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MMO Week in Review: EverQuest’s legacy, Camelot out of chains
This 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.
Where Winds Meet’s Hexi Expansion Chapter 2 Trailer Showcases Gameplay in Liangzhou
Everstone Studio has released a new trailer for Where Winds Meet's Hexi expansion, Chapter 2, showcasing gameplay in the Liangzhou region and confirming its April 2nd release. The trailer features new locations, including snowy areas, and an intense boss fight with lightning mechanics. The Hexi expansion, which is free for all players, previously added new Mystic Skills and traversal abilities.
Where Winds Meet Hexi Expansion Chapter 2 Arrives April 2, Trailer Reveals New Bosses and More
The Hexi expansion for Where Winds Meet will receive its second chapter on April 2, 2026, introducing the city of Liangzhou and a complex political landscape. The new content follows the first chapter's exploration of the Jade Gate Pass and promises new sub-regions and bosses, aiming to maintain the game's player engagement since its 2025 launch.
Choose My Adventure: Where Winds Meet is tired of screwing around with me
The author discusses their recent experiences with the action RPG Where Winds Meet, detailing their exploration of different weapon types like the spear and dual blades. The article highlights the game's sudden increase in narrative intensity, challenging boss encounters with Soulslike elements, and the introduction of new abilities through unique mechanics.
Square Enix partners with Google for new Slime AI chatbot in Dragon Quest
Square Enix is partnering with Google to integrate its Gemini AI into the Japanese-exclusive MMORPG Dragon Quest 10. The AI companion, named 'Chatty Slimey', will generate text and voice responses, and can initiate conversations based on in-game events. Meanwhile, Capcom has stated it will not use AI-generated assets in its games but will leverage AI for development efficiency.
Where Winds Meet Interview: How the Team Is Expanding Its Wuxia Open World
Developers from Everstone Studio discussed the ongoing development of their wuxia open-world game, Where Winds Meet, at GDC. Lead Designer Chris Lyu and Head of Publishing Eric Zheng highlighted the game's global success on PC and mobile, player reception to its culturally grounded narratives, and plans for future expansions like Hexi. The team is committed to a regular content cadence, focusing on cosmetic microtransactions and expanding both single-player and multiplayer experiences while treating the game as a work of art.
Google's Gemini will make its way into Dragon Quest X to power a "Chatty Slimey" AI companion, Square Enix has announced
Square Enix is partnering with Google to integrate Gemini AI into the Japan-exclusive MMORPG Dragon Quest X, creating an AI companion called "Chatty Slimey." This companion will generate conversations and react to in-game events to help new players feel less lonely. Details on how the AI will be managed and its specific functionalities are still forthcoming.
MMO Week in Review: EverQuest celebrates 27 years and a lawsuit settlement in its favor
EverQuest celebrated its 27th anniversary with a lawsuit settlement that favors Daybreak Game Company, keeping emulators offline. This week also saw layoffs at Amazon for Lost Ark developers, Facebook scaling back VR metaverse ambitions, and discussions around various MMORPG updates and industry trends.
Where Winds Meet Developers Chose Exploration Over Tutorials Ahead of Liangzhou Expansion
Where Winds Meet developers Everstone Studio and NetEase intentionally designed the game around player discovery rather than traditional tutorials. The open-world wuxia action RPG, available on PlayStation 5 and PC, encourages players to learn mechanics through exploration and interaction with the game world. The upcoming "Liangzhou" expansion, the second part of the Hexi expansion, is set to release on April 2, 2026, introducing new regions and content.
Choose My Adventure: Multiplayer and world roaming in Where Winds Meet is fun but limited
The author discusses their experiences with multiplayer and world roaming in Where Winds Meet, finding world roaming more enjoyable than the limited multiplayer activities available. While combat mechanics like parrying are engaging, the main story progression feels restrictive and uninteresting, leading to a desire for weapon changes to spice up gameplay.
Nvidia unveils its controversial DLSS 5 AI upscaling feature
Nvidia has announced DLSS 5, its latest AI upscaling technology, which aims to enhance lighting and textures in games. However, the feature has drawn criticism for its impact on character faces, with some games like Starfield showing altered facial structures. While optional, DLSS 5 utilizes generative AI and will be supported by major publishers, with a release expected in the fall.
Crimson Desert Looks Like the Definition of Ambition
Crimson Desert is poised to be an ambitious open-world action RPG, drawing inspiration from critically acclaimed titles like Grand Theft Auto 5, Red Dead Redemption 2, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The game aims to blend diverse gameplay mechanics and narrative depth, promising a unique and expansive player experience upon its upcoming release.
Where Winds Meet sets Hexi’s second chapter release for April 2, bringing new area, sect, and weapon
The second chapter of the Hexi expansion for Where Winds Meet is set to release on April 2nd. This update will introduce the new Liangzhou area, featuring a blend of harshness and beauty, along with new story content, campaigns, and world bosses. Players can also expect a new heng blade weapon and the Raging Tides sect.
DLSS 5 clearly overwrites game characters with AI beauty standards, but Nvidia says devs have 'artistic…
Nvidia has announced DLSS 5, a new AI upscaling technology that uses "3D-guided neural rendering" to enhance game visuals. While Nvidia claims developers will have artistic control, early demonstrations show significant alterations to character models, leading to controversy and comparisons to "AI slop filters." The technology is set to launch in the fall with support for several upcoming games.
MMO Week in Review: Pre-seasoning Elder Scrolls Online
This week's MMO news roundup covers updates for Elder Scrolls Online, World of Warcraft's Midnight expansion, and previews for Final Fantasy XIV and Palia. The article also discusses player tendencies to rush MMORPG expansions and features opinions on various titles and industry issues, including comments from Jeff Kaplan regarding Activision Blizzard.
Where Winds Meet Hexi Expansion Chapter 2: Liangzhou Sets April 2 Release Date
Everstone Studio announced that the Hexi expansion's second chapter, Liangzhou, for its open-world Wuxia ARPG Where Winds Meet will release on April 2. This update introduces a new snow-covered region, a new sect called Raging Tides, the Heng Blade weapon, and new campaigns and bosses. The expansion continues the game's narrative with two new story quests, "Liangzhou Melody" and "Paper Moon."
Where Winds Meet Hexi Expansion Chapter 2: Liangzhou Launches April 2
Everstone Studio announced that the second chapter of the Where Winds Meet expansion, "Liangzhou," will launch on April 2, 2026. This update introduces a new snow-covered frontier region, expanding the Wuxia open-world adventure with new narrative content, gameplay systems, and enemies. The expansion also adds a new martial sect, the Raging Tides, and the Heng Blade weapon with unique combat mechanics, featuring action choreography by Stephen Tung Wai.
DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi Frame Generation is coming to Nvidia App beta users on March 31, bringing on-the-fly 6x frame gen…
Nvidia is releasing its Dynamic Multi Frame Generation feature for DLSS 4.5 to Nvidia App beta users on March 31, potentially boosting frame generation up to 6x for RTX 50-series GPUs. This technology dynamically adjusts the number of AI-generated frames based on scene demands to maintain smooth performance. Over 200 games will be supported at launch, with specific titles like 007: First Light and Control Resonant receiving native integration.
Choose My Adventure: Finding my kung fu feet and facing the murder horse in Where Winds Meet
The author revisits Where Winds Meet, initially finding its combat and multiplayer integration lacking but noting its potential and fanbase. Despite issues with localization and UI, they are re-engaging with the game's Soulslike-inspired combat and exploring different weapon options, including the coveted umbrella.
Where Winds Meet opens the Jade Gate Pass area and adds new bosses in its first Hexi update
The multiplayer Wuxia RPG Where Winds Meet has released its first major update, introducing the Jade Gate Pass area as part of the Hexi expansion. This update adds new regions, story quests, boss fights, and a new martial skill, along with various in-game events and free login rewards for players.