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Massively OP Podcast Episode 574: Is it getting Evercold in here or is it just me?
The Massively OP Podcast episode 574 covers the launch of EverQuest Legends, reveals from Final Fantasy XIV's Evercold, Guild Wars 3's backstory, SEED's early access, The Guild's Kickstarter success, and Black Desert's 2026 plans. Hosts Bree and Justin discuss these MMO updates and share listener emails.
Black Desert Mobile adds a new PvPvE battlefield and revamps its pet system
Black Desert Mobile has released a new patch introducing a PvPvE nightmare zone called Sunken Ruins, where players battle each other, monsters, and environmental hazards. The update also revamps the pet system with a new adoption house, a release feature for promotion materials, and a Tier 8 pet upgrade. Additional changes include the removal of difficulty levels from boss rush and an updated boss rotation schedule.
Here are all the big reveals from Black Desert’s Heidel Ball, from the Agent class to Edania Part 2
The Black Desert Heidel Ball event revealed the new Agent class, a swift pistol-packing character with teleportation abilities, launching July 30th for PC and August 6th for consoles. The event also announced Edania Part 2, concluding the game's first saga with new bosses and zones, alongside various quality-of-life improvements like a combat analyzer and faster character swapping.
MMO Week in Review: Lament for Elder Scrolls Online
Microsoft's decision to lay off a significant portion of The Elder Scrolls Online team has led to further management turnover and a restructuring of the studio. This week's MMO news also covers the early access launch of SpiritVale, the cancellation of Final Fantasy XIV Mobile, and discussions on lessons for Guild Wars 3.
Black Desert teases the ‘Deadeye’s sibling’ class due to be revealed at Heidel Ball 2026
Pearl Abyss is teasing a new class for Black Desert, referred to as 'Eddie' or 'Deadeye's sibling,' which will be fully revealed at the Heidel Ball 2026 event. The class is hinted to start with the letter 'G' and share abilities with the Deadeye class, including the use of a pistol. The latest PC patch also includes updates for wild horses, the Yar minigame, monster loot, and class adjustments, while console players can obtain a buff-granting item.
Pearl Abyss shares Black Desert Mobile’s summer roadmap and drops Season 2 today
Pearl Abyss has unveiled the summer roadmap for Black Desert Mobile, focusing on faster progression and improved gameplay. The update includes the launch of Season 2 today, with further additions like Nightmare: Sunken Ruins and a pet revamp later this month. Future content will feature a new region called Ulukita and item streamlining.
Pearl Abyss Unveils Black Desert Mobile Update Schedule at 2026 Heidel Ball
Pearl Abyss revealed the upcoming update schedule for Black Desert Mobile at the 2026 Heidel Ball, focusing on faster progression and improved gameplay experience. Key updates include reduced progression barriers, boosted rewards from Knowledge-based content, and the introduction of a new Genesis Gear tier. The game will also streamline content, revamp Node and Siege Wars, and launch Season 2 with quality-of-life enhancements.
Black Desert hypes summer and Heidel Ball on PC, wraps up Arena of Solare season on console
Black Desert is hyping its summer season and upcoming Heidel Ball event on PC with new quests, fishing, and daily challenges. Meanwhile, the Arena of Solare season has concluded on console versions, which also received class balance changes and adjustments to boss rewards and instance difficulty.
Black Desert Mobile brings class transcendence and skill-enhancing sigils in latest patch
Black Desert Mobile's latest patch introduces the class transcendence feature, merging ascension and awakening forms to simplify character progression and add new skill levels. The update also includes skill-enhancing sigils, a new outfit, and visual effect improvements for smoother gameplay.
Black Desert Mobile Introduces the Transcendence Class Remaster, a Combat Skill Overhaul Update
Pearl Abyss has released a major update for Black Desert Mobile, introducing the new Transcendent Class system which overhauls combat skills and enhances visual effects. This update unifies existing Ascension and Awakening classes, expands skill levels to 20, and allows for further customization through Skill Sigils and weapon specializations. The game also features a Heidel Ball event on July 11 to celebrate the update.
Black Desert holds an Arena of Solare event on PC and preps transcendent classes for mobile
Black Desert is holding an Arena of Solare party rumble event on PC to celebrate the season's end, featuring quests and challenges for players. Console players will receive video guides for advanced features, while the mobile version is preparing for the release of transcendent classes and skill visual updates next week.
PlayStation Plus Adds Massive 2025 PS5 Adventure RPG
Sony has added three new PlayStation 5 games to the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium catalogs for June 2026: Black Desert (2025), Blades of Fire, and Farming Simulator 25. The article also lists other games added to the service this month, including Final Fantasy 16 and Sonic X Shadow Generations.
The best MMO and multiplayer deals from Steam’s 2026 summer sale and beyond
Steam'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.
Black Desert preps pirate fleet for console and class balancing for PC, adds pirate hunts on mobile
Black Desert is rolling out updates across its different versions. The console version will receive the Margoria pirate fleet and new solo instances, while the PC version focuses on class balancing and improvements to the Edania boss fight. Black Desert Mobile introduces weekly pirate hunt missions and UI updates.
'Absolutely Terrible Idea': Nobody Likes Sony's New PS Plus Experiment
Sony is experimenting with a staggered release of PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium titles in the USA, UK, and Japan, a move that has been met with criticism from users. Instead of releasing all monthly games at once, they are now being spread out over several weeks, causing confusion and frustration regarding game availability by region. Sony has not provided an official reason for this change, stating only that they are exploring new delivery methods for the Game Catalog.
2 More June 2026 PS Plus Extra Games Available to Download Now
PlayStation Plus Extra subscribers in the USA, UK, and Japan can now download Kingdom Come: Deliverance and Life Is Strange: Double Exposure. Sony is experimenting with a staggered release of monthly games for these regions, a method that has received negative feedback. Additional titles like Farming Simulator 25, Blades of Fire, and Black Desert are also scheduled for release later in June.
New Crimson Desert update finally solves the case of the missing outdoor furniture
Pearl Abyss has released update 1.12.01 for Crimson Desert, addressing issues such as disappearing outdoor furniture and the inability to climb moving objects. The update is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam, with PC and Mac App Store versions to follow. Despite initial middling reviews, Crimson Desert has achieved over 6 million sales worldwide since its March release.
MMO Week in Review: ArcheAge’s revival, Guild Wars’ CCG
This week's MMO news roundup covers a variety of topics including Guild Wars receiving a CCG in China, ArcheAge's revival, and Richard Garriott's efforts to regain Ultima copyright. It also features updates on Tomo Endless Blue's Kickstarter success, Embers of the Uncrowned, and Diablo Immortal's new Warlock patch.
Black Desert arrives to PlayStation Plus, celebrates four years of self-pubbing PC and console
Pearl Abyss is celebrating four years of self-publishing Black Desert on PC and its recent arrival to PlayStation Plus. The MMORPG is offering various in-game events and gift packs for both PC and console players. PC players can participate in a desert light event until July 16th, while console players receive login rewards until July 22nd and a special Dark Prince gift pack.
Black Desert Celebrates 4-Year Self-Publishing Anniversary with Community Event
Pearl Abyss is celebrating Black Desert's 4-year self-publishing anniversary with a new global community event called "Desert Light." Players can earn rewards by participating in various in-game activities to contribute to shared milestones, with additional bonuses unlocked as global objectives are met. The event also offers opportunities to exchange collected tokens for valuable items like Cron Stones and Advice of Valks.