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Welcome back to Overwatch . Please get in line. The Feb. 2026 Reign of Talon update for Overwatch , which removed the 2 from the game's title along with adding a slew of other new improvements, has players hyped again. With that hype, though, comes some waiting, as there appears to be a server queue. But how long will it take before you can try out one of the game's five new heroes? Here's all we know about the Overwatch "in queue" message thus far. Overwatch queue time explained Image via Blizzard Entertainment Overwatch players are being met with a queue on Feb. 10, 2026 because it's the launch of season one of Reign of Talon , the game's big 2026 overhaul. The queue is put in place to throttle a massive amount of players all trying to connect at once. The queue looks to be taking players for quite some time, both on console and on PC. For example, my queue says there are 200 players ahead of me, but it's taking well over 15 minutes of ...

The Duck Evolution is now live in FC 26 , and you can use it to evolve one of your attackers in Ultimate Team. The Duck Evolution is available for free and offers some massive boosts. Let's look at the best contenders for this evolution based on the requirements and upgrades. Table of contents FC 26 The Duck Evolution requirements FC 26 The Duck Evolution upgrades Best players to use in The Duck Evolution FC 26 The Duck Evolution requirements Here are the requirements of The Duck Evolution in  FC 26 . Overall: Max 87 Pace: Max 92 Total Positions: Max 4 PlayStyle: Max 10 PlayStyle+: Max 1 Position: ST or CAM Born after: 2002-01-30 FC 26 The Duck Evolution upgrades The evolution has five levels of upgrades, each with certain conditions to fulfill. Level 1 upgrades Overall: +18 | 88 Balance: +25 | 90 Ball control: +25 | 88 Curve: +20 | 88 Vision: +20 | 85 PlayStyles: Rapid | 7 Level 2 upgrades Finishing: +30 | 87 Reactions: +25 | 87 Shot Power: +3...

ARC Raiders players are set to get a surprise Shared Watch event that goes live very soon. Typically, we have seen Embark making announcements for new events and updates well ahead of time. This time around, they seem to have broken that usual pattern. While the developers have stayed cryptic about the upcoming event, this guide will provide you with all the key details. Table of contents ARC Raiders Shared Watch event countdown ARC Raiders Shared Watch event duration What to expect from the Shared Watch event ARC Raiders Shared Watch event countdown The Shared Watch event goes live globally on Feb. 10 . Incidentally, this isn't part of the upcoming Shrouded Sky update , and the event looks to be completely separate. The following countdown will expire once the event goes live. [hurrytimer id="1177390"] The countdown is based on the following timings. 2am PT 4am CT 5am ET 10am UTC 11am CET This is the usual schedule that Embark follows when it com...

Deadlock recently put out a new update, completely overhauling the map and the lore, refining its two opposing factions, the Hidden King and the Arch Mother. The amount of effort Valve has put into crafting the lore and the world of Deadlock got me thinking: Is all of this amazing lore really just for a MOBA? League of Legends , a game I've spent ungodly hours on, began as "just a MOBA," too. It was built on what DOTA was in Warcraft 3 and had lore just serviceable enough to explain who these new heroes and characters are (much like the heroes of old DOTA did). Eventually, as League grew, so did the lore evolve, with Riot overhauling it completely and crafting one of the most interesting science-fantasy worlds ever put to paper. Of course, Riot put huge emphasis on cinematics, improving them and upping the ante every single year, until they'd started amassing hundreds of millions of views on account of their aesthetics, lore, and, of course, music. The lore...

The Prince from Arenys Evolution has arrived in FC 26 , and you can upgrade one of your cards to walk in the steps of Cesc Fabregas. The latest evolution can be unlocked for 45,000 coins and offers plenty of boosts. Let's look at the best options for this evolution based on the offered upgrades and requirements. Table of contents FC 26 The Prince from Arenys Evolution requirements FC 26 The Prince from Arenys Evolution upgrades Best players to use in The Prince from Arenys Evolution FC 26 The Prince from Arenys Evolution requirements Here are the requirements of The Prince from Arenys Evolution in  FC 26 . Overall: Max 87 Pace: Max 89 Defending: Max 82 PlayStyle: Max 10 PlayStyle+: Max 1 Not Rarity: World Tour Silver Stars Position: CM FC 26 The Prince from Arenys Evolution upgrades The evolution has five levels of upgrades, each with certain conditions to fulfill. Level 1 upgrades Overall: +11|88 Long Passing: +30|91 Short Passing: +30|91 Vision: +35|...

Weapons in MENACE appear in different shapes and sizes, with each having unique skills that you'll need to understand. Weapon skills refer to different stats that are associated with every gun in MENACE . If you've been confused about what the terms mean, this guide will help you out. All MENACE weapon skills The table below provides brief descriptions of all weapon skills in the game. Skill Name How it Works Accuracy Modifier A modifier that determines how accurate a weapon is on top of all its base stats. This modifier can be positive or negative based on the values. Ammunition Count Determines how much ammo is available for a specific weapon. Armor Penetration Determines the chance to penetrate for a specific type of ammunition. When the penetration value is equal to or higher than the armor value, your shot will always penetrate. Armor Damage The amount of damage taken by the armor trying to stop one shot from a specific weapon. Elements Hit...

The Hold and Play Evolution in FC 26 has arrived, and you can upgrade up to two cards of your choice in Ultimate Team. The evolution offers some smart upgrades that you can avail for free. Let's look at the best choices for the evolution based on the offered boosts and requirements. Table of contents FC 26 Hold and Play Evolution requirements FC 26 Hold and Play Evolution upgrades Best players for Hold and Play Evolution in FC 26 FC 26 Hold and Play Evolution requirements Here are the requirements for Hold and Play Evolution in  F C 26 . Overall: Max 86 PlayStyle: Max 10 Not Rarity: World Tour Silver Stars Not Position: GK FC 26 Hold and Play Evolution upgrades The Hold and Play Evolution has only two levels of upgrades. To obtain the boosts, you’ll need to complete specific tasks. Level 1 upgrades Overall: +1 Passing: +2|87 Interceptions: +4|89 PlayStyles: Intercept|7 Level 2 upgrades Heading Acc.: +2|88 Defensive Awareness: +7|87 Slide Tackl...