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ARC Raiders moves to slower larger updates as it crosses over 16 million sales
Embark Studios is shifting ARC Raiders to larger, less frequent updates, moving from monthly releases to major updates twice a year, with smaller live updates in between. This change aims to improve the long-term player experience and address player concerns. The game has also surpassed 16 million sales, with active players spending an average of 100+ hours.
As Arc Raiders devs work on "reactivating" the 16 million people who bought the shooter, Embark Studios is…
Embark Studios' extraction shooter Arc Raiders has surpassed 16 million copies sold worldwide, making it Nexon's most successful new product release. The publisher highlighted the game's strong player engagement, with over half of active players exceeding 100 hours. Embark Studios is now focusing on reactivating players while developing two new unannounced games.
Arc Raiders will get major updates every six months going forwards, with the next one set to roll out the shooter's largest map yet
Embark Studios is shifting Arc Raiders to a bi-annual major update schedule, moving away from monthly releases to allow for more impactful changes. The first major update under this new model, Frozen Trail, is set for October and will introduce the game's largest map to date, new enemies, and narrative elements. Smaller live updates and fixes will continue between these larger content drops.
ARC Raiders Tops 16 Million Sales, Over Half Its Active Player Base Has Put in 100+ Hours
Embark Studios' extraction shooter ARC Raiders has achieved over 16 million unit sales worldwide since its October 2025 launch, with more than half of its active player base exceeding 100 hours of playtime. The developer is shifting from monthly to semi-annual content updates, with the next patch, Frozen Trail, scheduled for October and introducing the game's largest map to date.
MapleStory recaps its recent Classic World closed test and outlines summer update plans
MapleStory has concluded its closed test for MapleStory Classic World and is preparing to release summer updates starting June 17th. These updates include a new Erel Light class, a Kinesis class remaster, new PvP modes, zones, bosses, and quality-of-life improvements. Producer Inkwell shared these details, thanking participants for their feedback.
Gears Of War Creator Lays Out Vision For A New Game, And It Sounds Intriguing
Gears of War creator Cliff Bleszinski has outlined his vision for a new game called "Hollow Point." The proposed two-player cooperative title would blend elements of John Wick, Carrie, and Lovecraft Country, featuring an ex-Marine with guns and a young woman with psychic powers battling Lovecraftian monsters in a New England town during a hurricane.
MapleStory Classic World Shares Closed Online Test Recap Video
Nexon has released a recap video for the recent MapleStory Classic World Closed Online Test. The video showcases the player experience during the test, which offered a faithful recreation of classic MapleStory with modern adjustments for smoother gameplay. Further updates on the game's development will be shared by Nexon.
Dark and Darker gets a fix for Linux / Steam Deck being unable to play certain modes
Dark and Darker has received a fix for an issue that prevented players on Linux and Steam Deck from accessing certain game modes due to new anti-cheat measures. The Season 9 update also introduced new content like a revamped Inferno, skills for Rogue and Ranger, an in-game ping system, and a new party finder. The developer, Ironmace, has also reportedly resolved previous legal disputes with Nexon.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 564: Evercold or everwarmer?
The MassivelyOP Podcast episode 564 covers recent MMORPG news, including Final Fantasy XIV's 'Evercold' expansion announcement for 2027, Guild Wars Reforged receiving a mobile port, and Aion 2's westward release window. Other topics include new MMOs from Nexon, Palia's upcoming mount expansion, SWTOR's future updates, LOTRO's housing, Conan Exiles Enhanced edition, and the sale of EVE Online back to CCP Games.
Dungeon crawler Dark and Darker wins partial legal battle over Nexon, allowed to stay online
Dungeon crawler Dark and Darker has won a partial legal victory against Nexon, with the Korean supreme court ruling there was no copyright infringement related to Nexon's Project P3. This decision allows Dark and Darker to remain online and continue development, though its developer Ironmace still faces a continuing criminal case over alleged data transmission. While Ironmace had to pay for trade secret violations, the court's ruling provides legal certainty for the game's future.
South Korean Supreme Court orders Dark and Darker dev Ironmace to pay $3.84 million to Nexon
South Korean developer Ironmace has been ordered by the Supreme Court to pay Nexon 5.7 billion won ($3.84 million) in damages related to a civil case concerning alleged trade secret theft. While the civil case has concluded, a related criminal case regarding copyright and stolen trade secrets remains ongoing. The dispute stems from allegations that Ironmace's founding members, former Nexon employees, used proprietary information to develop the popular extraction game Dark and Darker.
KartRider Rush+ Celebrates 6th Anniversary With New Track, Karts, and Rewards
Nexon has launched the 6th anniversary update for the mobile racing game KartRider Rush+, introducing a new castle-themed track, Saber Gold karts, and various in-game rewards and events. The update is available now on iOS and Android, with additional content rolling out through May and early June.
Subnautica 2 early access launches globally on May 14, and here’s when it goes live in your region
Subnautica 2 will launch into early access globally on May 14, 2026, with Unknown Worlds announcing specific release times for various regions. The game will be priced at approximately $29.99 USD, with regional pricing to follow. The announcement was accompanied by a trailer and follows the game's move to self-publishing on Steam after a legal incident with Nexon.
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The game Dark and Darker has survived a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by Nexon in the Korean legal system. This ruling allows the game to continue its development.
After shaking off Nexon’s copyright infringement accusations, Dark and Darker survives the Korean legal system and will continue development
The Supreme Court of South Korea has rejected Nexon's copyright infringement allegations against Ironmace, allowing Dark and Darker to continue development. While Ironmace was ordered to pay 5.7 billion Korean Won for trade secret violations, this was a reduction from a previous ruling, and they received a partial refund. A criminal case between the two parties is still ongoing.
Dark And Darker Can "Move Ahead With Full Legal Certainty" After Court Ruling
Developer Ironmace can proceed with Dark and Darker development with legal certainty following a South Korean Supreme Court ruling that upheld a lower court's decision in a copyright dispute with Nexon. While the court found Ironmace infringed on trade secrets, it was not guilty of copyright infringement, and the developer's appeals were dismissed. This ruling ends the legal battle, allowing the game to continue its online service without threat of suspension.
Dark and Darker Dev Must Pay Nexon $4.3 Million After Korea Supreme Court Ruling | HappyGamer
South Korea's Supreme Court has ruled that IronMace, the developer of Dark and Darker, must pay Nexon approximately $4.3 million for trade secret infringement. While the court rejected Nexon's copyright infringement claims, the ruling on trade secrets stems from allegations that former Nexon employees took confidential information when forming IronMace. This verdict concludes a lengthy legal battle and sets a precedent for intellectual property disputes in the gaming industry.
Blue Archive Gets “An Unconcealed Path - Episode: Fashion Show Security Duty!” Update With New Dress Units
Blue Archive has launched its "An Unconcealed Path – Episode: Fashion Show Security Duty!" update, introducing a limited-time event story and new "Dress" units, Tsukuyo and Michiru. The update, available on Android, iOS, and PC via Steam, features event chapters for rewards and limited pick-up banners for the new students. Several parallel events are also running, including "My Office" task challenges and the "Recollection Recruitment" event.
"We've heard a clear frustration": Arc Raiders update adds a beach holiday map while patching the gun balance to ensure "all players are challenged by weapon attrition"
The Riven Tides update for the extraction shooter Arc Raiders introduces a new coastal map with various attractions, including a slide and a beachcombing activity. The update also addresses player frustration with weapon durability by rebalancing weapon attrition, repair mechanics, and spawn rates to ensure a more consistent challenge for all players.
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.