For a long time, players have grown accustomed to the endless grind of WBC Mini Season, even though, compared to previous iterations, it felt noticeably half-baked and riddled with bugs. After all, it has historically been one of the fastest ways to earn currency in MLB The Show 26. However, with the sudden rise of Diamond Quest, that status quo is clearly about to be disrupted; a far more efficient method for farming Stubs has now emerged.

Players returning to MLB might understandably be skeptical, recalling that last year's debut of Diamond Quest was utterly devoid of fun. Furthermore, unless you played on the highest difficulty settings - Legend or G.O.A.T. - you could barely hope to earn any worthwhile rewards. While the player card rewards themselves remain largely unchanged this year, a recent MLB 26 update introduced an Egg Hunt event. Through this event, players can now earn two additional Ballin' is a Habit packs, packs that boast some of the highest odds in Diamond Dynasty for pulling Gold and Diamond-tier players.

If you don't want your team's progress to be stifled by a lack of stubs, this money-making method is one you absolutely cannot afford to miss! Today, we're going to share exactly how to leverage Diamond Quest to rake in tens of thousands of stubs in just one hour! Let's dive right in.

Why is Diamond Quest worth playing in MLB 26?

Diamond Quest is a single-player, roguelike-style board game mode. Players roll dice to navigate a map, triggering random events, completing Moments and Showdowns, and ultimately challenging a Stadium in a 3-inning game to win lucrative rewards, such as high-tier Diamond player cards.

In the past, Diamond Quest faced heavy criticism for its steep difficulty curve. However, in MLB The Show 26, the developers have adjusted the reward thresholds. Now, even when playing on Rookie difficulty, every completed challenge boosts your reward rarity odds by 3%–5%. By the time you reach the final Stadium challenge, these cumulative odds can stack up to nearly 100%, meaning you have a genuine opportunity to secure top-tier rewards.

More importantly, as new events, such as the aforementioned Egg Hunt, rotate in and out of the game, the developers occasionally place Stadium nodes on the map that offer guaranteed rewards. This specific feature forms the very core of our money-making strategy.

How to rapidly farm packs? 

Here, the core of our strategy lies in hitting only the key objectives, refusing to waste a single moment. Simply put, you don't need to capture every single square on the map; you have only one goal: reaching the final Stadiums.

Once you enter Diamond Quest, utilize your dice rolls to move across the board as quickly as possible. While landing on various Mystery and Challenge spaces along the way to gain attribute boosts, such as Contact Boosts, is certainly a nice bonus, do not go out of your way or take detours just to reach them.

Although no other nodes on the map matter aside from the final Stadiums, there is one exception. If your path crosses Zone Sweeper, do not skip him. Defeating him not only grants you a powerful Exit Velocity Boost, but, more importantly, it immediately rewards you with 5 The Show Packs.

Finally, head straight for the stadium! During Egg Hunt event, two Stadiums are scattered across the map, and each game requires you to play only 3 innings.

Challenge the first stadium and secure a victory to claim 1 Ballin' is a Habit Pack. Don't hesitate, immediately head straight for the next stadium to claim another pack.

Compared to the traditional WBC Mini Season, which takes an hour to yield roughly 10 The Show Packs and 1 Ballin' is a Habit Pack, this strategy takes just 15–20 minutes to net you a full haul of 5 The Show Packs and 2 Ballin' is a Habit Packs. It's an absolute steal!

Flipping Player Cards

Now that you've acquired these packs, go ahead and open them to test your luck! If you aren't in a rush to build your active roster, you can choose to sell these player cards on Trading Market to earn MLB The Show 26 Stubs, which happens to be arguably the most reliable source for generating significant income within Diamond Quest.

In particular, cards like the 86 OVR Bobby Grich and All-Star Jonathan Broxton remain incredibly popular on the market. Furthermore, because these cards have been available in MLB The Show for quite some time, their market prices have remained relatively stable, hovering around 6,000–7,000 stubs. If you happen to pull one of these cards, selling it is practically guaranteed profit.

Based on a completion rate of 2–3 runs per hour, even if your luck with pack pulls is merely average, you can still reliably earn 25,000 MLB 26 stubs every hour.

What's more, the all-new Diamond Quest mode will undergo continuous updates, at which point the list of available player card rewards will be completely refreshed. Regardless, seizing the moment is the key to maximizing your earnings. This is especially true during the first few hours after new cards are released, when market supply is extremely low; at this time, their unit prices often skyrocket to between 10,000 and 15,000 Stubs.

Therefore, if you can maintain a completion rate of three runs per hour on the first day new missions go live, your hourly earnings will easily exceed 35,000–40,000 stubs.

In MLB The Show 26, blindly grinding through Diamond Quest will only leave you with depleted resources. If you want to get rich quick, efficiency is paramount. Don't wander aimlessly across the map; instead, precisely target Zone Sweeper and Stadium to secure every card pack and make a massive profit. Get moving now!

Tired of the high-intensity firefights in Riven Tides? Why not try your hand at being a beachcomber instead? Have you noticed? The new Beachcombing map condition recently added to ARC Raiders is actually quite fascinating. You can grab a metal detector and head to the coast to try your luck; that sense of accomplishment, digging up rare treasures after hearing that telltale beep-beep-beep, is truly even more addictive than going head-to-head in direct combat!

Compared to the nerve-wracking pace of previous firefights, this treasure-hunting mode brings a refreshing change of pace to Riven Tides. Want to know how to make a quick fortune along the coast while Beachcombing map condition is active? This guide is all you need, we've highlighted all the key points just for you!

Unlocking Dockmaster's Detector

However, before you can start your treasure hunt, you need to acquire a specific piece of gear: Dockmaster's Detector. This is the key tool that helps you quickly identify buried treasures on the beach; whenever there is loot nearby, the detector will emit a beeping sound and flash yellow.

There are two ways to obtain Dockmaster's Detector in ARC Raiders: The first method is to simply pick one up directly within the game world. When Beachcombing map condition is active, you can find these detectors inside shipping containers located in the coastal zones, or scattered in other corners of the map, it all comes down to your luck! The second method is to obtain one by completing the first phase of the new Player Project introduced in Riven Tides.

Completing Phase 1 of Avian Alarm Project

That's right, the new Player Project we're referring to here is Avian Alarm. In fact, this Beachcombing event is closely tied to Avian Alarm Project, and the reward for completing its first phase is none other than a Dockmaster's Detector.

It's worth noting that the process of completing this first-phase objective feels very much like undertaking a standard side quest.

First, head to Seabed zone located at the southern edge of Riven Tides map. Scattered throughout Seabed area, you will find numerous buoys. These buoys are massive metal structures that typically stand at a tilted angle within the seabed terrain. Any one of these buoys can serve as your designated objective for the mission. 

Next, as you approach one of the buoys, a blue holographic marker will appear, indicating the exact spot where you need to place the bird trap. Simply interact with it to complete this objective.

Upon returning to Base Speranza, all you need to do is confirm and submit your mission progress at the terminal. If you haven't already picked up Dockmaster's Detector elsewhere on the map, the system will now award it to you as a mission reward, along with 25 Raider Tokens!

How to pinpoint the treasure?

Once you have Dockmaster's Detector, head straight for Seabed area. Note that the darker sections of the map represent restricted zones; however, a line of buoys serves as a clear marker, delineating No Entry boundaries or the edge of the map.

Next, follow this route until you reach Wave Breaker area. This entire zone is teeming with loot just waiting to be unearthed.

If you have the detector equipped, an energy bar will appear on your screen, accompanied by a rhythmic beeping sound. As you draw closer to a buried object, the frequency of the beeps will accelerate, and the pitch will rise.

When the beeping reaches its most rapid, high-pitched intensity, stop in your tracks and slowly rotate 360 degrees. When the indicator bar turns green, it signifies that the treasure is directly beneath your feet; simply press the interaction key to begin digging. 

However, keep in mind that Dockmaster's Detector consumes energy with each use; once the energy bar is depleted, you must wait for it to automatically recharge before you can resume your search.

Digging for Loot

I must warn you: don't expect to unearth nothing but goodies. Occasionally, you may dig up something truly nightmarish, a dangerous threat that will make your skin crawl. Therefore, you must remain constantly vigilant while engaging in this activity.

Rare Chests

The most coveted find during your excavation is the blue suitcase. Additionally, you stand a chance of unearthing various Raider Caches, weapon crates, and even ARC Raiders blueprints. Since the chests yielded during Beachcombing are generally of a higher tier, this method ranks as one of the best ways to farm for weapons and blueprints.

Ship Models

Another key reward to look out for during the digging process is Ship Models. During Last Resort event, held from April 28 to May 25, players can earn Merits to unlock a series of brand-new cosmetic items and in-game resources. Collecting these Ship Models is one of the key methods for accumulating more Merits:

• Wind Sprite: 5 Merits
• Twilight Compass: 10 Merits
• Velocity: 25 Merits
• Sirena Dorata: 50 Merits
• Leviathan's Crown: 250 Merits

It is highly recommended that you do not immediately sell any Ship Models you unearth to the in-game store. It is very likely that subsequent stages of Avian Alarm event will require you to submit these Ship Models as quest materials.

Potential Threats

As previously mentioned, there is a chance that digging will trigger traps or attract enemies, specifically Mines, as well as ARC Ticks and Leapers.

If you unearth a Mine, you must dodge out of the way immediately; otherwise, it will instantly obliterate approximately one-quarter of your total health and shields. As for Ticks and Leapers, while these small units rarely pose a serious threat to your survival, they are undeniably annoying. Therefore, please remain alert to ambient sounds while digging to avoid inadvertently attracting them.

Survival Strategies & Gear Selection

Finally, there is one last point to consider before venturing into this area: the terrain here is extremely open and offers absolutely no natural cover. Consequently, you may occasionally find yourself completely exposed to enemy fire with nowhere to take shelter, or even nowhere to run. 

In such situations, equipping a Photoelectric Cloak is an excellent choice. However, keep in mind that the developers recently nerfed this item; its duration is no longer quite as long as it used to be. Even so, it should still be more than sufficient to help you extricate yourself from immediate danger.

If Photoelectric Cloak isn't an option, you might consider using a few Smoke Grenades to provide cover for your retreat. As for weaponry, a Hullcracker and a Renegade are all you need to fully enjoy your treasure-hunting expedition.

In summary, Beachcombing introduces an entirely new dynamic to ARC Raiders Riven Tides map. It serves not only as a prime opportunity to acquire high-tier blueprints and a wealth of coins, but also offers players a progression path that is imbued with a genuine sense of exploration and discovery. 

Grab your detector and keep an ear out for those beeps, but don't forget: while you're scouring the ground for treasure, always keep an eye on the skies above for incoming ARC aircraft. May every Raider return from the beaches of Riven Tides with a bountiful haul!