Camelot Unchained

Camelot Unchained establishes its Steam early access page and introduces the Devout archetype

Camelot Unchained has launched its Steam Early Access page, with the game slated for a weekend-only early access period starting in March 2026. Unchained Entertainment plans to release more archetypes, classes, and zones, with pricing tiers and a subscription model for the full release yet to be determined. A teaser trailer for the new Devout archetype has also been released.

MMO Week in Review: Guild Wars in your pocket

ArenaNet announced a mobile port of Guild Wars Reforged with cross-progression, coinciding with the game's 21st anniversary. This week also saw Final Fantasy XIV patch 7.5, Pearl Abyss selling EVE Online studio CCP Games to its management, and Star Wars The Old Republic revealing the planet Ryloth for its 8.0 update.

Camelot Unchained posts roadmap, continues closed testing, and acknowledges lack of access

Camelot Unchained is continuing closed testing with regular updates, though direct player access through preorders is currently unavailable due to logistical issues. The latest build introduces a new archetype, the Devout, expanded chat channels, new trade skills like Cooking and Alchemy, and significant improvements to lighting and animations. The development team has also shared a roadmap detailing upcoming work on atmosphere, crafting, and new character classes.

MMO Week in Review: Evercold, Aion 2, and EQ Legends

This week in the MMORPG genre saw the reveal of Final Fantasy XIV's 'Evercold' expansion for January 2027, alongside confirmations for Aion 2's global launch this year. Several other titles like Embers of the Uncrowned, RF Online Next, Palia, EverQuest Legends, and Loftia also had significant updates or beta launches.

Betawatch: Closed beta for Loftia and EQ Legends, delay for Monsters & Memories

Several MMOs are currently in various stages of testing. Loftia has launched its closed beta with no NDA, while Monsters & Memories has delayed its early access to October due to a lead developer's departure. Camelot Unchained has expanded its testing to Wednesdays, and Palia is adding horses while remaining in beta.

Camelot Unchained will now open ‘early access’ testing on all Wednesdays, not just weekends

Camelot Unchained is expanding its early access testing to include all Wednesdays, in addition to weekends, starting April 22nd. This change allows backers more frequent opportunities to test the MMORPG. The developers are also discussing ways to streamline the RvR combat experience for these new testing windows.

Betawatch: Camelot Unchained opens another ‘early access’ weekend, Windrose goes viral

Camelot Unchained is hosting another early access weekend, though details are under NDA and current early access is unavailable. The article also highlights Windrose and MapleStory Classic World as games currently in early access or beta testing. It clarifies the definitions of open and closed testing phases for MMOs.

The Daily Grind: Do we need new names for different types of MMO early access?

The author questions the current definition of 'early access' for games like Camelot Unchained, where new players cannot access the game despite an early access announcement. This leads to a discussion on whether new terminology is needed to differentiate various stages of pre-release game access, particularly within the MMORPG genre.

MMO Week in Review: EQ Legends’ beta, Ashes of Creation’s drama

This week's MMO news roundup covers the upcoming closed beta for EverQuest Legends and ongoing legal drama surrounding Ashes of Creation. Several other titles like AdventureQuest Worlds Infinity, Dune Awakening, and Temtem Pioneers also saw significant updates or funding news.

Make My MMO: AQWI’s $2M Kickstarter haul, Camelot Unchained’s weird early access

‘Early access’ MMORPG Camelot Unchained is running a surprise midweek test today

Unchained Entertainment is conducting a surprise midweek test for its MMORPG Camelot Unchained, open to all active backers from April 8-9, 2026. This test is a step towards potentially offering weekday access, with the studio also planning updates including a new Devout class and improved terrain loading.

Camelot Unchained discusses the RvR-centric design of its factions, abilities, and economy

Camelot Unchained's latest video discusses its RvR-centric design, focusing on how factions, abilities, and economy are built around player-versus-player combat. The MMORPG will feature distinct realm playstyles, with crafting specializations and 19 gathering/crafting professions planned. The game is currently in backers-only early access, with a Steam release planned for later.

Massively OP Podcast Episode 560: EverQuest Legends never die

The Massively OP Podcast episode 560 covers the announcement of EverQuest Legends, Camelot Unchained's early access, and the cancellation of New World's 10-year plan. It also touches on Loftia's closed beta, V Rising entering maintenance mode, and the sunsetting of Elder Scrolls Blades.

MMO Week in Review: EverQuest’s legacy, Camelot out of chains

This week's MMO news includes Daybreak's announcement of EverQuest Legacy, a spinoff of the classic game, and the surprise early access launch of Camelot Unchained after eight years in beta. Several other MMOs received updates, including V Rising, New World, and EverQuest II, while Epic Games faced significant layoffs due to overspending and a slump in Fortnite's performance.

Camelot Unchained enters early access for existing backers, drops a spring content roadmap

Camelot Unchained has entered early access for existing backers, with Unchained Entertainment planning a future Steam release. The MMORPG features over 60 square kilometers of RvR battle space and an engine designed for large-scale combat. A spring roadmap includes new classes, tradeskills, zones, and reward systems.

Betawatch: Shadowstone kicks off playtesting, EVE Frontier plods onward

This week's Betawatch covers numerous games entering playtesting phases, including Secret Door's Shadowstone and Dreamhaven's Sunderfolk. EVE Frontier continues development with new features, while Swordeye, Scars of Honor, and MapleStory Classic World are also highlighted for upcoming tests. The article also provides a comprehensive list of games currently in open or closed testing, differentiating between the two and noting those that appear to be malingering.

Camelot Unchained shares another look at enemy, weapon, and building artwork development

City State Entertainment provided an update on the development of their RvR MMORPG, Camelot Unchained, showcasing new artwork for enemies, weapons, and building kits. Art lead Eben Schumacher hosted the preview, which included concept art and model renders, alongside brief discussions on the Veil stealth mechanic and weapon stat variations.

Betawatch: Marathon and Equinox Homecoming both enter launch waters

Bungie's new game Marathon and Equinox Homecoming have launched this week, alongside other gaming news including AdventureQuest Worlds Infinity reaching a crowdfunding milestone. The article also provides updates on various games in beta testing and development, detailing their current status and upcoming plans.

Make My MMO: Epitome made $661K on Kickstarter, Elite Dangerous unveiled the Kestrel Mk II

The AI-driven MMORPG Epitome successfully concluded its Kickstarter campaign, raising approximately $661,000 from over 20,000 backers. Meanwhile, Elite Dangerous unveiled the Kestrel Mk II ship in early access, and various other crowdfunded MMOs like Pantheon, Star Citizen, and Project Gorgon provided updates on their development progress and upcoming patches.

Here is about a minute’s worth of open PvP warfare from Camelot Unchained’s recent tests

Unchained Entertainment has released approximately one minute of open PvP gameplay footage from recent tests of the MMORPG Camelot Unchained. The video showcases large-scale spell effects and aerial combat, with the developers indicating that the planned 2025 early access has been delayed to 2026.