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The MOP Up: Thousands of EVE Online players continue their epic war
The ongoing war in EVE Online saw over 4,500 pilots engaged in a battle over an Imperium Keepstar, with other fights occurring in surrounding systems. This week's MMO news roundup also includes updates on The Elder Scrolls Online's Night Market factions, Ultima Online's roadmap roundtable, and new content for Wartales and Torchlight Infinite.
Elite Dangerous delays dungeon-like operations to June, makes new ship available for credits April 28
Frontier Developments has delayed the "operations" feature for Elite Dangerous to June, citing a need for quality assurance. As compensation, the new Lynx Highliner passenger ship will be immediately available for in-game credits instead of cash shop early access. The "operations" feature will include six types of instanced missions with mercenary and powerplay modes, offering rewards like merc coins for engineering blueprints and modules.
Slime Seas Trello, Wiki and Discord
This article provides links to the Trello board, Wiki, and Discord server for the Roblox game Slime Seas. The Trello board offers detailed information on game mechanics, progression, items, and bosses, while the Discord server provides announcements, patch logs, and community interaction. A tier list for Player vs Player combat is also mentioned.
How to Get Bizarre Lineage Darkened Souls – Soul Calibre Quest
This guide details how to obtain the three Darkened Souls required to unlock the Soul Calibre Edict in Bizarre Lineage. Darkened Souls are a drop from the Death 13 Raid, and completing the Soul Calibre questline involves several other raid completions and PvP objectives.
CookieRun: OvenSmash Regional Beta Launches in Southeast Asia, Philippines, Indonesia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau on April 23 with Authentic Local Flavor - GameHaunt
CookieRun: OvenSmash has launched its regional beta in Southeast Asia, including the Philippines, Indonesia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau, on April 23. Developed by Devsisters and published in the region by VNGGames, the game features 3v3 real-time battles with full voice acting and region-specific cosmetics. Progress made during the beta will carry over to the full launch.
Elder Scrolls Online brings another PvP Vengeance test online with ramped-up AoE effects
ZeniMax Online Studios is running a new Player versus Player Vengeance test for The Elder Scrolls Online, featuring enhanced Area of Effect (AoE) damage that affects up to six targets instead of the usual three. This change aims to make battles faster and increase the importance of AoE healing. The test is available until Monday, April 27th, for characters between levels 10 to 50 in the Alliance War menu.
The Daily Grind: What do you think about EVE Online’s planned PvE zone?
EVE Online is planning to introduce a fully safe Player vs. Environment starting zone, a move that has surprised many given the game's long history of open PvP. This discussion explores whether this pragmatic addition is a step towards improving player retention or a concession that deviates from the game's core identity.
Myth of Empires: Throne – Chill Survival Gameplay Without the PvP Stress
Myth of Empires: Throne, a free-to-play seasonal version of the game focused on PvP, offers a surprisingly chill survival experience. The author found enjoyment in gathering, crafting, and base building without significant PvP encounters, making it potentially appealing even to players who typically avoid player-versus-player combat.
Gala Games Releases Legends & Dragons on iOS and Android
Gala Games has relaunched its match-3 RPG, Legends & Dragons, on iOS and Android platforms. The game, previously known as Legends Reborn and developed by Mahoodles LLC, features PvP and empire-building elements and has garnered over 500,000 downloads. Gala Games has not detailed the specific changes made during the downtime or clarified potential blockchain integration.
After 23 years, CCP is about to do the unthinkable: add a non-PvP zone to EVE Online
CCP Games is introducing a new non-PvP zone called Exordium to EVE Online in an upcoming expansion. This systemic change aims to reduce player anxiety and better introduce new players to the game's mechanics and opportunities. The developer believes this will benefit the entire EVE Online community by increasing the player base.
Myth of Empires: Throne Review - Cozy Building Fun (For Now!)
This review of Myth of Empires highlights its strengths in resource gathering and base building, offering a relaxing and cozy experience. However, the author expresses concern about the eventual introduction of player versus player combat, which they anticipate will disrupt the current peaceful atmosphere.
Myth of Empires: Thrones First Playthrough – Chill Start with Surprises
This article details a first playthrough of Myth of Empires: Thrones, a free-to-play PvP-focused version of Myth of Empires. The author focused on resource gathering and base building, experiencing some unexpected random deaths. Despite PvP concerns, the early game progression was found to be rewarding, making it a potentially worthwhile survival crafting experience on Steam.
Lord Saladin Is Back: Iron Banner & Guardian Games Heat Up Destiny 2
Destiny 2 is currently featuring a combination of the Iron Banner PvP event and the Guardian Games. Lord Saladin has returned to host Iron Banner, offering Control and Eruption modes, while the Guardian Games Community Challenge continues with Golden Age emblems as rewards. A recent patch, update 9.5.6.2, has also been released.
15-year-old MMORPG Spiral Knights just got a ‘major update’ with a FFA PvP mode and a level editor
The 15-year-old free-to-play MMORPG Spiral Knights has received a significant update, its first major content addition in years. The update introduces a Free-For-All PvP mode called Super Brawl, a level editor for creating custom PvP maps, new servers for Australia and Brazil, and various quality-of-life improvements including updated Java versions for better performance.
EVE Online announces a fully PvP-free starting region for new players arriving this summer
EVE Online is introducing a new PvP-free starting region called Exordium this summer to improve the new player experience. This region will serve as a central hub for new arrivals, offering starter systems and career agents. Additionally, CCP Games reported over 6,400 permanent bans in March, urging players to enable two-factor authentication.
MMO Week in Review: EQ Legends’ beta, Ashes of Creation’s drama
This week's MMO news roundup covers the upcoming closed beta for EverQuest Legends and ongoing legal drama surrounding Ashes of Creation. Several other titles like AdventureQuest Worlds Infinity, Dune Awakening, and Temtem Pioneers also saw significant updates or funding news.
Elder Scrolls Online previews its PvP rewards track, Season One content features, and Tamriel Tomes updates
The Elder Scrolls Online is set to release Update 50 on June 8th, introducing a new PvP progression track called veterancy, which rewards players with various in-game items for participating in PvP activities. Season One content will include a Thieves Guild storyline, an upgradeable mythic talisman, a reworked daily missions system, and new quests. The Tamriel Tomes system is also receiving updates, such as unused point rollovers and the ability to reroll weekly challenges.
Warlocks Win Guardian Games 2026 as Iron Banner Returns to Destiny 2
Warlocks have won the Guardian Games 2026 competition in Destiny 2, as announced by Bungie. The article also notes the return of Iron Banner on April 14 with promised changes and discusses how seasonal events like Guardian Games keep the player base engaged in live-service titles.
Dune: Awakening is ditching PvP as a mandatory endgame experience, as over 80% of lifetime players didn't engage with it at all
Funcom is removing mandatory Player versus Player (PvP) zones from Dune: Awakening's endgame, with over 80% of lifetime players not engaging with the feature. An alternative instance of the Deep Desert map will be available with PvP disabled, while a separate instance will retain PvP with increased resource rewards. Private server hosting is also coming soon, offering customizable options.
New Fortnite competitive mode lets you 1v1 any of your friends
Fortnite has introduced a new competitive mode called Arenas, featuring 1v1 matches and small-scale arena battles for up to 16 players. The mode includes a global leaderboard and the ability to challenge friends directly for unranked matches. New quests are also available, offering exclusive cosmetic rewards.
