Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem
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MMO Week in Review: Gamescom, Asura, and Ascension
Gamescom was the dominant event this week, bringing news for numerous MMOs including launch dates for Aion 2 and Path of Exile 2, and trailers for Dune Awakening, Sea of Remnants, and Cinder City. Star Citizen's Squadron 42 received another delay into 2027, while Guild Wars 3 revealed its Asura, and Blizzard shut down another World of Warcraft private server. Other news included updates for Throne and Liberty, Ultima Online, and The Division 2, alongside discussions on game design, AI training lawsuits, and the shutdown of the Project Ascension World of Warcraft emulator.
Gamescom 2026: Wolcen Studio announces Wolcen 2, a sequel to its troubled namesake ARPG
Wolcen Studio has announced Wolcen 2, a sequel to its troubled ARPG Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem, which is slated for a Steam Early Access launch in 2027. The new title will be built on Unreal Engine 5 and promises a dark fantasy setting with deep character customization and co-op play. The developers acknowledge past issues and pledge community-driven development for the sequel.
The Soapbox: Online games just can’t bet on success
This opinion piece argues that developers of live service games should stop betting on guaranteed success and instead focus on delivering complete, polished experiences at launch. The author uses examples like Iron Harvest, Anthem, and Wolcen to illustrate the pitfalls of unfinished stories and overly ambitious projects. The article suggests that a more realistic approach, prioritizing a solid core experience with plans for future expansion, is more sustainable and beneficial for both developers and players, citing Valheim as a positive example.
Dark Fantasy ExtrAction RPG Gods, Death & Reapers Launches Playtest; Available on Steam and FirstLook Until May 4
Wolcen Studio has launched the Closed Alpha 5 playtest for their Dark Fantasy ExtrAction RPG, Gods, Death & Reapers, available on Steam and FirstLook until May 4. This update introduces new map modes, abilities, upgrades, environmental hazards, enemy types, and an endgame Arena mode. The game blends PvP extraction gameplay with PvE encounters and will release on Windows PC via Steam Early Access.