Novaquark gives a peek at the future of Dual Universe with announcements of better, improved new planets, a PvE mission system, better joystick support, PvP improvements, and more.
ArcheAge Will Offer 10 Days of Gifts to Mark 10th Launch Anniversary
A milestone for ArcheAge, but the gifts are for the community, as XL Games and Kakao Games mark the 10th anniversary of release with 10 days of offers.
Genshin Impact Reveals Two 3.5 Characters As Players Prep For Its 3.4 Update
While Genshin Impact’s 3.4 update is slated to release this week, Hoyoverse got a jump on revealing some of the characters you’ll be able to play as when Update 3.5 launches later this year.
European Commission Likely to Object to Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Acquisition
The European Commission will reportedly issue an objection to Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition over antitrust concerns.
Embers Adrift Will Hold a Free Weekend January 27-29th, With Community and Streaming Events
Embers Adrift �will hold a free weekend from January 27-29th. The subscription-based game will be able to try out for free, and Stormhaven Studios is planning some events around the promotion.
Elite Dangerous Interim Update On Track, Mission Boards Got an Initial Fix
This month, Elite Dangerous remains on track for an interim update to address issues from Update 14. Meanwhile, Mission Boards got an initial fix.
RuneScape Opens Long-Awaited Mobile Social Lobby and Adds New Cosmetic Overrides
The long-requested mobile social lobby for RuneScape is here, opening up access to friends, clan, and more. Jagex is also adding new cosmetic overrides for the new Treasure Hunter.
Valheim’s Announces Ashlands, a ‘Land of the Dead’ Biome, and Shows Concept Art
Ashlands will be the next big Valheim biome update. Described as a land of the dead, Iron Gate has released some concept art. The team is also looking for input on accessibility features.
Lost Ark Reverses Accidental Bans, Including of Inactive Player Accounts
The most recent large-scale ban wave targeting bots in Lost Ark accidentally banned a number of player accounts. The team fixed the issue, but negative responses and review bombing had happened.
NetEase Lays Off Staffers Who Worked On Blizzard Games In China As Part Of Partnership’s End
NetEase and Blizzard couldn’t come to an agreement on their existing licensing deal, which means the latter’s games will be pulled from China’s market. As a result, according to The South China Morning Post, NetEase has begun laying off or reassigning those team members who maintained Blizzard’s games.