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How to Get Bikini Bottom Ice Spice Skin in Fortnite

Epic Games has added a new Ice Spice skin to Fortnite. The outfit is called Bikini Bottom Ice Spice, and it brings the rapper into the game’s ongoing SpongeBob collaboration. This is her second outfit in Fortnite.

The skin comes with an unusual twist. Instead of standing alone, it arrives alongside characters from Bikini Bottom, including Patrick Star.

What Is The Bikini Bottom Ice Spice Skin

The Bikini Bottom Ice Spice outfit is part of the Ice Spice set in Fortnite. It was introduced in Chapter 7, Season 3. Players can buy it directly from the Item Shop.

The skin is sold on its own for 1,200 V-Bucks. It is also part of a larger bundle priced at 3,400 V-Bucks.

What’s Included In The Bundle

The Bikini Bottom Ice Spice & Patrick Star Bundle includes several cosmetic items tied to the SpongeBob theme. These are:

  • Bikini Bottom Ice Spice (Outfit)
  • Patrick Star (Sidekick)
  • Spicefish (Back Bling)
  • Ice’s Parasol (Pickaxe)
  • Big Guy, Ice’s Version (Emote)
  • Patrick’s Ultimate Cone (Pickaxe)
  • Jellyfish Net (Back Bling)
  • Bikini Bottom Jellyfish (Pet)
  • Rockstarfish (Guitar)
  • K-BLUB Special (Microphone)
  • Big Guy, from The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (Jam Track)

With the Patrick Star Sidekick included, players can pair him with SpongeBob in-game. This completes the classic SpongeBob and Patrick duo inside Fortnite. The two can also be used together while collecting Cube Sprites, a feature that was released recently.

Steps To Get The Bikini Bottom Ice Spice Skin

Getting the skin is simple. Follow these steps:

  • Open Fortnite and go to the main lobby.
  • Select the Item Shop from the top bar.
  • Look for the SpongeBob section. Since this is a new collaboration, it appears near the top of the shop.
  • Choose the Bikini Bottom Ice Spice & Patrick Star Bundle for 3,400 V-Bucks. You can also buy individual items separately.
  • Make sure your account has enough V-Bucks for the purchase.
  • Press and hold the Purchase button to confirm.
  • Once the purchase goes through, check your Fortnite locker. The new cosmetics will be there.

When Does The Skin Leave The Item Shop

The Bikini Bottom Ice Spice skin will not stay in the shop forever. According to the listing, it is set to leave the Item Shop on August 2, 2026, at 8 PM ET. Players who want the skin or the bundle should purchase before that date.

This is not the first time Ice Spice has appeared in the game. She was earlier featured during the Chapter 2 Remix season, where she appeared in the Battle Pass storyline as one of the featured rappers. The Bikini Bottom Ice Spice outfit marks her return, this time tied to the SpongeBob crossover instead of the Remix theme.

Faker Named Honorary Police Officer for Youth Gambling Prevention

League of Legends legend Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok has taken on a new title away from the Rift. South Korea’s National Police Agency has named the 30-year-old T1 star an honorary police officer and public ambassador for a campaign against youth cyber gambling.

The appointment took place on Wednesday during a ceremony at the agency’s headquarters in Seoul.

Faker Given Rank of Senior Patrol Officer

Faker received the honorary rank of senior patrol officer. This is the same entry-level rank held by officers who join the police through its cyber investigation career track. It is not just a symbolic title. It places him at the same starting point as officers trained for that specific line of work.

Police explained their choice by pointing to Faker’s long career as a professional gamer. They said his self-discipline, focus, and restraint make him a strong role model for young people.

His Role in the Youth Gambling Campaign

As part of his new duties, Faker will appear in public awareness videos and posters. These materials will encourage teenagers to report their own involvement in cyber gambling voluntarily.

The self-reporting program has been running since May 18 and will stay open through August 31. Teenagers who come forward receive counseling from school police officers and gambling prevention specialists. They then go through an addiction assessment before being referred to treatment.

Police said they will weigh factors like how much money was involved, the teenager’s attitude of remorse, and their treatment progress. Those who report themselves can receive leniency under the program.

During the ceremony, Faker also donated a signed team jersey to a group of teenagers who had completed rehabilitation programs after struggling with gambling addiction.

Why Police Chose Faker as Ambassador

Acting Commissioner General Yoo Jae-sung said catching youth cyber gambling early matters. He noted that counseling and treatment work best when they start before the problem grows worse. Yoo added that he hopes Faker’s influence will give struggling teenagers the courage to come forward on their own.

Faker echoed that goal in his own statement. He said he plans to actively raise awareness of the dangers of cyber gambling among young people and help promote the self-reporting program.

Faker’s Other Recent Honors

This is not Faker’s first public honor of 2026. He recently received the Cheongnyong Medal for Contributions to Physical Education, the top tier of South Korea’s Order of Sport Merit. That award followed T1’s third consecutive League of Legends World Championship title.

Faker also has a history with gambling prevention work outside esports. In 2024, Hana Financial Group brought him on for a three-year initiative aimed at preventing teen gambling and supporting treatment for young people already dealing with addiction.

Faker is widely seen as one of esports’ most respected figures. His profile as a six-time world champion and one of South Korea’s best-known esports personalities gives the campaign a familiar face for reaching younger audiences. The National Police Agency is counting on that recognition to push more teenagers toward getting help through the self-reporting program before their situation gets more serious.

Valve’s Deadlock to Receive Major Matchmaking Overhaul Next Week, Content Updates Also on the Horizon

Valve developers have confirmed that the highly anticipated Deadlock matchmaking update is all set to go live next week.

According to a message by Deadlock dev ‘Yoshi’ on the game’s official Discord server, the major matchmaking overhaul that the community has been eagerly looking forward to for the past few months is “on track to go out next week.”

In usual Valve fashion, the company has remained pretty tight-lipped about the actual contents of this matchmaking update, and the community will likely have to wait for the patch to actually go live to be able to get a look at the release notes.

However, we do know that this matchmaking overhaul will be followed by a couple more exciting updates.

Earlier this month, Yoshi claimed in another Discord message that the devs have been prioritizing three major updates: one for matchmaking, an item-focused update, and a large content update.

With the matchmaking update set to release next week, we might be standing closer than ever to a much-anticipated content update on the scale of ‘Old Gods, New Blood’.

A portion of the community also believes that these updates might be Valve’s final push towards the official release of Deadlock. For the unaware, despite its immense popularity, the MOBA hero shooter is currently still in its closed Alpha phase, and players can only access the game if they’re invited by someone who’s already in the playtest.

If you haven’t had the chance to try out Valve’s upcoming masterpiece, we highly recommend you secure yourself an invite. Otherwise, you can choose to wait for its global release, although Valve has yet to announce an official release date.

What Is Changing in Black Ops 7 Matchmaking

Call of Duty is changing how matchmaking works in Black Ops 7. The update arrives with Season 5, which launches on July 23. Activision confirmed the change through a social media post this week.

The new system brings back a matchmaking style inspired by older Call of Duty titles. It will apply to specific playlists, not the entire game.

Black Ops 7 Matchmaking Changes

Activision said it has learned a lot about multiplayer matchmaking over the past year. The publisher pointed to player data and community feedback as the main drivers behind the update.

The company also noted strong interest in the recent Black Ops and Black Ops 2 ports for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. That renewed interest appears to have shaped this decision.

Starting with Season 5, three playlists will use the new matchmaking system:

  • Black Ops Classic
  • Quick Play
  • Party Games

Activision says this system takes inspiration from the matchmaking used in the original Black Ops games. Those older systems relied less on skill-based matchmaking, or SBMM.

Open Playlists Are Not Going Away

Players who prefer the current setup do not need to worry. Black Ops 7 will keep its existing Open playlists. Activision confirmed these will continue to run alongside the new Classic-style option.

Open playlists were introduced as a low-SBMM option. Activision previously described them as using only minimal skill consideration. This made Open the closest thing Black Ops 7 had to older Call of Duty matchmaking, before now.

Activision has not explained the exact difference between Open and this new Classic-inspired system. Both are expected to lean away from heavy SBMM, but the technical details remain unclear.

Why This Matters for Modern Warfare 4

Matchmaking has been a long-running debate inside the Call of Duty community. Skill-based matchmaking became a bigger focus in recent years, and Black Ops 7 originally shifted toward less SBMM. That changed after launch, when the system moved back toward more skill-based matching due to higher engagement.

Activision has also confirmed that Modern Warfare 4 will include Open playlist options during its beta test. If the new Black Ops 7 system performs well, it could influence how matchmaking works in Modern Warfare 4 after release.

Modern Warfare 4 is set to launch on October 23 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC.

Season 5 brings more than matchmaking changes. The update includes a new battle pass with two new guns and a returning operator from previous Black Ops titles. A new multiplayer map is also part of the season, themed around a pinball machine and inspired by Nuketown.

Marvel Rivals July 23 Update Brings New Map Thebes, Blood Hunt Mode Expansion, and More

Marvel Rivals has received its first major update since the game’s Season 9 patch, and there’s plenty of new content for players to explore.

The Marvel Rivals Version 20260723 brings with it a number of exciting changes to the NetEase hero shooter, including a brand-new map, an expansion to the Blood Hunt game mode, new cosmetics, Twitch Drops, and more.

In this article, we’ll go through everything you need to know about the Marvel Rivals July 23 update.

Marvel Rivals July 23 Update Release Time

The Marvel Rivals July 23 update is already live at the time of writing. The update was shipped to the live servers at around 09:00:00 UTC without any server downtime.

Marvel Rivals July 23 Update: Patch Notes Revealed

NetEase has revealed the detailed patch notes for the Marvel Rivals Version 20260723 update before shipping it to the live servers.

The highlights of the update include the new map Thebes, new additions and a deadline extension for the Blood Hunt game mode, Esports tab improvements, new cosmetics for Psylocke and Hela, new Twitch drops, and various bug fixes and QoL improvements.

Below, we have included the full list of all the changes that the latest update has in store for you:

All-New Content

New Map: Thebes

Two monuments of power, divided by a sea of sand and stolen devotion. Apocalypse’s Pyramid and the Temple of Khonshu dominate opposite ends of the map. A rapidly weakening Khonshu desperately seeks to take back his stolen faith, but Moon Knight arrives burdened with a dark suspicion, demanding Khonshu answer a question before the Faith-Harvesting Engine. In this arena where ancient Egyptian ruins collide with primordial Celestial tech across dunes and oases, true villainy is about to be dragged into the moonlight.

Esports

Keep your eyes on the champions of the Chronoverse! We’ve added a brand-new Subscription feature to the Esports tab. You can now subscribe to your favorite tournaments, teams, and pro players. Use the new Calendar view to instantly track match schedules, league standings, active brackets, and historical match records. Plus, turn on notifications to get an alert the moment a subscribed match goes live; never miss a heroic clash again!

Blood Hunt

The vampire threat continues! We’re bringing upgrades to your arsenal to help you survive the night:

– Gear Enhancement: Push your power to the limit! You can now enhance your existing gear to unlock even higher stat bonuses.
– Gear Refining: Perfect your loadout! You can now reroll specific stats on your gear to perfectly synergize with your custom hero builds.
– New Drop – Dew of Insight: Enemies will now drop this rare item during combat. Use it to grant an instant burst of EX to any hero of your choice.
– Nightmare Difficulty Expanded: The true test of a hero! The Nightmare Difficulty cap has been pushed to Floor 300. As a special bounty, clearing Floor 260 with any hero will reward you with 100 Units (Limit one reward per hero).

Event Duration Adjustments:
Blood Hunt Double XP event has been extended to October 5th, 2026, 09:00:00 (UTC)
Blood Hunt mode has been extended to October 9th, 2026, 09:00:00 (UTC).

New In Store

Psylocke – Pinned Butterfly Bundle (Includes a free customization option to remove the chin decoration)
Hela – Consort of Khonshu Bundle
Hela – Consort of Khonshu Chroma Midnight Moon/Sapphire Shadow and Ultimate Ability VFX

Available From: July 24th, 2026, at 2:00:00 (UTC)

Twitch Drops

The Marvel Rivals Mid-Season Finals are about to kick off in spectacular fashion, bringing together top teams for an unparalleled competitive feast! Tune in via designated streaming channels and claim exclusive rewards simply by meeting watch-time requirements.
This round’s drops include the Daredevil – IGNITE Daredevil (2026) costume along with related bundle content, as well as an incredible array of exclusive rewards including special Moods, Emojis, and commemorative Nameplates!

Drops Period: July 29th, 2026, 17:00:00 to August 29th, 2026, 17:00:00 (UTC)

Fixes and Optimizations

Heroes

– Spectator’s Spectral Screencast: Fixed an issue where if a player was spectating certain heroes after being KO’d, and the spectated hero was also defeated, it could cause UI anomalies upon the player’s revival. Your visor is cleared, and the UI has returned from the grave!  
– Punisher’s Turret Tally: Fixed a bug where the ammo count in the bottom left corner wouldn’t display correctly while The Punisher was unleashing hell from his Culling Turret. Frank’s arsenal is now perfectly accounted for, locked, and loaded!   

Team-Up VFX Toggle

– Based on community feedback, we’ve added a new settings option! You can now choose to enable or disable the Team-Up visual effects on your end (this setting only affects your screen; the effects will always remain visible from the perspective of enemies and teammates). This option can be configured universally across all heroes or tailored specifically within each hero’s custom settings!

Other

– Weaponized Wardrobe: Addressed an issue where Angela, Daredevil, and Gambit had incorrect weapon assets equipped on some of their costumes. Their signature armaments are back in action and looking sharper than ever!

Steam Update Adds Wishlist Categories and Easier Gifting

Valve has rolled out a new Steam update that changes how players organize wishlists and send gifts. The update adds custom wishlist categories, guest checkout for gifts, email gifting, and cross-region gifting. It also introduces smaller wishlist upgrades like demo tracking and hover trailers.

The changes went live on July 22 and 23, 2026. Valve announced them in two separate posts on the Steam news page.

Steam Wishlist Categories Explained

The biggest wishlist change lets players sort their list into custom categories. Users can create their own tags and apply them to any game already on their wishlist.

For example, a player could label games as “buy day one,” “wait for sale,” or “watching early access.” These tags then appear as filter tabs at the top of the wishlist page.

Valve said players had asked for more ways to manage growing wishlists, beyond the existing ranking and filtering tools. Once a category has been used, it shows up in the “Add to Wishlist” dropdown on game store pages. This lets players sort new additions right away instead of tagging them later.

Players can also set wishlist notifications to apply only to specific categories.

New Wishlist Search and Browsing Features

Alongside categories, Steam has upgraded wishlist search with autocomplete. Games that have a demo available are now marked directly on the wishlist, and players can turn on notifications for when a new demo goes live.

The update also adds microtrailers. These are short clips that play automatically when a player hovers over a game’s image in their wishlist. Valve says browsing between pages should now do a better job of returning players to where they left off.

Sharing a Wishlist Category

Steam already allowed players to share their full wishlist. Now, players can share just one category using a custom link.

Anyone who receives that link can view the selected games, even if the rest of the wishlist stays private. This makes it easier to send a specific list, such as a birthday wishlist, without showing everything else saved on the account. Players can revoke the shared link at any time to stop it from being used again.

Steam Gifting Update

The gifting changes address a long-standing limitation. Previously, sending a Steam gift meant knowing the recipient’s Steam account name and being friends with them on the platform.

Guest checkout was, until now, only available for digital gift cards and hardware. Valve has extended it to cover any game on Steam. This means a gift can now be sent to someone who does not have a Steam account at all.

If a recipient opens a shared wishlist link, they can click “Purchase as a gift” directly from that page. This auto-fills the required details, without needing a Steam account or a friend connection.

Email Gifting and Cross-Region Purchases

Steam has also introduced email gifting. Players can send a game purchase straight to an email address, even one not linked to the recipient’s Steam account. This works well for players who want to send a surprise without asking for account details first.

Email gifts come with a few conditions. They are automatically refunded if not accepted within 30 days, cannot be scheduled for future delivery, and must go to someone in the sender’s own region.

Cross-region gifting is also now available. This lets players send a gift to a friend in a different region, with Steam charging the price set for that recipient’s region. This can mean paying more than the sender would for their own copy of the game. Using this feature requires the sender and recipient to already be Steam friends, since Steam needs to confirm the recipient’s account region.

Together, these changes remove several long-standing friction points around gifting on Steam. Players no longer need to trade account names or add each other as friends just to send a game. Guest checkout and email gifting open the door to gifting for people outside a sender’s existing friend list.

How to Improve Aim in BGMI: 10 Pro Tips

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Improving aim in Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) is less about luck and more about building a setup that matches your device, control style, and muscle memory. BGMI’s official settings already support detailed control tuning, including firearm-specific sensitivity, gyroscope reverse, sprint sensitivity, and 90 FPS on supported high-end devices. That means aim improvement is something you can work on systematically, not something you have to guess at.

This guide is written for players who want practical, repeatable improvement. It avoids fake “instant headshot” claims and focuses on the real factors that affect aim: crosshair placement, recoil control, sensitivity balance, HUD comfort, device stability, and consistent practice.

10 Pro Tips to Improve Aim in BGMI

Following are the ten pro tips to improve your aim in BGMI.

1. Start with a stable sensitivity baseline

Your first step is not copying a random pro code. It is choosing a sensitivity that feels controlled on your own phone. BGMI officially lets players tune firearm sensitivity and related camera behavior, so a small, deliberate baseline is the smartest starting point.

A good approach is:

  • keep camera sensitivity moderate
  • avoid maxing every scope
  • test red dot and 2x first
  • adjust in small steps only

If your aim keeps stopping below the enemy’s head, raise sensitivity slightly. If it flies past the target, lower it. That kind of micro-adjustment is more reliable than big changes.

2. Learn crosshair placement before you practice recoil

Most missed shots happen before you even fire. Keep your crosshair at chest-to-neck height while moving through buildings, corners, and open ground. Then your first shot starts closer to the head, which makes tracking much easier.

This matters even more in BGMI because the game supports fine control across different firearm and camera layers, so good placement gives you a much better return than random spraying.

3. Use the right HUD size and button spacing

A cramped HUD makes aiming worse because your fingers fight each other. Your fire button should be big enough to tap consistently, but not so large that it blocks vision. Jump, crouch, peek, and fire should all be reachable without stretching too far.

A strong HUD usually does three things:

  • reduces thumb travel
  • keeps movement and firing separate
  • lets you aim while strafing comfortably

If your buttons overlap or feel awkward, your aim will look worse even if your sensitivity is good.

4. Decide whether you are a gyro player

Gyroscope can make recoil control much easier, but only if you commit to it. BGMI officially supports gyroscope-related tuning, including reverse settings, which means gyro is not an edge case; it is a core control option you can personalize.

Use gyro if you want:

  • smoother recoil control
  • better spray consistency
  • faster fine adjustments in close fights

Skip gyro for now if:

  • your device feels unstable
  • you keep changing settings
  • you have not built basic recoil control yet

5. Practice recoil control with one weapon at a time

Do not try to master every gun on the same day. Pick one assault rifle, one SMG, and one close-range weapon. Learn how each one behaves when you drag down during spray.

The goal is not to memorize every pattern perfectly. The goal is to make your hand react naturally when the weapon climbs. BGMI’s per-weapon sensitivity support makes this kind of practice especially useful because your settings can be refined around the weapons you use most.

6. Make sure your FPS is stable

Aim gets worse when the frame rate drops. BGMI’s official 90 FPS guide confirms that high frame rates are available only on supported high-end devices and through the in-game graphics settings. If your device supports it, smoother FPS can make your tracking and flicks feel more responsive.

Practical rule:

  • if you can hold stable high FPS, use it
  • if your device stutters, prioritize stability over visual quality

A stable 60 FPS often beats an unstable higher setting.

7. Control your movement while shooting

Bad movement ruins good aim. Strafe with purpose, avoid random jumping, and do not panic-crouch every second. BGMI’s settings also include sprint sensitivity, which affects how quickly you move from standing into sprinting, so your movement transitions can be tuned for comfort.

For better accuracy:

  • stop over-pressing movement keys
  • keep strafes short and readable
  • fire when your movement is controlled
  • reset your aim before a new spray

8. Train in short, focused sessions

Ten focused minutes beat one unfocused hour. Practice head-level tracking, recoil control, and target switching in short blocks so your muscle memory actually improves.

A good routine:

  • 3 minutes: crosshair placement
  • 3 minutes: recoil control
  • 2 minutes: target switching
  • 2 minutes: real-match review

The important part is consistency. BGMI’s own responsible gaming guidance also encourages players to balance gaming with regular breaks, which is good advice for focused practice as well.

9. Play with settings long enough to adapt

One of the biggest mistakes players make is changing settings after every bad match. Your aim needs repetition. If you switch sensitivity constantly, your muscle memory never settles.

Stick to one setup for at least several sessions before judging it. Then make small changes only.

This is especially important in BGMI because the game supports multiple control layers, and every extra setting changes how your hands interpret the screen.

10. Review your mistakes after every match

The fastest way to improve aim is to understand why a shot missed.

After each match, ask:

  • Was my crosshair too low?
  • Did I spray too early?
  • Was my sensitivity too fast?
  • Did lag or FPS hurt the fight?
  • Was my HUD awkward?

This turns every match into feedback. Over time, you stop guessing and start improving with intention.

Also read: BGMI Sensitivity Settings for Headshots in 2026: Best HUD, Gyroscope, and Control Tips

Best Final Mindset For Aim Improvement in BGMI

There is no magic setting that makes you win every fight. BGMI gives you the tools to tune your aim, but the real edge comes from steady practice, good sensitivity choices, clean HUD placement, and stable performance. When those pieces work together, your aim becomes much more predictable.

FAQs

What is the fastest way to improve aim in BGMI?
The fastest path is to combine a stable sensitivity, clean HUD, and daily recoil practice instead of changing settings repeatedly.

Is gyro better for aim in BGMI?
Gyro can be very effective for recoil control and micro-adjustments, but it works best when you commit to learning it consistently. BGMI supports gyro tuning and reverse options.

Does 90 FPS help aim in BGMI?
Yes, smoother FPS can improve how responsive aiming feels, but 90 FPS is only available on supported high-end devices through the graphics settings.

Should I use a pro player’s sensitivity code?
Use it only as a starting point. Your device, frame rate, finger placement, and playstyle may be very different from theirs.

Valorant 13.02 To Introduce a New Game Mode: Release Date and What We Know So Far

The highly anticipated Valorant 13.02 update is just a week away, and it’s all set to introduce a brand-new game mode to the tactical shooter.

The upcoming Valorant game mode, named “All Random One Site: Replication,” brings a fresh spin on the existing AROS format by merging it with Replication, increasing the overall chaos the mode offers as every player locks the same random agent and battles it out on a single site.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Valorant 13.02 update and the new game mode ahead of its official release.

Valorant 13.02 Release Date

The Valorant 13.02 update is expected to hit the live servers on July 28, 2026. Note that this date is expected to vary based on your game’s region.

The brand-new AROS Replication game mode is also expected to go live on the same date.

New Valorant Game Mode Explained

The new All Random One Site: Replication game mode is expected to be a limited-time mode that will be playable in Valorant starting July 28th.

The new mode will see two teams battling it out in the classic AROS format, confined to a single site with a random Agent assigned each round. The twist comes from the Replication element: instead of every player getting a different Agent, the whole team is locked into playing the same one.

Abilities and ultimates are also enabled in this game mode, so expect to see some creative and chaotic plays in this upcoming Valorant game mode.

Note that Riot Games hasn’t officially unveiled the details of the AROS Replication mode at the time of writing. The company has also yet to disclose the full patch notes for the 13.02 update, so changes like Agent buffs and nerfs are still not known.

Siuhy Gets Benched From Liquid CS2 Roster

Team Liquid has officially announced the benching of Kamil “siuhy” Szkaradek from its Counter-Strike 2 roster, continuing the North American organization’s roster shake-up throughout the summer.

The Polish IGL joins Roland “ultimate” Tomkowiak on Liquid’s bench, as the team looks to find its footing after a rough stretch following IEM Cologne 2026.

The 23-year-old will reportedly be replaced by Johnny “⁠JT⁠” Theodosiou, who was already submitted as part of the Liquid lineup for BLAST Bounty Season 2 but has never formally been confirmed to be a part of the roster.

The move comes just weeks after Liquid benched ultimate and brought in Georgi “Jorko” Mitev, signaling that the organization isn’t done tinkering with its core as it searches for consistency heading into the fall season.

With two players now sidelined, questions still remain regarding who will step in to fill the final active slot and whether Liquid plans further additions before their next event.

With this removal, the Team Liquid CS2 roster now includes the following players:

  • Keith “⁠NAF⁠” Markovic
  • Jonathan “⁠EliGE⁠” Jablonowski
  • Mario “⁠malbsMd⁠” Samayoa
  • Georgi “⁠Jorko⁠” Mitev
  • Viktor “⁠flashie⁠” Tamás Bea (coach)
  • Roland “⁠ultimate⁠” Tomkowiak (benched)
  • Kamil “⁠siuhy⁠” Szkaradek (benched)

Fans will be able to catch the new Liquid lineup in action as it’s all set to debut against Vitality on July 24 in BLAST Bounty Season 2.

How to Loot Safes or Cash Registers in Fortnite

The Fortnite DC Hot Bat Summer event has added a new quest that asks players to loot Safes or Cash Registers. Completing this task rewards Battle Pass XP and brings players closer to free event rewards. Here is a complete guide on where to find these containers and how to finish the quest quickly.

What Are Safes in Fortnite

Safes are a special container type found across the Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 map. Unlike normal chests, Safes only drop Gold Bars when opened. Players also earn XP for opening a Safe instead of destroying it.

Safes take longer to crack open than regular containers. This delay can leave players exposed to enemy fire while looting, so timing and location matter.

Safe Locations in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3

There are 15 Safes placed across the map, mostly inside major POIs and Vaults. Here is where to find them:

  • Lifty Lodge: 1 Safe
  • Wonkeeland: 4 Safes
  • Golden Grove: 1 Safe
  • Cluster Coast: 2 Safes
  • Sunken Shores: 1 Safe northeast of the POI, 1 Safe west of the main POI
  • Heatwave Harbor: 1 Safe southwest of the POI
  • Sinister Strip: 1 Safe north of the POI
  • Frosted Flats: 1 Safe inside the vault
  • The Battlewoods: 1 Safe in the main POI, 1 Safe west of the POI

What Are Cash Registers in Fortnite

Cash Registers are another lootable container that drops Gold Bars, similar to Safes. The payout is smaller than what a Safe offers, but Cash Registers have a 100% spawn rate. This makes them a more consistent source of Gold Bars. Opening a Cash Register also grants 100 XP.

Cash Register Locations in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3

There are 64 Cash Registers spread across the map. Most are found inside stores and other commercial buildings within POIs. Here is the full location list:

  • Lifty Lodge: 6 in the main POI, 3 to the west, 1 to the east
  • Latte Landing: 8 Cash Registers
  • Wonkeeland: 4 Cash Registers
  • Golden Grove: 2 Cash Registers
  • Frosted Flats: 7 in the main POI, 2 to the southwest
  • Cluster Coast: 4 in the main POI, 1 to the northeast
  • Sunken Shores: 2 to the east, 2 to the northeast
  • Heatwave Harbor: 4 in the main POI, 2 to the west
  • Sinister Strip: 1 in the main POI, 1 to the north
  • Calamari Canyon: 1 Cash Register
  • Chopped Shop: 3 to the south
  • The Battlewoods: 10 Cash Registers

How to Complete the Loot Safes or Cash Registers Quest

The quest only requires searching 3 Safes or Cash Registers, so it can be finished in a single match. Follow these steps for a quick and safe completion:

  1. Land at Cluster Coast or any other POI with a high number of Cash Registers, ideally near the edge of the map.
  2. Check the area for enemies before looting.
  3. Enter stores or commercial buildings and search the Cash Registers inside.
  4. Stick to Cash Registers over Safes, since Safes have a lower spawn rate and are harder to find.

Once 3 Safes or Cash Registers are looted, players earn 10,000 XP toward the Chapter 7 Season 3 Battle Pass and move one step closer to unlocking free DC Hot Bat Summer rewards.