Week in Review: The top stories in AI, phones, virtual reality, and more

RIP ChatGPT-4, Apple admonished, and Android is set for a facelift
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Is AI going through its difficult tween years? I know, it would be early given that the technology is barely a toddler in human years, but recent events make me think it’s on an accelerated timeline, and that it’s not having as much fun as it used to.

Take the sudden introduction of shopping in ChatGPT – many users are less than pleased, as the commercialization takes some of the blush off the widely embraced automation tool. People are also becoming so tired of the overly polite and cloying personality of AI that they’ve created prompt workarounds that strip it away; and meanwhile ChatGPT is already retiring a widely used model. So maybe AI is older than I thought.

Apple has had quite the week. I just finished listening to its latest earnings report, and while the results were good the tone was fraught at times because Apple's execs had to discuss tariffs, and the pressure they may eventually bring (they’re already costing Apple money). They also mentioned a major court case that is now forcing it to make some big changes to its App Store. In better news, I found my new favorite iOS feature thanks to my beloved Mets. Confused? You can find out more in the articles linked below.

Over in the world of Android, we’re about to enter a season of change. There will be the redesigned Android 16, which we’ll learn more about when Google I/O kicks off in a few weeks, and new tri-fold and ultra-thin phones are on their way. I, however, am still mourning former Android stalwart, LG. *sigh*

If you want to think about a technology moving into middle age, it might be smartphones, which could eventually be supplanted by young-upstart wearables like the new AR smart glasses Meta is planning.

Whatever generation you’re in yourself, I imagine you’re preparing to kick back and consume mass quantities of streaming content over the weekend. I’m intrigued by the new The Four Seasons, maybe because I’m of an old-enough generation to remember the original movie.

Have a good weekend!

Lance Ulanoff, Editor at Large
The week in AI
Farewell to ChatGPT-4 – a landmark AI model
It's the end of the road for GPT-4 (Tada Images / Shutterstock)
OpenAI is retiring the ChatGPT-4 model in favor of newer updates, and we've taken a look back at how this major AI update has transformed the landscape of digital technology.
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The week in Apple
The courts are angry with Apple, but users may lose out
Apple has incurred the wrath of officialdom again (Getty Images)
Apple has been hit by another court ruling that takes a scathing view of Apple's attitude to App Store fees – but the changes being forced on the company might hurt consumers.
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The week in Phones
5 big visual changes for Android 16 are rumored
The look of Android is about to change (Future)
The software on your Android phone might soon look very different, with a new leak pointing towards some major design updates in the next version of Google's mobile OS.
Read the full story
Today's best deals, hand-picked by TechRadar's experts
The week in VR/AR
New Ray-Ban smart glasses are coming later this year
The current Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses (Future)
Mark Zuckberg has now confirmed what's long been rumored: that we'll get new Ray-Ban smart specs from Meta this year – and there are likely multiple pairs on the way.
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The week in Entertainment
The best new movies and shows to stream this weekend
Blake Lively in Another Simple Favor (Amazon MGM Studios)
From a new Netflix series inspired by an 80s cult classic, to the sequel to a hit thriller starring Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick, these streaming picks are well worth watching.
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GamersHeroes Friday, May 2, 2025 11:42 AM
    

Set to release later this month, learn more about the systems found in FromSoftware and Bandai Namco's Elden Ring Nightreign with the new overview trailer for the standalone title.

The post Elden Ring Nightreign Overview Trailer Released appeared first on GamersHeroes.


GamersHeroes Friday, May 2, 2025 10:46 AM
    

Blending together the mysteries of ancient Egypt with sci-fi aesthetics, Amenti Studios' isometric action roguelite The Book of Aaru is set to launch for the PC May 27.

The post Isometric Action Roguelite The Book of Aaru Launching May 27 appeared first on GamersHeroes.


GamersHeroes Friday, May 2, 2025 10:18 AM
    

Covering radical hits like TMNT, Robocop, Double Dragon, and Ninja Gaiden, Southern California's favorite video game heavy metal band Super MadNES is taking us all back to the past with their new Defenders Of The City album.

The post Super MadNES 80s Arcade "Defenders of the City" Album Announced appeared first on GamersHeroes.


GamersHeroes Friday, May 2, 2025 9:59 AM
    

One of the most successful entertainment software designers in the world, game industry pioneer David Crane will be a Special Guest at this summer's Fire & Ice RGX 2025 event.

The post David Crane Special Guest at Fire & Ice RGX 2025 appeared first on GamersHeroes.


Kotaku Friday, May 2, 2025 11:20 AM
    

Alongside the Kilo 141 and HDR Sniper Rifle, the third primary weapon added at the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 3 is the CR-56 AMAX. It's a lightweight, accurate assault rifle with versatility ingrained in its design. With numerous attachments to boost its stats, this is a primary weapon anyone can wield

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Kotaku Friday, May 2, 2025 11:10 AM
    

Whelp, Grand Theft Auto VI isn't coming out in 2025 after all. Many are shocked but not surprised. Big games often get delayed, though GTA VI is the biggest of them all and had executives promising it wouldn't slip its fall launch as recently as February. It's a terrible bait and switch for fans, but potentially a…

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Kotaku Friday, May 2, 2025 10:15 AM
    

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is now 17 years old and boasts a catalog of 36 movies and counting. With Captain America: Brave New World and Thunderbolts* wrapping up Phase Five in the ongoing superhero saga before Fantastic Four: First Steps arrives this summer to kick off Phase Six, we thought we'd take a look back…

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Kotaku Friday, May 2, 2025 7:35 AM
    

Rockstar has announced that GTA 6, the most anticipated game of 2025, has been delayed until May 2026. In a statement posted to its social media, the company has said it needs more time to create the game.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 2, 2025 11:29 AM
     Keep Driving could be the greatest game of 2025, and it just got better

Keep Driving may not look like an RPG, but, mechanically at least, all the staples are there. 'Battles' are turn-based. You build a party of characters, each with individual, unlockable abilities. Like HP, mana, or any of the other fundamental resources in Final Fantasy and Diablo, you need to maintain your engine, watch your tiredness level, and make sure there's enough gas in the tank. This is part of what makes it so special. While it's the music, atmosphere, and dialogue that really make Keep Driving shine, it's still a rich, in-depth role-playing game. Already one of the best games of this year, the new Keep Driving update - and discount - make it irresistible.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 2, 2025 11:10 AM
     Stunning new strategy RPG Prelude Dark Pain smashes Kickstarter goal in 12 hours

From XCOM 2 to Baldur's Gate 3, we're spoilt for choice when it comes to great turn-based strategy games and tactical RPGs. Yet I'm always on the lookout for the next potential winner, and Prelude Dark Pain is shaping up to be a serious contender. A dark fantasy tale where your group of heroes attempt to save the land of Statera from a generations-old force of evil, it matches a beautiful art style with grid-based combat. The results have been immediate; just a few short hours after launching its Kickstarter, developer Quickfire Games has already eclipsed its initial funding goal.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 2, 2025 11:27 AM
     The best management games on PC 2025

What are the best management games? These games are all about being the one in charge, and we all think we'd do a better job. If, like us, you also want a shot at being in the hot seat, we've found the best management games to let you do just that.

All of the above is why the genre remains one of the most enduring and popular in PC gaming - it helps that managing balance sheets, planning cities, and bossing staff around is so easily translated to keyboard and mouse. From the early days of city-building games like SimCity to refining tactics in the latest version of Football Manager, the humble management sim accounts for some of the best PC games of all time, so here's our top picks.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 2, 2025 11:28 AM
     Diablo 4 Season 9 release date

When is the Diablo 4 Season 9 release date? New seasons in D4 add everything from new questlines to items, gameplay mechanics, and more. Whether you're a fresh-faced player taking their first steps into Sanctuary or a grizzled veteran of the Burning Hells, there's plenty to sink your teeth into as Blizzard continues to expand the rich, gothic world of Sanctuary,

We're currently at Season 8, and with a promise of four seasons a year, we've got two more seasons to go in 2025. While the new Diablo 4 DLC isn't due until 2026, there's still plenty of content planned in Blizzard's action RPG game. It's still too early to dive into Diablo 4 Season 9 just yet, but we can prepare for the release date thanks to earlier seasonal content scheduling and a shiny new roadmap.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 2, 2025 10:55 AM
     Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is the latest game to cause Steam Deck rating outrage

Just when you thought the situation couldn't get any worse for the Steam Deck game rating system, Valve has just trodden on another rake. With Oblivion Remastered still somehow holding a Verified rating, despite widespread criticism of its performance, Valve has now changed the rating of Clair Obscur Expedition 33 from Unsupported to Playable, seemingly just because its settings have been locked on the Steam Deck.

While it may still be the best handheld gaming PC for most players, the Steam Deck and its rating system have come under fire multiple times in the last few weeks, and each time, it has all been entirely unjustified.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 2, 2025 10:41 AM
     League of Legends' new changes are weird, but still good, Fnatic says

"2025 will change League of Legends forever," game director Pu 'Pupulasers' Liu said back in 2023. This is the year that the MOBA supposedly levels up: new lore-inspired Rifts, new modes, a new battle pass - the list goes on. Yet, as the excitement around Arcane Season 2 tapers off and the seasonal model continues to struggle, 2025 feels like it's been more turbulent than transformative. The gacha-esque Sanctum continues to prove divisive, skin quality has been variable (with one being pulled entirely), and battle pass rewards - specifically the removal of Hextech Chests - have alienated long-time players. A glance at the game's subreddit, or even X (formerly Twitter) paints a picture of discontent and concerns for the future.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 2, 2025 10:19 AM
     The 25 best Cities Skylines mods and maps

What are the best Cities Skylines mods? Colossal Order's city builder is a prospective civil engineer's dream come true. It's been a staple of the genre for many years, and the modding community has flourished in that time. Today, thousands of Cities Skylines mods are available on the game's Steam Workshop page, making it understandably daunting to find the best ones.

Luckily, you have us. We've handpicked a suite of the best Cities Skylines mods that are guaranteed to breathe new life into the building game. Whether you're a casual builder or a hardcore city planner, you're sure to find something to tickle your fancy, so without further ado, here are the best mods for Cities Skylines.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Cities Skylines mods, Best strategy games, Best city-building games

PCGamesN Friday, May 2, 2025 10:03 AM
     Mech Arena codes May 2025 and how to redeem

May 2, 2025: We checked for new Mech Arena codes.

What are the new Mech Arena codes? If you want to keep up with your teammates and opponents in Plarium's fast-paced mech shooter, you're going to need A-Coins and Credits to get the latest weapons and gear.

Luckily, this free PC game offers many ways to get more XP, A-Coins, and Credits, including daily login rewards and challenges. There are also regular new Mech Arena redemption codes for the multiplayer game, too, and we've listed all the current ones below. These codes not only provide you with in-game currency to upgrade your gear, others occasionally even reward you with a whole new mech for nothing, so don't miss out.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best multiplayer games, The best free PC games

PCGamesN Friday, May 2, 2025 9:55 AM
     The best Star Wars games on PC 2025

What are the best Star Wars games? There's a wide range of games to choose from, and the quality varies wildly. It's safe to say that Star Wars has produced the most and perhaps the highest quality of licensed games. But which of them is the best? We collate the best Star Wars games from the new to the old so you know what to play when you crave a space adventure.

From the deep, philosophical wrangling of Knights of the Old Republic to the breathless adrenaline rush of Pod Racing in Episode I: Racer, we've managed to whittle down the huge amount of Star Wars games to bring you the best of the best. Even a half-witted, scruffy-looking Nerf Herder can appreciate that these are some of the best PC games ever made.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order gameplay, Best space games on PC

PCGamesN Friday, May 2, 2025 9:37 AM
     Arise Crossover codes May 2025

Want the latest Arise Crossover codes? If you're short on cash, gems, boosts, and more, these promo codes for the latest Solo Leveling-inspired Roblox simulator will keep you grinding long into the evening. In this action RPG, you must go on a journey to become the strongest warrior in the land to rid the world of evil.

If you're like us, you most likely play different Roblox games every day, so we highly recommend checking out our Blue Lock Rivals codes, Blox Fruits codes, or Anime Rangers X codes guides. We check well over 100 of the most popular Roblox games for new codes every week, ensuring there's always a steady stream of freebies to consume while you wait for your favorites to update.

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

PCGamesN Friday, May 2, 2025 9:42 AM
     Dark fantasy deckbuilder Deathless gets a new name as its final update lands

Transpose the deckbuilding core of games like Slay the Spire into a dark fantasy setting, with art and creature designs inspired by classic RPGs and DnD, and inject a little of the positional combat trickery of Darkest Dungeon, and you have Deathless: The Hero Quest. Formerly known by a different subtitle, Tales of Old Rus, the roguelike now has a new name as developer 1C Game Studios delivers its conclusive, final update, including visual upgrades, a fresh opening cinematic, and a dangerous new opponent.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best indie games, New PC games, Best PC games

PCGamesN Friday, May 2, 2025 9:19 AM
     Logitech PowerPlay 2 review - mediocrity in mousepad form

The Logitech PowerPlay 2 is here, eight years since the original version of its clever wireless charging mousepad launched. This new version takes the idea of a mouse mat that continually charges your mouse and simplifies it to its bare essentials. Gone is the included wireless dongle for your mouse, gone is the RGB lighting, and gone is the reversible hard mousepad. Instead, the PowerPlay 2 simply provides its wireless charging ability, which it fires through a thin soft mousepad surface.

All that simplification has resulted in a welcome drop in price from the $119 of the original to $99 for the new model (recent tariff-related price increases notwithstanding). However, with Logitech removing so many features from this product, it's far from a shoo-in for a spot on our best gaming mousepad guide. Let's take a closer look at what it offers.[site_jumplinks]

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PCGamesN Friday, May 2, 2025 9:16 AM
     Bubble Gum Simulator Infinity codes May 2025

What are the latest Bubble Gum Simulator Infinity codes? We've scoured Discord, Twitter, and every other social platform the game uses to find new BGSI codes you can use to score some easy freebies. Get the edge in your bubble-blowing adventures by staying on top of new code drops before they expire.

If you're a big Roblox fan, check out the latest codes for other huge games on the platform. We're always on the lookout for new Blue Lock Rivals codes, Blox Fruits codes, and Dress to Impress codes just a name a few. In fact, we have well over 100 Roblox games we're constantly scouting for codes.

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

PCGamesN Friday, May 2, 2025 9:08 AM
     New AMD Radeon GPUs fail to chart as gamers lap up Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 cards

The new Steam Hardware Survey is out, and we're now starting to see some of the latest generation of GPUs creeping up the chart. Several of the latest Nvidia GeForce graphics cards are now appearing, including the RTX 5070 and 5070 Ti, as well as the more expensive RTX 5080. There are two new GPUs that are conspicuous by their absence, though, and those are the new AMD Radeon RX 9070 cards.

Despite photos of huge stacks of graphics cards apparently being in stock and then immediately selling out, our current pick as the best graphics card for most gamers has failed to make any kind of dent in the latest Steam survey. Meanwhile, the top 12 continues to be entirely dominated by Nvidia GPUs, while the first AMD GPUs to appear, at numbers 13 and 14, are integrated chips found in its CPUs.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 2, 2025 9:05 AM
     Grab an Asus ROG Ally and save $120 in this genuinely stunning handheld deal

If you're yet to join the ranks of handheld gamers, there has arguably never been a better time, thanks to this phenomenal deal on an Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme at Walmart.

Not only will you be getting one of the best handheld gaming PCs, but you'll save over $120, although based on current MSRPs, this saving is actually a lot higher. In our ROG Ally review, we praised its "phenomenal portable performance" but took issue with its high price at the time of release. Multiple price cuts have since made Asus' handheld one of the most affordable options, and this latest deal even drops it below the price of most new Steam Decks.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 2, 2025 9:12 AM
     Borderlands 3 Shift codes May 2025 and how to redeem

May 2, 2025 We added one new Borderlands 3 Shift code and removed one expired code.

What are the new Borderlands 3 Shift codes? Gearbox's chaotic shooter has plenty to offer, but we can never say no to even more free loot. Redeem codes are released regularly and include keys to open loot chests and other trinkets to expand your arsenal further.

Some Borderlands 3 codes are permanent fixtures, while others are only available for a limited time. We've collected all the latest codes so you never miss out on free golden keys. You can even redeem these codes in Tiny Tina's Wonderlands if you just can't get enough of the FPS game series. Now you're all set, gear up for new Borderlands 3 updates with the latest promo codes below.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 2, 2025 8:07 AM
     Brainrot Evolution codes May 2025

Want new Brainrot Evolution codes? We can help you keep up your dependency on the latest and greatest memes out there. Get free EXP Potions, coins, gems, and everything else you might need to evolve your favorite brainrot character with the latest codes.

If you're on the lookout for other Roblox adventures, check out the latest codes for other huge games on the platform. We're always hunting for new Blue Lock Rivals codes, Blox Fruits codes, and Meme Sea codes. We have well over 100 Roblox games we're always keeping a watchful eye on to ensure we have the latest freebies ready to go.

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

PCGamesN Friday, May 2, 2025 7:39 AM
     GTA 6 launch date confirmed, but there is a huge delay

The GTA 6 launch date has been confirmed by Rockstar, but unfortunately, the game will not arrive in 2025 as was originally expected. The studio behind Grand Theft Auto 5, Red Dead Redemption 2, and GTA Online previously said that the Vice City-set sequel would come in 2025, but now confirms that the game will in fact be released in 2026. Seems like we have longer to enjoy the world of Los Santos before departing for the sunny shores of Leonida.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 2, 2025 7:09 AM
     Valorant tier list - the best agents for Season 2025 Act 3

What are the best Valorant agents? This Valorant tier list categorizes all of the game's agents based on their potential effectiveness in the average match. The best agents in our book are those who are self-sufficient, yet have tool kits that blend well with others. Simply, this tier list is perfect for high-octane Valorant.

There are 27 Valorant characters as of Season 2025 Act 3, but not all of them are well-suited to tackle the current cut-throat pace of the game. During each Valorant act, different agents will have their time in the sun as balance patches come into effect. To find out who tops our Valorant tier list right now, read on. If you're a newcomer to the FPS game, check our expert picks of who you should play first at the bottom of this guide - here's a handy link.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 2, 2025 8:01 AM
     GTA 6 release date, trailers, and latest Rockstar Games news

May 2, 2025: We now have full confirmation of the GTA 6 release date from Rockstar Games.

When is GTA 6 coming out? Given how many years it takes to create open worlds of the same caliber as GTA 5, it's no surprise that Rockstar Games has already spent years developing GTA 6. Rockstar prefers to keep its secrets close to its chest until close to the end of development, but Take-Two has now confirmed when exactly we can expect it to arrive.

The Grand Theft Auto 6 release date has certainly been a long time coming. Early gameplay leaks of GTA 6 surfaced online last year, along with lines of source code and development footage for the open-world game. There have been plenty of rumors and speculation surrounding the release date since then, but we finally have confirmation of the GTA 6 release date, story, and setting. Here's all the latest on GTA 6, including trailers and news, right here on PCGamesN.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 2, 2025 6:51 AM
     Free Monopoly Go dice links May 2025

May 2, 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.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 2, 2025 6:48 AM
     All Monopoly Go events, tournaments, dates, and rewards - May 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 Friday, May 2, 2025 6:28 AM
     The Rust Jungle update introduces the survival game's deadliest animal yet

The Rust Jungle update is a testament to the team at Facepunch Studios. Over a decade since it first launched, one of the founding figures of modern survival games remains steadfastly atop the Steam charts, pulling in hundreds of thousands of players daily. Competitors such as Ark, Valheim, and Once Human certainly have their moments, but Rust remains the most consistent presence among them, and a big part of that its regular cadence of impactful updates. Now, it's introducing the game's first new biome since it originally implemented Rust's procedural world generation.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 2, 2025 6:27 AM
     The best Fallout New Vegas mods

What are the best Fallout New Vegas mods? Despite being over a decade old, Fallout New Vegas enjoys a thriving modding scene that has stood the test of time. In the 12 or so years since we first took our first step in the Mojave Wasteland, some talented people have been tinkering with it until it becomes an entirely different beast.

There are years of mods to sift through, but we've managed to round up our favorites, the best mods that Fallout New Vegas has to offer, and popped them into this useful little list. Some add new textures to the RPG game, while others add new quests or even entirely new campaigns.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 2, 2025 6:15 AM
     The Escape From Tarkov PvE wipe is a good thing, and it will make 1.0 way better

Until now, Escape From Tarkov PvE has been a place where you can do raids, hunt PMCs, and get loot without having to wipe all your progress. When it was made available as an expansion back in 2024, Battlestate said that EFT's player-versus-environment mode would never force you to reset your character. Now, with the 1.0 and Steam releases on their way, BSG confirms that to reach the conclusion of Escape From Tarkov PvE, you will in fact need to wipe. But it's not forced - and starting from scratch will actually make the completed version of the extraction FPS a lot more enjoyable.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, May 2, 2025 9:27 AM
    

Despelote ought to feel idiosyncratic. Set in Ecuador during the country's historic World Cup qualifying campaign in 2001, its protagonist is a half-remembered version of the game's lead developer. Yet there's nothing peculiar about it, either. Despelote is a game so authentic and personal that it hits upon universal truths.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, May 2, 2025 9:18 AM
    

Open world crime blockbuster Grand Theft Auto 6 has been delayed until next year, say Rockstar, telling fans that they "need this extra time to deliver at the level of quality you expect and deserve". It's not the biggest surprise - delays happen. But it's a slightly embarrassing announcement given that Strauss Zelnick, big boss of publisher Take-Two, has twice publicly reassured investors that the game would release on time in autumn this year. The announcement comes with some sense of relief, however, as Rockstar have now set a firm date in Spring.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, May 2, 2025 6:37 AM
    

Survival hellscape Rust has added a tropical jungle biome to its procedurally generated maps, the biggest change to the landscape of the game in nine years. It'll appear close to where new players spawn and hides a number of threats and fun. Poisonous snakes will skitter through the undergrowth and riverside crocs will chew your face given the chance. There are ruins and temples hidden among the trees, housing some basic loot. And you can swing from vines, perhaps inspiring a whole new life in the canopy. Probably for the best, considering there are now tigers and panthers stalking the ground below.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, May 2, 2025 6:15 AM
    

The release of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is theoretically terrible news for the creators of Skyblivion, a long-in-development mod that recreates Bethesda's 2006 RPG in the Skyrim engine. On the one hand, you could argue that the official comeback care of Virtuos Studios renders Skyblivion unnecessary. On the other, there's the usual worry that Bethesda's intellectual property lawyers are going to erupt from the toilets like radioactive rats and eat the modders alive.

The Skyblivion crew professed themselves undaunted by the news, however. "This always was a passion project and still is until the end," modder KRebel insisted last week. "For the community its a win-win as you get twice the amount of Oblivion this year." And Bethesda have now met them with open arms by not only declining to sue the pants off Skyblivion for intellectual property infringement, but handing the modders keys for the official remaster and even going on camera to say that they're looking forward to Skyblivion's release.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, May 2, 2025 5:14 AM
    

The Photo Of God is not an especially brilliant game, but it is a game I keep thinking about. It's a spooky, throwaway interactive epistle from the evidently self-deprecating Serious Daniel, in which you play a photographer standing on a rooftop in a flooded city, under a low, funereal sun. The photographer decides he is going to snap a picture of God. To do this, he must first take pictures of birds that form a breadcrumb trail around the rooftop and through an abandoned building, lit by blazing oil drums.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, May 2, 2025 4:41 AM
    

Amazon's Ryzen sale is the real deal. With discounts hitting as high as 57 percent, now's a killer time to upgrade your CPU without gutting your wallet. Whether you're aiming for silky-smooth gaming, a budget-friendly build, or a multitasking monster for creative work, this lineup covers all the bases.

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Siliconera Friday, May 2, 2025 12:00 PM
    

Hololive Vtuber Merchandise Prices Hit by Trump Tariffs

Hololive Vtuber fans online started sharing receipts showing how tariffs applied by US President Donald Trump affected merchandise costs, and Myth member Calliope Mori even spoke about the situation. Geek Jack, a company for selling merchandise based on the performers, also announced it is suspending US orders with Chinese products affected by those duties.

One of the most notable reports came from StarlightIdol on social media, as that's one that prompted Hololive Vtuber Calliope Mori to show up in the replies and comment on the Trump tariffs effect on merchandise. The individual was going tp purchase the Calliope's Birthday Celebration 2025 $80 Underworld University Sweater and  Eliabeth Rose Bloodflame Birthday Celebration 2025 $30 Lit Top Innit t-shirt. Before the new duties, the price with shipping and taxes would have been $155.12. After the new $201.17 Trump tariffs, the price jumped to $356.29. Calliope then showed up to apologize and express that all she wanted was for fans to enjoy her music and streams.

Here's that exchange:

https://twitter.com/moricalliope/status/1918267335917617276

Mistfist on social media shared the cost of the $100 complete set of Fuwamoco 1 Million Subscribers Celebration items. That is normally $100 in the story, with $42.57 shipping and $8.55 in taxes. The Trump tariffs on their own ended up being $190.41, bringing the overall cost to $341.53. 

As for Geek Jack, it announced it is temporarily holding orders people in the US. This only applies to ones that would include items made in China. People who would still want those orders and be okay with paying the Trump tariff could contact the company directly with their order number to get it sent. However, those willing to wait won't incur any additional fees. 

This is one of many effects of the US Trump tariffs inflicted on China and countries worldwide. Square Enix and Good Smile Company paused pre-orders. Also, we saw the cost of the Xbox Series X consoles and controllers go up.

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Siliconera Friday, May 2, 2025 11:00 AM
    

NieR Undecided Option - 15th Anniversary Special Novel

Square Enix has published chapters 5 and 6 of the NieR: Undecided Option special novel. These two chapters are also the last ones to conclude the web novel series that the company made to mark the NieR series' 15th anniversary.

The company has gradually published chapters for the NieR: Undecided Option web novel in the last two weeks. The first batch appeared on April 19, 2025, with the second chapter themed after NieR:Automata. The second wave published on April 25, 2025, included a chapter dedicated to the now-defunct mobile game, NieR Re[in]carnation. The final chapter that's just published has a focus on the siblings Nier and Yonah from NieR Replicant.

As a reminder, NieR Replicant initially appeared exclusively in Japan for PlayStation 3 on April 22, 2010. Square Enix only localized the Japanese Xbox 360 version of NieR Gestalt, which featured an older protagonist, as NieR for both PS3 and Xbox 360 in the West throughout late April 2010. The company later released an upgraded version of NieR Replicant with the extra subtitle ver.1.22474487139 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC worldwide in April 2021.

The NieR: [U]ndecided Option special novel, made for the series' 15th anniversary in 2025, is readily available to read in the Japanese language.

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Siliconera Friday, May 2, 2025 10:00 AM
    

Elden Ring Nightreign Overview Trailer Focuses on Gameplay

After being announced, FromSoftware and Bandai Namco offered us an idea of how Elden Ring Nightreign worked and what gameplay would be like. Since then, tidbits about characters and elements showed up. Pre-orders also opened. Now, the new Elden Ring Nightreign Overview trailer details more of the setting and story.

It involves an alternate world that formed after the Fracture War. This time, the focus is on using defined characters to go either alone or with two other players to face enemies, bosses, and challenges in The Lands Between. The trailer goes over the latest issues facing the world and why we're coming together as groups to face overwhelming odds.

You can see the Elden Ring Nightreign Overview gameplay trailer from YouTube below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2uYT8BQefA

The last major trailer going over Elden Ring Nightreign gameplay showed up in December 2024. 

Leading up to this latest reveal, Bandai Namco and FromSoftware put the focus on the different characters. Dedicated videos looking at each one and showing off their unique skillsets showed up. Here's the full list of every person we know we can play as so far.

Elden Ring Nightreign will come to the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC on May 30, 2025. 

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Siliconera Friday, May 2, 2025 9:30 AM
    

Grand Theft Auto VI Release Date Is About a Year Away

Rockstar Games shared an update on Grand Theft Auto VI after months of silence, and it involved a 2026 release date. While the team originally expected to release it in 2025, it turns out it is about a year away still. However, we now have an exact date for it. GTA VI debuts on May 26, 2026. 

The official announcement on Rockstar Newswire got into the exact reason behind the delay out of 2025. The team's goal is to provide the highest quality product possible, essentially, and so the company will take the extra time to continue to focus on its development. 

Here's the full statement regarding the Grand Theft Auto VI release date:

"Grand Theft Auto VI is now set to release on May 26, 2026. We are very sorry that this is later than you expected. The interest and excitement surrounding a new Grand Theft Auto has been truly humbling for our entire team. We want to thank you for your support and your patience as we work to finish the game. With every game we have released, the goal has always been to try and exceed your expectations, and Grand Theft Auto VI is no exception. We hope you understand that we need this extra time to deliver at the level of quality you expect and deserve. We look forward to sharing more information with you soon."

We've heard nothing about the new entry since December 2024. That was when the first GTA VI trailer appeared. However, that didn't roll out exactly as planned. Following a leak of the video, Rockstar Games ended up sharing it earlier than expected. It introduced a heroine named Lucia, who lives in Leonida. 

In case you missed that, here's how it looked:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdBZY2fkU-0

The Grand Theft Auto VI release date is May 26, 2026, and we will see it on consoles like the PS5 and Xbox Series X. 

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Siliconera Friday, May 2, 2025 9:00 AM
    

Review: Fubuki: Zero in on Holoearth Is a Short and Sweet Mega Man-like

Holo Indie games based on Hololive Vtubers are at their best when it feels like anyone could go into a title, have fun with it, and not feel excluded based on what's going on. Fubuki: Zero in on Holoearth, on the other hand, pushes that a little. While it is pretty approachable in terms of gameplay, due to being a run-and-gun platformer and Mega Man-like, some gameplay decisions and a heavy focus on the Holoearth Hololive Alternative lore with no explanation keep it from being as approachable as other projects based on Cover's performers. 

Okay, this is going to get complicated for a second. Bear with me. 

Shirakami Fubuki is a Hololive Vtuber whose lore involves her being a white fox. She's often paired with fellow Hololive Gamers unit member Ookami Mio, who is a black wolf. So this is a game about Fubuki, in a way, with major appearances from Mio.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpPfmKHuStM&ab_channel=PhoenixxGames%2F%E3%83%95%E3%82%A3%E3%83%BC%E3%83%8B%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF%E3%82%B9%E3%82%B2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0%E3%82%BA

Except it isn't just those two. It's the Yamato Phantasia versions of those two individuals that are part of the Holoearth and Hololive Alternative projects. In that storyline, Fubuki and Mio are essentially gods who help protect Yamato from corruption. The two end up being tasked with erasing corruption and protecting people. While usually they are limited to that realm, the events in Fubuki: Zero in on Holoearth involve other potential alternate realities being affected, with the Vtubers from the companies being notable, notorious, or godly figures in need of assistance or salvation from an unexpected corruption.

Once you really get into it, the story doesn't matter much. But there's still an expectation that you know exactly who these people are, why it matters that Vtubers are in specific locations, and such. This is a Holo Indie game where you will miss out without prior knowledge about the performers involved and their official backstories.

This ties into the Mega Man-like element of Fubuki: Zero in on Holoearth. While the first stage sees Fubuki summoned into action to help Yamato, the first boss is actually a version of Houshou Marine. When Marine gets sucked through a portal after Fubuki saves her (by beating her up), we end up tasked with going to multiple stages set in various worlds with different Hololive Vtuber bosses in each one. Every one of them involves small and large enemies, usually with projectile attacks, as we have Fubuki run, jump, use special weapons, find collectibles for certain attacks, and get through 2D stages. While her default weapon is the Murasamemaru melee sword, she does get additional types of attacks that allow for some ranged options.

Those other weapons are the other way in which Fubuki: Zero in on Holoearth feels very Mega Man-like. Like in Capcom's series, defeating a boss means getting a weapon associated with them. It's a neat concept, and I love when games do that! However, I feel it's a missed opportunity here. There is no strategy to it. So while these can be helpful when getting through stages, it doesn't mean we have a situation where after beating Marine, you should really go to the Frozen Theme Park because Yukihana Lamy is weak against Captain Marine's Gun. You can tackle any stage in any order because there is no recommended progression that makes you feel smart for ensuring you faced certain folks at specific times. 

Another shame is that Fubuki: Zero in on Holoearth is so short. The good part is, it doesn't wear out its welcome. Every one of the six locations does feel unique. The spritework is good. But… there are only six stages really! And six major boss fights. (The last one is quite substantial, however!) I spent three hours with it, as I felt like I needed to go through quite a bit to ensure I saw it all, but I honestly probably would have been done in about two hours. 

I will say that I appreciate the update that launched back on April 18, 2025. I did feel the boss difficulty was a bit much in some spots and dropped down to easy during this review. Since then, PEPOSOFT did some rebalancing that made it more manageable. I also found the Boss Rush mode and gave it a try, which helps mitigate the fact that the game is so short a tad. The team mentioned an Extra mode and new game plus option are also in development, which again will help.

I'm a fan of Fubuki: Zero in on Holoearth, especially if I drop down to the easy difficulty level to really enjoy myself. It's an entertaining Mega Man-like game wearing a Hololive Vtuber skin. I do think it is at its best if someone really enjoys both that type of game and Cover's performers. If not, then the length, fact that the weapons from each boss don't feature any strategic element, and injection of Holoearth and Hololive lore with no explanation could be too high a barrier to jump.

Fubuki: Zero in on Holoearth is available on PCs, and a demo is out.

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Destructoid Friday, May 2, 2025 11:23 AM
    

GTA 6 logo with two bank robbers in the background.

For months, Grand Theft Auto 6 was set for a 2025 release. While Rockstar hadn't announced an exact date, that's changed as of May 2, 2025. Unfortunately, there's some bad news for anyone looking to play in 2025.

When is GTA 6 releasing?

Rockstar has confirmed that GTA 6 will launch on May 26, 2026. While Rockstar previously planned for a Fall 2025 release window, it has since delayed the game's launch to nearly halfway through next year.

This confirmation originated from an official news article released on Rockstar's site. It immediately sets the tone by stating that GTA 6 will launch on May 26, 2026. They didn't divulge the cause of the delay, but it can range from wanting to fine-tune its quality to unknown complications.
Image via Rockstar Games

An image of main characters in GTA 6.
Image via Rockstar Games

The original window for GTA 6's Fall 2025 launch date came from Take-Two Interactive's 2Q25 earnings report. Take-Two, the parent company of Rockstar Games, explicitly mentioned this was the release window for the game. With that in mind, the original expectation for GTA 6's launch was sometime between September 22 and December 21, 2025. It even had high odds of releasing in late October or early November based on past Take-Two release dates and other major releases like Borderland 4, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and Call of Duty coming out at similar times.

No confirmed date for GTA 6's second trailer

There's no official word on when the second GTA 6 trailer will drop. While there have been trailer two rumors and predictions, the truth is that every time you search for trailer leaks, someone will have a theory about why it's coming out "in the next two weeks"—no matter when you check. Rockstar's announcement about GTA 6's delay to May 26 also didn't include any additional images, gameplay information, or trailers, so it can appear any day now.

Eventually, someone will guess correctly and claim they were right, but that's likely just because they predicted it every month until it finally happened. So, for now, you can choose which rumor to believe in or wait for Rockstar to release the trailer when they're ready. All we have so far is the first GTA 6 trailer.

At the time of writing, there's no word on whether any subsequent delays or cancellations will occur. We'll keep this story updated with official information based on Take-Two's and Rockstar's announcements.

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Destructoid Friday, May 2, 2025 11:06 AM
    

Leia flying in front of the Death Star using the Millenium Falcon in Fortnite

The Chapter Six, season three battle pass has lots of epic Star Wars items you can earn in Fortnite. It's a shorter season than usual, though, so if you're eager to claim all of them, you may want to use the best XP maps to make the process easier.

Maps that are devoted solely to farming lots of XP get flagged and removed by Epic Games fairly quickly, so what we've listed here are the best creative maps that are both fun to play and highly rewarding. There are lots of unique ones you can try, so here are the best XP maps for Fortnite Chapter Six, season three.

Best XP maps for Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battle

50 Fashion Show

  • Island code: 3589-2124-6433
  • Creator: Post

By far my favorite map for XP farming in this season and every other one is 50 Fashion Show. If you're a fan of dress-up games or just enjoy putting together unique outfit combinations, this is the map for you.

In each round, your goal is to create the best look for the randomized theme. The first round is based on your Outfit, Pickaxe, and Back Bling. If you make it through the first round, the second round then challenges you to perform an Emote that matches the theme. The third and final round is focused on showing off your Glider.

You earn XP for simply participating and getting farther in the game without being voted out or playing as the judge and deciding which looks make it. To earn as much XP as possible, though, you need to interact with the many boxes and presents that can be found around each room. All of them reward additional XP, and it adds up really quickly.

70 Escape Room

  • Island code: 6142-2265-3397
  • Creator: Vidmaps

70 Escape Room is an elaborate series of unique escape rooms you have to navigate through. You get XP consistently for playing, and even more as you manage to unlock additional rooms. This is an especially great one to play with friends since it's a lot easier to solve the puzzles in each room with some help.

Island Tycoon

Farming XP in island tycoon in fortnite
Screenshot by Destructoid

  • Island code: 6483-5548-6516
  • Creator: Unc

If you're looking for a game more directly focused on XP farming, you may enjoy Island Tycoon. Follow the arrow pointing you towards placing a box for free, and once it's set up, just keep hitting it to earn XP. It adds up pretty quickly if you keep at it, and you can reload the game to start farming more if you stop earning it.

Star Wars Tales of the Underworld Watch Party

  • Island code: 2124-6713-8076
  • Creator: Epiclabs

You can enjoy some Star Wars festivities while farming XP by visiting the Star Wars Tales of the Underworld island. This special experience is mainly focused on allowing you to preview the show early and earn the Asajj Ventress Loading Screen, but there's also a surprisingly solid amount of XP you can get from playing on it.

XP is earned for collecting coins around the map, watching the entire show, staying on the island for specified amounts of time, performing combos, and battling enemy NPCs using Star Wars weapons. It's a fun way to still enjoy the special Star Wars season while farming lots of XP.

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Destructoid Friday, May 2, 2025 11:00 AM
    

Fortnite Star Wars promotional image

Fortnite's Star Wars Galactic Battle season is here, and with it comes several weekly quests that differ completely from previous seasons. Within the first week alone, we're asked to progress our Light or Dark alignment, but there's no immediate indicator of what this means.

Thankfully, once you learn this season's mechanics and additions, you'll know exactly how to finish this quest and get some XP. Let's talk about how to progress your Light or Dark alignment in Fortnite Chapter Six, season three.

How to progress your Light or Dark alignment in Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battle

Progressing your Light and Dark alignment in Fortnite requires completing Alignment quests. As you navigate to your quest menu, select the red and blue Alignment option to find a list of missions to complete. Here's a list of every quest type within this menu:

  • Community Alignment
  • Personal Alignment
  • Embrace the Light
  • Turn to the Dark

Fortnite Alignment quests
Screenshot by Destructoid

Your focus is to progress through your personal alignment by completing Embrace the Light and Turn to the Dark quests. Both count toward your weekly progression mission, so don't worry about only focusing on one. Each time you complete one of these tasks, your personal alignment will increase, directly linking to the "progress your Light or Dark alignment" quest.

Once you complete at least five Light or Dark Side Alignment quests, your personal progress will increase, followed by your finishing Fortnite's "progress your Light or Dark alignment" weekly objective. Completing this mission rewards you with 30,000 XP on top of what you earned from your Alignment tasks, giving you a nice boost through the Galactic Battle's Battle Pass.

Completing Embrace the Light Alignment quests

The key to completing Embrace the Light Alignment tasks is visiting the Resistance Base and Rebel Outposts and performing specific objectives outlined in your quest log. These can include searching containers, learning Light Side Force Abilities, and achieving travel distance at these locations, among other objectives. Each time you finish these tasks, you'll gain 3,000 XP and progress through your Light Side personal alignment.

Completing Turn to the Dark Alignment quests

Alternatively, if you want to channel your inner Sith and turn to the Dark side, your destination is various First Order and Imperial Outposts around the map. Much like Light side objectives, you'll typically perform various activities at these locations, learn Dark Side Force Abilities, and discover POIs like Vader Samurai's Solitude. These two factions stay far away from each other, and it's up to you which you want to side with.

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Destructoid Friday, May 2, 2025 10:09 AM
    

Fortnite X-Wing

Have you ever wanted to fly a plane around Fortnite's map? Fortnite's Star Wars Galactic season lets you control two different aircraft, including a very powerful X-Wing armed with guns that can easily knock out enemies in a few seconds.

Unsurprisingly, they won't appear out of loot chests or player drops as an item. Instead, you'll need to travel the map in search of these massive planes to fly around, destroy buildings, and earn a few eliminations. Here's how to find an X-Wing plane in Fortnite Chapter Six, season three.

How to find an X-Wing in Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battle

You can find X-Wing planes all around Fortnite's map, particularly at the Resistance Base and Outpost Enclave. Since they're large aircraft, you'll usually find them in open spots such as rooftops. If you don't see them here, there's a good chance another player came in and took them.

Fortnite X-Wing location
Screenshot by Destructoid

As you approach these POIs, look for large X-shaped planes outfitted with cannons. They'll initially look like decoration, but they're fully functional aircraft you can hop into and fly around. Better yet, you can shoot their guns and boost them forward for extra speed, making them fun to use.

X-Wing abilities and controls in Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battle

Since the X-Wing is a plane, its main controls involve flying around the map, using its throttles to glide into the air or descend, and launching attacks using your regular attack button. Here's a breakdown of the X-Wing's abilities:

  • Throttle up/down
  • Land
  • Boost
  • Fire
  • Free Look
  • Switch Seat
  • Exit
  • Music on/off

Fortnite X-Wing controls
Screenshot by Destructoid

Although it has no special abilities, it's a force to be reckoned with, especially if you're targeting opponents with no protection. You can very easily fly to a location, shoot with the X-Wing, and get a quick elimination before flying elsewhere. It's also much faster than most other vehicles, making it one of Fortnite's best traversal options.

Much like a car, the X-Wing also has durability that, once depleted, will cause the plane to explode and disappear. While this explosion won't kill you, it'll knock you out of the aircraft, forcing you to fight on foot again until you find another. However, it has well over 1,000 health, so it'll take a lot for it to fall.

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Destructoid Friday, May 2, 2025 10:06 AM
    

The Star Wars Fortnite battle pass characters

The Star Wars Galactic Update brings a fresh battle pass for Fortnite Chapter Six, season three players, and there are plenty of rewards to unlock.

The new pass is available in two different versions: free and paid. To avail yourself of the latter, you'll have to spend 1,000 V-Bucks. As expected, the fresh battle pass is heavily influenced by Star Wars, with highlights being the special outfits. This guide will provide you with all the information required for unlocking every available reward.

Complete list of Fortnite Star Wars battle pass items

The battle pass is divided into different pages, and you'll proceed gradually by earning seasonal XP. Each page has a total of seven rewards to obtain.

Page 1

  • John Williams Symphony Orchestra
  • Electro Pairing Blades
  • Feel the Force Emote
  • Explorer Evie Loading Screen
  • Choose Your Alignment Wrap
  • Apprentice Evie light side

Page 2

  • Sith Side Pairing Blades
  • 100 V-Bucks
  • Dark Legacy Loading Screen
  • Sith Blasters
  • Training Remote Trail
  • 100 V-Bucks
  • Apprentice Evie (Dark Side)

Page 3

  • 100 V-Bucks
  • Black One X-Wing Glider
  • Lil' Resistance Bomber Emote
  • Black Squadron Dive Contrail
  • Black Leader Wrap
  • Cantina Hangout Loading Screen
  • Poe Dameron

Page 4

  • S-Foil Scrapaxe
  • 100 V-Bucks
  • Poe's Model X-Wing Back Bling
  • Targeting Emote
  • 100 V-Bucks
  • Poe's Takeoff
  • Resistance Poe

Page 5

  • Mini Dogfight Emote
  • Rebel Wookiee Lander
  • Wookiee Paw
  • Wookiee Team Combat
  • 100 V-Bucks
  • Wookiee Team Leader

Page 6

  • Metal Team Mishap Back Bling
  • Wookie Fist
  • 100 V-Bucks
  • Desert Dust-Up Loading Screen
  • Banner Icon
  • 100 V-Bucks
  • Tarfful Team Leader

Page 7

  • Force Lightning Emote
  • Imperial Shuttle Dive Contrail
  • 100 V-Bucks
  • Palpatine's Cane
  • Empreror's Might Wrap
  • Senate Repulsorpod Glider
  • 100 V-Bucks
  • Emperor Palpatine

Completing all seven pages of rewards will unlock a bonus page for players. The ultimate reward is the red-colored Chancellor Palpatine cosmetic skin, but you can get a host of bonus goodies as well. All skins include corresponding Lego versions that can be used exclusively in the mode.

In terms of previous seasons, the latest pass is has smaller duration. It will be interesting to see how popular the new skins will be among the community.

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Destructoid Friday, May 2, 2025 9:50 AM
    

Leia standing with General Grievous in Fortnite

Fortnite Chapter Six, season three brings plenty of new NPCs that you can find across the new map in designated locations. They're all decently tricky to track down, so you may need some help finding all NPCs.

This season is completely Star Wars-themed, which means most of the characters you can meet are straight from a galaxy far, far away. NPCs in the new season work in the same way as they did in the past, and there are quite a few of them to find. Here are all NPC locations in Fortnite Chapter Six, season three.

All NPC locations in Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battle

All NPC map locations in Fortnite chapter 6, season 3
Screenshot by Destructoid

The new Star Wars NPCs are spread all over the map, which will require you to travel to many distinct locations. For the start of the season, there are only five NPCs you can find across the map. More were confirmed to be arriving in the official Chapter Six, season three patch notes, so we'll add them here when they're released.

NPC Name Image Region Where to find
Wookie Team Leader Wookie Team Leader in Fortnite Masked Meadows Wookie Team Leader can be found right in the middle of the Masked Meadows text on the map, where you'll come across a compound. You can interact with her, but she doesn't offer any services. You can choose to get a special weapon from her in exchange for gold bars.
General Grievous General Grievous NPC Fortnite Masked Meadows You can find General Grievous to the north of Wookie Team Leader, located near a small compound. Follow the tracks, and you'll find him on top of a hill. You can use your shields to gain health from him if self-preservation is necessary.
Poe Dameron Poe NPC Fortnite Resistance Base Go to the compound located at the start of the Resistance Base text on the map, and you'll be able to find Poe near a circular structure. He doesn't offer any services, unfortunately, unlike General Grievous.
Shadow Blade Hope Hope NPC Fortnite Resistance Base Hope is located north of where Poe is, and you can also find an X-wing Fighter at this location. She offers services in exchange for Gold Bars.
Vengeance Jones Jones NPC Fortnite Resistance Base Vengeance Jones is located right by Shadow Blade Hope, and you can find him in the same compound.

The NPC collection page has three additional NPC markers on the map. One is South of Resistance Base, one is northwest of Brutal Boxcars, and one is at Outpost Enclave. We visited all three locations, but didn't find any NPCs hanging around.

Chances are that these markers are for new characters who will be added to these locations in future updates, and we will update the information available on the table accordingly. We'll also keep searching around for them in the meantime, though, as NPCs sometimes don't appear exactly where they're supposed to be.

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Destructoid Friday, May 2, 2025 9:27 AM
    

Leia standing by a data log in fortnite

Unlocking story quests in Fortnite Chapter Six, season three looks drastically different from every other season. You have to put in quite a bit of work to discover and complete story quests in the Star Wars season.

Story quests are one of the easiest ways to earn XP, and they're also essential for understanding what's going on in the overarching storyline. If this task has you stumped, here's how to discover and complete story quests in Fortnite Chapter Six, season three.

Discover and complete story quests in Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battle

The discover and complete story quests task in fortnite
Screenshot by Destructoid

To discover and complete story quests in Fortnite, you need to travel to the locations highlighted by green circles on your map and look for the objective marked with a diamond icon. The exact task you're looking for varies all around the island, so sometimes you're searching for an object, other times an NPC, and so on for all of the available quests.

You cannot work on any story quests until you interact with the right item or character to start them. Story quests are usually available on the quest page right away, but these ones challenge you to explore the island before you can start them.

Each quest is unique, so what you need to do to get them done varies. Some tasks ask you to pilot ships around the island while others send you on a scavenger hunt. All of them are focused on Star Wars gameplay, though, so be prepared to interact with some special seasonal features.

All discover story quests in Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battle

All of the discover story quests are marked by a green circle on your map. In total, there are four quests you can find, so here's a breakdown of each one and where you need to visit to find them.

  • Retrieve four Rebel Data Log entries - Found all around the north end of the island.
  • Ask General Grievous about his lightsaber collection and bring him a Jedi Padawan Lightsaber - Found slightly south of Seaport City.
  • Destroy structures with X-wing's guns and return to Poe to get your pilot's wings - Found at the Resistance Base.
  • Gather fuel and fix the TIE Fighter - Found slightly south of Flooded Frogs.

Talking to General Grievous in Fortnite
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Each quest has a couple of steps to it, so they feel a bit longer than just one straightforward task you need to get done. Once you're done with these quests, there's a lot more you can work on around the island, like finding and beating Captain Phasma, testing out all weapons in Chapter Six, season three, and reviewing all battle pass rewards.

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Destructoid Friday, May 2, 2025 9:14 AM
    

Fortnite lightsaber during Chapter 6 Season 3

If you want a fun weapon in Fortnite, the Star Wars Galactic Battles Lightsaber is what you need. These lightweight swords let your character rapidly swing them around to take out enemies quickly. They even have special abilities, depending on your alignment.

The difficult part is learning where to find them. Although you can get lucky and obtain a Lightsaber through player elimination drops, there are a few guaranteed spawns you can explore. Here's exactly how to find a Lightsaber during Fortnite Chapter Six, season three.

How to find Lightsabers in Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battles

There are three ways to find Lightsabers during Fortnite's Star Wars Galactic Battles season:

  • Talk to Rey or Darth Sidious
  • Loot from enemy players
  • Defeat Darth Vader

The best way to get one is to find Rey or Darth Sidious and join the Jedi or the Sith. Doing this rewards you with a Lightsaber of your chosen faction during the round, letting you use their respective abilities alongside your usual attacks. You can find them by looking for red and blue faction icons on your in-game map during a match.

Fortnite Lightsaber alignment map icons

Alternatively, you can loot Lightsabers off other players. While you're not guaranteed to get one with every elimination, there's a chance you'll find one if they have one in their inventory while fighting you. Your best bet is to look for people swinging Lightsabers around, particularly during fights with other players, to ensure you secure one after a swift defeat. Otherwise, you can try to get lucky and pick one up by fighting anyone you encounter throughout the match.

Your last option is heading down to Vader Samurai's Solitude to fight Darth Vader. Defeating him gives you a special Lightsaber with a unique ability, Force Saber Throw. But other players will likely contest this spot, so watch your surroundings as you approach this area.

Overall, this method differs from previous Fortnite seasons that required you to fight Darth Vader to get a Lightsaber. Nowadays, talking to the right people—or, in this case, holograms—is how you'll get one without much trouble. Fighting Darth Vader will reward you with a special Lightsaber, but doing so is completely optional.

All Lightsaber abilities in Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battles

The Lightsaber ability you gain depends on which faction you align yourself with during your Fortnite matches and whether you're using Darth Vader's version. All three Lightsaber types come with the following abilities:

  • Regular attacks
  • Block (Hold right-click or your aim button)
  • Force Jump (Press space while airborne)

If you join the Jedi and talk to Rey, you'll gain a blue Lightsaber and access to Force Push. For anyone looking to side with the Sith, speak to Darth Sidious to get a red Lightsaber instead alongside Force Lightning. While one is a defensive weapon that can knock opponents away, including off high ledges or into the storm, Force Lightning is an offensive attack intended to inflict extra damage to your foes. Similarly, Darth Vader's version grants you Force Saber Throw, letting you throw your Lightsaber at your enemies if you prefer a more chaotic fighting style.

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Destructoid Friday, May 2, 2025 8:36 AM
    

Fortnite Rebel Data Log Entry

Fortnite's Star Wars collaboration event is officially here, and with it comes some mysterious story quests to discover. Unlike previous seasons, these quests are completely unknown, leaving us to find more information ourselves. Our first clue comes from Rebel Data Log Entries around the map.

All Rebel Data Log Entry locations in Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battle

Four Rebel Data Log Entries are around Fortnite's Chapter Six, season three map. Here's a list of every location:

  • Inside the Resistance Base
  • Directly south of the Resistance base
  • South of Flooded Frogs
  • Southwest of Magic Mosses

Fortnite Rebel Data Log entry map
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Once you find one Rebel Data Log Entry, the rest will appear on your map as quest markers, marking the beginning of your Chapter Six, season three Story Quest adventures. Each one gives you 30,000 account XP, bringing you one step closer to completing this season's battle pass. Let's dive deeper into each location.

Resistance Base Rebel Data Log Entry

Fortnite Rebel Data Log Entry in Resistance Base
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The first location on this list is right within the Resistance Base in the northwest corner of Fortnite's Map. Within the base is a terminal with a white exclamation mark icon above it, indicating it's part of a quest. Interacting with this will officially begin one of Fortnite's Star Wars story quests.

Southern Resistance Base Rebel Data Log Entry

Fortnite Rebel Data Log Entry south of the Resistance Base
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Our second Rebel Data Log Entry terminal is directly south of the Resistance Base along one of the main roads. As you travel south from the Resistance Base, you'll pass a gas station before finding the terminal in the center of a three-way intersection.

Flooded Frogs Rebel Data Log Entry

Fortnite Rebel Data Log Entry in Flooded Frogs
Screenshot by Destructoid

Next up is our Flooded Frogs Rebel Data Log Entry terminal. As you travel to Flooded Frogs, look for another three-way intersection in the road directly south of the POI. The terminal is amongst some crates in this area.

Magic Mosses Rebel Data Log Entry

Fortnite Rebel Data Log Entry in Magic Mosses
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Last but not least is the Magic Mosses Rebel Data Log Entry terminal. Unlike the previous two, you'll find this one off the beaten path slightly, requiring you to travel southwest of Magic Mosses and northwest of Brutal Boxcars. You'll also see a terminal and parts for making a TIE Fighter if you want to fly around Fortnite's map in style.

Once you find all four Rebel Data Log Entry terminals, you'll complete the first of Fortnite's four Star Wars Galactic Battles quests, rewarding you with 120,000 total account XP toward this season's battle pass.

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Destructoid Friday, May 2, 2025 8:28 AM
    

genshin impact 5.6 paralogism key visual

The Genshin Impact 5.6 update will release soon and will introduce new characters, enemies, and events. But before the new version goes live, there will be a short maintenance period during which the servers will be down and you won't be able to log into the game.

In this article, you can find the complete Genshin Impact 5.6 maintenance schedule.

Genshin Impact 5.6 maintenance and server downtime schedule

As per the usual update cycle, the Genshin Impact 5.6 update maintenance will begin on May 5 at 5pm CT. It's expected to last five hours, so it should end at 10pm CT. As mentioned, you won't be able to log into the game during the maintenance, so it is best if you complete any unfinished tasks or consume your Resin.

You can check out the version 5.6 maintenance starting and ending timings for different time zones below:

Time zone Maintenance times
Pacific Time May 6 from 3pm to 8pm
Eastern Time May 6 from 6pm to 11pm
British Summer Time May 6 from 11pm to May 7 4am
Central European Summer Time May 7 from 12am to 5am
India Standard Time May 7 from 3:30am to 8:30am
Japan Standard Time May 7 from 7am to 12pm
Australian Eastern Standard Time May 7 from 8am to 1pm
New Zealand Standard Time May 7 from 10am to 3pm

Once the maintenance ends, you can check your in-game mailbox to collect the compensation of 600 Primogems. Additionally, the first phase banners of Escoffier and Navia will be available.

https://twitter.com/GenshinImpact/status/1915767758144364544

Genshin Impact 5.6 update overview

Here's a list of things you can look forward to in the upcoming version 5.6 update:

  • New characters: Escoffier and Ifa
  • New weapons: Symphonist of Scents and Sequence of Solitude
  • Character banners:

    • Phase I - Escoffier and Navia
    • Phase II - Raiden Shogun and Kinich
    • Chronicled Wish - Ayaka, Ayato, Yoimiya, Chiori, Yae Miko, Itto, Kokomi, and Kazuha

  • Weapon banners:

    • Phase I - Symphonist of Scents and Verdict
    • Phase II - Engulfing Lightning and Fang of the Mountain King
    • Chronicled Wish - Uraku Misurgiri, Haran Geppaku Futsu, Mistsplitter Reforged, Freedom-Sworn, Redhorn Stonethresher, Kagura's Verity, Everlasting Moonglow, Thundering Pulse

  • New enemies:

    • The Game Before the Gate
    • Secret Source Automaton: Overseer Device

  • Events:

    • Whirling Waltz (flagship event)
    • Chronicle of Shifting Stratagems
    • Legends Ablaze: Cross-Border Brawl
    • Operation Downpour Simulation

  • Story: Archon Quest Interlude Chapter Act IV and Escoffier Story Quest

While there's no map expansion in version 5.6, there's a lot of exciting new content, especially the new Archon Quest Interlude that will take us back to Mondstadt, the place where our journey began.

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Destructoid Friday, May 2, 2025 8:16 AM
    

GTA 6 cover art

Originally slated for a fall 2025 release, GTA 6 has now officially been delayed to next year. The upside to this otherwise disappointing news for fans of the franchise is we now have an official release date: May 26, 2026.

The devs didn't have much to say about this change for now, but they shared insight into the main reason for it. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), Rockstar Games said it needs "extra time to deliver at the level of quality [players] expect and deserve."

https://twitter.com/RockstarGames/status/1918265468076605706

"We are very sorry that this is later than you expected," the devs added. "The interest and excitement surrounding a new Grand Theft Auto has been truly humbling for our entire team."

GTA 6 is one of the most anticipated games of all time, so there's a lot of pressure to get it right, especially since the devs are hoping to "exceed" players' expectations with this release. They seem committed to delivering top quality with this launch, so to ensure it's up to their desired standards, they've chosen to move the release date by around half a year or so. We don't know precisely when it was slated for fall 2025, so this change is anywhere from seven to nine months different from when it should have originally launched.

Prior to this announcement, pretty much every other game release date change near the end of 2025 had everyone speculating that it was due to a confirmed GTA 6 release date that hadn't been revealed to the public just yet. The latest instance of this was Borderlands 4 pushing its release date up by two weeks.

This change is certainly an unfortunate one, but it does at least mean other games can freely launch at the end of the year without worrying about competing with GTA 6. It's also nice how we finally have a precise launch date to look forward to, since the speculations and theories about when it might be released can finally end.

GTA 6 protagonist
Image via Rockstar Games

Although they didn't have a lot to say on this situation, the devs did end their statement by saying they're looking forward to sharing more information soon. This means we'll probably learn more about GTA 6 in the coming months leading up to its new official release date.

Hopefully, this also means we'll be getting another trailer sometime soon and some more information about what its release will look like, including revealing whether GTA 6 will be available on more platforms than what's already been revealed.

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Destructoid Friday, May 2, 2025 8:01 AM
    

Sequence of solitude in genshin impact

Sequence of Solitude is a new 4-star Bow in Genshin Impact that you can obtain from the Whirling Waltz event in version 5.6. Luckily, the developers have also revealed the weapon's stats and materials.

You can find all the details about the new Sequence of Solitude and the best character who can use it in Genshin Impact.

Sequence of solitude stats and materials in Genshin Impact

Stats and effects

Below are all the stats and effects of the Sequence of Solitude at level 90 R1 in Genshin Impact:

  • Base ATK - 510
  • Second stat - 41.3% HP
  • Effect: When the equipping character's attack hits an enemy, it deals an AoE DMG equal to 40% of the character's Max HP at the target enemy's location. This effect can be triggered once every 15 seconds.

Sequence of Solitude has a low Base ATK, which shouldn't be surprising since it is a 4-star weapon. Meanwhile, its second stat has a huge HP% bonus, so the number of characters who can use it is very limited. Furthermore, the Sequence of Solitude's passive effect lets the equipping unit deal an AoE DMG once every 15 seconds, which isn't great for a DPS unit.

Sequence of Solitude stats and materials in genshin impact
Image via HoYoverse

Materials

Listed below are all the materials you will need to farm to level up Sequence of Solitude in Genshin Impact:

  • Fragment of an Ancient Chord x3
  • Chapter of an Ancient Chord x9
  • Movement of an Ancient Chord x9
  • Echo of an Ancient Chord x4
  • Cold-Cracked Shellshard x15
  • Warm Back-Shell x18
  • Blazing Prismshell x27
  • Meshing Gear x10
  • Mechanical Spur Gear x15
  • Artificed Dynamic Gear x18

You can obtain the Gear drops by defeating the Clockwork Meka enemies in Fontaine. Meanwhile, the Cold-Cracked Shellshard, Warm Back-Shell, and Blazing Primshell can be obtained by defeating the Furnace Shell Mountain Weasels in Natlan.

Lastly, the Ancient Chords are weapon ascension materials that you can only obtain from the Echoes of the Deep Tides domain on Monday, Thursday, and Sunday.

Best characters for the Sequence of Solitude

diona and sigewinne are the best characters for sequence of solitude in genshin impact
Image via HoYoverse

Diona and Sigewinne are the best characters who can use the Sequence of Solitude. Both are pretty decent healers who scale with HP, so the new 4-star Bow can be a good F2P option. Since Diona can also provide a shield that absorbs DMG based on her Max HP, the high HP bonus from the weapon's second stat will increase the team's survivability rate as well.

While Diona and Sigewinne aren't known for dealing good damage, the Sequence of Solitude's passive allows them to deal an AoE DMG once every 15 seconds, so it can be a nice bonus for them.

You can also give the new 4-star event Bow to Yelan since she's also an HP scaling unit. It won't be her best weapon, but it can work as an F2P option.

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Destructoid Friday, May 2, 2025 7:36 AM
    

Captain Phasma in Fortnite

There are some formidable bosses you can take on around the island in Fortnite's Star Wars-themed Galactic Battle season. One of these bosses is Captain Phasma, the imposing leader of the First Order stormtroopers.

If you're looking to grab some of the best loot on the island, taking her down is essential. She's a fairly tricky foe to track down, though, so here's how to find and beat Captain Phasma in Fortnite Chapter Six, season three.

Captain Phasma location in Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battle

Captain Phasma's location on a map in Fortnite
Screenshot by Destructoid. Remix by Destructoid

You can find Captain Phasma inside the First Order Base. This location is heavily guarded by stormtroopers, so getting inside and tracking her down is a bit of a tough task. For the best odds of getting to her quickly and easily, enter through the large hangar door near the very north end of this location.

Captain Phasma always hangs out in the hangar area, so entering from this location is not only the easiest way to gain access to the base, but also the best way to find her. There are lots of stormtroopers around this area, but she's the only one with a silver suit and a long cape.

You can technically get to her through any of the doors at the First Order Base, but you'll meet a lot more enemy NPCs if you venture into this location from anywhere else. The hangar door near the north is wide open and easy to enter straight out of the battle bus, so it's always your best bet for finding her or otherwise infiltrating this location.

How to get Captain Phasma's Mythic F-11D Blaster and Medallion

You can get Captain Phasma's Mythic F-11D Blaster and Medallion by defeating her in combat at the First Order Base. Both items are dropped as soon as you eliminate her in battle. There's only one of each item in every round, so you either need to be the first player to eliminate her or defeat the player who was.

Princess Leia with Grogu fighting Captain Phasma in Fortnite
Screenshot by Destructoid

Captain Phasma is a fairly formidable enemy to go up against in combat, so make sure you have some solid loot before you take her on. The stormtroopers in the area also fight alongside her, so you'll generally be fighting more than one enemy at once.

To ensure you don't perish in battle, find the best weapons you can get before starting the fight. There are lots of weapons in the Chapter Six, season three loot pool, so you've got plenty of options for fighting her.

While you're fighting Captain Phasma, watch out for any explosives she may throw your way. During my first encounter with her, she launched me off the nearby cliff using an explosive, and I perished from the fall damage. Her regular shots aren't very strong, but her explosives are, so be cautious anytime you see her pull one out.

Captain Phasma throwing an explosive at Leia in Fortnite
Screenshot by Destructoid

If you're looking for more Star Wars fun, you may want to review all battle pass items and all new locations. There are also some free items up for grabs this season, so be sure to unlock a First Order Stormtrooper skin and earn the Asajj Ventress Loading Screen from watching Star Wars Tales of the Underworld.

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Destructoid Friday, May 2, 2025 7:18 AM
    

Fortnite promotional image

During Fortnite's recurring updates, its servers will go under maintenance for a few hours before booting back up with fresh, new content. While you'll sometimes hop back into the game with zero issues, you may occasionally encounter Fortnite's Error 30005 message.

Fortunately, there are several easy fixes for this error. Let's dive into what causes Fortnite's Error 30005 and how to resolve it.

What causes Fortnite Error Code 30005?

Fortnite's Error 30005 typically has three main causes:

  • You're attempting to log in while the servers are offline.
  • Fortnite's servers are overloaded, causing errors that wouldn't usually appear.
  • Your anti-virus program conflicts with Fortnite's Easy Anti-cheat.

In most cases, server overload and attempting to log in while Fortnite is offline will cause this error. This mainly happens during major updates while the game's servers are offline, but it can happen during any major event or situation that causes server problems. In these cases, you won't be able to log in even if the servers appear online.

Fortnite error 30005
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The other culprit is your anti-virus program conflicting with Fortnite's anti-cheat program. Since Fortnite has a built-in anti-cheat software, anything that blocks it will prevent you from playing, even if the servers are working normally.

How to fix Fortnite Error Code 30005

The method you use to resolve Fortnite's Error 30005 will depend on its cause. Here are some steps you can take to fix this issue:

  • Restart Fortnite.
  • Restart your Epic Games client.
  • Wait for Fortnite's servers to come back online before logging in.
  • Close any anti-virus programs you have open.
  • Reinstall Easy Anti-Cheat
  • Update your graphics card drivers
  • Perform a clean boot

The easiest fix you can take is closing and reopening Fortnite and your Epic Games client. If you're trying to log into Fortnite during a major update and it's only been a few minutes since the servers came back online, this is a quick and easy solution that often works without many issues. Similarly, if the servers are still offline, check the official Epic Games server status page for updates on when they'll return.

If your version of Error 30005 is completely unrelated to a new update, you're most likely encountering anti-virus conflicts. In this case, the first solution is to close any anti-virus programs you currently have open before restarting Fortnite and attempting to log in. If this doesn't work, you can use Epic Games' support articles to find installation links for Fortnite's anti-virus program, Easy Anti-Cheat, or perform a clean boot in cases where nothing else works.

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Destructoid Friday, May 2, 2025 6:18 AM
    

A player standing next to their units in Anime Rangers X Roblox experience

Tower defense games are all about bringing the best units with you to the stage. Anime Rangers X is different from your usual TD games on Roblox. However, the same rule applies to it as well. So, we prepared the following Anime Rangers X (ARX) units tier list to help you choose which units to roll for and finally bring into battle with you.

Anime Rangers X Units Tier List

A tier list of all units in Anime Rangers X that goes as follows: Meta-tier: Eclipse Sorcerer, Cursed Love, Fire Fist, Solar Fist, Shadow Knight, Legendary Saiyan (Super), Bunny (Full Moon), Molten Phantom, Demon Slayer (Sun Breathing); SS-tier: Limitless Sorcerer (Infinite), King of Shadows (Monarch), Yuno, Knight King (Chaos), Green Tornado, String Demon, Crow Ninja (Crow), King Curses; S-tier: Legendary Saiyan,  Limitless Sorcerer, Vampire Emperor (Vampire), King of Shadows, Bunny Girl, Bunny, Thunder Sword, King Ant, One Arm Pirate; A-tier: Otaku (Speed), Leaf Ninja (Sage), Tank Top Hero, Cursed Fist, Crow Ninja, Knight King, Saiyan Warrior (Super), Cyborg (Ultimate), Silent Sting; B-tier: Black Leg (Hellfire), Otaku, Eternal Avenger (Cursed), Hawk Swordsman, Porcoro (Dragon), Shadow Reaver, Light Admiral, Vampire Emperor, Tidal Tyrant (Infernal), Thunder God; C-tier: Doctor Pirate, Cyborg, Hero on Wheels, Eternal Avenger, Sand Ninja, Killer, Porcoro, Turtle Master, Demon Slayer, Speed Ninja, Tidal Tyrant; D-tier: Rubber Pirate, Black Leg, Leaf Ninja, Demon Sister, Chao, Pink Ninja, Hepburn, Sunshine, Prince, Pirate Hunter, Sniper King, Saiyan Warrior
All Anime Rangers X units ranked from best to worst — Images via Anime Rangers X Fandom Wiki and TierMaker

The above Anime Rangers X (ARX) tier list ranks all units based on how good they are overall for the Story, Boss, and other stages. We tested units by letting them fight against the Easter Bunny boss without any traits, fully upgraded, and at the default maximum level (50). Then, we ranked every unit based on the following stats: HP, DPS, Range, Speed, Ability damage, and upgrade costs. As a rule of thumb, rarer and more expensive units in Anime Rangers X are stronger, and that is why most of them are at the top of the tier list.

Some ARX units have evolutions that significantly alter them. For example, the evolved version of Demon Slayer, which is an Epic unit, is one of the best units in the game. Thus, because these variations are so different, we included all of them in our Anime Rangers X units tier list. Below, you can find a list of every Secret, Mythic, and Legendary unit in ARX, along with their pros and cons.

Meta-Tier Units

Unit Element and Type Pros & Cons Best Traits
Eclipse Sorcerer unit from Anime Rangers X Roblox experience Dark + Excellent range DPS unit
+ Decent Ability damage and cooldown
+ Decent Range, DPS, and HP
Low Speed and Spawn Limit
Sovereign
Capitalist
Seraph
Duplicator
Violent
Cursed Love unit from Anime Rangers X Roblox experience Dark + Upgrades make it much more powerful
+ Very high HP, DPS, and Range
+ Insane Ultimate damage
+ Good Ability damage
Low Speed
Spawn Limit is 1
Sovereign
Capitalist
Seraph
Duplicator
Violent
Fire Fist Fire + One of the best units in ARX
+ Insane Ability damage
+ Decent HP, DPS, and Speed
Somewhat low Range
Duplicator
Capitalist
Seraph
Violent
Juggernaut
Solar Fist unit from the Anime Rangers X Roblox experience Sun + High HP, DPS, and Range
+ Good Speed
+ Very high Ability damage
Very low Spawn Limit
Sovereign
Capitalist
Seraph
Duplicator
Violent
Shadow Knight unit from Anime Rangers X Roblox experience Dark + One of the best cheap tank units
+ High Spawn Limit
+ Excellent HP and DPS
Very low Speed and Range
Duplicator
Capitalist
Seraph
Juggernaut
Violent
Legendary Saiyan (Super) unit from the Anime Rangers X Roblox experience Lightning + Insane Ability damage
+ Very high Spawn Limit
+ Excellent HP, DPS, and Speed
Duplicator
Capitalist
Sovereign
Seraph
Violent
Moon + Good Ability damage
+ Very cheap
+ Good HP, DPS, Range, and Speed
+ Passive increases her speed with every kill
Spawn Limit is 1
Sovereign
Capitalist
Seraph
Duplicator
Violent
Molten Phantom unit from Anime Rangers X Roblox experience Fire + Very good overall
+ Excellent Ability DPS
+ Very good HP and DPS
Low Range and Speed
Sovereign
Capitalist
Seraph
Duplicator
Violent
Demon Slayer (Sun Breathing) unit from the Anime Rangers X Roblox experience Fire + Excellent cheap unit in ARX
+ Very cheap to place
+ Excellent Spawn Limit
+ Decent HP, DPS, and Speed
Low Range
Duplicator
Capitalist
Seraph
Juggernaut
Violent
Images via Anime Rangers X Wiki

SS-Tier Units

Unit Element Pros & Cons Best Traits
Limitless Sorcerer (Infinite) unit from the Anime Rangers X Roblox experience Moon + Insane Ability damage
+ Very high HP and DPS
Very low Speed
Sovereign
Capitalist
Seraph
Duplicator
Violent
King of Shadows (Monarch) unit from the Anime Rangers X Roblox experience Dark + Very good single-target DPS
+ Excellent Ability damage
+ Very high HP and DPS
+ Decent Range and Speed
Extremely expensive to upgrade
Sovereign
Capitalist
Seraph
Duplicator
Violent
Ice + Very good support unit
+ Decent DPS
+ Freezes enemies
Low Spawn Limit
Duplicator
Capitalist
Seraph
Violent
Millionaire
Knight King (Chaos) unit from the Anime Rangers X Roblox experience Sun + Good for soaking Boss damage
+ Very high Spawn Limit
+ Excellent Speed
+ High HP and DPS
Very low Range
Duplicator
Capitalist
Seraph
Juggernaut
Violent
Green Tornado unit from Anime Rangers X Roblox experience Leaves + Decent Ability DPS
+ Very good HP and DPS
+ Decent Speed
Low Range
Duplicator
Capitalist
Seraph
Juggernaut
Violent
Dark + Excellent range DPS unit
+ High Ability damage
+ Good Range, DPS, and HP
+ Decent Speed and Spawn Limit
Expensive to upgrade
Duplicator
Capitalist
Seraph
Violent
Juggernaut
Crow Ninja (Crow) unit from the Anime Rangers X Roblox experience Fire + Excellent Ability DPS
+ High HP, Range, and DPS
+ Decent Speed
Spawn Limit is 1
Sovereign
Capitalist
Seraph
Duplicator
Violent
King Curses unit from Anime Rangers X Roblox experience Dark + Good Ability damage
+ Decent HP, DPS, and Speed
Low Range
Low Spawn Limit
Duplicator
Capitalist
Seraph
Violent
Juggernaut
Images via Anime Rangers X Wiki

S-Tier Units

Unit Element and Type Pros & Cons Best Traits
Legendary Saiyan unit from Anime Rangers X Roblox experience Lightning + Insane Ability damage
+ Very high Spawn Limit
+ High HP, DPS, and Speed
Expensive to place
Duplicator
Capitalist
Seraph
Violent
Limitless Sorcerer unit from Anime Rangers X Roblox experience Moon + Good AoE clear
+ Excellent Ability damage
+ Very good HP and DPS
Very low Speed
Only decent Range
Sovereign
Capitalist
Seraph
Duplicator
Violent
Vampire Emperor (Vampire) unit from the Anime Rangers X Roblox experience Ice + Very high DPS and HP
+ Excellent Ability DPS
+ Decent Range
Low Speed
Sovereign
Capitalist
Seraph
Duplicator
Violent
King of Shadows unit from Anime Rangers X Roblox experience Dark + Decent Ability damage
+ Very high HP and DPS
Low Range and Speed
Sovereign
Capitalist
Seraph
Duplicator
Violent
Moon + Ability to heal nearby allies
+ Extremely cheap to place and upgrade
+ Good as a support
Virtually no HP or DPS
Seraph
Blitz
Lightning + Very cheap
+ Good HP, DPS, Range, and Speed
Spawn Limit is 1
Not that great until you evolve it
Sovereign
Capitalist
Seraph
Duplicator
Violent
Thunder Sword unit from Anime Rangers X Roblox experience Lightning + Very high Spawn Limit
+ Excellent HP and DPS
Low Range and Speed
Only decent Ability DPS
Duplicator
Capitalist
Seraph
Violent
Juggernaut
King Ant unit from Anime Rangers X Roblox experience Dark + Excellent tank unit
+ High Spawn Limit
+ Good HP and DPS
Very low Range and Speed
Duplicator
Capitalist
Seraph
Juggernaut
Violent
One Arm Pirate unit from Anime Rangers X Roblox experience Dark + Good Ability DPS
+ Decent HP and DPS
Low Range, Speed, and Spawn Limit
Sovereign
Capitalist
Seraph
Duplicator
Violent
Images via Anime Rangers X Wiki

A-Tier Units

Unit Element and Type Pros & Cons Best Traits
Otaku (Speed) unit from the Anime Rangers X Roblox experience Fire + Very high Speed
+ High Spawn Limit
+ Good HP and DPS
Low Range
Violent
Juggernaut
Blitz
Jokester
Brute
Leaf Ninja (Sage) unit from Anime Rangers X Roblox experience Leaves + High Spawn Limit
+ Decent Ability DPS
+ Good DPS and HP
+ Fastest unit in ARX
Low Range
Juggernaut
Violent
Blitz
Jokester
Brute
Tank Top Hero unit from Anime Rangers X Roblox experience Dark + Very high Spawn Limit
+ Ok Ability damage
+ Decent HP and DPS
Low Range and Speed
Duplicator
Capitalist
Seraph
Juggernaut
Violent
Cursed Fist unit from Anime Rangers X Roblox experience Dark + Very high Spawn Limit
+ Very cheap unit
Extremely low Range
Low HP, DPS, and Speed
Duplicator
Capitalist
Seraph
Juggernaut
Violent
Crow Ninja unit from Anime Rangers X Roblox experience Fire + Very high Ability DPS
+ High HP and DPS
+ Decent Range and Speed
Spawn Limit is 1
Sovereign
Capitalist
Seraph
Duplicator
Violent
Knight King unit from Anime Rangers X Roblox experience Sun + Very high Spawn Limit
+ Excellent Speed
− Very low Range
− Low Ability damage
− Low HP and DPS until evolved
Duplicator
Capitalist
Seraph
Juggernaut
Violent
Saiyan Warrior (Super) unit from Anime Rangers X Roblox experience Fire + Very high Ability DPS
+ High HP, DPS, Range, and Speed
Violent
Juggernaut
Blitz
Jokester
Brute
Cyborg (Ultimate) unit from Anime Rangers X Roblox experience Fire + Excellent cheap DPS unit
+ Good HP, Speed, Range, and DPS
+ High Spawn Limit
Low Ability DPS
Violent
Juggernaut
Blitz
Jokester
Brute
Silent Sting unit from Anime Rangers X Roblox experience Leaves + One of the best Legendary early-game units
+ High Speed, HP, and DPS
+ High Spawn Limit
+ Decent Ability DPS
Very low Range
Violent
Juggernaut
Blitz
Jokester
Brute
Images via Anime Rangers X Wiki

B-Tier Units

Unit Element and Type Pros & Cons Best Traits
Black Leg (Hellfire) unit from Anime Rangers X Roblox experience Fire + Very high Speed
+ High Spawn Limit
+ Decent DPS and HP
Low Ability DPS
Low Range
Juggernaut
Violent
Blitz
Jokester
Brute
Otaku unit from Anime Rangers X Roblox experience Fire + High Spawn Limit
+ Very high Speed
+ Decent HP and DPS
Very low Range
Violent
Juggernaut
Blitz
Jokester
Brute
Eternal Avenger (Cursed) unit from Anime Rangers X Roblox experience Lightning + High Ability DPS
+ Good DPS and Speed
Low HP and Range
Violent
Juggernaut
Blitz
Jokester
Brute
Hawk Swordsman unit from Anime Rangers X Roblox experience Fire + Decent all-around
+ High Spawn Limit
+ Cheap to place
Low DPS
Juggernaut
Violent
Blitz
Jokester
Brute
Porcero (Dragon) unit from Anime Rangers X Roblox experience Lightning + Decent Ability DPS
+ Very high Spawn Limit
+ Good Speed and HP
Low DPS and Range
Juggernaut
Violent
Blitz
Jokester
Brute
Shadow Reaver unit from Anime Rangers X Roblox experience Dark + High Spawn Limit
+ Decent HP and Speed
Very low Ability DPS
Juggernaut
Violent
Blitz
Jokester
Brute
Light Admiral unit from Anime Rangers X Roblox experience Lightning + High Speed
+ High Spawn Limit
Extremely low Ability DPS
Low HP and DPS
Violent
Juggernaut
Blitz
Jokester
Brute
Vampire Emperor unit from Anime Rangers X Roblox experience Ice + Very high DPS for a cheap unit
+ Good Ability DPS
Low Speed and HP
Violent
Juggernaut
Blitz
Jokester
Brute
Tidal Tyrant (Infernal) unit from Anime Rangers X Roblox experience Fire + High Spawn Limit
+ Decent Speed and HP
Low DPS and Range
Low Ability DPS
Juggernaut
Violent
Blitz
Jokester
Brute
Thunder God unit from Anime Rangers X Roblox experience Lightning + Very cheap to place
+ Decent DPS and HP for a cheap unit
Low Ability DPS
Violent
Juggernaut
Blitz
Jokester
Brute
Images via Anime Rangers X Wiki

How to Get New Units in Anime Rangers X

Preview of the summon menu in Anime Rangers X Roblox experience
You can summon new units from different banners using Gems.

There are several ways to get some of the units from our tier list in Anime Rangers X. The primary method is to summon units using Gems. Now, Secret units are obtainable through various game modes, such as Ranger Stages and limited Boss events. Secret units are very powerful in Anime Rangers X, so be prepared for a grind if you want to obtain any of them.

How to Earn Gems in Anime Rangers X

You can get Gems in Anime Rangers X basically everywhere. Here is a list of some methods through which you can obtain the most gems in ARX:

  • Story Stages
  • Quests
  • Index Completion
  • Codes
  • Infinite Castle
  • Level Milestones

That sums up our Anime Rangers X (ARX) unit tier list. Now, you have an idea of what units to roll for. If you want to get on with that right away, make sure to claim some free Gems by redeeming Anime Rangers X codes.


Anime Rangers X Tier List FAQs

What are the best units in Anime Rangers X?

Currently, the best units are Fire Fist, Molten Phantom, Solar Fist, Eclipse Sorcerer, and Legendary Saiyan (Super).

How do you get Secret units in Anime Rangers X?

You can get Secret units by completing Ranger Stages, being in the AFK lobby, and from limited Boss Battle events.

What are the best Mythic Units in Anime Rangers X?

The best mythic ARX units are Molten Phantom, Legendary Saiyan (Super), Limitless Sorcerer (Infinite), and King of Shadows (Monarch)

What are the best units for beginners in Anime Rangers X?

The best beginner Legendary units in ARX are Otaku, Silent Sting, Doctor Pirate, Shadow Reaver, and Light Admiral. The best epic units are Cyborg, Demon Slayer, and Hero on Wheels.

The post Ultimate Anime Rangers X Units Tier List [Easter x2] appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Friday, May 2, 2025 5:57 AM
    

an image of Star Wars Millennium Falcon in Fortnite

Fortnite Chapter Six, season three has finally started, and since its theme is based on Star Wars, we have a bunch of new locations, otherwise known as POIs, to explore around the island.

It can be tricky to figure out which map areas are new, so knowing ahead of time which locations are new makes finding them a lot easier. Here's everything you need to know about all of the new locations in Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battle.

All new locations in Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battle

There are four new locations in Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battle:

  • First Order Base
  • Resistance Base
  • Vader Samurai's Solitude
  • Outpost Enclave

Fortnite chapter six season three island map
Image via Epic Games

Each of these four POIs has set bases on all four corners of the map. You have to travel around to the edges of the island to visit each one since they're all placed fairly far apart.

First Order Base

The First Order Base is located on the top right corner (northeast of Pumped Power) and has replaced Demon's Dojo. Just like the movies, it includes a hangar to repair damaged First Order TIE fighters.

You can enter this location in five different ways. But the ideal spot you must look out for is its utility shaft. This is its main point of weakness, making it the easiest way to get inside this base. If you can make it inside, you can take on Captain Phasma to claim her Medallion and Mythic blaster.

an image of the First Order Base in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3
Image via Epic Games

Resistance Base

The Resistance Base is on the top left corner (west of Flooded Frogs), replacing Whiffy Wharf. It's an underground base where you can find X-wings, new weapons, and equipment that have been added to the loot pool.

an image of Resistance Base in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3
Image via Epic Games

Vader Samurai's Solitude

Vader Samurai's Solitude is located on the bottom left corner (southwest of Canyon Crossing), replacing Shogun's Solitude. Here, you have to deal with his stormtrooper samurai guards to get a chance to challenge the Sith Lord himself and acquire his lightsaber as a reward.

an image of Vader Samurai's Solitude in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3
Image via Epic Games

Outpost Enclave

The Outpost Enclave is on the bottom right corner of the island (slightly south of Kappa Kappa Factory), replacing Hopeful Heights. It's a small sandy town home to lots of smuggling activity, and also has a large Sandcrawler situated nearby.

an image of Outpost Enclave in Fortnite chapter 6 season 3
Image via Epic Games

All POIs in the Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battle map

There are a total of 18 POIs in Fortnite Chapter Six, season three. Below, you can find the list of all locations you can visit throughout this season:

  • Brutal Boxcars
  • Canyon Crossing
  • Crime City
  • First Order Base
  • Flooded Frogs
  • Foxy Floodgate
  • Kappa Kappa Factory
  • Lonewolf Lair
  • Magic Mosses
  • Masked Meadows
  • Outlaw Oasis
  • Outpost Enclave
  • Pumped Power
  • Resistance Base
  • Seaport City
  • Shining Span
  • Shiny Shafts
  • Vader Samurai's Solitude

That's all for Fortnite Chapter Six, season three locations. Next, you might want to check out all the new, unvaulted, and vaulted weapons in this new season and review all battle pass rewards.

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Destructoid Friday, May 2, 2025 5:13 AM
    

an image of new weapons in Fortnite with the Star Wars update

The Star Wars Galactic Battle update has finally kicked off, setting Fortnite Chapter Six, season three in motion, and we have a ton of new weapons to explore.

"May the force be with you" is what you must say before using these, as the new loot pool has arrived from a galaxy, far, far away! On the other hand, some weapons have been moved into the vault and won't be available this season, while a handful have made their way out of the vault.

All new weapons in Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battle

The iconic weapon introduced with Fortnite Chapter Six, season three is the lightsaber. Apart from that, we have a bunch of blasters and ranged weapons with the Star Wars Galactic Battle update. Some of them will come right away on May 2, while others will come at a later date in the game.

an image of the Lightsaber in Fortnite with the Star Wars update
Image by Epic Games

Like the movies and games, the lightsaber will have different colors to unlock. For example, you can train hologram Rey to get a Blue Lightsaber, which will come with the Force Push ability that can shove everything that's in front of you.

Here are all the new Star Wars weapons you can use in Fortnite Chapter Six, season three:

  • Blue Lightsaber with Force Push ability
  • Red Lightsaber with Force Lightning ability
  • Red Lightsaber with Force Saber Throw ability (need to defeat Darth Vader Samurai)
  • Purple Lightsaber with Force Pull ability (train with hologram Mace Windu on May 8)
  • Red Lightsaber with Force Throw ability (from Sith Lord Darth Maul on May 8)
  • DL-44 Blaster Pistol
  • ACP Scatter Blaster (close-range weapon)
  • BARM-ST12 Scatter Blaster (close-range weapon)
  • CR-2 Blaster (SMG)
  • DLT-19 Blaster Rifle (close-to-medium range weapon)
  • IQA-11 Marksman Blaster Rifle (long-range weapon)
  • A280-CFE Blaster Rifle
  • Wookiee Bowcaster (May 15)
  • CA-87 Jawa Scatter Blaster (May 15)
  • Amban Sniper Rifle (May 22)
  • Dual WESTAR-34 Pistols (May 22)

Along with these weapons, a Thermal Imploder utility has also been added that will deal explosive damage covering a large area, just like grenades.

All unvaulted weapons in Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battle

Three weapons have been unvaulted as well this season:

  • DC-15 Heavy Blaster Rifle
  • E-11 Blaster
  • F-11 Blaster

The E-11 and F-11 Blasters are the Classic Stormtrooper and First Order weapons.

All vaulted weapons in Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battle

The following weapons have been moved into the vault for the third season of Fortnite Chapter Six:

  • Burst Quad Launcher
  • Chili Chug Splashes
  • Chug Splashes
  • Cluster Clinger
  • Explosive Repeater
  • Fire Mask
  • Fury AR
  • Hunting Rifle
  • Kinetic Blade
  • Lever Action Shotgun
  • Lock On Pistol
  • Oni Mask
  • Oni Shotgun
  • Railgun
  • Ranger AR
  • Shield Bubble JR
  • Shield Keg
  • Surefire SMG
  • Typhoon Blade

That being said, take a look at the Fortnite Chapter Six, season three Galactic Battle patch notes to check all the new Star Wars content. You also may want to learn how to get the free First Order Stormtrooper skin.

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Destructoid Friday, May 2, 2025 4:24 AM
    

genshin impact escoffier event calendar artwork

Escoffier in Genshin Impact is a 5-star Cryo character who uses a Polearm in combat. She is one of the best hybrid units that can deal a decent amount of damage, provide party-wide healing, and shred enemies' resistance.

If you're a fellow Cryo lover, here's a guide covering all the materials you will need to level up Escoffier and how to farm them.

Escoffier ascension and talent materials

Listed below are all the materials you will need to farm for Escoffier's ascension in Genshin Impact:

  • Shivada Jade Sliver x1
  • Shivada Jade Fragment x9
  • Shivada Jade Chunk x9
  • Shivada Jade Gemstone x6
  • Meshing Gear x18
  • Mechanical Spur Gear x30
  • Artificed Dynamic Gear x36
  • Beryl Conch x168
  • Secret Source Airflow Accumulator x46

Additionally, you will need the following materials to max out all of Escoffier's talents:

  • Meshing Gear x18
  • Mechanical Spur Gear x66
  • Artificed Dynamic Gear x93
  • Teachings of Justice x9
  • Guide to Justice x63
  • Philosophies of Justice x114
  • Eroded Horn x18
  • Crown of Insight x3

Where to farm Escoffier's materials in Genshin Impact

Shivada Jade Sliver, Fragment, Chunk, and Gemstone

Shivada Jade Sliver is Escoffier's ascension material in genshin impact
Screenshot by Destructoid

You can obtain Shivada Jade Sliver, Fragment, Chunk, and Gemstone by defeating the following bosses in Genshin Impact:

  • Cryo Hypostasis
  • Cryo Regisvine
  • Wayward Hermetic Spiritspeaker
  • Icewind Suite
  • Maguu Kenki
  • Coral Defenders
  • Andrius
  • La Signora

Unfortunately, you cannot obtain the Cryo gemstones from the world boss that drops Escoffier's ascension materials.

Meshing Gear, Mechanical Spur Gear, and Artificed Dynamic Gear

Meshing Gear - Escoffier ascension and talent materials
Screenshot by Destructoid

Meshing Gear, Mechanical Spur Gear, and Artificed Dynamic Gear can be obtained by defeating the Clockwork Meka enemies in Fontaine. You can also buy some Gear drops from the in-game shop using the Masterless Starglitter and Masterless Stardust.

Beryl Conch

Beryl Conch locations for Escoffier's ascension
Image via Teyvat Interact Map - HoYoLAB

Beryl Conch is a local specialty item in Fontaine and can be found underwater while diving. You can also purchase them from Hinterman in Belleau Region.

Secret Source Airflow Accumulator

Secret Source Automaton Overseer Device - Escoffier ascension material boss
Image via HoYoverse

Secret Source Airflow Accumulator is a world boss material that can be obtained after defeating the Secret Source Automaton: Overseer Device.

Teachings of Justice, Guide to Justice, and Philosophies of Justice

Teachings of Justice, Guide to Justice, and Philosophies of Justice are Escoffier's talent materials
Image via HoYoverse

You can farm the Teachings of Justice, Guide to Justice, and Philosophies of Justice in the Pale Forgotten Glory domain on Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday.

Eroded Horn

Eroded Horn - escoffier talent material in genshin impact
Screenshot by Destructoid

You can obtain Eroded Horn by challenging the Lord of Eroded Primal Fire, the weekly boss in Natlan.

You'll also need Crowns of Insight to max Escoffier's talents. They can be obtained from the flagship events in every update.

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