Eldegarde
News, coverage and analysis tracking Eldegarde across the outlets.- 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.
- Perfect Ten: MMOs and other online projects created by ex-Blizzard devsThis article highlights ten notable projects created by former Blizzard Entertainment developers and leads, focusing on MMORPGs and other online games. It details various ventures, including Jeff Kaplan's 'The Legend of California,' Greg Street's 'Project Ghost,' and Ben Brode's successful 'Marvel Snap.'
Eldegarde to Cease Operations After Only Two Months of Service - GameHauntThe MMORPG Eldegarde will permanently cease operations on May 31, 2026, just three and a half months after its February 17, 2026 launch. Developer Stormbreak Studios cited unsustainable server costs and unfixable engine issues as the reasons for the shutdown. The game struggled with daily crashes and performance problems, leading to a high cost per player that the small player base could not support.- MMO Week in Review: Midnight’s proper launch, Ashes of Creation’s legal battleThis week's MMO news roundup covers the official launch of World of Warcraft Midnight, a legal battle involving Ashes of Creation's former boss Steven Sharif, and the debuts of Bungie's Marathon and Equinox Homecoming. Several games, including Highguard and Eldegarde, are also announced to be sunsetting.
- Fight or Kite: Final thoughts on Eldegarde’s PvE content – before it’s gone for goodNotorious Studios is sunsetting the MMORPG Eldegarde at the end of March due to insufficient revenue. The author expresses frustration, having enjoyed the game's PvE content and classes like Paladin and Wizard, despite struggling to find a long-term MMO home. The article details challenging PvE experiences in the Greenwood at night zone and long matchmaking queues for arenas, suggesting these issues contributed to the game's closure.
- A team of volunteers is fighting to preserve "mini-MMO" Eldegarde after its sudden removal from SteamThe multiplayer fantasy adventure game Eldegarde is facing shutdown just two months after its 1.0 launch on Steam. A team of volunteers is working to preserve the game, and the developer hopes to "resurrect it" in the future.
Another game died today: This time Eldegarde announces it will sunset at the end of MarchNotorious Studios has announced that its game Eldegarde will be sunsetting on March 31, after only 69 days of operation. Studio director Chris Kaleki, formerly of Blizzard Entertainment, cited reflections after the 1.0 release as the reason for the difficult decision. The game is no longer available for purchase on Steam, with recent buyers eligible for refunds.- Mini-MMO Eldegarde is sunsetting just six weeks after launch with whispers of an offline portNotorious Studios is sunsetting its mini-MMO Eldegarde just six weeks after its 1.0 launch due to insufficient player traction to sustain the studio financially. While the game will be pulled from sale and go offline indefinitely at the end of the month, a small group of developers are exploring the possibility of an offline or client-side server version.
- WRUP: Pangolin goes to the big city editionThe Massively OP community and staff share their weekend gaming plans, including titles like Pokemon Go, Nightingale, Final Fantasy XIV, and World of Warcraft: Midnight. The discussion also touches on personal preferences for numbers and the nature of game marketing.
- 2026 Upcoming Games Release ScheduleThe year 2026 is shaping up to be a significant one for video game releases, with numerous titles slated for launch across various platforms. This includes highly anticipated games like Grand Theft Auto 6, alongside many sequels and new IPs. The article provides a month-by-month breakdown of confirmed release dates and general 2026 windows for games on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.