If you are in any online Star Wars circles right now, odds are, completely unprompted, you’ve probably seen people commenting about getting a third Battlefront game. It’s been the best part of a decade since Battlefront II released, and there’s no signs of life in the franchise it seems, as far as EA is concerned. But that’s not going to stop fans from trying to get the company’s attention any way they can. The sudden surge in interest for Battlefront 3 has come from a mix of things. Right now, it’s arguably a pretty good time to be a Star Wars fan, between the the climax of Andor, the post-May-4th-glow, and Revenge of the Sith‘s 20th anniversary (which itself heralds the impending 20th anniversary of the original Battlefront II later this year). Perhaps particularly pointed to Battlefront fans too is the fact that the galaxy far, far away’s already being lovingly platformed (and occasionally a little more controversially) by one of the biggest shooters around, Fortnite, for its ongoing Star Wars special season. It’s led some to go back to Battlefront II, EA and DICE’s 2017 shooter that launched to mixed acclaim but managed to carve its way to a respectable Star Wars shooting experience by the time post-launch support trailed off after the launch of Rise of Skywalker a couple years later. In the past few weeks, Steam DB reports that the player counts for the game on PC have surged from an average of just 1-2,000 people to highs of nearly 8,000 this past weekend, a height not seen since 2021. The mandatory change.org petitions calling for a sequel have risen up, and, of course, Star Wars online fandoms, from the Battlefront Reddit to TikTok and X comments, have been filled with memes, yearning, and a shared demand on everyone’s lips: Battlefront III when? The answer is, unfortunately, probably not for a very long while. Even with the current upsurge in interest in Battlefront II, EA’s management of the Star Wars video game brand has proven a bit murky in recent years, even with brilliant titles like Respawn’s Jedi games or the intriguing, upcoming tactics title Zero Company, beset by behind-the-scenes turmoil at the publisher and the cancellation of several potential Star Wars titles. Battlefront II itself, despite selling millions of copies, was never quite seen as the oversized success EA wanted, especially when at launch it was beset with controversy. It took years of continual support and updates to flesh out the game’s celebration of the sequel, original, and prequel trilogy eras before public opinion on the game turned around, but by then, it was too late for hopes of a third game to really get off the ground. Grimly, this is somewhat fitting for the franchise, both in terms of Star Wars—which loves itself a cycle of thematically repeated storytelling—and Battlefront itself, because the series has found itself in this exact instance already. EA and Dice rebooted Battlefront back in 2015, a decade after Battlefront II released and several years after that version of the series’ own third entry had been scrapped. The original hypothetical Battlefront III has infamously leaked over and over for years now, from story campaign cutscenes to gameplay from recovered builds of the title, as fans hoped and prayed that somehow, some day, Battlefront III would happen. While we have no evidence at all that a Battlefront sequel to the 2017 game is currently in the works, as was the case with the cancelled sequel to the 2005 game, in this time of Star Wars anniversary reflectiveness, there’s a bit of dark humor in finding Battlefront fans in the exact same place today as they were in the late aughts. Hoping in spite of unlikely outcomes, however, is a deeply Star Wars sentiment. If rebellions can be built on it, why not video games? Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what’s next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.

Halo is ostensibly a series about using guns to shoot aliens and defeat organized religion. But the coolest weapon in the series isn’t a gun. It’s a sword — specifically, it’s the energy sword. You may have encountered an energy sword for the first time in 2001’s Halo: Combat Evolved. Certain classes of Elites would wield what looked, at the time, like a cyan lightsaber drawn in Microsoft Paint. You’d quickly discover that these iridescent color splotches in fact killed you in one hit, tearing through the Master Chief’s super future space armor like paper. Those feelings of frustration were likely followed by feelings of “Gimme that,” but sadly, developer Bungie did not allow players to use the energy sword in Halo: Combat Evolved. Bungie came to its senses in 2004’s Halo 2, allowing you to actually use the thing — at which point the energy sword instantly became the coolest weapon in Halo, an honor it’s held onto for more than 20 years. Since then, while many Halo weapons have undergone notable cosmetic and functional changes, the energy sword has largely remained the same. (Why change perfection?) It has a horizontal hilt; two streams of blueish plasma pour out of each end, forming mirror scythe shapes that coalesce into a sharp pointy end. When you attack an enemy, you lunge toward them, and will usually kill them in one hit. To balance this out, you can use the energy sword about ten times before it runs out of battery — enough to give you an edge but not so much to make you invincible. In the multiplayer mode for Halo Infinite, the most recent Halo game, the energy sword is known as a “power weapon,” or one that respawns on long intervals and is considered the type of weapon that can turn the tide of a match. There are plenty of uses for the energy sword in Infinite’s multiplayer — none of which are inherently evil, by the way, no matter what people might tell you. They are as follows: You can camp around a corner and kill an unsuspecting opponent as they walk by you You can camp behind a box and kill an unsuspecting opponent as they walk by you You can camp next to a doorframe and kill an unsuspecting opponent as they walk by you You can camp near a ramp or stairwell and kill an unsuspecting opponent as they walk by you Of course, the best players have found even more creative ways to use the energy sword. Top Halo pro Tommy “Lucid” Wilson notably pairs the energy sword with a long-range rifle to bait opponents into headshots. In the original multiplayer trailer for Halo Infinite, you can see one player using the explosion from a plasma grenade to launch an energy sword off an isolated platform before grabbing it midair and killing an opponent. (If you somehow pull this off in an actual match, you’ll get the Combat Evolved medal. Hearing longtime Halo announcer Jeff Steitzer say “combat evolved” never gets old.) The energy sword became so overbearing in Halo Infinite that, in December 2022, a year after the game’s release, developer 343 Industries nerfed it. But that hasn’t done anything to suppress its cool factor, as the energy sword is now no longer relegated to the Halo games (or covers of tie-in novels). Etsy is rife with hundreds of energy sword trinkets. Check out your local renaissance faire; you’ll likely see a wall of wood-carved energy swords at the “blacksmith.” Anecdotally, a solid half of all Halo tattoos feature the energy sword. It has fully broken containment. Can the battle rifle say that? Can the gravity hammer? Screw the gravity hammer.

In Doom: The Dark Ages, you have a long list of weapons at your disposal, each gun with its own flavor. But regardless of whether we are talking about the Combat Shotgun or the Chainshot, you will always need ammo upgrades for them. Right after your Health and Shield capacity, ammo is one of the most important resources in Doom: The Dark Ages. It’s also one of the scarcest. Since you can’t store thousands of bullets for all the weapons you have in the game, any chance of recovering ammo or increasing the amount you can keep with you is always welcome.  This guide helps you understand how to get ammo upgrades in Doom: The Dark Ages plus shows you where to find all ammo upgrades. How to upgrade ammo in Doom: The Dark Ages To upgrade your ammo capacity, you need to collect the Demonic Essence of specific leaders — and to do so, you must find and defeat them first. When you find leaders from whom you can collect Demonic Essence, a yellow icon showing three bullets appears above their heads. Unlike the other two types of upgrades, Health and Shield, when you defeat a leader, they will give you an upgrade for one of the three kinds of ammo in the game: Shells, Cells, Spikers, Skulls, Reaver, and Launcher. These upgrades are permanent, so you don’t need to worry about having to chase leaders in every chapter. Below, you find all the chapters in which there are leaders who give you ammo upgrades in Doom: The Dark Ages. The Holy City of Aratum (Chapter 5) The fifth chapter of Doom: The Dark Ages is the first time you have access to your cyberdragon to explore the areas and look for its secret landing zones. This is a lengthy chapter, but there’s only one ammo (Shell) upgrade to get. To find the leader, after you’re done with the tutorial, fly with your dragon to the first ship to your right. You will need to destroy all its canons for the landing spot to appear. Once you’re in, there isn’t much secret. Just keep following the path available to you until you reach the last room. The objective sign will take you to the lowest platform in front of a red energy gate which you must destroy dashing with your shield. However, before you can even try, the leader will appear.  Your first ammo upgrade leader is an armored Hell Knight. This enemy uses the jumping Hell Surge attacks which the regular version you’ve already faced does. They will also throw Hell Surge axes at you, so stay alert to parry them.  The challenge in this fight is to fight this aggressive enemy in a tiny corridor. Focus on using the Accelerator to break their armor faster and don’t let them corner you.  The Siege – Part 1 (Chapter 6) Doom: The Dark Ages’s Chapter 6 will force you to traverse a long and a little bit confusing map. To find the leader who will give you an ammo (Spiker) upgrade, you want to visit the area to the left corner of the map from the starting gate. The place is marked by a red skull icon on your map. This fight is the first involving the morale system, which means that, before you can actually fight the leader — who will be attacking as soon as they spot you — you need to kill the other demons in the area to deplete its morale bar. Once you have killed enough demons and a message appears saying “Leader Shield Disabled!,” it’s time to shoot. The leader this time is an armored Mancubus and as you might have expected your top priority is to destroy their armor. Keep a safe distance from them since the Mancubus will pop their flamethrowers at you if you get too close. You can play it safe and look for their signature attack, a wall of energy that always has one side which you can parry.  Ancestral Forge (Chapter 9) Finding the leader in Chapter 9 who gives you an ammo (Cell) upgrade is just a matter of reaching the end of the level. You will need to face another armored Mancubus. Take advantage of the Shield Rune you unlock in this chapter and parry all their attacks.  Be careful with the regular enemies around you as you fight the Mancubus. The fight is easier than the previous one, so you don’t need to worry too much. You should, however, deal with the Pinky Rider who is in the arena as soon as possible to make your life easier. The Forsaken Plains (Chapter 10) Your main goal in Chapter 10 is to destroy the two Hell Cannons in the Forsaken Plains. By going to the one on the right side of the map, you will be closer to the leader you want to fight to unlock an ammo (Skull) upgrade. They are indicated by an icon of a crowned skull in a higher segment of the region. When you reach the place, all you find is a tree. Destroy it with your shield to summon some waves of enemies. After defeating them, the leader will appear. This time you need to fight a Revenant, but they don’t have a morale bar, making the encounter less demanding. Revenants are pretty agile so try your best to get closer to them before taking a shot. They usually shoot Hell Purge projectiles and skulls. You know the drill, go parry them.  If you see them becoming all white, don’t waste your bullets. The Revenant doesn’t take damage while frozen in this state. It is worth parrying the projectiles they will shoot though since they seem to break their ice skin. From Beyond (Chapter 13) In Chapter 13, you’ll again fly around with your cyberdragon, destroying ships and dealing with tentacles from another dimension. Usual stuff. During this chapter, there is also an ammo (Reaver) upgrade for you to gain. By following the main mission of this chapter, you will eventually get to the first landing spot on the map. It’s a tower that you access after destroying a ship. Once you land, the battle against an armored Mancubus will start.  Although the strategy won’t change when fighting them directly, you must first clean the area to deplete its morale bar. Always try to look for the larger enemies since killing the smaller ones doesn’t affect the bar. Spire of Nerathul (Chapter 14) Spire of Nerathul takes you to a region you haven’t explored yet but don’t fret. The dangers are still the same ones. As you progress in the main mission of Chapter 14, you will destroy a statue of the Old One and drop into a hole that takes you to an arena. Enemies will spawn and after defeating some of them, Chapter 14’s ammo (Launcher) upgrade leader will appear, a Revenant. Follow the same strategy suggested for Chapter 10’s leader. Just be careful because a Komodo, a large behemoth of Hell will fight alongside the leader. The Kar’Thul Marshes (Chapter 16) There is one leader that will give you an ammo (Shell) upgrade in Chapter 16 and you can find them by just following the main mission. As you make your way to gather the second Relic Fragment, you will find an arena where the leader is. You will be facing an armored Mancubus again to get your hands on this upgrade. The real challenge in this fight is to handle the Pinky Rider, the Cyberdemon, and the Cosmic Baron who are also in the arena. Kill them all to disable the leader’s shield. Temple of Lomarith (Chapter 17) Chapter 17, the Temple of Lomarith is a quite confusing map and there are two leaders for you to chase. You find the first one as you’re trying to rescue Thira. The area has a huge gate in the middle so it’s hard to miss. Be ready to fight your way through waves of enemies containing powerful ones like the Vagary before you can disable the leader’s shield. When their morale bar is completely depleted, you can look for the armored Pinky Rider, the first leader you fight in this chapter. Defeating them unlocks an ammo (Spike) upgrade. Now, the second leader is hidden. By following the main mission, you eventually get to a section where you use green gates to reach some floating wreckage of ships. Before you use the second gate, look to your left and you will see that you can dash to destroy a wall.  Drop to the level below and you will see a tree. Once you use your shield to destroy it, the room will be sealed and waves of enemies will start to appear. After killing some enemies, the leader, a Revenant, will come and you must defeat them to unlock an ammo (Cell) upgrade. You are already familiar with this enemy. Just be careful since the room is small and you will be fighting large enemies inside of it. Harbor of Souls (Chapter 19) After one hell of a ride to the underworld, it’s time for you to find your back to the Mortal Plane. However, before you do so, there’s a leader you need to defeat and an ammo (Skull) upgrade to claim. Keep following the main mission and you will find it. You face another armored Pinky Rider in this chapter, who has a morale bar. Take advantage of the Berserk cell in this arena to fight the strongest demons around. With them out of the way, beating the Pinky Rider is quite simple.  Resurrection (Chapter 20) There is a lot to be done in Chapter 20, but luckily finding the leader — who gives you an ammo (Reaver) upgrade — of this chapter is not one of the most difficult challenges it offers. Your main goal in the first segment of this chapter is to destroy the Siege Towers. Following this objective will inevitably lead you to the left part of the map where there is a red zone with a crowned skull icon. By getting there, you will find the leader. This time a Komodo is the leader, a quite challenging enemy to face. Focus on clearing the area of other large enemies and, when facing the Komodo, focus on parrying their attacks. They unleash long sequences of attacks so learn them to know the right moment to fight back. Reckoning (Chapter 22) There’s one last leader in Doom: The Dark Ages for you to hunt down. You can find them by reaching the last red zone on the top side of the map. Once you claim their Demonic Essence, you will receive an ammo (Launcher) upgrade. There are some tough fights before you can reach the place, so be prepared. The leader of Chapter 22 is a Cyberdemon and they are in their regular version, so you know what to do. Get close to them, parry their attacks, and hit the Cyberdemon hard. They have a morale bar, forcing you to fight a Komodo and other strong demons before the final encounter.

The new year is here, but before we go forward, let’s look back at how 2022 wrapped up. Enjoy this latest monthly roundup of Made with Unity highlights, featuring everything you need to know about (and may have missed) as it relates to community happenings for the past month.December was, once again, a month filled with opportunities to celebrate your numerous achievements. Catch a recap of this month’s Milestone Monday posts below.This month, we celebrated the launch of the Sandbox update for POPULATION: ONE,the release of IXION by Bulwark Studios, and Mineko’s Night Market playable demo by Meowza Games. It was also a lot of fun to see the teleporting race cars from Supergonk’sWarp Driveand the return of a classic: JellyCar Worlds by Walaber. Keep looking out for new releases or milestone spotlights every Monday on the @UnityGames Twitter.As usual, Tuesdays are dedicated to #UnityTips on Twitter, and there were plenty of amazing tips shared in December.User @samyam_youtube offered a way to change your camera speed in one simple step. Then, we retweeted an amazing series of VFX tutorials from @studiocrafteurs that are simple to follow. We also published a recap of highlights from our 2022 dev Twitter takeovers right here on the blog.There’s more to come in 2023, so keep tagging us and using the #UnityTips hashtag!Continuing the trend from past months, we were amazed by the amount of incredible-looking projects we saw using the #MadeWithUnity hashtag throughout December.Twitter’s @GravitonPunch had a beautiful and satisfying world-generation mechanic to show (above), and @MortalCrux came up with a fun way to spawn entities. Finally, @ClipSummer demonstrated one character’s flashy combat skills in an epic boss battle.On Instagram, @jordy_j_s had some incredible animation to show a character’s transformation, the Obsidian Legion team gave a lesson on how to fight when outnumbered, and a repost from Twitter’s @AtelierChimere explored some ancient ruins.All in all, December was a flurry of fun. We can’t wait to share your projects throughout the new year, so keep adding the #MadeWithUnity hashtag to your posts.Before the holidays hit, we hosted three Twitch streams. The first, a Creator Spotlight featuring JellyCar Worlds. The second, a first-of-its-kind panel about the 2022.2 Tech Stream. And, last but not least, another Creator Spotlight with Whiteboard Games.We also brought clips back to YouTube – a resurrected series where we showcase highlights from the full Creator Spotlight streams. Check out a clip from our stream with Whiteboard Games (above).Don’t forget to follow us on Twitch and hit the notification bell so you never miss a stream. If you miss us in the moment, don’t worry: We upload all streams to our YouTube playlist.On December 8, we had our last Dev Blitz Day of 2022, focusing on DOTS. During the event, we answered more than 100 developer questions. We’d like to thank everyone who participated and look forward to bringing you more community events like these in 2023.Our next Dev Blitz Day doesn’t have a fixed date yet, but something tells us that having it close to Global Game Jam 2023 could be fun. Keep an eye on the forums and our Discord for future announcements.To start the month off, we asked what genre of game you were working on, and RPG took the top spot for popularity.We can’t wait to see the progress you make on your games in 2023. Be sure to tag us and share which #AssetStore assets you’re using. Here are some of our favorite creator showcases from Twitter in December:Sky Master ULTIMATE | ARTnGAME3 Worlds | Moon TribeSee-through Shader | ShadercrewThe amazing Amplify Creations took over our feed before the holidays, offering some fantastic #UnityTips on how to use Amplify Shader Editor to create shaders and make workflows work for you.To end the year, we shared a 2022 Publisher Highlights showcase that included exceptional creator contributions from our Asset Store publishers. If you’re a publisher, you are the butter to our bread. Thank you for all that you do.Last but not least, here’s a non-exhaustive list of Made with Unity titles released in December (which can double as a way to use those holiday gift cards). See any on the list that have already become favorites or one that we’re missing? Tell us about it in the forums.Swordship, Digital Kingdom (December 5)Knights of Honor II: Sovereign, Black Sea Games (December 6)Yi Xian: The Cultivation Card Game, 墨日工作室 (December 6)IXION, Bulwark Studios (December 7)Zombie Cure Lab, Thera Bytes GmbH (December 7)Chained Echoes,Matthias Linda (December 8)The Forest Quartet, Mads & Friends (December 8)JellyCar Worlds, Walaber (December 8)Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator, niceplay games (December 13)Lil Gator Game, MegaWobble (December 14)Aka, Cosmo Gatto (December 14)Melatonin, Half Asleep (December 15)Depersonalization, MeowNature (December 20)Sail Forth, Festive Vector (December 21)That’s a wrap for December! Want more community news as it happens? Don’t forget to follow us on social media: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, or Twitch.

BySamuel MorenoPublished5 minutes agoWe may earn a commission from links on this page.Screenshot: Capcom / Samuel Moreno / KotakuJump ToMonster Hunter Wilds’ first title update introduced a lot of new content, but a standout addition is Mizutsune. This serpentine behemoth is a one-of-a-kind threat packed with unique mechanics and an aggressive attitude. The Tempered version takes it to another level and is considered by many to be stronger than anything encountered in the campaign or after. No matter which variant you’re having trouble with, we can help you beat this frothy threat.Suggested ReadingThe 3 Best And 3 Worst Korok Challenges In Tears Of The Kingdom Share SubtitlesOffEnglishview videoSuggested ReadingThe 3 Best And 3 Worst Korok Challenges In Tears Of The Kingdom Share SubtitlesOffEnglishYou’ll first take on a Mizutsune in the “Spirit in the Moonlight” side mission. The only requirements are being at Hunter Rank 21 and having already completed the “Fishing: Life, In Microcosm” side mission for Kanya. Once you’ve hunted the monster down one time, it will start spawning in both the Scarlet Forest and Ruins of Wyveria.Tempered Mizutsune can spawn in these same areas, albeit only once you’ve leveled up more and at least reached chapter six of the main quest line. I can say from personal experience that the Tempered version spawned more often during a Fallow season or an Inclemency. Feel free to use the Rest function a couple of times to make it show up.Screenshot: Capcom / Samuel Moreno / KotakuMizutsune’s most distinctive aspect are its bubbles, which are dispersed during many of its attacks. Getting hit by most of these will inflict you with the unique Bubbleblight ailment. This ailment is split into a minor and a major stage. Minor Bubbleblight isn’t too bad, as it’s a buff that enhances your evasion. Getting hit with another bubble will change it to the more frustrating Major Bubbleblight, which causes you to slip while running and be sent farther away by large attacks or explosions.A Nulberry is unfortunately not able to cure this status ailment, although they’re still worth bringing since Mizutsune can additionally inflict both Waterblight and Fireblight. The quickest way to cure Bubbleblight is to use a Cleanser. Alternatively, if you have fought this monster before and are just farming, equipping Mizutsune-forged armor is a big help. Its Bubbly Dance skill will prevent Major Bubbleblight so that you can focus more on dealing damage. If you don’t have the armor or run out of Cleanser, your next best bet is waiting 30 seconds for it to disappear.Some bubbles apply different effects, which makes things more complicated. Thankfully, they’re color-coded; however, you’ll still need to be quick on your feet when they’re coming right at you. Here are the different-colored bubbles and what they do:Clear: Deals damage and inflicts BubbleblightGreen: Provides healing and inflicts BubbleblightRed: Provides a temporary attack boost and inflicts BubbleblightFiery Blue: Deals damage and inflicts FireblightTrying to dodge these bubbles isn’t always the best use of your time. Both Slinger ammo and attacks from your weapon can pop them, although slower melee weapons can require precise timing. Using ranged weapons like Heavy or Light Bowguns is a lot more convenient.Screenshot: Capcom / Samuel Moreno / KotakuMizutsune is a highly mobile monster that can hit hard and use its water-based attacks to trigger a variety of status ailments. Start your hunts with the following weaknesses in mind because you’ll want to take advantage of them:Elemental Weaknesses: Thunder, DragonWeapon Type Weaknesses: Cut, BluntBreakable Parts: Head x2, Claws x2, Tail (can also be severed), Dorsal FinWeak Point: MouthSusceptible Status Ailments: Blastblight, Exhaust, Paralysis, Poison, Sleep, StunScreenshot: Capcom / Samuel Moreno / KotakuEven though you can tackle this thing as early as Hunter Rank 21, I suggest holding off for a bit. Mizutsune dishes out massive damage that can be mitigated with better armor and weapons. Wait until you’ve finished chapter five and can farm Gore Magala hunts. Weapons crafted from Gore Magala parts dish out Dragon element damage, while its armor offers great Water resistance. These are huge advantages to have when fighting this creature.Any weapon type can work, but slower ones will feel extra cumbersome against Mizutsune. Between the erratic movements and seemingly endless bubbles, it’s convenient to have quicker weapons like Dual Blades or Sword and Shield. Their multi-hitting nature will help with applying elemental damage as well. I advise pinning it down using traps and different ailments if you’re still having trouble landing hits.You should also watch out for its Waterblight-inflicting jet stream attacks. Mizutsune has a handful of moves that involve vertical or horizontal sweeping water beams. Thankfully, they’re easily telegraphed and have small hitboxes. Make sure to exploit Mizutsune’s long recovery periods after using these attacks.Mizutsune’s long-reaching tail attacks are another notable characteristic. The most deadly of these are the tail slams, which come out fast and can take out all of your health if your defense is low. There is a backflip variant to hit anyone behind and another where it twists its body in the air to slam those in front. I’ve seen the latter countered with an Offset Attack, but dodging it is the less risky solution.All of the above is amplified when the monster enters its unique enraged state. Breaking its head will enable it to transition into a powered-up mode akin to Soulseer Mizutsune from prior entries, complete with blue fire flaring from its left eye. Mizutsune will start shooting fire-covered bubbles in addition to using attacks more rapidly and aggressively when this state is triggered. While you can try to avoid this by not breaking the head, the trade-off is that you’ll be inflicting less damage. The one positive to this enraged state is that it will tire quicker and eventually become exhausted. That’s your cue to start dealing as much damage as possible.Don’t feel bad if these hunts leave you frustrated. There is a lot to keep track of with little time for reaction. Tempered Mizutsune is even more challenging and might just be the toughest fight in Monster Hunter Wilds yet. Still, everything we’ve mentioned will apply all the same. Memorizing which animations initiate which attacks will go a long way. Otherwise, bring your best gear, outfit them with appropriate decorations, and carry the Armorcharm and Powercharm items for good measure.Screenshot: Capcom / Samuel Moreno / KotakuNothing makes a tough fight feel worth it more than some good loot. Flipping through the monster’s Detailed Info tabs will break down all the various drop rates for the end of a hunt, destroyed wounds, and body part carvings. It’s a lot to take in, but worth perusing to narrow down what parts you need. I’ve provided a simple list of the attainable Mizutsune materials below that’s sorted by the overall drop frequency, with the most common parts at the top.Mizutsune Fin+ (100% chance for breaking the Head or Dorsal Fin)Mizutsune Claw+ (100% chance for breaking either Claw)Mizutsune Purplefur+ (100% chance for breaking the Tail)Mizutsune TailMizutsune Scale+Bubblefoam+Mizutsune Certificate SMizutsune Water Orb The community’s pleas for harder hunts certainly seem to have been heard. With the addition of Arch-Tempered monsters on the horizon, I can imagine these are only going to get tougher..

We're glad to see everyone enjoying Apocalypse Rising! It's been three weeks since release and this marks our first major balance pass! We are also releasing the modding SDK so users can look into our tools for custom projects! Posted by FRAYDO on May 16th, 2025 We are glad to see everyone playing and enjoying Apocalypse Rising so far! It has been three week since release and this update marks our first major balance pass. The initial feedback has reported that the "Allies are overpowered", and we aim to address that notion with this major patch. This post will include patches 0.9.0.1 through 0.9.0.5 in descending order to describe everything that has been adjusted since our release. At the bottom of this post, after all of the patch notes, we are also including information on the release of our Modding SDK! Patches 0.9.0.3 - 0.9.0.5 There are three patches here because we ran internal testing before settling on the final build (0.9.0.5) Based on game experience and player feedback, it was identified that the Allies were winning the majority of the games. This patch brings the Soviets up to compensate whilst also nerfing some key Allied units. Soviet will now have more of a chance in the face of the Allied teamwork machine. Bug Fixes Fixed several crashes reported by players via crash dumps (thank you!) Fixed Nvidia App "game filters" crashing the game Keyboard keys no longer get stuck when the window loses focus (e.g. Alt+Tab would leave Alt stuck) Less hitching when units spawn Fixed an issue relating to Chrono Miner Objective Markers Performance has been improved by optimizing some game objects General Changes Team remixing/rebalancing logic was re-implemented to improve team variety for players from match to match Players can no longer refill when in combat. Players can now set max FPS to any value instead of an arbitrary selection Bots can path their way out of buildings now (mostly) Mesh optimizations have been applied to the War Factories and Refineries. The legacy "Battlefield Key Success Tips" document has been removed from the game. Several PT icons have been updated Reinforcement Bays are no longer targetable by enemies. Kill messages: Grand Cannon kill strings no longer fill the feed on FreezingStraits. Added crushed kill string. Revolver kill string has been added to the nagant. Shotgun kill string has been added to the shotguns. Map Changes Fort Bradley: Fixed a bunch of buildings, improving performance and removing ngons Adjusted some of the building roofs to prevent degenerate gameplay FreezingStraits: Added visible boundary stripes. The hills behind the bases are now considered out of bounds. Removed a chunk of terrain sticking into the Radar Tower basement. LittleBigLake: Fixed a floating rock on the cliff behind the Allied base. SnowBound: The cliff to the northwest of the Allied base is now considered out-of-bounds. Fixed a couple texture seams at the main road north of the Allied base. Updated the screenshot on loading screen. Updated the overhead map. Dune Patrol: Adjusted out of bounds area to prevent degenerate gameplay General Balance Changes The targeting ranges of several weapons were increased by 3m in order to for units to be able to target enemies a little way before they are actually in range. Lock-on untrack time increased: 1.25s -> 1.75s Prevented some map objects from being locked onto (i.e. Bridge repair Huts) Deployed Infantry Damage Resistance Reduced: 50%->40% Damage from Explosions now affects Mines, C4 and Dynamite Infantry that are crushed by vehicles now register on the kill feed Proximity Mines are now placed at the player's feet. This is in order to prevent mines from being placed on walls and in other weird places. All thrown cooldown-based weapons now autoswap back to the unit's Primary after being used. i.e. After using Molotovs, the Conscript will switch back to it's PPSH automatically Dogs can now reload their bite and bark weapons whilst sprinting. Allies Guardian GI Secondary Fire now shoots a missile that does not lock-on Rocketeer Jetpack Cooldown increased 1s->2s Projectile Damage Reduced: 25->20 Projectile Explosion Damage Outer Radius Increased: 3m->3.25m Projectile Explosion Damage Inner Radius Increased: 1.5m->2m Sniper Projectile Range Decreased: 350m -> 220m Corrected Damage Falloff Range (Within the last 50m of range, the damage falls off by around half) Navy SEAL Projectile Warhead changed: Bullet -> Bullet Anti Infantry This change nerfs the MP5N vs armoured targets Primary Projectile Damage: 15->14 Primary Projectile Spray angle Increased: 0.24°->0.75° Secondary Projectile Damage: 15->14 Secondary Projectile Burst Delay time: 0.12s->0.15s Secondary Projectile Spray angle Increased: 0.1°->0.5° C4 Inventory Count Reduced: 2->1 C4 Explosion Damage Increased: 60->90 Tanya Projectile Damage Increased: 20->22 Projectile Rate of Fire Increased: 6->12 Weapon now fires in 2 round bursts Weapon Clip Sized Increased 18->36 Tanya is supposed to be holding two pistols, so this new clip size aims to reflect that C4 Range: 5m->10m IFV Guardian GI Range Decreased: 120->115 Seal Damage Increased 12->14 Rate of Fire Increased 14->16 Range Increased 95m->115m Sniper Changed Warhead form Bullet_AV to Bullet_AI Projectile Damage: 102 -> 100 Projectile Range: 300 -> 275 Corrected Damage Falloff Range (Within the last 50m of range, the damage falls off by around half) Mirage Tank Range Decreased: 115->110 Prism Tank Projectile Range Increased 145m->150m Tank Destroyer Projectile Range Decreased: 135m->120m Cost Increased: 900->1000 Howitzer Adjusted the model so that it looks less like the Tank Destroyer Harrier Projectile Range Decreased: 130m->120m Black Eagle Projectile Velocity Decreased: 120->100 Projectile Range Decreased: 130m->120m Soviets Crazy Ivan Grenade Launcher Explosion Damage Increased: 50->75 Large Dynamite Inventory Count Reduced: 2->1 Large Dynamite Explosion Damage Increased: 60->90 Terrorist Self Explosion Damage Inner Radius Increased: 4m->6m Weapons are now hidden when not being held. Boris Airtsrike Timer Reduced: 15s->12s Terror Drone The physics have been altered for better handling and cliff climbing performance Jump Height Increased: 12->15 Flak Track Has a new model! Weapon Reload Time: 1.5s ->1.25s Primary Projectile Damage Decreased 33->30 Secondary Projectile Velocity Increased: 400->500 V3 Rocket Launcher Projectile Velocity Decreased: 112->90 Projectile Gravity Increased: 7.0->3.75 Projectile Extension Adjusted Explosion Damage Inner Radius Increased: 10m->12m ***TOTAL RANGE IS AROUND 230m*** Tesla Tank: Weapon handling adjusted to reduce the arc of fire overall Demo Truck Cost Reduced: 1500->1400 Explosion Damage Increased: 400->500 Radiation Radius Increased: 24m->30m Apocalypse Tank Cannon Velocity Increased 250m/s->275m/s Missile Range Increased 135m->140m Missile Lock-on Time Decreased: 1.25->2 Missile Turn Rate increased: 350°/s->420°/s Siege Chopper Model updated with Rotor Blur Cameras re-worked Physics altered to make the controls more responsive Projectile Explosion Damage Outer Radius Increased: 1.5m->2.5m Projectile Explosion Damage Inner Radius Increased: 1m->1.85m Kirov Airship The Kirov now takes half as much damage from all non-AA weapons Points Given on Death: 200 -> 175 MG Damage Increased: 10->11 MG Spray Decreased: 1°->0.9° Bomb Impact Damage Increased: 110->125 Explosion Damage Increased: 100->110 Patch 0.9.0.2 This patch introduced more fixes and altered the balance of some of the most egregious units ingame. Bug Fixes Fixed a crash when spotting a disguised Mirage Tank as an Attack Dog, Tentatively fixed an exploit where GIs and GGIs could become invincible after using a parachute General Changes Added Siege Chopper Weapon Strings, Removed a Projectile Blocker from the doors of the Allied Power Plant Elm and Aca trees now have less upper branch projectile collision Fixed Allied Supply Truck and Siege Chopper entry/exit zones Fixed Shotgun Scaling Terror Drones and Robot Tanks now tell the pilot that the vehicle will be killed if they leave it Added a missing texture fron the loading screen AI turrets on the Battle Fortress and War Miner will now search for targets Terror Drone now has an attack sound Desolator Weapons no longer leave black marks everywhere New Soviet Technician PT Icon Re-ordered the infantry purchase list When using Artillery Auto-Aim feature when out of range, the auto aim will now adopt the max weapon elevation Updated the Credits Map Changes Little Big Lake: Fixed a hole in the ground by the Allied base. Adjusted pathfinding for Harvesters. Dune Patrol: Removed out-of-bounds lines in the small infantry tunnel next to the Soviet base. Snowbound: Added more ground clutter New terrain textures Added some rocks Fort Bradley: Fixed a bunch of NGons on the Urban Buildings Balance Changes The Attack Dog's Bark can now pierce through multiple targets Engineer + IFV Repair Reduced: 0.65 -> 0.6 Technician + IFV Repair Reduced: 0.32 -> 0.3 Technician IFv Self Healing Halved Deployed Infantry now take 50% less incoming damage from all sources (was inconsistent beforehand) AA Flak Damage vs Helicopters Increased Sniper IFV Laser now uses the correct range Patch 0.9.0.1 Released shortly after the game launched, this patch contained key fixes to the game. Bug Fixes Fixed a Server Crash that was sometimes occurring when a player added a vehicle to the queue and then left the server Siege Chopper can no longer deploy in mid-air Siege Chopper animation has been fixed Fixed an issue with Fort Bradley where Allies were getting 500 free points at the start of the match Fixed some graphical issues with Fort Bradley General Changes Added Siege Cameras to the V3 Launcher and Howitzer Added Encyclopaedia entries for the weapons and infantry Ricardo Engineer credit to Scorched Earth! Check out his RA2 and Apocalypse Rising videos on his YouTube channel! Youtube.com Over the course of these past few weeks, we have heard several requests from our players to release the tools for the game so they can make mods, dive into unit statistics, and translate the game into various languages. We are proud to announce we've made the modding SDK available here: Gitlab.com Whenever we release we will aim to update the tools to match the latest public version, much like we do with the server (also found here: Gitlab.com). If you're looking for tutorials and documentation, we have a wealth of info in our Tutorials forum but also on Tacitus, which is our documentation resource. Links below the image. Tacitus: Documentation Tutorials: W3D Tutorials Over time we will aim to add more to these tools, like pieces of example content and maps for you guy to dissect. In the meantime though, we can't wait to see what you'll all end up making and if you need any help creating things, please feel free to reach out to us over Discord! Found here: Discord.gg Keep 'Em Coming! That's all for now. Please feel free to leave your feedback and report bugs in our Discord and on our forums. We've got eyes on both platforms, so we'll make sure that every point gets a fair shake. Thanks again for supporting the game and our community! - The W3D Hub Team

The Warden is one of the deadliest Minecraft mobs in the game, but it's actually not supposed to be treated like a boss. The best way to deal with the Minecraft Warden is to sneak around and avoid it, so that you can access valuable Ancient City loot. However, if you find yourself curious and wanting to look him in the eye, this guide will detail which Minecraft biomes to find him in, how to spawn him, and how to beat him if running away isn't as successful as you'd like it to be.Table of Contents [hide]How to find the WardenHow to find the WardenThe Warden will spawn in Deep Dark caves, and you'll be able to tell if you're in an area where he can appear, as there'll be a lot of Sculk littering the ground and walls. Sculk is a deep midnight-blue block with flecks of electric blue. It starts off sparsely dotted around, but as the cave opens up, it becomes very dense and is joined by Sculk Sensors and Sculk Shriekers.The Warden will rise out of the ground when triggered.The Warden doesn't automatically spawn in these areas, though. Instead, a player needs to trigger four Sculk Shriekers. You'll know the Shrieker has been activated as blue sonar waves will be emitted from it. To trigger one, you need to directly step on a Sculk Sensor or cause a vibration by moving or interacting with something close to it. The sensor will then send a signal to the Shrieker, which will make a loud noise. After triggering the Shrieker, or any Shrieker, four times, a Warden will rise from the ground, and the surrounding area will get darker.Continue Reading at GameSpot

SummaryAnima Flux is now available on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.Play solo or team up in two-player co-op.Check out our survival tips to get the most out of your first run. The mutant apocalypse has arrived — and Anima Flux drops you right in the middle of it. Now available on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, this action-packed dystopian adventure invites players to step into the roles of Roy and Eileen, genetically enhanced soldiers of a failing theocratic regime. Their mission? Fight through waves of bio-mutants and uncover the haunting truths behind the collapse of humanity’s last space city. Whether you’re taking on this brutal world solo or with a partner in two-player co-op, survival will depend on how well you understand your characters’ strengths — and how you adapt your strategy to the challenges ahead. Playing in Co-op Mode: Roy and Eileen as a Team In Anima Flux, the heart of co-op play lies in the synergy between Roy and Eileen. Roy is your melee powerhouse — a close-range combatant who can take hits and dish them out. Eileen, in contrast, is an agile archer, delivering devastating damage from a distance while offering cover and tactical flexibility. Key Tips for Co-op Success Stick together, but play your roles. Roy should lead the charge and draw enemy attention, while Eileen positions herself to snipe from behind cover. Use Eileen’s mobility to kite or flank. Her ranged attacks can soften enemies before they reach Roy, and she’s great for clearing out flying enemy clusters from safe spots. Revive wisely. If one of you goes down, you can bring them back to life, but make sure the path is clear before attempting a revive. Stay united. Co-op is key — some obstacles, like pressure plates and locked lifts, can only be bypassed through teamwork. Playing Solo: One Mind, Two Warriors If you’re braving Anima Flux on your own, don’t worry — the solo experience has been carefully tuned to be just as rewarding. You’ll be able to swap between Roy and Eileen on the fly, using their abilities to respond to whatever horrors the game throws your way. Top Strategies for Solo Play Switch strategically. Roy is perfect for crowd control and absorbing damage, while Eileen excels at taking down priority targets from afar. Use the right character for each scenario. Learn enemy patterns. Managing two characters means efficiency is everything. Knowing when and where enemies spawn gives you the edge to position both characters effectively. Use the AI to your advantage. While controlling one character, the other will act based on your positioning — try leading enemies into ambush zones or using one character to distract while the other unleashes abilities. Keep moving. Especially early on, when dash abilities are limited, positioning is critical. Jump-dodging and terrain awareness can help you avoid incoming damage. A World That Doesn’t Forgive — But Rewards Mastery At its core, Anima Flux isn’t just about hacking and slashing through mutants. It’s about mastering rhythm and strategy — learning how to survive in a world that’s falling apart. Whether you’re playing with a friend or taking it on alone, every choice matters, every encounter is dangerous, and every victory feels earned. This is a world where death is always looming — but that just makes survival sweeter. Ready to Fight? Anima Flux is available now on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. Download it today and step into a world of tactical combat, haunting beauty, and unforgiving odds. Roy and Eileen are waiting — will you survive? Anima Flux JollyCo ☆☆☆☆☆ 3 ★★★★★ $19.99 Get it now Anima Flux is a co-op metroidvania with two genetically enhanced soldiers, special agents of a theocratic dictatorial regime. Fight your way through swarms of mutants through a desolate, dystopian space city and save humanity's last stronghold, if, of course, anyone is still alive… The only human city located on the space ark is subjected to an organized mutant invasion. For the sake of survival, a theocratic totalitarian regime sends its best troops to rescue the city and eliminate the threat. Take control of two elite soldiers, combine their unique abilities and skills. Finesse your way around through the most ferocious foes. Act bravely and fearlessly. After all, you can trick death, by transferring your anima with the latest implant technology. Don’t get consumed by fear of death, because the truth is grimmer. Co-Op Metroidvania The unusual spin of the genre, turns the classic metroidvania into a fun, couch co-op adventure. Both characters develop differently as the game goes on. Explore the grim locations of the space ark, rescue an ambushed or seriously injured partner. Get challenged by dangerous mutants and build your own boss-fight strategies together with a friend. And the best part is that you can always switch to single player mode if your pal is not around. A mind-blowing dystopia The story is set in a highly detailed game world, told in stunning hand-drawn animated cutscenes, and elaborated in dialogs full of irony. Tragic and intriguing fates of the supporting characters will immerse you into the human world of the far future, where moral and ethical issues trouble the mind more than ever. Search for the truth and prepare for incredible twists and turns. Unique visual style Through the artistic lens of 80-90 retro sci-fi aesthetics, the game carefully renders a variety of futuristic 2D visuals mixed with the dark cosmic atmosphere. The post Anima Flux: How to Survive the Dystopia – Top Tips for Playing Solo or in Co-op appeared first on Xbox Wire.

New games accelerator Spawn Point launches to support Norwegian indie devs "We want Spawn Point to be a place where devs come to re-energise, challenge their assumptions, and get market-savvy feedback," says project manager Image credit: Spawn Point News by Sophie McEvoy Staff Writer Published on May 19, 2025 New accelerator Spawn Point has launched, and has already secured its first cohort of studios. Based in Trondheim, Norway, the program is intended to support emerging independent developers by providing guidance, expert advice, and the opportunity to network with others in the industry. The two-year experimental window of Spawn Point was "almost fully" back with public funding, and resulted in five studios receiving support. These include Lugn Games, Tooth Games, Shadowfay Games, Graybox Software, and HiPhi Games. Since last October, these studios have been attending monthly workshops and sessions led by industry experts including Jen MacLean (Dragon Snacks Games CEO), Susie McBeth (Raw Fury CMO), Ivan Carillo (Joystiq Ventures), and Jon Grande (Amazon Games head of product). "We started Spawn Point because Norwegian developers are incredibly talented, but the industry needs stronger support structures to thrive through both the highs and the lows," said Spawn Point project manager Linn Søvig. "We want Spawn Point to be a place where developers come to re-energise, challenge their assumptions, and get market-savvy feedback. "Whether that means doubling down on a current game project or pivoting toward work-for-hire or services – we help them make informed, strategic choices."

Jump to:Selling your home is often a long and confusing process, especially if you've never done it before. And while homebuyers are subject to a much clearer set of expectations and costs—they're the ones making the offer after all—how much it costs to sell a home is less understood.“There is no set cost to sell a house,” says Amanda Pendleton, Zillow’s home trends expert. “Sellers will want to prepare for a range of 10 to 15 percent of the sale price. An online home sale proceeds calculator can provide a great initial estimate of those costs.” It's also important to know how certain costs may differ.“The overall transaction costs of selling a house include expenses in two main areas: likely costs and potential costs,” Pendleton continues.Likely costs include things like commissions, closing costs, taxes, and attorney fees. On the other hand, potential costs include renovations or remodel costs, home staging, HOA fees, and temporary housing or storage. Think of potential costs as largely optional or on a case-by-case basis. Our guide ahead helps break down the many components to the question, "how much does it cost to sell a home?" and our experts have plenty of insights to share. Read on for everything you need to know.Related StoriesHow Much Does It Cost to Sell a Home?seksan Mongkhonkhamsao//Getty Images“On average, it costs about eight to 10 percent of the home's sale price to sell a home in the U.S. For a $400,000 home, that’s roughly $32,000 to $40,000,” says Jake Krimmel, a senior economist at Realtor.com. “This cost includes items like agent commissions, seller-paid closing costs, repairs and improvements needed to list a house, staging and marketing, and transfer taxes and fees. It is important to note that costs are likely to vary based on the market, property conditions, and buyer/seller negotiations.”Related StoryMain Costs to ConsiderPendleton recommends budgeting 10 to 15 percent of your asking price to cover all selling costs.Real Estate CommissionsThe primary cost to keep in mind when selling your home is the commission rate that you'll pay to your broker or real estate agent. Krimmel estimates that it is “typically five to six percent of the sale price, split between the listing agent and the buyer’s agent. For example: On a $400,000 home with a six percent commission, $24,000 would go to commissions (split 50-50).”Transfer TaxesPendleton estimates that approximately two to four percent of the selling price is spent on transfer taxes and other real estate fees. As the name suggests, this tax is paid to "transfer" the deed of ownership from the seller to the buyer. Think of the transfer tax as a sort of sales tax or transaction fee. Below, Krimmel breaks down the transfer taxes in three major areas of the country. Washington, D.C.: Up to 1.45 percent transfer tax (split buyer/seller or paid fully by one party)New York City: Has both state and city transfer taxes, often totaling 1.4 to 2.075 percentCalifornia: Typically has smaller transfer taxes, but they may also include city-specific feesOn average, it costs about 8–10% of the home's sale price to sell a home in the U.S.Capital Gains TaxesIf you profit from your home sale, you could also be faced with a capital gains tax. “Sellers could be subject to capital gains tax depending on, you know, how long they've owned it, whether it's their principal residence, and how much money they're making on the sale,” says Jared Antin, expert realtor and managing director of Elegran Real Estate.According to Rocket Mortgage, “The capital gains tax can apply to any type of asset that increases in value. Most people encounter this tax when they sell their primary residence. You may be subject to the capital gains tax if your home’s sale price is more than what you initially paid for it.” You won't pay this tax at closing. Instead, this tax is typically paid within the same year you buy your home, or the next time you file your taxes.However, if you meet certain qualifications, you can exempt your home sale from the capital gains tax. For those who file taxes as single, the IRS may allow you to exclude up to $250,000 of gains (profit in the sale), and up to $500,000 if married and filing jointly. The property you're selling must be your primary residence, owned by you for longer than two years, and you must have lived in it for at least two years leading up to the sale. You will be denied this tax exemption if you've given up your USA citizenship, claimed this exemption recently, or bought this property through a like-kind exchange. Related StoryCommon Categories to Budget ForMortgage Pay-OffMost people will sell their home before they've finished paying off the mortgage. Antin explains that it's important for the seller to know how much they need to sell their home for to break even after paying off the mortgage. In most cases, sellers use the profits from their homes to place new offers on property wherever they may be moving to.“In New York City, about 65 percent of our recent transactions have been cash, so New York City tends to have a larger share of the buyers that have never had a mortgage, but generally speaking, unless the person has lived in the house for 30 plus years, if they had a mortgage, they generally still have an amount owed,” Antin continues. Repairs and RenovationsWhile the home buyer will pay for your home to be appraised and inspected, they often negotiate for the seller to cover the costs of any repairs and maintenance needed prior to their move-in date. This could be as simple as trimming an overgrown tree or updating smoke alarms to high-maintenance changes like new garage doors or a new water heater.MovingRobert Daly//Getty ImagesMoving fees are a commonly forgotten cost in the process of selling a home. Whether you're renting a truck and moving yourself or hiring a team to take you cross-country, you'll need to budget for labor, vehicles, and tips for the movers. Moving costs have a wide range, from $400 to about $10,000, depending on the size of your home and how far you're moving. Attorney FeesIf you're in an attorney closing state—Delaware, Georgia, New York, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia, and Alabama—you'll be required to have a lawyer oversee the sale of your home. “During this process, the attorney that's representing the seller prepares the purchase contract and then the buyer's attorney goes back and forth with the seller's attorney to review it and align on the language for the contract,” Antin explains.Related StoryFAQs on the Costs of Selling a Homespawns//Getty ImagesWhat will I pay when I sell my house?According to Krimmel, most money that comes out of the seller's pockets is paid from money made in the sale, rather than costs to pay up front. “Realtor commissions (five to six percent) and closing costs ($2,000-10,000) such as title insurance, escrow fees, transfer taxes, and repairs to prep for listing, such as painting, landscaping, and deferred maintenance, are all examples of costs that the seller is responsible for.”Do sellers pay any closing costs?Other than commission rates, Antin explains that most traditional closing costs fall on the home buyer, not the seller. The seller will pay the commission rates, any taxes owed, and the remainder of their mortgage (if needed). What is a common mistake people make when selling a home?“One big mistake is mispricing the home,” says Krimmel. “Overpricing can lead to the home sitting on the market, price cuts, and ultimately selling for less than if it were priced correctly from the start. Why? Because if a home sits on the market for too long and/or the seller keeps dropping the price, buyers will assume something is wrong with the home. Plus, as the home sits unsold, the buyer still has to pay their normal mortgage, taxes, utilities, etc. Even if the home is unoccupied.” Follow House Beautiful on Instagram and TikTok.Expert consulted:Jared AntinReal Estate BrokerJared Antin has built a distinguished career in the real estate industry, excelling in both development and brokerage roles. Rising quickly from a successful agent to Managing Director at Elegran Real Estate, he has been recognized as one of NYC’s “Rising Stars” by Crain’s. As a member of Elegran’s executive leadership team, Jared drives strategy, fosters innovation, and leads the firm’s growth while maintaining its collaborative culture. He is passionate about supporting agents and strengthening relationships within the team and the real estate community.