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Overwatch 2 Loot Box Drop Rates Explained

Sonu Banerjee
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Overwatch 2 Loot Box Drop Rates Explained

The highly anticipated Overwatch 2 Season 15 is here, and it has reintroduced loot boxes to the hero shooter nearly three years after it was initially removed with the launch of the sequel in 2022.

With loot boxes finally making their return to Overwatch 2 after such a long time, you might be tempted to take a shot at the exquisite cosmetics that they have to offer. However, before you go on an unboxing spree trying to get your favorite Legendary skin, it’s best to make yourself acquainted with the new loot box odds.

In this article, we’ll take a detailed look at the new Overwatch 2 loot box system and calculate the odds of obtaining each rarity of skins when unboxing these cases.

Overwatch 2 Loot Box Drop Rates

Overwatch 2 Loot Box Drop Rates Explained

Below, we have listed the drop rates for the new loot boxes in Overwatch 2:

Normal

  • Legendary: 5.10%
  • Epic: 21.93%
  • Rare: 96.26%
  • Common: 97.97%

Legendary

  • Legendary: 100%
  • Epic: 21.93%
  • Rare: 96.26%
  • Common: 97.97%

Taking a look at the odds, we can see that every Legendary loot box is guaranteed to give you a Legendary cosmetic alongside additional rewards.

Additionally, every loot box you open will include at least one Rare item, with an Epic skin appearing in every five boxes and a Legendary skin in every 20 boxes. Duplicate rewards are eliminated — if you roll a cosmetic you already own, it will automatically be rerolled for a different item.

This concludes everything you need to know about the new Overwatch 2 loot box odds. 

Valorant 10.03 Patch Buffs Chamber, Skye & Harbor Slows, Improves Minimap: Full Patch Notes

Sonu Banerjee
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Valorant 10.03 Patch Buffs Chamber, Skye & Harbor Slows, Improves Minimap: Full Patch Notes

With less than a day remaining before the Valorant 10.03 update hits the live servers, Riot Games has officially revealed its full patch notes.

Much like the last Valorant update, the 10.03 patch doesn’t bring any major changes to the competitive shooter. However, it does introduce some key changes that you need to be aware of before hopping into your next ranked game.

These changes include minor buffs to the slows of Chamber, Skye, and Harbor, alongside improvements to the Valorant minimap clarity.

If you’re looking for the full patch notes of the Valroant 10.03 update, we have you covered.\

Valorant 10.03 Patch Notes

Here are the detailed patch notes of the upcoming Valorant 10.03 patch, as confirmed by the devs:

ALL PLATFORMS

AGENT UPDATES

  • All slows consistently slow dashes across the whole agent ecosystem now to match behavior we made in patches 9.10 and 9.11 for Vyse and Concuss effects.
    • This means it now affects Chamber, Skye, and Harbor’s slows.

GAMEPLAY SYSTEMS UPDATES

  • Minimap visual language has been updated for increased gameplay clarity & fidelity.
    • Here’s an example using Icebox:
Valorant 10.03 Patch

BUG FIXES

  • General
    • Fixed issues where explosive damaging utility could kill Sentinel trap abilities like Vyse’s Arc Rose from vastly outside its intended radius.
    • NOTE: New explosive damage functionality was toggled off for 10.01/10.02 while this was being investigated and fixed. We’ll be monitoring these changes to ensure there are no other issues requiring a toggle. 
  • Gameplay Systems
    • Fixed an issue where you could not move/use the buy menu while the remake vote screen is displayed. This new voting widget also color corrects the confirmation button to be green and the decline button to be red.

CONSOLE ONLY

SOCIAL UPDATES

  • You can now add and edit friend notes for your Riot friends.
  • We’ve added a way to search your friends list.
    • You can use the friends list search field to filter your friends list by player name or tag.
  • When you have more than four party invites, the friends list will now hide them so you can still see your friends. You can click ‘Show More’ to display any hidden invites.

BUG FIXES

  • Competitive
    • Fixed an issue where Remake-ended matches in Competitive queue would display incorrect end-of-game screens after the game.
    • Fixed an issue where navigating players on the Leaderboard would sometimes highlight multiple players.

PC ONLY

BUG FIXES

  • Premier
    • Fixed an issue on the tournament bracket screen where match score was occasionally displayed in black.
    • Fixed an issue where the tournament bracket was not properly centered on some ultrawide displays.

Valorant 10.03 Release Date

The Valorant 10.03 update will be shipped to the game on February 18, 2025. The exact release times vary based on your region.

Valorant Neptune 2.0 Bundle Leaked: Skins, Release Date, Price & More

Sonu Banerjee
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Valorant Neptune 2.0 Bundle Leaked: Skins, Release Date, Price & More

As we stand on the brink of the Valorant 10.03 update release date, the next skin bundle coming to the Riot Games shooter may have already been leaked on social media.

According to a recent leak by prominent Valorant dataminer ‘VALORANTLeaksEN’, the upcoming skin bundle in the Valorant store is set to be the Neptune 2.0 collection.

Originally codenamed ‘Shark’, the new Valorant skin bundle will be a successor to the Neptune collection which was added to the game’s arsenal in May 2022.

Since its initial release, it didn’t take long for the Neptune bundle to become a fan-favorite in the Valorant community due to its soothing sound effects and visuals. The original Neptune bundle included cosmetics for the Vandal, Guardian, Spectre, and Shorty, alongside the Neptune Anchor melee.

Valorant Neptune 2.0 Bundle Skins

As per some earlier leaks, the Valorant Neptune 2.0 bundle is set to feature skins for weapons like the Bulldog, Phantom, and Odin, among others.

The exact contents of the Neptune 2.0 Bundle haven’t been disclosed by Riot Games at the time of writing.

Valorant Neptune 2.0 Bundle Release Date

Fans can expect the new Neptune 2.0 skin bundle to hit the Valorant store alongside the game’s 10.03 patch.

The Valorant 10.03 update is expected to be shipped to the live servers on February 18, 2025.

Valorant Neptune 2.0 Bundle Price

The price of the Neptune 2.0 bundle has not been revealed by the devs as of yet. However, we do know that the original Neptune bundle was priced at 7,100 VP.

If Neptune 2.0 follows the same Premium-tier classification as its predecessor, it will likely have a similar price tag.

That’s all we know so far about the Neptune 2.0 skin bundle in Valorant. We’ll keep you updated as soon as the developers reveal more details.

Ascender Incremental Codes for February 2025

Aritra Patra
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Ascender Incremental Codes for February 2025

Ascender Incremental on Roblox is not just another Roblox game; it seems to be built around a satisfying loop of accumulating resources. Energy, Flame, Power—it’s a stat collector’s dream! The core gameplay revolves around maximizing these points and unlocking even more.

It sounds deceptively relaxing, but the grind can get real. Thankfully, there are ways to speed things up. I’ve gathered the most recent Ascender Incremental codes that can give you free elixirs and tokens, making that climb to the top a little less steep.

Ascender Incremental Codes for February 2025

  • LZRVerify1: Verification code and 1 Rune Bulk
  • NotTooHidden: 3 all elixirs
  • 100KVISITS: 50 Robux Tokens and 5 all elixirs

How to Redeem Ascender Incremental Codes?

Ascender Incremental Codes for February 2025

Redeeming these codes is refreshingly simple, especially compared to the effort it takes to level up in the game. Here’s a quick guide on how to claim your free rewards:

  • Launch “Ascender Incremental” on Roblox.
  • Find the Robux icon on the left-hand menu and click it.
  • At the bottom of the menu, you’ll see a “</>” icon. Click that.
  • A text box will appear. Enter a working code and press Enter.

Important note: Make sure you redeem the code “LZRVerify1” first. It seems to be a verification code, and you’ll likely need to use it before redeeming others.

FNCS Cheater Banned for Life: Prize Money Donated to Charity

Aritra Patra
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FNCS Cheater Banned for Life: Prize Money Donated to Charity

A recent incident has highlighted the ongoing challenge of cheating in competitive Fortnite, even at the highest levels like the FNCS. While the FNCS attracts the best players, it also attracts those looking for an unfair advantage. In this instance, a player using cheating software has been caught, and Epic Games has responded with a significant penalty.

This isn’t just a simple disqualification. The cheater’s competitive Fortnite career is over. They’ve been permanently banned from all future tournaments, and their ill-gotten prize money has been donated to charity. This raises questions about the prevalence of FNCS cheating and how this player managed to get as far as they did.

Interestingly, this case didn’t involve the most recent FNCS Major 1 for 2025. The infraction occurred last year, with the player using cheating software to qualify for and compete in the Grands. The fact that they reached such a high level undetected is concerning, but Epic Games has now taken decisive action.

FNCS Cheater Banned for Life

Beyond the lifetime ban and charitable donation, the player even released a statement regarding their actions. This high-profile case is a reminder that FNCS cheating, while perhaps not rampant, remains a problem. Epic Games has been actively combating this issue, recently reducing the number of smaller tournaments, making it more difficult for cheaters to profit. While this change can be frustrating for emerging players seeking early earnings, it’s a measure aimed at curbing cheating.

Epic has also intensified its efforts to identify and ban cheaters. This latest case is the most prominent in recent times, demonstrating that while such instances may be infrequent, they still occur. The severity of the punishment, however, sends a strong message and underscores Epic’s commitment to maintaining a level playing field in competitive Fortnite.

adamS Joins 9z

Aritra Patra
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adamS Joins 9z

9z has solidified its Counter-Strike 2 roster with the addition of Adam “adamS” Marian. This move fills the vacancy left by Franco “dgt” Garcia’s departure from the starting lineup.

adamS, a Spanish-raised player originally from Romania, has already touched down in Argentina and joined his new teammates. His first appearance in the 9z jersey is scheduled for Wednesday against ODDIK in their CCT Season 2 South American Series 7 playoffs opener.

adamS brings a wealth of experience from top-tier teams in both Spain and Romania, including Nexus and Movistar Riders (later KOI). His career highlights include a trip to the PGL CS2 Major in Copenhagen with KOI and a quarter-final finish in ESL Pro League Season 18.

Interestingly, during that ESL Pro League run, adamS and current 9z AWPer Antonio “MartinezSa” Martinez were teammates. They even faced 9z in the playoffs’ second round, ultimately eliminating them en route to their own quarter-final placement. Now, the two are reunited, this time under the banner of the Argentine club.

The updated 9z roster now consists of:

  • Luca “Luken” Nadotti
  • Adam “adamS” Marian
  • Maximiliano “max” Gonzalez
  • Antonio “MartinezSa” Martinez
  • Matias “HUASOPEEK” Ibañez Hernandez
  • Gustavo “yel” Knittel (coach)

Ian Nepomniachtchi Joins Aurora Gaming

Aritra Patra
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Ian Nepomniachtchi Joins Aurora Gaming

Aurora Gaming, a Serbian esports organization, has made a significant move by signing Ian Nepomniachtchi, the reigning Blitz Chess World Champion. This marks the first time Aurora Gaming has ventured into the world of chess, with Nepomniachtchi becoming their first chess representative.

The Russian grandmaster’s debut under the Aurora banner will be at the ongoing Champions Chess Tour, where he’s an invited participant. Fans can catch the action live on Chess.com’s Twitch and YouTube channels, with a substantial prize pool of $150,000 up for grabs. Looking ahead, Nepomniachtchi is also set to compete against the globe’s elite at the 2025 Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, starting June 28th.

“We are thrilled to welcome Ian Nepomniachtchi, a renowned grandmaster, World Champion, and celebrated Dota streamer, to the Aurora family,” announced Aurora Gaming on X (formerly Twitter). “He will proudly represent our colors at both the CCT and EWC. Welcome home, Nepo!”

Currently Russia’s top-ranked chess player and holding the ninth spot globally, Nepomniachtchi’s achievements include the rare feat of winning two consecutive Candidates Tournaments.  

With chess now featured in the EWC program, it has the potential to truly establish itself as a prominent esports title. I’m hopeful that this new, dynamic format will resonate with a wider audience. I’ve been a longtime enthusiast of video games and an active follower of esports, so this partnership with Aurora Gaming is a particularly exciting opportunity. They’re a well-known and ambitious organization.

Ian Nepomniachtchi

Astralis Eliminates MIBR From PGL Cluj Napoca 2025

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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Astralis Eliminates MIBR From PGL Cluj Napoca 2025

Astralis overcame MIBR to progress in PGL Cluj-Napoca as the Brazilian squad will now find themselves out of the tournament. The Danes have taken their revenge after losing to MIBR in the previous tournament.

VETO

  • MIBR removed Dust2
  • Astralis removed Anubis
  • MIBR picked Mirage
  • Astralis picked Inferno
  • Astralis removed Train
  • MIBR removed Ancient
  • Nuke was left over

Map 1: Mirage; Pick: MIBR ; Winner: Astralis

Entering the map with an eye for revenge, Astralis kicked off Mirage with a pistol round win but soon they lost to a force buy which gave MIBR the lead early on. Despite the early lead, Astralis managed to recover the half by winning 8 on their defence which put the Brazilians on a backfoot. MIBR started the second half strong and even though they lost to force buy in the second round, MIBR continued to mount their comeback levelling the score by the end of the second half. Overtime saw two teams trading back and forth and remaining inseparable for the 3 full overtimes before Astralis closed the map with a lot of struggle securing Map 1 with a 25:22 scoreline.

Map 2: Inferno; Pick: Astralis; Winner: MIBR

MIBR started strong, throwing Astralis off their gaming and securing 6 rounds before the Danes could manage their first. Going 6-0 down, Astralis started pulling in a few rounds which made the sides map closer as the first half closed with a 7-5 scoreline favoring the Brazilians. MIBR managed to mount their comeback quickly pulling a few rounds that levelled the scoreline before taking the game to overtime. After a tough battle, MIBR managed to edge it taking the series to a third map.

Map 3: Nuke; Pick: Decider; Winner: Astralis

Starting strong, Astralis put up a solid defence to keep MIBR at bay. MIBR never managed to get going on the T side as Astralis quickly garnered a 4-round lead before moving into the offence. Moving on to the offence, Astralis managed to run through their defence and quickly close the map ending the series and booking their spot in the next round of the finals.

Overwatch 2 x LE SSERAFIM Second Collaboration Revealed: Expected Dates

Sonu Banerjee
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Overwatch 2 x LE SSERAFIM Second Collaboration Revealed: Expected Dates

Following the remarkable success of the Overwatch 2 x LE SSERAFIM collaboration, a second partnership between the hero shooter and the K-pop group is on the horizon.

The first Overwatch 2 x LE SSERAFIM collab took place in November 2023, and it remains one of the most memorable events the game has ever seen. The event introduced a limited-time game mode alongside some stunning K-pop-inspired cosmetics for D.Va, Tracer, Sombra, Brigitte, Kiriko, and Junkra.

New Overwatch 2 x LE SSERAFIM Collab Revealed

On February 13, 2025, the Overwatch 2 X (formerly Twitter) handle officially announced a second partnership with LE SSERAFIM. The X post included a video of the members of the girl group confirming the same.

Overwatch 2 x LE SSERAFIM Collab Dates

The announcement video of the second collaboration reveals that the new Overwatch 2 x LE SSERAFIM cosmetics will hit the live servers in March 2025.

“There will be brand new in-game skins and cosmetics coming this March,” the K-pop group confirmed. “We can’t wait to reveal all the details, So, stay tuned for more information.”

While the exact release date for the new cosmetics hasn’t been confirmed by the devs at the time of writing, fans are speculating the collaboration to coincide with the release of LE SSERAFIM’s upcoming album, ‘HOT’.

That’s everything we know so far about the release of the second Overwatch 2 x LE SSERAFIM collaboration. Be sure to keep following the official social media handles of Overwatch 2 for regular updates on the topic.

New Unidentified Valve Game Pops Up on Steam, Sparks Half-Life 3 Speculations

Sonu Banerjee
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New Unidentified Valve Game Pops Up on Steam, Sparks Half-Life 3 Speculations

In January 2025, a mysterious new Valve listing surfaced on Steam seemingly out of nowhere, leading to widespread speculations among gamers about what the devs might be cooking up.

According to XPaw, the creator behind SteamDB, the new Steam Store listing not only belongs to Valve, but also has its own server associated with it.

The news was brought to light by a Reddit user through a post on the ‘r/GamingLeaksAndRumours’ subreddit, and the community has been scratching their heads trying to figure out what this new Valve listing might entail.

An unidentified Valve game has been added to steam.
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Additionally, the unidentified Valve app has received regular updates since its initial emergence on the Steam Store on January 23, further fueling fan speculation that it may be tied to a major upcoming announcement.

Could This New Valve Game Be Half-Life 3?

At the start of 2025, Mike Shapiro, the voice behind G-Man in the Half-Life games, shared a cryptic X (formerly Twitter) post seemingly celebrating the new year. In his post, he suggested some “unexpected surprises” in the near future, which might hint at a new title being added to the Half-Life series.

With that being said, no official information on this enigmatic new addition to the Steam Store has been disclosed by Valve at the time of writing. And as we know, Valve isn’t a big fan of the number three—so any hope for a fabled Half-Life 3 release might be a longshot.

Whether this mysterious listing hints at a sequel, a standalone title, or something entirely unexpected remains to be seen.

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