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Legends of Aria Eternal arrives to Steam September 10 with a box price and dedicated server capability
Legends of Aria Eternal, the second reboot of the sandbox MMORPG, will launch on Steam on September 10th. This version introduces dedicated server capabilities allowing players to host and customize their own servers, alongside changes to gear acquisition and a return to a swappable skills system. The game will have a one-time purchase price with no subscription or premium gates.
Legends of Aria’s Derek Brinkmann is working on a new co-op survival horror title called Voidwood
Derek Brinkmann, original lead developer of Legends of Aria, is executive producing Voidwood, a new co-op survival horror game from Santa Barbara Games. Up to four players will scavenge by day and survive terrifying nights in a haunted wood, with integrated voice chat and spatial audio playing a key role. The game is projected for a 2027 release and is available to wishlist on Steam.
MMO Week in Review: FFXIV in Berlin, Black Desert in SoCal, and Jimothy saturation
This week's MMO news covers Final Fantasy XIV's Fan Festival in Berlin, Black Desert's Heidel Ball, and the early access launch of SEED. Updates were also provided for Dungeons & Dragons Online, Aion 2, and The Guild reunion movie. Several games saw controversy including World of Warcraft staff cheating, Elder Scrolls Online capacity issues, and Microsoft layoffs.
Legends of Aria reboot LOA Eternal has officially opened playtesting to all previous backers
Legends of Aria Eternal, the rebooted sandbox MMORPG operated by original lead developer Derek Brinkmann, has opened its playtesting phase to all previous backers. This includes players who purchased the game on Steam, Kickstarter backers, and Citizen's Pass subscribers, who will also receive a free copy upon full launch. Significant changes have been implemented, including the return of pre-profession abilities as boss loot, craftable artifacts, and a revamped in-game economy.
