In-game Events
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5 Free Clash of Clans Card Packs Available
Players of Clash of Clans can now claim five free card packs as a community reward for participating in the 'Clash of Cards' event. This special milestone reward was unlocked through community voting and is available to claim in the game's Town Square section until August 31st.
Fortnite Mastery Monday start and end times
Fortnite's Mastery Monday event, which offers double Sprite Dust and Sprite XP, begins every Monday at 6 a.m. PT/9 a.m. ET and lasts for 24 hours. This event is available in standard Battle Royale modes, including Zero Build, and helps players level up their Sprites more efficiently.
When does Nightwave: Amir's Shockwave start in Warframe?
Warframe's next Nightwave event, Amir's Shockwave, is set to begin on August 12, likely around 9 AM PT. This event will introduce new rewards, challenges, and a new Eximus enemy unit. Players can earn rewards by completing daily, weekly, and elite challenges, with all content being free to access.
What time is Gem Hour in Fortnite?
Fortnite is hosting a special in-game event called Gem Hour on August 8th, featuring increased spawn rates for Gem Sprites and other rare items. The event will have two sessions, running from 11 AM PT/2 PM ET and 6 PM PT/9 PM ET, each lasting two hours, to accommodate players across different time zones.
Final Fantasy XIV preps for the Moonfire Faire while addressing load times on the Switch 2 version
Final Fantasy XIV's annual Moonfire Faire event begins August 12th, offering players a new Moogle-themed mount and other summer-themed furnishings until August 26th. The Nintendo Switch version is experiencing slow load times when queuing into instances from crowded areas, a problem the developers are aware of and planning to fix.
Nintendo Download - August 6, 2026 - NintendoFuse
This week's Nintendo Download features the soulslike game Lies of P: Complete Edition for the Nintendo Switch 2, new Virtual Boy titles for Nintendo Classics, and the Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass. It also highlights game trials for NBA 2K26 and various in-game events and music additions.
Bees Join Chainers’ Animal Roster as Four-Day ‘Survivor Swarm’ Event Begins
Chainers has launched "The Survivor Swarm," a four-day in-game event featuring a new playable animal type: Bees. The event, running from August 6th to August 9th, includes both Progression and Mission tracks, offering various rewards. This update follows a recent Reward Pool rework by 51 Games, which adjusted in-game currency payouts and tiers.
Fallout 76’s Alien Invasion Event, Invaders From Beyond, Drops August 18
Fallout 76's "Invaders From Beyond" in-game event, featuring an alien invasion theme and new boss General Zeta, will launch on August 18 as part of Season 25. This event is the only Fallout title with a confirmed release date, as other upcoming projects like Fallout 5 and remakes of Fallout 3 and New Vegas have uncertain timelines. Bethesda has stated that recent layoffs will not impact development schedules for its games.
Disney Dreamlight Valley: How to Complete Picture This Neon CD Demo Player Duty
This guide explains how to complete the 'Picture This: Neon CD Demo Player' duty within the Pop City Star Path in Disney Dreamlight Valley. Players need to acquire the Neon CD Demo Player, which is a reward from Tier 2 of the Star Path, and then take a photo of it using the in-game camera.
Morning Gatherings and Events
The 2026 Space Beach Party in-game event for Deep Rock Galactic is now live. This seasonal event brings new activities and content for players to enjoy.
Warframe’s Dog Days arrives once more with new community glyphs and cosmetics
The 'Dog Days' summer event has returned to Warframe, featuring a water-fight theme against the Grineer. This year's event introduces new community glyphs, Daybreak skins for weapons like the Magistar and Bubonico, a new sugatra and syandana, and special weekend alerts with doubled affinity.
Guild Wars 2’s Festival of the Four Winds returns August 11 with new rewards
ArenaNet announced that the Guild Wars 2 Festival of the Four Winds event will return on August 11, featuring new rewards and activities. This marks the ninth iteration of the traditional summer festival, which includes returning to the Labyrinthine Cliffs and testing players in the Crown Pavilion.
EVE Frontier dangles 1,000 Grace on a seven-day Dermestid cull
EVE Frontier is hosting a Dermestid hunt event from August 4th to August 11th, where players can earn 1,000 Grace by collectively defeating 20 Dermestids. This event is part of Cycle 6: Sanctuary and aims to reward players with in-game currency that converts to EVE Points after the cycle ends. New KEEP missions are also available, offering individual Grace rewards.
Evening Gatherings and Events
Star Wars: The Old Republic will feature in-game events throughout August 2026. Specific details on the events are not provided in this announcement.
Free Clash of Clans Enchantress Skin Now Available
Supercell is celebrating Clash of Clans' 14th anniversary with a free Royal Enchantress Skin for all players. This special cosmetic is available through the "Clashiversary Quests," a six-day event requiring players to visit the Supercell Store daily to complete tasks and claim rewards, including card packs and in-game items.
Clash of Cards Free Packs Available Now
The Clash of Clans 14th Anniversary event, Clash of Cards, is live until August 31, 2026. Players can earn free card packs by participating in multiplayer battles and completing various in-game tasks and social media promotions. Duplicate cards can be traded with clan members or in the trader shop to complete the binder and claim all rewards.
Tetris 99 56th Maximus Cup announced, new Splatoon Raiders theme incoming
Tetris 99 has announced its 56th Maximus Cup event, running from August 7 to August 11. Players can unlock a special Splatoon Raiders theme by collecting 100 points, earned through online matches with higher placements yielding more points. The theme includes unique art, music, and Tetrimino designs.
Ultima Online’s summer roadmap includes a new event, 29th birthday gifts, and New Legacy season 2
Ultima Online's upcoming Publish 124 update, codenamed Shardfall, will introduce a new event celebrating the defeat of Mondain the Wizard and the destruction of the Gem of Immortality. The update also includes improvements to the Melisande peerless event, new stealable items, a hair dye unlock system, and lays the groundwork for the game's 29th anniversary celebration. Additionally, the article mentions the start of weekend events, continued work on the classic client, and the second season of New Legacy.
AdventureQuest 3D brought back its Battle Concer and (yes) here’s how you get More Jimothy
AdventureQuest 3D has brought back its Battle Concert event featuring the Dungeons & Doomknights theme, allowing players to earn event currency for rewards. Additionally, a new Shrade boss has been added to Crystal Clear Lake, dropping legendary gear, and new racoon-themed cosmetic items are available through pet feed or the cash shop.
Elder Scrolls Online outlines August’s slate of events, Update 51 PTR timing, and cash shop items
The Elder Scrolls Online has outlined its August events, including Whitestrake's Mayhem and Golden Pursuits, alongside the testing of Update 51 on the Public Test Realm starting August 3rd. The update will introduce new solo content and in-game events, while the cash shop will feature new items like a war elephant mount and manor house.
