We're just about an hour and a half from release at this point. Our team is eagerly awaiting release and I'm sure many of you are as well. In the meantime, we've decided to share a little insight on how players can progress through the game. When it comes down to progression in Defragmented (and many other difficult games), both skill and determination are key. Skill at a particular game is not something you can expect to instantly acquire. It will accumulate over time and thus isn't worth stressing over. The main thing you must do is stay determined. Obviously, the more time put in, the more skillful you will become. However, given that Defragmented has numerous RPG features, things will continue adding up in your favor over time. If you're having trouble completing a level (which happens to everyone), stop for a moment and assess your options. Leave the level itself, visit Deal-EO World, upgrade your loadout, try new item combinations, reset your talents, or even return to previous levels on Hardwired difficulty. All the while, you'll be collecting credits, experience, levels, items, mastery, and more. As I originally said, progression in Defragmented comes down to skill and determination. There's no need to repeatedly bash your head trying to complete a tough level. Everyone gets stuck at some point - how you handle that situation is what matters. -Dave