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DC Universe Online announces Supergirl-themed Children of Krypton for June, speeds up travel in latest patch
DC Universe Online has released a patch that automatically grants characters the 'Boost' travel speed at level 4, allowing for faster traversal of the game world. The update also includes various bug fixes and item stack improvements. Additionally, Daybreak Game Company announced the upcoming Supergirl-themed update, Children of Krypton, scheduled for June.
DC Universe Online – How Supergirl’s Story Arc Reflects the Evolving State of Superhero Media
Daybreak Game Company and Dimensional Ink announced the upcoming story arc 'Children of Krypton: Shadows Over Argo' for DC Universe Online, launching in June 2026 on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. This new arc centers on Supergirl's pursuit of the villain Kryb and explores themes of grief and complexity, reflecting the evolving landscape of superhero media.
DC Universe Online delays Patrol 2 patch, gives out free character slots for its spring recruitment event
DC Universe Online is offering free character slots from April 28 to May 25, 2026, as part of its Ultimate Recruitment Event. Players completing their Mentor storyline will receive rewards including a ring, aura, currency, and buff items. The Patrol 2 patch has been delayed to May 5th.
EverQuest Legends previews its item-merging exaltation system
EverQuest Legends has released a new video showcasing its item-merging "exaltation" system, where players can combine gear effects and appearances. Senior Engineer Sean Norton demonstrated how this system allows for granular customization, similar to other MMOs and OARPGs. The video also offered a glimpse into the game's visuals and UI, though it was noted that one item shown will not be available at launch.
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.
Some 35,000 people signed up to test EverQuest Legends, whose beta begins today
The beta for EverQuest Legends, a standalone throwback game backed by Daybreak Game Company, begins today with an initial wave of a few hundred players selected from nearly 35,000 sign-ups. Executive producer David Youssefi stated that more participants will be added over the coming weeks. The beta is under a strict NDA, and the full launch is still planned for July.
EverQuest’s Rizlona server successfully merged into Aradune this week
Daybreak Game Company has merged the Rizlona server into the Aradune server for the MMORPG EverQuest. This consolidation aims to increase the player population on Aradune, with characters from Rizlona now accessible on the merged server. The Aradune server is named in honor of the late EverQuest designer Brad McQuaid.
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.
EverQuest talks upcoming progression servers and teases its next expansion as EQ2’s API crumples
EverQuest producer Jenn Chan announced new Heroic Experience Draughts and two upcoming progression servers, Frostreaver and Lethar, with community-voted rules and a personal loot system respectively. The next expansion was teased with a lore-heavy hint involving Mithaniel Marr and Rallos Zek. Meanwhile, EverQuest II players are experiencing issues with a defunct API that powers character tracker websites.
DC Universe Online prepares its spring event and Swamp Thing ally as its forum outage drags on
DC Universe Online has launched its Springtime Event, featuring new styles, base items, feats, and the new Swamp Thing ally, with Poison Ivy as the antagonist. The event runs from April 7th to May 4th for players level 20 and above. Meanwhile, the game's official forums have been inaccessible since March 17th due to login issues, with no estimated fix date from Daybreak Game Company.
EverQuest II invites you on a Beast’r egg hunt this week
EverQuest II is currently hosting its annual Beast'r Eggstravaganza event, challenging players to find classic and advanced eggs scattered across various zones. The event, which concludes on April 9th, offers rewards such as pets, achievements, collections, and quests, with a special title for those who collect all eight new egg types.
MMO Hype Train: EverQuest Legends, Hollowed Oath, and plundering the MMO past for its future
Two new projects, EverQuest Legends and Hollowed Oath, are emerging from the EverQuest IP, aiming to blend classic MMORPG design with modern features like improved UI and multiclassing options. EverQuest Legends is a collaboration between Daybreak Game Company and the emulation community, while Hollowed Oath is developed by the former team behind The Heroes Journey emulator. Both titles aim for more casual-friendly gameplay compared to hardcore-focused MMOs, potentially revitalizing interest in older game ideas.
Evening Interviews
Daybreak Game Company is exploring strategies to attract new players to its 27-year-old MMO, EverQuest, by drawing parallels to the appeal of older console generations. Separately, ProbablyMonsters is focusing on developing single-player AA games with a unique style.
Evening Interviews
Daybreak Game Company is exploring strategies to attract new players to its 27-year-old MMORPG, EverQuest. The company believes that the game's classic raiding mechanics can still appeal to a modern audience, despite its age.
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.
EverQuest Legends details monetization, class switching, races, zones, and more in new FAQ
EverQuest Legends will launch in July with a subscription model separate from existing services, alongside a cash shop for cosmetic and utility items. The game will feature selectable difficulty settings for zones, housing at launch, and a multiclassing system allowing players to switch primary and secondary classes. Beta testing is expected in April, with the Kunark expansion already in development.
Classic EverQuest kicks off Easter and April Fools’ Day events for 2026
EverQuest is celebrating multiple in-game events, including Brew Day and its 27th anniversary. The game is also rolling out Stomples Day, an Easter-themed event running until April 28, 2026, and Bristlebane Day, an April Fools' Day event featuring pranks and jokes that concludes on April 7th.
EverQuest Legends Revealed as Solo-Friendly MMO With Beta Coming Soon
Daybreak Game Company and indie studio Game Jawn have announced EverQuest Legends, a new take on the classic MMORPG designed with a focus on solo play and modern quality-of-life updates. The game will feature classic zones and art styles with streamlined interfaces and flexible multi-classing character builds. A closed beta is scheduled for April, with a full launch planned for July 2026.
EverQuest Legends Announced
Daybreak Studios has announced EverQuest Legends, a reimagined version of the original 1999 MMORPG EverQuest. This new title aims to recapture the success of the classic game.
EverQuest is the next legacy MMO to get the "classic" treatment after WoW Classic and Old School RuneScape, but with a genius twist: it knows all of us olds don't have time for MMOs anymore
Daybreak Game Company is releasing EverQuest Legends in July 2026, a new version of the classic MMORPG designed for solo and casual players. It features a "classic" treatment similar to World of Warcraft Classic and Old School RuneScape but with modern concessions, including the ability to combine two classes for unique character builds and a focus on solo progression.
