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Betawatch: ArcheAge Chronicles sets its early access plans and Vampir gets a release date
ArcheAge Chronicles has announced its early access price of thirty dollars, with plans to eventually remove gender locks and add third weapon options for classes. Vampir is set to launch on October 27th. The article also provides updates on City of Titans, Soulframe, and numerous other MMOs in various stages of testing and development.
Soulframe elaborates on what ‘Open Preludes’ actually means and its ‘ambitious’ Preludes 17
Digital Extremes has clarified the meaning of 'Open Preludes' for their upcoming MMO Soulframe, stating that it will remove the need for invitation codes, allowing anyone on PC to sign up and play. The update also detailed upcoming features for Prelude 17, including mounted wolf companions, new weapons, armor, runes, and reworked world events.
MMO Week in Review: Funcom’s folly
Funcom has confirmed significant layoffs and the stepping down of its CEO as part of a restructuring effort. The company will now focus on its existing titles, Dune: Awakening and Conan Exiles. This news comes amidst a broader week of MMO updates, including RuneScape halting its Reignited plans and Enshrouded launching its 1.0 release.
Soulframe announces plans to enter an open testing phase as it readies its next pre-alpha build
Digital Extremes announced that Soulframe will soon enter an open testing phase for PC players, removing the need for invitations. This move follows 16 'Preludes' updates and will be discussed further during a developer livestream on October 30th, which will also detail the upcoming Preludes 17: The Veillands update.
Betawatch: Enshrouded launches as Guild Wars 3 starts sharing social hubs
Enshrouded has officially launched into version 1.0, exiting early access. Meanwhile, Guild Wars 3 has previewed its first social hub, and World of Warcraft Forever is preparing for a server slam stress test. The article also lists numerous other games in various stages of beta and early access testing.
2027 Video Game Release Dates Calendar
This guide provides a comprehensive calendar of video game releases scheduled for 2027, including titles with unannounced dates, DLCs, and expansions. It lists games by month and also includes a section for titles with unconfirmed release dates across various platforms.
Soulframe’s latest patch applies wolfpup fixes and lets players allocate their pup’s stats
Soulframe's latest patch introduces significant updates to the wolfpup companion, allowing players to directly allocate its stats and granting auras new virtues. All wolfpup stats have been reset to accommodate these changes, with respec options planned for the future. The patch also enhances rare chest loot and improves rare resource farming.
Betawatch: World of Warcraft Forever gets the beta explosion as Aion 2 cracks its doors open a bit
The beta for World of Warcraft Forever has launched with high player numbers, while Aion 2 has opened its doors for testing. The article also provides updates on State of Decay 3's development under an indie Undead Labs and Guild Wars 2's upcoming WvW map test. It serves as a weekly roundup of MMOs in various testing phases, including open betas, closed betas, and early access.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 580: A Loftia set of goals
The Massively OP Podcast episode 580 covers a range of MMO news and discussions, including WoW Forever's beta, Guild Wars 2's final content drop, Loftia's early access launch, and RuneScape's Dragonwilds release. The hosts also touch on Soulframe, rage quit moments, minigames, and a potential Pokémon MMO.
Soulframe adds fishing, weapon epithets, and wolf puppy training in its latest Preludes build
Soulframe's latest Preludes build introduces fishing, a feature the article humorously describes as a "horrifying reality." Players can also train wolf puppies, forge weapons with advanced temper systems, and add epithets to denote weapon mastery, though fishing remains a prominent, albeit unwelcome, addition.
Weekend Discussion - September 20, 2026
This Weekend Discussion from Shacknews covers various topics including reviews for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave and Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter, and the storytelling in Soulframe. It also touches on the long gap since Rare's last release and mentions a Burnout 3: Takedown beta disc find. The article also highlights Shacknews' commitment to not using AI in its content.
New Soulframe update brings the world to life with adorable wolf pups, fishing, and weather
The latest Soulframe update, Preludes 16: Of Hook and Hound, introduces several new features aimed at making the world feel more alive, including a dynamic weather system, fishing, and a trainable wolf pup companion. Digital Extremes CEO Steve Sinclair highlighted the success of the weather system, drawing comparisons to Red Dead Redemption 2, and emphasized the addition of more casual, MMO-light activities alongside core combat improvements. The update also brings new gear, weapon upgrade paths, and combat tweaks, with the game currently in an alpha test accessible via Founders packs.
Evening Reading - September 17, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers a variety of game reviews including Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave and Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter. It also highlights the announcement of Grand Theft Auto 6: The Album, Dragon Quest series sales milestones, and the potential shutdown of Hyper Light Drifter's developer. The reading includes various internet curiosities and a brief mention of economic topics.
Evening Reading - September 15, 2026
This abbreviated Evening Reading report covers several gaming news items, including Apex Legends' crossover with Street Fighter 6, a delay for 007 First Light on Nintendo Switch 2, and the ongoing Games Done Quick Flame Fatales marathon for the Malala Fund. It also highlights Shackmaps, a collection of video game maps, and mentions upcoming download deals for Tokyo Game Show and Blizzcon.
Soulframe is already nailing down its storytelling formula with Preludes 16
Digital Extremes' upcoming fantasy game Soulframe is impressing with its narrative potential, as seen in its latest Preludes pre-alpha update. The update focuses on 'Warsongs,' major story drops that flesh out the main character, the Envoy, through gameplay sequences that shift between multiple perspectives, including playable sections as the Envoy's mother and even a beaver. While combat and progression systems are still in early development, the game's storytelling, visuals, and music have generated significant interest.
Betawatch: Monsters & Memories plunges testers into The Deep, Loftia begins pre-registrations, and ArcheAge S is on its way next year
Several MMORPGs are entering new testing phases or preparing for launch. Monsters & Memories is plunging testers into 'The Deep' ahead of its early access, while Loftia has begun pre-registrations. ArcheAge S is slated for a Q2 2027 release, with gameplay previews coming soon. Legends of Aria Eternal and Valheim have officially launched, while Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen has experienced layoffs.
Soulframe breaks down the process of breaking down weapons for Tempers
Soulframe's Prelude 16 update introduces a new Temper system where players dismantle weapons to learn their associated Tempers permanently. Each Temper requires 30 points to learn, with Amped Tempers halving the requirement. Once learned, players can strike these Tempers onto weapons at Tuvalkane (Rank 3), offering more control over weapon stats and abilities, with six new Tempers added in this update.
Betawatch: Stars Reach hits early access stumbles and Guild Wars 3 outlines its Kodan details
This week's Betawatch covers the early access launch of Stars Reach, with developer Raph Koster apologizing for initial issues. Guild Wars 3 has also detailed its playable Kodan, while City of Heroes and Stormforge have received updates. The roundup includes news on numerous other MMOs in various testing phases, including Aero Tales Online, Elder Scrolls Online, and Aloft.
Soulframe confirms temper crafting and wolf puppy bonding will arrive in Preludes 16
Digital Extremes has detailed upcoming features for the multiplayer RPG Soulframe's Preludes 16 build. This update will introduce temper crafting via weapon dismantling, fishing, dynamic weather systems, and the initial stages of a puppy bonding system that will eventually lead to wolf mounts. The developers also plan to address the 'chordstone' grind in a future patch.
"The world's becoming so bleak": How Soulframe hopes to escape Warframe's shadow, with a little insight from Elden Ring
Digital Extremes is developing Soulframe, a new fantasy RPG that aims to differentiate itself from their popular live service game, Warframe. While taking some inspiration from Elden Ring for its methodical melee combat, Soulframe focuses on a more hopeful and inspirational tone compared to the bleakness of the real world and Warframe's sci-fi setting. The studio is also experimenting with its live service model, aiming for larger, more impactful updates early in Soulframe's development.
