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Cutesy ‘MMO-lite’ Scramble Knights Online officially enters into early access
Scramble Knights Online, described as an ambitious MMO-lite, has officially launched into early access on PC. Developed by Funktronic Labs, the game allows players to team up for PvE dungeons and quests in the realm of Tolcott, with optional PvP and crafting elements. The early access period will focus on bug fixing and balance, with a major content update planned for December.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, The Séance of Blake Manor, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles throughout October and early November, including Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, The Séance of Blake Manor, and Terrible Lizards. Additionally, The Elder Scrolls Online and The Finals are receiving updates, and The Finals is offering a Welcome Pack. Several games are also scheduled to leave the Game Pass library by the end of October and mid-November.
Everlast: Undying Tale Brings RuneScape-Inspired Progression to a Co-op Action RPG news
Everlast: Undying Tale, an upcoming MMO-lite co-op action RPG from InSpades Studios, is set to launch its Early Access on October 28, 2026, with a free demo available now. The game draws inspiration from RuneScape, featuring skill progression through use, real-time action combat, and flexible multiplayer options for solo play, private co-op with friends, or public worlds with up to 100 players.
"The haters were right," RPG devs decide after spending 3 years on a battle royale only to cancel it and pivot on Steam: "It's not quite an MMO, but it's also more than a co-op game"
Funktronic Labs has canceled its battle royale game, Scramble Knights Royale, after three years of development, admitting that the genre was not viable for an indie studio. The game will pivot to a "Monster Hunter-inspired MMO-lite experience" titled Scramble Knights Online, described as a multiplayer adventure RPG focused on cooperative questing and PvE encounters. An early access release is planned for fall with a $15-$20 price point.
Progress Bar: Farever’s server issues trip up an otherwise fun and frolicking MMO-lite
Farever, an MMO-lite action RPG from Shiro Games, offers a colorful and enjoyable world with engaging combat, but is significantly hampered by persistent server and network issues. Despite improvements since its beta, players still experience lag, desynchronization, and server instability, impacting the overall experience. The game's core mechanics, including its Soulslike-inspired combat and class-based progression, show promise, but the underlying technical problems need urgent resolution for its early access to be considered worthwhile.
Social RPG Book of Travels Goes Single-Player, Ends Active Development
Developer Might and Delight has announced that the social RPG Book of Travels is ending active development and transitioning to a single-player model. The game's servers will shut down on July 31st, and modding support will be added. Book of Travels is now available for $4.99 and will lose its Early Access label, with the developers citing unsustainable development challenges.
