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The Division 2 Y8S1 Rise Up Week 4 Manhunt: Scout 4 solutions
This guide provides solutions for the Week 4 Scout missions in The Division 2's Y8S1 Rise Up Manhunt. Players need to capture two Control Points in East Mall, donate 200 supplies to Control Points in East Mall, and complete the American History Museum mission on any difficulty.
Why is there a login queue in The Division 2
The Division 2 is experiencing login queues following server maintenance on April 23rd. These queues are implemented to manage server load smoothly when many players attempt to log in simultaneously after downtime. The system applies to PC and console players and deactivates automatically once server demand subsides.
MMO Week in Review: Gorgon’s drama, TurtleWoW’s demise, Ashes’ docs
This week in the MMORPG genre saw significant drama and updates across various titles. Ashes of Creation's former boss released legal documents, Project Gorgon faced community backlash over bans, and TurtleWoW announced its closure following a lawsuit. Additionally, Book of Travels is transitioning to a solo offline game, while new content and updates arrived for games like Guild Wars 2, Final Fantasy XIV, and Elder Scrolls Online.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 562: Turtles, mechs, and multiclassing
The MassivelyOP Podcast episode 562 covers updates on Albion Online's world refresh and the potential end of Turtle WoW due to a court settlement. The hosts also discuss EverQuest Legends' upcoming closed beta, AdventureQuest Worlds' successful crowdfunding campaign, and methods for making MMOs feel more alive.
Choose My Adventure: The Division 2 appears to feed my multiplayer shooter need
The author expresses a strong desire for a shooter MMO and finds The Division 2 to be a satisfying experience, praising its familiar controls, measured pacing, and engaging atmosphere. Despite some reservations about the Tom Clancy universe's military deification, the game's visuals, gunplay, and rewarding looting have made a positive early impression.
The Division 2 Y8S1 Rise Up Week 3 HVT Manhunt: Scout 3 solutions
This guide provides solutions for the Scout 3 objectives in The Division 2's Year 8 Season 1 Rise Up Manhunt. Players need to capture the Haunted House Control Point, complete Outcast Hostage Rescue activities, and defeat the Draugr bounty to progress.
Starfield in 2026: Finally Fixed or Still Falling Short?
Bethesda's latest update for Starfield, dubbed Free Lanes, significantly expands upon the game's existing systems and mechanics, aiming to fulfill the original space-faring fantasy. Key additions include Cruise Mode for seamless travel between planets, new points of interest, and expanded ship customization, addressing criticisms of emptiness and loading screens. While not a complete overhaul, these numerous improvements provide more depth and reasons for players to explore the vast universe.
How to level up fast in The Division 2 Y8S1 Proficiency XP event
This guide details how to efficiently gain Proficiency XP during The Division 2's Y8S1 Proficiency XP event. Players can maximize their leveling by completing activities with non-proficient gear, donating duplicate items, and focusing on modes like The Summit and Countdown to gather materials for the Tinkering Station.
The Division 2 Y8S1 Rise Up Week 2 Manhunt: Scout 2 solutions
This guide provides solutions for the Week 2 Manhunt objectives in The Division 2's Year 8 Season 1 Rise Up. Players need to complete three tasks: kill 25 Hyenas in Downtown East, eliminate 3 Hyena Snipers, and complete 2 Hyena Bounties. A workaround for a potential bug in the first task is also mentioned.
The Division: Resurgence Review – Mobilised agents
The Division: Resurgence offers a mobile adaptation of the tactical looter shooter experience, featuring cover-based combat and looting in a snowy New York City. While the core gameplay and controls are adapted well for touchscreens and gamepads, the narrative progression is hampered by level gating and repetitive mission objectives, and technical compromises are evident in the graphics and performance on older mobile devices.
How to unlock all seasonal modifiers in The Divsion 2 Y8S1 Rise Up
The Y8S1 Rise Up season in The Division 2 introduces new seasonal modifiers that players can unlock and customize. These modifiers affect offensive, defensive, and utility modules, allowing players to tweak attributes like weapon handling, armor, and skill damage. Modifiers are unlocked by completing Journey Missions and Scout tasks, with additional options available for purchase using BTSU firmware from the White House shop.
All new Exotic weapon and gear talents in The Division 2 Y8S1 Rise Up
The Division 2's Year 8 Season 1, Rise Up, introduces new Exotic weapons and gear with unique talents. This guide details the Agitator assault rifle and Whiplash pistol, along with the Investor exotic mask, explaining their talents and how to acquire them. Some items are available via the season pass, while others require completing specific missions on higher difficulties.
What We Played – Life is Strange: Reunion, The Division: Resurgence & Legacy of Kain: Ascendance
Several outlets shared their recent gaming experiences, including The Division: Resurgence on mobile, South of Midnight, and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. Reviews are also in progress for Life is Strange: Reunion, Icarus, Ghost Master, and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, with other titles like Crimson Desert and Resident Evil Village also being played.
Evening Patches
Several games have received official updates and new content. The Division 2: Rise Up is now available, and Smalland: Survive the Wilds has launched its Wyrdweaver Update. Additionally, Super Battle Golf released an official reveal trailer for its Frozen Fairway content.
Evening Multiplex
Official trailers have been released for The Division 2: Rise Up and the Wyrdweaver Update for Smalland: Survive the Wilds. These trailers showcase new content and features for both games.
How to get Prototype gear in The Division 2
The Division 2 has introduced Prototype gear, the highest tier of weapons and armor, with Year 8 Season 1. Players can obtain these items by participating in the new Escalation mode missions, with higher difficulties offering better chances. Prototype gear can also be obtained by upgrading existing High-End items that have reached maximum Expertise and level, though these items cannot be further optimized or recalibrated after conversion.
The Division 2 Escalation mode explained: Modifiers, rewards, and more
The Division 2's new Escalation mode, introduced in Year 8 Season 1, is designed for veteran players and features 10 tiers of increasing difficulty with rotating weekly missions. This mode offers enhanced rewards, including Prototype Gear with better rolls, increased XP, and rare materials, but requires Escalation Tokens to access higher tiers.
The Division 2 Y8S1 Rise Up Week 1 Manhunt: Scout 1 solutions
This guide details the solutions for The Division 2's Year 8 Season 1 Rise Up Week 1 Manhunt Scout 1 objectives. Players must capture the Navy Plaza Control Point, complete three open-world activities in the Federal Triangle, and finish the Jefferson Trade Center mission on any difficulty to progress.
Interview – How The Division: Resurgence squeezed the MMO looter shooter onto mobile
Ubisoft producer Pierre-Hughes Puechlong discusses the development and features of The Division: Resurgence, an MMO looter shooter now available on iOS and Android. The game is canon to The Division universe, set between the first two titles, and offers a familiar yet fresh experience with new factions and customizable character classes. Puechlong highlights the game's flexibility for both short and long play sessions, its team-based gameplay, and the transition to Unreal Engine for mobile.
Steam's upcoming homepage overhaul makes finding new games so much easier
Valve is overhauling Steam's homepage to make it easier for users to discover new games amidst a growing library and an influx of AI-generated content. The update will provide more information on why games are recommended, include micro-trailers, and streamline the Discovery Queue. New sections for wishlisted items and DLC will also be added.
