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Moonwhisper Games shows off the playable dwarf race of its in-development MMO
Moonwhisper Games, a studio founded by former Turtle WoW developers, has revealed details about the playable dwarf race in its upcoming MMORPG. The post highlights their lore as prideful defenders and skilled craftsmen, with concept art of their city, Stormhall.
‘A fork in their path’: Guild Wars 3 illustrates the folklore of its playable Kodan species
ArenaNet has provided a deep dive into the playable Kodan species for Guild Wars 3, highlighting their spiritual re-awakening and their role as Vaelwardens. The Kodan in Guild Wars 3 are presented as distinct from those in Guild Wars 2, embarking on a new path to heal and protect the land.
More playable species might be coming to Guild Wars 3 later down the line, according to latest developer blog post
ArenaNet has indicated that Guild Wars 3 may receive additional playable species beyond the initial four at launch. The game is being designed with future flexibility in mind, allowing for the addition of new races. While Humans and Kodan are confirmed, the fourth launch race remains unrevealed, and the developer noted that species with extreme body silhouettes might not be feasible.
Fallout 76 developers discuss next-gen update and Super Mutant as a playable race
Fallout 76 developers discussed the game's upcoming next-gen update and the possibility of Super Mutants becoming a playable race. Production Director Bill Lacoste mentioned the technical challenges of updating libraries for PlayStation and Xbox platforms. While player Ghoul was considered, the team is exploring if a Super Mutant race could fill a gameplay niche.
LOTRO Legendarium: Are there other playable races LOTRO could add?
This article discusses the potential for Standing Stone Games to add new playable races to Lord of the Rings Online, considering lore restrictions and existing race variants. It explores various options based on J.R.R. Tolkien's lore, such as the Drúedain or specific Man variants, while acknowledging the challenges and risks involved in expanding the game's roster.