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Palia’s Royal Highlands expansion launches May 12 on PS5
Palia's major expansion, The Royal Highlands, launches on May 12 for PlayStation 5. This update introduces a new expansive region with new characters, a story chapter, and introduces horses for faster traversal. The expansion also adds new building options and a refined clothing dye system. The developer, Singularity 6, is also celebrating 10 million players with an in-game event.
Palia Reaches 10 Million Players as Royal Highlands Expansion Launches May 12
Palia has surpassed 10 million players across all platforms, coinciding with the launch of its Royal Highlands expansion on May 12. The expansion introduces a new region, horses for faster travel, and continues the game's evolving story with new characters and quests. A limited-time in-game event is also running to celebrate the player milestone, offering free premium outfits and discounts.
Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred Review – Hell learns new tricks
Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred is an expansion that significantly revives the base game with a strong story, new region Skovos, two new classes (Paladin and Warlock), and a major overhaul of progression and build crafting systems. While the complexity of the new systems and some recycled endgame content are noted drawbacks, the expansion offers a more purposeful and engaging experience, potentially drawing players back to Diablo IV.
Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred Review 😈
Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred is a highly praised expansion offering a massive and memorable adventure with an epic story and challenging boss fights. While some areas can become repetitive, the new classes, mechanics, and wealth of additional content make it a worthwhile addition to the base game. The expansion is noted for its high production values and engaging character progression systems.
Blizzard will talk about Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred one last time before the expansion's launch next week
Blizzard Entertainment will host a developer update livestream on April 23rd to discuss Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred before its launch on April 28th. The stream will showcase previously underexplored features such as updated skill trees, the Talisman system, the Horadric Cube, and the new endgame feature 'War Plans'. The new season launching alongside the expansion will also be discussed.
First Gameplay Revealed for Barotrauma: Home & Harbor Expansion, Autumn 2026 Window set
The upcoming Home & Harbor Expansion for Barotrauma, set for Autumn 2026, introduces outpost ownership, base building, and management. First gameplay reveals new systems tied into faction dynamics and economy, alongside a new faction called The Descendants. Developers FakeFish and Undertow Games, supported by Daedalic Entertainment, are expanding the sci-fi submarine simulator.
EverQuest 2 reveals the Wuoshi TLE server for June and teases its 2026 expansion
EverQuest II is launching a new time-locked expansion server named Wuoshi in June, which will progress through the Echoes of Faydwer and Chaos Descending expansions and be Free Trade. The game will also receive quality-of-life upgrades for character creation. Additionally, a tease for the game's 2026 expansion has been released, presented as a letter in the Teir'Dal language.
Final Fantasy 14 patch 7.5 teasers have fans hoping the MMO's next big expansion will "resolve" a fan-favorite plotline Square Enix hasn't touched in nearly 3 years
Teasers for Final Fantasy XIV patch 7.5, titled 'Trail to the Heavens,' have sparked fan speculation about the next expansion, 8.0, potentially resolving the long-standing plotline concerning the Thirteenth Shard, also known as the Void. Players are hopeful that Square Enix will address this narrative thread, which has not been significantly explored since 2023.
Final Fantasy 14 patch 7.5 site teases a potential return to the void for its next expansion
The patch 7.5 site for Final Fantasy XIV teases a potential return to the Void for the game's next expansion, with dungeon and raid names suggesting a focus on the Thirteenth reflection. This comes after the Dawntrail expansion arc began, though its initial story content has been largely self-contained. Future patches will further bridge the gap to the next major chapter.
The Diablo 4 Positivity Continues with Promising Lord of Hatred Gameplay Drop
Blizzard Entertainment has released 12 minutes of gameplay for the upcoming Diablo 4 expansion, Lord of Hatred, which launches on April 28th. The footage showcases the expansion's opening sequence and hints at a strong start. The expansion will also include a rework of existing skill trees and major adjustments to endgame activities, alongside the new Warlock class.
Starfield (PS5) Review: Never Been a Better Time To Jump In - PlayStation LifeStyle
Starfield is now available on PlayStation 5, marking an opportune moment for players to dive into the game, especially with a new expansion accompanying its release. This version offers a compelling entry point for both new and returning players.
Diablo 4's Lord of Hatred expansion teased in new book!... | TAG
A new book titled 'Lord of Hatred' offers an early look at Diablo 4's upcoming expansion, teasing new lore and story elements set in the Skovos Isles. Meanwhile, Limited Run Games is addressing past delays by setting more realistic shipping expectations, potentially pushing some preorders to late 2026. Bungie has also announced a nerf to the powerful Biotoxic Disinjector weapon in Marathon to improve game balance.
Diablo IV shares an in-game cutscene and a lore video for its April 28 Lord of Hatred expansion
Blizzard Entertainment has released an in-game cutscene and a lore video for the upcoming Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred expansion, scheduled for release on April 28. The cutscene features Queen Adreona and Akarat, while the lore video focuses on the character Neyrelle, offering glimpses into the expansion's narrative.
Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred Exclusive Cutscene – 'The Queen and the Saint' | IGN First
IGN First has revealed an exclusive in-game cutscene titled 'The Queen and the Saint' from Diablo 4's upcoming second expansion, Lord of Hatred. This preview offers a glimpse into the narrative and presentation of the new content.
Monthly Video Game Releases: April 1st to 30th | Console Creatures
Console Creatures provides a comprehensive list of video game releases scheduled for April 2026 across various platforms including PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Meta Quest, iOS, and Android. The article details full game releases, DLC, expansions, and early access titles, with a preview of major May 2026 releases.
WoW's latest raid cinematic could be the start of a massive story retcon for its worst expansion
The latest cinematic for World of Warcraft suggests a significant story retcon for the poorly received Shadowlands expansion. Blizzard may be attempting to revise the narrative surrounding the Jailer and Sylvanas, potentially altering established lore. This move could be an effort to salvage the expansion's legacy and set up future storylines within The Worldsoul Saga.
Where Winds Meet’s Hexi Expansion Chapter 2 Detailed Ahead of April 2nd Release
Everstone Studio has detailed the upcoming Chapter 2 of the Hexi expansion for Where Winds Meet, set to release on April 2nd. This update introduces a new zone called Liangzhou, new story chapters, world bosses, and a three-player card game mode. Where Winds Meet is a free-to-play MMORPG available on PC, PlayStation 5, Android, and iOS.
Genshin Impact Luna VI Song of the Welkin Moon Update Adds Linnea and Mondstadt Expansion on April 8
HoYoverse announced that Genshin Impact Version Luna VI: Song of the Welkin Moon – Rondo: Augured Homecoming will launch on April 8, 2026. This update introduces a new northern region in Mondstadt, a new playable character named Linnea, and various in-game events. Genshin Impact is available on PlayStation 5, PC, Xbox Series X|S, and mobile devices.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope Expansion Launching Summer 2026
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope, the first major expansion for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, is set to launch in Summer 2026 for PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5. This expansion will introduce new regions, including the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant and the Iron Forest, along with new quests, weapons, and a continuation of the protagonist Skif's story.
STALKER 2: Cost of Hope expansion announced for Summer 2026
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope, the first major expansion for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, is set to release in Summer 2026. The expansion will feature a new storyline with player choices impacting the outcome, two new regions including the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant and the Iron Forest, new weapons, and gear.
