Surviving the deserts of Arrakis is no easy feat, but Dune: Awakening is determined to make you feel every gritty detail. Funcom’s upcoming open-world survival MMO draws deeply from Frank Herbert’s iconic Dune lore, ensuring that the world and its brutal gameplay mechanics remain true to the source material. Producer Nils Ryborg explained in an interview with MMORPG.com during Tokyo [...]
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Epic Games, the company behind Fortnite and the Unreal Engine, has officially declared that it’s back on solid financial ground. Following the unprecedented growth many tech companies experienced during the pandemic, Epic and other video game studios expanded aggressively only to find themselves downsizing once things returned to a semblance of normalcy. After a challenging year that included laying off [...]
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After years of anticipation (and a few delays that left fans nervously tapping their swords), Ultima Online: New Legacy finally has a release date! Broadsword announced that the first season of this new alternative ruleset server will launch on October 15, 2024. Players can dive into the revamped world of Ultima Online starting at noon ET on launch day, ready [...]
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Palworld, the quirky survival-crafting game that mashes up Pokémon-like creatures with heavy artillery, is coming to mobile devices, thanks to PUBG developer Krafton. Yes, the same Palworld that’s currently in the hot seat with Nintendo over some suspiciously familiar gameplay mechanics. Krafton announced that PUBG Corporation will be handling the mobile adaptation, promising to “faithfully reinterpret and implement the original’s [...]
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The Lord of the Rings Online has officially opened pre-orders for its highly anticipated 31st expansion, Legacy of Morgoth. Slated for release on November 6, the expansion takes players into the wild and mysterious lands of Near Harad, offering new regions, quests, and a storyline that digs deep into Tolkien’s lore. In Legacy of Morgoth, you'll be exploring four brand-new [...]
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Not to be outdone by its younger sibling, EverQuest is gearing up for its 31st expansion, The Outer Brood, and Daybreak Games just dropped tantalizing details about what awaits adventurers in Norrath this December. “As you already know from Fippy Fest back in June, the name of this expansion is The Outer Brood,” says studio head Jenn Chan, setting the [...]
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Throne and Liberty is already making waves with its free-to-play launch on Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, but now it’s gearing up to conquer the cloud too. The extremely popular MMORPG was also added to GeForce NOW’s newly added games for October, meaning players can now dive into the game without the need for a high-end rig. So whether [...]
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Diablo 4’s sixth season, Season of Hatred Rising, is bringing a tidal wave of new content and features when it launches on October 7. Alongside the highly anticipated Vessel of Hatred expansion, this season is set to crank the intensity with its blend of demon-hunting madness and new loot mechanics. So, what’s the hook this season? In true Diablo fashion, [...]
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Genshin Impact is gearing up to release its latest five-star Geo support character, Xilonen, in Version 5.1: The Rainbow Destined to Burn, when it drops on October 9. This fiery roller-blading warrior brings some serious flexibility to the table, making her a strong contender for any team in need of a boost. Xilonen, a sword-wielding, nightsoul-blessing bearer from the volcanic [...]
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Elder Scrolls Online is bringing the spooky vibes in full force this October, complete with fan-favorite events, festive rewards, and enough pumpkins and undead to make you double-check your in-game doorstep. Kicking off the fun, the Fallen Leaves of West Weald event is already in full swing, offering players a chance to earn free thematic cosmetics just by completing a [...]
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