Omnihanded Entertainmet News | Pokemon Legends: Z-A Will Make Those Pesky Mega Evolution Stones Easier To Win

Pokemon Legends: Z-A is making the grind easier for some key Mega Evolution stones, while also getting some fixes in a patch coming in November.

Fans were irked to learn that the Mega Stones for the Kalos starters (Greninja, Delphox, and Chesnaught) were locked behind ranked matches of the game’s Z-A Battle Club multiplayer mode. While that will still remain the case, the requirements to earn these items will be less demanding come the game’s next competitive season.

Previously, the expectation was that you could only earn one Mega Stone for one of the three aforementioned Pokemon per season. The first season for Pokémon Legends: Z-A featured Greninjite as the reward for reaching rank K (the game starts at rank Z and tops at A).

But with the second season starting on Wednesday, November 5, at 10 PM PT/1 AM ET, those who missed getting Greninja’s Mega Stone can win it by only leveling up once to rank Y, and Delphoxite will be rewarded at the lower rank of S. That’s eight ranks lower than the prior season’s requirement.

Should subsequent seasons follow this model, expect Chesnaughtite to be the Season 3 reward. The Pokemon Company also confirmed on its website that the game will adjust points awarded and increase battle rewards after matches.

It’s not a perfect solution, as players will still be required to participate in online matches (which requires a Nintendo Switch Online subscription) to obtain these Mega Stones that could have just been part of the base game.

Additionally, a patch scheduled for some time in November will address two issues that affect progression in the story. One prevents players from obtaining or catching any new Pokemon if their storage boxes are full before a certain story mission, and another is a glitch that can occur when the game transitions between day and night.

These changes and fixes to Pokemon Legends: Z-A will come after a largely successful launch for the game, which had a massive launch in retailers. The monster-catching game is also getting paid DLC that will include some new Mega Evolutions.

How Raider hatch keys work in Arc Raiders

Raider hatch map icon

Raider hatch keys are items in Arc Raiders that you can obtain to allow for a safer extraction from your match. These keys can be used on one of several emergency escape hatches located across each map. These Raider hatches offer a quieter escape than normal elevators, as they don’t sound an alarm and there’s no long wait for the door. Raider hatches are marked on your map as an icon that looks like a downward arrow and a half circle, as shown in the image above.

How to get Raider hatch keys in Arc Raiders

There are currently three ways to get these hatch keys in Arc Raiders. You can loot some, purchase them, or craft your own.

You can loot them at random or scavenge them from downed players, but these keys are pretty rare.

Raider hatch key for purchase

They can be purchased from Shani, the Security Trader in Speranza, but this will be a costly option. Buying Raider hatch keys from her costs 9,000 coins, and you need to be at least level 12 to unlock this option. It’s also important to know that there is a cooldown, and you’re only able to buy one hatch key in a 24-hour period.

You can also craft Raider hatch keys. Before you can do this, you must upgrade your workshop by building a utility station. A utility station upgrade costs 50 plastic parts and six ARC alloy to make. Then, crafting keys at the station will cost one Advanced Electrical Component and three Sensor parts.

Best way to use and store your Raider hatch keys

Raider hatch keys are costly, and these are probably best saved for important quests, where you need to better ensure you make it out of the match with your loot. It’s also a good idea to store the key in your safe pocket, so you won’t lose it if you die during your match.

One key will let you and your entire squad extract from the map, but these hatches don’t stay open long, so make sure you stick close together and communicate when you’re using the keys.

For more, make sure to check out our best tips for surviving and looting in Arc Raiders.