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XLGAMES business and news from across the web.- MMO Week in Review: EverQuest risingThis week's MMO news roundup highlights the resurgence of the EverQuest franchise with EverQuest Legends entering paid beta and expansions teased for EverQuest and EverQuest II. Other major stories include the implosion of DreamWorld, potential layoffs at Blizzard and Bethesda, and Sony's shutdown of PS3 and PS Vita storefronts. The article also covers updates and news from various other MMOs like Elder Scrolls Online, Conan Exiles, and Valheim.
- ArcheAge Chronicles shares player activity from its June focus group testXLGAMES has shared player activity data from a recent focus group test for ArcheAge Chronicles, the rebranded and delayed MMORPG formerly known as ArcheAge 2. The test involved 165 participants and accumulated over 2,006 hours of gameplay, with highlights including popular classes and weapons. The game is still projected for a fourth-quarter release this year.
- MMO Week in Review: EQ Legends’ beta, Ashes of Creation’s dramaThis 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.
- Betawatch: EverQuest Legends sets beta, Lord of Mysteries sets expectationsSeveral MMORPGs are entering or continuing beta testing phases, including EverQuest Legends which begins a strictly NDA-based closed beta on April 24th. Lord of Mysteries, an adaptation of Chinese novels, and Crystalfall, an 'Exile-like' MMOARPG, are also highlighted. Windrose, a pirate survival game, is set to enter early access on April 14th.
- XLGAMES reassures fans that ArcheAge Chronicles is still happening and ‘coming together’XLGAMES has provided an update on the development of ArcheAge Chronicles, formerly known as ArcheAge 2, assuring fans that the MMORPG is progressing. The studio recently conducted an internal playtest and expressed optimism about the game's direction. While specific release details remain scarce, the team plans to share more information soon.
The Cube, Save Us Becomes the Latest Live-Service Cautionary TaleDeveloper and publisher XLGAMES has announced that its MMO extraction shooter, The Cube, Save Us, will be shutting down on May 8th due to a significant drop in player count and overwhelmingly negative Steam reviews. Refunds will be issued for legitimate purchases made on Steam. This marks another cautionary tale in the live-service genre, following recent shutdowns like Krafton's PUBG: Blindspot.- MMO Week in Review: EverQuest’s legacy, Camelot out of chainsThis 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.
- XLGAMES’ extraction shooter The Cube, Save Us crumbles under bad reviews, low populationXLGAMES' new free-to-play extraction shooter, The Cube, Save Us, has been met with overwhelmingly negative reviews and a rapidly declining player count shortly after its early access launch. The game struggled to maintain even 2,000 daily players on Steam, with many critics citing a lack of substance and clunky combat. The studio also temporarily closed the in-game cash shop due to fraudulent activity.
- MMO Week in Review: EverQuest celebrates 27 years and a lawsuit settlement in its favorEverQuest celebrated its 27th anniversary with a lawsuit settlement that favors Daybreak Game Company, keeping emulators offline. This week also saw layoffs at Amazon for Lost Ark developers, Facebook scaling back VR metaverse ambitions, and discussions around various MMORPG updates and industry trends.
- 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.
- XLGAMES’ extraction shooter The Cube, Save Us has entered free-to-play early accessXLGAMES and Studio Cube have launched their extraction shooter, The Cube, Save Us, into free-to-play early access. The PvPvE game, set on a post-nuclear Earth where players enter an alien Cube to scavenge and survive, was initially slated for a late 2025 release but was delayed due to performance issues. The developers have stated that the free-to-play model will not be pay-to-win, with only cosmetic items available for purchase.
‘THE CUBE, SAVE US’ Launches Globally in Steam Early Access Today (March 18) as Free-to-PlayXLGAMES announced that its post-apocalyptic extraction action game THE CUBE, SAVE US, developed by Studio Cube, has launched globally on Steam in Early Access as a free-to-play title. The game features PvPvE combat in a devastated Earth setting, with players exploring the 'Cube' for resources and survival. Paid items will be limited to cosmetic customization, ensuring skill-based competition.
This week in PC games: Crimson Desert and Death Stranding 2 plus frogs, cubes and one amazingly menacing chickenThis week's PC game releases include a variety of genres, from grid-based battles in Bonnie Bear Saves Frogtime to survival RPG elements in Everwind. Notable titles include the PC version of Death Stranding 2: On The Beach and Crimson Desert, an action-RPG from XLGAMES. Other releases span from bug-fighting simulations to narrative-driven experiences and extraction games.
The Cube and Save Us Set to Launch on March 18 - GameHauntXLGAMES announced that its extraction shooter THE CUBE SAVE US will launch on Steam Early Access on March 18, 2026. The game features intense FPS combat, mutant hordes, RPG progression, and a blend of PVE and PVP elements. The Early Access version will include new bosses, elite enemies, an NPC affinity system, and Steam achievements.