Dark Age of Camelot
News, coverage and analysis tracking Dark Age of Camelot across the outlets.- Dark Age of Camelot is giving max-level subscribers freebies in the King’s Gratitude promoDark Age of Camelot is running a 'King's Gratitude' promotion offering freebies to max-level subscribers. To qualify, players must have a character at level 50 on a subscription account and have four free inventory slots. The offer is only available until June 22nd and provides one microtransaction race, name, or gender respec.
- Fight or Kite: A first foray into Camelot Unchained’s early accessCamelot 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.
Former Elder Scrolls Online boss was told in 2001 that 'There's already enough MMOs out there, no one is ever…ZeniMax Online Studios founder Matt Firor discussed the cancellation of Project Blackbird and the current state of the games industry in a recent interview. He drew parallels between today's economic climate and E3 2001, when publishers were skeptical about new MMOs entering the market.- 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.
- Evening PatchesSeveral games have received official patch updates. Dark Age of Camelot has released patch 1.130a, Din's Champion is now in beta, Slay the Spire 2 has beta patch notes for v0.104.0, and Star Citizen Alpha 4.7.2 is live. The Walking Trade also received an update.
- Classic MMORPG Dark Age of Camelot is lifting a bunch of restrictions on free-to-play accounts in its latest updateBroadsword has significantly reduced restrictions on free-to-play accounts in the classic MMORPG Dark Age of Camelot. Players on Endless Conquest accounts can now access all races and classes, and the grace period for unsubscribed accounts to become Endless Conquest has been shortened. The update also includes extensions to the realm rank system and various quality-of-life improvements.
- The MOP Up: Trove looks to the stars for its latest contestThis week's MMO roundup includes Trove's "Space Innovation" decoration contest, Marvel Rivals' new season and creative director's vision, and sales milestones for Crimson Desert. Updates and patches were also detailed for The Elder Scrolls Online, Hearthstone, Throne and Liberty, Dark Age of Camelot, Magic Online, MechWarrior Online, and League of Legends.
Thick as Thieves Launches May 20 on PCThick as Thieves, a stealth adventure game developed by OtherSide Entertainment and published by Megabit, is set to launch on PC on May 20. The game features heists, contracts, and replayable missions in a fictional 1910s Scottish city. It supports both solo and co-op play and is led by veterans of the stealth genre, including Warren Spector and Paul Neurath.- Dark Age of Camelot’s Rites of Spring pit players against killer rabbits because of course that’s what happensThe Rites of Spring event is currently live in Dark Age of Camelot until April 14th, challenging players to battle deadly bunny rabbits known as the Harbingers of Spring and the Grand Harbinger. Players can earn rabbit-themed rewards by participating in the event.
- Dark Age of Camelot turns you into a leprechaun for St. Patrick’s DayDark Age of Camelot is celebrating St. Patrick's Day with a special in-game event running through Thursday. Players can participate in a Leprechaun Treasure quest, transforming into leprechauns with crowd control immunity, and battle a "Too Bigg for His Boots" world boss for additional rewards.