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Aion 2's hardest fight is coming back, bigger and better, after being pulled from the free MMORPG's launch
The Ludra raid in the free-to-play MMORPG Aion 2 is set to return on November 4th with redesigned mechanics and new attack patterns. The raid was initially removed shortly after launch due to being defeated too quickly, sparking discussions about potential pay-to-win elements. NC is implementing several in-game events and login bonuses to help players prepare for the relaunch.
Old School RuneScape opens its new Fractured Archive raid for players today
Old School RuneScape has launched its newest high-tier raid, the Fractured Archive. This encounter is designed for groups of two to eight players and requires completion of the While Guthix Sleeps quest. The update also introduces new rewards, including powerful weapons and an upgrade to the Piety prayer.
Frozen Trail finally puts the 'raid' in Arc Raiders
The new Frozen Trail update for Arc Raiders introduces two raid-style activities, Frigate and Fallen Emperor, which are seen as a significant positive step for the game. These activities offer a deeper loot chase and require player cooperation, drawing favorable comparisons to Destiny 2's endgame content. While bugs and the inclusion of PvP at extraction points are noted as frustrations, the new content has generated excitement for Arc Raiders' future.
Embers Adrift celebrates four years of operation with a dive into the deepest reaches of the Forgotten Depths
Embers Adrift is celebrating its four-year anniversary with in-game events and a significant update introducing the deepest part of the Forgotten Depths. This update adds a new level 40+ area and the game's first raid challenge, along with new diving mechanics, though the developers acknowledge some animation wonkiness due to being a small team.
World of Warcraft Burning Crusade Anniversary heads to Zul’Aman while Classic’s future remains in limbo
World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade Anniversary is releasing its Zul'Aman raid on October 22nd as part of Phase 3.5, offering a 10-player challenge for the Amani War Bear mount. Meanwhile, the future of World of Warcraft Classic remains uncertain following BlizzCon.
OSRS RuneFest 2026 Roadmap Breakdown: Hardcore Worlds, Menaphos, and the New Mage BIS Cape
Jagex revealed the Old School RuneScape roadmap for RuneFest 2026, detailing upcoming content such as The Fractured Archive raid, Hardcore Worlds, the opening of Menaphos, and a new Best-in-Slot Magic Cape. The announcement outlines key additions planned for the game.
Dungeons and Dragons Online activates its newest raid, Terror of the Demon Lords
Dungeons and Dragons Online has activated its newest raid, Terror of the Demon Lords, with Update 81.3. This legendary CR 37-rated instance is the main raid of the Terror of Demogorgon expansion cycle. The update also includes various bug fixes, such as addressing male Gnomes entering a backflip animation when jumping, and a new alphabetical sorting option for the feat UI.
Guild Wars 2’s Code of Creation adds new zone, new fractal, and new raid on September 15
ArenaNet has announced that the final major update for Guild Wars 2: Visions of the Eternity, titled Code of Creation, will launch on September 15. The update will introduce a new zone, Leyspring Hollows, a 10-player raid called Nexus of Eternity, a five-person fractal, and new legendary weapons and armor.
Dungeons and Dragons Online starts testing its newest raid, Terror of the Demon Lords
Dungeons and Dragons Online has begun testing its newest raid, Terror of the Demon Lords, on the Lamannia test server. Players are encouraged to provide feedback on the raid's mechanics and loot before its official release. Separately, Lord of the Rings Online announced a revised schedule for its upcoming Abyss of Mordath raid.
World of Warcraft kicks off Midnight Season 2 with the new Venomous Abyss Raid
World of Warcraft has launched Midnight Season 2, introducing the Tidebound Grotto lair and Altar of Fangs dungeon with new difficulty rotations. The Venomous Abyss raid is set to unlock on August 19th, alongside Mythic+ Season 2 and PvP Season 2. Blizzard Entertainment highlighted new rewards and challenging content for players to experience.
Lost Ark’s The Bitter Cold update is live with a new extreme raid and a hat-wearing panda rickshaw
Lost Ark's "The Bitter Cold" update is now live, introducing the Kazeros Raid: Act 2 Extreme difficulty and new cosmetic items, including a panda-pulled rickshaw. Amazon Games is also handing over publishing duties back to Smilegate, as anticipated by players.
WoW Classic’s Burning Crusade Anniversary servers gate-crash the Black Temple next month
The Black Temple raid is coming to World of Warcraft Classic's Burning Crusade Anniversary servers on August 27th. This update will also introduce the Netherwing faction and Arena Season 3. The Burning Crusade expansion has seen significantly higher player engagement compared to the original vanilla version of the game.
Final Fantasy VII Remake series coming to Final Fantasy XIV
During Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest in Berlin, director Naoki Yoshida announced a major crossover event with the Final Fantasy VII Remake series. This new raid series, titled "Beyond the Lifestream," will begin with Patch 8.01 and feature iconic bosses from the Remake series. Additionally, a Final Fantasy VII-themed typing mini-game called "Keybound Brawler" will be added to the Gold Saucer in Patch 7.56.
Final Fantasy 14's Evercold expansion brings aboard a Final Fantasy 7 collab and a job that's all about fighting with massive shields
Square Enix announced new details for Final Fantasy XIV's upcoming expansion, Dawntrail, including a new job called Bastion and a Final Fantasy VII Remake-themed raid series titled Beyond the Lifestream. The expansion will also feature new areas like Fargarth and Naglfar, system updates such as reorderable main story quests and auto content balancing, expanded character creator options, and a combat overhaul called Evolved.
Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival in Berlin reveals the new tank job, new areas, and a new FFVII raid
During the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival in Berlin, director Naoki Yoshida revealed the new tank job, Bastion, which starts at level 90 and uses 'skyltborg' weapons. The expansion will feature 'Realmships' as its primary setting, with new zones like Naglfar and Hringhorni, and a Final Fantasy VII-inspired raid series called Beyond the Lifestream. Updates to character customization, chocobo companions, and a new Gold Saucer attraction were also announced.
The FF14 Bastion is our first new Evercold job - here's everything Yoshi-P announced in the Fanfest Berlin keynote
During Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest Berlin, Game Director Naoki Yoshida revealed the new 'Bastion' job for the upcoming 8.0 expansion, Evercold, set to launch in January 2027. The keynote also showcased new zones, a third raid difficulty tier, and collaborations with Final Fantasy VII Remake.
The Final Fantasy 7 Remake series comes to Final Fantasy 14 as part of Evercold's new raid series, and veterans of…
Final Fantasy 14 will feature a crossover raid series with the Final Fantasy 7 Remake series, titled 'Beyond the Lifestream,' as part of the upcoming Evercold expansion. The raid will include three tiers and three difficulty levels, with the first tier launching in update 8.01. Original Final Fantasy 7 writer Kazushige Nojima and artist Tetsuya Nomura are involved in the project, and new outfits inspired by Tifa and Barret will be unlockable.
Vindictus adds the new Golden Tree Hill raid along with new Eriu gear in its latest update
Vindictus has released its latest update, introducing the Golden Tree Hill raid and new Eriu gear. This four-person raid, designed for level 125 players, features a challenging boss named Esras. The update also includes new Hero's Leap mission content, character balance adjustments for Lynn, Lann, Delia, Evie, Sanyaa, and Arisha, and a revamped aggro system.
Lost Ark’s Summer of Extremes patch arrives today with Paradise Season 4 and raid update
Lost Ark's 'Summer of Extremes' update has been released, introducing the Kazeros Raid: Act I with multiple difficulty options including extreme. The patch also adds new solo modes for Kazeros Raid, a matchmaking mode for Shadow Raid Serca, and the new Paradise Season 4. The update experienced a slight delay in server return time.
Anime Vanguards Update 14 Log – What’s New In Update 14?
Anime Vanguards has released Update 14, introducing new units like Reckless Gambler (Hikari) and Divine General (Mahoraga), unlocked through new Shibuya and Divine General Rifts respectively. The update also adds a new Shibuya Station Raid with a random card draw system and various minor changes including UI updates and a 'Do Not Disturb' function.
