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Icon Swaps is all set to make a return in FC 26 Ultimate Team if the latest social media leaks are to be believed. Almost all the reputable X handle related to FC leaks have tweeted that EA Sports is planning to bring back Icon Swaps. If the leaks turn out to be true, we will be getting Icon Swaps after many years in Ultimate Team. Let's look at the possible release dates, along with what we can expect. Table of contents FC 26 Icon Swaps release date (expected) What to expect from FC 26 Icon Swaps FC 26 Icon Swaps release date (expected) According to leaks, the Icon Swaps will go live in approximately two weeks. If I had to guess, Icon Swaps could arrive on either Jan. 22 or Jan. 23. The full TOTY releases during the same time, and it will be an excellent way to celebrate the new launch. Only EA Sports knows when they plan on adding the Icon Swaps. Hence, take all the social media rumors and my own speculation with a grain of salt. If we do get updates about the rele...

As an extraction shooter, it's only natural that ARC Raiders would have a wipe mechanic. Most of the games in the genre do, and while it does it differently, Embark's game very much follows suit. But despite the fact that over a million people participated and wiped their accounts, I still struggle to figure out why you'd even do such a thing. In other games like ARC Raiders , server wipes are global. A time comes when every player on a given server is Thanos-snapped into oblivion, forced to start from scratch. This resets the game's overall economy and progress, allowing everyone to catch their breath and begin anew. It's an interesting concept, since it removes the massive advantage power users had, putting the entire server on a relatively even playing field. The Expeditions are way too tedious to perform, and the trade-off is not good enough. Image via Embark But ARC Raiders doesn't do that. It asks you to spend a tremendous amount of time gathering...

ARC Raiders has truly become a breeding ground for innovative ideas with which players aim to maximize their performance topside, both against other players and those evil, mindless ARC drones. Now, some have figured out how to make a functional siege tower, allowing no one to get a shot in. This seems to have been first discovered (or at least popularized) by streamer TheBurntPeanut (via GamingZar), who managed to somehow assemble several barricades and place them onto a single player, who'd become completely surrounded by walls and essentially immune to incoming damage. It also appears there's enough space for other players to squeeze in, making this the best portable defense system in the game. https://ift.tt/rQCHVT2 In another clip, it's shown that you can mount just one or a couple of these barricades onto yourself, allowing entrance into buildings and ensuring protection follows you everywhere you go. It's the most fun and ridiculous way to exploit the gam...

Spooky season is way past us, and the jollymaxxing hasn't ended yet (at least not in my very archaic Orthodox part of the world), but Phasmophobia never sleeps, and neither do its ghosts. The devs have now announced 2026 will be one of the game's biggest years yet, with the 1.0 release fast approaching. As announced by the game's developers on X , Phasmophobia will finally launch in full in 2026, bringing its years-long early access program to a satisfying closure. Millions have already played the game, tested it, and helped develop it through their feedback, but more is coming ahead of the official 1.0 release. This year will have many focuses, but key highlights are increased immersion, modernization, and better graphics. The game desperately needs the latter, and as you could tell from the outdated models, this was probably left for last. The atmosphere of each map and run is already top-notch, and these new finishes will just make the experience even better. http...

StarRupture becomes a different proposition when you're aiming to survive Arcadia-7 together with your buddies. The current system of the early access build allows you to play in co-op lobbies of up to four players (including yourself). The multiplayer relies on the classic ' host-based ' gameplay, but there's a modern twist that Creepy Jar has put in place. Table of contents How to play Multiplayer in StarRupture How to use SaveSync in StarRupture How to play Multiplayer in StarRupture To play in co-op, one of your group members has to be the host . The host is the person who creates the main world and sets up the game. Being the host doesn't have any in-game advantage, so you can relax on that part. Once they have created the save, the host has to choose between 'Friends Only' or 'Invite Only'. The first option requires the host to invite every player for a session manually. The second option takes that requirement away, but the other...

The Helping Hand Evolution is now live in FC 26 , and you can use the upgrade to improve a wingback from your Ultimate Team squad. The evolution is available for free, and you can use it twice. It's a great evolution for creating chains, but lacks in terms of offered upgrades. Let's still look at the best contenders for the evolution based on the requirements and upgrades. Table of contents FC 26 Helping Hand Evolution requirements FC 26 Helping Hand Evolution upgrades Best players for Fountain of Youth Evolution in FC 26 FC 26 Helping Hand Evolution requirements Here are the requirements for Helping Hand Evolution in  F C 26 . Overall: Max 85 Total Positions: Max 3 Position: LB or RB FC 26 Helping Hand Evolution upgrades The Helping Hand has only three levels of upgrades. To obtain the boosts, you’ll need to complete specific tasks. Level 1 upgrades Defending: +2|84 Positions: RB, LB Level 2 upgrades Roles: Inverted Wingback+, Wingback+ Level 3 u...

Testing Grounds is now live in Rainbow Six Siege X , and it brings a new Armor and Speed system for players to enjoy. Testing Grounds will be the experimental branch where Ubisoft will be trying out new features. The Armor and Speed system has been revamped, and the new one offers a lot more flexibility. Here's a quick explainer if you're confused, and how you can use the added features to get an edge. How does the Testing Grounds Armor and Speed work in Rainbow Six Siege X The Armor and Speed system has been a well-known mechanic. However, the new system available in Testing Grounds is different from the conventional option. You can enjoy far more variations when it comes to an operator. No longer will you be restricted to the old points system (1-3 or 2-2 or so on). There are five new armor systems in place. Light: 70 HP Tactical: 90 HP Medium: 110 HP Heavy: 130 HP Juggernaut: 150 HP Every operator will be able to choose between different types of armor, but the...