Might and Delight Answers Questions on Modding, Development, Self-Hosted Servers for Book of Travels
Might and Delight confirmed that Book of Travels will cease active development and shut down its online servers, but the team will continue fixing post‑launch issues and keep Meadow’s servers online. They announced a $2.99 price drop for the soundtrack and will seek to publish missing tracks. Modding support is now open, though source code and Steam Workshop won’t be provided, and the devs will field questions on Discord. Self‑hosted or local co‑op servers aren’t planned due to resource limits, but community mods may fill the gap.
MapleStory Worlds Celebrates One Year in Global Release With Stats, a Photobooth, and a Screenshot Contest
Nexon marks the first anniversary of MapleStory Worlds, its sandbox platform that lets players build and monetize their own content. In its debut year more than 7 million users created or explored worlds, and creators collectively earned $33.2 million, with four individuals...
Mainframe Updates on Pax Dei Development, From Engine Upgrade, to Optmizations, and Birds
The Pax Dei team announced a major development update, moving the game to Unreal Engine 5.6 and adding support for Nvidia DLSS 4 and AMD FSR 4. Graphics optimizations will allow play on PCs with as little as 6 GB RAM, while new art assets,...
Diablo Immortal Adds New Features, Legendary Affixes, and Matchmaking Improvements
Blizzard released a major Diablo Immortal patch introducing Auto‑Battle, open captain selection for Battlegrounds, and new Legendary Affixes for high‑level play. Auto‑Battle becomes available at level 60 with hourly and weekly limits, targeting casual players. The update also adds cross‑region matchmaking...
RuneScape Reduces Visual Clutter in Combat, Adds Better Targeting, and Double XP Returns This Week, With Tweaks
Jagex’s Road to Restoration update trims combat visual clutter by adding optional target reticules and walk markers that scale with enemy size. Players can enable or disable these cues in the Settings menu, while other effects have been toned down...
Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen Previews More Combat & Progression Update Features, From Engaging NPCs to Items
Visionary Realms announced the upcoming Combat and Progression Update for Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen, detailing class reworks, a First-to-Engage loot system, NPC engagement delays, dynamic leashing, and itemization changes. The update will also introduce rested XP bonuses, hot‑bar simplification,...
Indie MMO Spotlight: So Many Events
The weekly Indie MMO Spotlight highlights a flurry of updates across the niche market. Palia celebrates 10 million players and rolls out the Royal Highlands expansion on May 12. Loftia’s closed beta launched with an 18‑page guide, while Reign of Guilds slashes...
FFXIV Outlined A New 'Evolved Mode' Job Overhaul During A FanFest Devlopment Panel -- Here's What You Need To Know
Square Enix unveiled "Evolved Mode" at the Final Fantasy 14 Fan Festival, a sweeping overhaul that replaces static hotbars with a dynamic, combo‑driven action system. The new mode will debut alongside the Evercold expansion, introducing distinct Main‑Tank and Off‑Tank roles and...
FFXIV Director Naoki Yoshida Speaks More About Fan Festival Announcements, Evercold And Game's Future At FanFest Conference
Final Fantasy XIV’s Fan Fest in Anaheim unveiled the 8.0 expansion Evercold, featuring a new weekly‑content model and the overhauled Evolved Mode for job actions. Director Naoki Yoshida detailed technical plans for the Switch 2 version, confirming mouse support and stable 30 fps performance....
FFXIV Is Finally Getting A Switch 2 Port In August, With A Free Early Access--Though There Are Some Caveats
Square Enix announced that the long‑awaited Final Fantasy 14 port for Nintendo Switch 2 will arrive in August, preceded by a free one‑month early‑access soft launch. Unlike other platforms, the Switch version requires a separate game purchase and its own subscription fee....
FFXIV Announces Neon Genesis Evangelion Crossover, Featuring The Legendary Anime In 24-Player Battles
Square Enix unveiled a major crossover for Final Fantasy XIV’s upcoming Evercold expansion, teaming up with the anime Neon Genesis Evangelion. The collaboration will debut a 24‑player Alliance Raid titled “Ghosts of Desire,” marking the series’ 30th anniversary and supervised by Evangelion studio...
Preview ESO's Night Market Factions, Rewards, and How Your Choice Impacts Your Experience
The Elder Scrolls Online’s Night Market opens on April 29, introducing an event zone with an introductory quest. Players encounter three rival factions—Glittering Goad, The Ruckus, and The Thousand Eyes—and must pledge allegiance for the event’s duration. Favor earned by completing...
CCP Announces Winners for 2026 EVE Frontier X SUI Foundation Hackathon
CCP announced the winners of the 2026 EVE Frontier × SUI Foundation Hackathon, which attracted more than 800 participants and 120 projects. The grand prize went to Reality Anchor’s CradleOS, a civilization‑management system built on SUI’s on‑chain infrastructure, earning $15,000 cash, $10,000...
Saros Review: Returnal but Make It Yellow
Housemarque’s *Saros* builds on the bullet‑hell roguelike foundation of 2021’s *Returnal*, delivering smoother combat and a more modular progression system on PlayStation 5. The game introduces Autohit weapons, a permanent Armor Matrix skill tree, and flexible biome skipping, which together lower...
Star Citizen Adds Nearly 100 Quests In Latest Minor Content Patch
The 4.7.2 minor update for Star Citizen introduces nearly one hundred new missions in the Nyx system, the latest star system added to the game. Players can now access 13 distinct contract archetypes, including classic Courier and Delivery Pilot jobs...
Dark Fantasy Open-World RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker Gets a Reveal Stream, With Launch Date, Next Week
Rebel Wolves will host a "Road to Launch" livestream on April 28 at 9:00 a.m. PT, unveiling fresh gameplay, a new story trailer, system specs and a launch window for its open‑world vampire RPG *The Blood of Dawnwalker*. The event promises...
New Magic: The Gathering Feature Delves Into Final Fantasy XIV Cards' Design Choices
Wizards of the Coast published a new feature that pulls back the curtain on the design of Magic: The Gathering cards inspired by Final Fantasy XIV. Designer Cameron Williams, an admitted FFXIV enthusiast, explains how narrative depth guided mechanics, citing the...
Frosthaven's Final Early Access Content Update, Into the Abyss, Is Live
Frosthaven’s third and final Early Access update, "Into the Abyss," is now live on Steam and Epic. The patch introduces the Lurker storyline, taking players to the Burning Sea, and adds two new heroes—Coral and Kelp—plus the elusive Brummix pet....
The Successes - and Failures - Of Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail
Final Fantasy XIV’s Dawntrail expansion delivered the largest amount of new content in the game’s history, but its reception has been sharply divided. Light‑Heavyweight raids earned praise for fresh mechanics, while high‑difficulty encounters like Chaotic Cloud of Darkness proved overly punishing....
Temtem: Pioneers Gets Exclusive Fossil Tems, Crema Previews Solo and Co-Op Play & The Variety of Biomes
The Kickstarter for Temtem: Pioneers has hit its €250,000 ($275,000) stretch goal, unlocking six fossil‑based Tems and a new dungeon. An improved mount system was also unlocked at €300,000 ($330,000). The developers detailed solo and up‑to‑five‑player co‑op options, including offline...
World of Warcraft's Latest Midnight Update, 12.0.5, Is Live, Bringing More Void Advances, and New Challenges
Blizzard released World of Warcraft patch 12.0.5, the "Midnight" update, adding a suite of new end‑game activities. Players can now tackle rotating Void Assaults in Eversong Woods and Zul’Aman, disrupt Ritual Sites for greater rewards, and use the Voidforge to...
The Elder Scrolls Online PTS Updates With New Sheogorath Story Content and Updated Whitestrake's Mayhem
The Elder Scrolls Online public test server (PTS) has been updated with a six‑quest Sheogorath storyline and a revamped Whitestrake’s Mayhem event. "Sheogorath Takes a Holiday" sends players across Tamriel on a cheese‑centric quest, while Mayhem is now a one‑week,...
Enshrouded's New 'Forging The Path' Update Brings Custom Map Sharing, Combat Changes And More On Path To 1.0
Enshrouded’s eighth major patch, “Forging The Path,” adds Adventure Sharing for custom map exchange, a focus‑bar system that grants weapons special abilities, and a heavy‑attack mechanic for melee. The update overhauls progression by introducing cheaper skill tiers and refunds all...
Palia Celebrates 10 Million Players in New Event and Announces Royal Highlands Expansion (With Mounts!)
Palia, the life‑simulation MMO, announced it has surpassed 10 million players. To mark the milestone, the studio launched a limited‑time celebration event running through May 11, featuring daily quests, free premium outfits, and discounts on Founder’s and starter packs. The company also...
New Expanded Dead By Daylight X Attack on Titan Collaboration Coming Next Week
Dead by Daylight is reviving its Attack on Titan crossover with a limited‑time 2v8 mode running from April 28 to May 19. The update adds a suite of new outfits—including a legendary Attack Titan look for the Trapper and rare survivor skins—while...
LotRO's Rivendell Homesteads, 19th Anniversary Celebrations Coming This Week
LotRO will roll out three major updates this week: the "A Glorious Hunt" questline concluding the Harad story, the launch of 19th Anniversary celebrations with in‑game reward boxes, and the debut of a premium Rivendell housing neighborhood. The anniversary box,...
Razer's Latest Mouse Mat Is An Ultra-Thin Glass Gaming Mat, And It's Actually Incredible
Razer has relaunched its Atlas line with the Atlas Pro, a 1.9 mm ultra‑thin tempered‑glass mouse mat that sits on a rubber anti‑slip base. The glass surface is micro‑etched to balance smooth glide with sensor accuracy, and it rates a 9 on...
Cryptic Studios Releases MMO Roadmaps, Quick Start Event Lets You Claim a Free, High-Level, Geared Character
Cryptic Studios, now led by CEO Jack Emmert and partnered with Arc Games, launched a "Quick Start" event that lets players claim a free, high‑level, fully geared character in Star Trek Online, Neverwinter, and Champions Online through May 21. The promotion...
Meet the Mysterious Leaders of The Elder Scrolls Online's Night Market Before It Opens Next Week
The Elder Scrolls Online will launch the Night Market event from April 29 to June 17, introducing a new zone near Fargrave. Players encounter three distinct factions—The Glittering Goad, Thousand Eyes, and The Ruckus—and must permanently align with one. Each faction is...
RuneScape: Dragonwilds Anniversary Update Adds Fishing, New Quests, and Several Helpful Features
RuneScape: Dragonwilds marks its first anniversary with a substantial update that adds a brand‑new Fishing skill, three classic‑themed quests, and a suite of quality‑of‑life tweaks. Players can now catch twelve fish varieties, craft a net, and wield three magical fishing...
AION 2 Will Launch On PC Later This Year On Steam And NCSOFT's Own Purple Platform
NC America confirmed that AION 2 will launch on PC later this year via Steam and the company’s Purple platform. The sequel, already live in Asia, features a world 36 times larger than the original and supports 4‑player dungeons, 8‑player raids,...
DC Universe Online's Superman Day Event Is Live Through April 27
DC Universe Online has launched its annual Superman Day event, running through April 27, to honor Superman’s debut in Action Comics. The promotion mixes aesthetics from Absolute Superman and Superman Beyond, offering exclusive skins, emblems, and gear. Players can earn ten...
Celebrate MapleStory's 21st Anniversary With The Maple University Event
MapleStory marks its 21st anniversary with the Maple University event, a school‑themed in‑game celebration. Players can follow a Basic Lecture track to earn credits and rewards, while Special Lectures let them spend earned Mu Gong and Ephenia Points for buffs....
Indie MMO Spotlight: Closing The Book Of Travels
Might and Delight announced that the indie MMO *Book of Travels* will shut its servers in July, though the game will remain playable offline. The weekly Indie MMO Spotlight also noted updates across the sector, including Erenshor’s first‑year anniversary, Hytale’s...
New Capture-The-Flag Game Last Flag, Led By Imagine Dragons' Gamer Singer, Is Running A Demo This Weekend
Imagine Dragons’ lead vocalist has launched the multiplayer 5‑versus‑5 capture‑the‑flag shooter *Last Flag* with a free weekend demo on Steam. The demo is available now through Monday, April 20, and the full game is on sale for $11.99, reduced from its...
Asterfel Opens Playtest on Steam, Promises Old-School ARPG Vibes
Mysteria Studio has launched a Steam playtest for Asterfel, an action RPG inspired by classic 2000s titles like Gothic and Risen. The game drops players on a cursed island where three factions—Crown Wardens, Kindred, and Scholars—vie for control amid magical...
Peter Molyneux's 'God Game' Masters of Albion Arrives in Early Access April 22
Peter Molyneux and his studio 22cans are launching *Masters of Albion* on Steam Early Access on April 22, 2026. Priced at $24.99 with a 10% launch discount, the title merges town‑building, real‑time combat and narrative elements drawn from Black & White, Dungeon Keeper and...
Last Epoch Tweaks Omen Windows, Adds Helpful QoL Improvements, and Updated VFX and Sound
The latest Last Epoch patch focuses on player experience, balance, and bug fixes. Omen Windows in the Omen’s Veil Woven Echo now overlap within a larger space, simplifying the encounter flow. Quality‑of‑life upgrades include stat conversion data on character sheets, auto‑completion of...
Echoes of Elysium Revamps New Player Experience And Expands High-Flying Movement Options In New Patch
Echoes of Elysium, the early‑access sky‑flying survival title, rolled out a major patch that overhauls the new‑player onboarding, adds a Power Jump and glider progression, and partners with Imperium Hosting for more stable servers. The update also speeds crafting, refines...
Soulframe Preludes 14: The Duelo Adds New Pirate-Esque Pact, New Weapons & Armor, Progression Path, & More
Soulframe Preludes 14: The Duelo introduces a pirate‑themed Duelo pact, new weapons, armor, and a fresh progression path. Players can wield a flintlock pistol that fires explosive piercing shots and summon a ghost clone with Grace Arcanic: Duo Duelo. The update...
Wuthering Waves 3.3 Revealed, With New Quests, a New Region, and Motorbike Collab for the Second Anniversary
Chinese developer Kuro Games announced the Wuthering Waves 3.3 update, titled “Reverbs From the End of Galaxies,” scheduled for April 30. The patch introduces a new region, Dimmr Plains, three main quests, two new Resonators—Hiyuki and Denia—and a Tactical Hologram called...
Co-Op Survival FPS Frostrail's First Bigger Playtest Is Happening Now
FakeFish and Shiro Unlimited have opened the first public playtest for Frostrail, a co‑op survival first‑person shooter set on a steam‑powered train traversing a post‑apocalyptic winter. The test runs on Steam from April 16 to 27 and includes a tutorial plus...
Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen Previews the Mail System, Coming in Their Combat and Progression Update
Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen is rolling out a Combat and Progression update that introduces a new mail system. The system enables players to send items, gold, and developer rewards to other characters—even when recipients are offline—via kiosks in major...
Altar of Blood Revamp And New Bartering Routes Arrive In Black Desert's Latest Update
Black Desert Online's latest PC patch introduces a long‑awaited revamp of the Altar of Blood PvE mode and major overhauls to the bartering and trade route systems. The Altar now features 21 waves, weekly guaranteed and chance‑based rewards, and scaling...
Here's Everything in Next Week's World of Warcraft 12.0.5 Update
Blizzard will roll out World of Warcraft patch 12.0.5 on April 21, introducing a suite of new activities such as Void Assaults, Ritual Sites, and the Abyss Anglers fishing event. The update adds the Voidforge, allowing players to transmute Nebulous...
Once Human's PvP Mode Will Get 'Casual' And 'Hardcore' Mode, Plus New Enemies and Items
Once Human’s next biweekly patch revamps its RaidZone PvP mode with three new server markers—Casual, Standard and Hardcore—each altering loot‑drop rules and raid windows. Casual offers 14‑ and 28‑day cycles with limited penalties, Standard runs 7‑day competitive raids, and Hardcore...
Albion Online's Latest Dev Talk Takes Us Behind the Controller and UI Changes in Time for Next Week's Xbox Launch
Albion Online is set to debut on Xbox Series X|S on April 21, marking the game’s first console release. The dev team overhauled controller support and redesigned the UI to streamline menu access and combat actions. A cross‑platform, cross‑progression system...
Sea of Thieves Begins New Bilge Rats Weekender Event, Resets Doubloons and Gives Opportunities to Earn Some
Sea of Thieves launched its first Bilge Rats Weekender event, running from today through April 20, alongside a major Doubloon reset that caps wallets at 4,000. The update makes every Outpost shop purchasable with gold and introduces two exclusive Bilge Rats...
Ashes of Creation Founder Posts Court Case Filings, Including Evidence About Alleged Loan-To-Buy Scheme, Intimidation, And More
Steven Sharif, founder of Ashes of Creation, released court filings accusing Intrepid Studios' former board of a loan‑to‑own scheme that allegedly starved the company of cash, forced mass layoffs and transferred assets to Rob Dawson’s TFE Holdings. The documents include...
Sky: Children of the Light Players Can Build Their Own Challenges And Partake In Festivities In New Season of Carnival
The long‑term "Season of Carnival" launches in Sky: Children of the Light on April 17 and runs through July 2. Players will unlock five seasonal quests that introduce carnival‑style activities such as obstacle courses, ball shooting, and flyer‑hanging. New Shared...