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Albion Online’s Dragonfire update adds dragons, a new realm, and Fire Drake mounts
Sandbox Interactive announced that the Dragonfire update for Albion Online will launch on August 31, 2026. This free update introduces dragons, a new realm called the Ancient Lands, new equipment, a raid dungeon, and the ability to raise Fire Drake mounts. The update will be available on PC, Xbox, Android, and iOS.
Raids just landed in solo 'simulated MMO' Erenshor
The simulated MMO Erenshor has received its Planar March update, which introduces raids and 21 new bosses. Solo developer Brian of Burgee Media described this as the biggest day for the game since launch. The game, available on Steam, has a 'very positive' rating and allows players to form raid teams with NPC simplayers.
Pokemon GO Fest 2026 Make Up Event Details
Scopely has announced a make-up event for Pokemon GO Fest 2026 for trainers in the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Europe, and Africa who experienced technical issues during the global event. This one-day event will take place on Sunday, July 26, 2026, and will feature various raid battles, including special raid passes and increased remote raid limits.
Everything NEW in the Evomon Seasonal Update [Season 1]
The latest Evomon Seasonal Update, Season 1, introduces a significant amount of new content including Evomon Raids, a new map with four islands, and two new Element Types: Light and Dark. Players can also engage in Ranked PvP mode with various reward tiers and discover two new Evomon, Glowy and Clanx.
Pokémon GO Announces Special Raid Event on July 26
Pokémon GO is hosting a special raid event on July 26, 2026, for trainers in Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa as compensation for technical issues during Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global. The event will feature numerous Pokémon that players may have missed, with various bonuses including free Raid Passes and special raid backgrounds.
Erenshor’s Planar March update is here, introducing EverQuest-style raids to the solo MMO sim
Burgee Media has released the Planar March update for its single-player MMO-like game, Erenshor. This major update introduces EverQuest-style raids, featuring four new raid zones, over 20 boss encounters, new progression systems, and over 120 pieces of gear. The content is designed for solo play, allowing players to build AI-powered raid groups.
The Planar March Has Arrived: Erenshor’s Biggest Update Yet is Available Now
The Planar March, Erenshor's largest content update, is now available on Steam, featuring four new raid zones, over 20 bosses, and more than 120 new items. This free update expands the endgame with new progression systems and allows players to experience raids solo using AI-powered SimPlayers. The update also includes a 15% discount on the base game.
Pokemon Go Fest 2026: Mega Mewtwo Raids, Zeraora Special Research, Rotating Habitats, And More
Pokemon Go Fest 2026 is a free global event featuring Mega Mewtwo X and Y raids, a Special Research questline leading to Zeraora, and rotating habitats with different Pokemon spawns. The event runs from July 10-11, offering various in-game bonuses like increased shiny rates and free Raid Passes.
Pokémon GO: Road of Legends Event Lets Players Prepare for Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Global
Pokémon GO is hosting the Road of Legends event from July 6-10 to help players prepare for Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global. The event features various raid times for Legendary Pokémon and Ultra Beasts, along with bonuses like no Remote Raid Pass limits and increased Premier Ball effectiveness. Players can also purchase GO Passes for additional rewards and bonuses.
Pokemon Go July 2026 Events: Raids, Spotlight Hours, Go Fest, And More
Pokemon Go is celebrating its tenth anniversary in July 2026 with a packed schedule of in-game events. The month features multiple Raid boss rotations including legendary and Mega Pokemon, weekly Spotlight Hours, a Sobble Community Day, and the global Go Fest event. Special celebrations for the anniversary, Pikachu, and Professor Willow's birthday will also take place, alongside unique Timed Research events.
Mega Skarmory Pokemon Go Raids: Weaknesses, Best Counters, And Best Moveset
Pokemon Go is hosting a Super Mega Raid Day on June 27 featuring Mega Skarmory. This guide provides information on Mega Skarmory's weaknesses, best counters, and optimal movesets for players participating in the raid event. The event will run from 2 to 5 PM local time, with bonuses including an increased Remote Raid Pass limit and free Raid Passes.
Villagers & Heroes starts a new season of raids and improves the auction house in Talon’s Grip update
Villagers & Heroes has launched its Talon's Grip update, introducing the 12th season of raids with new Griffin-themed rewards. The update also brings significant improvements to the Auction House, including fixes for display errors, enhanced search functionality for text and rarity, and the addition of a loading message. This update aims to provide new content for both the 'heroes' and 'villagers' aspects of the game.
New World’s June update reduces the number of people required for raids and arenas
Amazon's MMORPG New World is receiving a June update that reduces the number of players required for raids and arenas. The update also adds new Steam achievements, triples territory XP and umbral drop rates, and disables the OPR/CTF PvP mode rotation on specific servers. The game is slated to sunset in January 2027.
World of Warcraft starts testing Update 12.1: Curse of the Ula’tek
World of Warcraft is testing Update 12.1, titled Curse of the Ula'tek, which is the first major chapter for the Midnight expansion. This update introduces the Coiled Isle zone, the Altar of Fangs dungeon, the Venomous Abyss raid, Season 2, Discord integration, and new delves. It also adds Lairs, instanced world boss encounters with scaling difficulty.
Borderlands 4’s Next Free Raid and Bounty Pack 3 Detailed, Out on July 25th
Gearbox Entertainment detailed upcoming content for Borderlands 4, including the free update version 1.8 and the paid Bounty Pack 3: A Zane to Kill For, both releasing on June 25th. The free update introduces a new endgame raid, Takedown at Hadron Abyss, while the DLC features a "neon-noir" mystery, repeatable missions, new bosses, and cosmetic items. Borderlands 4 is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Choose My Adventure: Cutting through the latest normal raids of Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail
The author recounts their experience tackling normal raids in Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail, specifically the Arcadion and Vana'diel series. Despite initial trepidation and some challenging encounters, they found enjoyment in learning mechanics and the overall vibe, particularly the pro wrestling theme and music of the Arcadion raids, though the story of the Vana'diel raids felt middling.
Single-player MMORPG sim Erenshor is still launching raids and new gear this summer
The single-player MMORPG simulation game Erenshor is set to receive a summer update that will introduce its first raids. The update will add four new raids with unique boss mechanics and best-in-slot gear, alongside new equipment tiers, a transmog system, and improved AI behavior. Specific release dates are not yet available, but the content is expected this summer.
Ingenious single-player MMO that exploded on Steam is so dedicated to the raids in its "biggest update" yet that it has a manager for your simulated guild members
The single-player RPG Erenshor is preparing for its largest update yet, titled The Planar March, which introduces raids with tiered bosses and transmog loot. This update adds four new zones, over 20 boss fights, and more than 130 new items, significantly expanding the game's scope and offering an estimated 30-60 hours of new content. The update also features a guild system with NPC allies that players can command, mimicking a traditional MMORPG raiding experience.
I'm going to miss Destiny 2 Day One raids the most
The author expresses a deep sense of loss for the 'Day One' raid experience in Destiny 2, highlighting it as a unique and unparalleled activity in gaming. This sentiment stems from the game's shift away from such pinnacle events, making future 'Day One' raids impossible unless a sequel is released. The article laments the loss of this intense, collaborative challenge and its impact on player engagement and community.
Final Fantasy 14 players clear one of the hardest fights in the MMO with only casters and healers: "Tank LB3 is a…
A group of Final Fantasy 14 players has successfully cleared The Epic of Alexander (Ultimate) raid without any tanks, using only healers and casters. This challenging feat, typically requiring a balanced party composition, highlights the players' exceptional skill and coordination. The community has reacted with impressed comments, with some joking that tank Limit Breaks are merely a suggestion.
