In WoW Forever, Hunter pet system returns to the design philosophy of the original Vanilla version while introducing additional rare creatures and brand-new abilities. Pets are no longer merely simple combat companions; they represent a significant system requiring long-term investment, collection, and nurturing. If you are a Hunter player - or simply interested in the class - the following overview of the pet system will help you get up to speed quickly in WoW Forever. Pet System Overview With the return of rare elite and rare creature mechanics, the number of tameable rare pets has increased significantly, offering Hunters a wider range of choices for collection and training. Furthermore, nearly every pet family has gained new active or passive abilities, resulting in a much richer overall ability pool compared to the original Vanilla game. These abilities are not distributed haphazardly; they are directly linked to a pet's functional category and family traits. Pets are classified into three functional categories: Defense, General, and Offense, while their specific family determines which special abilities they can utilize. Consequently, when selecting a pet, players should look beyond mere aesthetics; they must consider family abilities and categories to evaluate how the pet will actually perform in WoW Forever combat. Tame Beast Players must reach level 10 to learn Tame Beast ability. While Hunter experience between levels 1 and 10 may feel somewhat tedious, it improves significantly once level 10 is reached. When taming, it is advisable to use Aspect of the Monkey to boost your dodge chance, or to trigger a Freezing Trap and stand inside it to minimize incoming damage. Once successfully tamed, the pet becomes subject to Happiness and Loyalty systems. Happiness directly impacts the pet's damage output: an Unhappy pet deals only 75% of its normal damage, a Content pet deals 100%, and a Happy pet deals 125%. Feeding your pet grants a temporary buff; however, avoid feeding it repeatedly while the effect is active - wait until the buff expires before feeding it again. Typically, spending a small amount of WoW Forever gold at Auction House to acquire two pieces of meat is enough to restore a pet's status from Unhappy to Happy. Loyalty increases as the pet fights and gains experience; a pet must earn experience from monsters that grant XP to level up and acquire training points, which are used to learn abilities such as Growl and Natural Armor. Learning and Teaching Abilities In WoW Classic+, pet abilities are categorized as either active or passive and come in various ranks. To have a pet learn a specific ability, you must first have a pet that already knows it use that ability in combat; your character then has a chance to learn it. Once learned, you can teach it to other eligible pets via Beast Training. Pets can possess a maximum of four active abilities, so players must choose their combinations wisely. Different pet families possess unique abilities, such as Bear's Swipe, Cat's Prowl, Boar's Charge, and Crab's Pinch. These abilities allow pets to adapt to various gameplay scenarios in WoW Forever, including PvE, PvP, tanking, and area-of-effect (AoE) damage. Pet Families and Selection As previously mentioned, pets fall into three main categories: Defense, General, and Offense, each with its own specific role: Defense: Typically possesses higher health and defense, making them suitable for tanking. General: Offers a balanced profile with team utility capabilities. Offense: Focuses on damage output or attack speed. Wolf (General) is currently very popular among players because its Furious Howl ability boosts the party's melee attack power. When selecting a pet, the family-exclusive ability is often the most critical factor; for instance, you might choose Bear's Swipe for AoE damage or Boar's Charge for PvP crowd control. Important Considerations However, players should note that in WoW Classic Plus, certain passive abilities - such as Faster Attack - cannot be learned or upgraded. This forces players seeking optimal performance to capture specific pets; for example, only certain Cats or Wolves possess this passive ability, meaning other pets of the same type might be inferior even if they are at a higher level. Additionally, the automatic use of abilities currently lacks fluidity in the game; players have reported occasional issues, and it remains uncertain whether this will be improved by the time WoW Forever officially launches.  Additionally, some low-level zones lack Hunter Trainers, so players leveling in certain low-level Undead or Orc areas within Eastern Kingdoms should keep this in mind. Overall Hunter Experience Hunter remains a fun and relatively relaxed class for leveling; the pet system incorporates mechanics akin to collecting and raising companions, making the overall experience highly enjoyable. However, when playing in a group, you must remember to dismiss your pet promptly to avoid accidentally aggroing extra monsters. Hunters make up a large portion of the player base, and opinions on the class are mixed; this is partly because of the wide range of weapons and armor they can use, balanced against issues like pets potentially pulling unwanted mobs. The gameplay experience improves significantly once you reach level 20 and unlock Aspect of the Cheetah and the ability to dual-wield weapons. If you are still on the fence about Hunter, why not give it a try during WoW Forever beta? You might find the pet system even more entertaining than you expected!

FC 27 Future Stars Team 1 will be released on Friday, October 9. This may come as a surprise to many players, as this promo usually starts in late January or early February in previous years. However, as usual, the Future Stars Team 1 lineup has already been leaked. There are 15 players in the current leak, although it is still unclear whether this is the complete lineup. Let's take a look at the leaked information. FC 27 Future Stars Team 1 Leaks The Future Stars promo does not focus on the young players with the highest current ability. Instead, it features young stars with the greatest potential. They represent the future of football and are likely to become key players for their teams within the next one or two years. Here is the leaked player list. The ratings and stats are not confirmed and are based on the leaker's predictions, but the players included in the promo are expected to be accurate: 90 OVR Vicky López RW 89 OVR Rio Ngumoha LM 88 OVR Myles Lewis-Skelly LB 88 OVR Mika Godts LW 87 OVR Jacobo Ramón CB 87 OVR Gilberto Mora CAM 87 OVR Yoan Bonny ST 86 OVR Tom Bischof CM 86 OVR Lily Yohannes CM 86 OVR Lewis Hall LB 85 OVR Laura Blindkilde Brown CDM 85 OVR Robin Risser GK 85 OVR Josh King CAM 85 OVR Julian Hall ST 85 OVR Jon Martín CB Unlike previous years, FIFA 27 Future Stars is a Live Promo, meaning selected players can receive upgrades based on their real-life performances. The currently leaked upgrade system is roughly as follows: Midfielders, excluding CDMs, and forwards 4 starts: +1 OVR, up to 86 8 starts: +1 OVR, up to 87 7 goals and assists: Gain one PlayStyle+ (maximum of one) and +1 base PS 10 goals/assists: Gain 5-Star Weak Foot. If the player already has 5-Star Weak Foot, it will instead become 5-Star Skill Moves. Goalkeepers, CBs, and CDMs 4 starts: +1 OVR, up to 86 8 starts: +1 OVR, up to 87 4 clean sheets: Gain one PlayStyle+ (maximum of one) and +1 base PS 7 clean sheets: Gain 5-Star Weak Foot. If the player already has 5-Star Weak Foot, it will instead become 5-Star Skill Moves. Some players will have lower upgrade requirements, and the upgrades are expected to officially take effect in February 2026. At that point, cards that meet the requirements will automatically receive the corresponding stat upgrades. Why Was Future Stars Promo Moved Forward? Before FC 27 was released, the official team clearly stated that it would slow down the rate of player-card power inflation to prevent cards from becoming too powerful too quickly. Around five weeks of smaller promos were removed to reduce the oversaturation of card types. The official team plans to focus resources on major events, such as extending the cycle of major promos like Future Stars and giving each season a clear central theme. As early as August 2026, leaks suggested that the promo schedule would be adjusted. The first four promos were reportedly planned as follows: Season 1: Future Stars Season 2: Ultimate Scream and FUT Hall of Fame Season 3: Winter Wildcards Season 4: Team of the Year (TOTY) This leak now appears highly likely to be accurate, as the official team has indeed restructured the seasonal schedule. Traditionally, Future Stars is released after TOTY in February. This year, however, it has been moved forward and made the headline promo of Season 1, launching on October 9. The Impact Of FUT Duplication Bug Recently, players reported on the official forums that they encountered unexpected duplicate cards in Ultimate Team. Some PC players discovered additional cards in their item storage after relisting expired items. These cards had First Owner status, even though they were actually players that had previously been acquired by the players. One reporter claimed to have found at least 20 suspected duplicate cards, and these cards could be seen in the game, Web App, and Companion App. The bug has reportedly existed for several days. Cards placed on the Transfer List can be returned every hour, and even cards that have already been sold can come back. These returned cards can be traded and are also marked as First Owner, but they do not count toward First Owner status in FUT Gallery. In effect, selling one card could generate FIFA 27 coins twice. This is undoubtedly a very serious bug, and many players may trigger it intentionally or unintentionally, especially since the exact cause of the issue is still unknown. The official team has not yet provided a specific fix date, and the issue may remain unresolved until Future Stars Team 1 is released. The bug has caused rare cards to flood the market, with large numbers of First Owner cards entering circulation. Supply has exceeded demand, pushing card values down. Many high-value cards could be affected. This could hurt both Transfer List traders and Weekend League squad builders. Ahead of Future Stars Team 1, many players have already been selling off their squads to raise coins because they want to target top cards such as Vicky López. The game's Terms and Conditions state that intentionally exploiting game bugs may result in a ban. Many players are now acquiring hundreds of cards and placing them on the Transfer List in hopes of benefiting from the exploit. This could not only disrupt the market, but the official team may also take action against these players. It is still unclear how severe the bans will be. If the official team chooses to issue bans on a large scale, it could hurt player engagement. However, if enforcement is too lenient, players who have already benefited from the exploit could gain a significant advantage over legitimate players. Future Stars Team 1 will be released on Friday, and some players may consider using the exploit to stockpile coins, but this is a risky move. Investing in fodder cards or using Champions League-related investments can also generate a large number of coins.