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GamersHeroes Wednesday, February 19, 2025 5:19 PM
    

In the upcoming NHL 4 Nations Face-Off championship game between Canada and the United States, EA Sports NHL 25 predicts Canada to win in overtime.

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GamersHeroes Wednesday, February 19, 2025 4:43 PM
    

Featuring a new map, a new Battle Pass, and a new Sponsor Kit, a new era of Mountaintop Studios' Spectre Divide will launch when Season 1: Flashpoint launches February 25 at 9am PT.

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GamersHeroes Wednesday, February 19, 2025 2:27 PM
    

The world of Shiny Shoe Games and Big Fan Games' roguelike deckbuilder Monster Train 2 will bring with it new clans, new enemy factions, new challenges, and new modes.

The post Roguelike Deckbuilder Monster Train 2 Launching This Year appeared first on GamersHeroes.


GamersHeroes Wednesday, February 19, 2025 2:01 PM
    

Ironwood Interactive and Kepler Interactive's Pacific Drive announced that their debut title Pacific Drive has sold more than one million copies worldwide in its first year. 

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GamersHeroes Wednesday, February 19, 2025 1:22 PM
    

The Summoners War X Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba collaboration continues in Com2US' title with the Inosuke Hashibira Transmog Giveaway Event.

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GamersHeroes Wednesday, February 19, 2025 11:53 AM
    

Players will be able to band together and obliterate enemy hordes, gather crucial resources, and transform one's camp into a sanctuary with the upcoming Steam Next Fest demo of Alice Games' Broventure: The Wild Co-op.

The post Vampire Survivors-Style Base Builder Broventure: The Wild Co-op Part of Steam Next Fest appeared first on GamersHeroes.


Kotaku Wednesday, February 19, 2025 4:40 PM
    

HBO has announced that The Last of Us' second season will begin airing on April 13. This will be the first of reportedly multiple seasons telling the story of The Last of Us Part II, the second (and, thus far, final) game in the series of PlayStation blockbusters.

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Kotaku Wednesday, February 19, 2025 2:40 PM
    

Activision is bringing the famous Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to Call of Duty Warzone and Black Ops 6. Players will be able to buy skins based on each of the four amphibian crime fighters starting Thursday. But if you want all four of them, you'll need to shell out $80.

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Kotaku Wednesday, February 19, 2025 2:30 PM
    

When I played Hazelight's last game, It Takes Two, back in 2021, it was with an ex who'd had different ideas about where our relationship should go than I did. This made playing as a squabbling, estranged couple in a co-op platformer more fitting for that moment in my life than I could have anticipated. So it's funny…

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Kotaku Wednesday, February 19, 2025 12:45 PM
    

Do you remember Humane's AI Pin? It was a small $700 device that was supposed to replace your phone, using AI to answer any question and solve all your problems. Well, guess what? It flopped. And now the company behind is being bought by HP, and all the AI Pins still out there will stop working in about a week.

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Kotaku Wednesday, February 19, 2025 12:15 PM
    

While PlayStation Plus users can enjoy voice chatting with one another via the PS5 default chat system, voice communication with players across other ecosystems has always been a challenge. Thus, with Discord growing to be the world's most popular option for linking up in gaming, it makes sense that Sony would…

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Kotaku Wednesday, February 19, 2025 12:10 PM
    

Wizards of the Coast continues to pull back the curtain on its summer 2025 expansion of Magic: The Gathering which sees the card game cross over with Final Fantasy, and the results continue to look super cool. The company has revealed 20 of the cards coming to the set so far, and they include everything from…

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Kotaku Wednesday, February 19, 2025 11:15 AM
    

3D beat-em-ups haven't fallen completely out of style, and Big Helmet Heroes is here to prove it. This Castle Crashers-esque title is overflowing with charm, humor, and well-crafted hack 'n slash gameplay. It's a killer time at a pretty reasonable price, so you may want to know just how much bang for your buck you get…

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Kotaku Wednesday, February 19, 2025 11:10 AM
    

As promised, Marvel Rivals' mid-season update is going after the triple-Strategist meta. The latest set of balance changes have plenty of buffs and nerfs for all three of its roles, but the bulk of the support hero changes are dialing back power instead of increasing it. Meanwhile, my damage-dealing mains Mister…

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PCGamesN Wednesday, February 19, 2025 4:55 PM
     Warzone Season 2 Reloaded update makes a controversial loadout change

It's almost time for Black Ops 6 and Warzone Season 2 Reloaded to arrive, and ahead of the update some extensive patch notes have landed to show players exactly what's in store. While we already knew about a lot of the new content, including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-themed events and weapons, Raven Software has now got into the nitty gritty. Alongside the usual array of weapon balancing changes, you'll find the addition of 16 helpful quality of life features and a controversial loadout change that is part of Raven's fight against "cheese" mechanics in Warzone.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, February 19, 2025 2:28 PM
     Hades 2 gets a giant new update, but the roguelike still can't share 1.0 plans

Despite being in an incomplete early access form, Hades 2 is already a contender to become one of the best roguelikes ever. We'll need to wait until it's totally finished before judging it against its exquisite, genre-leading predecessor, but Supergiant appears to be doing everything right so far. A brand new major update - the second of Hades 2's life so far - has just arrived, and not only does it flesh out, rework, and improve many key systems, it also adds in a final encounter for the surface route that sees you reach the top of Mount Olympus. However, despite the huge amount of content being added, Supergiant says it's still not confident enough to talk about 1.0 plans for Hades 2 just yet.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, February 19, 2025 1:40 PM
     At the last minute, Delta Force says its Black Hawk Down campaign is now free

Breaking into the free-to-play FPS space is incredibly difficult, but it's something that Delta Force has succeeded in doing so far. The military shooter's free multiplayer offering, which takes on both Battlefield and extraction games like Escape From Tarkov, has been well received and attracts strong player counts on Steam, and later this week it'll introduce its Black Hawk Down campaign. However, less than 48 hours before it launches, developer Team Jade has announced a last minute u-turn - a very good u-turn, mind you. Delta Force's Black Hawk Down campaign will no longer be a paid DLC - it'll be free for everyone.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, February 19, 2025 12:51 PM
     The best Avowed builds

What are the best Avowed builds? Obsidian has stuffed Avowed's toolbox full of powerful abilities, stylish clothes, and monstrous weapons that we can use to live out our biggest power fantasies in-game.

Of course, some tools in Avowed are bigger, sharper, and pointier than others, which is why we've done some planning for the Avowed release date and conjured up the best builds in the RPG game for both the early and end game content. Below, we'll take you through the optimal starting background, the attributes you should be attributing skill points to, and the abilities that make each build tick.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, February 19, 2025 12:42 PM
     This new GameSir PC controller offers Hall Effect everything and stunning value

GameSir is synonymous with pushing Hall Effect thumbsticks into super affordable PC controllers and it's back again with the Super Nova, this time promising noise-free ABXY buttons. For just $44.99, you can bag yourself a stylish Hall Effect controller that's quiet, wireless, and super responsive thanks to a 1,000Hz polling rate.

Whether or not the GameSir Super Nova is good enough to be considered one of the best PC controllers remains to be seen, however, in terms of pure value, it's hard to argue with what it offers for just a fraction of the price compared to the likes of the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, February 19, 2025 12:40 PM
     Asus' new portable Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 is coming, but it won't be cheap

A new leak suggests that the launch date for the new Asus ROG XG Mobile external GPU (eGPU) is imminent. This portable gaming GPU will provide gamers with a plug-in upgrade to either an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 or RTX 5070 Ti for their gaming laptop or handheld gaming PC. However, while it will be a tempting performance upgrade for many gamers, its rumored price could put many off.

While most eGPUs are glorified external docks for your existing graphics card to plug into, this particular Asus model is a much smaller, all-in-one solution. The new ROG XG uses the laptop equivalent GPUs of some of the best graphics cards from Nvidia, with an RTX 5090 model offered for maximum performance, while the RTX 5070 Ti model is a more affordable option.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, February 19, 2025 12:34 PM
     You can get 70 classic Capcom games for just $20 right now

We all love videogames here, that's probably why you're reading this article right now, but I'm sure we can all agree that they can be a bit pricey. That's why it's nice when a good deal rocks up every now and then, and for those of you that love classic arcade and fighting games, there's a Humble Bundle available right now that'll probably be hard to resist. For as little as $20/ £16, you can pick up almost 70 games from across Capcom's library, including Street Fighter and dozens of arcade classics.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, February 19, 2025 12:29 PM
     Sirocco is a new MOBA that's a

My colleagues giggle at the fact that I play League of Legends pretty much every night. 'Why do you torture yourself?' they ask, a question for which I have no answer. MOBAs - and multiplayer games as a whole - are somewhat synonymous with toxicity, and it feels like I can't get through a game of League without someone hurling slurs in the chat. Sirocco is hoping to change that, stripping back the grind and focusing entirely on building out characters (or, well, battleships) and having fun. With a brand-new demo debuting at Steam Next Fest, now's the perfect time to pull out of the ranked queue and try something new.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MOBAs, Best multiplayer games, Best co-op games

PCGamesN Wednesday, February 19, 2025 12:20 PM
     Killing Floor 3 system requirements are a huge leap from previous game

What are the Killing Floor 3 system requirements? This gore-tastic FPS is set to arrive soon, and you might want to consider upgrading your gaming PC if your parts are starting to look a little dusty. Killing Floor 3 demands significant upgrades over its predecessor, but a nine-year gap between releases will do that.

You won't need the very best graphics card to start blasting zombies, sorry, I mean Zeds, when the Killing Floor 3 release date comes around. However, this is one game where you'll want to target the recommended specs to experience the new M.E.A.T dismemberment system in all its glory. Elsewhere, a suspiciously small install size has me thinking that large high-resolution texture files aren't a focus for developer Tripwire Interactive.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, February 19, 2025 12:16 PM
     Dying Light 2's Tower Raid co-op mode is back for good, and better than ever

There was a time in the 2000s when parkour and zombies were everywhere. This isn't so much the case these days, but that's where Dying Light 2 comes in. The sequel to Techland's rooftop running and infected-infested game is one of the best around, and a temporary event has just made a comeback. After some work, the roguelite Tower Raid mode is back in DL2 - and it's here to stay.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, February 19, 2025 12:49 PM
     Monster Hunter Wilds release date, trailers, and latest news

When is the Monster Hunter Wilds release date? Following Monster Hunter's migration onto PC in recent years, we're sharpening our blades in preparation for the next installment of Capcom's high-fantasy hunting game.

We've already seen some of the big changes coming to the RPG game series with Monster Hunter Wilds, including unprecedented mount mobility and all-new mechanics. Thanks to the power of next-gen consoles, Wilds is shaping up to be a stunning open-world game, as Ken's Monster Hunter Wilds final preview can attest. Here's everything we know about the Monster Hunter Wilds release date and features, from combat to cooking.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, February 19, 2025 12:26 PM
     Atomfall release date, gameplay, trailers, and more

When is the Atomfall release date? It might not be the full-scale nuclear war that we recognize from Fallout, but the disaster that takes place in Rebellion's new survival RPG has still left Britain in a bad way.

Atomfall takes inspiration from the 1957 Windscale fire, the worst nuclear disaster in British history. Set a half-decade following the fire, you begin as an amnesiac in an alt-historical quarantine zone in the Lake District. Expect to face esoteric cults and rogue government agencies in your efforts to survive in this RPG game. If you just can't wait to take a trip through the irradiated English countryside, we've got all the information you need ahead of launch.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, February 19, 2025 12:07 PM
     All Monopoly Go events, tournaments, dates, and rewards - February 2025

What is the next Monopoly Go event? With so many limited-time events in Monopoly Go, it can be hard to keep track of the rewards you can get your hands on. Monopoly Go events can last anywhere from a few hours to a week, so bookmark this page as we'll keep it regularly updated with the next events and their start and end dates.

Monopoly Go is the latest online board game sweeping the globe, but completing all of these events won't be easy without some free Monopoly Go dice links, so check out our daily updated guide for some freebies and rewards before you get started on the next Monopoly Go tournament.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, February 19, 2025 11:52 AM
     The best free PC games

What are the best free PC games? Whether you're broke or just frugal, free is a price point that appeals to everybody's purse. No matter your genre of choice, it turns out that zero can buy you quite a lot in the F2P game world, and even beloved classics are available at the steepest possible discount.

We've collated the top free games on PC that are guaranteed to deliver a near-endless stream of complementary entertainment. All you need to spend is your time. From cultural landmarks like Fortnite to all-time greats like Team Fortress 2, some entries on this list can easily make our list of the best PC games of all time. In no particular order, here are the best free games on PC.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, February 19, 2025 11:45 AM
     Best free Steam games 2025

What are the best free Steam games in 2025? If you're bored and don't have much spare cash, you don't need to fear a gaming drought. Steam is loaded with games you can play without spending a dime. What's more, many of them are very good indeed: games that are just as much fun to play as their full-price, wallet-destroying siblings.

In recent years, free Steam games have become the norm, with some even overtaking paid-for triple-A tiles as the leaders of the PC gaming hobby. Take a quick look at the platform's most-played list, and from FPS games to MMORPGs, you'll see that a significant proportion of the most popular and best PC games on the platform happen to be free-to-play. So, because we desperately care about the health of your bank account - and honestly worry about how much money you're spending on your nasty gaming habit - we want to help you find all the best free PC games you can play right now.

Continue reading Best free Steam games 2025
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PCGamesN Wednesday, February 19, 2025 11:35 AM
     Black Ops 6 meta - best weapons tier list

What are the best BO6 weapons? Not all guns are made equal, especially in the frantic environment of a Black Ops 6 lobby, and it can be tough to choose exactly what you're going to run with. We've put together a BO6 weapon tier list so you can see what's especially effective at the moment, and plan your attack accordingly.

Before you step foot in the gunsmith to throw one of our best Black Ops 6 loadouts together, you'll need to know which weapons are strong right now, and which to avoid. There is a little bit of personal preference involved here, of course, and certain Black Ops 6 weapons are more suited to specific BO6 maps than others, but if you find something is S-class, it's worth a try regardless of the situation.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, February 19, 2025 11:28 AM
     Monster Hunter Wilds Dual Blades weapon guide

How do you use the Monster Hunter Wilds Dual Blades? You know what they say: two blades are better than one. Okay, so people don't usually say that, but when it comes to slaying monsters, the dual blades can be a deadly option for agile hunters.

You're going to need to be an adept fighter to handle the potential damage output from this Monster Hunter Wilds weapon. The Dual Blades are inherently an aggressive weapon set, forgoing all defensive options to deal as much damage as possible in the multiplayer game. Once the ball starts rolling, you can take things up a notch in Monster Hunter Wilds by utilizing Demon and Archdemon Mode to tear into the hearts of your enemies. Here's everything you need to know about the Monster Hunter Wilds Dual Blades, including its moveset and a breakdown on how these weapons are best used.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, February 19, 2025 11:24 AM
     Delta Force controller support explained

Does Delta Force have controller support? Team Jade's long-awaited Delta Force revival has finally launched into open beta on PC. Whether you're taking part in massive battles in Havoc Warfare or yoinking loot in Hazard Operations, you'll want to do so using your ideal setup to maximize your chances of success - be it using a keyboard and mouse or controller.

Native controller support for Delta Force isn't a necessity if you're playing through Steam, but it's good to know if it's been officially adopted by the devs for full compatibility. Some FPS games can feel fantastic to play with a game pad in hand, and we've got the lowdown on whether you'll be able to pilot the Delta Force operators with your controller of choice.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, February 19, 2025 11:12 AM
     How to find Mutt in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

Where is Mutt in KCD2? Dogs are a man's best friend, they say, and we would tend to agree. Henry has Mutt, his trusty pup, who goes missing after you and yours get jumped at the lake. It's up to you to find Mutt, and while you do begin with a vague search area, the dense woods and often aggressive wildlife make the search quite difficult.

While you don't necessarily have to search for Mutt, you would be missing out on a loyal companion if you abandon him. Not to mention there's an entire KCD2 skill tree dedicated to Houndmaster abilities going unused if you don't reunite with your four-legged friend. Pull up your KCD2 map, here's how to find Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Mutt.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, February 19, 2025 11:12 AM
     Mixing Hunt Showdown and steampunk mechs, extraction FPS Sand has a new playtest

Extraction shooters have quite quietly become surprisingly popular over the past few years, with titles like Escape from Tarkov and Hunt Showdown finding a lot of success despite not receiving a huge amount of buzz compared to other multiplayer competitors. There's Bungie's upcoming Marathon reboot too, but considering it's a bit MIA, fans of the genre are likely on the prowl for something that's coming a little bit sooner. While Sand, an open-world PvPvE extraction shooter that sees you piloting steampunk buildings with legs, doesn't have a release date just yet, it can at least offer you a taste of what it's cooking up with its current playtest.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, February 19, 2025 11:50 AM
     ZZZ codes February 2025 and how to redeem

February 19, 2025: We checked for new ZZZ codes and removed two expired codes.

What are the new Zenless Zone Zero codes? We love a freebie. Whether it's free Polychrome, Investigator Logs, or Bangboo Algorithm Modules, the latest in-game redemption codes are the fastest, cheapest, and easiest way to get free items while also skipping the gacha grind.  With that in mind, we've collected all the latest codes available to redeem right now.

HoYoverse periodically release ZZZ codes for their gacha games that coincide with major updates and livestreams, but the developer also loves to stealth drop codes, too. Now that Zenless Zone Zero is finally here, there are a ton of redeem codes waiting for you to scoop up. As our Zenless Zone Zero review attests, there's a lot of currency and materials to gather in the free PC game, so here are all the Zenless Zone Zero codes to get ahead in the latest update.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, February 19, 2025 12:07 PM
    

I can never remember the technical term for that wibbly effect you get in PS1 games when you sidle up to surfaces and look askance at the textures. I thought it was "dithering", but Brendy says that's not what dithering is you sap, you absolute dunce. If you know the answer, please educate me in a comment. But first, try Blue Wyrm.

It's a free first-person melee dungeon crawler from SaintPesticide. It's awash with rich, diseased shades of ruby, amethyst and malachite. And brother, it has not-dithering to spare. Here's a video.

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Siliconera Wednesday, February 19, 2025 6:00 PM
    

McDonald's Japan Plans to Literally Shake up Hatsune Miku

McDonald's Japan is teasing a new collaboration with popular Vocaloid character Hatsune Miku. There is no information on when the collaboration will appear, and a formal announcement will appear at a later date.

The company shared a post on social media that includes a picture featuring the recognizable silhouette of Hatsune Miku, alongside a Japanese caption that translates to "This person will feature in year's version of the Shaka Shaka Potato! Y." The letter "Y" at the end of the post is used to mimic a leak.

You can check out the original post here:

https://twitter.com/McDonaldsJapan/status/1892174793543139404

The Shaka Shaka Potato are a McDonald's Japan exclusive menu item that consists of french fries and a packet of seasoning or flavoring. The contents of the pouch are poured on the fries and then shaken to evenly spread it. The name comes from the shaking sound of the fries inside the package.

McDonald's Japan is announcing collaborations with popular media franchises constantly. Some of the latest crossovers include a Pokemon Frienda and PokePeace collaboration, as well as the latest collaboration with the Evangelion anime series.

A new Hatsune Miku collaboration is coming soon to McDonald's Japan. More information will appear in the coming days.

The post McDonald's Japan Plans to Literally Shake up Hatsune Miku appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Wednesday, February 19, 2025 5:00 PM
    

Hades 2 Warsong Update Ares

Supergiant Games has released its second major update to the Early Access version of Hades 2, bringing with it new boons and artwork and bringing back Ares as a patron god from the first game. The new update also adds a final boss battle to the Olympus route as well as more story and voice lines.

In the first game, Ares' boons focused around applying the damage-over-time effect Doom, whereas in Hades 2 they appear to inflict more direct damage and apply the Wounds status instead. Other changes include reworks to weapons like the Staff, Skull and Coat, and cards equipped at the Altar of Ashes now have full artwork instead of placeholders.

The full patch notes are available via Steam here, but Supergiant has also put out a dramatic reading of the patch notes by recurring voice actor Logan Cunningham, who voices Hades, Homer and others in the game.

You can watch the trailer for the Warsong update below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrpGYTlCjNQ

The last big content update for Hades 2 came out back in October, 2024, adding a new weapon and voice actor Ben Starr as the titan Prometheus. Good Smile Company has also shown off a painted prototype Nendoroid of protagonist Melinoe.

Hades 2 and the Warsong Update are immediately available for PC and Mac via Steam and the Epic Games Store.

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Siliconera Wednesday, February 19, 2025 4:00 PM
    

Jollibee Nendoroid

Good Smile Company announced that pre-orders are now open for a Nendoroid based on the mascot for Jollibee. The figure is expected to ship sometime in July 2025.

Jollibee is the titular mascot of a Filipino fast-food chain. He's a cheerful bee wearing a chef's hat, with a design inspired by Mickey Mouse. The Nendoroid version of him can be posed in variety of positions and comes with a selection of foods from the restaurant. These include a plate of Jolly Spaghetti and the restaurant's famous Chickenjoy bucket. It only comes with one faceplate, featuring the character's trademark happy grin.

The Jollibee Nendoroid is available to pre-order and will cost ¥6,500. Pre-orders will be closing on April 2, 2025 and the figure will ship sometimes in July 2025.

Jollibee is a fast-food company based in the Phillipines, although it has branches across Asia and North America. It also has some limited European locations in Spain, Italy and the United Kingdom. It's best known for its Chickenjoy meal, which is a fried chicken meal that can be served spicy, along with a range of sides including rice, fries and corn. The Jolly Spaghetti is another popular meal, which is a Filipino-style spaghetti dish served with hot dog and ham in a beef sauce.

The Jollibee Nendoroid is available now for pre-order and is expected to ship in July 2025.

The post Jollibee Serves Up Chickenjoy in Nendoroid Form appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Wednesday, February 19, 2025 3:00 PM
    

Suikoden HD Remaster Lore

Konami shared lore for the Suikoden games ahead of the release of Suikoden I & II HD Remaster. The lore, shared on social media, details the history of the Scarlet Moon Empire. This was the setting for the first game in the series, although it does make an appearance in the second game.

Konami has currently shared two posts about Scarlet Moon Empire lore. The first of these is a description of various locations players will be able to revisit in Suikoden I & II HD Remaster. These include Lake Toran and the capital of Gregminster. The post then takes us on a tour of Lenankamp, Mt Seifu and The Floating Fortress of Shasarazade. Finally, it references the Great Forest to the south and the desert that forms the border with the City States of Jowston. However, erroneously, the image accompanying this is a picture of Dunan from Suikoden II, not Toran from the first game.

https://twitter.com/Konami/status/1892284145230807419

A second post takes us through the history of the Scarlet Moon Empire leading up to the events of the first Suikoden. It mainly focuses on Emperor Barbarossa Rugner's rise to power. It details the events of the War of Succession, which was triggered by Barbarossa being removed from the line of succession. The post is accompanied by art of Barbarossa raising a sword in victory.

https://twitter.com/Konami/status/1892264680011293026

These lore posts are the latest piece of information provided by Konami ahead of the release of the Suikoden I & II HD Remaster. Trailers for various characters are being released gradually. Currently, Flik and Odessa, Futch, Pilika and Neclord are some of the characters that have been showcased ahead of the collection's launch, with some of them appearing in multiple games.

Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars is set to release on March 6, 2025 for PS4, Xbox One, Switch and PC.

The post Konami Shared Suikoden HD Remaster Scarlet Moon Empire Lore appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Wednesday, February 19, 2025 2:00 PM
    

Monster Hunter Wilds Flagship Monster Inspired Gaming Chair Arkveld

Capcom and Secretlab announced a Monster Hunter Wilds gaming chair based on Arkveld, the flagship monster for the entry. It is a Titan Evo model that is expected to ship out by May 15, 2025. Pre-orders are open, with prices starting at $624.

As this is a basic Titan Evo model, it includes everything expected from that kind of gaming chair. You can get it in regular or XL sizes, with the former supporting up to 395 lbs and costing $674 as a result. It has features like the pebble base seat, support for magnetic memory foam head pillows, a four-way lumbar system, and 4D armrests with magnets for swapping. 

The Arkveld elements come from the design of the Monster Hunter Wilds chair. The back of it has the monster's icon, the game series logo, and the Secretlab logo. The front features designs based on both the character, its scales, and its "chains." The Neo Hybrid Leatherette fabric is also designed to match the monster's color scheme.

Here's how it looks:

This is one of the many kinds of Monster Hunter Wilds merchandise being released alongside the new game in the series. There's a Besties crossover that involves items and accessories for pets. A PS5 bundle is being sold in Japan. The characters are even being featured at the 2025 Sapporo Snow Festival.

This Monster Hunter Wilds Arkveld flagship monster chair also marks one of multiple Secretlab forays into the world of games. It also released ones based on series like FFXIV. There are even past Monster Hunter ones. There are lumbar pillows with designs based on characters, as well as chairs based on Fatalis and Rathalos. 

Monster Hunter Wilds will come to the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC on February 28, 2025, the Benchmark Tool is available now for PCs via Steam.

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Siliconera Wednesday, February 19, 2025 1:30 PM
    

Mouthwashing is heading to new platforms, and there will even be physical copies of some versions of the game.

There will be more ways to play the game Mouthwashing soon, as it will show up on the Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X. There's no release window for the ports yet, but they are expected in 2025. The title first debuted on PCs in September 2024.

While all three platforms will get digital copies of the game, there are also physical copies planned. However, only those of us with a PS5 or Switch will be able to get one of them. Fangamer is in charge of those copies. Details about what they may contain aren't available, and we don't know if there will be any extras with them. However, the company did open a page where we can sign up for notifications about their eventual debut in 2025.

Mouthwashing, like a game such as Doki Doki Literature Club, is one of those titles that is best played without any spoilers. We follow a crew of a ship on a voyage that goes awry, and witness their reactions as they deal with an uncertain future. As they do, they end up dealing with various horrors and unsettling situations.

Mouthwashing is available for PCs now, with the PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X versions of the game expected to launch later in 2025. There's no word yet on when Fangamer will open physical pre-orders for the PS5 and Switch copies.

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Siliconera Wednesday, February 19, 2025 1:00 PM
    

Ryza Just Woke Up for Her New Atelier Ryza Figure

Proof announced pre-orders are open for its new Atelier Ryza figure of Reisalin Stout in her pajamas after she just woke up. It is expected to ship out in Japan in July 2025, with the item appearing worldwide after that. It costs 22,000円 (~$145), but AmiAmi pre-orders cost 18,700円 (~$123). This Nightclothes version figure is based on her appearance in the anime adaptation.

This Atelier Ryza figure sits at 190mm (7 and a half inches) tall. Sits, because the 1/7 statue is actually posed in such a way that she looks like she is sitting on a wooden chair after waking up in the morning. She has her white pajamas with spaghetti straps on, with a yellow hoodie over that. Her right hand is positioned in a way that it looks like she's rubbing her right eye, while her left hand is gripping the chair as she leans forward.

Here's how that looks so far:

There's yet another Ryza figure also in the works. Good Smile Company announced another Nendoroid of the heroine during Nendoroid Funs 2025 Winter. That one will be based on her appearance in the second game.

The new Reisalin Stout Atelier Ryza Nightclothes figure will debut in Japan in July 2025. The anime this item is based on is streaming on Crunchyroll. Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness and the Secret Hideout is on the PS4, Switch, and PC,

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Siliconera Wednesday, February 19, 2025 12:30 PM
    

2025 FFXIV Moogle Treasure Trove Adds Paissa Earring, Inferno Jacket

Square Enix announced the first Moogle Treasure Trove event for FInal Fantasy XIV for 2025, and this time it marks the debut of the new FFXIV Paissa Earring and return of items like the Inferno Jacket and Shadow Gwiber mount. The event kicks off on February 26, 2025. It will end when the 7.2 patch arrives, which is expected in the second half of March 2025. 

Since this is a regular event that appears multiple times throughout the year, taking part should feel familiar. You'll be earning Irregular Tomestones by going through certain types of activities and challenges listed in the Mogpendium directory, then trading them to itinerant Moogles for limited time items. Duties in the Duty Finder may have a Moogle head next to them, noting they are a Standard Objective that rewards Irregular Tomestones. Weekly Minimog challenges, like fishing, dole out those items too. The other type of weekly bonus comes from the Weekly Objective, which can change every Tuesday. Finally, there is one Ultimog Challenge that appears once during every Moogle Treasure Trove in FFXIV, and that will be revealed when this one starts on February 26, 2025.

As for the rewards this time, the three "top" ones in this iteration of the FFXIV event are the new Paissa Earring accessory, the Inferno Jacket body armor, and the Shadow Gwiber Trumpet used to summon that mount. There are over 50 items in total you can exchange for, however, and the Moogles who accept the Irregular Tomestones can be found at Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks (X:9.4, Y:11.6), New Gridania (X:12.4, Y:12.1), and Ul'dah, Steps of Nald (X:9.6, Y:9.1). 

Here are some of the 10 most notable rewards and the number of Irregular Tomestones each one costs:

  • Paissa Earring - 100 Irregular Tomestones
  • Inferno Jacket - 50 Irregular Tomestones
  • Shadow Gwiber Trumpet - 50 Irregular Tomestones
  • Falcon Ignition Key - 50 Irregular Tomestones
  • Magicked Bed - 50 Irregular Tomestones
  • Queen's Guard Barding - 50 Irregular Tomestones
  • Ancient One Minion - 50 Irregular Tomestones
  • "Primal Angel" Orchestrion Roll - 50 Irregular Tomestones
  • Modern Aesthetics Form and Function Hairstyle - 30 Irregular Tomestones
  • Pleasant Dot Parasol - 30 Irregular Tomestones

As a reminder, the Inferno Jacket first debuted in the October 2021 Moogle Treasure Trove as a reward. Meanwhile, the Shadow Gwiber Trumpet is something you can get from The Dying Gasp.

Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the Moogle Treasure Trove will be back in FFXIV starting on February 26, 2025.

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Siliconera Wednesday, February 19, 2025 12:00 PM
    

Key art for Marvel Rivals by NetEase Featuring Venom, Magneto, and Storm

The North American development team for Marvel Rivals have been hit by layoffs. According to a post on his LinkedIn profile, Thaddeus Sasser, one of the game directors of Marvel Rivals, along with his entire team, were laid off from working on the game on February 18, 2025, a little over two months after the game's full launch.

Jack Burrows, one of the lead level designers on Marvel Rivals, was also laid off. In a post on his LinkedIn profile, Burrows states that "his American coworkers" join him "in this sad culling." According to Burrows, all of his coworkers who had been laid off were part of the American NetEase Games team and both Burrows and Sasser state that the entire American NetEase Games team working on Marvel Rivals have been removed. Both Burrows and Sasser have been posting about it on their individual LinkedIn profiles, shouting out their team members who are now looking for new employment opportunities.

The layoff announcements arrived just hours after Marvel Rivals revealed gameplay trailers for its newest heroes: The Thing and The Human Torch. NetEase also oversaw layoffs involving the closure of Ouka Studios, responsible for the development of Visions of Mana and took over operations of the Square Enix mobile game Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent, where they recently addressed player issues with the localization of the English version of the game.

It is currently unknown what impact this will have on the content in the game or its upcoming updates. As of now, NetEase has not stated the reason for the layoffs or whether or not plans regarding the future of the game have changed.

Marvel Rivals is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X and PC. Season 2 is estimated to begin in April, 2025.

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Siliconera Wednesday, February 19, 2025 11:30 AM
    

#SQkawaii Sounds Final Fantasy Soundtrack Wallpaper, Songs Shared aerith tifa 2

Way back in November 2024, Square Enix shared it would release an #SQkawaii Sounds Final Fantasy soundtrack with new versions of existing songs from the series' soundtracks, and now there's a promotional video and Aerith and Tifa wallpaper to promote it. We can also already buy or listen to five songs from the album on various services.

First, here are the five songs you can listen to on services like Spotify or buy from storefronts like Amazon. All of them are remixes from classic songs taken from early games. They cost $1.29 each if you buy them separately, while the full digital album is $17.98. A physical copy of the CD is $29.99.

  • "Castle Cornelia #SQkawaii Sounds" from Final Fantasy
  • "Battle at the Big Bridge #SQkawaii Sounds" from Final Fantasy V
  • "Moogles' Theme #SQkawaii Sounds" from Final Fantasy series
  • "Streets of Rabanastre #SQkawaii Sounds" from Final Fantasy XII
  • "Find the Flame #SQkawaii Sounds" from Final Fantasy XVI

All of these songs can also be heard in the latest music video. Square Enix added direct links to each track in the description on YouTube. While the "Moogles' Theme" is more of a generic piece based on all the theme songs for the mascots, the others are more specific. They also show that all entries are represented, as the songs range from the original Final Fantasy to thetheme "Find the Flame" from the 2023 release FFXVI.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXSaSe1WECg

As for the official #SQkawaii Sounds Final Fantasy soundtrack, it's one starring Aerith and Tifa from FFVII. It's designed to be used on mobile devices. It essentially isolates part of the cover art from the game and removes text to show the two heroines in school uniforms in front of a grabbing machine. The one track from that game on the album is "The Chase."

Here's how that #SQkawaii Sounds Final Fantasy Aerith and Tifa wallpaper looks:

The #SQkawaii Sounds Final Fantasy soundtrack will launch on March 5, 2025 digitally, as well as ship out that month. 

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Destructoid Wednesday, February 19, 2025 5:41 PM
    

All four Avowed Companions

Once you touch down on the lands of Dawnshore, you'll never be alone with the help of your allies. Although there isn't necessarily a bad choice with your teammates, some will prove more beneficial than others. We're here to rank them all with this Avowed Companion tier list.

Best Avowed Companions, ranked

With this tier list, we'll look into each Avowed Companion's Commands and Abilities to determine their advantages for your journey. We'll begin with the best of the best with S Tier, then work our way down to the slightly lower ones with B Tier. Each section will also deep dive into the Companion's skills if you want to know more about them.

S Tier - Yatzli

Yatzli in Avowed
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  • Race: Orlan
  • Class: Wizard
  • How to Unlock: Complete A Path to the Garden/Face Your Fears
  • Command: Dispel Illusion
  • Voice Actor: Anjali Bhimani

Having a formidable mage like Yatzli by your side will often turn the tide of battle, making every challenge feel like a breeze. All her Abilities focus on offense, from her bursting Essence Explosion to the deadly Minoletta's Missile Battery. Enemies won't really stand a chance against her, especially when they get caught up in her Arduous Delay of Motion.

To top it off, Yatzli clears out a bunch of enemies with her Blast, covering a small area of impact for multiple hits. Like Kai and Giatta, she'll help clear out "Illusionary Objects" blockages using the handy Companion Command.

Yatzli Abilities

Yatzli Abilities Description Upgrade 1 Upgrade 2 Upgrade 3
Essence Explosion Yatzli unleashes an arcane power that explodes upon enemy impact, releasing a burst of Essence and Explosive Damage (60-second Cooldown) Concentrated Essence: Essence Explosion blast radius increases Fire Aspect: Essence Explosion inflicts Fire Accumulation on enemies Scrappy Casting: Cooldown reduces by 33%
Minoletta's Missile Battery Yatzli uses arcane missiles that seek out nearby enemies for five seconds (60-second Cooldown) Speedy Salvo: Minoletta's Missile Battey rate of fire increases Horizon Strike: The maximum range of Yatzli's missiles increases Shock Aspect: Minoletta's Missile Battery deals Shock Accumulation
Arduous Delay of Motion Slows foes down for 10 seconds with a Cooldown of 40 seconds Energy Sap: Slowing effect on enemies increases Exhausting Field: Arduous Delay of Motion creates an area of effect, impacting any enemies within its radius Frost Aspect: Deals Frost Accumulation to afflicted enemies
Blast An attack that covers a small area of effect when hitting enemies Explosive Blast: Breaks enemy blocks, destroys walls, and shatters frozen foes for bonus damage Force Blast: Increase Stun dealt to enemies affected by the Blast Affliction Blast: Attack has a five percent chance to inflict Frozen, Ignited, or Shocked

S Tier - Giatta

Giatta in Avowed
Screenshot by Destructoid

  • Race: Human
  • Class: Wizard
  • How to Unlock: Complete The Animacy Method
  • Command: Spectral Jolt
  • Voice Actor: Mara Junot

Giatta is the best support character in Avowed, providing a vast array of buffs to your entire team. Her Purification skill offers an additional 25 percent of your maximum health, which will pair nicely with her Reconstruction healing ability. Not only does she restore health, but she also coats a shield around you through her Barrier skill and boosts movement and attack speed with Acceleration.

It'll be hard to knock you down when Giatta's around, even against Avowed's colossal creatures. Furthermore, she'll help you with puzzles by opening locked doorways with her electrifying Spectral Jolt.

Giatta Abilities

Giatta Abilities Description Upgrade 1 Upgrade 2 Upgrade 3
Purification Heals allies by 25% of their max Health (60-second Cooldown) Boosted Essence: Heals allies by 50% of their max Health Essence Pressure: Enemies near Purification's range will be interrupted and knocked back Essence Shielding: All allies' Damage Reduction increases by 20% for 15 seconds
Barrier All allies gain a shield with Temporary Health for 20 seconds (75-second Cooldown) Greater Barrier: Increases Temporary Health with active Barrier Medic Shielding: Once the Barrier concludes, allies are healed with the amount of Temporary Health remaining Impenetrable: Giatta cannot be hit or knocked back by melee attackers when Barrier is active
Acceleration All allies' Move Speed and Attack Speed increase for 15 seconds (80-second Cooldown) Evade Attacks: Allies use Acceleration speed to gain a 15% Damage Reduction Extended Acceleration: Acceleration duration increases by 10 seconds Time Shift: Any Abilities activated while Acceleration is on will reduce Cooldowns by 50%
Reconstruction Giatta's attacks heal all allies with a small amount of HP Critical Restore: Increases the healing granted to allies by 20% Health Overcharge: Offers Temporary Health to allies with max Health Revitalize: Revives Incapacitated allies when Giatta eliminates an enemy

A Tier - Kai

Kai in Avowed
Screenshot by Destructoid

  • Race: Aumaua
  • Class: Fighter
  • How to Unlock: Complete the Message from Afar main quest
  • Command: Firestarter
  • Voice Actor: Brandon Keener

Kai is one of the most balanced Companions, thriving in defensive and offensive strategies. Many of his Abilities will halt enemies through its stunning properties, including Fire and Ice and Leap of Daring. You also don't have to worry too much about Kai while he's on the field since he can revive himself with Second Wind, giving him another chance on the battlefield.

In addition to his Second Wind, Kai's Unbending Defense regenerates health and reduces damage by 25 percent to further his survivability. And, as a bonus, he can burn off most debris, so you don't have to waste your Essence with a flame-based spell. It'll assist you with quests like the Totem of Rightful Rulership.

Kai Abilities

Kai Abilities Description Upgrade 1 Upgrade 2 Upgrade 3
Fire and Ice Kai unleashes a robust shot from his Blunderbuss, dealing a high Stun to one enemy and taunting them for 10 seconds (20-second Cooldown) Extra Power: Ignites a target Pure Lead: Stun increases Quick Reload: Fire and Ice's Cooldown reduces by 50%
Unbending Defense Regenerate Kai's Health and increase his Damage Reduction by 25% for 30 seconds (75-second Cooldown) Iron Will: Reduces incoming damage by 50% Indomitable Spirit: Health regeneration increases Retaliation: When Unbending Defense concludes, a shockwave damages nearby foes
Leap of Daring Kai leaps and crashes down onto an enemy, Stunning and Taunting all nearby opponents for 25 seconds (60-second Cooldown) Leap of Pride: Doubles the Leap of Daring's area of effect Leap of Faith: Kai gains Temporary Health based on the number of enemies hit by Leap of Daring Leap of Conviction: Kai gains Attack Damage based on the number of enemies hit by Leap of Daring
Second Wind Kai revives himself when his Health is reduced to zero, restoring 50% of his max Health Soothing Wind: Increases the Health restored by Second Wind by 75% of Kai's max Health Rallying Wind: When Second Wind activates, Kai gains a temporary Attack Speed buff Refreshing Wind: All Kai's Ability Cooldowns reset when Second Wind activates

B Tier - Marius

Marius in Avowed
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  • Race: Dwarf
  • Class: Ranger
  • How to Unlock: Complete An Untimely End main quest
  • Command: Hunter's Sense
  • Voice Actor: Scott Whyte

Although Marius is at the bottom of the list, his unique strengths make him a valuable Companion, especially for exploration. I've relied on his Hunter's Sense Command, pinpointing enemies, loot, and plants nearby. His guiding waypoint ensures you don't miss out on any valuables, specifically with hidden chests.

As for Marius' Abilities, he's a beast in combat, inflicting bleeding accumulation through Wounding Shots and firing piercing shots with Heart Seeker. He's relatively swift on the battlefield, too, sneaking up on foes using his Shadow Step.

Marius Abilities

Marius Abilities Description Upgrade 1 Upgrade 2 Upgrade 3
Binding Roots Roots an enemy into place for eight seconds with a 20-second Cooldown period Constricting Roots: Deals Stun to trapped enemies from Binding Roots Grasping Roots: Traps multiple enemies in a small area of effect Thorny Roots: Deals Bleed Accumulation to trapped foes
Heart Seeker Marius fires a piercing shot that always hits its mark, even if there are obstacles in its path. (60-second Cooldown) Twinned Shot: Heart Seeker hits an additional enemy after the first shot Sharpshooter: Heart Seeker's damage increases to enemies below 50% Health Quick Draw: Reduces Heart Seeker's Cooldown by 33%
Shadow Step Marius vanishes into a cloud of smoke and reappears to slash an enemy with his daggers. He can repeat this move three times (60-second Cooldown) Assassinate: Instantly kills most Stunned enemies Devastating Blow: Shadow Step's damage increases based on the enemy's missing Health Shadow Mastery: Marius can now use Shadow Step up to six times
Wounding Shots Deals Bleed Accumulation Exposing Shots: Marius' attacks reduce enemy Damage Reduction Impeding Shots: Marius' attacks slow down enemies Maiming Shots: Marius attacks reduce enemy Damage

If you fully max out each of the Companion's Abilities in Avowed, you'll earn achievements, including Bullseye, Luckier Than They Know, Slay!, and A Little Power Goes a Long Way. It'll take a while to earn the points for them, but you can try to aim for the Avowed max level to get there much quicker.

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Destructoid Wednesday, February 19, 2025 4:06 PM
    

Exploring the Dawnshore map in Avowed

If you want to get ahold of the best gear in Avowed, you'll need to venture out into the unknown to discover the Unique clothing. You'll encounter many of these remarkable items, providing even more buffs for your character. Here's how to find all Unique Clothing in Avowed.

Where to find all Unique Clothing in Avowed

In addition to Unique Weapons and Armor, the Envoy's clothes offer valuable benefits, improving movement, defense, and elemental resistance. Some will be easy to find, as they will be available in various Merchant shops.

Buying Wavebinder Braces in Avowed
Screenshot by Destructoid

Others will be much more well-hidden across the regions, pitting you against numerous enemies. It may even require defeating a boss from the main story or Bounty quests. If you're ready to take this on, let's break down all Unique Clothing locations in Avowed.

All Unique Boot locations in Avowed

Boots Effects How to Obtain Map Locations
Arcanist's Boots -Item Bonus: Increases your Health restoration from all sources by 5%
-Lesser Quickness: +10 Move Speed
Found at the top of the Dawnshore Lighthouse Lighthouse map location in Dawnshore map
Berserker Boots -Item Bonus: -10% incoming Fire, Frost, and Shock Damage
-Frenzied Strides: 100% Stamina regeneration rate
Found inside a chest at Outcast Cave Camps in Galawain's Tusks Outcast Cave Camp location
Blackwing Boots -Item Bonus: +10% Dodge Distance
-Quick:+1 Dexterity
Purchase from the Merchant Kerdhed "Curry" Colen for 1,500 coins at Philospher's Alley (Paradis Hightown) Paradis Hightown Merchant location
Boots of the Bricklayer -Item Bonus: +10% Dodge Distance
-Lesser Porter: +15 Carry Capacity
Found inside a chest in the Pargrun Cache (near one of the Totem of Rightful Rulership at the top-left corner of the Dawnshore map) Paragrun Cache in Dawnshore map
Climber's Crampons -Item Bonus: -10% incoming Fire, Frost, and Shock Damage
-Living Steel Spikes: +30% Parkour Speed
Found inside a chest near a survivalist camp at Shatterscarp. Requires the Survivalist Chest Key (find a note on a body at Scaedclef and give it to the Survivalists to give you the key) Ancient Lakebed map location
Councilor's Shoes -Item Bonus: +15 Maximum Essence
-Politician's Sidestep: +2 Dexterity and +25 Dodge Distance
Defeat Councilor Kostya in Galawain's Tusks (quest occurs during one of the game's points of no return) Solace Keep map location
Death Knight Sabatons -Item Bonus: +10 Resistance to Poison and Bleed Accumulation
-Lesser Survivor: +20 Maximum Health
Found inside a chest in Emerald's Stair's Waterfall Cave Waterfall Cave in Avowed
Eothasian Boots -Item Bonus: +5 Carry Capacity
-The Martyr's Path: +1 Resolve and +30 Maximum Stamina
Locate a small golden chest intertwined with the roots of a tree south of Truffle Farm (east of Emerald Stair's Fior mes Iverno) Eothasian Boots location in Emerald Stair map
Greaves of Exalted Stride -Item Bonus: +10% Resistance to Poison and Bleed Accumulation
-Exalted Stride: You and your Companions receive +20% Move Speed
Purchase from the Merchant Alonya for 9,500 coins. She can be found outside of the Living Archives at Galawain's Tusks (top-left corner of the map) The Living Archives map location
Imp Catchers -Item Bonus: +10% Dodge Distance
-Undaunted Pursuer: +25 Maximum Stamina and +15% Move Speed
Head to Mt. Forja Quarry in Galawain's Tusks (left of Solace Keep) and look for a building there. Then, open the chest behind a big wheel. Mt. Forja Quarry map location
Sojourner Boots -Item Bonus: Increases your Health restoration from all sources by 5%
-Greater Peak Conditioning: +40 Maximum Stamina
Purchase from Cinzia for 3,750 coins at Thirdborn's The Dead Swordfish (Shatterscarp) The Dead Swordfish map location
Stormdancer Boots -Item Bonus: -10% incoming Fire, Frost, and Shock damage
-Static Charge:+10% Shock Damage for 10 seconds after dodging
Begin the Heart of Valor quest with Chiko and choose not to give Keipo the Heart of Leviathon. Keipo's House map location
Thirdborn Boots -Item Bonus: +20 Maximum Health
-Explorer's Boon: +30 Carry Capacity and +10% Move Speed
Purchase from the merchant at Thirdborn entrance for 7,750 coins (Shatterscarp) Thirdborn merchant map location
Tranton Family Greaves -Item Bonus: +20 Maximum Health
-Outlaw's Escape: +20 Dodge Distance and +10% Move Speed
Eliminate the Bounty Conner Tranton at Emerald Stair's Overgrown Homestead. Tranton bounty location in Avowed
Vailian Boots -Item Bonus: +5 Carry Capacity
-Duelist's Dance: +1 Dexterity and +20% Dodge Distance
Found inside a chest on a small island near Moldlering Godless Ruins (above Fior mes Iverno at Emerald Stair). Use the Eye of Rymrgand to reach it. Moldlering Godless Ruins map location
Warmage's Boots -Item Bonus: +15 Maximum Essence
-Arcane Step: Dodging has a 10% chance to restore 20 Essence
Enter Riverside Cave near Emerald Stair's Moldlering Godless Ruins. Locate a chest at the Paradisan Rebels camp. Riverside Cave map location
Wavebinder Boots -Item Bonus: +15 Maximum Essence
-Sure Footing: Experience smaller hit reactions
Travel to the Sulfur Mines Basecamp at Shatterscarp (use the lift if need be). Enter a small cave opening with webs to discover the boots on body. Sulfur Mines Bootcamp map location
Wayfarer's Boots -Item Bonus: +10% Resistance to Poison and Bleed Accumulation
-Vigorous Pace: Slowly regenerate Health while walking
Found inside a chest underneath the Fellowship Harbor at Dawnshore (enter here through the sewers or the opening at the sea.) You must shoot an explosive barrel near there to reach a golden chest. Fellowship Harbor map location

All Unique Gloves locations in Avowed

Gloves Effects How to obtain Map Locations
Arcanist's Gloves -Item Bonus: +10 Parkour Speed
-Lesser Innate Talent: +20 Maximum Essence
Found inside a chest at the Shrine to Woedica in Dawnshore Shrine to Woedica map location
Blackwing Gloves -Item Bonus: +1 Critical Hit Chance
-Lesser Annihilation: +10% Critical Damage
Climb to the top of Aedyran Embassy at Paradis (Dawnshore) and loot a chest Aedyran Embassy map location
Death Knight Gloves -Item Bonus: -10% Stamina cost while Blocking
-Rymrgand's Touch: +15% Frost Damage
Defeat Captain Aelfyr at the Quarry Beacon in Galawain's Tusks (progress through the main story) Mt. Forja Quarry map location
Eothasian Gauntlets -Item Bonus: +10% Parry Efficiency
-The Martyr's Fist: +15% Attack Damage with maces and two-handed hammers
Found inside a chest in the Abandoned Home to the left of Fior mes Iverno (Emerald Stair) Abandoned Home map location
Gauntlets of Devotion -Item Bonus: -10% Stamina cost while Blocking
-Flames of Devotion: Hits deal +5% bonus Fire Damage
Purchase from the Forgemastee Dela for 9,500 coins at Solace Keep (Galawain's Tusks) Solace Keep map location
Magran's Force -Item Bonus: -10 Stamina cost while Blocking
-Blazing Spirit: +15% Fire Damage
Found inside a chest in the Sulfur Mines at Shatterscarp Sulfur Mines map location
Sentinel Gloves -Item Bonus: +15% Stun
-Hold the Line: -50% Stamina cost while Blocking
Go to the top-left corner of the Galawain's Tusks map to find the Ash Forest Outpost. From the entrance, take a right and jump inside the broken tower to unlock a chest. Ash Forest Outpost map location
Spellblade's Gloves -Item Bonus: +10% Parkour Speed
-Master of Poisons: +20% Poison Accumulation
Found inside a golden lockbox near a tent above Primordial Depths (Galawain's Tusks) Island near Primordial Depths map location
Steel Garrote Gauntlets -Item Bonus: +10% Parry Efficiency
-Lesser Peak Conditioning: +20 Maximum Stamina
Defeat the enemies near the outer Militia Barracks of Southern Paradis. Burn the webs within a cave to acquire the gauntlets. Steel Garrote Gauntlets map location near Militia Barracks
Stormdancer Gloves -Item Bonus: +10% Ability Cast Speed
-Thundering Blows: Power Attacks deal +5% bonus Shock Damage
Chiko will reward you with this gift when you decide not to give her uncle the Heart of Leviathon (Heart of Valor quest in Shatterscarp) Keipo's House in Avowed
The Hands Occult -Item Bonus: +1 Critical Hit Chance
-Lesser Shocking Affinity: +10% Shock Damage
Break a wooden wall in the Southern Paradis' Administration District (Dawnshore). Open the chest behind it. Administration District map location
Thirdborn boots -Item Bonus: +5 Power Damage
-Tenacious: +2 Might
Purchase from Cinzia at Thirdborn's The Dead Swordfish for 3,750 coins The Dead Swordfish map location
Tranton Family Gauntlets -Item Bonus: +5% Power Attack Damage
-Shocking Lash: Power Attacks deal +5% bonus Stock Damage
Eliminate the Bounty Conner Tranton at Emerald Stair's Overgrown Homestead Tranton Bounty in Avoweed
Vailian Gauntlets -Item Bonus: +10% Parry Efficiency
-Duelist's Edge: +15% Attack Damage with swords and daggers
Found inside a chest at Emerald Stair's Truffle Farm Truffle Farm map location
Warmage's Bracers -Item Bonus: -10% Ability Essence Cost
-Harness the Storm: +15% Shock Damage
Purchase from Merchant Ector Brewer for 1,500 coins at Emerald Stair's The Gifted Magpie (Fior Mes Iverno) The Gift Magpie map location
Wavebinder Bracers -Item Bonus: -10% Ability Essence Cost
-Greater Gunnery: +15% Reload Speed
Purchase from the Thirborn merchant near the entrance for 3,750 coins (Shatterscarp) Thirdborn merchant location
Wayfarer's Gloves -Item Bonus: -10% Stamina cost while Blocking
-Searing Strike: Power Attacks deal +5% bonus Fire Damage
Purchase from Lynna at Dawnshore's Claviger's Landing for 600 coins Claviger's Landing map location

Since the map is quite extensive, a few Unique pieces of clothing have yet to be discovered. I'll be sure to update this guide once the map has been fully explored.

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Destructoid Wednesday, February 19, 2025 3:37 PM
    

Cloud in the MTG set

The long-awaited Magic: The Gathering and FINAL FANTASY collaboration for MTG's Universes Beyond series has finally been revealed, and you can now claim as many packs as you want ahead of the set's release on June 13.

Yesterday, Wizards Of The Coast revealed how the iconic Final Fantasy summons would work on this collaboration. The company also revealed the cards of some of the most iconic characters in the history of the series. The most hype reveals so far, were those of Cloud and Tidus, who'll be part of the commander set.

Cloud and Tidus' cards on MTG
Image via Wizards Of The Coast

These are the two main characters in the two most successful Final Fantasy titles so far, meaning Wizards would naturally be big selling points for this new set. Still, the company reminds players that the set features characters from every single one of the 16 mainline Final Fantasy series.

Among the reveals so far, my favorite has to be Jumbo Cactuar, a card whose special ability, "10,000 Needles," will annihilate anyone who doesn't find a way to stop it. What a beautiful way to celebrate one of the most ridiculous special moves ever seen in a game.

Jumbo Cactuar on MTG
Image via Wizards Of The Coast.

You can now preorder some items from the Magic: The Gathering — FINAL FANTASY set. Through Amazon, you can already preorder the Starter Kit, Play Boosters, Play Booster bundles, and commander decks, except the one featuring Cloud.

Bundles, Collector Boosters, and Commander Deck Bundles will likely become available to preorder anytime now. Prerelease packs are available for preorder at your local store.

The Magic: The Gathering — FINAL FANTASY will be released on June 13, except for the Gift Bundle, which comes out on June 27.

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Destructoid Wednesday, February 19, 2025 3:35 PM
    

A horse in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

Horses are usually quite costly in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Although you can get a couple of horses for free during the main storyline, most are available from various vendors around the map. Fortunately, if you're a stealthy thief, you can turn an expensive purchase into a potential money-making method.

How to steal horses in KCD2

Stealing horses in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is a quick and easy process if you stay hidden from other characters. As you approach a horse, you'll find a "mount and steal" option, letting you mount the horse and run away from potential onlookers.

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 stealing horse option
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However, doing this risks getting caught, especially in the middle of the day with many NPCs around. If you're not particularly stealthy, waiting until nighttime, when fewer people are around, will lower your odds of getting caught. Being in a smaller town makes your chances even better. Otherwise, if you're experienced in stealing items, lockpicking, and sneaking around private properties, you shouldn't have too much trouble taking a horse.

How to sell stolen horses in KCD2

Once you've successfully stolen and run away with a horse, bring it to the Nomad's Camp west of Zhelejov. Here, you'll find a character known as Horse Handler Mikolai, who'll purchase any horses you've stolen. You can access this by bringing a horse near Mikolai, speaking to him, and selecting "Horse Black Market."

If you tell him you want to sell the horse, he'll tell you how much he's offering. You can then accept, deny, or haggle for a higher price. You'll usually get a few hundred Groschen for the horse unless it has exceptional (or awful) stats.

How to keep stolen horses in KCD2

Alternatively, if you don't want to sell the horse and instead want to keep it as a trusty companion, you can choose the "Acquire" option under Mikolai's horse black market menu. He'll tell you he can help you arrange it, but you'll have to pay a hefty fee. Like before, you can accept his offer, deny it, or haggle for a reduced cost.

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Destructoid Wednesday, February 19, 2025 3:19 PM
    

Avowed: the sun sets on an oasis setting, with windmills on top of a mountain in the distance.

Crafting is one of the most important activities in Avowed, and for that, you'll need different materials.

As you explore the lands inside the game, you'll come across a variety of materials that can be put to different uses. Some of these items are used as upgrade materials, while there are few which are used for enchantment. All of these items are extremely important for mid and late game, so the onus is on your to find them in the first place.

All upgrade materials in Avowed and how to find them

A wide variety of upgrade materials can be obtained in different ways. You can always buy most of them from traders, but a few pesky ones will make you look harder in different locations.

Material How to Obtain
Softwood Branch Look in chests, backpacks and skeletons in Dawnshore and Fort Northreach.
Can be purchased from Gwyneth (Market District), Secondhand Sundries (Paradis), and Paradisian Military Surplus (Militia Headquarters)
Adra Ban Look in chests in The Garden and Galawain's Tusks
Can be purchased from Forgemaster Dela, Bulti, Stockkeeper Eberk, Gylin, Alonya, and Sanza in Galawain's Tusk
Adra Look in the bodies of Aedryan Soldiers.
Dropped by Thalla, Godless Executioner, and Ralga
Purchase from Merchant Gweneth, Sanza, and Marynna in Dawnshore, and Stephan in the Emerald Stair
Corrupted Adra Look in chests at Shatterscarp
Purchase from from Wharaki, Kampeki, Siamo, Ihaka in Shatterscrap and Forgemaster Dela in Galawain's Tusk
Balarok Skin Purchase from Sanza near the Emerald Stair Gatehouse, Forgemaster Dela and Stockkeeper Eberk in Galawain's Tusk
Dragon Hide Purchase from Sanza near the Emerald Stair Gatehouse
Stelgaer Leather Look in chests, backpacks, and lockboxes in Shatterscarp
Purchase from Ihaka, Kampeki, and Wharaki in Shatterscarp
Pelt Look in bodies, chests, and backpacks in Dawnshore
Purchase from Gwyneth, Militia Headquarters Merchant and Shantytown Merchant in Dawnshore
Cave Coral Purchase from Sanza near the Emerald Stair Gatehouse, Daiko, Quartermaster Yorgu and Stockkeeper Eberk in Galawain's Tusk
Tanned Hide Purchase from Merchant Emilio and Merchant Stephan in Emerald Stair
Admeth's Wyrt Purchase from Thirdborn Merchant and Wharaki in Shatterscarp
Hylea's Talon Purchase from Marynna and Abritt Porrya in the Emerald Stair and Lluisa Melcer in the Farmer's Market
Bloodwrith Toadstool Purchase from Sanza near the Emerald Stair Gatehouse
Paradisian Ladder Look inside chests and backpacks in Dawnshore
Purchase from Marynna in the Market District of Paradis, and Sanza in Paradis
White Sheel Chunk Purchase from Ihaka, Kampeki, and Siamo in Shatterscarp
Living Iron Chunk Purchase from Sanza near the Emerald Stair Gatehouse, Forgemaster Dela and Stockkeeper Eberk in Galawain's Tusk
Living Steel Chunk Purchase from Sanza near the Emerald Stair Gatehouse
Steel Chunk Purchase from Merchant Emilio and Merchant Stephan in Emerald Stair
Iron Chunk Look inside chests, lockboxes and backpacks in Dawnshore
Purchase from Gwyneth in the Market District of Paradis, the Militia Headquarters' Paradisian Military Surplus, and the Secondhand Sundries in Paradis
Petrified Wood Branch Look inside chests and backpacks in Shatterscarp
Purchase from Ihaka, Kampeki, and Wharaki in Shatterscarp
Blackwood Branch Purchase from Sanza near the Emerald Stair Gatehouse and Stockkeeper Eberk in Galawain's Tusk at Southwestern Warden Tower
Glasswood Branch Purchase from Sanza near the Emerald Stair Gatehouse
Hardwood Branch Purchase from Merchant Alyssa, Merchant Emilio, and Merchant Stephan in Emerald Stair

Once you have an upgrade material, set up a Party Camp. You'll find the Workbench in your camp. First, select the item you want to upgrade. Next, select the required items for the upgrade, and complete the process to improve your armor/weapon/accessory.

All Enchantment materials in Avowed and how to obtain them

Most of the enchantment materials can be purchased directly from vendors in Avowed.

Item How to obtain
Primal Water Sanza and Merylin in Dawnshore
Abritt Porrya and Alyssa in Emerald Stair
Ihaka and Wharaki in Shatterscarp
North Gate Merchant in Thirdborn
Forgemaster Dela in Galawain's TasK
Primal Rock Sanza and Merylin in Dawnshore
Abritt Porrya and Alyssa in Emerald Stair
Ihaka and Wharaki in Shatterscarp
North Gate Merchant in Thirdborn
Forgemaster Dela in Galawain's Task
Primal Flame Sanza and Merylin in Dawnshore
Abritt Porrya and Alyssa in Emerald Stair
Ihaka and Wharaki in Shatterscarp
North Gate Merchant in Thirdborn
Forgemaster Dela in Galawain's Task
Primal Wind Sanza and Merylin in Dawnshore
Abritt Porrya and Alyssa in Emerald Stair
Ihaka and Wharaki in Shatterscarp
North Gate Merchant in Thirdborn
Forgemaster Dela in Galawain's Task
Spider Leg Sanza and Merylin in Dawnshore
Abritt Porrya and Alyssa in Emerald Stair
Ihaka and Wharaki in Shatterscarp
North Gate Merchant in Thirdborn
Forgemaster Dela, Quartermaster Yourgu, and Stockkeeper Eberk in Galawain's Tusk
Dank Spores Abritt Porrya and Alyssa in Emerald Stair
Ihaka and Wharaki in Shatterscarp
North Gate Merchant in Thirdborn
Quartermaster Yourgu, and Stockkeeper Eberk in Galawain's Tusk
Binding Copper Sanza and Merylin in Dawnshore
Abritt Porrya and Alyssa in Emerald Stair
Ihaka and Wharaki in Shatterscarp
North Gate Merchant in Thirdborn
Quartermaster Yourgu, and Stockkeeper Eberk in Galawain's Tusk
Beetle Sheel Sanza and Merylin in Dawnshore
Abritt Porrya and Alyssa in Emerald Stair
Ihaka and Wharaki in Shatterscarp
North Gate Merchant in Thirdborn
Forgemaster Dela, Quartermaster Yourgu, and Stockkeeper Eberk in Galawain's Tusk
Awakened Wood Sanza,Merylin, and Shantytown Merchant in Dawnshore
Abritt Porrya in Emerald Stair
Ihaka in Shatterscarp
North Gate Merchant in Thirdborn
Forgemaster Dela, Quartermaster Yourgu, and Stockkeeper Eberk in Galawain's Tusk
Spirit Residue Sanza and Merylin in Dawnshore
Abritt Porrya and Alyssa in Emerald Stair
Ihaka and Wharaki in Shatterscarp
North Gate Merchant in Thirdborn
Quartermaster Yourgu in Galawain's Tusk
Bear Claw Sanza and Merylin in Dawnshore
Abritt Porrya and Alyssa in Emerald Stair
Ihaka and Wharaki in Shatterscarp
North Gate Merchant in Thirdborn
Quartermaster Yourgu in Galawain's Tusk
Ogre Blood Sanza and Merylin in Dawnshore
Abritt Porrya and Alyssa in Emerald Stair
Ihaka and Wharaki in Shatterscarp
North Gate Merchant in Thirdborn
Quartermaster Yourgu in Galawain's Tusk
Vessel Bone Sanza and Merylin in Dawnshore
Abritt Porrya and Alyssa in Emerald Stair
Ihaka and Wharaki in Shatterscarp
North Gate Merchant in Thirdborn
Quartermaster Yourgu in Galawain's Tusk
Xaurip Tongue Sanza and Merylin in Dawnshore
Abritt Porrya and Alyssa in Emerald Stair
Ihaka and Wharaki in Shatterscarp
North Gate Merchant in Thirdborn
Quartermaster Yourgu in Galawain's Tusk

Enchantment in Avowed

Enchantment materials can be used in the same fashion as upgrade materials. You'll need an Unique weapon, and the required materials for the enchantment to complete. Make sure to select according to your preferred class, which will help you to complete different quests quite easily.

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Destructoid Wednesday, February 19, 2025 2:09 PM
    

EA FC 25 FC Fantasy Team 1 players

FC Fantasy is going to be the next promo coming to EA FC 25 Ultimate Team, and it could include some amazing cards for players to obtain.

Fantasy is going to be a returning promo since we had the campaign back in FC 24. So far, EA Sports hasn't dropped any hints about which cards will be released during the campaigns. A few leaks have already started making the rounds ahead of the promo's official release in Ultimate Team.

All EA FC 25 FC Fantasy promo players (leaks)

If you believe the leaks, the upcoming promo will have special cards for both active footballers and Heroes. The latter represents former footballers who have hung up their playing boots following illustrious careers. Last year, we had the same pattern, so history might be about to repeat itself.

  • Eden Hazard
  • Joe Cole
  • Omar Marmoush
  • Heung-Min Son
  • Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
  • Donyell Malen
  • Aurelien Tchouameni
  • Crystal Dunn
  • Viktor Tsygankov
  • Moises Caicedo
  • Philip Billing
  • Babajide

Of course, the leaks so far are limited in numbers, as more names are expected to appear as we get closer to the release date. Once again, the promo cards might be Dynamic: they will receive boosts and upgrades based on results from real-life football.

EA FC 25 FC Fantasy promo release date

The release date was given away when we received Season 5 of Ultimate Team. Based on the available information, the upcoming promo will be a two-week-long affair, and the first team will be released on Friday, February 21. This will be followed by the second team on February 28, which will add new cards to packs.

Once again, most of the promo items will be available in packs, but expect to find a few great items in the form of objectives and SBCs. Last year, we had some great SBCs like Timo Werner and Fridolina Rolfo. It will be interesting to see what EA Sports has planned for the community as part of the upcoming campaign for Ultimate Team.

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Destructoid Wednesday, February 19, 2025 2:08 PM
    

The Marvel Rivals 1.5 update is just around the corner and players could not be more excited for the arrival of both the Human Torch and The Thing. But as always, the new faces will also come with a new wave of balance changes.

Here are all Marvel Rivals Season 1.5 Hero changes explained so you can see who were the biggest winners of 1.5 and whether or not your main got lucky.

All Vanguard buffs and nerfs in Marvel Rivals 1.5

Marvel Rival's Captain America.
Image by Destructoid

To accommodate The Thing's arrival into the Marvel Rivals roster, the midseason update is set to bring a few big buffs to heroes like Captain America. If you are a Penny main like me, you will also have reasons to be both relieved and concerned, as her kit remains untouched. You can check out an overview of all Vanguard balance changes below, based on the info shown in the version's official balance notes.

Captain America

  • Can now shield himself with Living Legend while leaping.
  • The speed of his Vibranium Energy Saw projective has been boosted to 80m/s. The ricochets can now boost it up to 150m/s.
  • The cost of Freedom Charge has been reduced from 3100 to 2800 Energy.
  • Sentinel Strike is now counted separately from his regular melee strikes.

Doctor Strange

  • Base Health reduced from 650 to 600

Groot

  • The maximum placement range of his Thornlash Walls was increased from 15 to 18 meters.

Magneto

  • Iron Volley's damage has been increased from 35 to 40.
  • Metallic Curtain will now consume 65 Energy per second. The shied's maximum uptime has also been reduced from 2 to 1,5/s.

Thor

  • Awakening Rune will no longer trigger a shared cooldown.

Venom

  • Frenzied Arrival will now trigger an inward knockback effect (at a 75-degree angle) instead of a vertical one.
  • His Ultimate (Feast of the Abyss) cost has been reduced to 2500 from 2800.

All Duelist buffs and nerfs in Marvel Rivals 1.5

Black Widow, as she is shown in Marvel Rival's.
Image by Destructoid

Apart from Johnny Storm's arrival, the duelist class is set to get quite the shake-up once 1.5 drops, with the highlight being the much-needed buffs given to Black Widow. Hawkeye and Iron Fist are also among the patch's biggest winners. Here are all duelist changes set to take effect in Marvel Rivals 1.5.

Black Widow

  • Red Room Rifle magazine size increased to 15 bullets.
  • The slow effect of Electro-Plasma Explosion was changed from 80% to 55%. Enemies affected will also receive a 15% Vulnerability debuff for 4 seconds.

Hawkeye

  • Base health increased to 275.
  • His Blast Arrow projective damage has been decreased from 20 to 15 while its spell field damage was boosted from 25 to 32.
  • Crescent Slash's CD has been reduced to 12 seconds.
  • Clint will now draw his bow faster during Hunter's Sight. The Ultimate's DMG multiplayer has also been increased to 1.35x.

Hela

  • The damage falloff of Nightsword Thorn has been changed from 70 to 80% when at 30 meters from your target.

Iron Fist

  • The damage of his first, second, and third Jeet Kune Do strikes has been reduced to 30. The fourth and fifth hits will now deal 15 DMG and the sixth 50.
  • Dragon's Defense's CD reduction has been increased to 1,5s
  • Each hit of Yat Jee Chung Kuen will now deal 10 flat DMG. To make up for that, all strikes will also trigger an extra hit dealing damage equal to 1.7% of your target's maximum HP.
  • Harmony Recovery can now recover up to 150 health. Once the skill ends, the gained health value will be decreased by 25 per second.
  • Dragon's Defense can now convert blocked damage into up to 200 health.
  • Base health increased to 300.

Iron Man

  • His Unibeam damage has been increased to 140 DMG/s. While at Armor Overdrive, the skill will then deal 190 DMG per second instead of 180.

Magik

  • Demon's Rage DMG has been reduced to 72 DMG/s.
  • Darkchild will now cost 3400 instead of 3700 Energy.

Mister Fantastic

  • The range of Flexible Elongation has been increased to 5 meters. The skill will also generate a knockback and launch enemies, although at the cost of having a longer single-use CD (10 seconds).
  • Reed's first Brainiac Bounce hit will now deal 70 DMG. In exchange, the Ultimate will now cost 3400 Energy.
  • Brainiac Bounce will now be subjected to a decay mechanic, reducing its damage by up to 50 at 10 meters.

Moon Knight

  • The talons created by Hand of Khonshu will now fall slower. The Ultimate's damage has also been adjusted to 150 DMG per hit, no matter your placement in its AoE.

Scarlet Witch

  • Wanda will now get a 100 health bonus during the buildup of Reality Erasure. After the Ultimate is either performed or interrupted, the extra health will be consumed at a 50 HP per second speed.

Spider-Man

  • Web-Cluster's cooldown has been reduced from 3 to 2,5 seconds.

Star-Lord

  • Rocket Propulsion can now gather up to 1800 energy, thus boosting its uptime.

Storm

  • Wind Blade's damage falloff has been changed to 60% at 30 meters.
  • Weather Control (Thunder) will now boost Storm's damage by 12% instead of 16%. The boost offered to allies, however, has been increased from 8 to 10%.
  • Enhanced Thunder's DMG boost has been reduced to 25%

All Strategist buffs and nerfs in Marvel Rivals 1.5

Cloak & Dagger, as they are shown in Marvel Rival's.
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To the despair of all strategist mains, the boost in the energy cost of most of their Ultimates makes the class the biggest casualties of the new balancing patch. As you can see below, Adam Warlock was the only one to be spared, and instead, he received a few welcome buffs that were sure to help him become a viable pick.

Adam Warlock

  • Quantum Magic's damage was increased to 60. The skill's damage falloff has also been changed to 60% at 40 meters.
  • The healing over time effect of Soul Bond has been boosted to 15 health per second.

Cloak & Dagger

  • Eternal Bond will now cost 4000 Energy, with each dash healing 250 health per second. The Ultimate's healing will no longer stack.
  • The duration of the AoE effects of Eternal Bond has been reduced to 8 seconds and the interval between each dash was decreased from 1 second to 0.67s.
  • Players can now freely work the camera during Eternal Bond.
  • Terror Cape will now apply 28% Vulnerability.

Invisible Woman

  • Invisible Boundary will now cost 4300 Energy.

Loki

  • God of Mischief will now cost 4000 Energy.
  • Mystical Missile now has 12 charges.

Luna Snow

  • Fate of Both Worlds will now cost 4500 Energy, making it the most expansive Ultimate in the game.

All team-up ability changes in Marvel Rivals 1.5

Hulk and Iron Man in Marvel Rival's.
Image via NetEase Games

Going past the character-focused changes, a few team-up abilities are also set to get a few big changes with the debut of the midseason update, with the biggest one being the way both Spider-Man and Peni Parker will become invulnerable while performing Symbiote Bond's Suit/Armor Expulsion. You can check out all of the team-up changes below:

  • Atlas Bond (Luna Snow + Iron Fist)

    • Frozen Chi will now heal 70 HP and apply 30% slow on those hit.

  • Dimensional Shortcut (Magik + Black Panther/Psylocke)

    • Psionic Disc and Wakandan Master's Rewind Time have been reduced to 3 seconds.
    • The health-to-armor conversion rate of the ability was increased to 0.8

  • Gamma Charge (Hulk + Doctor Strange/Iron Man)

    • When in Gamma Overdrive, Unibeam's DMG has been decreased to 200/s.
    • Hulk will now only receive 100 Health from the team-up.

  • Lunar Force (Moon Night + Cloak & Dagger)

    • Moon Knight will now be healed by 25 health per second when in the ability's AoE.

  • Symbiote Bond (Venom + Spider-Man/Peni Parker)

    • Spider-Man: Suit Expulsion will now last for only 1 second. Spidey is now invulnerable during its duration.
    • Peni Parker: Armor Expulsion will now last for 2 seconds. Peeny is also invulnerable during its use.

With the balancing changes taken care of, don't forget to also check out How to play all Vanguards. If you are late to the party or looking to return to the grind once 1.5 drops, make sure to also check out our Marvel Rivals DPS tier list to know which way the wind blows.

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Destructoid Wednesday, February 19, 2025 1:45 PM
    

The Hunt for Phantasmagoria in FFXIV

In the ever-changing event calendar of Final Fantasy XIV, there's always something new to look forward to. With Valentione's Day behind us, a new event on the horizon will begin the countdown to Patch 7.2.

The Moogle Treasure Trove is a recurring event in FFXIV that provides players a new way to get their hands on old, sought-after items. By completing objectives and challenges, players can stock up on Irregular Tomestones and then exchange them with the Itinerant Moogle in any of the three major city-states for a selection of goodies. 

Some off the Hunt for Phantasmagoria rewards in FFXIV
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The next Moogle Treasure Trove event is The Hunt for Phantasmagoria, which will allow players to grab some very worthwhile rewards, including the following stand-out stars (all shown in the image above):

  • Modern Aesthetics: Form and Function

    • Usually obtained from Silver and Gold Happy Bunny Boxes in Eureka

  • Interno Jacket

    • Previously appeared just once as a reward in a past Moogle Treasure Trove event

  • Ballroom Etiquette - The Winsome Wallflower

    • Can be used to obtain the '/lean' emote, regularly obtained using Skybuilders Scrips

Of course, there are other rewards, including gear pieces (this time around, the focus is on Skallic pieces, which usually drop from The Drowned City of Skalla), minions, mounts, Triple Triad Cards, and Orchestrion Rolls. 

The Hunt for Phantasmagoria rewards in FFXIV
Image via Square Enix

What's most interesting about Moogle Treasure Trove events is their timing. These events are always instated to rectify the content lull before a new patch. With patch 7.2 on the horizon, along with everything that it will bring, the beginning of The Hunt for Phantasmagoria will begin the countdown to the new patch. 

There is no fixed time for when this event will end, and the length of previous Moogle Treasure Trove events has always varied. However, it's expected that this event could last up to four weeks, which means that we could likely expect patch 7.2 to arrive at the end of March. 

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Destructoid Wednesday, February 19, 2025 1:40 PM
    

EA FC 25 Fran Kirby Grassroot Greats SBC solutions

The Fran Kirby Grassroot Greats SBC brings a new challenge to complete in EA FC 25 Ultimate Team, and you can complete it to add a new card to your squad.

This is the first time that Kirby has received a promo item in Ultimate Team this year. To play with the card, you'll have to complete the SBC and all its tasks. Let's take a look at how you can unlock the card and add it to your Ultimate Team squad.

EA FC 25 Fran Kirby Grassroot Greats SBC tasks

The Fran Kirby Grassroot Greats SBC has two tasks, and here are their requirements.

Task 1 - England

  • Min. 1 Players from: England
  • Min. Team Rating: 84

Task 2 - Top Form

  • Min. 1 Players: Team of the Week
  • Min. Team Rating: 85

EA FC 25 Fran Kirby Grassroot The Greats SBC solutions

Here's a set of solutions you can use to complete the latest promo challenge in Ultimate Team.

Task 1 - England

  • Jonsdottir 82
  • Catarina Macario 84
  • Vlahovic 84
  • Dani Olmo 84
  • Aleix Garcia 84
  • Mbock 84
  • Bronze 85
  • Fabian Ruiz 82
  • Camavinga 82
  • Reece James 84
  • Acerbi 84

Task 2 - Top Form

  • Patri 88
  • Caruso 84
  • Neville 83
  • Openda 85
  • Bright 85
  • Any 85-rated TOTW item
  • Aleix Garcia 84
  • Dabritz 84
  • Pavard 84
  • Coman 84
  • Koulibaly 84

While the SBC is pretty well-valued, the card on offer is below the power curve. The only option is to add her to the Grassroot Growth Evolution and improve the card to a 90-rated item. That will also add Tiki Taka+ as a second playstyle, making it a pretty useful bargain item in Ultimate Team.

If you're looking for cheaper SBCs with better value, the Athenea Grassroot Greats SBC and Moise Bombito Grassroot Greats SBC are great shouts.

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Destructoid Wednesday, February 19, 2025 1:38 PM
    

The Lucky Dragon update in Disney Dreamlight Valley

Even though Disney Dreamlight Valley launched in 2022, the community is still alive and well, thanks to its continuous updates. We've witnessed the introduction of numerous new characters and realms, and now, we're on the brink of another thrilling expansion. Let's talk about Disney Dreamlight Valley's next update.

Disney Dreamlight Valley's next update release date

The next DDV update, ''Tales of Agrabah," will be released on February 26, 2025. This patch brings the much-anticipated arrival of Jasmine and Aladdin, two iconic characters from Disney's Aladdin. We still have yet to find out the exact timing for the update, but it will likely launch around 6 a.m. PT, based on previous debuts.

As with every update, Tales of Agrabah brings a unique realm door to explore. This time, it opens to its titular desert city, Agrabah. However, the realm is in disarray, and it's up to us to work alongside Princess Jasmine and Aladdin to figure out what caused its destruction and how to resolve it.

https://twitter.com/DisneyDLV/status/1892242743680020889

You can recruit the two characters to the Valley after you've completed their designated challenges. More Friendship Quests will also unlock when reaching milestones in your relationship. Each level typically rewards you with character-themed items, including clothing and furniture.

In past updates, Disney Dreamlight Valley introduced its second paid DLC, Storybook Vale expansion, Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas. We've also received new gameplay features like Floating Islands, DreamSnaps, and Daisy's Boutique challenges to give us different activities beyond befriending villagers.

Disney Dreamlight Valley 2025 content update
Image via Gameloft

Gameloft has also confirmed through their Free Content Roadmap that two more updates will arrive in Spring and Summer 2025. The Storybook Vale's storyline also continues this summer, giving us a solid idea of what to expect over the next few months.

While we don't know the official release dates for Disney Dreamlight Valley's Spring and Summer content updates, we anticipate they'll launch sometime in April and July, respectively.

All previous Disney Dreamlight Valley updates

Over time, Disney Dreamlight Valley has introduced dozens of new characters, several realms, and paid expansion packs to turn a seemingly simplistic life simulation game into a complex series of quests. Every major DDV update adds at least one or two characters, some cooking and crafting recipes, and plenty of cosmetic items to make your village a little more interesting.

Here's a complete list of every major update that's released so far, including those planned for release:

Release date Highlights
Summer 2025 Introduces a currently unknown character.
Adds a quest series to Skull Rock.
The Storybook Vale part two: The Unwritten Realms releases.
Spring 2025 The Cheshire Cat is introduced into Dreamlight Valley.
February 26, 2025 The Tales of Agrabah updates adds Princess Jasmine, Aladdin, and Aladdin's realm.
December 4, 2024 The Sew Delightful update introduces The Nightmare Before Christmas' Sally
November 20, 2024 Disney Dreamlight Valley's The Storybook Vale expansion pack officially launches.
October 9, 2024 The Jungle Getaway update adds Timon and Pumbaa to the Lion King realm.
August 21, 2024 Tiana and her palace arrive in the Dapper Delights update.
A Rift in Time's Treasures of Time act releases, wrapping up Disney Dreamlight Valley's first expansion pack.
June 26, 2024 The Lucky Dragon update introduces Mulan, Mushu, and Mulan's realm.
Memory Mania is added as a limited-time event.
May 1, 2024 Daisy Duck and her Boutique arrive in the Thrills and Frills update.
Dreamlight Parks Fest is introduced as a limited-time event.
A Rift in Time's Spark of Imagination act releases, adding Oswald to the game.
February 28, 2024 The Laugh Floor update adds Mike Wazowski, Sulley, and their Monsters Inc. realm.
December 5, 2023 Disney Dreamlight Valley officially leaves Early Access.
Pumpkin King Returns update introduces Jack Skellington.
Multiplayer compatibility is added.
Disney Dreamlight Valley's A Rift in Time expansion pack officially launches.
September 13, 2023 The Enchanted Adventure update adds Belle, the Beast, and their realm.
July 19, 2023 Vanellope is introduced in the DreamSnaps update.
DreamSnaps arrives in DDV.
June 7, 2023 The Remembering update continues Disney Dreamlight Valley's main storyline, adding The Fairy Godmother.
April 5, 2023 The Pride of the Valley update introduces Simba, Nala, and the Lion King realm.
Eggstravaganza is added as a recurring seasonal event.
February 16, 2023 Mirabel and Olaf arrive in the Festival of Friendship update.
The Premium Shop is officially added as a cosmetic store.
December 6, 2022 Buzz Lightyear, Woody, and Stitch are introduced during the Missions in Uncharted Space update.
October 19, 2022 The Scar's Kingdom update adds Scar.
The main storyline continues, introducing The Forgotten.
September 6, 2022 Disney Dreamlight Valley officially launches in Early Access.

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Destructoid Wednesday, February 19, 2025 1:28 PM
    

FFXIV Calendar

There are many seasonal events held throughout the year in Final Fantasy XIV, and it can be hard to keep up with what's coming and going. To help sort your schedule, we've got a rolling list of the usual FFXIV events, timing estimates, and even speculation about what's to come.

Below, we'll outline the FFXIV 2025 calendar's confirmed and tentative event schedule — along with some events that may have wrapped up for the year. Additionally, you can check out the MMO's usual calendar too, along with a little explainer on each of the year's festivities.

The FFXIV 2025 event calendar

Heavensturn in FFXIV
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While it's hard to pinpoint or predict exactly when each regular event will take place outside of the general time of year, some that are easier to predict than others.

Here's what's going on in FFXIV currently and what you can look forward to in the near future:

Ongoing events in 2025

  • None currently

Upcoming events in 2025

  • The Moogle Treasure Trove: The Hunt For Phantasmagoria [February 26 - Patch 7.2 release]

Tentative 2025 event schedule

  • Little Ladies' Day
  • Hatching-tide
  • Make It Rain Campaign
  • Moonfire Faire
  • The Rising
  • All Saints' Wake
  • Starlight Celebration

Expired events

  • Heavensturn [December 31, 2024 - January 16, 2025]
  • Valentione's Day [February 3 - February 17]

Recurring FFXIV seasonal events

While some years haven't always followed this pattern, FFXIV mostly sticks to the same schedule of seasonal staples while throwing a few new festivities in here and there. The table below outlines the usual schedule from year to year, but if you want a peek at timely announcements on newcomers, maybe pencil in time to watch the next FFXIV Live Letter stream.

Event Month Information
Heavensturn January Held in Celebration of the New Year, inspired by the Chinese Zodiac animal of the coming year.
Valentione's Day February The Valentine's event is held every year to celebrate love and romance. 
Little Ladies' Day March A Cherry Blossom-themed event.
Hatching-tide April Easter event, usually involving colorful Rabbits of mysterious origin.
Make It Rain Campaign June Increases MGP earned through activities within the Gold Saucer.
Moonfire Faire August A celebration of all things Summer, usually involves activities at Costa Del Sol.
The Rising August Held to celebrate the anniversary of A Realm Reborn, usually during the last week of August.
All Saints' Wake October Halloween event that usually takes place within Gridania for spooky rewards.
Starlight Celebration December The festive event which celebrates the winter holidays within Eorzea. 

FFXIV 2024 event schedule

The Rising in FFXIV
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Although exact dates vary inevitably from year to year, it's a good idea to keep an eye on event dates from previous years to gauge when to expect them to occur moving forward.

As such, here is the event schedule from 2024, including the dates on which they were active:

FFXIV events in 2025, what's coming next?

The Hunt for Phantasmagoria in FFXIV
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With Patch 7.2 and all that it is set to add just around the corner, but with no official release date having been revealed just yet, The Moogle Treasure Trove: The Hunt for Phantasmagoria signifies the start of the final countdown towards the next patch.

The event is set to begin on February 26 and will likely last around four weeks.

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Destructoid Wednesday, February 19, 2025 1:21 PM
    

Mouthwashing headed to consoles later this year

If you've been holding out—and I have to be honest, missing out—on playing developer Wrong Organ's psychological-horror title Mouthwashing, well now you have no excuse. Publisher Critical Reflex announced today that Mouthwashing will be heading to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch later this year.

https://youtu.be/tGE8yrta8do

The unique horror game that uses nostalgic PSX-style visuals to tell the haunting tale of the doomed crew aboard a space freighter called the Tulpar was released on Steam in September 2024 and has sold over 500,000 copies on the platform. According to Critical Reflex, fans interested in a physical edition on the PS5 or Switch will have the opportunity to snag one through Fangamer.

Honestly, Mouthwashing is one of those games that that least you know going into it, the better. If you're a fan of psychological horror games that are a bit out there in terms of narrative and setting, you won't find a better example. However, if you want to have somewhat of an idea of what to expect, here is the premise:

In Mouthwashing you explore the story of a dying crew aboard a shipwrecked space freighter hauling mouthwash across the expanse of space. You'll switch between various crew members in first-person as you explore what caused the shipwreck as well as what has transpired since, all while trying to come up with a gameplan. The ship will only stay powered for a few months, and food will run out well before then. But at least there's mouthwash, right? For the most part it's a narrative-driven experience, and one well worth experiencing.

The crew of the Tulpar and Mouthwashing crashlands on PlayStation, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch later this year. Those interested in playing now can do so on PC via Steam.

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Destructoid Wednesday, February 19, 2025 1:20 PM
    

EA FC 25 Just Like Jamie Evolution best players to use

The Just Like Jamie Evolution is now live in EA FC 25, and you can complete the upgrades to improve one of your lower-rated items.

This evolution is based on the career of Jamie Vardy, who is incidentally also a part of the Grassroot Greats promo. If you haven't been lucky enough to pack his card, this evolution will allow you to upgrade one of your lower-rated items.

Let's look at the requirements, followed by the upgrades and the best cards to use in the evolution.

EA FC 25 Just Like Jamie Evolution requirements

Here are the Just Like Jamie Evolution requirements in EA FC 25.

  • Overall Max. 87
  • Position ST
  • Max PS 10
  • Max PS+ 2
  • Shooting Max. 85
  • Passing Max. 83
  • Physicality Max. 80

EA FC 25 Just Like Jamie Evolution upgrades

There are three levels of upgrades, and here are the required conditions.

Upgrade level 1

  • Rarity In-Progress Evolution
  • PlayStyle Power Shot (^10)
  • Overall +5 (^89)
  • Pace +15 (^95)
  • Shooting +15 (^89)
  • Reactions +15 (^88)
  • Composure +15 (^90)
  • Stamina +50

Upgrade level 2

  • Rarity In-Progress Evolution
  • PlayStyle+ Power Shot (^2)
  • PlayStyle Rapid (^10)
  • Overall +5 (^89)
  • Pace +15 (^95)
  • Shooting +15 (^89)
  • Agility +15 (^88)
  • Balance +15 (^87)

Upgrade level 3

  • Rarity Grassroot Greats Evolution
  • Role++ ST Poacher++
  • PlayStyle+ Rapid (^2)
  • PlayStyle Relentless (^10)
  • Overall +5 (^89)
  • Ball Control +15 (^90)
  • Dribbling (attr.) +15 (^88)
  • Aggression +50 (^85)

Upgrade level 1 requirements

  • Play 4 matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
  • Win 1 match in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.

Upgrade level 2 requirements

  • Play 4 matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
  • Win 2 matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.

Upgrade level 3 requirements

  • Play 4 matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
  • Score 3 goals with your active EVO player in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro.

Best players to use in EA FC 25 Just Like Jamie Evolution

Here are some of the best items you can use in this evolution.

  • Rodrygo TOTW
  • Marcos Leonardo TOTW
  • Karim Adeyemi Track Stars
  • Moussa Diaby Track Stars
  • Hugo Ekitike TOTW
  • Federico Chiesa Track Stars
  • Al Owairan Winter Wildards
  • Rafael Leao
  • Dimitar Berbatov
  • Ferrant Torres Centurions

Considering the upgrades, these are some of the best items for this evolution, but you can include plenty of other great cards as well. You can also combine your A Star is Born evolution candidate with this to get a stunning card.

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Destructoid Wednesday, February 19, 2025 1:07 PM
    

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 - How to stealth knockout and kill

Henry may be a knight in shining armor throughout most of your adventure with him, but sometimes it's better to be sneaky. Being quiet in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 means knowing how to stealth knockout and kill efficiently.

To stealth knockout a person in Kingdom Come 2, you must sneak behind them and press the appropriate button or key to begin the chokehold maneuver. What you press to stealth grab differs based on your platform:

  • F key on keyboard
  • Left trigger on an Xbox pad
  • L2 on a PlayStation controller

How to get a stealth knockout in Kingdom Come 2

Pressing the correct button or key doesn't guarantee that a hapless guard or bandit is instantly put to sleep, though. Wait a moment after grabbing them and press the left mouse button (left trigger on an Xbox pad or L2 on a PlayStation controller) when the blue swords icon appears. Press the button in conjunction with the icon, which flashes when done correctly. Henry will choke out his target if it works, letting you grab the body or drop it to the ground.

Wait for the blue swords icon to stop them
Screenshot by Destructoid

But what happens when they fight back? Some may try and wrestle themselves free of Henry's grasp. When that happens, the Perfect Block (green shield) icon flashes across the screen. You only have a moment to stop them from breaking free. If they succeed, the stealth mission is a bust because now you have to fight an angry, yelling foe.

Press the button in time with the green shield to kill or finish knocking them out.
Screenshot by Destructoid

Press the attack button in time with the green shield icon to prevent them from breaking the grasp. For PC users, that's the right mouse button. It's the right trigger on Xbox and R2 on a PlayStation controller. The timing can be mercilessly short, so make sure you're prepared to hit the button every time you grasp an enemy.

How to stealth kill

You can only stealth kill someone in Kingdom Come 2 when you have a dagger equipped. Unlike many games, the dagger in Kingdom Come 2 is more of a tool than a traditional weapon. The default dagger has no attributes beyond weight, health, and price. You can't use it in combat; it's a device for killing quickly and quietly, nothing more.

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 - How to stealth knockout and kill -  Hold for a stealth kill
Screenshot by Destructoid

To stealth kill an enemy in Kingdom Come 2, you must sneak behind a person as usual and hold the stealth grab button — don't tap it. Doing so sees Henry whip out the shiv and hold it to his victim's throat. Killing the target takes them out of the picture for good.

How to train stealth takedowns and get a dagger early in Kingdom Come 2

One of the best things to do early in your run of Kingdom Come 2 is to head southeast to the Lower Semine Mill for some stealth training. It may not seem like it at first, but the mill is home to a clandestine stealth operation run by the head miller. You can almost think of it as the game's version of Bethesda's popular Thieves Guild faction from The Elder Scrolls games.

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 - How to stealth knockout and kill -  Lower Semine Mill location on map
Screenshot by Destructoid

Go to the mill and speak with Miller Kreyzl. Ask him for work, and he'll put you on task to lug around heavy sacks — the start of the Materia Prima activity. Complete the job to learn about Kreyzl's true nature, and he'll offer to teach you the trade. Agree, and speak with Hired Hand Hensel, who'll teach you the basics of stealth takedowns and pickpocketing.

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 - How to stealth knockout and kill -  Miller Kreyzl isn't what he seems
Screenshot by Destructoid

Here is where you can train your stealth skills and learn the basics of medieval skullduggery. It's also a good place to get some early lockpicks and a free dagger. You can get a dagger in the barn Hensel brings you for stealth training. After successfully knocking him out a couple of times, he'll tell you to take it for when you need to kill your targets. Next to the dagger are a handful of lockpicks.

Typically, you can find daggers scattered around the world, such as in loot containers. You can also purchase them from certain shopkeepers. For example, Fence Whitebeard at the Nomad camp has one for sale.

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 - How to stealth knockout and kill - Free dagger
Screenshot by Destructoid

Miller Kreyzl also has stealth-specific missions for you to complete. After you finish training, talk to him again and start a series of sneaky side quests.

Best skills for stealth knockouts

There are skills you should unlock if you want to maximize your effectiveness in stealth. Check out:

  • One Way or Another (Stealth Skill - Level 6)

    • If an enemy will gain a debuff if they break your grasp. Lasts for 20 seconds.

  • Sandman (Strength Skill - Level 12)

    • It's easier to knockout or stealth kill an enemy.

Best of luck in all your sneaking adventures. Remember: if you're caught, Miller Kreyzl will disavow all knowledge about you.

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Destructoid Wednesday, February 19, 2025 12:59 PM
    

My Melody in her shop in Hello Kitty Island Adventure

There are a host of different Sanrio characters to befriend in Hello Kitty Island Adventure, and all of them are excellent to have at your side for a few different reasons. Primarily, each character has one or two specific Companion Abilities to help you as you navigate the world around you. 

Companion abilities unlock at different times for each character, and it's easy to forget who offers what. Here's everything you need to know about Companion Abilities in Island Adventure

How to unlock Companions in Hello Kitty Island Adventure

Hangyodon as a companion in Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Screenshot by Destructoid

Before you can make use of the characters and their Abilities, you'll need to be able to invite them on your adventures around Friendship Isle. There is no set point for when you can do this, as each character can become a companion once you reach a certain level of friendship with them:

  • Hello Kitty - Level 2
  • My Melody - Level 4
  • Chococat - Level 5
  • Tuxedosam - Level 7
  • Badtz-maru - Level 5
  • Pochacco - Level 8
  • Keroppi - Level 6
  • Kuromi - Level 13
  • Cinnamoroll - Level 18
  • Pekkle - Level 7
  • Pompompurin - Level 5
  • Retsuko - Level 16
  • Hangyodon - Level 5
  • Wish me mell - Level 11
  • My Sweet Piano - Level 13
  • TOPHAT - Level 9
  • Big Challenges - Level 19
  • Kiki and Lala* - Complete the "Together Forever" quest

*Kiki and Lala will always join you as joint companions, and completing the quest mentioned above will allow you to have two companions at any one time. 

All Companion Abilities in Hello Kitty Island Adventure

When it comes to Abilities, most characters have two different Abilities that unlock at different times when you progress. Once you've unlocked both, they will automatically apply when the character joins you as your Companion. A character must be your Companion for their Ability to have any effect. 

Here are all of the different characters in Island Adventure and their associated Abilities:

Hello Kitty

Hello Kitty in Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Image by Destructoid

Ability Unlock and upgrade levels What it does
Sous Chef Level 2

Upgrades at levels 5, 13, and 21

Increases the chances of obtaining an extra cooked recipe when using any Cooking Station
Everyone's Friend Level 12 Boosts friendship experience gain with all characters by 10%

My Melody

My Melody in Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Image by Destructoid

Ability Unlock and upgrade levels What it does
Big Smile Level 4

Upgrades at levels 7, 12, and 17

Increases the chance of receiving bonus return gifts from any character
Handy Helper Level 9 Reduces the cost of repairing Visitor Cabins by 1 Strawberry Crate

Chococat

Chococat in Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Image by Destructoid

Ability Unlock level What it does
Master Crafter Level 5 Increases the chance of additional items when crafting by 30%
Tour Guide Level 10 Chococat will now give hints while inside Puzzle Rooms

Tuxedosam

Tuxedosam in Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Image by Destructoid

Ability Unlock and upgrade levels What it does
Fashionista Level 7

Upgrades at levels 9 and 14

Increases the powers of any special outfits (the Mermaid Outfit is the only outfit with powers currently)
Negotiator Level 13 If you take Tuxedosam shopping with you, there will be a 25% chance of receiving an extra item from any trade

Badtz-maru

Badtz-maru in Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Image by Destructoid

Ability Unlock and upgrade levels What it does
Fish Whisperer Level 5

Upgrades at levels 7, 12, and 17

Increases the chance of hooking rare fish when fishing
Gamer Level 9 Grants one free mini-game per day

Pochacco

Pochacco in Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Image by Destructoid

Ability Unlock and upgrade levels What it does
Speed Walker Level 1

Upgrades at levels 13 and 18

Increases your walking speed by between 10% and 50%
Relay Level 14 Pochacco will help to complete Island Challenge Courses

Keroppi

Keroppi in Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Image by Destructoid

Ability Unlock and upgrade levels What it does
Critter Calmer Level 6

Upgrades at levels 6, 11, and 13

Reduces the speed of Critter movement by between 10% and 50%
Critter Friend Level 9 Reduces the chance that Critters will become startled by 25%

Kuromi

Kuromi in Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Image by Destructoid

Ability Unlock and upgrade levels What it does
Witchcraft Level 13

Upgrade at level 18

Increases the duration of potions' special effects
Super Balloon Level 16 Increases the height at which you travel with using Balloons

Cinnamoroll

Cinnamoroll in Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Image by Destructoid

Ability Unlock and upgrade levels What it does
Soar Level 18

Upgrade at level 19

Allows you to float further when using Balloons

Pekkle

Pekkle in Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Image by Destructoid

Ability Unlock and upgrade levels What it does
Speed Climber Level 7

Upgrade at level 11

Increases climbing speed by 50% or 100%, depending on level
Dance All Night Level 13 Allows you to change the time of day by talking to Pekkle when he is your companion

Pompompurin

Pompompurin in Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Image by Destructoid

Ability Unlock level What it does
Slow & Steady Level 12 Adds five seconds of extra time to all Island Challenges and select minigames like "Bogging for Apples" and "Rockadoodler Roundup"

Retsuko

Retsuko in Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Image by Destructoid

Ability Unlock and upgrade levels What it does
Adrenaline Level 16

Upgrade at level 18

Stamina recharges faster when Retsuko is your companion
Hot Stuff Level 19 Allows you to swim in molten lava just as you would in water

Hangyodon

Hangyodon in Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Image by Destructoid

Ability Unlock and upgrade levels What it does
Speed Swimmer Level 5

Upgrades at levels 9 and 13

Increases both swimming and diving speed by upto 100%, depending on level
Fish Friend Level 10 Increases the chance of catching rare fish by 25%

Wish me mell

Wish me mell in Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Image by Destructoid

Ability Unlock and upgrade levels What it does
Master Gardener Level 11

Upgrade at level 17

Increases the of gaining additional seeds at the Seed Dispenser
Precision Play Level 13 Reduces movement speed of the floating prizes at the Crane Craze minigame by 25%

My Sweet Piano

My Sweet Piano in Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Image by Destructoid

Ability Unlock and upgrade levels What it does
Master Interior Designer Level 13

Upgrades at levels 16 and 19

Refunds a portion of the cost of furniture customization

TOPHAT

TOPHAT in Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Image by Destructoid

Ability Unlock level What it does
Pickup Glitch Level 9 Increases the chances of obtaining a bonus item when picking anything up

Big Challenges

Big Challenges in Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Image by Destructoid

Ability Unlock level What it does
Vacuum Level 19 Automatically sucks up items from the floor

Kiki & Lala

Kiki and Lala in Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Image by Destructoid

Ability Unlock quest What it does
Meteorology "Together Forever" Reduces the time in-between weather events by 50%

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Destructoid Wednesday, February 19, 2025 12:36 PM
    

Discord robot artwork

Discord Quests empowers users to earn exciting rewards effortlessly by watching videos and playing popular games. So, if you want to join in on the fun, here's where to find these Quests on PC and mobile.

Where to find Discord quests on PC

PC users can find Discord Quests within the Discover icon (compass symbol) to the left, where all your servers are. Select it, and you should see an option for 'Quests.' You'll be greeted with available missions from various games, including Overwatch 2 and Fortnite.

Discover tab on Discord
Image via Discord

Some Quests are simple enough to complete, like watching short videos on the app. However, most take you out of Discord and must be completed in-game. It shouldn't take too long, though, as a few tasks only require you to play a game for 15 minutes. If your progress isn't counting, ensure your Discord is connected to the title to transfer the rewards upon completion. You'll likely need to go to the game's official website to connect it to the app, like how Marvel Rivals lets you link your Discord for free rewards.

Where to find Discord quests on mobile

The Discord mobile app sometimes has Quests out and open for you to discover, making it more accessible to begin these tasks. But since this only happens when a promotion is going on, you'll likely need to try the other method. You'll always find the Discord Quests when you double-tab on your profile icon on the bottom right corner of the screen.

Profile icon on Discord mobile
Image via Discord

It'll take you over to Settings, and you can scroll to Billing Settings to locate the Quests tab. The mobile version works relatively the same as the PC, displaying available Quests for you to accept. However, it's a bit more limited, considering that it doesn't show you Claimed and Expired Quests like the PC version does. Keeping track of these expiration dates will be crucial, especially since events can go by pretty fast.

Keep an eye on the promotions section, where new Discord Quests pop up frequently. These Quests can introduce you to brand-new games or titles that match your activity, taking you on numerous adventures. For more help with the app, check out our guides on downloading Discord on PS5 and the app's AutoMod feature.

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Destructoid Wednesday, February 19, 2025 11:58 AM
    

Kai and Giatta, as they are shown in Avowed.

Avowed allows players to freely shape their own playstyle and tale in a world where every choice matters. But does the game have romance options, or does it approach the subject in the same vein as other recent Obsidian titles?

To help you find your Envoy's soulmate and get that healthy dose of romance many consider to be a must in any RPG, here are all of the romance options in Avowed and how to romance them.

All Romance Options in Avowed, explained

Although the game seems to follow a similar approach as The Other Worlds, where you are free to deepen your bond with select party members but unable to cross the line during a playthrough, Avowed does allow you to romance a single character, Kai.

The romance, however, only blossoms after the end of the story. You also don't have to worry about your character's gender here, as you can romance your first companion no matter your choice.

How to romance Kai in Avowed

Kai, as he appears in Avowed.
Image via Obsidian Entertainment

Fortunately for all who were afraid of having a single wrong choice kill off their Envoy's chance at love, you can romance Garru— I mean Kai in Avowed by completing Battle Scars (his companion quest) before talking to him at the camp and selecting the following options:

  • I've got questions about you.
  • I feel like we've really gotten to know each other, haven't we?
  • I've come to really care about you.
  • Kai, I'm saying I have feelings for you.
  • Any option but "Forget I said anything"
  • Any of the following options during the scene.

After doing the above, simply play the game as normal and complete it to unlock the romance during Kai's epilogue.

Even if we cannot say doing so will have any direct impact on its availability, courtesy of Avowed's lack of a true-to-form approval system, it won't hurt to stay on Kai's good side if looking to romance him during a playthrough. You can do that by often talking to him while at camp, performing actions that align with his moral code, and making choices that show care or interest during his companion quest.

Now that you know how to romance Kai, I also highly recommend checking out where to find all Unique Armor pieces in Avowed. While you are at it, take a look at our Class Tier List as well to get an optimal build as soon as possible.

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Destructoid Wednesday, February 19, 2025 11:55 AM
    

Disney Dreamlight Valley Aladdin and Jasmine

Gameloft has officially confirmed that Disney Dreamlight Valley's latest update, Tales of Agrabah, is arriving soon. Although we caught a glimpse at this update in a previous content roadmap, we now know that Princess Jasmine and Aladdin are coming to Disney Dreamlight Valley on February 26, 2025.

https://youtube.com/shorts/dHa8ETm0zH8

We initially learned about Princess Jasmine and Aladdin's update through DDV's October 2024 Showcase, revealing a 2025 free content roadmap that included their arrival in "Early 2025." While this didn't specify a month, it suggested we'd see them sometime between January and March. Though Gameloft didn't reveal much more after, their latest video showcases everything, from a new realm to its release date.

Disney Dreamlight Valley  2025 content update
Image via Gameloft

As revealed through an official DDV character announcement, Tales of Agrabah will feature a new realm where you'll meet Jasmine and Aladdin. However, the realm is in disarray, so it'll be up to you to work with them to restore Agrabah to its former glory. Maybe Jafar's influence in Rift in Time is carrying over to this realm, too.

The Tales of Agrabah update also comes with Aladdin's flying carpet as a new companion and a Gem Stall once you advance through Aladdin's friendship questline. There's no word yet on whether we're getting new cooking recipes, but knowing previous updates, we'll likely see a few related to Agrabah's cuisine. As usual, we'll be able to invite both Jasmine and Aladdin to Dreamlight Valley as we finish their realm's quests, but the details of what this entails are still unknown.

Disney Dreamlight Valley's Tales of Agrabah update is arriving on February 26, 2025.

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Destructoid Wednesday, February 19, 2025 11:53 AM
    

How to play Wordle

One word, five letters, six tries. Simple concepts often create the most addicting games, and Wordle is a prime example of this phenomenon.

Wordle was created by a single developer, a software engineer named Josh Wardle, in June 2021. The rules are easy to digest: players get six tries to guess a five-letter word. If a letter is in its correct spot, it turns green. If the letter is in the word but out of place, it turns yellow. And if the letter isn't in the answer, it turns black.

The game's simplistic rules paired well with its interface: a five-by-six grid of 30 individual squares laid against a black background. He made Wordle for his partner, who loved word games, as something for them to enjoy together. He soon showed it to family and friends, too, and it became a staple amongst their inner circle.

This is what prompted Josh to release the game publicly on the internet, and it exceeded all expectations. At first, less than 100 people played the game October 2021, but it became a viral sensation, garnering over 300,000 daily players over the next two months. This caught the attention of The New York Times, which acquired Wordle in early 2022, giving the game a wider audience than ever before. It is still going strong to this day.

While The New York Times offers the chance to play every Wordle puzzle since its origin through its paid archive, there is no official compilation of every Wordle answer ever. Hopefully, this one can suffice.

June 2021

  1. n/a
  2. n/a
  3. n/a
  4. n/a
  5. n/a
  6. n/a
  7. n/a
  8. n/a
  9. n/a
  10. n/a
  11. n/a
  12. n/a
  13. n/a
  14. n/a
  15. n/a
  16. n/a
  17. n/a
  18. n/a
  19. Cigar
  20. Rebut
  21. Sissy
  22. Humph
  23. Awake
  24. Blush
  25. Focal
  26. Evade
  27. Naval
  28. Serve
  29. Heath
  30. Dwarf

July 2021

  1. Model
  2. Karma
  3. Stink
  4. Grade
  5. Quiet
  6. Bench
  7. Abate
  8. Feign
  9. Major
  10. Death
  11. Fresh
  12. Crust
  13. Stool
  14. Colon
  15. Abase
  16. Marry
  17. React
  18. Batty
  19. Pride
  20. Floss
  21. Helix
  22. Croak
  23. Staff
  24. Paper
  25. Unfed
  26. Whelp
  27. Trawl
  28. Outdo
  29. Adobe
  30. Crazy
  31. Sower

August 2021

  1. Repay
  2. Digit
  3. Crate
  4. Cluck
  5. Spike
  6. Mimic
  7. Pound
  8. Maxim
  9. Linen
  10. Unmet
  11. Flesh
  12. Booby
  13. Forth
  14. First
  15. Stand
  16. Belly
  17. Ivory
  18. Seedy
  19. Print
  20. Yearn
  21. Drain
  22. Bribe
  23. Stout
  24. Panel
  25. Crass
  26. Flume
  27. Offal
  28. Agree
  29. Error
  30. Swirl
  31. Argue

September 2021

  1. Bleed
  2. Delta
  3. Flick
  4. Totem
  5. Wooer
  6. Front
  7. Shrub
  8. Parry
  9. Biome
  10. Lapel
  11. Start
  12. Greet
  13. Goner
  14. Golem
  15. Lusty
  16. Loopy
  17. Round
  18. Audit
  19. Lying
  20. Gamma
  21. Labor
  22. Islet
  23. Civic
  24. Forge
  25. Corny
  26. Moult
  27. Basic
  28. Salad
  29. Agate
  30. Spicy

October 2021

  1. Spray
  2. Essay
  3. Fjord
  4. Spend
  5. Kebab
  6. Guild
  7. Aback
  8. Motor
  9. Alone
  10. Hatch
  11. Hyper
  12. Thumb
  13. Dowry
  14. Ought
  15. Belch
  16. Dutch
  17. Pilot
  18. Tweed
  19. Comet
  20. Jaunt
  21. Enema
  22. Steed
  23. Abyss
  24. Growl
  25. Fling
  26. Dozen
  27. Boozy
  28. Erode
  29. World
  30. Gouge
  31. Click

November 2021

  1. Briar
  2. Great
  3. Altar
  4. Pulpy
  5. Blurt
  6. Coast
  7. Duchy
  8. Groin
  9. Fixer
  10. Group
  11. Rogue
  12. Badly
  13. Smart
  14. Pithy
  15. Gaudy
  16. Chill
  17. Heron
  18. Vodka
  19. Finer
  20. Surer
  21. Radio
  22. Rouge
  23. Perch
  24. Retch
  25. Wrote
  26. Clock
  27. Tilde
  28. Store
  29. Prove
  30. Bring

December 2021

  1. Solve
  2. Cheat
  3. Grime
  4. Exult
  5. Usher
  6. Epoch
  7. Triad
  8. Break
  9. Rhino
  10. Viral
  11. Conic
  12. Masse
  13. Sonic
  14. Vital
  15. Trace
  16. Using
  17. Peach
  18. Champ
  19. Baton
  20. Brake
  21. Pluck
  22. Craze
  23. Gripe
  24. Weary
  25. Picky
  26. Acute
  27. Ferry
  28. Aside
  29. Tapir
  30. Troll
  31. Unify

January 2022

  1. Rebus
  2. Boost
  3. Truss
  4. Siege
  5. Tiger
  6. Banal
  7. Slump
  8. Crank
  9. Gorge
  10. Query
  11. Drink
  12. Favor
  13. Abbey
  14. Tangy
  15. Panic
  16. Solar
  17. Shire
  18. Proxy
  19. Point
  20. Robot
  21. Prick
  22. Wince
  23. Crimp
  24. Knoll
  25. Sugar
  26. Whack
  27. Mount
  28. Perky
  29. Could
  30. Wrung
  31. Light

February 2022

  1. Those
  2. Moist
  3. Shard
  4. Pleat
  5. Aloft
  6. Skill
  7. Elder
  8. Frame
  9. Humor
  10. Pause
  11. Ulcer
  12. Ultra
  13. Robin
  14. Cynic
  15. Aroma
  16. Caulk
  17. Shake
  18. Dodge
  19. Swill
  20. Tacit
  21. Other
  22. Thorn
  23. Trove
  24. Bloke
  25. Vivid
  26. Spill
  27. Chant
  28. Choke

March 2022

  1. Rupee
  2. Nasty
  3. Mourn
  4. Ahead
  5. Brine
  6. Cloth
  7. Hoard
  8. Sweet
  9. Month
  10. Lapse
  11. Watch
  12. Today
  13. Focus
  14. Smelt
  15. Tease
  16. Cater
  17. Movie
  18. Saute
  19. Allow
  20. Renew
  21. Their
  22. Slosh
  23. Purge
  24. Chest
  25. Depot
  26. Epoxy
  27. Nymph
  28. Found
  29. Shall
  30. Stove
  31. Lowly

April 2022

  1. Snout
  2. Trope
  3. Fewer
  4. Shawl
  5. Natal
  6. Comma
  7. Foray
  8. Scare
  9. Stair
  10. Black
  11. Squad
  12. Royal
  13. Chunk
  14. Mince
  15. Shame
  16. Cheek
  17. Ample
  18. Flair
  19. Foyer
  20. Cargo
  21. Oxide
  22. Plant
  23. Olive
  24. Inert
  25. Askew
  26. Heist
  27. Shown
  28. Zesty
  29. Trash
  30. Larva

May 2022

  1. Forgo
  2. Story
  3. Hairy
  4. Train
  5. Homer
  6. Badge
  7. Midst
  8. Canny
  9. Shine
  10. Gecko
  11. Farce
  12. Slung
  13. Tipsy
  14. Metal
  15. Yield
  16. Delve
  17. Being
  18. Scour
  19. Glass
  20. Gamer
  21. Scrap
  22. Money
  23. Hinge
  24. Album
  25. Vouch
  26. Asset
  27. Tiara
  28. Crept
  29. Bayou
  30. Atoll
  31. Manor

June 2022

  1. Creak
  2. Showy
  3. Phase
  4. Froth
  5. Depth
  6. Gloom
  7. Flood
  8. Trait
  9. Girth
  10. Piety
  11. Goose
  12. Float
  13. Donor
  14. Atone
  15. Primo
  16. Apron
  17. Blown
  18. Cacao
  19. Loser
  20. Input
  21. Gloat
  22. Awful
  23. Brink
  24. Smite
  25. Beady
  26. Rusty
  27. Retro
  28. Droll
  29. Gawky
  30. Hutch

July 2022

  1. Pinto
  2. Egret
  3. Lilac
  4. Sever
  5. Field
  6. Fluff
  7. Agape
  8. Voice
  9. Stead
  10. Berth
  11. Madam
  12. Night
  13. Bland
  14. Liver
  15. Wedge
  16. Roomy
  17. Wacky
  18. Flock
  19. Angry
  20. Trite
  21. Aphid
  22. Tryst
  23. Midge
  24. Power
  25. Elope
  26. Cinch
  27. Motto
  28. Stomp
  29. Upset
  30. Bluff
  31. Cramp

August 2022

  1. Quart
  2. Coyly
  3. Youth
  4. Rhyme
  5. Buggy
  6. Alien
  7. Smear
  8. Unfit
  9. Patty
  10. Cling
  11. Glean
  12. Label
  13. Hunky
  14. Khaki
  15. Poker
  16. Gruel
  17. Twice
  18. Twang
  19. Shrug
  20. Treat
  21. Waste
  22. Merit
  23. Woven
  24. Needy
  25. Clown
  26. Irony
  27. Ruder
  28. Gauze
  29. Chief
  30. Onset
  31. Prize

September 2022

  1. Fungi
  2. Charm
  3. Gully
  4. Inter
  5. Whoop
  6. Taunt
  7. Leery
  8. Class
  9. Theme
  10. Lofty
  11. Tibia
  12. Booze
  13. Alpha
  14. Thyme
  15. Doubt
  16. Parer
  17. Chute
  18. Stick
  19. Trice
  20. Alike
  21. Recap
  22. Saint
  23. Glory
  24. Grate
  25. Admit
  26. Brisk
  27. Soggy
  28. Usurp
  29. Scald
  30. Scorn

October 2022

  1. Leave
  2. Twine
  3. Sting
  4. Bough
  5. Marsh
  6. Sloth
  7. Dandy
  8. Vigor
  9. Howdy
  10. Enjoy
  11. Valid
  12. Ionic
  13. Equal
  14. Floor
  15. Catch
  16. Spade
  17. Stein
  18. Exist
  19. Quirk
  20. Denim
  21. Grove
  22. Spiel
  23. Mummy
  24. Fault
  25. Foggy
  26. Flout
  27. Carry
  28. Sneak
  29. Libel
  30. Waltz
  31. Aptly

November 2022

  1. Piney
  2. Inept
  3. Aloud
  4. Photo
  5. Dream
  6. Stale
  7. Begin
  8. Spell
  9. Rainy
  10. Unite
  11. Medal
  12. Valet
  13. Inane
  14. Maple
  15. Snarl
  16. Baker
  17. There
  18. Glyph
  19. Avert
  20. Brave
  21. Axiom
  22. Prime
  23. Drive
  24. Feast
  25. Itchy
  26. Clean
  27. Happy
  28. Tepid
  29. Undue
  30. Study

December 2022

  1. Eject
  2. Chafe
  3. Torso
  4. Adore
  5. Woken
  6. Amber
  7. Joust
  8. Infer
  9. Braid
  10. Knock
  11. Naive
  12. Apply
  13. Spoke
  14. Usual
  15. Rival
  16. Probe
  17. Chord
  18. Taper
  19. Slate
  20. Third
  21. Lunar
  22. Excel
  23. Aorta
  24. Poise
  25. Extra
  26. Judge
  27. Condo
  28. Impel
  29. Havoc
  30. Molar
  31. Manly

January 2023

  1. Whine
  2. Skirt
  3. Antic
  4. Layer
  5. Sleek
  6. Belie
  7. Lemon
  8. Opera
  9. Pixie
  10. Grimy
  11. Sedan
  12. Leapt
  13. Human
  14. Koala
  15. Spire
  16. Frock
  17. Adopt
  18. Chard
  19. Mucky
  20. Alter
  21. Blurb
  22. Matey
  23. Elude
  24. Count
  25. Maize
  26. Beefy
  27. Worry
  28. Flirt
  29. Fishy
  30. Crave
  31. Cross

February 2023

  1. Scold
  2. Shirk
  3. Tasty
  4. Unlit
  5. Dance
  6. Ninth
  7. Apple
  8. Flail
  9. Stage
  10. Heady
  11. Debug
  12. Giant
  13. Usage
  14. Sound
  15. Salsa
  16. Magic
  17. Cache
  18. Avail
  19. Kiosk
  20. Sweat
  21. Ruddy
  22. Riper
  23. Vague
  24. Arbor
  25. Fifty
  26. Syrup
  27. Worse
  28. Polka

March 2023

  1. Moose
  2. Above
  3. Squat
  4. Trend
  5. Toxic
  6. Pinky
  7. Horse
  8. Regal
  9. Where
  10. Revel
  11. Email
  12. Birth
  13. Blame
  14. Surly
  15. Sweep
  16. Cider
  17. Mealy
  18. Yacht
  19. Credo
  20. Glove
  21. Tough
  22. Duvet
  23. Staid
  24. Grout
  25. Voter
  26. Untie
  27. Guano
  28. Hurry
  29. Beset
  30. Bread
  31. Every

April 2023

  1. March
  2. Stock
  3. Flora
  4. Ratio
  5. Smash
  6. Leafy
  7. Locus
  8. Ledge
  9. Snafu
  10. Under
  11. Qualm
  12. Borax
  13. Carat
  14. Thief
  15. Agony
  16. Dwelt
  17. Whiff
  18. Hound
  19. Thump
  20. Plate
  21. Kayak
  22. Broke
  23. Unzip
  24. Ditto
  25. Joker
  26. Metro
  27. Logic
  28. Circa
  29. Cedar
  30. Plaza

May 2023

  1. Range
  2. Sulky
  3. Horde
  4. Guppy
  5. Below
  6. Anger
  7. Ghoul
  8. Aglow
  9. Cocoa
  10. Ethic
  11. Broom
  12. Snack
  13. Acrid
  14. Scarf
  15. Canoe
  16. Latte
  17. Plank
  18. Shorn
  19. Grief
  20. Flask
  21. Brash
  22. Igloo
  23. Clerk
  24. Utter
  25. Bagel
  26. Swine
  27. Ramen
  28. Skimp
  29. Mouse
  30. Kneel
  31. Agile

June 2023

  1. Jazzy
  2. Humid
  3. Nanny
  4. Beast
  5. Ennui
  6. Scout
  7. Hater
  8. Crumb
  9. Balsa
  10. Again
  11. Guard
  12. Wrong
  13. Plunk
  14. Crime
  15. Maybe
  16. Strap
  17. Ranch
  18. Shyly
  19. Kazoo
  20. Frost
  21. Crane
  22. Taste
  23. Covet
  24. Grand
  25. Rodeo
  26. Guest
  27. About
  28. Tract
  29. Diner
  30. Straw

July 2023

  1. Bleep
  2. Mossy
  3. Hotel
  4. Irate
  5. Venom
  6. Windy
  7. Donut
  8. Cower
  9. Enter
  10. Folly
  11. Earth
  12. Whirl
  13. Barge
  14. Fiend
  15. Crone
  16. Topaz
  17. Droop
  18. Flyer
  19. Tonic
  20. Flank
  21. Burly
  22. Froze
  23. Whale
  24. Hobby
  25. Wheel
  26. Heart
  27. Disco
  28. Ethos
  29. Curly
  30. Bathe
  31. Style

August 2023

  1. Tenth
  2. Beget
  3. Party
  4. Chart
  5. Anode
  6. Polyp
  7. Brook
  8. Bully
  9. Lover
  10. Empty
  11. Hello
  12. Quick
  13. Wrath
  14. Snaky
  15. Index
  16. Scrub
  17. Amiss
  18. Exact
  19. Magma
  20. Quest
  21. Beach
  22. Spice
  23. Verve
  24. Wordy
  25. Ocean
  26. Choir
  27. Peace
  28. Write
  29. Caper
  30. Audio
  31. Bride

September 2023

  1. Space
  2. Onion
  3. Await
  4. Giddy
  5. Birch
  6. Gnash
  7. Dwell
  8. Rouse
  9. Lucky
  10. Quote
  11. Older
  12. Whisk
  13. Clear
  14. Rayon
  15. Exert
  16. Angel
  17. Music
  18. Frank
  19. Close
  20. Snare
  21. Stone
  22. Brush
  23. Carol
  24. Right
  25. Rocky
  26. Loyal
  27. Smile
  28. Coach
  29. Azure
  30. Daddy

October 2023

  1. Beret
  2. Merry
  3. While
  4. Spurt
  5. Bunch
  6. Chime
  7. Viola
  8. Binge
  9. Truth
  10. Snail
  11. Skunk
  12. Knelt
  13. Uncle
  14. Agent
  15. Leaky
  16. Graph
  17. Adult
  18. Mercy
  19. Splat
  20. Occur
  21. Smirk
  22. Given
  23. Tempo
  24. Cause
  25. Retry
  26. Pique
  27. Noble
  28. Mason
  29. Phony
  30. Grail
  31. Bleak

November 2023

  1. Noise
  2. Until
  3. Ardor
  4. Mania
  5. Flare
  6. Trade
  7. Limit
  8. Ninja
  9. Glaze
  10. Leash
  11. Actor
  12. Meant
  13. Green
  14. Sassy
  15. Sight
  16. Trust
  17. Tardy
  18. Think
  19. Queue
  20. Candy
  21. Piano
  22. Pixel
  23. Queen
  24. Throw
  25. Guide
  26. Solid
  27. Tawny
  28. Scope
  29. Sushi
  30. Resin

December 2023

  1. Taken
  2. Genre
  3. Adapt
  4. Worst
  5. Young
  6. Woman
  7. Sleep
  8. Sharp
  9. Shift
  10. Chain
  11. House
  12. These
  13. Spent
  14. Would
  15. Topic
  16. Globe
  17. Bacon
  18. Funny
  19. Table
  20. Small
  21. Built
  22. Touch
  23. Slope
  24. Grace
  25. Evoke
  26. Phone
  27. Daisy
  28. Learn
  29. Child
  30. Three
  31. Salty

January 2024

  1. Mural
  2. Aging
  3. Twirl
  4. Scant
  5. Lunge
  6. Cable
  7. Stony
  8. Final
  9. Liner
  10. Threw
  11. Brief
  12. Route
  13. Heard
  14. Doing
  15. Lunch
  16. Blond
  17. Court
  18. Stole
  19. Thing
  20. Large
  21. North
  22. Tweak
  23. Still
  24. Relic
  25. Block
  26. Aloof
  27. Snake
  28. Ember
  29. Leggy
  30. Expel
  31. Bulky

February 2024

  1. Alive
  2. Cleft
  3. Micro
  4. Verge
  5. Repel
  6. Which
  7. After
  8. Place
  9. Stiff
  10. Fried
  11. Never
  12. Pasta
  13. Scram
  14. Talon
  15. Ascot
  16. Stash
  17. Psalm
  18. Ridge
  19. Price
  20. Match
  21. Build
  22. Heavy
  23. Apart
  24. Piper
  25. Smith
  26. Often
  27. Sense
  28. Devil
  29. Image

March 2024

  1. Forty
  2. Urban
  3. State
  4. Flame
  5. Hunch
  6. Teary
  7. Clone
  8. Early
  9. Cheer
  10. Grasp
  11. Pesky
  12. Heave
  13. Local
  14. Since
  15. Erupt
  16. Toxin
  17. Snort
  18. Spelt
  19. Abide
  20. Lingo
  21. Shade
  22. Decay
  23. Risen
  24. Towel
  25. Sally
  26. Mayor
  27. Stung
  28. Speak
  29. Realm
  30. Force
  31. Taboo

April 2024

  1. Frond
  2. Serum
  3. Plait
  4. Climb
  5. Wrist
  6. Finch
  7. Voila
  8. Breed
  9. Merge
  10. Broth
  11. Louse
  12. Whiny
  13. Steel
  14. Blimp
  15. Equip
  16. Shank
  17. Tithe
  18. Facet
  19. Raise
  20. Lucid
  21. Jolly
  22. Laser
  23. Rover
  24. Overt
  25. Intro
  26. Vapid
  27. Gleam
  28. Prune
  29. Craft
  30. Prowl

May 2024

  1. Diary
  2. Slice
  3. Ebony
  4. Value
  5. Decal
  6. Shave
  7. Musty
  8. Pious
  9. Jerky
  10. Media
  11. Tidal
  12. Outer
  13. Cumin
  14. Amass
  15. Pinch
  16. Stall
  17. Tutor
  18. Briny
  19. Hitch
  20. Nicer
  21. Dingo
  22. Exalt
  23. Swish
  24. Glide
  25. Titan
  26. Bevel
  27. Skier
  28. Minus
  29. Papal
  30. Gummy
  31. Chaos

June 2024

  1. Basin
  2. Bravo
  3. Stark
  4. Groom
  5. Organ
  6. Ether
  7. Melon
  8. Hence
  9. Crowd
  10. Manga
  11. Swung
  12. Deter
  13. Angst
  14. Vault
  15. Proud
  16. Grind
  17. Prior
  18. Cover
  19. Terse
  20. Scent
  21. Paint
  22. Edict
  23. Bugle
  24. Dolly
  25. Savor
  26. Knead
  27. Order
  28. Drove
  29. Zebra
  30. Buddy

July 2024

  1. Adage
  2. Inlay
  3. Thigh
  4. Debut
  5. Crush
  6. Scoff
  7. Canon
  8. Shape
  9. Blare
  10. Gaunt
  11. Cameo
  12. Jiffy
  13. Enact
  14. Video
  15. Swoon
  16. Decoy
  17. Quite
  18. Nerdy
  19. Refer
  20. Shaft
  21. Speck
  22. Cadet
  23. Prong
  24. Forte
  25. Porch
  26. Awash
  27. Juice
  28. Smock
  29. Super
  30. Feral
  31. Penne

August 2024

  1. Chalk
  2. Flake
  3. Scale
  4. Lower
  5. Ensue
  6. Anvil
  7. Macaw
  8. Saucy
  9. Ounce
  10. Medic
  11. Scone
  12. Skiff
  13. Neigh
  14. Shore
  15. Acorn
  16. Brace
  17. Storm
  18. Lanky
  19. Meter
  20. Delay
  21. Mulch
  22. Brute
  23. Leech
  24. Filet
  25. Skate
  26. Stake
  27. Crown
  28. Lithe
  29. Flunk
  30. Knave
  31. Spout

September 2024

  1. Mushy
  2. Camel
  3. Faint
  4. Stern
  5. Widen
  6. Rerun
  7. Owner
  8. Drawn
  9. Debit
  10. Rebel
  11. Aisle
  12. Brass
  13. Harsh
  14. Broad
  15. Recur
  16. Honey
  17. Beaut
  18. Fully
  19. Press
  20. Smoke
  21. Seven
  22. Teach
  23. Steam
  24. Handy
  25. Torch
  26. Thank
  27. Faith
  28. Brain
  29. Rider
  30. Cloud

October 2024

  1. Modem
  2. Shell
  3. Wagon
  4. Title
  5. Miner
  6. Lager
  7. Flour
  8. Joint
  9. Mommy
  10. Carve
  11. Gusty
  12. Stain
  13. Prone
  14. Gamut
  15. Corer
  16. Grant
  17. Halve
  18. Stint
  19. Fiber
  20. Dicey
  21. Spoon
  22. Shout
  23. Goofy
  24. Bossy
  25. Frown
  26. Wreak
  27. Sandy
  28. Bawdy
  29. Tunic
  30. Easel
  31. Weird

November 2024

  1. Sixth
  2. Snoop
  3. Blaze
  4. Vinyl
  5. Octet
  6. Truly
  7. Event
  8. Ready
  9. Swell
  10. Inner
  11. Stoic
  12. Flown
  13. Primp
  14. Uvula
  15. Tacky
  16. Visor
  17. Tally
  18. Frail
  19. Going
  20. Niche
  21. Spine
  22. Pearl
  23. Jelly
  24. Twist
  25. Brown
  26. Witch
  27. Slang
  28. Chock
  29. Hippo
  30. Dogma

December 2024

  1. Mauve
  2. Guile
  3. Shaky
  4. Crypt
  5. Endow
  6. Shove
  7. Hilly
  8. Hyena
  9. Flung
  10. Patio
  11. Plumb
  12. Vying
  13. Boxer
  14. Drool
  15. Funky
  16. Boast
  17. Scowl
  18. Hefty
  19. Stray
  20. Flash
  21. Blade
  22. Brawn
  23. Sauna
  24. Eagle
  25. Share
  26. Affix
  27. Grain
  28. Decry
  29. Mambo
  30. Stare
  31. Lemur

January 2025

  1. Nerve
  2. Chose
  3. Cheap
  4. Relax
  5. Cyber
  6. Sprig
  7. Atlas
  8. Draft
  9. Wafer
  10. Crawl
  11. Dingy
  12. Total
  13. Cloak
  14. Fancy
  15. Knack
  16. Flint
  17. Prose
  18. Silly
  19. Rower
  20. Squid
  21. Icing
  22. Reach
  23. Upper
  24. Crepe
  25. Crisp
  26. Sunny
  27. Shunt
  28. Fever
  29. Udder
  30. False
  31. Toast

February 2025

  1. Rivet
  2. Chore
  3. Revue
  4. Tooth
  5. Pedal
  6. Pupil
  7. Swath
  8. Steep
  9. Bonus
  10. Goody
  11. Score
  12. Rapid
  13. Rumba
  14. Ditty
  15. Crook
  16. Suave
  17. Trail
  18. Indie 
  19. Madly

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Destructoid Wednesday, February 19, 2025 11:46 AM
    

NBA 2K25 Season 5 release date and rewards

There's not long to go before NBA 2K25's Season 5 goes live, as Visual Concepts has confirmed the date and time. Once again, players will have plenty of content to unlock by grinding out the new season.

Along with the release date and time, 2K has also shown us glimpses of the main rewards. These items can be unlocked by grinding the different game modes throughout the upcoming season.

NBA 2K25 Season 5 release date

The new season will be going live on Friday, February 21. Visual Concepts will follow the expected schedule, as all seasons thus far have been released on Friday evenings. Once the new season goes live, players can expect to grind through the Season Pass (there will be a paid upgrade available as well).

Season 5 goes live at 8 am PT/11 am ET on Friday. Make sure to complete all 40 levels of rewards available from the Season 4 Pass before the next season gets here.

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NBA 2K25 Season 5 rewards

The rewards will be part of Season 5 Pass and there will be free and paid options. So far, we have highlight rewards that will be part of the MyTeam and MyCareer modes.

Here's a complete list of the highlight rewards that will be part of the MyCareer mode.

  • Level 9 Skull Player Indicator
  • Level 12 Black and White Maze Eyes
  • Level 14 Personal Quadcopter (New Gen)
  • Level 18 Jordan Unbannable MyCOURT Mural
  • Level 20 'Burnie' Miami Heat Mascot
  • Level 21 REC Arm Sleeves with +15% REP 
  • Level 23 Flame Colored Anime Spiky Hairstyle
  • Level 32 'Keep On Going' Teammate (New Gen)
  • Level 36 Superhero Masquerade Mask
  • Level 38 Quilted Cardigan Jacket
  • Level 39 Superhero Outfit
  • Level 40 +1 Cap Breaker (New Gen)

MyTeam will be highlighted by Victor Wembanyama and Brandon Roy. Here are some of the special cards you can expect to unlock during the upcoming season.

  • Level 1 Victor Wembanyama EVO card
  • Level 10 Diamond Kelly Oubre Jr.
  • Level 18 Cyber Basketball
  • Level 25 95+ Option Pack
  • Level 33 Galaxy Opal Arvydas Sabonis
  • Level 37 97+ Galaxy Opal Door Game
  • Level 38 Legend Badge
  • Level 40 Dark Matter Brandon Roy

If you opt for the paid upgrade of the Season 5 Pass, you'll also get a 99-rated Dark Matter Austin Reaves immediately on your purchase, along with a Pro Pass Pack, exclusive cosmetic items, and extra VC. Additionally, 40 new rewards will be added to the seasonal pass for you grind for.

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Destructoid Wednesday, February 19, 2025 11:19 AM
    

azure latch styles tier list

If you're up for doing your best Neymar or Mbappe impression, with a nice amount of anime flair, then this game is the right pick for you. Its four styles are all powerful, but you know what they say—there's levels to this stuff. Let's dive right in and lay out our ultimate Azure Latch styles tier list

All Azure Latch Styles Ranked

Azure Latch styles are pretty well balanced against each other and there's no bad option. My rankings are simply based on which style is more flexibile and which style has more overpowered moves. Styles that meet one or more of these prerequisities are in the higher tiers and those less overpowered but still viable ones in the lower tiers. Check out our ranking reasons below as well as all Azure Latch Style moves listed.

Tiers Styles
S-Tier Nagi, Sae
A-Tier Shidou
B-Tier Isagi

Nagi Full Moveset in Azure Latch (S Tier) 

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If you're looking for a playstyle that balances sheer firepower with smooth control, Nagi is easily one of the best choices. He's sitting comfortably in S-Tier for a reason—his mix of powerful shots and deceptive footwork makes him a nightmare for defenders. 

Whether you're blasting a shot from across the field or tricking opponents with quick movements, Nagi gives you all the tools you need to dominate the game. Here's a breakdown of what makes him so strong:

Fake Volley This move is all about mind games. You set up as if you're about to take a shot, only to cancel it at the last second. It's a great way to bait out goalkeepers or defenders, making them react too early so you can follow up with a real shot or pass. Mastering this move will let you create openings where none seemed to exist.
Control (Near Ball) Nagi's signature control ability lets you take command of the ball like no one else. If you're near the ball, you can activate this move to smoothly catch and reposition it. In Awakening, it becomes even stronger—if you use it on the right side of the enemy goal, you'll set yourself up for a shot from an incredibly difficult-to-block angle. This move gives you full control over your scoring opportunities, making it one of the most powerful utility moves in the game.
Heavy (Ball Only) A shot that combines deception and power. You start with a fake-out leg kick, tricking defenders into thinking you're passing or repositioning. Then, at the last moment, you unleash an incredibly powerful curving shot. The curve on this shot makes it hard to predict and block, giving you an edge even against skilled goalkeepers.
Nice to Meet You, Japan (Awakening) This is where Nagi's offensive power goes into overdrive. This move gives you a high-power shot with massive range, making it extremely difficult for goalkeepers to stop. If you find an opening, you can fire this off from far away and still have a strong chance of scoring. It's the perfect way to punish teams that leave too much space.

Overall, if you like a playstyle that lets you score from anywhere while keeping defenders guessing, Nagi is your guy. His combination of raw shooting power and tricky movement makes him one of the most dangerous styles in the game.

Sae Full Moveset in Azure Latch (S Tier) 

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Sae might not have the raw offensive firepower that Nagi brings to the table, but what he lacks in brute force, he more than makes up for with versatility, control, and defense.

In case you'd like a playstyle that lets you break ankles, shut down steals, and make game-changing passes, Sae is the perfect pick. He's the most well-rounded style in the game, giving you the ability to both dominate possession and set up incredible plays. Here's why Sae is a force to be reckoned with:

Magic Turn (Ball Only) This move is your ticket past defenders. Instead of just dashing forward, Magic Turn lets you curve around an opponent, making it almost impossible for them to react in time. If you ever find yourself blocked, just hit this move and glide past them effortlessly.
Nutmeg (Counter) If someone thinks they can steal the ball from you, they're in for a rude awakening. Nutmeg isn't just a counter—it completely stuns the opponent, leaving them helpless while you continue moving. If you time it right, you can turn their aggression against them and immediately push forward for a scoring opportunity.
Curve Shot (Ball) Unlike straight-line power shots, Sae's Curve Shot is all about finesse. You can aim it to curve around defenders and goalkeepers, making it one of the hardest shots to block. It takes some practice, but once you master it, you'll be scoring from angles your opponents won't see coming.
Magic Pass (Pass) As one of the best playmakers in the game, Sae has an insane long-range passing ability. Magic Pass lets you send an automatic curved pass exactly where you need it to go. Whether you're setting up a teammate for a goal or escaping a tough situation, this pass will give you the control you need.
You'll Never Surpass Me (Awakening) This move takes everything great about Magic Turn and dials it up to the max. Instead of just bypassing an opponent, you fake them out, slip behind them, and immediately set up a powerful shot that can be taken from up to half-field. It's a devastating mix of dribbling, misdirection, and finishing power.

Sae is all about playing smart. If you like outmaneuvering opponents instead of just overpowering them, he's an absolute monster. You can break through defenses, counter attacks, set up plays, and still have a deadly shot in your arsenal. If you're looking for the ultimate all-rounder, Sae is your best bet.

Shidou Full Moveset in Azure Latch (A Tier) 

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Love playing aggressively and constantly pushing for goals? Then Shidou is the perfect style for you. He isn't about finesse or playmaking—he's about relentless offense and overwhelming your opponents with raw firepower. 

However, he takes some practice to master. You need to be fearless, always looking for openings, and willing to throw yourself into every scoring opportunity. Once you get the hang of it, though, Shidou becomes an absolute menace on the field. Here's what makes him one of the most dangerous offensive styles in the game:

Dragon Header This is your bread and butter. You leap forward and headbutt the ball mid-air, sending it flying straight toward the goal. If you position yourself correctly near the net, this move is ridiculously hard to block. Goalkeepers barely have time to react, and defenders can't stop you once you take off.
Back Heel Shot A sneaky way to fire off a shot when defenders least expect it. It's similar to Isagi's Direct Shot, but with slightly less power and range. What makes it dangerous is how quickly you can use it—if you find yourself in the right position, you can get a shot off before anyone even realizes what happened.
Big Bang Drive (Awakening 1) This is where Shidou starts becoming a real problem for defenders. You perform a backwards scissor kick, launching the ball toward the goal with insane speed and accuracy. The kicker? You can score with this from half-field. If you ever get space to line it up, it's one of the most satisfying ways to put points on the board.
Dragon Drive (Awakening 2) If you thought Back Heel Shot was dangerous before, this version cranks it up to another level. Dragon Drive gives it way more power and range, making it even more like Isagi's Direct Shot and MY DIRECT SHOT. The difference? Shidou thrives in chaotic, close-range fights for the ball, meaning he can fire this off in situations where other styles might struggle.

Shidou is pure offense—if you aren't constantly attacking, you aren't playing him right. He forces you to stay aggressive, always look for scoring opportunities, and overwhelm defenders before they can react. Given you can handle his high-risk, high-reward playstyle, you'll be an unstoppable force on the field.

Isagi Full Moveset in Azure Latch (B Tier) 

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Just because Isagi is in B-Tier doesn't mean he's weak—far from it. If you like a straightforward, no-nonsense playstyle with powerful long-range shots, Isagi is a solid pick. It's just that he takes some time getting used to, that's all.

He might not have Sae's insane dribbling or Shidou's hyper-aggressive offense, but what he does have is pure, reliable shot power. His Direct Shot and MY DIRECT SHOT are some of the best long-range moves in the game, and his Two Gun Volley is almost impossible to block when used correctly. Here's what you're working with when playing Isagi:

Direct Shot (Ball Only) This is your main scoring tool. It's a high-power, straight-line shot with excellent range, making it one of the most reliable moves in the game. If you get a clean shot on goal, this is your go-to move. It might not have the unpredictability of Sae's Curve Shot, but it gets the job done with sheer force.
Naruhaya Footwork While Isagi's dribbling isn't as flashy as Sae's Magic Turn, this move gives you a bit of evasion. You take a quick step back, then surge forward with a powerful dash. It's useful for creating space before taking a shot, or for dodging an incoming defender right before they try to steal the ball.
MY DIRECT SHOT (Awakening 1) This is where Isagi starts to shine. It's a supercharged version of his Direct Shot with insane range—over half the field. If you're good at positioning and reading the game, you can catch opponents off guard by scoring from ridiculous distances.
Two Gun Volley (Awakening 2) This is Isagi's best move. It trades the range of MY DIRECT SHOT for near-unblockable accuracy at mid-range. If you get close enough, goalkeepers are going to have a rough time trying to stop it. If you position yourself well, this move can be a game-winner.

Isagi is all about fundamentals. He doesn't have fancy dribbles or overwhelming pressure, but he makes up for it with some of the best shot power in the game. If you prefer a balanced playstyle that focuses on solid positioning and precise shooting, Isagi is a great pick.

That's it for my Azure Latch styles tier list. Check out more of our Roblox guides.

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According to a recent LinkedIn post.

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Wednesday, February 19, 2025 1:20 PM
    

According to former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida.

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