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Catch up on BlizzCon’s panels about the cozy housing of WoW Midnight and the new zones of WoW Forever
BlizzCon panels are now available for viewing, discussing the implementation of housing in World of Warcraft and the development of new zones for World of Warcraft Forever. The housing panel specifically addresses the challenges and progress of bringing player housing to the retail game, while the other panel touches on the evolution of existing zones and the creation of new ones for the upcoming version.
BlizzCon 2026: World of Warcraft shows off what’s next for Midnight
Blizzard Entertainment provided updates on World of Warcraft: Midnight at BlizzCon, detailing upcoming content including patch 12.1.5 which introduces a mini-raid and the new roguelite mode 'Talebound'. Patch 12.2, 'Eclipse', will feature a new zone, dungeon, and the Worldcore raid with Xal'atath as the final boss. Future content for The War Within and a Wrath of the Lich King remix event were also teased.
5 top tips from World of Warcraft housing creators for making amazing masterworks
This guide offers five top tips from World of Warcraft housing creators for building impressive in-game homes. Tips include utilizing lighting, adding clutter for realism, mastering housing controls, developing a storyline for builds, and blocking out major shapes before focusing on details.
Palia: How to Teleport to Friends’ Housing Plots
This guide explains how to teleport to friends' housing plots in Palia. Players can visit friends' plots via the 'Visit Other Players' board on their own housing plot, provided the friend is online and has added them as a friend. Visiting friends' plots allows for cooperative activities like cooking parties, which are a significant gold farming method.
MMO Week in Review: The Only Way to the Cradle of War
This week's MMO news roundup covers major announcements from EVE Online's Cradle of War expansion and Star Citizen's alpha 4.8 Tactical Strike. Guild Wars 2 launched The Only Way update, while Amazon's Lord of the Rings MMORPG fate remains uncertain. NCsoft and Pearl Abyss reported strong financial quarters, and various other MMOs like Farever, EverQuest Legends, and Subnautica 2 were discussed.
Pax Dei talks up NPC aggro changes, UI updates, and garden housing pieces coming in its next patch
The survival MMORPG Pax Dei is set to receive a new patch that will introduce garden housing decorations, including trellises, ivy, bushes, statues, and a fountain. The update will also feature changes to NPC aggro systems for improved dungeon runs, along with several UI enhancements such as new sorting options for the redeeming queue, an improved emote menu, and a better party management window.
Palia Royal Highlands Expansion Available Now
Singularity 6 has released the Royal Highlands expansion for the free-to-play MMORPG Palia. This update introduces mounts, including horses with new breeding and ranching systems, a new character named Eshelon, and expands the main story with a focus on Ancient Human lore. The expansion also adds new quests, puzzles, housing customization options, and a new clothing dye system, and is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
World Of Warcraft Just Got Its Most Expensive Housing Microtransactions Yet
Blizzard Entertainment has introduced its most expensive housing microtransactions to World of Warcraft, with new exterior bundles priced at $40 and $75. This follows previous controversial pricing for housing items, which Blizzard initially promised would be inexpensive and largely obtainable in-game. The high cost of these new exteriors is particularly criticized given the limited in-game options currently available to players.
Lord of the Rings Online’s Rivendell housing neighborhoods arrive this week
The Rivendell Steadings premium housing neighborhood is set to arrive in The Lord of the Rings Online on April 23rd, following Update 48's release on April 22nd. Former developer Brian Aloisio has also returned to Standing Stone Games. The update introduces new housing options and celebrates the game's 19th anniversary.
Everything New In The Starfield Free Lanes Update
The Starfield Free Lanes update, now available on all platforms including PlayStation 5, introduces significant new content such as quests, points of interest, and a new expansion called Terran Armada. The update also revamps gear systems with new weapons, armor, and the X-Tech crafting material, alongside new features like the Moon Jumper vehicle, Chateau Des Etoiles house, Milliwhale pet, and a Cruise Control system for faster travel.
WoW Factor: The view from endgame in World of Warcraft Midnight
This analysis examines the endgame systems of World of Warcraft: Midnight, comparing it favorably to The War Within in areas like delves and raids, but criticizing new features like Prey for repetitiveness and Nightmare difficulty. The article also notes a slower leveling experience and a perceived lack of player engagement with the new housing system, ultimately categorizing Midnight as an 'okay, not great' expansion.
MMO Week in Review: Queen Devona
This week's MMO news roundup covers updates for Guild Wars Reforged, layoffs at MechWarrior studio Piranha Games, and a potential acquisition of Epic Games by Disney. The article also touches on political discussions surrounding game shutdowns in Europe and new early access dates for Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era.
Lord of the Rings Online takes you on an hour-long tour of its upcoming Rivendell housing
Lord of the Rings Online is preparing to launch its new Rivendell Steadings premium housing neighborhood in Update 48. Senior World Designer Matt Elliot provided an hour-long video tour showcasing the new housing options, which include customizable ceilings and will feature two standard, four deluxe, and one kinship house.
Lord of the Rings Online begins testing Update 48’s Rivendell housing and Pahar Hatokáli zone
Lord of the Rings Online has begun testing Update 48 on its Bullroarer server, introducing the new Rivendell housing zone and the Pahar Hatokáli zone. The update also includes UI scaling support for plugins. Additionally, Update 47.3 is deploying with the April Fool's Chicken Run event and Tier 3 difficulty for the Folly of Nagakhêdi raid.
World of Warcraft releases a new song in collaboration with AURORA to celebrate Midnight’s release
World of Warcraft: Midnight has released a new song titled "A Place To Call Home" by artist AURORA to celebrate the expansion's launch and its focus on in-game housing. The accompanying music video features iconic moments from the game's history.
Wisdom of Nym: What we learned about Final Fantasy XIV’s next patch from the first live letter
The latest Final Fantasy XIV live letter revealed details about upcoming patch content, including the new limited job Beastmaster, which will feature roguelike elements. Other discussed topics include a new trial boss, potential story hints related to Ilsabard and the Void, updates to housing and glamour systems, and dye consolidation. The article also touches on the schedule for future content releases.
A 9,999,999 gold painting in World of Warcraft: Midnight sent secret finders on a hunt for the ultimate discount and one…
Players in World of Warcraft discovered a method to obtain an expensive in-game painting for a significantly reduced price of 999 gold, down from its initial 9,999,999 gold cost. This discount can be achieved by collecting fortunes from a specific NPC or trading them with other players.
Coming Home – World of Warcraft: Midnight’s New Housing Feature Adds a Cozy Paradise Within Azeroth
The new Housing feature in World of Warcraft: Midnight allows players to personalize a home within Azeroth, offering a cozy break from adventuring. This expansion introduces customizable plots and a wide array of furnishings, enabling players to display mementos from their in-game achievements and create a unique, lived-in space. The feature aims to deepen player connection to the game world by providing a tangible sense of belonging.
