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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.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope Arrives on August 20th With Update 2.0’s Free Unreal Engine 5 Upgrade
GSC Game World announced that S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope, the first paid expansion for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, will be released on August 20th. Alongside the expansion, a free Update 2.0 will launch for base game owners, featuring an Unreal Engine 5 upgrade, new content, and other improvements. The expansion will be available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest reveals masses of new details including a new Job, Collector’s Edition, and Switch 2 release
During Final Fantasy Fan Festival Berlin 2026, Square Enix revealed new details for the upcoming expansion, Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold. The expansion will introduce a new Main Tank Job called Bastion, new areas like the sky-based realmship Naglfar, and a new feature allowing players more freedom in choosing their main scenario route with Auto Content Balancing. Additionally, Final Fantasy XIV will launch on Nintendo Switch on August 4, 2026, with a free one-month subscription period, and a Collector's Edition featuring both physical and digital in-game items was also announced.
Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival in Berlin reveals the new tank job, new areas, and a new FFVII raid
During the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival in Berlin, director Naoki Yoshida revealed the new tank job, Bastion, which starts at level 90 and uses 'skyltborg' weapons. The expansion will feature 'Realmships' as its primary setting, with new zones like Naglfar and Hringhorni, and a Final Fantasy VII-inspired raid series called Beyond the Lifestream. Updates to character customization, chocobo companions, and a new Gold Saucer attraction were also announced.
The FF14 Bastion is our first new Evercold job - here's everything Yoshi-P announced in the Fanfest Berlin keynote
During Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest Berlin, Game Director Naoki Yoshida revealed the new 'Bastion' job for the upcoming 8.0 expansion, Evercold, set to launch in January 2027. The keynote also showcased new zones, a third raid difficulty tier, and collaborations with Final Fantasy VII Remake.
Final Fantasy 14 reportedly tops 1 million active players for the first time in over a year as fans prepare for the…
Final Fantasy XIV has reportedly surpassed one million active players for the first time in over a year, with numbers reaching approximately 1,020,000. This surge in players is attributed to anticipation for the upcoming expansion, Evercold, which is set to launch in early 2027 and begin the Godless Realms Saga. The MMORPG has seen a significant increase from its March figures of around 770,000 active players, with new account creations also doubling.
Where Winds Meet’s Hidden Mountain Expansion is Now Live
The Hidden Mountain expansion for the open-world RPG Where Winds Meet is now live, featuring a new zone called Unseen Approach accessible at level 32. Developer Everstone Studio has released a trailer and details on new quests, world bosses like Ci & Cuo and the Ironheart Centipede, and a new weapon type, Gauntlets. Further content updates are planned for August 6th.
The Witcher 3-expansionen visas upp i augusti
CD Projekt Red announced that the upcoming expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past, will be showcased during Gamescom's Opening Night Live on August 25th. The expansion, developed in collaboration with Fool's Theory, is slated for a 2027 release, though details about whether gameplay or a trailer will be shown remain unconfirmed.
Dungeons and Dragons Online’s Terror of Demogorgon expansion launches today
Dungeons and Dragons Online has launched its 11th expansion, Terror of Demogorgon, which adds new areas, quests, and raises the level cap to 36. The expansion also introduces the Duergar Dwarf race and the Mindcleaver Iconic character. This update follows the 2012 expansion Menace of the Underdark and sets the stage for an upcoming raid.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past expansion to get first look at Gamescom ONL
The upcoming expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past, will receive its first public showing during Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 25, 2026. This expansion marks new content for the franchise since Blood and Wine, with The Witcher 4 and a remake of the first game still in development.
CD Projekt Red says The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past, Geralt's first expansion in a decade, will get a proper…
CD Projekt Red will reveal new information about The Witcher 3's upcoming expansion, Songs of the Past, during Gamescom 2026, including a guided presentation and details on the Opening Night Live stream. The expansion, developed in part by Fool's Theory, is slated for a 2027 release and marks Geralt's first major addition in over a decade.
The Witcher 3 – Songs of the Past Confirmed for Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 25th
CD Projekt RED has confirmed that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past, the first paid expansion since Blood and Wine, will be showcased at Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 25th. While only a "glimpse" is expected, there's hope for a release date announcement, potentially within its 2027 window. The expansion is described as being similar in scope to Blood and Wine.
Dungeons & Dragons Online’s Terror of Demogorgon expansion gets a July 22 release date
The Terror of Demogorgon expansion for Dungeons & Dragons Online will be released on July 22nd. This expansion introduces the Duergar race, 13 new dungeons, the Underdark region, a new raid, and raises the level cap to 36. Players will explore Gravenhollow and confront the Demon Lord Demogorgon.
Those rumoured Fallout 3 and Fallout New Vegas remasters are real, Fallout 5 is in pre-production, and Fallout 76 is getting a massive expansion
Bethesda has confirmed that remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas are in development, alongside a new Fallout project with Obsidian Entertainment. Fallout 5 is officially in pre-production, with its long-range destination set for around Fallout Day 2027. Additionally, Fallout 76 will receive a major expansion titled Raven Rock in 2027, serving as a prequel to Fallout 3, and native PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions are being tested.
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen ska bjuda på runt 25 timmars speltid
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, an expansion for Dragon's Dogma 2, is set to release on October 9, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. Director Kento Kinoshita and producer Naoto Oyama stated that the main story will take approximately 15-20 hours to complete, with the total playtime including optional content reaching around 25 hours.
Disney Dreamlight Valley: How to Get Plush Fish
This guide explains how to obtain Plush Fish in Disney Dreamlight Valley, an item exclusive to the Honeyglow Woods expansion. Players can catch Plush Fish by fishing in Golden Ripples within the expansion's biomes. The Plush Fish is used for cooking, completing quests, and can be sold or consumed for energy.
Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Development Began 6 Months After the Base Game’s Launch
Capcom has revealed that development on the Dragon's Dogma 2 expansion, Dark Arisen, began approximately six months after the base game's launch, driven by passionate player feedback. Producer Naoto Oyama and director Kento Kinoshita discussed the expansion's focus on new combat, a new region, and over 25 hours of content. The update also removes most microtransactions and adds features like the Eternal Ferrystone for infinite fast travel.
Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Offers 25+ Hours of Content, Says Producer
Capcom producer Naoto Oyama stated that the upcoming Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen expansion will offer over 25 hours of additional content, including a new story scenario and twelve dungeons. This, combined with the base game's playtime, promises a substantial experience for players. Dark Arisen is set to launch on October 9th for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
Dragon's Dogma 2 fans had given up, but Capcom says work on the RPG's Dark Arisen expansion started six months after launch to answer "incredibly passionate feedback"
Capcom has announced Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, a major expansion for its RPG, set to launch on October 8, 2026. Development began six months after the base game's release in response to passionate player feedback requesting more content. Director Kento Kinoshita stated the expansion will feature a new area, a loot-based gameplay cycle similar to the original Dark Arisen, and a deep, mysterious story.
Disney Dreamlight Valley: How to Get Acorn Snail
This guide explains how to obtain the Acorn Snail, a new fish exclusive to the Honeyglow Woods expansion in Disney Dreamlight Valley. Players can catch Acorn Snails by fishing in White Ripples within any of the four biomes of the Honeyglow Woods. The Acorn Snail is used for cooking, completing quests, and can be sold for 75 Star Coins or consumed for 300 Energy.
