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Marvel’s Avengers Weekly Reset & Marketplace Update January 7, 2021

Crystal Dynamics has rolled out the first-ever Marvel’s Avengers weekly refresh and Marketplace update for 2021! Head on below to see what new challenges are waiting for you, as well as the new costumes you can outfit your heroes in.

Marvel’s Avengers Weekly Reset & Marketplace Update January 7, 2021:

Priority Missions

Priority Missions have modifiers that will challenge even the toughest Super Hero. Your first weekly completion of these missions earns you unique gear you won’t find anywhere else.

Global Presence 

Minimum Power Level 25, +3 Power Level Offset

Modifiers:

  • Blizzard: Ice hazards are added to the environment. Cryo damage from enemies and the environment are increased
  • Famine: Enemies do not drop Regen Packs when defeated
  • Capacitor: Shock damage from players is increased

Guaranteed Reward: Epic Gear

Masks 

Minimum Power Level 120, +5 Power Level Offset

Modifiers:

  • Goliath: Significantly increased presence of Exos
  • Oasis: Regen Packs have increased Willpower benefit
  • Maelstrom: All heroics charge at a significantly increased rate. Entering critical health drains all Heroic energy
  • Scourge: Significantly increased presence of Prime Synthoids

Guaranteed Reward: Polychoron & Hero-Specific Gear

PRIORITY HARM CHALLENGES

Priority HARM Room Challenges have additional modifiers and reward comics that increase your collection and boost your stats.

Weekly First Completion Reward: Ms. Marvel (2014) #4

Minimum Power Level 15 Challenge

Modifiers:

  • Collider: Particle damage from players is increased
  • Torpedo: Projectile damage from any source is greatly increased

Minimum Power Level 100 Challenge, +5 Power Level Offset

Modifiers:

  • Pressure: No automatic recovery of Willpower when critically injured
  • Maelstrom: All heroics charge at a significantly increased rate. Entering critical health drains all Heroic energy
  • Collider: Particle damage from players is increased

MEGA HIVE

The Mega Hive is a single-player chain of eight missions that tests your team’s might. Each week, you’ll have a shot at completing the Mega Hive mission chain. When you defeat all eight missions, the Mega Hive mission chain is removed from the War Table until the next weekly refresh, when you can run it again with new modifiers.

This week’s modifiers include:

  • Pressure: No automatic recovery of Willpower when critically injured
  • Maelstrom: All heroics charge at a significantly increased rate. Entering critical health drains all Heroic energy
  • Oasis: Regen Packs have increased Willpower benefit
  • Goliath: Significantly increased presence of Exos

Weekly Rewards: As you progress through the Mega Hive, rewards start as basic gear, resources, and small amounts of cosmetic currency. The more missions you survive, the resource drops increase. As you near the final mission, you’ll see better gear and artifacts awarded more often, and increased chances for patterns/nameplates. When you complete all eight Mega Hive missions, you’ll be rewarded with exclusive goodies reserved for this gauntlet, including a significant amount of high-quality resources..

Modifiers are game changers! Check out some pro-tips from our team that will help you prepare for this week’s challenges!

  • Pressure:  Recovering Willpower by any means necessary is key when Pressure is active. Utilize Takedowns, regenerative nanite containers, and skills that boost the chance of enemies dropping Regen Packs to ensure that sustaining critical injuries isn’t always a recipe for a quick defeat.
  • Maelstrom: Keeping Willpower high and utilizing Heroics soon after they’re ready is key to maximizing the benefits of the Maelstrom modifier. Focusing on gear that boosts the Resolve or Valor stats is also an effective strategy.
  • Collider: Equip any gear that provides additional Particle damage or increases the rate at which the Particle status meter builds to really heat things up when Collider is active.

Ring in the new year with new styles! This week’s Marketplace spread features brand new Nameplates from Ms. Marvel, Iron Man, Black Widow and Captain America. You can also find Legendary outfits like Widow’s “Infiltrator”, Hulk’s “Gladiator” and Captain America’s “Ultimate Patriot”.

The Marketplace is a place for us to feature purchasable cosmetics in the form of Outfits, Emotes, Takedowns, and Nameplates. The Marketplace’s Uncommon, Rare, Epic, and Legendary items rotate weekly, and can be purchased with Credits.

Community Challenge

Team up with the global player base to meet mega-goals and unlock rewards.

Goal: Smash 55,000,000 Enemies via Melee

Reward: 500 Units

We’re hoping the next big patch for the game will be announced soon as well.

Source: Avengers Square Enix

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Black Ops Cold War January 7 Update Includes Playlist Changes & Fixes

Treyarch has rolled out the Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War January 7 update today, as Thursday is the new playlist update day for the game starting this week according to the studio. For this week, aside from new playlist changes, the studio has also released a mid-season preview, as well as a slew of gameplay fixes.

For those curious, yes, today’s server-side title update includes damage changes to the DMR and other Black Ops Cold War weapons as mentioned previously.

Black Ops Cold War January 7 Update Patch Notes:

GLOBAL

Daily Challenges

  • Addressed an issue that could prevent new Daily Challenges from appearing.
  • Addressed issues preventing the following Daily Challenges from tracking properly:
    • “Team Deathmatch Challenger”
    • “Hardcore Challenger”
    • “Hardcore Champion”

Season Challenges

  • Addressed an issue that could prevent progress from tracking for the “Mass Casualties” Challenge when using a Cruise Missile.

MULTIPLAYER

Featured Playlists

  • Raid + Crossroads Strike 24/7 [NEW]
    • Includes TDM, Domination, Kill Confirmed, and Hardpoint on Raid and Crossroads Strike.
    • Hardcore version also available in Quick Play.
  • Gunfight Blueprints [NEW]
    • 2v2 Gunfight matches using new randomized Weapon Blueprint-based loadouts.
  • Fireteam: Dirty Bomb Duos [NEW]
    • Fireteam: Dirty Bomb played with 20 players (10 teams of Duos).
  • Nuketown 24/7 [UPDATED]
    • Nuketown ’84 Holiday replaced with Nuketown ’84.
  • Face Off
  • Prop Hunt
  • Fireteam: Dirty Bomb

Modes

  • Gunfight
    • Added extra models and collision to prevent being able to kill enemies at their spawn in Game Show at the start of a match.
  • Combined Arms
    • Adjusted time in Combined Arms: Assault when a zone is captured.

Scorestreaks

  • H.A.R.P.
    • Addressed an issue in Hardcore modes where Spy Planes exiting the map could override the mini-map being active, even if a H.A.R.P. was still active.
  • Care Package
    • Fixed a rare crash that could occur when calling in a Holiday Care Package.

Operator Missions

  • Adjusted XP values for Operator Missions.

ZOMBIES

Stability

  • Added various stability fixes.

Gameplay

  • Closed various map exploit areas.
  • Addressed an issue that prevented the Ammo Mod from appearing on the player’s weapon immediately after using the Pack-a-Punch.

Dead Ops Arcade 3

  • Addressed an issue where the player could load into Dead Ops Arcade with the wrong Operator Skin.
  • Addressed an issue where the player could be downed by walking underneath a spike trap.
  • Addressed different effect issues occurring when transitioning from solo play.
  • Addressed various particle effect issues.

Onslaught (PS4/PS5)

  • Addressed an issue where a player could lose their Bronze chalice after a private match.

And from Raven Software:

WARZONE

Featured Playlists

  • Verdansk
    • Verdansk Quads – 152 Players
    • Trios – 150 Players
    • Duos – 150 Players
    • Solos – 150 Players
    • Plunder Quads – 100 Players
  • Rebirth Island
    • Resurgence Trios – 45 Players
    • Mini Royale Duos – 40 Players

Weapons

  • DMR 14
    • Reduced headshot damage.
    • Increased recoil.
  • Type 63
    • Reduced headshot damage.
    • Increased recoil.
  • Mac-10
    • Decreased headshot damage multiplier.
  • Handgun Charlie (Akimbo Only)
    • Decreased damage range.
    • Increased hip-fire spread.

Mid-Season Update Begins Jan. 14

Next week, Season One gets even bigger with new content in Multiplayer and Zombies! Get ready to drop into a massive new Fireteam map with your squad in Sanatorium, and fight for control of the nuclear codes in the all-new 6v6 MP mode, Dropkick.

In Zombies, we’re turning the intensity up to 11 in the new Cranked mode, where every zombie killed resets the timer counting down to your demise. And in Onslaught, Raid joins the map list along with new Dark Aether intel for Zombies fans on PlayStation. This mid-season update arrives Jan. 14th, with more Season One content to come.

Once we get details on the mid-season client patch, we’ll be sure to let our readers know.

Source: Treyarch

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Street Fighter Fan Animation Pays Tribute to Daigo Parry

One of the most iconic moments in fighting game history just got a pretty awesome fan made tribute, as French 2d animator sueng_cheng made a fan animated sequence of the infamous “Daigo Parry” — better known to the fighting game community as “Evo Moment #37”.

As shared by Twitter user Catsuka, here’s the pretty awesome clip made by Cheng featuring Ken Masters making an epic comeback against Chun-Li.

https://twitter.com/catsuka/status/1346945046910795779

For those who don’t know about Evo Moment #37, it refers to the match between pro fighting game players Daigo Umehara and Justin Wong — when both competitors faced one another during the semi-finals of the Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike portion of the Evolution Championship Series in 2004. Taking place in August 1 of that year in California, Daigo made an unexpected and epic comeback with his character Ken, as he was already on the ropes facing Justin’s Chun-Li with only one pixel of life left. As Justin set to deliver the finish with Chun-Li’s Super Art, Daigo retaliated back by parrying all 15 hits of the super without getting damage, and managed to score the win to the cheers and amusement of the crowd watching that day.

You have to see it to believe it for yourselves if you’ve never ever played a Street Fighter game, and this moment arguably inspired many others to play the game and follow in the footsteps of these pro players.

For more Street Fighter news and features, check it out right here on MP1st.

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Monster Hunter Rise Limited-Time Demo Now Available to Play, Wyvern Riding and Hunting 101 Videos Released

Fans of Capcom’s immensely popular Monster Hunter franchise might want to get their Nintendo Switch consoles ready for download, as the publisher has announced that Monster Hunter Rise limited-time demo is now available at the Nintendo eShop for download, as well as releasing a couple of videos for the game — including the Wyvern Riding and some Hunting 101 videos following the Monster Hunter Digital Event live stream.

Here’s the details on the limited-time demo via Press Release from the Monster Hunter Rise team:

■ Limited-Time Demo

The demo has four quest types available: a Beginner Quest, an Intermediate Quest, a Basic Training Quest, and a Wyvern Riding Training Quest, which will help you get used to the new Wyvern Riding feature. Of course, all 14 weapon types are playable.

The Beginner Quest and Intermediate Quest can of course be played solo, but they are also available in local co-op and online co-op.

For this demo, you’ll get to explore the Shrine Ruins. This is a great locale for learning about the Wirebug and the new stat-boosting endemic life featured in this game.

The Beginner Quest features Great Izuchi, while the Intermediate Quest has you take on Mizutsune, which we revealed today. Of course, you’ll be able to take a Palamute and / or Palico with you, so you can experience riding a Canyne and receiving various kinds of support from your Buddies.

The Basic Training Quest will teach you how to use the Wirebug, and the Wyvern Riding Training Quest will let you try out the new Wyvern Riding feature. Wyvern Riding is a new system that allows you to control monsters for a while, by dealing enough damage through aerial attacks or Silkbind attacks using the Wirebug, or by using turf wars or endemic life to your advantage. While controlling wild monsters, you can move around and attack, and you can even slam them into walls, so this is definitely something you’ll want to check out.

Here’s the Wyvern Riding trailer for the game

Here’s the Wirebug and Wyvern Riding Hunting 101 videos

For more Monster Hunter Rise news and other features, check it out right here on MP1st.

Monster Hunter Rise will be released for the Nintendo Switch on March 26!

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GTA Online Weekly Update January 7 Drops a New Ride & More

Gangsters, Rockstar Games has rolled out the GTA Online weekly update January 7 activities refresh! There’s a new vehicle, triple rewards, and more! Head on below for the summary.

GTA Online Weekly Update January 7 Highlights:

  • Triple GTA$ & RP in Motor Wars and all Rockstar Created Air Races
  • Double GTA$ & RP in Smuggler Sell Missions
  • A free Güffy Double Logo Hat for playing this week
  • A Bigness Faces Sweater for stealing contraband from a Secondary Target in the Cayo Perico Heist finale
  • The Enus Paragon R sportscar is this week’s top prize at the Lucky Wheel
  • Vehicle Discounts: 25% off the RO-86 Alkanost and the Annihilator (Stealth), plus 40% off the Buckingham Valkyrie, Nagasaki Havok, Grotti Visione, and the Coil Cyclone
  • 30% off Hangars, their Customizations & Add-Ons
  • Final week of Cayo Perico Heist Bonuses: The Manor Tie-dye Tee for completing a Scoping Mission, the Rockstar Gray Pattern Tee for completing a Prep Mission, and the Panther Tour Jacket for players who complete the Heist finale, as well as the Panther Varsity Jacket for those who participated in the November Heist Challenge
  • Prime Gaming Bonuses: Players who connect their Social Club account with Prime Gaming will get the Kosatka submarine’s Sonar Station for free, plus a GTA$200K bonus for playing any time this week
  • Prime Gaming Discounts: 35% off the Kurtz 31 Patrol Boat and the Shitzu Longfin

Discounts
There are many ways to take to the skies this week in GTA Online – if you need help getting airborne, feel free to peruse the following deals on planes, helicopters, and Hangars, as well as a selection of high-powered cars, too. See below for the complete list.

Vehicles:

  • RO-86 Alkanost – 25% off
  • Annihilator (Stealth) – 25% off
  • Buckingham Valkyrie – 40% off
  • Nagasaki Havok – 40% off
  • Grotti Visione – 40% off
  • Coil Cyclone – 40% off

Hangars – 30% off:

 

  • LSIA Hangar A17
  • LSIA Hangar 1
  • Fort Zancudo Hangar 3499
  • Fort Zancudo Hangar 3497
  • Fort Zancudo Hangar A2

Hangar Customizations and Add-Ons – 30% off:

  • Hangar Style
  • Lighting
  • Floor Graphics
  • Office Furniture
  • Living Quarters
  • Workshop

Stay tuned next week for the next GTA Online update!

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Hitman 3 PSVR Trailer Shows Killing Up Close and Personal

If you ever wanted to step into the shoes of Agent 47 and see what he sees, then you’ll be able to do just that in Hitman 3! Today, IO Interactive has released the Hitman 3 PSVR “Sandbox VR” trailer that one mght expect, gives us a first-person view of the killings and yep, it looks more brutal this way.

In addition to the assassinations, check out how first-person gunfights will look in Hitman 3 using PSVR!

HITMAN 3 takes immersion to the next level with PSVR. HITMAN has always been about immersing yourself in a living, breathing world. A world filled to the brim with interesting characters, secrets, and opportunities. But you’ve never experienced it like this…

IO Interactive says that the entire game can be played in VR. Hopefully, it won’t cause any dizzy spells. If it doesn’t, this might be just how most people that have a VR unit will play Agent 47’s latest adventure.

Hitman 3 will be released for the PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Google Stadia, and PC on January 20, 2021. Check out the latest gameplay trailer featuring the different ways to take out enemies right here.

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Neverwinter New Expansion “Sharandar” Announced

Perfect World Entertainment and Cryptic Studios have today announced the Neverwinter next expansion called “Sharandar.” Launching this February 9 on PC, and on March 9 on consoles, this is the first of a three-episode module.

Head on below for the teaser trailer and our first info straight from the press release.

In Neverwinter: Sharandar, an unsettling darkness creeps across the Feywild and the age-old elven stronghold of Sharandar. Brutish creatures kill any foolish enough to enter the lands once held by Malabog the Fomorian King. Deep in the forest, rumors of an ancient fey being, together with scattered bands of Malabog’s minions, seek to conquer Sharandar and seize its arcane secrets.

The story of Neverwinter: Sharandar is experienced over three episodes. The first episode, The Iron Tooth launches February 9 on PC and March 9 on console. Adventurers are sent to the Ruins of Malabog to investigate the disappearance of an elven dignitary. This episode introduces new and returning players to the Feywild lands of Sharandar, in which they’ll find the New Sharandar social hub, the Ruins of Malabog Adventure Zone, and the Vault of Stars dungeon, along with epic rewards.

The next two episodes, Episode 2: The Soul Keeper and Episode 3: The Odious Court, continue the story of Neverwinter: Sharandar at a later date. Players have the chance to experience the transformation of Sharandar as they take on the sinister new threat revealed in the first episode and push back the darkness. More details, including features, for these episodes will be revealed soon.

Once the expansion drops, we’ll let our readers know.

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King of Fighters 15 and Samurai Shodown Announcements Postponed by SNK

Fighting game fans and those who follow The King of Fighters and Samurai Shodown games are going to feel pretty disappointed, as SNK made the impromptu announcement that they are postponing their announcements for The King of Fighters 15 and Season Pass 3 of Samurai Shodown — rescheduling the reveals for an unspecified later date instead.

Here’s the unexpected tweet of the postponement from SNK themselves, who have also apologized to those looking forward to the news.

SNK previously promised that the start of 2021 would also see the full announcement of KOF 15 — which has only confirmed the return of three fighters — namely Kyo Kusanagi, Benimaru Nikaido, and KOF 14 protagonist Shun’ei. No release date or gameplay trailer for the game has been revealed yet and it was expected that we would be seeing our first glimpse or tease of the new sequel. Samurai Showdown was also supposed to have more information revealed for Season Pass 3, however it looks like SNK fans will have to be a little bit more patient for that.

Be sure to check out more news and features about KOF 15, Samurai Shodown, and other SNK games right here on MP1st.

The King of Fighters 15 currently has no release details, while Samurai Showdown is already available for PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Google Stadia, and PC

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Outriders New Release Date Now Set for April, Demo Announced

Originally set to launch in Holiday 2020, before being pushed to a February 2021 release date, People Can Fly has today announced that looter shooter Outriders has been delayed yet again! The Outriders new release date is now set for April 1, 2021 (nope, not a joke), and that a demo will be available in February.

Happy New Year. We believe it’s important that players get to experience a new IP like Outriders before release, so that you can decide for yourselves whether the game is something you wish to pre-order, purchase or play.

For this reason we’re exicted to announce that on February 25, 2021 we will be publishing a free demo, giving everyone the chance to play the first few hours of the game with all four classes — in both single player and co-op — along with seamless migration of your character and progress to the full game.

Speaking of which, we have decided to move the release date of Outriders to April 1st 2021 (no joke!). We will spend this extra time fine tuning the game and focusing on delivering a fantastic play experience at launch.

Thanks for hanging tight a little longer — we appreciate your patience!

The Outriders Team

Given how this is a looter shooter game with a lot of moving parts, People Can Fly should take all the time they need to release a proper title. I’d rather have that than have the game available early on but be riddled with bugs and issues.

For the latest Outriders trailer, check it out here.

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Mortal Kombat 11 in First-Person and Third-Person Gameplay Shows Us Bloodier Battles

Have you ever wanted to experience or see what Mortal Kombat 11 would play or look like if it was in a first-person or third-person point of view? Here’s your chance to see it in action, and boy, is it bloody!

Modder ermaccer posted a gameplay clip of Mortal Kombat 11 in first-person and in third-person and it looks surprisingly playable! Head on below to see each blow turn up a mess of blood and more!

https://twitter.com/ermaccer/status/1346812506086510592

Those who want to test the MK11Hook mod out, you can download it in the links below:

  • https://github.com/ermaccer/MK11Hook/releases/
  • https://www.mksecrets.net/forums/eng/viewtopic.php?f=121&t=47748&p=140642#p140642

Of course, given this is a mod and us unsupported by NetherRealm Studios, download and install (and run) at your own risk!

While Mortal Kombat 11 in first-person looks rather gruesome and fun, I suspect it’s not very useful in actual matches and will give players a severe disadvantage against their foes. Then again, it is a mod, so it’s there just for fun and whatnot.

If you have a cool mod or news tip, send it over to us and we’ll credit you for running it!

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Report: PUBG 2.0 and PUBG Mobile 2.0 Is in Development

Are you a fan of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds or more popularly known as PUBG? While the game is still getting a ton of love and support from the community and the developers, a new report has surfaced stating that PUBG 2.0 and PUBG Mobile 2.0 is in development, and that an announcement could very well be in the cards soon!

Twitter user and PUBG leaker PlayerIGN posted this bit of news alongside an article stating that the secret project being worked on last year by PUBG Corp. was indeed PUBG 2 or PUBG 2.0! Allegedly, this sequel will be for PC and consoles and will offer cross-platform play as well.

https://twitter.com/PlayerIGN/status/1346753833691611136?s=19

Of course, given we haven’t gotten an official announcement yet, take this one with a grain of salt. We’ve reached out to PUBG Corp. and will update the post if we get a statement back.

What do you want to see in PUBG 2.0 or in PUBG Mobile 2.0? Does the game even need a sequel given we’re constantly seeing updates for it?

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Paladins Update 2.28 January 6 Is for the Eternal Pyre

Evil Mojo has today released the first big update to Paladins with the Eternal Pyre update! The Paladins update 2.28 January 6 patch is now live, and brings a new Battle Pass, balance changes, and bug fixes! Head on below for the full patch notes and info.

Paladins Update 2.28 January 6 Patch Notes:

General

Speeder Mount Updates

This patch we are introducing an overhaul to our speeder mount animation system. While riding the speeder mounts each Champion has gone from a single pose system to having 5 animated sequences, significantly improving the quality of all our speeder mounts.

BALANCE

Strix

  • Talon Rifle/Pistol
    • Talon Rifle
      • Post-hit delay increased 1s -> 1.25s

Vivian

  • Light machine Gun
    • Damage per shot decreased 170 -> 160
  • Unfair Advantage
    • Reduced the duration increase 1|1 -> 0.8|0.8
  • Nowhere to Hide
    • Reduced duration of Reveal 1|1 -> 0.7|0.7

Khan

  • Heavy Repeater
    • Damage increased per shot 180 -> 190
  • Battle Shout
    • Increased Healing done 1000 -> 1100

Sha Lin

  • Sand Trap
    • NEW: Duration of Cripple reduced by 1s

Koga

  • Submachine Guns
    • Damage decreased per shot 40 -> 36

Zhin

  • Billow
    • Reduced Movement Speed increase 30% -> 10%
  • Up in Smoke
    • Increased Movement Speed during Billow 8|8 -> 11|11%

Barik

  • Base Health 3400 -> 4000

BUG FIXES

2020 PATCH 5 HOTFIX

Champions

Evie

  • Fixed an issue where the Star Glam Blaster was not unlocked when the Star Glam skin was obtained in the Bounty Store.

Imani

  • Fixed an issue where the Mana UI was not centered on the UI.

Khan

  • Fixed an issue where Vortex Grip would not apply an increased Stun duration to enemies.

Lian

  • Fixed an issue where the challenge “Kill Players with Presence after hitting them with Valor” could not be completed.
  • Fixed an issue where the Merrymaker skin was not unlocked properly when obtained in the Bounty Store.

Vora

  • Fixed an issue where the client would crash when Vora stood on the elevator in Foreman’s Rise or in the Wind on Warder’s Gate while using her Ultimate.
  • Fixed an issue where the Darkness UI was not centered on the UI.
  • Fixed an issue where Obliteration would not make Vora immune to Executes.
  • Fixed an issue where the Inevitability card was missing 2D art.
  • Fixed an issue where Vora was not damage-immune during the damage portion of her Ultimate.
  • Fixed an issue where Vora’s Ultimate could execute enemies through certain damage-immune states.

Zhin

  • Fixed an issue where the challenge “Kill Players with Spite after hitting them with Counter” could not be completed.

General

  • Fixed several collision issues on the updated Frozen Guard map.
  • Fixed an issue where an item would be selected on Gamepad if hovered twice in quick succession.
  • Fixed a number of potential crash cases that would occur in various menus.
  • Fixed an issue where the Ranked UI scene displayed an incorrect number of days remaining for the Season.
  • Fixed an issue where the incorrect prompts for menus could display on screen when using Gamepad in certain situations.
  • Fixed an issue where the Unlock button could improperly display on certain Chests after everything in the Chest was obtained.

2021 PATCH 1

Champions

Drogoz

  • Fixed an issue where the Condescension card would activate multiple times when used with the Combustible talent.
  • Fixed an issue where the Dominator and Mastery MVP Poses were using the incorrect poses.

Fernando

  • Fixed an issue where enemies could shoot through Shield in specific circumstances.
  • Fixed an issue where rotating Fernando’s model slightly while Shield is active could cause some visual desync between where the shield is physically and visually.

Imani

  • Fixed an issue where Jenos’ Astral Mark and Corvus’ Mark of Fate would have incorrect visual behavior on the Dragon.

Vora

  • Fixed an issue where Vora could cancel her Ultimate animation early in certain circumstances.
  • Fixed issues with Vora’s weapon shots not registering correctly against Terminus’ Power Siphon and Androxus’ Reversal.

General

  • Fixed further collision issues with the updated Frozen Guard map.

Eternal Pyre Battle Pass

The Arcane Pacts Battle Pass will become unpurchaseable with the release of The Eternal Pyre. The Eternal Pyre Battle Pass will be available for purchase with the release of The Eternal Pyre patch.

Receive instant rewards for purchasing, and unlock over 100 more goodies just by playing and leveling up your Battle Pass. All players start earning Eternal Pyre Battle Pass experience as soon as the update is live. Battle Pass purchasers unlock premium rewards every level, along with the free track rewards.

The Eternal Pyre Battle Pass costs 600 Crystals, and rewards you just for playing. You can now unlock up to 450 Crystals through the Battle Pass Free Track, and an additional 150 through the Premium Track, making the Battle Pass FREE once completed. Explore our expanded content for each Champion featured in this Battle Pass.

Dive into this awesome Battle Pass with the Battle Passport, a one-time purchase that not only unlocks the new Battle Pass itself but the next 30 Battle Pass Levels so you can start playing with the Eternal Retribution Koga, Eternal Conflict Lian, and Eternal Guardian Khan right away!
The Battle Passport costs 1500 Crystals, saving you over 1000 Crystals!

BATTLE PASS CONTENT

Instant Unlocks (Exclusive to Battle Pass Purchasers)

  • Eternal Retribution Koga
  • Forged Destiny, Death Card
  • Ikonic Depiction, Spray
  • 50% Experience and Gold Boost

INSTANT UNLOCK – Eternal Retribution Koga

Level 10 – Eternal Conflict Lian

Level 30 – Eternal Guardian Khan

Level 50 – Eternal Fervor Jenos

BATTLE PASS PLUS REWARDS

Level 70 – Dark Retribution Koga

Level 90 – Dark Conflict Lian

Level 110 – Dark Guardian Khan

Level 120 – Dark Fervor Jenos

OTHER BATTLE PASS EXCLUSIVE UNLOCKS

Sprays

 



Avatars

 

 

    
Loading Frame

 

CUSTOMIZATIONS

Static Sprays

  • Equality
  • Unlockable during weekend event in February

Emotes
 

MVP Poses
 

That’s it for this Paladins patch! Don’t forget, the Hi-Rez Showcase event is set for tomorrow where we’ll see what the publisher has in store for Paladins, SMITE and Rogue Company’s future! Stay tuned here on MP1st for that.

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Black Desert Online Update 1.67 January 6 Drops Today for Nova & Succession

Pearl Abyss took down the Black Desert Online servers for consoles today and that’s to deploy the Black Desert Online update 1.67 January 6 patch! This is a major title update and brings the Nova Awakening & Succession changes and content.

Black Desert Online Update 1.67 January 6 Patch Notes:

Major Updates – Nova Awakening & Succession

● Awakening and Succession for Nova, the true queen of thorns, have been released.

– Reach Lv.56 or higher and you can proceed with Awakening by accepting [Nova Awakening] Invitation from S from the Black Spirit’s main quest and completing the following series of quests. Also, you can choose Succession for your Nova by completing [Nova Succesion] King of the Dead that continues right after the Awakening quest.

● Added quest [Valencia] Dawn of a New Age where you can obtain a Pearl outfit (7 Days) for Nova.

– You can accept the quest above from the Black Spirit by completing [Lv.56 Valencia] Eastern Sands Kingdom Story on Nova.

[Go to Nova Awakening & Succession Event]

Major Updates – Increased Devour Efficiency

● Increased the efficiency of Devour when using it on PRI (I) – TET (IV) enhancement level gear.

– The increase in Enhancement Chance when devouring weapons and defensive gear were changed to the following:

※ However, these numbers only apply to using Devour when the Enhancement Chance is at 0.”

Weapons
Enhancement Levels Before After
PRI (I) 20 28
DUO (II) 26 33
TRI (III) 33 43
TET (IV) 45 53
PEN (V) 75 (No changes)

 

Defense Gear
Enhancement Levels Before After
PRI (I) 20 25
DUO (II) 25 30
TRI (III) 30 40
TET (IV) 40 50
PEN (V) 70 (No changes)

 

Major Updates – Crafting & Enhancing Capotia Accessories

● Added crafting methods for Capotia accessories.

Capotia Accessories Requirement Ingredients
Capotia Ring Lv.61 or higher

Use Manufacture

Yona’s Fragment x325

Kzarka’s Latent Aura x3

Oil of Fortitude x5

Capotia Earring Lv.62 or higher

Use Manufacture

Yona’s Fragment x300

Nouver’s Latent Aura x3

Oil of Corruption x5

Capotia Belt Lv.63 or higher

Use Manufacture

Yona’s Fragment x350

Kutum’s Latent Aura x3

Oil of Tranquility x5

Capotia Necklace Lv.64 or higher

Use Manufacture

Yona’s Fragment x400

Karanda’s Latent Aura x3

Oil of Storms x5

● You can now enhance Capotia accessories.

– You can enhance the Capotia accessory with an accessory with the same name.

– If you fail to enhance the Capotia accessory, it will not be destroyed but the enhancement level will decrease and the max durability will also decrease by 10.

– You can attain max durability recovery by using an accessory of the same name or Yona’s Fragment.

● Descriptions for enhancement and crafting have been added to the tooltips of Capotia Necklace, Earring, Ring, and Belt.

 

Capotia Necklace
Basic: AP 25 / Accuracy 16
PRI (I) AP 26 / Accuracy 16
DUO (II) AP 27 / Accuracy 17
TRI (III) AP 28 / Accuracy 18
TET (IV) AP 29 / Accuracy 19
PEN (V) AP 30 / Accuracy 20

 

Capotia Earring
Basic: AP 13 / Accuracy 8
PRI (I) AP 13 / Accuracy 9
DUO (II) AP 13 / Accuracy 10 / DP 1
TRI (III) AP 13 / Accuracy 11 / DP 2
TET (IV) AP 13 / Accuracy 12 / DP 3
PEN (V) AP 13 / Accuracy 12  / DP 4

 

Capotia Ring
Basic: AP 14 / Accuracy 8
PRI (I) AP 14 / Accuracy 9
DUO (II) AP 15 / Accuracy 9
TRI (III) AP 15 / Accuracy 10
TET (IV) AP 16 / Accuracy 10
PEN (V) AP 17 / Accuracy 10

 

Capotia Belt
Basic: AP 14 / Accuracy 8
PRI (I) AP 14 / Accuracy 9
DUO (II) AP 15 / Accuracy 9
TRI (III) AP 15 / Accuracy 10
TET (IV) AP 16 / Accuracy 10
PEN (V) AP 17 / Accuracy 10

 

We had introduced Capotia accessories in the past as a symbolic reward of your very first level-up. Since they used to be TRI accessories, them being a reward itself was seen as meaningful back then.However, we concluded, from our current as well as future point of view, that Capotia accessories would gradually become less attractive. We consequently added ingredients that could be used more broadly (for example, raising a second character) and an enhancement feature that could enhance the value of an accessory. We worked on this patch focusing on that these two updates would not immediately affect the market. So not every player might need Capotia accessories for now, but we hope their significance and usefulness to grow further on a long term basis.

Character

● Fixed the issue where motions would sometimes be displayed abnormally when moving out of water.

● Fixed the issue where sometimes you could walk underwater.

● Fixed the issue where certain classes performed abnormal actions when Combat Assistance was turned on.

Ranger

● Improved the following skill to hit targets that are in higher locations.

– Black Spirit: Prime: Descending Current

Sorceress

● Fixed the issue where Black Spirit: Violation would deliver Lv. 1 damage after using it by consuming shards.

● Prime: Dream of Doom – Fixed the issue where the projectile could not be seen when looking at another adventurer.

Valkyrie

● Divine Judgment of Light – Changed the effect to be corresponding to the attack range.

Witch

● Improved the following skills to hit targets that are in higher locations.

– Flow: Perfect Sign

Kunoichi

● Ninjutsu: Sinew Cut – Fixed the skill description about Concealment to match its actual effects.

Dark Knight

● Improved the following skills to hit targets that are in higher locations.

– Black Spirit: Obsidian Ashes

Mystic

● Fixed the issue where the description for Thrashing Wolf was displaying information about WP recovery incorrectly.

Archer

● Improved the following skills to hit targets that are in higher locations.

– Arrow Explosion

Nova

● Bitter Reign – Improved the combo motion after the 1st hit is used while casting Quoratum’s Protection.

● Quoratum’s Opening – Improved to be useable after using Icy Fog laterally.

● Rage Absorption – Fixed the issue where the Attack Speed Increase buff was being applied.

● Changed the following skills to not activate Quoratum’s Protection at the end of the skill.

> Face the Darkness, Punishing Trap, Quoratum’s Opening, Quoratum’s Ascension, Command: Rime Ice

● Fixed the issue with the Combat Assistance mode where the direction of attacks would not change with the enemy movement when performing a chain of standing or forward basic attacks.

● Pressing RS/R3 to change into idle stance when summons are out will now remove the summons.

● Fixed the issue where the summons were kept even though Quoratum’s Protection was no longer active.

● Fixed the issue where the effect on the shoulders would remain when getting on a mount and the summons were removed.

● Winter Testudo – Changed the duration to 5 seconds.

● Reduced the cooldown from 3 minutes to 2 minutes.

● Winter Testudo – Fixed the issue where the skill would not activate for adventurers not participating in the Node/Conquest War.

● Winter Testudo – Fixed to not collide with the summoned guard.

● Winter Testudo – Fixed the issue where using the skill in a safe zone would push other characters back.

● Fixed the issue where Nova would not blink in the Customizing screen.

● SP will be recovered when successfully blocking an attack during Quoratum’s Protection.

● SP will be recovered on a successful Mauling Star hit.

● The last hit will be activated right after pressing RB/R1 while using Mauling Star.

● Mauling Star – Equal amount of damage will be inflicted to enemies within the hitting range regardless of the point hit by the Morning Star.

● Changed the critical hit rate of Mauling Star to be not applied to PvP environments.

● Damage of Command: Passed Pawn I – Absolute: Command: Passed Pawn has been changed as below:

– PvP damage has dropped by 33%

– Critical hit rate will not be applied to PvP environments.

● The description of Quoratum’s Protection in the skill guide has been changed to “Shield Block Stance” to be read more intuitively.

● Fixed the issue where facial expression would not be displayed when doing “Confident.”

● Quoratum’s Protection – Fixed the issue where Quoratum’s Protection would be deactivated when used before Quoratum’s Opening and Punishing Trap.

● You will not be able to move pressing RS while using following skills:

– Quoratum’s Opening

– Punishing Trap

● Summoned guard will be unsummoned when using Emergency Escape.

● Summoned guard will be instantly unsummoned when Quoratum’s Protection is deactivated.

● The guards will not be able to detect enemies behind a wooden fence or wooden fence gate.

● If Icy Prison is used while a guard is summoned, the guard will attack forward.

● Fixed the issue where bound effect was applied to the opposition when using Black Spirit: Icy Prison with a guard summoned.

● Fixed the issue where the number of hits for the 2nd hit was fixed to three when using Bitter Reign while mounted.

● Fixed the issue where the effect of Cold, Dark Star would be activated during the Chain Hit (1st hit) when using Bitter Reign while mounted

Content

● Changed the condition for the actiavtion of “Hide Other Characters” when a world boss appears.

– Before: 30 or more nearby Adventurers

– After: 10 or more nearby Adventurers

● Added a feature where you can select the entire part when dyeing a gear in the Dye window.

Item

● Changed items to show applied desert buffs through marked icons in the Trade Item sells list.

● Awakening outfits for all released characters can be obtained from Premium Outfit Box.

Monster

● Increased the benefits gained from defeating furious monsters at night.

– Now defeating monsters at night will grant an Item Drop Rate +10% buff.

Most of the monsters become more ferocious at night in Black Desert. It might be tough for nighttime hunters looting items, but it becomes rather a good time for those who seek to level up fast as the monsters give you more EXP.

Therefore, to make nights a happy hunting time for all Adventurers, we have prepared a special item buff for you. Can’t wait to go night-hunting!

● The Guild Boss Giant Mudster has amassed powerful energies from the soil of Glish Ruins.

– As Giant Mudster’s body begins to crumble from taking damage, it will let out a large cry, calling forth Mudsters.

– The Giant Mudster will try to absorb these Mudsters into its own body, which will restore the destroyed portions and restore its health in the process.

– You must defeat the Mudsters before they reach the Giant Mudster to prevent Giant Mudster from restoring its health.

– As the Guild Boss Giant Mudster has grown much stronger, the chance to loot Stone of Malice has greatly increased, along with other junk loot drops.

● The Guild Boss Ancient Puturum’s power source has reached its limit and made its attacks more dangerous than before.

– Once Ancient Puturm gathers a portion of its energy, it will begin summoning power towers to draw from them and deal a devastating attack.

– You must defeat the power towers within 1 minute to prevent Ancient Puturum from unleashing his devastating attack. Also, power towers will inflict explosive damage when destroyed.

– Defeating all the summoned towers within 1 minute will cause Ancient Puturum to lose power and land. It will remain immobile for a short period of time.

– Improved the loot dropped by Guild Boss Ancient Puturum.

● Fixed the issue with the landing animation of Ancient Puturum spawned from Dark Rifts after certain attacks.

Quest & Knowledge

● [Hashashin Succession] -Changed the icon of Illezra’s Bell.

● [Maehwa Succession] -Fixed the Illezra’s Candlestand’s item description.

● Changed the location of the guard in front of Ancient Stone Chamber.

● Changed the requirement to accept the quest “Black Abyssal Weapon Exchange,” in which you can exchange your Black Abyssal Weapon for a Black Abyssal Weapon Box for another class with NPC Abdul Jaum, the Skill Instructor of Altinova, as follows.

Before After
 Lv. 55 or higher, accept and complete the “Past Glory” questline from NPC Konah of Altinova Arena Lv. 55 or higher, accept and complete the “”Past Glory”” questline from NPC Konah of Altinova Arena

OR

Complete the quest “Past Glory” after accepting the Mediah Main Quest “[Crossroad] Until We Meet Again”

OR

Complete the quest “The Way Back” after accepting the Mediah Main Quest “[Crossroad] For Altinova”

Mount

● Fixed the Dream Horse Arduanatt to lose its wings if it dies while in mid-air.

UI

● Adjusted the Guild member roster to display Cannoneers ranked above Quartermasters.

● Fixed the issue where Guilds with guild points exceeding 999 wouldn’t be displayed in the Guild window.

● Fixed the issue where searching for Dye in the Menu wouldn’t display its icon correctly.

● Fixed the issue where the Naive Worker appeared as if they had a Promotion Chance.

Changes and Fixes

● [Nova] Fixed the issue where she could not exchange Beginner Black Stone (Weapon) and Beginner Black Stone (Armor) for Naru gear and box through Fughar when she completes the quest “Witness” in the Serendia quest series “[Crossroad] The Lamenting Head of the League of Merchants”.

– Naru Main Weapon Box

– Naru Sub-weapon Box

– Naru Helmet

– Naru Armor

– Naru Gloves

– Naru Shoes

● Fixed the issue where characters would look awkward in certain situations while wearing the following outfits:

– [Hashashin] Alchemist’s Clothes

– [Witch] Treant Camouflage

– [Mystic] Dhyana Gloves

– [Guardian] Noel

– [Shai] Ignis Ear Cuff

– [Nova] Rebar Armor, Armor of Hercules’ Might, Serendian Soldier Suit

– [Female characters] Cantabile Outfit

● Fixed the issue where the rowboat would sink underwater when attaching Belle Epoque Hull.

● Elaborated the description of item “Golden Pouch of Fortune.”

● Fixed the issue where the description for Combat Assistance in Settings would overlap with Navigation Guide Type.

● [Lahn] – Fixed the issue where beauty album could not be applied in the Beauty window.

● [Lahn] – Fixed the issue where features related to character actions would not work properly in the Beauty window.

● Improved some sentences for better understanding and fixed typos.

● Fixed an issue where some backgrounds would be displayed abnormally

Once there’s a new update to Black Desert Online, we’ll let our readers know.

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COD Warzone Black Ops Cold War Weapons DMR 14, Mac 10 & More Changes Incoming

In case you didn’t know, the weapons available in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War are available in Activision’s mega successful free-to-play battle royale game, Call of Duty: Warzone. If you’re one of the many people annoyed at just how powerful the Black Ops Cold War weapons are in Warzone, rejoice! Nerfs are incoming!

This was confirmed today by Raven Software, who announced that the DRM 14, Type 63, the Mac 10 SMG and the dual pistols are getting balance updates exclusively for Warzone!

Don’t fret! We’ve heard you and a balance update is coming soon to address concerns about the DMR 14, Type 63, Mac 10, and dual pistols.

To clarify, these changes will be exclusive to #Warzone.

Given how overpowered the tactical rifles are (Type 63, etc.) in Warzone currently, these changes can’t come soon enough! Hopefully, more tweaks and balance passes are made to the current and upcoming Black Ops Cold War weapons that are integrated into Warzone.

What other new weapons in Warzone should get some balance tuning love from the devs? Let us know your thoughts below.

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Monster Hunter World Iceborne Update 15.11 Released Today

While players shouldn’t expect any new major piece of content for Monster Hunter World, that doesn’t mean Capcom won’t continuously tweak and improve the game. Speaking of which, the developers have released the Monster Hunter World Iceborne update 15.11 patch today for consoles!

Players will see this as MHWorld Iceborne update 15.11 on PS4, and MHWorld Iceborne update 15.1.0.1 on the Xbox One.

Monster Hunter World Iceborne Update 15.11 Patch Notes:

Bug Fixes and Balance Adjustments

Base/Facility

  • We’ve fixed an issue from Ver. 15.10 / 15.1.0.0 in which delivery requests would disappear from the list at the Resource Center when playing with your console in offline mode, preventing you from being able to complete the request.

    If you have experienced this bug, playing in online mode will restore the requests to your list.
    Once you have applied Ver. 15.11 / 15.1.0.1, delivery requests will no longer disappear even in offline mode.

    We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused.

Yep, that’s about it, which is to be expected given a new game in the series has been announced in Monster Hunter Rise for the Nintendo Switch. That said, Monster Hunter World Iceborne players should expect more limited time events to make their way throughout the year even if we don’t get any new monsters to slay.

If you spot any gameplay-related changes not mentioned above, let us know down in the comments below.

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Gods Will Fall Gameplay Trailer Revealed, Pre-Order Bonus and Valiant Edition Announced

Those who are into dark fantasy adventures and want to build clans will be getting something to challenge themselves with at the start of this year, as Deep Silver has revealed a new gameplay trailer for their upcoming new game “Gods Will Fall”, as well as going live for pre-orders — with the pre-order bonus and Valiant Edition announced as well.

Here’s a new gameplay trailer released from the makers themselves to give gamers an idea of what to expect from this action game:

Additionally, here are the details for the pre-order bonus as well as the Valiant Edition via press release:

The Hunter’s Head Gear is assigned at random in each new game playthrough. The thrill of the hunt runs through the blood of the clan and it is ritual for the trophies seized to be worn proudly and displayed for all to take notice. The hides of five exclusive beasts – a wolf, bear, boar, fox, and badger -are fit to be worn by any warrior and shall act as an emblazoned warning to the gods that the hunt is indeed on.
In addition to the standard edition of Gods Will Fall, fans can also pre-order the Valiant Edition, to receive the Hunter’s Head Gear and Valley of the Dormant Gods DLC. Details on the Valiant Edition below:
  • Three New Gods – Enter and battle your way through three new infernal god realms. Each of these uncharted hellscapes, inhabited by abominable swarms of minions, will be a grueling test to your mettle.

  • New Weapon Classes – Play as two new barbarous warrior types, each with their own unique death-dealing style of combat.

  • New Items – A windfall of new gear and provisions to aid your clan in battle and turn the tides of war.

  • New Skills – New methods of melee to further expand your warrior’s combat system and ensure the apt champion is chosen for the battle that lies ahead.

  • Overworld Extras – As you traverse the tranquil overworld, keep your eyes peeled and unearth the hidden secrets now spread across the serene landscape.

  • Warriors Garb – Suit up your clan in the finest battle-ready attire and headgear for extra swagger as they enter the fray.

Be sure to check out more updates and features right here on MP1st.

Gods Will Fall will be released for the PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Google Stadia, and PC on January 29.

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Apex Legends Update 1.55 January 5 Brings Fight Night

As expected given the announcement before 2021 came ringing in, Respawn Entertainment has deployed the Apex Legends update 1.55 January 5 patch, and this is to bring the Fight Night Collection Event into the game! Alongside new items to earn, there’s a new LTM (limited time mode), as well as gameplay changes made by the devs.

Apex Legends Update 1.55 January 5 Patch Notes:

Summary of Fight Night patch:

  • A new temporary game-type, the “Airdrop Escalation Takeover”
  • The Pathfinder Town Takeover
  • The Fight Night Collection Event, and its associated rewards track, collectible cosmetics, and the new Gibraltar heirloom.
  • Newly generous loot-granting MRVNs
  • And a whole host of balance changes and bug fixes

AIRDROP ESCALATION TAKEOVER

With this update, we’re testing a new approach to LTMs. Instead of launching as its own playlist, the Airdrop Escalation LTM will be a “takeover” of the normal “Play Apex” game mode. It’s classic Battle Royale, but with way, way more supply drops. Immediately after you leave the Jumpship, you’ll find a cluster of four supply drops across the map. During each round, more will drop—they land at the same speed as Lifeline’s Care Packages.

Each supply drop contains a fully-kitted weapon of different tiers, depending on the round. For example, Round one’s drops feature level two kitted weapons while Round four’s drops include red armor and crate weapons. As with regular fully-kitted weapons, you can’t break them down or swap their attachments onto other weapons. And, of course, regular weapons and weapons will still appear as ground loot.

We’re curious to see what y’all think about the “takeover” approach to LTMs, so let us know!

PATHFINDER TOWN TAKEOVER

Drop your weapons and get ready for a brawl in Pathfinder’s Town Takeover: Fight Night style.

Entering the ring will prevent any player from using their weapons and any of their abilities. The only way to beat someone is via a bit of fist o’ cuffs. Oh, and don’t worry about any outside ring interference—no outside projectiles, grenades, or abilities can penetrate the ring’s force field.

Punchout the loot balls contained within the ring to scoop up some rare loot. Just remember you can’t use it until you leave!

META UPDATES

Editor note: It appears the Caustic buff was removed, Horizon got a nerf, and there are new ring updates. Relevant Caustic portions that no longer apply are in strikethrough.

Legends

There’s nothing too meta-shaking this time around; we’re giving Season 7 some extra time to shake out. Horizon released strong, but not overpowered. The below buffs are aimed at small power increases. Rampart still needs overall power, and the Caustic buff is an extra bit of compensation for the loss of vision blur from gas in Season 7. Note that looking at our data, the Season 7 change was a solid buff for Caustic, but he’s not quite where we want him to be.

Rampart:

  • Amped Cover: Decreased cooldown from 30 seconds to 20 seconds

Horizon:

  • Gravity Lift: Increased effective cooldown from 16 seconds to 21 seconds

Weapons

Hemlok:

  • Decreased damage from 22 to 20.

Mastiff:

  • Spread out 3rd/4th pellets to decrease max range of 4 pellet hits (was +/- 7.5 degrees, now +/- 10)

Prowler:

  • Reserve bullets increased from 175 to 210

Ring Update

In hopes of spreading out the chaos that can occur in final rings, we’re making some tweaks to Rings 5 and 6.

  • Ring 5 is bigger (1500 unit radius to 2000 unit radius). Time to close is the same.
  • Ring 6 is the last ring. It will slowly close over 100s somewhere near the center of Ring 5.

QUALITY OF LIFE

Ultimate Accelerants can now be used without opening your inventory. If your ultimate is not currently available, just press the button (or buttons, on a controller) to activate it, and you’ll pull out any stored Accelerant in your inventory and use it automatically.

When in a lobby, if a party member leaves your lobby for any reason, all party members will be marked as “not ready.” This should stop accidental launches into a match when your buddy dipped out for a second.

  • The fabled “Mark All As Seen” button has been added. Click this to remove the pesky (I mean helpful) red dots.
  • Pinging the nearest respawn beacon (from spectate) will now always ping the nearest beacon unless you don’t have enough time to use it before the ring closes over it, instead of defaulting to the nearest beacon in the next safe ring.
  • We now show you how many treasure packs are needed to acquire the next comic page. This should just make it easier to people who are chasing the new bit of lore to know how far away they are.
  • Caustic should now smash the door with his Heirloom hammer instead of his leg, if available.
  • We added a small bit of information to the Find Friends box to describe a situation where your friend might not be findable because of their EA account settings.

BUG FIXES

Bloodhound

  • Fixed an issue with Bloodhound’s UI disappearing after interacting with Horizon’s Tactical.

Wraith

  • Fixed an issue with Wraith’s Portals getting destroyed by the Trident.

Bangalore

  • Fixed an issue with Bangalore’s missile passing through hatch doors when they are closed in Worlds Edge.

Mirage

  • Fixed an issue with Mirage’s decoys not making footstep sounds.

Crypto

  • Fixed an issue with Hack consuming two Vault keys if two keys were in Crypto’s inventory.
  • Fixed an issue with Hack getting stuck within the Trident when deployed as a passenger and the trident is on a ramp.

Revenant

  • Fixed an issue causing other players to teleport with Revenant if they punch Revenant when he has very little health.
  • Fixed an issue that didn’t allow Revenant to deploy the Death Totem while on the Trident.

Loba

  • Fixed a lot of windows in World’s Edge that prevented Loba’s bracelet from passing through.

Rampart

  • Fixed an issue that allowed Rampart to place Sheila while in the Phase Runner.
  • Fix an issue where UI elements stayed on screen after using Sheila.

Horizon

  • Fixed an issue with Horizon’s abilities not affecting Lifeline’s DOC and Crypto’s drone.

FIGHT NIGHT COLLECTION EVENT AND REWARDS TRACK

The Fight Night Collection Event brings another set of 24 themed, limited-time cosmetics to Apex Legends.

All 24 items will be available through direct purchase (for Apex Coins or Crafting Metals) and in Event Apex Packs for the entire duration of the event.

Each Event Pack will come with one event item and two non-event items at the following drop rates:

If you want to learn more about how Event-Limited Cosmetics work, visit our FAQ.

If you collect all 24 event items, you’ll get the Gibraltar Heirloom.

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After the event ends, the Gibraltar Heirloom will become available via heirloom crafting.

As with previous events, this event brings a rewards track with all-new earnable cosmetics:

You can earn 1000 points per day and challenges refresh daily. The challenges also stack with your Battle Pass, so you can complete both at once.

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LOOT MRVNS

After having been previously decommissioned, MRVNs are now programmed to reward Legends in the arena. Only appearing in Olympus, these friendly guys will give you loot after interacting with them. They’ll produce tiered loot equal to what is shown on their screens.

  • White sad face = Common level 1 loot
  • Neutral blue face = Rare level 2 loot
  • Pleased purple face = Epic level 3 loot
  • Very Happy yellow face = Legendary Level 4 loot

Pick up your loot and thank your friendly MRVN. Or, if you’re feeling toxic, shoot them. When you do, they may drop their arm for you to store in your inventory. Taking this to another MRVN with the missing piece may get you a reward. Hi-five?

Not bad way to start the year, right? Once we get wind of the next patch for Apex Legends, we’ll be sure to let our readers know.

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Destiny 2 Iron Banner Rewards List & Bounties January 5, 2021

Aside from today’s Destiny 2 weekly reset, Bungie has also rolled out the Destiny 2 Iron Banner today! For those interested in what Lord Saladin has in store for players this week, head on below for the Destiny 2 Iron Banner rewards list & bounties Janaruy 5, 2021 list!

Destiny 2 Iron Banner Rewards List & Bounties January 5, 2021:

Available from Lord Saladin:

Lord Saladin oversees the Iron Banner. He appears in the tower, up the stairs to the right of the Gunsmith to bring Guardians Iron Banner based Weapons and Armor.

Faction Rewards

Turn in 20 Tokens to get an Iron Banner engram, which contains randomly rolled weapons. After you’ve finished the seasonal quest, you can also receive randomly rolled armor.

Iron Bounties

Name Description Requirement Reward
Oath of the Pack Defeat opponents while assisted by at least one other teammate. 100 Opponents defeated XP & 50 Iron Banner Token & Pinnacle Gear
Around the Fire Capture zones in the Iron Banner playlist. Earn bonus progress for each additional teammate in the zone with you. 100 Zones captured XP & 50 Iron Banner Token & Pinnacle Gear
Victory Banners Complete matches in the Iron Banner playlist. Wins award bonus progress. 40 Matches completed XP & 50 Iron Banner Token & Pinnacle Gear
The Rout Defeat opponents in the Iron Banner. Earn bonus progress by landing final blows on opponents with a higher Power level. 200 Opponents defeated XP & 50 Iron Banner Token & Pinnacle Gear

Additonal Iron Banner Rewards

You have a chance to get randomly rolled Iron Banner gear at the end of matches. This includes all available weapons & armor for the current season.

Stay tuned this Friday for Xur and Trials of Osiris!

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New Destiny 2 Weekly Reset January 5, 2021

Guardians, it’s the first new Destiny 2 weekly reset of 2021! Same as always, we here at MP1st have the new Destiny 2 weekly reset January 5, 2021 summary! Head on below for the list of new activities, modifiers and more that will net you some sweet new loot.

New Destiny 2 Weekly Reset January 5. 2021:

Nightfall – The Ordeal: The Disgraced

Modifiers:

  • Nightfall: The Ordeal: Adept
    • Fire Pit: When defeated, Acolytes spawn fire pools that cause damage over time.
  • Nightfall: The Ordeal: Hero
    • All previous modifiers
    • Champions: Unstoppable: This mode contains Unstoppable Champions, which cannot be stopped without an Unstoppable mod.
    • Champions: Barrier: This mode contains Barrier Champions, which cannot be stopped without an Anti-Barrier mod.
    • Champions: Hive: This mode contains both Barrier and Unstoppable Champions, which cannot be stopped without an Anti-Barrier or Unstoppable mod, respectively.
    • Hero Modifiers: Extra Shields
    • Navôta’s Abandon: Incoming Arc and environmental damage increased.
  • Nightfall: The Ordeal: Legend
    • All previous modifiers
    • Equipment Locked: You will not be able to change your equipment after this activity starts.
    • Match Game: Enemy shields are highly resistant to all unmatched elemental damage.
    • Legend Modifiers: Locked Loadout & Match Game & Extra Shields
  • Nightfall: The Ordeal: Master
    • All previous modifiers
    • Attrition: Regeneration is greatly impaired. Defeating enemies may create wells of Light.
    • Master Modifiers: Champions: Mob & Locked Loadout & Match Game & Extra Shields
    • Champions: Mob: This mode contains additional Champions.

Rewards:

  • Powerful (Tier 1) reward: Get 3 points by completing runs. Higher difficulties grant more points.
  • Pinnacle reward: Get a score of 100k. Since modifiers are fixed, this requires a high difficulty run.

Weekly Crucible Rotator: Showdown

“This combat drill will test you from start to finish. Stay on your game, lest you find yourself on the wrong end of the final showdown.” —Lord Shaxx

Fight for Valor by defeating opponents and preventing revives. Win the most rounds or face off in an elimination showdown.


Vanguard Burn: Arc Singe

The other modifieres rotate daily, check out the Daily Reset Thread for them!


Europa

  • Eclipsed Zone: Asterion Abyss
  • Empire Hunt: The Warrior: Defeat Eramis’s military commander, Phylaks, the Warrior.
  • Exo Challenge: Simulation: Agility: Simulated Skill-Set Training: Test your dexterity as you move against the Vex.

Legacy Activities

  • Moon:
    • Wandering Nightmare: Nightmare of Jaxx, Claw of Xivu Arath (Hellmouth)
    • Trove Guardian is in Anchor of Light
    • Nightmare Hunt: Anguish: Defeat the Nightmare of Omnigul.
    • Nightmare Hunt: Pride: Defeat the Nightmare of Skolas, Kell of Kells.
    • Nightmare Hunt: Servitude: Defeat the Nightmare of Zydron, Gate Lord.
  • Dreaming City: Growing Curse
    • Petra is at Divalian Mists.
    • Weekly Mission: The Oracle Engine – The Taken threaten to take control of an irreplaceable Awoken communications device.
    • Ascendant Challenge: Shattered Ruins, Spine of Keres
    • Blind Well: Hive, Plague: Cragur

Eververse Bright Dust Offerings

Name Description Type Cost
Concentrated Mattergem An Upgrade Module ionizer created from refined Mattergems. Consumable 200 Bright Dust
Glimmershard A shard with the ability to generate Glimmer during combat. Consumable 250 Bright Dust
Scavenger’s Boon A transmutation device with the ability to create planetary materials. Consumable 250 Bright Dust
Izanagi’s Shell For Ghosts who gaze at the forbidden. Ghost Shell 2850 Bright Dust
Lethe’s Mercy Equip this weapon ornament to change the appearance of The Lament. Once you get an ornament, it’s unlocked for all characters on your account. Weapon Ornament 1250 Bright Dust
Stasis Entrance Modifications for your ship’s transmat systems, so you’ll always arrive in style. Transmat Effect 450 Bright Dust
Coppertone Patina Equip this shader to change the color of your gear. Shader 40 Bright Dust
Accidental Dance Again! Really? Why do you keep doing this dance? Emote 700 Bright Dust
Ten-Grasp Sword “Sometimes, the blade is the best tool to build something new.” —Lord Saladin Vehicle 2500 Bright Dust
Ampulance LXXX Sealing and delivering salvation and death in equal measure. Ship 500 Bright Dust
Lethal System Equip this weapon ornament to change the appearance of Hard Light. Once you get an ornament, it’s unlocked for all characters on your account. Weapon Ornament 1250 Bright Dust
Cross-Step Shuffle Moving and grooving! Emote 700 Bright Dust
Forbidden Visage Mask Equip this ornament on any eligible Legendary armor item to change its appearance. Once you get a universal ornament, it’s unlocked for all characters of the relevant class on your account. Hunter Universal Ornament 1200 Bright Dust
Harper’s Shell For Ghosts who swim through the air. Ghost Shell 2850 Bright Dust
Omolon Meteor Gloss Equip this shader to change the color of your gear. Shader 40 Bright Dust
Mercurian Sunrise Apply this shader to change the color of your gear. Shader 40 Bright Dust
Temperature Wash Equip this shader to change the color of your gear. Shader 40 Bright Dust
First Light Equip this shader to change the color of your gear. Shader 40 Bright Dust
Reef Awoken Modifications for your ship’s transmat systems, so you’ll always arrive in style. Transmat Effect 450 Bright Dust
Cabal Shield Breaker Modifications for your ship’s transmat systems, so you’ll always arrive in style. Transmat Effect 450 Bright Dust

Weekly Bounties

Shaw Han, Cosmodrome

Name Description Cost Requirement Reward
Public Disturbance Complete public events on the Cosmodrome. Heroic public events grant the most efficient progress. 1000 Glimmer 3 Public events XP & Glimmer
Full Spectrum Defeat combatants on the Cosmodrome with Arc, Void, and Solar damage. 1000 Glimmer 25 [Arc] Arc & 25 [Void] Void & 25 [Solar] Solar XP & Glimmer

The Crow, Spider’s Enforcer

Name Description Cost Requirement Reward
Fallen Boss Culling: Kinetic Defeat a Fallen boss with Kinetic damage. 1000 Glimmer 4 Fallen boss defeated XP
Hive Boss Culling: Elemental Defeat a Hive boss with Elemental damage. 1000 Glimmer 4 Hive boss defeated XP

Notable Armor Rolls

Only notable rolls (stat total >= 58 or single stat >= 26) are listed here.

Class Name Vendor Type MOB RES REC DIS INT STR Total Cost
Titan Phobos Warden Plate Vanguard Chest Armor 26 2 2 14 8 6 58 25 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Titan Phobos Warden Helm Vanguard Helmet 9 16 6 2 23 2 58 25 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Hunter Phobos Warden Grasps Vanguard Gauntlets 16 10 2 16 12 2 58 25 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Hunter Cinder Pinion Vest Crucible Chest Armor 15 2 15 6 6 15 59 25 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Hunter Wildwood Mask EDZ Helmet 9 6 13 16 8 6 58 25 Legendary Shards & 10 Dusklight Shard
Warlock Cinder Pinion Gloves Crucible Gauntlets 2 21 6 2 2 27 60 25 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Warlock Cinder Pinion Robes Crucible Chest Armor 2 2 26 9 12 6 57 25 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Warlock Calamity Rig Boots Gambit Leg Armor 2 15 12 15 8 6 58

Stay tuned this Friday for the weekly Xur and Trials of Osiris post here on MP1st!

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Red Dead Online Weekly Update January 5, 2021

Cowpokes, Rockstar Games has just rolled out the first activities refresh for Red Dead Online! Same as before, MP1st is here to bring you the Red Dead Online weekly update January 5, 2021! Head on below for the summary of what’s new this week.

Red Dead Online Weekly Update January 5, 2021:

  • Half off the cost of changing a character’s appearance
  • Boosts on Naturalist and Collector Sales: 50% more RDO$ on all Naturalist Sample Sales to Harriet Davenport, and 30% more RDO$ for all complete Collector’s Set Sales
  • Triple XP on all A Land of Opportunities missions and Free Roam Missions
  • New Discounts: 60% off all Ammo, 50% off all Food, Liquors and Tonics, 40% off Horse equipment (Saddles, Saddlebags, Stirrups, Blankets, and Horns), and 30% off all Revolvers, Stable Stalls, Horse Tonics and Horse Food, as well as all Legendary Ram Garment Sets in Gus’ Store
  • Prime Gaming Benefits: Players who connect their Social Club account to Prime Gaming will receive Rewards for a free Bounty Hunter License and a Free Ability Card Upgrade, an Award for the Trimmed Amethyst Bounty Wagon Livery, and an Offer for 50% off a Weapon Pamphlet at the Fence
  • And a Reward for a Free Honor Reset for all players that log in this week, as well as:
  • Free Haircuts at all Barbers until January 11th
  • Free drinks at all local saloons all week long

DISCOUNTS

Should you need to restock on arms, provisions, or supplies, there are numerous discounts and sales this week, including:

    • 30% off all Revolvers
    • 60% off all Ammo
    • 50% off all Food, Liquors and Tonics including Harriet’s Tonics
    • 30% off Stable Stalls, Horse Tonics and Horse Food
    • 40% off Horse equipment – Saddles, Saddlebags, Stirrups, Blankets, Horns
    • 30% off all Legendary Ram Garment Sets in Gus’ Store

Head on here on MP1st next week for the latest Red Dead Online refesh!

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