Camelot Unchained
News, coverage and analysis tracking Camelot Unchained across the outlets.- Camelot Unchained will finally begin Steam early access on Steam starting June 2 – without an NDACamelot Unchained will launch its Early Access on Steam on June 2nd, allowing players to purchase and play the MMORPG. The game's Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will be lifted upon the Steam Early Access launch, permitting players to share gameplay content. Unchained Entertainment has been working on various updates including bug fixes, engine improvements, and UI adjustments.
- Make My MMO: Hollowed Oath’s Kickstarter, Temtem’s latest haul, Loftia’s betaGod Mode Games' MMORPG Hollowed Oath is nearing its Kickstarter goal, having secured over $122,000 with 11 days remaining. Meanwhile, Temtem Pioneers successfully concluded its Kickstarter campaign, raising over $620,000. The article also provides updates on various other crowdfunded MMOs including Project Gorgon, Camelot Unchained, Tomo Endless Blue, and Loftia.
- MMO Week in Review: The Only Way to the Cradle of WarThis week's MMO news roundup covers major announcements from EVE Online's Cradle of War expansion and Star Citizen's alpha 4.8 Tactical Strike. Guild Wars 2 launched The Only Way update, while Amazon's Lord of the Rings MMORPG fate remains uncertain. NCsoft and Pearl Abyss reported strong financial quarters, and various other MMOs like Farever, EverQuest Legends, and Subnautica 2 were discussed.
- Camelot Unchained’s latest closed early access build brings class tweaks and global chatCamelot Unchained has received a new closed early access build featuring substantial XP gain increases for professions, tweaked ability cooldowns and ranges, and the reopening of the global chat channel. The update also addresses keybinding issues and revamps the party frames UI. While a date for wider early access remains unannounced, development continues on the MMORPG.
- MMO Week in Review: The big rebranding of CCP GamesCCP Games, the studio behind EVE Online, has rebranded to Fenris Creations and announced a partnership with Google DeepMind for AI development. This news comes amidst other MMO updates including Guild Wars 2's new zone, Conan Exiles' Enhanced version, and acquisitions like Daybreak buying Cold Iron Studios.
- Camelot Unchained establishes its Steam early access page and introduces the Devout archetypeCamelot Unchained has launched its Steam Early Access page, with the game slated for a weekend-only early access period starting in March 2026. Unchained Entertainment plans to release more archetypes, classes, and zones, with pricing tiers and a subscription model for the full release yet to be determined. A teaser trailer for the new Devout archetype has also been released.
- MMO Week in Review: Guild Wars in your pocketArenaNet announced a mobile port of Guild Wars Reforged with cross-progression, coinciding with the game's 21st anniversary. This week also saw Final Fantasy XIV patch 7.5, Pearl Abyss selling EVE Online studio CCP Games to its management, and Star Wars The Old Republic revealing the planet Ryloth for its 8.0 update.
- Camelot Unchained posts roadmap, continues closed testing, and acknowledges lack of accessCamelot Unchained is continuing closed testing with regular updates, though direct player access through preorders is currently unavailable due to logistical issues. The latest build introduces a new archetype, the Devout, expanded chat channels, new trade skills like Cooking and Alchemy, and significant improvements to lighting and animations. The development team has also shared a roadmap detailing upcoming work on atmosphere, crafting, and new character classes.
- MMO Week in Review: Evercold, Aion 2, and EQ LegendsThis week in the MMORPG genre saw the reveal of Final Fantasy XIV's 'Evercold' expansion for January 2027, alongside confirmations for Aion 2's global launch this year. Several other titles like Embers of the Uncrowned, RF Online Next, Palia, EverQuest Legends, and Loftia also had significant updates or beta launches.
- 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.
- Camelot Unchained will now open ‘early access’ testing on all Wednesdays, not just weekendsCamelot Unchained is expanding its early access testing to include all Wednesdays, in addition to weekends, starting April 22nd. This change allows backers more frequent opportunities to test the MMORPG. The developers are also discussing ways to streamline the RvR combat experience for these new testing windows.
- Betawatch: Camelot Unchained opens another ‘early access’ weekend, Windrose goes viralCamelot Unchained is hosting another early access weekend, though details are under NDA and current early access is unavailable. The article also highlights Windrose and MapleStory Classic World as games currently in early access or beta testing. It clarifies the definitions of open and closed testing phases for MMOs.
- The Daily Grind: Do we need new names for different types of MMO early access?The author questions the current definition of 'early access' for games like Camelot Unchained, where new players cannot access the game despite an early access announcement. This leads to a discussion on whether new terminology is needed to differentiate various stages of pre-release game access, particularly within the MMORPG genre.
- 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.
- Make My MMO: AQWI’s $2M Kickstarter haul, Camelot Unchained’s weird early access
- ‘Early access’ MMORPG Camelot Unchained is running a surprise midweek test todayUnchained Entertainment is conducting a surprise midweek test for its MMORPG Camelot Unchained, open to all active backers from April 8-9, 2026. This test is a step towards potentially offering weekday access, with the studio also planning updates including a new Devout class and improved terrain loading.
- Camelot Unchained discusses the RvR-centric design of its factions, abilities, and economyCamelot Unchained's latest video discusses its RvR-centric design, focusing on how factions, abilities, and economy are built around player-versus-player combat. The MMORPG will feature distinct realm playstyles, with crafting specializations and 19 gathering/crafting professions planned. The game is currently in backers-only early access, with a Steam release planned for later.
- Massively OP Podcast Episode 560: EverQuest Legends never dieThe Massively OP Podcast episode 560 covers the announcement of EverQuest Legends, Camelot Unchained's early access, and the cancellation of New World's 10-year plan. It also touches on Loftia's closed beta, V Rising entering maintenance mode, and the sunsetting of Elder Scrolls Blades.
- 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.
- Camelot Unchained enters early access for existing backers, drops a spring content roadmapCamelot Unchained has entered early access for existing backers, with Unchained Entertainment planning a future Steam release. The MMORPG features over 60 square kilometers of RvR battle space and an engine designed for large-scale combat. A spring roadmap includes new classes, tradeskills, zones, and reward systems.