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Daybreak business and news from across the web.- EverQuest announces new TLE progression server Lethar while teasing its 2026 expansionDaybreak 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 eventDC 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 themDaybreak 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 summerCold 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 MMOsThis 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 horsesPalia'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 expansionEverQuest 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 usThis 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.