Genshin Impact's Luna V update will have plenty of new content for the fans, and it also features a new 5-star Anemo in the form of Varka.

Coming as part of his own banner in the first phase, Varka will be a new Anemo for the roster. You can also try to get his signature weapon during the first phase using the relevant banner. But first things first - let's find out when you'll be able to draw for Varka.

Genshin Impact Varka release countdown

To obtain Varka, you'll have to draw on his banner. His banner should be available as soon as the maintenance for the Luna V update is over, since it's part of the first phase of the new update. The following countdown will expire once the banner is up.

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The countdown is based on the following timings.

• 7pm PT (Feb. 24)
• 9pm CT (Feb. 24)
• 10pm ET (Feb. 24)
• 3am UTC
• 4am CET

The timings are based on the usual schedule that MiHoYo follows for all major Genshin Impact updates. The above countdown also applies to the Luna V update as well. As always, there could be some unforeseen delays during maintenance.

Genshin Impact Varka banner features

Titled the Northerly Wind's Song of Triumph, Varka's banner will have a rate-up applied for him. However, he will also have three other Anemo as featured characters.

• Bennett
• Xiangling
• Sucrose

All the featured characters, barring Varka, will be 4-star (to keep in mind for your draws).

If you also want to obtain Varka's signature weapon, you'll need to draw on Epitome Invocation. The weapon banner will have the following weapons as featured choices.

• Gest of The Mighty Wolf (Varka)
• Bloodsoaked Ruins (Flin)
• Favonius Sword
• Favonius Greatsword
• Sacrificer's Staff
• Sacrificial Fragments
• Sacrificial Bow

Unlike the character banner, the weapon banner will have two featured 5-stars. The weapon banner will go up at the same time as the character banner.

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The Fantasy FC promo is now live in FC 26, and it has introduced several live cards to Ultimate Team.

All cards released as part of the promo will be eligible for upgrades in the near future. The upgrades will depend on how the players perform in real life. Moreover, the performances of their respective clubs will also be considered.

This guide will help you keep track of all incoming upgrades as they roll out.

Complete FC 26 Fantasy FC Upgrade tracker

It's important to understand how the upgrades will be applied. The system is slightly different for Heroes (more on that later).

• Club gets six points in the next four matches: +1 overall rating and all Role++ in every position
• Club scores 10 goals in the next four matches: One face stat randomly upgrades to 99
• Player scores (for attackers and midfielders) or keeps a clean sheet (for goalkeepers and defenders) in the next four matches: +1PS+ (if 2 PS+, then only PS) and +1 PS
• Player gets six attacking contributions (attacker/midfielder) or 12 defensive contributions in the next four matches (defender/goalkeeper): Five-star weak foot or Five-star skill moves

Player Name	Club	Club Points	Club Goals	Goals, Assists or Clean Sheets	Contributions	Rating
Morita	Sporting	3/6	3/10	0/1	0/6	87
Lavogez	Real Sociedad	3/6	2/10	0/1	2/6	87
Freeman	Villareal	0/6	0/10	0/1	0/12	87
Kaplan	Nijmegen	1/6	1/10	0/1	5/12	87
Scamacca	Atalanta	3/6	2/10	0/1	2/6	87
Francisco Moura	Porto	0/6	0/10	0/1	0/12	87
Larsen	Crystal Palace	3/6	1/10	0/1	1/6	88
Schlotterbeck	Augsburg	3/6	3/10	0/1	5/12	88
Giovane	Napoli	0/6	1/10	0/1	0/6	88
Kogel	Bayer Leverkusen	0/6	0/10	0/1	0/6	88
Simon	Bayern Munich	0/6	0/10	0/1	0/6	88
Leuchter	PSG	3/6	3/10	3/1	4/6	88
Aleix Garcia	Bayer Leverkusen	0/6	0/10	0/1	0/6	89
Malen	Roma	0/6	0/10	0/1	0/6	89
Cancelo	Barcelona	0/6	0/10	0/1	0/12	89
Catley	Arsenal	0/6	0/10	0/1	0/12	89
Lang	Galatasaray	0/6	0/10	0/1	1/6	89
Ricardo Horta	Braga	3/6	3/10	2/1	4/6	89
Chilwell	Strasbourg	0/6	0/10	0/1	0/12	89
Diaby	Al Itihad	1/6	1/10	0/1	1/6	90
Douglas Luiz	Aston Villa	1/6	1/10	0/1	5/12	90
Unai Simon	Bilbao	3/6	2/10	0/1	1/12	90
Undav	Stuttgart	0/6	0/10	0/1	0/6	90
Semenyo	Manchester City	3/6	2/10	0/1	3/6	90
Salma Paralluelo	Barcelona	3/6	2/10	0/1	1/6	91
Lewandowski	Barcelona	3/6	3/10	0/1	2/6	91
Endrick	Lyon	0/6	0/10	0/1	0/6	91
Joao Felix	Al Nassr	3/6	4/10	1/1	5/6	91
Bruno Fernandes	Manchester United	0/6	0/10	0/1	0/6	92
Cole Palmer	Chelsea	1/6	1/10	0/1	3/6	92
Rafa Leao	AC Milan	0/6	0/10	0/1	0/6	92
Koulibaly	Al Hilail	1/6	1/10	0/1	6/12	88
Joao Cancelo	Barcelona	3/6	3/10	1/1	5/12	89
Nelson Deossa	Real Betis	0/6	0/10	0/1	0/6	87
Luis Henrique	Inter Milan	0/6	0/10	0/1	0/6	87
Tyrique George	Chelsea	0/6	0/10	0/1	0/6	88

Heroes

Since Heroes are former players, they have slightly different rules for upgrades.

• Club gets six points in the next four matches: +1 overall rating and all Role++ in every position
• Club scores 10 goals in the next four matches: One face stat randomly upgrades to 99

Name	Club	Club Points	Club Goals	Rating
Rosicky	Borussia Dortmund	1/6	2/10	88
Noor	Al Ittihad	0/6	0/10	88
Brolin	Leeds United	1/6	1/10	89
Jill Scott	Manchester City	0/6	0/10	89
Clint Dempsey	Tottenham Hotspurs	0/6	0/10	89
Gervinho	Arsenal	3/6	4/10	89
Paulo Futre	Porto	0/6	0/10	90
Al Owairan	Al Shadab	3/6	3/10	90
Stam	Ajax	1/6	1/10	91
Yaya Toure	Manchester city	3/6	2/10	92
Antonio Di Natale	Udinese	0/6	0/10	92

Additionally, all cards will get one extra PlayStyle+ if their club wins a domestic cup. They will also gain +1 OVR (extra) if their club wins the domestic league at the end of the season.

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The 1 of 3 88+ Encore Icon Player Pick SBC can be your direct ticket to a guaranteed Icon in FC 26 Ultimate Team.

EA Sports has improved the Icon casino challenge we received last week. We are now entitled to three cards, and keep the one that we like the most. Let's look at all the available cards in the pool of rewards before you choose to invest your fodder. Unlike the previous iteration, TOTY Icons have been added to the list of rewards.

Complete FC 26 1 of 3 88+ Encore Icon Player Pick SBC rewards

The 1 of 3 88+ Encore Icon Player Pick SBC features Icons from the following promos: Base, Thunderstruck, Unbreakables, Winter Wildcards, Champions, and Time Warp. Only cards rated 88 or higher are included.

Base

• Nemanja Vidic CB 87
• Davor Suker ST 87
• Frank Lampard CM 87
• Claude Makele CDM 87
• Iain Wright ST 87
• Fernando Torres ST 87
• Emmanuel Petit CDM 87
• Patrick Kluivert ST 87
• Robert Pires LM 87
• John Barnes LW 87
• Ian Rush ST 87
• Frank Rijkaard CDM 87
• Xabi Alonso CDM 87
• Ronald Koeman CB 88
• Paul Scholes CM 88
• David Beckham RM 88
• Gheorghe Hagi CAM 88
• Juan Riquelme CAM 88
• Pavel Nedved LM 88
• Andriy Shevchenko ST 88
• Michal Laudrup CAM 88
• Fernando Hierro CB 88
• Robin Van Persie ST 88
• Michael Owen ST 88
• Steven Gerrard CM 88
• Miroslav Klose ST 88
• Wayne Rooney ST 88
• Bastian Schweinsteiger CM 88
• Marcel Desailly CB 88
• Pichon ST 88
• Franck Ribery LM 88
• Laurent Blanc CB 88
• Edwin van der Sar GK 88
• Petr Cech GK 88
• Gareth Bale RW 88
• Giorgio Chiellini CB 88
• Patrick Vieira CM 88
• Lilian Thuram RB 88
• Rio Ferdinand CB 88
• Marcelo LB 89
• Francesco Totti ST 89
• Hristo Stoichkov ST 89
• Alessandro Nesta CB 89
• Jairzinho RW 89
• Peter Schmeichel GK 89
• Smith ST 89
• Eric Cantona ST 89
• Jones CB 89
• Fabio Cannavaro CB 89
• Luis Figo RW 89
• Javier Zanetti RB 89
• Kenny Dalglish ST 89
• Hugo Sanchez ST 89
• Kaka CAM 89
• Didier Drogba ST 89
• van Nistelrooy ST 89
• Lahm RB 89
• Puyol CB 89
• Socrates CAM 89
• Shearer ST 89
• Eto’o ST 89
• Lineker ST 89
• Matthaus CM 90
• Miyama LM 90
• Raul ST 90
• Seger CM 90
• Casillas GK 90
• Moore CB 90
• Del Piero CAM 90
• Bergkamp ST 90
• Abily CM 90
• Foudy CM 90
• Schelin ST 90
• Pirlo CM 90
• Best RW 90
• Rivaldo LW 90
• Roberto Carlos LB 90
• Kroos CM 90
• Gullit CAM 90
• Sawa CM 91
• Buffon GK 91
• Morgan ST 91
• Baresi CB 91
• Eusebio ST 91
• Cafu RB 91
• Baggio CAM 91
• Xavi 91
• Ibrahimovic ST 91
• Carlos Alberto RB 91
• Kahn GK 91
• van Baasten ST 91
• Henry ST 91
• Garrincha RW 92
• Prinz ST 92
• Puskas ST 92
• Maldini CB 92
• Beckenbauer CB 92
• Angerer GK 92
• Yashin GK 92
• Iniesta CM 92
• Charlton CAM 92
• Muller ST 92
• Ronaldinho LW 93
• Cruyff CAM 93
• Hamm ST 93
• Ronaldo ST 94
• Zidane CAM 94
• Maradona CAM 95
• Pele CAM 95

Winter Wildcards

• Foudy CM 88
• Vieira CM 90
• Luis Figo CAM 90
• Cannavaro CB 90
• George Best RW 91
• Foudy CM 91
• Lothar Matthaus CM 91
• Aya Miyama LM 91
• Zico CAM 92
• Cafu RB 92
• Ferenc Puskas ST 93
• Thierry Henry ST 93
• Johann Cruyff CAM 94
• Ronaldinho LW 94
• Zinedine Zidane CAM 95

Thunderstruck

• Bale RW 89
• Ribery LM 89
• Koeman CB 89
• Schweinsteiger CM 89
• Beckham RM 89
• Eto’o ST 90
• Bergkamp ST 91
• Abily CM 91
• Roberto Carlos LB 91
• Schelin ST 91
• Rivaldo LW 91
• Xavi CM 92
• Eusebio ST 92
• Beckenbauer CB 93
• Maldini CB 93
• Prinz ST 93
• Maradona CAM 96

Unbreakables

• Larsson ST 88
• Robert Pires LM 89
• Nemanja Vidic CB 89
• Juan Roman Riquelme CAM 89
• Javier Zanetti RB 91
• Alan Shearer ST 91

Time Warp

• Roy Keane CM 88
• John Barnes LW 89
• Pavel Nedved LM 89
• Carles Puyol CB 90
• Philipp Lahm RB 90
• Bobby Moore CB 91
• Andrea Pirlo CDM 91
• Homare Sawa CM 92
• Marco van Basten ST 92
• Garrincha RW 93

Champions

• Cha Bum Kun ST 88
• Sissi CAM 88
• Francesco Totti ST 89
• Jones CB 89
• Steven Gerrard CM 89
• Giorgio Chiellini CB 89
• Marcelo LB 89
• Seger CM 90
• Toni Kroos CM 90
• Thierry Henry 91
• Oliver Kahn GK 91
• Alex Morgan ST 91
• Ronaldo ST 92
• Andreas Iniesta CM 92
• Zlatan Ibrahimovic ST 92

TOTY Icon

• Seger CM 91
• Carlos Alberto RB 92
• Wayne Rooney ST 92
• Lev Yashin GK 93
• Ruud Gullit CAM 93
• Alex Morgan ST 93
• Lilian Thuram RB 93
• Jairzinho RW 94
• Paulo Maldini CB 94
• Zlatan Ibrahimovic ST 95

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The Shatterseal Great Sword is a weapon like anything else in Monster Hunter Wilds, and obtaining the opportunity to craft it is a test in itself.

The Great Sword has always been one of my favorite weapons since the launch of Wilds last year. However, the Shatterseal Great Sword is an exclusive item that was added to the game in February 2026's title update.

While you can craft the weapon for free, getting the chance is a difficult task. Let's look at the exact process so that you can add it to your arsenal.

How to craft the Shatterseal Great Sword in Monster Hunter Wilds

There's one piece of good news and one piece of bad news when it comes to obtaining the Shatterseal Great Sword. The good news is that you can craft it with the Master Craftsman's Blueprint. The bad news is that obtaining this blueprint is quite difficult. If you've only started recently, it's best to get beginner weapons instead.

To get the Master Craftsman's Blueprint, you have to complete the new quest called Every Hunter's Dream. While the quest isn't as hard as the Proof of a Hero event, it's a challenging one. You have to take down four Tempered Quematrice and a Tempered Mizutsune in this 8-star event. The quest, once started, will lead you to Wounded Hollow.

You have to complete the quest in 50 minutes, and you're allowed a maximum of three faints. If you're a veteran, completing the quest shouldn't be a challenge. However, you'll have to complete the event three times. You will need a total of three Master Craftsman's Blueprints if you're aiming to get both the Shatterseal and the Shatterseal Drakesnest Great Swords.

The Shatterseal Drakesnest becomes a necessity if you want to use the Shatterseal Great Sword as a Layered Weapon.

Here's the complete list of requirements.

Shatterseal

• Two Master Craftsman's Blueprint
• 12 Quematrice Scale+
• Four Bubblefoam
• Two Wyvern Gem

Shatterseal Drakesnest

• Five Hunter Symbol III
• One Master Craftsman's Blueprint
• Eight Quematrice Igniter+
• One Mizutsune Water Orb

Shatterseal Great Sword stats and skills in Monster Hunter Wilds

Here are the stats and skills of the Shatterseal Great Sword.

Shatterseal

• Attack: 198
• Affinity: 0%
• Element: None
• Sharpness: White
• Decoration Slots: 3 Level 2 Slots

Shatterseal Drakesnest

• Attack: 198
• Affinity: 0%
• Element: None
• Sharpness: White
• Decoration Slots: 3 Level 3 Slots

Weapon Skills

• Shattering Reflection (Level 1)
• Focus (Level 3)

While the Shatterseal Great Sword is pretty great in terms of skills and stats, it's not the best option when it comes to endgame weapons. If you're going to use this for 9-star and 10-star quests, you'll want to go with the Shatterseal Drakesnest route. The lack of true elemental damage really holds back this weapon, but it's still worth adding to your arsenal.

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The I Need a Bigger Boat quest in Windrose's demo is key to getting a new (and bigger) ship for you to sail on your adventures, and completing the task can be slightly tricky.

You get access to the quest quite early once you finish the tutorial quest. However, you'll first want to complete the Rescuing the Crew quest. The reason is simple: you'll need a crew to repair the ship.

Let's look at how you can repair and get yourself a bigger ship in the game.

Shipwreck site locations in Windrose

The first part of the task involves finding the broken ships lying around the second island. You'll find one on the north-west shore (not shown on the map). If you interact with it, you'll get to know that it can't be repaired. Thankfully, there are two other ships that you can find.

To make your life simpler, you can track the quest from the menu. This will reveal the location of the ships that can be repaired with the correct resources. The second ship (the first repairable one) is located in the middle of the second island.

The zone will have plenty of enemies, so you should be careful. You'll find its location in the image above to make your life easier. You'll find several areas patrolling the ship, so be careful. Try to isolate before finishing them off.

When you interact with the ship, you'll learn about the requirements. You're going to need the following materials.

• 100 Wood
• 20 Nails
• 20 Coarse Fabric
• 10 Ropes

However, you're going to need to unlock the location of the third wrecked ship (the second repairable one). The location will also be marked on the map. Once you've discovered all three ships, you can start with your repairs. You need to repair just one ship and go for the second one (the first repairable one). By now, you should have all the resources and the crew needed for the repairs.

How to repair the ship in Windrose

Interact with the ship with all the required items, and you will be able to complete the repairs. Once repaired, return to the first island and speak with Doctor Galen. He will tell you about the need to recover the artifact from the prologue.

This will complete the I Need a Bigger Boat quest and unlock the Seafarer tutorial.

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Copper Ingots are one of the most important resources in Windrose, as you'll need them for different purposes.

From completing quests to creating new tools/items in your base, there are many uses of Copper Ingots. However, you won't find them lying in the open.

How to craft Copper Ingots in Windrose

You'll get introduced to Copper Ingots right after starting the first tutorial quest. The quest will teach you about the basic activities you need to ace as a pirate. Here's how you can start crafting Copper Ingots.

• The very first task is to craft a stone pickaxe on the workbench. You will need five Wood. You'll also need three Wood and three Stones for the pickaxe.
• Next, head to a location that has copper ore. Typically, these spots will be shown on the map with a pickaxe icon once you're near them. Copper ores are found inside caves, and they provide you with plenty of minerals.
• Once you've mined the necessary amount of Copper Ore, head back to your camp.

Next, you'll need to craft a Charcoal Kiln to create Charcoal. Use 25 Wood and 20 Clay to build the Kiln. You can use the Kiln to convert one Wood to one Charcoal. The next task involves building a Smelting Furnace for producing the Ingots. You'll need 15 Clay and 30 Stones.

Once your Smelting Furnace is up and running, use the Copper Ore in it. You'll also have to use Charcoal that you obtained from the Kiln. Wait for a few seconds for your Copper Ore to convert into Ingots.

To produce one Copper Ingot, you'll need six Copper Ores and one Charcoal. Ideally, you'll want to produce as much as possible since you'll need them to complete quests like I Need a Bigger Boat.

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Fantasy FC League is live in FC 26 Ultimate Team, and with it comes some amazing rewards.

The rewards on offer are excellent and include some brilliant evolutions and promo cards. However, obtaining all the rewards won't be as simple as you'll need to win a specific number of games. Let's look at all the available rewards and the tasks that you need to complete to get them.

How to get the Fantasy FC League rewards in FC 26

The Fantasy FC League has 20 different tasks to complete. The table below has all the relevant information that you'll need to unlock the rewards.

Task	How to Complete	Rewards
Win 1	Win 1 match in the Fantasy FC League to earn an EVO Consumable.	Evolution
Win 2	Win 2 matches in the Fantasy FC League	5 83+ Rare Gold Players Pack
Win 3	Win 3 matches in the Fantasy FC League	Evolution
Win 4	Win 4 matches in the Fantasy FC League	7 83+ Rare Gold Players Pack
Win 5	Win 5 matches in the Fantasy FC League	Deossa Fantasy FC item
Win 6	Win 6 matches in the Fantasy FC League	4 84+ Rare Gold Players Pack
Win 7	Win 7 matches in the Fantasy FC League	5 84+ Rare Gold Players Pack
Win 8	Win 8 matches in the Fantasy FC League	Evolution
Win 9	Win 9 matches in the Fantasy FC League	4 85+ Rare Gold Players Pack
Win 10	Win 10 matches in the Fantasy FC League	3 86+ Rare Gold Players Pack
Win 11	Win 11 matches in the Fantasy FC League	3 87+ Rare Gold Players Pack
Win 12	Win 12 matches in the Fantasy FC League	Luis Henrique Fantasy FC
Win 13	Win 13 matches in the Fantasy FC League	Cosmetic
Win 14	Win 14 matches in the Fantasy FC League	3 88+ Rare Gold Players Pack
Win 15	Win 15 matches in the Fantasy FC League	5 88+ Rare Gold Players Pack
Win 16	Win 16 matches in the Fantasy FC League	7 87+ Rare Gold Players Pack
Win 17	Win 17 matches in the Fantasy FC League	6 88+ Rare Gold Players Pack
Win 18	Win 18 matches in the Fantasy FC League	Evolution
Win 19	Win 19 matches in the Fantasy FC League	10 87+ Rare Gold Players Pack
Win 20	Win 20 matches in the Fantasy FC League	Victor Ibarbo Fantasy FC Hero

Completing the full set also grants you a 10 86+ Rare Gold Players Pack and an interesting evolution. Overall, the Fantasy FC League is certainly worth completing thanks to the rewards on offer. If you manage to complete some of the tasks, the rewards are still going to be immensely helpful. Hence, try to win as many games as possible to get close to the 20-wins mark.

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The Bronze Glow Up Evolution has arrived in FC 26, and you can upgrade two Bronze items in Ultimate Team.

While the evolution doesn't turn your chosen cards into outright superstars, you can improve them further as part of chains. The evolution can be used twice by spending 20,000 coins each time. Here's how you should approach it.

FC 26 Bronze Glow Up Evolution requirements

Here are the requirements of Bronze Glow Up Evolution in FC 26.

• Overall: Max 64
• Not Position: GK

FC 26 Bronze Glow Up Evolution upgrades

The evolution has five levels of upgrades, each with certain conditions to fulfill.

Level 1 upgrades

• Overall: +40|84
• Pace: +60|82
• Finishing: +60|84
• Interceptions: +60|82
• Short Passing: +60|85

Level 2 upgrades

• Heading Acc.: +60|80
• Jumping: +60|80
• Long Passing: +60|84
• Penalties: +60|80
• Positioning: +60|82
• Reactions: +60|82

Level 3 upgrades

• Ball control: +60|84
• Curve: +60|83
• Def. Aware: +60|82
• Shot Power: +60|82
• Stamina: +60|84
• Vision: +60|84

Level 4 upgrades

• Agility: +60|82
• Crossing: +60|83
• Dribbling: +60|85
• Long Shots: +60|80
• Stand Tackle: +60|84
• Strength: +60|82

Level 5 upgrades

• Aggression: +60|80
• Balance: +60|82
• Free Kick: +60|82
• Slide Tackle: +60|84
• Volleys: +60|80
• Composure: +60|82

Level 1 upgrade requirements

• Play 1 match in Squad Battles on min Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO player in game.

Level 2 upgrade requirements

• Play 1 match in Squad Battles on min Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO player in game.

Level 3 upgrade requirements

• Play 1 match in Squad Battles on min Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO player in game.

Level 4 upgrade requirements

• Play 1 match in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game.

Level 5 upgrade requirements

• Play 1 match in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game.

Best players to use in Bronze Glow Up Evolution

Here are some of my best recommendations for inclusion in the evolution.

• Adaramola
• Quinton
• Theo Bergvall
• Noah Darvich
• Allan Arigoni
• Oscar Thorn
• Joel Ndala
• Elias Manoel
• Maxime Soulas

This evolution is one made up for a chain. Once evolved, your card will be improved to an 84-rated Fantasy FC player with decent stats. You'll need to immediately put the card into another evolution for further improvements. While the Glow Up evolution itself feels nice, it should have been offered for free.

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Super Battle Golf has several items you'll find along the golf course, and they will help you to raise your chances of victory.

In Super Battle Golf, trying to send the ball into the hole is just one part of the task. You'll also have to stop your opponents from reaching the same ball. Similarly, your opponents will try to do the same. To do so, you (and your opponents) will rely on random items.

Let's look at all the items that you can find inside the game and how they work.

All items in Super Battle Golf

There are 10 items available in the current build of the game. All of them have unique functions, and some of them are extremely useful.

Item	How it Works
Air Horn	Allows you to distract a player as they're about to take a shot. The distraction results in the player overshooting the ball by a fair distance.
Coffee	Provides an immediate speed boost for 10 seconds and allows you to move/shoot quicker.
Dueling Pistol	A pistol with a single shot that allows you to stun an enemy. It has a decent range, but missing the shot can be costly.
Elephant Gun	A double-barreled rifle that deals a massive stun to the opponent. However, it also inflicts a knockback on the player who shoots the gun.
Electromagnet	Creates a shield that lasts between five and seven seconds. The shield blocks all incoming damage and attacks.
Golf Cart	Allows you to move faster on the course, and hitting opponents with the car will stun them. It can hold up to eight players, so you can travel with your co-op buddy.
Landmine	Plant three explosives at strategic locations on the pitch. Players stepping on them will get stunned and unable to move for a temporary period.
Orbital Laser	Allows you to target a specific area with a laser and stun players who're unfortunate enough to get caught.
Rocket Launcher	An auto-targeting rocket launcher whose missiles lock onto a target and stun them upon impact.
Spring Boots	Allows you to jump forward and cover great distances in quick time.

How to get items in Super Battle Golf

You'll find different purple-colored briefcases lying all around the golf course. Pick them up, and you'll find an item. The item you get will be completely random. You also have a fixed number of slots, so you can't keep stacking an unlimited number of items. Using the items will allow you to stop your opponents and gain an advantage over them.

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Super Battle Golf isn't your usual calm golfing experience by any stretch of imagination, since the key to victory is often hidden behind taking out others.

While the ultimate aim is to score a hole in as less number of shots as possible, things aren't so simple. Your opponents will try to use different items that can be found inside the game. They will try to disrupt your attempts, and some items are simply more effective than others.

Complete Super Battle Golf Items tier list

First, it's important to understand that every item in Super Battle Golf has a perfect use-case scenario. A lower-tier item might do a better job if you're correctly timing its use in a round. That said, some items are just better at either how they work or how often you can use them. I have also considered how easy or difficult it is to use a specific item.

To separate the items, I have used three tiers.

• S-tier items are overpowered choices in the current build version.
• A-tier items are pretty strong, but they're slightly weaker compared to the S-tier choices. Some of them also have less optimal use-cases.
• B-tier items are extremely niche choices that might also be pretty hard to use.

S-tier

• Rocket Launcher: The Rocket Launcher fires a homing missile that locks onto a target and stuns them upon impact. It's a very easy item to use that is amazing against a single opponent. The stun lasts for a while, opening a window where you can take your shot in peace. The rocket also auto-aims and reduces the chance for you to miss your shot.
• Spring Boots: This item allows you to jump forward and cover a lot of ground in quick time. This is my favorite tool when it comes to mobility. While it can't disrupt opponents like the Golf Cart, you put more efforts in your movement and reach the ball quicker.
• Dueling Pistol: A single-shot pistol that stuns opponents. A simple and fun item that does what it says. It's pretty easy to find as well, but you need to be good with your aim. I advise going close to your opponent before firing the bullet.
• Electromagnet: For most parts of the game, the Electromagnet will remain a low-tier item. The item provides a shield that lasts for a short duration. This shield blocks all projectiles and item attacks. It's the only defensive item in the game, and you need to save them for the final moment when you're one shot away from a win. Once active, even the Orbital Laser can't stun you.

A-tier

• Air Horn: The Air Horn disrupts the concentration of a player when they're charging their shot, and causes them to overhit. While the Air Horn is the best tool to troll an opponent, you need to wait for them to take a shot. If they're not taking a shot, the Air Horn isn't very useful.
• Golf Cart: I initially considered the Golf Cart to be B-tier. The item allows you to move faster and run into other players. It can hold up to eight people, so you and your co-op buddies can travel together. The item has two benefits: it allows you to travel more quickly, so you reach the ball faster. Second, you can use it to hit an opponent and disrupt their attempts. However, the second part can be avoided easily by your opponent unless they're not paying attention.
• Coffee: The Coffee grants you a speed boost that lasts for 10 seconds. The boost feels nice and raises your chances of winning when used in a strategic fashion. However, the boost doesn't last very long (you can also waste it if someone stuns you when the boost is already active).

B-tier

• Landmine: The Landmine places three explosives that stun players if they walk over the explosives. The stuns are great, but it's really easy to avoid them if someone is slightly careful. You have to place the Landmines in an extremely strategic fashion to make them count. However, your opponents can still avoid them by being careful.
• Orbital Laser: This rare item calls down a massive laser in a marked spot. For starters, it's very hard to find Orbital Laser. Secondly, the laser shot gets wasted if your opponent moves out of the marked spot. They can do so accidentally as well, which reduces the usability of this tool.
• Elephant Gun: While the rifle has two powerful shots that you can use to stun the enemy, I hate the knockback. The self-penalty reduces the item's usability in my books. If you have to use a gun, the Single Shot Pistol is a significantly better choice.

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Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse offers different endings for you to unlock, and it can be a nightmare to reach them without knowing what to do.

The core gameplay of Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse is rather simple, as you read dialogs and make your choices. However, there are certain moments throughout the campaign where your decision-making will change the ending of the story.

How to unlock all endings in Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse

Before we can reach the true ending, you have to unlock five other outcomes. Some of the endings are tragic, but you have to unlock them to access the true ending.

Kameshima

This appears to be the standard outcome, albeit it being a sad one. Your focus will be on chapters featuring Sato and Yuza.

• Complete Yuza's timeline until you reach Time to Meet Up.
• During the Tomokazuki chapter, tell Azami about the clone.
• Next, change to Sato and play her episodes until she reaches the lightout in The Tragedy of Kameshima.
• Wait for the culprit being the curse echo to be revealed.
• Make Sato surrender to Kikuko.
• Yuza will die, and the villains will corner the survivors.

Arnav Barnum

Polar opposite to the first ending, the focus shifts towards Arnav.

• Start Possessions, and refuse the hand mirror when you speak with Kikuho.
• Throw away Ikoma's business card. This allows Arnav to steal the curse of Tomosighe.
• Open Sato's Claim chapter, and fail to convince Arnav to hand over the Tamatebako.
• First, pick Deny, and then pick I want to thank one.
• Finally, complete An Exciting Ise-Shima Adventure.
• While Arnav becomes an immortal legend, the island becomes a hell (well, not literally).

Arnav Barnun's downfall

This ending is pretty similar to the previous one, but there are some fine changes.

• Begin with Arnav's Possessions chapter.
• Refuse the hand mirror to Kikuko, but also keep Ikoma's business card. This makes Arnav murder Kikuko.
• Switch to Sato's Claim chapter, and once again, pick Deny, and I want to take one.
• Complete Arnav's chapter to reach the ending. While Arnav still becomes immortal, he disappears after being framed for a different curse murder.

Taina No Tomosighe's Desire

This ending revolves around the Tamatebako, with the starting point being the Possessions chapter.

• Refuse the mirror, throw away Ikoma's business card, and switch to Sato's Claim chapter.
• Convince Arnav to give the box to you, and choose the Admit, Please, I need it, and Tell the truth options.
• Change to Yuza's To The Sanctuary chapter, and break the Raging Waves curse.
• Ignore We Need a Plan, and switch to Sato's Real Name instead. Choose Obey Tomoshige.
• This saves the island, but Sato will die alongside Tomoshige.

Curse of Sato

For this ending, the setup is identical to the previous one.

• First, begin with Sato's Real Name chapter.
• Confront Tomoshige and choose Refuse.
• Next, begin the We Need a Plan chapter.
• Pick Circe with Shikigami and Sodo with Feast of Shadows. This setup counters Ikoma.
• Start the Conclusion chapter with Yuza.
• When asked if there's a way to prevent Sato from dying, select the "..." option.
• While you prevail in saving the island, Sato has just one day to be alive.

Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse Meta Puzzle (True Ending) solution

Once you've unlocked all five endings mentioned above, we can work towards unlocking the main one. To do so, you'll have to solve a sequence.

• In the Point of Contact chapter, look at the ground behind Sato. Pick up the Kameshimaru keychain, which marks Tsusaka as the contact person.
• In the Main Menu load screen, scroll down to the bottom of your slots. You'll find a blurred file; load it to view the Mermaid's memory.
• In Sato's Claim chapter, begin at the Minakuchi Residence. You'll find the scale at the Altar Shelf. Pick Put it in the Tamatebako option, and read the hidden rules from the chat log menu.
• In the Main title screen, click four times on the Mermaid. There needs to be a gap of three seconds before each click. If done correctly, you'll get a prompt. Type Yuza when that happens.
• In Yuza's Conclusion chapter, begin in the Bay Area. You'll be able to see and pick the Actually... option when asked if anything can be done.

Yes, the sequence isn't easy to reach, but hopefully, the guide will help you out.

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Starsand Island has plenty of achievements to chase if you're a completionist, and it's a true challenge.

Unlike other video games, Starsand Island doesn't tell you what you need to do to complete an achievement. The description presents a clue that you have to decode. This guide will help you out by decoding all the hints for every achievement.

How to complete all achievements in Starsand Island

Before we deep dive into the achievements, some of the challenges can't be completed as of writing. This is primarily due to Starsand Island being in early access. The required task or area you need to access might be locked now, but it will become available later. However, the condition for completing it should remain the same (unless changed by the developers).

Achievement/Trophy	Description	How to Complete
Island Newcomer	Tutorial complete! Enjoy your life on the island!	Complete the Tutorial
Home Builder	Time to build my own little slice of paradise!	Expand your home for the first time
Dream Manor	Welcome home, esteemed owner of a magnificent manor.	Purchase five new plots
Landowner's Pride	All this land? You bought it yourself.	Purchase a single new plot
Get on Board Now!	Toot toot! All aboard!	Craft a bus stop
Living Legend	Everything under the sun... and then some. Mine! All mine!	Own all plots of land
Road Master	Go wherever you want, whenever you want.	Build a total of nine bus stops
My Big House	From here to there, it's all my home.	Buy all plots of land
Landlord Pride	Now I'm the landlord.	I am yet to discover how to complete this achievement
Sandcastle Kingdom	Ah, the sea-you're all but water.	Buy a land in Blue Beach
Lakeside View	A hint of green, a touch of spring.	Purchase a land in Cloudrest Lake
Patchwork	Fixing this, mending that....	Reach Apprentice Rank as a Crafter
Hammering Away	It works, doesn't it?	Reach Junior Rank as a crafter
Scrap Recycling	Scissors, knives, you name it-leave it to us!	Reach Intermediate Rank as a Crafter
Alchemy Master	That golden glow is...!	Reach Senion Rank as a Crafter
Call of the Wild	Starting with just a hoe...	Reach Apprentice Rank as a Farmer
Tech Genius	Now, anything can be crafted.	Reach Expert Rank as a Crafter
Organic Fertilizer	Hold your breath while making them....	Reach Intermediate Rank as a Farmer
Intensive Cultivation	Plant a seed in spring, harvest a thousand in autumn.	Reach Junior Rank as a Farmer
Legendary Grower	Everything grows in your farmland.	Reach Senior Rank as a Farmer
Guaranteed Ripeness	You'll never grow an unripe melon.	Reach Expert rank as a Farmer
They Keep Escaping	The bait is delicious to them.	Reach Apprentice Rank as an Angler
Beginner's Protection	Cherish your beginner's protection period.	Reach Junior Rank as an Angler
Never Empty-Handed	No more buying fish to fake it.	Reach Intermediate Rank as an Angler
Cute Bunni	Hello, let me groom you.	Reach Apprentice Rank as a Rancher
The Joy of Fish	Do you feel the joy of willingly biting?	Reach Expert Rank as an Angler
Willing Bite	You have the magic to make fish bite.	Reach Senior Rank as an Angler
Poultry Flock	They look fierce when they pounce...	Reach Junior Rank as a Rancher
Pasture Breeze	Once a workaholic, now a rancher.	Reach Intermediate Rank as a Rancher
Master Tamer	Where are the magical creatures?	Reach Expert Rank as a Rancher
Animal Kingdom	Spring has arrived, and all things are revived.	Reach Senior Rank as a Rancher
Where's the Treasure	No treasure, but at least you have the scenery.	Reach Junior Rank as an Explorer
Take This Sword	Young adventurers, go explore!	Reach Apprentice Rank as an Explorer
Wanderer of Islands	Map the world with your own footsteps.	Reach 22qw Senior Rank as an Explorer
The Village Legend	No fell dragon, but you're a hero nonetheless.	Reach Explorer Rank as an Explorer
Not a Wild Man	Often seen in the wild, but definitely not a wild man.	Reach Intermediate Rank as an Explorer
Jack of One Trade	Why do I feel like not working anymore...	Unlock any profession and gain Apprentice Rank in it
Jack of All Trades	A junior-level all-rounder.	Get Junior Rank for all professions
Grandmaster	There's nothing left to teach you.	Get Expert Rank for all professions
Guided by the Mentor	From zero to... Hey, don't give up yet.	Obtain a perk by using the Workpedia
Versatile Helper	Just a call, and I'll be there.	Complete 100 requests
This is My Expertise	No one knows this better than me.	Purchase all perks available for a specific profession
Getting Familiar	You're getting familiar on the island.	Meet any 10 NPCs
Master of all Trades	A true master of all Professions.	Meet every Reach max level of every profession
Recognized by Everyone	You're recognized by everyone on the island.	Meet all NPCs
Could It be Fate	The moment our eyes met, I knew it was destiny.	Reach Heart Level 1 with at least one romanceable character
Hello, My Friend	Nice to meet you.	Reach Heart Level 1 with at least five NPCs
Mutual Understanding	Your bond is skyrocketing.	Reach Heart Level 2 with at least one romanceable character
Loved by All	You're always noticed wherever you go.	Reach Heart Level 1 with at least 10 NPCs
Sincerely Yours	Here's my little heart.	Reach Heart Level 2 with five NPCs
Friend Ship	A ship loaded with friends!	Reach Heart Level 2 with at least 10 NPCs
Group of Friends	Beep, another message from a friend.	Reach Heart Level 3 with five NPCs
Close Friends	Let's share our secrets.	Reach Heart Level 3 with at least one NPC
Full House	Just open the door, another friend has arrived.	Reach Heart Level 3 with 10 NPCs
Telepathy	Just one glance is enough.	Reach Heart Level 4 with at least one NPC
Longing for You	I want to see you today from sunrise to sunset.	Reach Heart Level 4 with five NPCs
Inseparable	Sharing life, sharing moods.	Reach Heart Level 4 with 10 NPCs
Wholehearted	My heart's set on you.	Reach Heart Level 5 with at least one NPC
We Are...	Living happily together is what matters most.	Reach Heart Level 5 with five NPCs
Just Roommates	We're just roommates, really.	Make an NPC move in with you in the same house
Lifelong Companions	This is a big family.	Reach Heart Level 5 with 10 NPCs
Not Empty Walls	Now, you don't have to sleep on the floor.	Craft a total of 10 pieces of furniture
Fluffy Life	It's so Fluffy and Soft.	Adopt one pet
Not a Shabby Room	Nothing beats the comfort of a well-decorated home.	Place a total of 50 different pieces of furniture
Renovated Home	Arrange all your furniture and make this place your own.	Unlock 100 different pieces of furniture
Fluffy Addiction	Before I knew it, I'd become a servant to all things fluffy.	Adopt three pets
Fluffy Recluse	...Do I really need a reason to go out?	Adopt six pets
Fashion Learner	"You're mesmerized by my outfit, aren't you?"	Obtain 10 different clothes
Fashion Lover	What's your outfit of the day?	Obtain 20 different clothes
Fashion Expert	Even if no one is watching, staying stylish is my passion.	Obtain 30 different clothes
A Knight's Ride	Try its speed!	Purchase and move around in a scooter
Starsand Racer	There's nothing I can't drive.	Buy and move around in a car
Soaring High	Its wings spread like the clouds of the sky.	I am yet to figure out this achievement. This one might be unavailable as of writing
Offshore Living	Waking up to seagulls' calls is pure bliss.	Buy a piece of land on Windflute Island
Legendary Friend	Hi, everyone. This is my rideable friend...	Unlock the Luna Deer mount

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Horripilant offers a variety of options you can use as a portrait, and you can also import your custom creations if you want.

While a portrait isn't going to have any game-breaking effect, it still feels cool. The default list isn't my favorite, but that's not a problem since you can opt for the custom choices. Let's look at how you can use custom portraits in the game.

How to use custom portraits in Horripilant

To use custom portraits, you'll need to own the Supporter Pack. It's an extra purchase that's available at an extremely affordable price. The Supporter Pack is available for $4.99, but it could be cheaper in your region based on Steam's system.

However, simply owning the pack isn't going to be enough since there are a few more steps to complete. The DLC also doesn't include anything that offers any in-game advantage. Let's now look at the additional steps required for importing your custom images.

• Go to the Supporter folder inside the game's install folder. You can find it easily from the properties on Steam library.
• Create a new folder with a different name inside the /portraits/folder section.
• Insert all the images that you want to import.
• Rename the picture you want to use as your normal portrait to "normal.png".
• Rename the picture you want to use as your scared portrait as "scared.png".
• Rename the thumbnail in the settings to "thumb.png".
• Rename the background image to "bg.png". This part is optional and applies only if you want a background.

Once done, you can load Horripilant, and your custom images will show up. For the best results, use images with a 1:1 aspect ratio. The highest supported image size and resolution is 300x300. The selected image automatically scales up and down based on the default resolution.

As an option, you can also disable the dithering on the portrait by adding an empty text file named "no_dither.txt" in the same folder. This is purely optional, though, and it might not be applicable in some cases.

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The Fantasy Staple Evolution is now live in FC 26, and you can add some notable upgrades to two items of your choice.

Available for free, the Fantasy Staple Evolution offers some amazing boosts in terms of stats, roles, and playstyles. While the stat caps are slightly demoralizing, you can make the evolution part of a new chain. Let's look at the best choices for the evolution based on the requirements and offered upgrades.

FC 26 Fantasy Staple Evolution requirements

Here are the requirements of Fantasy Staple Evolution in FC 26.

• Overall: Max 86
• Pace: Max 90
• Skills: Max 4
• PlayStyle: Max 10
• PlayStyle+: Max 1
• Not Rarity: World Tour Silver Stars
• Position: RM

FC 26 Fantasy Staple Evolution upgrades

The evolution has five levels of upgrades, each with certain conditions to fulfill.

Level 1 upgrades

• Overall: +15|87
• Agility: +15|88
• Positioning: +20|89
• Vision: +15|86
• Composure: +15|88
• PlayStyles: Rapid|8

Level 2 upgrades

• Acceleration: +15|87
• Balance: +15|87
• Finishing: +20|90
• Jumping: +20|88
• Reactions: +15|88
• PlayStyles+: Rapid|1

Level 3 upgrades

• Ball control: +15|89
• Dribbling: +20|90
• Heading Acc.: +15|87
• Short Passing: +15|89
• Sprint Speed: +15|90
• PlayStyles: Low Driven Shot|8

Level 4 upgrades

• Curve: +15|88
• Shot Power: +20|89
• Stamina: +15|87
• Strength: +15|88
• PlayStyles: Finesse Shot|8
• Roles: Winger++

Level 5 upgrades

• Crossing: +15|85
• Weak Foot: +4
• PlayStyles: Enforcer, Aerial Fortress|8
• Roles: Inside Forward++

Level 1 upgrade requirements

• Play 1 match in Squad Battles on min Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO player in game.

Level 2 upgrade requirements

• Play 2 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game.

Level 3 upgrade requirements

• Play 1 match in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game.

Level 4 upgrade requirements

• Play 1 match in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game.

Level 5 upgrade requirements

• Play 1 match in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game.

Best players to use in Fantasy Staple Evolution

Here are some of my best recommendations for inclusion in the evolution.

• Berardi Winter Wildcards
• Amaiur Sarriegi Thunderstruck
• Zaniolo Knockout Royalty
• Jakobsson Time Warp
• Trincao Unbreakables
• Berghuis Time Warp
• Gelhardt Future Stars
• Tella Ultimate Scream
• Haley Ultimate Scream

While the upgrades are significant, you will be able to include these cards in future evolutions to create a chain and evolve their stats further.

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The details for Little Ladies' Day 2026 have been announced for Final Fantasy XIV, and it will offer plenty of rewards for you to obtain.

If you have played the event in previous years, you'll know what to expect. However, this guide will have you covered whether you're new or a veteran looking to expand your freebie collection. First, let's look at when the event exactly begins so that you can jump right in.

Final Fantasy XIV Little Ladies' Day 2026 release countdown

Final Fantasy XIV Little Ladies' Day 2026 will go live on Thursday, Feb. 26. The following countdown will expire once the event goes live.

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The countdown is based on the following timings.

• 8am PT
• 10am CT
• 11am ET
• 4pm UTC
• 5pm CET

The event will run until Thursday, March 12. To participate, you'll have to reach Level 15 and gain access to Ul'dah (Steps of Nald). Once the event begins, go to Ul'dah and speak with the Royal Seneschal to begin the What Eye Do For You quest.

As of writing, the details for the quest aren't available. To know more, we will likely have to wait for Feb. 26.

All Final Fantasy XIV Little Ladies' Day 2026 rewards

As of writing, all the rewards for the Final Fantasy XIV Little Ladies' Day 2026 event haven't been revealed. However, we already have a confirmed list of cosmetics that will be part of the rewards.

https://twitter.com/FF_XIV_EN/status/2024454102718300251

Cosmetics

• Oversized Ulala Neotunic
• Oversized Masha Neotunic
• Oversized Narumi Neotunic
• Oversized Picot Neotunic

Emotes

• Cheer Rhythm: Red
• Cheer Rhythm: Violet
• Cheer Rhythm: Bright
• Cheer Light: Yellow
• Cheer Light: Blue
• Cheer Light: Green

Items

• Sweet Dreamer's Melody Orchestrion Roll
• Little Ladies' Day MMXVIII Advertisement
• Little Ladies' Day MMXXV Advertisement
• Tabletop Little Ladies' Day MMXXV Advertisement
• Weeping Cherry Tree

Just like the event quest itself, I suppose that we will find out the remaining rewards when the event goes live in the last week of February. As always, the rewards will be free, and you can get them by simply grinding the event and its tasks once it goes live.

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The concept of Mega Evolutions in Pokémon Go has witnessed a major change after the introduction of the Super Mega Raids.

When Super Mega Raids go live after the start of the Kalos - World event at the end of February, you'll be able to increase your Mega-Evolved Pokémon's level and take it all the way up to Super Max.

How to reach Super Max level in Pokémon Go

Once you Mega Evolve your Pokémon, you can start earning Mega Levels. To gain levels, you'll have to Mega Evolve that specific Pokémon. The more times you Mega Evolve, the more levels you get. All Mega Levels you gain are permanent, and they will remain there when the Mega Evolution ends.

However, reaching the Super Max Level isn't as easy as gaining Mega Levels. To reach the Super Max Level and unlock it, you'll have to use your Pokémon's Mega Energy. Up until the introduction of Super Mega Raids and Super Max level, all Mega-Evolved Pokémon could gain a maximum of three levels.

https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/2024907072261759301

With the introduction of Kalos-World Tour, you'll be able to go past that threshold. Hence, you'll need to Mega Evolve to unlock Mega Levels, and then unlock your Mega Energy to reach the Super Max level. Super Max is the highest form of Mega Level (as of writing), and it's the strongest form of your Mega-Evolved Pokémon.

How to get Mega Energy in Pokémon Go

To get Mega Energy, you'll need to participate in plenty of Super Mega Raids. We already have a guide about how you can participate in Super Mega Raids. You'll also need to collect Link Charges, which are a new source of energy. Suffice to say, Super Mega Raids are extremely difficult challenges that you'll have to complete while coordinating with other trainers.

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There are different activities to keep yourself engaged in Starsand Island, and fishing is perhaps my favorite one.

You can find fish in almost any water body inside the game. While fishing is inherently easy, there are multiple factors at play. All species have specific locations, bait, and spawn times. This guide will provide you with all the information required for you to become an ace angler.

All fish locations in Starsand Island

The tables below cover important information related to all species of fish you'll find in Starsand Island.

Lake

Species	Bait	Time	Season	Weather
Betta	Bug	10:00-22:00	Summer	Sunny
Bighead Carp	Veggie, Meat	06:00-22:00	Spring, Summer	Sunny, Rainy
Bitterling	All	06:200-2:00	Autumn, Winter	All
Chinese Perch	Veggie	10:00-00:00	Autumn	Sunny
Cichlid	Bug, Veggie	08:00-20:00	Autumn, Winter	All
Green Sunfish	Bug, Meat	10:00-02:00	Spring, Summer	Sunny, Rainy
Kissing Gourami	Veggie, Meat	10:00-00:00	Autumn, Winter	All
Pumpkinseed	Bug, Meat	10:00-00:00	Summer, Autumn	Sunny, Rainy
Silver Carp	Bug, Veggie	06:00-02:00	Summer, Autumn	Sunny, Rainy
Topmouth Cutter	All	06:00-02:00	Summer, Autumn	Sunny, Rainy
Velora Cichlid	All	06:00-02:00	Spring, Summer	All

River and River Lake

Species	Bait	Time	Season	Weather
Archerfish	Bug, Veggie	06:00-20:00	Summer, Autumn	Sunny, Rainy
Chinese Hooksnout Carp	All	06:00-02:00	Summer, Autumn	Sunny, Rainy
Clown Featherback	Bug, Meat	06:00-12:00 18:00-00:00	Autumn, Winter	Sunny, Rainy
Four-Eyed Sleeper	Veggie, Meat	10:00-02:00	Spring, Summer	Sunny, Rainy
Glass Bloodfin Tetra	Bug, Veggie	06:00-20:00	Autumn, Winter	All
Giant Barb	All	06:00-02:00	All	All
Giant River Prawn	All	06:00-02:00	All	All
Holland's Carp	Bug	10:00-00:00	Autumn	Sunny
Leaffish	Meat, Veggie	12:00-02:00	Autumn, Winter	All
Magnificent Killifish	Bug, Meat	06:00-00:00	Autumn, Winter	All
Motoro Stingray	All	06:00-02:00	Autumn, Winter	All
Payara	Bug, Meat	06:00-12:00 18:00-00:00	Spring, Summer	Sunny, Rainy
Red Carp	All	06:00-02:00	Summer, Autumn	Sunny, Rainy
Tilapia	Bug	10:00-22:00	Summer	Sunny
Zander	All	06:00-02:00	All	All

Ocean

Species	Bait	Time	Season	Weather
Butterflyfish	Bug, Veggie	06:00-20:00	Autumn, Winter	All
Boxfish	Veggie, Meat	08:00-22:00	Spring, Summer	Sunny, Rainy
Brown Tiger Prawn	All	06:00-02:00	All	All
Clownfish	All	06:00-02:00	All	All
Discus	Bug, Meat	06:00-12:00 16:00-00:00	Autumn, Winter	All
Foureye Butterflyfish	Bug	12:00-02:00	Summer	Sunny
Greasybak Shrimp	All	06:00-02:00	All	All
Lionfish	Veggie	10:00-20:00	Summer	Rainy
Mackerel	Veggie	12:00-20:00	Autumn	Rainy
Moorish Idol	Bug, Veggie	06:00-18:00	Summer, Autumn	Sunny, Rainy
Orangespine Unicornfish	Veggie, Meat	12:00-02:00	Autumn, Winter	All
Red Porgy	Meat	10:00-22:00	Autumn	Sunny
Redfish	Bug, Meat	06:00-12:00 18:00-00:00	Summer, Autumn	Sunny, Rainy
Tiger Puffer	Veggie, Meat	14:00-00:00	Summer, Autumn	Sunny, Rainy
Spinefoot	Bug, Meat	06:00-14:00 00:00-02:00	Spring, Summer	Sunny, Rainy
Yellowtail Damselfish	Bug, Veggie	08:00-20:00	Spring, Summer	Sunny, Rainy

Coral

Species	Bait	Time	Season	Weather
Blue Tang	Veggie	08:00-18:00	Spring, Summer, Autumn	Sunny, Rainy
Humphead Wrasse	Meat	08:00-18:00	All	All
Sardine	Veggie	08:00-18:00	Spring, Summer, Autumn	Sunny, Rainy

Celestwave

Species	Bait	Time	Season	Weather
Dolphinfish	Meat	08:00-18:00	All	All
Mandarinfish	Veggie	20:00-02:00	All	All
Ribbon Eel	Meat	20:00-02:00	All	All

Luminwave

Species	Bait	Time	Season	Weather
Mola Mola	Meat	08:00-18:00	All	All
Tuna	Meat	08:00-18:00	Spring, Summer, Autumn	Sunny, Rainy

Moonlit Forest

Species	Bait	Time	Season	Weather
Green Swordtail	All	06:00-02:00	All	All
Pearl Glowfish	All	06:00-02:00	All	All

How to catch fish in Starsand Island

To catch fish, you'll need to get a permit. To get the permit, speak with the Fishing Mentor at the AquaBlue Outpost. Then meet Marston at the broken port and help rebuild it. This completes the Starsand Port Construction quest.

Next, take a yacht on rent and find a water body. Once you reach the ripple, tap and hold the fishing rod icon to aim. The line gets cast once you let go of the button. Now, wait for the fish to take a bite. The minigame is simple: reel in when it turns white and let go when it turns red. Keep doing so until the fish is caught.

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Super Battle Golf puts you in contests against other players, and you'll complete plenty of achievements while trying to defeat them.

Some of the achievements are easy to complete. Some might be quite challenging, and a few will require plenty of rounds and time. Let's look at all the achievements and what you have to do to complete them.

How to complete all achievements in Super Battle Golf

Super Battle Golf has 34 different achievements to complete, and the table below has all the required information.

Achievement	How to Complete
Pacifist	Finish a hole in a multiplayer match without scoring a single knockout
Green Thumb	Knock out 5 opponents with burrowed landmines in matches
Failed Successfully	Finish a hole with a shot where the ball altered its course from contact with another ball, item, cart, explosion, or similar in a multiplayer match
Playing with Fire	Knock out an opponent and yourself with the same explosive item in a match
How is That Even Possible	Secret task. I will update it as soon as I have found it.
A Matter of Honor	Knock out an opponent holding a Dueling Pistol with a Dueling Pistol in a match
Snail's Pace	Finish a hole during overtime in a multiplayer match
Home Run	Knock out an opponent with a ball or dropped item from 125 meters or more in a match
Ready for the Big Leagues	Complete the tutorial
Danger Close	Be within 10 meters of an Orbital Laser explosion without getting struck in a match
Living on the Edge	Finish a par 5 hole or higher without activating any respawn checkpoints in a multiplayer match
Best Served Cold	Get 10 revenge knockouts in matches
Phone Home	Call in an Orbital Laser on yourself in a multiplayer match
Head in the Clouds	Get to the top of the Golf Shop in the Driving Range
Frog Legs	Travel 100 meters or more in a single leap in a multiplayer match
Lying in Wait	Score a knockout while hiding in foliage in a match
A Cut Above	Score a hole-in-one in a match
Safety First	Disarm an active landmine placed by an opponent in a match
Coolheaded	Finish every hole in a match of at least 9 holes with a total stroke count on or below par
Bully	Dominate 3 opponents simultaneously in a match
Never Give Up	Finish a hole despite being knocked out at least 10 times on that hole in a multiplayer match
Underwater Expedition	Drive a golf cart with passengers into deep water in a match
Clowning Around	Interrupt 25 opponents with the Air Horn to cause them to unintentionally swing or use an item in matches
Early Bird	Finish a hole with a Birdie or better 25 times in matches
Sweet Moves	Perform a victory dance for 3 seconds on the green before anyone has finished the hole in a multiplayer match
Couch Potato	Spectate for the entire duration of a hole in a match
Gunslinger	Knock out 10 opponents from 50 meters or more with the Dueling Pistol in matches
Behind You!	Knock out 250 opponents from behind in matches
Catlike Reflexes	Evade 50 incoming homing shots in matches
Goalie	Knock out 50 opponents with any club on the green in matches
Hoarder	Pick up 1000 items in matches
Road Rage	Knock out 50 opponents with the golf cart in matches
Walk The Plank	Push 25 opponents into deep water in matches
Grizzled Veteran	Finish 500 holes in matches

Barring the How Is That Even Possible, all other achievements are available by default. I will duly update the hidden one once I have figured it out myself. As you'll find, almost all the tasks are relatively simple and straightforward. However, it's better to play with friends if you're looking to complete the achievements quicker.

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Silver Superstars League 4 is now live in FC 26, and you can grind the objective set for some amazing rewards.

The mode requires you to play with Silver cards, and you have to use at least three Silver World Tour Icons. Let's look at all the tasks and rewards you can get from completing the full objective.

FC 26 Silver Superstars League 4 objective guide

The Silver Superstars League 4 event has 13 tasks to complete. The table below contains all the information you need to complete the full set.

Task	How to Complete	Rewards
Play 1	Play 1 match in the World Tour Silver Superstars League 4	Rare Silver Players Pack
Score 2	Score 2 goals in one match in the World Tour Silver Superstars League 4	Stadium Theme
Score 6	Score 6 goals in the World Tour Silver Superstars League 4	3 81+ Rare Gold Players Pack
Assist 4	Assist 4 goals in the World Tour Silver Superstars League 4	7 83+ Rare Gold Players Pack
Score 10	Score 10 goals in the World Tour Silver Superstars League 4	Badge Item
Play 5	Play 5 matches in the World Tour Silver Superstars League 4	Stadium Item
Play 10	Play 10 matches in the World Tour Silver Superstars League 4	3 83+ Rare Gold Players Pack
Play 20	Play 20 matches in the World Tour Silver Superstars League 4	10 81+ Rare Gold Players Pack
Play 25	Play 25 matches in the World Tour Silver Superstars League 4	10 82+ Rare Gold Players Pack
Win 5	Win 5 matches in the World Tour Silver Superstars League 4	3 84+ Rare Gold Players Pack
Win 10	Win 10 matches in the World Tour Silver Superstars League 4	3 85+ Rare Gold Players Pack
Win 15	Win 15 matches in the World Tour Silver Superstars League 4	2 84+ Rare Gold Players Pack and CB++ Evolution
Win 20	Win 20 matches in the World Tour Silver Superstars League 4	Tiki Taka+ Evolution

Completing the full set will get you a 5x 86+ Rare Gold Players Pack. The guaranteed walkout pack could be great to pen when the TOTY promo goes live later this week. The Tiki Taka+ evolution is also strong as it's one of the best playstyles to use in the current meta.

However, the remaining rewards could have been better given the effort required to complete the set objective.

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Hytale is about to go live on early access, and you can play the game if you're on a PC.

The upcoming game was on the chopping block last year when Riot Games canceled the project. Since then, things have improved for the better as Hypixel founder Simon Collins-Laflamme managed to secure the publishing rights.

While the early access isn't available for free, joining it is pretty simple.

How to join Hytale early access

Hytale's early access version won't be available on Steam. While the game could appear on Steam in the future, that's not going to happen anytime soon. If you want to start playing the early access on Jan. 13, your only option is the game's official website.

There are three different editions available for purchase. All three editions guarantee you instant access to the game, along with a bunch of goodies. But that's pretty much all you need to do. Go to the website, select your edition, confirm your purchase, and you're good to go.

Hytale's early access release date

Hytale is releasing worldwide on Jan. 13 (in early access). It's only going to be available on PC, and you can only get your copy from the website. As of writing, there's no confirmation about Steam availability, likely because of the ongoing standalone early access process.

All Hytale editions and what they offer

Standard

• Game access
• Username Reservation Lock
• Exclusive Standard Cape
• Forest Guardian Set
• Voyager Set
• Savanna Scout Set

Supporter

• Game access
• Username Reservation Lock
• Exclusive Standard Cape
• Forest Guardian Set
• Voyager Set
• Savanna Scout Set
• Exclusive Supporter Capes
• Featherbound Set
• Scavenger Set
• Arctic Scout Set
• Explorer Goggles

Cursebreaker

• Game access
• Username Reservation Lock
• Exclusive Standard Cape
• Forest Guardian Set
• Voyager Set
• Savanna Scout Set
• Exclusive Supporter Capes
• Featherbound Set
• Scavenger Set
• Arctic Scout Set
• Explorer Goggles
• Exclusive Cursebreaker Capes
• Hope of Gaia Set
• Void Hero Set
• Pop Star Set
• Voidbearer Set

All three editions are expected to receive more content in the days to come, but the exact items are yet to be revealed.

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