Pokémon Go is raising its level cap to 80 with new XP requirements and straightforward tasks, sparking mixed reactions as some players find the new challenges too easy, while the game introduces new incentives like boosts and a Daily Adventure Incubator to encourage continued play.
Pokémon Go is increasing its trainer level cap from 50 to 80 starting October 15th, with new tasks and rewards, while hosting an XP celebration event from August 25th to October 14th to help players level up. Some exclusive rewards will be discontinued, but existing ones remain accessible.
Ubisoft announced a series of updates for Assassin's Creed Shadows, including a July 29 patch that raises the level cap from 60 to 80, introduces new game plus mode, and adds new trophies. Additional updates in September will enhance gameplay with quality-of-life improvements and new equipment rarities, culminating in the release of the game's first expansion, Claws of Awaji, on September 16, which pre-order players can access for free.
WoW Classic's Season of Discovery phase 3 is now live, featuring a raised level cap to 50, 54 new runes, and a 20-player raid in the Sunken Temple. The update also introduces Nightmare Incursions, allowing players to venture into the corrupted Emerald Dream. Additionally, an improved Discoverer's Delight provides XP boosts for players. To access the new content, players need an active subscription on a World of Warcraft account.
Helldivers 2 introduces a new level cap system, referencing the character from Starship Troopers who demotes himself to continue fighting. Players can now reach level 150, with titles such as '10-Star General,' 'Private,' and 'Super Private.' The game's connection to the movie has led to increased interest in Starship Troopers. Both Helldivers 2 and Starship Troopers are known for their explicit parodies of fascism and ultra-militarism.
Palworld's max level cap in Early Access is Level 50 for both players and Pals, with plans for an increase upon full release. To level up fast, players can maximize EXP rates, catch Pals, complete quests, and defeat Tower bosses. Bases can reach Level 15, and a Level Sync system ensures that caught Pals' levels don't exceed the player's.
Palworld's current level cap is set at 50 for both characters and Pals during its early access phase, with the potential for changes upon the full game launch. The best way to level up quickly is by catching Pals, especially multiple of the same type for a Capture Bonus, while Level Sync aligns captured Pals' levels with the player's. Additionally, bases in Palworld have a max level of 15, allowing for the crafting of new items and additional bases.
A mod for Baldur's Gate 3 called 'Level 30' has extended the level cap to 30, more than double the current cap of 12, effectively breaking the Dungeons & Dragons rulebook. The mod allows players to multiclass or level up in a single class all the way to level 30, with increased experience gains and tripled combat experience. Cantrips are also increased by six times, resulting in significantly higher damage. While the mod covers all character classes, it may require another mod to work properly. However, uninstalling the mod will render character saves above level 12 unusable, as the game naturally caps at that level.
The maximum level cap in Modern Warfare 3 at launch is Rank 55, but it is expected to increase with the release of Season 1 in early December. Unfortunately, there are no Prestige levels to grind after reaching the level cap, which has been a point of criticism from fans. However, there is a possibility that Prestige levels may be added in the upcoming Season One update.
A Baldur's Gate 3 player highlights the necessity of the game's level cap at 12 by questioning why they can't use a spell to heal a character's Infernal Heart. The player suggests raising the level cap to 13 to access the Regenerate spell, but this would introduce overpowered spells and undermine the game's balance. The level cap not only provides a defined sandbox for players but also helps with the game's workload and project management.
Larian Studios, the developer of Baldur's Gate 3, has not ruled out the possibility of an expansion for the game, but the current level cap of 12 poses a major challenge. Creating content for levels 12-20 would require significant development effort due to the different rules and antagonists in Dungeons & Dragons. Additionally, the game's extensive choices and multiple endings would need to be taken into account. Larian Studios is currently focused on smaller projects and has not announced any specific plans for an expansion.
A player has already reached the maximum level cap of 100 in Diablo 4 within 54 hours of gameplay, using an exploit that allowed his team to reset a dungeon and level up quicker. However, to qualify for a Diablo challenge and get their name added to a statue, players must reach level 100 in Hardcore mode, where dying erases the character and requires starting over from level 1. The competition ends on September 1 or when 1,000 players successfully reach Hardcore level 100.