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News, coverage and analysis tracking ARK across the outlets.- The best MMO and multiplayer deals from Steam’s 2026 summer sale and beyondSteam's 2026 Summer Sale is offering significant discounts on a wide variety of MMO and multiplayer titles, including bundles and individual game sales. Notable deals include discounts on Palworld, Guild Wars 2, Dune Awakening, Destiny 2 DLC, Elder Scrolls Online, and many more, with prices slashed across numerous genres and publishers.
- Betawatch: Shadowstone kicks off playtesting, EVE Frontier plods onwardThis week's Betawatch covers numerous games entering playtesting phases, including Secret Door's Shadowstone and Dreamhaven's Sunderfolk. EVE Frontier continues development with new features, while Swordeye, Scars of Honor, and MapleStory Classic World are also highlighted for upcoming tests. The article also provides a comprehensive list of games currently in open or closed testing, differentiating between the two and noting those that appear to be malingering.
- Snail Games talks up For The Stars, Gobby Gang, Bellwright, and ARK at GDCSnail Games showcased several upcoming titles at GDC, including PixARK Worlds for Nintendo Switch 2 with new user-generated content features. The ARK franchise will also see new DLC like Tides of Fortune and Dragontopia in 2026, alongside a console world creator and an esports edition. Other games highlighted were Gobby Gang, Bellwright, and For The Stars.
- The Daily Grind: How long is too long for early access MMOs?This article discusses the appropriate length for games to remain in early access, using Valheim's five-year tenure as a prime example. It highlights reader sentiment that extended early access can be detrimental to the system and questions how long is too long for MMORPGs and multiplayer titles to stay in this development phase.