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Palia drops a new trailer for next week’s Royal Highlands patch with a new map and ridable horses
Palia is releasing its second major beta expansion, Royal Highlands, next Tuesday, featuring its largest zone to date. The update introduces a new mount system with ridable horses that can be bred, a new villager with quests, expanded storage, a clothing dye system, and new discoverables. The resource tier will not increase, and players can access the new map without completing Elderwood.
Old School RuneScape players riot as YouTuber's account is reset hours after finishing ridiculous 3-month grind,…
Old School RuneScape developer Jagex reset the account of YouTuber Rendi, who had achieved level 99 Slayer on a level 3 account using an exploit in the Slayer Partner system. This action, which rolled back his progress significantly, has caused community backlash, with players questioning Jagex's consistency in addressing bug abuse. Jagex has since clarified the bug and stated that affected accounts will have some XP restored.
Two months after launch, rogue server Marvel Heroes TAHITI is merging its two servers
The rogue server Marvel Heroes TAHITI is merging its two servers, TAHITI 1 and TAHITI 2, on May 15th following the conclusion of the current Brood leaderboard. This merge aims to alleviate lag issues that arose after the game's March launch. Players on the second server will lose their existing names and will have '#2' appended to their new names.
Chrono Odyssey showcases its matrix progression system, NPC helpers, and monster lewks
Chrono Odyssey developer Chrono Studio has detailed several upcoming game systems, including a class-specific, node-based matrix progression system and a supporter system allowing players to bring friendly NPCs into boss fights. The game will also feature 'monster equipment' for cosmetic customization, alongside quality-of-life updates like a multi-channel server system and UI improvements. The MMORPG is currently slated for a 2027 release.
EVE Online marks its annual Capsuleer Day and 23rd anniversary, EVE Frontier puts forth a new patch
EVE Online is celebrating its 23rd anniversary with the in-game event Capsuleer Day, offering login rewards, challenges, and unique items until June 2nd. The developers also discussed the rebranding of CCP Games to Fenris Creations and upcoming Fanfest. Separately, EVE Frontier released a patch introducing active scanning and new signature types.
8 Solo Games for Adults Who Left Discord Behind | TAG
This guide recommends eight single-player games for adults who have left social gaming behind, focusing on titles that replace the emotional and engagement needs previously met by multiplayer experiences. Games like Elden Ring, Stardew Valley, and Hades II are highlighted for their ability to fulfill the itches of raid nights, daily logins, and progression chases in a solo format.
Former Club Penguin co-founder's new job announcement sparks rumours about game's return
Speculation about the return of Club Penguin has resurfaced following an announcement by co-founder Lane Merrifield about his new job at Disney. Merrifield's social media post has led fans to believe he may be involved in reviving the popular 2005 kids MMO, which was shut down in 2017. While Merrifield has not confirmed any plans, the news has sparked nostalgia and demand for safe online social spaces for children.
Old School RuneScape is so old and so big that the devs are about "to run out of" a key tech resource and have…
Jagex, the developer of Old School RuneScape, is facing a technical challenge where the game is running out of a key resource for object and model IDs. This issue, which previously occurred in 2018, is a consequence of the game's long lifespan and extensive content additions, potentially leading to technical limitations if not addressed.
Dune Awakening begins testing its 1.4 update and two new overland maps
Funcom has launched a public test build for Dune Awakening's 1.4 update, featuring two new overland maps, Wind Pass and Old Quarry Testing Station, along with the Water Wars cosmetic DLC. The update includes performance enhancements, bug fixes, and new missions, with further story content and maps planned for future releases.
Temtem Pioneers explains its Pedigree system to backers as Kickstarter nears 500K
Crema Games is detailing the Pedigree system for Temtem Pioneers, a co-op survival sandbox currently on Kickstarter and nearing $500,000 in funding. Pedigree is a global marker for a species that improves through player interaction, benefiting all members of that species. This explanation comes amidst controversy surrounding previous Temtem titles, including the original MMO which was maintenance-moded after backlash.
Echoes of Heian codes May 2026
This guide provides a list of active codes for the Roblox MMO Echoes of Heian, offering players free race and horse spins to aid in character customization. The article also explains how to redeem these codes within the game after reaching level seven and suggests joining the official Discord server for more updates and community interaction.
EVE Online will be used to help train Google DeepMind's AI tech, as company take a minority stake in the former CCP Games
CCP Games, now operating as Fenris Creations, has entered a research partnership with Google DeepMind to advance AI development using an offline version of EVE Online. Google has also taken a minority stake in the studio. This collaboration aims to explore areas like long-horizon planning and continual learning within the complex, player-driven universe of EVE Online.
Shiro’s easygoing MMO Farever officially rolls into early access today with an ambitious roadmap
Shiro Games' cute and casual MMO/co-op adventure RPG, Farever, has officially launched into early access. The game currently features four classes, progression up to level 20, mounts, companions, and extensive customization options, with a roadmap promising more regions, dungeons, classes, and features throughout 2026. While performance issues were noted, the core gameplay was found to be intuitive and fun, making it a potentially worthwhile early access purchase despite ongoing development.
Palia extends its 10M player login event – go get your free cash-shop costumes
Singularity 6 has extended Palia's 10 Million Player Celebration Event through June 1, 2026, allowing more players to claim free cash-shop costumes. This extension coincides with the upcoming release of the game's second expansion, Royal Highlands, which will introduce a new map, mounts, NPCs, and a clothing dye system.
Choose My Adventure: Making myself familiar with my little Star Trek Online fleet
The author discusses their return to the MMO Star Trek Online, aiming to reacquaint themselves with their fleet and characters. They express surprise at having two max-level characters and ponder which one to focus on for the ongoing "Choose My Adventure" column.
Distinct Possibility Studios to Launch REAPER ACTUAL into Steam Early Access on May 20th
Distinct Possibility Studios announced that their open-world persistent shooter REAPER ACTUAL will launch into Steam Early Access on May 20, 2026. The game will be available at three different price points, each offering varying amounts of in-game content. Streamers and content creators are invited to participate in playtests starting immediately.
World of Warships: Legends Sails into New Horizons with Full Release on PC
Wargaming has launched World of Warships: Legends onto PC, making it fully available on Steam and Xbox on PC, with additional benefits for Xbox Game Pass subscribers. The May update also introduces a "Blooming Mountain" campaign, Golden Week themed content, the return of Roman Empire-themed items, and the "Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova-" collaboration.
Relaunched anime MMO Eden Eternal continues adding updates, events, and a new Ninja class
The anime-styled MMO Eden Eternal, relaunched by developer X-Legend, has received several updates since its return. Recent additions include seasonal events, new gameplay features, skills, and a new Ninja class focused on combo attacks and a unique battle energy system. The game also introduced Infinite Awaken skills and a new damage mechanic to break the damage cap.
Whatever happened to Tomo Endless Blue, Ahoy, and Swordeye?
This article provides updates on the development status of three multiplayer games: Tomo: Endless Blue, Ahoy, and Swordeye. Tomo: Endless Blue continues to show previews but has not yet launched its Kickstarter. Ahoy has released new gameplay footage but missed its alpha test deadline. Swordeye has conducted a playtest and announced dates for its next test.
Mithrall is a survival sandbox MMO set in a dwarven realm of ‘war, trade, and ancient power’
Mithrall is an upcoming massive sandbox survival MMO set in a dwarven realm, developed by Anklebreaker Studio. The game will feature large-scale battles, territory conquest, player customization, and both PvE and PvP content for up to 15,000 players. A Steam page is available for wishlisting, with an upcoming playtest planned.