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With their latest Fallout modathon having wrapped up at the close of last year, mod-hosting site Nexus Mods have decided to try something new with their latest event designed to supercharge mod creation around a specific game or theme. Rather than asking folks to submit fresh individual mods like usual, the modathon that's about to kick off is all about putting together chunky multi-mod lists which can overhaul a game in one fell swoop.

These user-assembled modlists, dubbed Collections, are a feature Nexus Mods have been pushing for a number of years now, so it's not surprising they're now serving as the subject of a modathon for the first time.

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Arknights Endfield

Arknights Endfield is out on PC and mobile, and version 1.0 has some unique teams you can use to clear the in-game content.

Much of your team composition will depend on your gacha luck. However, some characters are guaranteed to you from quests and objectives. While getting six-star characters will massively help in team-building, the ultimate aim is to use operators who synergise with one another.

Let's look at some of the best teams you can run in the current build.

Best team compositions in Arknights Endfield

Here are some of the best teams you can use in Arknights Endfield version 1.0.

Heat (Fire)

  • Laevatain (Main DPS)
  • Wulfgard (Sub DPS)
  • Akekuri (Support)
  • Ardelia (Heals)

Highlight banner in Arknights Endfield
Screenshot by Destructoid

With Laevatain's banner currently live in Arknights Endfield, building a Fire team can be a good choice. The team revolves around Laevatain, and she gets further buffed by the duo of Wulfgard and Akekuri. They apply Heat Infliction, which is perfect for Laevatain's Melting Flame stacks. Ardelia's corrosion is highly useful in this team to complement your main DPS, and she can also provide you with the necessary heals.

Cryo (Ice)

  • Last Rite (Main DPS)
  • Xaihi (Heals)
  • Fluorite (Support)
  • Akekuri (SP Generation)

Yvonne is a solid DPS to build a Cryo team around. Instead, I have opted for Last Rite since she is available to all for free. She's pretty much a top-tier character in the current meta, and the team above is easy to build. We have Xaihi playing the role of a sustain, while Akekuri helps generate more SP. The aim is to apply as much Cryo Infliction as possible. If you need more inflictions, Fluorite will help bridge the gap.

Electric

Mono electric is a good choice, and there are a lot of free characters to build with. Here's a good team to run if you are also someone who is F2P.

  • Avywenna (Main DPS)
  • Perlica (Support)
  • Antal (Support)
  • Arclight (SP Generation)

This team is pretty easy to build since there are no six-star characters. However, the Avywenna is a pretty good DPS if you're going the mono electric route. You'll still have to position her well to get max output from her kit. Perlica might not be a top-tier choice, but her combo can be used well by Arclight and Avywenna. Then there's Antal, who can buff the overall damage.

Physical

Endministrator in Arknights Endfield
Screenshot by Destructoid

Another easy option is to go the Physical route, and there are plenty of good choices.

  • Endministrator (Main DPS)
  • Chen Qianyu (Sub DPS)
  • Lifeng (Sub DPS)
  • Pogranichnik (SP Generation)

You can either use Endministrator or Lifeng as the main DPS. I went with Endministrator since everyone receives one right at the beginning of their adventures. Chen Qianyu is also a free unit and easy to build. She applies lots of Vulnerability stacks on the enemy, which amplifies the damage caused by both Lifend and Endministrator. Finally, Pogranichnik will allow you to gain SP as required sustainably.

The post Best teams to use in Arknights Endfield appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Thursday, January 22, 2026 2:37 AM
    

Prism in Arknights Endfield

Arknights Endfield is now out globally, and you can choose to play on your phones and on your PC.

Thanks to the different platforms available at launch, you can play with your keyboard and mouse. While the console version isn't live as of writing at launch, there's controller support available as well. This guide will provide you with an overview of all the default controls.

All keyboard controls in Arknights Endfield

The default input method on PC is your trusted keyboard and mouse. The exact inputs will vary based on what type of actions you're trying to perform.

General

Action Input
Move W,A,S,D
Dodge/Dash RMB or Left Shift
Jump Space
Interact F
Walk Ctrl
Protosync Esc
Backpack B or Alt
Valuables N
Team U
Operator Overview C
Mission J
Track Current Mission V
Map M
Baker Chat H
Mail K
Operational Manual F8
Headhunt F9

Combat

Action Input
Basic Attack LMB
Battle Skill 1,2,3,4
Ultimate Long Press 1,2,3,4 when Ultimate Energy is full
Lock on Targets Middle Mouse Button
Switching Targets Mouse wheel up/down
Combo Skill E

AIC

Action Input
AIC Factory Plan T
AIC Transport Belt E
Place Pipeline Q
Facility List Z
Top View Mode Caps Lock
Stash Mode X
Regional Development Y
Blueprints F1
Show/Hide Facility Icons F4

All controller inputs in Arknights Endfield

While we don't have the console port live, you can play on your PC with a controller.

Action Input
Move LS
Track Mission L3
Camera Control RS
Scan or Cancel Target Lock R3
Operator Switch Left D-pad
AIC/Exploration Mode Switch Right D-pad
Switch Interaction Up and Down D-pad
Select Operator/Skill Wheel L1
Feature Wheel L2
Jump X
Dash Toggle Circle
Basic Attack Square
Interact Triangle
Combo Skill R1
Use Current Easy Tool R2
Map Nav Button
Protosync Esc Button
Operator 1's Skill L1+Square
Operator 2's Skill L2+Triangle
Operator 3's Skill L1+Circle
Operator 4's Skill L1+X
Switch to Operator 1 L1+D-Pad Up
Switch to Operator 2 L1+D-Pad Left
Switch to Operator 3 L1+D-Pad Down
Switch to Operator 4 L1+D-Pad Right

The post All Arknights Endfield PC and controller keybinds appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Thursday, January 22, 2026 1:28 AM
    

Cow in Hytale

Update 2 for Hytale's early access has been announced for the Pre-Release version, and there are plenty of new items to find.

Coming less than a week after the first update, the second one focuses heavily on general gameplay and balance. However, there are changes to how cosmetics and customization work. Let's look at the official patch notes so you can be aware of the exact changes.

Complete Hytale early access Update 2 patch notes

The second patch has plenty of gameplay changes, including a brand new Necromancy Grimoire that drops from Skeleton Praetorian.

  • Necromancy Grimoire allows you to raise five skeletal minions.
  • Adamantite requires a Thorium or Cobalt pickaxe.
  • Mining speed increases with pickaxe quality.
  • Faster rail karts
  • Tower exploit fixed
  • All crops can place produce in the world
  • Adjusted hide drops
  • Magma Rhino Toad attack updates

Additionally, you'll find cosmetic and customization-related changes as well.

  • New face mask accessories
  • Armor slot visibility toggle
  • New mouth variants
  • Berserker haircut tiling fixed
  • Updated cape animations, haircuts, and more

There are some more changes related to World Generation.

  • Major ore placement refactor in all zones
  • WorldGen V2 prepared for public documentation
  • Zone 1 dungeon environment fixes

Here are all the changes related to farming.

  • Eternal crops can withstand weapon damage
  • Increased tilled soil lifetime
  • Fixed soil decay under fully grown crops

Here's a list of improvements you'll find for the UI/UX.

  • Improved editor block tooltips
  • Clothing color tooltips added
  • Better hotbar active-slot contrast (diamond indicator, helpful in Howling Sands)
  • Memory categories sorted alphabetically
  • Scripted Brush QoL improvements
  • Inventory interaction updates
  • Optional FPS counter overlay
  • Player markers added to the compass
  • Ophidiophobia accessibility mode

The second early access update is expected to go live over the upcoming weekend, and there are more bug fixes and general optimization steps. You can find out about them from the full patch notes.

The post Hytale early access Update 2 patch notes – New magic, cosmetics, and more appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Thursday, January 22, 2026 1:03 AM
    

Endministrator in Arknights Endfield

The Valley Reboot quest in Arknights Endfield requires you to place Relay Towers at strategic positions to setup your factory, and you'll need to provide power to get them up and running.

When you've just started to play the game, most of the fundamental concepts will be explained via the tutorial. While it's easy to setup Relay Towers, it can be slightly confusing. This guide will lay out all the necessary steps to keep in mind when it comes to powering up the towers and finishing the Valley Reboot quest.

How to transmit power in Arknights Endfield

First, clear the tutorial and the initial set of quests till you reach Talos-II. Next, finish the Break the Siege quest to destroy the Ankhor at the AIC Research Center after fighting enemies at the Hub Base Power Plant. Once the PAC lands, the objective "Transmit Power to the Protocol Resonance Tower" begins.

Placing Power Relay Tower in Arknights Endfield
Screenshot by Destructoid

To complete the objective, you'll need to place Power Relays and then connect them using cables.

  • Place the Power Relay Tower inside the radius of the PAC Automation Core. This part is necessary.
  • Press F to begin the transmission, and go to the quest marker while dragging the cable.
  • You'll find the outline of another tower; build the second Power Relay Tower at this point.
  • Press F to attach the transmission cable, which powers up the second tower.

Connecting Power Relay Towers in Arknights Endfield
Screenshot by Destructoid

  • Once connected, press F again to begin the transmission. Keep following the quest marker while having thecable in your hand.
  • Again, you'll find the outline of a relay tower. Press 1, build the tower, and connect it with the cable.
  • Press F one task time to grab the cable and connect it to the Protocol Resonance Tower.

Hence, you'll need to setup two extra Power Relay Towers, and connect all three before taking the wire to The Protocal Resonance Tower. You can easily reposition a Relay Tower if you accidentally place it at the wrong position.

The post How to transmit power to Protocol Resonance Tower in Arknights Endfield appeared first on Destructoid.


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