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As EA FC 26 Ultimate Team enters its year-end grand event phase, the highly anticipated FUTTIES has officially begun. As the final major celebration of the annual FUT cycle, FUTTIES not only brings a large number of high-rated special cards, the return of classic Promo players, and various enhanced SBCs, but more importantly, it introduces the long-awaited FUTTIES Token system.

By completing various activities during the event, players can collect FUTTIES Tokens and redeem rewards in the dedicated Token Store. This guide will break down in detail how to acquire FUTTIES Tokens, the store reward list, and how to maximize the value of each token.

What is FUTTIES Token?

FUTTIES Tokens are a limited-time event currency introduced during FC 26 FUTTIES event. Unlike regular coins, tokens cannot be used for market trading or to purchase players. Players can only earn Tokens by completing FUTTIES events, then redeem them for specific rewards in the corresponding Token Store.

Compared to the previous FoF Token system, this season's Token system has significantly improved in terms of pacing: the base Token acquisition rate is higher, the weekly cap remains at 1000, but the store refresh time has been moved from Thursday to Friday, giving players more time to plan their weekly Token spending. Furthermore, the studio has lowered the prices of most items in the weekly store, allowing players to redeem their desired rewards without accumulating too many Tokens.

How to Obtain FUTTIES Tokens?

Obtaining FUTTIES Tokens is very straightforward - simply play FC 26 Ultimate Team normally. All core modes reward you with Tokens, and the studio has also increased Token drop rate across all ranks in Rivals and Squad Battles.

Here are the main ways to obtain FUTTIES Tokens:

• Division Rivals
• Squad Battles
• Rush
• Live Events
• SBC
• Objectives

It's worth noting that the official release of new token acquisition opportunities is usually phased in throughout the FUTTIES event, rather than all at once. Therefore, it's recommended to regularly check SBC and Objective sections in FUT 26 to avoid missing out on limited-time content.

Token Acquisition Caps

To balance the reward ecosystem, the studio has also set weekly and seasonal caps on token acquisition:

1. Weekly Cap: 1000 tokens
2. Seasonal Cap: 5000 tokens

This means you cannot unlock all rewards at once; the token acquisition rhythm throughout the season is carefully designed. However, unused tokens each week can be accumulated for later use—the weekly cap only limits the weekly acquisition amount, not the total amount held.

FUTTIES Token Store Rewards List

FUTTIES Token Store continues the previous design, with rewards divided into two categories: one is permanent rewards, which will remain in the game until the end of the event; the other is weekly refreshed rewards, which will change every once in a while. Here is the complete list of all permanent rewards currently in FUTTIES Token Store:

• Garrincha (FUTTIES ICON) - 2000 Tokens
• Laurent Blanc (FUTTIES ICON) - 2000 Tokens
• Gianluca Zambrotta (FUTTIES ICON) - 2000 Tokens
• 1 of 4 94+ Encore Icon Player Pick - 1000 Tokens
• The Perfect 10 Evolution - 1000 Tokens
• Touchline Titan Evolution - 500 Tokens
• FUTTIES Token Store Pack 4 (Untradeable) - 500 Tokens
• FUTTIES Token Store Pack 3 (Untradeable) - 350 Tokens
• FUTTIES Token Store Pack 2 (Untradeable) - 350 Tokens
• FUTTIES Token Store Pack 1 (Untradeable) - 100 Tokens
• 4x 95+ FOF: Phenoms Players Pack (Untradeable) - 250 Tokens
• 25x 85+ Rare Gold Players Pack (Untradeable) - 250 Tokens
• 20x 84+ Rare Gold Players Pack - 100 Tokens
• 15x 83+ Rare Gold Players (Untradeable) - 50 Tokens
• 1 of 4 86+ Rare Gold Player Pick (Untradeable) - 50 Tokens
• 1 of 4 86+ Rare Gold Player Pick (Untradeable) - 50 Tokens

Best Redemption Recommendation: Where Should You Spend Your Tokens?

With a dazzling array of rewards, how to allocate your limited tokens is an art.

Most Worthwhile Investment: The Perfect 10 Evolution

The Perfect 10 Evolution allows you to directly upgrade an eligible player to 98 OVR version, increasing their speed, shooting, passing, and dribbling by up to 40-50 points. Besides the significant boost to base attributes, it also provides the player with 4 PlayStyle+ stats and converts the card's rarity to National Pride.

Top-Tier Endgame Card: FUTTIES Icon Garrincha

Garrincha is another top-tier reward worth saving up tokens for two weeks to redeem. This FUTTIES ICON version of Garrincha boasts 5-Star Skill Moves, 5-Star Weak Foot, and 5 PlayStyle+ stats, making it one of the top wingers in FC 26.

For players aiming to quickly build their ultimate FUTTIES lineup, relying solely on tokens may take a considerable amount of time. Besides waiting for event rewards, strategically acquiring FUT coins is also a way to improve your team's strength. For example, you can buy FC 26 coins from IGGM.com to quickly unlock powerful players.

High-Value Choice: Touchline Titan Evolution

Touchline Titan Evolution requires only 500 Tokens but offers substantial attribute boosts. This evolution focuses on providing significant increases in speed, defense, and PHY attributes for your full-backs, while also granting 4 PlayStyle+ ratings and National Pride rarity. With just half a week's worth of tokens invested, you can transform an ordinary full-back into a player with top-tier potential, making it extremely cost-effective.

Summary and Strategy Recommendations

In summary, the core strategies for FC 26 FUTTIES Token system can be summarized as follows:

Try to maximize the 1000 Tokens cap each week, without wasting any acquisition opportunities. Tokens can be accumulated across weeks, so don't worry about not spending them all within the week.

Prioritize locking in The Perfect 10 Evolution, as this is the most cost-effective single reward. If you have a suitable 95 OVR player, this will be your most worthwhile investment this season.

If you can save up 2000 Tokens, Icon Garrincha is the absolute top target - two weeks' worth of effort for a top-tier winger is a guaranteed win.

Touchline Titan Evolution is the best choice with a half-week Token budget, especially suitable for players who need to strengthen their full-backs.

Be cautious with untradeable card packs and icons like Zambrotta; their actual value is often lower than their listed price.

Keep an eye on the weekly store refresh every Friday - new limited-time rewards might bring unexpected surprises.

In addition to unlocking rewards with tokens, many players require more universal coins to obtain. If you want to get more FC 26 coins, participate in the ongoing FC 26 FUTTIES giveaways on the IGGM Discord. We'll be randomly selecting ten players who leave an emoji to split 10M coins.

FUTTIES is one of the biggest events of EA Sports FC 26 year-end cycle. Planning your Token usage wisely will help you build the most competitive squad at the end of the season. Good luck!

CoD Black Ops 7 Season 5 officially launched on July 23. To tackle the newly added maps, modes, and other content, reliable gear is essential, and the items included in Season 5 Battle Pass are an excellent choice.

So, what exactly is in this Battle Pass? Should you unlock everything or just pick and choose specific pieces of gear? We're here to break it down to help you decide.

Season 5 Battle Pass overview

Like previous seasons, Season 5 Battle Pass is divided into free tiers, premium tiers, and additional rewards unlocked via BlackCell.

All free Battle Pass gear is unlocked by playing the game and progressing through the tiers, whereas the premium pass requires an investment of 1,100 CoD Points to obtain everything.

Unlocking BlackCell bundle needs 2,400 CoD Points but grants immediate access to 20 rewards from the reward path, allowing you to start earning high-tier gear ahead of the competition.

Free and Premium Passes

Season 5 Battle Pass offers a wealth of content, even in the free tiers, spanning over a dozen in-game pages and including items like CoD Points, weapon charms, GobbleGums, and more.

For instance, on the first page, you can earn 100 CoD Points, a 45-minute Double XP token,Ground Ripper weapon charm, and more.

Beyond these smaller items, a highlight of the free pass is the ability to unlock bonus rewards after completing specific pages, such as the high-tier FG42 Assault Rifle available for free on Page 3.

As a primary weapon, FG42 boasts a fire rate of 770 rounds per minute and requires between 4 and 6 shots to eliminate an enemy, depending on the engagement range. This translates to TTK)of just 234 milliseconds at close range.

It is currently the fastest-killing fully automatic assault rifle in the game (second only to AN 94) and is even slightly faster than MPC 25, the game's dominant SMG.

Furthermore, even in long-range engagements, it maintains TTK of 390 milliseconds, a performance that surpasses most other assault rifles at that range.

While its headshot performance isn't particularly remarkable in its default configuration, equipping a damage-boosting barrel allows it to secure a kill at close range with just two headshots and one body shot.

Regarding damage ranges, FG42 boasts an impressive 4-shot kill range of approximately 22 meters, while its 5-shot kill range extends to 38 meters.

Although FG42 might not stand out significantly in terms of damage drop-off distances, its TTK within these ranges is excellent. Additionally, it features a solid muzzle velocity of 40 meters per second.

Another new primary weapon, Gremlin, serves as the ultimate reward on Page 6 of free Battle Pass. It comes with Akimbo (dual-wield) mode unlocked by default, eliminating the need to max out the weapon level, as is required for most pistols or SMGs in Black Ops 7, to access the dual-wield attachment.

Akimbo means carrying two weapons simultaneously for double the firepower, though this comes at the cost of increased recoil and reduced effective range. Nevertheless, Gremlin feels great to use in close-quarters combat, even in its base configuration.

Aside from these, the remaining free content consists primarily of various cosmetic items or tokens; unless you have a specific desire to collect everything, you can simply unlock what appeals to you. Regarding weapons, you can also complete in-game challenges to unlock additional camos.

It is worth noting that understanding a weapon's stats is one thing, but actually using it is another. Therefore, after acquiring FG42, Gremlin, or other Battle Pass firearms, it is best to buy Black Ops 7 Bot Lobbies on IGGM.

Playing against bots reduces unpredictability, allowing you to safely get a feel for your new weapons and discover the playstyle that suits you best.

Completing all pages of Season 5 Battle Pass also grants you the following ultimate rewards:

• Viscera Ultra Skin for Spectre plus (And potential BlackCell variant)
• Fission Core Legendary Carbon 57 SMG Blueprint
• 200 CoD Points
• Thousand Cuts Animated Calling Card
• Strive Animated Emblem
• Gift Card Ultra GobbleGum

BlackCell exclusive content

Upon unlocking BlackCell, you gain immediate access to all base content of Season 5 Battle Pass, meaning you instantly acquire all the items mentioned above. In addition, a portion of BlackCell rewards will unlock immediately:

• Cipher BlackCell Operator Skin and three additional alternate skins
• Vindex Mastercraft Blueprint
• Riddlefang Knife Melee Blueprint and three alternate versions
• 1,100 CoD Points
• Meat Grinder Finishing Move
• Phobia Weapon Charm
• BlackCell No. 5 HUD Theme
• BlackCell Clan Tag
• 10% XP Loyalty Boost

Of course, the remaining exclusive BlackCell rewards require you to continue farming as you play Black Ops 6; some of these are even enhanced versions of the instant rewards mentioned above.

It is worth noting that the 10% XP Loyalty Boost included in the instant rewards applies to both standard XP and Weapon XP, and these bonuses stack.

This means that if you unlocked the XP Loyalty Boost in the previous four seasons, you can enjoy a 50% boost in Season 5 and beyond!

Beyond item rewards, BlackCell grants you access to extra challenges that let you earn more camos and XP: complete additional in-game weapon challenges to unlock exclusive animated weapon camos, and take on extra daily challenges that span all game modes.

New operator Cipher and his teammates

Season 5 BlackCell immediately grants you access to the new operator, Cipher. You can then unlock his three teammates, DoxBit, Trace, and Hex, by completing subsequent challenges.

Is Season 5 Battle Pass worth it?

Season 5 is likely the final major seasonal update for Call of Duty Black Ops before the series moves on to the next mainline installment, so most items in the battle pass offer both fun and practical value in combat.

However, given the sheer volume of content, and the fact that some items are purely cosmetic, you don't necessarily need to unlock everything; feel free to pick and choose based on your preferences. That said, you definitely shouldn't miss out on powerful free weapons like FG 42!

Almost every Raider knows how crucial the weapon blueprints for Equalizer and Jupiter are to ARC Raiders.

These two weapons are arguably the core indicators of a player's or team's late-game maturity, possessing devastating power in PvE, especially against high-difficulty mechanical bosses in the late game, where they outperform regular ARCs. However, not all players possess them.

As high-value weapon blueprints, the primary way to obtain them in the game is still by farming Harvester Puzzle.

Harvester Puzzle

Spawn Points

Harvester Puzzle typically spawns as a limited-time map event for ARC Raiders, guarded by Queen.

Its main spawn maps are:

• Dam Battlegrounds
• Spaceport
• Blue Gate

Of course, you can check the icon in Speranza lobby map interface to see where it lights up. Harvester Puzzle lasts for about an hour, after which it transitions to the next environment, so it's recommended to go there immediately after checking the icon's location. 

Key Features

Harvester Puzzle revolves around speed and puzzle-solving, with a continuous 45-second cycle (charging, discharging, fire-breathing), severely testing players' speedrunning abilities.

Therefore, your task isn't to defeat Queen outside, but to quickly infiltrate the interior and solve the puzzles.

Completion Guide

1. Collect and Insert Power Canisters

After entering, use the elevator to reach the upper area. You'll need to use melee attacks or shooting to forcefully break through the upper metal panels to find hidden Power Canisters(3 are needed; sometimes one is lying on the ground).

The facility's high-temperature defense system will activate periodically (the interior will glow orange or blue). When the system activates, you must immediately find cover or temporarily leave to avoid being burned by the flames.

Blue light indicates an impending EMP impact, which only breaks the shield without causing damage (you can remove the shield to become immune to damage).

A flashing orange and red light accompanied by a rapid alarm indicates that a full-scale firestorm will occur in 3 seconds, instantly burning your character to death. You must immediately escape the cabin for safety.

After successfully escaping, forcibly break open the slot at the bottom of the central pillar (Queen will release a brief stun current upon breaking it; it is recommended to remove your shield beforehand to prevent it from shattering). Insert all 3 collected Power Canisters into the connected terminal.

2. Destroy the Yellow Button

After inserting all Power Canisters, Harvester will completely shut down, and 3 separate reward containers will pop up around the central pillar. Opening these containers will give you a chance to obtain high-tier loot and the extremely rare weapon blueprints for ARC Raiders Jupiter, and Equalizer.

To prevent enemy players from ambushing you outside, it is recommended that you immediately place the blueprints into a Safe Pocket and quickly head to the extraction point after obtaining them.

Weapon Configurations

Targeting the characteristics of Harvester Puzzle and for a safer extraction, here are two optimal weapon configurations after ARC Raiders 1.38.0 update. These configurations feature high burst damage, rapid shield breaking, and node-breaking kills, allowing you to more safely obtain Jupiter and Equalizer.

First Configuration

Primary Weapon: Renegade

Renegade is the primary damage-dealing weapon, effectively dealing with Queen guarding the outside and large numbers of ARC robots. Its high single-shot damage and accuracy allow you to quickly clear the area before entering Harvester.

Secondary Weapon: Stitcher

Stitcher is primarily used for melee combat and emergency shield breaking, suitable for defense and quickly breaking shields in the event of sudden external conflicts.

Second Configuration

Primary Weapon: Renegade

Same function as the first configuration, but easier to obtain and more suitable than other ARC Raiders Weapons with similar functions.

Secondary Weapon: Scambler

After planting all Power Canisters in the first step of Harvester Puzzle, a yellow node will pop up on the central pillar. Using Scambler at close range, you can kill a node in just two shots, making it faster and less strenuous.

Besides weapons, there are some essential items that you should carry regardless of your build:

Crowbar

Used for quickly prying open vents to infiltrate and for prying open second-floor panels to retrieve Power Canisters.

Surge Coil

While prying or planting Power Canister, place it at the only main entrance and vents on the first floor of Harvester to effectively prevent other Raider teams from sneaking in and attacking.

While regular safe pockets usually have restrictions on what items can be put in, ARC Raiders Looting Mk. 3 (Safekeeper) not only allows you to put in any item in the game, but you can also take the items out even if you are knocked down.

Therefore, after completing Harvester Puzzle and obtaining Jupiter and Equalizer weapon blueprints, place them along with your primary weapon into Safe Pocket provided by Looting Mk. 3 (Safekeeper) to prevent them from being stolen.

Since a Harvester Puzzle only rewards three chests, and only one Jupiter or Equalizer blueprint will appear at a time, if you are in a multiplayer group, only one person can obtain the blueprint. The player who doesn't get it needs to re-enter and try again.

Therefore, some players prefer to operate solo, making the three ARC Raiders Items mentioned above essential. In addition, there are some tips suitable for solo players, the essence of which lies in avoiding combat, removing the shield, speed, and quick escape through tunnels.

Tips

1. Removing the Shield for Infiltration

Observe the patrol routes of ARC Queen on the outer perimeter. The instant you enter the facility's main gate or ventilation shaft, immediately manually remove your shield from your inventory. This perfectly negates the severe stun and vulnerability caused by the pulse shield breaking.

2. Quickly Transport Power Canisters

After entering the first floor and picking up the canister in its designated location, quickly insert it. Then, take the elevator directly to the second floor and find the remaining two Power Canisters. Don't carry them up the stairs; throw them directly to the first floor.

If you hear three alarms or the sealed compartment lights up with an orange-red light, don't hesitate; run.

3. Instantly Eliminate Alarm Nodes

Use ARC Raiders shotgun recommended in your weapon configuration. Run and fire simultaneously; you can clear the nodes in about three seconds.

4. Instant Escape Through the Tunnel

After solving the puzzle, open the two chests closest to you in the center. With luck, you might find the blueprint for either Jupiter or Equalizer. Once you find them, immediately put them in your Safe Pocket. Don't linger in the red zone; quickly move to the nearest Raider Hatch to escape.

If your strength and time allow, you can also try defeating Queen outside, as it, being a high-level boss, has a chance to directly drop the blueprints for these two legendary weapons. Even without the blueprints, it will drop the rare material needed to craft these weapons - Queen Reactors.

In short, if you want to quickly acquire the blueprints for Jupiter and Equalizer, or already own them but want to farm more for trading on the market, ARC Raiders Harvester Puzzle is your best choice.

Veteran players will know that farming highly juiced Grand Expedition is one of the most rewarding but also most challenging endgame content in Path of Exile 2 patch 0.5.0.

As Remnant modifiers stack and rune propagation spreads across consecutive Expedition zones, monsters gain staggering damage output and durability. For players lacking the thousands of Exalted Orbs or Divine Orbs required for top-tier unique items, this escalating difficulty can often feel insurmountable.

However, Grim Pillars Oracle build proves that you can reliably tackle high-difficulty Expedition content without spending a fortune. By combining a safe, totem-based playstyle with Energy Shield stacking and clever skill synergies, this build delivers high performance on a reasonable budget.

Of course, the definition of budget-friendly varies from player to player; yet, in the current 0.5.0 Expedition landscape, being able to confidently farm this content for under 1,000 POE 2 Divine Orbs makes this one of the most cost-effective options available.

Core Gameplay

At its core, Grim Pillars Oracle is a straightforward yet powerful totem caster. Instead of putting your character directly in harm's way, you deploy totems that channel Grim Pillars into the target area, generating ice structures on the ground and dealing massive Cold damage.

However, these Grim Pillars can sometimes trap you or block your movement. To solve this, the build incorporates Entangle and Morrigan's Insight to consume Freeze status and instantly detonate the ice structures. This cycle of placing totems and shattering ice pillars allows you to instantly clear large groups of enemies while keeping your path unobstructed.

The playstyle is incredibly comfortable and safe, requiring minimal button inputs. You simply place spell totems near monster spawn points, periodically cast Entangle to support them, and let the totems systematically wipe out wave after wave of Expedition monsters.

Thanks to the synergy between Oracle Ascendancy and Ancestral Bond passive skill, which significantly increases the maximum number of active totems, you can easily maintain six totems on the battlefield simultaneously, wreaking havoc on all monsters.

How to stack defenses?

However, keep in mind that tackling high-difficulty Grand Expedition content in PoE 2 requires a robust defensive setup.

Grim Pillars Oracle build utilizes a Chaos Inoculation setup, converting all Life into Energy Shield while granting complete immunity to Chaos damage and bleed effects.

Defensive strength is primarily achieved by maximizing flat Energy Shield on key armor pieces and utilizing percentage-based Energy Shield bonuses on the amulet. This straightforward gear configuration pushes the total Energy Shield (ES) above 8,000, providing a massive buffer against elemental and physical damage.

To complement this high ES pool, the build features a very short Energy Shield recharge delay (approximately two seconds) and rapid passive recharge rates.

In critical situations where passive recharge is interrupted by overwhelming monster density, Convalescence skill serves as an emergency recovery tool. Activating Convalescence instantly restores ES, allowing you to survive dangerous bursts of damage even when facing swarms of Expedition monsters.

Additionally, suffix modifiers on rare armor and your off-hand scepter make it easy to hit resistance caps, ensuring full mitigation of elemental damage without restricting your choice of offensive gear.

Offensive Mechanics and Gem Setup

The core offensive mechanic of Grim Pillars Oracle build relies on a Level 21 corrupted Grim Pillars gem linked to Spell Totem Support. Support gems like Urgent Totems and Efficiency reduce mana costs and increase deployment speed, ensuring all six totems can be placed in rapid succession.

Furthermore, Vorana's Siege significantly boosts single-target burst damage against highly durable Expedition elites and bosses.

Rakiata's Flow is a crucial offensive enhancement in the gem setup; it substantially increases Cold damage output, raising overall DPS to a level capable of easily defeating Expedition monsters buffed by multiple Remnants.

Meanwhile, utility and aura setups have been optimized for maximum efficiency without excessive Spirit consumption. Purity of Ice, combined with Clarity and Mysticism Support, shores up resistances and maintains mana levels without requiring additional Spirit.

If you have leftover Spirit after reserving it for your totems, you can utilize utility skills like Convalescence or Arctic Armour to further boost overall survivability and Energy Shield recovery; feel free to mix and match based on your personal preference.

Gear Selection and Budget Prioritization

To effectively gear Grim Pillars Oracle build in Path of Exile 2 Patch 0.5.0, you need to strike a balance between core damage stats, Spirit, Energy Shield (ES), and Magic Find.

For the main-hand weapon, the ideal choice is a Rare Cold Wand featuring modifiers such as bonuses to Cold spell levels, spell critical hit chance, cast speed, and flat added elemental damage.

Cast speed is particularly crucial, as it accelerates both totem placement and the attack frequency of Grim Pillars themselves.

The off-hand scepter should prioritize obtaining the highest possible flat Spirit to easily support your maximum totem count; secondary stats like Intelligence or Mana Regeneration serve as nice-to-have optimizations.

The chest armor is the cornerstone of your defensive setup, requiring high base Energy Shield, Spirit, and elemental resistances.

Rings and gloves should feature modifiers related to spell damage, cast speed, critical strikes, and Energy Shield.

Notably, Grim Pillars Oracle is a top-tier choice for rapid Expedition clearing, not just due to its high DPS and mobility, but because it allows you to easily stack Item Rarity on gear slots like the amulet, rings, and gloves without sacrificing core combat performance.

Pushing Item Rarity above 100% ensures maximized returns of PoE 2 currency, Logbooks, and high-value base items during Expedition farming, making this build a highly efficient and profitable dedicated farmer.

Among all gear pieces, Headhunter Heavy Belt is the single most critical item for highly juiced Grand Expedition farming and represents the largest portion of the gear budget.

As Remnant modifiers stack, monster difficulty spikes dramatically; Headhunter allows you to steal modifiers from rare monsters upon killing them, exponentially boosting your movement speed, defenses, and damage output as Expedition progresses. 

Pairing this with Rite of Passage Golden Charm further enhances combat fluidity by providing bonuses to skill speed, movement speed, and added lightning damage.

However, as a highly sought-after item in Path of Exile 2, Headhunter belt consistently commands a high market price. If you urgently need a piece to start speedrunning but don't have enough budget, you can follow IGGM Facebook POE 2 group and participate in the latest Mirror of Kalandra giveaway. You might just be one of the lucky winners, more than enough to secure a Headhunter of your own!

Ascendancy and Passive Tree Progression

Oracle Ascendancy serves as the ideal foundation for this build, offering unparalleled passive synergies for totem-based cold casters.

Its skill nodes not only increase the maximum number of totems, directly supporting a six-totem setup, but also provide significant boosts to critical strike chance, skill speed, and movement speed. Combined with Inevitable Critical Hits mechanic, this Ascendancy ensures that Grim Pillars consistently land powerful critical hits on frozen and chilled enemies.

The core path of the passive tree covers essential Energy Shield clusters, totem efficiency nodes, and critical strike multipliers. Remaining passive points are allocated to jewel sockets for high-stat rare jewels, creating a balanced tree that maximizes offensive critical power while maintaining a robust Energy Shield defense.

Conclusion

In summary, Grim Pillars Oracle build offers a highly balanced and efficient solution for players looking to farm high-difficulty Grand Expeditions content in Path of Exile 2 0.5.0 on a reasonable budget.

By leveraging the safe damage output of spell totems, the screen-clearing capability of Grim Pillars and Entangle combination, and the escalating power provided by Headhunter upon kills, this build effectively counters the extreme threats posed by Expeditions stacked with numerous Remnant modifiers.

With its solid Energy Shield defense, complete immunity to Chaos damage, and built-in item rarity bonuses, Grim Pillars Oracle build stands out as a top-tier choice for current Expedition farming strategies.

Tycoons, before we knew it, our beloved Monopoly Go The Simpsons has reached its final Golden Blitz event in this album! Whether the previous Golden Blitz sticker exchanges satisfied your needs or not, let's put that behind us now, because this final Golden Blitz is what matters most.

Because this is the last Golden Blitz event in this album, it also means that Springfield story will soon come to an end in Monopoly Go. If your sticker collection isn't complete, you should seize this last chance to get the missing stickers; this opportunity might be the final piece of your album puzzle!

Golden Blitz Schedule

Since The Simpsons Album's end time is clear - July 29th at 1 PM (Eastern Time) - the start time for the final Golden Blitz event is also predictable, most likely starting on July 28th.

As many of you have probably noticed, the intervals between Golden Blitz events have been getting shorter lately - it used to be once a week, but now it's been shortened to about once every three days.

Perhaps obtaining the stickers for The Simpsons Album this time is indeed as challenging as the community suggests, truly testing players' mentality!

At the same time, this means that with the 24 hours of Golden Blitz over, players' stories in Springfield in Monopoly Go have essentially come to an end. Therefore, we should cherish this last opportunity to complete our sticker collection and give our The Simpsons Album a perfect ending.

Golden Blitz Results

Perhaps because of the time pressure, the demand for exchanging golden stickers in Monopoly Go has increased significantly - the results of this final Golden Blitz vote have been very close, with the votes neck and neck, and it seems that it will be impossible to know which two golden stickers will win the vote until the very last second.

However, since only two golden stickers can be exchanged for Golden Blitz, the results won't change once the voting period ends, even if the winning votes are few. The four stickers participating in this final Golden Blitz are:

• Set 20 - Drederick Tatum
• Set 21 - Guy Incognito
• Set 21 - Gorge Jump
• Set 20 - Ranier Wolfcastle

Interestingly, Drederick Tatum, Guy Incognito, and Ranier Wolfcastle maintained a close margin of less than ten votes throughout the 24-hour voting period, making this final vote tense and exciting.

Ultimately, Monopoly Go Guy Incognito (Set 21) and Ranier Wolfcastle (Set 20) won Golden Stickers in this Golden Blitz with 20,577 and 20,581 votes, respectively. The third-place winner, Drederrick Tatum (Set 20), received only one less vote than the second-place Guy Incognito!

How to trade?

By now, most of you are probably familiar with Golden Blitz process in the final stages of the album, but there are still a few important points to remind you of helping you make the final push for sticker collection.

First, the timeline for this Golden Blitz is really tight. Voting just ended today, and sticker exchanging will probably begin tomorrow. Therefore, what you can do now is find friends in Monopoly Go in advance, clearly state your needs, and see if they can cooperate with you in this Golden Blitz.

If your in-game friends have conflicting sticker requirements, immediately go to Monopoly Go community to find players who can mutually fulfill your needs, become in-game friends with them, and agree on which stickers to exchange once Golden Blitz begins.

Of course, for golden stickers, you can only choose between Guy Incognito and Ranier Wolfcastle (provided you have two or more).

Previously, when players exchanged stickers in Monopoly Go Golden Blitz, they almost always exchanged stickers of the same star rating, and rarely used higher-star stickers to exchange for lower-star stickers.

However, now that Monopoly Go The Simpsons Album is nearing its end, players don't need to worry too much about star ratings anymore. As long as you can satisfy your sticker collection needs, it's worth exchanging a high-star sticker for a low-star one.

In short, our goal in this final Golden Blitz is to fill up your The Simpsons Album.

How to get extra stickers?

Because The Simpsons Album has limited time remaining, we must plan ahead for other opportunities and methods to obtain stickers besides Golden Blitz on the 28th, to avoid wasting time by not getting the stickers you need during the event.

The main event still running in Monopoly Go is Finale Partners, which continues until the end of this album, providing a good opportunity to obtain extra stickers for your Golden Blitz.

Finale Partners Grand Prize is definitely one of our main objectives these past two days, as Maggie board token and a Wild sticker will make your The Simpsons Album even more outstanding.

Especially the wild sticker - if you can stand out from the crowd and win Finale Partners Grand Prize, Wild sticker won't disappoint; it can be any sticker you want!

Although Monopoly Go The Simpsons Album is coming to an end, we believe the joy Springfield brought to everyone will remain in the hearts of players for a long time. Start planning your final Golden Blitz now, and strive to complete Finale Partners event to give your The Simpsons Album a perfect ending!

With the release of the official trailer, full details regarding FC 27 pre-orders, including the pricing for all three editions, have been revealed. Combining the trailer's content with various leaks, it is time to decide which edition to pick up!

Although the community often complains that the game declines in quality year after year as a new EA FC title approaches, this series does indeed offer a more reliable virtual soccer experience than other games.

If you plan to dive into building a brand-new Dream Team this September, don't hesitate until the last minute and miss out on pre-order bonuses. Instead, do your research now and choose the edition that suits you best! We've put together a detailed analysis to help you decide.

Official trailer reveals more details

Before choosing a pre-order edition, you might want to use the details shown in the trailer to determine if FUT 27 is worth unlocking.

Overall, the trailer likely confirms much of what you already gathered from the leaks and predictions circulating over the past month. It focuses on showcasing the new The Grounds feature and reveals further optimizations for Ultimate Team and Career Mode.

Therefore, if The Grounds interests you, you want a superior experience, and you are keen on playing with stars who shone at this year's World Cup, such as Mbappé or Bellingham, then FC 27 should deliver a great experience.

Pre-order schedule

Pre-orders for FC 27 opened fully on July 23, covering three editions: Standard, Ultimate, and the newly introduced Ultimate Plus.

Ultimate and Standard editions are available for pre-order right up until the game's official launch on September 25. However, since Ultimate Edition includes seven days of early access (starting September 18), it is best to secure it early if you've made up your mind.

Note that Ultimate Plus edition is only available for pre-order until August 31. Naturally, it offers the most extensive special bonuses.

Which edition should you choose?

If you have unlocked the latest FIFA game immediately upon release every year, you might already be in the habit of pre-ordering a specific edition. However, the addition of Ultimate Plus edition this year might give you pause, especially if your budget allows for it.

It is also worth noting that with EA Play membership, you get a 10% discount on any edition. Even if you don't plan to pre-order immediately and prefer to wait and see after the game launches, the membership still grants you a free trial of about 10 hours of gameplay.

Standard Edition

This edition is priced at the familiar $69.99. Beyond the base game, its pre-order perks are quite limited, making it best suited for casual players who focus on offline Career Mode or The Grounds, and who aren't aiming to build a top-tier Ultimate Team squad right away.

However, this edition offers one exclusive advantage not found in the other versions: an untradeable OVR 92+ ICON Player Item for use in FC 26.

Additionally,Standard Edition includes perks such as Dual Entitlement (allowing you to upgrade your game version when moving to a new console, like PS4 to PS5) and player/manager boosts to help you get a head start in Ultimate Team or Career Mode.

If you fit this player profile and are currently playing FC 26, pre-ordering Standard Edition of FIFA 27 is likely sufficient. It ensures a much smoother experience at launch compared to players who didn't pre-order.

Ultimate Edition

This year, Ultimate Edition remains priced at $99.99. If you are a hardcore Ultimate Team player who prioritizes competitive gameplay and doesn't want to fall behind during the early stages of the game, Ultimate Edition is an excellent choice.

In addition to OVR 92+ FC 26 player item and all Standard Edition pre-order perks, this edition includes Season 1 Premium Pass and a bonus of 6,000 FC Points, distributed over three months.

It is worth noting that none of the pre-order perks across any edition include Coins, unless they happen to be part of Premium Pass, and Coins serve purposes that cannot be replicated by Points or other special currencies.

So, if you want to avoid falling behind, in addition to choosing a superior pre-order edition, it is a good idea to pre-order FC 27 coins on IGGM. This ensures you can trade on the transfer market or unlock packs in the shop without any worries.

Before EA FC 27, Ultimate Edition also consistently enjoyed greater popularity. It not only offers more generous resources for the early game but also provides seven days of early access, allowing you to gain an advantage in the transfer market and build a head start in Champions and Rivals modes right from the launch.

Ultimate Plus Edition

We had originally predicted a price point of $119.99 or $129.99 for this edition, but the final price exceeded expectations at $149.99.

Fortunately, the perks included in this version are significantly richer. If you have plenty of time to dedicate to FIFA 27, don't want to miss out on any Season Passes, and are aiming for a top-tier collection, then unlocking Ultimate Plus Edition is the way to go.

Ultimate Plus Edition includes all the pre-order bonuses of the standard Ultimate Edition but upgrades the single Season Pass to five passes and adds 10,000 FC Points, distributed evenly over five months.

If you also own FUT 26, FC 27 Ultimate Plus Edition grants an Evolution perk usable in the previous game, allowing you to boost any player's physical attributes to 99.

This edition also includes Hall of FUT Player Pick perk, letting you choose one of five classic fan-favorite players: Adebayo Akinfenwa, Giovani dos Santos, Loic Remy, Marouane Fellaini, or Eljero Elia.

As EA's first attempt at a super-ultimate version within FIFA series, Ultimate Plus Edition is essentially an all-inclusive annual pass; it is a worthwhile investment for players planning to play FUT 27 intensively throughout the year.

If we had to make a recommendation, we would still lean towards Ultimate Edition: it offers great perks and early access at a more wallet-friendly price.

Ultimately, however, there is no objective best choice among the three editions, it simply comes down to which one suits you best!

The Path of Exile 3.29 Curse of the Allflame introduces Scion's third Ascendancy class - Luminary, whose core mechanics revolve around mercenaries.

The entire ascendancy passive tree of Luminary is dedicated to enhancing its mercenaries. Players can permanently recruit, equip, and customize mercenaries, making them true combat allies.

Mechanics Explained

Noble Blood - The Core Starting Point

To master Luminary, you must first unlock the starting node of the ascendancy skill tree: Noble Blood. Only with this node can players permanently hire mercenaries encountered in the wild. Without this node, mercenaries are merely temporary regional allies.

A Luminary can retain a maximum of three permanent mercenaries simultaneously, but only one can fight alongside the player; the other two will remain in town or hide out. It's important to note that switching mercenaries must be done in town or hideout; it cannot be done in the wild or on the map.

Mercenary Equipment System

Permanent mercenaries have full equipment slots, allowing players to replace their mercenaries' equipment with their own items. However, by default, mercenaries cannot equip unique items - this requires unlocking through an ascendancy skill.

By selecting Legendary Arms node, your mercenaries can equip unique weapons, shields, and quivers. It's worth noting that there are no nodes in the entire Luminary ascendancy skill tree that allow equipping unique body armor. This might be intentional - to prevent certain body armor affixes from having overly powerful effects on mercenaries.

Mercenary Combat Order

When a mercenary accompanies you, you gain a skill called Order: To me!, which recalls the mercenary to your side and restores 25% of their health. The cooldown is 4 seconds. This skill is crucial in boss battles, effectively preventing mercenaries from dying due to mispositioning.

Furthermore, mercenaries can be brought into any area of ​​Path of Exile, including pinnacle boss fights, meaning Luminary's gameplay is effective throughout the entire game.

Key Ascendancy Passive Nodes

Luminary's ascendancy passive tree revolves around several directions: link skill enhancement, survivability, and damage output.

Link Skills Route: Oath of Fealty + Golden Glory

Oath of Fealty is the core node of the link skills route, with effects including:

1. Overall link skill costs reduced by 50%.
2. Link skill connection duration becomes infinite.
3. If the linked mercenary dies, the link holder will not die with them.

This means players can permanently apply link skills like Soul Link and Vampiric Link to mercenaries without needing to repeatedly cast them, and without worrying about being dragged down by the mercenary's death.

Golden Glory further amplifies the effects of link skills: increases and decreases in Light radius simultaneously affect the link skill buffs on the mercenary. By stacking Light radius, the benefits provided by link skills to mercenaries can be greatly increased.

Survival Path: Loyal Bodyguard + Bestowed Knighthood

These two passives transform the mercenary into a solid tank and aura provider:

1. If your mercenary's health is higher than yours, 20% of the damage taken will be deducted from the mercenary's health first.
2. If your mercenary's health is lower than yours, 40% of the damage taken will be converted into health regeneration.
3. The mercenary taunts enemies upon hit.
4. The mercenary's Non-Curse Auras from skills are increased by 50%.

This path allows Luminary herself to play a relatively fragile support or Aurabot role, while the mercenary assumes the front-line damage-absorbing role.

Damage Path: Legendary Arms

Besides allowing the equipping of unique weapons, shields, and quivers, Legendary Arms has a powerful effect - for every unique item equipped, the mercenary and their summoned creatures deal 8% more damage. This means that three unique items can provide a total damage increase of 24%, which is quite considerable.

To maximize the value of these three unique items, the attributes they add are also crucial. If needed, you can buy POE currency from IGGM.com, so you don't have to worry about not getting your ideal affixes.

Mainstream Gameplay

Kineticist DPS Build

Currently, the most popular and effective Luminary build in Path of Exile community revolves around the Kineticist mercenary. Specifically, in this build, the player acts as a support or Aurabot, providing the mercenary with a significant amount of Fire Damage through Flame Link.

Flame Link's damage is based on 5% of the caster's maximum life. Combined with the permanent link from Oath of Fealty and the amplification from Golden Glory's Light radius, it can provide the mercenary with nearly 2000 points of Fire Damage.

Regarding equipment, after selecting Legendary Arms, the mercenary can equip unique weapons, shields, and quiver. Since each unique item provides an 8% damage increase, Kineticist DPS build prioritizes equipping the mercenary with three unique items for a 24% damage boost, rather than focusing on the character itself.

Of course, if you want to further increase your mercenary's damage, follow IGGM POE Facebook group; we'll be hosting giveaways from time to time. Following and participating gives you a chance to win key orbs that will boost your build's power for free.

Bestowed Knighthood Aura Build

Another approach is to utilize Bestowed Knighthood's 50% Non-Curse Auras bonus, turning the mercenary into a mobile Aurabot, while the player focuses on summoning or other DPS methods.

This build is typically paired with Loyal Bodyguard, improving the player's survivability by having the mercenary absorb damage, taunt enemies, and provide Aura effects. Compared to Kineticist build, Aura build has lower gear requirements and is more suitable for early-season progression.

Overall, Luminary brings more than just a new Ascendancy to Scion; it brings a completely new gameplay experience, allowing players to truly build around a long-term, nurtureable ally for the first time. Whether mercenaries are used as the main damage dealers or as mobile auras, Luminary offers an alternative gameplay direction beyond the traditional PoE minions system.

It's normal to encounter a plateau in your progress when adjusting Passives or catching up on gear by referencing high-level builds in Torchlight Infinite SS13. This is usually because of misunderstandings about the character's stage-specific goals and overall progression logic. In fact, to effectively develop a Rosa 2 build, a clear, phased plan is essential.

Recording and differentiating Rosa 2's state at different tiers of Netherrealm map is key to steadily improving it.

For example, the so-called "entry-level build" refers to the character's state when first entering Timemark 7, representing only the minimum survival and damage output requirements at that difficulty.

We must clearly distinguish between being able to enter the map and efficiently clearing it, avoiding frustration in Torchlight Infinite because of unrealistic expectations.

So, let's work together step-by-step to steadily improve Rosa 2 in Torchlight Infinite SS13!

Impact of Season Progress on Equipment

The economic environment within Torchlight Infinite, especially the timing of the season, has a decisive impact on the cost and acquisition methods of gear in Rosa 2.

Generally, towards the end or mid-to-late stages of the season, Auction House will see a large number of high-value transitional gear items. This is because top players have progressed to deeper content and tend to sell their outdated gear at lower prices.

For example, many weapons with excellent performance at the current stage were quite expensive at the beginning of SS13, but by the mid-to-late season, they may only cost a very low amount, sometimes even as little as 50 Torchlight Infinite Flame Elementium.

Therefore, if you enter Torchlight Infinite SS13 relatively late, you can consider giving up on crafting your own gear from scratch, as you will have a cost advantage over players who enter the season earlier. In this case, obtaining ready-made gear from Auction House is our primary choice.

Gear Affix Selection

Players must understand that the choice of affixes on gear must be closely integrated with the character's skill mechanics and passive abilities, rather than simply stacking high stats.

For Rosa 2, because of the core passive Tradeoff, a character's Strength and Dexterity must be perfectly equal to activate their effect.

Therefore, any affix that only increases Strength or Dexterity will disrupt this balance and is an ineffective attribute that needs to be avoided or removed.

More importantly, Rosa 2's weapon affix selection has a strict distinction between main and off-hand weapons. Because of Tradeoff, characters only use their main-hand weapon for attacks, which results in:

• Main-hand weapon: To maximize Rosa 2's core output frequency and damage ceiling, we should prioritize Attack Speed ​​and Critical Strike Rating on our main-hand weapon. At the same time, physical damage and elemental damage are also very important damage-boosting affixes for main-hand weapons.
• Off-hand weapon: Attack Speed ​​and Critical Strike Rating affixes are completely useless because off-hand weapon is not involved in the actual attack. Therefore, Rosa 2's off-hand weapon should focus on defensive or general damage-boosting attributes, such as additional physical or elemental damage percentage.

Passive Synergy

To bring about a qualitative change in Rosa 2's strength, deep integration of Passives, equipment, and Skill Gems is essential.

By allocating talent points to Lich effect, we not only address healing capabilities but also fulfill the conditions for Sealed Mana Compensation, further activating the crucial Off The Beaten Track talent.

Off The Beaten Track reduces Mana retention rate of aura skills for each Support Skill equipped on Rosa 2, specifically increasing Support Skill Mana Multiplier by 95%.

This mechanism allows our character to have lower Mana retention costs when equipping four bid auras compared to normal, thus enabling the activation of multiple powerful auras within a limited Mana pool.

You can simultaneously activate Precise Projectiles, Weapon Amplification, Fearless, and Cruelty Passives, resulting in a massive damage boost for Rosa 2 - a key breakthrough from Timemark 7 to Timemark 8.

Timemark 7 Fund Accumulation

For players new to Timemark 7, the primary concern is accumulating initial Torchlight Infinite Flame Elementium to unlock the necessary gear for Rosa 2.

A crucial and effective point is that you shouldn't just focus on a single high-value drop, but rather concentrate on monetizing all kinds of tradable resources.

First, you can allocate points in Passive Skill Tree specifically to acquire Embers to sell for Flame Elementium, or choose to acquire Energy Cores and then sell them.

Alternatively, another effective way to accumulate Flame Elementium in Timemark 7 is to list all non-binding items obtained during dungeon runs in Auction House.

The Need to Reach Profound

If you want your Rosa 2 to have a smaller damage gap when entering the endgame content Profound and to have a decent gameplay experience in Profound, you typically need to raise your character's damage to the 200-300 billion level.

Achieving such a massive number directly through Mana Stacking would require extremely expensive gear.

Therefore, a more rational approach is to consider Berserking Blade or Spectral Slash as transitional options for Rosa 2.

These builds can act as an intermediary, helping our characters accumulate enough resources to eventually achieve the ideal Mana Stacking ultimate configuration - because their cost threshold is relatively low, we can increase our characters' damage more quickly.

When making decisions, you can also refer to the build strategies of other high-level players on the leaderboard to assess their difficulty and cost in achieving their desired builds. This is also an effective way to formulate the next step in your Rosa 2 progression plan.

In short, remember to clearly plan your Rosa 2 progression path in Torchlight Infinite SS13, ensuring each upgrade is based on your current resources and proceeds gradually!

Despite a frustrating delay, the launch date for WoW TBC Classic Anniversary Phase 3 now appears to be set for August 27. However, it is worth noting that there has been no further response or movement regarding the changes to Heroic dungeon loot mechanics.

This isn't because the change is critical to the core mechanics of TBC Classic Anniversary; rather, it highlights a broader issue: aside from content already confirmed, such as new raids, the developers seem reluctant to announce potential new changes ahead of time.

Players have already experienced The Burning Crusade three times since the original expansion launched. Without a clearer idea of where TBC Classic Anniversary is headed, especially considering the potential for new servers in the future, its appeal could be significantly diminished.

In this article, we use this topic as a starting point to analyze why some players are concerned about Phase 3 and explore possible ways to shift the current situation.

BlizzCon to bring new updates

BlizzCon, scheduled for this September, is a major event for fans; franchises like Diablo and World of Warcraft typically use the celebration to announce upcoming developments for their games.

For World of Warcraft, the biggest point of interest is the potential Classic Plus. The development team has previously indicated with some certainty that they would reveal the future plans for this server at BlizzCon.

While this doesn't necessarily mean a launch date for Classic Plus will be confirmed at the same time, the popularity of ongoing titles like TBC Classic Anniversary will inevitably be affected as player attention shifts elsewhere.

What's next for TBC Classic Anniversary characters?

The current TBC Classic Anniversary evolved from the previous 20th Anniversary event. There is also talk that, following the conclusion of Phase 5 next year, TBC Classic Anniversary servers will transition into the new Wrath of the Lich King servers.

However, there is also a possibility that Classic Plus could launch sooner than expected, effectively bringing TBC Classic Anniversary run to an early end.

With six months remaining until the end of Phase 5, you might feel it is too early to announce the next steps. Yet, the game's tendency to delay announcements regarding new phase content raises concerns that news about the servers' ultimate fate might also be revealed too late.

For a re-release like WoW TBC Classic Anniversary, players need to know the roadmap to decide how much effort to invest early on and how to approach the game; this helps them avoid wasting time only to find themselves later on a server they dislike.

While this model of time-limited servers has become common in WoW over the past few years, players deserve to be informed of potential future developments in advance. The development team surely formulates plans early, so there is no reason not to share them with the community.

Player base dwindling

As the process enters its mid-stage, the player count for WoW TBC Classic Anniversary has recently begun to decline.

Of course, this doesn't mean the game itself is bad; such fluctuations are common throughout the lifecycle of any World of Warcraft expansion. The issue, however, lies in the potential arrival of new servers, such as Classic Plus, which could exacerbate this trend.

Announcing previously discussed changes to Heroic dungeon loot mechanics, or implementing other new systems, would likely reignite interest and boost player numbers. At the very least, it would encourage some players to return and start leveling alts.

What changes should be introduced?

Currently, the loot mechanics in WoW TBC Classic Anniversary Heroic dungeons suffer from a high-effort, low-reward dynamic and exacerbate conflicts over loot distribution among players.

Furthermore, because the server's overall lifecycle has been compressed, it is difficult to efficiently farm Badges of Justice, the primary currency for acquiring Tier 4 and higher-level gear.

To win back players during Phase 3, BCC Anniversary should first address these issues. Additionally, introducing changes in subsequent phases that make the game more fun or accessible would be highly beneficial.

For instance, given the shortened timeline, content from Phases 4 or 5 could be released a phase early, or fun events like Joyous Journeys XP buff could be introduced.

In fact, this event has previously run in The Burning Crusade Classic and MoP Classic (this past April); bringing it back to BCC Anniversary would incentivize players to level up alts quickly.

Conclusion

While short-term fun is a nice bonus, the most important step is announcing future plans early. This allows players to map out how they want to enjoy BCC Anniversary or upcoming servers, which benefits player morale, the game itself, and its overall popularity.

If the silence surrounding TBC Classic Anniversary is due to something major in the works, and the developers simply don't want to spoil the surprise, that's actually a good thing; however, for players, this aimless waiting can be truly agonizing.

That concludes our analysis based on the current state of BCC Anniversary Phase 3. We hope the game delivers even more exciting experiences as the remaining three phases roll out.

If you plan to keep playing regardless, you can buy WoW TBC Classic Anniversary gold on IGGM now to prepare for Phase 3.

The new raids and faction reputation quests introduced in this phase require a significant time investment to farm gear and various consumables; having enough gold allows you to bypass some of these hurdles through trading, saving you from the tedious grind!

On July 26th, Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones, and Jeff Kent were officially inducted into the Cooperstown National Baseball Hall of Fame. For MLB The Show 26 Diamond Dynasty players, this means two things: a free 99 OVR Andruw Jones card, and a 99 OVR Carlos Beltrán card that you'll have to work hard to obtain.

The studio precisely synchronized this content update with Hall of Fame update - Beltrán as a collection reward, and Jones as a free reward from the Hall of Fame Program. However, due to copyright issues, Jeff Kent was unfortunately absent.

This article will break down the core content of this update in detail, including attribute analysis of the two core player cards, unlocking strategies, and investment tips.

New Cards Breakdown

Andruw Jones - 2026 Hall of Fame Program Reward

The first major update is Hall of Fame Program's core reward: 99 Overall Red Diamond Andruw Jones.

This card's defensive stats are terrifying - 99 in all Fielding stats, 97/95 in Arm Strength/Arm Accuracy, and 88/85 in Speed. It's no exaggeration to say that Jones is one of the greatest outfielders in MLB history, and this card perfectly reflects his defensive dominance.

His offensive capabilities are equally impressive - 100/102 in Contact stat, 110/111 in Power stat, 87 in Vision stat, and 100 in Clutch stat. This allows him to play all three outfield positions.

As a free card, Jones' defensive stats are almost all maxed out. Combined with 90 Speed ​​and 110 Power, he would be a top-tier defender in center field. His batting moves return to MLB series for the first time since 2019; veteran players should remember the feel of his top-tier cards from back in the day.

Unlocked by completing Hall of Fame Program's cumulative progress, including completing Moments, PXP, and Mini Seasons Home Run Missions.

Notably, completing the Program will also reward you with another 97 Retro Finest Carlos Beltrán. While not top-tier, this Beltrán is free and crucial for completing Beltrán collection we'll discuss later - it can be used as one of the Finest category voucher.

Carlos Beltrán - Ultimate Collection Reward

Beltrán is considered one of the strongest cards in MLB The Show history. As a five-tool player capable of attacking both hands, this card has virtually no weaknesses:

• Contact R/L - 115
• Vision - 103
• Clutch - 116
• Power R - 101
• Power L - 106
• Fielding - 93
• Arm Strength - 94
• Speed ​​- 95
• Stealing - 99
• Reaction Left/Right/Fwd/Back - 92, 90, 95, 87

However, this card comes at an extremely high price - requiring 30 vouchers to redeem. Each voucher represents the completion of an entire collection.

How to Obtain 30 Vouchers?

To get this 99 Beltrán collection reward, you need to complete each sub-collection within Hall of Fame collection. You will receive one voucher for each completed sub-collection, up to a total of 30 vouchers. Here's a breakdown of the difficulty levels for each sub-collection:

Relatively Easy to Complete

• Hall of Fame: Relatively simple; you can collect all the cards by completing the new events.
• Nero League: Requires 32 cards. While the number is large, they've been around for a while, so they're not too rare.
• Draft: Requires 29 cards.
• Home Run Derby: Requires 7 cards.

Increased Difficulty to Complete

• All-Star: Requires a large number of All-Star cards, with Cody Bellinger's All-Star cards being the most difficult - it's said that only around 10,000 players on the entire server own Bellinger.
• Signature Series: Requires only 2 cards, but these are Chase Utley and Albert Pujols - both top-tier rare cards with extremely high market value.
• Awards Series: Requires 40 cards.
• Milestone Series: Requires 17 cards.
• Topps Now Series: Requires 87 cards.
• Spotlight Series: Requires 102 cards.
• Chase Series: Requires a large number of Chase Pack cards, including Egg Hunt Mookie. Betts (market price approximately 120,000 stubs)

Most Outrageous: Bellinger Chase Card

Cody Bellinger's All-Star Chase card is currently the rarest card in the entire MLB 26 collection, requiring you to collect 60 2026 All-Star player cards. However, the studio will likely reduce the difficulty of obtaining these cards in a future update by re-releasing them, so panic buying is not recommended now.

Strategy Advice: What to Do Now?

Immediate Action: Get Andruw Jones

97 Jones is not difficult to obtain, and its attributes are extremely solid, especially its defensive end, which is almost top-tier. This is the most cost-effective content in this update, and it is recommended that everyone complete the program as soon as possible.

Long-Term Goal: Slowly Collect Beltrán

99 Beltrán is undoubtedly one of the strongest cards in the current version of MLB 26. However, for most players, this is destined to be a long-term project measured in months. Collecting all 30 sub-collections requires a significant investment of time and effort in completing tasks. For a quicker way to complete your roster, you can buy MLB The Show 26 stubs from IGGM.com, a shortcut that can instantly clear your collection list.

Utilize the New Conquests and Mini Seasons

The new Conquests and Mini Seasons offer a wealth of free packs and stubs, crucial for accumulating resources. Especially important are Chase Pack cards, some of which can only be obtained for free through these modes - don't waste these opportunities.

This MLB The Show 26 Hall of Fame update perfectly caters to both casual players and hardcore gamers: from the defensive powerhouse Andruw Jones, obtainable without spending a dime, to the all-around unstoppable ultimate collection card Carlos Beltrán, Diamond Dynasty season has reached new heights of popularity. Plan your resources and time wisely, and build your own Hall of Fame team this summer!