer but debunks Jurassic WorldThe DBDLeaks Discord is the most accurate source for Dead By Daylight leaks, and they have now posted in the leaks channel that the Chapter 35 killer is indeed from Tokyo Ghoul. They havent explicitly stated it is Ken Kaneki, but thats the most likely outcome as its who TG leaks have alluded to the entire time.Chapter 35 is a paragraph, meaning there will only be a killer without a map or survivor. Aside from this upcoming chapter, the only other episode we know about for 2025 is Five Nights At Freddys. Save Up to $1,200 on the Samsung Galaxy S25! Pre-order now and save big with trade-in and Samsung credit. Limited time only! *Includes trade-in value + $300 Samsung credit. While stating Tokyo Ghoul for Chapter 35 is real, leaker Masus also confirmed alleged leaks about Jurassic Park/World are made up. After getting involved in crazy DBD leaks drama, Ruthless claimed the alleged Jurassic World chapter had been pushed back, but it sounds as though the idea is entirely fabricated.Image credit: DBDLeaks DiscordLastly, Masus commented on The Walking Dead. This supposed leak dates back to July 2024, and it came via Gumpy. This is a leaker who accurately leaked Lara Croft and more in YouTube comments, but they have since completely disappeared. Must-Listen: Publishing Manor Lords w/ Joe Robinson VideoGamer Podcast Listen Now Before disappearing, a screenshot of a comment was shared from Gumpy saying, AMC reached out back in fall but there wasnt space for this year. Theyre keeping it on ice waiting for the perfect timeslot.This resulted in some believing a Walking Dead Chapter is planned, but nothing is official and Gumpy has completely disappeared. There has been some debate online about whether the comment was even real, but Masus has said on Discord, Im pretty sure Ive seen it. Because Ive checked all Gumpy comments before they were deleted.Image credit: DBDLeaks DiscordRegardless of whether The Walking Dead comment is real or not, all we know right now is that Tokyo Ghoul is leaked for Chapter 35 and that FNAF is officially coming. These are two big massive crossovers, and we cannot wait.For more Dead By Daylight content, check out ourranking of the top 10 DLC expansions to buyalong with a ranking of thebest killer perksandbest survivor perks.Dead by DaylightPlatform(s):Google Stadia, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series XGenre(s):Action, Survival Horror7VideoGamerRelated TopicsDead by Daylight Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide Destiny 2 Episode Heresy has been a lot of fun so far. Recently, Bungie confirmed huge buffs that were not part of the patch notes, meanwhile, players have also been getting unreleased weapons. Now D2 fans have discovered an unintended feature, and Bungie have avoided being the fun police by deciding not to fix the popular Destiny 2 bug.Bungie confirms they are not fixing popular Destiny 2 bugOn the official Destiny subreddit, Bungie have confirmed they are aware of a bug that resulted in class lockouts for the Exotic Glaives and a handful of Swords [being] mistakenly removed.While aware that it is a bug, Bungie has seen some great celebrations with the removal of these constraints. Bungie initially intended to fix the bug as they want to retain strong class-based fantasies, and its a bit weird to see a Warlock or a Hunter spawning a mini-bubble or seeing a Titan running like a ninja. Save Up to $1,200 on the Samsung Galaxy S25! Pre-order now and save big with trade-in and Samsung credit. Limited time only! *Includes trade-in value + $300 Samsung credit. However, after seeing the community reaction, they have decided to not fix the bug, and Bungies outlook now is that its a fun example of a bug becoming a feature.Below are highlighted observations from Bungie for the bug: Must-Listen: Publishing Manor Lords w/ Joe Robinson VideoGamer Podcast Listen Now Animations may look a bit weird given that the class-based Swords are a bit older, and this can create fun opportunities for players to create videos, art, or other based on classes in different stances.Class-based Glaives open up some interesting new buildcrafting opportunities. In the future, we will be keeping a close eye on how these Glaives are performing across all three classes. Our goal is to ensure that they feel most powerful on the class they were originally designed for.The core of the feedback for the Quickfang and Goldtusk Swords revolves around player fantasies of being a ninja or sword master, so were going to use this feedback to inspire future animations. No promises on timelines or anything like that, but this gives us some fun creative spaces to work with for Titans and Warlocks.In response to Bungie not fixing the bug, a lot of players have showered praise on the developer. There are many comments echoing the sentiment that this is a huge win.For more Destiny 2, leaks have revealed a weapon thats so good it feels like youre cheating, and Sony has responded to a $200 million dollar lawsuit from former D2 director.Destiny 2Platform(s):Google Stadia, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Web, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/XGenre(s):Action, Adventure, First Person, Massively Multiplayer, Shooter8VideoGamerRelated TopicsDestiny 2 Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide With players now jumping into The Gloom to fight super-powered Terminids following the horrific events of Angels Venture, Helldivers 2 is more frantic than ever before. With new, more powerful bug enemies still in the works, it seems that the Terminid army is still evolving to kick us back to the curb.Exploring the planet of Fori Prime, one Helldivers 2 player has made a shocking discovery: a massive skeleton that teases the most powerful Terminid enemy yet.Massive Terminid skeleton in Helldivers 2Discovered by a player on Reddit, the planet of Fori Prime hides a massive Terminid skeleton much bigger than anything weve seen in Arrowheads multiplayer game. Buried in the sand, the skeleton has individual invertebrate bigger than a Diver, with bones jutting far out of the ground. Save Up to $1,200 on the Samsung Galaxy S25! Pre-order now and save big with trade-in and Samsung credit. Limited time only! *Includes trade-in value + $300 Samsung credit. While obviously not confirmed, the general theory is that this skeleton belongs to a Terminid Hive Lord. In the past, players have discovered other huge skeletons that appear to belong to Hive Lord enemies, but none anywhere near as big as this one.Anyone else more concerned about finding a skeleton of something thats larger than the previously largest skeleton, one player commented on the post. Must-Listen: Publishing Manor Lords w/ Joe Robinson VideoGamer Podcast Listen Now With the Teminid army ramping up, Automatons working on new bodies to fight back against the Helldivers, and the Illuminate cultists getting ready to join the fray, theres a metric heck-tonne of new enemies getting ready to murderize us.Furthermore, as the Meridian Singularity continues its slow journey towards Super Earth, players are now being torn between all three fronts. Even with democracy on our side, can we keep fighting as the enemy forces get stronger? Of course we can, were the Helldivers!For more HD2 coverage on VideoGamer, read about the games next crossover thats in the very early stages of development. Additionally, read about the one restriction future crossovers all need to abide by.About the AuthorHelldivers 2Platform(s):PC, PlayStation 5Genre(s):Action, Shooter, Third Person8VideoGamerSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide Reload has been one of the most popular modes in Fortnite over the past few months. Since its release in June 2024, it has attracted millions of players who enjoy faster-paced gameplay. According to the latest leak, Epic Games will add a new Fortnite Reload map soon, and we may already know its theme.So far, the game mode has two maps: Venture and Desert Oasis. These maps rotate every 30 minutes, and each of them has unique features and biomes. The upcoming map will likely be added to the rotation at some point during Chapter 6 Season 2.When will a new Fortnite Reload map be released?According to Hypex, the veteran Fortnite leaker, another Reload map will come soon. The leaker has not revealed the exact release date of it. However, we expect it to come out by May 2025. The ending date of Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 is May 2, and the new map should come before it. Save Up to $1,200 on the Samsung Galaxy S25! Pre-order now and save big with trade-in and Samsung credit. Limited time only! *Includes trade-in value + $300 Samsung credit. Epic has already surveyed players regarding the theme of a new map, and here are some options that were offered:Chapter 2 to Chapter 6Chapter 2 Season 2Jungle & UrbanFortnite Reload currently has two different maps. Image by Epic Games.The theme of the upcoming map is currently unknown. However, it will almost certainly be based on previous seasons and bring back some of the iconic POIs. Considering that Chapter 2 Season 2 is arguably the most popular Fortnite season, it wont be surprising if we see the return of The Agency, The Shark, and other locations that made this season special. Must-Listen: Publishing Manor Lords w/ Joe Robinson VideoGamer Podcast Listen Now While we are waiting for a new Fortnite Reload map, Epic will make more changes to the modes loot pool. According to leakers, a new unvaulting wave will occur every one to two weeks, making this game mode much more fun! FortnitePlatform(s):Android, iOS, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/XGenre(s):Action, Massively Multiplayer, Shooter9VideoGamerRelated TopicsFortnite Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide Another Fortnite season is out and it brings an updated map. The in-game island has gone through a major overhaul, as Epic Games added several new locations to it. The western part of the island received the biggest changes, bringing four new POIs. The rest of the map was also updated, as there are now new vaults, landmarks, and more.Lets take a deeper look into all the major map changes and see what changed with the new Fortnite season.Where to find new places on the Fortnite map?With the release of Chapter 6 Season 2, Epic Games changed four named locations on the island. This includes Warriors Watch, the place where the last live event happened. In addition to this, the game developer removed Burd, replacing it with a new landmark. Save Up to $1,200 on the Samsung Galaxy S25! Pre-order now and save big with trade-in and Samsung credit. Limited time only! *Includes trade-in value + $300 Samsung credit. These are the biggest map changes with the latest Fortnite update:Old PlaceNew PlaceTwinkle TerraceShiny ShaftsNightshift ForestOutlaw OasisWarriors WatchCrime CityLost LakeLonewolf LairBurdThese new places bring unique features to the game and perfectly fit the seasons theme. Here is a quick description of them: Must-Listen: Publishing Manor Lords w/ Joe Robinson VideoGamer Podcast Listen Now Shiny Shafts Gold mine with multiple levelsOutlaw Oasis High-end luxury spa and resortCrime City Urban, crime-themed locationLonewolf Lair Giant mansion, the residence of Flethcher KaneThe new Fortnite map brings four new locations. Image by VideoGamerShattered Span is now once again called Shining Span, as the bridge in this area was fully reconstructed after Godzillas attack. The train also received a major update, as it now has a vault inside of it!In addition to these changes, a couple of other places on the island were also updated. Furthermore, the new Fortnite season will bring four major updates, and we expect the map to slightly change with them. These updates will be released every two weeks on average. FortnitePlatform(s):Android, iOS, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/XGenre(s):Action, Massively Multiplayer, Shooter9VideoGamerRelated TopicsFortnite Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide The new Fortnite season is finally out, and the Cowboy Bebop collaboration arrives with it! While most players are interested in the new Battle Pass, which brings numerous amazing cosmetics, Epic Games has prepared a few more surprises. The new collaboration should arrive shortly, and according to leaks, it will bring at least two skins.In this article, we will take a deeper look into the upcoming Fortnite collab. Well check its release date, price, and other important details confirmed by Epic.When will the Fortnite x Cowboy Bebop collaboration be released?The release date of the Cowboy Bebop collaboration in Fortnite was revealed by Epic Games. Players will get the opportunity to get their hands on new skins on Friday, February 28. As Epic revealed, the Cowboy Bebop collaboration will bring two new skins: Faye Valentine and Spike Spiegel. Furthermore, both of them will likely have their matching accessories, such as gliders and pickaxes. Save Up to $1,200 on the Samsung Galaxy S25! Pre-order now and save big with trade-in and Samsung credit. Limited time only! *Includes trade-in value + $300 Samsung credit. In addition to these Item Shop cosmetics, the collaboration will bring Cowboy Bebop quests. Completing these, players will be able to earn XP, a new wrap, and a loading screen. These quests will be released on Saturday, March 1. Epic hasnt revealed how long they will be available, but we expect them to be in the game for at least two weeks.This Fortnite x Cowboy Bebop loading screen will be a free reward. Image via Epic GamesFinally, the price of the upcoming skins is currently unknown. However, considering they are collaboration skins, they will likely cost 1,500 V-Bucks each. On top of this, the Fortnite developer will probably release a Cowboy Bebop bundle that will include all cosmetics at a discounted price. More details about the collaboration will be revealed soon. Must-Listen: Publishing Manor Lords w/ Joe Robinson VideoGamer Podcast Listen Now FortnitePlatform(s):Android, iOS, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/XGenre(s):Action, Massively Multiplayer, Shooter9VideoGamerRelated TopicsFortnite Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 was just released, yet we already know its ending date! The new season will run for 10 weeks, between late February and early May 2025. During this period, Epic Games will release several exciting updates and collaborations. Furthermore, the new Battle Pass will be available during this period, although its cosmetics may arrive in mid-2026.In this article, we will take a look at the exact ending date of the new Fortnite season. This will help you plan your leveling journey accordingly and ensure that you dont miss out on limited-time rewards.Whats the ending date of Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2?Epic Games revealed a lot of interesting details about the new season in a blog post. From new items to Battle Pass skins, the game developer has provided us with interesting information before the servers even went back up. One of these pieces of information is the ending date of Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2, which is currently set for May 2. Save Up to $1,200 on the Samsung Galaxy S25! Pre-order now and save big with trade-in and Samsung credit. Limited time only! *Includes trade-in value + $300 Samsung credit. Considering that most Fortnite seasons last for 10 weeks, this schedule makes sense. According to leakers, the second season of the current chapter will have four major updates. In other words, a new update will be released approximately every two weeks on average. Epic has prepared a wealth of new content to release during the season, including the Fortnite x Cowboy Bebop collaboration.The new Fortnite season is scheduled to end in early May 2025. Image by VideoGamerIts important to note that the new Battle Pass will be available until May 2 as well. However, the cosmetics in it may come to the Fortnite Item Shop at a later date, but not before July 2026. If you have an active Fortnite Crew subscription, you will automatically receive the new seasonal pass. Must-Listen: Publishing Manor Lords w/ Joe Robinson VideoGamer Podcast Listen Now FortnitePlatform(s):Android, iOS, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/XGenre(s):Action, Massively Multiplayer, Shooter9VideoGamerRelated TopicsFortnite Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide Downloading Fortnite updates can be time-consuming, especially for players who dont have a decent internet connection. Updates are generally released during downtime, allowing players to download them before the game servers go up. However, the new feature allows PlayStation and Xbox users to download updates before they even come out!Starting with Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2, millions of console users are able to pre-download updates. This means they can grab the new update before it comes out for other platforms.Is it possible to pre-download Fortnite updates on PlayStation and Xbox?For now, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5 users can pre-download updates for Fortnite. Epic Games announced this 10 hours before the release of a new season, allowing players to prepare for its release. The process is very simple and takes less than a minute. Save Up to $1,200 on the Samsung Galaxy S25! Pre-order now and save big with trade-in and Samsung credit. Limited time only! *Includes trade-in value + $300 Samsung credit. Xbox users can already pre-download the upcoming update by going into My Games & Apps > Manage > Updates. The initial process for PlayStation 5 is slightly longer, as players need to first enable internet connection while the console is in Rest Mode. After that, they need to go to Settings > Saved Data and Game/App Settings > Automatic Updates, and also enable Auto-Download and Auto-Install in Rest Mode. Must-Listen: Publishing Manor Lords w/ Joe Robinson VideoGamer Podcast Listen Now The first Fortnite pre-download will be available for the Lawless season. Image by VideoGamerAt the moment, this feature is only available on three consoles. However, considering Epic Games effort to improve Fortnite, we expect it to soon come to PC and PlayStation 4 as well. Nintendo Switch and mobile players may also get this feature in the future.The release date and time of Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 have been confirmed by Epic. The season will come out on Friday at 2 AM Eastern Time, but it wont be available until servers go back up. FortnitePlatform(s):Android, iOS, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/XGenre(s):Action, Massively Multiplayer, Shooter9VideoGamerRelated TopicsFortnite Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide The next Fortnite season is less than 12 hours away! Epic Games has prepared everything for it and will release tons of new content on Friday. However, before players can play the new Fortnite season, they will have to wait for downtime to end. According to the game developer, this process wont be short, as we will have an extended downtime on Friday morning.Most downtimes end within two to three hours, but the next one will be an exception. Considering that a new season is coming, this doesnt come as a surprise. Due to this, the update will come out in the early morning, but the game wont be playable until later in the day.The next Fortnite downtime will last for more than five hoursAs Epic Games already revealed, the new Fortnite season will bring many changes. From new locations on the island to the new Battle Pass, there will be plenty of content to keep players happy for at least a month. Unfortunately, this content drop also means that the update size will be much larger than usual and that downtime will be longer. Save Up to $1,200 on the Samsung Galaxy S25! Pre-order now and save big with trade-in and Samsung credit. Limited time only! *Includes trade-in value + $300 Samsung credit. According to the Fortnite developer, the upcoming downtime is expected to end at 12 PM UTC or 7 AM Eastern Time. Epic is usually not 100% accurate with these estimates, which is why we expect servers to be down for longer than this. However, they should be up and running after six hours of downtime.The next Fortnite Battle Pass will be available after downtime. Image by VideoGamerOn several occasions, Epic Games ran into unexpected issues, causing downtime to last for more than 10 hours. The upcoming update will add a lot of new content, from a new Battle Pass to map changes. Due to this, servers will be down longer to ensure that the launch of Chapter 6 Season 2 goes smoothly. Must-Listen: Publishing Manor Lords w/ Joe Robinson VideoGamer Podcast Listen Now FortnitePlatform(s):Android, iOS, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/XGenre(s):Action, Massively Multiplayer, Shooter9VideoGamerRelated TopicsFortnite Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share