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Betawatch: ArcheAge Chronicles plans a network test for next weekend
ArcheAge Chronicles is planning a network test for September 12th, continuing its development journey. The article also rounds up other MMO news, including updates on Guild Wars 3, Farhaven, and Aion 2, alongside a lengthy list of games currently in various stages of testing and development.
Betawatch: Aion 2 plans October global debut, Guild Wars 3 reveals gremlins
Several games are nearing their global launches or entering new testing phases. Aion 2 is set for a worldwide debut on October 5th, while Path of Exile 2 will officially launch out of early access in December. Guild Wars 3 has revealed more about its gremlin-like Asura characters, and Squadron 42 has been delayed again, now targeting 2027.
Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 has officially launched to rough reviews under the Daybreak banner
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 has launched on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox consoles, but has received mixed to negative reviews on Steam shortly after release. Players are citing issues with the game's price, gameplay, animations, and character models. The developers, Cold Iron Studios under Daybreak, also faced backlash for shutting down the original game's Switch version, offering a discount for the sequel to affected players.
Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 showcases the customizable Specialist class in its latest trailer
Daybreak and Cold Iron Studios showcased the Specialist class in Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 through a new gameplay trailer. This class allows players to combine abilities and perks from other base classes, functioning as an endgame feature. The trailer demonstrates the Specialist using abilities like a Machinist shotgun drone, a Hunter particle beam, and a Duelist perk.
Daybreak and Cold Iron will discount Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 for prequel players following Switch sunset
Daybreak and Cold Iron Studios will offer discounts on Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 for players who lost access to the original Aliens Fireteam Elite due to its cloud version being sunsetted on the Nintendo Switch. The companies acknowledged player frustration over purchasing a game they can no longer play and are working on a program to provide a discounted voucher or credit for the sequel. The sequel will run locally on the Nintendo Switch 2, preventing similar issues.
Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 confirms fall Nintendo Switch 2 release as the OG game’s Switch version poofs
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 is confirmed to release on Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, and PC on August 25th, with a Nintendo Switch version planned for fall. The co-op shooter from Daybreak and Cold Iron Studios showcases its gameplay in a new trailer featuring various enemies and weapons. Meanwhile, the original Aliens: Fireteam Elite's cloud-only Switch version has been delisted and its servers shut down.
The Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 team is hosting an art and sound panel at SDCC 2026
Cold Iron Studios, the developer of Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, will host a panel at San Diego Comic-Con on July 25th. The panel will feature discussions on the game's art and sound design with composer Austin Wintory, art director Nicholas Stohlman, senior environment artist Michelle Vargas, and audio director Derrick Reyes. Attendees can also expect new reveals about the game ahead of its fall release.
EverQuest announces new TLE progression server Lethar while teasing its 2026 expansion
Daybreak has announced a new Time-Locked Expansion server for EverQuest called Lethar, set to launch on August 26th. This server will feature Personal Loot and include expansions up to The Serpent's Spine. The studio also teased its 2026 expansion with hints about fate and fortune.
DC Universe Online brings back the battle for Atlantis with its Tides of War event
DC Universe Online has brought back its annual Tides of War event, featuring the battle for Atlantis. The event introduces new rewards such as Power Array Augments, an Undersea Usurper Chroma Pack, and Aquaman styles. Players can earn Sand Dollars by completing daily missions and seasonal content to unlock these new items.
Hey, Daybreak actually rescued DC Universe Online’s forums instead of canning them
Daybreak Game Company has relaunched the community forums for DC Universe Online after a period of issues. The new forums preserve most user data, including post history and usernames, while introducing some fresh elements. This news coincides with the release of a new daily Trouble Alert event and a multiplayer cutscene skip feature in the game.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 has been revealed, and it is coming this summer
Cold Iron Studios and Daybreak have officially revealed Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, set to launch this summer for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The sequel will feature four-player squads battling hordes of Xenomorphs on planet LV-558, introducing new classes and a challenging Horde mode.
Vague Patch Notes: The bad data problem with MMOs
This article discusses the pervasive issue of 'bad data' in the MMORPG genre, particularly concerning player metrics. It argues that attempts to derive accurate player counts or financial data from sources like Steam Charts or financial reports are often misleading and lead to worse conclusions. The author emphasizes that only official data released by game companies can provide reliable figures, but even then, the necessity of knowing exact player numbers is questioned.
Palia’s Royal Highlands expansion launches May 12 – and it introduces horses
Palia's Royal Highlands expansion is set to launch on May 12th, introducing a new adventure zone and the highly anticipated addition of horses as mounts. The expansion will be free-to-play and accessible to players who have unlocked gliders, with new harvesting, crafting, and housing content. The game is also celebrating 10 million players with a special in-game event offering free mystery outfits.
EverQuest 2 reveals the Wuoshi TLE server for June and teases its 2026 expansion
EverQuest II is launching a new time-locked expansion server named Wuoshi in June, which will progress through the Echoes of Faydwer and Chaos Descending expansions and be Free Trade. The game will also receive quality-of-life upgrades for character creation. Additionally, a tease for the game's 2026 expansion has been released, presented as a letter in the Teir'Dal language.
Betawatch: Hollowed Oath is happening, The Cube Save Us will not save us
This article provides a weekly update on MMORPGs currently in various stages of testing and early access. It highlights new entries like Hollowed Oath and The Cube, Save Us, while also detailing the status of numerous other titles, including those with blockchain elements and those facing delays or potential abandonment.