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In ARC Raiders, if you occasionally notice new changes that aren't explained in any official patches or hotfixes, don't second-guess yourself, these are very likely hidden changes implemented by the development team!

While these adjustments may not always be significant enough to warrant a standalone entry in the patch notes, missing out on them, especially changes that boost loot drop rates, would be a real shame.

For instance, players recently discovered that the probability of finding rare items seems to have increased within one of the locked loot rooms on Dam Battleground map, specifically, a room that requires Dam Surveillance Key to open.

Based on this discovery, we've conducted some testing to verify this claim. In this guide, we'll show you how to obtain the necessary key and provide other useful information to help you successfully raid this room.

Locked rooms in Dam Battleground

The core gameplay loop of ARC Raiders revolves around conducting repeated raids, engaging in PvEvP combat while scavenging as much loot as possible from your immediate surroundings.

To add variety and challenge, the buildings within each map feature several locked rooms. You must invest extra time to locate the corresponding keys to open them; in return, the items found inside are of significantly higher value.

This mechanic is most prominent on Blue Gate map, where Locked Gate event allows you to use keys to access a greater number of locked rooms while the event is active.

As for Dam Battleground map, here are the locked rooms and their corresponding keys:

• Dam Control Tower Key: Door to Control Tower
• Dam Staff Room Key: Door in Research and Administration Building
• Dam Surveillance Key: Door in Water Treatment Control Building
• Dam Testing Annex Key: Door in Testing Annex
• Dam Controlled Access Zone Key: Door in Controlled Access Zone

The last entry on this list, Controlled Access Zone, was added during Shrouded Sky update in February. To enter the corresponding room, you must first solve a puzzle to unlock the entire zone. Dam Surveillance Key and its associated room are the specific focus of this guide.

It is also worth noting that keys, like other in-game items, possess their own rarity tiers; the higher the rarity level of the key, the more valuable the loot found within the corresponding room tends to be.

Dam Surveillance Room and Key

This locked room is located within Water Treatment Control Building, situated near the southern entrance of Dam Battleground map. To find the exact location of the room, simply follow these steps:

1. Enter the building and locate a desk.
2. Find and enter the doorway situated to the right of the desk.
3. Proceed until you spot the next doorway, then turn right to find your target room.

The loot found in this room primarily consists of Red Lockers, Raider Containers, and Electrical Components; opening these allows you to unlock even more items.

We highly recommend farming this room specifically during high-tier map events, such as Night Raids or Hurricanes, as this significantly increases your chances of finding the specific ARC Raiders blueprints you are looking for.

Secret improvements

Since the farming value of Dam Surveillance Room during standard raids is typically quite low, we decided to enter this area during Hurricane events and test whether the developers had quietly boosted the loot quality.

To ensure the reliability of our findings, we conducted four test runs. The key loot items obtained during each run are listed below:

• 1st Run: Burletta, Snap Hook, Wolfpack, Magnetic Accelerator, Seeker Grenade, and various medical supplies.
• 2nd Run: Toaster, Deadline, Volcano, Torrente, Il Toro, Snap Hook x2, Advanced Electrical Components, a Medium Shield, and various ammo and grenades.
• 3rd Run: Wolfpack, Burletta, Deadline, Snap Hook, Showstopper x1 (weapon) and its blueprint x1, and Tempest.
• 4th Run: Wolfpack, Il Toro, Snap Hook, Kettle, Bobcat, Tempest, and various ammo and weapon parts.

While luck may certainly have played a role, the fact that we found a Snap Hook in every single run is truly remarkable! Even if you don't need that many for yourself, selling the duplicates can net you a substantial amount of coins.

Furthermore, every time you loot this room, you are bound to acquire weapons that boast both high combat effectiveness and popularity, making them valuable assets whether you choose to keep them for yourself or sell them off.

Overall, while the total quantity of loot didn't see a drastic increase, the quality of the items obtained was undeniably much higher than in the past. For a room that requires only a green Uncommon rarity key to access, Dam Surveillance Room is now absolutely worth farming.

How to get Dam Surveillance Keys?

Now that you've established the value of Dam Surveillance Room, your next step is to find the key required to unlock its door. Since this key is not particularly rare, the difficulty involved in farming for it is relatively low.

Almost no keys are exclusive to a single specific map; they can typically be found across multiple locations. Currently, the most common drop locations for Dam Surveillance Keys include:

• Dam Battlegrounds: Pattern House, Ruby Residence, and Pale Apartments.
• Buried City: Grandioso Apartments and the cluster of houses located east of Abandoned Highway Camp.
• Stella Montis: The Lobby, Security Checkpoint, and Business Center areas.

Additionally, there is a guaranteed method to obtain this key in ARC Raiders: completing Greasing Her Palms mission assigned by NPC Celeste, as the mission explicitly requires you to enter this specific room.

Incidentally, the primary objective of this mission involves entering designated locations across three different maps to scavenge for supplies. These locations offer excellent opportunities for extra loot; the other two locations are:

• Spaceport: Rocket Assembly Rocket Thrusters area
• Buried City: Space Travel Building

That wraps up everything we have to share with you in this guide! We hope this walkthrough helps you enrich your loot inventory, and we look forward to seeing even more such hidden secrets and optimizations added to the game in the future!

Following the offseason moves of numerous MLB stars to new teams, MLB The Show 26 has introduced New Threads Program, showcasing these players in their fresh uniforms.

By completing New Threads Program, you can earn several complimentary New Threads players, along with the coveted New Threads Deluxe Pack. However, these rewards aren't simply handed out - let's take a look at how you can earn them.

New Threads Program Rewards

1. 5 Points: 1,000 XP
2. 10 Points: MLB The Show 26 pack
3. 15 Points: 250 Stubs
4. 20 Points: 87 OVR New Threads Devin Williams
5. 25 Points: 1,000 XP
6. 30 Points: MLB The Show 26 pack
7. 35 Points: 250 Stubs
8. 40 Points: 87 OVR New Threads Brandon Lowe
9. 45 Points: 2,000 XP
10. 50 Points: MLB The Show 26 pack
11. 55 Points: 2,000 XP
12. 60 Points: 88 OVR New Threads Ranger Suarez
13. 65 Points: MLB The Show 26 pack
14. 70 Points: 2,000 XP
15. 75 Points: MLB The Show 26 pack (x2)
16. 80 Points: 89 OVR New Threads Dylan Cease
17. 85 Points: MLB The Show 26 pack (x2)
18. 90 Points: 2,000 XP
19. 95 Points: New Threads Deluxe Pack
20. 100 Points: 90 OVR New Threads Pete Alonso

Complimentary Players

While the rewards include some MLB The Show 26 stubs, the focus is undoubtedly on whether the free players are effective on the field.

87 OVR New Threads Devin Williams, CP / Mets

• H/9 Right: 99
• H/9 Left: 98
• K/9 Right: 108
• K/9 Left: 90
• Control: 75
• Pitch Clutch: 101
• Stamina: 24
• Velocity: 71
• Break: 99
• Stuff: 92
• HR/9: 75
• BB/9: 67

Devin Williams, the former star relief pitcher for Milwaukee Brewers, has transferred to New York Mets for the new season. His card boasts solid dominance: a 108 K/9 against right-handed batters and 90 against lefties. His pitch repertoire includes a screwball, splitter, and cutter.

The issue lies in the similar velocities of his splitter and cutter, and he lacks the signature changeup and slider he was known for during his Brewers tenure. As a result, this card may not replicate the dominance of his peak versions, but it still stands as an effective arm out of the bullpen.

87 OVR New Threads Brandon Lowe, 2B / Pirates

• Contact Right: 94
• Contact Left: 64
• Power Right: 106
• Power Left: 80
• Vision: 66
• Discipline: 51
• Clutch: 93
• Bunt: 35
• Drag Bunt: 25
• Durability: 91

Pittsburgh Pirates have bolstered their roster by bringing in Brandon Lowe. This card has a very distinct profile: it features powerful hitting stats of 94/106 against right-handed pitchers, but its effectiveness drops noticeably when facing lefties. While you could theoretically offset its weaknesses with various boosts, this card likely won't be a permanent fixture in your lineup.

88 OVR New Threads Ranger Suarez, SP / Red Sox

• H/9 Right: 70
• H/9 Left: 91
• K/9 Right: 73
• K/9 Left: 90
• Control: 73
• Pitch Clutch: 73
• Stamina: 92
• Velocity: 70
• Break: 99
• Stuff: 80
• HR/9: 36
• BB/9: 90

Ranger Suarez allows 9 hits per nine innings (H/9) against right-handed batters, a rather poor statistic. This becomes a significant disadvantage against the switch hitters who remain prevalent in the current game. His performance against left-handed batters is much stronger, but his overall velocity is low, and he lacks an effective changeup. Overall, it's difficult for him to be considered a top-tier starting pitcher.

89 OVR New Threads Dylan Cease, SP / Blue Jays

• H/9 Right: 84
• H/9 Left: 82
• K/9 Right: 97
• K/9 Left: 92
• Control: 67
• Pitch Clutch: 83
• Stamina: 87
• Velocity: 99
• Break: 99
• Stuff: 83
• HR/9: 63
• BB/9: 65

Dylan Cease features two types of fastballs and three breaking balls, but lacks a changeup or any off-speed offering. More critically, the velocities of his curveball and slider are very similar, making his pitches easier for opponents to read. While his H/9 and control ratings are respectable, the limitations in his pitch mix prevent him from reaching the elite tier of starting pitchers.

90 OVR New Threads Pete Alonso, 1B / Orioles

• Contact Right: 97
• Contact Left: 72
• Power Right: 100
• Power Left: 85
• Vision: 70
• Discipline: 62
• Clutch: 102
• Bunt: 35
• Drag Bunt: 25
• Durability: 99

Pete Alonso is a quintessential power-hitting right-handed batter, boasting excellent contact and power ratings of 97 and 100 respectively against right-handed pitching. While his contact drops against lefties (72), his power remains a solid 85. As a first baseman, his defensive abilities aren't the primary concern. This card features a smooth swing and multiple Quirks, making it a likely cornerstone for many lineups and one of the top rewards in this program.

How to Make Progress？

You'll need to complete various tasks to earn points, or Stars, to unlock rewards. There are multiple ways to accumulate points. As long as you're willing to invest some time, reaching all the rewards is not difficult.

Moments

Complete 12 Moments: 60 points total, 5 points each.

Missions

• Pitch 21 innings with any pitcher(s) (5 points)
• Accumulate 38 total bases with any player(s) (5 points)
• Accumulate 18 extra-base hits with any player(s) (5 points)
• Hit 9 home runs with any player(s) (5 points)
• Accumulate 2,000 PXP with New Threads players (5 points)
• Accumulate 4,000 PXP with New Threads players (5 points)
• Accumulate 6,000 PXP with New Threads players (10 points)

BONUS XP Missions

Earning 500 PXP with each of the following players will grant 5 points:

• Devin Williams
• Ranger Suarez
• Dylan Cease
• Pete Alonso
• Nolan Arenado
• Edwin Diaz
• Kenley Jansen
• Alex Bregman
• Eugenio Suarez
• Kazuma Okamoto
• Luis Arraez
• Willson Contreras
• Owen Caissie

New Threads Player Collection

Collecting the following 88 OVR New Threads players will award 30 points:

• Marcus Semien
• Cedric Mullins
• Sonny Gray
• Framber Valdez
• Nick Castellanos

Collecting the following 90 OVR New Threads players will award 70 points:

• Tatsuya Imai
• Taylor Ward
• Jorge Polanco

It's recommended not to go out of your way to acquire these player cards at high costs just to complete these collections. If you happen to have them, use them to finish the tasks. If not, feel free to skip them, as Moments and tasks alone provide enough progress to reach the end of the program.

That concludes the overview of MLB The Show 26 New Threads Program. Hopefully, you'll secure the players from your favorite teams.

FC 26 Festival of Football: Answer the Call promo, held to celebrate the new World Cup, is set to conclude this Friday. With barely a moment's rest, the new Road to the Final (RTTF) promo will launch immediately thereafter!

This promo is also designed to celebrate real-world football competitions; so if you are a fan of the featured players or simply enjoy watching the matches, this is an event you absolutely do not want to miss!

Road to the Final release date

The promo will go live this Friday, March 27th, adhering to the standard FC 26 game update schedule. As it features only a single squad release, the event will run for just one week, concluding on April 3rd.

RTTF overview

Road to the Final is a recurring annual event that has taken place almost every year since FIFA 19.

Its purpose is to celebrate the knockout stages of UEFA Champions League, UEFA Women's Champions League, UEFA Europa League, and UEFA Europa Conference League by releasing limited-edition player cards.

During the competition period, RTTF player cards replace the corresponding players' standard base cards. Subsequently, if a player's team advances in the actual real-world tournament, their RTTF card will receive upgrades to its overall rating and stats.

It is worth noting that even if a player selected for Road to the Final promo does not personally participate in a match for any reason, their RTTF item remains active and eligible for upgrades, provided they do not transfer clubs mid-event and their team continues to advance in the competition.

Road to the Final Squad in FIFA 26

The players selected for this event are categorized into two groups: the first consists of players whose cards can be unlocked only by opening packs and pulling them via the drawing.

The second consists of players available as specific rewards for completing designated SBCs or Objectives.

Team 1：

• GK - Diogo Costa - OVR 91
• RB - Nahuel Molina - OVR 90
• RB - Andrei Rațiu - OVR 90
• CB - Piero Hincapié - OVR 91
• CB - Irene Paredes - OVR 90
• CB - Ingrid Syrstad Engen - OVR 89
• CB - Lucas Beraldo - OVR 88
• CB - Carl Starfelt - OVR 88
• CB - Chris Richards - OVR 90
• LB - Ricardo Rodríguez - OVR 88
• LB - Sara Holmgaard - OVR 88
• CDM - Ryan Yates - OVR 91
• CM - Aurélien Tchouaméni - OVR 92
• CM - Alexis Mac Allister - OVR 91
• CM - Vicky López - OVR 90
• CAM - Jamal Musiala - OVR 92
• CAM - Frida Maanum - OVR 89
• CAM - Morgan Gibbs-White - OVR 90
• CAM - Yuito Suzuki - OVR 88
• CAM - Teun Koopmeiners - OVR 90
• CAM - Orbelín Pineda - OVR 89
• CAM - Ismaïla Sarr - OVR 90
• CAM - Sebastian Nanasi - OVR 89
• RM - Johanna Kaneryd - OVR 89
• RM - Federico Bernardeschi - OVR 91
• RM - Víctor Gómez - OVR 90
• RM - Jack Harrison - OVR 90
• RM - Pedrinho - OVR 88
• RW - Mohamed Salah - OVR 93
• RW - Désiré Doué - OVR 92
• RW - Naomie Feller - OVR 88
• LM - Klara Bühl - OVR 92
• LM - Maximiliano Araújo - OVR 88
• LW - Jadon Sancho - OVR 90
• ST - Kylian Mbappé - OVR 93
• ST - Marcus Rashford - OVR 92
• ST - Alexander Sørloth - OVR 91
• ST - Thijs Dallinga - OVR 90
• ST - Troy Parrott - OVR 91
• ST - Armindo Sieb - OVR 90
• ST - Elisabeth Terland - OVR 90

SBC and Objective Rewards:

• RB - Konrad Laimer - OVR 90
• CB - Pau Cubarsí - OVR 91
• CAM - Eberechi Eze - OVR 91

How to obtain RTTF cards?

First, special card rewards can only be obtained by participating in SBCs and Objectives released over the coming week. These events are updated almost daily; in addition to individual player cards, the rewards also include card packs.

Card packs serve as a primary method for acquiring Team 1 players. While they appear as in-game rewards, you can also unlock additional packs in the in-game store by consuming FC 26 coins.

Alternatively, if you prefer not to rely on luck and wish to acquire specific RTTF player items you desire as quickly as possible within the limited timeframe, you can wait for the optimal moment to get them on the transfer market.

How to participate in SBCs and Objectives?

As one of the most important daily activities, SBCs require you to assemble a squad that meets various specific criteria, such as including a certain number of players from the same country or club, or achieving a specific total chemistry rating.

As for Objectives, they are primarily categorized into long-term Objectives (which can be completed at any time) and limited-time Objectives (which change with each new season update).

It is worth noting that some Objectives require you to complete a specific number of SBCs; therefore, you can plan ahead by keeping an eye on upcoming tasks to maximize your efficiency through smart scheduling.

Participating immediately in FC 26 Road to the Final giveaways hosted on IGGM Discord is also an effective way to acquire player cards or card packs. We will be drawing 10 lucky players to share a prize pool of 5 million coins - you just might be one of the lucky ten!

Card upgrade tips

All FUT 26 RTTF items launch with ratings and stats that are superior to standard player cards. Subsequently, these items undergo a unified stat update every Friday evening, following the conclusion of the corresponding real-world match fixtures. The specific upgrade effects are as follows:

UEFA Men's Champions League / Europa League / Conference League:

• Win/Draw in the Round of 16: +1 OVR
• Qualify for the Quarter-Finals: +1 OVR, +1 Role++
• Qualify for the Semi-Finals: +1 OVR, +1 SM or WF
• Qualify for the Final: +1 PS+ (+2 PS+ if the player currently possesses only 1 PS+)
• Win the Final: +1 OVR (or 96 OVR), +5 SM or WF

UEFA Women's Champions League:

• Win/Draw in the 1st Quarter-Finals match: +1 OVR
• Qualify for the Semi-Finals: +1 OVR, +1 Role++
• Win/Draw in the 1st Semi-Finals match: +1 OVR, +1 SM or WF
• Qualify for the Final: +1 PS+ (+2 PS+ if the player currently possesses only 1 PS+)
• Win the Final: +1 OVR (or 96 OVR), +5 SM or WF

In addition to the above, these limited-edition players will also be eligible for an additional upgrade mechanism based on their team's performance in their first match.

If a specific player card is released after the conclusion of their team's first knockout stage match, its first match upgrade outcome will instead depend on the results of the next knockout stage match.

Road to the Final is just around the corner! If there are any coveted Answer the Call cards you have yet to acquire, be sure to make a final push to get them before the last day ends! Good luck!

The release date for Phase 2 of WoW TBC Classic Anniversary has not yet been announced, so most players have shifted their attention to WoW Midnight. However, given the relatively short overall timeline of TBC Anniversary, it is expected that the date for Phase 2 will be revealed soon.

For players looking to catch up with their main characters or level up a new alt, this is undoubtedly a golden period with very little competition. The following strategies will help you make the most of this time.

Leveling Strategy

You Should avoid repeatedly running Slave Pens or Mana Tombs all the way to level 70. While this may grant reputation with The Consortium and Cenarion Expedition, this approach does more harm than good.

The reason is that by leveling this way, you will not have acquired any useful gear by the time you reach max level. You will be left wearing only Uncommon items from Auction House, resulting in a severely underpowered character.

A wise leveler will research pre-bis gear in advance and choose more valuable dungeons. For instance, Sethekk Halls offers Lower City reputation, while Old Hillsbrad Foothills and The Black Morass provide reputation with Keepers of Time.

In particular, do not skip Keepers of Time reputation. Reaching Revered with this faction provides a pre-bis leg piece, a pre-bis weapon, and an extremely powerful enchant that helps you reach the defense skill hit avoidance cap. If you mindlessly grind Mana Tombs solely for experience, you may end up needing to spend an extra 15 hours at max level backtracking through these dungeons, disrupting your leveling momentum.

New Characters

This is an excellent time to try playing a tank or healer role. If you have a hybrid class such as Druid, Paladin, or Shaman, you will rarely encounter issues finding a group at max level, especially for 25-man raids.

However, for most hybrid classes, you will be expected to join groups in a healer specialization for 5-man dungeons. Even with subpar healing gear, you will receive far more group invitations as a Restoration Druid compared to a Balance Druid.

For those looking to try tanking, normal dungeons serve as the perfect environment to learn without worrying about mistakes. Heroic dungeons are not recommended at this stage; even your main character might encounter setbacks in heroic content.

Rested Experience

After playing for a few hours, log out in a city to accumulate rested experience. You can accrue a full 1.5 levels of rested experience over 10 days. If Phase 2 arrives in five weeks or more, you can easily gain 2-3 levels through rested experience alone, saving 30% of your leveling time.

Be sure to check if your alt's rested experience bar is full. The maximum is 1.5 levels; once full, it stops accumulating. At that point, log in with your alt, run Hellfire Ramparts once or complete a few quests in Hellfire Peninsula to use up the bar, then return to a city to continue building it up.

Gearing Up

When you reach max level, you might feel your character's gear is too far behind to enter Tempest Keep and Serpentshrine Cavern in Phase 2. However, that is not the case. Here is what you can do before Phase 2 goes live.

Building Reputation

Instead of wasting time pursuing specific rare drops, focus on reputation reward gear that is guaranteed. Keepers of Time reputation is crucial for Paladins.

Upon reaching Honored with each faction, you gain access to a rare item viable for raiding. These items are quite strong yet often overlooked by players.

Quest Reward Gear

This does not mean completing every quest, which would be a significant time sink. Search for your class's pre-bis gear list, and you will be surprised to find that a considerable portion comes from quests.

All you need to do is locate those specific quests and spend anywhere from ten minutes to half an hour completing them.

Raiding

With the player base shrinking, the requirements for pickup groups are actually lower than you might think. Some raid groups may not even actively inspect your gear.

As long as you have equipped reputation rare items and quest rewards, you can attempt to join raids and acquire upgrades. You can also hone your skills, which will provide plenty of positive feedback.

Preparing for Phase 2

Attunement Quests

In the coming weeks, it is best to gradually complete the attunement quests for Tempest Keep and Serpentshrine Cavern. This will not only reward a substantial amount of WoW TBC Classic Anniversary gold and Badges of Justice but also grant account-wide access to these raids.

If you are concerned about the difficulty of Heroic The Arcatraz or Heroic Shattered Halls, you can wait until these dungeons are the daily Heroic, when more players will be running them, making it easier to form a group suitable for your class.

PvP Daily Accumulation

If you do not want to miss out on PvP arena, or if you wish to acquire top-tier gear immediately when Phase 2 begins, you should complete the daily tower quests in Terokkar Forest and Hellfire Peninsula each day. This yields 2,000 honor daily, allowing you to reach the honor cap by the time the new season starts.

In summary, this period is ideal for training alts or catching up. Phase 2 of TBC Anniversary will not begin immediately after its official announcement, so you can comfortably accomplish everything without pressure.

In recent days, Diablo 4 has not only released a new patch to further optimize Season 12 experience but has also introduced two limited-time events, Mother's Blessing and Gift of the Tree, to help you accumulate more resources during the mid-season.

Naturally, you wouldn't want to miss out on these excellent opportunities! To make the absolute most of these events, the best approach is to utilize an incredibly powerful build!

While every class in Season 12 has its standout features, Paladin remains the most reliable choice in terms of overall strength. In this guide, we will introduce a brand-new and highly entertaining build: Ice Skating Paladin!

Ice Skating Paladin Build overview

The core mechanic of this build revolves around utilizing specific skills and gear to maximize enemy aggregation, pulling them together into a tight cluster, and then wiping them out in a single strike using AoE damage or crowd control effects.

Consequently, the indispensable skill for crafting this build is Condemn, while the essential gear pieces are Godslayer Crown and Penitent Greaves.

If you have already been playing Paladin for a while, you likely already possess some of these key components, as well as the other complementary options we are about to discuss, allowing you to complete this build much more quickly!

More skill options

Regarding the core skill, Condemn: 1.5 seconds after casting it, you can pull enemies toward you, briefly stunning them and dealing 240% damage. This skill can be upgraded to a maximum of Rank 5.

Following that, the first additional skill you should acquire is Divine Sora. As for Blessed Shield, simply ensure that Arbiter Form remains active at all times to continuously benefit from its effects.

To achieve this, you must first obtain a Tempering affix that grants increased Arbiter Form duration. Subsequently, when performing Tempering process, simply ensure that you specifically roll for affixes related to Critical Hits.

Fanaticism can be added at your discretion; however, the truly critical skill is Clash, not for its primary damage output, but specifically to trigger and benefit from the thorns damage buff it provides.

From a practical gameplay perspective, the core strategy of this build involves maintaining the continuous uptime of Arbiter Form while constantly cycling through casts of Clash, though you shouldn't forget to utilize your Evade ability in conjunction with these actions!

Specifically, this is because, thanks to the boon provided by Argent Veil, dodging causes you to fire two Shielded Retribution projectiles outward.

This simultaneously triggers Thorns damage and utilizes Clash mechanic to further activate the buff effects of Ward of the White Dove.

It is worth noting that since this build's primary source of damage comes from Thorns retaliation effects triggered by gear affixes (which will be discussed later), you do not need to allocate any points to core active skills within your skill tree.

Gear and affix combinations

Godslayer Crown pulls all nearby enemies toward you whenever you stun, freeze, or immobilize elite enemies, dealing additional damage to them over 3 seconds. When facing a boss, this effect triggers simply by dealing damage.

Building upon this foundation, incorporate Penitent Greaves boots. This item inherently applies crowd control effects to enemies; furthermore, it triggers its special effect whenever you use Godslayer Crown to pull enemies together.

Specifically, applying the chill effect to all enemies directly satisfies the crowd control trigger condition for Penitent Greaves. This, in turn, activates the associated skill synergies, ultimately allowing you to repeatedly trigger crowd control effects in rapid succession.

Regarding the affixes on these boots, you need only prioritize chill/slow potency. However, do not worry if you cannot find these specific affixes; the boots' base effect, combined with the overall mechanics of this build, remains highly effective at freezing all enemies solid.

It is crucial to note that Aspect of the Arbiter's Zephyr must be socketed into your Amulet slot to achieve maximum cooldown reduction. This is the secret behind this build's ability to spam skills continuously.

Even without incorporating any Mythic items, Ice Skating Paladin Build stands as a top-tier gameplay configuration. In fact, even if you possess Mythics, you need not include them; doing so would merely create unnecessary bloat.

The gear listed above is more than sufficient to allow you to achieve both high mobility and astonishing damage output simultaneously.

Additionally, you should continue to stack Thorns attributes, prioritizing your Armor pieces to ensure you reach the maximum Block Chance. This is because a maxed-out Block Chance not only significantly boosts your survivability but also indirectly translates into increased damage output.

Adding the Aspect of Chastisement to your chest armor increases the damage you deal to enemies under crowd control effects, a condition you have already instantly applied to all enemies thanks to your crowd-grouping mechanics.

Furthermore, once enemies are grouped together, they are instantly frozen; this significantly boosts your survivability.

How does it perform in actual combat?

Ice Skating Paladin Build prioritizes speed to optimize farming efficiency. Consequently, while it is viable for tackling most Diablo 4 content, it is not well-suited for challenging high-difficulty endgame activities, such as The Pit levels exceeding Tier 100 or Bloodied events.

In the case of Bloodied events, the primary challenge lies not in dealing sufficient damage, but rather in the fact that you cannot simply activate your Arbiter Form to unleash damage as you normally would.

Instead, you are compelled to switch to a form that grants you greater survivability, which inevitably increases both the difficulty of the encounter and the time required to complete it.

Above is everything we can share with you this time. If you are a Paladin player looking to experiment with a fresh playstyle, this build is currently your absolute best choice!

Monopoly Go Posh Pets album event is set to conclude on April 8, leaving some time still to gather stickers and fill the gaps in your collection. Golden Blitz event represents your best opportunity to secure gold stickers.

The last Golden Blitz event wrapped up on March 24, and the gold stickers for the next round have already been decided through a community vote. Let's take a look at which two gold stickers were chosen - they might just fill the missing spots in your album.

Selected Gold Stickers

Currently, Golden Blitz event unfolds in two phases. In the first half, the featured gold stickers are typically four-star ones, while the latter half shifts to five-star stickers, mirroring the sticker-collection progress of most participants. If you're looking to acquire or trade away a specific gold sticker, it's essential to actively take part in the gold sticker voting held on Discord.

This round's votable gold stickers were all five-star, with the results as follows:

• Set 19 - Showstopper: 26,603 votes (32%)
• Set 20 - Picnic Friends: 25,936 votes (31%)
• Set 23 - Penthouse Views: 18,923 votes (23%)
• Set 23 - Pillow Peak: 12,160 votes (15%)

The outcome of this vote was quite decisive, with Showstopper and Picnic Friends winning by a substantial margin. As a result, when the fifth Golden Blitz event begins, the two tradable gold stickers will be Monopoly Go Showstopper (Set 19) and Picnic Friends (Set 20).

Date

Given that this sticker season features only 31 gold stickers - fewer than Harry Potter GO album, yet lasting one week longer - Golden Blitz events for Posh Pets album are not as frequent as in the previous sticker season.

The dates for Golden Blitz events that have already taken place in Posh Pets album are as follows:

• March 5, 2026 – March 6, 2026: Sunglasses (Set 16) and Tiara (Set 18)
• March 11, 2026 – March 12, 2026: Princess Priss (Set 14) and Metal Mood (Set 15)
• March 17, 2026 – March 18, 2026: Talk Show (Set 21) and Tortoise Trot (Set 22)
• March 23, 2026 – March 24, 2026: Pompompurin (Set 20) and Skateboard (Set 16)

We anticipate that there will be eight Golden Blitz events in total for this album season, so the frequency of these events may increase in the remaining time. The official event dates are March 27 and 28, which confirms this.

Golden Blitz Rules

Sticker Exchange Rules

Gold sticker trades are only permitted during Golden Blitz event and are restricted to the gold stickers selected through the vote.

You may trade Showstopper for Picnic Friends, or exchange either of these gold stickers for regular stickers. However, trading other gold stickers for these two is not allowed, nor are previously featured gold stickers from past Golden Blitz events eligible for trade again (and they cannot participate in future Golden Blitz votes either).

Now, let's address the matter of trade limits. Under normal circumstances, players can exchange regular stickers with others, but there is a cap of five such trades per day. During Golden Blitz, the process for trading gold stickers is the same as for regular stickers, but these trades are separate from the daily limit - you have an additional five opportunities specifically for trading gold stickers.

How to Trade Gold Stickers?

The trickiest part of this process is finding a trading partner. The best trading partners are naturally people you know. However, if you're looking to connect with a wider circle, seeking out fellow players on Discord, Facebook, or X is a great alternative.

If you don't have any gold stickers to offer, you can also try trading regular stickers with others. The rules allow you to exchange multiple regular stickers for a single gold sticker. If you have a good number of four-star and five-star regular stickers, finding someone to trade with becomes quite straightforward.

Additionally, the more stickers you trade, the more stars you accumulate. As you build up a significant collection of stars, you may also increase your chances of obtaining more gold stickers by Star Vault.

How to Obtain More Stickers?

In truth, even if you don't have either of the two gold stickers - Showstopper and Picnic Friends - you won't be left empty-handed during this event if you already have a strong sticker collection. So, how can you gather more stickers?

Daily Activities

Activities like Quick Wins and Free Gift from the in-game shop sometimes offer sticker packs of lower quality. While these low-star stickers may not hold much value individually, consistently completing Quick Wins throughout the week can reward you with a sticker pack of decent quality.

Banner Events and Tournaments

These events typically provide tokens for special activities, but their milestone rewards also include sticker packs. It's advisable to aim for enough points - provided you have sufficient dice - to unlock these rewards.

Tournaments, in particular, feature a leaderboard. For players grouped together, securing first place on the leaderboard yields a purple (five-star) sticker pack. Since tournaments generally conclude every one to two days, this can be an excellent source of high-quality stickers if you have plenty of dice to spare.

Special Events

Events such as Partner Events or Tycoon Racers occur less frequently but often offer substantial rewards, including cosmetics, Wild Stickers, or Swap Packs. You'll need to collect tokens from banner events and tournaments to fully access the rewards of these special events.

That wraps up the key details for the fifth Golden Blitz event in Posh Pets album. With a little preparation, you'll be well-positioned to trade for the stickers you need this time around.

ARC Raiders March Flashpoint update is expected to launch next Tuesday, the very last day of March, so this week's regular update, Patch 1.21.0 (released on March 24th), features relatively streamlined content.

Nevertheless, you shouldn't overlook it; given that this patch immediately precedes Flashpoint, even a seemingly minor tweak could impact your ARC Raiders experience in April.

With this in mind, we will provide a detailed breakdown of all the content in Patch 1.21.0 and, drawing upon recent Devs Talk discussions, offer predictions regarding further developments for Flashpoint update.

New Raider Tool

In addition to essential bug fixes and mechanical optimizations, standard ARC Raiders patches typically introduce new cosmetic items for character customization, such as new hairstyles or variations in attire.

Building on this tradition, Patch 1.21.0 introduces a new Raider Tool: Spyglass Set, available for 700 coins. Aesthetically, it appears to be little more than a monocular haphazardly fused to a metal rod, giving the impression of a design born of sheer creative exhaustion.

In the game, Raider Tool functions primarily as a melee weapon capable of inflicting damage upon enemies; however, its combat efficacy pales in comparison to firearms. Consequently, it is more commonly utilized for breaching containers and doors, or for deploying zip lines.

All newly released tools are merely cosmetic skins for the base Raider Tool and confer no additional statistical bonuses. Therefore, if you are operating on a limited budget, skip this one without missing out on any gameplay advantages.

It is worth noting that ARC Raiders features two specific achievements that require the use of Raider Tool to unlock:

• Blindsided: Destroy a Sentinel using Raider Tool.
• Up Close and Personal: Down a player using Raider Tool.

Furthermore, you can unlock specific skills within Conditioning skill tree to enhance Raider Tool's efficiency across various functions:

• Gentle Pressure: Reduces the noise generated when breaching doors (helping to avoid attracting additional enemies).
• Proficient Pryer: Decreases the time required to breach doors and containers.
• Effortless Swing: Consumes less stamina when performing melee attacks.
• Sky-Clearing Swing: Inflicts increased melee damage against drones.
• Flyswatter: Allows you to destroy a Wasp or Turret with a single melee attack.

New backpack set

This set is named Cartographer, and like others, it requires consuming 700 coins to acquire. The backpack serves as a cosmetic element of your character's appearance and allows for the addition of extra attachments and charms; essentially, this new backpack set functions as a new skin.

Since the game's launch, over 20 different backpack skins have been released, some of which even feature multiple color variations. Most sets can be obtained directly from the in-game store, while others are available through alternative sources:

• Archeologist: Raider Deck AR/RD 001, Trials
• Bruiser: Raider Deck AR/RD 002
• Paramedic: Raider Deck AR/RD 003
• Pathfinder: Deluxe Edition
• Salvager: Deluxe Edition Pre-Order Bonus

DirectX 11 bug fixed

DirectX is an API primarily used for handling game programming and video processing. Recently, instances of the game crashing occasionally occurred when utilizing DirectX 11 in ARC Raiders; Patch 1.21.0 has now resolved this issue.

Model stuck bug fixed

Harvester is a limited-time map event in ARC Raiders where a Harvester structure, guarded by a massive ARC Queen, spawns at a fixed location on the map.

Your objective is to either defeat or bypass Queen to gain entry into the structure, locate three fusion cores, and insert them into the receptacle at the base of the structure's center.

After doing so, 12 flashing yellow targets will appear around the exterior of the structure. Destroying these targets will open up the central area, granting you access to high-tier loot, typically rare ARC Raiders blueprints or other valuable ARC items.

Recently, a bug emerged within the game that could cause players to become stuck inside Harvester structure or trapped within the wreckage of defeated ARC enemies; fortunately, this issue has now been fixed.

Wall-glitching bug fixed

Wall-glitching has long been a recurring issue in ARC Raiders. Late last year, this vulnerability even led to a severe surge in cheating, sparking widespread frustration and outcry within the player community until robust countermeasures were implemented to address the problem.

However, somewhat embarrassingly, new instances of wall-glitching have continued to surface periodically. For instance, a recent bug allowed players to clip through walls while attempting to pick up a fuel cell or field crate.

The danger of this particular bug lies in the fact that opportunistic players, often referred to as rats, can exploit it to glitch through walls ahead of time and lie in ambush in areas where you would never expect anyone to be present, leaving you completely unprepared to defend yourself!

Fortunately, including with the recent Patch 1.21.0, the developers have become increasingly prompt in their response to and fixing of such bugs, aiming to minimize any negative impact as much as possible.

News regarding Flashpoint

In addition to the release date, it has now been confirmed that Flashpoint update will introduce a host of new content, including new lightning-themed map conditions, two new ARC enemies, Rollerbot and the Hammer, and optimizations for Scrappy.

Just a few days ago, the development team also released Wasp Hunter Set ahead of schedule! It allows you to dress up as a humanoid Wasp!

The set is available in four color variations; furthermore, the complete bundle includes the following items:

• New Raider Tool: Thruster Hammer
• New Backpack: Diver (available in two colors)
• Reusable Wasp Hunter Helmet
• 2,400 Raider Tokens

While you can currently preview the set on its dedicated page, you must own the base game and wait for Flashpoint update to go live before you can acquire and equip it! The good news is there are only 5 days left!

That wraps up everything we have to share with you in this update. To ensure you are well-prepared to battle in the new environments introduced by Flashpoint, be sure to start stockpiling more coins and Blueprints right now! Good luck!

In an ARPG like Diablo 2 Resurrected, which features a fixed, seasonal update schedule, the pursuit of power (and, more specifically, better gear) is a never-ending quest. Consequently, any bonus that increases both the quantity and rarity of dropped gear is of paramount importance.

Among these bonuses, Magic Find is an attribute that simply cannot be overlooked. It appears on almost every type of equipable item, allowing you to discover more high-tier gear as you embark on your subsequent adventures.

However, to effectively utilize this attribute and maximize its value, you must gain a deep understanding of its definition and underlying mechanics; otherwise, you risk falling into common misconceptions that could actually hinder your progress.

In this guide, we will provide a comprehensive breakdown of the subject.

What is Magic Find?

The full name of this attribute is actually Better Chance of Getting Magic Items. If you equip gear bearing this attribute, you significantly increase your chances of finding items of higher rarity during combat.

It is worth noting here that D2R features five distinct item rarity tiers, ranging from lowest to highest: Normal (or Normal Socketed), Magic, Rare, Set, and Unique.

The enhancing effect of Magic Find extends beyond just Magic-quality items; it applies to all rarity tiers, with the sole exception of Normal items.

The only reason the term Magic appears in the attribute's name is that items of Magic quality are the specific gear type that displays this attribute directly within their item name.

Note: Throughout the remainder of this guide, we will use the term Magic-quality items to refer specifically to gear of Magic rarity tier (identified by their blue text color), while using the broader term Magic items to refer generically to any item that possesses Magic Find attribute.

Magic Find mechanics detailed explanation

It stands to reason that different Magic items will provide varying numerical bonuses to your Magic Find attribute; this is straightforward enough. However, the tricky part lies in the fact that you may harbor misconceptions regarding the actual definition and function of this attribute.

For instance, if the description of a Magic item's bonus states that it increases your chance of finding Magic items by 30%, this does not mean that every single loot drop you encounter has a guaranteed 30% chance of yielding a Magic-quality item.

This is because, independent of Magic Find attribute, the game itself employs a fundamental loot-generation system that determines the initial rarity tier of any given piece of gear. Magic Find serves to provide an additional boost on top of this pre-established foundation.

Let's look at another example. If a specific piece of gear has a base rarity distribution of 10% Magic and 5% Rare, then after applying a 100% Magic Find bonus, the final rarity distribution for that gear will become 20% Magic and 10% Rare.

Furthermore, Magic Find only serves to boost the final rarity of items; it does not increase the total volume of drops.

Moreover, actual drop rates remain subject to RNG; having a specific probability does not guarantee that you will actually obtain your desired Magic items with every single drop.

Therefore, if you wish to maximize your acquisition of high-tier items while utilizing Magic Find, the only effective strategy is to slay more dangerous enemies to generate a larger base volume of drops.

How to maximize the value of Magic Find?

First and foremost, possessing Magic Find attribute does not imply that a piece of gear offers strong offensive or defensive capabilities.

Consequently, if you head directly into battle clad entirely in a set of Magic-quality gear, you might very well perish before you even reach the loot-collection phase!

Fortunately, Magic Find bonuses are calculated only at the precise moment you land the killing blow on an enemy, or, in the case of chests, the instant you open them.

Therefore, you can begin the encounter equipped with a gear set optimized for damage output, and then, just as you are about to land the finishing blow, quickly swap to your Magic Find gear to maximize the attribute's effect.

However, this technique places significant demands on your mechanical skill and reaction time; as such, it is not recommended for beginners or casual players.

A safer approach is to selectively swap out individual pieces of your standard gear for Magic items, provided you remain capable of handling the enemies, thereby striking a balance between Magic Find bonuses and your overall damage/defense capabilities.

One final point to note is that Magic Find is subject to diminishing returns. Simply put, once the bonus percentage for this attribute exceeds a certain threshold, the resulting increase in the drop rate for rare items begins to plateau.

Specifically, the drop rate for Magic-quality items is not significantly affected by this phenomenon; however, for gear of Rare quality and above, the benefits of the bonus become increasingly negligible once your total Magic Find percentage exceeds approximately 350%.

Another potential complication is that if you intend to craft gear enhanced by Runewords, Magic Find becomes entirely useless. This is because Runewords can only be applied to Normal-quality gear that possesses sockets.

Using mercenaries

In Diablo 2: Resurrected, you can bring a mercenary along with you into combat. However, this raises a specific question: if the final killing blow is dealt by your mercenary, how is Magic Find bonus calculated?

In this regard, the game system is quite player-friendly: it applies your own Magic Find percentage to the mercenary for the purpose of calculating loot drops.

Conversely, if you are the one who secures the kill, your mercenary provides no additional benefit, even if they happen to be equipped with Magic Find gear themselves.

Therefore, if you typically rely on your mercenary to land the finishing blows, you might consider equipping them with some Magic Find items.

However, there is no need to invest an excessive amount of effort into this, especially if you primarily utilize builds that deal AoE damage.

Summary

Magic Find attribute is undoubtedly invaluable for acquiring high-quality gear in D2R. However, its utility depends on two key factors: your own specific needs and the manner and timing of its application; otherwise, focusing on it may simply result in a wasted effort.

That concludes everything we have to share with you today. We hope your future treasure-hunting adventures are filled with nothing but good luck!

For the past two to three years, one topic has been a constant point of discussion across the gaming industry: what will the final cost of GTA 6 be? Recently, it seems a key clue regarding this discussion has finally emerged.

This clue comes from an interview with the chief executive of GTA 6's parent company. While they did not address the matter directly, we can infer that the projected figure is likely $70 or $80.

The Interview

The reporter's question revolved around the game's business model, raising a practical issue: in the mobile gaming space, embedded advertising has become a significant revenue stream for developers. For PC and console games made with massive investments, such as GTA 6, might they consider introducing advertisements?

Strauss Zelnick, the chief executive of GTA 6's parent company, responded that for free-to-play titles, embedded advertising is a viable model. However, for games that players acquire for $70 or $80, such an approach would not be taken.

He added that in sports titles like NBA 2K, there is a limited presence of advertising because it aligns with the authenticity of the game's setting, though it does not serve as a major source of revenue.

It was this reference to "$70 or $80" that led players to believe he might have inadvertently hinted at GTA 6's cost. This suggests that the standard edition of GTA 6 will fall within the $70 to $80 range, perhaps leaning closer to $80.

Why $70-$80?

Although many assumed the development team could push GTA 6's cost to new heights given its unparalleled anticipation, opting to stay within the existing range is undoubtedly the wiser commercial decision.

On one hand, this relates to public relations, brand loyalty, and player trust. The company understands that even without raising the base cost, the game itself and the subsequent GTA 6 Online will generate enormous revenue. After all, players are already eager to return to the banks in Miami to rob GTA 6 money.

The $70–$80 range falls within an acceptable bracket for most console and PC players, helping to avoid excluding potential audiences due to an excessively high entry threshold. Within the gaming industry, there is no successful precedent for significantly elevating the base cost of a major title to $90 or $100; making such a leap would carry commercial risks.

On the other hand, from a business strategy perspective, even if the base edition is set at $80, the company can still achieve greater earnings by offering various editions - such as deluxe, collector's, or even online-specific versions - along with services tied to the online mode. Thus, there is little need to take risks with the base edition's cost.

Significance of GTA 6's Cost

GTA 6 has become one of the most eagerly awaited games among players and can be seen as a benchmark for future game releases. Its cost could influence the pricing of future AAA titles.

As the title with the strongest justification in the market to raise its cost, if GTA 6 instead reverts to $60, it would directly challenge the current trend of ever-increasing costs for AAA games.

Consumers would then use it as a benchmark, questioning whether other $70 games truly offer comparable value. This could pressure subsequent AAA titles to lower their costs and might lead players to be more lenient in their reviews.

If set at $70, it would maintain the existing anchor price, but GTA 6's very presence would serve as a comparative benchmark for other titles. Players would naturally wonder: if GTA 6 is available for $70, what justifies this other game also being $70? This might result in players holding other games at that price point to stricter scrutiny.

If GTA 6 were set at $80, while it might sacrifice a minimal number of sales due to the higher cost, its unmatched audience base would ensure total revenue still increases substantially. However, this would also raise the upper limit for other AAA titles.

Interstitial Advertising

The term "interstitial advertising," mentioned by Zelnick, has also sparked discussion. Some games have employed this strategy in the past, but reception has generally been unfavorable.

Several sports franchises under GTA 6's parent company, such as NBA 2K and WWE 2K, have been used as testing grounds for incorporating in-game advertisements and microtransactions. These attempts have frequently drawn criticism from players, who feel that forcibly inserting ads into games they have already acquired at full cost - and which already contain microtransactions - oversteps acceptable boundaries.

For GTA 6, incorporating such advertisements would not only disrupt players' immersion but also undermine the series' core identity of satire and parody. GTA series has built a distinctive fictional world where its billboards, radio stations, and brands are rooted in satirical mimicry of reality. Introducing real-world advertisements would completely shatter this carefully crafted atmosphere.

A more refined approach to brand collaborations might be feasible instead - such as incorporating real clothing brands or featuring collaborations with real artists on in-game radio stations. GTA 5, for instance, included a radio station curated by Frank Ocean.

Such an approach could deliver commercial value without compromising the authenticity of the game world. Given the developer's reputation and influence, they are well-positioned to make their stance clear to the parent company, choosing a business model that respects both players and the integrity of the game.

Zelnick's remarks may not have been specifically about any single title but rather a general reference to all premium paid games priced between $70 and $80. Therefore, it might be premature to interpret his comments as a definitive conclusion on GTA 6's cost. Still, it remains something worth anticipating.

While acquiring more powerful players is important in MLB The Show 26, the most effective way to boost your team's overall strength is, more often than not, by enhancing the cards you already own.

To achieve this, farming Parallel XP is key. This specialized type of XP allows you to boost a player's all-around stats, up to five times.

Building upon this foundation, and to ensure Parallel mechanic functions even more effectively, MLB 26 introduces the brand-new Parallel Mod system. So, how does it work? We're here to walk you through it.

What is Parallel XP?

Some newcomers might confuse Parallel XP (PXP) with standard XP. Although the sources for farming them are largely the same, they are, in fact, two distinct mechanics within MLB 26.

Standard XP serves to advance your progress along Season XP Reward Path, thereby unlocking additional MLB 26 stubs or premium player cards and packs.

Parallel XP, on the other hand, is utilized specifically to boost the stats of the player cards you currently own. Generally, we recommend reserving this for the core players in your starting lineup.

Whenever you accumulate enough PXP to cross a specific threshold and complete a level-up, you earn a +1 boost to all of that player's stats, up to a maximum of +5:

• Parallel I - 500 PXP
• Parallel II - 1,500 PXP
• Parallel III - 3,000 PXP
• Parallel IV - 6,000 PXP
• Parallel V - 10,000 PXP

It is important to note that these stat boosts only take effect when you are playing in Diamond Dynasty mode, and they apply specifically to the individual player cards currently active in your lineup.

How to farm PXP?

Almost every mode in MLB The Show 26 offers both PXP and standard XP. However, the amount of PXP you earn varies depending on the specific in-game actions performed, the difficulty level selected, and the game mode played.

More specifically, performing more complex actions and playing on higher difficulty settings yield greater amounts of PXP; additionally, online modes typically provide a 1.5x bonus multiplier for Parallel XP earnings.

Alternatively, you can capitalize on the game's periodic Double PXP Days events, during which PXP earned from completing any match is doubled.

As for standard XP, there is a daily cap on the total amount you can earn, set at a maximum of 30,000. However, if you do not play on a given day, any unused portion of that daily limit will roll over and be added to your XP cap for the following day.

Additionally, the game allows you to earn extra standard XP by completing specific Programs or by engaging in special game modes such as Conquest or Mini Seasons.

What is Parallel Mod?

Introduced as a new mechanic in MLB 26, Parallel Mod builds upon the existing PXP system to provide you with additional ways to enhance your players' stats.

This system features three rarity tiers: Silver, Gold, and Diamond, ranging from lowest to highest, each offering stat boosts of varying potency.

To unlock each Mod tier, you must not only meet specific Parallel Level or PXP requirements but also complete certain in-game objectives, such as securing a specific number of wins or recording a certain number of hits.

Notably, both the gold and diamond mods can offer two distinct types of boosts: those targeting a single stat, and those targeting a combination of two stats.

How to utilize Parallel Mod?

Given the demanding nature of the unlock conditions, you must formulate a clear plan for unlocking and upgrading right from the start; this ensures you maximize the value of Parallel Mod within your limited time and effort. Here are a few tips to help you get started.

Prioritize adding mods

Although there are three tiers of Parallel Mods available, we recommend prioritizing the unlocking of gold mods for the majority of your players.

You can then select your core starters to pursue diamond mods; this strategy allows you to boost your team's overall strength much more rapidly.

However, once a player card reaches Parallel Level 1, you can use just 500 PXP to unlock their exclusive silver mod. While the resulting stat boosts may not be particularly significant, they serve as a helpful aid if you are not yet in a position to unlock the higher-tier mods.

Identify the stats you wish to enhance

As previously mentioned, the gold and diamond tiers offer you a choice between two types of stat boosts: single-stat boosts and dual-stat (mixed) boosts.

Single-stat boosts provide higher numerical increases to a specific stat, whereas dual-stat boosts offer broader coverage across multiple areas of a player's performance.

Therefore, before making a decision, you must thoroughly analyze and consider the existing stats of the player you intend to enhance.

For instance, if a specific dual-stat Mod boosts both stat A and stat B, but the player in question already possesses a very high rating in one of those stats, then applying that dual-stat mod would effectively be a waste of resources.

Single-player modes are the best way to unlock mods

To accelerate your progress toward meeting PXP requirements for Parallel Mods, you might be tempted to prioritize farming in online modes, as they offer a 1.5x PXP bonus.

However, online modes are characterized by high difficulty and inherent unpredictability. You could end up making repeated attempts without ever achieving your objectives, thereby wasting valuable time rather than making efficient progress.

Therefore, we highly recommend that you farm in single-player modes such as Hall of Fame or Legends. Not only is this approach more consistent, but you can also earn more PXP by unlocking higher difficulty levels more quickly.

That covers everything you need to know about the new Parallel Mod feature in MLB 26. We hope this guide proves helpful as you play the game!