The Revival Catalyst is coming to World of Warcraft with update 10.0.5 on January 24th. Full notes for the update are out, along with details on the new feature for turning older gear into new shinies.
The Secret Wilds is Sea of Thieves’ Next Adventure, and Rare Will Improve PvP Matchmaking
A new Adventure will begin this week in Sea of Thieves, along with changes to cut queue times in PvP matchmaking and improve the experience.
European Parliament to Investigate Lootboxes, Gold Farming, and More, With Potential Regulation To Come
The European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly to support adopting a report that calls for updated, consistent rules across Europe that apply to gaming and could lead to regulatory action on things like lootboxes and gold farming.
Blizzard Offers Mount and Pet to Tempt Long Sub Signups, as Vault of the Incarnates Raid Finder Wing 3 Opens
Vault of the Incarnates opens Raid Finder Wing 3, with Broodkeeper Diurna and Raszageth The Storm-Eater. Blizzard also launched a new capaign to tempt long-term subscription signups by offering some rabbits.
Black Desert Officially Unites Twins Maegu and Woosa on PC and Mobile, With Content Plans Ahead
Pearl Abyss has united Twin Class sisters Woosa and Maegu on Black Desert Online and Black Desert Mobile. Both sisters are now available to play, with some hints at future content to come.
World of Warships Update Adds New Ships, Realistic Flags, and Lunar New Year Event
World of Warships’ latest update, 12.0, brings back a reimagined temporary battle type, Japanese Cruisers in the tech tree, new Early Access ships, and a new Pan-Asian commander.
Tower of Fantasy’s Next Major Update, Wandering Amidst Miasma, Arrives February 2nd
On February 2nd, Tower of Fantasy’s next major update, Wandering Amidst Miasma, will open up a new map, the Miasmic Swamp, add new story, three new instances, simulacra, and more.
Lost Ark Servers Are Back Up After Disconnects Following Today’s Big Update
Today’s Lost Ark update caused disconnects that brought servers down for several hours. With the issue fixed, Lost Ark x The Witcher begins, and there’s a compensation package coming for recent ban errors.
Proletariat Unionization Will Hold Anonymous Vote Via the NLRB, New Statement Released About Worker Talks
Unionization efforts for Proletariat will head to an anonymous vote after some workers may have felt pressured to participate. A new statement from the workers’ group is optimistic about ongoing discussions.
New World Devs Answer Community Questions on Content, Botting, and More in Forged in Aeternum
With a new Forged in Aeternum video, the New World team answers community questions on content, the pace of fixes and changes, how to better balance weapons, and much more.