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Blizzard has released the full schedule for BlizzCon 2026, with the main events being Diablo: Developer Update and Diablo IV: What's Next. Both events will take place on the main stage and will each last 45 minutes. During this time, Blizzard will showcase some content that they intentionally removed from Season 15 PTR.

Normally, we see lengthy patch notes weeks in advance, but this time, the development team seems to be keeping some trump cards in mind. This article will show you the specific schedule for BlizzCon 2026 and related content for Diablo 4 Season 15.

About BlizzCon 2026

According to the official BlizzCon 2026 schedule, there are two main events and a series of other related events. Details are as follows:

Diablo: Developer Update will be held on the main stage at approximately 2 PM Pacific Time on Saturday, September 12th, lasting 45 minutes.

It's important to note that Blizzard hasn't explicitly stated that this presentation is exclusively for D4, meaning they may also announce Diablo Immortal, Diablo 2: Resurrected, or other titles in the series.

Diablo IV: What's Next will be held on the main stage around 8 PM on Sunday, September 13th, lasting 45 minutes. Generally, Blizzard adding future prospects to a game's title quickly generates high player anticipation, and this time is likely no exception.

In addition, there will be other Diablo 4-related segments. Saturday will feature Art of Darkness: Behind Diablo IV's Cinematics, and Sunday will host a Battle.net 30th anniversary keynote, with CD Projekt Red as a special guest.

Season 15 Confirmed Content

Soul Splinters

This is a brand new socketable item that perfectly embodies Blizzard's classic design philosophy. It provides a significant power boost, but also comes with equally significant negative effects.

Legacy Uniques

Diablo 4 Legacy Uniques make a strong comeback, including items like Leoric's Crown, Nemesis Bracers, and Stone of Jordan, all taken from previous games and reappearing with a brand new look.

Rebirth System

Diablo 3's Rebirth System returns, allowing players to carry over their seasonal characters to the next season, avoiding starting from scratch each time.

Challenge Dungeons and Overland Ambushes

These two new event types sound intriguing. Challenge Dungeons are randomly appearing portals in the open world leading to boss battles, giving you new objectives in Helltides. Overland Ambushes, on the other hand, will make you a target - you'll receive a 30-second warning before demons hunt you down.

However, it's important to note that Blizzard has explicitly stated that Season 15 PTR is only for testing the underlying systems, and the final version will differ. This is essentially a euphemism for saving the best for BlizzCon 2026.

Why Blizzard Is Keeping Secrets This Time?

Before D4 Season 15 3.2.0 PTR test server opened, Blizzard issued an unusually direct warning: the features included in the test server differed from what players typically expected because they wanted to share more content at BlizzCon and didn't want all of Season 15's content to be revealed prematurely.

This meant that August PTR test server didn't contain the complete season content. Players experienced Soul Splinters, Legacy Uniques, Mythic and Unique Charms, Rebirth, Challenge Dungeons, and several underlying systems, but some of the actual season content remained hidden behind the scenes at BlizzCon.

Normally, we see the full roadmap months in advance, including patch notes and detailed information about PTR test server. So why break with tradition this time?

Building Hype Smart Way

By keeping the details under wraps, they not only successfully fueled the enthusiasm of the player community but also bought themselves ample time to develop the game. PTR test server showcased a glimpse of Season 15, but Blizzard is clearly saving the best for BlizzCon.

This is a carefully crafted strategy - giving core players ample time to test and provide feedback on core mechanics, while reserving the most visually stunning content for the highly anticipated event.

Getting Time for Polishing

Furthermore, there are practical considerations. Feedback on Soul Splinters on PTR was mixed; some players felt the resource penalty was too high, while others thought the balance was perfect.

By delaying the release of flashy content, Blizzard can focus on refining core mechanics based on player data, while reserving the most compelling content for the event with the largest audience.

Learning From Past Mistakes

Frankly, Blizzard has experienced some setbacks in content releases in the past. Over-promising and failing to deliver has cost them dearly. This time, they've acted more wisely.

Revealing confirmed content, testing uncertain aspects, and unveiling the big bombshell at the highly anticipated event. While this isn't some sophisticated strategy, it's certainly gratifying to see  Blizzard actually putting it into action.

Could Switch 2 Finally Appear?

This remains a hot topic. Despite increasing speculation about a September release, Blizzard has yet to officially announce that D4 will be coming to Switch 2.

If they do intend to, I think Diablo IV: What's Next event would be the perfect opportunity to announce Switch 2 news.

Viewing Rewards

Players watching the livestream at home can also earn some physical rewards, which can be claimed through Twitch and YouTube from September 12th to 15th. Two hours of viewing will earn you Serrated Skean dagger, four hours will unlock Corroded Cleaver axe, and six hours will earn you Tintinnabulation hammer.

This concludes our introduction to BlizzCon 2026. September 13th is a day to watch, as Diablo IV: What's Next presentation will be held on this day. It's crucial for Season 15, as the remaining important details of the game will be revealed there.

Interested players should remember to schedule their time to watch BlizzCon 2026 livestream and see what surprises Blizzard has in store for us.

Following the conclusion of EA Sports FC 27 Closed Beta, EA announced a series of gameplay adjustments based on player feedback.

Rather than simply fixing bugs, these changes target practical mechanics players encounter frequently, including physical battles, Team Press, defensive depth, Lengthy players, Player Lock, and passing controls.

EA has also confirmed that early Title Updates after FUT 27 launches will take a cautious approach to balance changes. The team does not plan to make sweeping gameplay adjustments simply because a popular playstyle emerges during the opening days.

That makes these post-beta changes particularly important. Mechanics such as Team Press, Lengthy, and Bruiser are likely to enter launch in a similar state and remain stable while players build Ultimate Team squads and experiment with tactics.

Team Press

During Closed Beta, Team Press drew criticism because AI teammates could still aggressively pressure the ball carrier near the user's own goal, reducing how much defending players needed to handle manually.

EA has directly addressed this. In FUT 27, Team Press will no longer have any effect once the ball enters the defending team's defensive third.

Team Press remains usable higher up the pitch, but defenders will apply less pressure than midfielders and forwards. When defenders step out of the defensive line, the space behind them also becomes easier to exploit with through balls.

This places more responsibility on manual defending. Once the opponent enters the defensive third, players need to switch defenders, block passing lanes, and engage physically instead of relying on AI pressure.

Defensive Depth has also been adjusted. Beta feedback suggested defensive lines could still sit too high even with low depth settings. Defenders will now retreat earlier and maintain more conservative positions at lower depths.

As a result, the difference between high pressing and low-block defending should become more noticeable.

For players planning to invest FIFA 27 coins early in Ultimate Team to bolster their defense, attributes such as Pace, Strength, and defensive PlayStyles for center-backs will become even more critical factors to consider.

Bruiser

Physicality was another major discussion point during FUT 27 Closed Beta, particularly around Bruiser PlayStyle and Shoulder Challenge.

EA still wants Shoulder Challenge to be an effective defensive tool, but timing and positioning now matter more. It works best when the defender is side-by-side with the ball carrier, while repeatedly spamming the input from behind is less effective.

Rapid consecutive Shoulder Challenges cause the defender to reach out and lose movement speed, making it riskier to chase attackers while repeatedly pressing the challenge button.

Strength still matters in physical defending, and Bruiser continues to provide an advantage, although the additional benefit from Bruiser+ has been slightly reduced.

High-Strength center-backs and defenders with Bruiser therefore remain useful, but PlayStyle cannot completely compensate for poor positioning.

Lengthy Players

Lengthy players were also highly effective during Closed Beta, leading EA to adjust both AcceleRATE and Triggered Runs.

Triggered Runs now have a distance limit. A single command will no longer keep a player running forward over a long distance, and players must trigger another run if they want the movement to continue.

EA has also reduced the impact of AcceleRATE profiles on overall running performance, bringing Explosive, Controlled, and Lengthy players closer together.

Acceleration and Sprint Speed therefore become more important compared with relying only on a player's movement archetype.

Lengthy is not useless. Tall strikers and some midfielders can still benefit from sustained acceleration, but players need to pay closer attention to individual Pace stats.

Especially during the early stages of Ultimate Team - when spending FC 27 coins on players - relying solely on Lengthy profile is no longer sufficient; Acceleration and Sprint Speed must also be factored into the comparison.

Player Lock

Player Lock carried relatively little risk during the beta. When users switched control to an off-ball player, CPU-controlled ball carrier could automatically avoid defenders, allowing the user to focus heavily on off-ball movement.

In FIFA 27, the ball carrier will no longer automatically maneuver around defenders. Instead, they will continue moving in the same direction they were already travelling.

This gives defenders more opportunities to recognize Player Lock and pressure the ball carrier. CPU-controlled passes during Player Lock will also have slightly more error.

The mechanic can still create manual runs and reposition receivers, but players now need to pay more attention to what is happening on the ball.

Dinked Pass And Corner Kick

EA has also adjusted Dinked Passes, corner kicks, and attacking movement to place greater emphasis on manual control.

Dinked Pass is now fully manual. During Closed Beta, repeated Ground Pass inputs could accidentally trigger it, so EA has removed Dinked Pass from Ground Pass command.

Repeated Ground Pass inputs now produce only a standard ground pass. To perform a Dinked Pass, players need to double-tap Through Pass and manually aim its direction.

Corner kicks also provide less assistance during manual control. While FC 26 already allowed players to control someone inside the box, FUT 27 will no longer automatically guide that player toward the expected landing point.

Player Roles And Attacking Spatial Awareness

Player Roles and Attacking Spatial Awareness will work together to influence AI attacking movement.

Player Roles determine the types of runs available based on position and Role, while Role Familiarity, Role+, and Role++ affect how urgently players make those runs.

Attacking Spatial Awareness does not replace Player Roles. Instead, both systems contribute to attacking movement.

For Ultimate Team players, Role Familiarity therefore remains important when building squads, especially when choosing between cards with similar attributes or market prices.

Career Mode And Authentic Gameplay

Career Mode and Authentic Gameplay will also receive CPU AI adjustments.

EA is recalibrating the differences between Professional, World Class, and Legendary difficulty, adjusting certain CPU sliders, and improving AI behavior in build-up play, 1v1 finishing, and defending against through balls and triggered runs.

Overall, FC 27 keeps the core purpose of these mechanics while adding more conditions and risks to their use.

Team Press still supports high pressing, Bruiser remains valuable for physical defending, Lengthy retains its long-distance running strengths, and Player Lock can still create advanced off-ball movement. The difference is that players will have fewer low-risk ways to rely on a single mechanic.

With EA avoiding major balance changes early after launch, the defensive approaches, movement choices, and squad setups discovered during the opening weeks could remain relevant for longer.

How To Fish may seem like a slow-paced fishing game, but once you start speed running, you'll find it's not as leisurely as it appears. Each island has different resources and bosses, so planning ahead is crucial for when to earn money, when to upgrade equipment, and when to leave.

Early on, saving time is paramount. Instead of slowly fishing, prioritize faster ways to earn money and prepare the necessary items for boss battles in advance.

Below, EZG will guide you through a complete How To Fish speed run route, following the boss order.

Spider Crab

The early game of How To Fish isn't actually that complicated. The fish on the first island don't sell for much, so instead of slowly fishing, collect clams directly. Give the clams to the fisherman, and once you've collected $15, you can exchange them for a Crab Fishing Rod and a can of beer.

Once you get an empty beer can, take it to your boat and throw it out to summon the first boss, Spider Crab. A very useful trick during the fight is to stand on one side of the boat and trap Spider Crab near it. It will still attempt to attack, but it will rarely hit you, so you can safely deal damage.

You don't need to slowly save up money for the knife. Upgrading weapons requires time and How To Fish Gold, while directly killing Spider Crab with your fists is more efficient. After the boss dies, pick up the dropped Meat Sticks and Crab Shells to obtain Boat Keys, then leave the first island immediately.

The Old Pike

Upon arriving at the second island, there's no need to rush to exchange for Radar. Once you're familiar with the route, you can determine direction by observing the sky patterns and directly sail your small boat to your target location. Upon landing, prioritize obtaining Dynamite and extra Inventory Slots, as blasting fish is still the most effective way to earn money at this stage.

Using dynamite allows you to blast a batch of fish at once, up to 5 per blast. Giving the fish to the fisherman will earn you How To Fish Gold, but the value of the fish is somewhat random, with Trigger Fish and Salmon fetching higher prices. Once you've saved enough funds, exchange them for a new lure, a fishing rod, and a gun with upgraded ammo. Then, use boss lure to fish out The Old Pike.

The Old Pike itself isn't difficult to defeat, but it moves very fast, making it hard to consistently land headshots. If you're aiming for a speed run, you can take advantage of its last bullet. When the boss has only one shot's worth of health left, jump and perform a 360-degree turn before firing. This kill method will trigger a multiplier, allowing the fisherman to pay an extra reward.

After defeating The Old Pike, collect the leeches on the ground and give them to another NPC to obtain leech bait, preparing for the next Giant Piranha boss fight.

Giant Piranha

For Giant Piranha, it's recommended to prepare 8 Dynamites beforehand, placing 4 on one side and the other 4 near the rocks. With Friendly Fire option enabled, you won't take explosion damage even if you're standing near dynamite you've placed, so you can safely use explosives to control the boss's position.

After catching a Giant Piranha using boss lure, lure it near a machine to trap it, then detonate a pre-placed Dynamite. This will significantly reduce its health in one go. Smaller piranhas nearby can also be cleared out with explosives to prevent them from interfering with the fight.

When Giant Piranha dies, it leaves behind Meat Chunks and its head. Meat Chunks can be sold directly for money, while boss's head is given to How To Fish NPC to exchange for Coordinates for the next island.

Puffer Fish

Upon entering the third island, fish prices will increase significantly, so prioritize acquiring new Inventory Slots and Standard Lures. In How To Fish, higher-level lures make it easier to catch high-value fish, significantly improving your earning efficiency at this stage.

Here you'll also start encountering Drip Fish, which are actually ordinary catfish wearing hats. To complete Fishipedia achievement, you must collect many Drip Fish, which relies heavily on RNG. Additionally, you need to find Endangered Fish; giving them to an NPC will reward you with Bait for the next boss fight.

The strategy for dealing with Puffer Fish remains primarily dynamite-based. After pre-planting explosives and defeating the boss, you'll obtain new coordinates. Furthermore, giving the boss's dropped meat to NPC will allow you to exchange it for a larger motor, further increasing your boat's speed and reducing travel time later.

Albatross

Starting from the fourth island, the fish themselves become more dangerous. Mini-bosses like Tuna will randomly appear, Parrot Fish will actively attack the player and move very quickly, and Red Snapper will also cause damage. Therefore, it's best to replenish health with clams before entering this phase to avoid excessive health loss while traveling and planting explosives.

Prepare sufficient dynamite before the battle, concentrate explosives in the center of the island, and prepare the professional boss lure. After successfully summoning Albatross, lure it near the shop and use pre-placed TNT to focus your attacks.

Once Albatross's health bar reaches its maximum, detonate the explosives to instantly kill it and obtain the corresponding How To Fish achievement. Finally, take Albatross's head and give it to NPC to obtain the coordinates for the next island and continue the story.

Mutated Bowhead Whale

How To Fish Handyman achievement requires delivering a finishing blow to the final boss, Mutated Bowhead Whale, with your fists. Therefore, it's recommended to prepare 20-25 Dynamites and bring Foot Snails before the fight. Cooking snails provides a significant amount of health, crucial for survival and health management in the final phase.

First, use Fish Bucket to summon Bowhead Whale. Lure it near the pre-placed dynamite and detonate them to quickly reduce its health. After killing Bowhead Whale, throw its corpse into Volcano to trigger the final boss, Mutated Bowhead Whale. 

Mutated Bowhead Whale's primary attack methods are jumping and lava attacks, with particular attention needed to avoid the lava near the ship. At the start of the fight, you can guide the boss to crash into the dynamite, using the explosion to quickly reduce its health significantly. Then switch to the assault rifle to continue lowering its health.

When the boss's health is close to the kill threshold, you need to control your DPS. Because punches only deal 3 damage per hit, and How To Fish doesn't display specific health values, even if the health bar appears low, you can't accurately judge how much health the boss has left.

At this point, don't continue with gun attacks. Instead, replenish Health using Foot Snails while dodging the boss and Lava attacks, slowly dragging the fight into the final phase.

Once you've confirmed the boss is low on health, switch to punch attacks and finally deliver a finishing blow. New Creature Caught message indicates that Mutated Bowhead Whale has been captured, and the final boss achievement in How To Fish is completed. 

The core strategy for How To Fish is to make good use of Dynamite, continuously upgrade equipment, and master the kill mechanics of each boss to maximize earning efficiency. Once you're familiar with the routes on each island, the latter stages will be much easier.

This 99 OVR Spotlight Nick Sogard is a top-tier Red Diamond card released during MLB The Show 26 August Spotlight Drop 3 program. Since this card is obtained through gameplay progress rather than pass through card packs or the market, this is a great opportunity to acquire a top-tier player without spending stubs.

This article will introduce you to information about 99 OVR Nick Sogard and how to acquire him in MLB 26.

About Nick Sogard

Nick Sogard is a 28-year-old ambidextrous hitter for Boston Red Sox. While his primary position is second base (2B), his card demonstrates exceptional versatility, also capable of playing first base (1B), third base (3B), shortstop (SS), left field (LF), and right field (RF).

This makes him an extremely versatile player in any Diamond Dynasty, capable of playing multiple positions as needed.

Sogard card design is inspired by his actual stats from 2026 season: in 38 games, he had a batting average of .267, an on-base percentage of .379, and an OPS of .772, including 9 doubles, 1 triple, and 2 home runs. This player's ability is truly outstanding.

Player Attributes

This card is particularly renowned for its hitting ability in MLB 26. At bat, he boasts a near-perfect batting average, achieving 125 against both left- and right-handed pitchers. This makes him the top-ranked ambidextrous hitter in the entire game.

His power is also far above average, with 97 power against left-handed pitchers and 80 against right-handed pitchers, making him extremely threatening from both sides. His pitch selection is also top-notch, with a discipline of 125 and vision of 115, allowing him to accurately control the pitch count and consistently hit singles. Furthermore, his clutch performance is an impressive 111.

Defensively, he's an excellent fielder with a fielding rating of 85 and quick reflexes, including a 92 forward reaction and an 87 backward reaction. However, his speed is a significant weakness, and his stolen base rating is also quite low. This means he's primarily a hitter; while he can contribute defensively, he's not a major threat on the bases.

In the current rankings, Nick Sogard is considered a top player. He's ranked 5th among all second basemen and 8th among shortstops, third basemen, and other positions. Overall, he's one of the best free players in MLB 26.

Active Quirks

To further enhance the player experience, MLB 26 has equipped this card with six active traits that provide situational attribute bonuses:

• Home Advantage: Performs better in home games, gaining one attribute bonus and increasing PCI (Battering Zone) size.
• First-Pitcher: Proficient at hitting the first pitch, possessing corresponding hitting attributes. Gains a slight bonus in this situation.
• Precision Hitter: Proficient at hitting fastballs, receives a slight bonus against fastballs.
• Baller: Proficient at hitting balls outside the strike zone.
• Night Player: Performs better in night games, receives a stat bonus.
• Starting Strike Player: Performs better when there are no runners on base.

How to Acquire?

Acquisition Methods

Unlike other top players who require a large number of MLB The Show 26 stubs to acquire, 99 OVR's Spotlight Nick Sogard can be obtained through August Spotlight Drop 3 program, which uses an experience point reward path system.

This means you can earn Program Experience Points (XP) by participating in various in-game activities, and unlock 99OVR reward once you reach 50 Program Points.

August Spotlight Drop 3 program offers several ways to earn XP, as follows:

Program Moments

Complete specific in-game scenes featuring Spotlight player. There are seven Moments in total, each rewarding 4 XP upon completion, for a total of 28 Points.

Program Missions

These are repeatable objectives. Common missions include:

• Tallying Parallel XP (PXP) with any players
• Tallying PXP specifically with Spotlight and Topps Now series players
• Tallying extra-base hits
• Tallying strikeouts with starting pitchers

General Gameplay XP

Any XP you gain through standard Diamond Dynasty gameplay (such as in ranked seasons, events, Conquest mode, or offline AI matches) will contribute to your progress on the program's reward path.

Efficient Acquisition Strategy

The most efficient strategy for quickly gaining XP is to combine these activities. First, complete the program's Moments challenges for fast and guaranteed XP.

Then, while playing regular matches, keep an eye on the program's cumulative missions (such as total strikeouts or slug hits). Meanwhile, using Spotlight and Topps Now players in your roster will accelerate the completion of PXP-specific missions, which offer higher XP rewards.

Finally, since the program can be progressed through offline modes like Moments and Conquest, you don't need to play competitive PvP to unlock Sogard.

After unlocking Nick Sogard, you can continue collecting Genao and Henderson, who are also rewards from August Spotlight Drop 3 program. Once you've collected them all, you can unlock another powerful card - 99 OVR JJ Bleday.

This card will be released on August 22, 2026, to commemorate his historic moment. This means that obtaining Sogard is a key step towards unlocking more exclusive rewards and building a powerful Diamond Dynasty team.

That concludes this article about 99OVR Spotlight Nick Sogard from MLB The Show 26 August Spotlight Drop 3 program. Finally, this event is time-limited, so you should prioritize progressing through it to ensure you don't miss out on Sogard or other rewards before it ends. I look forward to your success.

Path of Exile ExileCon Qualifiers have officially kicked off. Serving as the selection rounds for the live ExileCon Race Finale, these four qualifiers will take place throughout September; the winner of each race earns a trip to New Zealand to compete in the live finals.

The first qualifier began on September 3 at 2 PM PDT, with ZiggyD and RaizQT returning as hosts. For PoE players, the real highlight is seeing everyone compete under the same rules and a Fixed Seed environment, racing through the campaign all the way to defeating Kitava in Act 5.

Route selection, leveling efficiency, gear management, and risk mitigation regarding death will all directly impact the player's final rankings.

First ExileCon Qualifier Has Started

There are four ExileCon Qualifiers in total; the official schedule (in PDT) is as follows:

• Qualifier One - September 3, 2 PM PDT
• Qualifier Two - September 11, 2 PM PDT
• Qualifier Three - September 18, 2 PM PDT
• Qualifier Four - September 25, 2 PM PDT

The remaining three races will follow a weekly schedule, ensuring ExileCon Qualifier action continues throughout September.

These four qualifiers will determine who advances to ExileCon Race Finale. Compared to standard community races, the pressure here is significantly higher, as the outcome directly decides who makes it to the live finals at ExileCon.

For the competitors, route choices and execution errors become critical factors.

Race to Act 5 Kitava

The objective of the qualifier is to be the first to defeat Kitava in Act 5.

The race takes place in a Standard Solo Self-Found (SSF) and Fixed Seed environment. In SSF mode, trading and receiving resources from other players are disabled; competitors must rely solely on PoE currency, gear, and gems acquired during the campaign to level up their characters.

The Fixed Seed format minimizes map randomness, shifting the competition's focus toward route memorization and execution.

Decisions such as when to stop and level up, which monsters to engage, when to swap gear, and how to utilize movement skills will all influence the final completion time. Setting the finish line at Act 5 Kitava tightens the race's pacing significantly.

Players have little room for late-game adjustments; every pause between Act 1 and Act 5 compounds into a time deficit.

Being just a few seconds late to pick up a gem, or taking a slightly inefficient route through a zone, can ultimately result in a time loss of tens of seconds - or even more.

Death Penalty Makes Stability Important

Although this isn't a Hardcore race, the penalty for dying remains severe.

In PoE 1, if a character falls, they must wait a full minute on the spot before moving again. While a minute might not matter much during a casual playthrough, in a race where every second counts, it is often enough to squander any lead built up previously.

Therefore, you can't simply focus on maximizing damage. No matter how aggressive your route is, a single death can instantly erase the time you saved. Completing the campaign consistently is more important than merely chasing peak speed.

It will be interesting to see the trade-offs top racers make during the first race. Decisions on whether to push for speed or play conservatively to avoid a disaster often determine the final rankings.

What to Watch During the Qualifier?

For the average player, watching the qualifier doesn't have to be just about who takes first place.

The real interest lies in how top players handle the details while running the campaign.

Deciding which gear is worth stopping to pick up, when to execute a vendor recipe, which currencies to save for later, when to swap gems, and how to chain movement skills - these minor actions all impact the final completion time.

Many of these insights are valuable for a standard league start. While most players won't match a pro racer's pace, habits like making fewer trips to town, planning your skill acquisition route in advance, and avoiding risky plays just to save a few seconds can make your own league start much smoother.

By the time they reach Act 5 Kitava, it becomes immediately apparent whether the preparation was sufficient.

Running a fast route is one thing; utilizing gear, resistances, skills, and Path of Exile 1 currency effectively at critical moments is quite another. If you only realize your damage output is insufficient or your survivability is too poor once you reach the boss, the time you saved earlier will simply be lost.

Therefore, this competition tests more than just raw map-traversal speed; it evaluates whether these racers can complete the entire run from Act 1 through Act 5 both quickly and consistently.

Joining the Qualifier

PoE players wishing to participate in upcoming qualifiers can locate the specific race on Character Select Screen and select "Join" to create their character. Upon entering the game, the character will remain stationary until the race officially begins.

Participation in these ExileCon qualifiers is restricted to PC players. Before competing, ensure your Path of Exile account is linked to your Twitch account and that you are prepared to livestream the entire run under the event rules.

If you plan to compete in future qualifiers, besides practicing the campaign route, it is wise to verify your account linking and streaming setup beforehand. It would be a shame to achieve a great time only to realize you failed to meet the eligibility requirements.

Twitch Drops associated with Qualifier One are also available for 24 hours after the race begins. Players who watch a qualifying Path of Exile 1 stream for 30 minutes can earn Wild Footprints Effect.

Rewards for subsequent qualifiers may be subject to change, so even if you do not intend to compete yourself, it is worth tuning in to the official channel or co-streams each week.

Three more spots for ExileCon Race Finale will be decided over the next three weeks; let us wait and see which top racers can complete Acts 1 through 5 with the best speed and consistency to be the first to defeat Kitava.

Monopoly GO ACME Mayhem Racers event, which runs from September 2nd to September 6th, is a limited-time Tycoon Racers championship where you can form a team or choose solo mode. Your ultimate goal is to complete laps, cross the finish line, and win rewards.

This guide will break down how to win in Monopoly GO ACME Mayhem Racers and predict what the next Racers event will be like.

About ACME Mayhem Racers

Event Rules

In ACME Mayhem Racers, you and your teammates will race on a crazy orchard track filled with giant crops and bizarre machinery. Unlike rolling dice to determine cash or property, you'll use a special event token called Flags to advance your car.

Each lap completed earns your team points, propelling you towards individual and team rewards. At the end of the event, the team with the highest score wins the grand prize.

How to Get Flags?

You can't participate without flags. Here are the main ways to collect flags in Monopoly GO. Let's take a look.

Landing on Event Tiles

Simply play the main game and land on designated event tiles on the board to earn flags.

Water Tower Trials Event

Water Tower Trials Event, which starts alongside ACME Mayhem Racers, is a key way to acquire flags. This event offers a total of 740 flags, obtainable by completing milestones, as well as dice rolls, cash, and other power-ups.

Other Events

Keep an eye out for other tournaments and some daily free gifts, which may also offer flags.

Winning Strategies

To succeed in Monopoly GO ACME Mayhem Racers event, you need more than just a large number of flags; you also need a clever strategy.

Save Your Flags

Don't use all your flags immediately after acquiring them. By hoarding flags, you can launch a powerful sprint at once, which is harder for other teams to counter than a slow and steady climb. This strategy can allow you to break out at the last moment and defeat your opponents unexpectedly.

Capitalize on High-Value Periods

Don't waste your flags when potential rewards are low. Look for overlapping events and high-value periods, such as when Dice Multiplier buff is active. Use your saved flags during these periods; each flag consumed grants more progress.

Use Right Tools at Right Time

During the race, you'll acquire special items like Rockets and Springs. Use these strategically.

Rockets

These items instantly boost your speed, but since their effects don't stack, you should use previously acquired rockets before opening chests that might contain new ones.

Springs

Ideally, you and your team should plan your Spring deployments for coordinated sprints, rather than launching them randomly.

Come from Behind Tactic

Monopoly GO ACME Mayhem Racers has three races. You don't need to dominate the first race. A more effective strategy is to stay close to the leading team for most of the race. This prevents other teams from seeing you as a direct threat.

Then, in the final round (which usually offers double points), you can go all out and use your accumulated flags and items to achieve a resounding victory.

Rewards

Team Rewards

If you are participating as a team, you will receive the following rewards:

• 1st Place - Swap Pack + Wild Sticker + Daffy Duck Token
• 2nd Place - 4-Star Sticker Pack x4 + 5-Star Sticker Pack x6
• 3rd Place - 3-Star Sticker Pack x3 + 4-Star Sticker Pack x4
• 4th Place - 1-Star Sticker Pack x2 + 2-Star Sticker Pack x3

Solo Mode Rewards

• 1st Place - 3-Star Sticker Pack x3 + 4-Star Sticker Pack x4 + Daffy Duck Token
• 2nd Place - 2-Star Sticker Pack x3 + 3-Star Sticker Pack x3
• 3rd Place - 3-Star Sticker Pack x3
• 4th Place - 2-Star Sticker Pack x3

As you can see from the above, the rewards for team participation are more generous than those for solo participation. Therefore, I recommend that players participate in teams and fill all Monopoly GO ACME Mayhem Racers Event Slots. Otherwise, the system may assign you an inactive player, which would be a loss.

Next Racers Event Prediction

Timing and Theme

Racers events - whether Tycoon Racers, City Racers, or themed variants like ACME Mayhem Racers - have become a regular part of Monopoly GO event rotation.

Based on historical event rotation information, we predict the next Racers event will launch approximately 3-4 weeks after ACME Mayhem Racers season ends, which would be late September or early October 2026.

The current ACME Mayhem Racers is part of Happy Harvest Season, a collaboration with Looney Tunes. It runs from July 29th to September 23rd, 2026. After the season ends, Scopely typically transitions to a new theme or collaboration. However, we haven't received any information on this yet.

Therefore, I think the next racing event is more likely to be a standard Tycoon Racers variant, rather than another themed collaboration - unless Scopely quickly secures another significant licensing partnership after Looney Tunes season.

Content and Format

Regardless of the theme, Monopoly GO's next racing event will almost certainly follow a familiar format:

Team Formation Phase

The first 25 hours of the event are for forming your four-person team. You can invite friends and accept friend requests. You can leave a team during the formation phase, but once the race begins, you cannot leave.

Three Races

Once teams are formed, the race will run for three consecutive days, one race per day. Medals will be awarded based on the final rankings for each race, with the final race awarding double the medals - making it a crucial time for strategic sprints.

Medal distribution typically follows this pattern: 1st place receives 10 medals (20 in the final), 2nd place receives 8 medals (16 in the final), 3rd place receives 6 medals (12 in the final), and 4th place receives 4 medals (8 in the final).

Flags

Similar to Monopoly GO ACME Mayhem Racers, you can collect flags through milestone events and board games, then use them to increase your team's racing speed on the track. Each completed lap milestone earns the entire team sticker packs, dice, and cash.

When Will it Be Confirmed?

Scopely usually announces specific Racers events a few days before the event, often simultaneously announcing related tournaments and milestone challenges.

The exact timing may vary depending on major updates, new album seasons, or holiday promotions. Therefore, it's best to keep a close eye on in-game announcements and the event calendar.

This concludes our analysis of Monopoly GO ACME Mayhem Racers event and the next Racers Event. It's important to know that ACME Mayhem Racers event is a strategy-focused event, rewarding the most planned and cooperative players, not those who blindly roll the dice. Good luck!