Camelot Unchained
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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.
Camelot Unchained deploys early access update 0.45 with a new quest log and UI tweaks
Camelot Unchained has released early access update 0.45, introducing a new quest log with tracking features, UI and map enhancements, and improved portal utility. The update also includes class balance adjustments, new sound and visual effects, and performance improvements to the party and warband UI. While the game's overall Steam score remains negative, recent reviews have shifted to mixed.
Camelot Unchained ends spawn camping, balances classes, and applies quality-of-life updates
Camelot Unchained has released a patch addressing spawn camping by implementing safe zones around portals. The update also includes balance adjustments for party buffs, veil abilities, and fighter/performer classes. Additionally, quality-of-life improvements such as a quest log, ambient audio, removal of character collision in towns, and bug fixes have been applied.
Camelot Unchained makes texture loading more performative in latest weekend update
Camelot Unchained received a weekend update focused on performance, introducing a new texture streaming system that significantly reduces memory usage and allows for higher resolution textures. The update also included bug fixes. Senior server engineer Karl Patrick discussed the operational aspects of running an MMO in a recent livestream.
Camelot Unchained’s June roundup vows to improve the basic gameplay loop before adding more
Camelot Unchained's June roundup details plans to improve the core gameplay loop before introducing new content. The focus is on making it easier to reach the battlefield, enhancing combat engagement, and providing better player guidance through features like an in-game help panel and more enemies on Home Islands. Future updates will include new classes, zone improvements, and social systems.
Camelot Unchained ramps up spawn rates for enemies and resources, applies its big stats rebalance and character wipe
Camelot Unchained has implemented a significant stats rebalance and a subsequent character wipe in its latest patch. The update adjusts various character attributes and stat scaling, with only personal bank items being preserved. Additionally, spawn rates for enemies and resources have been increased, and changes have been made to resource quality and drop guarantees.
MMO Week in Review: Guild Wars’ Orr, Elder Scrolls’ U50, and EVE’s Cradle of War
This week's MMO news roundup covers Guild Wars 3's monetization and setting, Elder Scrolls Online's new difficulty settings, EVE Online's Cradle of War expansion, and Blizzard's lawsuit against a World of Warcraft emulator. It also touches on Destiny 2 entering maintenance mode, Camelot Unchained's early access, and the ongoing discussions around the Lord of the Rings MMO and industry layoffs.
Make My MMO: Camelot’s early access, Loftia’s beta, Solarpunk’s launch
Several crowdfunded MMOs have seen recent developments, including Camelot Unchained's early access launch, Loftia's upcoming beta, and Solarpunk's official launch. Other titles like AQ Worlds Infinity, Stars Reach, and My Time at Evershine have also provided updates on their development progress and release windows.
Camelot Unchained’s next weekend test will bring a full character wipe and adjusted stats
Camelot Unchained will implement a character wipe next weekend as part of its early access servers opening, necessitated by planned adjustments to character stats. The game's development has faced delays and controversy since its 2013 Kickstarter, with early access beginning in March 2026 and Steam early access in June 2026.
WRUP: Every toy version of G1 Devastator from Transformers
This article examines the evolution of the G1 Devastator toy from Transformers across various iterations, including the original 1985 release, Universe (2003), Combiner Wars (2015), and Studio Series (2025). It also includes community members' thoughts on effective and ineffective advertising.
Camelot Unchained answers questions about technical performance, UI updates, and roadmap plans
Camelot Unchained CTO George Davison discussed the MMORPG's development, focusing on technical performance, UI updates, and roadmap plans. He detailed a bi-weekly patch cadence, confirmed work on a Linux version, and affirmed UI fixes are planned. The article also touches on the game's history of delays and its eventual early access launch in March 2026.
Fight or Kite: A first foray into Camelot Unchained’s early access
Camelot Unchained has launched its early access phase after 13 years of development, allowing players to experience its RvR combat. The author notes the game's lack of traditional quests and minimal character customization, focusing instead on faction-based land conquest and skill grinding. While initial technical issues on PC were resolved with an update, the core gameplay loop is described as thin, with a need for clearer direction for new players.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 568: Take me home, Tyrian roads
The Massively OP Podcast episode 568 covers the official announcement of Guild Wars 3, release windows for Aion 2, Stars Reach, Loftia, Dune Awakening, and Valheim, and early access updates for Camelot Unchained and Eterspire. The hosts also discuss Star Wars: The Old Republic's Update 7.9 and The Elder Scrolls Online's Update 50.
Camelot Unchained took down its early access servers as promised, preps return this weekend
Camelot Unchained has temporarily taken its early access servers offline as planned and will bring them back online this weekend. The game will now operate on a weekend-only schedule, with servers accessible from Friday afternoon to Monday afternoon, as the developers work towards a 24/7 uptime goal. This change follows the game's recent launch on Steam Early Access and ongoing feedback collection.
MMO Week in Review: Stop asking where the guild wars are
ArenaNet has officially announced Guild Wars 3, with beta testing planned for fall 2027, while confirming continued support for Guild Wars 2 and Guild Wars Reforged. NCsoft is also preparing for the western launch of Aion 2 in September and has the Horizon MMO in development. The article also touches on early access launches for Camelot Unchained and Reaper Actual, and the upcoming summer early access for Stars Reach.
Camelot Unchained’s Mark Jacobs responds to critics and outlines the MMORPG’s early access plans
Mark Jacobs of Unchained Entertainment addressed player feedback and early access plans for the MMORPG Camelot Unchained. He discussed the game's 13-year development, acknowledging criticisms regarding map emptiness, lag, and crafting speed, while outlining upcoming improvements to the engine, tutorials, and world ambiance. The game recently entered Steam early access after several delays.
Betawatch: Early access launch for Camelot Unchained, early access plans for Stars Reach
Camelot Unchained has launched into early access on Steam, while Stars Reach is also heading into early access this summer. The article rounds up various other games in testing phases, including Stormforge's playtest in July and Eterspire's surprise launch. It also provides a comprehensive list of MMOs currently in open or closed testing, detailing their status and development.
Camelot Unchained explains why its backers got standalone game keys, not Steam keys
Unchained Games explained that Camelot Unchained backers received standalone client keys instead of Steam keys due to concerns about distributing over 30,000 keys and potential launch day issues. The MMORPG, which entered Steam early access in June 2026 after years of development and delays, is currently receiving mixed reviews on the platform.
Camelot Unchained’s first day of Steam early access sees rough reviews and 520 Steam players at peak
Camelot Unchained's first day on Steam Early Access has been met with a 'mostly negative' user review score, with players citing login issues and a lack of features. The game peaked at 521 concurrent players on Steam, though this number does not include existing backers playing on the original client. Unchained Games has released a hotfix for crashing and plans future updates for water visuals and portal quality-of-life improvements.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 567: One… billion… dollars!
The Massively OP Podcast episode 567 covers Star Citizen's crowdfunding milestone, the shutdown of Destiny 2 and Closers Online, a mobile client for Guild Wars, and subscription cost increases for The Lord of the Rings Online. The hosts also discuss upcoming expansions for Dungeons & Dragons Online and Throne and Liberty, and Camelot Unchained entering early access.