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The latest, if small, update has been deployed to Conan Exiles servers that brings a much-welcome new feature into the game: The AFK System. “This AFK system should help with freeing up space to those who want to get on a particular server” the blog reads.
In a new post on the Path of Exile site, Grinding Gear lets fans and players know that they are considering hosting EXILECON in Auckland, New Zealand in November 2019. The team is looking for feedback from the community regarding the convention and the impact that travel costs could have on most fans. GGG is also exploring options for discounted rooms to help mitigate costs as well as competitions with flight / accommodations at the event awarded to winners.
The latest Crowfall developer diary has been published that spotlights changes to social features coming to pre-alpha in v5.7. The first iteration of new features available for testing in pre-alpha 5.7 improve the ability to target and interact with other players. Currently, players have to use chat commands but, when added, it will switch to a quick-access menu complete with keybindings. Players will be able to initiate trade requests, invite others to party up and more.
The latest in a series of articles to provide fans of Ascent: Infinite Realm with some of the lore behind the game has been published on the official forums. In this edition, readers get a look at some of the darker creatures called the Black Heralds.
Portal Knights has been updated with a new patch that brings a pair of new game modes. Creative Mode allows players to choose from “a range of spectacular environments” and use the provided tools to create just about anything including furniture, decorations and more. Players will also be able to share their creations via the Universe Sharing option on Steam Workshop.
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The City of Titans site has been updated with a brief note to let fans know that the game has arrived on Instagram. To entice folks to head over to follow CoT, the team has released more than a few never-yet-seen screenshots. We won’t spoil all of it here, so do yourself a favor and check it out.
Sea of Thieves players will finally get a proper content expansion with the launch of The Hungering Deep. The new update is expected to launch on May 29th and comes with new things to do “in a kind of cool, fun, slightly different way” that will involve players working together to solve puzzles.
If you’ve been waiting to play No Man’s Sky on XBox One, you’ll be happy to hear that it’s headed your way on July 24th. The announcement was made by Hello Games’ Sean Murray during today’s Inside XBox. In addition to the XBox One launch, Murray also confirmed that “a full multiplayer experience” is coming too. “This is something that I wish we could’ve done sooner, but I’m so glad it’s happening,” Murray said. PC & PlayStation 4 players will also get the update for free.
From now through May 21st, you can play Torment: Tides of Numenera for free on Steam. It’s a great opportunity to play one of the highly acclaimed cRPG without spending a dime. But if you do decide to buy, you can do so for as little as $18 for the base game.