ArcheAge’s next big update hits this weekend on December 10th with the launch of 3.0 – Revelation. Not only are there going to be brand new fresh start servers, but there are two new races, five new zones, and major changes to the marketplace based on player feedback. Read on for the full scoop.
Neos Land – Skills & Combat Detailed in New Dev Blog
The Neos Land site has been updated with another extensive developer post, this time exploring the vision for skills and combat. The post talks about developers keeping tabs on a cadre of pre-alpha players over the past weekend as they tested out the new systems. The next targeted testing event will be held on December 17th.
Sphere 3: Enchanted World – New Crafting System Deployed
Nikita Online has sent word that Sphere 3: Enchanted World has been updated with the addition of a robust new crafting system. Players will gather resources, raise professions and crafting skills in order to create the best items in the game. Crafted items come with their own unique ‘special abilities’ that can only be applied via the highest level crafting.
– Blades & Rings Launches with New Trailer
37Games has announced that its “idle action RPG”, Blades & Rings: Eternal Crusade, has officially launched in North America for both Android and iOS users. The game is available via Google Play and the Apple App Store. To celebrate the big day, 37Games has released a new trailer. See what you think.
Elite: Dangerous – Headed to PlayStation 4 in Q2 2017
Frontier Developments has announced that Elite: Dangerous will be heading to PlayStation 4 in Q2 2017. The PS4 version will come complete with the Horizons season pass and custom PS4 features including touch navigation, extra hotkey controls, fast headlook’ and will also come with PlayStation 4 Pro support.
– South Park: The Fractured But Whole – The Coon Conspiracy Trailer
Ubisoft has sent out a brand new trailer for South Park: The Fractured But Whole. The video reveals some of the story, particularly about The Coon, sworn to clean up the “trash can of society”.
– Publishers Must Reveal Loot Box Odds in China
According to NeoGaf, a new regulation will be going into effect in May 2017 that will require game publishers in China to reveal the statistical probabilities and odds for items that can be gained through “loot boxes”. Additionally, publishers must reveal all results from random drawings.
Conan Exiles – Survive in the World of Conan
IGN scored a new video from Conan Exiles that challenges (future) players to survive in the World of Conan. The challenge comes from surviving the elements, hostile humans, monsters, avatars of the gods, dehydration, starvation and more.
Valiance Online – Blog Details the Road to Alpha, Includes F2P Announcement
The latest Valiance Online developer blog has been posted on the game’s official site. Currently in pre-alpha, Valiance Online is ready to move to the alpha stage of development and nailing down core fundamentals of the game including character creation, gameplay, content and atmosphere, the “pillars” of the game.
Final Fantasy XV – Free Updates Coming Throughout 2017
The Square Enix site has been updated with a new developer blog that announces free content coming to Final Fantasy XV throughout the comign year. At the start, players can expect to find “enhancements” to Chapter 13 and then to dive deeper into the overall story and for players to gain insight into character motivations.