Antistatic Studios has announced that a demo playtest of their four-player cooperative FPS, Phantom Line, is now available on PC via their Discord server. Alongside this is a new trailer to give you a peek at what you’re getting into.

It’s a bit hard to get a good read on what Phantom Line really is, so let’s start from the top. It’s a first-person shooter for 1-4 players, set in an open-world environment. You’re an operative for a megacorporation who has been dispatched into an Eastern European country following a nuclear war. Okay, sounds familiar.

However, there’s also something called the H.U.S.K. that allows you to transfer your consciousness between artificial bodies. The trailer doesn’t really capture that very well, but there’s a gif on the store page that shows it in action. Maybe.

Phantom Line promises an open world full of dynamic events. You and your friends get a derelict ship as a base of operations and can show off your loot. There’s also crafting, because an artificial army runs on its stomach, so you have to eat. The trailer shows a suspicious amount of bear violence, so you may be eating something pretty gamey.

To get in on the Phantom Line playtest, you’ll need to sign up for their discord at this link here. The full release date has yet to be announced. 

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Getting perks in Black Ops 6 Zombies is extremely important if you're looking to prepare for the latter rounds, and getting one for free can be immensely useful.

This method was originally discovered by @MargwaNetwork, who shared it on their X profile. The free perk can be obtained from the Ossuary Area in The Tomb, and it can be highly beneficial in the long run.

Let's take a look at how you can complete this Easter Egg in The Tomb.

How to complete the free perk Easter Egg in Black Ops 6 Zombies

Before we begin the process, you must have a player level of at least 6. You'll need the Napalm Burst Ammo Mod, and this item unlocks at level 6. If you're just a beginner, make sure to complete a couple of games quickly, and you should fit the requirements.

Once you load into the game and start a fresh round in The Tomb, try to find the Arsenal Machine. From here, you'll be able to purchase any mod you want, but make sure to get the Napalm Burst Ammo Mod. Next, keep clearing the zombies till you can reach the Ossuary region.

You'll come across six unlit lamps in the Ossuary region. They can be found on the sides of the three doorways, and they are shot at with the weapon that has the Napalm Burst Ammo Mod. Once you have shot and put all lamps on fire, you'll get a random perk for free.

The free perk will be completely random, so they might not be the best possible fit. However, it's always helpful to have any resource for free as you try to clear as many hordes of Zombies as possible.

If you're still learning the secrets of The Tomb, make sure to go through the main campaign Easter Egg guide, which will help you to get and upgrade the Ice Staff.

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There's a bit of musical fun involved with the new Black Ops 6 Zombies map, and you can play the song Dig by Matt Heafy at The Tomb.

To play this unique song, you'll need to find three headphones, which are located at three separate locations on the map. Once you find the third and final one, the song will start playing in the background. Let's take a look at how you can complete the Music easter egg in The Tomb.

All Black Ops 6 Music Easter Egg Headphone locations

Here are the locations of all three headphones, and it's recommended that you find them in the given order. That way, you'll save a lot of time and won't have to roam haphazardly across the map.

Headphone 1: Speed Cola Room

The first headphone is located near some skeletal remains in the Speed Cola room. In this room, you'll find the skeletal remains to your right, and the headphones will be playing music from them. You can also find a GobbleGum Machine at this location, and there are three new additions.

Headphone 2: Stamin Up Room

The second one is located in the Stamin Up room. Go inside the room and turn left, and you'll find the Stamin Up machine. You'll find a statue in this room with a ledge near it. The headphones can be found on this ledge.

Headphone 3: Portal

If you follow the main questline in The Tomb, it will take you to a glowing lotus. You'll have to interact with it to open the portal. Once you head inside the portal, you'll find a glowing plant, and the headphones will be located near it.

Once you have found the last piece, you'll hear something pretty cool playing in the background in The Tomb. If you're looking to solve more Easter Eggs in Black Ops 6 Zombies, make sure to check out this guide.

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The Tomb is certainly an area of deep mystery, and Black Ops 6 Zombies players have been busy trying to unearth as many Easter Eggs and secrets as they can.

The new map might not be as mysterious as Citadelle Des Morts (as of writing), but there are still certain Easter Eggs hidden on the map. Let's take a look at all of them found so far, and how you can solve them.

How to complete Black Ops 6 Zombies main story Easter Egg in The Tomb

The main questline is the one you'll want to complete first, and it has a pretty cool Easter Egg attached to it. Once you begin a fresh game at The Dig, you'll be tasked to open the Doorway to Nowhere. To complete this, you'll have to open three doors starting from The Dig.

The doors you'll need to open are pretty easy, as they have a Red Glow. They're hard to miss, but I will recommend avoiding going in solo. To open the doors, you'll need Essence. The first one costs 2,250, the second one costs 2,500, and the third one costs 2,750 Essence.

Once you open the third door, you will come across a room with a small table with a purple glow. You'll have to place an Amulet on this slab, which can be obtained from Citadelle Des Morts. If you're playing with a squad and someone has the Amulet, it will work as well. Placing the Amulet will open a portal, and you can teleport to the Dark Aether Nexus. This is the first location where you'll come across the Pack-A-Punch machine, which can be used to upgrade your weapons.

The next task is to craft the Staff of Ice Wonder Weapon. Once you reach Round 8, you'll come across a Shock Mimic. Once you eliminate it, you'll obtain a Monocle (it's a quest item). After obtaining it, shoot down every Aether Lantern you see on the map.

Next, go to The Tombs area, where a new Death Perception Perk-a-Cola machine is located. You'll find a large bull painting, which will have glowing Roman numerals (if you have shot all the Aether Lanterns). Shoot all the numerals in the correct order, and the room will enter lockdown. You'll have to survive five waves of nightmarish enemies, and doing so successfully will reward you with the Staff.

Once you obtain the staff, head to the Neolithic Catacombs. You'll find a mural with Roman numerals right beside the Crafting Table. Shoot the numerals in sequential order to trigger another lockdown. Once you survive the next set of enemies, you'll get a Head Piece.

With all three items, head to the large circular area at the center of Dark Aether Nexus. Once you interact with Ice Staff and defend yourself from the monsters, you'll be able to craft the Staff of Ice Wonder Weapon.

Disclaimer: The article is to be updated as additional Easter eggs are found.

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Call of Duty Black Ops 6 has a vast assortment of guns and weapons, and you can personalize them with unique camos/skins.

While you'll be able to unlock new camos from the upcoming battle pass, you can unlock more by grinding kills and completing different achievements. The multiplayer mode has four Mastery camos for every available weapon, but there's more. Let's first take a look at the nine Military camos to unlock.

All Black Ops 6 multiplayer military camos to unlock

Every weapon in Black Ops 6 has nine military camos and two special camos to unlock in the multiplayer mode. These camos are separate from the four Mastery camos (we'll get to that later in this article).

• Granite: Five Headshots.
• Woodland: 10 Headshots.
• Savanna: 15 Headshots.
• Splinter: 20 Headshots.
• Moss: 30 Headshots.
• Shade: 40 Headshots.
• Digital: 50 Headshots.
• Tide: 75 Headshots.
• Red Tiger: 100 Headshots.

The two special camos and their unlock conditions vary across the weapons, while the Mastery camos are Gold, Diamond, Dark Spine, and Dark Matter.

Before we jump further into unlocking the Special and Mastery camos, do note the following conditions.

• Diamond Mastery camo: Requires you to have Gold camos on all of those weapon types. So, if you're looking to unlock the Diamond Mastery camo for the XM4, you'll need a Gold camo for all assault rifles.
• Dark Spine Mastery camo: Requires Diamond camo on 33 weapons.
• Dark Matter Mastery camo: Requires Dark Spine camo on 33 weapons.

With that clear, let's take a look at the individual conditions needed to unlock all the camos.

Black Ops 6 Assault Rifles multiplayer camo challenges

Black Ops 6 SMGs multiplayer camo challenges

Black Ops 6 LMGs multiplayer camo challenges

Black Ops 6 Shotguns multiplayer camo challenges

Black Ops 6 Sniper Rifles multiplayer camo challenges

Black Ops 6 Marksman Rifles multiplayer camo challenges

Black Ops 6 Pistols multiplayer camo challenges

Black Ops 6 Launchers multiplayer camo challenges

Black Ops 6 Melee weapons multiplayer camo challenges

Do note that this article will be a work in-progress, as new weapons are likely to be added every season. While unlocking all the camos is certainly a grind, it's certainly worth your effort, if you care about personalizing your weapons and how they look.

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The Tomb is the fourth map to be added to the Black Ops 6 Zombies mode, and it can be a tricky affair if you want to find the Pack-A-Punch at this location.

If you're familiar with how Zombies work, then you'll be aware of how important Pack-A-Punch is. This power-up can be activated for 5,000 Essence to begin, and then the price goes up as you try to level up your weapons even more.

Let's take a look at where you can find The Tomb's Pack-A-Punch machine.

The Tomb Pack-A-Punch location in Black Ops 6 Zombies

When you start a match at The Tomb, you'll notice a quest asking you to open Road to Nowhere. This task is not only important because it's part of the quest line, but it will also provide you access to the map's Pack-A-Punch machine.

But before you can reach that point, you'll have to open three different doors.

• The first door is located on the Northeast side of the Dig Site, and it can be opened by spending 2,250 Essence.
• The second door is located at the Shrine of Hierophants, and you can open it by spending 2,500 Essence.
• The third one is the doorway at the Subterranean Temple, and it can be opened for 2,750 Essence.

Once you've opened the third doorway, head inside, and you'll find a glowing purple altar. Interact with it to place the Obscurus Altilium Amulet, which is obtained when you complete the Citadelle Des Morts Easter Egg. If you haven't done so, there are two options.

You'll either have to play at the Citadelle Des Morts map first and solve the Easter Egg. Alternatively, you'll have to play with someone who completed it from their end, as they will be able to open the doorway.

Once the doorway is opened, just head straight, and you'll find the machine behind the entrance to the Dark Aether Nexus. However, the machine can sometimes shift move to the Dig Site, where you can find it ahead of the two bull statues. Thankfully, the location is shown on the map, making it easier for everyone to find it.

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Call of Duty Black Ops 6 will have plenty of scope for you to unlock different personalization items for your guns as part of the Zombies campaign.

Similar to Mastery camos, the Zombies camos can be unlocked by completing different challenges. This year, there are plenty of different skins to unlock if you're up for the grind. Let's take a look at all the confirmed details we have so far.

All Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Zombies camo camos and challenges

The Zombies mode has 11 different camos to earn - nine Military and two Special. Here are all nine military camos that you can unlock, along with the required conditions.

• Slate: 100 Critical Kills
• Desert: 200 Critical Kills
• Evergreen: 300 Critical Kills
• Rugged: 400 Critical Kills
• Grim: 600 Critical Kills
• Stripe: 800 Critical Kills
• Oceanic: 1000 Critical Kills
• Whiteout: 1500 Critical Kills
• Purple Tiger: 2000 Critical Kills

You can also unlock two special camos for each weapon in Call of Duty Black Ops 6 by completing individual challenges. These camos can be used on all available weapons, and getting the skins is pretty easy - just obtain all Military camos in a game mode.

As mentioned earlier, there are four Mastery camos to unlock: Mystic Gold, Opal, Afterlife, and Nebula. Let's take a look at how you can unlock them. You'll always begin with Mystic, which gets unlocked when you find both special camos for a given weapon.

Disclaimer: List will be updated.

Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Assault Rifle camo challenges

Call of Duty Black Ops 6 LMG camo challenges

Call of Duty Black Ops 6 SMG camo challenges

Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Sniper Rifle camo challenges

Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Marksman Rifle camo challenges

Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Shotgun camo challenges

Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Pistol camo challenges

Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Launcher camo challenges

Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Melee weapons camo challenges

Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Special weapons camo challenges

That's all weapons that are available at launch. We will be updating the special camos for the remaining weapons once we uncover them during our grind.

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We can look forward to a new set of rewards in Black Ops 6 and Warzone Season 2, if we're willing to grind the Ranked mode. There are some unique rewards on offer, too.

Like Season 1, Black Ops 6 and Warzone Season 2 will have dedicated rewards for your achievements. Let's take a look at all the available items you can get for your efforts during the new season's Ranked mode.

All Black Ops 6 Season 2 Ranked rewards

While the rewards will be purely cosmetic in nature, they will be exclusive to Ranked play. Equipping them will help you to show off your achievements in Ranked mode.

All Warzone 2 Season 2 Ranked rewards

You can get a total of 11 different rewards based on your achievements during Season 2.

How to unlock Black Ops 6 and Warzone Season 2 Ranked mode

You'll have to achieve 50 wins in matchmade Multiplayer games and/or have at least 30 Top 15 Battle Royale finishes to unlock Ranked mode. Naturally, it's going to take you a fair bit of time to unlock and access the Ranked mode in the game.

Once done, you'll be able to compete for all the rewards, and to do so, make sure to win as many games as possible.

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After eight years in development, a huge mod for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive has been blocked from a Steam release by Valve at the final hurdle.

The mod, Classic Offensive, says it has "the goal of bringing back the community aspects and aesthetics of CS," suggesting the game had become too focused on skins. Essentially, it wants to become the ultimate nostalgia trip back to Counter-Strike 1.6, using the newer visuals of CS:GO.

Classic Offensive mod blocked from Steam release

Classic Offensive made it through the now-retired Steam Greenlight system back in 2017, offering hope that it would eventually be able to release a free modification to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive on Steam.

With the release build submitted to Steamworks for review back in October, the team behind the mod received no response over the holiday season, delaying plans to launch on December 25, 2024. Now, in a statement on X, the Classic Offensive team has confirmed that the mod's app has been retired "without any reason explained" after eight years of development.

The retirement of the Classic Offensive app essentially kills its chances of being released on Steam, even after making "some requested legal changes due to the usage of Valve's IP." According to the creator, "The project has been sticking to the guidelines on how to release a mod on Steam," and the team has "followed the requirements and recommendations to the letter."

The Classic Offensive project has received no communication from Valve since late 2020, and at no point was it directed to stop work on the project. It's described as "an even worse form of Cease and Desist," with the team feeling "required to tell any modding team related to Valve projects to reconsider what they're doing if their sole way of releasing is through Steam."

After eight years, their frustration is completely understandable, and the aim is to "try to get in contact with Valve employees... to try to get things moving in the right direction." Whether it can be resolved fully remains to be seen.

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Rainbow Six Siege's 5v5 tactical-shooter gameplay is among the best in its genre. In any given match, gamers play as the Attackers and Defenders, taking turns to complete specific objectives on both sides. At the start of each match, players get to choose their Operators - characters who have different weapons and gadgets.

Of course, not all Rainbow Six Siege Operators are created equal, though. There are 74 in total, 37 on each side, many of which are naturally more useful than others. But which ones should you be using on the battlefield? Our Rainbow Six Siege Operator tier list has the answers.

Attacker Rainbow Six Siege Operators, ranked

When looking for the best Rainbow Six Siege Operators on the Attacker's side, you're trying to balance firepower with the most versatile gadgets. You want to be able to approach each situation in various ways to keep your enemies on their toes, while still having the firepower to take them down.

S Tier

The S Tier Rainbow Six Siege Operators are the ones you should be picking whenever they're available. The real curse of these options is that they're frequently banned, which is why you need to take the opportunity when it pops up.

• Ace
• Buck
• Thatcher
• Thermite

A Tier

With the A Tier Operators in Rainbow Six Siege, you should still have more than enough firepower to win any match. They pack a real punch and, in the right hands, can outclass a less-skilled player using an S Tier Operator.

• Ash
• Brava
• Finka
• Grim
• Hibana
• Iana
• Jackal
• Maverick
• Nomad
• Ram
• Sledge
• Zofia

B Tier

B Tier Rainbow Six Siege Operators aren't useless, but you'll want to reserve their use for specific scenarios. You really have to play to their strengths to make them work, which can come at a cost in the team strategy elsewhere.

• Blackbeard
• Capitão
• Deimos
• Dokkaebi
• Flores
• IQ
• Kali
• Lion
• Osa
• Striker
• Twitch
• Zero

C Tier

Unless you're a Rainbow Six Siege god, we'd probably avoid these C Tier Operators. A good player will always make the best of the tools at their disposal, but using these Operators is just going to put you at a disadvantage, especially if you're opponents aren't total noobs.

• Amaru
• Blitz
• Fuze
• Glaz
• Gridlock
• Montagne
• Nøkk
• Sens
• Ying

Defender Rainbow Six Siege Operators, ranked

When choosing your favorite Rainbow Six Siege Defender Operators, it's important to be able to hold your own against numerous enemies at once. You're looking for gadgets that can slow your opponents, too, as they're crucial for allowing your teammates time to rotate to the correct locations.

S Tier

These S Tier Operators are basically one-man armies. They have the right gadgets to put a stop to any enemy attack, and the firepower to single-handedly blow your opponents out of the round. Like the Attackers of the same tier, you'll see these Operators banned a lot.

• Azami
• Fenrir
• Lesion
• Mira

A Tier

The A Tier falls behind the S Tier Defender Operators, but only by a hair. All of these Operators are more than capable of winning any Rainbow Six Siege match, even for lower-skilled players. You'll obviously make better use of these Operators if you know their abilities inside and out, though.

• Aruni
• Castle
• Jäger
• Kaid
• Melusi
• Mute
• Tubarão
• Valkyrie
• Wamai

B Tier

When it comes to the B Tier Defender Operators in Rainbow Six Siege, it's basically the same deal as the Attackers. You'll find tons of success if you've got a specific plan to execute, but otherwise, you'll probably get stomped by the S and A Tier Operators.

• Bandit
• Doc
• Echo
• Ela
• Frost
• Goyo
• Kapkan
• Maestro
• Mozzie
• Sentry
• Skopós
• Thorn

C Tier

With the C Tier Defender Rainbow Six Siege Operators, each one has several factors as to why they're not competitively viable. Look, the game is an FPS, so if you shoot your enemies in the head, you will win regardless of which Operator you pick - but using these undoubtedly makes life much harder.

• Alibi
• Caveira
• Clash
• Oryx
• Pulse
• Rook
• Smoke
• Solis
• Tachanka
• Thunderbird
• Vigil
• Warden

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Borderlands 4 showcased a new trailer at The Game Awards 2024, and there are plenty of reasons for the fans to be excited.

Of course, a lot of important information is yet to be revealed, including the final release date. But there were some important moments in the trailer, including what could be a new movement mechanic. Fans can wishlist the game as of writing, and it could be the start of a new chapter altogether for the franchise.

Borderlands 4 could be a direct sequel to Borderlands 3

For all things better and worse, Borderlands 3 has largely been a mixed affair for the fans. With Borderlands 4, Gearbox has chosen to make the most ambitious project of all time. The official first-look title might not have given us a launch date, but it looks like the good old Pandora that we know.

Players are likely going to have the option to choose between different characters, just like in Borderlands 3. There was a specific scene in the trailer that highlighted the presence of guns of different rarities, which has always been a strong point of the franchise.

Outside that, fans will have to wait till there's an official release date. The game is going to be available for PC and consoles, and it appears (based on now) that old-gen will not be getting the new game. We also know that the release will happen in 2025, and an exact date is likely going to be announced soon by Gearbox.

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The Outer Worlds 2 has been revealed at The Game Awards 2024, and it will be coming sooner than expected.

Developers Obsidian Entertainment has revealed important information surrounding their upcoming title, including a potential hint towards the release date. Being an Xbox Games studio, there's extra good news for the those who are subscribed to the Game Pass.

The Outer Worlds 2 gameplay footage looks quite promising

It appears that 2025 will be a busy year for Obsidian, and Avowed might not be the only big release. The Outer Worlds 2 is also going to release next year, although a specific date is yet to be announced. That said, it's going to be a day one addition to the Xbox Game Pass on both PC and consoles.

Talking of platform, the sequel is going to be available on the PlayStation at launch. This will be great news for those who are exclusively tied to Sony's console, and they won't be missing out on any of the action.

The central theme, once again, appears to be pretty similar to the first title. Players will be going back to the future, with the aim of "not messing it up" once again. It will be interesting to see if Obsidian might be able to take the IP to the next step with their upcoming project, and when they give out an exact release date.

The Outer Worlds is certainly an underrated gem, which has been well-supported over the years with the help of post-launch content. Something similar might take place once again, but it all depends on what Obsidian has in plans. For the time being, waiting appears like the only option till the game becomes available for pre-order.

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If you're trying to enjoy the early access of Fortnite's Ballistic mode and are unable to find any games - worry not, for you're not the only one having the problem.

As of writing, the online services of multiple Fortnite game modes are having issues on the server side. Due to the problems caused by them, players have been unable to matchmake as expected, and this spans across multiple game modes. Ballistic's early access has also been affected by it, unfortunately, but there are a few tips and tricks to ensure, which will allow you to jump in once the problems are resolved.

How to solve Fortnite Ballistic's matchmaking errors

Usually, matchmaking errors take place in Fortnite when there are either issues at your end, or the end of the servers. As of writing, it has been confirmed that the servers aren't working as intended. Epic Games has officially acknowledged the issue, and the developers are currently looking at the problems.

The best solution right now is to just wait patiently. As this is a problem at the server end, there's nothing you can do. As long as you have the updated client, you should be able to enjoy Ballistic when the servers go online. An ETA isn't available since Epic Games hasn't given a timeline about how long it will take to fix the problems.

Here are a few pointers to keep in mind if you get matchmaking errors even after the servers are fixed.

• Using a cabled internet connection will be smoother compared to WiFi, and it will also reduce instances of packet bursts.
• If you have a Strict NAT-type connection, you'll occasionally run into problems trying to matchmake in Ballistic.
• Make sure that you don't have any background service that is consuming a large bandwidth of your allotted data.

As long as these steps are ensured, enjoying Fortnite Ballistic will be a piece of cake once Epic fixes its servers. Till then, make sure to check out our guide about what the new mode is and how it will work in Epic's battle royale universe.

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Christmas has arrived early in Destiny 2 in the form of the Dawning event, and the Mistral Lift Linear Fusion rifle is certainly one of the best rewards you can get for your grind.

The latest weapon holds high potential to become top tier in its own archetype, and especially so, if the player knows how to compliment it well with a good build and top-tier rolls. It's an Adaptive Burst Void Linear Fusion rifle that shoots in three-burst rounds and offers some amazing perks. But before we get into that, let's take a look at how you can unlock this gun in the first place.

How to get Mistral Lift in Destiny 2

The Mistral Lift is available exclusively during the Dawning event. To get the first copy of the gun, you'll have to complete event card challenges and eliminate targets with any form of Void damage. This includes your weapons and abilities, as long as they do the required type of damage.

Next, you'll have to get Dawning Essence to create gifts for the festive season. When you deliver the gifts, you'll get A gift in Return that can be used at Eva Levante to get specific weapons. Make sure to purchase all the required items to unlock weapon focusing. While this takes care of getting the gun, let's take a look at the best possible builds for it.

Best Mistral Lift Perks and God Rolls in Destiny 2

The Mistral Lift is reportedly becoming a new darling of the community when it comes to PvE. It's a far more limited choice when it comes to PvP. Nevertheless, here are the god rolls of the gun for both game modes.

Mistral Lift PvE God Roll

Fluted Barrel and Enhanced Battery offer a bigger magazine size and greater stability that can combine extremely well with the two perks. Bait and Switch will provide a 30% boost to damage, and Envious Assassin also amplifies the damage. Their trigger factors are also similar, making it easy for you to activate both of them by basically doing the same activity.

When it comes to content like Nightfall raids, Withering Gaze can be a good alternative as well. If you have aimed at an enemy for 1.5 seconds, your shot will weaken the enemy you hit. It's a good choice, but you'll have longer reload times.

Mistral Lift PvP God Roll

In PvP, you'll want to to avoid using Linear Fusion Rifles, as weapons with faster shooting rate will be far more beneficial. Do note that there is no other way to get the Mistral Lift apart from completing events that are currently available on the Dawning event card.

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The Citadelle des Morts location in Call of Duty Black Ops 6 has plenty of easter eggs that are hidden from plain view, and one of them involves a secret Maya cutscene.

Maya has already played an important role in Zombies lore, and she has a noticeable presence in the two older regions - Terminus Island and Liberty Falls. The secret cutscene that's found in Citadelle des Morts can be unlocked pretty easily once you know where to look. This cutscene also helps to expand on the lore of Maya and her relationship with her brother from what happened on Terminus.

Black Ops 6 Citadelle des Morts secret Maya cutscene explained

There are certain requirements that have to be taken care of if you want to unlock the cutscene. You'll have to equip Maya from the loadout screen if you want to access the cutscene. Next, start a new match from Zombies and make sure to equip the Citadelle des Morts map. You can play with a squad, but playing solo will let you focus more on the task at hand.

The exact location you have to find is inside the castle. Head to the F0 coordinates, where you'll find the Vulture Aid machine. This spot is found on the eastern side of the map. Near the machine, you'll find a table with a radio sitting on top of it.

If you reach the spot too early, I likely won't work, and you'll have to wait till the radio is active. Once it's active, interact with it, and the nearby door (right beside it) will stay unlocked. Go inside it to access a secret region.

First, you'll encounter a few vermin in this location, so go ahead and eliminate them. Next, you'll come across a mini-boss, whom you'll need to defeat as well. This mini-boss will drop a key - pick it up, and take the path that leads straight ahead. This will activate the special cutscene involving Maya in Black Ops 6. It's a really cool easter egg, even if you don't get any in-game advantages out of it.

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The Season 1 Reloaded update has brought a host of new content to Black Ops 6 Zombies mode, and one aspect of it involves finding Lightning Rods at Citadelle des Morts.

In case you're still unfamiliar with the new spot, there's a brand new Wonder Weapon in the form of the Bastard Sword. While this sword is incredibly powerful on its own, you can change it to four different elemental versions to amplify its potential. One of those four versions requires you to find three Lightning Rods.

This task can be pretty hard, as you'll have to stay clear of the undead, but here's the detailed process.

Black Ops 6 Zombies Lightning Rods locations explained

Before you start your adventure of finding the Lightning Rods, you'll first need to have the Stag Bastard Sword. If you're unsure as to how to get it, check out this guide.

Once you've found the base version, the task now is to find three rods that are located at different spots. The first one is perhaps the easiest, which is situated at the D6 coordinates. This place has a Dead Shot Daquiri Perk machine, and you'll get what you're looking for near the machine to its left.

After you've found the first one, purchase the Dead Shot Ammo Mod from any Arsenal Machine. Make sure to make a mistake at this step unless you want to waste your Salvage. Once you've got the mod, soot down an electrical box that you'll find at the G5 coordinates.

The box is situated right next to the Speed Cola Perk machine near a set of stairs. If you shoot it with a weapon loaded with Dead Shot, the second Lightning Rod will spawn.

The third and final could be a hard one to find as it's completely random. Both my colleague and I found it after killing an Armored Zombie, and reportedly, your chances of getting it might be higher in the Pack-a-Punch machine room on the lower floor of E2 coordinates.

Whether that's the case or not remains for you to be explored. But it's best to reach that spot and try to find the third rod since I don't see any harm in doing that. The Armored Zombie will have a Lightning Rod sticking out of its body, and that's your cue. Once you kill it, the third and final rod will be available to be picked up.

How to use the Lightning Rods in Black Ops 6 Zombies

Once you've found all three rods, take the pathway toward the cannon at D4. You'll come across a mechanism that can hold all three rods. Upon interaction, the mechanism will light up. Now equip your Stag Bastard Sword, and keep eliminating zombies till a lightning effect is produced. Once you've done so, hit the mechanism with your Stag Bastard Sword.

This process has to be repeated three times, and then your Stag Bastard Sword must be placed inside. It can get quite challenging if you're not playing in a squad, and stepping away from the mechanism will remove the Rods. Hence, you'll need to repeat the process. Once complete, your Stag Bastard Sword will be consumed and you'll be getting the Lightning Stag Sword Durendal in return.

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Activision has finally revealed official information regarding the upcoming Season 1 Reloaded in Black Ops 6, and there's plenty in store for the players and fans.

This will be the first mid-season refresh, going live on December 5. Players can expect new game modes, weapons, and more along the way. Let's first look at the game modes that will soon be available.

Black Ops 6 Season 1 Reloaded game modes

With the festive season coming soon, you can indulge in the Ran-Snack mode. This multiplayer-based mode will require you to trade gold for sweets. You and your team will have to grab cookies from rotating crates, and your enemy team, and the one with the best score, wins.

Infectious Holiday is going to be available later in the season, and it will be a twist on the popular Infected mode. Players and the undead will be dressed in the Yuletide colors, but it's safe to expect more twists.

In Warzone, you'll be able to enjoy Holiday Rush on Area 99. The Slay Ride Resurgence mode will come later in the season, where you'll have to save the train from Undead Santa, who has hijacked all the goodies.

Apart from special modes, unique events will run throughout the season across all the game modes.

• Event: GobbleGum Mania (ZM only, December  5 – 19)
• Event: Merry Mayhem (MP, ZM, WZ, December 5 – 19)
• Merry Mayhem MP LTM: Ran-Snack (December 5)
• Merry Mayhem ZM LTM: Jingle Hells: Liberty Falls (In-Season)
• Merry Mayhem WZ LTM: Holiday Rush (December 5)
• Event: Archie's Festival Frenzy (MP, ZM, WZ, December 19 – January 3)
• Archie's Festival Frenzy MP LTM: Ran-Snack, Infectious Holiday
• Archie's Festival Frenzy ZM LTM: Jingle Hells: Liberty Falls (In-Season)
• Archie's Festival Frenzy WZ LTM: Slay Ride Resurgence

Black Ops 6 Season 1 Reloaded maps

The new seasonal refresh brings new maps, and you can find two of them in the multiplayer mode. The remastered version of Hacienda returns once again, and it will be available in 6v6 modes. Racket is a brand new map that will be available in 2v2/6v6 options.

If you loved Nuketown in the first part of November, fear not - the map will be available as a special-themed offering, as the compounds and all the mannequins will deck up to celebrate Christmas. If you love Zombies, Citadelle des Morts will be the perfect getaway. Established in the 1300s, the location will completely differ from Terminus and Liberty Falls.

Black Ops 6 Season 1 Reloaded guns

Season 1 Reloaded has plenty when it comes to weapons and guns. The Maelstrom shotgun will be available from the Merry Mayhem event, while the AMR Mod 4 will be making its debut in the following weeks. You'll be able to obtain it from Archie's Festival Frenzy. The collection of melee weapons gets a great addition in the form of Cleaver, which is also going to be an in-season event reward.

In case you're bored with the Wonder Weapons of Zombies, Citadelle des Morts has something new in store. You'll be able to find four elemental weapons, along with a claymore called The Bastard Sword. This sword will have two useful abilities - one offensive and one defensive, but you can get more out of it to form elemental weapons in the game.

Additionally, there will be new gameplay content available during Season 1 Reloaded.

• Vulture Aid perk-a-cola
• Light Mend ammo mod
• Tesla Storm field upgrade
• New GobbleGums
• Hand Cannon support

There's plenty more waiting for the players over the next one and a half months. Additionally, Ranked mode will also go live in Warzone, which will be a treat for the competitive lot.

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The Unpretentious Stash is one of many resource spots you can find in the very first region in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl.

The Zone is a fairly difficult place to survive, but it can feel excruciating when you're just getting started. Resources are scarce, and it can be difficult to complete the earlier quests without having better weapons, consumables, and ammo. The Unpretentious Stash will be immensely helpful in this regard, but for that, you'll have to find it first.

Stalker 2 Unpretentious Stash location explained

The Unpretentious Stash is located in a destroyed building, and finding it is relatively easy. It's located in the Lesser Zone and right beside the Levitating Silo. In fact, there are two stashes situated in this region if you have access to the Journalist Stashes. You need to own the Deluxe/Ultimate Edition and must have completed the Seek, and You Shall Find quest.

The Unpretentious Stash is available for all - you don't need to own the Deluxe/Ultimate Edition. The Levitating Silo is situated towards the southern part of Zalissya, so you may have to backtrack a bit if you've missed out on opening the stash on your first pass. You can find it at the marked location in the image below.

The stash will be hanging from the ceiling, but there are no stairs to get to it. Go around the house, and you'll find a broken wall onto which you can jump. Use it to hop your way to the second floor and then balance your way on the beam. Use the beams to reach the stash and open it to loot all the available items.

Make sure to loot the second stash that's available near the Silo. If you're looking for the locations of every Journalist Stash located in Stalker 2, check out this detailed guide.

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The Operator Exoskeleton is one of the toughest armor kits you can come across, and it will be important for your progression in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl.

As you approach the late game, self-preservation becomes key, and the enemies that you encounter can be deadly. Naturally, getting better armor is almost mandatory, and the Operator Exoskeleton is a great choice. That said, finding it can be a bit troublesome if you don't know where you need to look.

Stalker 2 Operator Exoskeleton location explained

To reach the Operator Exoskeleton, you'll need to be a bit patient. This armor set is located at Fluoridation Station in Jupiter. To be more specific, this location can be found close to Pripyat's border. To find it easily, just go to the marked location on the map, and you'll come across the building.

In fact, it's quite easy to get lost in this complex, and there are anomalies and enemies present as well. It's better to take a stealth-based approach to find your exoskeleton. The first job is to find a truck located at the side of the main building. Get on the hood of the truck, and you'll come across pipes.

If you look forward, these pipes will lead you all the way to the other end of the building. Get on top of these pipes and travel to the point where they end. On the way, you'll come across electric anomalies, so be careful as you go past them.

Once the pipe ends, jump to the second floor of the building. Go inside, and you'll find the Operator Exoskeleton suit waiting for you. There's a stash as well located at this location. Make sure to get it if you want to get more resources for your inventory.

Apart from offering better protection, this armor provides +6.4 KG to maximum weight. This bonus weight capacity will solve some of the issues you could get by carrying too many things at once. There are four artifact slots available on the suit, which is another big benefit. All things considered, it's certainly an armor set that's worth your time and effort.

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Stalker 2 has its fair share of unique weapons that you can unlock, and the Trophy rifle is certainly one that can easily remain hidden throughout your entire save.

Typically, you can unlock extra weapons if you've purchased the Deluxe/Ultimate Edition. These weapons can be found in different Journalist Stashes, and you'll get them gradually. That said, the Trophy gun is available even if you've purchased the Standard Edition.

As I said, finding it can be a bit tricky, and there are high chances that you might have gone past the place without knowing that there's a secret gun for you to discover.

How to get the Trophy gun in Stalker 2

To find this weapon, you'll have to play a bit to unlock the Chemical Plant region. This place has plenty of POIs, including the Army Warehouses, which itself has some great resources. If you've purchased the Ultimate Edition of the game, you can also find the Lullaby assault rifle from this spot. To get the Trophy gun, you'll have to travel west from where the Army Warehouses location. To simplify matters, I have marked the location on the screenshot below.

Once you reach the spot, you'll notice a broken structure. I am not sure what exactly it is (it looks like a broken incubator), and you'll find a corpse lying in front of it. If you look carefully on the map, you'll find two other structures located close to this spot. All three structures are actually connected, and all you have to do is throw a grenade through the opening of the structure (the one with the corpse).

Just wait, and there will be three explosions. The third explosion will open a structure similar to the one where you threw the grenade. Once cracked open, you'll find a stash waiting for you to be unlocked. This stash contains the Trophy gun (an assault rifle, rather) and a bunch of useful items like ammo, consumables, and grenades.

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Call of Duty Black Ops 6 might already have its fair share of amazing operator skins lined up for the players, but the newly released Shark skin is definitely on the crazier side of things.

The skin is what its name suggests - it turns you into a half-human and half-shark character. Titled the Bloke Biter, the skin is one of the several items present in the G'Day Bait Tracer pack. If you want to get your hands on it, here's the process.

How to play with the Shark skin in Black Ops 6

On one hand, there's no grind associated with unlocking the Bloke Biter camo skin. It's not part of the battle pass, and you can get immediate access to it during Season 1. However, it's also a skin that's exclusively reserved for those who spend real-life money inside Black Ops 6.

To unlock this camo, you'll have to buy the G'Day Bait Tracer Pack. The skin isn't a standalone purchase, and the Tracer Pack costs 2,400 COD Points. So it's neither available for free, and it's going to cost you a pretty few dollars. You can reduce the price of the pack by using the COD Points available on the battle pass.

Once purchased, you'll have to equip Carver as your chosen operator from the settings. You'll then be able to equip the skin and load it up on any mode of your choice.

As with any operator skin, this camo has no in-game advantages.

All G'Day Bait Tracer Pack contents in Black Ops 6

The G'Day Bait Tracer Pack isn't all about the Shark skin. While the camo might be the shining star, there are more interesting items you can obtain with a purchase.

• Bloke Biter (Operator)
• Bloody Water (XMG Blueprint)
• Fair Dinkum (KSV Blueprint)
• It Bites (Emote)
• Mechano-Shark (Weapon Charm)
• Perfection (Calling Card)
• Making Waves (Spray)
• Aussie Forever (Large Decal)

If you're short on cash but located in the UK, there's a Hella Chill operator skin that can be unlocked for free. It allows you to apply a different style on Nazir in Black Ops 6.

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Radiations of all kinds can be dangerous in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, but getting radiation poisoning from your artifacts becomes a major issue.

Artifacts are highly useful, and using them becomes mandatory as you start exploring the later parts of the campaign. Each of them offers certain benefits, but they have a negative aspect as well — in the form of radiation. If left unchecked, the resulting radiation can spike up pretty quickly and cause loss of life. So here's how you can manage the situation without having to sacrifice the use of artifacts.

How to negate artifact radiation in Stalker 2

You can find plenty of artifacts pretty early on in Stalker 2. For starters, you'll want to leave them in your inventory. The basic reason is simple — you don't have the tools to manage the radiation caused by these items. Secondly, the advantages of using them aren't required immediately when you begin your adventures in The Zone.

Incidentally, one of the best solutions for artifact radiation is the source itself. Certain artifacts, like Slug, for example, offer "Radio Protection," which reduces the negative effects of all kinds of radiation. However, that will only work if the strength of the effects of the two artifacts is identical—"weak" will counter "weak," and so on.

Make sure to always use a detector when you're not roaming around with a gun. The detector will help you locate artifacts, as they can be quite easy to miss. While artifacts with "Radio Protection" can be useful, I prefer gear. There are certain suits and helmets that also have Radiation Protection. You can even check the strength of their in-game effect by hovering over the gear when it's in your inventory.

You can also improve the neutralization effects of your gear by equipping artifacts with "Radio Protection." This will make your radiation protection a lot more effective. This will also negate a lot of radiation from the environment if you find yourself in such a zone. That said, it will take some time for you to find these specific gear pieces in Stalker 2. Till then, the best option is to be proactive and be wary of places that have high radiation.

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The Lullaby assault rifle is certainly one of the better guns you can yield in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and it's a reward locked exclusively for those who have purchased the Ultimate Edition.

But simply spending the extra dollars (or whatever currency that applies to you) isn't enough, for you'll have to obtain the gun by solving the mission. As in this case, there's a specific Journalist Stash that you'll need to find, which unlocks the gun for any use inside the game.

Lullaby Assault Rifle location in Stalker 2

To get this gun, you'll have to reach a location called Army Warehouses. This POI is situated in the Central Plant region, and there are plenty of things to loot over here. You'll find a locked room at this location, which can be unlocked with a code. Make sure to check out our guide to know more about how to get the loot.

If you have the Ultimate Edition (Deluxe Edition isn't enough), you will have an additional pop-up on your map when you reach the Army Warehouses location. Instead of having to settle with one set of rewards, you can actually double your yield.

How to extract the Lullaby Assault Rifle in Stalker 2

Once you've reached the spot, you'll notice a truck parked around the exterior wall. Jump on top of it to reach a metal overhang. From there, you can crawl to enter the building. This will lead you to the Lullaby assault rifle stash and the key that enables you to get the Army Warehouses code.

To get the code, you'll have to put in some extra effort, and you can read that in your guide as mentioned above. If you're a Deluxe Edition owner, you can get the Monolith AR416. This is another handy rifle to use, and it can be obtained quite easily by following the steps mentioned in this guide.

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Stalker 2 might be an excellent release if you consider the story and gameplay, but there are certain performance issues, to say the least.

The situation may have improved a bit, but I have experienced plenty of stutters and random frame drops. If the internet is to be believed, I am not the only one. Thankfully, there are a few tweaks you can make to the graphical side of things to smoothen the overall experience. While they might not magically make the game lag-free, the incidents of stutters and FPS drops will be minimal.

Best Stalker 2 graphic settings

Stalker 2 allows you to make plenty of tweaks to the available settings to get the best out of your hardware. In general, the requirements might be high, but you can make the necessary changes to smoothen your gameplay experience.

First, let's check out the optimal Display settings.

Stalker 2 Display settings

• Graphics Card - Primary GPU
• Display - Primary Monitor
• Screen Mode - Fullscreen (Exclusive)
• Display Resolution - Native
• Aspect Ratio - Auto
• Field of View - Personal Preference, but avoid setting it too high
• V-Sync - Off
• Framerate - 60 FPS (You can change this to No Limit once we have better in-game optimization)
• Nvidia Reflex - Enabled (It's better to turn it on from the Nvidia control panel)
• Sharpness - Personal Choice (20% feels like a sweet spot)

Graphics Settings

• Overall Quality - Custom
• Texture Quality - Medium/High
• Hair - High
• Object Details - Medium
• Effects Quality - Medium
• Materials - High
• Post Processing - High
• Anti-aliasing - Medium
• Motion Blur Strength - 0%
• Dept of Field - High
• Light Shafts - Enabled
• Upscaling Method - DLSS/FSR
• Upscaling Quality - Balanced
• Resolution Scale - 100%
• FSR 3 Frame Generation - Disabled (The input lag isn't worth the hassle)
• Shading Quality - Medium
• Global Illumination - Medium
• Reflections - Low
• Shadow Quality - Low
• Clouds - Medium
• Fog - High
• Sky - Low
• Foliage Quality - Medium
• Environment Draw Distance - Far

While these settings will help you to improve your Stalker 2 performance, there are existing fundamental issues with the current version of the game. Developer GSC Game World has already announced that they're looking to solve the existing problems, and a couple of upcoming patches will likely remove the optimizing issues that are currently plaguing the players.

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The Army Warehouses is one of the many POIs you will come across in Stalker 2, and it has some great resources waiting for you if you can crack the code.

You'll unlock the region where it's located gradually as you keep completing parts of the main quest. Unlike open stashes, you'll need a code to reach a room where the stash is kept in this location. Figuring out this code might be tricky, and you'll actually need to retrieve a key at first. Let's take a look at how you can obtain it all in Stalker 2.

Stalker 2 Army Warehouses location

The warehouse is located in the Chemical Plant region. This place requires a bit of time to unlock, but don't try to fast-track it, as the rewards are not going anywhere. You can check the location marked in the image below to know about the exact spot (where the journalist stash is being shown).

Don't try to enter from the front; instead, get on top of the truck right next to the exterior wall. Use it to jump onto the metal extension and crouch inside through the window. This will help you enter the second floor of the building and where the key is located.

Stalker 2 Army Warehouses key and code location

Once you have entered through the window, go to the right and then into the room to your left. You'll find a table, and the key is on top of it. Once you've retrieved it, escape using the same method you used (by jumping on top of the truck).

Next, go to the building located in the northwest part of the compound (marked on the map with a marker). You'll find a building with a tank at its corners. Head inside by using the key, and take the door to the south. The Army Warehouses code is scribbled on the wall, and it is 0690. You'll find a corpse at the bottom of where the code is, so you can't miss it.

As far as threats are concerned, the region can have enemies, so it's better to take them down. Additionally, the room with the code will have a mutant, but you can skip that phase since you already got the code.

Go through the front of the main building, and you'll be able to find a locked gate and a keypad. Enter the four digits in the order mentioned here, and you'll unlock all the available rewards and add them to your inventory in Stalker 2.

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PDAs are something you'll come across frequently in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and they can become a small headache in the long run.

These digital devices contain vital information, and some of those can be related to a quest, making them quite important. While that's the positive, they occupy inventory space, and they also have a certain weight. Stack a few of them, and you might end up having a weight issue with your inventory. While the game doesn't do a very good job of explaining what to do with them, here's how you can solve the problem.

Do you need to pick up every PDA in Stalker 2?

PDAs in Stalker 2 are of two types. The first type is related to quests, and a brown tick on them usually highlights them. This allows you to distinguish these devices and also ensures that you don't end up ignoring such PDAs in the first place. Then, there are basic PDAs that have additional information on them.

Once retrieved, they will automatically transmit the information to your personal PDA. They can feature vital data like the location of Stashes. If you've bought the Deluxe/Ultimate Edition, you can also find the location of all the Journalist Stashes from these PDAs.

If a PDA isn't part of a quest, you'll be able to store them in your storage. Alternatively, you can also sell them in exchange for Coupons or make them part of a barter. This way, you can earn some useful resources and open up space in your in-game inventory.

How to manage Quest PDAs in Stalker 2

So you can't sell PDAs that are tied with quests, and you can't move them to storage either. The best solution is to complete the quest as quickly as possible. Once you do so, that specific PDA will automatically disappear from your inventory, freeing you space and weight capacity.

That said, PDAs are important as far as gameplay content is concerned. If you are having issues with them, it's better to focus on improving your maximum inventory carry capacity as a permanent solution.

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The Monolith AR416 is a wonderful assault rifle that can do immense damage to all forms of enemies, and you can obtain it if you've purchased the Digital/Ultimate Edition of Stalker 2.

The bonus content includes special suits and weapons spread all over The Zone. To gather them, you'll have to solve a side mission to uncover the Journalist Stashes. Once discovered, you'll be able to find this assault rifle and much more by simply exploring the different regions inside The Zone.

Stalker 2 Monolith AR416 assault rifle location explained

This gun can be found inside a Journalist Stash, but the location can be extremely dangerous. It's better to start your journey by finding the Mercenary's Suit, which is located in the settlement of Zalissya. To get the Monolith assault rifle, you'll need to travel to the IPSF base.

The stash is located right where the little icon is shown on the map. It's on top of a roof with protruding pipes. Do note that you'll be open to enemy fire, as the region is part of the main quest. You'll have to enter The Sphere to interrogate Solder, and there will be guards patrolling the region.

First, take out the guards on the ground from outside the gate. It's best to enter by following the road rather than going in from the front. Next, go up the watchtower to take down the guard there. You can also loot a mini stash on the watch tower to get some resources.

Get down from the tower and proceed to the location. Get on the top of the roof from the side, and you'll be able to find the Monolith AR416. You'll also get some ammo for the gun from the same stash but try to conserve them. The specific ammo required for the Monolith assault rifle isn't widely available at the location, so it's better to rely on other weapons to dispose of the remaining guards.

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Having good armor in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl will help you survive the horrors of The Zone, and you'll want to upgrade over the Leather suit as soon as possible.

If you've bought the Deluxe Edition (or the Ultimate Edition), you're entitled to three amazing suits spread all over The Zone. These items can be found in Journalist Stashes, and their locations are marked once you've completed the Seek, and Your Shall See side quest. But what if you went with the Standard Edition of the game? Thankfully, the Debut suit can save your life on certain occasions, and it can be obtained pretty early.

How to find the Debut suit in Stalker 2

For starters, you'll have to complete the prolog and reach Zalissya, which will serve as your first location of sorts. Once done, travel to the location marked on the map. I went there during the daytime to reduce the spookiness that surrounds The Zone, and it's always easier to avoid getting lost.

The Old Mill is the location for the Debut suit, which is easily the best armor for early game. You'll find a house right by the walking path and directly in front of the old mill. The door will be boarded, so use a melee attack to open it up. Then, go inside the living room, and you'll find your armor on the corner of the table.

Compared to the Leather Jacket, the Debut suit is a big upgrade. It also offers protection against all elemental damages except Psi, but you won't meet such an enemy in the early game.

Stalker 2 Mercenary's Light Suit location

If you have spent a bit more to get the Deluxe/Ultimate Edition, it's only right that you get to enjoy the bonus content. There's a Mercenary's Light Suit to grab in Zalissya, and it's pretty easy. Go to the location marked on the map, and you'll find a barn. Go around it, and you'll find a truck.

Get on the hood of the truck (from the front), go to the roof, and then drop down to enter the attic on top. You'll find a stash inside with the suit and the Monolith Pistol as well. Do note that Standard Edition owners are not entitled to this specific armor, but they can do equally well with Debut.

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If you've purchased either the Deluxe or the Ultimate Edition of Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, you might be wondering where those bonus weapons are.

Paying extra for those editions entitles you to certain benefits unavailable with the Standard Edition. Some of those feature special weapons, and some can be carried over to the multiplayer side (where they become skin). But unlike so many video games and their bonus content, you'll have to earn them in The Zone.

How to unlock Stalker 2 Deluxe Edition content

While the DLC bonuses are added to your game, you'll have to unlock them first. To do so, you'll need to trigger the Seek, and You Shall Receive quest. This side mission will give you the locations of something called Journalist Stashes.

This side mission is activated automatically once you've completed A Needle in a Haystack. This is part of the main storyline, and you'll have to reach Zalissya to trigger this quest. Once you've gained access to Seek, and You Shall Receive (after finishing A Needle in a Haystack), you'll come across a flash drive in your stash.

Opening the drive will help you gain the locations of all the Journalist Stashes spread all over The Zone. Each of these stashes consists of the DLC content you're entitled to from your Deluxe/Ultimate Edition purchase. These stashes also include all your pre-order bonuses. Once you've gone through the drive, the location of all the Journalist Stashes will be marked.

However, you shouldn't automatically start trying to go for those stashes. Most are in locked zones where you're not supposed to travel in your first few hours. For example, the Reinmann, located north of Rostok, is relatively easy to get.

For the rest, it's best to just let the game play out. You'll be getting some great weapons by completing the missions, and they can be upgraded with suitable tools to make them even more powerful. It's better to treat the DLC weapons as elite rewards that can be retrieved once you've powered up to clear content across all the locations of The Zone in Stalker 2.

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Ranked has returned to Black Ops 6 Season 1, and it's important to go through all the changes that have been made to the playlists and available loadouts.

In some ways, Ranked is similar to the standard multiplayer content, but there are greater restrictions. You can't use whatever weapon and attachments you want, and the same applies to the available game modes as well.

All Black Ops 6 Season 1 Ranked maps and modes

Three specific modes will be available in Ranked, along with their own set of maps.

All Black Ops 6 Season 1 Ranked weapon and attachment restrictions

The following restrictions will apply across all game modes and maps regarding the available weapons and their attachments.

Finally, there will be loadout restrictions as well.

Ranked will be following skill-based matchmaking but Treyarch has claimed that the restrictions will be tightened once Season 1 is a few days old. Ranks will be divided into eight tiers.

• Bronze – Starting Rank
• Silver – 900 SR 
• Gold – 2,100 SR 
• Platinum – 3,600 SR 
• Diamond – 5,400 SR 
• Crimson – 7,500 SR 
• Iridescent – 10,000 SR 
• Top 250 – 10,000+ SR

Doing well in the season will help you get different rewards, including special Decals and Calling Cards.

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