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  • How to Complete and Solve the Secret Grand Prix in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

    How to Complete and Solve the Secret Grand Prix in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

    When you start playing Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, you’ll be able to race in six main grand prix circuits right away. However, there are additional tracks you can unlock by progressing through the game or by downloading DLC. These extra circuits are listed directly in the grand prix menu: the Egg Grand Prix and the Secret Grand Prix.

    Unlocking these hidden grand prix is challenging. You’ll need to be confident in your racing skills because to unlock the Egg and Secret Grand Prix, you must win all the races in the current tracks. You’ve got to win each one to add them to your collection.

    First, focus on unlocking the Egg Grand Prix. When you begin, you’ll see six default grand prix, each with three tracks. The final race in each series is a special mashup that combines all three tracks, with each lap on a different one. To unlock the Egg Grand Prix—needed to access the Secret Grand Prix—you just need to race on each of these six grand prix at least once. It doesn’t matter how well you do; just completing them will unlock the Egg Grand Prix.

    All the grand prix you’ve raced will be marked on the selection screen. Once you’ve played all six, the Egg Grand Prix becomes available. Don’t worry about your scores—your goal is simply to race on each track to unlock it. Your performance doesn’t matter unless you’re racing against rivals or trying to beat a specific time.

    Next, to unlock the Secret Grand Prix, you must win first place in all the grand prix, including the newly-unlocked Egg Grand Prix. This means you need to finish first overall in every race. Finishing position in individual races overall doesn’t count until all four races in a grand prix are finished and points are tallied. It helps to retry races if you’re not doing well; you can spend Donpa Tickets to try again without penalty. Achieving first overall will unlock the final challenge, called the XX Challenge, which tracks your progress toward the Secret Grand Prix.

    You’ll see all the grand prix you’ve won marked with a gold trophy icon in the bottom-left corner of their icons. Once you complete the last race and unlock the XX Challenge, you’ll know you’ve finished the last step. The toughest tracks—such as Kronos Island, Northstar Islands, and White Space—are available in this final grand prix. To succeed, it’s important to use each vehicle type skillfully and have your Gadget Plate settings optimized before starting the race.

  • Enhance Item Quality by Completing Nature Sprites in SoS: Grand Bazaar

    Enhance Item Quality by Completing Nature Sprites in SoS: Grand Bazaar

    Finding your way in a new town can be challenging, especially when nature seems unpredictable. In Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, you can team up with the local nature sprites to make the land more fertile and increase its bounty, but doing so costs some effort.

    Luckily, we’re here to guide you on how to pay the price. You probably have enough resources, and raising the town’s happiness not only benefits your farm but also improves life for everyone in Zephyr Town.

    Where to Find the Nature Sprites

    As you progress through the main story, you’ll meet the nature sprites on Spring 13 as you step outside your house. These tiny, curious beings want to work with you to collect Happy Energy, which acts as an extra currency in the game. There are five sprites, each with a different role.

    They help increase happiness and can take donations of bounty items to boost the quality of things like forageables, bugs, fish, and more. Improving their levels is important because higher levels increase the star rating of these items, which influences recipes and crafting.

    You can chat with each sprite to donate excess items and raise your Sprite Level. Every four levels, their quality boost increases by half a star. They also unlock Cheer Time during bazaar hours, offering effects like higher quality items for sale.

    Sprite Locations and How to Find Them

    All sprites live to the east of town, on cliffs along the river. To reach them, use your glider to bounce on the barrel south of Gabriel’s house, then fly over to the ledge where their house is located. They appear every night after midnight, once the townspeople are asleep.

    Here’s where you can find each sprite during the day, along with what to give them:

    Ivy

    Ivy is the leader of the sprites, found on your farm in the clearing to the right of the red windmill. You can give her forageables like weeds, rocks, wood, or wildflowers.

    Forage Quality Progression:

    Sprite Level Effect
    Level 0 0.5 Star Quality Forageables
    Level 4 1.0 Star Quality Forageables
    Level 8 1.5 Star Quality Forageables
    Level 12 2.0 Star Quality Forageables
    Level 16 2.5 Star Quality Forageables
    Level 20 3.0 Star Quality Forageables
    Level 24 3.5 Star Quality Forageables
    Level 28 4.0 Star Quality Forageables
    Level 32 4.5 Star Quality Forageables
    Level 36 5.0 Star Quality Forageables

    Note: During rainy weather, Ivy can be found hidden in the trees.

    Honey

    Honey, dressed like a honeybee, improves the quality of honeycombs and honey. It accepts only honey items as donations and is located in the mountain area, far to the north, near the upper pond.

    Honey Quality Progression:

    Sprite Level Effect
    Level 0 0.5 Star Quality Honeycombs
    Level 4 1.0 Star Quality Honeycombs
    Level 8 1.5 Star Quality Honeycombs
    Level 12 2.0 Star Quality Honeycombs
    Level 16 2.5 Star Quality Honeycombs
    Level 20 3.0 Star Quality Honeycombs
    Level 24 3.5 Star Quality Honeycombs
    Level 28 4.0 Star Quality Honeycombs
    Level 32 4.5 Star Quality Honeycombs
    Level 36 5.0 Star Quality Honeycombs

    Note: Honey is less visible during storms, often hiding in the trees.

    Finley

    Finley is a friend who helps find fish. You can locate Finley just south of your farm, in the first clearing to the west of the river. Before crossing the bridge into town, give them any extra fish you catch—trash is not accepted.

    Fish Quality Progression:

    Sprite Level Effect
    Level 0 0.5 Star Fish
    Level 4 1.0 Star Fish
    Level 8 1.5 Star Fish
    Level 12 2.0 Star Fish
    Level 16 2.5 Star Fish
    Level 20 3.0 Star Fish
    Level 24 3.5 Star Fish
    Level 28 4.0 Star Fish
    Level 32 4.5 Star Fish
    Level 36 5.0 Star Fish

    Note: During storms, Finley stays near the cliffs, seeking shelter among the trees.

    Webby

    Webby, curious about mushrooms, can be found in the mountain region to the west, near the upper pond, observing and improving mushroom quality.

    Mushroom Quality Progression:

    Sprite Level Effect
    Level 0 0.5 Star Mushrooms
    Level 4 1.0 Star Mushrooms
    Level 8 1.5 Star Mushrooms
    Level 12 2.0 Star Mushrooms
    Level 16 2.5 Star Mushrooms
    Level 20 3.0 Star Mushrooms
    Level 24 3.5 Star Mushrooms
    Level 28 4.0 Star Mushrooms
    Level 32 4.5 Star Mushrooms
    Level 36 5.0 Star Mushrooms

    Note: On rainy days, Webby can often be found among the trees, staying dry.

    Penny

    Penny, dressed like a cat, collects bugs and critters for the Happy Shop. They are located on the café rooftop, accessible by jumping off the ledge south of your farm.

    Bug and Critter Quality:

    Sprite Level Effect
    Level 0 0.5 Star Bugs/Critters
    Level 4 1.0 Star Bugs/Critters
    Level 8 1.5 Star Bugs/Critters
    Level 12 2.0 Star Bugs/Critters
    Level 16 2.5 Star Bugs/Critters
    Level 20 3.0 Star Bugs/Critters
    Level 24 3.5 Star Bugs/Critters
    Level 28 4.0 Star Bugs/Critters
    Level 32 4.5 Star Bugs/Critters
    Level 36 5.0 Star Bugs/Critters

    Note: During storms, Penny can be seen near Miguel and Madeleine’s shops, trying to stay dry.

  • Mastering the Art of Catching a Grand Escunite in Monster Hunter Wilds

    Mastering the Art of Catching a Grand Escunite in Monster Hunter Wilds

    Fishing is all about syncing with the water. To successfully catch a fish, you need to understand its behavior: what it enjoys eating, how it reacts to its surroundings, and whether it’s easily scared. While fishing can be a soothing activity, mastering it requires plenty of patience and expertise. With a plethora of mini fishing games available, it’s only natural for Monster Hunter Wilds to join in on the fun.

    Kanya has one final favor to ask, and this time she’s after a creature that expands beyond the typical definition of a fish. This elusive being is quite rare and will demand some travel and a bit of luck to locate. Let’s help Kanya fulfill her quest.

    How to Begin the Razzle Dazzle Quest

    This quest marks the conclusion of Kanya’s series of fishing challenges, so you’ll need to complete all previous tasks she’s set, including ‘Seeking the Goldenfish‘, ‘Fishing for Flavour‘, and ‘The Catch of a Lifetime‘. Once you’ve finished those, head back to Kanya at the Scarlet Forest Base Camp to start Razzle Dazzle.

    This quest involves searching for a Grand Escunite. Unlike the usual variety, this one is much rarer. The challenge isn’t in fighting them but rather in finding and hooking them in the first place.

    Top Locations to Find a Grand Escunite


    Like many of Kanya’s fishing tasks, the Scarlet Forest is the prime spot to hunt for the Grand Escunite. Unlike the other fish we’ve previously caught, Escunite prefers the cool, dark corners of caves. The cave near the Wudwud Hideout in Area 12 is one of the best places to find them, hidden behind a waterfall.

    While fish are typically harder to find during the Downpour and less visible during the Fallow, these weather changes don’t influence the water in caves.

    Grand Escunites and their regular counterparts appear almost identical, with the main difference being their coloration. Regular Escunites sport a green-yellow shell and tentacles, while the Grand variety has a shiny, pearlescent finish. The Grand Escunite tends to visually stand out in the water, making it easier to spot.

    However, there’s an exception to their habitat. While the majority live in caves, you can also find them in the vast ocean around Area 17, but only when a Feeding Circle is active.

    Optimal Bait for Catching a Grand Escunite

    The hunter fishing in a feeding circle in Monster Hunter Wilds.

    For this quest, Kanya provides a special type of bait called Tentacle Jigs. This bait is specifically tailored to attract creatures with tentacles, making it the best choice for bringing in Escunites.

    You can catch a Grand Escunite using the Common Wood Minnow, though it is significantly more challenging to grab their attention.

    When it comes to capturing these rarer fish, Grand Escunites prefer a slow reeling motion when the bait is near, as they can be easily startled. However, once they take the bait, you can reel them in swiftly without any resistance. That’s all there is to it! Bring your catch back to Kanya and claim your well-deserved reward. Your fishing adventure is now complete.