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GamersHeroes Wednesday, October 22, 2025 9:55 AM
    

Special delivery…Infogrames has released a major update for their multiplayer hit Totally Reliable Delivery Service that brings a Sandbox Mode, Universal Leaderboards, and cross-platform play.

The post Totally Reliable Delivery Service Major Update Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes.


Kotaku Wednesday, October 22, 2025 9:52 AM
    

Gmktec Mini Pc K8

The GMKtec K8 Plus packs AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS power, 32GB DDR5 RAM, and Radeon 780M graphics into a mini PC built for gaming.

The post Gaming Mini PC with Ryzen 7, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB Is Cheaper Than a Mac Mini, Amazon Clears Out Stock appeared first on Kotaku.


Kotaku Wednesday, October 22, 2025 9:36 AM
    

Shep and Raichu sitting at a cafe table

Game Freak's return to Kalos is as much about the state of the franchise as it is about Lumiose City

The post <em>Pokémon Legends: Z-A</em>: The <em>Kotaku</em> Review appeared first on Kotaku.


Kotaku Wednesday, October 22, 2025 9:36 AM
    

Anker 65w

The Anker 735 delivers 65W across three ports in a compact design.

The post Charge 3 Devices at Once with This Anker Wall Charger, Now Selling for Pennies on Amazon appeared first on Kotaku.


Kotaku Wednesday, October 22, 2025 9:28 AM
    

A black Xbox Series S is revealed.

Nothing about the future of Xbox sounds cheap

The post Microsoft Teases A Pricier Next-Gen Xbox That Plays More Like A PC appeared first on Kotaku.


Kotaku Wednesday, October 22, 2025 9:15 AM
    

Acernitroheadset

This Bluetooth gaming headset from Acer is part of an Amazon limited time deal, bringing the price down by as much as 46%.

The post From Budget Pick to Practically Free, Acer Wireless Gaming Headset Drops Nearly 50% appeared first on Kotaku.


Kotaku Wednesday, October 22, 2025 8:51 AM
    

Anker Solix Solar Panel

The Anker Solix C1000 combines 1,800W of continuous power with solar charging capability. A 200W solar panel is included in the bundle on sale at Amazon.

The post This 1800W Anker Power Station with 200W Solar Panel Drops 50% Off, Say Goodbye to Winter Outages appeared first on Kotaku.


Kotaku Wednesday, October 22, 2025 8:35 AM
    

Dji Mini 4k

The DJI Mini 4K combines professional-grade 4K footage with a sub-249-gram design that keeps you flying without FAA registration hassles.

The post DJI Mini 4K Is Selling for Pennies, Amazon Clears Out Drone Stock Just Before Winter appeared first on Kotaku.


Kotaku Wednesday, October 22, 2025 8:15 AM
    

Harry Potter Lego

Bringing some iconic moments from the Wizarding World home has never been cheaper.

The post LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle Owlery Goes for Peanuts but Sells Out Like Magic at Its Lowest Price Ever appeared first on Kotaku.


Kotaku Wednesday, October 22, 2025 8:00 AM
    

Luigis Mansion

24 years since its release, the original game will finally be playable again

The post All-Time Great <i>Luigi's Mansion</i> Is Heading To Nintendo Classics In Time For Halloween appeared first on Kotaku.


Kotaku Wednesday, October 22, 2025 7:40 AM
    

Rtx5080 Asus Geforce

Asus's TUF Gaming RTX 5070 and 5080 deliver flagship performance for serious gamers.

The post Asus Offloads Its RTX 5070 and 5080, Now Priced Like the Old Gen appeared first on Kotaku.


PCGamesN Wednesday, October 22, 2025 9:24 AM
    

The previous $1,599.99 price has tumbled down to just $1,349.95, but there are limited units available. Oh, and you get Arc Raiders for free as well.


PCGamesN Wednesday, October 22, 2025 9:36 AM
    

If you want a break from the never-ending war, the best BF6 Portal codes can help you farm XP in bot lobbies or just have a bit of fun.


PCGamesN Wednesday, October 22, 2025 9:13 AM
    

Despite my concerns of a samey sequel, Jurassic World Evolution 3 has been showered in positive Steam user reviews in its first 24 hours.


PCGamesN Wednesday, October 22, 2025 9:00 AM
    

The No Man's Sky Breach update brings explorable space wrecks, purple-star solar systems, and Atlas-themed ship upgrades into play.


PCGamesN Wednesday, October 22, 2025 7:35 AM
    

According to a Geekbench results browser listing, this new Intel chip has eight P-Cores and 16 E-Cores, just like the Core Ultra 9 285K.


PCGamesN Wednesday, October 22, 2025 7:24 AM
    

Check out if there are any DBD cosmetics and items available right now in the latest round of exclusive Dead by Daylight Twitch Drops.


PCGamesN Wednesday, October 22, 2025 7:21 AM
    

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PCGamesN Wednesday, October 22, 2025 6:43 AM
    

My adventures as investigator Jack Pepper will have to wait, as Mouse PI For Hire confirms it won't be dropping this year as planned.


PCGamesN Wednesday, October 22, 2025 6:42 AM
    

After two decades of waiting, Vampire the Masquerade Bloodlines 2 is out in the wild, but it's getting a lukewarm response on Steam.


PCGamesN Wednesday, October 22, 2025 7:23 AM
    

The 2006 crime classic tie-in and GTA Vice City rival is back via Steam and Epic, and offers an optional free DLC with AI-upscaled textures.


PCGamesN Wednesday, October 22, 2025 6:12 AM
    

Developer Respawn Entertainment has revealed an huge update to Apex Legends' audio systems in Season 27, answering all our prayers.


PCGamesN Wednesday, October 22, 2025 5:02 AM
    

Take the rubber-hose style of Cuphead, add a noir PI protagonist, drop him into a boomer shooter, and you've got Mouse PI For Hire.


PCGamesN Wednesday, October 22, 2025 5:25 AM
    

A Bethesda veteran who worked on Starfield before launch insists it's "a great game," but its reliance on procedural planets let it down.


PCGamesN Wednesday, October 22, 2025 5:47 AM
    

All the new features, quests, and unique items that came with the Diablo 4 Season 11 release date, the current season of Blizzard's ARPG.


PCGamesN Wednesday, October 22, 2025 6:51 AM
    

Here's how to redeem the latest Zenless Zone Zero codes to claim free currency and level-up rewards in HoYoverse's latest hit gacha game.


Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, October 22, 2025 7:13 AM
    

Once upon a time, Stellar Reach developer James Miller wanted the stars to move about over the course of 4X strategy game campaigns that might stretch for hundreds of years. In reality, stars are in continual motion: our Sun, for example, orbits the centre of the Milky Way galaxy, which means that right now, you and I are technically travelling at hundreds of thousands of miles an hour in the rough direction of Vega, 25 lightyears away. Eek!

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, October 22, 2025 6:47 AM
    

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 is out now, and naturally modders have immediately emerged from the shadows to start shaping it into what they want from a bout of neck-biting.

Make sure to check out Dominic Tarason's review for us if you're still hunting for verdicts before you drain your wallet, but if you're looking to start modding away, I'm glad to report that Bloodlines 2's quickly amassing a nice array of early tweaks.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, October 22, 2025 5:36 AM
    

Maybe prepare to dig out your finest gaudy suit and mountains of, er, a certain substance. A PC re-release of Radical Entertainment's Scarface: The World Is Yours has suddenly popped up on the Epic Store and Steam. The Epic version is available already, having been "unintentionally pushed live" early due to backend issues, according to new publishers EC Digital Entertainment.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, October 22, 2025 5:12 AM
    

Steam is getting a new eight-week calendar feature for both games you've wishlisted and recommended games based on your previous playtime. No longer will you have to source recommendations by reading tea leaves, or visualise your wishlist by labelling different-shaped food in your fridge. Now, you'll get a proper, personalised Monday-to-Friday chart that refreshes every day.

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Siliconera Wednesday, October 22, 2025 9:00 AM
    

village vanguard danganronpa 2

Village Vanguard is once again collaborating with Spike Chunsoft to release Super Danganronpa 2 merchandise, with artwork by illustrator Kuroume. International customers can purchase these products using Buyee Connect. [Thanks, PR Times!]

Village Vanguard will offer the merchandise from October 20 to November 9, 2025. They'll ship out in mid-to-late December 2025. All the characters are wearing a Village Vanguard employee apron over their usual outfits, and they're also holding accessories. For example, Nanami is playing on a handheld video game console while also holding onto Monomi. Mioda is playing guitar. Though he doesn't have anything identifying him as such, Komaeda is supposed to be the store manager. Most of the goods depict the characters as they appear in the key visual.

As for the goods, you can get:

  • Acrylic cards: 700 JPY each / 3500 JPY set
  • Acrylic cards (SD): 700 JPY each / 3500 JPY set
  • Acrylic figures: 2100 JPY
  • Acrylic keychains: 900 JPY each / 4500 JPY set
  • Acrylic keychains (SD): 900 JPY each / 4500 JPY set
  • Badges: 1000 JPY
  • Clear files: 900 JPY
  • Cushion: 5000 JPY
  • Deskmat: 3500 JPY
  • Miniature die-cut acrylic block: 1800 JPY
  • Shiny stickers: 700 JPY each / 3500 JPY set
  • Shiny stickers (SD): 700 JPY each / 3500 JPY set
  • Tapestry: 5000 JPY
  • Trading aurora badge (normal): 800 JPY each / 4000 JPY set
  • Trading aurora badge (SD): 800 JPY each / 4000 JPY set
  • T-shirt: 4800 JPY

Danganronpa 2 x 2, a remake of the original game, will come out on the Switch and Switch 2 some time in 2026.

The post Danganronpa 2 Village Vanguard Exclusive Merchandise Appears appeared first on Siliconera.


Destructoid Wednesday, October 22, 2025 3:54 AM
    

Promo image for Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2

Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2's core gameplay revolves around its main campaign, and there's a fair amount of missions to complete.

Most of your time will be spent completing the main chapters. Based on a gritty tale, you'll be able to meet new characters, master abilities, and more. This guide will provide you with the details of all the main campaign missions and what you can expect on the side.

Disclaimer: The list is a work in progress. We will add side missions as we come across them. Most of your early game will revolve around clearing the main story missions.

Complete Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 main quest list

The main quest of Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 is split into 21 different chapters. Here's the complete list, based on the order of their appearance.

  • The Cigarette Girl
  • The Fires of Industry
  • In Chains of Lead and Gold
  • Prove Yourself
  • In Memoriam
  • To Founder on the Lethe
  • A Work of Holy Innocents
  • Blood Sisters - The Night Out
  • Keep the Peace
  • The Prince of Seattle
  • We Don't Do Ghost Stories
  • Chewing the Fat
  • The Pathway of Hesperides
  • As Above, So Below
  • The Mother
  • The Streets Incarnadine
  • Service, Pride, and Dedication
  • In Fingertips of Rose
  • The Coursing of the Rats
  • A Kiss from Prospero
  • Seattle's New Normal

How long to beat Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2

The exact time taken to complete the game will largely depend on your chosen difficulty. However, a typical run should take between 20 and 25 hours, according to developers. However, this timeline is applicable for those who would focus solely on the main campaign and won't take part in the side activities.

If you want to complete side missions at medium difficulty, it should take you between 35 and 40 hours to complete the game. This also means that the potential time required for a completionist save is higher than that of Bloodlines 1.


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WGB Wednesday, October 22, 2025 8:27 AM
     Remedy CEO Tero Virtala resigns after nearly ten years amid a €14.9 million loss from a failed game. Co-founder Markus Mäki becomes interim CEO as the company aims for a promising future with upcoming titles.

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GamersHeroes Wednesday, October 22, 2025 12:29 AM
    

An immersive RPG inspired by Dragon Quest, Lupio Studios has released a new Steam demo and Kickstarter for The Last Worlds: Crossed Souls.

The post The Last Worlds: Crossed Souls Demo and Kickstarter Live appeared first on GamersHeroes.


GamersHeroes Tuesday, October 21, 2025 11:47 PM
    

Promising a can't miss experience this November, Greg Capullo, Donny Cates, and countless other stellar comic artists will all be Special Guests at FAN EXPO San Francisco 2025 this November.

The post Major Comic Artists FAN EXPO San Francisco 2025 Guests of Honor appeared first on GamersHeroes.


GamersHeroes Tuesday, October 21, 2025 11:12 PM
    

A new update for The Outlast Trials is here…and no one's safe with today's new Invasion Mode release.

The post The Outlast Trials Permanent Invasion Game Mode Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes.


GamersHeroes Tuesday, October 21, 2025 10:53 PM
    

Featuring more than 30 years of video game industry experience, game/level designer, producer, and former SEGA of America lead/general tester Joe Cain will be a Guest of Honor at Sac Gamers Expo 2025 this December.

The post Sac Gamers Expo 2025 Welcomes Special Guest Joe Cain appeared first on GamersHeroes.


GamersHeroes Tuesday, October 21, 2025 9:05 PM
    

DRAGON QUEST Smash/Grow's roguelite RPG hook is truly addictive, promising a grand adventure for all Heroes when it launches next year.

The post DRAGON QUEST Smash/Grow Preview appeared first on GamersHeroes.


GamersHeroes Tuesday, October 21, 2025 8:38 PM
    

Paying tribute to the golden age of games, the iam8bit 20th Anniversary Art Show gallery exhibition will happen in LA from November 8-9.

The post iam8bit 20th Anniversary Art Show in LA Happening November 8-9 appeared first on GamersHeroes.


Kotaku Tuesday, October 21, 2025 7:23 PM
    

Lenovo Idea Pad

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The post Lenovo Laptop (40GB RAM, 1TB SSD, i7) Down 74% on Amazon, and It's Not Refurbished appeared first on Kotaku.


Kotaku Tuesday, October 21, 2025 6:21 PM
    

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Siliconera Tuesday, October 21, 2025 11:35 PM
    

Original Persona 3 Yumi Kawamura Songs Head to Reload in Patch

Atlus announced it will bring Yumi Kawamura, the original singer behind the tracks on Persona 3, FES, and Portable, back for new songs for the Reload soundtrack. These will be part of a free patch that debuts on October 23, 2025, the same day the game launches on the Switch 2. While they will not replace the Azumi Takahashi and Lotus Juice songs during the story and in pivotal moments, they can be swapped in for other situations. The patch will be available for every version of the game.

Eight Persona 3 and FES songs from Yumi Kawamura will be part of the update. This includes two versions of "Mass Destruction." After grabbing the patch, it will be possible to head to the BGM Playlist menu in System Setting's Config section. The Battle BGM, Boss Battle BGM, and Dungeon BGM can all use these versions of the tracks instead.

Here's the full list of returning Persona 3 soundtrack songs:

  • "Brand New Days"
  • "Burn My Dread: Last Battle"
  • "Deep Mentality"
  • "Mass Destruction"
  • "Mass Destruction: P3fes Version"
  • "Memories of You"
  • "Want to Be Close"
  • "When the Moon's Reaching Out Stars."

Persona 3 Reload is out on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC now, and it will come to the Switch 2 on October 23, 2025. That's also when the free patch will appear for all platforms with the eight original tracks.

The post Original Persona 3 Yumi Kawamura Songs Head to Reload in Patch appeared first on Siliconera.


Destructoid Wednesday, October 22, 2025 12:16 AM
    

Ultimate Scream promo art in FC 26

Ultimate Scream has been confirmed for FC 26, and the first set of leaks for Team 1 has already started to appear on social media.

Ultimate Scream will be making its Ultimate Team return after a few years, and the community couldn't be more delighted. EA Sports has already confirmed the release date ahead of its Halloween launch, but remains tight-lipped about the players.

Thankfully, we can have a fair idea of what to expect, all thanks to the leaks.

All FC 26 Ultimate Scream Team 1 players (leaks)

As of Oct. 20, EA Sports has confirmed the promo. We should get more leaks in the upcoming days revolving around the first promo team, but so far, this is all we have.

  • da Costa
  • Doue
  • Pablo Fornals
  • Haley
  • Alex Berenguer
  • Cabal
  • Thomas Muller
  • Nathan Tella
  • Rafael Leao
  • Bryan Mbeumo
  • Peter Crouch
  • Sakina Karchaoui
  • Campos
  • Debinha
  • Javier Mascherano
  • Marek Hamsik
  • Antonio Di Natale
  • Joshua Kimmich
  • Vinicius Jr.

Incidentally, Ultimate Scream will have its own share of Heroes in packs. So far, no Hero card has been leaked, but big names are expected to be present. While a bulk of the promo cards will be in packs, expect to find more items in SBCs and objectives.

We have one such leak as of writing.

  • Paul Pogba duo pick

FC 26 Ultimate Scream Team 1 release date

The first promo team will be released on Friday, Oct. 24, when the Ratings Reload promo expires. The first team will be added via packs (both store packs and any available in your inventory) and SBCs/objectives.

If you don't want to spend real-life money or rely on luck, going for the SBCs and the objectives will be best. You're assured of the rewards by exchanging fodder or completing certain tasks. It will be interesting to find out which cards make it to the first team of the promo, and who could potentially miss out, contrary to expectations.


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Destructoid Wednesday, October 22, 2025 12:04 AM
    

Vampire glyphs in Vampire the Masquerade Bloodlines 2

Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 is now available worldwide on PC and consoles, and there are different controls to master.

If you're playing on PC, you can either use your mouse and keyboard or opt for a controller. If you're on a console, your hands are tied to the default controller. This guide will list all the applicable controls so you can memorize them and get ahead with your adventures in Seattle.

All PC controls in Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2

The table below has information on every bit of control that applies to your PC if you're playing Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 with a keyboard and a mouse.

Control Input
Move Forward W
Move Backwards S
Move Left A
Move Right D
Jumo/Glide Space
Crouch C
Run Left Shift
Heavy/Light Attack LMB
Dash/Vampiric Sprint Ctrl
Feed F
Telekinesis Q
Blood Elixir 1
Mending Elixir 2
Potence Elixir 3
Fortitude Elixir 4
Abilities Targeting RMB
Strike RMB+1
Relocate RMB+2
Affect RMB+3
Mastery RMB+4
Interact E
Heightened Senses V

All controller keybindings in Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2

The table below has information on all the default keybindings as applicable for your consoles. The controls mentioned in this table apply to DualSense, but the same layout applies to Xbox controllers.

Control Input
Move Forward LS up
Move Backwards LS down
Move Left LS left
Move Right LS right
Jumo/Glide X
Crouch Circle
Run L3
Heavy/Light Attack R1
Dash/Vampiric Sprint L1
Feed L2+R2
Telekinesis R2
Blood Elixir D-pad up
Mending Elixir D-pad down
Potence Elixir D-pad left
Fortitude Elixir D-pad right
Abilities Targeting L2
Strike L2+Square
Relocate L2+X
Affect L2+Triangle
Mastery L2+Circle
Interact Square
Heightened Senses R3

How to change controls in Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2

Remapping controls in Vampire the Masquerade Bloodlines 2
Screenshot by Destructoid

Whether you're using a keyboard/mouse combo or a controller, you can change the controls.

  • Press a control that you want to change.
  • You'll be asked to assign a new primary.
  • You can also keep the same primary and add a new secondary.
  • Confirm the changes to save them, and you can now use your new inputs.

Naturally, changing controls on keyboard/mouse feels easier with a higher number of buttons, but controllers (all models) will allow you to remap the inputs.


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Destructoid Tuesday, October 21, 2025 7:11 PM
    

Festival of the Lost has a new SMG, Gunburn, which is bound to strike fear into the heart of the Headless Ones. The new Kinetic Lightweight weapon brings the newly released Kinetic perks, as well as one of the most wanted traits in primaries that don't deal elemental damage.

Gunburn already faces steep competition against the Multimach CCX, which is a beloved, easily available, god-rolled legacy SMG with Attrition Orbs/Kinetic Tremors available at Banshee-44's stand. Still, Gunburn gets up to 10 percent more damage since it counts as new gear, which may be enough to consider switching, and its perk pool also comes with new additions.

Here are our Gunburn god rolls for PvE in Destiny 2's Festival of the Lost, based on perk info from light.gg.

Gunburn PvE god roll in Destiny 2

Gunburn, a Veist SMG covered in black with arcane symbols scrawled upon it in gold.
The base version looks better than the Holofoil, even if it is less flashy. Screenshot by Destructoid

  • Barrel: Polygonal Rifling, Corkscrew Rifling, or Chambered Compensator.
  • Mag: Flared Magwell, Tactical Mag, Alloy Mag, or Appended Mag.
  • First perk: Bewildering Burst.
  • Second perk: Kinetic Tremors and Ancillary Ordnance.

    • Honorable mention: One For All.

In our Gunburn god roll, we're aiming for the staple Kinetic perks: Bewildering Burst in the third column, plus Kinetic Tremors and/or Ancillary Ordnance in the fourth.

Gunburn's third column isn't much of a struggle. Bewildering Burst is by far our favorite option, since it can disorient enemies without much setup. If you're looking for something else, Pugilist is usually a good choice for melee-based builds, while Lead from Light can help you get some extra Special ammo. Threat Detector isn't bad either, especially since Gunburn's base reload speed isn't great, and Lone Wolf can be a bit redundant with the Search Party origin trait (though Veist Stinger might be the play here). Still, we think the Kinetic-exclusive perk comes out on top.

The fourth column has more viable options: Kinetic Tremors and Ancillary Ordnance are our favorite picks, though One For All continues to bring a strong damage buff. Attrition Orbs is in this column, which means it's up against some heavy-hitters and probably won't see much use here. Binary Orbit can work, especially with access to Solar, Arc, or Void damage, though we're leaning toward the others.

For parts, our priority is getting faster reloads, preferably with some stability thrown into the mix. These aren't the most decisive aspects of the weapon, however, so this should be more of a tie-breaker than actual criteria.

All in all, you can find plenty of options in Gunburn, though we recommend focusing on the Kinetic parts of its kit—especially if you're using the Techsec set bonus.

How to get Gunburn in Destiny 2

An Ogre and a Knight in Festival of the Lost 2025's Haunted Altars.
Get it while you can. Image via Bungie

The Gunburn SMG is available as part of Festival of the Lost and debuted in the event's 2025 edition. It has a chance of dropping wherever you can get Festival of the Lost Engrams. Haunted Altars is your safest bet, with two Eerie Engrams and a chance of bonus drops. Certain Portal activities, which are marked by an Eerie Engram icon, may also give you some Halloween-styled rewards.

The SMG is bound to disappear once the event ends, however, so it's best to go for a roll while the celebrations live. Like Solstice, any Festival of the Lost items you receive will drop one tier above your usual rewards.

The post Gunburn god rolls and how to get them in Destiny 2 appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Tuesday, October 21, 2025 7:03 PM
    

A Headless One in the Haunted Altars in Destiny 2.

Though the usual bugs aren't around in this year's Festival of the Lost, Destiny 2 players have found new ones—including a particularly egregious softlock in the new activity, Haunted Altars, which can block your progress. While there's no confirmed cause, there are a few ways to fix it.

The softlock in Haunted Altars can cause players to glitch out at the end of an activity and invalidate everything until that point, sometimes triggering after taking down half of the Headless One's health bar. It's especially annoying if you get it multiple times in a row, and with how widespread this issue seems to be, it's certainly not a stretch. Here's what may cause it and what you can do to fix it.

What causes the Haunted Altars softlock in Destiny 2

A Hive pillar on the moon decorated for Festival of the Lost.
The softlock is the scariest part of the event. Image via Bungie

While nothing is confirmed yet, there are a couple of hypotheses behind what can trigger this unpleasant glitch. One is that you're not supposed to burn down the boss too fast. Getting softlocked for being too efficient isn't uncommon in Destiny 2, and Bungie seems to be looking at this as the main cause.

A hypothesis that surfaced among the community, on the other hand, theorizes the Stunning Emotes modifier may affect the Shriekers, causing them to glitch out permanently. If this is the case, it may become less prevalent if the mission's modifiers rotate out or the studio removes the problem mutator from play.

The most common softlock we encountered is not being able to deal damage to the boss after its first health gate, and it may have a couple of fixes.

Destiny 2's Haunted Altars softlock solutions

An Ogre and a Knight in Festival of the Lost 2025's Haunted Altars.
It's a fun event when it's not bugged. Image via Bungie

Wiping the activity fixed our first softlock in the encounter, which likely happened due to guardians dealing too much damage to the boss too quickly. Wiping the squad to the Headless One reset the instance and allowed us to take another shot at it, going easy on the boss this time.

This solution comes with a couple of downsides. First, it's hard to get everyone on the same page for a wipe. More often than not, some guardians will just leave, and matchmaking may not find other players. Second, this method only works on difficulties below Ultimatum, since the Extinguish modifier sends you to Orbit if the entire party dies.

Taking your foot off the gas in the boss fight may also prevent a softlock, according to Bungie. "In the first phase of the boss fight, wait the 10 seconds until the Shriekers close, and then complete the damage phase to avoid the soft lock," the studio recommended. This isn't a fix, but it's a potential preventative measure.

If Stunning Emotes is causing the glitch, however, there doesn't seem to be an easy fix. The Shriekers start off the mission as your enemies and change sides after doing certain mechanics, so it's possible the modifier still acknowledges them as foes and bugs out, even at the end of the run. There's also the chance that the cause is something else entirely.

Both scenarios are difficult to control, especially if you're matchmaking, since the activity is meant for six guardians and not all of them may be aware of how to stop the softlock from happening. Bungie is still investigating the causes behind this issue, so the developer may come up with an interim fix or workaround. Until then, avoid using emotes and melting the boss.


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