Apr 19, 20:00


GamersHeroes Saturday, April 19, 2025 6:22 PM
    

During a recent livestream, the team at Level Infinite revealed a number of exciting new updates making their way to GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE starting April 24.

The post GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE Major Content Updates Announced appeared first on GamersHeroes.


PCGamesN Saturday, April 19, 2025 6:27 PM
     SpongeBob Tower Defense codes April 2025

April 19, 2025: We have two new SpongeBob Tower Defense codes in for the Egg Hunt Easter update.

What are the new SpongeBob Tower Defense codes? Bikini Bottom is in danger and only the sub-aquatic city's goofiest goobers can protect it. From SpongeGar to double Krabby Pattied-up Squidward, there's a wild cast of characters that can be called upon to aid the defense effort.

Of course, these iconic faces come at a cost, requiring you to cough up Gems and Magic Conches to partake in the Roblox game's gacha system. Fortunately, the SpongeBob Tower Defense codes often reward you with these precious materials, so load up Roblox, dive into Bikini Bottom, and use the following codes to keep it safe.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes

PCGamesN Saturday, April 19, 2025 6:17 PM
     Free Monopoly Go dice links April 2025

April 19, 2025: We added the latest Monopoly Go dice links for free dice rolls.

How can I get free Monopoly Go dice links? The household favorite board game has been reimagined as a free-to-play app on smartphones, allowing everyone to experience the thrills of Monopoly on practically any device. Everything that makes the board game special is here in Monopoly Go, so you'll be collecting properties and building hotels as you go around the board, and there are a variety of multiplayer minigames to get through along the way.

You're going to need to get your hands on Monopoly dice rolls, but they are difficult to come by no matter how far you are into the board game. There are ways to earn additional dice rolls, including logging into the game every day to collect daily bonuses, progressing further in the game, and inviting friends to try Monopoly Go. While you can also spend real money to unlock more dice rolls, you may want to give our list of Monopoly Go dice links a try instead, especially if you're waiting for the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz event. Take a look at all the currently active Monopoly Go free dice links for today.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice

PCGamesN Saturday, April 19, 2025 6:09 PM
     Volleyball Legends codes April 2025

April 19, 2025: A bunch of new Volleyball Legends codes just dropped for UPD 15 — The Maia Twins.

What are the new Volleyball Legends codes? Taking to the volleyball court in this Roblox adventure will have you itching to get ahead of the competition. Inspired by the Haikyuu anime, you'll participate in volleyball matches in teams of six and compete to be the best.

This unofficial, fan-made Roblox game isn't strictly affiliated with Haikyuu, but the imagery and references to the manga series are plain to see. Unlike the latest Blox Fruits codes or Dress to Impress codes, Haikyuu Legends codes won't get you currency, but they can have a direct effect on your skill level in the game, so take note.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes

PCGamesN Saturday, April 19, 2025 6:23 PM
     Dress to Impress codes April 2025

April 19, 2025: Get your unique new DTI code for the Easter update by following the steps below.

What are the new Dress to Impress codes? Look no further if you want to strut your stuff on the catwalk with all the latest fashion accessories. The latest DTI codes grant you the hottest cosmetics to add to your ensemble and create a stunning new look, and it's as simple as entering a code or two.

As the name suggests, Dress to Impress is all about fashion, collecting new clothes, and trying out different styles. Unlike most Roblox games, these DTI codes permanently unlock a set of items to add to your wardrobe. If you're looking for extra freebies, we also have codes for some of the other best Roblox games such as Blox Fruits codes to help you get an edge on the competition. Alternatively, you can check out our list of Dress to Impress outfit ideas.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes

PCGamesN Saturday, April 19, 2025 6:11 PM
     Fisch codes April 2025

April 19, 2025: While you're out hunting for the 23 easter eggs in the Fisc Egg Hunt update, we're out looking for new Fisch codes.

What are the new Fisch codes? Promising the pinnacle of exploration and progression of what Roblox fishing experiences have to offer, Fisch gets even better when you use the latest working codes to get free rewards. After launching in early 2024, the Stardew-inspired fishing game by WoozyNate has seen millions of visits, meaning even more players just like you can benefit from the bonuses on offer.

Just like when using Fishing Simulator codes, getting extra items or currency will make the Roblox angling experience far easier since you'll be able to access or buy upgrades much faster. That's even the case when trying out Meme Sea codes too. This quick and easy Fisch guide will tell you about all the free rewards you can get so far.

Continue reading Fisch codes April 2025
MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes

PCGamesN Saturday, April 19, 2025 6:15 PM
     Blue Lock Rivals codes April 2025

April 19, 2025: New Blue Lock Rivals codes are in for the Blue Lock Rivals Easter update.

What are the new Blue Lock Rivals codes? While your metavision may let you play the perfect pinpoint pass, you'll need a little extra assistance perceiving all the freebies the Roblox game offers.

Blue Lock Rivals throws you into world soccer's biggest pressure cooker, putting your skills to the test as you channel the playstyles of the hit series' biggest hitters on the field. You'll need to be on your A-game to succeed in this Roblox experience. Read on to find out the anime game's latest codes and how to redeem them.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes

PCGamesN Saturday, April 19, 2025 6:19 PM
     Five Nights TD codes April 2025

April 19, 2025: We're waiting on new Five Nights TD codes for UPD 44.

What are the newest Five Nights TD codes? The latest list of working Nights TD codes we've put together in this guide has been fully tested and is ready to grant you helpful rewards like in-game currency and other essentials.

Inspired by the original Five Nights at Freddy's games, this Roblox take on the iconic horror franchise has been immensely popular with thousands of active players. If it's other horror games you're after, be sure to try out the current Descent codes or Murder Mystery 2 codes. To make it through the night in Five Nights TD though, you'll need the rewards from the codes listed below for the best chance of survival.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes

PCGamesN Saturday, April 19, 2025 12:29 PM
     Capcom warns that hacked Monster Hunter Wilds quests can make it

Monster Hunter Wilds has a cheater problem. Now that Capcom has launched Title Update 1, some players are altering files to put themselves at the top of leaderboards or massively inflate the rewards you can obtain from quests, and it's making the game harder for everyone. Luckily for us, however, Capcom is quick on the draw and already advising you how to get around playing with cheaters, but these data modified quests are proving to be a major issue.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Monster Hunter Wilds armor, Monster Hunter Wilds weapons, Monster Hunter Wilds review

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, April 19, 2025 5:55 PM
    

Everything is expensive. Everything! Bills, food, video games, you name it. I mean, £75 for a game where you drive around as an Italian plumber? Not entirely convinced by this one, Mr. Bowser. I could get into the weeds of why all of this is happening (none of it for being particularly good reasons), but I won't because I bring word of something actually getting less expensive. Shock horror, I know, and yet here are Rockfish Games announcing that Everspace 2's upcoming Wrath of the Ancients DLC will be a bit cheaper when it launches.

Read more


Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, April 19, 2025 4:38 PM
    

I always find it a bit odd when people make comparisons like "new game is the next game you really love" because you're most likely setting yourself up for some kind of disappointment. Atomfall was the most recent game to fall victim to such a framing, with many dubbing it as British Fallout, which it didn't end up being, nor was it likely intended to be. Thus, alongside some other issues, it's had a general reception of "yeah, it's not bad", which in a world of sequels upon sequels isn't always the response a developer might want. Still, a sequel is still clearly on developer Rebellion's mind.

Read more


Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, April 19, 2025 1:58 PM
    

Look, here's the thing. I'm no narc, but when it comes to online games, you probably shouldn't cheat. Do what you want in single-player games! But in the multiplayer space you're there to have a nice time with everybody, you know? And as it turns out in the case of Monster Hunter Wilds, things can end pretty badly for you (I promise this isn't a Mafia-style threat). The official Monster Hunter Twitter account shared a post yesterday announcing that Capcom have "confirmed the unauthorized modification of game data in Monster Hunter Wilds for High Rank environment Investigations, Field Surveys, and more."

Read more


Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, April 19, 2025 1:14 PM
    

It's Star Wars Celebration right now, which as I gather is about celebrating giant balls of gas fighting one another. Sorry, I'm being told that it's actually about some multimedia franchise that has so much going on it's impossible to keep track of? Doesn't sound right to me, but I'll have to trust it. Arguably the biggest Star Warsy game announcement of the weekend is the first trailer for the Star Wars meets XCOM game Star Wars Zero Company, but it wasn't the only one. Turns out last year's Star Wars Outlaws' second story pack got a reveal too, and a release date to boot.

Read more


Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, April 19, 2025 12:07 PM
    

We've all known it's coming for a long while now, three years in fact, but Star Wars Zero Company got a proper reveal today. In case you aren't sure which one this was meant to be, it's the strategy one from Respawn and Bit Reactor, led by former XCOM devs. For the most part the announcement trailer is just a CGI cutscene, you've been round this rodeo before, you know how these things go. Though, it does end with a smidge of gameplay and yeah, it really does just look like Star Wars by way of XCOM, which is likely to be an instant winner.

Read more


Siliconera Saturday, April 19, 2025 3:00 PM
    

Some of my favorite anime series are ones that follow an episodic structure, where almost every new episode follows a new smaller storyline for the main characters. Once Upon a Witch's Death slots nicely into this episodic structure and is at its best when it focuses on those smaller, more serious storylines rather than its comedic moments.

The story of this Spring 2025 anime series follows Meg, a young witch that finds out on her birthday that she will die in a year's time due to a curse. In order to reverse the curse and continue living in a year, she must gather a thousand pure tears of joy from people. This pretty much nets out to just under three tears per day for the next year.

Once Upon a Witch's Death review
Image via EMT Squared

The premise alone is a pretty serious one, dealing with the inevitability of death. That said, it does take a bit before Once Upon a Witch's Death fully realizes the potential of this story. Instead, it spends more than half of the first episode dealing with the comedic moments between Meg Raspberry, her friends, and her witch master who raised her.

These more comedic moments of Meg flirting or joking with characters and vice versa fall a bit flat. This show isn't the strongest when it comes to witty jokes or writing, so these sequences often feel like they're padding out the time before the good stuff. Of course, that good stuff is the numerous storylines that Meg deals with on a daily basis.

In the first episode alone, Meg helps a young girl and her father with the mother of the family that is asleep. This leads to a magical and emotional sequence of events that is just tragic enough without being overwhelming. it even gets better in the second episode when we see Meg deal with a couple of these serious instances back-to-back.

The end of the second episode of Once Upon a Witch's Death, in particular, is a standout sequence. It deals with grief, dying, and moving on in some powerful ways. But the best part of all of it is the writers for the anime series know when to not be too heavy-handed. As you might know yourself, anime is often a bit too forceful in its tragedy and heart-breaking scenes.

Image via EMT Squared

Thankfully, Once Upon a Witch's Death navigates these sadder moments beautifully. These scenes are short, sweet, and to the point without wallowing too much in the depressing side. In fact, I greatly appreciate that Meg's entire purpose is to get tears of joy. Most surprisingly, these tears often come out of otherwise saddening experiences. These episodes act as great coming-of-age lessons about finding the positive in the midst of the negative.

The production quality of the series is decent enough to help with the story. I will say that the animation quality is a bit behind most other similarly serious episodic series out there. Think of the greats like Violet Evergarden, Death Parade, and more. Unfortunately, Once Upon a Witch's Death tends to have animation that is more akin to a typical fantasy or isekai series.

That said, don't let the animation and its lackluster attempts at times at funny writing fool you. This show is well worth a watch for the Spring 2025 season if you want something a bit more serious with an equally emotional opening song. Once Upon a Witch's Death is at its best when it focuses on the episodic, often tearjerker mini-storylines. If you're into anime that smartly navigates these tough topics with solid pacing, you'll like enjoy this one.

Once Upon a Witch's Death is streaming right now on Crunchyroll.

The post Once Upon a Witch's Death Has Solid Episodic Potential appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Saturday, April 19, 2025 2:20 PM
    

Nijisanji English Vtuber Fulgur Ovid Will Graduate

Fulgur Ovid, a Nijisanji English Vtuber part of Anycolor's Noctyx wave, announced he will graduate from the company on May 5, 2025. He is the second member of this generation to graduate, as Yugo Asuma graduated on December 14, 2022. While final schedules aren't available yet, we do know other details about the lead up to the date the Nijisanji liver will graduate.

During an announcement stream, Fulgur Ovid went over some of the reasons for decision to graduate from Nijisanji English. He cited he is leaving Anycolor on good terms, and noted others at the company and other livers in Noctyx knew he would graduate for a while now. He said there are certain goals he'd like to accomplish that can't happen here. He also stated he'll hold a final zatsudan stream on May 5, 2025. 

Here is the full "The Story Has Come to an End, but Life Goes on" stream:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_pnJVdpgdY&ab_channel=FulgurOvid%E3%80%90NIJISANJIEN%E3%80%91

Anycolor followed that by sharing details about days accounts will shut down and fan mail will stop being accepted. The day after his graduation, his social media accounts will be made private. So people have until May 6, 2025 to see those. Fan letters will only be accepted until June 5, 2025.

Here is the full statement from Anycolor that appeared on social media:

As part of the graduation announcement, Anycolor also mentioned what will happen to the other Nijisanji English Vtubers who are in Noctyx. They will not be combined with another wave. Instead, the remaining members Alban Knox, Sonny Brisko, and Uki Violeta will continue as a trio.

Nijisanji English Vtuber Fulgur Ovid will graduate from Anycolor on May 5, 2025, following performing as a liver with the company for over three years since his February 2022 debut. He will hold one last stream on that date.

The post Nijisanji English Vtuber Fulgur Ovid Will Graduate appeared first on Siliconera.


Destructoid Saturday, April 19, 2025 3:57 PM
    

tower of adversity wuthering waves 2.3

The enemy lineup for the next Tower of Adversity reset in Wuthering Waves 2.3 has been leaked. As always, it will feature strong world bosses in the final floors and provide unique buffs to characters during the challenge.

You can find more details about the Tower of Adversity enemy lineups in Wuwa 2.3.

Tower of Adversity enemy lineup and bonuses in Wuwa 2.3 leaked

Listed below are the dates for the upcoming Tower of Adversity cycles in Wuthering Waves, as per leaks via Hakush.in:

  • April 28 - May 26
  • May 26 - June 23

The next reset will occur on the last date of version 2.2, meaning most of the new cycle will be in version 2.3, so we will also include the enemy lineup for this cycle.

First reset (April 28 - May 26)

Resonant Tower

Here are the expected buffs that you can obtain in the Resonant Tower during the first Tower of Adversity reset in Wuthering Waves 2.3:

  • Enemy Fusion RES decreases by 10%
  • When Resonators cast Intro Skill, their ATK increases by 5% every second, stacking up to 4 times. At max stack, they gain 40% Resonance Skill DMG Bonus. The effect ends when the Resonator is switched off the field.

feilian beringal wuwa 2.3  tower of adversity
Screenshot by Destructoid

Listed below are all the enemies in Resonant Tower:

  • Level 1

    • Aero Predator - 14969 HP
    • Whiff Whaff - 10610 HP

  • Level 2

    • Galescourge Stalker - 27719 HP
    • Spearback - 76956 HP

  • Level 3

    • Aero Predator - 23460 HP
    • Whiff Whaff - 20172 HP
    • Cyan-Feathered Heron - 57545 HP
    • Hurriclaw - 98984

  • Level 4

    • Hooscamp Clapperclaw - 59874 HP
    • Hoochief Cyclone - 96639 HP
    • Feilian Beringal - 453258 HP

Hazard Tower

The Resonators may get the following bonuses in the Hazard Tower:

  • Enemy Spectro RES and Aero RES are decreased by 10%, and their Fusion RES and Glacio RES are increased by 10%.
  • Heavy Attack DMG Bonus is increased by 20%. Hitting a target with Intro Skill applies 2 stacks of Spectro Frazzle. This effect can be triggered once per second. Spectro Frazzle DMG is amplified by 100%.

sentry construct wuwa
Screenshot by Destructoid

The Hazard Tower is expected to feature the following enemies:

  • Level 1

    • Dragon of Dirge - 743477 HP

  • Level 2

    • Glacio Dreadmane - 134117 HP
    • Abyssal Patricius - 185869 HP
    • Sentry Construct - 811629 HP

Echoing Tower

Echoing Tower will provide the following bonuses:

  • Enemy Glacio RES decreases by 10%
  • When Resonators cast Resonance Liberation, their ATK is increased by 5%, and they gain 10% Resonance Skill DMG Bonus for 3s, stacking up to 4 times. The effect will be removed when the active Resonator is switched off the field.

wuwa 2.3 tower of adversity inferno rider
Screenshot by Destructoid

Listed below are the enemies that will appear in the Echoing Tower in the next Tower of Adversity reset:

  • Level 1

    • Cuddle Wuddle - 38314 HP

  • Level 2

    • Fusion Warrior - 27719 HP
    • Stonewall Bracer - 53614 HP

  • Level 3

    • Chop Chop - 74746 HP

  • Level 4

    • Inferno Rider - 468489 HP

Second reset (May 26 - June 23)

Resonant Tower

The second cycle of the Tower of Adversity in Wuthering Waves 2.3 will have the following bonuses:

  • Enemy Havoc RES decreases by 10%.
  • Casting an Echo Skill increases Attribute DMG by 6% for all Resonators in the team, stacking up to four times. The same Resonator with identical Echoes cannot trigger this effect multiple times. At four stacks, Crit. DMG of all Resonators in the team is increased by 36%.

fallacy of no return wuwa
Screenshot by Destructoid

Here are the enemies that you will face in the Resonant Tower in the May reset:

  • Level 1

    • Zig Zag - 10610 HP
    • Lottie Lost - 23029 HP

  • Level 2

    • Chop Chop (Headless) - 27719 HP
    • Chop Chop (Leftless) - 27719 HP
    • Chop Chop (Rightless) - 27719 HP
    • Rocksteady Guardian - 92031 HP

  • Level 3

    • Speakback - 98984 HP
    • Lightcrusher - 223614 HP

  • Level 4

    • Diurnus Knight - 375526 HP
    • Fallacy of No Return 435138 HP

Hazard Tower

You will get the following buffs in the Hazard Tower during the Tower of Adversity May-June reset in Wuthering Waves:

  • Enemy Aero RES and Electro RES are decreased by 10%, and their Fusion RES and Havoc RES are increased by 10%
  • Resonators' ATK is increased by 20%. When Resonators inflict Aero Erosion on enemies, the active Resonator in the team gains an additional 40% Crit. DMG Bonus for 15s.

dragon of dirge in tower of adversity wuwa
Screenshot by Destructoid

Listed below are the enemies that will be in this Hazard Tower:

  • Level 1

    • Crownless - 251470 HP

  • Level 2

    • Nocturnus Knight - 521162 HP
    • Chop Chop - 174207 HP
    • Dragon of Dirge - 747477 HP

Echoing Tower

Finally, the Echoing Tower in the Wuthering Waves 2.3 update's Tower of Adversity will have the following buffs:

  • Enemy Spectro RES decreases by 10%
  • When Resonators cast Resonance Liberation, their ATK is increased by 20%, and they gain 40% Spectro DMG Bonus for 12s.

thundering mephis in wuwa 2.3 tower of adversity
Screenshot by Destructoid

Here are the enemies that you might face in the Echoing Tower:

  • Level 1

    • Voltscourge Stalker - 18752 HP
    • Havoc Dreadmane - 30267 HP

  • Level 2

    • Vitreum Dancer - 58963 HP

  • Level 3

    • Questless Knight - 234716 HP
    • Diurnus Knight - 223614 HP
    • Nocturnus Knight - 223614 HP

  • Level 4

    • Thundering Mephis - 459298 HP

The bonuses in each Tower will change with reset and difficulty. You will face several world bosses with massive HP bars, especially in the Hazard Tower. Needless to say, using characters who can benefit from the bonuses will be ideal if you wish to clear the Tower of Adversity in Wuthering Waves 2.3 and obtain all the rewards.

The post Wuthering Waves 2.3 Tower of Adversity enemies lineup and bonuses leaked appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Saturday, April 19, 2025 3:50 PM
    

zani in wuwa 2.3

Wuthering Waves has officially confirmed that Zani will be released in the first phase of version 2.3. The developers have also revealed all the 4-star characters and weapons banner for this half.

If you plan to pull for Zani, you can find all the banner info in this article, including Zani's banner release date, featured 4-stars, and weapons.

Zani banner 4-star characters and weapons in Wuwa 2.3

Here's a list of all the characters in the first phase banners of Wuthering Waves 2.3:

  • Zani (5-star Spectro)
  • Lumi (4-star Electro)
  • Taoqi (4-star Havoc)
  • Yuanwu (4-star Electro)

Zani is a new Spectro DPS unit that uses Gauntlets as her weapon. Her playstyle is pretty interesting as she stacks Spectro Frazzle to gain special energy and switch into the Inferno Mode. In this mode, Zani's hair starts glowing, and she wraps her tie around her right arm. Interestingly, despite being a Gauntlet user, Zani mostly uses her shield as a weapon that also turns into a greatsword in combat.

Listed below are the items that will be on Zani's signature weapon banner:

  • Blazing Justice (5-star Gauntlets)
  • Dauntless Evernight (4-star Broadblade)
  • Hollow Mirage (4-star Gauntlets)
  • Overture (4-star Sword)

Blazing Justice is a new 5-star Gauntlet and Zani's signature weapon.

Zani banner release date and countdown

Zani's banner will be released on April 28 at 10pm CT. Since this time zone won't apply to everyone, here is a list of her release timings in different time zones:

Time zone Date and time
Pacific Time April 28 at 8pm
Eastern Time April 28 at 11pm
British Summer Time April 29 at 4am
Central European Summer Time April 29 at 5am
India Standard Time April 29 at 8:30am
Japan Standard Time April 29 at 12pm
Australian Eastern Standard Time April 29 at 1pm
New Zealand Standard Time April 29 at 3pm

For those who prefer a universal countdown:


[hurrytimer id="1054773"]

Zani's release timings and countdown also apply to the Wuwa anniversary banners and version 2.3's release.

Kuro Games has not revealed the exact schedule for the events in version 2.3, but based on the past trends, Zani's banner should be available for three weeks. Since her character trial will also be available during the entire first phase, you can check her out and pull on her banner if you like her playstyle.

And while you wait for Zani's arrival, check out her ascension and skill materials guide so you can pre-farm for her.

The post Wuthering Waves Zani banner 4-star characters, weapons, release date, and countdown appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Saturday, April 19, 2025 3:46 PM
    

Using a spell to cut a tree

The requirements for better weapons and tools in RuneScape Dragonwilds mean that you'll constantly need new resources, and Oak Wood should be high on your priority list.

While the Stone Logging Axe can cut through the Ash trees in Bramblemead Valley, it falls short when you come across Oak Trees. The game will tell you the need for a stronger axe if you come across an Oak Tree. Ideally, the Bronze Axe is far more powerful than the Stone variant, and it helps you get Oak Wood.

How to collect Oak Wood in RuneScape Dragonwilds

The first step will be to level up your Woodcutting skills and gain access to the furnace. You are required to make the Bronze Axe, which is necessary to get Oak Wood. To start things off, get access to the Fractured Plains region.

This region is located north of the Whispering Swamp, with ores containing Tin and Copper. You can obtain both items by mining ores all over Fractured Plains. Once you have enough of both, you'll need the Furnace. The blueprint for this workstation is available after you mine Clay for the first time.

Here's the full recipe for crafting a Furnace.

  • 24x Stone
  • 10x Fire Runes
  • 8x Clay
  • 8x Vault Shards
  • 4x Charcoal

After completing your Furnace, combine Copper and Tin Ores in it. Add charcoal in the middle, which acts as fuel. You can get Charcoal by burning Ash Wood in a Kiln. All three materials have to be smelted together to turn them into Bronze Bars.

Furnace in RuneScape Dragonwilds
Screenshot via Destructoid

Next, you'll need a Smithing Forge to craft the Bronze Axe. Here's the full set of ingredients required to craft the Bronze axe. Smithing Forge has plenty of other tools and weapons that you can make at the work station, so building it should be high on your priority list.

  • 5x Bronze Bars
  • 4x Ash Logs
  • 2x Coarse Thread

Once done, the next job is to find the Oak trees on the map. These trees have wider trunks compared to Ash Trees. Equip the Bronze Axe from your inventory, and swing at the Oak Tree. You'll get Oak Wood after a few chops. Keep chopping to add the maximum amount of Oak Wood to your inventory. Sadly, there's no specific spot as such that you can target to increase the yield of Oak Wood.

How to use Oak Wood in RuneScape Dragonwilds

Oak Wood is no different from how you use Ash Logs. However, Oak wood is far more sturdy. Any structure you build with it will have more hit points, and it will be able to sustain more damage before requiring repairs/reconstruction.

The same applies to any tool you might make with this particular type of wood. Tools made with Ash Logs tend to crumble quite easily, and you must repair them frequently to use them. Tools made with Oak Wood are stronger in comparison.

Some more advanced recipes (tools and weapons) also exclusively use Oak Wood; it is a natural upgraded resource required for everything that requires wooden materials.

The post How to get Oak Wood in RuneScape Dragonwilds appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Saturday, April 19, 2025 3:04 PM
    

Delta Force Eclipse Vigil official art

Team Jade has finally revealed the date for the Delta Force PC launch, which includes a fresh season named Eclipse Vigil, along with new weapons, Operators, game modes, and more.

When is Delta Force officially launching on PC?

Delta Force's official PC launch takes place on April 21, 2025, at 2 am UTC / 3 am BST / 7 pm ET (April 20) / 9 pm CST (April 20). The global launch on mobile also takes place on the same date. You can check the countdown timer below if you are unsure when the game will launch for you.


[hurrytimer id="1054737"]

an image of Nox in Delta Force
Image by Team Jade

Season Eclipse Vigil brings in a new Operator

Eclipse Vigil is the name of this Delta Force season, and we will have Hélie de Montbel as the new Operator with the codename Nox.

Nox belongs to the Assault class and will be free to unlock from the Season Pass. Here's what Nox's kit looks like:

Kit Details
Deep Trauma (Operator Specialty) In Operations mode, enemies damaged by Nox will take longer to use medical supplies for healing and be revived when downed. In Warfare, it increases the delay before their health automatically regenerates after leaving combat.
Silent Assault (Tactical Gear) Activates a disruptor that significantly reduces Nox's sound emissions and boosts movement speed while interfering with nearby enemies. While active in Operations, recon items will only detect the disruptor's starting location, and Nox will be undetectable in Warfare.
Whirlwind Disc (Gadget) Throws a small tracking drone that explodes when it gets close to enemies, dealing damage, inflicting wounds, and slowing them down. It locks onto targets faster when attacking from behind. If no target is locked, it will explode after a short delay.
Tactical Flashbang (Gadget) Throws a flashbang grenade that detonates upon hitting a surface, blinding and stunning all enemies in the vicinity.

an image of the K437 Assault Rifle in Delta Force
Image by Team Jade

New maps, a limited-time game mode, gadgets, and weapons

Warfare

Season Eclipse Vigil also introduces a new map for Warfare called Trench Lines (night), where visibility will be reduced due to low light. And to counter that, a new night Call-in Attack item, Night Vision Device (NVD), also gets added.

We are also getting a limited-time mode for Warfare called Victory Unite. It will be a 20v20 game mode, which will drop on May 30, where chosen Commanders can lead their squads using dedicated voice channels, marking systems, and Support options.

an image of the GTQ-35 LT vehicle in Delta Force
Image by Team Jade

Warfare gets a new tank, the GTQ-35 LT, with improved mobility and steering, and can deploy autonomous UAVs. Flamethrower is the new gadget this season for the Assault and Engineer Classes

Operations

Operations gets a new map as well – Zero Dam (Night) with very few light sources and extremely low visibility, while having three difficulty settings:

  • Dusk
  • Long Night
  • Ever Night

The new weapons and ammo for this mode include:

  • K437 Assault Rifle
  • 725 Double-Barrel Shotgun
  • Shotgun Ammo - Dragon's Breath
  • .300BLK
  • Helmet NVD

Team Jade recommends a free storage space of 45 GB, as the Delta Force update will be 18.2GB in size. All Ranked Matches will be temporarily unavailable during the time this update rolls out.

You can check their official post, which includes additional information, such as all weapon and Operator balance adjustments, system improvements for both game modes, and more.

The post Delta Force PC launch: Date, new season, Operators, weapons, and more appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Saturday, April 19, 2025 2:54 PM
    

an image of the Abyssal Demon in RuneScape Dragonwilds

The early access build of RuneScape Dragonwilds might already have a few quests for you to try, but the built-in system doesn't explain them in great detail.

As you explore the lands of Ashenfall, you can complete primary and sidequests as you like. While the main quests should be your priority, as they will help you reach the end goal faster, prioritizing the different quests is an important ability.

How to view your quests in RuneScape Dragonwilds

While the game has a Journal system, the quests aren't shown there (unless I have gone blind). However, you can view all your current quests by pressing the M button, which opens up the map. You'll find all the available quests on the left side of the screen.

You can activate and deactivate a sidequest by clicking on it. There's no such option for the main quest, as only one is active at a time (Dragon Slayer is the final one available in the current build at the time of writing).

Any POI related to the quest will be shown on the map. However, you don't have to open the map repeatedly since RuneScape Dragonwilds also uses a marker system. A golden exclamation mark denotes where you need to be to complete a task for the main quest. Similarly, a blue exclamation mark will denote the location of a task related to a sidequest. In case of a sidequest, you'll need to mark it as active so the marker can appear on your screen.

Quests in RuneScape Dragonwilds
Screenshot via Destructoid

Which quests should you complete first in RuneScape Dragonwilds?

Your priority should be to complete the main quests and the missions that are part of it. There are several great reasons why you should do that.

  • Allows you to scale up gradually and unlock new recipes, items, and more.
  • Helps you to power up your character and make it easier for you to clear all in-game content.
  • The main quests also provide amazing rewards for clearing them.
  • It helps you level up your skills and take them up to level 99 (at least get them to level 49 first to unlock all the unlockables).
  • Unlock new areas of the map and all the adventures locked in them.
  • Take on Velgar, who is the final boss. Of course, the contents will expand in the future with new expansions.

Hence, main quests should be the way to go. However, there are some really fun sidequests like Restless Ghosts. You can complete them to get some valuable rewards, such as tomes, which will allow you to level up the skills that you want, which becomes important for your in-game progression.

The post Where to see your current quests in RuneScape Dragonwilds appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Saturday, April 19, 2025 2:44 PM
    

wuwa 2.3 anniversary key visual

Wuthering Waves will celebrate its first anniversary in May, and the developers have officially announced all the upcoming events and rewards for the big occasion. You can look forward to a lot of free pulls, special banners, and more.

This article will briefly cover all the Wuwa anniversary events and rewards in version 2.3.

When is Wuthering Waves' first anniversary?

Wuthering Waves' first anniversary is on May 23, and it coincides with the game's version 2.3 update. To celebrate the big occasion, the developers have prepared several new events and rewards, including free pulls. Some of the events will be in the first half of the update, while the rest will be in the second half. The exact schedule hasn't been announced yet, so you will have to wait a little longer for that.

Wuwa anniversary events and rewards

Cubie Derby: Warmup - Anniversary Leisure Event

Cubie Derby Event in wuwa 2.3
Image via Wuthering Waves - YouTube

Cubie Derby: Warmup is one of the first events that was announced for Wuthering Waves 2.3. During the event, you can log in to the game daily and complete different activities to obtain up to 10 Radiant Tides, Phantom Chest Mimic, and Flight Aspect: The Laureate. The Flight Aspect is a new glider skin with a trail effect.

Cubie Derby Spectator Event

Cubie Derby Spectator wuwa anniversary Event
Image via Wuthering Waves - YouTube

Cubie Derby Spectator is a special event that will feature 12 Cubes who will participate in a small track event. In this event, you can support your favorite Cube and gain Popularity Points based on the results of the challenge. You can obtain Astrites and Shell Credit rewards upon completion.

Memory Travelogue - Anniversary Photo Collection Event

Memory Travelogue photo collection event
Image via Wuthering Waves - YouTube

Wuthering Waves 2.3 will release a new photo collection event called Memory Travelogue. During the event, you can replay special moments and take pictures with Resonator Cubes. Completing the event will give you Astrites and upgrade materials.

Anniversary banners

To celebrate Wuwa's first anniversary, the developers have also announced special banners that will feature the following characters and weapons:

Phase I

  • Jiyan (5-star Aero)
  • Yinlin (5-star Electro)
  • Zhezhi (5-star Glacio)
  • Xiangli Yao (5-star Electro)
  • Phoebe (5-star Spectro)
  • Verdant Summit (5-star Broadblade)
  • Stringmaster (5-star Rectifier)
  • Rime-Draped Sprouts (5-star Rectifier)
  • Verity's Handle (5-star Gauntlets)
  • Luminous Hymn (5-star Rectifier)

Phase II

  • Jinhsi (5-star Spectro)
  • Changli (5-star Fusion)
  • Carlotta (5-star Glacio)
  • Roccia (5-star Havoc)
  • Brant (5-star Fusion)
  • Ages of Harvest (5-star Broadblade)
  • Blazing Brilliance (5-star Sword)
  • The Last Dance (5-star Pistols)
  • Tragicomedy (5-star Gauntlets)
  • Unflickering Valor (5-star Sword)

You can choose any one character or weapon from the lineup and pull for them. Fortunately, you can reset your choice at any time. Furthermore, the guarantee on both regular character banners and anniversary banners will be shared, making it more F2P-friendly.

Gifts of Grand Celebration - Limited time login event for Anniversary

Gifts of Grand Celebration wuwa anniversary login event
Image via Wuthering Waves - YouTube

Gifts of Grand Celebration is a limited-time login event in version 2.3. You can log in to the game on May 23, which is also the game's anniversary date, and visit the event page to claim 10 Radiant Tides and an exclusive anniversary avatar, "Moment of Resonance."

Gilded Nightmarket - Anniversary Points Exchange Event

Gilded Nightmarket - Anniversary Points Exchange Event
Image via Wuthering Waves - YouTube

Gilded Nightmarket is another anniversary event in which you must complete different Market Tasks and obtain Nightmarket Tokens. You can exchange these tokens for various in-game rewards, such as Radiant Tides, a new Modifier, upgrade materials, Echo Phantoms, and old event weapons.

Initial Top-up Reset

wuwa store initial top-up reset
Image via Wuthering Waves - YouTube

Lastly, the initial top-up in the shop will reset. You can obtain double Lunites after your first purchase.

The post Wuthering Waves anniversary: Date, events, and rewards appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Saturday, April 19, 2025 2:12 PM
    

wuwa 2.3 zani and ciaccona banners

Kuro Games has officially announced all the characters and rerun banners for the upcoming Wuthering Waves 2.3 update. The rerun banners will include 10 limited 5-star characters in the game as part of the anniversary Resonator Convenes.

Read on for more details on the upcoming WuWa 2.3 banners.

Wuwa 2.3 characters and rerun banners

Phase I

Here are all the characters who will be featured on the first phase banners of version 2.3:

  • Zani (5-star Spectro)
  • Lumi (4-star Electro)
  • Taoqi (4-star Havoc)
  • Yuanwu (4-star Electro)

Zani is a new Spectro unit that excels as a main damage dealer. She relies on the Spectro Frazzle effect to deal most of her damage, so her team options are pretty limited.

Listed below are the weapons that will get a drop rate boost during the first half:

  • Blazing Justice (5-star Gauntlets)
  • Dauntless Evernight (4-star Broadblade)
  • Hollow Mirage (4-star Gauntlets)
  • Overture (4-star Sword)

In addition to the regular banners, version 2.3 will release a new anniversary banner featuring the following characters and weapons:

  • Jiyan (5-star Aero)
  • Yinlin (5-star Electro)
  • Zhezhi (5-star Glacio)
  • Xiangli Yao (5-star Electro)
  • Phoebe (5-star Spectro)
  • Verdant Summit (5-star Broadblade)
  • Stringmaster (5-star Rectifier)
  • Rime-Draped Sprouts (5-star Rectifier)
  • Verity's Handle (5-star Gauntlets)
  • Luminous Hymn (5-star Rectifier)

You can select only one character and weapon on the banner before pulling for them. Fortunately, you can also reset your choice, so it is a great chance to obtain a character you may have missed before.

Phase II

The second phase banners in Wuwa 2.3 will feature the following characters:

  • Ciaccona (5-star Aero)
  • Danjin (4-star Sword)
  • Mortefi (4-star Pistols)
  • Yangyang (4-star Sword)

Ciaccona is the first 5-star Aero unit since Jiyan and will be available in the second half. She is a sub-DPS and a support unit that can deal off-field damage and boost the party's Aero unit while applying the Aero Erosion effect.

Next, the weapon banners in this half will have the following:

  • Woodland Aria (5-star Pistols)
  • Relativistic Jet (4-star Pistols)
  • Undying Flame (4-star Pistols)
  • Variation (4-star Rectifier)

Similar to the first phase, there will be a second phase anniversary banner as well that will feature the following characters and weapons:

  • Jinhsi (5-star Spectro)
  • Changli (5-star Fusion)
  • Carlotta (5-star Glacio)
  • Roccia (5-star Havoc)
  • Brant (5-star Fusion)
  • Ages of Harvest (5-star Broadblade)
  • Blazing Brilliance (5-star Sword)
  • The Last Dance (5-star Pistols)
  • Tragicomedy (5-star Gauntlets)
  • Unflickering Valor (5-star Sword)

According to the officials in the livestream, the guarantee on the Wuthering Waves anniversary and regular character banners will be shared, making it F2P-friendly for players.

The post Wuthering Waves 2.3 characters and rerun banners revealed appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Saturday, April 19, 2025 2:04 PM
    

One of the best cards to use in EA FC 25 Pump You Up Evolution

The Pump You Up Evolution is live in EA FC 25, and you can complete it to upgrade a card of your choice.

This evolution costs 25,000 coins to complete, and this guide will provide you the information about the requirements and upgrades. Having the information will allow you to make the best decision possible.

EA FC 25 Pump You Up Evolution requirements

Here are the requirements for Pump You Up Evolution in EA FC 25.

  • Overall Max. 90
  • Position ST
  • Max PS 9
  • Max PS+ 2
  • Pace Max. 90
  • Shooting Max. 92
  • Dribbling Max. 88

EA FC 25 Pump You Up Evolution upgrades

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

Upgrade level 1

  • Rarity In-Progress Evolution
  • WF +2 ★
  • Role+ ST Advanced Forward+
  • PlayStyle Press Proven (^9)
  • Overall +3 (^93)
  • Shooting +15 (^93)
  • Physicality +20

Upgrade level 2

  • SM +1 ★ (^4)
  • Role++ ST Poacher++
  • PlayStyle Low Driven Shot (^9)
  • Overall +3 (^93)
  • Pace +5 (^90)
  • Dribbling +5 (^89)

Upgrade level 3

  • SM +2 ★ (^4)
  • Role++ ST Target Forward+
  • PlayStyle+ Press Proven (^2)
  • PlayStyle Aerial (^9)
  • Overall +6 (^93)
  • Shooting +15 (^93)

Upgrade level 4

  • Rarity TOTS Evolution
  • WF +2 ★
  • PlayStyle+ Aerial (^2)
  • PlayStyle Bruiser (^9)
  • Pace +5 (^90)
  • Physicality +20

Upgrade level 1 requirements

  • Play two matches in any mode using your active EVO player in game.

Upgrade level 2 requirements

  • Play two matches in any mode using your active EVO player in game.

Upgrade level 3 requirements

  • Play two matches in any mode using your active EVO player in game.

Upgrade level 4 requirements

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

Best players to use in EA FC 25 Pump You Up Evolution

Here are some of the best cards to consider for this evolution.

  • Ruud Gullit Base Icon SBC
  • Robert Lewandowski LaLiga POTM
  • Kenan Yildiz Future Stars
  • Ruud Van Nistelrooy Thunderstruck Icon
  • Lautaro Martinez TOTW
  • Dennis Bergkamp On This Day Icon
  • Son TOTW
  • Raul Base Icon

These items make the best choices and utilize this evolution well, and you won't even need to combine the cards with other upgrades.

Which cards should you use in the Pump You Up Evolution

The Pump You Up evolution is a rather strange one. The boosts it provides are decent, but I am not a fan of either Press Proven+ or Aerial+ on strikers. However, it's pretty cheap to unlock and improves a selected card pretty decently. If you have a striker card with great playstyle+ but low stats, this is the perfect evolution.

The post Pump You Up EA FC 25 Evolution: Best players to use appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Saturday, April 19, 2025 1:42 PM
    

wuwa and cyberpunk edgerunners collab

Kuro Games has announced the Wuthering Waves' very first collab event with CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk: Edgerunners in a livestream today, aiming for a release in conjunction with Netflix's anime adaptation.

Wuwa and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners collab announced for 2026

Kuro Games hosted a new livestream today for Wuthering Waves' upcoming 2.3 update, which is also the game's first anniversary patch. During the livestream, the developers announced the surprise collab event with Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, which is set to launch in 2026. The collaboration is with Netflix anime, and must not be confused with the game.

https://twitter.com/edgerunners/status/1913578332480012546

While the officials did not share many details, they did confirm that Night City characters will step into the world of Solaris, meaning we might see a couple of Edgerunners characters becoming playable in Wuthering Waves later down the line.

Lucy is one of the main characters in the anime and is likely to be a part of the collab. Based on the character popularity, David and Rebecca are also likely to join the Wuwa roster. Since they will be a part of the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners collab, they will probably be released as 5-star characters. It will be interesting to see how the developers design their kits to fit the world of Solaris.

At the time of writing, the only other information we have about the collaboration event is that it will be launched in 2026. Interestingly, the New Federation is one of the technologically advanced nations in Wuthering Waves. It is the only known nation besides Huanglong and Rinascita, and is expected to be released soon. And since Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is also based in a futuristic world, the surprise collab could be launched after the release of New Federation.

The post Wuthering Waves announces a collaboration with Cyberpunk Edgerunners in 2026 appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Saturday, April 19, 2025 1:07 PM
    

A Anti-Poison Potion in RuneScape Dragonwilds.

No matter if you are looking to explore the swamps or to simply survive the never-welcome deadly rain caused by passing dragons, knowing how to clear the effects of poison is a necessity in RuneScape Dragonwilds.

Luckily, though, you can get your hands on Anti-Poison Potions fairly early, even if producing them efficiently will demand going out of your comfort zone. To help you counter one of the most frustrating status effects in the game, here's how to make Anti-Poison Potions in RuneScape Dragonwilds.

How to make Anti-Poison Potions in RuneScape Dragonwilds

You can make Anti-Poison Potions in RuneScape Dragonwilds by building a Brewing Cauldron and then mixing 1x Harralander, 1x Bittercap Mushroom, and 1x Clay Vessel.

If you have yet to do build the Brewing Cauldro, it will require 16x Ash Logs, 6x Coarse Thread, 10x Rune Essence, and 6x Clay. Like the Spinning Wheel, the station can only be used when under a steady roof.

The recipe for the Weak Anti-Poison Potion.
Image by Destructoid

To add to that, the Clay Vessel needed for the Anti-Poison Potion can only be made by placing Clay on a Kiln. You can build the station in exchange for the materials below. I was able to get the Kiln blueprint at the moment I acquired Clay for the first time.

  • 8x Ash Log
  • 20x Stone
  • 6x Clay
  • 10x Fire Rune

After making your vessels, don't forget to also add a few wooden logs to your Kiln to make charcoal. After all, what good is a Brewing Cauldron that you cannot heat up?

Where to find Harralander and Bittercap Mushrooms

You can find Harralander and Bittercap Mushrooms at Whispering Swamp, with both being known to appear in spades on the shores within the area's central portion. While the Harralander can be easily spotted via its Flax-like blue glow, the mushrooms can mask themselves well within the fog, so keep your eyes peeled.

  • The location of an Bittercap Mushroom.
  • A Harralander, as shown in RuneScape Dragonwilds.

How to get and find Clay in RuneScape Dragonwilds

You can get Clay in RuneScape Dragonwilds by mining Clay Nodes with any type of pickaxe. Even if it is possible to spot them in other regions, you can find many early on and close-by clay mining spots on the easternmost portion of Whispering Swamp. Once in the area, the nodes will be located by the entrance of their Vault and can be easily pinpointed via their textures.

A Clay Node and it's location in the RuneScape Dragonwilds map.
Image by Destructoid

To make your trips to both areas easier and boost your chances of staying alive when confronted by the many goblins and Putrid Rat packs roaming the swamp, do not go easy on your armor and equip a sturdy shield. As always, having a few Wardstones can make a huge difference by allowing you to maintain an extra layer of protection.

Now that you know how to craft Anti-Poison Potions, why not also take a look at all of the other recipes you can make with your Brewing Cauldron? I also highly recommend that you check out our RuneScape Dragonwilds beginner's guide for some great early-game tips and tricks.

The post How to make Anti-Poison Potions in RuneScape Dragonwilds appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Saturday, April 19, 2025 12:55 PM
    

Crystal Bow in RS: Dragonwilds

The Crystal Bow from past RuneScape iterations has returned in Dragonwilds, proving to be one of the best weapons. However, to get this item, you'll need to complete a series of objectives or gather an abundance of rare materials. Find out how to get the Crystal Bow in RuneScape: Dragonwilds.

Where to find Crystal Bow in RS: Dragonwilds

You can get the Crystal Bow through the Heartstrings Secondary Quest, requiring you to find various points of interest at the Fractured Plains. Those who complete this mission will earn the Crystal Bow as a reward, along with several intriguing dialogue scenes. You can also craft it yourself by using the following ingredients:

It's not entirely clear if you have to unlock this recipe with the quest first, but you can see if it pops when gathering these ingredients. Whichever method you use, you'll gain a powerful new weapon with x3.45 Arror Damage. Its standout feature is its Shattereshot, which crystallizes the enemy and explodes after a few seconds.

Crystal Bow recipe in Recipes section
Screenshot by Destructoid

The Crystal Bow is also relatively sturdy, with a Durability of 1,050. It should last you quite a while, helping take down tons of foes.

How to start and complete the Heartstrings quest in RS: Dragonwilds

If you haven't unlocked the Heartstrings quest yet, I'll show you the steps to get started. First, head to the top of the cliffs in the Fractured Plains, near one of the Vaults.

Heart String quest map location
Screenshot by Destructoid

To get there, use Windstep and build a staircase that leads up to the large tree at the summit.

Building stairs to reach the summit of Fractured Plains
Screenshot by Destructoid

Beside the tree, you'll see a stone structure, which you must interact with to begin the mission. Your task is to follow an elven bard's trail and interact with blue trees for the Crystal Bow.

Stone structure near tree at Fractured Plains
Screenshot by Destructoid

While you're in the area, keep an eye out for a hidden chest tucked away nearby. Inside, you'll find a weapon recipe that's definitely worth adding to your arsenal.

All blue tree locations in the Heartstrings quest

Blue Tree #1

First blue tree map location in Fractured Plains
Screenshot by Destructoid

Venture downhill from the quest's starting point, and you'll spot a striking blue tree beside an enemy fortress perched on a small hill. Approach the nearby stone structure and interact with it to uncover a unique audio surprise.

Blue tree next to enemy fortress
Screenshot by Destructoid

Blue Tree #2

Second blue tree map location in Fractured Plains
Screenshot by Destructoid

The next blue tree will be near an enemy camp, where you'll likely need to deal with a few goblins. I suggest using a Bronze-type weapon, which you can craft with the Fractured Plains' Tin and Copper Ore.

Blue tree near enemy campsite
Screenshot by Destructoid

Blue Tree #3

Third blue tree map location in Fractured Plains
Screenshot by Destructoid

Continue down the main path of the Fractured Plains to locate a blue tree next to a broken tower.

Blue tree near a broken tower
Screenshot by Destructoid

Blue Tree #4

Fourth blue tree map location in Fractured Plains
Screenshot by Destructoid

Go towards the opening of Bloodblight Swamp to find the fourth blue tree for the Heartstrings quests. Unfortunately, two high-level guards may be stationed there, so you'll have to eliminate them first.

Blue tree near Bloodblight Swamp
Screenshot by Destructoid

Blue Tree #5

Fifth blue tree map location in Fractured Plains
Screenshot by Destructoid

While at the fourth blue tree location, travel up the hill to reach the cliffside of the Fractured Plains. You'll easily spot a blue tree on the main path.

Blue Tree near the cliffs
Screenshot by Destructoid

Blue Tree #6

Sixth blue tree map location in Fractured Plains
Screenshot by Destructoid

To reach the final blue tree, you'll need to balance your way across a log that's near the fifth tree location. Interact with the Memorial, and select "Sing the bard's song of remembrance" to claim the Crystal Bow in RuneScape: Dragonwilds.

Last blue tree on a cliff
Screenshot by Destructoid

Although there is a second option to "Step Away," it's crucial to pick the first dialogue point for this new weapon.

The post How to get Crystal Bow in RuneScape: Dragonwilds appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Saturday, April 19, 2025 12:50 PM
    

an image of Sapphire in RuneScape Dragonwilds

Sapphire is a pretty rare gem to mine in RuneScape Dragonwilds, which is why finding it can be a little bit tricky.

Here's everything you need to know about finding and mining the blue gemstone in RuneScape Dragonwilds.

How to get Sapphire in RuneScape Dragonwilds?

At the time of writing, or at least during early access, the best way to get Sapphire in RuneScape Dragonwilds is by mining Gold Ore Nodes. To unlock Sapphires, you also need to unlock the Gem Prospector at Mining level 16.

an image of all the Gold Ore Node locations in RuneScape Dragonwilds
Screenshot by Destructoid

Sapphire is the secondary resource you can get from mining these deposits. What you need to do is head over to the Bloodblight Swamp (the bottom right part of Ashenfall) with at least a Bronze Pickaxe. If you have a better Pickaxe, you can mine it faster.

To craft a Bronze Pickaxe, you will need 5x Bronze Bar, 4x Oak Logs, and 2x Leather.

Remember, Bloodblight Swamp is a toxic and poisonous place to explore, which is why you must carry Weak Antipoison Potion and Bittercap Mushroom along with you to counter the effects. It's also one of the last areas to unlock in the game, making the Sapphire a late-game gemstone to find during early access.

The other way to get Sapphire is by using the Rocksplosion spell. This spell conjures a powerful blast to break apart stone boulders and ores and requires 15x Earth Runes and 5x Fire Runes.

What is Sapphire used for in RuneScape Dragonwilds?

Sapphire is one of the main ingredients in crafting the Staff of Light Legendary Weapon in RuneScape Dragonwilds.

Since the game is still in early access and Sapphire is a rare gemstone to find, its uses are limited at the time of writing. If the blue gemstone gains additional uses in future updates, we will add them to this section accordingly.

What other gemstones can you find in RuneScape Dragonwilds?

Apart from Sapphire, you can find three other gemstones:

Jade is mostly found in the northwestern part of the map, specifically in the Stormtouched Highlands, located west of the Fractured Plains. It's also one of the rarer gems to mine in the game, which means you need to have a bit of luck to find them.

Opals, on the other hand, drop when you're mining Tin or Copper ores. These ores are mostly found in the central part of Fractured Plains, but you can come across some towards the eastern borders as well.

Lastly, Red Topaz is also found in the Bloodblight Swamp, similar to Sapphire, and requires a Bronze Pickaxe for mining.

The post How to find Sapphire in RuneScape Dragonwilds appeared first on Destructoid.


Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Saturday, April 19, 2025 6:27 PM

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Saturday, April 19, 2025 5:54 PM

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Saturday, April 19, 2025 5:24 PM

MonsterVine Saturday, April 19, 2025 4:30 PM
     Megabit and developer Tiny Roar took to Twitch's "Galaxies" showcase to drop a brand-new gameplay trailer for Lou's Lagoon, their upcoming cozy adventure-meets-life sim. Alongside the trailer, the team revealed a freshly launched Kickstarter campaign that gives fans a chance to help shape the game's future, including stretch goals for new DLC and even a […]

MonsterVine Saturday, April 19, 2025 1:15 PM
     NetEase Games is calling on hoopers around the world to squad up and hit the blacktop as Dunk City Dynasty officially opens global pre-registration. The free-to-play mobile street basketball game—licensed by both the NBA and NBPA—is coming soon to Android and iOS, with players in North and South America, Europe, Southeast Asia, and beyond now […]

MonsterVine Saturday, April 19, 2025 12:45 PM
     EA and Lucasfilm Games took to the stage at Star Wars Celebration Japan to officially reveal Star Wars Zero Company, a single-player turn-based tactics game set during the waning days of the Clone Wars. Developed by Bit Reactor in collaboration with Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games, the upcoming title will launch in 2026 on PC, […]