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Throne and Liberty’s latest patch preps for the transition away from Amazon with a smaller patch
Throne and Liberty is preparing for a transition in game operations on November 10th, with a recent patch implementing changes to minimize disruption. This update will reset certain player customizations like HUD layouts and Favorites, and adjusts server times for the end of Daylight Saving Time. Additionally, numerous weapon skills have been altered for balance, and further changes to skill cores are planned.
Lost Ark shares its roadmap for the next three months with new raids and new equipment
Lost Ark is transitioning from Amazon's service to Smilegate's operation in North America, with a new three-month roadmap focusing on new content. The update includes an 8-player raid in Belgardin with new bracer equipment in October, Kazeros Act 3: Extreme and a multi-boss event in November, and a new winter skin in December. The article notes the continued absence of finding the titular lost ark.
Legend of Arcadia Suspend Operations
Legend of Arcadia has ceased operations, with Season 5 being its final chapter and Season 6 cancelled. The game servers have been permanently shut down, and the team is implementing a mechanism for users to transfer in-game $ARCA tokens on-chain. Support for $ARCA in official markets will be phased out, while NFTs and on-chain assets will remain on the blockchain.
GensoKishi Online signs MOU to transfer operations to Hanabi-tei, plans reboot and new service launch by fall
GensoKishi Online, a Web3 MMORPG formerly known as Elemental Knights, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Hanabi-tei Inc. to transfer its game operations. The new operator, led by prominent community members, plans to reboot the game by mid-May 2026, with a service relaunch targeted between August and September 2026, aiming for operational sustainability through cost reduction and enhanced revenue streams.
