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EverQuest opens the Lethar progression server, EverQuest II beta tests Origins server’s Shadow Odyssey
Daybreak Game Company has launched a new time-locked progression server for EverQuest named Lethar, featuring the Serpent's Spire expansion and a level cap of 75. Concurrently, EverQuest II is beta testing the Shadow Odyssey expansion for its Origins progression server, with the beta running until September 8th.
Blizzard seems to be back on top at Xbox with Diablo 4 and the Overwatch relaunch
Blizzard Entertainment is reportedly experiencing a resurgence under Xbox, with Diablo 4's Lords of Hatred expansion and the relaunch of Overwatch 2 contributing to consecutive years of growth. While Overwatch 2 has returned to its 2022 performance levels, Diablo 4's expansion has been a significant success despite mixed initial feedback. World of Warcraft was notably absent from the positive performance review.
Diablo IV Lord of Hatred’s wild launch last night was marred chiefly by the usual queues
The launch of Diablo IV's expansion, Lord of Hatred, was significantly impacted by widespread server queues, with players reporting long wait times. The expansion introduces new Paladin and Warlock classes, a new campaign focused on defeating Mephisto, the Skovos region, and various gameplay updates. The accompanying Season of Reckoning deviates from previous seasonal formats.
Diablo IV plans Q&A stream, drops opening cinematic ahead of next week’s Lord of Hatred’s launch
Blizzard Entertainment is hosting a live Q&A stream today to discuss the upcoming Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred expansion, detailing new features like Class Skill Trees and endgame systems. The studio also released the expansion's opening cinematic ahead of its launch next week.
World of Warcraft’s Midnight expansion officially launches tonight
The new expansion for World of Warcraft, titled Midnight, is officially launching tonight at 6 p.m. EST. Blizzard Entertainment has released extensive information regarding raid schedules, the prey system, zone previews, and housing features in the days leading up to the release. A hotfix was also deployed to address issues with classes, quests, and the prey system.