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Ultima Online New Legacy announces October 15 release date for Season 2
Ultima Online: New Legacy has announced that Season 2 will launch on October 15th. Key dates include September 28th for final transfers and October 1st for a soft launch, with a final wipe on October 13th. Broadsword also mentioned recent hotfixes for Publish 124, addressing issues with Summon Reaper particle effects and the Echoes of Mondain leaderboard.
Classic MMORPG Ultima Online just launched a brand-new festival event ahead of its 29th birthday
Broadsword has launched a new seasonal in-game event called Shardfall for the classic MMORPG Ultima Online, ahead of its 29th anniversary. The event involves players fighting Mondain's Echo, supplying cities with resources, and earning various rewards including new books and housing decor. This update also includes quality-of-life improvements and preparations for the upcoming Halloween event.
Star Wars The Old Republic characters bugged by Rishi will finally be rescued today
Broadsword is releasing an update for Star Wars The Old Republic today to fix a bug that caused players' seasonal progression to reset to level 1 after traveling to or from the Rishi planet or stronghold. The patch will restore impacted characters to their state before entering Rishi, reimburse spent Cartel Coins, and return lost items. Additional fixes include issues with Rass Ordo's droid abilities, Hidden Fortress respawns, quests, and armor glitches.
Star Wars: The Old Republic hopes to recapture the 'classic' experience with difficulty options and a new way…
Star Wars: The Old Republic is introducing update 8.0, which includes a raised level cap, new zones on Ryloth, and two new difficulty systems. The update aims to recapture a 'classic' experience with a difficulty slider and new 'venture' characters offering classic and expert modes with special rewards.
Star Wars The Old Republic formally reveals GU 8.0 and its new era, Masters of the Force
Broadsword has officially revealed Game Update 8.0 for Star Wars: The Old Republic, titled Masters of the Force. This update introduces a new era with the Galaxy in Chaos storyline, the world of Ryloth, new difficulty modes, Ventures, a 3-boss operation, an increased level cap, new abilities, and gearing updates. While a specific launch date is not yet set, the update will follow an extensive Public Test Server cycle.
Star Wars The Old Republic rolls out GU 7.9.1 today with Galactic Season 11 coming August 18
Broadsword has released Game Update 7.9.1 for Star Wars The Old Republic, titled Light and Shadow. While the update is live, Galactic Season 11, which includes returning rewards from Seasons 2 and 4 along with new customizations and items, will begin on August 18th. The patch also introduces a new accessories tab in the cash shop and prepares the game for the upcoming Feast of Prosperity event.
MMO Week in Review: I want to believe
This week's MMO news roundup covers updates and announcements for numerous titles including Stars Reach, EverQuest Legends, Elder Scrolls Online, and Final Fantasy XIV. Key stories include Stars Reach's official early access date, Elder Scrolls Online's post-layoff roadmap, and Guild Wars 3 revealing its composers. The article also touches on game development, business practices, and player sentiment across various MMORPGs.
SWTOR’s GU 8.0 has hit the PTS as Broadsword talks overworld difficulty toggles and the new operation
Broadsword has released Game Update 8.0 for Star Wars: The Old Republic to the Public Test Server, featuring the new Children of Nul operation, class balance passes, and quality-of-life improvements. A significant addition is the overworld difficulty toggle, allowing players to adjust combat challenge in non-multiplayer areas across Story, Veteran, and Master difficulties. The update also includes persistent stronghold decorations and new ventures.
MMO Week in Review: EverQuest rising
This week's MMO news roundup highlights the resurgence of the EverQuest franchise with EverQuest Legends entering paid beta and expansions teased for EverQuest and EverQuest II. Other major stories include the implosion of DreamWorld, potential layoffs at Blizzard and Bethesda, and Sony's shutdown of PS3 and PS Vita storefronts. The article also covers updates and news from various other MMOs like Elder Scrolls Online, Conan Exiles, and Valheim.
Antique MMORPG Ultima Online just released a brand-new summer event called Moonveil
The classic MMORPG Ultima Online has launched its new summer event, Moonveil, on July 1st. This marks the first year for the event, which involves a pilgrimage across Britannia with opportunities to earn exclusive rewards. The event is detailed in a developer newsletter and a video walkthrough.
‘We are now fully focused on developing content for 8.0,’ says SWTOR boss
Broadsword's Keith Kanneg announced that Star Wars The Old Republic is now fully focused on developing content for update 8.0, with the first Public Test Server phase planned for the coming weeks. This phase will include the first boss of a new Operation and level 85 for select classes. Galactic Season 10 will conclude at the end of July.
Ultima creator Richard Garriott now claims he could regain the series’ copyright by next year
Ultima creator Richard Garriott claims he may regain the copyright for the series from Electronic Arts by 2027, citing a 35-year rule in copyright law. While EA currently operates Ultima Online, Garriott expressed past frustrations with the company's handling of potential revivals. This news comes amidst EA filing new trademarks for the Ultima series.
Star Wars The Old Republic puts out a cinematic trailer for its latest update (two weeks after launch)
Star Wars: The Old Republic has released a cinematic trailer for its Legacy Reborn update, which launched two weeks prior. The trailer focuses on the narrative elements of the patch, referencing the conclusion of the Legacy of the Sith storyline and featuring Darth Malgus. The late release has drawn confusion and criticism from players on social media.
29-year-old MMORPG Ultima Online has stealth-increased the price of its sub in some regions
Broadsword, under Electronic Arts, has stealthily increased the subscription price for the 29-year-old MMORPG Ultima Online in several regions including Germany, Spain, the UK, and Brazil. The price hikes were not officially announced, leading to player frustration, with some European players now paying significantly more than their American counterparts.
Star Wars The Old Republic’s GU 7.9 Legacy Reborn goes live today to cap off Legacy of the Sith
Broadsword has released the GU 7.9 Legacy Reborn update for Star Wars The Old Republic, serving as the conclusion to the Legacy of the Sith expansion. The update includes a new story arc involving Darth Jadus and Heta Kol, the start of PvP Season 10, and various gameplay tweaks. French and German voice localization for the new content is still forthcoming.
SWTOR delays GU 7.9 Legacy Reborn over ‘issues’ as Broadsword is ‘now targeting early June’
Broadsword, the studio behind Star Wars The Old Republic, has delayed the 7.9 Legacy Reborn patch from its planned late May release to early June due to unresolved issues found during final testing. The update will conclude the Legacy of the Sith storyline, launch PvP season 10, and update the Dantooine dynamic encounter mission.
Brazilian players can no longer play SWTOR without submitting to an intrusive age verification process
Electronic Arts and Broadsword are implementing a new age verification process for Star Wars: The Old Republic players in Brazil to comply with the Digital ECA Law. Starting May 28th, Brazilian players must verify their age on the SWTOR website to continue playing or making purchases. Players using Steam will also need to complete this verification through the official website.
Ultima Online’s brand-new shroom-centric Spritelight holiday event has arrived for spring
Ultima Online has launched its latest major update, the Spritelight holiday event, which centers around mushroom harvesting and preservation. The event introduces new truffle hogs, shroom-related tools, and various rewards including decorations, titles, and unique items. The update also includes a PvP balance pass, new wooden weapons, and an update to the Clean Up Britannia rewards system, with another event, Moonveil, planned for July.
Star Wars: The Old Republic's original director hadn't played a single MMO before launching its development studio: 'How the hell did they trust me with this much money?'
James Ohlen, the original director of BioWare's Star Wars: The Old Republic, revealed he had no prior MMO experience when development began. He discussed regrets about the game's launch content and a denied proposal to rename it Star Wars: The New Republic.
Star Wars The Old Republic celebrates May the 4th with a Mandalorian and Grogu promotion
Star Wars: The Old Republic is celebrating May the 4th with a promotion tied to the upcoming "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu" movie. The event includes discounts, a double XP event, a free minipet, and a special mount for subscribers inspired by the Razor Crest. Developer Broadsword also announced upcoming updates 7.9 and 8.0, which will add more story content and quality-of-life improvements.