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Season 4 of CoD Black Ops 7 Warzone has introduced a completely new meta environment. The developers have added several new weapons to the game, while Season 4 patch has also buffed and nerfed a variety of other guns.

Because Warzone mode's map and gameplay differ greatly from both multiplayer and zombies, weapon loadouts also vary significantly. That said, the following guns perform exceptionally well in different scenarios - whether at long range or close quarters.

These are the 5 best guns in CoD Black Ops 7 Season 4 Warzone:

1. DS20 Mirage
2. Carbon 57
3. MXR-17
4. DRAVEC 45
5. AK-27

DS20 Mirage

DS20 Mirage remains the top long-range meta assault rifle in Black Ops 7 Season 4. This weapon boasts an extremely high rate of fire, excellent ADS speed and aim walking movement speed, easily manageable recoil, and a very competitive TTK. If you want to dominate opponents at any distance, this is the perfect choice.

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• Fang Hoverpoint Elo (Optic): This sight provides a clear, clean view and improves recoil stabilization.
• Monolithic Suppressor (Muzzle): It not only effectively increases damage range and bullet velocity, but also prevents you from being detected by other players' radar while firing.
• 17.1" Abdicator Barrel (Barrel): This greatly enhances vertical and horizontal recoil control and further boosts bullet velocity, making the weapon more stable in long-range engagements.
• Griffon Reserve Extended II (Magazine): With a 60-round capacity, you can take down multiple fully armored enemies without reloading.
• Weighted Stock (Stock): This further optimizes vertical and horizontal recoil control, significantly improving long-range handling.

Carbon 57

Carbon 57 currently ranks first among all submachine guns in CoD Black Ops 7 Warzone. With this loadout, you get lightning-fast fire rate, ADS speed, and aim walking movement speed.

The rate of fire is extremely high, and recoil is controllable at mid range (requiring burst fire). If you enjoy run-and-gun gameplay and dominating close-quarters fights, this SMG will definitely satisfy you.

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• Kühn Ported Comp (Muzzle): It increases movement speed, aim walking movement speed, and firing speed while sliding or prone, while also reducing all hipfire spread - making the weapon deadly in close-range combat.
• 14" Rockleigh Barrel (Barrel): This increases damage range for faster, more consistent kill times.
• MFS Renown Plus Mag Prestige Attachment (Magazine): This prestige attachment performs excellently - it increases magazine capacity, eliminates significant bullet deviation, enhances vertical and horizontal recoil control, and further increases damage range, making the weapon equally ferocious in mid-range encounters.
• Hammer Platoon Pad (Stock): It maximizes close and mid-range performance by improving aim walking movement speed and ADS speed.
• Enhanced Cycle System (Fire Modes): This increases the rate of fire, dramatically shortening the kill time at close range.

MXR-17

MXR-17 received a major buff in this update and currently ranks second among assault rifles. It features a fast sprint-to-fire speed, average ADS and aim walking movement speed, very easy recoil control, and a faster TTK.

Attachment Selection: 

• Fang Hoverpoint Elo (Optic): Improves sight picture and reduces recoil stabilization.
• Monolithic Suppressor (Muzzle): Increases bullet velocity and damage range while hiding your radar position when firing.
• 17" Greaves Scourge Barrel (Barrel): Increases bullet velocity and improves vertical and horizontal recoil control.
• VAS Convergence Foregrip (Underbarrel): Because this weapon does not have the fastest rate of fire, this attachment is especially important. It improves recoil control on the first two shots, vertical recoil control, and minimizes bullet deviation.
• Rhodes Drum Mag (Magazine): A 60-round capacity allows you to engage multiple fully armored enemies at once.

DRAVEC 45

Dravec 45 received a substantial buff in Season 4 and comes highly recommended. It features an extremely fast fire rate, ADS speed, and aim walking movement speed, along with controllable recoil and a short TTK. It is strongly recommended for close and mid-range engagements - this is one of the finest SMGs in the current Warzone.

Attachment Selection: 

• Bowen .45 Suppressor (Muzzle): It hides your position on the minimap when firing while also increasing damage range and recoil stabilization. This is a massive improvement for an SMG.
• 19" EAM Horizon Barrel (Barrel): Increases damage range for faster, more consistent kill times.
• Gator Extended Mag (Magazine): A 48-round capacity is enough to take down multiple enemies at once.
• Servel Q-step Stock (Stock): Improves aim walking movement speed and ADS speed, helping you handle close and mid-range gunfights.
• Bolt Carrier Group (Fire Modes): Increases the rate of fire, dramatically shortening the kill time at close range.

AK-27

AK-27 also received a major buff in Season 4 and is now part of the assault rifle meta. It offers fast sprint-to-fire speed, decent ADS and aim walking movement speed, solid recoil control, and a very fast and consistent TTK at close, mid, and even long ranges.

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• Fang Hoverpoint Elo (Optic): Still a reliable choice for improving sight picture and reducing recoil.
• Eclipse 7.62 Brake (Muzzle): You will need the improvements to first-shot recoil control, kick reset speed, and vertical recoil control.
• 17.6" Vandal Heavy Barrel (Barrel): Increases bullet velocity while also improving horizontal and vertical recoil control.
• Vast Convergence Foregrip (Underbarrel): You will want the extra first-two-shots recoil control, vertical recoil control, and as much elimination of bullet deviation as possible.
• Saber Pack Heavy Drum (Magazine): A 60-round capacity lets you take down multiple enemies without reloading.

These are the meta guns in CoD BO7 Season 4 Warzone. When building your loadout, it is wise to pair a long-range weapon with a short-range one, so that you can effectively handle any situation.

The mismatch between value and rarity isn't limited to the game's gear system; certain special items in ARC Raiders suffer from the same issue: they have high rarity ratings but limited utility. Fossilized Lightning is a prime example of this.

In the past, you could simply ignore items like this. However, with the introduction of the new vendor Nomadic Envoys, Fossilized Lightning has gained a new purpose: it can be used as currency to trade for items you actually need.

So, what exactly can you get by trading Fossilized Lightning with this NPC, and how do you acquire it? Let's take a look.

Uses for Fossilized Lightning

Before the arrival of Nomadic Envoys vendor, Fossilized Lightning was primarily useful only for recycling and salvaging, yielding 3/2 units of Explosive Compound, or for selling for 4,000 coins.

While Explosive Compound is a crucial material for crafting high-quality gear, you will probably find that farming Explosive Compound directly is far more efficient than obtaining it by salvaging Fossilized Lightning.

Now, however, you can farm and stockpile Fossilized Lightning. This ensures that if an item requiring this specific currency appears in Nomadic Envoys' inventory, you'll be ready to acquire it immediately.

Unlike the shops of other existing vendors, Nomadic Envoys' inventory rotates weekly. Furthermore, transactions require specific materials designated for that week's items; standard coins are not accepted.

This means that if any rare ARC Raiders blueprints, or one you've been missing, appears in Nomadic Envoys' shop and requires Fossilized Lightning for the trade, having a stockpile ready saves you the trouble of farming on the spot, allowing you to unlock your desired blueprint right away.

Keep in mind that the weekly rotation isn't fixed, so you might go several weeks without seeing any items that can be traded for Fossilized Lightning.

If you've accumulated a surplus during such times, salvaging Fossilized Lightning into Explosive Compound to craft combat grenades and guns is also a viable secondary option.

How to farm Fossilized Lightning?

Fossilized Lightning is associated with a specific environmental condition known as Electromagnetic Storm. These storms primarily occur on three maps: Dam Battlegrounds, Spaceport, and Blue Gate.

During this event, not only do enemy threats and combat rewards increase, but lightning bolts also intermittently strike down from the sky across the map.

Since this lightning damages both you and ARC enemies, you can actually use it to your advantage during combat to deal extra damage to your foes.

Additionally, after a lightning bolt strikes and dissipates, there is a chance an item will spawn at the impact site; approach and interact with it to collect Fossilized Lightning. It looks somewhat like a thick, dead tree branch.

Previously, ARC Raiders featured a challenge task that required you to be struck by this lightning a certain number of times to complete it.

Although that specific task has been removed due to player complaints, the experience gained from braving the lightning back then remains a useful reference for handling it now.

The tricky part is that Fossilized Lightning drops exclusively this way, and the drop rate is quite low; you could easily finish an Electromagnetic Storm raid without finding a single piece. Furthermore, no vendors currently sell it.

So, if you want to stockpile some for trading with Nomadic Envoys, you have to wait for Electromagnetic Storm event to trigger and make time to chase down as many lightning strikes as possible while it lasts.

Extra tips for farming Fossilized Lightning

While the drop rate isn't high, there are details to keep in mind while farming this item, after all, it would be a shame to miss an opportunity due to a simple mistake.

If your goal is simply to acquire Fossilized Lightning after entering a map with an active Electromagnetic Storm, prioritize heading to open areas.

This allows you to clearly observe where the lightning spawns and strikes, pinpoint the exact location, and quickly grab the item if it appears.

However, while waiting for the lightning to strike, don't just stand idly in the middle of an open area; find a relatively concealed spot instead.

This protects you from the blast radius of the lightning strikes and keeps you hid from other players who might also be farming Fossilized Lightning.

Don't rush in immediately after the lightning strikes; the bolt takes a moment to dissipate, and getting too close beforehand could damage your shield.

That said, it's hard to guarantee a perfectly safe approach every time, and sometimes you may have to act sooner to beat other players to the item.

To avoid taking excessive damage to your own health, make sure to fully reinforce your shields before farming Fossilized Lightning; this will also give you an advantage when competing against other players.

Furthermore, the value of Electromagnetic Storm extends beyond just Fossilized Lightning. Keep an eye out for other high-value rooms or containers during the raid, they might yield unexpected rewards!

Conclusion

The introduction of Nomadic Envoys aims to integrate items like Fossilized Lightning, which were previously overlooked due to their limited utility, into the game's trading system, thereby fostering the development of the in-game economy.

With this in mind, more items may appear as special currencies in the future, allowing you to trade with Ermal to unlock truly valuable gear or blueprints.

That covers everything for now. If you're interested, why not check the map event schedule and start farming Fossilized Lightning as soon as the next Electromagnetic Storm hits?

In addition to obtaining blueprints or gear through material trading, you can acquire extra Expedition Vault or stash slots via Nomadic Envoys, though the requirements to unlock them are trickier.

That's why we highly recommend you choosing IGGM ARC Raiders Nomadic Envoy services for sale! Whether you need just one slot or want to unlock them all, we've got you covered!

This allows you to bring back more loot from raids, retain hard-to-farm items after expedition resets, and progress faster in the new season!

Guys, the 4th Inning of MLB The Show 26 has finally launched in Diamond Dynasty. This week, the development team has brought us a wave of new content, from May Retro Lightning and May Spotlight Program to a complete XP reward path.

However, almost all the content was leaked before release, and the official livestream previews lost their impact. Was this update a genuine effort or just a perfunctory one?

Community Controversy Over Content Leaks

This week saw an event that garnered widespread attention in MLB The Show community: almost all the important content scheduled for release today, including Weekend Classic and the fourth boss card, was leaked ahead of schedule.

These continuous premature leaks significantly diminished the surprise and hype surrounding the official release, severely weakening the anticipated impact of official livestreams and content promotion.

May Spotlight Lightning and May Retro Lightning

May Spotlight Lightning card, given to Jacob Misiorowski, is undeniably formidable. His four-seam fastball and slider both have Outliers, and his pitching combination includes a 100 mph cutter, making him an extremely powerful pitcher card.

May Retro Lightning card, on the other hand, is for Fernando Tatis Jr. While the player has considerable appeal, the card itself isn't particularly outstanding. His primary position is shortstop, but his defensive abilities are mediocre. Although he can play center field and right field, his vision rating of only 65 is a significant weakness.

Vision rating doesn't just affect the probability of fouls; it directly relates to the size of the timing window. A higher vision rating results in a larger area for perfect and good hits, making it easier to handle inside and fastballs.

Conversely, low vision drastically reduces the timing window, making it exceptionally difficult to deal with the powerful pitchers in MLB 26.

Judging from the large amount of new content released recently, the development team seems to be intentionally nerfing the vision stats of most new cards, which has become a worrying trend.

Cristopher Sánchez and Other May Spotlight Lightning Cards

Cristopher Sánchez, who couldn't obtain a May Spotlight Lightning card, finally appeared in May Retro Lightning, requiring the collection of ten cards to unlock.

The development team added a cutter that he hasn't pitched in real life this year, but his overall performance is disappointing.

His K/9 against right-handed batters is only 64, meaning that opponents will have an extremely loose timing window against dominant ambidextrous and right-handed batter combinations. Combined with a weak pitching loadout, this makes him difficult to utilize in high-intensity games.

The final reward for May Spotlight Lightning is Cody Bellinger from the 95 OVR series. He's consistently performed well, and while his defense might need some speed mod support, he should get playing time in many players' lineups.

Other cards in the pack, such as new cards for Jarren Duran and Byron Buxton, also face the common problem of Vision being severely suppressed.

Fourth Inning XP Reward Path

The fourth inning XP path starts with Mike Piazza, but he's only a Designated Hitter. Given the unprecedented importance of stealing bases in MLB 26, no one will put him behind home plate as a catcher.

Subsequent rewards include Steve Carlton from the 96 OVR series. His slider as a primary pitch means he'll be ideal for parsing, and with good stamina, he has the potential to become a useful choice for some players.

The path ends with the first batch of 97 OVR cards introduced in the game, including Roger Clemens and Rafael Devers.

Roger Clemens boasts Outlier four-seam fastball, while Rafael Devers is known for his left-handed advantage and a defensive rating as high as 95.

However, it's important to note that the first two innings already suffer from insufficient XP acquisition methods, making it difficult to reach the final 400,000 XP goal. If the fourth inning does not increase the sources of XP, it will once again become a huge challenge for ordinary players.

New Cornerstone Card and Chase Pack

The new Cornerstone card added to this inning is Paul O'Neill from the 95 OVR series. His hitting motion is excellent, and his overall batting ability is well-rounded, making him one of the most underrated hidden gems in this update.

Simultaneously, a new Chase pack is released, containing Al Leiter from the 97 OVR Signature Series. However, this card offers limited improvements compared to his Jolt Series version.

Therefore, if you already own Jolt Series version of Al Leiter, you can continue using it; there's no need to insist on this Signature Series version.

Weekend Classic Rewards and Jacob deGrom Showdown

Weekend Classic introduces two new reward cards: Chone Figgins (96 OVR) and Pete Crow-Armstrong.

Chone Figgins boasts 99 speed, excellent defensive capabilities, and versatility. While his hitting power isn't outstanding, he becomes extremely threatening when paired with Power Mod, making him an excellent choice whether to be added to a team without a roster or as a substitute for the starting lineup.

In comparison, PCA card appears relatively mediocre. This is because it struggles to balance its top-tier speed and defensive capabilities with its relatively low hit rate. His insufficient hitting ability against left-handed pitchers makes him unsuitable as a regular starter at this stage, but he can still be used as a backup for base running and defense.

Jacob deGrom Showdown, released earlier this week, is the first time in game history that a repeatable and tradable Showdown mode has been introduced.

This is an extremely difficult Extreme Showdown where players must face Jacob deGrom, who has Outlier trait, on Hall of Fame difficulty and score 15 points within a limited number of rounds to clear the level.

Each successful completion of Showdown challenge rewards you with a 95 OVR Jacob deGrom card, which can then be converted into a sellable version via the exchange interface. This means skilled players can continuously earn MLB 26 stubs by repeatedly challenging the mode.

Jacob deGrom's card itself boasts an Outlier four-seam fastball and an excellent meta-level control pitch combination, making him a top-tier pitcher that all players should strive to acquire. If your skill level isn't sufficient to complete Showdown challenge, it's recommended to unlock him directly from the marketplace.

Overall, MLB The Show 26 4th Inning update is a classic double-edged sword. Chone Figgins and Jacob deGrom are worth pursuing, but if Vision continues to be nerfed haphazardly, XP remains difficult to obtain, and content continues to leak daily, player attrition is imminent.

Chaos has taken over Monopoly Go, as Springfield is now invading its world. A racing event is currently underway, so you need to collect flag tokens to leave other players behind.

During the second half of Springfield Racers event, Fortune Derby banner event brings back 100 milestones. You can obtain over 8,000 flag tokens from it in one go, or you can complete the milestones according to your own plan.

Date

Fortune Derby banner event and Springfield Racers event will end at the same time. The specific start and end times are as follows:

• Start Time: 1:00 PM (ET) on June 5, 2026
• End Time: 4:00 PM (ET) on June 7, 2026

Fortune Derby banner event lasts for two days and three hours in total. You should remember to use up all your flag tokens before the event concludes. Some players tend to wait until the very last moment to use their tokens, which often leads to accidentally missing the deadline. It is best to use up your tokens one to two hours before the event ends.

Unlike pickaxe tokens, flag tokens will not be converted into dice after the event finishes, so any unused flag tokens will simply go to waste.

How to Earn Points?

These 100 milestones require a total of 111,400 points, which presents a challenge for any player. Random Fortune Derby event tokens will appear on the game board, and you can collect these tokens and earn points whenever you land on their spaces.

Because this event does not award points only on specific tiles, you can set the dice to roll automatically in order to save time. However, be careful not to use up all of your dice.

Neither you nor your friends need to aim for an excessive number of flag tokens, since Springfield Racers event includes lap rewards, but those rewards are not unlimited. Once you reach the cap, additional laps will only help you improve your ranking and will not bring any extra rewards.

Fortune Derby Banner Event Rewards

Although the total number of milestones has been greatly increased to 100, the rewards - aside from the increased amounts of dice and flag tokens - remain largely unchanged when it comes to Monopoly Go stickers and flash event bonuses.

Fortune Derby Banner Event Reward overview:

• 27,705 Dice
• 8,650 Flag Tokens
• 1-star green sticker pack × 2
• 2-star yellow sticker pack × 1
• 3-star pink sticker pack × 1
• 11th Milestone: Cash Boost for 10 minutes
• 18th Milestone: Builder's Bash for 15 minutes
• 33rd Milestone: Cash Boost for 10 minutes
• 44th Milestone: Color Wheel Boost for 15 minutes
• 50th Milestone: Mega Heist for 40 minutes
• 57th Milestone: Cash Boost for 15 minutes

Below are the specific milestone rewards for Fortune Derby banner event:

1. 5 Points (5): 60 Flags (60)
2. 10 Points (15): 25 free rolls (25)
3. 15 Points (30): Random boost
4. 35 Points (65): One star green sticker pack
5. 60 Points (125): 50 free rolls (75)
6. 35 Points (160): 80 Flags (140)
7. 40 Points (200): One star green sticker pack
8. 50 Points (250): 50 free rolls (125)
9. 50 Points (300): 80 Flags (220)
10. 200 Points (500): 165 free rolls (290)
11. 50 Points (550): 10 minutes cash boost
12. 75 Points (625): 55 free rolls (345)
13. 75 Points (700): 100 Flags (320)
14. 100 Points (800): Two star yellow sticker pack
15. 500 Points (1,300): 410 free rolls (755)
16. 75 Points (1,375): 200 Flags (520)
17. 100 Points (1,475): 75 free rolls (830)
18. 100 Points (1,575): 15 minutes builder’s bash
19. 125 Points (1,700): Cash
20. 800 Points (2,500): 625 free rolls (1,455)
21. 125 Points (2,625): 200 Flags (720)
22. 125 Points (2,750): 110 free rolls (1,565)
23. 125 Points (2,875): Cash
24. 150 Points (3,025): 220 Flags (940)
25. 1,375 Points (4,400): 1,000 free rolls (2,565)
26. 175 Points (4,575): Three star pink sticker pack
27. 175 Points (4,750): 220 Flags (1,160)
28. 175 Points (4,925): Cash
29. 900 Points (5,825): 640 free rolls (3,205)
30. 225 Points (6,050): 220 Flags (1,380)
31. 225 Points (6,275): Cash
32. 250 Points (6,525): 185 free rolls (3,390)
33. 175 Points (6,700): 10 minutes cash boost
34. 275 Points (6,975): Cash
35. 1,775 Points (8,750): 1,200 free rolls (4,590)
36. 300 Points (9,050): 240 Flags (1,620)
37. 350 Points (9,400): 230 free rolls (4,820)
38. 550 Points (9,950): Cash
39. 1,600 Points (11,550): 1,000 free rolls (5,820)
40. 375 Points (11,925): Cash
41. 425 Points (12,350): 240 Flags (1,860)
42. 450 Points (12,800): Cash
43. 2,675 Points (15,475): 1,600 free rolls (7,420)
44. 400 Points (15,875): 15 minutes color wheel boost
45. 550 Points (16,425): 250 Flags (2,110)
46. 675 Points (17,100): 430 free rolls (7,850)
47. 600 Points (17,700): Cash
48. 3,550 Points (21,250): 1,850 free rolls (9,700)
49. 650 Points (21,900): 250 Flags (2,360)
50. 550 Points (22,450): 40 minutes mega heist
51. 775 Points (23,225): Cash
52. 2,125 Points (25,350): 1,000 free rolls (10,700)
53. 825 Points (26,175): 270 Flags (2,630)
54. 1,000 Points (27,175): 600 free rolls (11,300)
55. 1,125 Points (28,300): Cash
56. 5,325 Points (33,625): 2,500 free rolls (13,800)
57. 600 Points (34,225): 15 minutes cash boost
58. 950 Points (35,175): 400 Flags (3,030)
59. 1,125 Points (36,300): Cash
60. 1,675 Points (37,975): 835 free rolls (14,635)
61. 1,775 Points (39,750): Cash
62. 10,375 Points (50,125): 5,000 free rolls (19,635)
63. 650 Points (50,775): Cash
64. 1,500 Points (52,275): 400 Flags (3,430)
65. 650 Points (52,925): 240 free rolls (19,875)
66. 500 Points (53,425): Cash
67. 700 Points (54,125): 200 Flags (3,630)
68. 250 Points (54,375): Cash
69. 650 Points (55,025): 180 Flags (3,810)
70. 2,225 Points (57,250): 800 free rolls (20,675)
71. 350 Points (57,600): Cash
72. 575 Points (58,175): 160 Flags (3,970)
73. 450 Points (58,625): 160 free rolls (20,835)
74. 675 Points (59,300): 180 Flags (4,150)
75. 900 Points (60,200): 320 free rolls (21,155)
76. 425 Points (60,625): Cash
77. 1,825 Points (62,450): 500 Flags (4,650)
78. 350 Points (62,800): Cash
79. 750 Points (63,550): 200 Flags (4,850)
80. 1,325 Points (64,875): 480 free rolls (21,635)
81. 400 Points (65,275): Cash
82. 875 Points (66,150): 240 Flags (5,090)
83. 650 Points (66,800): Cash
84. 775 Points (67,575): 200 Flags (5,290)
85. 1,000 Points (68,575): 360 free rolls (21,995)
86. 875 Points (69,450): Cash
87. 950 Points (70,400): 260 Flags (5,550)
88. 1,025 Points (71,425): Cash
89. 2,225 Points (73,650): 600 Flags (6,150)
90. 1,100 Points (74,750): 400 free rolls (22,395)
91. 1,050 Points (75,800): Cash
92. 1,100 Points (76,900): 300 Flags (6,450)
93. 700 Points (77,600): Cash
94. 1,475 Points (79,075): 400 Flags (6,850)
95. 850 Points (79,925): 310 free rolls (22,705)
96. 900 Points (80,825): Cash
97. 2,225 Points (83,050): 600 Flags (7,450)
98. 1,675 Points (84,725): Cash
99. 4,450 Points (89,175): 1,200 Flags (8,650)
100. 22,225 Points (111,400): 5,000 free rolls (27,705)

The above covers the main content of Monopoly Go Fortune Derby banner event. Be sure to keep an eye on the event's end time so that you do not waste any flag tokens.

The 2026 World Cup kicks off in less than a week, but the excitement is already building in the virtual soccer world of FC 26!

Whenever a major soccer tournament takes place, EA FC series rolls out in-game updates to celebrate. The World's Game Update, launched on June 4th this year, is one such example.

Beyond gameplay changes, this update introduces a series of new promos starting June 5th. Released every Friday, with intervals ranging from one to two weeks, these events give you the chance to earn new player items based on the real-time progress of the World Cup.

Here, we introduce the first promo event: Path to Glory. Make sure you grab the players you want before time runs out.

Path to Glory Schedule

The event is split into two teams, each running for one week. The schedule is as follows:

• Team 1: June 5-12, 2026
• Team 2: June 12-19, 2026

Although the event spans two weeks in total, Team 1 player cards are only available during the first week and do not carry over to the second. Be sure to keep an eye on the specific lineups so you don't miss out on your favorite players.

It is worth noting that Path to Glory is just the first installment of Festival of Football World Cup celebration series. Four more promos will follow in succession after it concludes:

• Greats of the Game: June 19-26
• Glory Hunters: June 26 - July 10
• Phenoms: July 10-17
• Summer Stars: July 17-24

Note that the World Cup tournament itself concludes on July 19th, not the 24th, so be careful not to confuse the tournament's end date with Summer Stars event schedule.

Path to Glory Team 1 Squad

Path to Glory Team 1 squad has been released this week, featuring players available via random pack pulls as well as those unlocked by completing specific SBCs and Objectives:

Team 1:

RB:

• Amar Dedić

CB:

• Rúben Dias
• David Alaba
• Ronald Araújo
• Hiroki Ito
• Abdukodir Khusanov
• Michael Boxall
• Olwethu Makhanya

LB:

• Alphonso Davies
• Lucas Digne
• David Møller Wolfe
• Nawaf Boushal

CDM:

• Edson Álvarez
• Rodrigo
• Sphephelo Sithole

CM:

• Hannibal
• Frenkie de Jong
• Mario Pašalić
• Lewis Ferguson
• Kristian Thorstvedt
• Adalberto Carrasquilla

CAM:

• Jamal Musiala
• Kevin De Bruyne
• Juan Fernando Quintero
• James Rodríguez

RM:

• Giuliano Simeone
• Brahim Díaz

RW:

• Bukayo Saka
• Anthony Elanga
• Miguel Almirón
• Christian Pulisic

LM:

• Iliman Ndiaye
• Ryan Mendes
• Jesse Randall

LW:

• Vinícius Júnior

ST:

• Omar Marmoush
• Gonçalo Ramos
• Yoane Wissa
• Raúl Jiménez
• Enner Valencia
• Pavel Šulc

SBC and Objectives:

RB:

• Noussair Mazraoui

CB:

• Tim Ream
• Chris Richards
• Omar Alderete

LB:

• Mateo Chávez

CM:

• Lucas Paquetá
• Teboho Mokoena
• Jens Castrop

CAM:

• Martin Ødegaard
• Amad Diallo

LM:

• Cody Gakpo

LW:

• Ferran Torres
• Alexis Vega
• Elijah Just

ST:

• Patrik Schick

The acquisition of the latter group of players does not depend strictly on Team 1 vs. Team 2 distinction, but rather on the release schedule of FC 26 event over the two-week period.

How to get these players?

While Path to Glory players have the potential to become very powerful, the methods for obtaining them follow standard promo mechanics: opening packs or trading on the transfer market.

Packs are primarily unlocked by completing SBCs, Objectives, or participating in other events. If the packs from this source don't yield the players you want within the allotted time, you can also consume coins in the in-game store to unlock extra packs.

With that in mind, we highly recommend participating in IGGM FC 26 coin giveaways on Discord as soon as possible! If you're lucky, you could share a prize pool of 5 million coins with nine other players!

Plus, if you plan to trade for specific players on the transfer market, those giveaway coins will definitely come in handy!

A quick reminder: while the packs themselves don't expire, you must open them during Path to Glory event period to have a chance at getting these specific players. So, make sure to time it right.

What makes these players so valuable?

Beyond their already impressive base stats, players from both Team 1 and Team 2 will receive additional boosts based on their national team's performance in the upcoming World Cup:

• National team scores 3 goals in the group stage: Card OVR +1
• National team advances to the Round of 32: PlayStyle+ +1
• National team advances to the Quarter-finals: 5/5 upgrade & +1 Alt Position with all Roles++
• National team advances to the Semi-finals: PlayStyle+ +1
• National team advances to the Final: Card OVR +1
• National team wins the Final: Card upgrades to 99 OVR and gains Icon Chemistry

This event not only commemorates the 2026 World Cup but could also land you an incredibly powerful card, ensuring a smoother FC 26 gameplay experience in the months ahead. Of course, that depends on the team your player represents performing well!

While the game applies these upgrades in real-time based on match results, you can check the schedule below (all times in Pacific Time) to stay up to date:

• Group Stage: June 11-27
• Round of 32: June 28 - July 3
• Round of 16: July 4-7
• Quarter-finals: July 9-11
• Semi-finals: July 14-15
• Third-Place Play-off: July 18
• Final: July 19

That covers everything for now. If you don't want to miss out on this event and the rewards, get ready to jump in! I hope the players and teams you support also deliver brilliant performances at the World Cup!

World of Warcraft Midnight: Revelations European servers on June 17, 2026 and North American servers will launch on June 16, 2026. This update is packed with content, including new raids, new zones, and a new story, but many casual players are most excited about housing system update.

This article will provide an in-depth analysis of housing system update in WoW Midnight Patch 12.0.7. Let's take a look.

Outdoor Lighting

Since housing system's launch, the most requested feature from players, outdoor lighting, has finally been officially released. This feature was initially disabled due to severe performance issues during the initial housing system launch, but the development team has successfully resolved these technical difficulties. Now, you can place outdoor lighting fixtures on housing plots.

However, there is an important limitation to understand. Outdoor lighting differs from indoor lighting; the illumination radii of two outdoor light sources cannot overlap. When you attempt to place a new light source too close to an existing light source, a red radius indicator will appear on the ground, preventing you from placing it.

Decor Budget Increased

Outdoor decorating budgets have been significantly increased, fundamentally changing how players design their homes. When your home reaches level 5, the decorating budget will increase from 250 points to 300 points. At the maximum home level 7, the decorating budget will jump from 250 points to a remarkable 350 points. For players wanting to fully upgrade their homes, this means a full 40% increase in budget, allowing them to acquire far more decorations.

The lead home systems developer for WoW Midnight explained that this change was implemented after extensive PTR testing of the outdoor lighting system. Testing confirmed that even on mid-range PCs, the game engine can handle the significantly increased variety of decorations without any noticeable performance degradation.

This directly addresses one of the long-standing complaints from the player community: feeling overly restricted when building complex outdoor areas, especially those with dense gardens, winding paths, and numerous decorative elements.

New Decor Items

WoW Midnight Patch 12.0.7 adds over one hundred new decorative items, all available from decor vendors at Razorwind Shores and Founder's Point, priced from 10 to 125 WoW Midnight Gold each. Details are as follows:

A new outdoor decor collection includes stone lanterns of various heights and styles, creating layered lighting effects even with radius limitations. Three sizes of wooden garden bridges can span streams or connect different areas of your patio.

Four different colored flower pots are available, along with various sizes of square and rectangular potted hedges for creating formal garden layouts.

A cobblestone path kit featuring straight, curved, and intersecting paths helps create natural walking routes. Bird baths, weather vanes, and a complete set of wooden picnic furniture (including a table and bench) complete the outdoor decor options.

The indoor decor collection is equally rich in new additions. Three types of bookshelf inserts that can full wall recesses are available, along with two heights of glass-door display cases and a brand-new collection of rugs in seven colors and three shapes.

In addition, there are wall-mounted candlesticks with dynamic flame effects that not only save floor space but also provide illumination. Finally, side tables, coffee tables, and a modular shelving system that can be combined in any way complete the interior furniture selection.

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Known Issues Tracking

The development team has released a list of known issues that players may encounter after the release of WoW Midnight Patch 12.0.7. The details are as follows:

Some outdoor lights, particularly Night Elf Moon Lantern and Goblin Arc Lamp, are currently displaying incorrect radius indicators, making them appear larger than their actual limits. The light placement system still works, but the visual indicators are misleading. 

Additionally, a small number of players on PTR servers reported that their house grades did not immediately update to reflect the new budget cap. Reloading the housing system or logging back in resolves this issue. The team anticipates fixing both issues via hotfixes within the first week after launch.

Future Developments

A WoW Midnight representative briefly mentioned what players can expect after Patch 12.0.7: Guild housing system is currently under active development and is expected to launch in Patch 12.1.5. Guild housing will use dedicated large plots separate from individual houses and will share decorating budgets and permissions.

Furthermore, the first house-specific world event is planned for Patch 12.2.0, tentatively named Grand Neighborhood Decorating Contest, where the entire community will compete in a collective decorating theme to win cosmetic rewards.

That concludes the update to housing system in WoW Midnight Patch 12.0.7. Many players are eagerly anticipating the outdoor lighting and new decorations. Let's wait for June 16th. Before then, you can make some plans and preparations in advance.

Diablo 4 Season 14 PTR 3.1 will end on June 9th, allowing you to preview the changes in Season 14. Among all the adjustments, the most significant one is undoubtedly Mythic Unique 3.0 system. Imagine if every piece of your gear were a Mythic item - while that is not exactly the reality, this system will undoubtedly alter the power of character builds and even the overall progression curve.

Although the official announcement lacks sufficient detail, we can examine how Mythic Unique 3.0 actually works based on PTR's performance.

Mythic Unique 3.0 Affixes

In Season 14, all unique items in the game now have a chance to drop randomly as Mythic versions. A Mythic unique item has two defining characteristics:

• All affixes are max-rolled.
• The unique effect is boosted by 30% and also reaches its cap.

This means every attribute on the item will be set to the maximum possible value for that item type. For example, an amulet's Willpower stat, which normally varies within a range, will instead be fixed at 180 in its Mythic form. The unique effect of a Mythic item is further enhanced by 30% and also capped.

Simply put, the core feature of a Mythic unique is that all its affixes are maximized. The visual appearance of new Mythic items has also been upgraded: they feature a distinct dynamic purple glow, different from the old Mythic items.

When you drop a new Mythic item on the ground, it still displays the text label of a unique item, but it emits a purple light pillar and shows a purple symbol on the left side, making it easy to identify at a glance.

Legacy Mythic Items

Legacy Mythic items function exactly the same as the new Mythic versions, except they do not have a corresponding normal unique base. These legacy Mythic items have also been heavily rebalanced.

Legacy Mythic items now randomly generate affixes, but as Mythic quality, all affixes are max-rolled. Many legacy Mythic items have had some fixed affixes removed, with those effects integrated into the unique power instead.

All legacy Mythic items still retain one affix that is fixed and cannot be changed. However, the values of these fixed affixes are no longer higher than those on normal gear. In Season 14, the maximum attack speed on a legendary or unique ring is 10%, and Ring of Starless Skies also has 10% attack speed - it no longer has an extra advantage.

Legacy Mythic items are now fully unified with the new Mythic versions. The only difference is that they lack a normal unique counterpart.

Diablo 4 Season 13 Mythic items remain highly sought after. If you're looking to improve your character's strength, don't miss IGGM's giveaway during 3.1 PTR; Lair Boss keys might help you farm Mythic items.

Rerolling Affixes

In Season 13, affixes on Mythic and unique items could not be changed at all; they remained as they dropped. Season 14 will be completely different: you will be able to reroll affixes on Mythic and unique items inside Horadric Cube.

Once Season 14 begins, all Mythic and unique items (including old Mythic items) will support both Chaotic Reroll and Focused Reroll to randomly re-roll a specific affix. The process works exactly like rerolling legendary or rare gear. However, note that you cannot use Occultist's Enchantment system to precisely control which affix you get, as you would with legendary gear. In other words, you can only perform random rerolls inside Horadric Cube, which introduces a degree of unpredictability.

How to Get Mythic Items in Season 14?

During normal gameplay, when an ancestral unique item drops, it has a chance to be directly transformed into its Mythic version. It is speculated that the drop rate for Mythic versions of normal unique items will be higher than that of legacy Mythic items, since the latter have no normal counterpart and should theoretically be rarer. That said, the development team may adjust this before the official launch of Season 14.

Horadric Cube Upgrades

Beyond natural drops, Horadric Cube in Season 14 also includes a recipe that upgrades a unique item into a random Mythic item of the same category. This upgrade consumes 5 Pandemonium Fragments, a season-exclusive material.

One-handed weapons, two-handed weapons, or off-hands will only yield a Mythic item from the same weapon category.

Rings and Amulets share a random pool, meaning a unique ring could become a Mythic Amulet.

Armor results are even more random: the outcome will be any one Mythic piece drawn from the five armor slots - helmet, chest piece, legs, gloves, and boots.

Resplendent Spark

Since all Diablo 4 Mythic items now belong to a single major category, the crafting system has changed accordingly.

The new season recipe allows you to use 7 Pandemonium Fragments to craft one Resplendent Spark. Currently, both Upgrade to Mythic and Make Resplendent Spark are season-exclusive recipes, and it is uncertain whether they will remain after Season 14 ends.

Jeweler

At Jeweler, you can take 2 Resplendent Sparks and a number of runes to craft a random Mythic item. These items are no longer fixed specific pieces; instead, they are random Mythic items within a given category.

This may make runes a scarce resource in Season 14. Because ancestral unique items drop very frequently, Resplendent Sparks become much easier to obtain, but the number of runes that drop may not support large-scale crafting.

Blacksmith

At Blacksmith, you can also take 2 Resplendent Sparks and 50 million gold to obtain a random Iconic Mythic item (old Mythic item). If you are specifically hunting for these old Mythic items for a certain build, this recipe can save you a lot of effort.

Season 14's Mythic system represents a comprehensive upgrade over the unique item system of Season 13. Apart from the excessive randomness of the armor category in the season recipe, the rest of the changes are well worth looking forward to.

After a quiet spell of a month or two, Helldivers 2 suddenly announced on May 22nd a collaboration with the renowned tabletop wargame Warhammer 40,000 to launch a new themed Legendary Warbond.

While specific details regarding this Warbond's content and exact release date have not yet been revealed, other than the fact that it is coming later this year, we can make some educated guesses based on the clues available.

Here, we analyze the potential content of Warhammer 40k Legendary Warbond and look at what might be in store for Helldivers 2 over the coming months.

Will it launch in June?

In our previous coverage of Patch 6.2.3, we noted that Helldivers 2 development team tends to take their summer break starting in mid-July.

Although a skeleton crew remains on duty, they are generally occupied with routine maintenance; a major crossover event like Warhammer 40k Warbond requires significantly more time and attention.

Consequently, a launch in the latter half of the month seems unlikely, yet releasing a teaser in late May would seem premature if the actual launch were much later.

Furthermore, prior to June, Helldivers 2 faced player backlash due to repeated delays in core content updates and persistent bugs; the game is in urgent need of a high-quality event to restore its reputation.

Taking all this into account, the most probable launch window for this collaborative Warbond is mid-to-late June, or mid-July at the very latest.

Of course, there is a less-than-ideal scenario: the developers might not intend to release substantial new content before their break, yet they might use the crossover announcement simply to keep players hooked. In that case, predicting the actual release date becomes much harder!

How to unlock Warhammer 40k Legendary Warbond?

In addition to Warhammer 40k, Helldivers 2 previously launched collaborative Legendary Warbonds featuring Killzone and Halo 3: ODST in August and December 2025, respectively.

Both previous Warbonds required 1,500 Super Credits to unlock, so it is highly likely that the upcoming Warhammer 40k Legendary Warbond will have the same requirement.

Since the predicted launch date is fast approaching, if you don't have enough Super Credits but want to get this Warbond the moment it drops, why not buy Helldivers 2 Super Credits on IGGM right now?

This way, you can focus on earning medals in-game to unlock the specific gear you want from this Warbond. And if you run short on medals, we offer services for that too!

What might this Legendary Warbond include?

Based on the two previous crossover Warbonds, Warhammer 40k Legendary Warbond is expected to feature at least three pages of content, including weapons, armor, capes, and various cosmetic items.

More specifically, the visual style of these items will probably maximize the distinctive characteristics of Warhammer 40,000 while ensuring they don't clash too much with the established aesthetic of Helldivers 2.

The characters you and other players control in Helldivers 2 are essentially frontline special operations commandos. With this in mind, we speculate that the armor designs might draw inspiration from two different Warhammer 40k Astra Militarum units.

The first, and most likely, candidate is Tempestus Scions. Simply put, these are orbital drop shock troops; typically equipped with jump packs and top-tier weaponry, they are tasked with eliminating high-value targets.

Another possibility is an armor set modeled after Kasrkin elite troops, who serve within Cadian Shock Troopers.

It is worth noting that late last year, a dedicated fan, driven by a love for both games, designed their own Warhammer 40k Warbond. That lucky player certainly had great foresight!

So, if you want a concrete reference for what the new gear designs might look like, it's worth taking a look at that fan-made creation.

More potential Helldivers 2 updates

Regardless of when Warhammer 40k Legendary Warbond launches, it alone clearly won't be enough to salvage the game's currently poor community reception.

With this in mind, the game plans to launch Galactic War Campaigns in June. These are essentially upgraded versions of past Major Orders, designed to provide the community with a clearer sense of purpose and motivation.

These campaigns are expected to run on a one-to-three-week cycle, with special rewards unlocked upon the completion of each one.

Building on this, the personal objective system will also receive an update later this year. Personal and team orders will be separated, ensuring that you can earn rewards through your own individual efforts even if team-wide objectives remain incomplete.

Another noteworthy change concerns the ships. In the future, Helldivers 2 will not only introduce more ship models but also offer greater customization freedom, allowing you to create a unique warship that is truly your own.

Conclusion

Aside from Warhammer 40k-style Legendary Warbond, it remains to be seen how many of the other planned updates will actually materialize this year, especially given that the game's performance in the first half of the year has hardly inspired confidence.

However, if the new Warbond is well-received, we hope Helldivers 2 seizes the opportunity to deliver on its promises systematically and avoids disappointing the player base again.

Raiders, if you opened Nomadic Envoys Trader page in ARC Raiders this week, you probably paused for a couple of seconds. Now you can exchange Low-Tier ARC Parts for skins? Those seemingly useless junk items have suddenly become hard currency in ARC Raiders.

But the question immediately arises: where's the fastest place to farm these? Is it dismantling weapons like many suggest, or are there more hidden farming spots?

Actually, the most efficient way to farm Low-Tier ARC Parts is something you probably haven't even considered.

This Week's Nomadic Envoys Trader Requirements

This week, Nomadic Envoys Trader in ARC Raiders is open for redemption, allowing players to use Low-Tier ARC Parts to exchange for blueprints, cosmetic skins, and most ARC Raiders items in the shop.

Low-Tier ARC Parts specifically refer to the various core components dropped by weaker ARC enemies, including: Wasp Driver, Fireball Burner, Shredder Gyro, Sentinel Firing Core, Snitch Scanner, Tick Pod, etc.

It's important to note that these parts do not include Advanced ARC Powercells or ARC Motion Cores collected from larger ARC enemies.

Comparison of Various Farming Methods

Many players might think that instead of specifically farming small ARC enemies, it's better to indirectly obtain the necessary parts by dismantling or scavenging weapons.

For example, dismantling weapons to obtain Kinetic Converters, or farming Security Breach containers. Security Breach containers drop weapons with full durability, which are the most valuable to dismantle.

However, once you try it, you'll find that Weapon Case farming method is not ideal, because most Weapon Cases now only yield severely damaged weapons. Another approach is to farm Queen's cores, then craft Equalizer and Jupiter, and finally dismantle them.

This might be one of the fastest ways to obtain parts, but the problem is that trader redemption requires specific Low-Tier ARC Parts, not the universal materials from weapon dismantling. Therefore, this path cannot be used to redeem the cosmetic rewards.

Best Method for Farming Low-Tier ARC Parts

Stella Montis is currently the most stable and efficient map for farming Low-Tier ARC Parts in ARC Raiders.

Shredder Gyro has a unique advantage in inventory space among all Low-Tier ARC Parts, with 6,000 pieces per slot, while most other parts can only be stacked up to 1,920 pieces per slot.

Therefore, if your inventory space is limited, focusing on farming Shredder Gyro is the wisest choice.

On Stella Montis map, a single run focused on Shredder Gyros can yield an average of 12 Shredder Gyros.

A more efficient strategy is to collect all Fireball Burners and Pop Triggers while exploring the map. Although these parts take up more inventory space, the large waves of small ARC enemies mean that the total value you gain per run will far exceed the benefit of simply collecting Shredder Gyro.

Night Raid Spawn Point Recommendations

In Night Raid, the number of Shredder spawn points roughly doubles, so it's highly recommended to enter Stella Montis at night.

Cultural Archives is the top spawn point; two Shredder Gyros may spawn in the same run during a Night Raid.

Next are the corridor between Medical Research and Assembly, Medical Research itself, Atrium, Business Center, and Sandbox. These are easily overlooked but excellent locations where two to three Shredders can actually spawn.

While there's a spawn point at the bottom of Loading Bay, it's usually surrounded by powerful ARC enemies like Vaporizers or Bastions, so proceed with caution.

Additionally, Shredders may spawn in Lobby Metro.

After completing a loop, you can head to Seed Vault, as other players looting seed canisters often leave behind many dead Tick corpses, scattered with many Tick Pods - an extra source of parts.

Alternative Option

Riven Tides

If you really dislike the complex terrain of Stella Montis, then Riven Tides is the second best option.

Unlike other maps where they typically spawn in groups of two or three, Riven Tides often spawns groups of five Wasps, Hornets, or Fireflies at a time, and their respawn rate is extremely fast.

Also, there are numerous Comet spawn points near Wreckage and Stacking Yard, which can further increase part production.

There is also a Shredder spawn point each in Stacking Yard and Port Authority Building, so you can stay near Stacking Yard and continuously clear out enemies.

It's important to note that Riven Tides presents more interference from large ARC enemies, depletes medical supplies faster, and carries a higher risk when facing five flying ARCs. Therefore, you should carry ample Seeker Grenades and always have an escape route ready.

Buried City

If you don't want to deal with the complex interior layout of Stella Montis or take the risks of Riven Tides, Buried City offers an easier alternative.

In Hospital area, there are numerous frequently spawning Ticks, Fireballs, and Pops.

In Marano Park, multiple Comet spawn points frequently spawn in a continuous loop.

Additionally, there are a few Fireball spawn points in Market Ruins.

While Buried City is less efficient overall than the previous two maps, its map structure is more intuitive, and the game is less stressful, making it suitable for players who want a more relaxed experience farming for parts.

In short, the biggest challenge in farming Low-Tier ARC Parts in ARC Raiders is actually the pressure of inventory space. Try it out at Stella Montis!

Black Ops 7 Season 04 has officially launched, bringing a host of new modes, gear, and maps for you to explore! Significant changes have also been made to the endgame experience.

While the endgame updates include various adjustments to weapon performance and skill effects, the key new feature requiring your attention is Operator Prestige.

Since this feature entails resetting elements like skills and gear, you might be unsure of its actual significance or whether it is worth utilizing. We have created this guide to answer your questions.

What is Operator Prestige?

Introduced in BO7 Season 4 for the endgame phase, Operator Prestige allows you to choose whether to advance your character further into Operator Prestige after reaching the maximum Combat Rating (CR).

You can level up your character three times within this phase (meaning Operator Prestige level cap is 3). Each level-up unlocks a specific bonus:

• Level 1: Allows you to equip an additional Exotic Skill.
• Level 2: Allows you to equip an additional Nightmare Skill.
• Level 3: Allows you to equip a 4th Skill Track.

Exotic Skills significantly boost your combat efficiency; for example, Shattered Shield skill stuns and damages nearby enemies when your armor breaks.

These skills can be upgraded up to Level 3 and are obtained by completing World Boss events or opening Exotic Skill chests.

Nightmare Skills also provide unique combat bonuses, but unlike other skills, they are bound to specific Operators. They can be obtained by completing Glitch Fractures.

The 4th Skill Track introduces a new skill upgrade path, further enriching and strengthening your character build.

However, please note that entering Operator Prestige resets your original Combat Rating, equipped Field Acquisitions, and the rarity levels of your weapons and related items.

If you have played ARC Raiders, you might find this similar to that game's Expedition mechanic: wiping the slate clean allows you to rediscover the fun of leveling up, while still granting you special perks to ensure a rewarding experience.

How to quickly earn CR points?

If you want to make the most of Operator Prestige and complete all three upgrades, you will need to go through three resets. Combined with the initial character leveling process, this means completing CR progression cycle four times in total.

While CoD BO7 places no time limit on this progression, completing all upgrades quickly allows you to benefit sooner from the combat efficiency boosts provided by Operator Prestige bonuses.

Collecting Power Cubes

The primary function of this item is to provide points that increase your Combat Rating. These appear as blue cubes found across Zones 1 through 4; however, Power Cubes in more dangerous zones yield more points.

Therefore, the fastest way to level up is to collect as many blue energy cubes as possible within Tier 4 Zone. Additionally, keep an eye out for players engaging in the following modes; joining them can quickly boost your Combat Rating:

• Command Center: Eliminate a Guild Commander on Avalon map.
• Prime Target: A cooperative objective requiring the elimination of a designated, high-threat Target Officer or elite enemy.
• Surprise Shipment: A fast-paced mode where you approach specific container spawn points and eliminate enemies to secure loot.
• Grid Takedowns: Destroy a Guild Charge to prevent it from detonating.

Notably, for Grid Takedowns, you can still earn the reward by simply running away after initiating the mission.

Beyond Tier 4 zone, Power Cubes found in Nightmare Zones within Tiers 1-3 are worth 750 points, making them well worth collecting.

Once you have gathered the cubes, you can focus on completing high-value Tier 3 or Tier 4 missions, choosing the tier that best suits your gear strength.

Other challenges that award Combat Rating Points

In addition to collecting Power Cubes through the activities mentioned above, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 endgame offers various other ways to rapidly accumulate points and boost your character's Combat Rating.

For instance, you can defeat Observation System and Carnifex Adjudicator Robot (commonly known as Oscar) in Zombie mode, or participate in world events like Guild Strikes.

Oscar is a unique enemy; it generally won't attack unless provoked. This robot is shielded by UFO drones that block damage from standard weapons, so you should prioritize destroying them first.

Additionally, this enemy possesses a special zombie-buffing effect. If you are hit by its targeted attack, you not only take damage but also cause nearby zombies to become significantly faster and more aggressive.

Generally, the best strategy for taking down Oscar isn't relying on high-firepower weapons, but rather utilizing environmental features, such as natural sunlight beams, to destroy it.

Mega Abomination is another boss worth farming. Defeating it not only boosts your rating but can also drop an Exotic Weapon Case containing a wealth of rare loot.

Should you use Operator Prestige?

Overall, the bonuses gained from the three tiers of Operator Prestige are well worth it, provided you have the time to complete at least four upgrades.

If you are skilled enough, this might not be difficult, though it is certainly more of a grind for casual players. Ultimately, whether to utilize this mechanic depends on your playstyle and available time.

That said, for players engaging in high-level BO7 matches, resetting levels and gear is essential; it ensures there is always the motivation and room to explore new combat styles.

That covers everything for now. Season 4 awaits, good luck!