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Genshin Impact 5.6 livestream expected announcements
Genshin Impact 5.6 livestream expected announcements Genshin Impact is set to host a Special Program for the upcoming version 5.6 update later this week. The livestream will reveal all the details about everything that will be released in the new update, including banners, events, and the story. Additionally, you can look forward to some livestream code that will give you Primogem rewards. There's a lot to unpack, so you can find all the announcements that you can expect in the Genshin Impact 5.6 livestream. All expected announcements in the Genshin Impact 5.6 livestream New characters and weapons Image via HoYoverse Version 5.6 will release Escoffier and Ifa as playable characters. During the livestream, the officials will reveal their abilities and showcase their gameplay. According to the beta leaks, Escoffier is expected to be a powerful sub-DPS and support Hybrid unit that excels in Cryo and Hydro teams. Meanwhile, Ifa is rumored to be an Anemo healer with decent exploration abilities. The livestream will also reveal new weapons that will be available in version 5.6. This includes the free event weapon and Escoffier's new signature weapon. Banners You can look forward to the banner announcements. According to a reliable leaker named HomDGCat , the following characters are likely to be featured on the limited banners: Escoffier (5-star Cryo) Raiden Shogun (5-star Electro) Navia (5-star Geo) Kinich (5-star Dendro) Ifa (4-star Anemo) Layla (4-star Cryo) Kujou Sara (4-star Electro) Thoma (4-star Pyro) Lynette (4-star Anemo) The banner order is currently unknown, but that is not an issue since it will be revealed during the version 5.6 livestream. New potential Monstadt Archon Quest There have been several leaks in the last few weeks hinting at a new Archon Quest in Mondstadt. Interestingly, the key visual of the version 5.6 livestream also features familiar characters from the nation of Freedom, such as Venti, Jean, Albedo, and Kaeya. The livestream will share more details about the new quest. New enemies Version 5.6 is also expected to release two new enemies. One is a normal world boss that will drop ascension materials for Escoffier , and the other is a weekly boss connected to the new Mondstadt quest. Events Needless to say, there will be a few new events in Genshin Impact 5.6, including the flagship event. The officials will reveal all the details about these events, such as the gameplay and rewards. Livestream codes Screenshot by Destructoid You can also look forward to new livestream codes that you can redeem and get the following rewards: Primogem x300 Hero's Wit x5 Mystic Enhancement Ore x10 Mora x50000 The codes will remain valid only for around two days, so redeem them as soon as possible. Qol updates https://twitter.com/GenshinImpact/status/1914869336226869316 Genshin Impact recently announced several new quality-of-life changes that will be released in the upcoming update, such as the treasure compass upgrade and batch deletion of map pins. The officials are likely to discuss the new updates in more detail during the livestream. The post Genshin Impact 5.6 livestream expected announcements appeared first on Destructoid .
DestructoidApr 23
Are game shadow drops the new norm? I certainly hope so
Are game shadow drops the new norm? I certainly hope so With the surprise releases of RuneScape: Dragonwilds and Oblivion Remastered in the same month, it seems shadow drops are all the rage right now. And while I've always been one to ride the hype train, I'm finding myself increasingly drawn to this spontaneous approach over the long, drawn-out waits for highly anticipated releases. Until recently, I was firmly on the side of shadow-drop skepticism. I've always preferred the comfort of knowing what to expect. But after diving into RuneScape: Dragonwilds , I discovered the magic of entering a game with no expectations. It deepened the experience in a way I hadn't anticipated. Almost as if I were stepping into the shoes of my younger self, picking up a game from Blockbuster with no prior knowledge, just eager to see what new adventure awaited. All this happened because of the shadow drop. Although there was some marketing, there was no countdown or big release date to obsess over. The details were kept tight, leaving everyone curious. The same can be said for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered , which Bethesda dropped with almost no warning. A few rumors, and then—boom—it's here. No hype, no fanfare, just a remastered classic suddenly available to play. As someone who's never played an Elder Scrolls game, this made me more intrigued than any pre-release buildup ever could. Maybe I'm late to the party, but everyone else seems just as surprised as I am, and now I can't help but want to dive in and see what all the buzz is about. Image via Bethesda Game Studios and Virtuos The contrast between shadow drops and long-awaited releases becomes crystal clear when you look at these launches of RuneScape: Dragonwilds and Oblivion Remastered . With shadow drops, you simply receive the game as it is—no early reviews or detailed roadmaps to shape your expectations or opinions. Long-awaited releases, however, often carry the heavy weight of anticipation. The excitement can be electrifying, but it also brings the pressure of a flawless launch. With trailers, leaks, and endless fan theories, the element of discovery is often lost. The beauty of a shadow drop is that it's untouched by this burden. It's pure and immediate, making the entire experience feel more personal. Just a game dropped into your hands, asking nothing more than to be played. Shadow drops have proven to be more than just bold marketing; they can be wildly successful. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is a prime example, quickly climbing past 160,000 player sessions on Steam without the usual months of buildup. Of course, some of that success comes from the weight of the Elder Scrolls name. To really understand the strength of the shadow drop model, it helps to look at a title without that kind of legacy. Hi-Fi Rush , another shadow drop from Bethesda, had no long-running series behind it—just a fresh idea and a daring release. Despite flying under the radar, it earned strong critical praise and built momentum fast. Even after the unfortunate layoffs at Tango Gameworks, the game's quality stood out, eventually drawing the attention of PUBG publisher Krafton , who stepped in to give it a second life. When looking at these examples, surprise game releases tend to perform better when they come from established studios or those with a dedicated fan base. As much as I'd love to see every game receive the attention it deserves, success often hinges on visibility and reputation. Unfortunately, smaller studios may not always have that, no matter how exceptional their games are. Now, I'm not saying I only want shadow drops, especially as someone who has to be in the know within the gaming industry. Long-awaited releases still pack a punch. Just look at the hype around Grand Theft Auto 6 . Sure, the hype can be a double-edged sword, but I enjoy watching the community come together to break down every little detail from a short teaser. Plus, it's not like Rockstar Games has ever let me down, constantly delivering one hit after another. Image via Rockstar Games But since GTA 6 isn't out yet, you can look at the hype that surrounded Red Dead Redemption 2 and how it still delivered when it was finally released. I followed it closely ever since its announcement in 2016, and when it hit stores, I loved it so much that I honestly think it should've won Game of the Year in 2018—no disrespect to God of War. Shadow drops being as prevalent as long-running publicity campaigns would strike the perfect balance. For too long, game releases have followed the same predictable pattern. While I don't mind that tradition, there's something thrilling about the potential of surprise launches, the same way it worked for titles like Apex Legends , Metroid Prime Remastered , and The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog . Even if The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered ends up being the last shadow drop of 2025, it still proves that the gaming industry still has a few new tricks up its sleeves after all these years. It might even encourage other developers to take the plunge. Who knows, maybe we'll get a Hollow Knight: Silksong launch when we least expect it or, in my wildest dreams, a Kingdom Hearts 4 release out of nowhere. Either way, the thrill of the unexpected is what keeps us all coming back for more. The post Are game shadow drops the new norm? I certainly hope so appeared first on Destructoid .
DestructoidApr 23
Original Oblivion Dev Reacts To Oblivion Remastered: "Not Sure Remaster Does It Justice"
Original Oblivion Dev Reacts To Oblivion Remastered: "Not Sure Remaster Does It Justice"A senior game designer who worked on the original The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion has called the amount of work put into the newly released Oblivion Remastered "staggering," and that they aren't sure simply calling it a "remaster" does the project justice. In an interview with VideoGamer , Bruce Nesmith, who left Bethesda Game Studios during the development of Starfield , said he didn't know about Oblivion Remastered until it began to leak online. He believed Oblivion Remastered would turn out to be something more similar in scale to Skyrim: Special Edition . Instead, he was surprised by the amount of work done to the 20-year-old game. Continue Reading at GameSpot
GameSpot - All ContentApr 23
There's already almost 100 mods for Oblivion remaster, even without official support from Bethesda
There's already almost 100 mods for Oblivion remaster, even without official support from Bethesda After plenty of rumours, speculation and leaks, Bethesda finally announced and released the spruced up version of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion last night . Read more
Eurogamer.net Latest Articles FeedApr 23
Nintendo Is Trying To Subpoena Discord Over Massive Pokemon Leak
Nintendo Is Trying To Subpoena Discord Over Massive Pokemon LeakNintendo issued a subpoena request to a California court that, if approved, would require Discord to provide Nintendo the identity of the Pokemon Teraleaker. "Teraleak" is the moniker Pokemon fans gave to the massive leak from October 2024 that reportedly included not just information about Game Freak and The Pokemon Company's upcoming projects, such as Pokemon Legends: Z-A , but personal information about Game Freak employees as well. The leak also included data from past Pokemon games , including concept art and scrapped designs. Nintendo owns approximately 33 percent of Pokemon, with Game Freak and The Pokemon Company owning the other two-thirds. Polygon obtained a copy of Nintendo's court filing, which shows the company requested the leaker's name, address, phone number, and email address. Nintendo also provided redacted images taken from a Discord server called FreakLeak, where the leaker, who went by GameFreakOUT on the platform, posted 1 terabyte of information taken from Game Freak's internal servers. The image Nintendo provided in the court filing showed GameFreakOUT posting a file containing the leaked data and a message telling the group's members to "Enjoy." Continue Reading at GameSpot
GameSpot - All ContentApr 22
Bethesda Gave Oblivion Remastered Keys To The Entire Skyblivion Remake Team
Bethesda Gave Oblivion Remastered Keys To The Entire Skyblivion Remake TeamAlthough The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered overlaps with the fan-made remake mod Skyblivion, Bethesda still acknowledged the modders' efforts by giving them code for the new remaster. Huge thanks to our friends @BethesdaStudios for their continued support of #Skyblivion ! As massive fans, we're beyond grateful for the generous gift of Oblivion Remastered game keys for our entire modding team! This means so much to us. Thank you for everything, @bethesda . pic.twitter.com/vLsuzhdgkX — Skyblivion (@TESRSkyblivion) April 22, 2025 Skyblivion is an upcoming project by the modding group TESRenewal. Its goal is to remake the 2006 RPG The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion entirely within The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim's game engine. It's an impressive effort that has been in the works for several years. In February, TESRenewal suggested that it could be released this year . Shortly thereafter, rumors of an official Oblivion remaster and remake began to swirl. As it became clear that The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered was real and launching soon, Skyblivion Project Lead Rebelzize said , "for the community it's a win-win as you get twice the amount of Oblivion this year," of the situation. Earlier today, Bethesda and Virtuos officially announced and released The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. Rather than issuing a cease and desist for Skyblivion, Bethesda acknowledged the team's work and provided the members of TESRenewal with free codes for the remaster. Continue Reading at GameSpot
GameSpot - All ContentApr 22
Bethesda says no official mod support for its Oblivion remaster
Bethesda says no official mod support for its Oblivion remaster After years of leaks , Bethesda's Oblivion remaster is finally here and it's already going down a storm - if its place at the top of Steam's best-sellers list is any indication. However, Bethesda has now shared one bit of potentially disappointing news, confirming there'll be no official mod support for its fancy new Oblivion. Read more
Eurogamer.net Latest Articles FeedApr 22
Don't Worry, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Has Redone The Silly Dialogue Too
Don't Worry, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Has Redone The Silly Dialogue TooAfter weeks of rumors and speculation, Xbox and Bethesda officially revealed The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered via a special livestream--after which they promptly shadow-dropped it on Xbox Series X|S (standalone and on Game Pass), PlayStation 5, and PC. During the livestream, Bethesda did address one very important element to the remaster: All of the silly dialogue fans have grown to love remains, with brand-new voiceovers to bring them to the modern age. Bethesda Game Studios director Tom Mustaine confirmed during the livestream that new voiceover lines were recorded in order to make each race in the game sound unique to one another. However, he also mentioned that despite the new recordings, all of the "quirkier" dialogue remains intact. The video then shifts to a few examples of some of the more famous lines of Oblivion dialogue in their remastered glory. Not every famous line was shown--we don't know yet if the voice actress heard asking for another take is still there--but among those we did hear were: Continue Reading at GameSpot
GameSpot - All ContentApr 22
Madden NFL 26 is Set for August 14 Release – Rumour
Madden NFL 26 is Set for August 14 Release – RumourAccording to reports, EA is expected to officially unveil the next game in its Madden NFL franchise some time later this week.
Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBoltApr 22
Best Escoffier build guide in Genshin Impact – Artifacts, weapons, and best teams, as per leaks
Best Escoffier build guide in Genshin Impact – Artifacts, weapons, and best teams, as per leaks Escoffier is an upcoming Cryo character in Genshin Impact . According to her leaked beta kit, she is a strong Cryo sub-DPS and support Hybrid unit that will make Cryo teams great again. This article will provide a simple guide on how to build Escoffier. You can find her best artifacts, weapons, and team comps below. It's based on the leaks, so it's subject to change. Best Escoffier build in Genshin Impact Best artifacts for Escoffier Golden Troupe Screenshot by Destructoid Golden Troupe is undoubtedly Escoffier's best artifact set in Genshin Impact . Since she can perform coordinated attacks even when off-field after casting her Elemental Skill, this set will significantly boost her damage. Tenacity of the Millelith Screenshot by Destructoid If you wish to play Escoffier more as a support, you can also go for the Tenacity of the Millelith artifact set. While the HP% 2-pc set bonus will be useless on her, she can buff her party members' ATK with the 4-pc set bonus. With the right stats on the artifact, you probably also wouldn't lose out on Escoffier's personal damage. Golden Troupe + Blizzard Strayer Screenshot by Destructoid A 2-piece and 2-piece combo of the Golden Troupe and Blizzard Strayer sets is also a viable option. The former will give Escoffier Elemental Skill DMG Bonus, while the latter will increase her Cryo DMG Bonus. Artifact stats Here are the stats that you must prioritize when building Escoffier in Genshin Impact : Sands ATK% Goblet ATK% or Cryo DMG Bonus Circlet CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG or ATK% Sub-stats ATK%, ATK, Energy Recharge, CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG You need to build as much ATK as possible on the artifacts and weapons since Escoffier's healing scales with her ATK. That said, if you feel you have enough ATK, you can focus on other stats too. Best weapons for Escoffier Symphonist of Scents Symphonist of Scents is a new 5-star Polearm and Escoffier's signature weapon. According to the beta leaks , this weapon provides a 66.2% CRIT DMG bonus from its second stat. Additionally, the passive increases the equipping character's ATK by a huge amount through different effects, making Symphonist of Scents Escoffier's signature weapon. Calamity Queller Image via HoYoverse Calamity Queller is an excellent option for Escoffier. It already has the highest Base ATK among the weapons in the game, and on top of that, it provides a ton of ATK bonuses from both its second stat and passive. Furthermore, the equipping characters gain a decent amount of Elemental DMG bonus, so Escoffier won't lose out on a lot of overall damage output. However, you will want to focus more on CRIT stats when farming artifacts. Deathmatch Screenshot by Destructoid Deathmatch is another great weapon choice for Escoffier. It has a CRIT Rate second stat for consistent critical hits. Furthermore, the weapon's passive increases the character's ATK, so it will help Escoffier with her healing too. However, Deathmatch is a Battle Pass weapon, and buying it specifically for the Fontainian chef is not worth it. But go for it if you already have the 4-star Polearm. Tamayuratei no Ohanashi Screenshot by Destructoid Tamayuratei no Ohanashi is one of the best F2P weapons for Escoffier. It has an Energy Recharge second stat, which will help you with smoother rotation. Furthermore, the weapon's passive gives a huge ATK boost, increasing Escoffier's healing output. Tamayuratei no Ohanashi is an event weapon from version 5.5, so if you missed the event, it's better to look for another F2P option. Favonius Lance Screenshot by Destructoid Favonius Lance is another good F2P option for the renowned chef from Fontaine. While it won't increase Escoffier's overall damage, it will allow you to play her as a battery for the team. Talent priority Escoffier's talent priority is pretty straightforward. If you want a healer build, level up her Elemental Burst first, followed by her Elemental Skill. If you want a more balanced build where Escoffier doesn't lose overall damage output, level up her Elemental Skill before Burst. You can ignore her Normal Attacks. Best teams for Escoffier Image via HoYoverse Listed below are some of the best teams for Escoffier in Genshin Impact: Escoffier + Ayaka + Furina + Shenhe Escoffier + Wriothesley + Yelan + Furina Escoffier + Ganyu + Furina + Shenhe Escoffier + Neuvillette + Furina + Citlali The team comps for Escoffier are currently limited, but we can expect more teams soon when more Cryo characters are released. While waiting for Escoffier's release, you can check out her ascension and talent materials guide . Remember that Escoffier's build guide is based on her leaked kit, so it is subject to change. The post Best Escoffier build guide in Genshin Impact – Artifacts, weapons, and best teams, as per leaks appeared first on Destructoid .
DestructoidApr 22