The Albion Online site has been updated with the latest state of the game letter that lays out a few of the lessons learned from over two months of closed beta testing as well as where the team will focusing its attention in the coming months.
Pillars of Eternity: Features to be Updated with Expansion Release
With the release of the Pillars of Eternity expansion, The White March Part 2, all owners of the game will benefit from several key feature improvements. These improvements include a streamlined combat UI, the new “story mode” feature, and other general gameplay and location updates.
Villagers and Heroes: The Copse of the Treants Update Released
Villagers & Heroes has been patched with a significant content update called “The Copse of the Treants” that brings new high-level content and feature improvements into the game. This marks the second part of the larger expansion called The Voyage Through the Blighted Isles.
Gloria Victis: Dynamic Events & Overhauled Starter Zones Anchor Update
The latest update has been applied to Gloria Victis that brings overhauled starter areas and the new dynamic events system on board. The first events will take pace on the outskirts of Dunfen and Mereley and will help introduce new players to the game world.
Wild Terra: Latest Update is a Killer
The latest update has been applied to Wild Terra that allows the construction of a gallows, an executioner’s block, pillory and a scaffold. Players will also note updated stone wall graphics, an added wolf head hat animation and will be able to construct stone towers as well. Devs have sent out a video to discuss some of the changes in the latest version of Wild Terra. You can check it out for yourself on the game’s Facebook page.
General: SWTOR – Less MMO, More RPG Than Ever Before
Hot on the heels of The Force Awakens, Chris jumped back into Star Wars: The Old Republic to see how it holds up. It’s half the MMO it used to be and a much better RPG because of it! Read on to find out why. Plus, in the Quick Hits, we have impressions of The Division, Darkest Dungeon’s roadmap from launch, a new character and the possibility of a new demo for Final Fantasy XV, free content for Shadowrun: Hong Kong, and more!
The Black Death: A Medieval Sandbox to Roleplay In
The Black Death is an in-development survival MMO by Syrin Studios that literally came out of nowhere to storm the radar of fascinating upcoming titles. We had the opportunity to speak with the small indie development team from Syrin Studios to find out more about them and one of the more unique titles currently in the making.
Blade & Soul: Review in Progress Part 2
Another week, another several levels on my Blade Dancer, and I’m still enjoying my time with Blade & Soul. In some regards, my experience with the game has improved, while with others I’m left in the cold. Read on for more adventures of the Grasshopper in my ongoing review in progress.
Shards Online: Derek Brinkmann on What’s Coming Next
Back in December, Citadel Online hosted a big party for backers of Shards Online with Pre-Alpha 3. We caught up to the always running Derek Brinkmann to find out more about PA3, what lessons the team took away from the event and what the future holds for Shards.
Overwatch: Closed Beta to Resume on February 9th
Blizzard has announced that the Overwatch closed beta will restart on February 9th, nearly two months after it closed in December. Players can look forward to an all-new reworked progression ssystem, two new maps, a new game mode, hero rebalances, AI matches and a variety of other private game updates.