Fnatic is well capable of building on what they can achieve, but can they do it in The International?

Fnatic are the second Southeast Asian team to take part in The International 10. Founded in 2004, it is one of the oldest teams to be a part of the Dota 2 professional scene. Being one of the most popular teams in Asia, Fnatic need to step up their game in the upcoming tournament. Their last International was not the best performance, and the newly formed squad needs to change that.

Journey To The International

Fnatic’s run in TI 9 was short. They finished sixth in Group B, but Liquid defeated them in the first round of the Lower Brackets. After an early exit in the competition, Fnatic changed their roster. The Dota Pro Circuit Season 1 saw Marc Polo Luis “Raven” Fausto in place of Nuengnara “23savage” Teeramahanon as their safe lane carry. Kam “Moon” Boon Seng joined in place of Abed Azel L. Yusop to play mid lane. Lastly, offlaner Natthaphon “Masaros” Ouanphakdee replaced Daryl Koh “iceiceice” Pei Xiang.

Season 1 of DPC proved great for Fnatic, who could top the table. However, their success didn’t last long and the team couldn’t perform well in the Singapore Major. The top spot in DPC gave Fnatic direct entry to the playoffs, but they lost to Evil Geniuses in the Upper Brackets. The team failed to bounce back against Neon Esports and had to exit the Major.

After a change of offlane position, where Masaros made way for Ng “ChYuan” Kee, Fnatic hit the road for DPC Season 2. In a race with in-form teams like T1 and TNC Predator, Fnatic had a hard time getting a grip in the circuit. They finished fourth, but lost their chance to take part in the Kiev Major.

Fnatic made some adjustments post DPC. They brought in Yang “Deth” Wu Heng as their position 3 player. ChYuan moved to the position 2 role after Moon joined Team SMG. Fnatic didn't qualify even after a brilliant Season 1 in the DPC and had to play regional qualifiers for a seat in Dota 2’s most reputed competition.

Odds In The Tournament

The regional qualifiers is an example of Fnatic’s capability as a team. In order to book their places at The International 10, Fnatic had to face tough opponents like TNC Predator, Neon Esports and Omega Esports. However, the team struggles against big names and TI 10 will be full of them. This is not only Fnatic’s problem, but unfortunately most SEA teams may struggle in Bucharest, where the stakes will be extremely high.

🔥👉@Team__Spirit ends the game 2-0 with an extreme Ancient rush! @FNATIC ends their #OGADOTAPIT Invitational run with 5-6th placement.

Next match - @T1 vs @SGesportsBR 📺🔥 pic.twitter.com/Sra7uUuAqM

— OGA Dota PIT (@OGADotaPIT) September 8, 2021

Fnatic’s most recent participation in the OGA Dota PIT Invitational didn’t go well. They lost 2-1 to Tundra Esports who were excellent in the competition. They also couldn’t win against Team Spirit in the LBs and were knocked out of the tournament. Fnatic have a good squad with experienced players like Raven and Djardel Jicko B. “DJ” Mampusti who's also their captain. However, the 10th edition of The International has some of the most in-form teams. In all honestly, for Fnatic to win the tournament would be a tall order. But any progress they make in the Groups or later in the Playoffs will be an enormous achievement for the squad.

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Get an early grasp of what New World is bringing to the MMO world.

With New World not being your classic class-based MMO, its systems can be daunting. Rather than simply just questing and killing mobs to level (you can do this as well), you’ll also gain XP by exploring the world, crafting, and collecting resources among others. You won’t pick a class when you open up the game, instead, you’ll level weapon skills and professions. New World is more like an RPG with other players. With all of these systems in place, it can get a little overwhelming. In this article, we’ve put together some tips and tricks to help you level.

Note, this isn’t intended to be used to speed run the opening days of New World. This is aimed at people looking for a few tips.

New World Tips

Auto Run

Take a moment to look over your key bindings. One important tip is to set one up for the “Auto Run” button. New World is large, and you’ll be doing a lot of traveling. Crucially, you can use this time to change talents, swap gear, or just take a look at what to do next. New World lets you do nearly anything while running, so use the time wisely.

Gathering

Early on, you’ll be given a quest to make a skinning knife. Once you have done this, we recommend spending some time making all the other crafting and gathering items so that you can utilize your travel time even more. Once you’ve got these, when running from place to place, make sure to spend some extra time gathering.

Pick a job for you, but don’t stress about it:

New World has a number of professions that you can focus on. As with weapons, however, you’re not limited to doing a few of them. So try out as many as you can, from cooking and Weaponsmithing to become a master furniture designer. Once you find the one that works for you, think about the resources that the profession needs while out in the world. If you pick up Weaponsmithing, maybe go out of your way to get that mining node on the hill.

Picking a faction

Unlike most MMOs, New World’s faction system isn’t decided when you make your character. Instead, you’ll pick a faction once you’ve spent some time in the first settlement you land in. There are three to choose from, each with unique looks, so spend some time working out what’s best for you. The New World official site has a decent overview of the three factions here. Note, however, once you pick a faction you’ll be locked into that faction for a significant amount of time, and you won’t be able to swap to the server’s most popular faction.

Experiment with weapons

New World drops the class system over having weapon skills. You can equip and use two weapon types at a time. You’ll have a selection of 2-H weapons, 1-H weapons, ranged weapons, and magical items. Get a feel for them, and play around with each weapon in two “talent trees” and find what works for you. Due to your stats (earned when you level) affecting how well you use each weapon, some players will opt to use two weapons that use the same stats. A rapier and a bow might be a good example. Some might opt for a frost glove and a healing staff. Though healing does use focus as an “exclusive” stat.

Your name can have spaces and is unique

New World allows you to have spaces in your name. So unlike WoW, which gives you a single word name, New World allows you to have spaces in your name. Something that’s especially good for those looking to role-play.

Also, it’s worth mentioning that your name is (as of writing) unique across all servers in New World. Meaning, no one else on any server or region can have the same name as you. So if your name is common, best of luck.

Take time selecting your first house

Houses are a big part of New World, and you’ll be able to have three in total. There are two crucial things to remember about your house. Firstly, the first house you buy is 50% off. So if you save and buy the most expensive house first, you’ll get it for half price. Secondly, your house acts as a transport hub, allowing you to travel to that city without having to pay a fee.

Use community websites

As with any game, the community and being a part of it will always serve you well. There are too many to include here, but there are three good ones to start with.

• First, New World Database is a great site for searching up items and obscure information.
• New World Calculator allows you to create item and gear builds so that you can save a number of them for quick access.
• New World Map will allow you to see all the important information that might be hidden to you on the world map without exploring. So if you need to find a specific gathering node, this should help.

There’s plenty of information we still don’t know about New World, so keep an eye out for more guides and articles in the future.

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Who will rise, who will fall, and who will take it all?

The biggest League of Legends event of the year, Worlds 2021 is rapidly approaching! There is about a week left until it starts, with the first segment of the competition being the Play-In stage. Here, the lowest seeds from the major regions, such as the LPL, LCK, LCS and PCS, will compete with the champions of the smaller regions for the remaining Group Stage spots. But among the 22 best teams in the World, which three are most likely to lift the Summoner’s Cup at the beginning of November?

FunPlus Phoenix

While it seems a little lazy to pick a former World Champion, FunPlus Phoenix had a really lackluster season after winning Worlds back in 2019. The squad, which held the Cup in their hands, stayed together. However, they did not find much success in the 2020 LPL season. Kim "GimGoon" Han-saem and Kim "Khan" Dong-ha split the season in the top lane, which didn’t work out so well for the team. While their third place in both regular season and playoffs in Spring was not that bad, the Summer Split was a catastrophe. The team, which won Worlds just a few months before, finished eighth place in the regular season. Then they got knocked out in their first playoff match. They even failed to qualify to Worlds 2020 in the Regional Finals after they lost to Invictus Gaming.

However, for the 2021 season, they brought in former DWG KIA player Jang "Nuguri" Ha-gwon, while also getting two substitute junglers, Zhou "Bo" Yang-Bo and Yang "Beichuan" Ling, who played about the same number of games as Gao "Tian" Tian-Liang, their starting jungler. They finished fifth in Spring, after which they decided to drop the junglers, keeping Tian as the only player to aid from the forest of the Rift. This seems to be the format that works, as they finished second in both Spring and Summer Playoffs, while being the best team of the LPL in the Summer regular season. There was no team they couldn’t beat. And while they lost to Edward Gaming in the Finals, they are still regarded as the strongest Chinese squad at the moment. They are back in form, or even stronger, so they might be the team to win Worlds this year.

DAMWON KIA

As opposed to FPX, it is not lazy to pick the current World Champion, DWG KIA. They qualified for their first Worlds in the first LCK season they participated in back in 2019, making it to playoffs before losing to G2 Esports in the first round. Then, they finished first in the 2020 LCK Summer Split, having a near-perfect 16-2 score in the regular season, while losing no matches against DRX before qualifying. The DWG KIA’s 2020 Worlds run then became a thing of legends, as the Korean superteam only lost four games total, one in the Group Stage against JD Gaming, one against G2 in the Semis, and one against Suning in the Worlds Finals.

The team didn’t let up this season either. They signed ex-SKT and FPX player Khan to the top lane after the departure of Nuguri, then proceeded to finish first in every segment of the 2021 LCK. Afterward, they made it to Finals at MSI, losing 3-2 to Royal Never Give Up. But now they can take their revenge. They are the sole rulers of Korean League of Legends, and we believe they have the best shot of being the only two-time Worlds winners next to T1.

MAD Lions

And the European team that has the best chance to take the Summoner’s Cup home since Season One Worlds is the MAD Lions. Acquiring Splyce’s spot before the 2020 LEC season, MAD Lions finished fourth in summer. This meant they could attend Worlds in the first season they ever played in, much like DWG KIA. However, they had a really bad performance in the biggest event of the year, failing to make it out of the first stage. After Worlds, the team said goodbye to top laner Andrei "Orome" Popa and jungler Zhiqiang "shad0w" Zhao, and brought in TCL-champion İrfan Berk "Armut" Tükek and Spanish rookie Javier "Elyoya" Prades Batalla.

The new Lions worked wonders. While they only finished third in the Spring regular season, they became the only team to win an LEC title while not being named G2 Esports or Fnatic since Alliance in 2014. They beat Rogue in the finals, went to MSI, then finished in the top four. They even made it to Game Five against DWG KIA. Then, they returned to take the crown again, being the only team other than Fnatic and G2 Esports to get two consecutive European titles. They are a world-class team with explosive team fights and really good synergy, and honestly, Armut could just stare down the opposition. But he chooses not to.

These three teams are the most likely to win this year’s Worlds. Upsets may happen, but we would be really surprised if these teams didn’t make it to (at least) the semifinals. The 2021 League of Legends World Championship starts on October 5, and will last for more than a month, with the Finals being held on November 6!

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From zero to hero.

The anticipation is over. The expected outcome has come to be. The Shanghai Dragons are the 2021 Overwatch League Champions!

Just three to four years ago, we were talking about the layup team that had the 0-40 record, 2018 Shanghai Dragons. Now, they’re the best there ever was, and it’s been a long journey to arrive here. Pulling together a group of highly skilled and already experienced players before the 2020 season, the Dragons had been looking to build up to this for longer than just this last year. They are a roster that has enough depth to run any compositions, while also having the sense to keep their playstyle limited to their strong suits. And it all showed when they pulled off the clean sweep against Atlanta Reign in the Grand Finals.

It’s not only the players either. The 2020 Coach of the Year Byungchul “Moon” Moon is the brain behind everything this team has built the last two years and deserves much of the credit behind this team’s success. Significantly, the 2020 MVP, Byungsun “Fleta” Kim is now an Overwatch League Champion, which has been a long time coming. He’s a legend in the league, and he is absolutely a future Overwatch League Hall-of-Famer.

Collecting a World Cup Championship, MVP Award and a league Championship, Fleta is now the most accomplished player in Overwatch history. The same goes for Moon, who would be the most accomplished coach with a Coach of the Year Award and Championship under his own name. This entire team could still dominate moving forward, but with Overwatch 2 being the planned game for Overwatch League 2022, anything could happen. We all look forward to seeing what more these players can accomplish in the future.

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A new Renegade Raider style appears to be in the works based on a recent blog post by Epic Games.

Halloween is right around the corner, which means two things for Fortnite Battle Royale fans—the yearly Fortnitemares event and spooky character outfits. It’s one of the best running traditions in the game. Epic Games reworks the map to some extent during the Halloween season. Last year, eliminated players would turn into shadow figures and had a second chance to exact vengeance. If all undead players eliminated the last remaining player, it would earn them a Nitemare Royale.

These are things we can expect ahead of Fortnitemares 2021. However, the character skins are another emphasis around this time. Some of Fortnite’s most iconic skins have Halloween overtones, such as the Skull Trooper and Skull Ranger. A recent blog post from Epic may have leaked another addition to the growing list of spookily reimagined characters.

Skull Renegade Raider Appears in Blog Post Image

The following statement was released today by Fortnite in response to questions about the popular game mode Late Game Arena.

"It's back." #LateGamehttps://t.co/s99m54hWbJ pic.twitter.com/SU2kCwXZDs

— Fortnite Competitive (@FNCompetitive) September 27, 2021

Two potential leaks or teasers spawned from Epic’s latest blog post regarding the return of Fortnite’s beloved Late Game game mode. One revolves around a possible return of Tilted Towers, and the other depicts an additional Renegade Raider style.

For those who don’t know—Renegade Raider is perhaps the most sought-after skin in Fortnite history. It was only available in Chapter 1 - Season 1, and many consider it the rarest cosmetic outfit. We recently covered Renegade Raider and the allure behind this outfit, so be sure to check that out.

While the original skin is unavailable and likely won’t ever return, Epic has released different variations of Renegade Raider. Epic’s Late Game blog post indicates a third alternate style coming to Fortnite, possibly this season. The image is slightly obscured, but we can make out the familiar Renegade Raider hat with glasses and a skeletal appearance. If true, it’s a monumental release and quite possibly the closest you’ll get to the OG Renegade Raider.

We expect to learn more about Fortnitemares 2021 in the coming weeks—we’ll be sure to keep you updated with what Epic has planned and how to acquire the rumored Skeleton Renegade Raider skin.

Featured Image: Epic Games

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Today, rumors in the Fortnite Battle Royale scene point toward the possible return of a beloved point of interest (POI) from Chapter 1.

Tilted Towers is a location that people instantly associate with Fortnite whether or not they have ever played the game. It’s unquestionably the most infamous drop spot in the game’s four-year history. The chaos awaiting players in Tilted Towers helped carry Fortnite to the promised land.

Unfortunately, Tilted Towers has not returned in its original appearance since Fortnite transitioned into Chapter 2. While players did get Salty Towers in Chapter 2 - Season 5—it was merely a tease to what most players desperately want to see. However, a recent blog post from Epic Games features an unmistakable Tilted Towers in Chapter 2 - Season 8. The ultimate question is; could the iconic location return this season?

Tilted Towers Featured in Recent Blog Post

Epic released a blog post earlier today, informing Fortnite players that the fan-favorite Late Game game mode would return on October 5. As you can see in the image above, the lower-right corner depicts an unmistakable Tilted Towers. We can identify the Clock Tower and some surrounding buildings. Naturally, rumblings began in the Fortnite community. Some players are theorizing that this is another iteration of the OG point of interest.

As previously mentioned, we have not seen a Tilted Towers-style location since Chapter 2 - Season 5 with Salty Towers—a combination of Salty Springs and Titled Towers. Players instantly flocked to this drop spot for a blast from the past. Salty Towers became Boney Burbs in Chapter 2 - Season 6 and we have not seen anything similar since.

A screenshot is not much to go on, but it’s at least plausible that some version of Tilted could return this season. With the number of colored cubes on the map, there’s no telling what could change about the Season 8 map. Most are holding out hope that Epic introduces another popular POI as a nod to the glory days of Fortnite.

We’ll ultimately have to wait and see what Epic has in store as Season 8 continues.

Featured Image: Epic Games

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Fortnite’s beloved competitive Late Game mode returns on October 5!

Fortnite’s first-ever legitimate endgame simulator dubbed Bugha’s Late Game became a playlist option this past July. Competitive players instantly loved the addition—believing it to be perhaps the best practice for tournament matches. Each match began in the third storm circle, where players would drop in with set materials and loadouts. It became a go-to for competitors looking to dominate and flex their abilities against a wide range of opponents.

Epic eventually removed Bugha’s Late Game following a $100K USD tournament. Fans were upset, considering how positively the competitive community received the game mode. Today, Epic announced the return of Late Game. The developers also revealed two tournaments for the solo and trio format and some adjustments to the game mode. Let’s dive into the critical points.

Late Game Mode to Return on October 5

The following statement was released today by Fortnite in response to questions about the popular game mode Late Game Arena.

"It's back." #LateGamehttps://t.co/s99m54hWbJ pic.twitter.com/SU2kCwXZDs

— Fortnite Competitive (@FNCompetitive) September 27, 2021

Epic dropped a bombshell of an announcement today for the competitive community. Based on overwhelmingly positive feedback, the fan-favorite Late Game mode will return to Fortnite Battle Royale on October 5 based on overwhelmingly positive feedback. Epic released a blog post, explaining the changes.

Late Game Solos Cup

While solo Late Game is not an option yet, players will have a chance to workshop it in an upcoming Late Game Solos Cup. Epic will host a Solo Cup on October 1—where players will have a selection of eight loadouts. A Late Game Solo playlist could become an option depending on feedback.

Trio Fill Option in Late Game

One of the most challenging obstacles for some players is locating a team to run alongside. Thankfully, Epic has added a Fill option to Late Game. That means you can find random players to test the game mode with, provided you are without teammates. Updates have been made to the nine loadouts for trios to align with Season 8’s loot pool.

Hype Changes

Epic has removed Bus Fare from the Late Game Arena ranking system and instead has added “long-term goals.” It’s unclear what that means, but we will likely find out on October 5 when Late Game returns to Fortnite.

Here are some other notable changes to Late Game:

• Reboot Vans added
• The first new zone forms 30 seconds faster.
• Loot on the starter island will now match the custom loadouts
• Alien Slipstreams are disabled at the start of the match
• Storm issues fixed
• Match fill issues fixes

That covers all of the significant details in Epic’s latest blog post. We’ll be sure to provide content regarding the schedule Trio and Solo Late Game Cups mentioned. Until then, mark your calendars for October 1 and October 5!

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One of the most powerful SMGs in the game returns in Season 5.

Since the release of Modern Warfare in 2019, the MP5 has been one of the best weapons in the game. With its fast fire rate and high damage, the MP5 quickly became one of the best options for Warzone too. Following some recent updates, here's the best loadout for the MW MP5.

MW MP5 Class Setup

• Barrel: Monolithic Integral Suppressor
• Laser: 5mW Laser
• Underbarrel: Merc Foregrip
• Ammunition: 45 Round Mags
• Stock: FTAC Collapsible

This MW MP5 loadout easily makes it one of the best SMGs in the game and a great choice for your secondary in Warzone. With the incredible speed and damage of the MP5, it's excellent at close range and should be used inside of buildings in close quarters combat.

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A new aimbot in Fortnite has streamers confused and frustrated.

Video games and hacking go hand in hand. There is not one game in history that players haven’t infiltrated in some way. Fortnite Battle Royale is one title that’s had its fair share of hacks, glitches and cheats. However, none is stranger than a recent exploit that allows players to fly cars around the map and use aimbot in Chapter 2 - Season 8.

It’s an issue that’s ramping up, and there’s no real explanation for what’s happening. Nonetheless, many well-known streamers are suffering the consequences of an undetectable cheat.

Flying Car Aimbot

Getting streamsniped sucks. Getting streamsniped by a cheater is a different level of sht. @epicgames @fortnitegame pls fix pic.twitter.com/0kdB8Dhkpp

— fnatic Loeya (@Loeya) September 26, 2021

Fortnite streamer Loeya was one of the first to report and post a clip of the unexplainable exploit. The video showcases the aftermath of her elimination at the hands of this cheating wizard. As you can see, the player flies around the map in the car while not missing a single shot.

... I have no words ... pic.twitter.com/paD6Vg9Rvm

— LG Sommerset (@TheSommerset) September 26, 2021

It’s concerning, especially with multiple clips surfacing with the same result. Another streamer — Sommerset of Luminosity Gaming — posted an almost identical clip to Loeya’s. In the former’s case, she encountered another hacker of the same sort while playing Arena Mode. The person inexplicably eliminates her, gets back in their car, and continues flying around the map.

This exploit is just the latest in a long line but unquestionably the most bizarre. Unfortunately, it seems Fortnite’s anti-cheat software is having trouble thwarting these blatant hackers. Targeting streamers hopefully will help crack down on these cases.

We’ll have to see when and if Epic Games can grasp the situation. Until then, be on the lookout and report any behavior that resembles the clips from Loeya and Sommerset.

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An accused cheater reaching the FNCS Warmup Finals led to a walkout in the European region.

This afternoon, European Fortnite Battle Royale pro players had a rough outing in the Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) Season 8 Warmup Finals. Top trio teams across the game’s seven regions battled through three rounds to reach the last leg of the season’s first tournament. Thirty-three teams in the European region prepared for the finals but essentially staged a walkout mid-tournament.

Players found that an alleged cheater made their way into the competition early in the going. It’s not uncommon in any game, but hackers in Fortnite Battle Royale seem to infect lobbies far too often. Finalists began hurling accusations at the accused cheaters on Twitter and many bowed out of the FNCS Warmup Finals entirely.

Accused Hacker Appears in FNCS Season 8 Warmup Finals

guys hes not cheating pic.twitter.com/Mq7w0T21sr

— GUILD Hen (@hentvv) September 26, 2021

FNCS Season 5 Champ Henrik “Guild Hen” Mclean posted supposed evidence on Twitter of a “blatant cheater” during the tournament. In the clip, the player is on high ground and manages to take Hen’s health bar from 200 to almost zero in the blink of an eye.

same guy different day pic.twitter.com/RcaypayM2V

— GUILD Hen (@hentvv) September 26, 2021

The former Axe of Champions holder posted another video shortly after — depicting the same player knocking Hen similarly to the first clip. Many other players posted clips, but it’s nearly impossible to tell whether someone is cheating in Fortnite.

The player — known as wubzi — dropped on top trio Rezon, Vadeal, and Noahreyli in the second game and eliminated the latter two without missing a single bullet. The accused’s Fortnite Tracker account sports a playtime of only eight days, mostly on keyboard and mouse. There’s no way of telling since Fortnite has anti-cheat software. However, professional players believe the accused cheater is guilty.

Professional Players React to Accused Hacker

can you imagine any other esport allowing a team of full blatant cheaters into a finals of a tournament

— benjyfishy (@benjyfishy) September 26, 2021

Pro Fortnite player Benjy “benjyfishy” Fish of NRG reacted to the evidence and controversy on Twitter. The multiple-time FNCS Finalist question, “can you imagine any other esport allowing a team of full blatant cheaters into a finals of a tournament?” His question certainly has merit, considering these three players made it through three rounds of a qualifier allegedly cheating the entire way.

NOT PLAYING AN EVENT WHEN EPIC GAMES REFUSE TO BAN CHEATERS #FIXYOURGAME pic.twitter.com/bEJW8fb8lY

— aqua (@aquaa) September 26, 2021

Fortnite Duo World Cup winner David “aqua” Wang joined the list of players who boycotted the remainder of the Warmup Finals. After game three, fewer and fewer finalists queued into the games. That list includes marquee names such as Martin “100T MrSavage” Foss Andersen and Dmitri “Liquid mitr0” Van de Vrie.

It was an unfortunate way to conclude the first Epic-sanctioned tournament of Chapter 2 - Season 8. However, it’s important to remember that cheaters and hackers have found their way into matches before. Epic’s anti-cheat software tends to be the target, but hackers are always searching for ways to circumvent the system.

We’ll have to wait and see what, if anything, Epic Games has to say in response to the boycott and outrage. Stay tuned and we will keep you updated with anything further developments.

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Find out when Arena Mode points reset in Fortnite Chapter 2 - Season 8.

Fortnite Battle Royale players are nearly two weeks into Chapter 2 - Season 8 — the game’s latest significant update. There’s a lot to learn and explore regarding Season 8, including new minor points of interest (POIs), new weapons and more. It’s been an enjoyable experience thus far, but the game has slowed significantly for competitive players.

Epic Games introduced a preseason period in Season 6, granting players the chance to workshop the latest additions and determine whether they belong in a competitive atmosphere or not. Unfortunately, this means an extension of Arena Mode points before the reset. Competitors are anxiously awaiting the Arena Mode rank reset to begin their trek to Champion League.

When Do Arena Mode Points Reset?

Season 8’s Arena preseason period ends on September 28. That means players will revert to Open League with zero points, and so begins the journey to Champion League. Epic has already adjusted this season’s competitive landscape, including removing Carnage and Venom Mythic Symbiotes and a fog reduction to increase visibility.

Those changes align with the purpose of Fortnite’s Arena Mode preseason. Epic Games reserves the right to add and remove items from the competitive loot pool as they see fit, so more adjustments are due at some point. Nonetheless, players should be ready to go on Tuesday, September 28 — likely around 2 or 4 AM EST — for the Arena Mode reset.

Arena Mode Point System Change?

Epic’s most recent competitive blog mentioned an Arena Mode point adjustment coming sometime this season. It’s unclear whether that will occur on September 28, but it’s something to keep in mind heading into Season 8 tournaments.

We’ll be sure to keep you updated as we approach the official start to competitive Fortnite in Chapter 2 - Season 8.

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Loserfruit becomes a member of Lachlan’s PWR esports organization.

Content creator Kathleen “Loserfruit” Belsten has joined Team PWR. The 28-year-old Australian announced her decision yesterday. Since 2013, Belsten has been a premiere streamer and Internet personality. While she is most known for her work in Fortnite Battle Royale, the Australian has become more of a variety streamer of late.

A veteran content creator both on Twitch and YouTube — it was only a matter of time before she found an organization to represent. Belsten decided to sign with the Australia-based esports organization PWR. Created by fellow content creator Lachlan “Lachlan” Power, his brand has multiple personalities and professional Fortnite players on the team.

Now, Loserfruit can call herself a member of perhaps Australia’s most promising esports organization.

PWR Loserfruit

PWR’s official Twitter account announced its latest signing yesterday. It included a YouTube video centered around Loserfruit, who explained her origin story in streaming and her journey through Fortnite. She spoke to her monumental achievement of becoming part of Fortnite’s ICON Series — which honors celebrities and gaming icons alike.

She and Lachlan are both members of the ICON Series, joining respectively in June and November of 2020. Belsten eclipsed 1M subscribers in 2018 and possesses 2.6M followers on her Twitch channel.

I have known Kath since 2017 and to see her grow into one of the world’s leading gamers has been inspiring. I’m thrilled to have her join PWR. Welcome, our new Icon @Loserfruit #PWRUP ⚡️ https://t.co/POX47Ne53C

— PWR Lachlan ⚡️ (@LachlanYT) September 25, 2021

Lachlan commented on the signing via Twitter, stating, “I have known Kath since 2017 and to see her grow into one of the world’s leading gamers has been inspiring.  I’m thrilled to have her join PWR.  Welcome, our new Icon.”

It’s an exciting moment for Belsten and her loyal following. Lachlan’s PWR organization is one of the fastest-growing in the gaming space. They have surpassed 800K subscribers on YouTube in just over a year, and Lachlan himself has 14.7M subscribers. It’ll be interesting to see what Loserfruit x PWR provides in the future in terms of content.

Featured Image: PWR

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Blizzard announced the new abilities and ultimate updates for Sombra in Overwatch 2.

During the last match of the Overwatch League, Blizzard shared more information about Sombra in Overwatch 2. Here are all the changes coming for the hero compared to the original Overwatch.

Boop!

All new ability updates for Sombra coming to Overwatch 2. pic.twitter.com/Z678niEUb5

— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) September 26, 2021

Passive: Opportunist

The core of Sombra’s gameplay is to hack her enemies and environment to help her team win fights.

In Overwatch 2, Sombra gains a passive to help her finish hacked targets faster: Opportunist. Sombra will now deal 50% more damage to hacked targets.

Machine Pistol

Sombra’s Machine Pistol, her main weapon, doesn’t go under major changes but rather receives some balance. Its damage is reduced from 8 to 7, but the bullets spread is also reduced by 20%, making her shots more accurate.

Hack

The main feature of Sombra is her ability to hack opponents. In Overwatch 2, the cooldown of her Hack is reduced from 8 to 3 seconds. However, hacking health packs will no longer reduce by half the remaining duration of the cooldown. The hack duration of health packs is reduced from 60 to 30 seconds.

Not only can Sombra uses her Hack more often, but it also lasts longer: 8 seconds, instead of 5 seconds in the original game. The ability lock duration is also reduced from 5 seconds to 1 second.

Hacked enemies now appear through walls for Sombra’s entire team for 8 seconds, just like with Widowmaker’s ultimate.

Stealth

Stealth is the ability allowing Sombra to disappear for a short period of time. The fade-in time is reduced by 50% in Overwatch 2, but the detection radius is increased from 2 to 4 meters.

Sombra can now Hack while in Stealth, but she will briefly become visible to enemies.

Ultimate: EMP

Sombra’s EMP is one of the most powerful Ultimate of Overwatch, disabling all enemy barriers and hacking all opponents caught in the blast.

In Overwatch 2, Sombra’s EMP will no longer deal any additional shield-specific damage. Instead, it will deal 40% of enemies’ current HP, making them more vulnerable to a coordinated assault.

Sombra changes coming to Overwatch 2

👀 Reveal hacked targets thru walls
👩‍💻 Hack no longer removes stealth
⌛ Hack cooldown reduced
💥 Deal more dmg to hacked targets
And more… pic.twitter.com/Ty3vJqAli9

— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) September 26, 2021

The new abilities and ultimate of Sombra increase her value as a team member, with more powerful hacks and a see-through ability for her entire team.

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Blizzard unveils the new abilities and ultimate of Bastion in Overwatch 2.

As the original Overwatch is coming to an end with the last match of the Overwatch League, Blizzard shared some additional insight into Overwatch 2. Bastion is getting a reword, with updates to its abilities and ultimate.

Boo doo boo doo!

All new ability updates for Bastion coming to Overwatch 2. pic.twitter.com/1Y9eMdHtpi

— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) September 26, 2021

Configuration: Recon

Configuration: Recon is Bastion's default setting. In this config, Bastion can move around and shoot bullets at medium range.

Overwatch 2 will see Configuration:Recon's weapon fire rate reduced by 50%. However, the sentry will be more accurate. The damage falloff range is increased, meaning the bullets will be more powerful at long range. The weapon spread is also reduced to 0, so all bullets will go where you are aiming, and not spread around the target.

Configuration: Sentry

When Bastion is not running around with Configuration: Recon, it turns into a powerful but immobile sentry turret with Configuration: Sentry.

The biggest update to Bastion in Overwatch 2 is that you can now move around while in Configuration: Sentry. Movement speed is decreased, but still; Bastion is now a mobile deadly gun turret.

They see me rollin'

In Overwatch 2, Bastion will be able to move while in Sentry form. pic.twitter.com/SsiRy545ax

— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) September 26, 2021

Configuration: Sentry has unlimited ammo. To avoid making Bastion an absolute powerhouse, its weapon damage is reduced by 40%.

Reconfigure

Bastion can't switch freely between Configuration: Recon and Configuration: Sentry. It will take 8 seconds to change between the two modes, with a 10-second cooldown on the ability.

Self-Repair

In the original Overwatch, Bastion could heal himself by holding the right mouse button. While you couldn't shoot while repairing, it was a powerful ability; allowing Bastion to survive even without support players.

This ability disappears with Overwatch 2, making support players essential for Bastion’s survival.

Tactical Grenade

To replace Self-Repair, Bastion is getting a new ability in Overwatch 2: Tactical Grenade. Bastion fires a tactical grenade which detonates after a short delay. Knocking back any enemies it strikes.

This grenade bounces off walls, but sticks to enemies and floors. Shortly after sticking to an enemy or the floor, it explodes.

Configuration: Artillery

Finally, Overwatch 2 brings Bastion a new ultimate — Configuration: Artillery. In this mode, Bastion locks to the ground and unleashes a powerful long-range artillery strike.

Unlike Bastion’s ultimate in the original Overwatch, players can manually select three different locations with Configuration: Artillery to strike anywhere on the map and surprise opponents.

Cap-tivating 🧢

Bastion’s sleek and stylish new look for Overwatch 2. pic.twitter.com/gC05KLBMqt

— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) September 26, 2021

Bastion now has a complete kit, with powerful abilities to destroy enemies at all ranges and control the entire map. The tactical grenade combined with the mobile Configuration: Sentry can be deadly, making Bastion an opponent not to ignore.

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Some heroes and items are getting touched up.

Valve has yet again rolled out an update to balance the meta further. This is the third update after the big patch of 7.30 that the developers have tweaked things around. That said, it isn’t surprising to see so many updates to the game in a short time. Valve wants a polished end product before The International 10 begins. Let’s have a look at some of the major things the 7.30d has changed.

Neutral Item Changes

Out of the six item changes, they made buffs to Tumbler’s Toy with a cooldown reduction of 10 seconds. However, the item can no longer help rooted or leased heroes. Brigand’s Blade also got a buff with attack damage bonus increase. Item Nether Shawl got a nerf with magic resistance bonus reduced from 25% to 20% and spell amplification also getting a hit from 8% to 6%. Late tier Neutral Items also got a nerf, including Mirror Shield, Ex Machina and Fallen Sky.

Hero Changes

Bane

Bane was dominating as a support in the meta, but has received quite a bit of nerfs in this update. Nightmare damage reduction to deal significantly less damage in the early game. His ability Brain Sap which made him a strong laner has also seen deserved nerfs at early levels.

Dawnbreaker

Dawnbreaker has also received nerf to Starbreaker with a reduction in bonus damage at all levels. Celestial Hammer has also received a much needed nerf at early levels, keeping the max level damage same.

Silencer

Silencer was a great hero in the last patch, with positive win rates in all positions. His ability Arcane Curse now has a 1.7x Silence Penalty Multiplier rather than 2x. Last Word has a lower radius of 500 instead of 650.

Tinker

Tinker has seen an increase in his mana cost for Rearm. He also faces nerf on Heat-Seeking Missile with damage reduction at all levels. Looks like TInker is still pretty good as the nerfs are not significant enough.

Weaver

Weaver was one of the best core heroes in the last patch. We also see nerf to his Shard ability, where The Swarm will now have 2 seconds cooldown reduction instead of 4 seconds.

A lot more heroes have got balancing tweaks. Read the full patch here.

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Is this Japan's year to make a mark on the international stage?

The 2021 League of Legends World Championship is right around the corner. Teams like DAMWON KIA, T1, FunPlus Phoenix and MAD Lions are at the forefront of discussion as fans and analysts try and figure out how the biggest event of the year may go. Everyone knows teams like this have high expectations due to their domestic performances. But there may be another name that is looking to break records this year. DetonatioN FocusMe ("DFM"), hailing from Japan's LJL.

While they're far from being considered a contender for the Summoner's Cup, DFM will be looking to do what they or any other Japanese team hasn't done before. Make it to the main event of a World Championship. DFM has been to the region's Worlds representatives for a majority of years now, but hasn't been able to truly make an impact. Sure, they've found bright moments, however, they and their region still have yet to break through past the Play-ins.

Could this be the World Championship where they do? This DFM iteration is arguably the best roster the LJL has ever put together, and after another season of dominance, the players will certainly be putting their all into smashing records and proving the LJL can stand up internationally.

DFM's journey to Worlds 2021

👍👍 pic.twitter.com/o0A9Aw18vg

— LoL Esports (@lolesports) September 5, 2021

Truthfully, DetonatioN FocusMe's journey to Worlds 2021 was a rather expected one. They absolutely dominated the LJL Spring Split, dropping only two games in the regular season and handily defeating V3 Esports 3-1 in the Finals. This qualified them for the Mid-Season Invitational, though sadly they were put in a group with reigning World Champions DAMWON KIA and LCS powerhouse Cloud9. As a result, they made an early exit from that event.

Moving into the Summer Split, Yang "Gaeng" Gwang-woo replaced Kazuta "Kazu" Suzuki on the starting lineup. Both have been with the team for extended periods of time but even after a stellar split, DFM felt the need to change things up. At first, it didn't seem like the best move, as they lost three games straight out of the gate. But then the team really clicked. After that, they went on a 13 game win streak right up into the playoffs.

In the Summer Playoffs, DFM was once again poised as the heavy favorite. However, their first best-of-five against Rascal Jester went the distance, with DFM ultimately losing in Game Five. Fortunately for them, they were able to crush AXIZ in the Lower Bracket and get their rematch against Rascal Jester in the Finals. Here, DFM showed what they're truly made of. In a convincing 3-0 sweep, DFM cut down Rascal Jester and claimed their spot at Worlds 2021.

DFM's star players

レーンでのダメージトレードからBOTガンクへ、DFM Aria（@LoLAria00）がゲームを動かします！

🔴 LIVE NOW ON
Mildom: https://t.co/w48TAAxJ5y
Twitch: https://t.co/cdt3Mf5X8H#LJL2021 pic.twitter.com/GQGhPpIHNq

— LJL (@Official_LJL) September 5, 2021

A team is only as good as its players, and DFM has some definite star talent. Without a doubt, the first name that comes to mind when thinking about DFM is Lee "Aria" Ga-eul. The man in the mid lane. Where wildcard region players typically aren't of the caliber to stand toe-to-toe with the best players in the world, the same can't be said about Aria. He boasts a champion ocean and works incredibly well with jungler Mun "Steal" Geon-yeong to roam around the map and find plays with his team. But he's no slouch in lane either, having the mechanics to dominate with picks like Irelia, Akali and LeBlanc. He receives a lot of resources and always uses them to the fullest. He's definitely the player to watch.

Along with Aria, top laner Shunsuke "Evi" Murase is another exceptional player. He's had impressive performances on the international stage before and is back to hopefully do so again. He, like Aria, receives a good deal of resources from his team. Especially as Steal, and sometimes even Aria, have a tendency to gank him and get him ahead. While he might have champion pool issues, he's a very aggressive player who loves to go for solo kills. If he gets a lead, he can really pop off.

Finally, we come to ADC Yuta "Yutapon" Sugiura. He's been with DFM since 2013 and is actually the longest-tenured player to a team, only behind T1's Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok. Yutapon has incredible carry potential himself, though with such strong solo lane players, he's started to take more of a back seat. He has a pretty decent champ pool and can adapt for his team to play whatever role he needs to in the bottom lane, whether it's a weak-side Ezreal or hyper-carry Aphelios.

A tough road ahead

Hello again, C9🖐️😅 https://t.co/LqGd0PtwqM

— DetonatioN FocusMe公式 (@teamDFM) September 22, 2021

Their journey to the World Championship wasn't too difficult. But DetonatioN FocusMe's Play-in stage certainly will be. In their group, Group B, are NA's Cloud9, who are the heavy favorites in the group. Behind them are the Unicorns of Love and Galatasaray Esports, both of whom are big threats. The Unicorns seem to always have crazy strategies that can take other teams by surprise while having good players to back them up. On the other hand, Galatasaray is carrying the hopes of the Turkish TCL, who is known for producing teams that can take hard shots at even the world's best teams. Lastly, Beyond Gaming is perceived as around the same power level as DFM, so that can be a close matchup too.

It's practically a given that Cloud9 will make it out of this group. The organization regularly makes Worlds and has incredible veteran talent that cannot afford to be underestimated. With the caliber of players they have, it would be a massive upset if they didn't. While nothing is set in stone at the World Championship, it would be foolish to bet against Cloud9 taking first place in Group B.

Considering that, it's a race for second place for DFM. UoL and GS will be their stiffest competition, and many will say that the real competition for second place in the group is solely between those two. However, with this roster, DFM has shown sparks of brilliance. Their ability to work together, and especially the strength of the solo laners, means they're not a squad that teams can look at and think "free win". The rest of the competition will be fierce for them, there's no doubt there. But DFM is poised to have perhaps the best Worlds in their region's history.

Is this the year?

The question on every fan's mind is: can DFM make its mark on the World Championship? And can they finally break through to the main event? History would say no. They've been the region's premier team almost every year but have never broke through. Without any promising previous international results, it's hard to have full confidence that this year will be any different. On top of that, in "best-of" series, they've had trouble adapting on the fly. This could be a critical flaw if they make it to the knockout best-of-fives.

Despite that, when looking at this roster, there's a lot of to be excited for. They've displayed domestic dominance in both splits and have great players. Aria in particular has been in the conversation not just as the best player on the team. Or the best player of the season. But as one of, if not the best player the LJL has ever produced. He has so much impact on games when he can roam around with Steal, so if he's able to play his game, it's not hard to see DFM taking clean wins.

At the end of the day, all LJL fans can do is hope and rally behind DetonatioN FocusMe. The team will have their work cut out for them, but this appears to be the strongest squad the LJL has ever sent to the Worlds stage, so there's hope in abundance. All that's left to do is wait for the action to begin on October 5 and cheer DFM on!

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Learn where to find Mending Machines in Fortnite Chapter 2 - Season 8.

Vending Machines were once an exciting new feature in Fortnite Battle Royale. In the early Chapter 1 days, Epic Games introduced Vending Machines, which allowed players to exchange building materials for a healing item or weapon.

The developers vaulted Vending Machines after the Blackout event that ended Fortnite Chapter 1. Seven seasons later, Vending Machines returned in a reworked capacity. Epic made it so that players can spend the running gold bars currency for a weapon or item.

Perhaps the most crucial Vending Machine of them all is the Mending Machine. A play on words — the Mending Machines offer only healing items such as Bandages, Shield Potions, Mini Shield Potions and Medkits. Today, we’ll look at all the Mending Machine spawn locations in Chapter 2 - Season 8.

Mending Machine Locations

There are 12 Mending Machines in Chapter 2 - Season 8. They offer various healing items, including Mini Shield Potions and Medkits, and can be helpful when you’re in a pickle. Most can be found in primary points of interest (POIs), such as Catty Corner, Believer Beach and Pleasant Park.

However, there are some at multiple Gas Stations across the island as well. It’s essential to familiarize yourself with Mending Machine locations because healing items can sometimes be hard to find. Also, Epic Games occasionally involves Mending Machines in weekly quests.

Keep in mind; these locations could change throughout the season as the developers adjust the map. We’ll be sure to pay close attention as Chapter 2 - Season 8 continues.

Featured Image: Epic Games

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It’s time to celebrate Fortnite Battle Royale’s 4th Birthday.

Released in 2017, the Epic Games-developed title has taken on a life of its own in terms of popularity. Each year, the developers host an event to honor Fortnite’s birthday, where players can complete quests to unlock free rewards.

The 2021 iteration has arrived, and Epic provides a free back bling, pickaxe, and emoticon as a reward for completing three of four quests. Additionally, there are some birthday-related items around the island and the usual Birthday Battle Bus is now present.

Those challenges and party favors are now live in-game, and ESTNN has the complete rundown!

Fortnite’s 4th Birthday Quests & Rewards

Fortnite’s 4th Birthday celebration features four challenges and three unlockable cosmetic items. The quests themselves seem straightforward; throw birthday presents, consume birthday cakes, dance in front of cakes and collect resources from balloon decorations.

The Birthday Present items spawn as floor loot and in chests. Birthday Cakes are present in all major points of interest (POIs) and perhaps more minor landmarks. Balloon Decorations are also abundant across the entire map. In gist, the quests should be relatively easy to complete. One completed challenge nets the pickaxe, two get you the back bling and three unlock the emoticon.

Here is the complete list of quests for Fortnite’s 4th Birthday:

Fortnite 4th Birthday Quests:

• Throw Birthday Presents 0/4
• Consume Birthday Cakes in different matches 0/4
• Dance in front of Cakes 0/4
• Collect resources from Balloon Decorations 0/50

Fortnite 4th Birthday Rewards:

• Complete a Birthday Quest - Unlocks Hooplah Hammer Pickaxe
• Complete two Birthday Quests - Unlocks 4 Me??? Back Bling
• Complete three Birthday Quests - Unlocks 4? Score! Emoticon

The event is expected to expire in three days, so be sure to capitalize on this opportunity to unlock free in-game rewards while celebrating four years of Fortnite Battle Royale. We’ll update this article with any additional information regarding Fortnite’s 4th Birthday event!

Featured Image: Epic Games

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Leaks reveal a collaboration between Fortnite Battle Royale and Monopoly.

Another Fortnite Battle Royale collaboration is in the works, according to multiple sources this morning. Leakers within the Fortnite scene decrypted cosmetics pointing to a Monopoly crossover. Yes — the iconic board game will most likely become part of the popular Battle Royale title. The details surrounding the leaks are unclear, but the images seem legitimate. Let’s take a look at the latest partnership that brings Monopoly into Fortnite.

Fortnite x Monopoly

Fortnite x Monopoly Cosmetics!?

I have no idea if it's a collab but it looks like it, they just got decrypted! pic.twitter.com/qn9k20ORlY

— HYPEX (@HYPEX) September 24, 2021

Reputable leaker HYPEX was one of the first to report the planned collaboration. While no character outfits were revealed, it seems that Monopoly’s board game pieces will become in-game back bling cosmetics. HYPEX’s tweet includes images of the classic Monopoly pieces.

Here is a complete list of Monopoly back bling cosmetics from the leaks:

• Scottie Dog
• Rubber Ducky
• Hazel
• T-Rex
• Penguin
• Racecar
• Top Hat
• Battleship

Details beyond what HYPEX tweeted are nonexistent at this stage. However, he is accurate and perhaps the most recognizable leaker in the scene. It’s safe to say that the Monopoly cosmetics will arrive in the Item Shop sometime in the coming weeks.

It wouldn’t be out of the ordinary, either. Epic Games has managed interesting collaborations of late, including Venom and Carnage. Monopoly is certainly an unexpected addition but one worth taking into account. We’ll be sure to keep you updated with any additional information.

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With New World finally getting its long-awaited release date, it’s time to get a head start on that release time.

With New World set to release on September 28, Amazon Studios has released a full list of global unlock times for the game. Initially, it had been suggested that we’d get a global launch, akin to what we see with World of Warcraft. However, that’s been slightly tweaked to allow for a slightly staggered release. This should allow for a less stressful launch globally without punishing certain regions.

Regional Release times

At launch, New World will be coming to five different local regions. Europe, Australia, South America, and East & Western United States will be the five regions. Obviously, the game is available outside of those regions, however, this is where the New World servers will be based.

Amazon provided the above image to show when the game will release in each region's specific time zone on September 28. Amazon provided a list of the release times globally, including all times in PT.

• 8AM CEST EU Servers will launch (9/27 at 11pm PT)
• 8AM BRT South American Servers will launch (9/28 4am PT)
• 9PM AEST Australian Servers will launch (9/28 4am PT*)
• 8AM ET NA East Coast Server will launch (9/28 at 5am PT)
• 8AM PT NA West Coast Servers will launch

Australia is the only standout from the 8AM release, and Amazon clarified the reason behind the move:

“To provide the best possible experience at launch, we’ve decided to open our Australian server at a time that aligns with the larger global roll-out. Following the 8AM pattern for Australia would have resulted in it being a different "day" than other regions due to the time difference, and we wanted the region to be able to share in the launch community elsewhere in the world, like streams and website posts.”

Twitch Prime Rewards and Drops

Obviously, being an Amazon studio, New World is going to be pushing Twitch Prime on players. Well, it looks like that’ll be the case from day one, with New World announcing three incentives to players.

Firstly is the Vinespun Weapon Skins, which will be available by watching a select set of 66 streamers who participated in the game's closed Beta event. We don’t have details on the watch time required, however, it’ll likely be one to two hours based on Amazon’s previous Twitch Drops for the game.

Next up are two sets of Twitch Prime rewards. As shown above, the two sets will release on September 28, and October 12 respectively. With both being available until November 1.

The first pack will contain a skin, an emote, and 5,000 Marks of Fortune, New Worlds’ premium currency for in-game store items (currently cosmetic only). The second pack will include a sword skin, an emote, and three crests.

Be sure to stay tuned to ESTNN as New World launches for more news, tips and tricks!

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