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Star Wars The Old Republic formally reveals GU 8.0 and its new era, Masters of the Force
Broadsword has officially revealed Game Update 8.0 for Star Wars: The Old Republic, titled Masters of the Force. This update introduces a new era with the Galaxy in Chaos storyline, the world of Ryloth, new difficulty modes, Ventures, a 3-boss operation, an increased level cap, new abilities, and gearing updates. While a specific launch date is not yet set, the update will follow an extensive Public Test Server cycle.
Family-friendly MMORG Pirate101 releases The Trail Goes Cold update – here’s the new trailer
KingsIsle, a studio owned by Gamigo, has released 'The Trail Goes Cold' update for its kid-friendly pirate MMORPG, Pirate101. This update continues the game's main story with a new storyline set in Polaris, introducing new characters, enemies, rewards, and features like revived Stormgate travel and ship docking.
Black Desert PC adds more monster zones, new bosses, and new accessories with Edania Part 2
Black Desert PC has received the Edania Part 2 update, introducing new monster zones, bosses, and accessories for endgame players within Inner Edania. The update also includes a new PvP mode, cosmetic outfit, and the Tachyon Legacy. Additionally, PC players benefit from monster zone hot time events, Drakania class adjustments, and changes to max level progression. Black Desert Mobile also received its own update with new quests and features.
No Man’s Sky Studio Co-Founder Says “There is Probably Some End Date” For New Content
Hello Games co-founder Sean Murray discussed the future of No Man's Sky, suggesting there is an "end date" for new content, though it's further off than previously anticipated. He drew parallels to MachineGames' recent update for the 30-year-old game Quake, highlighting the joy in revisiting and expanding older titles. The studio is also working on a new update for No Man's Sky titled "Cosmos" and has recently released updates like "The Swarm" and "Xeno Arena" which introduced new expeditions and creature battles.
Crimson Desert DLC Planned to Release This Year, More Details Coming in Q3
Pearl Abyss plans to release the first DLC for Crimson Desert by the end of this year, with more details on its structure, pricing, and release schedule to be shared in the third quarter. The company also mentioned ongoing development for platform expansions, including the Nintendo Switch. Crimson Desert is currently available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, having sold over six million units.
Borderlands 4 Plans Unaffected by Performance, Says Take-Two CEO: “We Continue to Support the Title”
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick stated that Borderlands 4's development plans remain unaffected by its performance, with Gearbox Software continuing to support the title. New content, including a new Vault Hunter named Loveless and Bounty Pack 5, is scheduled for release on September 12, 2026.
Crimson Desert DLC is coming "this year" as part of "various follow-up strategies" at Pearl Abyss
Pearl Abyss has announced that the first DLC for Crimson Desert is targeting a release within this year, with more details on its structure, pricing, and exact schedule to be shared in the third quarter. The company plans to extend the game's lifecycle through a steady stream of content updates and platform expansions.
World of Warcraft brings a new zone, new housing updates, and a new prey season with Curse of Ula’tek
World of Warcraft: Midnight has released the Curse of Ula'tek content update, introducing the new Coiled Isle zone with group events, curse surges, a new dungeon, and boss lairs. The update also brings significant housing additions, including new neighborhood endeavors, blueprint saving, pet beds, and new house levels. Additional features include Discord and Battle.net integration, the start of a new prey season on August 18th, UI updates, and class balancing changes.
Warframe of Mind: The problem with Warframe’s Dog Days of summer
This article discusses the recurring issue with Warframe's limited-time events, particularly the 'Dog Days' summer event, and how they fail to provide long-term engagement for veteran players. While the game is designed for players to take breaks, the current content update strategy lacks sufficient depth and variety, leading to a feeling of mandatory breaks rather than optional ones. The author hopes future updates will offer more substantial content with longer-lasting appeal.
Marvel Rivals Season 9.5 – The Hood, Summer Festival Vol. 2 And Huge Storage Savings
Marvel Rivals has released its Season 9.5 update, introducing the new Vanguard hero 'The Hood' to Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. This mid-season refresh also brings back the Summer Festival Vol. 2 with new cosmetic rewards, returning events, and a significant technical improvement that reduces the game's install size by up to 40GB on PC and 15GB on consoles.
RuneScape begins reveals for its next league as Old School RuneScape introduces Wyrmscraig
Jagex has announced details for RuneScape's upcoming Equilibrium league, set to launch on August 10th, featuring new relics and alternative reality themes. Simultaneously, Old School RuneScape has released the player-designed Wyrmscraig island, introducing a new quest, boss, Slayer master, and crafting activities.
Old School RuneScape Unveils Wyrmscraig, a New Player-Designed Island | Invision Game Community
Jagex has released Wyrmscraig, a new island for Old School RuneScape, based on a player-designed concept. The island features new quests, high-level combat, skilling activities, and rewards, including a new boss, Mortimer the Slayer Master, and Golem Crafting and Goat Hunting activities. This update highlights Jagex's commitment to community involvement in game development.
Here are all the big reveals from Black Desert’s Heidel Ball, from the Agent class to Edania Part 2
The Black Desert Heidel Ball event revealed the new Agent class, a swift pistol-packing character with teleportation abilities, launching July 30th for PC and August 6th for consoles. The event also announced Edania Part 2, concluding the game's first saga with new bosses and zones, alongside various quality-of-life improvements like a combat analyzer and faster character swapping.
Killing Floor 3 Update and Free Weekend
Tripwire Interactive is hosting a free weekend for Killing Floor 3 to celebrate the launch of Season 4: Operation Shadow Hunter and the game's first anniversary. The free weekend grants full access to the game.
Evening Multiplex
Ubisoft has released a new trailer for For Honor, detailing the upcoming 'Content Of The Week' for July 23. This update is expected to bring new in-game content and potentially gameplay adjustments.
RuneScape rebalances the mid-game, Old School RuneScape adds the isle of Wyrmscraig July 29
Jagex has released a mid-game rebalance for RuneScape, streamlining skills like Fletching, Agility, and Divination, while also adjusting progression for God Wars dungeons and item drop rates. Concurrently, Old School RuneScape is launching the player-designed island of Wyrmscraig on July 29th, featuring new quests and activities. A beta version of the Jagex Launcher is also available for Linux users.
Vague Patch Notes: Long-term content vs. short-term content in MMORPGs
This analysis explores the distinction between short-term and long-term content in MMORPGs, using examples from Final Fantasy XIV, Star Wars: The Old Republic, and Warframe. It argues that both types of content are crucial for player engagement and game longevity, with short-term content providing immediate experiences and long-term content offering sustained engagement.
Wisdom of Nym: Speculating about the second half of Final Fantasy XIV’s Occult Crescent
This article speculates on the upcoming second half of Final Fantasy XIV's Occult Crescent content update, discussing potential changes to Phantom Weapons, currency rewards, and the challenging Forked Tower instance. The author anticipates adjustments to balance and progression compared to the first half, while acknowledging some design issues may persist.
Anime MMO Nostale drops its Guardians of Dimensions patch with four new specialists
The anime MMO Nostale has released its Act 10.2: Guardians of Dimensions update, introducing four new player specialists: Archilles for Swordsmen, Admiral Yi for Archers, Merlin for Mages, and Thor for Martial Artists. The patch also includes 50 new quests, a 15-player raid, and a summer event featuring Captain Pete O'Peng.
GTA Online: The Kortz Center Heist gets mid-July release date
Rockstar Games has announced that the next major Grand Theft Auto Online content update, The Kortz Center Heist, will be released on July 14, 2026, for all platforms. This update focuses on art forgery and theft, allowing players to undertake a new score solo or with up to three other players.
