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MMO Week in Review: Midnight’s proper launch, Ashes of Creation’s legal battle
This week's MMO news roundup covers the official launch of World of Warcraft Midnight, a legal battle involving Ashes of Creation's former boss Steven Sharif, and the debuts of Bungie's Marathon and Equinox Homecoming. Several games, including Highguard and Eldegarde, are also announced to be sunsetting.
SWTOR 7.8.1 Masters Enigma Arrives This Week With Darth Jadus, Date Nights, and Spring Abundance
Star Wars: The Old Republic's Game Update 7.8.1, titled Masters Enigma, is set to launch on March 10. The update will introduce new story content featuring Darth Jadus, 'Date Night' missions with Kira and Torian, the Spring Abundance event, and Twitch Drops.
One Boss One Fight: Version 2.0 Launches Massive Update
One Boss One Fight has launched its largest update to date, Version 2.0, introducing new bosses, exploration zones, and a redesigned progression system. This update, available on PC, features six unique bosses, six arenas, and six exploration zones, alongside revamped gameplay systems, progression paths, and visual enhancements.
A transformative Deadlock update just hit its entire roster with 850 lines of patch notes. Here are the biggest changes.
Valve has released a significant update for Deadlock, introducing extensive changes across its roster. The patch includes skill reworks, item overhauls, adjustments to movement mechanics, and new neutral camps on the map.
Evening Patches
Official patches have been released for Team Fortress 2 and Where Winds Meet. The update for Where Winds Meet is version 1.4, titled '[Home Afar]', and an overview has been provided.
Indie MMORPG Pantheon’s Summoner and Nightfall Crypt update is officially here
Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen has released its Summoner and Nightfall Crypt update, which includes a revamp for the Summoner class and the new Nightfall Crypt dungeon. The update addresses issues with the Summoner's mechanics and pet performance, and introduces quality-of-life improvements. This update aims to help restore the game's player base after a significant decline.
Once Upon a Katamari 1.1.0 update out now, patch notes
Once Upon a Katamari has received update version 1.1.0, which adds free content such as new cosmetic items and a new Katamari. The update also includes several adjustments to gameplay mechanics, including improved wall-climbing and the ability to retain items even after retrying a stage. Additionally, the Katamari Damacy Series Neo Remixes soundtrack and accessories are now available.
UFL Update 0.7.1.4: Ruud van Nistelrooy Joins as Top Legend
UFL Update 0.7.1.4 has been released, introducing the Goalmania Team Pass, significant gameplay balancing, and roster updates. The update also adds Dutch football legend Ruud van Nistelrooy as the highest-rated legend in the game. The Goalmania Team Pass runs from March 5th to April 2nd, offering various rewards.
Hotel Barcelona ‘Under New Management’ update promises “same core, better everything”
An update titled 'Under New Management' has been released for the game Hotel Barcelona, developed by Swery and Suda51. This update addresses player feedback with significant improvements to gameplay mechanics, including faster movement, improved combat recovery, and a reworked parry system. It also adds five free crossover skins and various quality-of-life enhancements.
Mario Kart World Updated to Version 1.3.0 - NintendoFuse
Mario Kart World has received a version 1.3.0 update for the Nintendo Switch 2, introducing several enhancements and fixes. Key changes include improved online play features for joining friends and spectating, adjustments to Free Roam mode with new map indicators and UFO encounters, and various gameplay tweaks to item boxes, invincibility, and course selection frequency. Several bugs related to online play, CPU rankings, item usage, and environmental interactions have also been resolved.
Path of Exile’s March 6 update adds new league and gems, tweaks the atlas, and removes T17 maps
Grinding Gear Games has released a major update for Path of Exile, introducing the Mirage league and significant endgame content. The update features new gems, atlas modifications including the removal of T17 maps, and a new boss fight with unique rewards.
World of Warcraft: The Midnight pre-patch is live – here’s what changed
The pre-expansion update for World of Warcraft: The Midnight is now live, introducing a significant stat squish and the new Devourer Demon Hunter specialization. This update also rebuilds all class talent trees and integrates native damage meters and boss alert timers into the default UI, aiming to improve readability and reduce screen clutter.
Tomorrow's Battlefield 6 patch somehow makes jets more useless, improves armor bar visibility in Redsec
Battlefield 6's upcoming patch, version 1.1.3.5, will extend the current season and introduce several gameplay adjustments. Key changes include improvements to melee combat responsiveness, a nerf to jet cannons making them 40% less effective against air vehicles, and enhanced armor bar visibility in modes like Redsec.
Zenless Zone Zero's big end-of-year update brings multiplayer combat, free Zhao, and the first dual-form Agent
Zenless Zone Zero's Version 2.5 update, titled 'To Be Fuel for the Night,' will launch on December 30, introducing the game's first dual-form Agent, Ye Shunguang, and making Zhao a playable character. This update also marks the end of Season 2 and brings limited-time multiplayer combat through the 'Joint Investigation: The Divine Maze' event.
Honkai: Star Rail 3.8 will run for an extra two weeks while Version 4.0 is in the oven
HoYoverse announced that Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.8, titled "Memories are the Prelude to Dreams," will run for an extended eight weeks instead of the usual six, with Version 4.0 delayed. The update introduces the new playable character The Dahlia and features reruns for Firefly, Fugue, Lingsha, Aglaea, and Sunday across multiple phases, including an unusual third banner phase.
Infinity Nikki 2.0 launches with a whole new region, archery skills, and a new theme song by original Wicked actor Idina Menzel
Infinity Nikki has launched its major version 2.0 update, titled Terra's Call, introducing a new region called Itzaland with new areas Elderwood Forest and Spira. The update overhauls core mechanics, adds new traversal abilities like grappling and gigantification, and introduces archery combat. The update also features new fashion sets, in-game events, and a new theme song sung by Idina Menzel.
Clash of clans th 15 release date
Supercell has revealed details about the upcoming Town Hall 15 update for Clash of Clans through a new trailer. The update introduces a jungle-themed design, new abilities for Venom, and a Giga Inferno weapon with a poison effect that weakens enemy troops. The update is expected to be released around April 15th and will be available on Android and iOS.
