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How to tame Mounts in Crimson Desert like Tigers, Bears, Raptors and Wolves
This guide explains how to tame special mounts like Tigers, Bears, Wolves, and Raptors in Crimson Desert following the 1.06 update. Players must attack the creature until it collapses, then ride it and feed it specific food items until its trust reaches 100 to permanently add it to their inventory. Legendary animals, with the exception of legendary horses, cannot be tamed.
Battlefield 6 Season 3 details, roadmap, release date and time
Battlefield 6 Season 3 is set to launch on May 12, 2026, introducing new content including maps like Railway to Golmud and Cairo Bazaar, several new weapons, and game modes such as Obliteration and Ranked Battle Royale. The season will be rolled out in three stages, with additional updates focusing on gameplay balances, vehicle handling, and netcode improvements.
How to unlock skills in Lego Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight
This guide details how to unlock and upgrade character skills in Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. Each character possesses a unique skill tree tied to their abilities, with upgrades purchased using tokens found in Waynetech Caches within the Batcave. The article outlines specific recommended skills for Batman, Commissioner Jim Gordon, Catwoman, and Robin.
How to unlock all suits in Lego Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight
This guide details how to unlock and change over 100 suits and costumes for Batman and his allies in Lego Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight. Suits can be earned by completing missions, purchased from the Bat-Mite Store using Studs, or obtained through DLC and pre-order bonuses.
Where to find Agave in Arc Raiders
This guide explains how to find Agave plants in the game Arc Raiders, a resource that can be harvested for seeds or used in crafting projects like the Avian Alarm. Agave is most commonly found in the Riven Tides map, particularly southeast of Custom House, though it can appear randomly in wicker containers across all maps. Players must be the first to reach and harvest an Agave plant, as not all plants are harvestable.
All Saros Adrenaline levels and what they do
Saros features an Adrenaline system that grants buffs as players progress through combat without taking damage. There are five Adrenaline Levels, each providing a unique perk such as increased power absorption, enemy marking, melee damage, or health restoration. Adrenaline levels reset upon taking damage, encouraging careful play. Players can increase Adrenaline gain by dealing damage and collecting Lucenite, with the Armor Matrix upgrade system offering further enhancements.
Saros release times and date for all regions
Saros has staggered release times depending on the edition purchased and region. The Standard Edition releases on April 30, 2026, at midnight local time for most regions, while the Deluxe Edition with 48 hours of early access is available now. The game requires 83.5GB of storage space.
Shoring Up Defenses quest walkthrough for Arc Raiders
This guide provides a walkthrough for the Shoring Up Defenses quest in Arc Raiders, part of the Riven Tides update. It details how to complete objectives such as boarding up hotel windows, reinforcing a raider structure, and defeating Fireflies and Wasps, with specific locations provided on the Riven Tides map.
How to get all permanent upgrades in Saros
This guide details the six permanent upgrades and abilities available in Saros, which are essential for progression and can be unlocked through various in-game milestones. These upgrades enhance combat and exploration, including a fast travel system, grapple hook, powerful Overdrive attack, Parry ability, Eclipse Thread traversal, and the Blazing Strike for breaking barriers and dealing extra melee damage. Some abilities can be further enhanced through the game's armor upgrades and skill tree.
Best guns and weapons in Saros
This guide details the best weapons and guns in Saros, categorizing them into main weapons and power weapons. The Eruptor Handcannon and Onslaught Rifle are highlighted as top main weapons, while the Illumine and Prominence are recommended power weapons due to their versatility. All weapons are unlocked through story progression.
All Saros attributes and stats explained
This guide explains the various attributes and stats in the game Saros, including Drive, Command, Resilience, Proficiency, Integrity, and Power. It details how each stat affects gameplay, how they are derived, and methods for permanently and temporarily increasing them through the Armor Matrix and Lucenite.
How to drop Artefacts in Saros
This guide explains how to drop or destroy Artefacts in the game Saros using an Acolyte's Wager. It also details how to increase the maximum number of Artefact slots from 10 to 20 through upgrades in the Armor Matrix. The article is written by Joel Franey.
How to get past Yellow Barriers in Saros
This guide explains how to overcome Yellow Barriers in the game Saros. These barriers can only be broken with the Blazing Strike permanent upgrade, which is acquired in Act 3 within the Yellow Shore biome. The Blazing Strike ability also allows players to teleport to staggered enemies and break Yellow Containers.
Corruption in Saros explained
This guide explains the various 'Corruption' mechanics in the game Returnal, including Corrupted Projectiles, Health, Weapons, and Artefacts. Corruption generally refers to systems where beneficial elements also have negative drawbacks, affecting player health, weapon damage, and artifact effects.
How to get the Moon Jumper in Starfield
This guide explains how to acquire the Moon Jumper vehicle in Starfield, which was added in the Free Lanes update. The Moon Jumper can be found at the randomly spawning Defunct Broadcasting Station location and is automatically added to the player's accessible vehicles upon entry.
Waking the Grid walkthrough for Arc Raiders
This guide provides a walkthrough for the 'Waking the Grid' quest in Arc Raiders, a mission set in the Spaceport map that involves activating security measures. The quest requires players to activate security sensors in a guard tower, start the security control center in the Departure Building, and search for a security breach in the Arrival Building Data Office. Completing the quest rewards players with Epic loot, including a Tactical Mk.3 Revival Augment, Vita Shots, and Surge Shield Rechargers.
Starfield Anchorpoint safe puzzle solution and all riddle clue locations
This guide details how to solve the Anchorpoint safe puzzle in Starfield, which requires finding five riddle clues scattered throughout the Anchorpoint station. The puzzle is part of the Free Lanes update and rewards players with a unique item called the 'Action figure: Sealed Terrormorph'.
Furtive Meetings quest walkthrough for Arc Raiders
This guide provides a walkthrough for the Furtive Meetings quest in Arc Raiders, detailing the locations of three secret meeting spots within the Stella Montis map. Players are instructed to find triangular symbols at specific points, photograph them, and then locate a container with 'Secret Meeting Info' to complete the quest and receive rewards, including a Legendary Aphelion weapon. The guide also advises on combat strategies, recommending short-range weapons and preparation for player-versus-player encounters in Stella Montis.
Vaporizers' weakness and best strategy in Arc Raiders
This guide details the weaknesses and best combat strategies for defeating Vaporizers in the game Arc Raiders. Vaporizers are heavily armored enemies with deadly laser attacks, but their weak points are the thruster turbines and an exposed core after armor removal. The article recommends using armor-piercing weapons like the Hullcracker and Anvil, along with explosives and specific gear like Wolfpack Grenades for effective takedowns.
How to get the Dolabra in Arc Raiders
This guide explains how to obtain and craft the Dolabra, a legendary laser shotgun in Arc Raiders, introduced in the Flashpoint update. It requires finding blueprints from Close Scrutiny Assessors and specific crafting components, along with a Gunsmith level 3 table. The Dolabra is noted for its high damage output and armor penetration, making it a powerful close-to-medium range weapon.
