BitCraft
News, coverage and analysis tracking BitCraft across the outlets.- Betawatch: AdventureQuest Worlds Infinity and Torebia launch into testingThis week's Betawatch roundup highlights the upcoming testing phases for AdventureQuest Worlds Infinity and Torebia, both noted for their genuine genre fandom and plucky effort. Other games entering testing include Star Citizen, which has surpassed one billion dollars in crowdfunding, and various MMORPGs like Pantheon Rise of the Fallen and Subnautica 2.
- BitCraft’s Friends of the Forest update adds new taming options, a new wagon, and new cosmetic overridesThe early access MMORPG BitCraft has received its Friends of the Forest update, expanding the ranching system with tameable Nubi Goats that produce resources and cosmetic appearances. The update also introduces a new wagon called "Brico's Plan B" and deployable cosmetic overrides that allow players to change the appearance of items without affecting their stats.
- The MOP Up: Conan Exiles Enhanced has saddles to dye forThis week's MOP Up covers several MMO updates, including saddle dyeing for Conan Exiles, new titles in RIFT, and a dungeon difficulty system for TERA Console. Sea of Thieves' new mode has developer concerns, while War Thunder saw over 1.3 million players during an event. Other news includes updates for World War II Online, DC Universe Online, Fortnite Zero Build, RavenQuest, Myth of Empires: Throne, Fallout 76, MU Pocket Knights, BitCraft, and No Man's Sky.
- Betawatch: Subnautica 2 dives into early access with a big splashSubnautica 2 has launched into early access, drawing significant player interest and discussion, partly fueled by prior controversy. The article also provides a broad overview of other games currently in various stages of testing, including Farever, Star Citizen, and EverQuest Legends, highlighting player counts, updates, and testing statuses.
- Early access sandbox MMORPG BitCraft adds Sagi Bird trips and ranchingThe early access sandbox MMORPG BitCraft has received a new patch that introduces Sagi Birds, allowing players to trap, ranch, and breed them for resources like eggs and feathers. The update also includes cosmetic bee mask recolors for all players.
- Massively Overthinking: Which MMORPG tutorials are actually effective – vs. functionally useless?This article analyzes the effectiveness of MMORPG tutorials, distinguishing between those that genuinely teach players and those that are functionally useless. Contributors discuss examples like Albion Online's integrated newbie area and Star Wars Galaxies' lack of guidance, highlighting that successful tutorials often blend gameplay with instruction in a low-danger environment. The complexity of MMOs and varying player learning styles are identified as key challenges in tutorial design.
- Betawatch: Closed beta for Loftia and EQ Legends, delay for Monsters & MemoriesSeveral MMOs are currently in various stages of testing. Loftia has launched its closed beta with no NDA, while Monsters & Memories has delayed its early access to October due to a lead developer's departure. Camelot Unchained has expanded its testing to Wednesdays, and Palia is adding horses while remaining in beta.
- BitCraft discusses plans for new seasonal region, building items, and quality-of-life upgradesBitCraft game director Carter Minshull detailed upcoming updates including a new seasonal region, floating platforms for ocean cities, and enhanced settlement permissions. The developer also plans to implement declared alliances and wars between empires, a merchant gameplay loop, and various quality-of-life improvements such as item transfers and more equipment loadouts.
- BitCraft adds more item unlock quests, seeks reviews, and highlights pre-wipe player settlementsBitCraft has received a new patch adding more item unlock quests, including for an uneven horn mask and goat mount, along with tool unlock details and chat UI updates. Developer Clockwork Labs is encouraging players to leave Steam reviews to improve discovery, with the game currently maintaining an average of around 2,300 concurrent players during its "early access 2" phase.
- 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.
- Massively OP Podcast Episode 556: Midnight run for horse fripperiesThe Massively OP Podcast episode 556 covers recent MMORPG news including World of Warcraft's Midnight update, Dungeons & Dragons Online's 20th anniversary freebies, and the launches of Equinox Homecoming and Gloria Victis. Hosts Bree and Justin also discuss Guild Wars: Reforged, BitCraft's performance, and how to support underdog MMOs.
- BitCraft’s early access 2 launch (and $8 price tag) generated its highest concurrency since last fallBitCraft launched its early access 2 phase with a price tag of $7.99 for the launch week, generating its highest player concurrency since last fall. The update includes revamped quests, account tweaks, new structures, and an overhauled Empire system. Player reviews on Steam remain "mostly positive," with most understanding the nature of an early access sandbox.
- Betawatch: Marathon slams, Gloria Victis returnsThis week's Betawatch covers numerous MMORPGs in various stages of testing, including Marathon's server blitz and Gloria Victis's return under Gamigo. Several games like Nakwon, Fractured Conquest, Spellcaster Chronicles, BitCraft, and Equinox Homecoming are highlighted for their ongoing alpha, closed beta, or early access periods.
- MMO Week in Review: The clock strikes MidnightThis week's MMO news roundup covers the early access launch of World of Warcraft: Midnight, BitCraft entering its second early access phase, and Gamigo reviving Gloria Victis. The article also touches on layoffs at Corepunk, Discord's postponed age verification rollout, and various updates and issues across numerous other MMO titles.