Tired of the Modern Warfare maps? Well, if you are, Infinity Ward will try to remedy that somewhat as the studio will launch a few Modern Warfare new maps tomorrow along with the Hardpoint game mode! This was announced over on Twitter today.
A new multiplayer map called Shoot House is incoming, though we don’t know if this is for 6v6 or 10v10 modes (or both), and a new map for Ground War called “Krovnik Farmland.” Fan-favorite mode Hardpoint is also making a return too. While these maps are a welcome respite from what we’re playing now, this new content will undoubtedly come via a patch, which will include some much-needed gameplay tweaks that Infinity Ward has shared will be released before the week is over.
Continuing with Modern Warfare’s content plans, during today’s Activision earnings call, the publisher said that the community response to Modern Warfare’s in-game content plans were “positive.” Hopefully, this positivity will translate to a ton of post-launch content, which we’re expecting as there are over 30 maps found in the game files.
Once the new Modern Warfare patch drops tomorrow, we’ll be sure to let our readers know ASAP.
Remember when EA hinted that there will be “new ways to play” Battlefield 5? Well, it seems they weren’t kidding. Unearthed via the game files is a Battlefield 5 new game mode, but it’s not just any mode, but one where players can build bases, and more.
Called “Invasion,” this new mode will be 32v32, and will feature a Tank Factory (which will let you build tanks), an Airfield (which will give you the abiliti to huild planes), a Radar Station (that lets players spot enemies), a Barracks (will let you spawn more troops), and a Navail Resources facility (that I assume will let you use sea vehicles).
Apparently, these bases can be destroyed, which will make for an intense back and forth between the two factions. Note that this is all from datamined info (via temporyal), and as such, this could be entirely different once launched, though I suspect it will be somewhat similar given how past datamines yielded accurate leaks.
This is definitely an interesting game mode given it seems to be a mix of first-person shooter elements, with real-time strategy (RTS) mechanics like Command & Conquer. Will the playerbase embrace it though? Given we’re at the end of 2019, I suspect this will be the first big content drop for 2020. Once we know more info about this, we’ll let our readers know.
Are you excited for Invasion? Or would you rather see Rush and other game modes just become permanent fixtures?
We take a look at the visual progression of Death Stranding throughout the years.
We opted not to go with a full-screen side by side comparison, because often the images would desync due to their difference in appearance and animations.
E3 2016 Reveal Trailer: What’s the Difference?
First up is the original 2016 reveal trailer. Now, before we get started with some image breakdowns, we should clear this up before the floodgates of comment stating that there has been a downgrade in visuals. That original 2016 trailer was nothing more than a concept trailer of things to come. At the time, Kojima Productions had only started their idea process and got this trailer out to show people that he was indeed working on a new game, though the selection of the engine had not been decided yet with rumors suggesting that that trailer was entirely CGI using an unknown engine from Sucker Punch. We may never learn the full truth behind 2016 reveal trailer, though if it makes people happy, the scene is in the very least still in the game, although this time is running in real-time on the DECIMA Engine provided by Guerrilla Games. You can watch the comparison video below, along with a handful of selected screenshots. Note that the original E3 2016 reveal has been edited down to match the length of the actual in-game scene.
There is a clear difference between the two, although again, one is real, the other was more of a concept. I will say that the original reveal has better coloring along with better facial expressions on Norman Reedus; however, it is a remarkable attempt to recreate the reveal and still produce an end product that is pretty dam eye-opening.
The Game Award Show 2016
The 2016 award show was our first true look at the game as a game engine had been decided on and Kojima Production had finally begun full work on Death Stranding. This will probably be the biggest leap in differences as the color tonnage has been completely changed along with tweaks to the character model and environment. While I prefer the character models in the old build, there has been a significant jump to the overall environment.
Taking a look at the screenshot above you can see a number of differences between the two, two being in lighting and tonnage used. You can see on in the final build that there are far more details, especially on the dead marine life. While the color tonnage is different, the lighting actually isn’t a whole lot when you look at the background to see that the same areas are lit up. The big difference again is on the marine life in the foreground as they now have lighting over them to show them better.
Reflections are improved, especially in the BB Pod as it now appears to bounce the environment back. You can see it’s character model has been altered to give is a more fragile look. One thing that may be hard to notice is when you look at the hands of BB you can see the flattening around the fingers happen as pressure is applied against the pod. 2016 reveal lacked this effect, and it’s a nice small touch that got added later. The soldier models have also changed a bit, but nothing drastic. The smoke coming out of the background is also thicker.
The character model changes is an interesting one. They seem to have made Del Toro character, Deadman, bigger in that first screenshot and slightly in the rest. His glasses aren’t as reflective in the new build as they were before, though the texture on his clothing is much more noticeable and gives more of a natural look versus the shine in the 2016 reveal. Again, lighting is also different with more of it in the final build. Tough to say if it’s an improvement as the tone of the scene is completely different.
Same screen as the one above, just something we thought we should highlight. The smoke effect in the newer build we feel in better as it’s denser and has more effect on it. They have clearly made some changes throughout the year, and if you pay attention to the part we circled it looks like they shrunk the size of buildings to make them appear a little farther, however they forgot to adjust the starting point of the smoke effect and in the footage, you can actually see where it’s starting as it just pops up from thin air.
The way light scatters from the BB pod in the new build is nearly gone. We aren’t sure if it’s because they made the tar/oil/water appear thicker, but it is a change. The overall lighting is darker, which makes more sense as the only light source is near the entrance and the end.
Cliff’s character design has also seen some alterations. He is now slightly slimmer around the face. There is also more reflection from the light source that he is standing under, bringing out more details around the nose area.
Overall the new build has more details added to their scenes and characters. While the lighting in some areas does look better in the 2016 build, we think the tone change plays a major role in that. We do prefer the newer look as there is more coloring. However, we can see some liking the older style more.
The Game Awards Show 2017
I didn’t think there would be much of a difference in the final retail and the 2018 trailer, despite there being almost a two-year gap between them. I was wrong, and in fact, it’s an improvement overall. Again, you can find a video along with a handful of screenshots we picked out that we thought showed the changes between the builds.
I’ll start with the first significant differences, and that’s with BB. There has been a change in the coloring and transparency of the BB Bod. Whereas in the 2017 trailer, it comes off as a clear liquid that you can almost see-through, it has now been altered to give off a more dense look with a yellow color to it. The final retail build makes it evident that it’s not just water. Looking at the pod in both screenshots above, you can see that there is now light bouncing off characters and the environment, something the 2017 build lacks. We can also view this on Sam’s protective gear, though it’s less noticeable. All the images (the 3rd mostly), you can see that the BB model also has changed, as BB now appears to be slimmer. Again more reflection and an increase in lighting in the final build.
Another thing to pay attention to during the video is that Sam’s suit also has more details, giving signs of wear and tear as it’s all scuffed up with dirt marks. That last shot with Sam laying on the ground, we can see that not only does BB pod has a reflection now, but it also has some texturized pattern on it, giving it a more grippy look.
The BB Pod on Higgs’s chest now glows in this scene. General lighting is brighter in the scene, and coloring is far more vibrant, as shown in the BB Pod and truck.
Muzzle flair is different (left retail, right 2017 trailer).
Besides Sam now being blue, the details remain. They have even added chest hair in the final release.
Different color tonnage used, but overall the same quality.
E3 2018
While the previous two listed comparisons above do show some minor improvements here and there, 2018 vs. final build is far more noticeable when it comes to these changes, from improved lighting, reflections, to even more detailed textures. As old as the other builds were, the improvements over the one from nearly a year ago is by far the most significant in the 2018 build.
One thing that I did notice near the start of the trailer is that the team changed the shown photo above. Whereas in the original (2018), the character models appear to be far more “realistic” in the sense that it looks more like a concept drawing, the newest one seems to be in the least using the actual in-game models. It’s an odd change, but perhaps it was done to maintain some visual consistency.
In this shot, we can see that reflections have been added to help better portray that Sam is in a cool, dark, wet cave as it bounces from the respective light source. Not only that, but it also helps by bringing out more details in Sam’s skin. You can now easily make out the pores and wrinkles.
Same as the last image, better lighting/reflections that bring out more details.
The images above really show the changes to textures, as the goosebumps are far more protruding than the 2018 build, where they appear to be flat. It’s disgusting (retail) if you ask me, but they come off more lifelike than the previous one. Looking at the last shot, you can see textures have been added to the glove giving them more of a grippier look.
Once again, better lighting and reflection bring out more details.
The lighting here is seen coming from an actual source; the early build lacks it entirely where the new one adds it is not only on Sam but also in the environment itself. Handprints formed by the BT now reflect light as the liquid that fills them wave around. The ground now produces a wet look that one would expect after a rainstorm.
A showcase of more improved lighting, details, and reflections are all enhanced. One thing to point out is in the last image above, the tear that is running down Fragile’s face now appears better, and the improved textures help make it shine rather then blend in with it now seems as if it’s running along with them. You can see more twinkles as the teardrop gets raised towards the light source.
The last shots showcase the environments. For the most, it remains the same graphically outside the general improvements we mentioned above. Foilage has been changed a bit here and there to add more color and variety. The final screenshot is from gameplay. It does lose some minor lighting effect due to now being a dynamic scene that the player has control over, though most details are retained.
Overall, the visuals have seen improvements since the TGA 2016 build reveal. The lighting and shadows have been changed to bring out more details along with a significant jump in textures. Some set pieces have also received more color, though whether that’s an improvement is entirely up to the reader. Fans should, however, be happy to see that the game hasn’t received any substantial downgrades, and if there was any it’s very minor. I do believe that Kojima Production was able to deliver on what they showed prior to release. Plenty of titles tend to show a significant downgrade, but PlayStation has been setting a gold standard when it comes to the end result. I will say that out of any PlayStation-designed games, this one is by far the best result when it comes to comparing the differences.
A gamer at heart, James has been working for MP1st for the last decade to do exactly what he loves, writing about video games and having fun doing it. Growing up in the 90's gaming has been in his DNA since the days of NES. One day he hopes to develop his own game.
Well, it’s here, Monster Hunter World players! The big Monster Hunter World update 11.50 patch is here, and it brings Resident Evil content to the game. Check out the contents of it, as well as the full Monster Hunter World update 11.50 patch notes below.
Monster Hunter World update 11.50 patch notes:
Raccoon City collaboration
As the headliner for this update, the Raccoon City collaboration features a new take on hunting a Vaal Hazak. Not only is it a Blackveil Vaal Hazak (already a bit different… more of a pain, if you ask me), but the effects of its spores are also out of the ordinary.
To counter the effects of whatever this not-Effluvia is, you’ll need to keep an eye out for Green Herbs (and even Red Herbs for a more powerful combo) on the field. And when you do conquer this peculiar fiend, you’ll get materials to craft Full Armor Sets based on famous Raccoon City survivors Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield. Other rewards include some fanciful Raccoon City themed pendants for your weapons.
Version 11.50 / 11.5.0.0 Patch Notes
Rex Roar Helm β+
Point allocation for the Free Meal skill on the Rex Roar Helm β+ has been changed from 2 to 1.
Decoration list
Decoration list order has been updated in accordance with their skills. This change affects the following locations:
Item Box > Sell Items > Decorations tab
Item Box > Set Decorations > Current Equipment/Equipment Box
Quest Supplies
Fixed an issue where supply items would not be returned when calling a loadout that contained empty spaces.
(Supply items that exceed the space limit will be discarded.)
Monster Field Guide
For some pages in the monster field guide, rare carved materials are now listed according to priority.
(The materials and chances of obtaining them have not changed.)
Base/Facility
Fixed an issue where info for the volcanic region of the Guiding Lands would not display when the world map was opened inside the base.
Fixed an issue where the Affinity Sliding skill would activate while inside the hot spring found in Seliana’s Gathering Hub.
Fixed an issue where the Felynes helping in the Steamworks would jump with improper timing.
Fixed an issue where you couldn’t enter your room in Seliana.
Monsters
Fixed an issue where special tracks would not drop from Scarred Yian Garuga in the Guiding Lands.
Fixed an issue where if the quest poster paralyzes or stuns a monster, and then abandons the quest, and other hunters built up mount attack damage, if the quest info screen is opened the moment the monster exits its binded status, the monster would enter a mounted status and would be incapacitated.
Fixed an issue with Barioth’s landing point when the monster would jump off from a wall.
Fixed an issue where the quest would not be complete if the Dragonrazer hits Velkhana while it’s in the air.
Fixed an issue where Velkhana would not move its gaze/body to the player’s direction.
Fixed an issue where Fulgurbugs could be obtained from Zinogre in Arena quests.
Adjusted invasion rates for Savage Deviljho in quests that it has a chance of appearing in.
Fixed an issue where players in base camps would be hit by Lunastra’s hellflare attack.
Fixed an issue where Azure Rathalos would get stuck on the outer edges of pathways when in the Ancient Forest.
Fixed an issue where, under specific conditions, Kushala Daora’s head could not be broken.
Player
Fixed an issue where, when the Gunlance doesn’t have Wyrmstake Shot loaded, a Jumping Reload Smash wouldn’t be performed when using a Lunging Upthrust to scale a wall.
Fixed an issue where weapons would display unnaturally when attempting to attack after a Temporal Mantle evade, after performing the Charge Blade’s Amped Element Discharge.
The clutch claw can now perform claw attacks after grappling onto a monster while mounted.
Fixed an issue where the hitbox for the clutch claw’s Wyvernheart would disappear if the player sank into the ground while grappled onto a monster. It has been fixed so now it has an attack hitbox.
Grapple point priority have been adjusted, so it’s easier to grapple onto the locations that the clutch claw hits.
Fixed an issue where players sliding due to Velkhana’s frost would only happen on the host’s side. It will now occur on the guest side as well.
Fixed an issue where the hunting horn couldn’t perform melodies directly stocked from echo attacks.
Fixed an issue where while using the hammer, a hunter would perform a flinch shot immediately after grappling onto a monster, regardless if the player could control the hunter.
Fixed an issue that caused irregular behavior when the heavy bowgun’s special scope was used while the Mind’s Eye/Ballistics skill was equipped.
Fixed an issue where decoration info would remain when overwriting an equipment loadout with a decoration-equipped mantle with a loadout with no mantle.
Fixed an issue where decorations would be removed from a mantle when calling up a registered loadout, even though the mantle has decorations equipped.
Fixed an issue where the hunter would perform an animation inappropriate to the item obtained when mining from mining outcroppings.
Fixed an issue where the Tailraider Signal’s position wouldn’t be saved when calling up an item loadout.
Miscellaneous
Fixed an issue where a Palico’s weapon would activate with positive affinity, despite the weapon itself having negative affinity.
Fixed an issue where “Returning to Base” would be displayed when traveling to the Hoarfrost Reach via the World Map, while on an expedition.
Fixed an issue where players could not talk to the Lynian Researcher under specific conditions, thus not being able to obtain the Surveyor Set.
Fixed an issue where only the regular size of certain fish could be caught.
Fixed an issue where certain endemic life would not have their size fluctuation behave properly.
Fixed an issue where the appearance rate of Molys would greatly increase when the Felyne Zoomaster skill was activated.
Fixed an issue where switching active squads to a squad with a player who deleted their account would fail.
Adjusted the quest complete time limits for the event quest “Farewell to the Frozen”.
Fixed an issue where quest members would disconnect from quests located in the Elder’s Recess.
Fixed an issue that occurred in the Guiding Lands where, while fighting a monster that has been lured out, if another monster that was originally in the locale appears, the focus camera or target camera would suddenly change targets.
Other minute game balance tweaks and minor bug fixes have been made.
Corrections
For the following event quests, adjustments were made but no notice was given to players.
A New Troublemaker in Town
Rewards were adjusted downwards as of Ver. 11.01. (PS4) / Ver. 11.0.0.1 (Xbox One)
Challenge Quest 2: MR Intermediate
Monster difficulty was decreased, and completion times were adjusted. Loadout 5 (Heavy Bowgun) contained two Destroyer Jewel 2, and had to be updated.
While we didn’t get our usual Fortnite patch this week, Epic Games has released a new Fortnite update on PS4, and it’s live now! Fortnite update 2.44 (which Epic Games has marked as v11.10.2) is out, and clocks in at just 349MB. As far as we’re aware, this update is just for the PS4 and not the other platforms. Read on below for what it does.
We have released a new patch (v11.10.2) on PlayStation 4 today to resolve reported issues of hitching. A download is required.
Thanks to everyone for submitting feedback!
Yep, that’s basically it. Mind, it’s still a big fix since hitching is definitely annoying. For the latest, more significant patch with changes, head on over here to see what got changed. Also of note, if you’re wondering why the Motorboats aren’t available in Competitive, it’s because Epic took them out.
Due to an issue, we’ve temporarily disabled Motorboats in Competitive playlists and Tournaments.
Due to an issue, we’ve temporarily disabled Motorboats in Competitive playlists and Tournaments. We’ll provide an update when this is resolved.
Once the fix for this is out, we’ll let our readers know.
We’ll keep an eye out for future Fortnite patches, and datamined info. If you spot anything that got changed due to this patch, let us know down in the comments.
In case you didn’t know, Capcom is crossing over two video game titles with the super successful Monster Hunter World, and these are Resident Evil, and Horizon Zero Dawn. In a press release, Capcom has announced the Monster Hunter World Resident Evil crossover release date, as well as the one for Horizon called The Frozen Wilds.
Raccoon City collaboration Popular survival horror icons Leon, Claire and Tyrant pay a visit to Iceborne for the Raccoon City collaboration, which will be available from 4pm PT on November 7 in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne. As part of this special collaboration, hunters can acquire materials upon completing the event quest (MR20 or above) to craft Leon α+ and Claire α+ layered armor sets plus three Raccoon City themed pendants to spruce up their favorite weapons. Additional rewards for completing the event quest include two new gestures, allowing hunters to shuffle like zombies or even zombie bite a nearby monster to deal damage. Raccoon City also takes over Your Room, with a variety of themed decorations available for hunters to deck out their pads in survival horror style, including the iconic typewriter and item box (which of course includes the ability to save game progress and store your items respectively). Thanks to last month’s title update, players can also show off their macabre abodes as friends can visit each other’s rooms.
The Raccoon City collaboration would not be complete without the iconic Tyrant. “The Handler’s Terrifying Tyrant” paid DLC costume transforms the normally spunky young woman into a trenchcoat-wearing, quest journal-wielding brute to join hunters on quests, prepare meals at camp, and even appear in cut-scenes.
Horizon Zero Dawn™: The Frozen Wilds Collaboration on PS4™
Aloy journeys to the frozen wilds of Hoarfrost Reach in an exclusive upcoming collaboration for PlayStation®4 players. The first round of an exclusive Horizon Zero Dawn™: The Frozen Wilds collaboration will become available starting November 21, giving players who are MR24 or above a chance to craft a Light Bowgun based on Aloy’s Stormslinger Prototype. The collaboration quest will reward players with special materials used to craft the Horizon Zero Dawn™: The Frozen Wilds equipment. Additionally, hunters will receive a Pendant designed as Aloy’s Focus that they can attach to their favorite weapon upon completing this special quest.
Lastly, Capcom has also announced that there will be December updates to Monster Hunter World as well, which includes a soon-to-be-revealed new monster! December will also mark the return of Monster Hunter’s seasonal fests that will offer themed takeovers of the hub area. For the first time, these fests will be held in the Astera and Seliana Gathering Hubs.
For those on PS4, The Frozen Wilds crossover event will be expanded upon in December with more free content featuring new event quests, themed gear, and more. Capcom has also shared that more updates are planned for the game in 2020 with more info to be shared at a later date.
Once the patch is out later for the Resident Evil crossover, we’ll let our readers know.
Are you a hardcore Destiny 2 player? If you are, chances are you’re not as hardcore and dedicated as Bagel4K, as player has managed to hit the Destiny 2 max power level of 1000! To mark this occasion, Bungie has issued a letter, and a coded message that got decoded by Reddit quite quickly.
Since the release of Shadowkeep, we’ve been watching the community climb in Power as they’ve embraced the Seasonal Artifact to take on the Nightmares of the Moon. The Gate Lord’s Eye provides not only unique perks for players to earn, but additional Power to give Guardians an edge when taking on pinnacle content.
A few among you have been hard on the grind, looking to reach heights in Power that some may only dream of achieving. [I am Savathûn, ravenous!] Last night, Bagel4k was the first to reach Power level 999. [I have set the snare and baited the trap] Following the guidance of a lore piece, they’ve also taken on the Shattered Throne dungeon, solo, in hopes of breaking the curse of the Dreaming City. [Is victory so easy, hero?] The claims made in the “Truth to Power” lore book were ambiguous. Now that they have been put to the test, the curse has yet to be broken… [I am the finality, the reward—I am the true ending]
To our friend Bagel4k,
[This is another gift]
You’ve spent countless hours defeating the enemies of the Last City, steadily increasing your Power to challenge the darkness that is consuming the Dreaming City. [Your strength is my strength] We’ve been watching, alongside the community, as you’ve come to the doorstep of being the first Guardian in Destiny history to have a four-digit Power level. [Your victory is my victory] We are humbled by your dedication, and while this may not have broken the curse… we can say without question that you have become Legend. [My jaws are wide and I am waiting]
Thank you for playing, and we can’t wait to see how high you climb each season.
On the Destiny subreddit, user Azoresst posted what the message means:
I am Savathûn, ravenous!
I have set the snare and baited the trap
Is victory so easy, hero?
I am the finality, the reward—I am the true ending
This is another gift
Your strength is my strength
Your victory is my victory
My jaws are wide and I am waiting
The wait is long, but I am ceaseless
I am Savathûn, fulfilled, delighted, expectant.
Yep, it seems the “true ending”of Shadowkeep is that, well, it’s Savathun. Take from that what you will. Congrats, Bagel4K! I gather, this won’t be the last time Bungie will tease gamers with Destiny 2 lore when a new milestone is achieved.
Possibly one of the best new features we’re getting with almost every game now is crossplay, which is letting players from PC, PS4, Xbox One, and other platforms play with each other. With a co-op action-RPG like Diablo 4, it’s a given that we’ll be getting Diablo 4 crossplay support, right?
Well, apparently, that hasn’t been confirmed yet, but Blizzard Entertainment is aiming for that. Speaking to the Telegraph (via VG247). Executive Producer Allen Adham said the following:
We’re very excited about cross-play…There are technical details and details to work through with the first parties, but it’s our goal to get to cross-play.
Given how Blizzard has been notorious in making sure its Diablo titles are up to the standards of its predecessors, don’t expect Diablo 4 anytime soon. With that said, I wouldn’t be surprised if Diablo 4 crossplay support is part of the game at launch.
Diablo 4 has been confirmed for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
DICE will once again unleash a new set of Battlefield 5 challenges, which is the first in second week in Chapter 5: War in the Pacific. The Battlefield 5 weekly challenges reset starts tomorrow (November 7, 2019) and is called “Hold the Course.” In the in-game menu, players will be able to easily get into game modes supporting the challenge nodes in the “Heat of the Battle” playlist.
Check out the full set of challenges and reward below.
Battlefield 5 Weekly Reset This Week – Week #2 (Hold the Course)
When matchmaking through the tasks, you’ll be joining the Heat of Battle playlist:
Conquest on Iwo Jima
Conquest on Iwo Jima
Conquest on Pacific Storm
Conquest on Pacific Storm
Let’s look at the tasks. Remember that the exact mission requirements can be found in game in the Tides of War menu.
COMMON GOAL – 4,000 CHAPTER XP
Complete 3 Squad Orders.
CHASING GREMLINS – 12,000 CHAPTER XP
Repair friendly vehicles or have your vehicle repaired by teammates for 250 health.
CABBY – 12,000 CHAPTER XP
Earn 3000 score while in a vehicle or stationary weapon.
MARAUDERS – 12,000 CHAPTER XP
As a squad, kill or down 40 enemies.
FAUST THAT FLIEGER – 4,000 CHAPTER XP
Destroy an enemy airplane using the Fliegerfaust.
SOARING HIGH – 4,000 CHAPTER XP
Earn 1000 score using aircraft.
FIRE MISSION GRANTED – 4,000 CHAPTER XP
As a squad spend 20000 requisition points.
CAN OPENER – 12,000 CHAPTER XP
Inflict 500 damage on enemy vehicles.
POINT & SHOUT – 4,000 CHAPTER XP
Spot assist 15 enemies.
CATASTROPHIC KILL – 4,000 CHAPTER XP
Destroy an enemy vehicle.
BEDPAN COMMANDOS – 12,000 CHAPTER XP
Revive squadmates or be revived by squadmates 20 times.
ZERO SUM GAME – 25,000 CHAPTER XP
Revive teammates or kill or down enemies 40 times.
In other Battlefield 5 news, don’t forget to check out the November survey from DICE right here.
Those who are having a grand time with Crash Team Racing Nitro Fueled, Beenox has announced the Crash Team Racing Nitro Fueled next Grand Prix! Called “Neon Circus,” it will include a new track, new game mode, new karts and more.
Starting on November 8, players will be able to race around a new track called Koala Carnival, and take part in a new mode, too! Here’s the full list of new content:
NEW TRACK: Koala Kong is the master of ceremonies for this brand-new track, Koala Carnival! It’s a death-defying big top spectacle, done the way only Koala can.
NEW GAME MODE: Hit those curves, secure those straightaways, tighten your path with Ring Rally, a new game mode in Local Arcade! Master each track and complete Ring Rally challenges to earn Nitro.
NEW CHARACTERS: Crash Tag Team racers Pasadena O’Possum and Ebenezer Von Clutch bring the heat to the Pit Stop this season, and everyone’s favorite strongman, Koala Kong, headlines the Nitro Gauge reward set.
NEW KARTS: Go off the rails with the Nitro Bumper Kart, relive the Crash Tag Team Racing days with the Pressurizer and take some risks with the Daredevil!
PIT STOP: Put on a show with tons of new Pit Stop items, including Circus-themed Skins, Neon Wheels, and, for the first time, animated Paint Jobs!
ROYAL POULTRY: Head over to the Adventure Mode, explore each of the Hub Worlds, collect the hidden Golden Eggs and unlock King Chicken!
CHAMPION KART AND DECAL: Finish in the top 5 percent of the Grand Prix leaderboards and win the Champion Kart and Neon Circus signature decal!
Here’s a quick glance at everything included in the Neon Circus Grand Prix.
Same as always, once the patch is out, we’ll let our readers know ASAP.
If you’re one of the many people getting obliterated by the 725 shotgun in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, you’re not alone. Thankfully, Infinity Ward has noticed this and has mentioned that a Modern Warfare 725 nerf is coming “soon!” How soon? It’ll be out in a “few days” soon!
This was mentioned by Co-Design Director of Multiplayer Joe Cecot over on Twitter in replying to Twitch streamer Hutch, where he confirmed that a nerf is indeed incoming for the 725 and claymores.
In addition to the Modern Warfare 725 nerf, other changes in this update include: EOD perk adjustments (will be made stronger), footsteps tuning, and more.
A couple more things in our sights in addition to the items in the below tweet: – claymore balance – EOD adjustments – second round of footstep tuning And more!
Exciting, right? According to Senior Communications Manager Ashton Williams, this patch will be out in the “next few days” barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Pending any unexpected issues, we’ve got an update rolling out over the next few days that improves stability across all platforms, fixes bugs, weapon tuning, footsteps, claymores, and more.
Hopefully, footsteps, spawns and the 725 are handled in this, which should alleviate most of the major headaches from players. Once this update is out, we’l be sure to let our readers know.
We put the EwinRacing Champion Series Gaming Chair to the test in our latest product review, and if you’re looking forward to a comfy gaming chair, this might be the thing you’re looking for.
Easy to Build, Hard to Break, Good to Sit-In
In my long history of dealing with home and office furniture, there is nothing more that I hate than having to assemble them. The dreaded feeling of seeing every individual part, along with a handful of miscellaneous small screws and bolts that you are expected to know where they go to. I’m looking at you IKEA with your boxes of wooden blocks that come with no instructions that make me want to scream and pull my hair out.
Thankfully Ewinracing keeps the majority of building right at their factory door. While there is some assembly required, for the most, the chair came pre-setup in three individual parts, with an additional box containing the required tools and screws to tie it all together. With the clear instructions provided in the shipment, the gaming chair only took me a short 15-minutes to build with no confusion whatsoever. And yet despite the quick and easy assembly, the chair is quite durable.
There is one thing everyone hates, and that’s when an expensive new piece of equipment seemingly breaks for no apparent reason. Being a victim of such atrocities in the past with headsets, electronic tools, and many other things, I have grown a custom to putting everyday use items through some stress tests to ensure the durability of said item. And for this gaming chair, I’m proud to say it didn’t disappoint. No matter how hard I tried to bend the chair out of shape or cause individuals parts to loosen up, the chair remained strong without any signs of wear. This is mostly due to the fact that there is a reinforced steel frame throughout the interior body of the chair, along with the bottom of the seat and below the armrests. The chair is pretty heavy due to this inclusion, but that’s a good thing as it won’t fall if someone accidentally bumps into it.
And this goes without saying that the chair is very comfortable to sit on, especially for prolonged usage. During the week time that I had with testing, I have not once felt any discomfort compared to past Computer Gaming chairs that I have used. Being a writer, a gamer, and a video editor, I’m typically on my PC and gaming console on average somewhere between 5 to 10 hours a day. That is a long time to be sitting down and could prove to be stressful to one’s posture. With the EwinRacing Champion Gaming chair brilliantly ergonomic design, it was easy to get acclimated to long sittings. The chair does its job of promoting a healthy posture by allowing you to sit firmly in a comfortable position. And with the high-density cold cure foam, it ensures that it molds to whatever body type all while maintaining a snug firm feel due to the PU leather. There are also two free pillows that can easily be strapped on (if they aren’t already) — one for your head to rest on, and the other for lumbar support. I tested the chair with and without them, and I prefer having them on though it is still comfortable without them.
And looking underneath, some elastic bandings are running along the memory foam cushion to absorb pressure. While there is still a steel framing running underneath the chair, this band serves as an alternative for support, limiting the amount of metal on the bottom of the chair. Thus more comfortability.
So what about the other features that make this chair different than the rest? Well, there’s quite a few.
Like many gaming chairs out there, the Ewin chair comes equipped with an adjustable backrest. This backrest can be adjusted to vertical angles up to 85 degrees, all the way down to 155-degrees horizontally. My personal preference was right below the 85-degree mark though I found myself using the full 155-degree option quite frequently. It’s nice having a chair that can be used for both my gaming and work needs, but it’s even sweeter having one with the option take a nap on. And it gets better as there is also a multi-tilt mechanism, allowing you to lean the chair further back without the fear of losing your balance.
In addition to the adjustable backrest, the seat also includes the standardized height adjustment with a built-in locking mechanism if you aren’t a fan of the extra tilt it supplies. Though the one additional feature I was especially impressed with was the 4D armrest. While most armrests are stationary to their locked position besides height, the ones on the Ewin Racing game chair allow you to tilt, turn, and even extend out a bit. It may not seem like a prominent feature, but being able to adjust the armrests to different play/work style is pretty great as it adds another layer of comfortability on top of everything. It’s a great add-on that many may overlook.
And then there are the wheels on the base itself. Usually, not something I would typically make a notice, but due to the weight of the chair, I was surprised by how easy it was to roll on carpet. There is a little resistance there, something you can expect on any furniture when it comes to carpet, but it’s kept at a pretty minimum level. And to be sure, I did do a little research afterward to discover that the wheels are designed for smooth operation, all while resisting debris from said surface. They even offer higher graded wheels for their XL line of gaming chairs.
High Price, But Worth The Quality
Depending on which model you opt for, the price of an EwinRacing gaming chair may cost you a pretty penny. They offer chairs averaging from $250 to almost up to $500 in pricing, depending on the size and style that you may want. And yet, the quality that accompanies it shows that it is well worth the pricing. While I prefer the feeling of real leather over PU leather, this does go without saying that the type of PU leather used here is well made. It has a very close leather feel to it, and it’s been designed to be extra stain resistance. And even still, it’s a very easy clean with a soft cloth.
There is a tightness to the chair that many other competitors lack. Often, be it real leather or PU leather, there would be some signs of wrinkling due to wear and tear and exposure to heat. Because of the type of PU leather used, and the high-quality memory foam, that wrinkled effect is kept at a minimum as the chair retains a firm and smooth look. Of course, there are areas on the chair that provide grip for extra slip resistance. In the model (Ewinracing Champion Series) we received, the additional grip support came in the shape of diamonds etched in the design of the chair and was placed in the areas that mattered the most (backrest and seating pad). It certainly is a welcomed design, although if you aren’t a fan of the texture gripping feeling, Ewinracing does offer chairs that are more smooth in design.
The last note to touch upon is the shape of the chair. Like most high-end gaming chairs out there, the inspiration of the chair comes from those found in race cars. And this makes a ton of sense, considering that racing vehicles are retrofitted with seats that are meant for extended and comfortable use, which this chair is designed for. Some may not like the design and prefer something more office-appropriate. As for me, I loved the overall shape as it felt tailored to my specifications. The fins and the left and right of the chair weren’t too protruding to where they could be an annoyance, the seat padding, though has some slight elevation, didn’t have an unnecessary hump near the bottom that would raise your legs, and the height was a perfect match for myself. Now not all of their chairs share the same height and width, so it’s essential to do some homework ahead of time to ensure that it won’t be too small or too big. Luckily their customer service has a direct chat line on their website should you have any questions about which chair would suit you.
The Best Gaming Chair Around?
If EwinRacing Gaming Chair’s goal was to make an impression on me, well consider them successful. While I certainly don’t want to say it’s the best gaming chair around (since I haven’t tried them all), it is without question amongst the top. There’s a lot of work and love that went into building this chair, and the result shows. From the beautifully stitched PU Leather to the perfectly cured memory foam, this chair backs the naming of EwinRacing, bringing it to the forefront of a quality brand. If there’s a place to start, then it’s EwinRacing.
PROS
Built to last: Steel framing ensures that the chair can survive everyday usage with little to no wear and tear
Memory foam wrapped in high-quality PU Leather that produces a comfort level that anyone would be satisfied with
Sleek design, not overly bulky and easy to move around
EWinRacing website offers an extensive collection of sizes and color designs to pick from, with easy support access
CONS
Pricing – It’s not cheap, but the quality quickly makes up for that. So as the phrase goes, you pay for what you get, and you are getting quite a lot.
If you liked our review of the EWinRacing Champion Series chair, make sure to leave a comment below. And if you happen to be interested in purchasing one of these beautiful chairs, you can do so by visiting the official EwinRacing webpage. From there, find the gaming chair that you want, add it to your cart and as a special promotion, you can enter our official promo code: mp1st for 30% off! Not a bad deal at all and shipping is free for those living in the United States and all of Europe.
A gamer at heart, James has been working for MP1st for the last decade to do exactly what he loves, writing about video games and having fun doing it. Growing up in the 90's gaming has been in his DNA since the days of NES. One day he hopes to develop his own game.
If you’ve been playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare multiplayer since it launched (or just a few matches), chances are you’ve noticed how the shooter now has a more “passive” playstyle compared to past iterations of the franchise; something we’ve reported about before.
While how you play a game is entirely up to you, the shooter does penalize movement and ADS speed most of the time. Well, it seems this is intentional on Infinity Ward’s part, and this was made to help the new players not get stomped on by the franchise veterans. Want proof? We got it. YouTuber Birdman posted a video of Co-Design Director of Multiplayer Joe Cecot stating this in an interview, which you can watch below.
Here’s a transcript of what Cecot said in the video in case you want to digest it faster.
We want to get new players into the game and we don’t want them to get punched in the mouth until they leave … It’s a big focus for us in weapon design, it’s a big focus for us in level design. Our weapons are a bit more lethal than they were in Black Ops, and that helps the lower skilled player get a kill when they otherwise wouldn’t … our maps are a little more porous and we want that player to have a safe place to take their time …
If that wasn’t enough, it seems the Modern Warfare main menu on PS4 now puts the spotlight on sniper-heavy map Euphrates Bridge, and even goes as far as to mention how it has “endless places to hide” as a selling point f or a map!
This “endless spaces to hide” thing didn’t escape the eyes of former Infinity Ward Producer Robert Bowling (otherwise known as FourZeroTwo).
Well, there you have it, then. For those wondering whether Infinity Ward will change the game design to make the pace a bit faster, there has been a rumor that a “big overhaul” is coming, though Infinity Ward themselves have not commented on any changes about the overall campiness of Modern Warfare.
For those who are playing Modern Warfare, what do you think of the game’s pace? A breath of fresh air, or do you want a more run ‘n’ gun playstyle? Do you agree with Infinity Ward’s design decision to make the game more newbie-friendly? Let us know your thoughts below.
While Call of Duty: Modern Warfare might be the newest kid on the block, there’s still a lot of gamers playing Treyarch’s Black Ops 4. With that said, Treyarch is doing everyone a solid, they are making weapons available in Supply Drops obtainable directly with no money included. Black Ops 4 update 1.25 is now live, and brings these changes to the table.
Black Ops 4 update 1.25 changes:
Per Treyarch: all functional content, including base weapons and items in Blackjack’s Shop, unlockable simply by playing the game.
In this upcoming update, all players will get more access to more rewards. These changes will include:
A new, regularly scheduled “Pick-a-Weapon Bribe” bundle available for 50 Reserve Cases that allows players to select the weapon of their choice (see details below).
A new rotating “Reserves Stack” that always displays an item from Reserves that you don’t currently own, which you can unlock by trading in 2 Reserve Cases.
Two new rotating “My Deals” slots that can be unlocked with Reserve Cases and will always showcase items you don’t currently own.
“Reserves Stack” and “My Deals” will refresh on a regular basis to reveal a new item, and will refresh instantly after the current item on display has been acquired.
These changes will give players the freedom to earn items available in Blackjack’s Shop with Reserve Cases, and for the first time, players will be able to see Reserve items before acquiring them through the new Reserves Stack. The above items will also be available for optional purchase.
With this update, players can continue to earn Reserve Cases in four ways:
Completing Contracts in any mode.
Earning Cases through the standard Reserve earn rate in Multiplayer and Blackout.
Unlocking Contraband Tiers after Tier 50.
Completing up to 2 Daily Tier Skips (includes the bonus Daily Tier Skip in Zombies) for additional Reserve Cases each day after Tier 50 has been reached.
Also of note, the new Pick-a-Weapon Bribe bundle will appear in Blackjack’s Shop and the Reserves tab in the Black Market, which will allow players to unlock of weapon of their choice from a Crate (Supply Drop) that also includes two Reserve items, along with a bonus of a five duplicate-protected Crates, all for 50 Reserve Cases.
Apex Legends players, a new patch has been deployed by Respawn Entertainment, and it brings Duos to the game. Called Apex Legends patch 3.1 by Respawn, console gamers will see this as Apex Legends update 1.23! Clocking in at 4.2GB on PS4, check out the full Apex Legends update 1.23 patch notes below.
From the lobby, you can now select the firing range. Here you can practice playing around with all the weapons, items, and Legends.
Can enter the firing range solo or with your squad.
You can change to any Legend and use their abilities and ultimates.
All loot items are available to play with including weapons, attachments, and hop-ups.
Target DUMMIES available to practice those headshots.
Future improvements to come! Please give us your feedback.
WEAPONS
Wingman
Reduced the headshot multiplier: 2.15 -> 2.1
Changes to Projectile Collision: We’ve increased the projectile width on some weapons so they are easier to hit with. We made this change to the TripleTake in Season 2 and the following will be updated for this patch:
Shotguns: All shotguns will have projectiles with a small amount of width.
L-STAR
Snipers: The Longbow DMR, Kraber, and G7 Scout.
QUALITY OF LIFE
In an effort to surface easier challenges to players more often and offer a balanced set of challenges each day, Daily Challenge distribution has been adjusted so players are guaranteed to receive 1 easy, 1 medium, and 1 hard challenge.
You can now spend Legend Tokens to reroll Daily Challenges.
Cost increases with each purchase before capping out at 1000 Legend Tokens.
First reroll: 200 Legend Tokens
Second reroll: 500 Legend Tokens
Third or more reroll: 1000 Legend Tokens for each reroll.
Cost resets every day
You can now adjust the game cursor velocity in Settings -> Controller. This will apply to cursor velocity in all menus including the Lobby, Pause/Inventory menus, and Death Box inventories.
We now show you what Music Pack you have selected while dropping into the map. If you only have the “default” Pack selected you won’t see anything.
Improved flow from Lobby to Match that fixes some minor bugs and will hopefully get players into matches a bit faster.
Disabling pregame spawning of players before character selection. This will address cases where players might hear someone voice comms or other sounds before the Legend selection starts.
The “Waiting for Players…” transition now shows the game world instead of a black screen.
Removed the 5 second countdown that would start at the beginning of Legend selection.
Player will now be able to view the ammo types of their squadmates equipped weapons when in the inventory menu.
[Controller] you can now open the quip wheel by holding down on the dpad (you can still do it the old way – open ping menu and press Y)
[PC] Quick Chat binding should now auto bind to F1 if it isn’t bound to anything (assuming nothing is already bound to F1)
RANKED MODE
Players will no longer receive a penalty for abandoning a match if they leave after 2 and a half minutes have passed since their Banner was picked up after dying. As a reminder: players will be warned via the menus if their leaving may trigger abandon penalties; if the warning does not show up players are free to leave.
Guardians, it’s another week, and that means another Destiny 2 Weekly Reset post here on MP1st! Same as before, we’ve included everything that you possibly might want to know about this week’s Destiny 2 weekly reset.
Fire Pit: When defeated, Acolytes spawn fire pools that cause damage over time.
Nightfall: The Ordeal: Hero
Fire Pit: When defeated, Acolytes spawn fire pools that cause damage over time.
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 a Barrier mod.
Champions: Hive: This mode contains both Barrier and Unstoppable Champions, which cannot be stopped without a Barrier or Unstoppable mod, respectively.
Hero Modifiers: Extra Shields
Nokris’s Refrain: Incoming Solar and environmental damage increased.
Nightfall: The Ordeal: Legend
Fire Pit: When defeated, Acolytes spawn fire pools that cause damage over time.
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 a Barrier mod.
Champions: Hive: This mode contains both Barrier and Unstoppable Champions, which cannot be stopped without a Barrier or Unstoppable mod, respectively.
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
Nokris’s Refrain: Incoming Solar and environmental damage increased.
Nightfall: The Ordeal: Master
Fire Pit: When defeated, Acolytes spawn fire pools that cause damage over time.
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 a Barrier mod.
Champions: Hive: This mode contains both Barrier and Unstoppable Champions, which cannot be stopped without a Barrier or Unstoppable mod, respectively.
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.
Togetherness: Base health regen is reduced. If near another player, health regen is increased.
Champions: Mob: This mode contains additional Champions.
Master Modifiers: Extra Champions & Locked Loadout & Match Game & Extra Shields
Nokris’s Refrain: Incoming Solar and environmental damage increased.
Rewards:
Powerful (Tier 1) reward: Get 5 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.
FLASHPOINT: TITAN
Complete various activities around the moon Titan, including public events, Lost Sectors, and Heroic adventures.
Weekly Crucible: Iron Banner
“There will come a day when the Tower falls again. Our ability to hold territory is paramount.” —Lord Saladin
Capture zones to increase points for every kill.
Vanguard Burn: Arc Singe
The other modifieres rotate Daily, check out the Daily Reset Thread for them!
Menagerie Boss: Arunak, Hive Ogre
Extinguish: If your fireteam falls in a Restricted Zone, everyone is returned to orbit.
Grenadier: Grenade abilities deal more damage and recharge much faster.
Famine: All ammunition drops are significantly reduced.
Solar Singe: Solar damage increases slightly from all sources.
Dreaming City Cycle: Weak Curse
The Shattered Throne dungeon active, start at The Confluence.
Petra is at The Strand.
Weekly Mission: Broken Courier – Respond to a distress call in the Strand.
Ascendant Challenge: Forfeit Shrine, Gardens of Esila
If you’re a fan of free stuff, and you own a PlayStation 4, you’re in for a treat! This month’s PlayStation Plus free games are now live! In case you didn’t know, this month’s freebies are Nioh and Outlast 2 — two outstanding titles. The PS Plus free games download links are below, along with file sizes, official info and more.
Ready your blade – grueling encounters await around every corner in this action RPG in a vast land ravaged by civil war.
To triumph you’ll need patience, to learn where each foe – human or demon – is strong, and when to strike at their weaknesses.
Embrace every defeat as a step along the path to victory. Only in death will you find the way of the samurai.
Online features require an account and are subject to terms of service (playstationnetwork.com/terms-of-service), privacy policy (playstationnetwork.com/privacy-policy), and the game publisher’s privacy policy.
You are Blake Langermann, a cameraman working with your wife, Lynn. The two of you are investigative journalists willing to take risks and dig deep to uncover the stories no one else will dare touch.
You’re following a trail of clues that started with the seemingly impossible murder of a pregnant woman known only as Jane Doe.
The investigation has lead you miles into the Arizona desert, to a darkness so deep that no one could shed light upon it, and a corruption so profound that going mad may be the only sane thing to do.
Needless to say, both games are well worth the harddisk space, so better get downloading.
For those playing Anthem,BioWare has released an Anthem update today (hotfix, no download required), that brings in new challenges, items in the in-game shop and more.
Anthem update today – Season of Skulls: Week 4:
Season of Skulls — Week 4
Freeplay
To unlock the weekly anomaly, complete the three seasonal events each week: Arcanist Research, Freelance Pilgrimage, and Sentinel Bonfire.
Boss Event
Swarm Tyrant: No One Likes Spiders
Echoes of Reality Arenas
Each week, we’ll add another arena to the list, keeping any from previous weeks as we go.
Ring of Magnus(added)
Britaheim
Crucible of Astrid
Casja’s Forge
Sea of Takaro
Diana’s Landing
Inversions
On the Edge
At low armor, damage dealt increases
Soldier’s Reward
Killing an enemy restores a small amount of shields
Challenges
Daily: Crawling Horror
Daily: Uncanny Storm I
Daily: Dark Ranger I
Daily: Monstrous Colossus I
Daily: Unsettling Interceptor I
Store(s) Refresh
Here’s what you’ll find in the Seasonal Store this week. As a reminder, crystals can only be obtained from in-game events and activities, such as the Echoes of Reality or in Freeplay.
Seasonal Store Items
Crystal Cost
War Chest: Legendary
5000
War Chest: Ranger
2500
War Chest: Storm
2500
Entry Roar
1100
War Chest: Interceptor
2500
War Chest: Colossus
2500
Graphic: Greed’s Glisten
2300
War Chest: Weapon
2000
War Chest: Melee
1500
War Chest: Gear
1500
War Chest: Support
1000
As mentioned previously, theWar Chest: Legendaryis a new item to the game that guarantees a random Legendary drop upon opening it.
Featured Store Items
Coins
Shards
Tuesday–Monday
Shepard Shuffle
23,000
475
Graphic: Andromeda Initiative
36,000
600
Turian Armor Pack
61,000
850
Asari Armor Pack
61,000
850
Quarian Armor Pack
61,000
850
Krogan Armor Pack
61,000
850
In other Anthem news, the game’s Head of Live Service, Chad Robertson, has departed BioWare after 14 years of service.
Those gaming on Xbox One (and Xbox 360), and looking for cheap games, the Xbox store sale this week is now live! Here are the Xbox Deals With Gold for November 5-11, 2019!
Xbox store sale this week (Xbox Deals With Gold Nov. 5):
In case you didn’t know, we posted proof yesterday that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’s recoil system for guns is a little bit on the “off” side. Well, if you’re wondering just how the Modern Warfare recoil for weapons work when you’re standing, crouched, or prone, here’s the answer.
Reddit user Naughty Maggot did a test of all the automatic weapons in the game, and here are the findings.
Some guns in Modern Warfare have much worse recoil when Crouching or Proning, I’ve tested every fully automatic weapon in private games multiple times without any attachments and have recorded my findings below. I don’t know if this is deliberate or if the developers have somehow assigned the wrong values to different stances.
This post is based off of a Post by u/ErocYT. Corroborating his findings, I also tested firing whilst proned and can say that I’ve got even more weird data, I’ll display them as ratios where the lowest recoil pattern will be the base at 1 and adjust the other values according to how much more they travel in comparison to the lowest value.
P (Proned) C (Crouched) S (Standing) [Decimal Value]
Kilo – P:C:S is 1:9:3
So in this example the Prone is a base of 1, then the Standing travels 3 times further so is 3. Then the Crouch recoil travels 9 times further than Prone, which is 3 times further than Standing. It appears that the Crouch and Standing values need swapping.
Kilo – 1:9:3
M4A1 – 1:1:4
Odin – 1:1:1
M13 – 1:9:4
Scar – 1:2:2
Ak – 1:9:6
The Odin is a strange one, no matter what stance you’re in the gun has the same recoil, even when Proned the recoil is very strong. The M4A1 has exactly the same recoil pattern whilst Proned or Crouched. The guns that kick more whilst Crouched vs Standing are the Kilo, M13 and AK. Ideally we should see recoil patterns such as 1:3:5 or similar.
Aug – 1:4:4
P90 – 1:3:6
MP5 – 1:1:1
Uzi – 4:1:[1.5]
Bizon – 3:1:3
MP7 – 6:1:3
Again very strange data, the Uzi, Bizon and MP7 are considerably worse when Proned, ridiculously so in my opinion. The MP5s recoil is identical regardless of stance. The only gun that follows any rational recoil pattern is the P90, the Aug is the same whilst Crouched or Standing but considerably better whilst Proned.
RKM – 1:2:[1.5]
SA87 – 1:1:2
M91 1:[1.1]:[1.2]
MG34 – 1:[1.3]:[1.1]
With the LMGs the recoil patters are very similar regardless of stance but there are certain points to make, for instance the RKM is better Stood than Crouched. The SA87 is as good Crouched vs Proned. The M91 and MG34 have extremely similar recoil patters in every stance.
Are these values a bug? Intentional? I can’t say for sure. Hopefully, this helps you understand better whether you need to go prone or not when firing each particular weapon.
