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ArcheAge Chronicles confirms early access price, end of gender locking, and feature update plans
ArcheAge Chronicles will launch its early access period with a $30 buy-to-play price, requiring no subscription thereafter. The game will eventually remove gender locks from classes, add a third weapon option for each, and incorporate player feedback into future updates. Further details on additional regions, life-skilling content, and a development roadmap are expected soon.
Legends of Aria Eternal has relaunched with the ability to run your own server
Legends of Aria Eternal has relaunched, allowing players to purchase the game and run their own servers with custom rules. This version reverts to an earlier build, focusing on player-driven economies and crafting while removing the professions system and any blockchain elements. Previous owners can claim their keys via Discord, and a limited-time bonus offers quadruple skill and stat gains.
Cinder City Will be a Buy-to-Play Game With Live-Service-Style Post-Launch Support
BigFire Games' upcoming MMO shooter Cinder City will be a Buy-to-Play title with post-launch support in the style of live-service games, including cosmetic microtransactions and battle passes. The game is currently PC-only at launch, with a console release planned for later, leaving cross-platform play undecided. Developed with Unreal Engine 5, Cinder City is slated for the second half of 2026.
Cozy MMO Spirit Crossing locks in a $29.99 B2P price with an optional subscription for nice-to-have stuff
Cozy MMO Spirit Crossing will launch with a $29.99 buy-to-play price, supplemented by an optional membership for non-essential features. Developer Spry Fox aims for a sustainable revenue model after significant investment in development and hosting costs. The studio also released patch 15.3 with numerous gameplay and quality-of-life updates.
