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Mini MMO Farever previews new bosses and new rewards in its forthcoming Call to Glory update
Shiro Games announced that the Mini MMO Farever will receive its 'Call to Glory' update on September 30th. This update will introduce a heroic mode for dungeons with new bosses and rewards, a reputation system, and other quality-of-life improvements aimed at revitalizing the game's player base.
Wartales - Contrat : Le Fief arrive aujourd’hui sur Xbox
Shiro Games has released the "Contrat : Le Fief" expansion for its medieval tactical RPG Wartales on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. The expansion allows players to manage a territory, implement policies, and balance resources. A "Wartales: Starter Edition" bundle, including the base game and two major DLCs, is also available.
Wartales DLC Contract: The Fief Arrives on XBOX today
Wartales: Contract: The Fief, a new DLC for the medieval open-world tactical RPG, is now available on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. The expansion introduces new leadership mechanics, allowing players to enact policies and manage a territory. A Starter Edition of Wartales, including the base game and two other DLCs, also launched today.
Mini MMO Farever sets first big early access update for July 15 – here’s the new trailer
Shiro Games announced that the first major update for the mini-MMO Farever, titled 'Nightling Invasion,' will launch on July 15th. This update introduces 15-player world events, a new Ramburg map, and raises the level cap to 25. The game is currently available on Steam for $16.
Online Fantasy ARPG Farever’s Nightling Invasion Content Update Launches July 15
Shiro Games is launching the first major update for its online fantasy action RPG Farever, titled 'The Nightling Invasion,' on July 15 for PC via Steam Early Access. This update introduces new mechanics like demonic Rifts, a new region called Ramburg, world events for up to 15 players, and raises the level cap to 25. Game Director Quentin Lapeyre stated that the team plans to continue expanding the game's world with more updates throughout 2026.
Northgard Battlegrounds gets an Open Beta on Steam, starting July 9th
Northgard Battlegrounds, a new city-building auto-battler set in the Northgard universe, will launch an Open Beta on Steam from July 9th to July 15th. Developed by Funday Games and published by Shiro Unlimited, the game blends settlement management with automated tactical combat and features asynchronous PvP. The full Early Access release is planned for PC later in 2026.
Pierwsza otwarta beta Northgard Battlegrounds rozpocznie się 9 lipca
An open beta for Northgard Battlegrounds, an auto-battler with settlement building elements set in the Northgard universe, will run from July 9 to July 15 as part of Steam Tacticon. Developed by Funday Games and published by Shiro Unlimited, the game will enter Early Access on PC via Steam in 2026.
Northgard Battlegrounds Sounds the Horns of War with First Open Beta, Arriving July 9
Northgard Battlegrounds, a new auto-battler strategy game from Shiro Games and Funday Games, will hold its first open beta on Steam from July 9 to July 15. The game blends Northgard's settlement-building with tactical auto-battler combat, featuring distinct Viking clans and asynchronous PvP. It is set to launch in Early Access on PC via Steam in 2026.
Multiplayer sci-fi sandbox SpaceCraft introduces an offline solo mode just two weeks after its early access
Shiro Games has introduced an offline solo mode for its sci-fi sandbox game SpaceCraft, just two weeks after its early access launch. This new mode allows players to experience the game solo, with some features like nexus trading disabled, while enabling benefits such as paused production when the game is inactive. The studio cited community feedback as the primary driver for this addition, which comes amidst mixed reviews on Steam and a peak concurrency of over 7,700 players.
SpaceCraft Releases Highly Anticipated Offline Solo Mode
Shiro Games has released a highly anticipated offline solo mode for their space sandbox game, SpaceCraft, now available on PC via Steam Early Access. This update allows players to experience the game's exploration, industry, and automation features at their own pace without online systems. CEO Nicolas Cannasse expressed pride in implementing this community-requested feature less than a month after the Early Access launch.
SpaceCraft now has a solo offline mode
Shiro Games has released a solo offline mode for their early access space exploration and building game, SpaceCraft, in response to community feedback. This new mode offers separate progression and removes multiplayer-specific systems like Nexus trading, while also introducing improvements such as reduced crafting times and increased extractor speeds for players who prefer a single-player experience.
Online Fantasy ARPG Farever Reveals The Nightling Invasion Major Update, Available to Preview Today
Shiro Games has released a major update for its online fantasy action RPG, Farever, titled 'The Nightling Invasion,' which is available for preview. This update introduces a new city, world events, dungeons, and a raised level cap, with the full free launch planned for PC via Steam Early Access. The game is currently available for purchase at a discount as part of the Steam Summer Sale.
Farever Launches Major Update Preview - “The Nightling Invasion”
Shiro Games has released 'The Nightling Invasion,' the first major update for their online multiplayer action RPG Farever, as a preview on PC via Steam Early Access. This update introduces a new region, demonic Rifts leading to the world of Niflel with challenging enemy waves, and a new city called Ramburg. The level cap has been raised to 25, and players can expect new quests, gear, and achievements, with the full free launch and a limited-time discount planned for later.
Early access mini MMO Farever just launched an open beta for its Nightling Invasion patch
Shiro Games has launched an open beta for the 'Nightling Invasion' patch for their early access mini-MMO, Farever. This update introduces mysterious Rifts leading to the world of Niflel, where players can team up to fight waves of demonic enemies and powerful bosses for exclusive rewards. The patch also adds the Ramburg stronghold map and increases the level cap to 25.
SpaceCraft Launches into Early Access on Steam
Shiro Games has launched its multiplayer space sandbox game, SpaceCraft, into Early Access on Steam for PC. The game allows players to build an interplanetary corporation by exploring star systems, piloting modular starships, and managing industrial automation and logistics. Nicolas Cannasse, CEO of Shiro Games, described it as their most ambitious project to date.
Laid-back MMO Farever preps a huge end-of-June patch with a new region
The MMO Farever is set to receive a significant content update at the end of June, introducing a new region called Ramburg. This patch will also raise the level cap, add new weapons, dungeons, bosses, and activities. Shiro Games also highlighted ongoing work on performance, stability, and bug fixes.
Shiro’s delayed sci-fi sandbox SpaceCraft hyperjumps into early access this Thursday
Shiro Games' sci-fi sandbox title SpaceCraft has been delayed from its original May 20th release and will now launch into early access on June 11th. The buy-to-play game will feature starship customization and galaxy exploration on Day One, with advanced building, progression systems, and space pirates planned for later in the early access period.
This week in PC games: some enormous space sims and strategy games, plus a cheery prop hunt where you paint your own camouflage
This week's PC game releases include the fantasy kingdom builder Atre: Dominance Wars and the puzzle platformer Rakeo on Monday. Tuesday brings the 3v3 basketball game NBA The Run, followed by the multiplayer camouflage game Meccha Chameleon and the mech-based looting game SAND: Raiders of Sophie on Wednesday. Thursday features the action roguelike 33 Immortals and the space trading game SpaceCraft, with the Astroneer spin-off Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions also launching in early access. Friday's releases include the bento-making game Don't Let It Starve.
Progress Bar: Farever’s server issues trip up an otherwise fun and frolicking MMO-lite
Farever, an MMO-lite action RPG from Shiro Games, offers a colorful and enjoyable world with engaging combat, but is significantly hampered by persistent server and network issues. Despite improvements since its beta, players still experience lag, desynchronization, and server instability, impacting the overall experience. The game's core mechanics, including its Soulslike-inspired combat and class-based progression, show promise, but the underlying technical problems need urgent resolution for its early access to be considered worthwhile.
Farever Sells 100,000 Units in First Week of Early Access
Shiro Games announced that its multiplayer action RPG, Farever, has sold over 100,000 units in its first week of Early Access on Steam. The game features a fantasy open world with quests, challenges, and customizable playstyles. Shiro Games plans to release frequent updates based on player feedback throughout the Early Access period.
