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Siliconera Wednesday, September 10, 2025 4:00 PM
Sanrio, Shueisha, and TOHO Animation revealed three new Jujutsu Kaisen 0 crossover character pairings with the company's mascots ahead of the anime movie coming back to Japanese theaters. While the film will return in the country for showings on October 17, 2025, new merchandise will start showing up in the middle of September 2025.
We don't know what kind of merchandise will show up yet. However, we do know the three Jujutsu Kaisen 0 characters and three Sanrio mascots that will be part of this next run. Satoru Gojo and Suguru Geto will both be back for this series. They'll also be paired with the same characters as they were back in the original line up. So Gojo is with Cinnamoroll, while Geto will always have Lloromannic's Berry and Cherry by his side. The difference is, both pairings will wear outfits based on their appearances in the Jujutsu Kaisen 0 movie.
The third character this time, and one who appears to be new to this series of crossovers, is Yuta Okkotsu. He's the protagonist in the prequel series who also plays a prominent role in the main manga and anime. The announcement notes he's paired up with the kittens Nya Ni Nyu Nye Nyon. However, the art specifically shows him with the grey kitten Nye.
Here's the official image for the new Sanrio crossover characters.
We've seen this Jujutsu Kaisen crossover quite a few times before. Once, it even involved a Sega kuji lottery where people drew tickets for random prizes based on the characters. In that one, we saw versions of characters based on the second season when Gojo and Geto were attending Tokyo Jujutsu High alongside Shoko Ieiri and assigned to escort and protect Riko Amanai.
Jujutsu Kaisen 0 will return to Japanese theaters on October 17, 2025, and the new Sanrio crossover merchandise will show up in September 2025 in Japan. The manga is handled by Viz Media, and the anime is streaming on Crunchyroll. The new Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo sequel manga is now running worldwide.
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Siliconera Wednesday, September 10, 2025 3:00 PM
Four new Kingdom Hearts Funko Pop figures are on the way, and this time characters associated with Organization XIII like Roxas, Xion, and Xehanort are joining the collection. The spoiler character Lingering Will will also be part of this latest drop. They are only showing up at Entertainment Earth, Funko, and GameStop at the moment, though Amazon does have the listing for the recent Kingdom Hearts 3 version of Sora wielding the Ultima Weapon keyblade that debuted in September. These four new ones are expected to release in October 2025.
Since these are standardized figures, each new Kingdom Hearts Funko Pop costs the same regardless of where you get it. They will be $14.99 each. (At GameStop, the Pro membership drops that price to $14.24.) They'll also all be just under four inches tall. Both Roxas and Xion are wearing their Organization XIII coats. Xehanort is in his typical outfit from the series from Kingdom Hearts 2 onward. All four characters are wielding Keyblades in their poses, with Roxas dual-wielding.
Here's how all of those look, as well as peeks at the packaging for each one.
These aren't the only video game related Funko Pops based on a JRPG to appear in the last few weeks. The company also confirmed one based on Will, the main protagonist of the game Metaphor: ReFantazio.
The new Kingdom Hearts Roxas, Xion, Xehanort, and Lingering Will Funko Pop figures will debut in October 2025, with GameStop suggesting they'll appear on October 10, 2025.
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Siliconera Wednesday, September 10, 2025 2:00 PM
Bandai Namco announced on social media everyone will get to try out the new Digimon Story: Time Stranger JRPG, as it will release a demo on every available platform. This will first start to appear on the PC via Steam, as that begins to show up in the US and Canada on September 10, 2025. After that, the PS5 and Xbox Series X versions will appear.
The announcement covered the launch times for each version. First, here's when the PC Digimon Story: Time Stranger demo debuts in different regions:
As for the PS5 and Xbox Series X versions of the new Digimon Story JRPG, that trial debuts at 12am in every region on September 11, 2025. This means someone in Japan would get to play it earlier than someone in North America.
We've seen a lot of footage from the game ahead of this latest reveal. There was a new story trailer online at the end of August 2025. Videos highlighting the new Digimon Story JRPG characters also appear on social media regularly, with one of the most recent ones showing off Aegiochusmon and his Bolt Break Knockdown attack.
Digimon Story: Time Strangers will release on October 3, 2025 for the PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, the demo will be everywhere by September 11, 2025, and it will be at TGS 2025.
The post Digimon Story: Time Stranger Demo Starts to Roll Out Tonight appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, September 10, 2025 1:00 PM
FuRyu teased its next Hatsune Miku noodle stopper figure on social media, and it features a fantasy design that also includes camellia flowers incorporated into it. It will launch in Japan in February 2026. Tetsu Kurosawa is the artist who created the concept art for it and also shared that inspiration online.
This figure is still early in development. As such, FuRyu doesn't have it on its official site for the Vocaloid yet, and sites like Crunchyroll don't have a product listing live. This version of Hatsune Miku is wearing a more historical, fantasy outfit. While she does have twintails, there are also shorter tufts of hair present. The color scheme is also very camillia inspired, to match the one she wears in her hair, rather than her traditional black, silver, teal, and magenta look.
Here are two photos showing her from different angles:
To help provide a better look at exactly how the Tetsu Kurosawa concept art for the Hatsune Miku noodle stopper figure influenced the final design, the two images shared by the artist show the statue in the exact same pose and position as the work that inspired it.
Here's how that looks:
Noodle Stopper figures are designed in such a way that the character looks as though they are sitting. They could be used to hold down the top of a cup of instant noodles to keep it warm and such. The poses also mean they can be placed on top of objects or at the edge of shelves for different positions.
The new FuRyu Hatsune Miku noodle stopper figure based on Tetsu Kurosawa art will appear in Japan in February 2026. There's no exact release window for the US release yet.
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Destructoid Wednesday, September 10, 2025 5:49 PM
The first testing period for Battlefield's new battle royale mode will go live in the invite-only Battlefield Labs test server this week, EA announced today.
Touting a new map built for the BR experience, transport vehicles, tactical destruction, four player squads, and "second chances" to get back into the fight via the Support class and Mobile Redeploy options, EA said this will be "Battlefield's twist on the classic formula" of battle royale.
EA also touts how this mode will have "the deadliest ring" in battle royale, as it will instantly kill players on contact, creating a bigger sense of urgency than some other modes where the encroaching circle deals slow damage over time.
"With urgent warnings as the fire approaches, soldiers will be pushed into more intense firefights as the game space continues to shrink," the game's devs said. "There's no jumping in and out of it, no using it for cover, no walking through it - if you get caught in it, you are done. We're excited to see how the ring affects the pace of the game and how it creates spontaneous showdowns."
The BR mode for Battlefield will also include the game's trademark classes to help keep it on brand. Each game, players will begin with two gadgets from a chosen class and earn XP throughout a match to unlock new traits that "enhance their chosen class and give both them and their squad a tactical edge in the match."
The announcement didn't give a concrete release date for the BR mode in Battlefield Labs, but the devs say the testing client and players will be utilized to help shape the mode to be the best it can be before officially launching.
For the foreseeable future, Battlefield's BR will be restricted to Battlefield Labs on PC. Players can sign up on EA's website to get invited for playtests, but your luck may vary. I haven't even gotten accepted yet myself, for example, so the pool of available players testing it may be small.
Battlefield previously tried a battle royale mode called Firestorm in Battlefield V, but the mode never caught on in a way that EA would have hoped for, similarly to other games that tout the last-player-standing mode like Call of Duty: Warzone or Fortnite.
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Destructoid Wednesday, September 10, 2025 4:55 PM
Ash & Iron is here, and guardians have more data pads to find as part of the Reclaim Missives Discovered I seasonal challenge.
With the shift to a model that doesn't incorporate major seasons, Bungie has been telling the core of its "seasonal" story through data pads, and Ash & Iron has a few more of those up for grabs. There's also a friendly Psion who's ready to offer a telepathic hand.
Here's where you can find the first set of datapads in Destiny 2, located in the Giant's Husk and Lord's Watch areas.
Giant's Husk datapad location in Destiny 2
The Giant's Husk datapad is easy to find. Once you land in the area, look behind the large pillar just in front of you. You'll find it near the containers, on a patch of dirt. If you're in the middle of the activity, look opposite the derelict cargo ship.
Lord's Watch datapad location in Destiny 2
The second datapad for the Missives Reclaimed I seasonal challenge is in the Lord's Watch area, which appeared as a boss stage for us in the Cabal's Watch section of the Portal. We found this datapad inside a tiny room in the small shack in front of the spawn area, close to where the Cabal gather once you enter Lord's Watch.
The sign that says "ОСТОРОЖНО!" in red is the clear giveaway. One of the cloaked Psions spawned just in front of this shack for us, which might also help you locate this collectible.
Finding the last datapad in this batch completes the Reclaim Missives Discovered I seasonal challenge, though Reclaim activities already have multiple data pads up for grabs in different areas. Expect follow-ups to this seasonal challenge as Ash & Iron comes along. It's unclear what will happen once the New Territory: Reclaim event ends, but Bungie has indicated it's bound to return in the lead-up to Renegades.
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Destructoid Wednesday, September 10, 2025 4:52 PM
Haliaetus, Ash & Iron's new rocket launcher, gives players a new option for their heavy slot while featured gear is still key in Destiny 2.
This new rocket launcher brings some perks to watch out for, though you'll probably miss a couple of big-ticket perks for heavies. This item drops pretty often, so you're bound to pick up a couple of copies of it (and I'm constantly reminded of Strohl's awakening in Metaphor: ReFantazio).
Here are our top pick for the Haliaetus rocket launcher in Destiny 2.
Haliaetus PvE god rolls in Destiny 2
Strand gets another rocket launcher in contention for boss DPS phases, after Cynosure's addition in Heresy. Haliaetus is part of the High-Impact archetype, and it's also the first Strand rocket launcher tied to the tier system.
A quick look at Halietus' perk pool shows the absence of two big contenders we've been accustomed to in heavy weapons: it doesn't roll with Bait and Switch, nor does it bring Envious Arsenal to the fold. This doesn't mean you should instantly dismantle your copies of Haliaetus, though: you can still get some good mileage out of this rocket launcher.
For perks, we recommend gunning for Auto-Loading Holster, Impulse Amplifier, or Envious Assassin. Each has its advantages depending on how you'd like to use them. Envious Assassin gets you an overloaded magazine so you can unload more often, but stops offering benefits after that. This isn't as much of an issue with the right magazine, though.
Auto-Loading Holster can work in tandem with other weapons in your damage rotations, such as using Mint Retrograde or New Malpais to hit the boss while you wait for the automatic magazine refill (though going with either of them might mean one less stack of Elemental Honing). The uncalled-for nerf in Update 8.1.0 does hurt the perk a bit, though it gives you a bit more time to land a couple of different damage types to stack Elemental Honing. Lastly, Impulse Amplifier vastly improves your rocket's projectile speed and reload, making it a comfortable pick.
Grenade-based builds might get some benefit out of Blast Distributor, and Cluster Bomb can help you double down on damage, especially after the 10-percent buff to each explosion in Ash & Iron when the perk is Enhanced. The jury is still out on that last bit, and choosing Cluster Bomb over one of the other perks is arguably too much of a loss, so we classed it as an honorable mention instead.
For boss damage, we recommend going for Elemental Honing, which you can stack somewhat easily if you distribute your elemental damage types across your build. This is probably the tried-and-true method, though you can get similar benefits with Aggregate Charge and the proper setup. It's easier to trigger it in multiplayer scenarios, since it tallies the number of elemental debuffs on a target.
For parts, we went for the tried-and-true Impact Casing, High-Velocity Rounds, or Alloy Casing. Impact gives you slightly more damage on a hit, while High-Velocity Rounds makes your rocket faster and shortens your reload. Alloy Casing provides a hefty boost to reload speed at the expense of stability, which can also be useful if you're using Envious Assassin.
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Destructoid Wednesday, September 10, 2025 4:42 PM
Destiny 2's new crossbow, Submersion, finally allows guardians to get this new weapon type without doing the Desert Perpetual raid, which seems to pose a pretty high barrier considering the game's dwindling population with The Edge of Fate.
This crossbow was teased in the reveal stream for Renegades, just minutes before Ash & Iron released and brought Submersion with it. Here's where you can get this new crossbow, though there's quite a bit of luck involved.
Where does the Submersion crossbow drop in Destiny 2?
You can get the Submersion crossbow as a rare drop from New Territories: Reclaim activities, as well as activities from other events. Each time you get a Reclaim weapon engram, there's a chance Submersion will drop from it. You can verify this by inspecting the Engram on the event track.
Don't fret if you can't get your Submersion early on, though. Bungie will host other events throughout Ash & Iron, culminating in the upcoming Call to Arms event toward the end of the season. While it has a chance to drop from multiple events, players can finally focus it on Call to Arms, ensuring they'll get a decent shot of it. API database light.gg also lists a Holofoil version of it, which is bound to come out during the last event.
All Submersion perks in Destiny 2
Submersion is Stasis-based, so not only does it have Chill Clip, it also freezes in two shots, associate sandbox designer Noah Pearson said on the livestream. The developer also teased a potentially deadly combo with Chill Clip freezing a target and Serrated Bolts dealing more damage when pulling a bolt off a frozen enemy, combining the shatter explosion with the extra damage from the perk.
In addition to Chill Clip, you can also expect a handful of perks on Submersion, as per light.gg. These perks are listed in no particular order, and each weapon can randomly roll with at least one option in each column. We omitted the weapon's parts from this list.
With a unique perk pool and coveted archetype, Submersion is bound to be one of the hottest items in Destiny 2, especially as it becomes more accessible to players. Impulse Amplifier and Auto-Loading Holster seem quite strong synergistic perks for a heavy, while Chill Clip and Firing Line seem like great options to pair them with.
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Destructoid Wednesday, September 10, 2025 4:08 PM
The first official player rating reveal for FC 26 has kicked off, with EA Sports revealing the top 26 names in men's and women's football this year.
The first set of reveals includes what are essentially the very best footballers you'll get to enjoy in this year's game. Since then, EA Sports has also revealed the top 26 players from the Premier League, the WSL, LaLiga, and Liga F.
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Top 26 FC 26 player ratings (men's football)
The table below has the overall ratings of the top 26 footballers from the world of men's football.
Top 26 FC 26 player ratings (women's football)
The table below has the overall ratings of the top 26 footballers from the world of women's football.
Top 26 FC 26 Premier League ratings
Here are the overall ratings of the top 26 footballers from the Premier League.
Top 26 FC 26 LaLiga ratings
Here are the overall ratings of the top 26 footballers from the LaLiga.
Top 26 FC 26 WSL ratings
Here are the overall ratings of the top 26 footballers from the WSL.
Top 26 FC 26 Liga F ratings
Here are the overall ratings of the top 26 footballers from the Liga F.
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Destructoid Wednesday, September 10, 2025 3:52 PM
Football Manager 26 finally has a launch date, and Sports Interactive is set to follow a similar schedule again.
When I say release date, I mean for the original PC version available for Windows and Mac devices. The release dates for the Console, Touch, and Mobile (via Netflix) are yet to be announced. Additionally, Sports Interactive has revealed many amazing things about the new match engine.
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Football Manager 26 release countdown
The PC version will be available for Windows and Mac. If you're on a Windows device, you can buy it directly from the Microsoft Store or select between Steam and the Epic Games Store. It should also be available on the PC Game Pass on launch day (yet to be confirmed, but it's coming soon on the Game Pass).
You can use the following countdown if you're eager to jump into action. As of writing on Sept. 10, an exact release time has not been announced. The countdown, speculative in nature, is based on the schedule followed by Football Manager 24.
The PC version will release simultaneously across all regions, so the release date could be one day earlier.
We will update our guide once we confirm the exact launch times. Incidentally, pre-ordering will have an advanced access period for around two weeks, and all progress will carry over to the full version.
Football Manager Match UI engine
The new match UI engine, based on Unity, was also revealed on Sept. 10. It's a complete overhaul of the old system and looks extremely posh. It fits right with the fresh matchday animations, which have also greatly improved. Overall, I am excited for Football Manager 26, which could go live in around six weeks from the time I write this guide.
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Destructoid Wednesday, September 10, 2025 2:26 PM
The "shadow ban" buzzword that's been making the rounds around the Call of Duty community over the past few years has again been clarified by Activision in a new anti-cheat update today.
Previously, Activision said that players will sometimes be placed into "limited matchmaking," which is an "immediate response" that triggers a separate pool for players whose accounts have been flagged for "suspicious activity," which means the anti-cheat thinks those players may be cheating somehow.
For years, players have claimed they were "shadow banned," or put into limited matchmaking, sometimes without knowing for sure. Now, Activision says CoD will now notify players when this is the case.
"Limited matchmaking can impact an entire party of players if one member of the team is flagged," Activision said. "In-game, however, it's difficult to determine what your account status is. That leads some players to assume that they are in Limited Matchmaking when they are simply brought into the pool based on their party."
Starting in Black Ops 6's Season Five Reloaded update, Activision says that "players will receive an in-game notification when their account is placed in the Limited Matchmaking pool," and simultaneously also notify the other users within their party "when their experience may be impacted based on the party they have joined."
"More than 75 percent of the limited matchmaking pool is made up of users who have been brought into the system through parties, so this notification is important to clarify account status," Activision said. "As a reminder, being placed in Limited Matchmaking doesn't signal that an account is a confirmed cheater. It means an alarm was raised that requires examination."
This shadow ban update was part of a larger post by Activision detailing new info from Team RICOCHET Anti-Cheat about how things are faring in BO6 and Warzone, especially in the lead-up to Black Ops 7 in a few months.
"We also want to be clear: there's no one-and-done solution to solving the challenge of cheating," Activision said. "Every major game faces this issue, and cheaters are constantly looking for new ways to exploit systems. What matters, and where we've seen real improvement, is how quickly we adapt. In Black Ops 6, detections are faster, mitigations are stronger, and enforcement is cutting deeper into the networks that try to harm fair play. With Black Ops 7, hardware protections like Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 will add another layer of defense."
BO7 launches on Nov. 14, but its beta takes place in just a few weeks on Oct. 2.
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Destructoid Wednesday, September 10, 2025 2:20 PM
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Kojima Productions, the man himself will "offer a glimpse" into some of his future projects, which could be OD and Physint. The stream, held in partnership with IGN, is scheduled for Sept. 22 at 11pm CT.
As per IGN, Hideo Kojima will personally host a stream held in celebration of Kojima Productions' 10th anniversary. Titled Beyond the Strand, it'll "offer a glimpse" into what Kojima has been working on, aside from developing Death Stranding 2, which came out this summer.
Over the past couple of years, we received two announcements from Kojima. During 2023's The Game Awards show, Kojima presented OD, a horror game developed in collaboration with horror and comedy director Jordan Peele, known for Get Out, Nope, and Us. Both are keen on cryptic horror vibes, so this is a match made in heaven if you ask me. Beyond the Strand could show us more of OD, given that it seems it's been in production the longest, given its 2023 announcement.
But, we could also be surprised with a presentation regarding Physint, which Kojima Productions announced last year. While we are yet to see anything concrete regarding this game, we do know it'll be an action-espionage title, possibly akin to Kojima's Metal Gear franchise, though of course with legal distinction given his departure from Konami.
The latter game's showing would offer us a first look at the game, while we did get a curious and inexplicable trailer for OD during TGA 2023. Either way, I'm super hyped and pumped for whatever Kojima has been cooking.
The stream will be hosted on IGN's YouTube channel on Sept. 22, 11pm CT.
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Destructoid Wednesday, September 10, 2025 2:00 PM
A few months after the console released, Nintendo is now all-in on the Switch 2, full steam ahead on accentuating its hardware with new upcoming games.
A new Nintendo Direct was confirmed today, and it's just two days away. The company confirmed that it will be an hour long, the longest non-hardware Direct ever, and feature both Switch 2 and Switch games that players can look forward to in the coming months, weeks, and years.
With many games already confirmed and others spinning in the dreams in our heads, here's what we're hoping to see shown or announced during the Nintendo Direct streaming live at 8am CT on Sept. 12, 2025.
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September 2025 Nintendo Direct wishlist
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond release date
Samus's next adventure is still apparently due out by the end of 2025, so this Direct is destined for some sort of information about the next title in Nintendo's first-person variant of Metroid. With Pokémon Legends: Z-A in October and Kirby Air Riders coming in November, a potential December release date for Metroid Prime 4 seems possible.
The Duskbloods
First shown off during the Switch 2 reveal in April, I would love to see more about From Software's platform-exclusive during this presentation. This game sounds like it will be more akin to Elden Ring Nightreign than a sprawling single-player adventure like Dark Souls, considering it's being described as an eight-player PvEvP experience set for a 2026 launch.
New Mario sports title
It's never too soon for a new Mario sports game. With the plumber's 40th anniversary this weekend, the Direct will likely heavily feature Mario, and I think a new Mario Baseball game would really put this event over the top.
The most recent Mario sports title was the Mario Strikers: Battle League soccer game in 2022, so he's due for some athletic activity. It's been 17 years since Super Mario Sluggers. Bring back the baseball, Nintendo.
Switch 2 Sports?
Speaking of sports, this one's also likely too soon and maybe not the direction the company wants to go, but I am still clinging to the memories and nostalgia of Wii Sports. Nintendo Switch Sports was fun in its own right, and maybe this kind of game is just from a bygone era, and I just miss swinging bats and clubs with the boys for hours on end.
New Super Mario Maker with mouse controls
This one kind of seems like a no-brainer. Nintendo is likely still looking at ways to innovate with the Switch 2's mouse controls for first-party titles. I think that a Mario Maker game where you can use the mouse for precise design movements would be killer.
Rumored Pokémon spin-off
Rumors have been swirling about a new Pokémon spin-off title being revealed at this Direct. There's talk of something called Pokémon Rumble Ultra, but it's all conjecture for now. Although since Pokémon Legends: Z-A is coming next month, Nintendo may hold off and keep that game in the spotlight for now. Maybe we could see more news about that title instead.
Something, anything about Animal Crossing
This is unlikely to happen so soon, but any sort of news about the next game in the Animal Crossing series would be huge. Animal Crossing: New Horizons took over the world during the COVID-19 pandemic, and its successor is the game my friends ask me about the most. I wish I knew concrete info, but if I had to bet, I'd say we're still a few years away from it.
But that doesn't mean we can't get an "in development" announcement for the new one. Save your bells on any bets about this happening, though.
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Destructoid Wednesday, September 10, 2025 1:57 PM
The Fast and Ruthless Evolution brings yet another excellent chance for all EA FC 25 players to complete their collection of having a 99-rated squad before FC 26.
The free evolution allows you to use cards rated up to 97 to secure stat upgrades, new roles, and playstyles. Plenty of candidates can go up to an overall of 99, so let's look at the best choices.
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EA FC 25 Fast and Ruthless Evolution requirements
Here are the requirements of Fast and Ruthless Evolution in EA FC 25.
EA FC 25 Fast and Ruthless Evolution upgrades
There are five levels of upgrades, and here are the requirements.
Level 1 upgrades
Level 2 upgrades
Level 3 upgrades
Level 4 upgrades
Level 5 upgrades
Level 1 upgrade conditions
Level 2 upgrade conditions
Level 3 upgrade conditions
Level 4 upgrade conditions
Level 5 upgrade conditions
Best players to use in Fast and Ruthless Evolution
Here are some of the best players to use in this evolution.
Your club's evo chain candidates can provide unique solutions exclusive to your Ultimate Team squad.
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Destructoid Wednesday, September 10, 2025 1:30 PM
Hollow Knight Silksong is a single-experiment game in which you play as Hornet. However, you can also fight against your buddy thanks to a new user-created mod.
The official version only supports single-player, and there's neither any form of PvP nor any co-op experience allowing you to play with your friends. However, a new mode will enable you to play with your buddies (in a limited scope) and juke it out.
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Hollow Knight Silksong multiplayer mod explained
Titled Silksong Steam multiplayer mod, this creation from XvX adds a simple feature to the vanilla game that allows you to engage in PvP sessions with your friends. At the time of writing, the mod is only usable with the legally purchased Steam version of the game. If you're either playing via the PC Game Pass or on consoles, you won't be able to check it out.
Once you and your friend install the mod, you can fight against one another using private lobbies. The main interface will offer the option to create and join rooms. The only features currently available allow you to enjoy PvP. The battles are purely friendly, and there are no extra rewards. If you want to return to enjoying the single-player campaign, you can do so at your own pace.
How to install the Hollow Knight Silksong Multiplayer mod
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Destructoid Wednesday, September 10, 2025 1:11 PM
Elden Ring: Nightreign, FromSoftware's stellar roguelike, is getting a huge new update tomorrow, Sept. 11. It'll introduce a whole new difficulty mode meant for players who don't feel challenged by its default settings, alongside a host of other improvements, buffs, nerfs, and more.
As announced by FromSoftware on X, Elden Ring: Nightreign is getting a new difficulty mode called "Deep of the Night."
The Deep of Night will drastically alter how each run unfolds in Nightreign, featuring more challenging enemies (who now come in more different variants), and a Nightlord whose identity you won't know before the match itself starts. Players are advised to carefully prepare their Relics ahead of each battle, as they will have to "adapt" to shifting circumstances.
Thankfully, FromSoftware didn't just buff the enemies for Deep of Night: new weapons, obtained both via drops and unique challenges and mutated enemies, will be made available to players. They will have new powers and effects, which will change combat dynamics, but also provide players with the means to overcome the Nights.
However, with great power come great drawbacks, as these new powerful tools will also come with debuffs, prompting players to plan and consider thoroughly which weapon to wield and when.
Deep of Night will also feature its own host of Relics, i.e., the "Depths Relics," whose effects, positive and negative, will only be available for Deep of Night runs. They are unique ways to buff your character and prepare them for the onslaught, but also something to set this new mode apart from regular play.
Depths Relics can be combined with and used alongside regular Relics, opening up a ton of unique builds for Deep Nightfarers.
The Deep of Night mode is a progressive one, whereby defeating Nightlords increases your "depth." The deeper you tread into the dark, the more difficult and challenging the enemies (and the game itself) become, with unique boss variants appearing and vital map information being removed.
FromSoftware is also bringing along a host of buffs, nerfs, and changes to the game's core systems, meaning players who prefer regular runs will also see benefits from this new patch, whose comprehensive list of changes you can see here.
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Destructoid Wednesday, September 10, 2025 12:54 PM
The new Crusader Kings 3 DLC, Coronations, is now officially out. Part of the fourth Chapter of DLCs for Paradox's grand strategy, Coronations adds, as the name implies, the process of being crowned king (or queen). However, it is a small DLC—so small, players think it should be free.
Coronations is, by all means, a welcome addition to the Crusader Kings 3 formula. It expands one of the most central parts of the game, i.e., ruling. Particularly, ruling as a king (or emperor). With tons of complexities revolving around it, you can truly immerse yourself in the role of a medieval ruler, holding ceremonial coronations or attending them to elevate prestige, legitimize their reign, and swear an oath to God and people.
It's a cool thing to have, if only it weren't so small in size.
The entire DLC comprises this one mechanic, which, at five bucks, is quite cheap (reflecting its scope). However, players believe that this should have been a free update, given how central a role coronations have in a medieval setting. Being a singular mechanic, and one so vital to the overall gameplay, should not have been a paid DLC—or so players think.
Over on Steam, Coronations currently stands at about 25 percent positive reviews, carrying the "Mostly Negative" tag. Players cite its small scope and importance to overall gameplay as reasons for its being turned into a free update. Others report the oath mechanics, by which you promise to do something as king or queen, to be broken, warning players to steer clear before Paradox patches it up.
Some of those who recommend getting the DLC claim mods can do the same job for free, and that you should only get it if you have money to spare.
Coronations is kind of an interim DLC, made to fill the gap between the two biggest expansion packs of Chapter IV, those being Khans of the Steppe and All Under Heaven. The latter is meant to expand the entire map of Crusader Kings 3 into Asia and Japan, and is seemingly going to be the biggest CK3 DLC to date.
Paradox's focus on that expansion could explain the lack of scope and ambition in Coronations, but players still aren't happy, which the Steam reviews clearly show.
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Destructoid Wednesday, September 10, 2025 12:35 PM
It can be difficult to rack up lots of XP and advance through the battle pass in Fortnite, but luckily, tackling weekly quests makes this process much easier. Some of the many missions you need to get done are week five quests.
All weekly tasks come with a mix of simple and complex feats, so you'll likely come across a few you need help with. If any of these missions have you stumped, here's how to complete all week five quests in Fortnite Chapter Six, season four.
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All week five quests in Fortnite Chapter Six, season four
There are six quests you need to get done for week five in Fortnite, with quite a few of them having some fairly tricky feats. Here's how to get all of these missions done.
Defend or reclaim Outposts in Fortnite
For the defend or reclaim Outposts mission, you need to venture to a bug-infested Outpost and eliminate bugs until the Outpost's health bar is depleted. Outposts can be found all around the island, and are always marked with a bug icon on your map. You need to kill a total of 20 bugs to free the Outpost, then repeat this process again at a different Outpost to finish this weekly quest.
Use an Ascender and a Zipline in the same match in Fortnite
Find and use both an Ascender and a Zipline within the same round to finish this task. It's generally best to venture to an OXR location for this mission, as they all generally have at least one of both for you to use. Canyon Crossing is also a good spot since there are plenty of Ascenders and Ziplines around the area.
Call in Precision Air Strikes in Fortnite
Acquire and use a Precision Air Strike twice to finish this mission. Unfortunately, all Precision Air Strikes only have one charge and vanish from your inventory immediately after being used, so you'll need to get two of them to finish this task. Calling in the attack is easy, but finding a Precision Air Strike can be a bit tricky.
Reach max ammo of any type in Fortnite
Obtain the maximum amount of one type of ammo to get the next quest done. The cap varies depending on which type of ammo you're seeking, including:
To get this quest done quickly, it's best to focus on rockets. This type of ammo has a very low cap, so it's the easiest to get done quickly, especially if you focus on looting all ammo boxes you come across.
Eliminate players while in a vehicle in Fortnite
Find a vehicle around the island and eliminate two enemy players while in it. You can either use a regular car or venture to one of the Hammerhead Choppa locations to get a ship instead. How you choose to eliminate another player is up to you, so you can run them over, shoot at them, or use any other method you think of as long as you stay in the vehicle.
Search chests in Fortnite
The last mission you need to get done is also the easiest, as you simply need to search 15 chests to get it done. You'll likely complete this one naturally while playing, but if you're having trouble finding loot, head to one of the named POIs around the island, as these locations have more loot than anywhere else on the island. The spots you should focus on are:
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Destructoid Wednesday, September 10, 2025 12:21 PM
Destiny 2 is embracing the trend of making season passes more permanent with the addition of Chronologs, a new currency that lets you unlock items from old season passes.
Chronologs were added to the game with the Ash & Iron update, creating a new kiosk specifically to handle old cosmetics. With the update, you can buy access to certain cosmetics from nearly every previous season, though there's a Silver buy-in.
Here's how you can get and spend your Chronologs in Destiny 2.
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What are Chronologs in Destiny 2?
Chronologs are the new currency introduced in Ash & Iron. You can use them to obtain items from old season passes or exchange them for a myriad of materials, such as Deepsight Harmonizers and Ascendant Shards (each capped at five per season). They appear in your regular inventory, so it's easy to keep track of how many you have.
To use your Chronologs, head to the Monument to Seasons Past in the Tower, right next to the Exotic Archive. Interacting with it opens an interface with all seasons from Shadowkeep, except for the previous pass. For instance, opening it in Ash & Iron displays every season pass until Heresy, with the first half of Reclamation (with The Edge of Fate) unavailable for purchase until the next season debuts.
All Chronolog prices in Destiny 2
Items on sale for Chronologs have a somewhat consistent price, though Bungie may change these at will.
How to get more Chronologs in Destiny 2
You can get more Chronologs by running through the current season pass (or rewards pass, as Bungie has come to call it post-The Edge of Fate). You get 3,000 Chronologs if you buy the rewards pass, but free-to-play guardians only get around half that.
You also get 500 Chronologs by purchasing each past season. That's probably not a viable method to get more Chronologs unless you really want them, but you should factor it into your calculations if you're planning to grab some old cosmetics.
If you bought any applicable item during one of Eververse's Flashback Sales, you'll automatically receive access to that season pass for free, as well as the 500 Chronologs that come with it.
How to exchange Chronologs in Destiny 2
The Monument to Seasons Past has an Exchange tab, which lets you buy several items with this new season-related currency. Here are the exchange rates, though we've marked particularly bad deals so you're aware of them.
Spending 100 Chronologs for seven Strange Coins is a terrible deal, since Strange Coins aren't hard to get from the Portal. They're far more common than Chronologs, so do not buy them. The same goes for Exotic Engrams and Enhancement Prisms. Eververse Engrams hinge on personal preference, but I've been disappointed enough in them to think they're not worth the trouble (this would've been an entirely different sentence if Nonary Engrams were for sale, however).
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Destructoid Wednesday, September 10, 2025 12:02 PM
Destiny 2 players have been wanting a battle axe as an Exotic for years, and Bungie will finally deliver. This time, it comes as the Wolfsbane Exotic axe—not as a relic, like the scythe from Season of the Haunted.
Relics are only available in limited scenarios, so we couldn't bring the scythe with us wherever we wanted (despite our best efforts). With Wolfsbane, however, you're free to take it anywhere. Here's how you can get this axe when it launches.
Can you get the Wolfsbane Exotic axe in Destiny 2?
The Wolfsbane Exotic axe is not available in Destiny 2 yet. It will launch as part of an Exotic mission in October, developers confirmed during the reveal stream for Ash & Iron and Renegades, though there's no set date yet. This isn't exactly a time-gate yet, though; the mission is still undergoing some finishing touches, so the content isn't ready.
Narrative lead Jerome Virnich gave a taste of the narrative behind the mission during the broadcast, following the lore nibbles from Ash & Iron. Maya is gunning for Warsat technology to improve her reach, and the Guardian will stop her with the help of Saint-14 and Ana Bray.
What does Wolfsbane do in Destiny 2?
Wolfsbane's attacks look similar to the scythe from Season of the Haunted. Its heavy attack also unleashes a ranged shockwave, and the animations look close enough. The stream also showed some of its traits, which we're listing below.
The intrinsic being level four indicates this is bound to be a craftable Exotic, though Destiny 2 has recently steered away from crafting as a whole. Exotics seem to be the exception, with Graviton Spike from Kepler being available to shape and reshape at the Enclave.
The broadcast also shows you can activate Deepsight for Wolfsbane, which seems to confirm its craftable origin. That said, the video shown on the stream was part of a dev build, and since the mission is still unfinished, some aspects of it are liable to change.
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